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NAVY BAND GIVES HOLIDAY SPIRIT TO MILITARY FAMILIES By MC3 Derek Paumen
MCSN Andrew Schneider U.S. Fleet Forces Band performs for military families during the annual Holiday Concert at JEBLCFS, Dec. 5.
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U.S. Fleet Forces Band officially started the holiday season with a spirited performance for military families at the annual Holiday Concert at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Gator Theater, Dec. 5. The free concert, which was open to all active duty and retired military, gave families a place to join together in a safe environment and celebrate the holidays with an impressive and authentic orchestra type show. “It’s something the kids see only once a year,” said retired Master Chief Logistics Specialist Howard Estrella, who brought his family to the event. “It’s a place you can bring your family and not worry about safety. Safety is number one.”
» see CONCERT | A9 ■ Navy band performs at JEBLCFS The U.S. Fleet Forces Band performed 14 different holiday songs, ranging from holiday classics to more contemporary modern holiday hits.
Retired SEAL announced as 2013 Still Serving awardee By MC1(SW/AW) Molly A. Burgess The Flagship Military Editor
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The Flagship and Military Newspaper of Virginia held their 3rd annual Still Serving: Military Retiree & Veteran Awards ceremony at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside in Downtown Norfolk, Dec. 4. The event honored all of this year’s nominees and the 10 individuals who were selected as the 2013 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 significant contributions
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to the Hampton Roads community through their work, philanthropic and volunteer efforts. They do not ask for recognition, but contribute everyday out of their sense of service and commitment by improving
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. “Just because they left the service, does not mean our retirees and veterans do not continue to serve. I think it is important to recognize what these men and women are doing in our communities,” said Adair Wells, founder of the Still Serving event. “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.”
SAPR SURVEY ESSENTIAL TO PREVENTING INCIDENTS By MC2 Dustin W. Sisco Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det. Hawaii
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Feedback from Sailors in the fleet is vital to understand what problems are prevalent, what policies work and what needs to be changed in order to deter and prevent sexual harassment and asexual assault incidents. One way of gathering this information is a Department of Navy-wide, voluntary, anonymous sexual assault survey, initiated by Secretary of the
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Navy Ray Mabus. “We need as large a sample of our Sailors as possible to minimize data errors and to really understand trends that our Sailors are seeing day-to-day,” said Capt. Don Hodge, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Officer for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. The results of the survey, which began Oct. 15 and ends Jan. 6, will wrest the true frequency of sexual assaults involving Sailors and Marines, the circumstances surrounding those
LOCAL SHIP HONORS FALLEN CREW MEMBERS The crew of USS Mahan (DDG 72) held a memorial ceremony Dec. 6 in honor of the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Ormoc Bay in which six crew members from USS Mahan (DD 364) were killed. » see A3
incidents and the factors affecting their reporting. “We have not attempted a survey of this type for over two years – our Navy has pushed out a lot of training, education, and information related to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response since that last survey,” said Hodge. “This current survey will help us gauge the Navy’s efforts thus far and help shape additional policy and programs.”
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We need as large a sample of our Sailors as possible to minimize data errors and to really understand trends that our Sailors are seeing day-to-day.” -Capt. Don Hodge
The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) hosted a webinar in support of World AIDS Day, Dec. 02, for Navy health professionals that addressed HIV prevention in the Department of the Navy (DON). The webinar was presented by Michael (Bob) MacDonald, manager, Sexual Health and Responsibility Program (SHARP), NMCPHC, and focused on HIV trends as well as tools and resources to help promote HIV prevention. According to MacDonald, the HIV epidemic is still present. Globally, more than 30 million people diagnosed with AIDS have died, including more than 600,000 in the U.S. More than 35 million more are living with HIV today, including more than one million people in the U.S. “World AIDS Day is an opportunity for each of us to remember that the HIV epidemic is still with us,” said MacDonald. “The HIV epidemic in the Navy is very similar to the epidemic among Americans in general. As Navy health professionals, this is where we must focus our HIV prevention effort if we ever hope to bend the curve.” The webinar occurred immediately following World AIDS Day, which is held annually on Dec. 1. Nearly 20 health professionals from military installations worldwide dialed-in for the webinar that included discussions on the incidence of HIV in the DON, along with the importance of developing and delivering key HIV reduction messages. “It is important that we get this information out to the troops,” said John Swett, Health Educator, Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune. “There seems to be a sense of security amongst many our troops that since ‘we are tested regularly, we don’t need to worry.’ We need to be frank and blunt about the discussion and not try to ‘candy coat’ the issue.” Social media has increasingly become vital in NMCPHC’s efforts to successfully reach health professionals as well as Sailors and Marines regarding HIV prevention and awareness. “Silence is not a proven public health promotion strategy,” said Cmdr. Connie Scott, Head, Health Promotion and Wellness, NMCPHC. “We must talk about HIV if we are ever to reduce the incidence of HIV.”
SECDEF VISITS USS PONCE Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel started his first full day in Bahrain by visiting service members and civilian mariners aboard USS Ponce, Dec. 6.
MYTHBUSTERS AT CHRYSLER “Mythbusters: Behind the MythTour,” a traveling stage show, will debunk a cavalcade of urban legends live on stage at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Dec. 17.
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NEW TOLLS IN HAMPTON ROADS WILL AFFECT GOV, POV DRIVERS By Tom Kreidel NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs
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Sailors and civilians in the Hampton Roads area will notice new tolls starting Feb. 1, 2014, that will have an effect on how they travel throughout the area in both government owned vehicles (GOV) and their personally owned vehicles (POV). New tolls will begin at both the Midtown and Downtown Tunnels, which connect Portsmouth and Norfolk. The tolls for these tunnels will be collected using the EZ-Pass system, without traditional toll booths, and both GOV and POV travelers will be subject to them. This system is similar to the current tolling on the Jordan Bridge, which connects Chesapeake to Portsmouth. “GOVs are not exempt from paying these tolls and individual commands are responsible for providing EZ passes for their leased vehicles,” says Mike
Lienemann, NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Base Support Vehicles and Equipment (BSVE) Product Line Coordinator. Lienemann adds that BSVE, where vehicles are rented, can provide commands with information on where to go to set up EZ passes. The Virginia Department of Transportation’s VDOT website is www.ezpassva.com/. He adds that not all GOVs will need an easy pass. “If you don’t have a need to drive on a toll road, you wouldn’t need an EZ Pass,” he added. “Even if you do drive on toll roads, you don’t necessarily need a pass for every vehicle you lease, because they can be shared between vehicles.” Vehicles without an EZ Pass will also be tolled, using a photo the EZ Pass system takes of the vehicle’s license as it passes through. Tolls for vehicles without an EZ Pass will be significantly higher than for those with the transponder.
“This works the same for GOVs,” says Lienemann. “We will be sent a bill and the higher toll, plus administrative fees for our processing of the bill will be passed on to the command who leases the vehicle.” He adds that commands will need careful controls on their EZ Passes, be able to account for who is using the system, how much money is being spent and certify that the funds were used for official government business. “You need to be able to pass an audit,” he adds. Individuals who drive on toll roads as part of their daily commute, or who choose to use their own vehicle during the course of everyday business will be personally responsible for the payment of tolls and acquiring an EZ Pass for their POVs. “The only time the government would pay for tolls in your POV is when you are under travel orders,” Lienemann explained.
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Operation Jingle providing hotel rooms during holidays Press Release Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
All Hampton Roads area active duty service members are invited to participate in the 21st Annual Operation Jingle, sponsored by the hotel/motel associations and convention and visitors bureaus from Norfolk and Virginia Beach. The annual holiday program provides complimentary hotel accommodations to the visiting families of locally stationed service members who are unable to go home for the holidays. Operation Jingle provides a three-night stay in local hotels from Dec. 23 – 26. To qualify, service members must live aboard ships or reside in one of the local barracks or single PPV housing. Commands must verify that the rooms will
be used for families traveling to and from Hampton Roads to spend the holidays with their service member. Room availability is limited. Rooms will be reserved on a first come first-served basis. To participate, commands must designate a representative as the command’s single point of contact to coordinate the delivery of applications and confirmation information with the Norfolk Navy Marine Corps Relief Society. The only charge for the room is a non-refundable reservation fee of $10 per room, per night. The entire reservation fee will be donated to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS). Reservation fees ensure that all rooms are used. Hotels require 24 hour cancellation in the event rooms cannot be used.
Deadline for submission is Dec. 18. Commands may request registration forms from Loretta Russell, Norfolk Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, by calling 322-1175 or e-mail at Loretta. russell@nmcrs.org. All incidental expenses incurred during the hotel stay, to include phone calls, laundry services, movies, room service and other meals are the responsibility of the service member reserving the room. Command representatives of underway commands/units unable to meet the Dec. 18 deadline should contact Russell.
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USS Mahan honors DD-364 By MCC Karen E. Cozza SURFLANT Public Affairs
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The crew of USS Mahan (DDG 72) held a memorial ceremony, Dec. 6, in honor of the 69th anniversary of the Battle of Ormoc Bay in which six crew members from USS Mahan (DD 364) were killed. One officer and five enlisted Sailors were mortally wounded on Dec. 7, 1944, during the battle off the coast of Leyte, Philippines. Today the ship rang bells for each Sailor lost and played “Taps” to honor their memory. “There is no regulation that says we must be connected to Sailors from some 70-odd years ago, from a ship that bears the same name as ours, yet we are, because it is right and we must honor those that came before us,” said Cmdr. Zoah Scheneman, the ship’s commanding officer. “We are the caretaker of the “364” story and we must steel ourselves for the future and learn the lessons they taught us in their service.” Scheneman read excerpts from surviving “364” crew member accounts of that day. The ship had traveled through the Surigao Straits to Ormoc Bay when they were attacked. “All hell broke loose,” wrote Jim Pratt. “We were hit by three Japanese suicide planes. One plane hit the superstructure so hard the mast was dragging in the water on the port side.” In a letter sent to the ship just a few days before the ceremony, surviving crew member Wilfred (Bill) Sumner relates a story about the rescue of a special member of the crew. “Capt. Scotty [Campbell] realized our ship was a wreck and, with no help from other ships to put out the fires and control the exploding ammunition, he ordered ‘abandon ship.’ I remembered that our ship’s mascot,
Photos by MCSA Shelby Tucker Above: USS Mahan (DDG 72) crew members stand next to displays honoring the six crew members lost during the Battle of Ormoc Bay, when three Japanese suicide planes crashed into USS Mahan (DD 364), Dec. 7, 1944. Left: USS Mahan (DDG 72) crew members bow their heads during a moment of silence in honor of the six crew members killed during the Battle of Ormoc Bay, when three Japanese suicide planes crashed into USS Mahan (DD 364), Dec. 7, 1944.
a cocker spaniel named Butch, was below decks in a stern compartment. I went below, called him to me, returned topside and we went overboard together. Most crew members had life jackets and I found one for Butch. We drifted together with our shipmates for about two hours before the destroyer USS Walke (DD 416) approached. None of us would board the Walke until a bucket was lowered and Butch landed on deck.” “We have stories from our shipmates and we must hold on to them and learn from them,” said Scheneman. He concluded by reminding the crew that they are bound to-
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gether with their predecessors by a single name – Mahan. When asked what the definition of a shipmate was, 88-year old survivor, EdwinYoung, stated in a letter to the ship, “A shipmate is someone who can count on you, and someone you can count on, when in the worst of
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circumstances; it is knowing the other person will do his best to do his job and complete the mission no matter what the cost.” The second USS Mahan (DD 364) was the lead ship of the Mahan-class destroyers in the United States Navy. She was named for Rear Adm. Alfred Thayer Mahan, a 19th-century naval historian and strategic theorist. Mahan began her Navy service in 1936. DD-364 did not sink on its own. Walke fired a torpedo into her hull after Capt. Scott Campbell decided it would be too dangerous to attempt saving her. There are currently 13 surviving members of DD-364.
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EISENHOWER INITIATES IMPROVED SHIPYARD PAINTING TECHNIQUE ‘Wet painting’ designed for all aircraft carriers By MC3 John Haynes USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Michael Lagasse, applies primer to an ammunition magazine drip pan aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY).
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During her docking planned incremental availability (DPIA) at Norfolk Naval Shipyard, the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) will receive many new coats of paint. The Sailors assigned to the ship’s Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department’s (AIMD) Light Industrial Facilities (LIFAC) division have begun work on a new technique – “wet paintingâ€? – that is designed to change the way industrial painting is done on all aircraft carriers throughout the Navy. Powder coat painting, the most common technique used to paint multiple components at the shipyard level, consists of electrostatically charged powder being applied to a surface. After the powder is applied, the component is baked in an industrial oven. Lt. Michael Floyd, AIMD’s IM-2 division ofďŹ cer and LIFAC coordinator, said this process can sometimes result in delays and higher costs. Designed to save both time and money, the ďŹ rst wet painting project consisted of repainting several ammunition drip pans to be installed in weapons magazines throughout Ike. “In the past, painters used powder coating for these, but it wasn’t very effective,â€? Floyd said. “Now we have the capability and the resources to do the job ourselves and to do it more efďŹ ciently.â€? The process begins when the drip pans arrive at the LIFAC headquarters on Norfolk Naval Shipyard. “There, we sandblast each piece, removing any paint and corrosion,â€? said Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Josh Hinson, LIFAC’s leading petty ofďŹ cer. “We then make any necessary repairs before moving over to the spray painting booth.â€?
Once the painters inspect the drip pans one more time, they apply green primer before spraying on a coat of special anti-sweat paint. While the process is run almost entirely by Sailors, civilians remain instrumental to getting the job done. “We’ve been getting some good training from the shipyard workers that we can use the entire time we are here,â€? said Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Dominique Fletcher, LIFAC’s powder coating supervisor. “It would be a lot harder to do this without them.â€? The training the LIFAC Sailors receive extends beyond DPIA. “For us, it expands our capabilities and gives everyone some additional training on different painting applications,â€? Floyd said. “We are normally used to painting airplane parts, now we are moving on to bigger things.â€? Hinson said the shipyard workers also beneďŹ t from Sailors taking over some of the painting responsibilities. “Now that we are able to do the painting on our own, we don’t have to pull shipyard workers from other important jobs that are being done,â€? Hinson said. “We can paint on our own time and have our parts back instantly.â€? Floyd said the Navy has plans for the new wet painting program beyond Ike and Norfolk Naval Shipyard. “[Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic], [Naval Sea Systems Command] and the shipyards are coming together to come up with a more permanent plan,â€? Floyd said. “Hopefully this can be an ongoing thing. We are planning on working with the Truman and setting up for them to the do the same thing. We’ve already passed to them the entire process, from checking the materials out to getting the proper training.â€? Fletcher said being a part of this groundbreaking program is the most satisfying part of the shipyard experience. “I think it is awesome to know that what we are doing here contributes to making Ike ready to get back out there again,â€? Fletcher said.
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The Princess Anne High School Navy Junior Reserve OfďŹ cers’ Training Corps color guard parade the colors during a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story chapel.
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Seventy-two years ago, American service members and civilians awakened to the sound of explosions and gunďŹ re as Japanese aircraft darkened the skies over Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack lasted ninety minutes, taking the lives of more than 2,300 service members and wounding more than 1,200, immediately plunging the United States into World War II. It was a day that lives on in infamy. Today, the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association (PHSA), along with current service members, gathered at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekFort Story chapel on D Street to honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacriďŹ ce. The annual ceremony began at 12:55 p.m. (EST), reecting the exact moment of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. “The aircraft were ying very low,â€? said Bill Muehleib, a Pearl Harbor survivor and president of the PHSA. “You could actually see the bombs drop out of the aircraft and see where they were going to hit before they actually hit.â€? Muehleib joined the military in June 1940. He was assigned to the U.S.Army Air Corps in Hawaii when the Japanese bombers attacked. This ďŹ rst experience
with battle left Muehleib shocked. “You couldn’t believe what was happening,â€? he said. “It was like you were part of watching something happen that you were not really a participant in. It was upsetting when you ďŹ rst realize someone was trying to kill you and you didn’t even know who they were.â€? Rear Adm. Dixon Smith, Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, spoke at the ceremony, paying respects to all present that fateful day. “We have an obligation to honor those who survived the attack on Pearl Harbor,â€? said Smith. “We remember those who recall the last moments of peace and the ďŹ rst casualties of war the faces of fallen brothers-in-arms, friends, and shipmates.â€? Of the 12 survivors who were present at last year’s ceremony, only seven took their seats this year. A moment of silence was held for the ďŹ ve heroes who are no longer able to attend. Photos by MCSA Shelby Tucker
Capt. Frank E. Hughlett, Commander, Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS), greets Pearl Harbor veterans after a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony held at the JEBLCFS chapel.
U.S. Veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor Bill Muehleib, middle right, and other service members, salute during the 21-gun salute as part of a Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony at the Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story chapel.
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â– same day, 3 years later Another ceremony was held locally honoring American lives lost in WWII. On Dec. 7, 1944, during the Battle of Ormoc Bay, one ofďŹ cer and ďŹ ve enlisted Sailors from the USS Mahan were mortally wounded off the coast of Leyte, Philippines. Learn more on A3.
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NEX LOCATIONS NOW OFFER FREE WI-FI By Kristine M. Sturkie Navy Exchange Service Command Public Affairs
VIRGINIA BEACH
A patron shops at the Norfolk NEX, one of the locations that now features free Wi-Fi.
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The Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) announced Dec. 6 that customers can now stay connected and even check their email when shopping the NEX, thanks to free Wi-Fi services being provided at more than 50 selling locations worldwide. “The landscape of retail is changing and more customers are using their smartphones to shop, find product information and even product reviews,” said Richard Dow, NEXCOM senior vice president, Store Operations. “Offering free Wi-Fi is another customer
service we provide as part of the NEX shopping experience.” One of the locations that features free Wi-Fi is NEX Norfolk. According to the NEX General Manager, Tom Jacobsen, free Wi-Fi is a service the NEX is happy to provide its customers. “Whether our customers use our Wi-Fi for price comparison, shopping the NEX web store or simply browsing the Internet, it is a service they deserve,” said Jacobsen. “Providing free Wi-Fi is another example of the NEX putting our Sailors first and our commitment to enhancing the time they spend in the store.” NEX locations offering the service will have “Wi-Fi On Board” signing prominently displayed.
Max benefit reduced to $130 for January 2014 Press Release Office of Financial Operations
The maximum benefit for the Transportation Incentive Program (TIP) will be reduced to $130 for the January/February/March quarterly distribution. The $245 maximum benefit established by the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA) is set to expire on Dec. 31. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published an inflation adjustment to the original mass transit benefit amount in Internal Revenue Bulletin 2013-47 dated Nov. 18. The inflation-adjusted, new maximum benefit for the Transportation Incentive Program will be $130 per month up from the $125 maximum that was in place before ATRA. This adjusted amount will take effect on Jan. 1, 2014, and will be reflected in the upcoming quarterly distribution. Participants who receive their transit benefits via the TRANServe debit card and who have a certified commuting cost greater than $130 will see the reduced January amount loaded on their debit card on Dec. 10. Reviewing officials should notify
all participants of this upcoming change to the maximum benefit to ensure TIP benefit recipients can plan accordingly for their January commute. There is always the potential that Congress may take additional action to change the maximum benefit amount. Any congressional action will take effect at the next regularly scheduled distribution. Do participants need to re-certify their commuting cost or submit a decrease form to adjust their benefit amount? Participants are always required to certify to their actual mass transit commuting cost on their application (regardless of the maximum benefit). If a participant’s commuting cost does not change then the participant does not need to take any action to update their record. However, if the price that a participant is charged is adjusted to accommodate any change in the maximum benefit, the participant is required to log into the Transportation Incentive Program System (TIPS) to update their certified commuting cost. For example, if John Doe pays $150 to ride a vanpool to and from work each month, he should have certified that his commuting cost
each month was $150. John Doe has been receiving that full certified commuting cost since the maximum benefit was greater than his certified commuting cost. His January transit benefit will be automatically reduced to $130 by the Department of Transportation. If John Doe’s vanpool provider lowers the price that is charged from $150 to $130 to accommodate the new maximum benefit, John Doe is required to update his record in TIPS to reflect his new actual vanpool commuting cost. If I am on travel is that an eligible work day? Which days are considered eligible work days? And how might that impact my transit benefit? The Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 1000.27 states that employees are only eligible to receive transit benefits on days that they use mass transit to commute to and from work. So what does that mean for someone who takes a vanpool? If you are only eligible to receive transit benefits on the days that you use mass transit, does that mean then that any day a participant does not ride his or her vanpool, he or she would be responsible to return
a portion of his or her transit benefit? Some organizations take this approach and require participants to return benefits any day that a participant does not ride or require the participant to submit an exception request based on extenuating circumstances. DoDI 1000.27 does provide some flexibility to DoD components to grant exceptions when a participant purchases a monthly pass, but then is unable to ride every day in the month. The Department of the Navy has issued policy providing a blanket exception for up to fifty percent of the eligible work days in a month. This blanket exception allows for participants to not ride in their vanpool for up to fifty percent of their eligible work days for any reason to include: annual leave, sick leave, travel, jury duty, personal errands, etc. This blanket exception relieves the participant from needing to submit an exception request each time the employee is not able to ride. It also reduces the administrative cost of managing the program by eliminating the need to review thousands of exception requests each month. Since the DON’s policy requires participants to ride at least fifty
percent of their eligible work days it is important to understand which days are considered eligible work days. An eligible work day, also known as a scheduled work day, is any day that the employee is scheduled to work or is required to take a form of leave to be excused. Eligible work days include days an employee is on travel or temporary duty (TDY), days an employee is teleworking, and any day that an employee takes sick leave or annual leave. For example if an employee works a regular eight-hour schedule in the month of December 2013, he or she is scheduled to work 21 days. Since Christmas is a Federal holiday, the employee is not required to take leave and therefore Dec. 25 is not considered an eligible or scheduled work day in December. Days that are not considered eligible work days include: regular days off (RDO), holidays, furlough days, or any day the government is closed for inclement weather or official curtailment of operations. Participants who do not ride at least fifty percent of their eligible workdays are only eligible for the pro-rated certified commuting cost for the days that they do ride.
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Congratulations to the Still Serving Veteran of the Year and our 2013 Honorees
Fred Archer 2013 Honoree
Frank Cubillo 2013 Honoree
Sue Fitzgerald 2013 Honoree
Barbara Geraghty 2013 Honoree
William Hayden 2013 Honoree
Leon Hill 2013 Honoree
Mike Hoffpauir 2013 Honoree
Les Page 2013 Honoree
Don Phillips 2013 Honoree
Jason Redmond 2013 Still Serving Veteran of the Year
Congratulations to all of our nominees! Roberto Aguilar Fred Archer Pamela Barnaby James W. Beckwith, Jr. David Boisselle Emanuel Chesnut Francis Cubillo
Ralph Fisher Sue Fitzgerald Glenn Gately Barbara Geraghty Dale W. Harrington James B. Hart William Hayden
Robert Herbin Leon Hill Mike Hoffpauir Donald Macari John Olson Les Page Don Phillips
Jason Redman Thomas L. Van Petten Gary Wilks, Sr. David Williams Clarence Willis
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FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | DEC 12, 2013 | THE FLAGSHIP | A9 From left to right, the 2013 Still Serving awardees: Jason Redman, Les Page, Don Phillips, Mike Hoffpauir, Francis Cubillo, Barbara Geraghty, Sue Fitzgerald, Leon Hill, and Bill Hayden pose for a photo.
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Continued from front This year, retired Navy Lt. Jason Redman was awarded the 2013 Still Serving Veteran of the Year Award. Redman served in the Navy from 1992-2013, entering the Navy through the enlisted ranks as a SEAL where he served 11 years before being commissioned as a naval SEAL ofďŹ cer. As the founder and executive director of Wounded Wear and author of the new book, “The Trident – The forging and Reforging of a Navy SEAL Leader,â€? he continues to spread inspiration of overcoming adversity and leadership through his life experiences. “I think the goal in life should be to make a difference. My two passions are helping veterans and the future of our country. In regards to helping warriors and their families, it is pretty amazing to see the positive impact we are having,â€? Redman said.
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“We want to take that further and ensure all the veterans we come in contact with have found their new purpose in life and are getting out there and leading. This country is in strong need of leaders and whether our veterans know it or not, they have that skill set. I hope to encourage them to get out there and make a difference.â€? Redman was nominated by his friends Kelly Lindquist and retired Command Master Chief Steven Ludwig, who are not only passionate about Redman’s inspiring life story, but about their friendship as well. “In Jason’s spare time, he speaks across the country spreading his message of life, inspiration, and sheds light on the sacriďŹ ces that enable the freedoms of our country. I work with many military organizations in Virginia and North Carolina. I am never more uplifted and inspired than I am at a Wounded Wear event,â€? said Ludwig. “The sacriďŹ ces given
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survey ends on Jan. 6 Continued from front This information is critical to inform the Navy’s SAPR program progress, future policy, training, messaging and awareness. “Sexual assault is the most under-reported crime in both military and civilian settings,� Hodge said. “This survey will help us better understand the scope of the problem so we can put the right resources towards victim care. It is about taking care of our Sailors.� Comparatively, the Navy has only seen about half of what the total response was for the survey released in 2011. “The SAPR survey is an extremely important tool that
leadership will use in determining changes needed within personnel programs and where victim support can be improved,â€? said Master Chief Petty OfďŹ cer John Ullery, command master chief, Navy Region Hawaii. “This will enable those service members involved to be able to continue to execute the mission while receiving assistance. The Navy has spent a lot of money and effort in educating our forces in the past couple of years and will use this survey to continue with our commitments.â€? “Sexual assault is one of the most destructive crimes we know,â€? said Hodge. “It can devastate trust and destroy teamwork. Our focus is to
to our country – those who beneďŹ t from this charity – are obvious. Even more obvious is the sense of inclusion and empowerment they get from a participating with Jason and Wounded Wear. I’m very proud to be able to call Jason Redman a friend.â€? Though Redman was announced as the winner of the 2013 award, he contributed his success to those who surround him. “I am very humbled to have won this award,â€? said Redman. “This award belongs to my staff and all the amazing volunteers who helped make Wounded Wear what it is. Thank you to all of them and the community that supports us.â€? Other honorees included: Barbara Geraghty, Francis Cubillo, Leon Hill, Fred Archer, Mike Hoffpauir, Les Page, Don Phillips, Sue Fitzgerald, and William Hayden. Visit http://goo.gl/A3qyaz for a complete list of their individ-
ual accomplishments. “The men and women we recognize during the awards ceremony answered the “call to serveâ€? when they took the oath to protect the citizens of our country during their time on active duty. These individuals choose to continue that call through their philanthropic efforts and volunteerism,â€? said Laura Baxter, publisher and general manager of Military Newspapers of Virginia. “We in Hampton Roads beneďŹ t greatly from their leadership, initiative, and seless. They don’t ask for recognition, but I believe it’s our duty to them for all they have sacriďŹ ced and continue to sacriďŹ ce for us.â€? Sponsors for this year’s event were: United Concordia, our presenting sponsor, Navy Mutual, GEICO, USAA, Tidewater Community College, and the USO Hampton Roads/ Central Virginia. Nominations for next year’s event will be accepted in the fall of 2014.
ensure each victim of sexual assault is properly taken care of, regardless of whether they chose a restricted or unrestricted report.â€? After taking the survey, Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 3rd Class Desiree Bonnville explains why the survey is integral to eet readiness. “I took the survey, and I don’t remember it even taking that long,â€? Bonnville said. “My command said it was voluntary, but I think people should deďŹ nitely do it. It helps out the eet and could possibly even lead to preventing something from happening to Sailors in the future.â€? The survey can be accessed from any web-enabled computer, tablet or smartphone at www.donsapro.navy.mil/ donsas.html. The password for all military participants is 2013Survey.
Morale, Welfare and Recreation kicked off the concert with festive holiday music and games outside the theater, followed by Santa Claus making a surprise appearance to help light the Christmas tree. Santa had his naughty or nice list out as he greeted families and asked children how they behaved during the past year. Santa was joined by Capt. Frank E. Hughlett, commanding ofďŹ cer of Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, who emphasized why these family events are vital to service members everywhere. “Very often, service members are deployed through the holidays,â€? said Hughlett. “So these type of events make the holidays that are shared together, much more special. It helps to create those memories that carry service members through deployments.â€? The band performed 14 holiday songs, ranging from holiday classics to more contemporary holiday hits. Children’s faces lit up as Santa tossed candy canes from the aisles during the event. Band members also periodically walked into the crowd during the show and joked with members of the audience before each song. The concert gave the band an opportunity to bring holiday cheer to the families and honor the sacriďŹ ces made by military families. “It’s important to be able to give to the families that feeling of Christmas and togetherness during the holidays,â€? said Lt. Charles S. White, director of U.S. Fleet Forces Band. “It’s really a gift to the families and the single greatest thing that we do each year.â€?
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Two members of Terra Mare Conservation, Paul Mardikian and Claudia Chemello, came to Naval History and Heritage Command’s warehouse to document the state of NHHC’s Howell Torpedo.
By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service
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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel started his ďŹ rst full day in Bahrain by visiting service members and civilian mariners aboard USS Ponce, Dec. 6, which he called “a purely remarkable ship.â€? Ponce was ďŹ rst commissioned in 1971, designated as an amphibious transport dock ship. In 2012, U.S. Central Forces Command requested an aoat forward staging base, and Ponce was reconďŹ gured with a well deck, helicopter operations deck, and advanced command and control capabilities. Currently crewed by 55 Navy Sailors and around 120 civilian mariners, the ship can transport and support some 250 other passengers in support of 5th Fleet operations. “It’s as exible and agile as any platform we have,â€? the secretary said. “It represents ‌ the future of our naval operations.â€? In a region Hagel termed “dangerous ‌ combustible and unstable,â€? he said a steady American presence as exempliďŹ ed by Ponce is a reassurance to allies.
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NHHC, SEARCH PLAN CONSERVATION OF HOWELL TORPEDO By MC1 Tim Comerford Naval History and Heritage Command Communication Outreach Division
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Naval History and Heritage Command’s (NHHC) Underwater Archeology (UA) opened up the water-ďŹ lled containers holding parts of a rare Howell Torpedo in a warehouse at Washington Navy Yard in order to develop a conservation plan for the artifact, Dec. 5. NHHC brought in two members of Terra Mare Conservation, a company contracted through Southeast Archeological Research, Inc. (SEARCH), Paul Mardikian and Claudia Chemello, to help UA develop the conservation plan
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Senior Defense Department, White House and congressional leaders bade farewell to Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter during a Pentagon ceremony marked by both laughter and tears, Dec. 2. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff opened the ceremony by noting that an internet search for “Ashton,� brought up the
actor Ashton Kutcher before Ashton Carter. While the two share a ďŹ rst name, he laughed, according to Politico, Carter is more famous for making “think-tanker’s hearts utter.â€? Carter “worked without glamour or fame behind the scenes to make sure through good management, common sense and discipline that we are an organization that continues to adapt,â€? during his tenure with the department, the general said.
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First lady, military families preview holiday decorations By Terri Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service
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First Lady Michelle Obama hosted a group of military spouses and children during a preview tour of this year’s festive Christmas holiday decorations adorning the rooms of the White House, Dec. 4. Tributes to U.S. service members and their families are abundant in White House holiday décor, the first lady noted when she greeted military family members in the East Room. “Your sacrifice and service to this country [and] your families’ stories are such an important part of our great American story -- stories that remind us of the true meaning of the holiday season,” she said. In that holiday spirit, children in the audience got a chance to go with Obama to an adjoining room where they made crafts and holiday gifts with her help, in addition to volunteers and White House chefs, bakers and florists. And decorating the White House for the holidays was no easy undertaking. Obama said more than 80 volunteers from around the country – including military spouses – began decorating the White House the day after Thanksgiving. Military families give a lot of their time vol-
Official White House photo by Amanda Lucidon First Lady Michelle Obama and children of military families participate in a craft project in the State Dining Room during the White House holiday press preview, Dec. 4. Executive Pastry Chef Bill Yosses helps children decorate Springerle cookie ornaments.
unteering in addition to taking care of business at home while their loved ones are deployed, the first lady said. “You are serving our nation, volunteering in your communities every day,” Obama told the families. She said a survey shows 81 percent of military family members volunteered in the past year. While thinking of service members who will be deployed this holiday season, Obama said she’s reminded of the thousands who will awake in the middle of the night in a remote part of the world to use Skype to call home and read a special holiday story to their children, and will be on screen Christmas day to see their kids open presents from Santa. She commended military families for spending hours filling holiday care packages for their service members to help them experience the holidays while deployed. And deployed troops who can’t be home for the holidays find ways “to make the season bright” by banding together with others to create special military celebrations and traditions, Obama noted.
WINTER WEATHER PREP By Linda Wilkinson FFSC Norfolk
With Nov. 30 as the official end of the Atlantic Hurricane season, we often push emergency preparedness aside until June 1st when hurricane season starts again. What’s important to remember is that emergencies happen often with little or no notice and winter weather can be unpredictable. It is never too early for you and your family to be prepared for the winter season. As we enter the holiday period and the beginning of winter season, we should start thinking about what we need to do to be prepared, especially if traveling to cities where winter storms with heavy snowfall and ice are likely. While Hampton Roads rarely gets significant amounts of snowfall, this is often the season where Nor’easters occur more frequently with heavy rain, flooding, and high winds and most of us know what driving conditions are like locally with even a small amount of rain. This makes preparing for hazardous conditions even more important. We may consider ourselves the best of drivers in snowy conditions, but it is extremely important to remember that many drivers have little to no experience driving in hazardous conditions, making accidents more frequent. Winter storms can range from heavy rain and flooding to moderate snow over a few hours, to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days. Extreme cold and heavy snowfall can be dangerous. Winter storms can create a minor inconvenience or paralyze an entire city. These storms can create many hazards including automobile accidents and power outages, to heart attacks while shoveling snow or hypothermia from extreme cold exposure. Strong winds, heavy snow, and ice can knock down trees and utility poles, isolate rural homes and cause structural damage. Being “Ready Navy” means preparation by the following: Be informed: Know winter terminology. Common terms include: Freezing Rain: Rain that freezes when it hits the ground; Sleet: Rain that freezes into ice pellets before it reaches the ground; Winter Storm Watch: A winter storm is possible; Winter Storm Warning: A winter storm is occurring; Blizzard Warning: Considerable snow with high winds, and Frost/Freeze
warning: Below freezing temperatures. Make a plan: Consider what to use for emergency heat if the power goes out, but be aware that most destructive home fires happen during winter weather due to improper use of heating devices. Consider the potential for carbon monoxide, as well as the fire hazard and ensure proper ventilation. Make sure your home is properly insulated, including pipes. Keep your car’s gas tank full to keep the fuel line from freezing. Have adequate winter clothing and blankets on hand for your family. Build a kit: Kits should include items for your pets, flashlights and extra batteries; battery powered NOAA Weather Radio, blankets and sleeping bags, first aid kit, non-perishable and high calorie foods, water and waterproof matches to melt snow, rock salt, medicines and emergency heating sources such as a fireplace, wood stove or space heater. Minimize travel if you can. If you must, include a cell phone and charger, kitty litter for traction, blankets, water and high calorie food, first aid kit, flashlight and extra batteries, shovel, window scraper and brush, tool kit and knife, battery booster cables, and a tow rope. Wear lightweight, warm layers and include a hat and mittens. Half of your body’s heat can be lost from your head. If you become trapped in a blizzard, pull to the side of the road with hazard lights on, remain in the vehicle, run the engine for 10 minutes every hour to keep warm, and drink fluids. Leave the car on foot only if absolutely necessary and after the storm has passed. Watch for signs of hypothermia which include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, and drowsiness. Emergency preparedness is everyone’s responsibility. Winter weather related conditions can affect everyone. Preparedness empowers you and saves lives, property, and time. Enjoy the holidays, but “Be Ready Navy” and be prepared. Several free emergency preparedness mobile applications are available for Smart Phones, including “Ready Virginia” NFAAS, and FEMA. These provide great resources for emergency preparedness and planning. Additional information can be found at: www.ready.navy.mil, www.ready.gov, or www.vaemergency.gov (Ready Virginia).
“No matter what challenges you all face –during the holidays or any other time during the year, you … find ways to make it work and you do it with such strength and humor and grace,” she told the families. Obama said she hopes Americans keep U.S. service members and their families in their thoughts during this holiday season. “As we gather with our loved ones, I’d ask every American to remember what our military families and service members often experience during this time of year,” she said. “Let us all remember the sacrifices they make to proudly serve all of us.” Some of this year’s White House holiday highlights include: ■ Nearly 15 rooms and passageways displaying 24 large Christmas trees; ■ A tree decorated in tribute to service members, decorated with Gold Star Families’ ornaments for those who made the ultimate sacrifice; ■ The oval Blue Room, home to the official White House Christmas tree, an 18 1/2-feet tall, 11-feet wide Pennsylvania Douglas fir, covered in 2,000 ornaments of holiday cards made by service members' children, photos of deployment homecomings and fabric ornaments with each state and territory’s silhouette on them; ■ The East Garden Room trees made from stacks of books; ■ Cross Hall, where trees reflect gathering around the nation’s heritage, decorated with ornaments representing great American sites such as the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore; ■ The “First Dog” display, a mechanical Bo and Sunny dog duo – made from 1,000 yards of satin ribbon – engaged in play; and ■ A 300-pound gingerbread White House that sits atop the State Dining Room fireplace mantel, surrounded by trees made of sugar. The White House expects about 70,000 visitors for the holidays this year, Obama said.
A NEW JOB By Elizabeth Klein In Gear Career
You’ve spent countless hours working on resumes and cover letters, scouring the web and pounding the pavement looking for employment opportunities, networked with all the right people, nailed your interviews and now, all that hard work has paid off. You’ve landed the job! So now what? The hard work is just beginning: learning new systems, new leadership and coworkers and navigating through all the new forms of paperwork. This is what all of your efforts and time have gone into and you get to show off the skills you’ve been touting on paper. Starting a new job can be intimidating, but it is an exciting opportunity to learn new things and to expand on your skill set and knowledge base. An important part of starting any new job or career is to immerse yourself in the culture of the office or organization. Getting to know the leadership style of your organization will help you better understand the expectations of your position. You can never ask too many questions; the age old adage, “there’s no such thing as a stupid question” can be applied here. I have learned over the years that I would rather over-communicate and make sure I know exactly what is expected of me and my projects than to assume I know the answers and to do the work incompletely or incorrectly. Your leadership does not expect you to know all the answers within the first week of your employment, they expect and welcome questions about procedures, protocols, and even where the extra printer paper is. Don’t be afraid to ask a question even if you think you know the answer, because everyone has a different way of doing things and organizations have brand standards and manuals that have to be followed to ensure consistency. Things may be slow when you first begin a new job; the organization may have recently created your position and is still trying to work out the kinks. If you find yourself without any tasks to do, ask leadership or coworkers if they have anything you could help to take off their plate in the meantime. They will appreciate the offer and see your proactive attitude. On the other hand, if it feels like you’ve jumped right into the deep end immediately and find yourself overwhelmed, speak with your supervisor and make sure you know what the immediate priorities are, then accomplish your tasks in that order. This will lead to organization and having an open dialogue with your supervisor lets them know you are on the right track. Starting a new job is an exciting time. It’s the culmination of all the cover letter spellchecking and revising, interview prepping, and crossed fingers for a chance to prove yourself. Enjoy every moment of this journey and recognize that it’s your turn to shine!
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Dempsey addresses issues during Facebook Town Hall By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service
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U.S. Navy photo Midshipmen in the U.S. Naval Academy’s 8th Company shave Midshipman 1st Class Chris Rixey’s head after the company’s service assignment ceremony in which Rixey learned he will be commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Naval academy class of 2014 prepares for changing military By Jessica Clark U.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs
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The Naval Academy Class of 2014 received their service assignments Dec. 4, a milestone that puts them one step closer to joining the fleet and Marine Corps as commissioned officers. But the military they’re entering isn’t the same as it was when they first came to the Naval Academy in the summer of 2009. With budgetary constraints and the drawdown of U.S. military forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Class of 2014 is the first group of Naval Academy graduates in more than a decade who aren’t sure exactly what they will be facing after graduation. “These young men and women are on the cusp of entering the fleet and Marine Corps during very uncertain times. A volatile budget environment and longer deployments await many of these future officers,” said Naval Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Michael Miller. “But just like
in years past, they will take the education and training from the Naval Academy and make us very proud defending our nation’s freedom and serving as America’s 911 force.” Overall, the midshipmen share Miller’s positive outlook. “While my class is one of the first since 9/11 not to go immediately into war, I still feel as though I will be able to have an impact on the operations that the U.S military participates in daily,” said Midshipman 1st Class Colleen Randolph, of Annapolis, Md., who selected Marine Corps ground officer. “Regardless of what types of engagements the military is involved in, whether it’s combat, taking part in humanitarian assistance or helping establish our constant forward presence, I am excited for the opportunity to contribute.” Randolph’s reference to Navy and Marine Corps peacetime missions echoes a recent interview with Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus published in “The Diplomat,” in which Mabus said that “the job for the Navy
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and Marine Corps is to be flexible.” That flexibility is what attracted Randolph to the Marine Corps, along with Marines’ commitment to serving each other and the nation, she said. “It is my hope that the drawdown and budget cuts will not severely deter my ability to carry out that commitment in the future,” she said. Midshipman 1st Class Julia Zook, of Seattle, Wash., feels the same determination to serve. “I think at this point I’m willing to do anything for my country,” she said. “It’s all about the dedication.” Zook comes from a family of naval aviators and has wanted to fly since high school. During her company’s service assignment ceremony, she got her wish. “To be able to carry on their legacy is incredible,” said Zook. “This is a moment in your Naval Academy career when you remember thinking as a plebe, ‘Am I ever going to get to that spot? I can’t wait to feel what they feel.’ You can’t put it into words.”
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It was the quietest Town Hall Army in which Gen. Martin E. Dempsey has ever taken part. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff hosted his first Town Hall on Facebook, Dec. 5, answering questions sent to him on the ubiquitous site from around the world. The chairman logged onto his Facebook account at 1:45 p.m. EST from his E-Ring office. He looked at suggested replies written by his staff to the hundreds of questions sent in, and proceeded to rewrite them as he answered on line. The session was supposed to last half an hour, but Dempsey stretched it to almost 50 minutes. “These people took the time to write and submit these questions,” he said after the session. “It’s important I take the time to answer them.” The chairman dealt with topics ranging from budget cuts to China, and from sexual assault to commissaries. He took on rumors that DOD will close stateside commissaries, responding that the department has no plans to do so. However, the directors of the Defense Commissary Agency have been tasked to look at a range of options “including how they would operate with less or no taxpayer subsidies,” Dempsey said. “We’ve got to drive toward greater efficiencies and this is just one of the potential areas.” All aspects of the DOD budget need to be examined for savings, he said. “We’re well aware of the need for acquisition reform as well as the need to reduce unnecessary infrastructure and retire unneeded weapons systems,” the general said. “All of the institutional reforms are intended to produce a single outcome: the best trained and best equipped service men and women on the planet.”
Consideration will be given to how changes will affect service members, their families and retirees, he said. The chairman gave a quick rundown on the fiscal 2014 budget saying that a House-Senate budget conference is currently looking at offsetting some of the sharp spending reductions that have been imposed by the budget sequester, but the outcome of those talks is uncertain, he said. “We certainly don’t want to see a repeat of last October, and we’re doing our part to articulate the challenges we’re facing,” Dempsey said, referring to the partial government shutdown that kept hundreds of thousands of government employees off the job without pay during an impasse over spending. Many taking part in the town hall were concerned about China declaring an air defense identification zone over the East China Sea. The chairman stressed the United States does not recognize the Chinese zone. “We continue to fly in the area because it’s international air space, not sovereign territory,” he said. “In short, our military operations will not change.” Dempsey also took a longer view of Sino-U.S. relations. “From a realist perspective, nations will act in their interests all the time. China is no different,” he said. “So as the dynamics in the region continue to change (and they are always changing), we must build stronger military-to-military relationships with the (Peoples Liberation Army). We must seek avenues and mechanisms to avoid miscalculation.” The United States must continue to work with allies and strengthen relations with other Asia/Pacific nations. “We’ve been clear with the Chinese that territorial disputes should not be resolved unilaterally and through coercion,” the chairman said. “We all benefit from stability in the Pacific, and I assess that the Chinese are clever enough to realize that.”
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American Alliance of Museums leaders visit Naval History and Heritage Command By MC1 Tim Comerford Naval History and Heritage Command Communication Outreach Division
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Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) welcomed three visitors from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) and provided them with a tour of the NHHC headquarters and the National Museum of the U.S. Navy at the Washington Navy Yard, Dec. 3. AAM is an advocacy organization that supports the museum community in a number of ways including the development and assessment of museum standards and best practices. Accreditation from AAM is sought as the museum field’s mark of distinction. It includes high profile, peer-based validation of museum operations and impact. Of the nine museums operated across the Navy’s history and heritage enterprise, five have achieved accreditation and the remaining five are on the path to achieving that distinction. “An accredited museum is able to say that it meets the highest standards of the museums of the world.” said Dr. Ford Bell, AAM president. “Only about six percent of the museums in the United States are accredited, so that six percent are the top of the pack – the cream of museums.” According to NHHC Deputy Assistant Director for Museum Operations Cmdr.
■ about NHHC The Naval History and Heritage Command, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for the preservation, analysis, and dissemination of U.S. Naval history and heritage. It is composed of many activities including the Navy Department Library, the Navy Archives, the Navy art and artifact collections, underwater archeology, Navy history, nine museums, USS Constitution repair facility and the historic ship Nautilus.
Jeff Barta, the purpose of the visit was threefold. “First, we wanted to stress the commitment of NHHC and Navy leadership to the nine Navy museums,” said Barta. “It’s well-established that our museums benefit from support and oversight of a higher echelon organization. When that higher level headquarters in one that is focused on history, as NHHC is, the network museums are often more successful than when museums have no support or are supported by nonhistory focused institutions.” “We also wanted to show AAM that we are committed to continuing the professional development of the people that serve within the naval museum network in ac-
cordance with the standards and practices of AAM and the museum community,” Barta continued. “Finally, we wanted to thank them for their efforts in helping us and the staff of the Puget Sound Navy Museum, the most recent NHHC museum to earn AAM accreditation. We also wanted to show them the NHHC resources the museum’s director used to help achieve that benchmark, and demonstrate NHHC’s ability to earn that accreditation for our remaining five museums,” said Barta. Julie Hart, AAM senior director of museums standards and excellence, Dana Twersky, AAM assistant director of accreditation and Bell were escorted around the command by Barta, Edward Furgol, PhD, Deputy Director National Museum of the United States Navy and acting NHHC director, James Kuhn. It was the AAM members first visit to NHHC headquarters. “As the headquarters for the nine Navy museums and Navy’s history and heritage enterprise, we are fully committed to provide the right levels of oversight and support to make all of our museums successful,” said Kuhn. “We continue to execute Navy leadership’s charge to us to re-invigorate navy history and heritage and demonstrate the relevance of that history to today’s challenges,” he added. AAM leaders believe mu-
Photos by MC1 Tim Comerford Cmdr. Jeffrey Barta, assistant director of Naval History and Heritage Command’s (NHHC) Museum Systems Office, talks with Ford Bell, American Alliance of Museums president, about the accomplishments of the U.S. Navy Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle One (DSRV-1) Mystic as they study a model of the vehicle in the National Museum of the United States Navy during a tour.
seums benefit from the accreditation process. Those benefits include credibility that comes with the approval of nationally recognized professional organization, a clearer sense of the museum’s strengths, goals, priorities and mission, and a more sustainable institution. “If you are looking for an artifact from some other country that you want to use as an exhibit, they know immediately if you are accredited, that you meet the highest standard for care of objects,” Bell said. “They will be more willing to lend objects because they know that the object is going to be kept under the best possible conditions of light, temperature, humidity and security.” To Bell, that accreditation is part of understanding that museums are essential learning tools. “The reality is that museums tend to be viewed as amenities – they are nice to have but museums are not necessary,” Bell explained. “We want people to understand that museums are core educational institutions in our society. Museums provide 18 million instructional hours and spend over 2 billion dollars on educational programming every year in the United States. Accreditation is part of that credibility.” However, according to a
Frank Thompson, left, a member of collections management for NHHC, shows Dana Twersky, American Alliance of Museums Assistant director of accreditation, Jay Thomas, assistant director for collections management at NHHC, and Bell a suitcase with a submachine gun imbedded inside of it.
letter to NHHC from AAM Board of Directors Chairman Meme Omogbai, they recognize that it is not an easily achieved goal. “As Chair of the American Alliance of Museums’ board of directors, and as chief operating officer of an accredited museum, I am fully aware of the serious and rigorous nature of the accreditation program and of the time and effort required of your governing authority and staff to participate,” stated Omogbai in the letter congratulating NHHC’s Puget Sound Navy Museum. “A museum can only achieve the distinguished honor of accreditation if there is institutionwide collaboration for the evaluation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of
performance. In undertaking these steps, you strengthened not only your institution and its public image, but also excellence among all museums.” After his tour of NHHC holdings, Bell was impressed. “It’s just amazing,” Bell said. “I haven’t been here before and I could spend all day here easily. It’s a really fabulous collection.” The largest museum organization in the world, AAM was founded in 1906. Today the organization has some 20,000 members, including 3,000 museums, zoos, aquariums and public gardens all contributing to its mission of enhancing the value of museums to their communities through leadership, advocacy, and service.
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Hours Before sunrise on Aug. 29, 2005, Nolan Hayes (Paul Walker) arrives at a New Orleans hospital with his pregnant wife, Abigail (Genesis Rodriguez), who has gone into early labor. What should be one of the happiest days of Hayes’s life quickly spirals out of control when the birth goes tragically wrong and Hurricane Katrina ravages the hospital, forcing an evacuation. Hayes and his newborn baby are soon cut off from the world by power outages and rising flood waters. With his baby completely dependent on a ventilator, Hayes faces one life-and-death decision after another, fighting to keep his daughter alive.
Saving Mr. Banks When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promise – one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt (Tom Hanks) comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers (Emma Thompson) reluctantly agrees to hear Disney’s plans for the adaptation.
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During the holidays, it can be all too easy to overeat. But there’s more at play when it comes to packing on pounds this time of year. Another holiday tradition that can affect your weight is stress. Here are some important things to know about your body’s response to stress: Stress hormones We all have a built-in stress response. It’s a complicated set of physiological reactions that help keep you alive during dangerous situations. Here’s how it’s supposed to work: You experience an acute stressor. Thousands of years ago, this could have been a tiger trying to eat you. Today, it could be the in-laws coming to stay with you over the holidays. In response, adrenal glands release the stress hormone cortisol into your bloodstream, initiating an increase in blood sugar used for immediate energy to ďŹ ght, run or slam on your car brakes. Once the stressor is dealt with, the cortisol
leaves your system and things return to their normal metabolic state. But unfortunately today, many of us are constantly stressed, causing signiďŹ cant metabolic imbalances. Chronic stress From when we wake up to when we go to bed, the average person deals with hundreds of low-grade stressful events, like rush hour trafďŹ c, projects with impossible deadlines, troubles with kids, spouses or pets. According to Michael A. Smith, M.D. host of “Healthy Talkâ€? on RadioMD.com and senior health scientist with the Life Extension Foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Fl., this state of affairs is chronically elevating cortisol levels, which means blood sugar is constantly being mobilized for energy. “And when you don’t burn the sugar, it gets stored as body fat,â€? says Dr. Smith. “This is just one of the metabolic imbalances caused by too much cortisol. There are many other problems caused by chronic stress that can pack on the fat.â€?
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In his recently released book, “An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth,â€? Canadian astronaut Chris HadďŹ eld shares what he has learned over thousands of hours of training for space ight. One big lesson is how to deal with fear. On a recent Saturday, HadďŹ eld was interviewed on the Bob Edwards radio show. His explanation on how NASA trains a candidate for space travel to rule out fear through practice and simulation reminded me of how this same process can be used to conquer fear of disease or of a frightening diagnosis. During a space launch, dealing correctly with an emergency can mean life or death; there is no place for fear or indecision. To prepare astronauts, emergency situations are broken down into small steps and through
practice, practice, practice, brieďŹ ngs and debrieďŹ ngs, astronauts develop a sense of control. They learn the laws of physics behind the processes involved. They learn that if “Xâ€? happens they take step “Yâ€? and if that doesn’t work they take step “Z.â€? What’s the beneďŹ t of this training? It provides a structure, a framework for action. When something scary or unplanned happens, the astronaut can say: “I’ve seen this before; I know what to do next.â€? As a former Navy A6 carrier pilot, I was taught how to deal with airborne emergencies, and given the technology of the 1960s and ’70s, I had quite a few emergencies, like engine, hydraulic and electrical system failures. I have found that this same kind of training can reduce fear of medical conditions. When faced with an alarming medical condition, it’s easy to feel that we are not in control. Fear may take over, increasing stress,
which is anything but healthy. What if, when receiving a report of illness, we reacted like an astronaut would to an anomaly during space launch? What if, because of our prayer or meditation practice we could stay calm, knowing that “my daily prayer practice provides the foundation for positive action to any physical or mental challenge.â€? For me this daily practice is one of quietly communing with a higher power – a power that is all good, has existed eternally, and is present and active in my life. As a Christian, the ďŹ rst chapter of the book of Genesis in the Bible instructs that God created man in his image and likeness and made man all good. I have found that even as rampant fearful
thinking crowds into my thought, because of my practice I am able to turn my thinking toward this higher power and ďŹ nd a calm that leads to positive practical steps to take right here, right now. Most of us will never ride a rocket into space, but all of us will face challenges where our success may hinge on how we deal with our fears. Daily practice with those everyday “bumps in the road,â€? responding with calm positive action, rather than reacting with fear can provide the conďŹ dence to draw on when faced with a health crises. Roger Whiteway, former Navy A6 pilot, triathlete, writes about consciousness, health and ďŹ tness.
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Virginia’s leading family theatre company, The Hurrah Players, present family-friendly shows for the holidays: “Hurrah for the Holidays” and “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Don’t miss the original musical revue “Hurrah for the Holidays.” A multi-cultural celebration featuring all the best music of the season – from your favorite classic standards to popular modern day hits. Along with the renowned precision kick-line dancers, a six-foot dancing snowman and a few festive surprises, it’s an event for the entire family. “Hurrah for the Holidays” plays the T.C.C. Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby Street in Downtown Norfolk, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m., Dec. 14 at 3 p.m., and Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Based on the popular book by the late Barbara Robinson, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” is the funny, heartwarming and mildly irreverent story of what happens when a church play is hijacked by six of the “absolutely worst kids in the history of the world.” A holiday tradition in Hampton Roads, this one-night-only event is presented with Happy Hanukkah, My Friend; a short program celebrating the Festival of Lights. The one special showing of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” at the T.C.C. Roper Performing Arts Center is on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children, seniors, and military. Purchase tickets to “Hurrah for the Holidays” and get tickets to “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” for half price (phone and walk-in sales only). For more info, call 627-5437 or visit www.hurrahplayers.com.
Nothing puts you in the holiday mood quite like the music of the season, and the Virginia Symphony is presenting a series of 11 festive concerts across the region, offering holiday delights for everyone. Holiday POPS ■ Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk ■ Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach Joining the orchestra will be the Virginia Symphony Chorus, vocalist Amanda Batcher, the Virginia Children’s Chorus and Todd Rosenlieb Dance. Holiday POPS tickets range in price from $22 to $105 and can be purchased online at www.VirginiaSymphony.org or by calling 892-6366. Jingle Bell Jam ■ Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts in Virginia Beach. The Jingle Bell Jam is a perfect opportunity to share the music of the season with your children or grandchildren. Conducted by Shoup, this one-hour program offers family-friendly holiday favorites featuring the full orchestra with the Virginia Children’s Chorus, vocalist Batcher and dancers. Beginning one hour before the concert, attendees are invited to participate in free crafts and activities in the lobby. Tickets are $10 for children and $15 for adults and can be purchased online at www. VirginiaSymphony.org or by calling 892-6366.
Courtesy photo ■ Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Newport News ■ Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. at Harrison Opera House in Norfolk
JoAnn Falletta will lead the orchestra with the Virginia Symphony Chorus led by Shoup and guest soloists Amy van Roekel (soprano), Abigail Nims (mezzo soprano), David Sadlier (tenor) and Lester Lynch (baritone) in four performances of Handel’s Messiah. Tickets range in price from $22 to $105. Students with ID are $10. Tickets can be purchased online at www.VirginiaSymphony.org or by calling 892-6366.
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Handel’s Messiah ■ Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. at Phi Beta Kappa Hall on the College of William & Mary campus in Williamsburg ■ Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. on the campus of Regent University in Virginia Beach
Urban legends will be debunked when TV stars visit Chrysler Hall By Yiorgo Contributing writer
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■ for one night only The all-new live show “MythBusters: Behind the Myths,” starring Jamie Hyneman (left) and Adam Savage, will be performing at Chrysler Hall for one performance only on Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets ranging from $33 to $128 can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, by calling (800) 745-3000, or at the Scope Arena Box Office.
The wildly popular TV show “Mythbusters,” has spun the equally popular “Mythbusters: Behind the Myth Tour,” a traveling stage show that will burst into our area with a cavalcade of urban legends to debunk live on the stage at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. I recently spoke with Jamie Hyneman, who along with Adam Savage, are cohosts of the TV show “Mythbusters.” Yiorgo: Jamie, you have lived a very exotic life. From an animal wrangler and a wilderness survival expert, to a certified dive master and sea captain to mention just a few. Can you share some of your adventures with us? Jamie Hyneman: I grew up in the Midwest with a strong work ethic, in a farming community in Indiana, where generally the idea is that you work to earn a living and have fun afterwards doing something else. I decided that I wanted to have fun while I was working.
I wanted to learn how to sail so I went to the Caribbean on a charter boat, a week later I ended up with my own boat, six months later I had a captain’s license, and I ran a charter business for four years and I just loved it. It planted the seed that it was possible to earn a living doing something that was fun. I was in St. Thomas where they had many military layovers there so I took out on my sailboat hundreds and hundreds of Navy personnel out diving to the reefs. Y: You eventually got involved with special effects. Can you share any good anecdotes? JH: After trying my hand at some of the other jobs you’ve mentioned with having fun in mind, I decided to get involved with special effects because I knew it would be very creative and exciting. I got my foot in the door and became very successful at it. The business that I had back then I was known for robotic puppets. In the old
days puppets were like marionettes but in modern times it involved some pretty sophisticated robotics. My favorite story would have to be the 7-UP commercial that involved building a 7-UP machine that would be robotic with tank threads. I stripped one of their machines, put in electric car motors and batteries and speed controls, rigged it for radio control, along with a fully automatic machine gun, that would shoot out the cans. In the commercial the robot gets out of control. I made the machine gun so aggressive that the robot would fire those cans at 400 miles per hour completely pushing a car door through to the other side. Y: Tell us about your M 5 Company. You’ve done well over 800 commercials. JH: Well it eventually evolved from one of those special effects companies. I embraced the business model of focusing on TV commercials and that I would take on anything that would pay the bills and that brought us to “Mythbusters.” We are in our 11th year now.
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Hampton Holly Days Parade ■ When: Dec. 14, 7 p.m. ■ Where: Downtown Hampton;
parade route begins at Eaton Street, proceeds down Settlers Landing Road, and ends at Darling Stadium ■ Cost: Free ■ For more information, contact: 727-8311 or visit www.hampton.gov/parks/holly_ days/. Let the joy of the holiday season take over at the Hampton Holly Days Parade: Joy to the World, one of the largest annual illuminated parades in all of Hampton Roads. In addition to the appearance of the St. John’s Episcopal Church Choir, the parade will feature 80 units, including 22 beautiful floats, six marching bands, The Lighted Dog Brigade, lovely ladies, military honor units, and everyone’s favorite holiday guest – Santa Claus.
Y: How did the idea of the “Mythbusters” show originate? JH: You may remember the TV Show “Robot Wars.” I am credited with coming up with an extremely destructive robot. We would drive into the arena and the opponent robot would explode when we made contact with him. We became quite notorious, the matches lasted five seconds, with potential shrapnel landing in the audience. That notoriety caught the attention of an Australian documentarian. He contacted me a few years later with the premise of being a host of a TV Show about urban legends that replicates the same circumstances. Y: So how did Adam Savage get involved? JH: Well I am pretty much who you see on the show. I am not very social or animated, and yet I’m not shy. I am one of the better builders, I have the required shop, so I contacted Adam whom I had given his first job in special effects some years before, and I knew he was quite a bit of a ham than I am. We put together a demo tape and sent it in. They showed up a few weeks later and our lives have never been the same since. A company in Sydney, Australia produces the show but we shoot almost all of it in San Francisco. Y: What is a favorite myth that you are proud that you debunked? JH: Okay, one of my favorites that is Navy
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Global Spectrum, operators of Ted Constant Center, have partnered with Clear Channel Radio and the ForKids foundation to provide the children and families of Hampton Roads with warm clothing this winter. Donations are appreciated and accepted at the Constant Center administrative offices. Infant through adult sizes are needed for the following: coats, hats, mittens, scarves, socks, boots, blankets, rain gear and even umbrellas. Ted Constant Center requests all items donated be gently used or new.
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■ Cost: Free ■ For more information,
contact: 7271610 visit www.HamptonHistoryMuseum. org The Hampton History Museum presents “The Trading Post: Life Before Money,” the 2nd Saturday Family Day theme. Early on in Hampton’s history, much trade was conducted between the English colonists and the Powhatan Indians. Children can participate in a trade negotiation between the two cultures, then, make their own trade bead necklace and wampum belts. Later, youngsters can become residents of colonial Hampton and barter goods at different shops around a make-believe town.
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related and we did a pretty good job at, but I’m somewhat dissatisfied with, was to test if a sinking ship will suck you down with it when it goes under. We tested it by getting a small steel tugboat because that’s all we had available. We found out, that it does not suck us down at all. However we received a lot of grief because they said it was a small boat, but that’s all we had to work with. So I would like to take the opportunity and make a request right now through your interview to some of your Navy higher ups. If they ever decide to sink a ship for an artificial reef or other reason, please contact us and let us know because we would love to be there and test the myth with a huge ship. Y: What should people expect to see at the “Behind the Myth Tour?” JH: We have done our best to recreate what its like for us to do what we do on the show without obviously using explosives. We have a series of segments that are a lot of fun and involve quite a few of the audience. We bring them on the stage and run them through controlled experiments, at the same time being thought provoking and playful with the audience. Its quite fun and lively and we push the limits of what we can do safely on the stage without hurting anybody. A 20 percent military discount is offered for this show. For more information or tickets go to www.sevenvenues.com/show/view/782/ MythBusters_Behind_the_Myths.
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perform show in three different cities Holiday Brass ■ Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at The Center in Elizabeth City, N.C., presented by the Arts of the Albemarle ■ Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Chesapeake Conference Center, presented by the City of Chesapeake and sponsored by Carl’s Wash ■ Dec. 20 at 8 p.m. at Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts, presented by Bank of America. In 2013, the VSO’s newest holiday offering, the Holiday Brass, returns once again with four performances across the region. Featur-
ing players from the orchestra’s brass and percussion sections, this exciting program will have performances in Chesapeake, Hampton, Suffolk and Elizabeth City, N.C. Tickets for the Dec. 18 performance can be purchased in person at the Arts of Albemarle, 516 East Main Street in Elizabeth City or by calling (252) 338-6455. Tickets for the performance on Dec. 20 at Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts may be purchased by calling the Suffolk Center Box office at 923-2900. The Dec. 19 performance at Chesapeake Conference Center is free and open to the public.
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Boxy, yes! Boring, NO! Featuring aggressive styling, exceptional utility and endless customization possibilities, the xB is a versatile wagon that demands to be noticed. The Scion xB was last upgraded for the 2011 model year. Power for the xB is generated by a sophisticated 2.4L four-cylinder engine. Customers can choose between a five-speed manual gearbox or a four-speed automatic transmission with sequential shifting. The xB features a four-wheel independent suspension with MacPherson struts and coil springs in front, torsion beams at the rear. The steering rack is mounted to a subframe for additional noise and vibration control. Toe-correcting geometry in the rear suspension helps tighten handling. Inside the passenger cabin comfort and convenience to all of its occupants is the order of the day. Driver- and front-passenger seats include large bolsters for better comfort and stability. Front and rear seats feature a light gray fabric with a geometric pattern for the seating surfaces contrasted by black fabric
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covering the bolsters, bases and backs. A combination center console with sliding armrest adds to driver comfort and utility. The instrument gauge-cluster design features a black background, along with a separate clock and outside temperature display, to provide better visibility to information. The steering wheel includes both telescopic and tilt functions.
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Naval Station to host auto auction The next Naval Station Norfolk automobile auction is scheduled for Jan. 8, 2014. The auction will normally start at noon at the direction of the auctioneer. All vehicles available at the auction have been abandoned on Naval Station Norfolk and are sold as is. Vehicles may be viewed at Bldg. SP-314 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Monday and Tuesday prior to the day of the
auction. All bidders must be registered and have a bidder number. Vehicles must be paid for in full before they are removed from the auction site. For more information about the upcoming Naval Station Norfolk automobile auction, call the Impound Lot office at 444-2631, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., or visit online at www.genedanielsauctions.com.
Following are the vehicles scheduled to be available at the Naval Station Norfolk automobile auction. This list is subject to change. YEAR 1978 1984 1984 1985 1988 1989 1993 1993 1995 1995 1997 1998 1999 1999 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006
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Imagine living without heat, power or communication during the coldest days of the year. During a winter weather emergency, not only can these conditions be unpleasant, but dangerous too. Making a plan, winterizing your home and stocking up on supplies are all essential steps to prepare for winter emergencies. Use this crucial stay-safe checklist now to help your household prepare for blistering conditions all winter long: Make a plan Storm heading your way? Follow the news closely so you can make last minute preparations before the weather turns dangerous. As part of this process, create an emergency plan and review it with your family. The plan should also address specific scenarios, such as what to do if someone is separated from the group and is unable to call for help. Courtesy photos ■ Sixty-five percent are looking to coordinate with stainless steel appliances. ■ A custom pantry is the most popular kitchen storage item, followed by a utensil drawer. ■ Granite is still the most desired countertop material.
Step 3: Research and plan Sources for ideas and inspiration are infinite, especially online. Sites like Pinterest and Houzz provide endless eye candy and design concepts for your new kitchen space; Houzz can even provide recommendations of local professionals to contact. To visualize a few of the upgrades you’re considering – not to mention touch and feel them – visit a local kitchen showroom as they have a number of vignettes and “rooms” designed throughout. Magazine articles and features can also provide valuable how-to information and design advice. Just be sure to save any favorite ideas in one place, making everything easily accessible.
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Winner of the Season 6 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” Mac Danzig (left) has struggled of late, losing seven of his last 10 bouts inside the Octagon.
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Prone on the canvas in the center of the Octagon, Mac Danzig started crying. Moments earlier, a blistering short left hand from Melvin Guillard rocked the former Ultimate Fighter winner. His survival instincts kicked in, but Guillard was unrelenting. More punches followed as Danzig shelled up on all fours. As he tried to roll onto his back, a series of powerful hammerfists brought the fight to a close, with Danzig laid out on the mat, his face spotted with blood. Danzig’s pained response could be heard on press row, and brought conversations about the finish to a halt. He eventually made it to his feet, out of the cage, and back to the dressing room. The show continued, but the sound of Danzig’s anguish played like soft background music in the back of people’s heads for the remainder of the night. The loss was his second straight, and dropped his record to just 5-7 under the UFC banner. More than five years after winning Season 6 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” Danzig had yet to find consistent footing in the treacherous lightweight division, and with just three wins from his last 10 appearances, the uncontrolled tears that rolled down his cheeks and hurt-filled sobs that escaped his lungs in Seattle might have been the sounds of a career that started more than a decade earlier coming to a close. “I definitely sat back after that one and started to reassess what I’m doing,” said Danzig in his unmistakable deliberate tones. “I thought about it long and hard, and decided that I still want to go after it. “There’s just something about fighting, something about the reasons why I got into it – which, in a broad sense, is probably similar to the reason a lot of people get into it and go for it 100 percent.” He pauses to find the words that will properly convey what lures him back to the cage after 12 years, 34 fights, and last summer’s hellacious knockout loss to Guillard. “There’s this goal – maybe even somewhat unattainable goal – of trying to find perfection in the sport, and the main reason why I continue is because I don’t feel like I’ve done 100 percent of what I wanted to do,” Danzig said. “I don’t want to look back on my life when I’m in my 50s or 60s and say, ‘I was pretty good. I was world-class, but I never did anything great.’ I don’t want to look back and feel that and have those regrets, so I have some unfinished business in the sport, and I’m looking for that perfect fight.” He’s also searching for a secure exit strategy as well. Just like any athlete, Danzig wants to make sure that when he hangs up his four-ounce gloves, he’s still going to be able to support himself, and provide his daughter with a good life. While there are a handful of pursuits and passions that each pique his interest, the soonto-be 34-year-old fighter hasn’t had time to
Danzig will look to get back on the winning track when he faces Joe Lauzon at UFC on FOX 9 on Dec. 14.
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I don’t want to look back on my life when I’m in my 50s or 60s and say, ‘I was pretty good. I was world-class, but I never did anything great.’ I don’t want to look back and feel that and have those regrets” -Mac Danzig, veteran lightweight sports a 21-11 career record, 5-7 in the UFC
investigate their long-term viability just yet, and as much as he wants to make sure that he walks out of the cage with his faculties intact, stepping in the cage is the most stable source of income Danzig has at this point. Until that changes, he’ll continue to bite down on his mouthguard and make that walk to the Octagon. “After dedicating myself and putting so much time into this sport, it’s a little bit scary to step away when you don’t necessarily have a secure back-up plan,” said Danzig with the kind of candor you don’t generally get from athletes nearing the end of their careers. “I have a whole lot of different things that I’m interested in and that I like doing – I like teaching, I like coaching, I like photography, I like making films and video, and I’m a big advocate of plant-based diets, so there’s that – but all these different possible opportunities, it’s like how do you pick one of those and decide on it for sure, and go with it? With a daughter to support, fighting is really what pays the bills right now. “I’m still chasing the dream of fighting, but when it’s all said and done, I’ll have a lot of back-up plans. It’s just kind of scary when
you’ve done this for so long and nothing else, to take a step away from the sport and dedicate all your time to something that may not be lucrative. “At this point, it’s about chasing the dream and providing for my daughter, and those are the most important things. If I had a 100-percent secure back-up plan to segue into another career, I would probably start thinking about it right now, but I’ve got unfinished business in this sport. I’m still chasing it.” That chase will lead him back into the cage on Dec. 14 against fellow veteran Joe Lauzon as part of the undercard for this year’s final UFC on FOX broadcast. Like Danzig, Lauzon has never quite reached contender status in the deep and talented lightweight division, but that hasn’t stopped him from reaching cult figure status with fight fans that appreciate his all-out pursuit of finishes and willingness to constantly step forward. “I’m a fan of the sport,” Danzig said. “I’m a fan of MMA and a fan of boxing – and I like all those great fights that were just brilliant pieces of spontaneous art unfolding, and that’s what really draws me to the sport. “That’s why I train, that’s why I became a fighter, and I want to put on some performances like that. Win, lose, or draw, I really just want to be a part of some classic fights.” But he knows the opportunity to reach that goal is drawing to a close, and as much as creating memorable pugilistic art inside the cage is still his chief pursuit, Danzig doesn’t want to hang on too long, even if it means walking away without reaching his goal. “My heart is still in it 100 percent, but I want to make sure that when I’m 65, I’m sharp and I don’t have any kind of problems with my memory,” he said. “I want to be running marathons and with it in my 60s; that’s the main thing.” For now, he soldiers on – in pursuit of his passion, perfection, and another UFC paycheck, ready to put on a show for the crowd and leave it all in the cage. “If this is my last fight,” he said, “you better believe I’m not going out easy.”
Courtesy of UFC Demetrious Johnson will put his UFC 125-pound championship on the line against Joseph Benavidez at UFC on FOX 9, Dec. 14.
mmaschedule UFC ON FOX 9 Dec. 14, 5 p.m., FOX Sports 1; 8 p.m., FOX Featured bouts: Demetrious Johnson vs. Joe Benavidez Urijah Faber vs. Michael McDonald Nik Lentz vs. Chad Mendes Mac Danzig vs. Joe Lauzon UFC 168 Dec. 28, 8 p.m., FOX Sports 1; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Chris Weidman vs. Anderson Silva Ronda Rousey vs. Miesha Tate Josh Barnett vs. Travis Browne Fabricio Camoes vs. Jim Miller Diego Brandao vs. Dustin Poirier Uriah Hall vs. Chris Leben UFC FIGHT NIGHT 34 Jan. 4, TV TBA Featured bouts: Tarec Saffiedine vs. Hyun Gyu Lim Tatsuya Kawajiri vs. Sean Soriano Luiz Dutra vs. Kiichi Kunimoto UFC FIGHT NIGHT 35 Jan. 15, FOX Sports 1 Featured bouts: Consta Philippou vs. Luke Rochhold Cole Miller vs. Sam Sicilia T.J. Dillashaw vs. Mike Easton Lorenz Larkin vs. Brad Tavares UFC of FOX 10 Jan. 25, 5 p.m., FOX Sports 1; 8 p.m., FOX Featured bouts: Ben Henderson vs. Josh Thomson Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Stipe Miocic Donald Cerrone vs. Adriano Martins Darren Elkins vs. Jeremy Stephens UFC 169 Feb. 1, 8 p.m., FOX Sports 1; 10 p.m., PPV Featured bouts: Dominick Cruz vs. Renan Barao Jose Aldo vs. Ricardo Lamas Frank Mir vs. Alistair Overeem ■ Cards subject to change.
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Championship in the American Wrestling Association (AWA) and then signing with World Championship Wrestling (WCW). Were there any ideas to promote himself as the AWA champion when starting his run in WCW? “When (pro-wrestling) was getting to the point where the “mom and pop” stores (territories) were closing up, the AWA had the idea to keep itself in business by invading WCW. They wanted me to wrestle Relationship with his trainer and their new world champion Sting. mentor WWE (World Wrestling It never happened. The interesting side to that coin is around 1996 Entertainment) Hall of Famer and 1997. WCW had the chance to Bruno Sammartino and how it expand with Monday Nitro in comhas evolved over the years: “It’s a good relationship. It had petition with Monday Night Raw. its ups and downs. He was such The same idea that the AWA was a big star. At the beginning of my going to use, since I was involved career as he retired, I was get- in the office with Greg Gagne and ting lost in the shuffle of being his Eric Bischoff, was (now) called the protégé. I would drive Vince Mc- New World Order (N.W.O.). That Mahon Sr. crazy back then when whole idea came from the crumI was looking for a break (in the bling of the AWA.” World Wide Wrestling Federation). I knew the only way I could get it On being cheered during his was by wrestling my mentor. He WCW run after garnering such didn’t want to do it, but it ended up hatred during his earlier career: “In the good old days, it was being the biggest thing that the oldschool generation pulled off. It was exciting to be the most hated man the launching pad for what wres- alive. It was also a responsibility because that is what created the intling would eventually become.” terest. I got shot at, stabbed, turned On being the last individual to over in a cab. The people really hold the World Heavyweight hated me. After years of that, it was (70s and 80s) when there were still territories, was a good wrestling town. I remember Norfolk being one of the places that we’d like to stay in. They had a big supermarket that was called “The Giant.” The cool thing about it was, late at night after the wrestling shows, they had a little kitchen set up where you could pick out the steak you wanted and they’d cook it up for you right there.”
nice to mellow out. At the end of my career, I became the good guy that saved Nitro from the N.W.O. I kind of became like my hero Bruno (Sammartino). It was my dream to be like Bruno. It was two of the biggest pay-per-view buyrates that WCW had ever done – my wrestling Bischoff on one and Scott Hall on the other.” On his stalling techniques that would anger his opponents and fans: “It was my idea of playing with their heads. Most wrestlers were not that swift. We wrestled everyday, so a lot of the guys would get used to one kind of style. It would also mean that the crowd saw a lot of the same stuff in every match. I developed something different to outsmart them. There were a lot of bodybuilders that weren’t good wrestlers, but they were big guys and would start clotheslining everybody. That became redundant. I just had a different style because I could.”
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one place to go to make money and that’s WWE. You’ve got a million guys that would kill you just to make it on WWE TV. I want to make sure he is ready because they have big tough guys down the road here at the WWE Performance Center. We’ll see what happens. Otherwise, I just play golf here and there and I occasionally work with WWE on projects and DVDs. Every so often I’ll fly out and get to meet the fans. I’m chilling out in my legendary status.” Jonathan McLarty is a contributOn what keeps him busy these ing writer for The Flagship, as well days and his son Tim being a as a local sports and event photogprofessional wrestler: “He’s been wrestling and has rapher. Connect with him on Twita natural ability. It’s a very com- ter (@JonathanMcLarty) and view petitive business. Unfortunately, his photography at McLartyPhoto. for the new wrestlers, there’s only Zenfolio.com.
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During the holidays, it can be all too easy to overeat. But there’s more at play when it comes to packing on pounds this time of year. Another holiday tradition that can affect your weight is stress. Here are some important things to know about your body’s response to stress: Stress hormones We all have a built-in stress response. It’s a complicated set of physiological reactions that help keep you alive during dangerous situations. Here’s how it’s supposed to work: You experience an acute stressor. Thousands of years ago, this could have been a tiger trying to eat you. Today, it could be the in-laws coming to stay with you over the holidays. In response, adrenal glands release the stress hormone cortisol into your bloodstream, initiating an increase in blood sugar used for immediate energy to ďŹ ght, run or slam on your car brakes. Once the stressor is dealt with, the cortisol
leaves your system and things return to their normal metabolic state. But unfortunately today, many of us are constantly stressed, causing signiďŹ cant metabolic imbalances. Chronic stress From when we wake up to when we go to bed, the average person deals with hundreds of low-grade stressful events, like rush hour trafďŹ c, projects with impossible deadlines, troubles with kids, spouses or pets. According to Michael A. Smith, M.D. host of “Healthy Talkâ€? on RadioMD.com and senior health scientist with the Life Extension Foundation in Fort Lauderdale, Fl., this state of affairs is chronically elevating cortisol levels, which means blood sugar is constantly being mobilized for energy. “And when you don’t burn the sugar, it gets stored as body fat,â€? says Dr. Smith. “This is just one of the metabolic imbalances caused by too much cortisol. There are many other problems caused by chronic stress that can pack on the fat.â€?
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Astronaut offers lessons in conquering the fear of disease By Roger Whiteway Contributing writer
In his recently released book, “An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth,â€? Canadian astronaut Chris HadďŹ eld shares what he has learned over thousands of hours of training for space ight. One big lesson is how to deal with fear. On a recent Saturday, HadďŹ eld was interviewed on the Bob Edwards radio show. His explanation on how NASA trains a candidate for space travel to rule out fear through practice and simulation reminded me of how this same process can be used to conquer fear of disease or of a frightening diagnosis. During a space launch, dealing correctly with an emergency can mean life or death; there is no place for fear or indecision. To prepare astronauts, emergency situations are broken down into small steps and through
practice, practice, practice, brieďŹ ngs and debrieďŹ ngs, astronauts develop a sense of control. They learn the laws of physics behind the processes involved. They learn that if “Xâ€? happens they take step “Yâ€? and if that doesn’t work they take step “Z.â€? What’s the beneďŹ t of this training? It provides a structure, a framework for action. When something scary or unplanned happens, the astronaut can say: “I’ve seen this before; I know what to do next.â€? As a former Navy A6 carrier pilot, I was taught how to deal with airborne emergencies, and given the technology of the 1960s and ’70s, I had quite a few emergencies, like engine, hydraulic and electrical system failures. I have found that this same kind of training can reduce fear of medical conditions. When faced with an alarming medical condition, it’s easy to feel that we are not in control. Fear may take over, increasing stress,
which is anything but healthy. What if, when receiving a report of illness, we reacted like an astronaut would to an anomaly during space launch? What if, because of our prayer or meditation practice we could stay calm, knowing that “my daily prayer practice provides the foundation for positive action to any physical or mental challenge.â€? For me this daily practice is one of quietly communing with a higher power – a power that is all good, has existed eternally, and is present and active in my life. As a Christian, the ďŹ rst chapter of the book of Genesis in the Bible instructs that God created man in his image and likeness and made man all good. I have found that even as rampant fearful
thinking crowds into my thought, because of my practice I am able to turn my thinking toward this higher power and ďŹ nd a calm that leads to positive practical steps to take right here, right now. Most of us will never ride a rocket into space, but all of us will face challenges where our success may hinge on how we deal with our fears. Daily practice with those everyday “bumps in the road,â€? responding with calm positive action, rather than reacting with fear can provide the conďŹ dence to draw on when faced with a health crises. Roger Whiteway, former Navy A6 pilot, triathlete, writes about consciousness, health and ďŹ tness.
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