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LANDSCAPERS‘GIVE BACK’ ATARLINGTONMore than 400volunteers from childrento adults descendedon the grounds ofArlington NationalCemetery, July 9.

STAY ON TOPOF SUMMERCONCERTSStevie Nicks, KISS,Mötley Crüe andTobyKeith are just a few ofthe musical performerson their way toHampton Roads.

INJURED PELICANRESCUED IN NORFOLKAn injured pelican, who wasrescued with the help of NavalFacilities Engineering Command(NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic OilRecovery employees at NavalStation Norfolk, arrived July 3at his new home at SeaWorldOrlando.

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By MC2 Ernest R. ScottCommander, Naval Air Force AtlanticPublic Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Commander, Naval AirForce Atlantic released theresults, July 2, of its JudgeAdvocate General Manual(JAGMAN) investigation ofthe F/A-18D that crashed intoan apartment complex in Vir-ginia Beach on April 6.

The F/A-18D, assignedto Strike Fighter Squad-ron (VFA) 106 and based atNaval Air Station Oceana,was conducting a scheduledtraining exercise when itsuffered a catastrophic me-chanical failure shortly aftertakeoff and crashed into theMayfair Mews ApartmentComplex.

“I know the process hasbeen challenging for some,especially those who lost theirhomes and personal belong-ings,” said Rear Adm. TedBranch, Commander, NavalAir Force Atlantic. “But weare all incredibly fortunatethat the crash, which occurredon Good Friday, resulted inzero loss of life.”

The recovery process wasa team effort between Navy

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Resultsreleasedfrom AprilF/A-18Djet crash

By MCSN Lorenzo J. BurlesonUSS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs

USSTRUMAN, AT SEA

Sailors aboard the air-craft carrier USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) depart-ed Norfolk Naval Ship-yard (NNSY) and begansea trails, one of the finalmilestones of its dockingplanned incremental avail-ability (DPIA), July 7.

Sea trials tests Truman’ssystem capabilities in sur-face operations, deck sea-manship, flight deck opera-tions and damage controlreadiness.

“Today’s successful un-derway was the product ofTruman and NNSY’s hardwork and dedication forthe past 16 months in theshipyard,” said Capt. DeeL. Mewbourne, Truman’sCommanding Officer. “Itis absolutely fantastic tobe back at sea where webelong.”

Truman is conducting seatrials in collaboration withNorfolk Naval Shipyard totrain Sailors and ensure op-erability of equipment andsystems while at sea.

“We have completed anenormous amount of test-ing, but things still need tobe observed,” said Cmdr.Daniel Rossler, Truman’schief engineer. “During thisunderway, we must worktogether to accomplish allthe goals needed to suc-cessfully get this ship backin the fleet.”

The goal is to reestablishthe proficiency of the shipand its training teams, saidRossler.

A series of training exer-

TRUMAN DEPARTS NORFOLKNAVAL SHIPYARD FOR SEA TRIALS

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It is absolutelyfantastic to beback at sea wherewe belong.”

- Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne,Truman’s Commanding Officer

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By MC2 (SW) Anna ArndtNaval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs

PORTSMOUTH

Four members of the InternationalBrotherhood of Magicians (IBM)visited Naval Medical Center Ports-mouth’s (NMCP) Pediatrics Ward toperform a magic show for the patientsand their families, July 3.

Two of the magicians were fromVirginia and two came from Canadato perform for the children while inNorfolk for the International Broth-erhood of Magicians annual confer-ence. The performed card and cointricks, the never-ending handkerchiefand many other sleight of hand tricks

that kept the audience enthralled.“Every year, we try to go to a chil-

dren’s hospital, or a hospital with achildren’s ward, and do a quick showfor the kids, to take away some of thenormal hospital routine,” said ScottHood, one of the Canadian magi-cians and the IBM director of hospitalshows. “It takes their mind off whatthey’re going through. It’s somethingdifferent – they get a bit of a laugh, abit of a giggle. They get to see some-thing they may have not seen before,or may have only seen on television.And we have fun doing it.”

“I love doing magic,” said Joan

Magicians brighten NMCPpediatrics patients’ day

MC2 (SW) Anna ArndtMikaella Ducusin, 6, and magician JoanCaesar don clown noses following themagicians’ performance for pediatricpatients, July 3.

By MC2 (SW) Zane EcklundUSS New York Public Affairs

USS NEWYORK, AT SEA

Amphibious transport dock ship USS NewYork (LPD 21) celebrated their first deployedIndependence Day while on their maiden de-ployment, July 4.

In addition to the Fourth of July festivi-ties, Cooks from the Valley, a volunteer groupfrom California, grilled steaks for Sailors andMarines aboard during an Independence Day“steel beach” picnic.

“It’s all about thanking the troops for whatthey do every day,” said Mike George, a vol-unteer with the group.

The crew enjoyed the special meal as wellas a variety of events hosted by the ship’sMorale, Welfare and Recreation committee,ranging from a basketball free throw contestand volleyball, to Sumo wrestling and a chili

cook off competition.“It’s great to celebrate the Fourth of July

underway because it brings up morale,” saidElectrician’s Mate 3rd Class Enrique Miranda.“We’re away for a lot of holidays, but this issomething fun that gives service membersaboard something to look forward to.”

New York’s Commanding Officer, Capt.Jon Kreitz, was thankful for the volunteers’efforts, as well as the unrelenting hard workthe crew has been making on their maidendeployment.

“As we remember the founding fathers’pledge and sacrifice, I am proud of the serviceand sacrifice each of them and their familiesare making right now, to guarantee the libertyall Americans enjoy today,” said Kreitz. “Weall should also be grateful for the support backhome by countless patriotic individuals andorganizations who give selflessly of their timeand resources.”

USS NEW YORK RINGS IN INDEPENDENCEDAY WITH ‘COOKS FROM THE VALLEY’■ about theNew York

USS New York ispart of the IwoJima AmphibiousReady Group withthe embarked24th MarineExpeditionary Unit,deployed in supportof maritime securityoperations andtheater securitycooperationefforts in the U.S.5th Fleet area ofresponsibility.

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The Hampton RoadsChamber of Commerce Mili-tary Recognition Reception(MRR) is an informal oppor-tunity for the community toprovide additional recognitionto service members and thankthem personally for a job welldone. The reception includesrefreshments, brief remarksfrom guest speakers and thepresentation of certificatesand other mementos to each

honoree. The reception willbe held on Aug. 16, from 3p.m. to 5 p.m. at the NorfolkWaterside Marriott, located at235 East Main St. in Norfolk.Registration begins at 2:30p.m.

All Hampton Roads areacommands/organizations ofall services are requesting tohave up to three of their unit’soutstanding service members(E-6 and below) recognized atthis year’s MRR. In addition to

three honorees, each unit maybring two command represen-tatives. Each honoree may alsobring one personal guest.

All attendees must be indi-cated on the recognition form.Due to space limitations, onlysubmissions for the first 300attendees (honorees, personalguests and command repre-sentatives) will be accepted.

Uniform for the event isas follows: Navy: servicedress white (E-6 and below);

summer white (E-7 andabove); Army: green/ASUclass B; Marine: blue dressD; Air Force: blues w/shortsleeve shirt (w/o tie/tab); CoastGuard: tropical blue long; Ci-vilian: business attire.

Recognition forms areavailable online at http://bit.ly/Mgp3Y8. Forms must becompleted entirely and accu-rately. Deadline for submis-sion is Aug. 13. Completedforms may be sent via email toCandace Reid at the HamptonRoads Chamber of Com-merce: creid@hrccva.com, orfaxed to 622-5563 Attn: Can-dace Reid.

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Habitat for Humanity of SouthHampton Roads (Habitat SHR) hasproudly joined with other organiza-tions to recognize the patriotic serviceof veterans of the United States ArmedForces. They have launched a projectentitled “Habitat for Heroes” that willprovide veterans with access to qual-ity affordable new home ownership.Habitat SHR and its supporters havecommitted to building a minimum ofone house per year for a qualified vet-eran and his/her family in the HabitatSHR service area of Chesapeake, Isleof Wight, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolkand Virginia Beach.

The envisioned home constructioncost will be about $120,000 with a com-pleted value of about $180,000. With aninterest-free loan from Habitat SHR, theveterans monthly payment will be about$700 dollars – including principal, inter-est and insurance.

The home will consist of a kitchen,family room, eat-in-kitchen and two

bedrooms, etc. In the Greater HamptonRoads area, the average monthly rent fora home of this quality is about $1,025dollars. This cost differential to the vet-eran is substantive, thus allowing theveteran to provide a better standard ofliving for his family, or to meet otherneeds such as advanced education. Ad-ditionally, the veteran and the family willhave the opportunity to engage with thecivilian community and participate in thebuilding of their new home. In return, the

veteran will be expected to volunteer andassist Habitat SHR in the construction ofa follow-on veteran home.

Habitat for Heroes is currently seek-ing to partner with a qualified veteranand his/her family to begin this year’shome construction project. Criteria forbeing selected for the Habitat for Heroeshome include: have honorably served, oris currently serving in the U.S. ArmedForces; have an annual income between$26,000 and $40,000; be a partner withHabitat SHR in building their home; andhave the financial ability to pay the 30-year interest-free Habitat SHR loan.

Habitat for Heroes’ mission is to com-plete the first Habitat for Heroes homeby autumn of this year.

Donations are being accepted onlineat www.shrhabitat.org. Ensure the des-ignation is for “Habitat for Heroes.”Building materials, labor and profes-sional services may also be donated.

For more information, contact Adm.Stan Bryant (ret.) at 321-8689, or 510-5020.

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Region Mid-Atlantic and theVirginia Beach first respond-ers who quickly began help-ing the affected residents.The Emergency Response co-operation between the city ofVirginia Beach and the Navyis a testament to the closeworking relationship that hasdeveloped over the years.

“I would like to add mythanks to everyone who actedso quickly to assist our air-crew, treat the injured citizensand help ensure that all resi-dents of the Mayfair Mewscomplex were safely evacu-ated,” said Branch. “Thisexceptional response almostcertainly prevented furtherinjury and perhaps death toaffected citizens and aircrew,and more widespread prop-erty damage.”

The Navy has spent thepast several weeks doing adetailed investigation intothe crash to learn what wentwrong and how to minimizethe chance of such an eventfrom happening in the future.

“The aircrew followedtheir procedures, but giventhe cascading series of prob-lems and lack of thrust andaltitude, continued controlledflight was not possible,” saidBranch. “It is our view thatthe aircrew’s assessmentswere reasonable, given theinitial indications, and theiractions were in accordancewith training and procedure.”

The JAGMAN investiga-tion found that the crashoccurred as a result of twosignificant, unrelated enginemalfunctions – the first attakeoff and the second shortlyafter takeoff. The right enginefailed due to ingestion of fuelinto the right intake. The leftengine afterburner failed tolight when selected by thepilot after the right engine

malfunction. Post-mishapanalysis indicates the likelycause was failure of an elec-trical component, but severalof the suspected componentswere damaged beyond thepoint of conclusive analysisin the crash and subsequentfire.

“While I recognize thatthese gaps are less than satis-fying, we have a high degreeof confidence in the F/A-18Airframe, and in the F404-GE-400 engine in the legacyHornet,” said Branch. “The

U.S. Navy has been flying theF/A-18 Hornet for more than30 years, and we have foundit to be an extremely safe andreliable aircraft.”

According to the NavalSafety Center, there has beena steady decline in the over-

all mishap rate for Naval Air-craf and the Hornet mishaprate has followed this trend.The Naval Safety Center’sdata indicate that the reli-ability of F404-GE-400engine has been exception-ally good over the life of the

F/A-18 program.“We are confident that we

can continue to conduct safeoperations with the F/A-18,both here in Virginia Beach,and around the world,” saidBranch. “Our concern is notjust for our pilots and aircrew,

but for our community. Weoperate every day with thisin mind and we are focusedevery day on ensuring that wehave the best aircraft, oper-ated by the best aircrew, con-ducting safe operations – wecan accept nothing less.”

Photos by MC2Ernest R. Scott

Above: Rear Adm.Ted Branch, Com-mander, Naval AirForce Atlantic, ad-dresses the publicregarding theresults of its JudgeAdvocate GeneralManual (JAGMAN)investigation of theF/A-18D Hornetthat crashed intoan apartmentcomplex in VirginiaBeach on April 6.

Left: Branch ad-dresses the publicregarding theresults of its JAG-MAN investigationof the jet crash.

I would liketo add my thanksto everyone whoacted so quickly toassist our aircrew,treat the injuredcitizens and helpensure that allresidents of theMayfair Mewscomplex weresafely evacuated.”

- Rear Adm. Ted Branch

■ what happenedThe F/A-18D jet, assignedto Strike Fighter Squadron(VFA) 106, based at NASOceana, was conductinga scheduled trainingexercise when it suffereda catastrophic mechanicalfailure shortly after takeoffand crashed into theMayfair Mews ApartmentComplex.

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By Jacky FisherNavy Cyber Forces Public Affairs

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Commands at Joint Expedition-ary Base Little Creek-Fort Storyrolled out the red carpet, June 28,for six Army Junior Reserve Of-ficer Training Corps (JROTC)cadets, high school students fromCalumet High School (CHS) inCalumet, Mich.

Members and support staff fromNaval Special Warfare Group(NSWG) Two and ExpeditionaryStrike Group (ESG) Two and River-ine Squadron One (RIVRON ONE)team members hosted the Armycadets at two separate events: run-ning the base obstacle course pro-moting physical fitness and buildingteamwork ethos, and boarding tworiverine crafts for a hands-on ex-perience with the communicationequipment, handheld weapons andcombat gear.

The Army cadets took top honorsin the leadership element of the Na-tional JROTC Leadership and Aca-demic Bowl (JLAB) competition,held June 22 in Washington, D.C.The team wrapped up their competi-tion with a visit to Norfolk to see theNavy side of the house.

The six member team – SarahBeck, Angelicca Kenny, AbbeyKesti, Bailey Langdon, Jessica Richand Olivia Torola – spent the last10 months studying and testing toqualify to compete, placing first inboth regional and national competi-tions. Regionally, CHS came out ontop against 1,345 participating Bat-talions; nationally, the team beat out40 participating Battalions.

A few bumps and bruises and a lotof sweat were part in parcel with run-ning the O course with NSWG2 andESG2. But the opportunity to run itwith Sailors and a Marine made theeffort rewarding and memorable.

“The obstacle course was one

of the most interesting physicalactivities I have ever participatedin because it is something not justanybody could try – especiallyhigh school students,” said Beck.“I loved the versatility of the physi-cal challenges because it made mework harder than I thought I could.NSWG Sailors were on hand todemonstrate each obstacle and helpus through the course.”

After a short but much neededrest, the cadets met up withRIVRON ONE Sailors. The River-ines and Army cadets covered theRiverine Patrol Boat (RPB) and theRiverine Assault Boat (RAB), twofully equipped, mission ready staticdisplays, from stem to stern.

“I think the best part of the riverinepresentation was when the Sailors al-lowed us to try on their vests and talkthrough the radio,” said Rich.

Lt. Kenneth Walker, officer-in-charge, RIVRON ONE DetachmentThree, welcomed the communityoutreach opportunity.

“We really appreciated the cadetstaking time out to stop by and checkus out,” he said. “It was our plea-sure to be there, socialize and pro-vide some insight to the new up andcomers.”

The Army cadets realized host-ing a group of high school kids wasprobably not in any of these militaryteams normal work day. Kesti noted,“The fact that they changed their

schedules just for us is a real honor.Not many people have the chance toexperience what we did.”

Army Major Michael Farley (ret.),JROTC senior Army instructor forCalumet and Lake Linden-Hubbellhigh schools, had a brief brush withthe Navy about two years ago.

“I tell my cadets that I was in theNavy for 24 hours. Two years ago Ihad the incredible fortune to spend aday at sea with the crew of USS En-terprise. It was a life changing expe-rience for me,” he said. “Since then Iseek every opportunity to expose mycadets to Sailors and the U.S. Navy.”

The city of Calumet held a paradeto honor the returning winningcadets.

“They aim to have CHS JROTCreturn to next year’s national com-petition with both leadership andacademic teams,” said Farley.

CHS academic team finishedthird regionally, competing against1,538 Battalions.

NAVY COMMANDS HOSTWINNING ARMY JROTC CADETS

■ best of the bestOnly 23 JROTC Battalions in all of U.S. Army Cadet Command placed 1st,2nd or 3rd in both competitions. Only 18 of the 23 placed first in at leastone competition. Calumet High School JROTC numbers among these 18battalions, placing them in the top one percent of competitors overall.

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Injured pelicanrescued at NavalStation NorfolkBy Tom KreidelNaval Facilities Engineering CommandMid-Atlantic Public Affairs

NORFOLK

An injured pelican, whowas rescued with the help ofNaval Facilities Engineer-ing Command (NAVFAC)Mid-Atlantic Oil Recoveryemployees at Naval StationNorfolk, arrived July 3 at hisnew home at SeaWorld Or-lando.

Kermit Tapia, WilliamTaylor and James Bragg as-sisted local wildlife rescuevolunteers in recovering thepelican, June 22. The birdhad been spotted on the jettynear pier 14 weeks prior.Tapia, a deck hand who hasworked for Oil Recovery for12 years, called the Societyfor the Prevention of Crueltyto Animals (SPCA) upon no-ticing the bird had broken offthe tip of its wing and couldnot fly.

“I was just glad I couldhelp,” he said. “Those volun-teers who do this on a regularbasis are truly heroes to me.”

Tapia added that the SPCAWildlife program sent a pairof volunteers, Karen Robertsand Noah Myer, who helpedcapture the pelican and bringhim to safety.

“He tried really hard to getaway, but he couldn’t maneu-

ver very well with his brokenwing, so we were able tobring him aboard with a net,”said Tapia. “Once he figuredout we weren’t going to hurthim, he calmed right down.”

According to Bragg, theboat operator, the most dif-ficult part was maneuver-ing among the rocks nearthe jetty, taking care not todamage the boat or injure thepelican further.

“I’ve been operating boatssince I was on active dutyin the mid-60s,” said Bragg.“This is one of the moreunique things I’ve ever done.”

The approximately sevenpound, mature brown peli-can has a severely injuredwing and is unable to be re-turned to the wild. Follow-ing treatment at the SacredFriends Wildlife Rehabilita-tion in Norfolk, SeaWorldOrlando is now providingthe bird with a long-termhome inside the park’s Peli-can Preserve.

Upon arrival at SeaWorldOrlando, the pelican wasplaced in a quarantine areaand will be closely moni-tored to make sure it ishealthy before joining otherrescued brown pelicans inthe park. Since the park’srescue programs began,more than 20,000 animalshave been rescued.

■ the pelicanKaren Roberts (left),volunteer for VirginiaBeach SPCA WildlifeProgram, along withKermit Tapia (right)and Jim Bragg (center)from the NAFVFAC Mid-Atlantic’s Oil RecoveryTeam rescued a brownpelican at SewellsPoint Jetty in Norfolk,June 22.

The approximatelyseven pound, maturebrown pelican has aseverely injured wingand is unable to bereturned to the wild.Following treatmentat the Sacred FriendsWildlife Rehabilitationin Norfolk, SeaWorldOrlando is now providingthe bird with a long-termhome inside the park’sPelican Preserve.

Courtesy of NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic

Press ReleaseU.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs

MINA SALMAN PIER, BAHRAIN

The U.S. Navy’s first afloat forward staging base-interim,USS Ponce (AFSB-I), arrived in Bahrain for duty in the U.S.5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), July 6.

Prior to arriving in theater, Ponce, formerly designatedas an amphibious transport dock (LPD), was converted andreclassified as an AFSB(I) in April to fulfill a long-standingU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) request for an AFSB tobe located in its AOR.

“Ponce’s role as an AFSB provides us with an enhancedcapability to conduct maritime security operations, and givesus greater flexibility to support a wide range of contingencieswith our regional partners,” said Vice Adm. John Miller, Com-mander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT).

Ponce’s primary mission is to support mine countermea-sures (MCM) operations and other missions, such as the abil-ity to provide repair service to other deployed units, includingelectrical, diesel engine, piping and machinery repairs. Ad-ditionally, Ponce also has the capability to embark and launchsmall riverine craft.

Commanded by a U.S. Navy captain, Ponce will remaina U.S. Navy ship. The newly classed AFSB will be mannedby a “hybrid” crew consisting of approximately 150 MilitarySealift Command (MSC) civilian mariners and 55 U.S. NavySailors. Sailors will be primarily responsible for the ship op-erations. MSC personnel will man the engineering, deck anddamage control departments.

“The versatility of Ponce, combined with the teamwork ofits ‘hybrid’ crew, brings a unique capability to the region,”said Capt. Jon Rodgers, Commanding Officer of Ponce. “Asthe first dedicated afloat forward staging base, we look for-ward to working closely with our coalition and regional part-ners to promote security and stability.”

Ponce departed its homeport of Norfolk on June 1. Previ-ously scheduled to decommission, Ponce delayed its sched-uled decommissioning to serve as an interim AFSB until apermanent solution can be identified.

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By Katisha DraughnNaval Support Activity Hampton RoadsPublic Affairs

PORTSMOUTH

“Help! Help! He’s going tokill all of us!”

This shrieking outburst washeard throughout the fire sta-tion from a wounded victimas Naval Security Forces andPortsmouth city police sprint-ed throughout the building tolocate the shooter.

This scenario was part ofan active shooter drill spear-headed by Naval SupportActivity Hampton Roads(NSA HR) at their headquar-ters compound and NavalMedical Center Portsmouth(NMCP), on June 27 and28. It encompassed NSAHR Headquarters, NSA HRPortsmouth precinct securitywatchstanders, Fire Depart-ment/Emergency Medical,Norfolk/Portsmouth PoliceDepartment, and the TacticalResponse Unit.

“This drill was important inthat it allowed us to train for apotential real-world event andenabled us to liaison with re-sponders from the local com-munity,” said Lt. Cmdr. JohnWilliams, Executive Officer atNSA HR. “Given there wereso many teams and movingparts, it was vital to conductthis drill to help identify pro-cess improvements and workon improving communica-tions and coordinating re-sponse procedures in the eventwe are faced with an activeshooter in the future.”

The active shooter threatscenario is one of many realpotential threats for all NavalSecurity Forces.

“Our first objective wasto enhance Naval SecurityForce tactics, techniques andprocedures in combating an

active shooter threat,” saidAl Navarro, Security Directorat NSA HR. “Additional ob-jectives were to enhance in-teroperability with local civil-ian law enforcement agenciesin combating threats of whichboth agencies may encoun-ter and to provide those weprotect with the opportunityto identify and correct weak-nesses of individual and unitprocedures when faced withan active shooter.”

On June 27, the drill tookplace at the Commander Op-erational Test and EvaluationForce Headquarters buildingin which two individuals wereactively shooting innocentpeople. The following day,the transportation building atNMCP was the scene as thesuspects were shooting andtaking people hostage on thesecond floor. Approximately50 Department of the Navypolice officers participated inthe drill where training teammembers worked with theparticipants throughout eachscenario and help build theirtactical proficiency.

“Working a security forcein the training mode pays

great dividends from a ho-listic perspective. They areable to have all aspects of athreat scenario presented tothem from start to finish,”said Navarro. “We are ableto build their tactical profi-ciency far beyond the basicmore focused drills we con-duct weekly.

This is NSA HR’s first in-tegrated exercise this yearwith local law enforcement.However, they conduct An-titerrorism Training drillsweekly and the full scaleIntegrated Exercises at leastonce or twice a year. Plan-ning this type of drill tookmany months of coordina-tion with NSA HR, the localand civilian law enforcementagencies, and the tenant com-mands.

“I hope all of the partici-pants were able obtain a re-alistic perspective of theirindividual and collective ca-pabilities, to identify areas forimprovement and realize theimportance to continue suchjoint exercises to better ouroverall capability to protectthose we serve and to protectourselves,” said Navarro.

NSA HR PARTICIPATESIN ACTIVE SHOOTERDRILL EXERCISE

Katisha DraughnCpl. Ismael Pastrana (right) and Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Christo-pher Vandiver (left) assess a room in the transportation building atNMCP during the active shooter drill, June 28.

Press ReleaseJEBLCFS Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Army Lt. Col. James (Jamie) Efawbecame the senior Soldier assigned to thenaval command Joint Expeditionary BaseLittle Creek-Fort Story (JEBLCFS), follow-ing ceremonies, June 29.

Efaw assumed duties as the Command-er, Army Support Activity, from Lt. Col.Thomas Netzel, in a Change of Commandceremony. He also holds the title of DeputyCommander, JEBLCFS. The Reviewing Of-ficer was Col. Thomas Wetherington, Com-mander, 733D Mission Support Group andU.S. Army Support Activity Fort Eustis,Joint Base Langley-Eustis.

“I look forward to working for the ser-vice members and families of Fort Story andLittle Creek,” said Efaw. “There is a greatsupport team already assembled that alreadyworks hard for the installation, but I’m con-fident that we can take the installation to thenext level. I’m sure it will be challenging, butI look forward to a fun two years.”

Born in Charleston, W. Va., he was com-missioned in 1993 by the United States Mili-tary Academy at West Point with a Bachelorof Science degree in Psychology. His previ-ous assignments include as Platoon Leader,175th Topographic Engineer Company (Air-borne) at Fort Bragg, N.C.; Platoon Leader,264th Medium Girder Bridge Company

(Airborne) at Fort Bragg; Task Force Engi-neer, B/307th Engineer Battalion (Airborne)at Fort Bragg; Executive Officer, C/307thEngineer Battalion (Airborne) at Fort Bragg;Assistant Operations Officer, 168th EngineerBattalion at Fort Lewis, Washington; andCompany Commander, HHC/168th Engi-neer Battalion at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Other assignments include: Instructorand Assistant Professor of Psychology atUnited States Military Academy at WestPoint; Psychological Operations DetachmentCommander, A/8th Psychological Battalion(Airborne) at Baghdad, Iraq; PsychologicalOperations Detachment Commander, A/8thPsychological Battalion (Airborne) at FortBragg; Battalion Operations Officer, 3rdPsychological Operations Battalion (Air-borne) at Fort Bragg; and Battalion Execu-tive Officer, 3rd Psychological OperationsBattalion (Airborne) at Fort Bragg.

His most recent assignment was as theMilitary Information Support Officer, UnitedStates European Command at Stuttgart, Ger-many.

Netzel assumed duties as the Deputy Com-mander, JEBLCFS and Commander, ArmySupport Activity, in June of 2010. His nextassignment is to the U.S. Army War Collegelocated at Carlisle, Penn.

“It is an honor and privilege to have beenselected to fill this duty position,” notedEfaw. “I will do my best to validate the confi-dence that the Army has placed in me.”

Efaw becomes new deputycommander at JEBLCFS

Spencer LayneLt. Col. James Efaw address the crowd at the Army Support Activity Change of Command, June 29.He assumed duties as the ASA Commander and Deputy Commander, Joint Expeditionary BaseLittle Creek-Fort Story, from Lt. Col Thomas Netzel.

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Ike Sailors visit Palma de MallorcaPALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike)made a scheduled port visit to Palma de Mal-lorca, Spain, July 3 - 6.

During the visit, Ike Sailors had the opportu-nity to do service work in the local community;participate in a reception for Spanish dignitar-ies, which provided the opportunity for the U.S.to show the partnership between the UnitedStates and Spain; and dressed the ship in recog-nition of U.S. Independence Day. Additionally,some Sailors competed in friendly athletic com-petition against their Spanish hosts.

“We have been enormously impressed withthe close working relationship that exists be-tween all of the services, but especially betweenthe United States Navy and the Spanish Navy,”said Alan D. Solomont, the U.S Ambassadorto Spain. “One of the things we share with thiscountry is a belief in the importance and thepower of democracy. Democracy is younger inSpain, but that does not in any way weaken theconnection that it represents between our coun-tries.”

Among the activities, Ike Sailors volunteeredduring community relations (COMREL) proj-ect with the Little Sisters of the Poor, a RomanCatholic order that is dedicated to serving theelderly of Palma de Mallorca; and volunteeredduring a COMREL project at Save Our Strays(SOS) Animal Shelter.

Sailors also had the opportunity to tour theaward winning Santa Catarina winery throughthe ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation(MWR) committee, set to enhance Sailors un-derstanding of the local culture.

This port visit served to continue U.S. 6thFleet efforts to build Global Maritime Partner-ships with European nations and improve mari-time safety and security.

Eisenhower is on a regularly scheduled de-ployment in support of Maritime Security Op-erations (MSO) and Theater Security Coopera-tion (TSC) efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleetareas of responsibility. IKE deployed as partof Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG),which includes CSG 8, IKE, guided-missilecruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), guided-missiledestroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99), guided-mis-sile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG81), USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109), the sevensquadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7, andDestroyer Squadron 28.

We havebeenenormouslyimpressedwith thecloseworkingrelationshipthat exists... betweenthe UnitedStates Navyand theSpanishNavy.”

- Alan D. Solomont,the U.S Ambassador

to Spain

MC2 Julia A. Casper

Sailors assignedto Nimitz-classaircraft carrierUSS Dwight D.Eisenhower (CVN69) stand at atten-tion during a cer-emony for Spanishdignitaries in thehangar bay whilein port in Palma deMallorca, July 5.

MC1 (AW/SW) Nathanael Miller

Sailors tourSpanishwinerySailors assigned to Nimitz-classaircraft carrier USS DwightD. Eisenhower listen to thedescription of different wines at aMorale, Recreation and Welfare(MWR) sponsored winery tourduring a scheduled port visit toPalma de Mallorca, July 3.

Dwight D. Eisenhower is on aregularly scheduled deploymentin support of Maritime SecurityOperations (MSO) and TheaterSecurity Cooperation (TSC) ef-forts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleetareas of responsibility.

MCSN Sabrina Fine

TasteofSpain

IKE Sailors volun-teer with the LittleSisters of the Poor,a Roman Catho-lic order that isdedicated to servingthe elderly during ascheduled port visitto Palma de Mal-lorca, July 5.

■ COMRELSailors assigned to Nimitz-class aircraft carrierUSS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) volunteerduring a community relations (COMREL) projectwith the Little Sisters of the Poor, a Roman Catholicorder that is dedicated to serving the elderly ofPalma (right) as well as an SOS Animal Shelter(left, middle), July 4 - 5.

MC1 (AW/SW) Nathanael MilleMC2 Julia A. Casper

MC1 (AW/SW) Nathanael Miller

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cises will be performed andevaluated while Sailors com-plete final personnel qualifica-tion standards.

During sea trials, Sailorswill work hard to maintainTruman’s standard of excel-lence during its qualificationphase, said Rossler.

“We have to make sure thecrew is qualified as well asthe ship,” said Aviation Boat-swain’s Mate (Handling) 3rdClass Daniel Colon, assignedto air department. “We have totest equipment to make sure it

works properly.”Truman’s 16-month DPIA,

conducted at Norfolk NavalShipyard (NNSY) in Ports-mouth was the largest aircraftcarrier DPIA in the history ofNNSY.

“I’m very proud of whatwe’ve accomplished in thisvery challenging DPIA, and Ilook forward to wrapping upour sea trials and returningto fleet service,” said Mew-bourne.

Upon completion of seatrials, Truman will return toits homeport in Naval StationNorfolk.

Caesar, the other magicianfrom Canada. “I especiallylove doing magic for children,and this was perfect – to per-form for kids who are in thehospital and maybe need alittle smile on their face.”

Eight children as well astheir parents attended the show,with each magician performingfor approximately 10 minutes.

“I can’t imagine what it’slike to be a kid stuck in thehospital, especially aroundthe Fourth of July,” said ArmyStaff Sgt. Ezekiel Jump, oneof the local IBM members.“I hope it brings joy to theirlives. Some of them were shywhen they first came in, butby the end their eyes were bigand they were smiling, andthat’s why I do magic – forthat look.”

The parents enjoyed theshow as well.

“We had a great time,” saidTara Sweeten, whose daughteris a patient. “I think it was sucha blessing to all the kids, espe-cially to my daughter, who isnot in the hospital very often.We didn’t expect anything likethis and it really cheered herup, so we really appreciate it.”

“I really enjoyed all themagicians coming here andgiving the kids a show,” saidMischelle Ducusin, motherof a 6-year-old patient. “Mydaughter had a lot of fun, andit just made her day.”

For Jump and MichaelHeckenberger, the other localmagician, magic is a passionthey have cultivated for manyyears.

“I love this art with a pas-sion,” said Jump. “There isnothing more satisfying thatwatching the moment thespectator realized that whatyou just did is not possible.That face, the pure momentof astonishment, is somethingthat fuels me.”

Jump’s day job is as a doc-

trine writer in the IndividualTraining Division of the Direc-torate of Training and Doctrinefor the U.S. Army School ofMusic, stationed at Joint Ex-peditionary Base-Little Creek.

Heckenberger, who retiredas a major after a career in theAir Force as a B-52 navigator,became interested in magicas a teenager when he startedlearning card tricks.

“I love doing stuff likethis,” said Heckenberger. “Ilove the kids, I like entertain-ing people and I like makingthem feel better. I know it’s atough world we live in. I espe-cially like coming out here forthe military children. I knowit’s tough being raised in themilitary, with all the movesand making new friends, espe-cially if you’re not feeling welland especially around the holi-days. It gives them somethingto look forward to – some en-tertainment.”

He is president of Assembly226 (Williamsburg) of the So-ciety of American Magiciansand is also a member of Ring103 of the IBM.

Like, Jump, Heckenberger’sfavorite aspect of performingis the look on the audiences’faces.

“I think it helps get theirminds off what going on here,”said Heckenberger. “Magicis an escape from reality, achance to believe in some-thing special. It’s the ultimateescape for me.”

“I sure hope I can come outagain,” Jump added. “I’m aSoldier and it’s nice to be ableto come out to a naval hospitaland perform for military chil-dren.”

About 1,500 members of theIBM came to Norfolk for thefive-day conference. The orga-nization has been in existencefor 90 years and has thousandsof members from 88 differentcountries. There are about 300branches, known as “rings,” allover the world.

MC2 (SW) Anna Arndt

Army StaffSgt. EzekielJump, amember ofthe Interna-tional Broth-erhood ofMagicians,performs forpatients inthe PediatricWard.

MAGICIANS | Eight kidsattended with parents

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By MC2 Steven C. HoskinsNavy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Sailors assigned to RiverineSquadron (RIVRON) 2 held afriends and family day at MundenPoint Park, June 29, to showcasetheir capabilities and teach aboutRiverine equipment and theirjobs.

“We wanted to get the familiestogether and put on a show so theycan understand what it means to be ariverine warrior and see what we doday-to-day,” said Chief IntelligenceSpecialist Josh Mazer, RIVRON 2leading chief petty officer.

During the event, RIVRON show-cased their capabilities with boatdemonstrations, allowing attendeesto see firsthand how the RiverinePatrol Boat (RPB), Riverine AssaultBoat (RAB) and Riverine CommandBoat (RCB) operate in the water.

The purpose of riverine familyday is to increase family readi-ness by giving family and friendsa glance at why Riverines train anddeploy the way they do.

“Because of our operations andtraining schedule, our guys are awayfrom home quite often and it’s hard for families to understandwhy,” said Mazer. “They absolutely understand why we deployfor six to eight months, but the time spent away from hometraining in the field learning about weapons, boats, vehicles andeverything else they might not easily understand.”

RIVRON Sailors talked with family and friends, explainingRiverine operations with static displays. Also in attendancewere members of the Gamewardens Association, Vietnam toPresent, to talk about Riverines and answer questions.

Gary Marker, President of Gamewardens Association, Viet-nam to Present Mid-Atlantic Chapter, recalled family lifeduring Vietnam, when he served on Riverine boats and theprogress family readiness has made over the years.

“The family we had back in Vietnam were the men next tous – the family at home was kind of on their own,” said Marker.“Now to see all the nice families enjoying the day at the parkis outstanding because they actually get a chance to see whattheir husband or brother does, and you can see how proud thechildren are of their parents.”

More than 250 family and friends came out for the day andthe highlight was rides aboard Riverine boats.

“It was really great to have an opportunity to meet otherfamily members,” said spouse Angelia Hill. “My children ab-solutely loved it. We enjoyed seeing all the different gear andhow they transport gear in all the different vehicles. Just seeingwhat they do day-to-day was wonderful.”

RIVERINES HOSTFAMILY DAY

■ about theRiverinesRiverines arethe combat armsforce of NavyExpeditionaryCombat Commandand mergedwith MaritimeExpeditionarySecurity Force(MESF) to establishCoastal RiverineForce (CORIVFOR),June 1.

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By MC3 Jeff AthertonUSS Enterprise (CVN 65) Public Affairs

USS NITZE, AT SEA

Sailors aboard guided-missile de-stroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) are par-ticipating in a mentorship program de-signed to guide Sailors in personal andprofessional development.

The mentorship program is designedto pair junior Sailors with more experi-enced Sailors they see as positive rolemodels.

“One of the underlying strengths ofthe Navy is the diversity of experiencesand skills of its personnel,” said MasterChief Information Systems Techni-cian Daniel Heeter. “The mentorshipprogram allows Sailors to benefit fromthe experiences and skills of personnelwho have been in their shoes.”

“This program is very important be-cause it leads the young Sailors downthe right path,” said Logistics Special-ist 1st Class Stephen Sinclair. “It givesyoung Sailors positive guidance, notnecessarily just for their time in theNavy, but for years down the road.”

The program, although not new to theNavy, has been revamped and reener-gized by Nitze leadership, and has beenbeneficial in helping young Sailors.

“The results are seen every day from

the interactions of mentors with theirprotégés,” said Heeter. “The morale ofthe crew is higher and Sailors are becom-ing more engaged with the assistancethey are getting from their mentors.”

Sailors pair up with someone outsideof their chain of command to guidethem through different aspects of Navylife that may be difficult to get used to,including advancement exams, enlist-ed surface warfare specialist (ESWS)qualifications and collateral duties.Having a mentor outside of the imme-diate chain of command offers Sailors adifferent perspective.

“A mentor can provide insight andassist with personal and professionaldevelopment throughout a Sailor’scareer,” said Heeter. “They also pro-vide an avenue outside of the Sailor’schain of command that allows them todiscuss issues they may not necessarilyfeel comfortable talking to their imme-diate chain of command about.”

Program mentors have been in thejunior Sailors’ shoes and understandwhat it takes to be successful in theNavy.

“The mentors are there for positivegrowth, to push you, to motivate you,to hold you accountable, to help you,and to keep you going forward,” saidSinclair.

“My mentor is an invaluable asset,”said Operations Specialist 2nd ClassDennis Faulker. “Master Chief FireControlman Glenn Kent has seen moreand done more in his career than I canunderstand. If he is able to teach me afraction of what he knows, I will be amuch better Sailor because of it.”

Although the program was put inplace to aid junior Sailors, it is also anopportunity for mentors to gain newperspectives and experience as leaders.

“Mentoring is a two-way street,” saidHeeter. “The mentor, while more expe-rienced, will be able to learn from theprotégé as well.”

Sinclair echoed this opinion.“For the mentors, it allows them

to get out of their work centers andbecome deck plate leaders,” said Sin-clair. “The program allows them tohave more responsibility and look atproblems and issues facing Sailorsthrough a different pair of eyes.”

Nitze’s Commanding Officer Cmdr.Christopher Nerad is pleased with theprogram’s success.

“Our Sailors have responded ex-ceptionally well to this program,” saidNerad. “It affords all of us anotheropportunity to lead and guide, and itis clear that this is an absolutely vitalprogram.”

USS NITZE SAILORS PARTICIPATEIN MENTORSHIP PROGRAM

Sailors assignedto RiverineSquadron(RIVRON) 2,demonstrate boatmaneuvers duringRiverine FamilyDay at MundenPoint Park inVirginia Beach,June 29.

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Press ReleaseVAW-126 Seahawks Public Affairs

KEYWEST, FLA.

The SEAHAWKS of Carrier Air-borne Early Warning Squadron OneTwo Six (VAW-126) recently flew toKey West, Fla. to support Carrier AirWing Three’s (CVW-3) Air-to-AirStrike FighterAdvanced Readiness Pro-gram (SFARP).Air-to-Air SFARP tacti-cally prepares an air wing for an upcom-ing deployment with specific focus onair intercept control and allows F/A-18Hornet and E-2C Hawkeye aircrew towork together prior to the air wing andcarrier strike group integration.

The Key West area provides a tacti-cally challenging environment for theentire Hawkeye aircrew. E-2C pilotsare forced to fly in constrained airspacewhile providing the best aircraft profileto assist the air wing with their air-to-airengagements.

The aircraft profile has a significantinfluence on how well the Hawkeye isable to detect airborne contacts withits onboard systems and sensors. E-2CNaval Flight Officers (NFOs) utilizethe Hawkeye’s radar to detect andtrack small, maneuvering, fighters in acluttered, littoral environment. Whiletracking these multiple contacts, SE-AHAWK NFOs verbalize the tacticalpicture to F/A-18 pilots, helping thembuild situational awareness to and en-gagement of airborne threats.

Seahawk maintenance crews also ex-celled in supporting the highly demand-ing operational tempo, often launchingmultiple aircraft simultaneously. Theyworked quickly and efficiently to fixaircraft and system discrepancies whichaircrew rely on to complete each mis-sion. The demanding sortie rate requiredto support SFARP events sometimes re-quired swapping parts from one aircraftand putting them into another in order tosupport flight requirements. Their hard

work allowed the SEAHAWKS to meet100 percent of their operational require-ments.

In addition to flying, the SE-AHAWKS also held squadron-widequarters on the beaches of Boca ChicaKey where Cmdr. Lanzilotta, Com-manding Officer of VAW-126, frockedfive Sailors to petty officer 2nd classand 15 Sailors to petty officer 3rd class.In total, of the promotable Sailors thiscycle from VAW-126, 65 percent werefrocked.

Additionally, three Sailors wereawarded their Enlisted Aviation WarfareSpecialist pin.

“I’m very proud of all the hard workour Sailors displayed in order to pro-mote and I am very confident they willall excel in the new leadership chal-lenges ahead of them,” said Lanzilotta,during the frocking ceremony.

The detachment proved a huge suc-cess for VAW-126. VAW-126 providesmission-ready and combat-ready air-craft and aircrew on-station, on-time,and safely. SEAHAWK aircrew pro-vided exceptional aircraft control andhelped facilitate multiple and oftensimultaneous air-to-air engagements.Maintainers worked tirelessly in ex-treme heat to ensure aircraft were safefor flight and that the Hawkeye’sweapon systems were functioning toensure mission accomplishment.

“VAW-126 displayed extreme pro-fessionalism and took the first steps tobeing operationally ready for deploy-ment,” Lanzilotta said proudly of hissquadron’s work during the recent de-tachment.

VAW-126 completesair-to-air SFARP inKey West

Lt. j.g. Gregory P. DeJute

SEAHAWKaircraft 600prepares tolaunch in orderto provide air-borne control toCVW-3, F/A-18aircrews.

■ about the SEAHAWKSThe Seahawks of VAW-126 arecurrently stationed at Naval StationNorfolk and deploy aboard theUSS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) withCarrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3).

By MC3 (SW) A.J. JonesUSS Farragut (DDG 99) Public Affairs

MENORCA, SPAIN

Sailors assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut(DDG 99) celebrated the birth-day of the ship’s namesake, Adm.David Glasgow Farragut, at a cer-emony in the town square of Ciut-adella, Menorca, Spain, July 5.

Farragut, whose father Jordi“George” Farragut was a Menor-ca native, was adopted as a nativeson of the Spanish island on July12, 1867. A statue of the UnitedStates Navy’s first admiral waserected in Ciutadella in 1970 bythe Navy League of the UnitedStates Madrid Council, and Farra-gut’s birthday has been celebratedever since. This is the first yearthat one of his namesake shipshas visited the island for the cer-emony.

“It is an honor to have the Far-ragut here in Menorca today withus as we celebrate in honor ofAdm. David Glasgow Farragut,”said Nick Hayes, president of theNavy League of the United StatesMadrid Council, during a speechat the ceremony.

The ceremony started with the

Farragut color guard parading thecolors jointly with Spanish Sailorsand Spanish Soldiers. Remarkswere delivered by Navy Leaguerepresentatives, the Mayor ofCiutadella, the Insular Director ofthe General Administration of theState, and Cmdr. Glen Quast, Far-ragut’s Commanding Officer.

The ceremony concluded whenQuast placed a wreath on a statueof the distinguished admiral in thetown square.

“Today, we are fortunate to beable to honor [Adm. Farragut’s]legacy with a fifth warship namedafter him; since the first ship wasnamed in his honor in 1899, only28 years have passed withoutan active ship in the U.S. Navynamed after Adm. Farragut,” said

Quast during his speech at theceremony. “Strengthening therelationship between our two na-tions helps us maintain a safe andsecure maritime environment. Welook forward to building strongerfriendships and enhancing ourlong-standing friendship withSpain, and particularly Menorca.”

The day’s events also includeda ceremony at the Anglo-Ameri-can Cemetery, located in MahonHarbor. The multinational colorguard opened the event, followedby speeches from Hayes andQuast, who together laid a wreathat the Tomb of an Unknown Sailorto conclude the event. Thirty-fourAmerican Sailors are buried in thecemetery, losing their lives whilein serving.

FARRAGUT SAILORS HONORHERITAGE OF SHIP’S NAMESAKE

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Cmdr. GlenQuast, Com-manding Officerof guided-mis-sile destroyerUSS Farragut,salutes the tombof a fallen U.S.Sailor buried atthe Anglo-Amer-ican Cemeteryin Menorca,Spain.

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Landscapers ‘give back’ to vets, fallen at ArlingtonBy Terri Moon CronkAmerican Forces Press Service

ARLINGTON,VA.

More than 400 volunteers fromchildren to adults descended on thegrounds of Arlington National Cem-etery, July 9, for the 16th annualRenewal and Remembrance Vol-unteer Day of Service, to honor thenation’s veterans and fallen servicemembers by sprucing up the land-

mark’s grounds.Members of PLANET – the non-

profit Professional Landcare Net-work – brought out 82 professionallawn care and landscape companiesfrom around the country for thisyear’s day of service. They lent theirhands and donated materials andequipment to mulch, prune, aerate,irrigate, plant, spread lime and cablesome of the trees for lightning pro-tection on 150 of the cemetery’s

more than 560 acres.Since the annual landscaping

event began, more than $2 millionhas been contributed to the care ofthe national cemetery, according toa PLANET news release.

The cemetery’s 8,400 trees aremaintained on a four-year prun-ing cycle. Some are more than 200years old, cemetery officials said.

John Gibson of Swingle Lawn,Tree and Landscape Care traveled

from Denver, Colo. with his daugh-ters Taylor, 17, and Marissa, 15, tojoin a six-person crew that spread400 bags of lime to balance the soil’snutritional levels. This is his twelfthyear of working with Renewal andRemembrance at the cemetery, andhis daughters’ first, he said.

“The very first year,” said Gibson.“I realized what an impact it wouldmake on those people who made animpact for us. It’s pretty emotional

every year to have a chance to giveback. All we do is lawn and treecare, and these guys [sacrificed theirlives] for us.”

“It’s nice to give back to thepeople who gave everything,” saidTaylor, adding that she and her sisterwould come back next year.

About 25 of the volunteers’ chil-dren, ranging in age from 3 to 12,

» see ARLINGTON | B9

DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall, Jr.

Children plantmilkweed toattract Monarchbutterflies duringthe 16th an-nual Renewal andRemembranceVolunteer Dayof Service atArlington NationalCemetery, July 9.Monarch larvaefeed exclusivelyon milkweed.

The childrenjoined hundredsof landscapersand lawn careprofessionals asvolunteers for aday of service tohelp maintain themore than 600acres of cemeterygrounds.

NATIONAL NAVY MUSEUMRECEIVES DEEP-SEA SUBMERSIBLE

■ historicvehicleWorkers fromMachineryMoving get theCable-controlledUnderseaResearch Vehicle(CURV) III readyfor offloadingas they deliverthe vehicle toNavy Historyand HeritageCommand, July 2.

Press ReleaseNaval History and Heritage Command Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

The National Navy Museum (NNM)received cable-controlled undersea recov-ery vehicle (CURV) III, the Navy’s mostsophisticated deep-sea recovery submers-ible from 1976 until its retirement in 2007,along with its operator control van, July 2.

The submersible and van were installedin the museum’s new Cold War Gallery,located in Building 70 at the Washington

Navy Yard.The display will include multiple real-

time and vintage video camera feeds fromNavy research and recovery submersibles,including historic feeds from CURV-III.

CURV-III, which was capable of divingto depths of more than 20,000 ft., was ulti-mately made obsolete with the introductionof the Navy’s state-of-the-art CURV-21.

“The CURV III represents a milestonein Navy history. For more than 20 years, it

» see CURV-III | B9

Sailorsrecognizedat BostonRed SoxgameBy Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer CraggCommander, Submarine Group 2Public Affairs

BOSTON, MASS.

Commander, SubmarineGroup 2 and four Sailors as-signed to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USSPittsburgh (SSN 720), whoall hail from Massachusetts,were recognized at the BostonRed Sox vs. Yankees MajorLeague Baseball (MLB) gameat Fenway Park in Boston,July 7 - 8.

As part of the Red SoxMilitary Recognition Pro-gram, Rear Adm. RickBreckenridge, Commander,Submarine Group 2, attendedthe Boston Red Sox vs. NewYork Yankees game, July 7,and was recognized duringthe fourth inning. Four Sail-ors from USS Pittsburghattended the Red Sox vs.Yankees game, July 8. TheSailors stood on the fieldduring the national anthem,prior to the start of the game,and were also recognizedduring the fourth inning.

Fire Control Technician 1stClass (SS) Derek Dowen, whohas served aboard Pittsburghfor nearly six years, was ac-companied to the Red Soxgame by three of his fellowshipmates.

“It means a lot to all of usand we are all very excitedabout it,” said Dowen. “Weare all from the area and are

avid Red Sox fans.”Dowen and his fellow ship-

mates collectively have beenfans of the Red Sox for morethan 80 years. He added thathis mother, Carol, arrangedthe once-in-a-lifetime oppor-tunity for him and his fellowshipmates to participate inseveral of the Red Sox mili-tary recognition events.

“I’m excited that the RedSox allowed us on the fieldto take part in the nationalanthem,” said Dowen, whoadded that it will be an honor

to represent the U.S. Navy andthe submarine force during hisfavorite team’s game.

Carol, who fought backtears when describing whatthis type of recognition meansto her and her family, empha-sized the pride she has for herson and the men assigned toPittsburgh.

“I’m just glad that it allworked out because they de-serve the recognition,” saidCarol, who added that herson is a bigger fan, and thattheir recognition with the RedSox’s rival – the Yankees –couldn’t have been plannedbetter.

Pittsburgh recently returnedfrom a six-month deploy-ment where they conductedmaritime security and theatersecurity cooperation efforts inthe 5th and 6th Fleet area ofoperations. Pittsburgh, com-missioned Nov. 23, 1985, wasbuilt by General DynamicsElectric Boat Division, and isthe fourth American warshipto be named for the city ofPittsburgh.

For more news from Com-mander Submarine Group2, visit www.navy.mil/local/Subgru2/.

Amanda SwinhartVice Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. Mark Ferguson throws out thefirst pitch at a Yankee-Red Sox game to help celebrate the conclu-sion of Boston Navy Week.

MC1 (AW) Tim Comerford

We are allfrom the areaand are avidRed Sox fans.”

- Fire Control Technician1st Class (SS) Derek Dowen

Labor Department announcesgrants to train homeless vetsPress ReleaseDepartment of Labor

WASHINGTON

The Labor Department awarded 90 grantstotaling more than $20 million to fund jobtraining and support services that officialssaid will help more than 11,000 veteranssucceed in civilian careers, July 2.

The grants are being awarded through thedepartment’s Homeless Veterans Reintegra-

tion Program.“Americans who have served their coun-

try should not find themselves without ahome,” said Labor Secretary Hilda L. Solis.“The grants announced today will helpthese heroes find good jobs and take us onestep closer to the goal of ending veteranhomelessness altogether.”

The grants are second and third year

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Marine ‘Has theBlues’ in AfghanistanMarine Corps Cpl. Nathan Karasch taught himselfhow to play the harmonica on his deployment toAfghanistan as a way to pass time. » see B2

■ Boston NavyWeek coverageFor more from Boston NavyWeek, see B4 - B6.

By Marine Corps Cpl. Ed GaloRegimental Combat Team 6

FORWARD OPERATING BASE NOLAY,

AFGHANISTAN

As they waited in line for break-fast at the field mess hall one recentmorning, Marines heard blues musiccoming from a harmonica.

“They’re out of eggs right now, soI’m going to wait out here for themto finish the next batch,” said MarineCorps Cpl. Nathan Karasch, taking abreak from his music.

Karasch, with Charlie Company,1st Battalion, 7th Marines, Regimen-tal Combat Team 6, has had a long-time passion for music.

“I played the trumpet in schoolfrom the fourth grade,” the Minnesotanative said, “and then in high schoolI picked up piano, drums and guitar.”

He studied music in college, ma-jored in percussion and received anAssociate’s degree.

Karasch said he taught himselfhow to play the harmonica on this de-ployment as a way to pass time, sincehe doesn’t have his other instrumentswith him.

“I got it in one of the care pack-

ages from my family,” he said. “Ipicked it up pretty quickly just be-cause I have a background in music.I wanted to learn how to bend notesjust to get that bluesy sound.”

He spent his evenings in thebase’s Morale, Welfare and Recre-ation tent, searching the Internet forharmonica lessons.

Other Marines sometimes ask Kar-

asch to play songs, and occasionally,he’ll play “The Marines’ Hymn” tolighten the mood. But he said he usu-ally just keeps his music to himself.

Though he enjoys playing bluesmusic with his harmonica, Karaschsaid, he doesn’t really listen to theblues. He grew up listening to clas-sic rock.

“I’ve gotten into jazz and metaland every other type of music underthe sun, especially since musicschool,” he said. “But the harmonicasort of has a blues history to it, soit’s really fun to try and get a bluessong out of it.”

Music even led Karasch to hiswife, Ashlee, whom he met at a band-mate’s wedding in January 2009. Thekeyboardist brought her as a date andintroduced her to Karasch.

“He sort of tried to play match-

maker for us throughout the wed-ding,” said Karasch. “I left for bootcamp, Feb. 17, and we got marriedDec. 30 of the same year.”

Karasch, an infantryman by trade,now works in the company’s intelli-gence section. It’s a job he said hehas come to enjoy.

“I despised it at first, just becauseI signed up to be a grunt. But I’vegrown to like it,” he said. “Now, Idon’t know which I prefer. I likethem both.”

Karasch joined the Marine Corpsthree years ago.

“As cliché as it sounds, I joinedbecause I wanted to serve my coun-try,” he said. “I just wanted to do mypart, even if it’s just one contract. Iactually thought I’d be a good fit forthe military and possibly make agood career out of it.”

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Marine CorpsCpl. NathanKaraschplays hisharmonica tounwind afterhis workdayat ForwardOperatingBase Nolay,Afghanistan,June 29.

Face ofDefense:Marine ‘hasthe blues’ inAfghanistan

I wanted tolearn how to bendnotes just to getthat bluesy sound.”

- Marine Corps Cpl. Nathan Karasch

THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

By Tiffany SilverbergMilitary Spouse Contributor

Military bases are, by nature,aesthetically dull. Brown build-ings, white numbers, plain signs.It’s function over form, the epito-me of cookie cutter designs. If itisn’t broken, don’t change it. Andit evidently hasn’t broken sincethe middle of the last century. Ifthe same old buildings have suc-cumb to wear and tear, we bringout the old blueprints and makean identical form. It’s dull, it’slifeless, it’s for the military.

Sometimes when you visit abase where money happened toflow for some reason, if eventhrough a short window of time,you see evidence of an architecttrying something new. A glass-sided structure in a sea of brownstucco stands out. And while it’snice to see diversity, the skepticalways asks if it’s really neces-sary. After all, it’s worked thislong. But mostly, tight budgets,flowing understandably to op-erations overseas, necessitatesbuildings cranked off an assem-bly line. Frankly, it lacks interest.

But as I look back over all thebases I’ve driven onto, some-times with anticipation of thetimes to come, sometimes withdread, there’s a certain sense ofcomfort. When I see that formi-dable concrete sign, just to theleft or right of a gate, my nomad-ic homesickness receives a doseof relief. Welcome to “SoandsoBase” is what it says. “WelcomeHome” is what I read.

I’ve been to enough basesover a course of a lifetime that

I don’t always need those admi-rally named street signs. With asense of home, I’m usually ableto feel out the general layout. Myhusband and I were recently on abase new to us, looking for thecommissary. We both simultane-ously pointed in the same direc-tion. It felt “over there.” It was.

The last time we PCS’d, westayed at as many Navy Lodges,Air Force Inns and other DoDfacilities as we could. Of course,the main goal was convenienceand saving money, but as wepulled onto base after base, withthe same concrete signs and thesame brick brown buildings, Icouldn’t help but notice the senseof comfort each stop brought. As

we crept further and further fromwhat had been our home foryears, a lingering sadness haunt-ed the back of my mind. As weneared our new home, the anxi-ety grew, feasting on a steadystream of what if’s. But everybase shared the same message ofconsistency. Every stop lookedthe same, with only the tempera-ture and surrounding landscapechanging. It was like a portablehome that we carried with us.And each held the promise thatthe final stop would also be okay.It would also feel like home, justlike every base before.

When we finally reachedour destination, we took a touraround the town. It looked like

nowhere I had ever lived. No-where I would choose to live.Lay a map out before me and Iwould never choose that town.It’s remote and almost comicalin it’s desolation. Dread crept inas I remembered the town we leftbehind with miles of seaboardand acres of green. Where washome now?

Then we got to the base.With it’s standard trees, that Ithink they order in bulk withthe brown buildings, I realizedit was not only home – it wasprettier, homier than my civil-ian surroundings. I can’t imag-ine how much they spend tokeep the grass green, kids’ parksclean, and golf course up kept.

But I’m glad someone put thoseline items in an otherwise sparsebudgets. Because sometimeseven the ugliest bases don’t justfeel like home, they are absoluteoasises in an alien world.

Tiffany Silverberg is a Navywife and foodie with an indepen-dent streak. As a freelance writer,she brings years of journalismand language experience to non-profits, businesses and families,telling their stories online andoffline. When she’s not working,she’s drinking red wine, cook-ing, knitting or sewing or drivingaround, sometimes with her pilothusband in the passenger seat.You can visit her website at www.tiffanysilverberg.com.

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By Lt. Michael FallonChief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

The nomination period for the Fiscal Year2012 Coalition of Sailors Against De-structive Decisions (CSADD) Chapterof theYearAwards is open, as announcedin NAVADMIN 207/12, released July 7.

CSAAD is a peer mentoring programfor active and reserve Sailors, Reserve Of-ficers’ Training Corps (ROTC) candidates,and Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps(JROTC) cadets aimed at promoting gooddecision-making and leadership develop-ment at the most junior levels.

The annual awards, which recognize topCSADD chapters at both sea and shore-based commands, are a testament to theprogress of the CSADD program through-out the fleet, according to Chief of NavalPersonnel Fleet Master Chief (SW/AW/SCW) Scott A. Benning.

“Making good decisions – and Sailors en-couraging their shipmates to make the rightchoice – is critical to Sailor and fleet readi-ness,” said Benning. “The support that ourCSADD Sailors provide to their fellow Sail-ors, and to their Navy, is incredible – theseawards seek to recognize their efforts.”

Though originally envisioned as a re-sponse to frequent DUI cases in the Mid-At-lantic region, the CSADD program quicklyexpanded to encompass a variety of issuesand has spread across the fleet worldwide.Today, it is a peer-mentoring program forall aspects of life in which Sailors face pres-sures or temptations to make unwise deci-sions.

Monthly training is conducted at thenearly 300 chapters of CSADD fleet-wide –opics vary each month and provide a forumfor Sailors to discuss important issues andcreate new methods for helping their fellowSailors. In addition to promoting healthy lifechoices, the program also develops mem-bers’ leadership skills.

Recent initiatives by CSADD membershave included the use of posters, videos andsocial media to reach out to others. Addi-tionally this year, for the first time, CSADDheld two rallies in both San Diego, Calif.and Norfolk with the theme of “NavigatingSuccess,” to provoke thought and inspire

young leaders to discuss a variety of issuesaffecting the fleet, such as sexual assaultawareness, bystander intervention, respon-sible alcohol use, off-duty safety and Sailorfamily readiness.

Through programs like CSADD, Sail-ors are proving that helping their peersto achieve success individually is vital toachieving success as a team.

“CSADD is all about I.C.E. – Inspiration-al leadership, Challenging our young Sailorsto engage, and Empowering them to lead,”said Benning. “Our Sailors have strongopinions – and solutions – for many of thechallenges facing our Navy.”

CSADD Sailors are taking on leadershipchallenges both on and off-duty, reinforcingboth the core principles of CSADD and theNavy’s 21st Century Sailor and Marine ini-tiative. The 21st Century Sailor and Marineinitiative which consolidates a set of objec-tives and policies, new and existing, to max-imize Sailor and Marine personal readiness,build resiliency and hone the most combat-effective force in the history of the Navy andMarine Corps.

Information about applying for theCSADD award, registering a chapter forCSADD, and requirements and processesrelated to the award can be found in NAV-ADMIN 207/12. Nominations must be sub-mitted by the unit commander of registeredCSADD chapters to their regional com-manders by Oct. 1.

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Press ReleaseU.S. Naval Academy Public Affairs

ANNAPOLIS, MD.

The Annapolis War of 1812200th Anniversary commem-orative walking tour opened,July 6, with a ribbon cuttingceremony at the U.S. NavalAcademy.

U.S. Naval Academy Su-perintendent Vice Adm.Michael Miller, MarylandGovernor Martin O’Malleyand Annapolis Mayor JoshuaCohen cut the ceremonialribbon at Mahan Hall on theNaval Academy Yard.

During the ceremony,Miller explained why thecity of Annapolis should re-member the War of 1812 andits significance to the NavalAcademy.

“The War of 1812 was trulyour first nautical war, andrightly called our nation’ssecond war for indepen-dence. It was foundationalto the Naval preeminence weenjoy today and set the stagefor what would become theUnited States Naval Acad-emy.”

The self-guided walkingtour throughout Annapolisconsists of 10 stops of his-torical significance to the Warof 1812 and will be available

through October 2014.The tour includes five

stops at the Naval Acade-my – Mahan Hall, the HMSMacedonian Monument, theNaval Academy Museum,the Joseph Nicholson Homeand Bandstand and the HMSConfiance Cannon.

“Some of the artifacts inthis walking tour includeflags of tremendous signifi-cance to our Naval heritage,such as the colors from theBritish Frigate HMS Guir-rere, defeated by the smalleryet quicker USS Constitutionon August 19, 1812 underthe command of Capt. IsaacHull, and perhaps the mostfamous of all Naval flags,Capt. Oliver Hazard Perry’s“Don’t give up the ship”flag flown in our victory inthe Battle of Lake Erie onSeptember 10, 1813,” Milleradded.

Miller concluded hisspeech by recognizing thosewho have helped with theproject.

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BOSTONNAVY WEEK

■ celebrationU.S. and coalition service membersstand at parade rest during a 4th ofJuly celebration as part of BostonNavy Week 2012. This celebration isone of 15 signature events plannedacross America in 2012.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel A. Estrada

Constitution celebratesIndependence Day, Warof 1812 Bicentennial

By SN Michael AchterlingUSS Constitution Public Affairs

CHARLESTOWN, MASS.

USS Constitution and hercrew got underway for herannual July 4th turnaroundcruise in Boston Harbor, July 4.

The cruise was Constitu-tion’s second of 2012 andone of the last major eventsof Boston Navy Week, June28 - July 5.

“There is simply no betterway to celebrate Indepen-dence Day than being aboardConstitution,” said Cmdr.Matthew Bonner, Constitu-tion’s 72nd CommandingOfficer. “And this year ismade even more special bycelebrating the commemora-tion of the War of 1812 andsailing with USCGC Eagle tohonor the nation.”

The ship got underwayshortly after 11 a.m. with 499guests in attendance. Many ofthem were winners of Consti-tution’s 2012 lottery drawing.Chief of Naval Operations for

Denmark, Rear Adm. FinnHansen, and four of Consti-tution’s former commandingofficers were also aboard.

“The Fourth of July is allabout history and heritage,”said Sonar Technician (Sub-marine) 1st Class (SS) MarkComeiro, a Boston native,and Constitution’s officer ofthe deck for the underway.“As such, it couldn’t be moreappropriate for our ship to getunderway today. This ship isvery special to a lot of peoplefrom this city, state and coun-try. I am so proud to serveaboard her.”

At 11:45 a.m., retiredCmdr. Bob Gillen, Consti-tution’s 59th CommandingOfficer, and representativesof the Bellingham Bell com-pany unveiled Constitution’snew shipboard bell. The in-scription on the bell com-memorates the Bicentennialof the War of 1812, a war inwhich Constitution won threemajor victories. It’s also thefourth bell in the ship’s 214-year history.

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a state park that served as a de-fense post for Boston Harbor atone time.

“It was a very moving expe-rience to be aboard this ship onthe Fourth of July,” said SeamusDaly, one of Constitution’s lot-tery winners. “The three salutesthe Constitution performed andthe flyover was simply fantastic.”

At 12:20 p.m., Constitutionpassed amphibious assault shipUSS Wasp (LHD 1) and renderedhonors with a 19-gun salute,which culminated with a fly-over demonstration by the NavyFlight Demonstration SquadronBlue Angels.

Sailors performed a final17-gun salute to the city ofBoston near Coast Guard Sta-

tion Boston, the former site ofthe Edmund Hartt Shipyardwhere Constitution was built.The shots honored the 16 statesthat comprised America whenConstitution launched in 1797and one in honor of the ship.She returned to her berth at ap-proximately 1:30 p.m.

Additionally, Constitution’scolor guard detail presented thecolors at the annual Boston PopsFireworks Spectacular at Bos-ton’s Hatch Shell at 8:30 p.m.that night.

Constitution’s mission was tooffer community outreach andeducation about the ship’s his-tory.

For more information, visitwww.history.navy.mil/usscon-stitution or www.facebook.com/ussconstitutionofficial.

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Above: The USCGCEagle (WIX 327)passes the USSConstitution in theBoston Harbor.

Left: Secretary ofthe Navy (SEC-NAV) Ray Mabusspeaks during anIndependence Dayevent aboard theamphibious assaultship USS Wasp(LHD 1).

Continued from B4■ the shipConstitutionis the world’soldestcommissionedwarship afloatand welcomesmore than500,000 visitorseach year. Shedefended thesea lanes from1797 to 1855.

Vice Chief thanks Boston,Sailors for Navy Week supportBy Lt. Cmdr. Chris ServelloVice Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

BOSTON, MASS.

The Vice Chief of NavalOperations (VCNO) met withBoston city officials and U.S.Sailors, July 5, to thank themfor their hard work duringBoston Navy Week.

Adm. Mark Ferguson metwith Mayor Thomas Meninoat Boston City Hall to thankhim for the warm hospitalitythat the city showed Sailorswhile USS Wasp (LHD 1)and USS Gravely (DDG 107)were in port for Navy Week.

“Boston is a Navy townwith a rich maritime heritagedating back to the earliest daysof the American colonies,”said Ferguson. “Through-out this week, the citizens ofBoston, state and city gov-ernments and area businesseshave treated our Sailors withwarm hospitality.”

A celebration of the nation’ssea services, Boston NavyWeek provides an opportunityfor the citizens of Boston andNew England to meet Sailors,Marines and Coast Guards-men, as well as see the latestcapabilities of today’s mari-time services firsthand.

“Our Sailors have greatlyenjoyed their visit,” said Fer-

guson. “This week has been asuccess in sharing America’sNavy with Boston and cele-brating the Bicentennial of theWar of 1812.”

Ferguson also visited Waspand Gravely to say thank youto their crews for the workthey did to showcase Amer-ica’s Navy to the thousandsof local visitors who touredthe ships and interacted withSailors.

Wasp and Gravely partici-pation in Boston Navy Weekfrom June 28 to July 6, gavetheir Sailors the opportunity totour the city and interact withlocals, as well as participate incommunity relations events.

“I could not be more proudof the Sailors who representedour Navy during Boston NavyWeek,” said Ferguson. “Theywere the embodiment of ourvalues of professionalism,service, honor and integrity,and were outstanding ambas-sadors for the naval service.”

Boston Navy Week is oneof many signature eventsaround the country com-memorating the Bicenten-nial of the War of 1812 and“The Star-Spangled Banner.”The commemoration of the200th Anniversary of the Warof 1812 is a salute to all Sail-ors and Marines who foughtgallantly in that conflict, whoserved in all the nation’s con-flicts since then, and whocontinue defending freedomaround the world today.

Since winning indepen-dence in 1776, the UnitedStates has been a maritimenation, relying on unob-structed access and free useof the world’s oceans, whichare essential to our nationalsecurity and prosperity. Theperformance of America’sSailors and Marines in theWar of 1812 set the standardsupon which the nation’snaval forces continue to buildtoday.

Boston is a Navy town witha rich maritime heritage datingback to the earliest days of theAmerican colonies.” - Adm. Mark Ferguson

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By MC3 (SW) J.C.J. StokesNavy Public Affairs Support Element, Norfolk

BOSTON, MASS.

The U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, theLeap Frogs, landed in Boston Common during anaerial demonstration for the public, July 3.

The jump was one of several aerial dives the teamhad the opportunity to perform during Boston NavyWeek 2012.

“It’s a celebration of our freedom and what [ser-vice members] do for us,” said Peggy Scott, a Bostonresident whose uncle served in World War II. “It is awonderful way to remember and to celebrate them.”

The team of five deployed out of a C-130 aircraftat an altitude of 6,500 feet launching blue and goldparachutes shortly into the 1,000 feet per minutefall. Each Leap Frog completed canopy formationsbefore descending into the crowd of spectators, withthe last jumper deploying the American flag attachedwith red, white and blue smoke trailing behind him.

The performance brought emotion to some ofthose watching the demonstration.

“They [Leap Frogs] picked a good city to do this,”said Louis F. Brandano, a prior Army World War IIparatrooper. “I have great respect for the SEALs –thank you for serving and ‘God Bless America!’”

The history of aerial demonstrations began in 1960when Navy Sea, Land and Air (SEAL) teams per-formed air shows on weekends before becoming of-ficially commissioned in 1974 by the Department ofDefense to showcase Navy capabilities.

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MC1 David P. ColemanA member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, lands on Fan Pier during Boston Navy Week.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marco ManchaCpl. Tim Noble, a combat videographer assigned to 2nd MarineDivision, plays basketball at the Yawkey Boys and Girls Club duringa community relations outreach projects during Boston Navy Week.

Marines, Sailors lift spirits atBoston Boys and Girls ClubBy U.S. Marine Cpl. Marco ManchaNavy Public Affairs Support Element, Norfolk

BOSTON, MASS.

Children at theYawkey Boys andGirls Club were treated to a surprisevisit from Sailors and Marines at-tached to amphibious assault shipUSS Wasp (LHD 1), July 3.

The visit was part of a commu-nity outreach project that allowedSailors and Marines to interact withlocal children by competing withthem in various outdoor activitiesand games.

“We were sitting on the benches,and one of the kids came right upto me and hugged me,” said Op-erations Specialist Seaman ColleenFitzgerald. “I didn’t really knowhow to react at first, but it waspretty cool. They made us feel athome.”

During the visit, volunteers tooktime to answer all questions exceptfor one – How did the children wina game of basketball against theservice members?

“We came out here to have agood time and give back to the

community, and that’s what wedid,” said Sgt. Jeremiah Phillips,3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regi-ment, 2nd Marine Division. “Theyalso asked us a lot of questions andit was pretty cool to be able to tellthem I shoot cannons for a living,and not a basketball.”

Both the Yawkey Boys and GirlsClub staff, like local summer campcounselor Jonathan Anderson, andthe service members agreed theevent was a success.

“Words could not explain howthankful we are to have these ser-vice members here,” said Ander-son, one of the club’s camp coun-selors.

“We weren’t trying to see the4th of July as just a day off. Wewere actually trying to support ourtroops, and they actually came outand supported us.”

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MC1 David P. ColemanA member of the U.S. Navy parachute demonstrationteam, the Leap Frogs, descends towards Fan Pier duringBoston Navy Week.

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Service members and Sail-ors taking part in PacificPartnership 2012s (PP12)Medical Civic Action Project(MEDCAP) in Samar, Phil-ippines set a new record byseeing more than 1,000 pa-tients in a single day, June 30.

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think we are doing a lot of goodhere working with the hostnation to help improve theirheath infrastructure and alsofor us to learn about this regionand this area in case somethinghappens in the future.”

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Press ReleaseNavy Medicine Support Command Public Affairs

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The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery’s(BUMED) sole point of accountabilityfor Navy Medicine education, training,public health, and human resource man-agement for Sailors and Marines aroundthe world will be reorganized, July 15,in response to a BUMED initiative tostreamline operations.

Navy Medicine Support Command(NMSC), commissioned Nov. 1, 2005,is scheduled to be renamed as the NavyMedicine Education and Training Com-mand (NMETC), July 11, during a changeof command ceremony aboard NavalAir Station Jacksonville, Fla. The formerNMSC’s responsibilities will also re-scope as NMETC, focusing solely on theBUMED education and training mission.

Personnel initially employed at NMSCwill become part of the NMETC staff,and individuals whose positions realignto BUMED Headquarters will remainin Jacksonville, Fla., as part of BUMEDDetachment Jacksonville, another entitycreated through this administrative re-alignment.

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BUMED mission, however, will remainunaffected by the process, somethingNMSC Commander, Rear Adm. EleanorValentin said is imperative to Navy Medi-cine’s more than one million eligible ben-eficiaries.

“This realignment simplifies theBUMED organization structure and chainof command, and helps create a more ef-fective command and control,” she said.“The new structure provides senior-levelrepresentation to help ensure Navy equi-ties are maintained in military healthcare’sincreasingly joint environment. This willalso help Navy Medicine better align op-erational and strategic activities.”

Valentin also said NMSC, an Ech-elon-3 command designed to provideadministrative support to subordinatecommands around the world, will notdisestablish, adding that the realignmentstems from U.S. Navy Surgeon GeneralVice Adm. Matthew L. Nathan’s visionof streamlining Navy Medicine into amore effective, efficient and responsiveorganization that improves accountabil-ity, and command and control.

Nearly 150 service members, and De-partment of Defense (DoD) and contractemployees work at the NMSC headquar-ters as NMSC staff members and mem-

bers of several Navy Medicine-wideprogram offices as part of a designatedregion under the BUMED hierarchy.Along with Navy Medicine East, NavyMedicine West and Navy Medicine Na-tional Capital Area, NMSC has servedover the past almost seven years as aregional-level command, directly report-ing to BUMED on matters ranging fromresearch and development to training tomedical supply systems. Valentin saidthat aside from Unit Identification Codechanges, reporting senior signaturesfor administrative purposes and otherclerical shifts, NMSC personnel shouldremain largely unaffected.

“Navy Medicine values it employ-ees and is committed to making thereorganization process transparent andseamless,” she said. “I believe this re-alignment of key support functions andcommands will improve efficiency andeffectiveness.”

NMSC’s current education and train-ing, public health and Navy Medicine-wide program responsibilities will shiftto either NMETC or BUMED. TheNMETC Detachment Jacksonville willprovide administrative, facility and othersupport services to personnel assigned toa BUMED Detachment Jacksonville.

Although transparent to other organi-zations, Valentin said this realignmentmaintains a positive endpoint for NavyMedicine beneficiaries, stressing thattraining, support to operational platformson and under the sea, in the air and for-ward deployed U.S. Navy medical pro-fessionals will still receive the unparal-leled support NMSC has historicallyprovided.

NMSC, through July 15, will maintainoversight of the Navy and Marine CorpsPublic Health Center, the Navy Medi-cine Professional Development Center,and Navy Medicine Operational Train-ing Center, and provide support servicesto Naval Medical Logistics Command,the Naval Medical Research Center andthe Navy Medicine Information SystemsSupport Activity, all Echelon-4 com-mands.

NMSC is part of the Navy Medicineteam, a global healthcare network of63,000 Navy medical personnel aroundthe world who provide high-qualityhealthcare to more than one million eli-gible beneficiaries. Navy Medicine per-sonnel deploy with Sailors and Marinesworldwide, providing critical missionsupport aboard ship, in the air, under thesea and on the battlefield.

Vice Adm. Mat-thew L. Nathan,the U.S. NavySurgeon Generaland Chief, Bureauof Medicine andSurgery, conductsan all hands callwith the PacificPartnership 2012crew aboard theUSNS Mercy (T-AH 19).

Navy medicine support command to reorganize■ whoit willaffectNearly 150servicemembers,and DoDand contractemployeeswork at theNMSC head-quarters asNMSC staffmembers andmembers ofseveral NavyMedicine-wide programoffices aspart of adesignatedregion underthe BUMEDhierarchy.

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pitched in on the beautifica-tion project. But before theyplanted milkweed, they re-ceived a lesson in the impor-tance of how the plants attractthe caterpillars of the endan-gered and migratory Monarchbutterfly, and how the caterpil-lars feed only on that particu-lar plant.

Former Navy officer RogerPhelps, promotional commu-nications manager for Stihlequipment, has worked withthe children at Arlington’s Re-newal and Remembrance for10 years.

“It’s my passion,” Phelpssaid of his work with the proj-ect. “These kids are our future,and creating this experience isimportant.”

And volunteers bringingtheir children, he added, is es-pecially meaningful.

“It’s so important, becausewe live in sort of a virtualworld,” he said. “These kidsare different. They live in areal world. They get theirhands dirty, they put the plantsin the ground [and] see theroots in the dirt.”

Phelps said many of thechildren return from year toyear and see the fruits of theirlabor as the vegetation theyplanted grows and matures.

“We take the kids around toall the different areas they’veworked on over the years, sothey can point to the thingsthey’ve worked on and plant-ed,” he said. “The opportunityfor us is to give them an un-derstanding of what it meansto serve – and what servicemeans. What they learn hereis by working with the plants,they have an opportunity toserve the families and visitorsby creating an environmentthat is pleasant and respectful.”

The significance of the chil-dren volunteering goes beyondplanting foliage, Phelps said.

“We live in a generationthat’s getting a little separatedfrom what it means to servein the military,” he said. “Sothese kids learn that at thesame time.”

Phelps related the story ofa young girl who once askedher father if all the headstoneswere people. “He had the op-portunity to explain to her whatthis place means,” he said.

Phelps, a former Navy lieu-tenant commander, said Ar-lington National Cemetery isa special place to him.

“I’ve got some shipmatesand friends in here,” he said,adding that many of the land-scape volunteers also knowsomeone who is buried at thenational cemetery. “It’s a per-sonal thing, too.”

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DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall, Jr.

Kelly Wilson, ahorticulturist atArlington NationalCemetery, ex-plains the purposeof planting milk-weed, the onlyspecies of plantthat Monarch but-terfly larvae willeat, to a group ofnearly 30 children,during the 16thannual Renewaland Remem-brance VolunteerDay of Service atArlington NationalCemetery, July 9.

was the workhorse of deep diving opera-tions and was a reminder of our Americaningenuity and technological capabilities,”said Capt. Jerry Hendrix, interim directorof the Naval History and Heritage Com-mand, which supports NNM. “This ve-hicle is masterpiece of naval research anddesign, and will be a wonderful addition toour Cold War Gallery.”

When it was initially deployed, Sovietplanners were shocked to discover CURV-III’s abilities to retrieve lost Navy assetsfrom such depths, especially when manyof the “recovered” assets were theirs.

“This is a remarkably important ColdWar story, one that needs to be told,” said

Jim Bruns, director of the NNM, a senti-ment that was echoed by John Sasse, su-pervisor of deep ocean search and recov-ery for the Navy.

“CURV-III’s colorful history makesit more desirable to donate it for displaythan any of the other alternatives availableto the Navy,” said Sasse.

CURV-III participated in the rescue oftwo crew members trapped in PISCES-IIIin 1973 off Ireland at a depth of 1,575 feet.In 1990, the submersible dove to 20,106feet off of Puerto Rico, making it the firstNavy recovery vehicle to go deeper than6,000 meters CURV-III recovered a CH-47helicopter off of Wake Island in 1992 froma depth of 17,251 feet, the world’s recordfor deepest salvage at the time.

Over the years, CURV-III has participat-ed in the recovery of countless black boxesand conducted many secret missions, re-covering an array of important “lost” ColdWar objects. The last assignment was therecovery of a downed royal Australian navyH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from 9,000 feetof water off the coast of Fiji in 2007.

CURV-III and its control consoles willbecome the cornerstones of the Cold WarGallery’s new Science, Technology, Engi-neering, and Mathematics (STEM) Center,an interactive learning activity center de-voted to science, technology, engineeringand mathematics education. The Cold WarGallery was created with support from theNaval Historical Foundation, which willoperate the new Cold War STEM Center.

ARLINGTON

| Childrengiven chanceto see theirwork flourish

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remarkablyimportantCold Warstory, onethat needsto be told.”

-National NavyMuseum director

Jim Bruns

awards to state and local workforce investmentboards, local public agencies and non-profit organiza-tions – including faith-based and community organi-zations – that demonstrated satisfactory performanceduring the past year, officials said. Some of the grantsare set aside to serve formerly incarcerated veterans,female veterans and veterans with families who arehomeless.

Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program grantsprovide occupational, classroom and on-the-jobtraining, as well as job search and placement assis-tance, including follow-up services. Grantees areexpected to maximize available assistance and findgood jobs for veterans by coordinating efforts andresources with the Health and Human Services, Vet-erans Affairs and Housing and Urban Developmentdepartment, as well as other national, state and localagencies, in accordance with VA’s five-year plan toend homelessness for veterans and their families, of-ficials said.

Last month, Solis announced the award of 64grants through the Homeless Veterans ReintegrationProgram. Those grants – which are separate fromthe 90 receiving funds today – are first-year awardstotaling more than $15 million, aimed at providingabout 8,600 homeless veterans nationwide with jobtraining.

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By MCC Anthony Briggs, Jr.Navy Recruiting District Los AngelesPublic Affairs

LOS ANGELES, CALIF.

The Navy joined more than145,000 sports fans and celeb-rities in Southern California ashundreds of athletes competedin X Games Los Angeles, June28 - July 1.

The X Games, which beganin 1995, showcases world-classathletes in action events, suchas Motocross, BMX and skate-boarding, and has spawnedcompetitions throughout theworld.

For the Navy, the X Gamesprovide a great vehicle forbrand awareness.

At the Navy’s area within theX Games “village” nestled be-tween the competition venues,recruiters, along with membersof the Navy’s Special Warfarecommunity, answered ques-tions about the Navy, signedautographs and posed forphotos.

For the Sailors assigned to

Navy Recruiting District LosAngeles, X Games L.A. is achance to highlight career op-portunities to men and womenwho enjoy these types of sports.

“The high-intensity natureof these events dovetails nicelywith our naval special operator(NSO)/naval special warfarerecruiting (NSW) efforts,” saidChief Special Boat OperatorTimothy Compton. “We arealways looking for that indi-vidual that is looking for thechallenges that are inherent inthe NSO/NSW community. Wealso use venues like this to edu-cate the public that NSO/NSWis not just the SEALs – it’salso special boat operators, airrescue, Navy divers and explo-sive ordnance disposal.”

Throughout the four days,the Navy team, which includedmembers from the Navy’s De-troit-based advertising agency,Campbell-Ewald, entertainedthe crowds with trivia challeng-es, the NAVY Simulator andtwo autograph sessions withX Games competitor Kevin

Robinson.Robinson, who has been a

mainstay of X Games, thankedthe Sailors for their commit-ment to serving.

“You know, a lot of peoplethink that professional athletes,or actors, are heroes, but themen and women of the mili-tary – the ones who put theirlives on the line for all of us –they are the true definition of ahero.”

Deputy Commander, Sur-face Forces, Rear Adm. MikeShatynski, awarded medals tothe top performers during thecompetition.

Shatynski, whose hobby isracing in off-road competi-tions, such as the Baja 1000,was thrilled to be part of XGames L.A.

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PORTSMOUTH

What better way to usher in longer andbrighter days of summer than the first-everSummerland tour. Anchored by foundingbands Everclear and Sugar Ray, joinedby Gin Blossoms and featuring Lit andMarcy Playground, Summerland will beat Portsmouth’s nTelos Wireless Pavilionon July 17.

Tickets are on sale through all Ticket-master outlets, including www.ticketmas-ter.com, and by phone at (800) 745-3000.Orchestra tickets are $40, Gold Circleseats are $30, and general admission Lawntickets are $25, including service and fa-cility fees. There is a $3 discount on GoldCircle and Lawn tickets with military ID.Present your AAA Membership Card atthe Box Office, or Ticketmaster outlet,and receive $3 off Gold Circle and Lawntickets. Children 12 and younger are freeon the lawn with a paid adult admission.Discounts cannot be combined.

With tons of smash hit songs and mil-lions and millions of albums sold betweenthem, the five bands comprising this year’s

Summerland are still a constant presenceon the airwaves across the country andrepresent a true value for concert fans.

“We’ve wanted to do a tour like this fora long time and we’re so excited to be hit-ting the road with our friends to bring youthis huge summer party,” said Everclearfront man Art Alexakis.

Sugar Ray (pictured above) lead singerMark McGrath added, “Get out your flipflops and your shades because Summer-land is going to be a blast.”

Summerland VIP packages includinggreat tickets, meet and greets, exclusivemerchandise and more available at http://vipnation.com.

Stevie Nicks bringsher legendary soundto Virginia BeachVIRGINIA BEACH

Stevie Nicks, whose first studio CD in 10 years“In Your Dreams” was released to critical ravesand debuted in the Top-10 on Billboard’s Top-200Chart, is back on tour and is scheduled to performat Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach on July 14.

As a solo artist and member of Fleetwood Mac,whose “Rumours” CD was one of the biggest sell-ing albums of all time, Nicks’ extraordinary careerincludes multiple Grammy awards, gold and plati-num records, induction into the Rock and Roll Hallof Fame and unforgettable performances across thestages of the world for over three decades.

As a legendary performer and songwriter,Nicks has penned several Fleetwood Mac classicsincluding the timeless “Landslide,” “Dreams,”“Gold Dust Woman” and “Rhiannon” along withher solo hits beginning with her five-time plati-num debut “Bella Donna” and unforgettable solosingles such as “Edge of Seventeen,” “Leatherand Lace” and “Stand Back.” Her previous studioCD, the Grammy-nominated “Trouble in Shan-gri-la” was released in 2001.

summerconcertsschedule

Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia BeachJuly 14 – Stevie NicksJuly 21 – KISS and Mötley CrüeJuly 22 – Maze featuring Frankie BeverlyJuly 24 – 311 and Slightly StoopidJuly 25 – Vans Warped Tour featuringTaking Back Sunday, All Time Low, NewFound Glory, Streetlight Manifesto andYellowcardJuly 26 – Toby Keith with Brantley GilbertJuly 28 – Nickelback with Bush andMy Darkest DaysAug. 12 – Def Leppard and PoisonAug. 18 – Mary J. Blige and D’AngeloAug. 21 – Big Time Rush and Cody SimpsonAug. 23 – The Doobie Brothers and ChicagoAug. 24 – Jason Aldean with Luke BryanSept. 11 – The Fray and Kelly Clarkson

For more information on events at FarmBureau Live at Virginia Beach, call 368-3000, or visit http://bit.ly/kW0Gzs

nTelos Wireless Pavilion16 Crawford Circle, PortsmouthJuly 15 – #1 Girl Tour starringMindless BehaviorJuly 17 – SummerlandJuly 29 – Merle Haggard andKris KristoffersonAug. 3 – Yes and Procol HarumAug. 5 – Lynyrd SkynyrdAug. 9 – Mumford & SonsAug. 10 – ABBA The ConcertAug 18 – Fresh Fest 2012 feat. Salt-n-Pepa,MC Lyte, Slick Rick, Kurtis Blow andBig Daddy KaneAug. 22 – Duran Duran

For more information on events at nTelosWireless Pavilion, call 393–8181, orvisit www.pavilionconcerts.com.

The Norva317 Monticello Ave., NorfolkJuly 13 – New Potato CabooseJuly 14 – BadfishJuly 15 – Anybody Killa & DJ ClayJuly 20 – Passion PitJuly 21-22 – SOJAJuly 23 – Iced EarthJuly 26 – Michael Franti & SpearfishJuly 27 – Oh, Set SailJuly 30 – Static XAug. 2 – Ingrid MichaelsonAug. 4 – Os76Aug. 6 – Dark Star OrchestraAug. 10 – Evolution Is Voluntary

Aug. 11 – The LegwarmersAug. 14 – Robert Earl KeenAug. 17 – Citizen CopeAug. 18 – BuckcherryAug. 20 – MatisyahuAug. 21 – All Stars Tour 2012Aug. 24 – Shaggy’s Locals LoungeAug. 25 – Metalocalypse Dethklok andLamb of GodSept. 6 – Umphreys McGeeSept. 13 – Firepower Records Tourfeaturing DatsikSept. 18 – Circa SurviveSept. 23 – SeetherFor more information on events at TheNorva, call 627-4547 or visit www.thenorva.com.

Highlighted performers pictured below.

Local summer concerts schedulecontinues with Summerland Tour

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Calendar

USS Forrestal Memorial Service

■ When: July 20, 10:30 a.m.■ Where: Farrier Fire Fighting School, NorfolkInternational Terminal, Hampton Blvd.■ For more information, contact: ABCS Joe Costello,U.S.Navy (ret.) at joemaryjo2@verizon.net

Forty-five years ago, while operating on Yankee Stationoff the coast of Vietnam, 134 Sailors lost their livesduring a catastrophic flight deck fire aboard USSForrestal (CVA-59). In honor of those fallen shipmatesand of the surviving crew members, the USS ForrestalAssociation will beholding a memorialservice. All handsare invited to join thesurvivors of the USSForrestal tragedy topay tribute to ourfallen shipmates.Guest speaker willbe Rear Adm. TedBranch, Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. AtlanticFleet. Working uniform or equivalent civilian attireis appropriate. Two valid ID cards will be required toaccess the Norfolk International Terminal. The FireSchool will compile a list of those attending. Pleasesubmit adult and children’s names to Lt. David Beaver,by 4 p.m. on July 13. Phone 444-5585, or email david.beaver1@navy.mil, or DCCM Danny Burke danny.burke@navy.mil.

Summer Sizzler Morning Workouts

■ When: Mondays in July, 7 a.m.■ Where: JEB Little Creek, Sulinski Field■ For more information, call: 462-2399

Full-body workout with emphasis on muscularendurance and cardiovascular stamina.

Family Fitness at the Park

■ When: Thursdays in July, 9 to 10 a.m.■ Where: NSA Hampton Roads (Norfolk), CutterAthletic Park■ For more information, call: 836-1810

An hour of fitness led by a certified fitness instructorfor the whole family.

Parent involvement meeting

■ When: July 12, 3 p.m.■ Where: NSA Hampton Roads (Norfolk), CDC■ For more information, call: 444-3239

Goals of these programs include encouraging parentsto be an integral part of the development of theparticipants of the program and creating positive,ongoing relationships with staff.

Teen summer outdoor adventure camp

■ When: July 16 - 20■ Where: JEB Little Creek-Fort Story■ For more information, call: 462-8718 or 422-7714

Camp activities include: Water Country USA trip,kayaking, hiking, paintball, Norfolk Tides game andone overnight event.

LuckyTrain lunchtime game

■ When: Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.■ Where: Naval Station Norfolk, Pierside Lanes■ For more information, call: 444-3239

If the Lucky Train comes up on your scoreboard duringyour game, you win a free game of bowling.

Tug-of-war contest

■ When: July 13. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.■ Where: NSAHR Northwest Annex Fitness Center■ For more information, call: 421-8263

Bring your family for food and fun. Moonwalk for thekids and trophies awarded to the winning teams.

Professional military knowledge training

■ When: Thursdays now through Aug. 30, 10 to 11 a.m.■ Where: JEB Little Creek-Fort Story’s Chapel Annex

ECRC’s First Class Petty Officer Association willhost Professional Military Knowledge trainingevery Thursday. This training will be conducted inpreparation for the upcoming September Navy-wideadvancement exams and is open to all E6 and belowpreparing for advancement or looking to refresh theirProfessional Military Knowledge. Any dynamic FirstClass Petty Officers who would like to assist withfacilitating this training are asked to contact eitherYN1 Kisha Smith at 462-4744 (ext. 215), email kisha.smith@navy.mil; or PS1 Siretta Dixon at 462-4744(ext. 223), email: siretta.dixon@navy.mil for theschedule of topics and dates available.

For a complete list of events in HamptonRoads or to submit your own, visitwww.flagshipnews.com/calendar

NORFOLK

The Flagship Newspaper, MilitaryNewspapers of Virginia and presentingsponsor Grand Furniture are pleasedto announce the 3rd annual “MilitaryChallenge” in Hampton Roads.

The Military Challenge, an ultimatemilitary-style confidence course, willfeature a 5K run/obstacle course de-signed to challenge even the most fitindividuals. This signature event willbe held from 8 a.m. to Noon at The Vir-ginia Beach Sportsplex located at 2181Landstown Rd. in Virginia Beach. Gatesopen at 6:30 a.m.; there is free parking atvenue. There is $5 off entry fee for activeduty military. The registration deadlineonline, or by mail, is July 26.

This event will showcase a varietyof military challenges/obstacles, enter-tainment, food and fun family activities.Civilians are welcomed and encouragedto compete alongside the military andtake on obstacles used in the everydaymilitary training. Individuals or teamsof five may compete. Teams and indi-viduals will compete for the top honors.

All racers will receive a technical shirtas well as a meal and two beverages. All

finishers will receive an official Mili-tary Challenge medal. A portion of theevent proceeds will benefit The USO ofHampton Roads and Central Virginia.

New for 2012 is the Command Chal-lenge. The command with the most par-ticipants will receive a $500 donation totheir MWR fund. The command musthave a minimum of 20 individuals orfour teams to qualify for the donation.

The event will also host a Kids’ MiniChallenge, where children ages 5-12will have an opportunity to conquer asimilar course with military and otherfun obstacles to challenge them. Kidswill receive a Mini Challenge T-shirtand all finishers will receive an officialKids’ Mini Challenge medal.

Harris Jewelry will sponsor the one-mile Diamond Dash. This race is free toany Military Challenge participant andwill be held after the Kids’ Mini Chal-lenge. The top male and female finisherwill receive jewelry courtesy of HarrisJewelry

Other highlights include:■ Moon Bounce and other children

activities.■ Exciting raffle prizes.■ Concessions available for purchase.■ Live entertainment.“We are excited to put on this event

in cooperation with the support of theCity of Virginia Beach, the VirginiaBeach Sportsplex, our official race part-ner Mettle Events and our presentingsponsor, Grand Furniture,” said LauraBaxter, Publisher and General Managerof The Flagship, Inc. “We doubled ournumbers in 2011 and anticipate a greatturnout for this year’s challenge. Thisevent will prove to be fun for the entirefamily with food, family entertainmentand a post-race party.”

The event is open to the public. Formore information, or to register, visitwww.themilitarychallenge.com.

NMCRS todistribute freediapersNavy-Marine Corps ReliefSociety-Norfolk (NMCRS) DirectorKathy Nelson was at local dis-tributor MDV Nash Finch, July 6,to accept 125,000 “camo diapers”from Kimberly Clark. NMCRSlocations in Hampton Roads andNorth Carolina will distribute thefree diapers to participants in their“Budget for Baby” classes and atarea parenthood events.

During home visits to new par-ents, NMCRS Visiting Nurses willalso deliver free diapers whilesupplies last. Additional give-aways are being planned in theHampton Roads area – The Flag-ship will publish dates, times andlocations as they are confirmed.

diaperduty

Fifty-six local military kids from all five branches of theArmed Forces were awarded free summer camp tuition thanks tothe Tidewater Military Family Services Council (TMFSC). Mili-tary kids, ages 4 - 16, were invited to apply to receive one of thefree local summer camp experiences, which included kayaking,basketball, horseback riding, painting, fishing, soccer, makingmovies, swimming, caring for animals and overnight camping.

Capt. Karen Guadalupe, parent of a lucky camper, expressedher thanks for this opportunity by saying, “I just want to extendour appreciation to [TMFSC] for affording our daughter theopportunity to attend camp ... I know it will be a phenomenalexperience for her. I am certain she will savor memories fromthis camp that she will cherish a lifetime.”

TMFSC’s selection committee reviewed over 150 applica-tions looking for distinguishing factors such as need, mul-tiple deployments, extreme family circumstances, dual-mili-tary parents, etc. and read many heartfelt pleas from parentswho simply have great kids who deserve a reward for theirsacrifice as a military child. Thanks to the proceeds from lastOctober’s successful Military Family Festival and contribu-

tions from generous donors, TMFSC was able to sponsor 56kids at camps which matched their interest and age level.

Local area camps, such as the Virginia Aquarium and theprestigious Norfolk Academy, were kind enough to hold spotsopen for the military kids until the applications could be gath-ered in late May. The low fees for many of MWR’s excellentlocal youth camps also allowed more kids to earn a free spot.

Susan Burns, camp program coordinator, is hopeful thatthe free camps will continue for summer 2013 and beyond.

“The best way to keep this program alive is for militaryfamilies to attend the 2012 Military Family Festival in Oc-tober and show our generous community partners that theircontribution to the program is appreciated,” said Burns. “Weare looking for sponsors every day to keep this program goingfor next year’s campers.”

Beyond the camp program and the festival, TMFSC iscommitted to creating opportunities among the organiza-tion’s member by sharing information and resources whichwill benefit Hampton Roads’ military families.

For more information, visit www.TMFSC.org.

Flagship Newspaper to host the3rd annual Military Challenge

LOCAL MILITARY KIDS AWARDEDFREE SUMMER CAMP TUITION

Brooke ScarbroughA camper enjoys spending time with one of the horses during MWR’s Pony Pals camp at the NAS Oceana Stables in Virginia Beach.

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LAS VEGAS, NEV.

Chael Sonnen has the perfect style to beat An-derson Silva. We know that for certain now. Thechampion didn’t have injured ribs heading intotheir middleweight championship showdown atUFC 148 on July 7. He was healthy, fully pre-pared and highly motivated.Yet, he had to feel asense of déjà vu halfway through the first roundon Saturday night. He was on his back defend-ing grinding ground-and-pound with basicallyno hope of working to his feet.

Silva looked concerned, in my opinion, whenthe round ended. He looked like a guy facing veryreal adversity.Yet, he found a way to win – again.

Sonnen executed near perfect game plans intheir two fights. The only problem is that nearperfect is not good enough against Silva. Son-nen’s two mistakes led to two stoppage losses.That, in my opinion, demonstrates the true great-ness of the reigning pound-for-pound king. Andit all comes down to his mental strength.

Silva never allows frustration to get in the wayof execution. He knows that, with his skills, he isnever out of a fight until the final bell sounds, hesubmits, or the referee waves off the action. Allhe needs is one opening – one mistake – and hecan bring the fight to an end, on the feet or on theground. It requires tremendous mental strengthto remain clearheaded and focused in the face ofadversity, particularly when adversity is the ex-ception, not the norm. It is that mental strengththat allows Silva to get the most out of his amaz-ing physical abilities. And it is why he is, far andaway, the single best fighter in the world today.

Why Sonnen? Why?A spinning backfist? Really?What makes Sonnen so good is he knows ex-

actly who he is as a fighter and rarely tries to beanything else. He is an elite wrestler who excelswhen fighting in a phone booth. His standup issolely designed to close the distance for take-downs. Nothing more.

That is why it was so bizarre to see him try aspinning backfist against the best standup fighterin the division, if not the sport. Silva identifiedthe technique the split second Sonnen shifted hisweight to uncork the blow and easily slipped it.We all know what happened next.

I wonder if Sonnen is beating himself up overthat decision right about now. He easily wonthe first round by staying true to himself. Andhe was controlling the champion early in thesecond, until that ill-fated decision.

We will never know if the outcome wouldhave been different had Sonnen chosen to

remain focused on simple standup techniquessolely designed to close the distance. Thatwasn’t enough to win last time, but somethingtells me that Sonnen is wishing he could takeback that once decision.

Thanks for the memoriesTito Ortiz is a polarizing figure. There is no

doubt about that. Fans either love him or loveto hate him. There are very few fans who havebeen watching the fight for five years or morewho don’t have an opinion of the new UFC Hallof Fame inductee. That is because Ortiz is asbrash as they come, and for the first decade ofhis career, he backed up those brash words withdominant wrestling and an unstoppable ground-and-pound attack.

There is little doubt that the Ortiz who com-peted against Forrest Grffin on Saturday nightis a shell of the man who once reigned supremein the 205-pound division. Injuries and age havesapped him of his once-dominant wrestlingskills. As a result, he has won just once in his lastnine fights – certainly more than a subtle signthat this is the correct time to call it quits.

Nonetheless, Ortiz looked as good in defeatas he has at any point in his career over the lastsix to seven years. In fact, his standup arguably

looked better against Griffin than it ever has inOrtiz’ 15-year career. Griffin even admitted thatthe second knockdown was a legitimate bombthat had him hurt, which is a shocking turn ofevents for a guy who has never seemed verycomfortable fighting on his feet.

The loss does nothing to minimize the sig-nificance of the matchup or the magnitude ofthe moment. Ortiz was the last consistent tie tothe pre-Zuffa UFC. That chapter of the sport’shistory is now officially closed.

Ortiz ended his UFC career with a 15-11-1record. His 15 wins included five consecu-tive successful defenses of the 205-pound titleand wins over fellow all-time greats Wander-lei Silva, Ken Shamrock and Vitor Belfort. Ofcourse, his 11 losses included two knockoutlosses to fellow Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell inwhat were then the biggest bouts in the sport’shistory, and a unanimous decision loss to fellowHall of Famer Randy Couture. Win or lose,Ortiz was always an entertaining fighter, and hewas also among the best interview candidates inthe history of the game. I know I certainly en-joyed more than my own fair share of exclusivestories from Ortiz over the years.

Thanks for the memories, Champ. You willbe missed.

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Courtesy of UFCAnderson Silva (right) defended his UFC middleweight championship for a record 10th consecutive time whenhe scored a second-round technical knockout victory over Chael Sonnen at UFC 148, July 7.

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USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s (CVN 69)(IKE) rugby team, The Ike Maulers, playeda hard fought match against El Toro rugbyclub in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 4.

Though the Maulers lost to El Toro19-7, just taking to the pitch (rugby field)is an accomplishment.

“We could have lost by 50 points, thepoint is that these guys got to come outand play,” said Senior Chief AviationBoatswain’s Mate (Handling) (AW/SW)Dennis Parker, coach and player on theIke Maulers.

The Maulers, made up of crew mem-bers of all ranks aboard Ike, fought hardto stay in the game until the very end.

The two teams were scoreless after thefirst period, but El Toro surged ahead toscore twice in the second period and oncemore in the third. The Maulers finallylanded on the board when Damage Con-trolman 3rd Class (SW) Jorge Gonzalez

scored late in the third period, providingthe only points for the Maulers. For hisefforts, Gonzalez was named the Maul-ers’ “Man-of-the-Match.”

“We did alright even though we lost,”said Gonzalez. “It was our first game,so hopefully we’ll do better in our nextmatch.”

The Maulers and El Toro battled infront of an enthusiastic crowd of Sailors,local residents and several media outlets.

“We had a good turnout of about 150people,” said Gonzalez. “Local area re-porters covered the game, doing articlesand video for the news there.”

After the match, the players for bothteams left all their aggression on thepitch, coming together for a small partyfeaturing food and drinks.

“No matter how competitive the teamsare on the field, when the after partybegins, there are no hard feelings,” saidParker. “There is only laughter, singing,and good times. This is a good opportu-nity for two teams from different parts ofthe world to get to know one another.”

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MCS3 DJ RevellThe IKE Maulers, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower’s (CVN 69) rugby team,plays El Toro, a local Spanish team, during a port visit to Palma de Mallorca, Spain, July 4.

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A trip back to Daytona International Speedwayfor the traditional start of the second half of theNASCAR season has become a time to reflect onthe good and bad of the first half of the year.

And while Saturday’s Coke Zero 400 at Day-tona had plenty of excitement late in the race dueto multi-car crashes and cautions, the conversa-tion at Daytona before the race was about thelack of such at many races this year. The first halfof the 400 was relatively uneventful as well.

The week before at Kentucky Speedway,track owner Bruton Smith proposed mandatorycaution periods or timeouts at certain intervalsin the race, with the idea that the double-file re-starts that followed those cautions would pro-vide action and drama that has been missing inmany races.

“Call it what you want, but you’ve got to havecaution flags,” Smith told reporters at his Ken-tucky track. “That creates excitement. You can’tjust sit there with nothing happening. It ruinsthe event. It’s damaging to our sport.”

NASCAR chairman Brian France said in hismid-season session with the press at Daytonathat Smith’s ideas won’t fly.

“It’s a very clear line to us,” he said. “Whatwe’re not going to do are gimmicky things. I’veheard we ought to throw a caution every tenlaps. That’s nonsense. We won’t do gimmickythings. But we’ll do things that incentivize per-formance, incentivize wins. That we are opento. The wild card does that. It does it in an au-thentic way.”

NASCAR has, in recent seasons, addeddouble-file restarts, the free pass rule, green-white-checkered-flag finishes and even theChase format and several modifications to it inattempts to spice up the action.

Some say that many caution flags thrown forsmall pieces of debris on the track were actuallydisplayed to break up dull stretches of racing.

Drivers asked about Smith’s mandatory cau-

tion idea generally said they were opposed to it.“I just think when we start using cautions

to make the race ‘more exciting,’ I think that’sgoing down a slippery slope,” said Carl Ed-wards. “I don’t think it’s good for the sport.That’s my opinion from where I sit. That doesn’tmean it’s right, that’s just my opinion.”

He said that auto racing, by its nature, isn’tgoing to have a “game seven” moment everytime.

“That’s what makes some races great,” hesaid. “If you start affecting the competition likethat, that is analogous to stopping a basketballgame if the score gets too far apart and puttingthe score back even.”

“That, to me, is not what auto racing is about.If you let these races play out naturally, and letthe racing be racing, sometimes there are somewild things that happen, and things happen thatare unexpected, and that’s what makes that true,real drama that happens every once in a while.”

And sometimes races don’t play out that way,and that’s OK, too, he said.

“If a guy wins by three laps, well, he wasmeant to win by three laps, and you don’t wantto take that away from that guy and that team,”he said.

Edwards said that doing things any other waycheapens the sport.

“You can’t fabricate competition,” he said.“That’s what’s so great about our sport. There’sa whole other world there – politics and the realworld – where everybody is changing the rulesall the time to try and get an advantage. Wemight as well just leave sports alone, and maythe best man win.”

NASCAR vows ‘no gimmicks’in search to add more drama

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“NCAA Football 13,” published by EA Sports anddeveloped by EA Tiburon, continues the rich traditionand pageantry of gameday Saturday. Storm out of thetunnel with your favorite team and build a nationalpowerhouse as you fight for your chance to win theNational Championship.

Donning the game cover are former Baylor quarter-back and 2011 Heisman Trophy winner Robert GriffinIII, and 1988 Heisman Trophy winner Barry Sanders,who was chosen by the fans. Other nominees included:Marcus Allen, Doug Flutie, Desmond Howard, CharlieWard, Andre Ware, Eddie George and Herschel Walker.

NCAA Football 13 will include two rule changeswhich will be taking effect in NCAA Division I (A)FBS games in the 2012-13 season. The first rulechange is the location of the ball on kickoffs, wherethe ball will be moved up five yards, in conjunctionwith NFL kickoff standards which took effect in the2011-12 season. Players will also need to stay within

five yards of the ball on kickoff to prevent a runninghead start. The second rule change affects kickoffs andother free kicks where if a player gets a touchback theball will start on the 25 yard line instead of the 20.

A number of gameplay enhancements and improve-ments will be implemented in NCAA Football 13.Among those are enhancements to the quarterback posi-tion including: 20 new quarterback dropbacks, 25 passtrajectory zones (compared to one the year before), anumber of quarterback sack avoidance moves, 430 newpass animations and more (not including the others fromprevious years). Also on offense, wide receivers nowhave better awareness, where icons will now show thelevel of readiness a receiver has as they look for the ball.On defense, players will now have to see the ball to makea move and will no longer be able to make “blind swats.”

There is also three new NCAA Football Bowl Sub-division teams that have been added to NCAA Foot-ball 13: University of Massachusetts (UMass), Uni-versity of Texas-San Antonio (UTSA), and Texas StateUniversity (TXST). UTSA and TXST will be joiningthe Western Athletic Conference for the 2012 season,while UMass will join the Mid-American Conference.South Alabama was originally one of the new teams,but was eventually excluded from the game.

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ReligiousServicesJEB Little Creek ChapelROMAN CATHOLICMass schedule: 5 p.m., Sat.(fulfills Sunday obligation)9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. , Sun.Fellowship: 10 a.m., Sun.Choir practice: 6 p.m., Tues.Confessions:3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Sat.

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

LATTER DAY SAINTSWorship: 11:30 a.m., Sun.(Chapel Annex Classroom 1)Meeting: 7 p.m., Wed.(Chapel Annex Classroom 4)

* Nursery care is availableSundays, 10 a.m. - Noon

NWS YORKTOWNCHAPELNelson Chapel,1868 Lafayette Rd., NewportNews

ROMAN CATHOLICMass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun.

PROTESTANTWorship service:10:30 a.m.,Sun.

DAM NECK ANNEXCHAPELROMAN CATHOLICConfessions: 4:15 p.m. - Sat.Mass Schedule: 5 p.m. - Sat.

PROTESTANTWorship service: 9 a.m. - Sun.

JEB FORT STORY ChapelROMAN CATHOLICMass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun.Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues.

PROTESTANTWorship service:11 a.m., Sun.Bible study: Noon, Wed.

Naval Station NorfolkROMAN CATHOLICOur Lady of Victory ChapelMass schedule: 11:45 a.m.,Wed.10 a.m., Sun..

PROTESTANTDavid Adams MemorialChapelWorship services:10:30 a.m., Sun.

Jewish SABBATHCommodore Levy Chapel(Second Floor Bldg. C7)Sabbath: 730 p.m., Fri. (Sab-bath Fellowship Oneg Shab-bot Follows)

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

NAS OCEANA CHAPELROMAN CATHOLICMass schedule: 11:30 a.m.,Mon. - Thurs.9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m., Sun.

PROTESTANTSun. school: 9:15 a.m., Sun.Worship service:10:40 a.m.,Sun.Bible study/ 11 a.m., Wed.

Norfolk, call 444-7361.JEB Little Creek-FortStory, call 462-7427.Yorktown, call 887-4711.Oceana, call 433-2871.Dam Neck Annex, call 492-6602.

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