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JUNIOR EDITORSMC1(SW/AW) RYAN TABIOS

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MC3(SW) CURTIS D. SPENCERMC3 KRISTOPHER HALEY

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Don’t Tread on Me

POW/MIA: Missing…Seeking Answers

Book Review

A Friendship Carved from the Start

The Curse of the Double Dragon

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September 11, 2001 is a day that impacted America on multiple strata – every national

department was suddenly forced to respond to, assess, fortify and concern itself with the loss and repercussions of terrorism. More than 3,000 people were killed as a result of the Sept. 11th attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, including 400 first responders.

While America has not been sheltered from acts of terrorism, these were the deadliest acts of terrorism America has witnessed on her soil. Shortly after the attacks, retired Capt. Brayton Harris wrote Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Gordon England proposing that all

Don’t Tread on Me:Story of the First Navy Jack

by MCCS(SW/AW) Monica R. Hopper

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American ships fly the “Don’t Tread On Me” flag on their bows.

So why did Harris recommend SECNAV hoist the “Don’t Tread On Me” flag, and what was the significance?

The Royal Navy began the custom of flying a jack in the 15th century. The ensign flew from the stern and the jack flew from the bow. While an ensign is a national flag, the jack is an additional flag, distinct but also unique to its nation, and typically only flown when a ship is moored or at anchor.

In 1775, Commodore Esek Hopkins prepared the first Continental Navy ships for war on the seas by issuing them all a set of fleet signals. He included with the signals an instruction to fly a striped jack and an ensign at their traditional locations. At the time, American merchant ships flew a plain red and white-striped jack at the bow. It is possible the Continental Navy flew the exact same striped jack as American merchant ships, but other historians argue that while the first jack was similar to the merchant jack, it actually included the image of a rattlesnake and the words “Don’t Tread Upon Me”.

Benjamin Franklin had been the first to use the rattlesnake as a national symbol when he published an article in the Pennsylvania Gazette in 1751. At the time, Britain was in the habit of exiling its worst criminals and shipping them to the New World. By 1775, more than 50,000 criminals had taken up residency in America, giving the British citizens further cause to despise the young country.

Franklin, angered by how America had become a dumping ground for Great Britain, suggested colonists send the native rattlesnakes – which do not attack unless threatened – to Great Britain in exchange for their convicts. The rattlesnake soon became a symbol of rebellion during the American Revolution and accompanied the “Don’t Tread Upon Me” motto on several flags

during the War of Independence.According to Dr. Whitney Smith,

director of the Flag Research Center, it is not clear whether the snake and motto were on the official Continental Navy jack. Nevertheless, the rattlesnake flag with an altered motto – “Don’t Tread On Me” – is generally referred to as the First Navy Jack. Despite varied opinions on its appearance, the use of a U.S. Navy Jack originated in 1775 aboard Continental Navy ships, and the flag has evolved into the jack Sailors raise on the bow today.

In 1777, Continental Congress passed the first Flag Act, describing the ensign with 13 alternating red and white stripes and 13 white stars in a blue field. The Flag Act also influenced the Union Jack, which had the same 13 white stars on a plain blue background as the national ensign, and replaced the first jack on the bow. Each time the country added a new state to the union, the Navy Department issued a general order and the Union Jack’s stars increased. The Union Jack evolved until there were 50 white stars on a blue field, but the symbolism inherent with the First Navy Jack brought it back to

the bow of American warships on more than one occasion.

Use of the First Navy Jack was specifically called for in 1975 during the United States’ Bicentennial Year. SECNAV J. William Middendorf directed its use in lieu of the Union Jack “as a colorful and historic reminder of the nation’s and the Navy’s origin” (A Brief History of the U.S. Navy Jack). Harris had been a special assistant to SECNAV during the bicentennial when Middendorf gave the direction. At the close of the year, American warships reverted back to use of the Union Jack.

Five years later, in 1980, SECNAV Edward Hidalgo ordered that the ship with longest period of active service fly the First Navy Jack at her bow until decommissioned or transferred to inactive service, at which point the flag was transferred to the next ship with longest service.

When SECNAV England directed all ships to fly the First Navy Jack for the duration of the global war on terrorism, he was once again using the native rattlesnake and the ominous words – “Don’t Tread On Me” – to send a warning to the world.

When SECNAV England directed all ships to fly the First Navy Jack for the duration of the global war on terrorism, he was once again using the native rattlesnake and

the ominous words – “Don’t Tread On Me” – to send a warning to the world.

As of September 2014, 83,189 Americans remain missing and unaccounted

from World War II, the Korean and Vietnam War, Cold War, Gulf War and other conflicts. Through investigations and excavations, over 6,900 Americans have been repatriated, identified and returned to their families for burial with full military honors.

Those unaccounted for are said to have been lost in countries such as Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, China, Japan, Burma and the island of Tarawa. The United States has been working with the governments of each country to recover the remains of those missing by looking into crash and burial sites and speaking with locals. War accounts and other documents have also been used to help determine their fates.

U.S. Congress passed a resolution authorizing a national observance for prisoners of war/missing in action personnel on July 18, 1979. After an observance on July 19, 1985, the National League of Families proposed that POW/MIA Recognition Day be observed on the third Friday of September. Each year, the president proclaims a National POW/MIA Recognition Day. This year’s theme is ‘Missing…Seeking Answers.’

On Aug. 1, 2009, Capt. Michael Scott Speicher’s remains, recovered in Iraq, were positively identified. Speicher was attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 81 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga. His F/A-18 Hornet was shot down over Iraq on Jan. 17, 1991. He was laid to rest Aug. 14, 2009, after being found 18 years later. Speicher was the first American casualty of Operation Desert Storm.

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by MC2(SW/AW) Travis Alston

by MC3 Giovanni Squadrito

The Crisis of Islam is essentially an essay that attempts to clearly walk the reader through the dominant facets that shaped Islam into what it is

today. It describes its history of turmoil and revolution to its contemporary struggle, seeking a unifying identity that will bring to Islam a golden age of peace and prosperity. Bernard Lewis offers insight into the dominant culture that influences the greater Muslim population, and how that same culture depreciated the image of Islam.

Conflict has been a common theme in the Middle East region dominated by the Muslim faith. The last decade has held a magnifying glass over Islamic culture leading to unprecedented exposure for western society. As a global community discovers the roots and existing trends of Islamic fundamentalism as it relates to the Muslim religion and Islam, it is difficult to identify and distinguish the different facets that relate to this widely accepted and practiced way of life.

The many contradictions between practice and belief in the Islamic world open the door to confusion and misunderstanding. Many of the violent actions perpetrated by fundamentalist extremists give the perception that atrocities, like suicide bombings and terrorism against civilians are accepted practices. These are not a widely recognized means to an end. In fact, the Qur’an explicitly details the conduct of soldiers and the rules of war.

“Be advised to treat prisoners well. Looting is no more lawful than carrion. God has forbidden the killing of women and children. Muslims are bound by their agreements, provided that these are lawful.”

Adding to the confusion is the perception of Islam’s relationship to other faiths. For instance, Shari’a law encourages tolerance of religions such as Christianity and Judaism to coexist peacefully in a Muslim state; in some cases they are even allowed to govern themselves at the local level. Contrarily, Muslims are encouraged to resist and retaliate in a state where they are the minority and the governing body is non-Muslim since it is their holy duty to expand the Muslim faith across the earth.

“In the Muslim tradition the world is divided into two houses: the House of Islam, in which Muslim governments rule and Muslim Law prevails, and the House of War, the rest of the world, still inhabited and more important, ruled by infidels,” Lewis wrote.

I took this to mean that the world is either ruled with Muslim-perceived righteousness, or is ruled by the “others” the enemy, non-Muslims.

“Jihad was most commonly interpreted to mean armed 7

struggle for the defense or advancement of Muslim power,” Lewis wrote, pointing out the struggle to represent to Islamic Muslims, and the physical war to spread and defend Islam.

This could explain where the justification is used to defend the use of terrorism. Clearly a manipulation here and there is enough to convince an already indoctrinated community to take action against an enemy, actual or imagined.

“Imagine that the Klu Klux Klan or some similar group obtains total control of the state of Texas, of its oil and therefore of its oil revenues, and having done so, uses this money to establish a network of well-endowed schools and colleges all over Christendom, peddling their peculiar brand of Christianity,” Lewis wrote on pg. 129.

This analogy really shocked me because I never could imagine such a situation where a radical organization could become so influential and make deep impressions on generations of people. The prospect that a group as radical and dangerous as the Klu Klux Klan being the dominant spiritual authority in Christianity would be a scary reality, and it would not surprise me if violent components of that faith could encourage others to participate in violent action.

Written in a nonbiased fashion, the author explains many cultural enigmas and seemingly contradictory customs that have confused public opinion about Muslims as a whole.

Lewis stratifies what is considered extremism and where that extremist practice derived. According to Lewis, the crisis in Islam is not an empathetic plea on behalf of fundamentalism, nor is it an accusation of fault against Muslims everywhere. He writes a timeline highlighting key topics divided by chapters, each thoroughly explaining in detail the impact it has had on Muslim perceptions and fundamentalist dogma. One chapter explains the creation and history about assassins and how that history has been manipulated into the fundamentalist culture of suicide bombings. Another chapter describes why Islam became the dominant culture across the Middle East.

I originally read the book out of curiosity, with the hope that it could illustrate a possible solution to the seemingly never-ending conflict. I hoped to at the very least illuminate the struggle for myself and bring to light a possible sympathy for Muslims. This is not that kind of book; if anything it assured me that any conflict Islamic extremists engage in will be long and drawn out. I now believe they will never stop resisting peace that benefits a western culture; they will never stop fighting until they are forcefully stopped or the whole world yields to Islamic rule. After reading the book, I believe the Islamic followers who are coerced into extremism could be dramatically swayed to change the trend of hate and fear only if the powerful religious leaders changed their tune.

Considering our recent history and the present unrest in the Middle East, The Crisis of Islam definitely answers a lot of questions, and I recommend reading this book because it is a fair analysis of who or what we are up against.

BookReview

Available at ship’s library

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by MC3 Kristopher Haley

In our naval careers we come across thousands of Sailors; some we form close bonds with

and some we lose contact with. For two Sailors who met at Recruit Training Command, friendship and camaraderie continues to thrive between them on the deck plates of Carl Vinson.

Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Stephen Tucker and Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Timothy Pope’s friendship had its beginnings April 2011 in Great Lakes, Ill. at basic training. They never imagined they would see each other again after graduation.

“We were rack mates in boot camp,” said Tucker. “After we graduated, we pretty much lost contact with one another.”

Tucker attended HT “A” school while Pope received one month of training to be an undesignated seaman and then reported for his first sea tour aboard Carl Vinson.

“I was so nervous but at the same time I was excited, motivated, and ready for the experience,” said Pope

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of his arrival on Carl Vinson.Tucker graduated from “A” School

September 2011 and also received orders to Carl Vinson; he was assigned to the machine shop. One day, while commuting the ship, he saw a familiar face.

“We ran into each other randomly during the 2011 deployment,” said Tucker. “It was cool having a familiar face aboard the ship. I was shocked when I first saw him.”

It was a most fortunate happenstance for Pope, who had his heart set on becoming a hull technician and needed a hand to learn the ropes.

“I wanted to be an HT ever since I walked into the recruiting office, but the rate wasn’t available at the time,” said Pope. “I enjoyed welding outside of the Navy. I figured why not stick with something I already enjoy doing?”

With help from his friend, Pope received on-the-job training and learned the rate.

“I provided some training on our job completion process so when he

eventually struck HT he would already have the basic knowledge of the rate,” said Tucker. “Also, introducing him to rated HT’s provided him with a broader range of knowledge and experience.”

Eventually, Pope earned his rate and the duo were both assigned to the ship’s carpentry shop. Together they craft things like departmental chain of command boards and plaques used in community relations overseas.

“We enjoy our time working together but always remember to remain professional,” said Pope. “When it’s time to be serious, we don’t really need to tell each other what to do, we kind of just know.”

Working together has further developed their friendship, which allows them to understand each other’s strengths and weaknesses and run the carpentry shop with efficiency and professionalism.

“We have gone from rack mates to Shipmates,” Tucker said. “I have learned to not take anything for granted, so I appreciate everyday I get to work with my friend.”

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Keel-Hauled by MCSN James P. Bleyle

The Curse of the

Numbers can be terrifying, given the right context. Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class (FMF) Vincent Hernandez, a preventative medicine technician

from Health Services Department’s public health division has access to some truly frightening figures: the numbers of those infected with viral gastro-enteritis, also known as V.G.E., and jokingly referred to by Sailors as the “double dragon”.

On Aug. 31, 12 Sailors reported to sick call with symptoms of V.G.E. Those numbers doubled the next day, and again on the following day. One week later on Sept. 7, more than 140 Sailors reported to sick call.

“V.G.E. has hit us hard,” Hernandez said. “As of September 11, we have had over 872 cases of infected Sailors. This is our own type of hurricane aftermath. Every single department has been affected by this outbreak.

“We’ve been doing our best to screen and accommodate all those that have been affected by this virus, and we’re still outmatched,” Hernandez said. “With only 15 to 20 Corpsman and medical care providers working together to see over 800 people within the last two weeks, we’ve been hustling to try and spread some much-needed TLC to the infected.”

Unfortunately, at this current stage in the outbreak, tender loving care (TLC) is about all Carl Vinson’s medical team can offer the infected.

“Since the etiology of the bacteria or virus is unknown, the only way to treat someone with V.G.E. is to treat the symptoms,” Hernandez said. “The symptoms present in Sailors infected with V.G.E. are commonly nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever, chills, body aches and

dehydration.”V.G.E. can be spread through close contact with an

infected person, a contaminated surface, or contaminated food or beverages.

“Poor hygiene looks to be the biggest contributing factor to the spread of the virus,” Hernandez said. “It’s still not 100 percent clear how it is being spread, but measures have been taken to reduce proposed avenues of transmission. The senior medical officer and the public health division had a meeting with the supply officer, food service officer and mess deck staff to try and mitigate the problem. We have posted more hand sanitizing stations around the mess decks, but it’s only a band-aid to fix temporary issues.”

Hernandez says there is one thing that helps quell the rising tide of infection once and for all: washing your hands.

“The best way to fight the spread of this infection is for Sailors to scrub their hands with warm water and soap before getting into the food line, which would greatly reduce the bacterial load on their hands,” Hernandez said. “Only sanitizing isn’t going to cut it. I implore Sailors to start washing their hands before coming down to the mess decks.”

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It’s that time again, Big Bucks Bingo. I have to say, it is one of my favorite events. Seeing the look

on someone’s face after realizing they have a winning card really brightens up my day. Bingo is scheduled for Sept. 18 at 2000 and will be broadcast over SITE TV.

For those of you who have participated in previous Bingo nights, there will be a few differences in this one. Instead of one winner, there will be two winners per game. One winner will receive a cash prize and the other winner will receive a physical prize.

Prizes will include: Xbox One, PS4, iPads and other electronic items, various head-of-the-line passes, free hotel nights and tours, snack packs and MWR gift certificates.

Tickets are on sale at the MWR ticket office (2-94-1-Q) between 0900 and 2000, as well on the aft mess decks during lunch and dinner, Sept. 15 to 17. Ticket sales will end Sept. 18 at 1800. Although there is no limit on the number of tickets you can purchase, I advise you to purchase no more than three tickets, due to the speed of play. We will conduct four games, giving participants four chances to win.

In October, I plan to commence the ship’s jackpot with the ultimate goal of awarding a vehicle as the grand prize. More information will be put out during Bingo this week.

I also want to inform you all of tonight’s 1,000 club challenge. As your Funboss, this crew’s morale is my top priority. Therefore, if you have any suggestions or questions, please feel free to contact me or anyone on my MWR team.

A Foot in Two Worlds

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by Lt. Curtiss Dwyer

Chaplain’s

When our giant ship is securely moored to the pier, it may as well be another of San Diego’s large buildings. It does not move. We come

to work, spend hours on board, and go home, never seeming to leave land. Stable, unmoving, solid. And yet, we also know that the ship is capable of travelling fast and far, circling the globe. Is it unmoving or is it very mobile? It is both. In a sense, our ship has a foot in two worlds.

Three weeks into deployment, we are likely thinking about our world back home – our families and loved ones. Cell service. We have a life there and it awaits our return eagerly. At the same time, we are also very busy with our roles here. We are literally surrounded by our mission, and our shipmates need us to engage what we do here with whole heart and alert mind. We have a foot in two worlds.

Trying to be in two worlds at the same time is obviously a recipe for tension! Though our hearts are split, we cannot be two places at once. We find a resolution when we realize that being diligent about one world helps us fulfill the requirements of the other. When we are careful to maintain healthy relationships with family and friends back home, we are better able to focus on what we are doing here. When we are diligent about our jobs, when we sense that we have fulfilled our duty well, we feel freer to communicate with our loved ones in a spirit that is positive, hopeful and confident.

Of course, there are two other worlds in which we have one foot, and these matter most of all: the material and the spiritual. And we know that, here too, when we tend responsibly to the one, we help ourselves to thrive in the other. 13

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ABHAA Dylan Mills ET3(SW/AW) Shane Phillips

Date: Sept. 8Department: Air

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Apprentice Mills’ motivation and perseverance on the flight deck has surpassed that expected from a junior Sailor. His duties as a flight deck plane handler include installation/ removal and maintaining the flight deck area to perform safe launch and recovery evolutions in a timely manner. His understanding and knowledge of flight deck operations has given his chain of command the confidence to help qualify six Royal Navy Sailors in a joint military effort with the United Kingdom to address carrier and air wing capability and interoperability, joint combat aircraft, and joint strike fighter training specific skills related to the flight deck and ABH community. In addition to him training Sailors from international navies, he has helped maintain the qualification process within the division by training and helping to qualify 10 newly reported Sailors.

Date: Sept. 10Department: Combat Systems

Since pulling out of homeport San Diego, Electronics Technician 3rd Class Phillips has been personally responsible for the repair of 19 items in micro and miniature repair to include; 11 cranials, three alignment output box cables, two super high frequency satellite transmitters, an amplitude modulator detector, an amplifier and a HYDRA control station motherboard. Each of these repairs contributed to flawless communication on the fight deck during flight operations and reliable line of sight communications between units, saving Carl Vinson $28,317.60.

SN Justin Miller HM3(SW) Terrance Williams DCFN Garrett W. Bowes

Date: Sept. 11Department: Deck

Since pulling out for deployment on Aug. 22, 2014, Seaman Miller has worked numerous hours everyday sewing collar devices and altering over 215 sets of flame-resistant coveralls for Carl Vinson, air wing and staff Sailors. He was solely responsible for embroidering over 20 names on command ball caps for Distinguished Visitors and other guests on board Carl Vinson. Overall, his work has saved Carl Vinson Sailors and the command thousands of dollars and ensured that all Sailors have inspection-ready uniforms.

Date: Sept. 12Department: Dental

On or about Sept. 1, 2014, Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Williams noticed that DENCAS system used to report dental readiness was not updating properly. He subsequently sent an email to the DENCAS trouble desk and was able to identify an error. To ensure commander, Naval Air Forces receives the correct dental readiness percentages; he personally updated 4,800 dental records in the DENCAS system. His diligence allowed Dental Department to continue quality services by identifying 314 Class 3 and Class 4 Sailors for the month of September. The department is now able to progress towards our monthly 95% dental readiness average.

Date: Sept. 13Department: Engineering

Damage Controlman Fireman Bowes consistently completes vital and meticulous tasks with pride. He conducts maintenance and corrects multiple discrepancies in repair lockers daily. He also posts general quarters’ drill scenarios, ensuring his repair locker is ready for actual casualties. Additionally, as an SCBA breathing air booster pump operator, he refilled more than 100 SCBA’s. He is a key component in the Damage Control organization.

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NAVY

AOAN Ian Hackbarth

“I WAS IN THE 3RD GRADE. I WAS

SCARED AND FELT LIKE THE SCHOOL WAS GOING TO

BE BOMBED.”

ABF2(AW/SW) Ryan Bucchi

“I WAS IN NEW JERSEY, AND I WAS SCARED

BECAUSE I WAS RIGHT BETWEEN DC AND NEW

YORK”

QM3(SW)Harold Wilson

“I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL, AND

I COULDN’T BELIEVE IT WAS

ACTUALLY HAPPENING.”

MM3Jose Apalategui

“I WAS IN 5TH GRADE AND CONFUSED.

I DIDN’T UNDERSTAND

WHAT WAS HAPPENING.”

IC3(SW)Lesley Morrow

“I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL. I WAS SHOCKED AND CONFUSED. WE JUST WATCHED THE NEWS ALL

DAY.”

RP3(SW) Hipolito Rivera

“I WAS IN MIDDLE

SCHOOL. I COULD SEE THE TOWERS AND

PLANES. WE WERE ALL FREAKING OUT WHEN WE REALIZED WE WERE UNDER

ATTACK.”

DIALOGUESDECKPLATE

US Pacific Command Forces Come Together for Valiant Shield 2014

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LCDR Christine Fletcher

“I WAS IN COLLEGE, AND I FELT

DISAPPOINTED IN HUMANITY.”

PRANChanel Watts

“I WAS IN FIFTH GRADE. I WAS

WORRIED ABOUT MY AUNT WHO

WAS WORKING AT THE PENTAGON.”

AO1(AW)Obed Melendez

“I WAS AT MY FIRST COMMAND, USS NIMITZ. I WAS SAD AND UPSET BECAUSE I HAD FAMILY THERE IN

NEW YORK.”

LS3(SW/AW)Kenneth Bonnette

“I WAS IN MY LIVING ROOM. IT WAS MY DAD’S 40TH BIRTHDAY AND WE WERE

STUNNED.”

AO2(AW/SW) Stanley Petithomme

“I WAS IN NINTH GRADE ENGLISH

AND THE TEACHER TURNED ON THE TV AND ALL I THOUGHT

WAS ITS ABOUT TO GO DOWN.”

AM2(AW)Marco Arreola

“I WAS A JUNIOR IN BIOLOGY. I WAS SAD AND UPSET. IT’S ONE OF THE THINGS THAT MADE ME

JOIN THE NAVY.”

Where were you during the 9-11 attack, and how did it make you feel?

PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Forces from the U.S. Pacific Command are scheduled to

participate in Exercise Valiant Shield (VS), scheduled for Sept. 15-23, on Guam and around the Marianas Island Range Complex.

Participants include two aircraft carriers, 19 surface ships, more than 200 aircraft and an estimated 18,000 personnel from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.

Valiant Shield is a U.S. only, biennial field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. This training enables real world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

The participating forces will exercise a wide range of capabilities and

demonstrate the inherent flexibility of joint forces. These capabilities range from maritime security operations to anti-submarine and air defense exercises and complex warfighting.

The lessons learned from exercises like VS14 will assist the U.S. in continuing to develop regional and global power projection capabilities that provide a full range of options to succeed in defense of its interests and those of its allies and partners around the world.

The VS series is aimed at developing a ‘pre-integrated’ joint force built from habitual relationships. This force builds interoperable and complementary cross-domain capabilities and benefits from realistic, shared training enhancing the flexibility to develop new tactics, techniques and procedures as operational conditions dictate. Such forces will provide the deterrence and

stabilizing effects of a force-in-being, ready at the outset of a contingency without delays for buildups or extensive mission rehearsal.

This is the fifth exercise in the Valiant Shield series that began in 2006.

For more news from Pacific Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/cpf/.

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SUNDAY REQUEST A MOVIE!You may call J-Dial 6789 with your request

only during a previous movie’s credits.

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PARANORMAL ACTIVITY 3TAMMY

ELYSIUMTHE FAMILY

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SATURDAY

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