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Vol. 20, No. 33 Norfolk, VA | f lagshipnews.com | 08.16.12Serving the Hampton Roads Navy Family
CPO INDUCTIONChief petty officerselectees continueto go through theinduction processthat will last until theearly fall when theyofficially are pinnedwith their anchors.
NAVY OSCMILESTONEThe Navy’s OperationalStress Control (OSC)Program completed the100th presentation of itsNavy OSC for LeadersCourse at NTC GreatLakes, Ill., Aug. 10.
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RooseveltXO films webreality showBy MC2 (SW)Christopher ChurchUSS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs
NEWPORT NEWS
USS Theodore Roosevelt’s(TR) (CVN 71) Executive Offi-cer (XO), Cmdr. Mark Colom-bo, stars in the production of anew web series called “XO’sDirtiest Jobs,” which began onJuly 17, where he showcasesthe dirtiest jobs his Sailors areperforming to rebuild their air-craft carrier during the ship’smid-life overhaul.
Colombo began this proj-ect by working with TR’soverhead team, deck team,Aircraft Intermediate Main-tenance Division, and mostrecently, TR’s mess team. Theepisodes are now airing onTR’s Facebook page.
“These Sailors give everyounce of energy they haveevery day for a job they don’toften receive any sort of rec-ognition for,” said Colombo.“This show is not only a wayfor these Sailors to see howmuch I appreciate their ef-forts, but it also shows thepublic how much our Sailors
are willing to push them-selves to get this ship back outto the fleet and protecting ourcountry.”
The highlighted jobs are in-tegral parts to the Big Stick’scontinuation of its recentmilestone of beginning “CrewMove Aboard,” a process al-lowing Sailors to work andsleep aboard the ship. TRalso celebrated “Crew EatAboard,” its first meal servedaboard since entering theshipyard in September 2009.
“The hard work of our Sail-ors has allowed us to movealong expediently in this pro-cess,” said Colombo. “I caneven enjoy delicious mealsfrom our ship’s Food ServiceAdministration (FSA) aboardthe ship now.”
The show highlighted theFSA in the most recent epi-sode, while Colombo learned
TheseSailorsgive everyounce ofenergy theyhave everyday for ajob theydon’t oftenreceiveany sort ofrecognitionfor.”
- Cmdr. MarkColombo
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■ kitchendutyTR’s ExecutiveOfficer Cmdr.Mark Colomboworks withSailors inTR’s messdecks andscullery whilefilming the webseries “XO’sDirtiest Jobs.”
onlineTo watch the episodes, visithttp://on.fb.me/zLWDi8.
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C.Marshall, Jr.American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON
One of the most tragic moments ofthe war in Afghanistan has inspiredan American teenager to honor thememory of 30 fallen service mem-bers and to help their families – byshooting hoops.
Will Thomas, a 13-year-old boyfrom McLean, Va., has spearheaded“Operation Hawkeye” in an effort toraise money to help the families offallen special operators – particu-larly, 30 American troops killed inan Aug. 6, 2011, CH-47 Chinookhelicopter crash that also claimedthe lives of eight Afghan forces anda military working dog.
U.S. investigators concluded thata Taliban insurgent fired a rocket-propelled grenade that brought downthe chopper as it attempted to land inAfghanistan’s Wardak province.
Thomas recalled hearing about thecrash from his father.
“I was just outside shooting bas-kets with my dad … when it hap-pened,” he said. “I was just thinking‘Wow, that’s a horrible loss.’”
Struck by the great loss of life, the8th grader felt a strong urge to dosomething to help the grieving fami-lies’ healing process, in part becausea fellow Mclean native, Navy Lt.Cmdr. Jonas B. Kelsall, was killedin the crash and left behind a widow.
“My dad and I were talking and I
said, ‘I’d really like to do somethingabout this,’” Thomas explained. “He[asked], ‘Well what would you liketo do?’ and we thought about it.”
His father suggested shooting bas-kets, he said, because that’s what theywere doing when they got the news.
“So we just thought if there wasa way we could work that into help,that would be great,” said Thomas.
He didn’t have to go far to start Op-eration Hawkeye, shooting baskets inhis driveway in exchange for dona-tions to the families. He didn’t stopuntil he had raised nearly $80,000 for
the Navy SEAL Foundation.He didn’t have to do anything spe-
cial to prepare for his task, he said,but he admitted with a laugh that hewas plenty sore afterward, havingshot 20,317 baskets.
“I shoot a lot, but obviously, it wasmore than I usually do,” he said.
He named his effort OperationHawkeye after the loyal pet of one ofthe victims.
“There was a dog of one of thefallen Soldiers from Aug. 6,” he said.“At the Soldier’s funeral, the dog re-fused to leave the casket. So, when Isaw the article about it, I thought thatwould be a cool name for it.”
Thomas has set this year’s Opera-tion Hawkeye goal at $310,000, anamount he hopes to raise from dona-tions and pledges.
“There were 31 members of theteam that fell – 30 members and onehighly trained dog. So, we just addedthe zeroes to it, because it was a sig-nificant number,” he said.
With success from his last fund-raiser, Thomas said he feels encour-aged and intends to continue to raisemoney in honor of the fallen troops“as long as people are willing todonate.”
Virginia teen’s ‘Operation Hawkeye’pays tribute to 30 fallen troops
Courtesy photoWill Thomas, 13, of McLean, Va., hasused his passion for shooting baskets toraise money for survivors of special opera-tions service members killed in an Aug. 6,2011 helicopter crash in Afghanistan.
onlineFor more information, visit theproject’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/OperationHawkeye
By MC1 Nathanael MillerUSS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs
USS EISENHOWER, AT SEA
Vice Chief of Naval Opera-tions (VCNO) Adm. Mark Fer-guson visited the Nimitz-classaircraft carrier USS Dwight D.Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike) fora two-day visit, highlighted byan all hands call and meetingswith leadership, Aug. 12 - 13.
As part of the visit, theVCNO and Navy Total Force/Manpower, Personnel, Educa-tion and Training (MPT&E)Fleet Master Chief, FleetMaster Chief (SW/AW/SCW)Scott A. Benning, took time tothank Sailors for their efforts insupport of Operation EnduringFreedom and extended a “thankyou” to those Sailors’ familiesback home.
“You are critical to our na-tion’s security and make a dif-ference daily,” Ferguson toldIke Sailors. “The importanceof what you do to help protectAmerica cannot be overstated. Iknow how very hard you work,and I recognize the stress thatputs on you and your families– thank you for your dedicationand sacrifice.”
Ferguson and Benning bothimparted to the Sailors the im-portance of adaptability andflexibility required in today’s
global environment. They em-phasized that the Navy waschanging to meet new demandsand that force structure, man-ning, training and retentionwould align accordingly toensure continual readiness.
“The future Navy will besmaller and leaner, but willremain flexible and technologi-cally advanced,” said Ferguson.“Today’s Navy has never beenmore relevant, or in demand, andI expect that will not change.”
Benning echoed these senti-ments.
“Today’s Sailors are the besttrained and most dedicated menand women to wear the uniformof our Navy,” he said. “Every-where I go around the world,I’m in awe of the Sailors inour Navy today. They are dedi-cated, devoted and determinedto get the job done under any
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You are criticalto our nation’ssecurity and makea difference daily.”
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By MC2 Melissa D. RedingerThe Flagship Staff Writer
NORFOLK
The Navy-Marine CorpsRelief Society’s (NMCRS)“Budget for Baby” programis operated entirely by volun-teers. It was designed to servenew or prospective parentswho want to learn more aboutthe impact a new baby canhave on the financial situationof the family. Clients learnabout variations in pay andincreased expenses, commonconsumer pressures target-ed to new parents, and en-titlements available throughboth government and privatesources.
Gail March of Norfolk isno stranger to the programand has volunteered morethan 8,000 hours of her timeto helping out. First intro-duced to NMCRS in 1974,March has embraced the pro-gram and has knitted morethan 237 items for the layetteprogram. A layette – consist-ing of a coordinated set ofbedding and clothing, a babybook, and a handmade blan-ket from a Society volunteer– is packed in an environmen-tally sensitive tote and givento any eligible recipient whoattends a Budget for Babyworkshop, or receives indi-vidual counseling.
“I had friend who [knittedfor NMCRS] and she askedwhy don’t you join us, andwell, I did,” explained March,who credits her mother withteaching her how to knit ata young age. “I started knit-ting very young, around 6years old. I used to watch mymother and she then taughtme to knit, and I have beenknitting ever since. It was, Isuppose, something you didback then. My mother knit-ted sweaters for the Sailorsduring the war, so I guess itwas just natural that she thentaught me how to knit.”
As the program changedand expanded through the
years, March said that thesweaters in the layettes wereher favorite to knit.
“I think they are some-thing that can be used,” saidMarch. “I have found thatmy favorite part of the lay-ettes is the sweaters.”
As needs changed, the em-phasis has shifted to blankets ineach Budget for Baby layette.
“I guess I wanted to dosomething else, and atNMCRS, we have done themfor years,” she said.
With a husband in the AirForce, March said that shehas moved around a lot, butshe always tried to volunteerwith NMCRS as much as shecould – wherever she lived.
“I think it’s kind of funnywhen you think about it,my husband wasn’t Navy– he was Air Force,” she ex-plained. “You do somethingeverywhere you go. I knewsomeone who did this [knit-ted] and invited me to do it …so I joined!”
For her dedication andsupport to the program,March was awarded the 2012NMCRS Layette Volunteerof the Year Award in April ofthis year.
“Mrs. March has been astalwart volunteer for de-cades,” said Kathy Nelson,NMCRS Director, Nor-folk Office. “She and herSACLANT group have metmonthly for more than 20years and have faithfully pro-vided hand-knit items for ourBudget for Baby program.”
Despite winning the presti-gious award, March said thatshe loves to knit and will con-tinue knitting like she alwayshas.
“I’m going to just keepgoing,” she said.
To receive a layette, eli-gible clients should contactthe NMCRS office clos-est to their duty station, orresidence, to register for aBudget for Baby class. Theservice is available at allNMCRS locations.
“Nearly 85 percent of ourfinancial assistance is pro-vided to pay grades E1 - E5,many of whom are expandingtheir families and face finan-cial challenges,” said Nelson.“Our Budget for Baby classis designed to help expectantparents understand some ofthe financial issues of parent-hood and prepare in advance.The blankets provided byvolunteers like Mrs. Marchare one of the most treasuredelements of our ‘Baby’sFirst Seabag.’ The care, at-tention and love that goesinto making those blanketsis obvious to our recipients –many Navy children cherishthem for years!”
NMCRS is always looking
for new volunteers to supportthe Budget for Baby program,as well as other services.
“NMCRS is always in-terested in finding potentialvolunteers who would like toparticipate by knitting or cro-cheting hand-knit blankets,”said Nelson. “Anyone inter-ested should call the four areaNMCRS offices at Norfolk,Portsmouth, Little Creek andOceana.”
NMCRS is a private non-profit charitable organizationthat is sponsored by the De-partment of the Navy. Locat-ed ashore and afloat at nearly250 offices around the world,the Society is served by 3,600dedicated, trained and caringvolunteers, supported by asmall cadre of paid employ-ees. The Society providesneed-based financial assis-tance to eligible recipientsin the form of interest-freeloans, grants, plus scholar-ships and interest-free loansfor education.
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MC1 (AW) Tim ComerfordGail March of Norfolk has volunteered more than 8,000 hours of hertime and has knitted more than 237 items for the layette program.
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By Lt. Cmdr. Jennifer CraggCommander, Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs
GROTON, CONN.
More than 150 chief petty officers and chief selecteesstationed at Naval Submarine Base New London partici-pated in a command formation run, Aug. 10.
In conjunction with chief induction season, the two-mile formation run, throughout the base, is just one partof the pivotal component incorporated in the making of achief petty officer.
Command Master Chief Wesley Koshoffer, SubmarineGroup 2 discussed the importance of physical fitness, notjust during chief induction season, but year around.
“We certainly want to promote physical fitness and ensurethat our chief selectee’s are fit and ready to lead when theyenter the mess, but it goes far beyond that,” he said.
Koshoffer added that chief selectees coordinate themorning physical training sessions.
“Our morning PT sessions are an incredible opportunityto teach leadership, organization, teamwork and communi-cation, said Koshoffer. “Our chief selectees are challengedby the mess to develop and execute the physical trainingsessions with a high degree of efficiency and motivation.”
Three times a week, chief selectees and the NewLondon Chief’s Mess participate in a physical trainingsession. Monday and Wednesday are circuit trainingusing NOFFS exercises as the core, and Fridays are re-served for formation runs around the base.
During the six-week induction season in Groton, se-lectees will also participate in mentoring sessions andlearn about the new responsibilities they will assumeduring their official ceremony, known as a “pinning.”
Chief Information Systems Technician Submarines(SS) Paul Pugh, who participated in the 2012 chief in-duction season, reflected on the cherished wisdom he haslearned over the past year.
“The selectees this year, like every year, are learn-ing they are part of the U.S. Navy’s worldwide Chief’sMess,” said Pugh. “They will also come to know if theyever need assistance, they can look to the Chief’s Messfor the answer.”
Pugh added that by participating in this year’s induc-tion season he can pass on his mentorship to the new se-lectees.
“Being involved with this year’s induction season is agreat opportunity to mentor and train our new reliefs,”he said.
Chief selecteeshit the roadduring chiefinduction season
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Chief Petty Officerselects assignedto Norfolk NavalStation form upbefore early morn-ing drill instruc-tion, Aug. 2.
Press ReleaseBy Navy Public Affairs Support Element East
NORFOLK
More than 150 chief pettyofficers and chief selecteesswarmed the Norfolk NavyExchange to purchase uni-forms for their pending pen-ning ceremony, Aug. 9.
The newly selected chiefpetty officers from the sur-rounding Hampton Roadsarea gathered at the NorfolkExchange to be fitted foreach uniform they will wear,including the combinationcovers, service khakis, dressblues and dress whites.
The selectees are guidedby their mentors through asix-week induction process toprovide them with additionalinsight on potential situationsthat they may face as a newlypinned chief’s.
“The mentor process is a keypart of the transition process forthe selectees,” said Chief Infor-
mation Systems TechnicianJeff Owens, attached to NavyComputer and Telecommuni-cations Area Master StationAtlantic (NCTAMSLANT),“because it helps assist in help-ing them to develop as betterleaders and refines their team
building skills.The feeling of accomplish-
ment and anticipation for thenewfound responsibility is atask that is sought after.
“I am ecstatic about becom-ing a chief and I am lookingforward to the challenges
ahead,” said Chief (sel.) Gun-ner’s Mate Joshua Seminara,attached to the Center for Ser-vice Combat Systems (CSCS)Detachment East.
The origins of the rank ofchief petty officer dates backto April 1, 1893 and has sincecarried a proud tradition ofNaval heritage.
“Achieving the rank of chiefpetty officer and being able todon the uniform was one ofthe proudest moments that Ican remember in my Navycareer,” said Chief Mass Com-munication Specialist AaronGlover, the production leadingchief petty officer stationed atNavy Public Affairs SupportElement East.
The selectees will continueto go through the inductionprocess to further learn aboutNavy tradition and teamwork.This process will last until theearly fall when they are offi-cially pinned with the anchorsof a chief petty officer.
MCC (SW/AW) Christina M. ShawChief (sel.) Legalman Misty Galentine gets guidance on properuniform wear and fitting from her sponsor alongside fellow selectsassigned to Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 9.
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By MC1 Shannon D. BarnwellExpeditionary Combat Readiness Center Public Affairs
VIRGINIA BEACH
A member of the U.S. Navy Marks-manship Team (USNMT), assignedto Expeditionary Combat ReadinessCenter (ECRC), competed at the 51stannual Interservice Rifle Champion-ship held in Quantico, Va., July 16 - 24.
In his very first major shootingcompetition for the Navy, Gunner’sMate 1st Class Travis S. Dee, the lead-ing petty officer of ECRC’s weaponsdivision, went up against some of thevery best marksmen from the Army,Navy, Marine Corps, Air and NationalGuard. The rifle men came togeth-er to show off their skills and learnfrom each other during the competi-tion. Dee and his competition battledrecord high temperatures as they com-peted in individual and team matchesshooting at ranges from 200 to 1,000yards, using service rifles, M16 and amatch rifle of their choice.
“The competitions are not justabout competing to be the best. It ismore importantly to provide trainingand marksmanship instruction to be-ginners as well as the experienced,”said Dee. “Although I have beenshooting all my life, I was considereda ‘new’ shooter because it was myfirst year. I left with a great deal ofknowledge that I learned being thereand I hope I was able to give some ofmy own knowledge to help someoneelse. As long as I can help someoneelse improve on something makes itall worthwhile.”
Dee earned his spot representing theNavy at the Interservice Rifle Cham-pionship after proving his marksman-ship in April of this year. Competingagainst over a 100 Sailors at the 2012Atlantic Fleet and All Navy Rifle& Pistol matches, he shot his way
through qualifying and was awardedtwo gold Excellence in Competition(EIC) medals. The medals are givenduring EIC specific matches whereshooters can earn points towards theDistinguished Marksmanship Badge,the military’s highest marksmanshipaward. He was also awarded an M1Garand rifle for being the top “new”shooter this year at the Navy matches.
“I’m proud to represent the Navy,”said Dee. “Our Navy team is differentfrom the other services – others havededicated teams where service mem-
bers are assigned to shoot for them.The Navy team is made up of those topSailors who do this because they havethe desire to do it, not because they areassigned to do it, but because they wantto. Hopefully it can bring more atten-tion to other Sailors who would be in-terested in doing this in the future.”
Shooting came natural to Dee, whostarted at the age of five, shooting cansin his backyard. He knew he was a“good shot,” and after he joined themilitary, he was able to receive formalmarksmanship instruction through theNavy, Marine Corps and other train-ing facilities.
“It certainly helped me understandeverything that you have to applyto shooting,” added Dee. “Once Iwas able to understand the basics ofmarksmanship, I certainly improved.”
As lead petty officer of ECRC’sweapons division, Dee is responsiblefor keeping track of all weapons insupport of all Individual Augmentee(IA) Sailors in training and duringtheir missions in support of overseascontingency operations. He’s also re-sponsible for maintaining Navy gunqualifications for all ECRC staff.
“I couldn’t be prouder for GM1(Dee), leading our ranges throughsafety and marksmanship skills, he’staught us so much,” said Capt. EricJabs, Commanding Officer. “It’s juststupendous by using the lessons he’sbeen sharing with us at ECRC, he thenbrings it to the Navy’s marksmanshipteam. There is no higher calling for agunner’s mate, it’s a true testimony tohis dedication and skills.”
Navy gunner’s mate shoots for gold in the51st annual Interservice Rifle Championship
Members of the MarineCorps Shooting Team(above) and a memberof the U.S. Navy Shoot-ing Team (left) sight infrom the 200 yard line atthe Marine Corps BaseQuantico, Calvin A. LloydRange Complex, during the2012 Interservice Rifle TeamChampionship, July 23.
Photos by Sgt.Mark Fayloga
Competitors sight infrom the 200 yardline at the MarineCorps Base Quan-tico, July 23.
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By MC3 Jonnie HobbyUSS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Public Affairs
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Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne, CommandingOfficer of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75), took to the skies in aT-45C Goshawk, Aug. 6.
Mewbourne completed four launchesand recoveries as part of his final underwayaboard Truman.
Although he is an aviator, Mewbournesaid that commanding officers only get to flycircumstantially due to their busy schedules.
“It’s a special opportunity we’re given,”he said. “We get to sample what we selland make sure the flight operations we’reconducting are safe and effective. We get achance to see our people in action. I think it’salso good for morale when the crew gets tosee their captain fly.”
Mewbourne assumed command of Trumanin November 2011 during the ship’s dock-ing planned incremental availability (DPIA).When Truman left the yards, it supportedflight deck certification and carrier qualifica-tions by hosting squadrons from Carrier AirWings 3 and 8.
Mewbourne said he was glad to be ableto see Truman from the air in an operationalenvironment.
“It felt great to see Truman in action. I feltan immense sense of pride in the ship andcrew,” he said. “When I came here, I knewmy mission was to get Truman back to sea.As I saw the carrier doing what it’s designedto do, I felt close to accomplishing my mis-sion.”
Mewbourne flew the T-45C training air-craft assigned to the “Tigers” of trainingsquadron (VT) 9 while they were embarkedon Truman conducting carrier qualifications.
Mewbourne, who was designated a NavalFlight Officer in December 1983, has accu-mulated more than 3,500 total flight hours in47 different types of aircraft, and more than1,000 arrested landings on 12 carrier decks.
“We are naval aviators and we still love tobe part of that business because our hearts arein the air,” said Mewbourne. “I’ve been veryblessed in my 30-year career to be part ofnaval aviation. Whether I landed on one car-rier, or 12, it’s a distinct honor and privilege.”
Mewbourne is scheduled to turnover com-mand of Truman to Capt. S. Robert Roth onAug. 16.
MC3 Donald R. White, Jr.Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne, Commanding Officer, USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), is strapped into aT45-C Goshawk training jet for his first and last flight from Truman before he changes command.
By MCSN Gabriel BevanNaval Submarine BaseNew London Public Affairs
GROTON, CONN.
Commander, Navy Instal-lations Command (CNIC)and Naval Submarine BaseNew London (SUBASE)have once again joined theDepartment of Defense na-tionwide effort known as“Feds Feed Families.”
“Our overall goal is to giveback to the local community,”said Lt. Cmdr. Perry Haagen,SUBASE Command Chap-lain, encouraging federalemployees – Sailors and Ci-vilians – to donate food forhungry families this summer.“We want everyone to get on-board with this.”
The food drive is a directresponse to the “United WeServe Act,” signed by Presi-dent Obama in April 2009.The overall goal of the driveis to help the community bysupplying food to those lessfortunate or in need.
The SUBASE Chaplainoffice has partnered with thechaplain offices at both NavalSubmarine School and NavalSubmarine Support Com-mand (NSSC) in spearhead-ing the project on-base.
Haagen said that he wantedto raise awareness in the mili-tary community on SUBASEand its tenant commandsbefore the warmth of carefreesummer days fade and colderweather approaches.
“Winter is inevitable andso it is especially importantfor us to help out our localcommunity and support thefood banks in the area,” saidHaagen.
Donations will be deliveredto St. Vincent de Paul SoupKitchen in Norwich, Conn.and the New London SoupKitchen.
The chaplains office isasking for a strong show ofsupport from Navy TeamNew London in helping togive back to the local com-munity.
Several drop-off loca-tions are set up and readyto receive donations. Boxesare located at the SUBASEChaplains Office in Building84; the SUBSCOL Chap-lains office in Building 533;the Commissary; the NavalHealth Branch Clinic; theFleet and Family SupportCenter; the Dolphin Mart;and NIOD and the SatelliteExchange on Lower Base.
Those commands or de-partments that wish to have adrop box placed in their offic-es may contact the SUBASEChaplains office at (860) 694-3232.
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Mewmourne takesfinal Truman flight
MCSN Gabriel BevanReligious Program Special-ist 3rd Class Long Lee (left),assigned to Naval SubmarineBase New London (SUBASE)chaplains office, and ChaplainRobert Price, Deputy SUBASEChaplain, collect food from adrop-off location at SUBASE’sNaval Health Branch Clinic insupport of the “Feds Feed Fami-lies” campaign, Aug. 6.
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By MC3 Tim D. GodbeeUSS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs
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The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USSAbraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and em-barked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2 ar-rived at Naval Station Norfolk, Aug. 7,concluding an eight-month deploymentto the U.S. Navy’s 5th, 6th and 7th Fleetareas of responsibility (AOR).
While deployed, aircraft assigned toCVW-2 flew more than 11,000 sortiestotaling in excess of 32,000 flight hours,including more than 2,400 combat sortiesand more than 14,000 hours flown in sup-port of U.S. and coalition ground forcessupporting Operation Enduring Freedom(OEF).
Since leaving in December, the shipsailed more than 72,000 miles during its245 days deployed, including 105 days inthe Arabian Sea supporting OEF.
“The men and women of Lincoln andthe embarked commands have done aremarkable job throughout this twice-extended deployment,” said Rear Adm.Mike Shoemaker, Commander, CarrierStrike Group (CSG) 9. “Now that we’rehome, each and every one of us is veryexcited and more than ready to see ourfamilies and friends again.”
Upon her arrival in Norfolk, Lincoln isscheduled to undergo a four-year refuel-ing complex overhaul (RCOH) in-portmaintenance period. During the RCOHperiod, workers will refuel Lincoln’snuclear reactors, upgrade and modern-ize the ship’s combat and communicationsystems, and overhaul the hull, mechani-cal and electrical systems.
“I am incredibly proud of our Sailors,”said Capt. John D. Alexander, Lincoln’sCommanding Officer. “They have per-formed admirably for months on end andthey have done so with huge smiles ontheir faces. I am enormously proud ofeach and every Abe Sailor for their con-tributions to national security. They’regreat Americans, one and all.”
Alexander added that the in-port periodcomes at the perfect time for the ship’screw.
“After two deployments in a little lessthan two years, the Abraham Lincolncrew is very happy to be in our newhomeport and ready to spend time withfamily and friends,” he said.
Lincoln departed Naval Station Ev-erett, Wash., her home since January1997, in December 2011 for a scheduledchange-of-homeport deployment to Vir-ginia for a four-year RCOH in NewportNews. After operational requirementsadded two extensions and three monthsto the ship’s deployment schedule, BigAbe pulled into port following eightmonths at sea.
“I’m excited about the homeportchange,” said Aviation Boatswain’s Mate(Equipment) 3rd Class Sheila Seripap.“I loved living in Everett, but it will beinteresting to call somewhere else home.One of the biggest advantages of theNavy lifestyle is getting to experienceliving in different parts of the country andthe world.”
While deployed, Lincoln visited sever-al foreign ports, including Pattaya, Thai-land; Manama, Bahrain; Dubai, UnitedArab Emirates; and Antalya, Turkey.
“To be able to tell people I’ve liter-ally been around the world is somethingI’ll be able to take with me for the restof my life,” said Seaman Anton Scha-fer. “Coming from a small town, I neverthought I’d get to see and do some ofthe things I did. I’m glad I’ll be able toshare this experience with my friends andfamily in the years to come.”
LINCOLN COMPLETES DEPLOYMENT,MAKES NORFOLK NEW HOME
They have performed admirably for months on end and theyhave done so with huge smiles on their faces.” - Capt. John D. Alexander
homecomings
One of thebiggest advantagesof the Navylifestyle is gettingto experienceliving in differentparts of the countryand the world.”
- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate(Equipment) 3rd Class Sheila Seripap
Photos by MC2 (EXW/AW/SW) Joshua T. RodriguezSailors and families leave USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) after theship moored at Naval Station Norfolk.
ArleighBurkereturns toNAVTSANorfolkPress ReleaseNaval Surface Force, Atlantic Public Affairs
NORFOLK
The guided-missile destroyer USS Ar-leigh Burke (DDG 51) returned home toNaval Station Norfolk, July 31, after com-pleting a six-month deployment providingair defense support in the 6th Fleet area ofresponsibility (AOR).
Soon after deploying, Arleigh Burkebecame part of Commander, DestroyerSquadron 60 and Commander, Task Force65 as the air defense platform for guided-missile destroyers USS The Sullivans(DDG 68) and USS Cole (DDG 67) andguided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf(CG 72).
The ship made port calls in Haifa, Israel,Limassol and Larnaca, Cyprus, where thecrew celebrated Memorial Day.
The deployment offered Sailors otherrewards as well. Enlisted Surface WarfareSpecialist pins were earned by 52 Sailors;five Chief Petty Officers were promoted toSenior Chief Petty Officer; 22 Sailors re-enlisted for a combined total of 95 years;and numerous Sailors received meritoriousawards for their exemplary duties at sea.
With a crew of nearly 300, ArleighBurke returns under the command of Cmdr.Thomas P. Moninger who relieved Cmdr.Corey J. Keniston during a change of com-mand ceremony on April 2.
Photos by MC2Brittney Cannady
Above: Guided-missiledestroyer USS ArleighBurke (DDG 51) is as-sisted by tugboats asthe ship returns fromdeployment.
Left: At Naval StationNorfolk, OperationsSpecialist 3rd ClassRicardo Gallegos of theguided-missile destroyerUSS Arleigh Burke(DDG 51) shares a kisswith his girlfriend, LauraWasden, for the firsttime after returning fromdeployment
Arleigh Burke is namedin honor of Adm. Arleigh“31-Knot” Burke, whodistinguished himselfduring World War II andKorea, and served asChief of Naval Opera-tions during the Eisen-hower and Kennedyadministrations.
■ about the LincolnThe Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS AbrahamLincoln (CVN 72) deployed as the flagship forCSG 9, which is also comprised of CVW-2,guided-missile cruiser USS Cape St. George(CG 71) and Destroyer Squadron 9, composedof guided-missile destroyers USS Momsen(DDG 92) and USS Sterett (DDG 104).
Aviation Electronics Techni-cian 2nd Class Petty OfficerEric Brown greets his motherduring the homecoming eventof the aircraft carrier USSAbraham Lincoln (CVN 72).
Interior Com-municationsElectrician3rd ClassKeith Fer-guson holdshis son forthe first timefollowing thehomecomingof the aircraftcarrier USSAbrahamLincoln(CVN 72).
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Guided-missile destroyerUSS James E. Williams trans-ferred 10 Iranian mariners res-cued from a burning dhow onAug. 8 to an Iranian vessel inthe Gulf of Oman, Aug. 10.
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the difficulties of feeding three meals toapproximately 2,000 Sailors each day, anumber that will only increase the closerthe ship comes to exiting the shipyard.During the episode, the Colombo servedfood, cleaned tables, worked in the scul-lery and cleaned trays in the deep sink.
“Let’s just say the XO isn’t very goodat cleaning,” said Airman Angela Green,who worked with him on TR’s aft messdecks. “I think the show is a great ideathough. It gives the XO a taste of whateveryone does, and shows that he reallycares about our junior Sailors.”
Colombo plans to film and releaseone to two episodes of the web show permonth.
“It was really cool that the XO tooktime out of his schedule to work next tous,” said Fire Controlman 3rd Class SteveAmrhein. “I think we should switch theroles though and we should get a chanceto do his job.”
To watch the episodes, or learn moreabout TR, visit http://on.fb.me/zLWDi8.
For more news from USS TheodoreRoosevelt (CVN 71), visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn71/.Photos by AN Alexandra Hassoldt
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opportunity to observe several facetsof carrier life and engage with Sailorsthat operate in work environments, suchas the flight deck, reactor spaces, messdecks and Aircraft Intermediate Mainte-nance Department (AIMD). Additionally,VCNO reenlisted nine Sailors as part ofan all hands call.
During the all hands call, the two ad-dressed topics, such as fleet-wide totalforce initiatives, deployment lengths,enlisted retention board (ERB), performto serve (PTS) and best practices for theNavy family to navigate through day-to-day challenges of military life.
Ferguson said he “does not foreseeanother ERB in the future.” Both he andBenning explained that the Navy is al-ready seeing the positive results of ERBthrough greater advancement totals andhigher perform to serve (PTS) quotas.
Benning spoke about the Navy’s focuson improving afloat manning throughvoluntary, and in some cases, involun-tary detailing tools to match Sailors withneeded skills to priority jobs at sea.
“Now more than ever, we need highlytrained and motivated Sailors in our sea-going jobs,” said Benning. “That’s wherewe fight and that’s where we protectagainst threats coming to our shores. It’salso where Sailors will define their ca-reers and set themselves up for success.”
Ferguson discussed the fact that opera-tional commitments and the need for car-rier presence in the world had stretchedsome deployments, but Navy leadershipwas keeping a close eye on deploymentlength and operational tempo.
“The average deployment for an air-
craft carrier and embarked carrier airwing, because of the high demand, is alittle over eight months,” he said. “In thefuture, we expect that number to go backdown to around seven to eight. I do notsee nine-month deployments as our newnorm, however, the world does get a vote.Our Navy must be flexible and preparedto meet the needs of the nation.”
Sailors on Ike were appreciative thatFerguson and Benning took the time tothank them and inform them about thepresent and future outlook of the U.S.Navy.
Interior Communications Electrician2nd Class (SW) Tabatha Chadmon felthonored that the VCNO was her reenlist-ing officer.
“It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,”she said. “This is my second reenlistmentand it’s great to have it done by an ad-miral.”
Chadmon was also grateful Fergusoncame personally to talk about some of thefuture changes the Navy is going throughto meet world challenges.
“It means a lot,” she said. “It’s the vicechief of naval operations coming out toexplain this personally, rather than just letus hear it through the news. It shows thenecessity of it all. It shows that our pres-ence is needed and that we’re here to doa job.”
MC2 Julia A. CasperVice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm.Mark Ferguson is greeted by Rear Adm.Michael C. Manazir, Commander, CarrierStrike Group (CSG) 8, upon arrival aboardthe Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D.Eisenhower (CVN 69).
Continued from front
Now morethan ever,we needhighlytrainedandmotivatedSailorsin oursea-goingjobs.”
- Fleet Master Chief(SW/AW/SCW) Scott
A. Benning
By Susan HensonCenter for Personal and Professional DevelopmentPublic Affairs
VIRGINIA BEACH
Virginia’s secretary of Veterans Af-fairs and Homeland Security visitedthe Center for Personal and Profes-sional Development (CPPD), Aug. 9.
Terrie Suit met with CPPD lead-ership and toured the command togain an understanding of CPPD’srole in developing Sailors whothink critically, act responsibly andlead proactively.
The tour included a stop at theVirtual Education Center (VEC)for a brief on the center’s capabili-ties and education services it pro-vides to Sailors worldwide.
Suit was appointed as assistantto the governor for commonwealthpreparedness in January 2010 byVirginia Gov. Bob McDonnell. TheCommonwealth reorganized somepositions the following year, whichresulted in Suit’s appointment
“It is a great honor to host sucha distinguished visitor at CPPD,”said Capt. John Newcomer, Com-manding Officer, CPPD. “Secre-tary Suit’s visit is a great opportu-nity to explain our work to provideSailors the tools they need to leadwith courage, respect and trust,and mentor future leaders to do thesame. Part of that development isthrough voluntary education andthe VEC’s work is essential to as-sisting Sailors navigate through thewaters of completing higher educa-tion requirements for a degree.”
The daughter of a career U.S.Army officer and wife of a now-
retired Navy senior chief, Suit isfamiliar with the demands of mili-tary life and related challenges ofearning a college degree. She hasearned an Associate’s Degree fromTidewater Community College andBachelor’s Degree in political sci-ence from Old Dominion Univer-sity.
Suit’s tour included stops at theTraining directorate, which creates,maintains and has oversight forpersonal and professional coursecurricula; the Voluntary Education(VOLED) directorate, which is re-sponsible for the Navy’s VOLEDprogram; and VOLED’s VirtualEducation Center (VEC), whichprovides virtual education assis-tance and counseling to Sailors andveterans.
Julie Gifford, regional militaryliaison, accompanied her the tourof CPPD.
At the end of her visit, Suit saidshe was excited to see the progressof the Navy College Program.
“Gov. McDonnell wants to ensureVirginia is supporting our servicemembers as they pursue educationand professional development fortheir Navy career, as well as theireventual transition to civilian life,”she said. “Julie and I will be pro-actively identifying future opportu-nities for Virginia to work togetherin support of Navy College and theCenter for Personal and Profession-al Development. Thank you for allthat you are doing here.”
For more news from Center forPersonal and Professional Devel-opment, visit www.navy.mil/local/voledpao/.
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By Katherine H. CrawfordOffice of Naval Research
ARLINGTON, VA.
Six researchers funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) were hon-ored with Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), the nation’s highest honor for young scientists and engineers, of-ficials announced on Aug. 10.
The White House’s selection of these six individuals underscores ONR’s fundamental objective, which is to bring about new capabilities for warfighters by leveraging the ideas of the best and brightest minds the nation has to offer.
“ONR has always had an excellent ability to identify and foster young talent by keeping current with the most innovative research being done in vari-ous fields,” said Dr. Michael Kassner, ONR director of research. “Working with top scientists and engineers en-sures that we get the most advanced ca-pabilities to our Sailors and Marines.”
Honorees funded by ONR include: David M. Blei, Princeton University; Alejandro L. Briseno, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Lee R. Cam-brea, Naval Air Warfare Center Weap-ons Division Research and Intelligence Department; Chiara Daraio, California Institute of Technology; Keith Edward Knipling, Naval Research Laboratory; and Ao Tang, Cornell University re-
ceived the PECASE for outstanding contributions to their respective fields.
“I am absolutely humbled to be able to represent polymer science at UMass in this award,” said Briseno. “I hope my receiving this accolade can inspire other young scientists and engineers to continue pursuing their scientific ideas, just as it inspired me. I would also like to thank my program manager, Paul Armistead, at ONR for supporting my research to push the fundamental limits of organic and polymer electronics.”
Briseno, Blei and Daraio also are past winners of ONR’s Young Inves-tigator Program (YIP), a prestigious grant awarded to scientists and engi-neers with exceptional promise for producing creative and cutting-edge research. Each YIP recipient receives approximately $170,000 annually
over three years for research efforts that appear likely to advance naval technology. ONR’s YIP is one of the oldest such programs in the nation.
ONR has a proud tradition of fund-ing rising researchers and scientists who are making important contribu-tions to the Department of the Navy. In 2011, five ONR-funded researchers were recognized with the presidential honor.
This year, a total of 96 researchers earned PECASE awards through their work for various government agen-cies, including the Department of De-fense, Department of Energy, NASA and National Science Foundation. Agencies annually nominate the best and brightest scientists and engineers whose early achievements appear beneficial to keeping the nation on the leading edge of scientific discovery.
Press ReleaseU.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY,
BAHRAIN
No one was hurt, Aug. 12, when a U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer and a large Japanese-owned merchant vessel collided near the Strait of Hormuz.
The collision between USS Porter (DDG 78) and the Panamanian-flagged bulk oil tanker M/V Otowasan oc-
curred at approximately 1 a.m. local time.
Overall damage to Porter is being evaluated, but the ship is able to operate under its own power. No personnel on either vessel were injured.
The incident is under in-vestigation. The collision was not combat related.
USS Porter is on a sched-uled deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibil-ity conducting maritime se-curity operations and theater security cooperation efforts.
No injuries in Strait of Hormuz collision
ONR-FUNDED YOUNG INNOVATORS RECOGNIZED BY PRESIDENT
John F. Williams
Rear Adm. Matthew Klunder, chief of naval research, meets with students from the Falcon Robotics Team of Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, Ariz. during the an-nual conference for the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems Interna-tional (AUVSI).
■ collisionGuided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) was damaged in a collision with the Japanese-owned bulk oil tanker M/V Otowasan in the Strait of Hormuz, Aug. 12. No personnel on either vessel were reported injured.
Photos by MC3 Jonathan Sunderman
MC2 (SW) Kristin L. GroverEnterprise Carrier Strike Group
USS ENTERPRISE, AT SEA
One of the most challenging as-pects of military service is being separated from friends and family members during extended training exercises and lengthy deployments.
For identical twins Bradford and Bruce Fenell, however, the Navy ex-perience is one that has only brought them closer together and strength-ened their bond.
The Fenell brothers, originally from Pennsylvania, wanted the op-portunity to serve their country and decided to join the Navy together.
“We both saw that there was a need for people willing to serve our country and make a difference,” said Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Bruce A. Fenell. “We were both told that we could choose any job, so we decided to do the same thing since we’ve always done things together.”
The twins enlisted as electrician’s mates and attended Navy boot camp in July 2007 before continuing on to the training commands for their chosen rate.
“When the boys decided they wanted to be ‘nukes,’ I was very happy and proud,” said Faye Fenell, the boys’ mother. “It was very difficult to say goodbye when they went to boot camp, but at least they were together.”
In December 2009, after remaining together through their entire Navy training experience, the brothers were finally separated. Bradford received orders to aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) – Bruce’s orders were to aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Although both ships share a homeport, their deployment schedules are different.
“Almost as soon as we got to Norfolk, Bruce was leaving for deployment,” said Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Bradford R. Fenell. “There hasn’t been much time since we arrived to our ships that we’ve been in port at the same time.”
Not only do the twins’ busy schedule make it difficult for them to spend as much time with each other as they would like, it is even more challenging to get their entire family together at one time. The Fenell family has found that good communication is the key to staying close to each other while separated.
During the times when both brothers are deployed, they rely on email to stay in touch with each other and their loved ones at home.
“We are able to talk most every day through email,” said Faye. “I also send care packages about once a month. When the boys are in port they call. It is important to me to always remind them how much I love them and am proud of their service. They need to know we support them and keep them in our prayers.”
Positive communication and support from parents, sib-lings and friends is a crucial element for keeping Sailors connected to home and motivated while at sea.
“Good communication with my family has helped me remain strong and has helped me through being away so often,” said Bruce. “Being apart has made me realize how important family is and that they will always be there for me.”
Bruce and Bradford are currently at sea on their second separate deployments. Although they are on separate ships, the twins have once again managed to stay together – sort of. Both Enterprise and Eisenhower are currently deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
“For their first deployments they were not out at the same time,” said Faye. “This second time, the deployments over-lap so it is harder on everyone (at home). Because of the ten-sion in the world it is concerning, but our family has a strong faith and that gives us comfort.”
As Enterprise and Eisenhower make their way back to Virginia, the twins look forward to reuniting with one an-other and spending time with their older sister, who recently moved to Virginia Beach to attend law school.
“Family is a very important thing,” said Bradford. “During my time in the Navy, I’ve learned just how impor-tant it is to always stay close to your family and remain in contact with them.”
Twins take Navy journey together
It was very difficult to say goodbye when they went to boot camp, but at least they were together.”
- Faye Fenell, mother of Bradford and Bruce
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Press ReleaseNavy Personnel Command Public Affairs
MILLINGTON,TENN.
The Navy’s OperationalStress Control (OSC) Pro-gram surpassed a milestonewith completion of the 100thpresentation of its Navy OSCfor Leaders Course (NA-VOSC-LEAD) at NTC GreatLakes, Ill., Aug. 10.
The course, presentedby the OSC Mobile Train-ing Team East, is designedto show Navy Leaders howto assess individual and unitstress response and readinessand help their Sailors navi-gate stress.
“The Leaders Course usesthe Stress Continuum Modelas a tool to focus leaders onhow important it is to rec-
ognize and attend topersonnel in the earlystages of stress,” saidCapt. Kurt Scott,director, Navy Be-havioral Health. “Thefocus is on prevention ratherthan treatment and addressesstress injuries early on, aswell as provides Navy lead-ers with the skills to promoteresilience.
The course is not a medi-cal course – it is intended to
By MCSN LaCordrick WilsonPHIBRON 11 Public Affairs
PACIFIC OCEAN
The crew aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault shipUSS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6)conducted a General Quarters (GQ)drill in preparation for real-lifeevents while underway, Aug. 12.
The drill simulated an attack byenemy forces and compartmentfires, which challenged Sailors in avariety of ways including: firefight-ing, damage control and variousmedical emergencies.
“GQ is by far one of the mostimportant things we train for,”said Damage Controlman FiremanAshley Perez. “It gives everyone apersonal view on how things workand helps them know what to do indifferent situations.”
Once GQ was called, all crewmembers aboard the BonhommeRichard reported to their assignedstations and prepared for the evolution. Then roll was calledand duties were assigned according to the situation requir-ing the GQ alarm.
“Every Sailor is vital, during General Quarters,” saidPerez. “The more we train now, the easier it will be to savea life if the time comes.”
Sailors aboard the USS Cole (DDG 67) proved thatGQ training was essential in their efforts to keep the shipafloat after a terrorist attack by a boat loaded with explo-sives in 2001.
“I have been in real-life situations before, and without thetraining, I wouldn’t have been as successful,” said Hull Main-tenance Technician 2nd Class Racheal Rasch, a leading pettyofficer aboard the Bonhomme Richard. “Sometimes it can bea little repetitive, but it’s definitely necessary!”
Commander, Amphibious Squadron 11, along with Bon-homme Richard, USS Denver (LPD 9) and USS Tortuga(LSD 46), are forward deployed in Sasebo, Japan, and arepart of Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, op-erating in the 7th fleet area of responsibility.
Local firefightingschool turns upthe heatThe Norfolk Farrier Firefighting Schoolis nearing the end of its annual DamageControl Assistant/Senior Enlisted(DCA/SE) course for 16 internationalstudents as they began a live firefightingexercise, Aug. 8. » see B6-B7
MC2 Michael Russell
A hose teampractices properprocedure duringa General Quar-ters (GQ) drill inthe hangar bayaboard amphibi-ous assault shipUSS BonhommeRichard (LHD 6).
General Quartersdrills are held totrain ship’s com-pany the properdamage controlprocedures in theevent of an actualcasualty.
General Quarters drill simulates attackby enemy forces, compartment fires
I have beenin real0lifesituationsbefore, andwithout thetraining, Iwouldn’thavebeen assuccessful.”
- Hull MaintenanceTechnician 2nd Class
Racheal Rasch
Navy Operational Stress Controlfor Leaders completes 100th class
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Press ReleaseDepartment of Veterans Affairs
WASHINGTON
August marks the 3rd An-niversary of the Post-9/11 G.I.Bill, and since it was imple-mented, the Department ofVeterans Affairs has providededucational benefits to 773,000veterans and their family mem-bers, according to a Departmentof VeteransAffairs news release.
Post-9/11 G.I. billcelebrates startof fourth year
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■ aboutthe shipUSSBonhommeRichard,commanded byCapt. Dusek,is the leadship of theonly forward-deployedamphibiousready group.
Air Forcedaughterwins bronzein OlympicsJanay DeLoach soars throughthe air in her third attempt at thewomen’s long jump final, Aug. 8,at Olympic Stadium in London.The performance earned her thebronze medal.
Her father is Air Force ChiefMaster Sgt. William DeLoach(ret.), whose last assignmentwas at Edwards Air Force Base,Calif. He now works as a con-tractor there with the 416th FlightTest Squadron.
U.S. Army photo by Gary Sheftick
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By Lisa DanielAmerican Forces Press Service
Families of Wounded Warriors arealready benefitting from a programthat started last month to make iteasier for them to travel with theirloved ones for medical treatment.
The Defense Department andFisher House Foundation haveteamed up to oversee the Hotelsfor Heroes program, which allowsthe American public to donate theirunused hotel reward points to fami-lies of Wounded Warriors so thatthey might stay for free in hotelsaround the country while theirfamily member receives medicaltreatment.
“The family members of ourwounded heroes should never haveto stress about the financial burdenof travel,” said David Coker, presi-dent of the Fisher House Foundationat a July 16 ceremony. “We are hon-ored to help facilitate the processand are confident that the Americanpublic will help make this new pro-gram a success.”
Cindy Campbell, the foundation’svice president for community rela-tions and media affairs, said that theprogram already has provided 60nights of lodging for military fami-lies.
“We’re very fortunate in thatmany of the hotel chains banked alot of points for us,” she said. “Thathas allowed us to go ahead and getstarted. And a lot of people alreadyhave donated points, but we aregoing to go through these quickly.”
Sadly, Campbell said, “there is ahuge demand” from families whomust travel to locations without one ofthe 57 Fisher Houses, or where theyare full. The houses near large militarymedical centers fill up quickly.
The program’s sponsors are opti-mistic, given the success of its sisterprogram, “Hero Miles,” that has al-lowed them to give away more than30,000 plane tickets since it was cre-ated in 2003, Campbell said.
The annual need for hotel rooms“is a very substantial six-figurenumber,” she said, “so this is reallygoing to help us out.”
Jessica Allen, whose husband,Army Staff Sgt. Charles Allen, isrecovering from a roadside bomb,used Hero Miles to fly herself andher two daughters back and forth toher husband’s hospital bed duringhis recovery and rehabilitation.
“Hero Miles saved our familyfrom a crushing expense – and gaveour daughters the chance to be withtheir dad when he was in the hospitaland learning to walk again,” Allensaid at the program’s launch cer-emony. “Hotels for Heroes will dosomething similar, and I am thank-ful to all the people who have andwill donate their unused hotel pointsto benefit our military families.”
Six major hotel companies – Mar-riott, Wyndham, Best Western, Star-wood, AmericInn and Choice Privi-leges Hotels – are participating inthe program.
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Fisher House Foundation is bestknown for the network of comforthomes built on the grounds of majormilitary and VA medical centers.The Fisher Houses are donated tothe military and Department of Vet-erans Affairs, and families can stayin the houses while a loved one isreceiving treatment. Additionally,the foundation ensures that familiesof service men and women woundedin Iraq or Afghanistan are not bur-dened with unnecessary expenseduring a time of crisis.
Lisa Daniel, editor and writer forAmerican Forces Press Services,writes the Family Matters blog toprovide resources and support tomilitary families, as well as to en-courage a dialogue on topics rang-ing from deployments and separa-tions to the challenges of everydaylife. Visit the blog at http://afps.dod-live.mil/.
By Bianca MartinezMilitary Spouse Contributor
September is in view.Along with back to schoolfun and football, and the an-ticipation for the beautifulcolors of the autumn leaves,comes a solemn anniversary.Every year since 2001, Sept.11 is a moment for us to stopand reflect on the day thatchanged our country as weknow it.
I am so pleased that atleast for one day a year wecan get back to that unity andsolidarity we experiencedas Americans that day, andthe months after. This yearI hope you will add a veryspecial event to your calen-dar and mark the occasion ina new way.
Operation Homefront isproudly organizing the Free-dom Walk at the HamptonPeninsula Town Center.Please join me and others aswe celebrate and commemo-rate the tested strength ofAmerican and remember theday we all joined hands.
Hampton Mayor MollyWard will be in attendance,as well as Promo Joe from97.3 The Eagle. It is an op-portunity to also meet otherlocal groups working to sup-port of military communi-ties. Wounded Wear, Horsesfor Heroes, 31 Heroes aresome of those groups.
With the Hampton Fire andRescue Squad and the New-port News Police Depart-ment Pipes and Drums, thereis an opportunity to thankour first responders. Whatwould we have done withoutthem that day in New York,Washington, D.C., and Penn-sylvania?
This is a free event and awonderful opportunity for usto teach our military childrenabout the day this countrystood as one. Right now, theyare probably seeing a lot ofbitter battles on television byway of nasty election com-mercials. Show them whatthis country is really about.
For more information goto www.operationhomefront.net/virginias.
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By Linda PortMilitary Spouse Contributor
We all want our Navy, her Sailors andtheir families, to be productive and suc-cessful. There are many circles of focusin all of our lives. We share in facing theconstant challenge of prioritizing. It can bedifficult to say at any given time what istruly the most important and it constantlychanges as life moves along.
The Navy says, “Mission first, Sailorsalways.” That is a great statement and itillustrates that we often layer our prioritiesrather than give them a specific order. Themission could hardly be successful if theSailors are not trained, prepared and caredfor. It makes me think of high schoolgeometry class where we had to memo-rize the “givens” to understand that somethings could not exist without certain es-tablished facts.
If your Sailor hopes to make a career ofthe Navy, it will be imperative that theylearn to seize every window of opportu-nity available to them – and perhaps evencreate a few for themselves. Multitaskingis a necessary skill! It can help tremen-dously if those of us at home understandand support their efforts. In today’s com-petitive climate, to even be able to reenlist,we can help by realizing the importance
of a Sailors’ need to have a clear view ofwhat is required. Also, we can encour-age them to do whatever they can to tipthe scales in their favor. This is true at alllevels, from junior to senior, whether en-listed or officer.
For many years, I have heard my hus-band counsel Sailors to never turn down aschool or added responsibility. Never passan opportunity to earn a new qualificationor gain a new certification. Some of thesechances are only available for a short timeor if you are assigned to a specific duty sta-tion. Training received in the military can bevery desirable to the civilian sector. Often,to gain these things takes diligent study andtime outside of regular duty hours, and thena board or test to show knowledge and pro-ficiency. Anytime a Sailor makes the choiceto work towards a new qualification, or takeclasses for a degree, they are making a posi-tive investment in their future – whether theystay Navy or not. Often the commitment todo this requires the need to sacrifice freetime or temporarily reorganize their respon-sibilities. It helps to have support from aspouse, or family, and can really pay off inthe long run.
Spouses and families should take thesame outlook on available opportunities.We can seize the benefits of living in a va-riety of places. Sometimes we can pursuea current interest or explore somethingnew, but don’t pass up local opportunities.I have friends who have learned to Scubadive in Guam and cook in Italy. In Rhode
WINDOWS OF OPPORTUNITYTake advantage of whatnew places have to offer
Island, you can take sailing lessons andin Hawaii you can learn hula, surfing orcanoe paddling. Whether you or your kidsjust do it for recreation, or to lead towarda job in the future, there are multitudes ofcourses and adventures we might not wantto miss the chance to indulge ourselves in.
The Navy College Office can guide youand your Sailor to what programs may beavailable to help with tuition for collegeclasses. Fleet and Family Support Centersand MWR often have schedules of classesor activities offered. Information, Tickets& Tour can also show you what is happen-ing locally with sporting events, perform-ing arts and attractions. Community parksare a great, family-friendly place to findwhat my family called “no money fun.”You can take a picnic and learn while youexplore with your younger kids.
In the big scheme of things, we mayonly spend a couple of years at each loca-tion. Don’t miss out and let the windowof opportunity pass by. Take advantage ofthe benefits that are available to you. En-courage your Sailor to reach for all theycan and support them. Seek out what yourlocal area has to offer for you and yourfamily ... and dive in. You never want tolook back and regret letting an opportu-nity pass by. Make the most of what isaround you. It is what your future is builtfrom. Always look for the window.
Linda Port is an active Navy wife of 26years. She volunteers in many ways thatbenefit Sailors and their families.
We canseize thebenefits ofliving ina varietyof places.Sometimeswe canpursue acurrentinterestor exploresomethingnew, butdon’t passup localopportuni-ties.”
- Linda Port
Sail inRhodeIsland
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By Karen ParrishAmerican Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON
Defense Secretary LeonE. Panetta offered congratu-lations and a challenge toa group of newly mintedMarine Corps officers duringa commissioning ceremonyat the National Museum ofthe Marine Corps in Triangle,Va., Aug. 10.
“It is now your turn … totake up this mantle of respon-sibility as leaders in the MarineCorps – to preserve our mili-tary strength [and] to upholdthe honor and reputation ofyour uniform,” Panetta told the120-plus recent graduates ofMarine Corps Officer Candi-dates School (OCS) at Quan-tico, Va. “In wearing the eagle,globe and anchor, alwaysremember that you have setyourself apart. Remember thatyou are expected to abide bythe highest standards, to dis-play the strongest characterand to demonstrate the utmostintegrity in all you do.”
The secretary noted eightof the new second lieuten-ants served as enlisted Ma-rines before completing the10-week school that admittedthem to the officer ranks.
“You’ve already served asenlisted Marines, and someof you, have seen combat,”Panetta told them. “So youknow firsthand the sacrificeand discipline that the MarineCorps is all about, and I com-mend you for shoulderingthe new responsibility [of] aMarine officer.”
He noted the course in-cluded the hottest July onrecord in the United Statesand told the new second lieu-tenants OCS may well havebeen the longest and mostchallenging two and a halfmonths of their lives.
“You’ve been up beforesunrise, you’ve collapsed ex-hausted onto your rack afterdark,” said Panetta. “I’m surethat each of you had moments– as you were low-crawlingthrough the mud, carryinga heavy pack, or running inboots with blisters on yourfeet – when you wonderedjust what the hell you hadgotten yourself into.”
Nearly a third of the menand women enrolled in theclass didn’t finish, the secre-tary said.
“But you proved to your-selves, and you proved toothers, that you can fight
through pain and frustration,and that you can endure whatmost people cannot,” he said.“You’ll need that self-con-fidence, you will need thatdiscipline, as you step for-ward to lead the Fleet MarineForce and our military.”
Panetta told the new officershe has been privileged to workwith a number of extraordinaryMarine Corps officers: Gen.James F.Amos, 35th Comman-dant of the Marine Corps; Gen.James N. Mattis, Commanderof U.S. Central Command;Gen. John R.Allen, Command-er of U.S. and NATO forces inAfghanistan; and Gen. JohnF. Kelly, the secretary’s seniormilitary assistant, who willsoon assume leadership of U.S.Southern Command.
Those officers, he said,carry on a Marine Corpslegacy “of grit and sheer de-termination, of taking thefight to the enemy on far-flung shores, and of fightinglike hell – especially whenthe odds are long.”
Across generations, Ma-rines have added to thatlegacy, from Tripoli to thePacific islands and Korea to
Vietnam, Panetta said.“During this past decade of
war, our nation has dependedon Marines to confront deter-mined enemies and threatsaround the world,” he said.“And we’ll never forget –never forget – the more than1,400 Marines who’ve paidthe ultimate price for ourcountry since 9/11.”
In Iraq and now Afghani-stan, Marines have led someof the fiercest fighting overmore than a decade of con-flict, he said.
“Right now, as we speak,night has fallen in SanginDistrict of Helmand,” Panettaadded. “The enemy may beresting, but you can be damnsure the Marines are not.They’re taking the fight tothe Taliban every day, everynight ... helping their Afghanbrothers take the lead for se-curity so that Afghanistan cansecure and govern itself andnever again become a safehaven for al-Qaeda.”
The secretary thanked thefamilies and friends of to-
day’s new officers, and rec-ognized service members andveterans attending the event.Panetta also praised the com-pany and platoon command-ers, sergeant instructors andOCS staff who trained thenew lieutenants.
“While members of thisclass may not have fullyappreciated it while doingpush-ups or marching onthe parade field, you havegiven them lessons that theywill call upon for years tocome,” the secretary toldthem. “Most of all, let methank this graduating class.Thank you for choosing toserve our country. Thankyou for your willingness tostep forward and put yourlives on the line in order toprotect this country and inorder to defend your fellowAmericans.”
New Marineofficers willadd to legacyof excellence
DoD photos by Erin A. Kirk-CuomoSecretary of Defense Leon E.Panetta and newly commis-sioned United States MarineCorps second lieutenants standfor the national anthem at theMarine Corps Officer CandidatesSchool commissioning ceremonyat the Marine Corps Museum inQuantico, Va., Aug. 10.
Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta applauds newly commis-sioned United States Marine Corps second lieutenants at the MarineCorps Officer Candidates School commissioning ceremony.
You’llneed that self-confidence, youwill need thatdiscipline, asyou step forwardto lead the FleetMarine Force andour military.”
- Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta
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enhance leadership capabili-ties and is characterized bydialogue, case studies andpersonal leader stories thathighlight or underscore theimpact of stress on individu-als and their families.
“The course uses the ap-plication of tools and lead-ership intervention to buildand maintain wellness. It isintended to build balancedand informed empathy forSailors,” said Scott.
The course is designed forofficers and chief petty of-
ficers. To date, the coursehas been taught by East andWest Coast Mobile TrainingTeams to more than 2,500 of-ficers and chiefs of dozens ofCONUS and OCONUS ex-peditionary units, shore com-mands, two aircraft carriers,and several smaller surfacevessels.
“This is one of the most im-portant programs helping ourIraq and Afghanistan veteransreach their educational goals,”said Secretary of Veterans Af-fairs Eric K. Shinseki. “We’reproud this important benefit ismaking such a big differencein the lives of so many veter-ans.”
The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill paystuition and fees on behalf ofveterans, or eligible depen-dents, to the school in whichthey are enrolled. Eligibleparticipants also receive amonthly housing allowanceand up to $1,000 annually forbooks and supplies. The pro-gram also allows eligible ser-vice members to transfer theirbenefits to their spouses andchildren.
The program provides awide range of educational op-tions, including undergraduateand graduate degrees, voca-tional/technical training, on-the-job training, flight train-ing, correspondence training,licensing and national testingprograms, entrepreneurshiptraining and tutorial assis-tance.
“For over 68 years, G.I. Billprograms have shaped andchanged the lives of servicemembers, veterans, their fami-lies and survivors by helpingthem reach their educationalgoals,” said Allison A. Hickey,Veterans Affairs Undersec-retary for Benefits. “Benefitsprovided under the Post-9/11G.I. Bill will continue to shapeand change the lives of veter-ans by helping them build astronger foundation for theircareers.”
The Post-9/11 G.I. Bill isthe most extensive educationalassistance program since theoriginal G.I. Bill was signedinto law in 1944. VA has sincepaid more than $20 billion inbenefits to veterans and theirfamily members.
For the 2012-2013 academ-ic year, 1,770 colleges anduniversities are supplement-ing Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefitsby participating in the YellowRibbon Program.
Under the Yellow RibbonProgram, degree-grantinginstitutions make additionalfunds available for a veteran’seducational program withoutan additional charge to theirG.I. Bill entitlement. To makeup the difference for those stu-dents whose tuition and feesexceed what the Post-9/11G.I. Bill covers, institutionscan voluntarily enter into aYellow Ribbon Agreementwith VA to designate an addi-tional amount of funding, andVA will match that amount.
VA is seeking legal author-ity to trademark the term G.I.Bill. President Barack Obamasigned an executive order,April 26, directing VA andthe Department of Defense toundertake a number of mea-sures to “stop deceptive andmisleading” promotional ef-forts that target the G.I. Billeducational benefits of ser-vice members, veterans, andeligible family members andsurvivors.
In June, the attorneys gen-eral of several states gaveVA the rights to the GIBill.com website after the originalowners agreed to give up theInternet site to settle a lawsuitby the states.
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GI BILL | Program paysfor tuition, fees, as well as$1,000 for books, supplies
USS Constitution hosts annualCPO Heritage Weeks
MILESTONE | Courseintended to build balanced,informed empathy for Sailors
onlineFor more about the courseor Navy OperationalStress Control, visit www.navynavstress.com.
By MCSN Michael AchterlingUSS Constitution Public Affairs
CHARLESTOWN, MASS.
USS Constitution kickedoff its 15th annual ChiefPetty Officer (CPO) HeritageWeeks from the ship’s berth inCharlestown, Mass., Aug. 14.
CPO Heritage Weeks is aweek-long training cycle heldon successive weeks, in whichConstitution’s crew teachesCPO selectees time-honoredmaritime evolutions, such as18th century boarding pikedrills, War of 1812-era gundrills using a 24-pound navallong gun, and line and sailhandling.
The training runs throughAug. 25, and more than 150selectees will go through theheritage training each week,with 25 mentor CPO’s aboardto assist Constitution’s crew inconducting the training.
The training is designed toinstill pride in naval heritagein the Navy’s senior enlistedleaders.
“These events are some-thing each chief will cherishfor a lifetime and the experi-ences are those which canbe shared with their Sail-ors, fellow chiefs and familymembers,” said Constitution’sCommand Master Chief Rox-anne Rhoades. “Also, as wecelebrate the War of 1812Bicentennial, this year’s CPOHeritage Weeks is even moreimportant. We turn full circleon why our forefathers devel-oped a Navy – to keep the sealanes of trade open and protectthis great country of ours.”
Additionally, selectees willsupport the local commu-nity by helping at the NewEngland Homeless VeteransCenter, Old Soldier’s Homein Chelsea, Mass. and at Har-vard-Kent Elementary Schoolin Charlestown, Mass.
“Advancement to chief pettyofficer is a significant momentin my Navy experience,” saidChief (sel.) Master-at-Arms(SW/EXW) Marina Chavez,Constitution’s commandmaster-at-arms. “Throughoutthe years, I’ve been fortunateenough to work for manygood chiefs, senior chiefs andmaster chiefs that have men-tored and trained me. Now,it’s my turn to learn what I canhere so I can pay it forwardand provide sound leadershipfor the next generation.”
A unique aspect of thisyear’s training will be furlingand unfurling sails. Constitu-tion is scheduled to sail underits own power, Aug. 19, for thefirst time since 1997, duringan underway demonstration tocommemorate Constitution’shistoric victory over HMS
Guerriere during the War of1812. The result of the battlewas also how the ship earnedher famous nickname “OldIronsides.”
“I cannot think of a betterway to honor those whofought in the war as well ascelebrate Constitution’s suc-cesses during the War of 1812,than for the ship to be under
sail,” said Cmdr. Matt Bonner,Constitution’s 72nd Com-manding Officer. “The eventalso ties our past and presentby having the ship, not onlycrewed by the outstandingyoung men and women whomake up her crew, but also the150 chief petty officer selectswho join us for their HeritageWeek.”
Constitution’s missiontoday is to offer communityoutreach and education aboutthe ship’s history. Currently,the crew is planning to com-memorate Bicentennial of theWar of 1812 through publicdemonstrations and educa-tional activities at eight NavyWeeks across the U.S. in2012.
MCSN Michael AchterlingSailors assigned to USS Constitution furl the topsail on the main mast of the ship as part of sail training.Constitution Sailors routinely work to improve seamanship skills in preparation for possibly sailing theship for the Bicentennial of the War of 1812.
■ oldest warship afloatConstitution is the world’s oldest commissioned warshipafloat and welcomes more than 500,000 visitors per year,defending the sea lanes against threat from 1797 to 1855.
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By Victor ChenF-35 Integrated Test Force Public Affairs
PATUXENT RIVER, MD.
The F-35 Lightning II ac-complished a significant testmilestone, Aug. 8, when theaircraft successfully released aweapon in flight.
BF-3, a short take-off andvertical landing F-35 variant,executed an inert 1,000-poundGBU-32 Joint Direct AttackMunition (JDAM) separationweapon over water in an At-lantic test range while travel-ing at 400 knots at an altitudeof 4,200 feet.
“While this weapons sepa-ration test is just one event ina series of hundreds of flightsand thousands of test pointsthat we are executing this year,it does represent a significant
entry into a new phase of test-ing for the F-35 program,”said Capt. Erik Etz, directorof test for F-35 naval variants.“Today’s release of a JDAMwas the result of extraordinaryeffort by our team of main-tainers, engineers, pilots andothers who consistently worklong hours to deliver F-35warfighting capability to theU.S. services and our interna-tional partners.”
The release was the firsttime for any version of theF-35 to conduct an airborneweapon separation, as wellas the first from an internalweapons bay for a fighter air-craft designated for the U.S.Marine Corps, the UnitedKingdom and Italy.
The milestone marks thestart of validating the F-35’s
capability to employ preci-sion weapons and allow pilotsto engage the enemy on theground and in the air.
“[Using an internal weap-ons bay] speaks to how muchcapability the JSF is going tobring to the troops,” said DanLevin, Lockheed Martin testpilot for the mission. “Stealth,
fifth-generation avionics andprecision weapons ... coupledwith the flexible mission capa-bility of the short take-off andvertical landing F-35B is goingto be huge for our warfighters.”
An aerial weapons separa-tion test checks for proper re-lease of the weapon from itscarriage system and trajectory
away from the aircraft. It is theculmination of a significantnumber of prerequisite tests,including ground fit checks,ground pit drops and aerialcaptive carriage and environ-ment flights to ensure thesystem is working properlybefore expanding the test en-velope in the air.
Aircraft and land-based testmonitoring systems collecteddata from the successful sepa-ration, which is in review atthe F-35 integrated test forceat Naval Air Station PatuxentRiver.
The F-35B is the variantof the Joint Strike Fighterdesigned for use by U.S.Marine Corps, as well as F-35international partners in theUnited Kingdom and Italy.The F-35B is capable of shorttake-offs and vertical landingsto enable air power projec-tion from amphibious ships,ski-jump aircraft carriers andexpeditionary airfields. TheF-35B is undergoing test andevaluation at NAS PatuxentRiver, Md., and Edwards AirForce Base, Calif., prior todelivery to the fleet.
U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin | Andy Wolfe
By MCSN Chelsea MandelloAmphibious Squadron 11 Public Affairs
PACIFIC OCEAN
Forward-deployed amphibi-ous assault ship USS Bonhom-me Richard (LHD 6) conduct-ed its first synthetic compoundurinalysis, Aug. 11.
The urinalysis testing forsynthetic chemical com-pounds, such as Spice, wasdirected from NAVADMIN082/12 to implement the mili-tary substance abuse preven-tion and control program.
“The urinalysis programoverall is a random samplingof Sailors to ensure compli-ance with the Navy’s policy ondrug use,” said Capt. DanielDusek, Commanding Officer,USS Bonhomme Richard.
Spice is a synthetic drugdesigned to impair users. TheNavy is conducting urinalysesto confront illegal substances,such as Spice and other syn-thetic compounds, to ensureSailors outside and within theworking environment are safe.
Honor, courage and com-mitment are the Navy’s corevalues. These values arethe ethos of the UnitedStates Navy andguide Sailorsto set ah i g h e rstandard.
“ We ’r edoing a com-
mand sweep because it’s au-thorized by the CO in order totest the entire ship to ensurethe integrity of our Sailorsaboard,” said Master-at-Arms2nd Class Cornelius Johnson.
“The urinalysis programis the command’s best wayto be in compliance with theNavy’s zero-tolerance drugpolicy,” said Lt. j.g. AnnTuddenham, Staff Judge Ad-vocate for Commodore Am-phibious Squadron (COM-PHIBRON) 11.
This program is in place totest and protect Sailors fromillegal drug use and to main-tain the high standard of theUnited States Navy.
“We wanted to take the leadin this specific urinalysis totest for synthetic (chemicals),”said Lt. Antonio Williams,security officer aboard USSBonhomme Richard. “So ev-eryone is subject to testing.”
“Spice is used in theUnited States, and accordingto the Naval Criminal Inves-tigative Services (NCIS) inSasebo [Japan], there is spiceused in and around Japan,”
said Dusek. “We want tomake sure that we are
in step with the shipsin the U.S., so we
are going to dotesting for
Spice aswell.”
USS BONHOMMERICHARD TESTSFOR SPICE
F-35 completes first airborne weapons separationF-35B testaircraft BF-3,flown by Lock-heed Martintest pilotDan Levin,completedthe first aerialweaponsrelease forany variant ofthe aircraft.
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By MC3 Molly Anne GreendeerNavy Public Affairs Support Element East
NORFOLK
The Norfolk Farrier Fire-fighting School is nearingthe end of its annual DamageControl Assistant/Senior En-listed (DCA/SE) course for16 international students asthey began a live firefightingexercise, Aug. 8.
The seven-week course isdesigned to teach nationaland international Sailors howto identify and combat ship-board damages. This particu-lar course was an identicalDCA/SE course that is of-fered at the Surface WarfareOfficers School (SWOS)Command in Norfolk.
Sailors from Columbia,Republic of Korea, Repub-lic of Singapore, LithuanianNaval Force and Royal
Saudi navies attended thecourse.
Each year, navies fromaround the world have theopportunity to send officersand senior enlisted to thecourse where damage controlpersonnel learn how the U.S.Navy prepares for and dealswith shipboard damage.
“We do this course annu-ally to teach them what ourDCA’s do on ships here,” saidChief Damage ControlmanMichael Lewis, one of thecourse instructors. “We talkto them and teach them whatwe do and they give us inputon how they would handle thesame situations.”
Chief Damage ControlmanMelvin Smith, an instruc-tor at the school, encouragesall allied navies to take the
U.S. Navy Chief Damage Controlman Michael Lewis (right)helps Lt. j.g. Kim Eunji, from the Republic of Korea NavalAcademy, put on her air tank before a live firefightingexercise at a live firefighting training exercise at the NorfolkFarrier Firefighting School. Photos by MC3 Molly Anne Greendeer
A groupof interna-tional Sailorsextinguish afire during alive firefight-ing trainingexercise atthe Nor-folk FarrierFirefightingSchool.
A group of international Sailors extinguish a fire during a live firefighting training exercise at the Norfolk Farrier Firefighting School.
NORFOLK FIREFIGHTING SCHOOL TURNSUP THE HEAT DURING LIVE EXERCISE
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course and learn as much as they can aboutthe U.S. Navy’s techniques and to share theirmethods to become more efficient in ourdamage control efforts.
“It’s important to stay relevant,” saidSmith. “We continually upgrade our tech-niques and take what we learn from ourinternational students to provide the bestdamage control training possible.”
“All the students come here with knowl-edge of what damage control is all about,”said Lewis. “Because they already knowthe basic language of damage control,it makes it easier for us to communicateand demonstrate our damage control tech-niques.”
Students have the opportunity to use theirown Navy’s firefighting techniques whilelearning new techniques during a firefightingand wet trainer, which are designed to simu-late real-life situations.
“We put them in situations and put pres-sure on them to see what kind of decisionsthey are going to make, because damagecontrol is all about how quickly you assessthe damage and make decisions,” saidDamage Controlman 1st Class Paul An-dersen. “We want to know how they wouldprioritize the damages and balance their re-sources.”
Columbian Senior Chief Damage Contol-man German Castilla-Castillo said he wasamazed at the size and realness of the livefirefighting facilities.
“We have never fought fires on a big scalelike this,” he said. “The time and effort putinto the training exercises better preparemyself and those who work under me.”
Smith said it is important to ensure thatall demonstrations and courses emphasizesafety of students and service members, andhopes the students go on to supervise afterreturning to their home country.
“Safety is paramount,” said Smith. “Beforethe students put their hands on any equip-ment, or run through any training exercise,we do a safety brief. We want to make surethey are prepared for any situation.”
The course stresses that safety is just asimportant when they return to their ships as
every ship is at risk of encountering a dan-gerous situation.
“Damage control is an international con-cern,” said Damage Contolman 1st ClassScott Cheesbrough. “No matter what shipyou are on and no matter what country youare from, ultimately those ships go in harm’sway.”
The students will graduate from the courseAug. 16.
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We continually upgradeour techniques and takewhat we learn from ourinternational students toprovide the best damagecontrol training possible.”
- Chief Damage Controlman Melvin Smith
■ manyculturespresentA group ofinternationalSailors andNorfolk FarrierFirefightingSchoolinstructorspose for aphoto in frontof the livefire trainingfacility.
The schoolhosts anannualweek-longmultinationalfirefightingand damagecontroltraining coursefor foreignand nationalpersonnel.
A group of Navy pilots participate in a “wild hose” training exercise at the Norfolk Farrier Firefighting School.
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NORFOLK
The 9th annual Duck Tape Regatta is setfor Aug. 18 at Willoughby Harbor in Nor-folk. The family-friendly event providesparticipants with plywood, fasteners andduct tape, with which they have four hoursto create a seaworthy boat. After a judgingfor creativity, the race takes place. Specta-tors have a good view to see which boatsfloat, sink or complete the race.
The Duck Tape Regatta brings theHampton Roads community together toraise money for the Children’s Hospitalof The King’s Daughters (CHKD). Sinceits inception in 2004, the event has raisedmore than $150,000. This year’s goalis $30,000, with proceeds being vitallyimportant for CHKD to continue treat-ing children coping with injuries, birthdefects, and acute and chronic illnesses.
The event is hosted by WilloughbyHarbor and coordinated by The King’sDaughters’ Southern Vines and SteeleLillies Circles. It attracts both family andcorporate teams, most of whom dress incostume and elaborately decorate theirboats. Food, beverages and entertain-ment, including children’s activities, are
available throughout the day.Children’s Hospital of The King’s
Daughters is a full service pediatric hos-pital serving children from birth to age 21from areas including Hampton Roads, theEastern Shore of Virginia and Northeast-
ern North Carolina.For more information about CHKD,
visit www.chkd.org.For more information about the 9th
annual Duck Tape Regatta, visit www.ducktaperegatta.com.
HAMPTON
In only one week, honor the arrival of the first Africanswho arrived in America on British occupied territory atPoint Comfort (Fort Monroe) at the 2nd annual AfricanLanding Day Commemoration, Aug. 17 - 20.
This year’s program will span four days and will includean opening reception, a Reconciliation Exposition based onthe book “My Brother’s Keeper NOT My Brother’s Killer”by Pastor Jack Gaines, and the 2nd annual Juneteenth Jazzand Heritage Reconciliation & Healing Concert, featuringthe Rev. Ron Myers, M.D. Jazz Quartet and Hampton Uni-versity Jazz Ensemble. Also featured will be the multimediamusical cantata entitled “The Triumph of God – One NewMan” featuring the Chamberlin University Orchestra andChoir, a Hampton African American Historical Sites BusTour, and the 3rd annual World Day of Reconciliation &Healing from the Legacy of Enslavement Prayer Service.
The events will take place at various locations in Hampton,including: The Chamberlin, The American Theatre and FortMonroe. The cost for each activity varies from free to $20.
For more information, contact Calvin Pearson at 380-1319, Pastor Jack Gaines at 418-0316, or email [email protected]. Register online at www.mybrotherskeeperfounda-tion.us.
Hampton to hostAfrican Landing Daycommemoration
Courtesy photoThe Rev. Ron Myers, M.D. Jazz Quartet is scheduled to performat the American Theatre in Hampton on Aug. 18 at 6 p.m.
■ commemoration scheduleAug. 17 – Opening Reception, 5 p.m., The ChamberlinAug. 18 – Reconciliation Exposition, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,The American TheatreAug. 18 – Virginia Juneteenth Jazz & HeritageReconciliation & Healing Concert, 6 p.m., TheAmerican TheatreAug. 19 – The Triumph of God – One New Man, 6 p.m.,The American TheatreAug. 20 – Hampton African American Historical SitesBus Tour, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Aug. 20 – World Day of Reconciliation & Healing fromthe Legacy of Enslavement Prayer Service, 1 p.m., FortMonroe
Put your construction skills tothe test to raise money for CHKD
■ what you need to knowWhen: Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Rain date is Aug. 19)Schedule: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; inspection begins at 1 p.m.; racestarts at 2 p.m.Location: Willoughby Harbor Marina, 1525 Bayville St.,NorfolkConstruction: Teams will receive materials and havefour hours to construct their vessel on-site and undergoinspection before being allowed to race.Participants: The event is open to all. Boat registration feeis $65. Admission for spectators is free.Registration: To register online, visit www.ducktaperegatta.com.
Courtesy photoSince its inception in 2004, the Duck Tape Regatta has raised more than $150,000 for theChildren’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD).
DUCKTAPE REGATTA
All the boys areback in townOpening in theaters on Aug. 17, “TheExpendibles 2” features a who’s who ofaction stars, including Sylvester Stallone,Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis,Chuck Norris, Jason Statham andJean Claude Van Damme. » see C6
Left: Children en-joyed the inflatableslides and bouncehouse, Aug. 10,courtesy of the NavyRegion Mid-AtlanticMorale, Welfare andRecreation (MWR).
Right: MarianLeverette, RegionalSchool LiaisonOfficer, works herartistic magic at theface painting booth,Aug. 10.
The event included:free hot dog lunch,music, activities andhourly raffles.
NSA Hampton Roads hosts inauguralBack-to-School Extravaganza
By David ToddThe Flagship Managing Editor
NORFOLK
Naval Support Activity HamptonRoads (NSA HR) held their inaugu-ral Back-to-School Extravaganza atthe Capt. Slade Cutter Athletic Park,
Aug. 10. The free event was open tothe public.
The goal of the event was to providemilitary and non-military children,and their families, an opportunity tomeet School Liaison Officers, learnabout the programs available to themin the surrounding community, and ofcourse, have a lot of fun. Through thenumerous give-aways throughout theday, the event also helped to ease someof the financial burden and stress of
going back to school for the parents.Each child was given a raffle ticket
(color-coded by age) which enteredthem into a drawing to win a back-pack full of school supplies. Therewas even a special backpack for chil-dren with a deployed parent. A hotdog lunch was provided as well aspopcorn and sno-cones; Navy RegionMid-Atlantic Morale, Welfare and
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More than 1,000 attend;hot dog lunch provided
Photos by David Todd
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Calendar
The Janitors to play Street Fest
■ When: Aug. 18, 6 to 11 p.m.■ Where: Queensway in Downtown Hampton■ For more information, call: 727-0900, or visit www.vasc.org
Saturday Summer Street Fest brings family fun tothe streets of Downtown Hampton with musicalentertainment provided by The Janitors. The Janitors’tight blend of R&B, 60s soul, 70s funk, country, classicrock and current Top-40 dance, keeping people of allages dancing from the first note until the last. Admissionis free. Children can enjoy the inflatable ride, facepainting and other special activities from 6:30 to 8:30p.m. – with the purchase of a $4 ticket.
Dune hang gliding and kayaking
■ When: Aug. 18, meet at 5 a.m.■ Where: Naval Station Norfolk, C-9 Main Lobby■ For more information, call: 444-4033
Cost per person: E-1 to E-3 is $75; E-4 to E-6 is $85;E-7 and up is $120; civilian guests are $135. Open toactive duty and one guest 18 or older.
Honey Bee Festival at Botanical Garden
■ When: Aug. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.■ Where: Norfolk Botanical Garden■ For more information, contact: Kelly Welsh at 441-5830, ext. 346; email [email protected]; or visitwww.norfolkbotanicalgarden
Celebrate National Honey Bee Day at the NorfolkBotanical Garden’s 2012 Honey Bee Festival. Thisyear’s message is to help the community understandthe critical role of bees, and to encourage home andbusiness owners to incorporate bee friendly plants intheir landscapes and to use organic pesticides versustraditional pesticides with harmful chemicals. Gardenguests will enjoy children’s activities, demonstrations,honey and bee vendors (including handmade jewelryand ceramics), refreshments, door prizes, live music,and a guest appearance by former Miss United States.The Honey Bee Festival is included with normalBotanical Garden admission and will take place on theBaker Hall Visitor Center terrace.
Newborns in Need meeting
■ When: Aug. 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.■ Where: Suffolk Presbyterian Church, 410 NorthBroad St., Suffolk■ For more information, call: 986-4800, or visit www.newbornsinneed.org
Newborns in Need Suffolk Group of the TidewaterChapter Organizational and Work Meeting. Donationsof baby essentials/clothing, yarn and fabric areaccepted. Share your skills to knit, crochet and sew tosupport newborns in need as well as many other jobs.
We Are Family Fest
■ When: Aug. 23, 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.■ Where: NAS Oceana, Front Gate Park■ For more information, call: 492-7053 or 433-2561
Entertainment, DJ, Bobby the Clown, photo booth,inflatables, carnival games and hayrides all for free.Concessions will be available at a minimal cost.
Virginia Beach adult kickball league
■ When: Registration ends Aug. 24■ Where: League plays at Princess Anne AthleticComplex, 4001 Dam Neck Rd., Virginia Beach■ For more information, contact: Princess AnneAthletic Complex at 385-0478
Bring out your inner kid and join Virginia Beach Parks& Recreation’s Adult Kickball League. Each teammust have 10 players (age 18 and up) on the fieldduring play, with five males and five females. Up to 20players are allowed on a team. Games start on Sept.10 and last through October. Each team will play 12 to14 games. Co-ed leagues are offered Monday nightsas doubleheaders beginning Sept. 10. Franchise fee is$300 per team. Registration forms are available onlineat VBgov.com/PAAC, or by calling the Princess AnneAthletic Complex.
For a complete list of events in HamptonRoads or to submit your own, visitwww.flagshipnews.com/calendar
Through a generous grant by the WePromise Foundation, EQUI-KIDS hasbeen able to provide full scholarshipsto seven children with disabilities toenable them to participate in a six-weekSummer Lesson Session. Having sup-ported EQUI-KIDS’summer therapeuticriding last year, the We Promise Founda-tion was eager to lend their support onceagain in 2012.
“At theWe Promise Foundation, we areawed by the spirit and determination ofthe children supported by EQUI-KIDS,”said John Blum, chairman of ChartwayFederal Credit Union’s charitable arm.“We’ve seen firsthand the ways in whichthis program helps stretch the minds andmuscles of these young riders. From achance to learn about sportsmanship andcamaraderie, to the opportunity to expe-rience a sense of freedom beyond theirwildest imaginations, we know there isnothing more healing than being able tohop on a saddle and set their sights onthe endless possibilities in front of them.”
“That’s why We Promise was honoredto partner with EQUI-KIDS once again.Together, we are delivering joy and hopeto children facing life-threatening illness-es and severe hardship,” he continued.
Therapeutic riding offers physical andmental benefits for special needs partici-pants. Weekly lesson sessions help ridersstrengthen muscles, and improve theirbalance and coordination. The gener-ous nature of the horses and ponies alsobuilds emotional bonds, enhancing trustand confidence with each session.
Through the lessons offered at EQUI-KIDS, special needs riders can experi-ence freedom from their disability, buildconfidence and courage, and reach theirfull potential through the life-changinginteractions the horses provide.
“Because of the generous funding ofour annual scholarship program by theWe Promise Foundation, we have beenable to provide therapeutic riding formembers of our community who wouldnot otherwise have the opportunity toparticipate,” said Jill Haag, executivedirector of EQUI-KIDS TherapeuticRiding Program. “They are dedicatedpartners who help us change the livesof our special needs riders. Through thesupport of the We Promise Foundation,we are able to make dreams come trueevery day here at EQUI-KIDS.”
Founded in 1989, EQUI-KIDS Thera-peutic Riding Program is a 501c3 orga-nization located in Virginia Beach. It hasgrown to become one of the largest ac-credited equine riding programs in thecountry benefiting the special needs com-munity. EQUI-KIDS provides equine-assisted activities to a diverse group ofriders each week and our programs offersupport to individuals with disabilities
such as Down Syndrome, Autism, mul-tiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury,cerebral palsy, amputation, mental andphysical disabilities, attention deficit dis-order and more.
EQUI-KIDS has made a life-chang-ing difference in the lives of hundredsof children in Hampton Roads.
For more information, visit www.equikids.org.
We Promise Foundation providesscholarships to special needs riders
equi-kids
Courtesy photoThrough a grant from the We Promise Foundation, EQUI-KIDS has been able to providefull scholarships to seven children with disabilities to enable them to participate in a six-week Summer Lesson Session.
We’ve seen firsthand the ways in which thisprogram helps stretch the minds and muscles ofthese young riders.”
- John Blum, chairman of Chartway Federal Credit Union’s charitable arm
NORFOLK
On Aug. 20 and 21, 500 Chief PettyOfficer selectees will arrive at TownPoint Park in Downtown Norfolk forCPO Heritage Days. A new group of250 selectees will be greeted each day.
This tradition began 12 years ago fornewly selected chiefs and is sponsoredby both the Hampton Roads NavalMuseum and Nauticus.
CPO Heritage Days gives chief can-didates the opportunity to learn abouttheir heritage and understand the truemeaning behind the U.S. Navy’s mis-sion, vision, guiding principles andcore values – honor, courage and com-mitment. Activities for the selectees in-clude guided tours and programs in theHampton Roads Naval Museum, Nauti-cus and aboard Battleship Wisconsin.
CPO Schedule (Aug. 20 and 21):■ 6:45 to 7 a.m. – Selectees will form
up into 31 groups and team up withtheir guides.
■ 7 to 9:40 a.m. – Selectee trainingwill begin and groups will rotate through10 stations (aboard Battleship Wiscon-sin, inside Nauticus and Hampton RoadsNaval Museum).
■ 9:40 to 10:40 a.m. – All handsmuster in Nauticus theater for speakers’presentation and Q&A.
NECC FORCM (EXW) Jeffrey A.Covington is scheduled to speak on bothAug. 20 and 21. FLTCM (AW/NAC)Mike Stevens is currently scheduled tospeak on Aug. 21.
For more information contact Su-sanne Greene, Public Relations forthe Hampton Roads Naval Museum,at 322-2986 via email at [email protected].
PORTSMOUTH
It’s that time of year again – back-to-school – except at Grove Church,it’s called Forward-to-School. Thisyear, Grove is moving its fun-filledForward-to-School Festival to Ports-mouth’s I.C. Norcom High School.
Since 2000, in an effort to encour-age youth, Grove Church decidedto not only put a positive spin on re-turning to school, but hold a festivalfor youth – celebrating and preparingthem for the school year.
This year, Forward-to-School willkick off on Aug. 17 at Grove Churchwith the “MOVE” national concert tour,featuring artists like Da’ T.R.U.T.H.,Ambassador (from Cross-Movement),and Jessica Reedy, season two winnerof BET’s “Sunday’s Best!” Tickets are$15 in advance and $20 at the door.
Then on Aug. 18, the annual For-ward-to-School Festival will takeplace in Downtown Portsmouth’s I.C.Norcom High School. Youth and fami-lies are invited to attend the free, fun-filled day of games, food and a distri-bution of hundreds of book bags filledwith school supplies.
Festivities begin at 10 a.m. and endat 2 p.m. There will also be school ad-ministrators on-hand to share helpfulparental tips for school success, and
Portsmouth Health Department staffwill provide free shots for those parentswho bring their kids’ immunization re-cords.
“We want our youth to be excitedabout education and this is our wayof encouraging them while equippingthem with the necessary tools to putthem on the path to success,” said Dr.Melvin O. Marriner, Senior Pastor ofGrove Church. “Forward-to-Schoolis a family-centered event, where weprovide our youth and families withwholesome fellowship and connectthem with information and resources,while cheering them on in the hopesthat they will parlay this fun and excit-ing day into a productive and success-ful school year.”
For more information about theconcert, or the Forward-to-Schoolfestival, call the church receptionist at484-4149.
Town Point Parkto host CPOHeritage Days
Forward-to-School Festivaloffers kids a weekend of fun
■ celebration timeSince 2000, in an effort to encourageyouth, Grove Church decided to notonly put a positive spin on returningto school, but hold a festival foryouth – celebrating and preparingthem for the school year.
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By Mark O. PiggottNaval Weapons Station Yorktown Public Affairs
YORKTOWN
Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA)Yorktownand Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)Yorktown brought together military families foran evening of education and entertainment at theannual National Night Out at Lincoln MilitaryHousing aboard the installation, Aug. 3.
WPNSTA Yorktown is one of 15,000 com-munities across the country participating inNational Night Out, bringing first responderstogether with community partners to help raiseawareness of personal and community safetywith military families.
“This night has come together to give youthe opportunity to meet with the first respond-ers from Newport News and York County,”said Capt. Lowell Crow, Commanding Officer,WPNSTAYorktown. “These are the people whoprovide your support, so this is a great opportu-nity for you to get to know them.”
This is the 29th year for National Night Out,“America’s night out against crime,” the chancefor service members and dependents to learnmore about military and community resources,and an opportunity for families to meet emer-gency services personnel who work hard to pro-tect and serve our community.
“We had well over 600 attendees, countingprogram representatives, military families andvendors, a 30 percent increase in attendancefrom last year,” said Michele Bondurant, direc-
tor, FFSCYorktown.The field was crowded with more than 30
vendors and several military displays fromWPNSTA Yorktown, and its tenant commands.Families were given a head start in school sup-plies thanks to Target,York County and NewportNews Schools, as well as other local businesses.Everything from traffic and fire safety to homesecurity and family wellness were represented atthe National Night Out program.
“National Night Out is conducted as a festi-val-like experience with food, music, a paradeof law enforcement and fire trucks, games forthe children, interactive vendor displays, fireand safety demonstrations, raffle drawings, andmany vendor give-aways,” said Bondurant. “It isin this family fun environment that Navy fami-lies learn and benefit from the many resourcesavailable to them, both in the Navy and through-out the community.”
“It emphasizesandsolidifies the importanceofteam work, collaboration and community part-nerships both on our installation and throughoutthe surrounding area,” he continued. “National
Night Out provides a forum to celebrate a senseof community within the Naval Weapons Sta-tion and provides a venue to showcase the manyresources available to Navy families.”
With an increase in community participationin just its second year at WPNSTA Yorktown,the future for more events like the NationalNight Out will continue in years to come.
“It is important to keep WPNSTA Yorktownperpetually engaged with the Navy family popu-lation and in working to continually strengthenits community bonds, collaboration vision andstrategy,” he said. “Next year we hope to haveeven more community vendors from James Cityand York County, along with added representa-tion from Navy resources.”
National Night Out helps to promotecommunity, safety for military families
Mark O. PiggottBrite, the Navy’s energy saving mascot, dances with a young fan as he walked around the National NightOut event, Aug. 3. Brite’s goal is to teach everyone about ways to save energy.
Mark O. PiggottKids find out how long they can keep a hula-hoopspinning during the National Night Out event,Aug. 3, at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown.National Night Out is the culmination of effortsto raise awareness of personal and communitysafety, learn more about military and communityresources and an opportunity for families to meetemergency services personnel who work hard toprotect and serve our community.
(National Night Out) emphasizes and solidifiesthe importance of team work, collaborationand community partnerships.”
- Michele Bondurant, director, Fleet and Family Support Center Yorktown
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Recreation (MWR) providedinflatable slides and a bouncehouse; and various othergive-aways insured the eventwas a success. School Liai-son Officers were also on-hand to help out in any waypossible, from handing outbackpacks and information,to face painting and gettingthe crowd motivated.
“An event like this may bea little bit more enticing tosome military families whodon’t live on-base,” said Mat-thew S. Clatterbuck, MWRathletic director, NSA HR.“To be able to easily accessthis beautiful park and to beable to bring their kids outeasily and have a nice time iswonderful.”
MWR not only provided asafe and fun way spend theday, but they also gave thechildren an opportunity to getsome exercise.
“We have lots of items out
here so that the kids can getsome physical activity,” hesaid. “There aren’t any co-ordinated special events or asporting event, but there areopportunities for the kids toget out here, be active andhave some fun.”
Participants of the eventincluded: Fleet and FamilySupport Center, The Excep-tional Family Member Pro-gram Liaison, The Ameri-can Red Cross, OperationHomefront, Girl Scouts,Camp Allen ElementaryPTA, Operation MilitaryKids Mobile TechnologyLab, Virginia Tech Coop-erative Extension Service,Tidewater Community Col-lege, Averett University, JE-BLCFS Explosive OrdnanceDisposal (EOD) robots,Sheriff’s Department Ident-a-Kid, Coast Guard FamilySupport Liaison, FleetForces Environmental Edu-cator, NRMA Fire Depart-ment, Culinary Institute of
Virginia, and Boone BranchHealth Clinic.
“The Back-to-School Ex-travaganza was a good op-portunity for parents to get anidea of what educational pro-grams are available for ourchildren,” said Capt. Michael“Jake” Johansson, Com-manding Officer, NSA HR.“It was also a chance for thekids to engage with Sailors,have some fun in the bouncehouse, watch our displays ofcurrent capabilities, and geta hot dog and some popcorn.It was a great day for them tojust be kids and have a greattime.”
Dr. Allison Foster, NavalStation Norfolk/NSA HRSchool Liaison Officer (SLO)and her colleagues spear-headed the event, which sawmore than 1,000 attendees. Inaddition to providing a fami-ly-friendly event, Foster usedthis opportunity to meet withparents and children, and toprovide them with valuable
information about the SchoolLiaison program.
“When they get a back-pack or school supplies,I’m [asking] for the parent’sname, their email addressand the child’s school so thatI can create a LISTSERVfor further things,” she ex-plained. “… by meeting me,getting some of my literatureand giving me their contactinformation, I can dissemi-nate more information.”
Foster also shared someadvice for children and par-ents to have a positive teach-er/student experience in theupcoming school year.
“The number one key in-gredient to good teaching,whether it’s infants all theway to Master’s, is makinga connection with your stu-dents,” said Foster. “Knowwho is in your room. No kidis going to perform for thatteacher unless they think youcare about them … I don’tcare how many rules andregs you have pasted on theboard, if you are invested inme, I’m going to perform foryou.”
For the smaller children inattendance, Fleet and FamilySupport Center (FFSC) inNorfolk provided a puppet
show that allowed them anopportunity to hear about de-ployments from a character’spoint of view.
“The puppet show is a partof the deployment servicesand we go and visit groups ofchildren when the parents aregetting ready to deploy,” saidPam Harlin, FFSC Norfolk.“We provide them with somethoughts on how they canprocess their emotions andalso communicate with momand dad on where they aregoing on their deployments.”
In addition to the show,FFSC staff was also on-handto answer questions about thePost-9/11 G.I. Bill, bullying,transitions and parenting.
“The information that weare giving out includes pro-gram information for all ofour programs and servicesto support families of activeduty [service members], aswell as a lot of informationabout preparing kids to goback to school, from pre-Kall the way up to gettingkids ready for college,” saidWanda Byrd, FFSC Norfolk.
Events such as these are im-portant for all families – espe-cially military families – andallow a central location to dis-perse valuable information.
“I think these events arevery important for militaryfamilies,” said Byrd. “Itshows that the commandsand the Family Support Cen-ters are supporting militaryfamilies with everything fromgoing back to school to fleetdeployments … it’s very suc-cessful, Naval Support Activ-ity and the School Liaisonofficers did a very good job.”
Johansson echoed thosesentiments.
“Dr. Allison Foster, ourSchool Liaison Officer, did agreat job ensuring the successat this event,” he said. “Thankyou to all that participatedthis year and made it a suc-cessful event!”
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By Mark O. PiggottNaval Weapons Station Yorktown Public Affairs
YORKTOWN
Military youth took the time to ex-perience seven days of outdoor funat “Camp CAX” this summer aboardNaval Weapons Station (WPNSTA)Yorktown-Cheatham Annex. Spon-sored by the Morale, Welfare andRecreation (MWR) Youth Center andMWR Outdoor Recreation at Cheath-am Annex, Camp CAX allowed mili-tary youth, ages 9 - 12 and teenagersages 13 - 15, the chance to enjoy theirsummer without the overwhelmingcost to the parents.
“The purpose of Camp CAX is toprovide military youth the opportunityto experience a week-long overnightcamp with other military dependentsand Department of Defense [DoD] de-pendents at an affordable price,” saidMike Bond, MWR director, WPNSTAYorktown.
“Camp CAX costs a total of $200for a ‘seven days to amaze’ experi-ence,” said Elaine Wells, WPNSTAYorktown Youth Activity Center. “Thiscost includes lodging, food, field trips,T-shirts and so much more. A civilian
camp is at least double this amount andwould not include all the items that areoffered at Camp CAX.”
The objective of Camp CAX is togive military children a chance to bewith their peers, share the same experi-ences, and hopefully, make new friends.
“Military children have a lot of dif-ferent challenges when compared toa peer with a civilian parent(s),” saidWells. “With deployments, war, movesand numerous separations, there aremany added stressors on these chil-dren. It is therefore important to havethis kind of summer camp for militarychildren so that they can relax, have agood time and minimize their worry-ing as much as possible.”
Four camp sessions were heldduring June/July and included ev-erything from fishing to swimming,nature walks, relay races, rock climb-ing, making cars for a soap box derby,learning about wildlife, hayrides andzip-lining in the obstacle course locat-ed at the camp site.
“Changes to this years’ camp wereprimarily on the trips that were taken,”Bond explained. “More adventurousexcursions were planned this year in-cluding tubing down the James River;
a confidence course, which allowed thekids an opportunity to work as a teamto complete the course; and night fish-ing on the Chesapeake Bay.”
“The campers did all of the aboveactivities and also a community serviceproject,” Wells added. “They plantedflowers and plants in the planters locat-ed at the Child Development Center.”
More than 80 campers took part inthe Camp CAX experience including,for the first time, teenage boys, ages13 - 15. Campers slept in sea huts, thesame “barrack type” structures that arecurrently used by our military in theMiddle East. Each day of camp fol-lowed a theme and concluded with abonfire and storytelling.
“Changes for next year will in-clude different trips to challengethem physically as well as mentallyand a week solely for 13-15-year-old girls,” said Bond. “Camp CAXwas designed to enhance their char-acter, leadership skills, increase selfconfidence, better their communica-tion skills with others, and inspirethem to always challenge them-selves to do more than they thinkthey can. We can only make it betternext year.”
Camp CAX gives military youtha chance for some summertime fun
Photos by Ginger Hannah and Erick MurrayABOVE: Campers explore the shoreline of the York River as part of anature walk during their week at “Camp CAX”, a Morale, Welfare andRecreation (MWR) Youth program designed to give military children thechance to have a memorable summer camp experience.
BELOW: A happy camper finds a sea shell along the shoreline of the YorkRiver during a nature walk as part of her week at “Camp CAX.”
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American Suzuki Motor Corp. took a boldstep forward with its fall introduction of theKizashi sedan back in 2010. With the introduc-tion of the all-new Kizashi (pronounced Kee-Zah-Shee), Suzuki delivers the sophistica-tion and driving experience of premium sportsedans for the price of an ordinary midsize car.The all-new Suzuki sports sedan is an uncom-mon blend of the emotionally satisfying ele-ments of fine European sedans and the virtuesof modern Japanese car ownership.
Inspired by the Concept Kizashi series, theSuzuki sedan follows the type of design themeand appreciation for performance previouslyillustrated by the three eye-catching and im-maculately designed concept vehicles. As thecompany’s flagship vehicle, the Suzuki Kiza-shi is the company’s first entry into the all-wheel-drive sport sedan segment.
Offered in S, SE, Sport GTS and Sport SLSand FWD, or AWD configurations, base powerfor the Kizashi sedan is generated by a J24B
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Kizashi’s next generation i-AWD systemis a rare option in its class. Engineered fromconception to be all-wheel-drive capable, theSuzuki sedan’s newly developed all-wheel-drive system features highly advanced con-trols that evokes and promotes a natural senseof driving enthusiasm and safety. The sophisti-cated all-wheel-drive system also delivers en-hanced cornering capabilities.
Activated when the driver selects the“AWD” switch on the instrument panel, powerto the rear wheels starts immediately uponacceleration. Torque split remains dependenton several factors, including wheel slippage,throttle and steering input.
Offered in combination with Kizashi’si-AWD is an advanced electronic stability con-trol system, adding an additional layer of drivercontrol to preclude the need for electronic intru-sion that inhibits the driving experience.
The Suzuki Kizashi rides on an exception-ally rigid steel unibody with reinforced frontsuspension and multi-link rear suspensioncomponents constructed with embedded alu-minum. This allows for crisp, nimble handlingwith excellent stability, along with a sophisti-cated ride and reduced chassis vibration.
Inside the passenger cabin, Suzuki has takenadvantage of its expertise in the compact carsegment to efficiently execute larger interiorproportions that afford comfort and practi-cality without the wasted space. Along withcabin proportions that reward Kizashi driversand passengers with comfort and roominess,Suzuki pursues a contemporary, upscale inte-rior feel – such as standard sport seats – in linewith the vehicle’s on-road performance char-acteristics. Driving enthusiasts will appreciateKizashi’s sporty and elegant instrument panel,while consumers seeking a luxury sedan willbe pleased with the vehicle’s available leatherseating and premium quality materials rivalingupscale competitors. The Kizashi also offersextensive sound insulation to help suppressroad, tire and wind noise.
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The Country Music Hall of Fame andMuseum unveiled their latest spotlight exhibit,“Minnie Pearl: Centennial Celebration,” onAugust 10. The exhibit celebrates the 100thbirthday of Minnie Pearl, the beloved charactercreated by Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon, andwill run through August 2013.
Pearl is known as the hilarious small-townspinster who wore gingham dresses and a strawhat with the price tag still attached, while shar-ing stories about her mythical hometown ofGrinder’s Switch in Tennessee. She made herGrand Ole Opry debut in 1940 and went on tosecure herself as the queen of country comedy.
Cannon was born on Oct. 25, 1912 in Cen-terville, Tenn. She was a breast cancer survivorknown for her philanthropic endeavors. Nash-ville’s Sarah Cannon Cancer Center and SarahCannon Research Center are named in her honor.She passed away following a series of strokes in1996, but the Pearl character lives on, still greet-ing fans at the Opry with a hearty, “How-dee!”
Some of the artifacts on display in theMinnie Pearl: Centennial Celebration exhibitinclude a script of Pearl’s 1957 network tele-vision debut as the featured guest on NBC’s“This IsYour Life,” a Family Feud trophy from
when she and her team of fellow Opry stars –Bill Anderson, Dottie West, Boxcar Willie andPorter Wagoner – won the week-long “GrandOle Opry vs. Soap Opry Special,” and a 12thgrade report card from Hickman County HighSchool for Sarah Ophelia Colley.
The American Cancer Society’s John C. TuneAward for her efforts to educate the public aboutbreast cancer, a statuette of appreciation fromthe dog training school “Guiding Eyes for theBlind,” a gingham dress with lace trim, and theSeptember 1945 issue of Minnie Pearl’s Grind-er’s Switch Gazette, the comedienne’s monthlytabloid newspaper, are also part of the display.
In conjunction with the year-long exhibit,the museum will host a pair of programs onOct. 27 to celebrate Pearl’s birthday. There willbe a birthday party family program includingbirthday cake, joke-telling and more. After-ward, the museum will host a panel discussionabout memories of Pearl.
Spotlight exhibits are narratives that supple-ment the museum’s core exhibition, “SingMe Back Home: A Journey Through CountryMusic.” They are designed to provide a closerlook at a person, group or aspect of countrymusic, or spotlight recently donated items orspecial anniversaries. Other current spotlight ex-hibits focus on Bobby Braddock, Jack Greene,Reba McEntire, Jean Shepard and Taylor Swift.
Courtesy of Schmidt RelationsIn 1990, Minnie Pearl celebrated her 50th Anniversary as an Oprymember. American country comedienne Sarah Ophelia Colley Can-non, who created the beloved character, died on March 4, 1996.
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■ pearl ofwisdomMinnie Pearl, amember of the GrandOle Opry cast from1940 until her deathin 1996, was countrymusic’s preeminentcomedienne, andone of the mostwidely recognizedcomic performersAmerican culturehas ever produced.Pearl was knownfor her straw hatwith a dangling$1.98 price tag, herrepresentation ofherself as a man-chasing spinster inthe small town ofGrinder’s Switch,Tenn., and her great-hearted holler of“How-dee!”
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Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story hostedthe 12th annual Armed ServicesYMCA (ASYMCA) MudRun for more than 2,700 civilian and service members,Aug. 11.
“I first heard about this race years ago from my brotherand his friends, and I’ve been coming by myself eversince,” said Jesse L. Bradshaw, a participant in the race.“I took part in today’s race because I made it a goal ofmine to see if I could still run this race.”
The Mud Run challenges the physical state and will-power of service members, civilians and children duringan eight kilometer (8k) run.
Individuals and teams alike conquered obstacles in-cluding: low crawls, runs, trots and wall climbs throughsand dunes and mud pits.
“This was a good, fun race to take part in,” said RyanArcese, a first time runner. “When I first heard about the raceI thought it was going to be like a boot camp thing, but itwasn’t. It wasn’t what I thought it was going to be at all. Forme, the dune was the hardest part in the entire race. I play
beach volleyball, so I am used to playing in the sand. So, thesand didn’t bother me much until I reached the dune.”
Runners, like Dana Newcomer, became interestedin the Mud Run after hearing from friends about therace.
“I came to this race with some friends of mine, but weran individually,” said Newcomer. “I think next year I willcome back, but run it as a team instead of individually be-cause that seemed to really motivate people. There was areal fun atmosphere here today. It was such a blast and Ireally do think people should try the mud run at least once.”
Avalon Buy Communities sponsored Ryan Arceseand some of his co-workers, and donated to ASYMCAHampton Roads. Other sponsors included: Navy FederalCredit Union, GEICO and Omni Financial.
“Overall, I had such a great time and I really felt wel-come,” said Arcese. “I would recommend this race to ev-eryone. It’s great fun and I think anyone can do it.”
The race ended successfully, with all proceeds goingto the ASYMCA of Hampton Roads, whose mission isto improve the quality of life for junior enlisted militarypersonnel, spouses and children through value-orientedsocial, recreational, personal development and child de-velopment programs.
MCC Aaron StricklandRunners near the finish line at the 12th annual Mud Run on Joint Expedi-tionary Base Little Creek - Fort Story. Proceeds from the event benefit theArmed Services YMCA.
JEBLCFS hosts annual ASYMCAMud Run; more than 2,700 attend
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When Marcos Ambrose came slipping andsliding through Bobby Labonte’s oil on the lastlap to win Sunday’s Sprint Cup race at WatkinsGlen, he scored his second career victory andalso put himself in the running for one of the twowild card slots for the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Kasey Kahne, with his two race victories, leadsthe wild card standings and there are five driversbehind him with one win apiece. Ryan Newmanis the leader of that pack, followed by KyleBusch, Jeff Gordon, Ambrose and Joey Logano.
Busch could have stepped away from the one-win group as he was leading on the last lap at Wat-kins Glen before spinning after contact with BradKeselowski, who finished second in the race.
Ambrose, who has proven to be a strong road
racer, needs to win at least one of the four remain-ing races in the 26-race regular season to have agood shot at a Chase berth, but he’s typically notas fast on ovals. But this weekend’s race at Mich-igan International Speedway could be just whathe needs to bolster his position in the standings.
“We got the pole at Michigan [in June],” hesaid. “We were running Top-5 all day there.There’s no reason why we can’t go there andsurprise them again.”
Had Busch been able to hold on over the finallap and win at the Glen, he’d have put himselfin a strong wild card position with two victories.Instead, he’s still in a tight battle. He left the trackwithout commenting to reporters, but his crewchief Dave Rogers did address the situation.”
“You can get in the Chase without winning[a second race],” said Rogers. “But it certainlywould be nice to have that win.”
“I think if we keep performing the way we’reperforming, we’ll get this turned around andget another win,” he continued.
The Watkins Glen victory also was timelyfor Ambrose and his Richard Petty Motorsportsteam, which is facing some uncertainty aboutits manufacturer support for next year.
Team co-owner Richard Petty addressed themanufacturer issue during the winner’s pressconference at the Glen, saying the addition ofPenske Racing to the Ford camp hasn’t beenthe best of news for his two-car team.
“We’ve got to finish up this year with Ford,”he said. “We’ve got a contract with them. Whenthe Penske deal came about, then we were kindof shuffled around a little bit with Ford. I don’tthink we’re shuffled out, but we’re kind ofshuffled around. So we’re just going to have torenegotiate our contract with Ford.”
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Courtesy of NASCARKasey Kahne, driver of the No. 5Chevrolet, wins the LENOX IndustrialTools 301 at New Hampshire MotorSpeedway, July 15.
■ for a good causeAll proceeds from the Mud Run go to the ASYMCA ofHampton Roads, whose mission is to improve the qualityof life for junior enlisted military personnel, spouses andchildren through value-oriented social, recreational,personal development and child development programs.
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STRIKEFORCEAug. 18, 10 p.m., ShowtimeFeatured bouts:Ronda Rousey vs. Sarah KaufmanRonaldo Souza vs. Derek BrunsonRoger Bowling vs. Tarec SaffiedineLumumba Sayers vs. Anthony Smith
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Greetings wrestling fans! Vanguard Cham-pionship Wrestling (VCW) returns with an-other exciting card for the loyal and expand-ing VCW fan base at the Masonic Temple inNorfolk, Aug. 25.
George Pantas, the newly rehired VCWCommissioner, has wasted no time gettingback into the swing of things after his trium-phant win over Team Jerry (Jerry Stephanitsisand The Hallstars) at Liberty Lottery 2012.He recently took a trip to the Northeast inde-pendent scene where he was pleased to signtwo popular tag teams who will make theirdebut in VCW on Aug. 25.
Fusion D.S. (Damian Dragon and MattSaigon) will be challenging Tropic Thunder(Kekoa and Sebastian Cruz). The winnerswill earn a VCW Tag-Team title shot againstThe Hallstars at an upcoming show.
“This is the dawn of a new era in VCW,”said Pantas. “I’m shaking things up in thetag-team division. Fans will see exciting newaction coming from wrestlers up and downthe coast.”
Although there may be some past badblood between Pantas and VCW ownerTravis Bradshaw, the two seem to be workingtogether – for now.
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owner Travis Bradshaw,” said Pantas. “Weare trying to work things out. We were friendsonce and I for one hope we can be friendsagain. For now, we are working together forthe best of VCW.”
“I and the Board of Directors have givenCommissioner Pantas the authority to spendwhatever he deems necessary to bring newand exciting talent to the already star-studdedVCW roster,” said Bradshaw. “I just hope heuses our money wisely.”
For the Aug. 25 show, Pantas has also of-ficially signed one of the biggest names inindependent professional wrestling, Colt“Boom Boom” Cabana. He will be facingJohn Kermon for the VCW HeavyweightBelt. Cabana has wrestled all over the worldand is back fresh from a tour of Japan.
“As a very recent former NWA Heavy-weight Champion, I don’t like my waist look-ing empty,” said Cabana, “so tell Kermon, theVCW Heavyweight Belt will be mine ... be-cause creative does have something for him!”
In addition to this exciting match, 2012Liberty Lottery winner Chris Escobar willchallenge both Damien Wayne and the cur-rent VCW Commonwealth Heritage ChampRay Storm in a triple threat match for theCommonwealth Title.
Gremlina, who is a newly licensed man-ager, was excited to hear about all the latestrumblings in the VCW community and saidshe has some plans of her own too.
“I have done some preliminary scouting,”she said, “and I have my eye on a few prom-ising and worthy wrestlers. Big things arecoming from me and my future stable – that'sa promise!”
Also appearing on the card are U.S. Liber-ty Champion “Diamond” Victor Griff, DirtyMoney, Phil Brown, Jay Steel, Sam Bass,Brandon Scott, Hax Bandito and others.
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Pantas brings new talentto the Vanguard roster
Courtesy photoColt “Boom Boom” Cabana will face JohnKermon for the VCW Heavyweight Belt at theMasonic Temple in Norfolk on Aug. 25.
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(WWE) announced a new, weekly half-hourshow, “WWE Saturday Morning Slam,” thatwill debut on Aug. 25 at 10 a.m. on the CWNetwork. The show will be packed withriveting in-ring action, WWE superstar pro-files, behind-the-scenes footage and an ex-clusive WWE match every week.
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ROH NEWSAdam Cole was recently crowned the new
Ring of Honor (ROH) TV Champion andKevin Steen became the ROH World Cham-pion.
“Winning the ROH TV Championshipwas the biggest moment of my career,”said Cole. “When I started wrestling, I toldmyself I want to be the best and a championin ROH, where the athletes are at the highestpossible level. I will do all I can to be thebest champion I can be.”
“There have been only 16 ROH WorldChampions in the 10-year history of thiscompany, and never once has there been achampion as dominant as me,” said Steen.“Jim Cornette has done everything he couldto keep me, Steve Corino and Jimmy Jacobsdown, but you cannot ignore the crowd. Youeither join us or we will run you over …Adam Cole, you’re next!”
Corino added, “ROH is changing andevolving. With Kevin Steen as the ROHWorld Champion, Adam Cole as the ROHTV Champion, and a tournament to deter-mine new tag-team champions [which Ihope Jimmy Jacobs and I win], things areexciting. The future is bright. What’s next?… stay tuned!”
Visit www.rohwrestling.com for all thelatest information.
By Michael DiSantoUFC.com
Benson Henderson is done dealing withFrankie Edgar – for now, at least. Henderson’ssplit decision win at UFC 150 on Aug. 11 gavethe UFC lightweight champion back-to-backvictories over the former 155-pound champ.
Despite the fact that both bouts were ex-tremely close, with Saturday’s arguably endingin a controversial decision, it seems unlikelythat Edgar will receive a third opportunity atHenderson any time soon. That makes perfectsense, from a sporting perspective. But it ishard to suggest that there has been any realclosure for the Henderson-Edgar saga.
I’m not suggesting that the judges got itwrong. The fight was close enough where nei-ther man has a legitimate complaint no matterhow the judges scored it. Both are prob-ably wondering why they didn’t press a littleharder in search of a more conclusive ending,particularly Edgar, who wound up on the shortside of the scorecards. It’s tough for him tocomplain too vigorously about the decisionbecause he never really left his comfort zonein an attempt to clearly pull ahead of his op-ponent.
Diaz next in lineNate Diaz is 3-0 since returning to the light-
weight division. He won a post-fight bonus ineach of those bouts – once getting the nod for“Fight of the Night” and twice for “Submis-sion of the Night.” He will also be next up forto challenge for Henderson’s belt, accordingto UFC president Dana White.
I think Henderson-Diaz is a spectacularmatchup. Henderson has the clear wrestlingand strength advantages. Diaz is the betterstriker and a far superior submission artist.Sounds like a good matchup for the Stockton,Calif., native, doesn’t it? Will Nate be the firstof the Diaz brothers to win UFC gold? We willfind out soon enough.
Time for Edgar to headSouth
Edgar looked a full weight class smallerthan his opponent on Saturday night. Thatwasn’t surprising because he looks smallerthan his foe in every fight. But this was afterthe former champion claimed he had addedsome much needed muscle in the monthsleading up to the bout.
I don’t know for certain, but I’m guessingthat Edgar still cuts less than 10 pounds forthe fight. If I am correct, he is still far toosmall for the lightweight division. That mayread like crazy words to some because Edgarhas already climbed to the top of the light-weight mountain and he did it by defeatingone of the greatest fighters in the history ofthe sport, B.J. Penn. Not once, but twice.
That doesn’t matter to me. It is tough toargue that Edgar’s lack of size didn’t hurt himon Saturday night. I’ll take that one step far-ther. His lack of size hurts him in every fight.
Ten of his 13 UFC bouts have gone the dis-tance. That is far too much time spent in thecage because those miles accumulate overtime, resulting in very real wear and tear thatcan prematurely end the prime of a fighter’scareer. The lack of finishes either suggeststhat Edgar is a poor finisher or he is just toosmall to finish his foes. I’ll bet on the latter,not the former.
If Edgar drops to 145 pounds, I think he willbe one of the bigger, stronger fighters. It willallow him to utilize his wrestling a bit morethan he can at lightweight. Smaller opponentswill also suffer a bit more from the power ofhis punches.
Of course, there is no guarantee that he willwin the title at featherweight, despite havingspent time as the lightweight champion. Why?Some guy named José Aldo. Look him up, ifyou don’t already know.
Cerrone rallies for winHow many of you thought the fight was
over when Melvin Guillard put Donald Cer-rone on ice skates early in the first round? Icertainly did. I didn’t think there was any waythat Cerrone would recover in time to survivewhat seemed certain to be a savage Guillardassault in search of a knockout.
Well, I was correct. The fight did end mo-ments later. The only issue with my assump-tion seconds into the fight was that I assumedGuillard would be the one standing with hishand raised. Instead, he was left lying on the
canvas-covered floor thanks to a perfectlytimed Cerrone counter – one that was prob-ably thrown on pure instinct due to a verycloudy head at the time.
Cerrone is now 6-1 since the UFC acquiredthe WEC. His lone loss came in lopsidedfashion to Diaz almost a year ago. With Diazstanding in the front of the championshipchallenger queue, a strong argument can bemade that Cerrone deserves to be standing im-mediately behind him.
Cerrone mentioned after the win over Guil-lard that he remains interested in fightingfellow 155-pound shining star Anthony Pettis.That could be the perfect title eliminator forthe winner of Henderson-Diaz.
Henderson gets win, but no closure
Courtesy of UFCUFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson (right) scored a controversial split decision victory over formerchampion Frankie Edgar at UFC 150 on Aug. 11. Henderson won 48-47 on two judges’ scorecards, whileEdgar won 49-46 on the third scorecard.
Courtesy of UFCAfter being rocked early, Donald Cerrone (right)rebounded to score his own first-round knockout vic-tory over Melvin Guillard at UFC 150.
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