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Serving the Hampton Roads Navy Family Vol. 18, No. 29, Norfolk, VA FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM July 22, 2010 USS George H.W. Bush hosts namesake BY MCSN J. SCOTT ST. CLAIR Navy and extremely proud of this USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs ship. That this ship is named after me knows no bound in terms of ATLANTIC OCEAN — USS my emotion and my pleasure and GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN 77), the honor that I feel,” he said. the Navy’s 10th and fi nal Nimitz- Commanding Offi cer, Capt. class aircraft carrier, received a Chip Miller, expressed what a visit from her namesake, former huge privilege and inspiration it President George H.W. Bush and was to host two individuals who former First Lady Barbara Bush devoted their lives to selfl ess ser- while underway, July 14. vice. President Bush and Barbara “What an honor it is to have our were escorted aboard by Adm. special guests aboard to see free- J.C. Harvey, Commander, U.S. dom at work fi rst hand,” said Miller. Fleet Forces Command. During “We are so grateful to have them his two-day visit to the aircraft join us at sea to see what we do carrier, Bush toured the ship, and how we do our part to defend observing day-to-day operations freedom.” and spending time with the crew, Barbara pointed out how much as well as taking part in a reen- the aircraft carrier and its crew listment ceremony for nearly 60 meant to her and her husband. Sailors, which he said, was an “This ship is probably the great- honor. est honor that George Bush ever Photo by MC3 (SW) Nicholas Hall “I am proud of every man and had given to him,” said Barbara. Former President George H.W. Bush watches fl ight operations from the Landing Signal Offi cer’s platform aboard woman on this ship,” he said. “I “He and I pray for this crew ev- the aircraft carrier that bears his name, July 14. Bush and his wife, Barbara, spent their time aboard watching was honored to be able to reen- ery single night of our lives. This fl ight operations, touring the ship and visiting the crew. list those who are ready to serve crew is the greatest and we are again. I am very emotional about thankful to you for what you’re Aviation Boatswain’s Mate ment, said she was thankful for rier on which she serves, an service to country, particularly doing and what your families do (Handling) Airman Apprentice the opportunity to interact with the Navy. I am very proud of the for all of us,” she said. Sutton C. Hout, of Air Depart- the namesake of the aircraft car- See NAMESAKE, A15 Navy transitions to paperless leave BY MC3 KARI R. RODRIGUEZ “By eliminating the paper trail, the service Navy Region Southwest Public Affairs members personnel information isn’t being SAN DIEGO — Beginning in August, the passed around,” Trisler explained. Navy will implement a self-service, paperless Trisler explained how the program works electronic leave system that will help safeguard and how it puts the responsibility on the Sailor personal information and cut processing time in to control their leave. half. “Sailors have the ability to monitor their leave According to NAVADMIN 103/10, Self-Ser- as it is sent through the chain of command and vice Electronic Leave (e-Leave) is a web-based is notifi ed once the request has been approved Photo illustration MC1 (AW) Tim Comerford program that Sailors access through their or if there is a need for more information,” Electronic Service Record and is projected to said Trisler. “Once approved, the member will provide a signifi cant savings in man hours and check-out/in using NSIPS, ultimately charging FFSC’s information, processing time. his own leave.” “This will eliminate the paper trail, because Trisler added that shore commands will start it is all done through Navy Standard Integrated using the program Aug. 1 and once the ship’s Personnel System (NSIPS),” said Yeoman 1st NSIPS systems are updated it will implement- referral line updated, Class (SW) Mike Trisler, Navy Region South- ed. west (NRSW) administrative offi cer. To view the NAVADMIN, visit www.npc.navy. It also allows for better privacy protection. mil. goes automatic BY MC1 (AW) TIM COMERFORD The Flagship Staff Writer

NORFOLK — Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) Norfolk’s information and referral line is changing to an auto- mated prompt system. All incoming calls will be directed to the key members for emergencies and all non emergency calls will be directed to other means for information. Alex Ottaviani, the site manager for FFSC Norfolk sees this as a necessary and helpful step. “We are maintaining the same service but we are going about it a little differently,” said Ottaviani. “The line is supposed to be used for emergencies such as those needing the victim advo- cates, the Red Cross or NMCRS. We did a lot of research to fi nd out what the usage of our I and R (Information and Referral) was. We found out through the research that people were just calling that number because they know it and they ask general questions which could be answered through other means.” They found that technology allowed them to free up personnel from that. U.S. Navy photo “Instead of having the information and referral watch manned Last year’s Chief Petty Offi cer’s Round Up played host to the Master Chief Petty Offi cer of the Navy and 5 former 24 hours a day, calls will go to the prompt system,” said Ottan- MCPON’s. This year will likely be as popular, if not more so. viani. The prompt system will take over the 444-NAVY, (800) FSC-LINE (372-5463) and the 444-2102. “It will ring and introduce itself as the Fleet and Family Sup- Navy League looks to hold 12th Annual port Center and if it is an emergency to hang up and dial 911 or 444-3333 on base. Then it will go through a menu prompt- Chief Petty Offi cer Round Up, August 28 ing for domestic abuse victim advocate, sexual assault victim advocate, Navy marine Corps Relief Society, American Red PRESS RELEASE Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic one chief to another in the form where our future leaders can hear Cross, Military Homefront and the base operator,” said Otta- Public Affairs of conversation and discussions words of wisdom, experience and viani. “Also we will have our website on there in case someone about the various situations we knowledge from our senior lead- wants to register for a program.” The CPO Round Up is open to are faced with.” ers on the East Coast.” The needful calls will still be answered ultimately by a human all active duty, reserve, retired The schedule of the day in- Kings Dominion will be open being to help. and all families, friends and sup- cludes the Annual Deck Plate from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. with many “It will say if you want a domestic abuse victim advocate porters of the Navy team and will Spirit Award presentation, Chief special guests including MCPON, press one,” the site manager said. “When you press one, it will include unlimited use to all rides, Selectee Cadence Competition, MCPON’s(ret.), FLTCM’s, automatically ring to domestic abuse victim advocate and they shows and attractions at Kings and a 50/50 raffl e in support of FORCM’s, CMDCM’s and will pick up the phone.” Dominion. CPO Scholarship Fund. MCPO(ret.) Rudy Boesch from The same is true for all the other prompts. FFSC cut out the “The Navy at large will benefi t “This is an annual event and a Survivor. middle man and it allows growth for their service members. from this event along with junior good chance for not only CPO “This is the only time in years “We will be able to take the folks designated for the I and Sailors who work for the chiefs Selects, but also CPO’s and their that I can recall we have had a R line watch and use them in other roles,” he said. “We want who attend,” said Fleet Master messes to all come together and commitment from eight of the to make sure that those standing the watch can be used to do Chief (SW/AW) Tom Howard. “It hear from former MCPON’s, nine currently living previous something more in line with what their ratings are in order to will give the chiefs an opportunity FLTCM’s and FORCM’s,” said keep them profi cient.” to pass on their knowledge from Howard. “It is a one-stop location See ROUND UP, A15

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“Less man “Cut back on “Recycle all hours. We have people or the the plastic people sitting amount of hours and aluminum around and not that people cans that they doing much. work.” have. That Other than that, money could be everything else donated to the is going pretty USO and make well.” things better for the Sailors that go there.” IT3 (SW) EMFR CS1 (AW) Ernest Szucs III Michael Willis Juanice Simmons TPU USS Harry S. Truman Naval Mobilization Processing Site Norfolk Photos by MC1 (AW) Tim Comerford

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BY MC1 (AW) LATUNYA HOWARD with older versions of the software. the application. Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs Because of these changes, all forms “I’m really excited, because im- will have new version numbers. proving the documentation gives MILLINGTON, Tenn. — The Electronic versions can be found at PFA the level of attention it deserves. Navy will release a new version www.npc.navy.mil/careerinfo/per- The upgrade will get leadership fo- of NAVFIT98A software Aug. 1, formanceevaluation/softwareforms. cused on their Sailors’ fitness and changing the way Physical Fitness Commands that still have an older the importance of the Physical Read- Assessment (PFA) results are doc- version installed, but need to submit iness Information Management umented in block 20 of a fitness performance reports with ending Systems,” said Chief Yeoman (AW) report or evaluation. dates of Aug. 1 or later, can submit Alisha D. Marshall, Navy Opera- “We released a new version of performance reports generated by tional Support Center Fort Worth, NAVFIT98A to accommodate the re- older software versions until Navy/ Texas, command fitness leader. cent policy changes and at the same Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) up- For more information on NAVFI- time fix several long-standing prob- dates are complete. T98A Version 28, read NAVADMIN lems associated with the application,” The E7-E9 chief evaluation has 233/10. For technical assistance explained Jim Price, Director, Navy been modified to include the new with NAVFIT98A software, call NPC Personnel Command (NPC) Perfor- policy guidance. Evaluation form Customer Service Center at (866) mance Evaluation Division. NAVPERS 1616/27 8-10 can be 827-5672. For any NMCI software Photo by MC3 Dominique Pineiro Quartermaster 1st Class Andrey Mihaylovski monitors the time during NAVFIT98A Version 28 supports found at the above link beginning deployment issues, contact the NMCI the 1.5-mile run portion of the Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan new performance report policy Aug. 1. This website also answers Helpdesk at (866) 843-6624. Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) on Berkey Field at Fleet Activities changes and fixes known securi- frequently asked questions con- For more news from Navy Per- Yokosuka. The PFA is a bi-annual, Navy-wide examination of physical ty and printing problems, as well as cerning Version 28 deployment and sonnel Command, visit www.navy. fitness for Sailors that consists of a body composition assessment, other technical issues associated provides a reference guide on using mil/local/npc/. curl-ups, push-ups and a 1.5-mile run. TAX TIPS Military support to mitigate oil spill continues Summertime child BY ARMY SGT. 1ST CLASS MICHAEL J. CARDEN A Naval Air Systems American Forces Press Service Command MZ-3A air- care expenses may ship is deployed to the WASHINGTON — Military efforts along the Gulf Gulf, and is acting in a re- qualify for a tax credit Coast continue as part of the federal response force to connaissance and tactical clean up the oil spill. direction of operations PRESS RELEASE • Expenses for overnight About 1,900 Department of Defense (DoD) and associat- role, said Ditchey. The air- IRS.gov camps do not qualify. ed personnel are deployed to the Gulf. They are providing ship can direct skimming Did you know that your • If your childcare provid- ongoing support to contain the leak and clean up the spill, vessels to oil for skim- summer day care expenses er is a sitter at your home including military-owned skimmers and pollution control ming, he added. may qualify for an income tax or a daycare facility outside equipment, said Pentagon spokesman Army Lt. Col. Rob- Meanwhile, Nation- credit? Many parents who the home, you’ll get some ert L. Ditchey II. al Guard is supporting work or are looking for work tax benefit if you qualify for The military also is providing funding for National Guard Photo by MC2 Kevin S. O’Brien local, state and fed- Secretary of the Navy must arrange for care of the credit. support to state governors in the region, as well as staging eral authorities with (SECNAV) the Honorable their children under 13 years • The actual credit can areas for boom and logistical coordination along the coast Ray Mabus has been tasked aviation transportation, of age during the school va- be up to 35 percent of your and at sea, said Ditchey. by President Obama to reconnaissance, securi- cation. Those expenses may qualifying expenses, de- The Coast Guard has been leading the federal response develop a long-term Gulf ty, hazardous materials help you get a credit on next pending upon your income. there since April when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig ex- Coast Restoration Plan training and other assets, year’s tax return. You may use up to $3,000 ploded. The explosion resulted in hundreds of millions of to be designed by states, he said. The Guard has Here are five facts the IRS of the unreimbursed ex- gallons of oil gushing from the sea floor. local communities, tribes, 15 dedicated helicopters wants you to know about a penses paid in a year for “We have been working together closely with the U.S. fishermen, businesses, for transportation and re- tax credit available for child one qualifying individual or Coast Guard from the beginning,” said Ditchey. “We are conservationists and other connaissance missions, Gulf residents. care expenses. The Child $6,000 for two or more qual- committed to supporting the response effort for as long as he added. and Dependent Care Cred- ifying individuals to figure we are needed.” National Guardsmen also assisted BP in taking it is available for expenses the credit. The Navy, he said, has 19 skimmers and 29 tow boats claims from Gulf residents affected by the spill, said incurred during the lazy For more information in the Gulf to help soak up the oil. The Naval Sea Systems Ditchey. hazy days of summer and check out IRS Publication Command has oversight over those vessels and equip- In May, the DoD transported 150,000 feet of BP boom throughout the rest of the 503, Child and Dependent ment. The command expects additional assets in the and 250 short tons of Navy pollution control and salvage year. Care Expenses. This publi- region in the coming weeks, said Ditchey. equipment from Alaska to Louisiana, he noted. • The cost of day camp cation is available on the The Naval Oceanographic Office has deployed 24 drift- The Air Force’s 910th Air Wing out of Youngstown, may count as an expense IRS website, IRS.gov or by ing buoys and 10 profiling floats to monitor wafting oil, he Ohio, flew numerous sorties for about a month through towards the child and de- calling (800) TAX-FORM said. The buoys process data for ocean forecast models, he May, said Ditchey, spraying dispersing agents to neutral- pendent care credit. (800-829-3676). added, which are conducted daily. ize the oil. The air wing redeployed last month, he said. AROUND THE NAVY Peruvian Marines treated with a tour of USS New Orleans BY MCCS (SW/AW) capabilities,” said Oakey. “This vessel,” said Corvetto. “The first ROBERT WINKLER is one of the most modern and time was 2001, with Operation USS New Orleans (LPD 18) Public Affairs technically advanced ships in the Unitas. This time the ship is a lot world and having the opportu- more modern and much larger USS NEW ORLEANS — Of- nity to show our partner nation than what I am accustomed to in ficers from Peru’s Infanteria de peers what it can do is a great my country. Coming to a new ship Marina, a branch of their Navy way to open up a dialogue and and seeing it gives me a much bet- similar to the U.S. Marine Corps, build relationships. These are ter appreciation of its capabilities. arrived via helicopter onboard savvy mariners and had a lot of I found it interesting to see how USS New Orleans (LPD 18), July great comments and questions the equipment is set up for am- 9, as part of Amphibious South- throughout their time aboard. phibious operations and where ern Partnership Station 2010 (SPS I think the tour and discussions the helicopters are kept and main- 10). gave everyone involved a better tained. These visits always help Amphibious SPS 10 is the am- appreciation for each other.” to further unite American and phibious portion of SPS, which is The group made its way Peruvian Marines and Sailors. a deployment of various special- Photo by MC1 Brien Aho through the ship touring facilities This helps to further build on the ty platforms to the U.S. Southern Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuel) Airman Karina Allain translates for including the medical depart- good relationship that we already Command Area of Responsibility Peruvian senior officers while touring the amphibious transport dock ship ment, troop berthing spaces, a have.” in Latin America and the Caribbe- USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during Southern Partnership Station 2010. damage control locker, troop New Orleans is currently par- an. command and control spaces and ticipating in both Partnership of The mission’s primary goal Col. Gerardo Gervasi, Lt. Col. Oakey on the flight deck before eventually making its way up to the Americas 2010 and South- is mission-focused information Herman Ovarce, Lt. Col. Renzo beginning a tour of the ship. the bridge. ern Exchange 2010 in Salinas and sharing with navies, Coast Guards Corvetto and Sgt. Maj. Ricardo The tour began in the ship’s The four Peruvians were given Ancon, Peru in support of Am- and civilian services throughout Japay were welcomed aboard by well deck, where they were ball caps and command coins as phibious SPS 10. The ship is the the region in order to enhance re- Commodore, Amphibious Squad- briefed on basic functions and ca- mementos of the visit and photos platform for Special Purpose Ma- gional maritime capabilities and ron (PHIBRON) 5 Capt. Peter pabilities via translators. were taken on the bridge wing. rine Air Ground Task Force 24, to security. Brennan and USS New Orleans “I really enjoy the opportuni- “This is the second time I’ve conduct amphibious operations Peru Infanteria de Marina Commanding Officer Cmdr. Jeff ty to show off the New Orleans’ been aboard an American Naval with partner nations. Rawhides celebrate their golden anniversary in style

BY MC1 LESLIE L. TOMAINO our Navy. That’s not easy “The whole atmosphere the Navy’s East Coast-based aircraft carriers. celebrate the centennial of Commander Naval Air Force to do, so take pride in it of how things are run has aircraft carriers operating in Commodore David L. But- Naval Aviation next year. So Atlantic Public Affairs and carry on the Rawhide changed,” said Walker. “All the 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th tram, Commander, Airborne for half of Naval Aviation’s The “Rawhides” of Fleet tradition.” of us old ‘60s guys thank you Fleets since July 1960. Their Command Control and Lo- existence, the Rawhides Logistics Support Squad- After McDermott took the for this ceremony. We’ve mission includes delivery of gistics Wing was the guest have been bringing it to ron Four Zero (VRC-40) reins of VRC-40, he spoke to had a wonderful time. It’s a cargo, mail and personnel to speaker, thanking the past the fight and doing great celebrated their 50th an- his squadron. great day and it was a great the ships at sea. The squad- squadron members for their things.” niversary and change of “This squadron never day to be a Rawhide.” ron delivers an average of attendance at the ceremony. Immediately following command recently. stops – not once,” he said. Rawhide Command Mas- three million pounds of mail “Thanks to those who are the change of command, The squadron kicked off “There’s no such thing as an ter Chief Michael Reese and cargo annually, while here, reminding us of what there was a legacy flyover the event with the change operational pause or taking echoed that thought, saying completing more than 1,000 we were and what we are featuring a C-1 “Trader” in of command ceremony, in a break. We’re always mov- “This means a great deal to arrested landings. now. A lot of the legacy of formation with a VRC-40 C- which Cmdr. Sean McDer- ing – and I like that.” all of the Sailors at the com- They have transported excellence that is here now 2A “Greyhound.” mott relieved Cmdr. Charles The ceremony included mand. It’s not every day that numerous celebrities and is due to the ground work Additionally, there was a Hayden as commanding of- remarks from five former you get to be a part of some- national leaders including and foundation you laid,” performance by the Navy ficer. Rawhides – one from each thing of this magnitude. astronauts Alan Shepard said Buttram. Parachute Demonstration “I’ve had the pleasure of decade of the squadron’s They had the opportunity and Scott Carpenter, Tiger Buttram also presented Team, the “Leapfrog” and being your skipper and I’m operational history. to meet and speak with for- Woods, Dale Earnhardt, the squadron with their sec- several aircraft were on stat- honored to have served Retired Cmdr. Jeff Walk- mer Rawhides from as early Jr., Bruce Willis, Charlie ond consecutive Battle “E” ic display, including a C-1 with each and every one er, stationed at VRC-40 in as 1961 – not something a Daniels, Jimmy Buffet and Award and commented on Trader, C-2A Greyhound, of you,” said Hayden. “Let the 1960s spoke on behalf of lot of commands get the Robin Williams. VRC-40’s legacy in Naval T-39 Saberliner, C-130 Her- it be known that you’re not that decade’s Sailors, some chance to do.” The squadron is com- Aviation history. cules, V-22 Osprey, MH-53 just a good squadron, you of whom were present at the VRC-40 has provid- posed of 400 officer and “We’ve had 50 years as a Sea Stallion, SH-60 Seahawk, have proven yourself to be event and about his own ex- ed Carrier Onboard enlisted personnel and oper- Navy squadron,” he said, T-2 Buckeye and T-6 Texan a great squadron within periences. Delivery (COD) services to ates 12 aircraft aboard five “and we’re getting ready to II. Multinational divers take to the water during Sea Breeze 2010 STORY AND PHOTOS BY MC1 (SW) GARY KEEN Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs

ODESSA, Ukraine — Dan- ish, Ukrainian and U.S. Navy divers took to the water for one of many dive evolutions during the multinational exercise Sea Breeze 2010 at the Ukrainian Western Naval Base, July 14. Divers familiarized themselves with each other’s equipment, diving techniques, and procedures gaining from each other’s experience. “It’s excellent working with different nations,” said Chief Steel Worker (SCW/DV) Dan- iel Lowery, offi cer in charge of Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1. “We are here to become profi cient in our job, work with other countries, and develop a relationship. All military services travel, so to go and be able to operate with each other is defi nitely better.” Members from the Danish Navy Dive Academy, Copen- hagen; Ukrainian dive team Ukrainian Senior Diver Tkachenko Mihaylo jumps in the water to accompany Steel Worker 2nd Class Jesse Hamblin, assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 1 during one of many dive evolutions for Exercise Sea Breeze 2010 at the Ukrainian Western Naval Base. from the Search and Rescue Center of the Ukrainian Navy, derwater welding as well.” maritime exercise in the Members of Sevastopol; and UCT 1, from Surface supplied diving Black Sea with the goals of Underwater Joint Expeditionary Base Lit- techniques, equipment fa- enhancing Black Sea nation Construction Team tle Creek-Fort Story; and miliarization, underwater maritime security capabili- (UCT) 1 prepare for one of many joint dive Explosive Ordnance Dispos- welding, salvage operations, ties and improving Black Sea evolutions with Danish al Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, ordnance identification and theater security cooperation and Ukrainian Navy from Sigonella, Italy, will be disposal and side scan sonar strategies. Sea Breeze is the divers on Ukrainian training together daily in con- operations are a few of the largest exercise this year in Western Naval Base trolled environments both in events that will be covered the Black Sea including 20 during exercise Sea port and at sea. during various diving phases ships, 13 aircraft and more Breeze 2010. Sea “Today we are going to dive of Sea Breeze. than 1,600 military members Breeze is the largest with some of the guys from “The training was very inter- from Azerbaijan, Austria, Bel- exercise this year Ukraine who have never used esting,” said Ukrainian Navy gium, Denmark, Georgia, in the Black Sea including 20 ships, 13 or tested dive helmets before,” Senior Diver Tkachenko Mi- Germany, Greece, Moldova, aircraft and more than said Diver Thomas Frederik- haylo. “We have many of the Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine and 1,600 military members sen, exercise participant from same procedures as the other United States. from Azerbaijan, the Royal Danish Navy Dive nations, but our equipment is For more news from Com- Austria, Belgium, Academy. “Over the next cou- different and it is nice to learn mander, U.S. Naval Forces Denmark, Georgia, ple of days we will continue about the different equipment.” Europe-Africa/Commander, Germany, Greece, training with the Ukraine Sea Breeze is an invita- U.S. 6th Fleet visit www.c6f. Moldova, Sweden, divers and we’ll do some un- tional combined and joint navy.mil. Turkey, Ukraine and United States. AH-1Z helicopter cockpit simulator ready to train

U.S. Navy photos Inside the new AH-1Z full motion cockpit simulator at Camp Pendleton, Calif.

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, munications, navigation and weapons PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The first systems on the AH-1Z, including the and only AH-1Z full-motion cockpit sim- AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile, the ulator was declared ready for training at Hellfire anti-armor missile, the 2.75 inch Camp Pendleton, Calif. recently. rocket pods and the 20 mm cannon, add- The Naval Aviation Training Systems ed Hewson. program office (PMA-205) and the H- “Another great feature of the simulator 1 Upgrades program office (PMA-276) is that it can be electronically linked to worked closely with prime contractor, the UH-1Y simulator and two other non- Bell Helicopter Textron and their sub- motion AH-1Z simulators allowing our contractor, Flight Safety International, aircrews to practice multi-ship forma- to design, build, test and deliver this tions and to train for combat missions,” state-of-the-art full motion cockpit simu- said Hewson. “It has databases for many lator for Marine Corps aviation. potential worldwide operating areas.” “This AH-1Z cockpit simulator brings One of the major differences between a lot of training capability to our warf- the legacy AH-1W Cobra and the new ighters,” said Capt. John Feeney, AH-1Z is the Zulu’s glass cockpit, which PMA-205 program manager. “The two- significantly changes the way the pilot person crew has a greater field of view interacts with the aircraft. making it as realistic as possible, it has “Through this state-of-the-art simula- increased reliability and the actuators tor, which includes the latest technology that move the cockpit are electrical- in visual scene replication, pilots learn ly powered versus the usual hydraulic how to navigate mission computer page system making it more environmental- trees in a crawl, walk, run training sylla- ly friendly.” bus, while simultaneously progressing The AH-1Z simulator is located at through their normal flying syllabus,” Camp Pendleton since it is the initial said Maj. Phillip Tucker, Marine Aviation training site for all Marine Corps pilots Training Systems Site officer-in-charge transitioning from the AH-1W Super Co- at Camp Pendleton. “At a pennies-on- bra to the new AH-1Z helicopter. the-dollar cost compared to aircraft “The Marine Corps uses ﬂight simula- flight hours, training in the AH-1Z full tors for a lot of training,” said Col. Harry motion simulator augments what is con- Hewson, H-1 Upgrade program manager. ducted in the aircraft and allows pilots “More than 46 percent of the transition to focus on improving their heads down, training from the AH-1W to the AH-1Z ‘button pushing’ skills in a simulated en- can be done in this simulator.” vironment; so that they can spend more The simulator can train aircrews how time with their eyes out of the cockpit in The outside view of the new AH-1Z full motion cockpit simulator at Camp Pendleton, Calif. to use the mission computers, com- the real world.” COMMUNITY FOCUS Caring for service members Ann Morris, Director of NMPS, on Naval Station Norfolk STORY AND PHOTOS BY MC3 SAMANTHA L. RIVERO The Flagship staff writer

ith a heart of a hero and the hand of a mother, Ann Mor- Wris has touched many lives since she has taken the position of Director at Navy Mobilization Pro- Families, IA Sailors cessing Site (NMPS), also known as the USO, on Naval Station Norfolk. Morris began volunteering at the fi nd support at USO NMPS on Naval Station Norfolk because of her personal experiences With nine centers in the Hampton with the diffi cult lifestyle military Roads area, the United Service Orga- members and their families are nization, affectionately called USO, is forced to lead sometimes. never too far away to help service mem- “My husband retired at 26 years in bers and their families prepare for the the Coast Guard and my brother re- changes that can be expected with In- tired at 20 years as a Captain in the dividual Augmentee deployments. Coast Guard,” she said. “I know what Ann Morris along with volunteers for the USO stop for a quick snap shot. “We offer many resources to help pre- it is like to be somewhere where you service member or their family to feel Morris said she has no intentions pare Sailors for IA deployments,” said don’t have any help. That is why the what I felt while we were in Alaska.” of leaving the USO anytime soon Ann Morris, Director of the USO on- USO is something that I hold so deep She said that in the time she has and just wishes they had more vol- board Naval Station Norfolk. “We have in my heart.” been volunteering at the USO, she unteers, so that they could offer resources such as pet therapy and also Morris’ husband was previously has learned a lot about the sacrifi ces their services in the evenings and things such as movies and books for IA stationed in Alaska, where Morris that are made by Sailors every day in on weekends for Sailors who need sailors and their families to use in order said support for families was limited the Hampton Roads area. somewhere to go during non-work- to help prepare for this unique deploy- and USO’s simply weren’t present. “Being a military wife for 26 years ing hours. ment.” “I really wish that someone had made me believe that I knew every- “My goal is to get enough vol- Along with the resources that are of- been there for us,” said Morris. “Even thing there was to know about the unteers to open this facility up on fered by the USO, NMPS on Naval just one USO would’ve made all the military,” said Morris. “I felt like I evening and weekends,” said Mor- Station Norfolk also offers unique op- difference and I don’t want another had really seen it all, but being here ris. “We have our information tables portunities for IA Sailors preparing to now and seeing what some of these that are just packed with Sailors ev- deploy. Sailors do is miraculous and it has re- ery weekend who come by and use “We host our IA Farewell every Sat- ally opened my eyes to the fact that their computers and read through urday morning,” said Morris. “We make there was so much about the mili- our informational pamphlets. I just them lunches to take with them on the tary that I needed to learn.” wish we were open, so they could bus. We also line up in front of the build- Morris said that sacrifi ces she sees come in and relax.” ing with the families and shake their from Sailors on a day-to-day basis has Morris often puts in almost 60 hands as they walk to the bus and give motivated her to be so involved with hours a week and in order to show WKHPD¿QDOIDUHZHOODVWKH\OHDYH´ the USO and has instilled a dedication their appreciation many service The IA Farewell is held every Satur- in her to help Sailors who may feel like members who use the USO regular- day morning from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and they have no where else to go. ly began writing thank you letters gives families and friends time to part “I want everyone to understand to Morris in a notebook that is kept with their loved ones in a supportive the sacrifi ce that these service mem- proudly displayed at the entrance of and understanding environment. bers make, but most of all I want the USO. “It can be very hard sometimes be- Sailors to know that no matter what, Members have written a variety of cause this is the last chance that their they will always have a home,” she praises about Morris including the families will have to see them before continued. “I want them to know that following passage: they leave for their deployment,” said they will always have a place to come “I would just like to say Thank you! Morris. when they have nowhere else to go. You are a wonderful person with a For more information on resources They will always have an open ear HUGE, kind heart. You were like a available to IA Sailors or to learn how to listen and a willing hand to help mother to me; I have seen you cre- you can help, contact Ann Morris at them in anyway we can. That is no ate a beautiful atmosphere here at 282-6048 or visit the USO website at A Sailor works on a puzzle at the NMPS more than they deserve and that is NAVSTA Norfolk. It’s truly like a www.usohr.org. on Naval Station Norfolk. what the USO is about.” family here.” Digital Technology: iPads and service members

BY ARMY SGT. JOHN MANN isn’t the most accurate or and the speaker is loud Reading on the screen is ing techniques you learned something new you need to Producer on The Pentagon perfect, but I found the mar- and clear enough to enjoy about the same as reading a in school won’t work here. do it through your iTunes Channel’s “This Week in the Pentagon” gin of error to be acceptable, video and music without large-print novel. There’s a I was forced to develop a account, which requires especially when you con- earphones. Organizing and market of comic books too, new method of typing and I a computer with its own The folks at Apple say sider what any alternative viewing photos is rather if that’s your thing, which found my endurance to be storage and Internet con- they designed the iPad to methods of navigating there easy – Apple even provides the iPad is really built to rather short. In the case of nection. So, if you already provide functions between a could be, like a mouse or a a few add-ons that allow the display. Two dollars and a this review, I actually start- have a laptop that can play laptop computer and mobile roller ball. iPad to interface with camer- minute or two of download- ed out writing it on the iPad, your videos, run your pro- devices like a smart phone All iPad models can con- as, so you can download and ing and you have the latest but I quickly moved to fin- ductivity programs and play or iPod. It is built to do a nect to the internet through view photos on the iPad. A lot Marvel issue. If reading is a ish it on a laptop because it games, why would you need number of functions bril- a Wi-Fi connection, while of photographers are appar- priority for you, this is a big was taking too long to type. an iPad? liantly; surf the web, read 3G models connect through ently using this capability to plus for the iPad. You can Apple does make a dock- You’ll also run into con- and write E-mails, browse the cell phone network for QC photos on the high-reso- literally carry hundreds of able keyboard for the iPad. version issues if you plan photos, videos and books, a price. The speed of the lution iPad screen instead of books and comic books on It can also connect to any on using the iPad for work. and run thousands of apps 3G reminds me of inter- the small LCD screen most the iPad. The weight and bluetooth keyboard to allow Knowing how important including productivity soft- net speeds from about ten cameras have these days. I space savings is incredible ‘normal’ typing on the iPad. Powerpoint is to the mil- ware and games. All of this years ago, but given the fact pulled up a few photos of the and having your whole li- But it would defeat the whole itary, I thought it would is done via a nine-inch touch that I could surf the web far kids and they looked great. brary at your fingertips all portability of the iPad if you be awesome to be able to screen that allows users from any regular connection It’s easy to hand the iPad off the time is a powerful feel- have to slave it to a keyboard create, edit and display pre- to navigate through pages quickly made up for the lack to the grandparents, “Here’s ing. On the flip side, while on a desk or table. sentations from the iPad. and functions with taps and of speed. But be warned, the latest album of the kids there are a lot of free books Where the iPad really Keynote is a very powerful swipes of the finger. the 3G speeds are only use- at Christmas.” It saves haul- out there, you’ll still have stands out is its battery life. presentation program that If you’ve used an iPhone ful for light web surfing and ing around a photo album, to pay a price for the con- Apple says the iPad’s bat- can read and edit Power- – it’s the same. If not, you E-mailing. I ran into a down- but I can’t remember the venience … namely the full tery can handle ten hours point files. The downside to can pick up the techniques load size limit a few times last time I hauled around a retail price of the book. As I of video playback, which this is while iPad’s Keynote pretty quickly. The interface (especially trying to down- photo album anyway. imagined, the ability to car- is the biggest battery life can open and edit a Power- creates a personal connec- load certain apps) on the 3G Apple’s iBook, its down- ry dozens of books with me killer of any of these devic- point file, it cannot export a tion between you and what network that forced me to loadable reader, allows you downrange, I also remem- es. In my tests, I could run Powerpoint file. You’d have you’re doing. There’s no seek out a Wi-Fi connection to read books on the go bered the bins of free books the iPad off and on all day to export it to Keynote on a mouse cursor – you direct- to finish the job. much like the Kindle. In fact, at the United Service Orga- without draining the bat- Mac and then figure out a ly manipulate what you want The iPad is awesome if you can get a Kindle app and nizations (USO). I guess it’s tery. I wasn’t running it for way to get it to your presenta- on the screen. This makes you’re looking to just have access the Kindle’s content an issue of priorities. twelve hours straight, I did tion system. That extra step the whole experience kind fun. Movies look great on as well. Gaming on the iPad is a have other things to do, but may be enough to kill the of fun. Sometimes the whole the screen new level of interactivity, I was using it pretty heavily convenience … if you can’t touch interface though many of the games and never ran into a battery move the file off the iPad, available right now don’t problem. I eventually got why spend the money and move beyond the capabilities into the habit of charging it effort to build it there? This of the games I find on Face- at night right next to my cell is the biggest problem for book. No Xbox, Playstation phone and never saw my all productivity apps. Again, or PC games here, though battery indicator fall below if you can connect the iPad there are a few out there that 40%. I’ve never seen a laptop, through a Wi-Fi or 3G, the provide more depth and ca- even my Macs, accomplish advantages may out weight pability than some of the that feat. the disadvantages. Take shallow shooters that do lit- Where the iPad starts get- away those connections and tle more that pass the time. ting into trouble is the fact those disadvantages really Hopefully more will come, that it is not designed to be become an issue. because the potential is a stand-alone device. Like Bottom line, the iPad is there. We’ll have to see what an iPod or iPhone, it is nec- a fun device and does what the next year or two brings essary to connect the iPad to it’s designed to do very well. in this department. iTunes to move content on But it’s not one that will real- One of the biggest areas and off the device. All music, ly lighten your load if you’re I was interested in testing movies, photos and data files going downrange. It’s not was the productivity capabil- have to pass through iTunes going to replace your laptop ities of the iPad. I dreamed and there is pretty much no … you’ll still need it to make of the potential of writing up way around it (unless some- the iPad work. And if you al- work documents and notes one hacks it, but I’m not ready have a laptop, it can on the go or while waiting getting into that here). This perform those work func- around (which is something puts a cramp in trying to move tions better than the iPad, we do a lot in the military). a document from the iPad to as well as play those movies Apple made a version of a government computer, giv- and games. their iWorks software for en the current restrictions on Of course, the iPad was the iPad, namely Pages, how devices are connected never designed to replace Keynote and Numbers, i.e. to government networks. If your laptop, so I may be ask- Apple versions of Word, you have a Wi-Fi or 3G con- ing more of the iPad than it Powerpoint and Excel. Oth- nection, that’s not much of an was ever intended to deliver. er note taker, database and issue, simply E-mail the file My perspective came from spreadsheet apps are avail- to yourself as an attachment. looking at my Mac world and able as well. As a work But what if you’re some- seeing where the iPad would device, the iPad functions where that doesn’t have fit. I guess I’m wishing Ap-

Photo courtesy of Apple Inc. like an electronic clipboard. a Wi-Fi or 3G connection, ple would broaden the iPad’s The keyboard shows up such as Iraq, Afghanistan, or possibilities a little more. whenever you need it and it a ship at sea? Without those Maybe a few new apps could allows you to type relatively connections, the iPad los- change this, but they don’t fast compared to a smart- es a lot of its functionality. It exist right now. phone. But it is no normal can still play videos and run I’d say portability and size keyboard, so those typ- apps, but if you want to add battery life are the iPad’s biggest advantages, but at a starting price of $500 and going up to $830, you’d have to really want those advantages to make it worth the price. If surﬁng the web, writing E-mails, watching videos and playing games are what you want and you have the money to spend, then the iPad is exactly what you want. To hear more from Sgt. Mann, check out his original “This Week in the Penta- gon” report on The Pentagon Channel. WELCOME HOME

Photo by MC2 Jon Dasbach Capt. Roy J. Kelley, Commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 and Capt. Dee L. Mewbourne, Commanding Officer of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) present Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, with his Navy Astronaut wings in a ceremony aboard the ship as fellow astronaut Jim Lovell, Commander of Apollo 13, looks on, March 10. Eisenhower returns to homeport COMPILED BY FLAGSHIP STAFF education amongst the senior lead- Such training was brought into ership. As the weeks passed by with sharp focus as USS McFaul captured NORFOLK — After nearly seven Sailors in constant training, the carri- 10 suspected pirates and rescued months, the USS Dwight D. Eisen- er made its way to Afghanistan. Once eight crew members from the pirat- hower (CVN69) Carrier Strike Group there, the IKECSG relieved the USS ed Indian cargo dhow Faize Osamani, (IKECSG) has returned to Naval Sta- Nimitz CSG, Jan. 26. near Salalah, Oman, April 5. Photo by MCSA Albert K. Jones tion Norfolk. The IKECSG launched its first As operations continued, the car- An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Jolly Rogers of The Carrier Strike group deployed, sorties two days later, deploying air- rier hosted Vice Commander Naval Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 breaks the sound barrier Jan. 2, immediately playing host to a craft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 Operations Adm. Johnathan W. during an air power demonstration above aircraft carrier USS series of doctorate level lecturers for supporting Maritime Security Oper- Greenert, the Air force’s Force Mas- Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69), July 9. the purpose of increasing security ations (MSO) in the U.S. Navy’s 5th ter Chief, astronauts Neil Armstrong, Fleet area of responsibility. Jim Lovell and Gene Cernan. It was only a day later when they The IKECSG Transitioned to the received a surprise visit by James Suez Canal and entered 5th fleet area Cameron and his “Avatar” compan- of responsibility, June 21. ions, producer Jon Landau, actors As the days wound down IKEC- Michelle Rodriguez and Stephen SG was relieved by the USS Harry S. Lang, and Jim Cameron’s broth- Truman CSG, July 2. er John Cameron, a former Marine The mission was not without loss and the movie’s military consul- as a E-2C Hawkeye was lost on tant, toured both the USS Dwight D. March 31. Lt. Miroslav Steven Zil- Eisenhower (CVN69) and USS Hue berman, 31, of Columbus, Ohio, City (CG 66) and signed autographs assigned to the “Bluetails” of Carrier for Sailors on both ships. Airborne Early Warning Squadron U.S. Navy and Coast Guard service (VAW) 121, was killed March 31, members combined forces to con- when his aircraft crashed while at- duct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure tempting to return to the aircraft (VBSS) training aboard the guided carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Photo by MC3 (SW) Shonna Cunningham missile destroyer USS Carney (DDG (CVN 69) from a mission over Af- Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN69) stand in formation on the flight 64) April 1. ghanistan. deck in the shape of five stars and 2010 for an end-of-deployment photo. WELCOME HOME

Photo by MC2 Gina K. Wollman Actress Michelle Rodriguez and Actor Stephen Lang of the Photo by MC3 Christopher A. Baker ﬁlm “Avatar” smile for the camera while on their way to visit Tim Murphy, the football coach for Harvard University, meets Sailors and signs autographs aboard the aircraft carrier USS Sailors on the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) as part of a Morale Entertainment and USO-sponsored 2010 Coaches Tour. 69), Jan. 27.

Photo by MC2 William Wienert Cmdr. Dave Mundy, executive officer of the Bluetails of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, presents an American flag to the widow of Lt. Miroslav Steven Zilberman during his memorial ceremony. Zilberman was killed, March 31, when his E-2C Hawkeye crashed while attempting to return to the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) from a Photo by MC3 William Jamieson mission over Afghanistan. Sailors aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) participate in a 10-mile flight deck run. Mullens reflect on 40 years of marriage, service

BY LISA DANIEL though, before the Mul- American Forces Press Service lens realized they were in the military for the long WASHINGTON — For- haul. Over time, she said, ty years ago, Adm. Mike she came to see that “Mike Mullen and his wife, Debo- and the Navy were perfect rah, said, “I do” -- not just to for each other.” each other, but to four de- “I learned that this was cades in the Navy. more than just a job to The couple, who fre- Mike,” she said. “It was his quently appear together to way of life and it would be discuss issues important my way of life and that of to military families, recent- our children.” ly spoke about their own The couple noted the chal- military life to the armed lenges all military families forces’ youngest family face with frequent moves, members. new schools and having to In a video taped earli- make new friends. er this month as part of an “As we moved around … Armed Forces Foundation we spent a lot of time try- Veterans Day message for ing to figure out what was elementary-age children of best for our two boys,” the service members, the Mul- Admiral said. “We tried to lens recounted their earlier always focus on where we days of long deployments would live next, the tran- Photo by Chad J. McNeeley and frequent moves with sition and where were Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, his wife Deborah, USS Dewey (DDG105) ships sponsor and Cmdr. Warren their two sons. the good schools. Too of- R. Buller, Commanding Officer, USS Dewey, watch the crew bring the ship to life at the commissioning ceremony for U.S. Navy’s “It’s been a wonderful, ten, I had to move ahead newest Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer at Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, Calif., March 6. wonderful life,” the Ad- and Deborah and the boys miral said. “But Deborah had to figure it out on their sacrificed a lot for my ca- own.” reer – and so did our two But overall, Deborah boys.” said, the nomadic Navy Mullen, chairman of the lifestyle presented “enor- Joint Chiefs of Staff, was mous opportunities” for in his final year at the U.S. the family and their chil- Naval Academy when the dren thrived by learning to couple met – introduced be independent and open by their mothers – at a to change. wedding. Their first date “As they look back,” she was the 1967 Army-Navy said of their grown sons, football game in Philadel- “they see it as a very re- phia. warding experience and a Deborah acknowledged part of life they cherish.” she faced a tough decision While the military life- about marrying into the style worked out well for military. She knew the life- their own children, the cou- style was hard, she said, ple said they know some and with the Vietnam War have a difficult time adjust- in full force, her husband ing. certainly would be sent. “I worry a great deal Still, love endured and about the children and the couple married in 1970. their ability to make these “I only expected we would adjustments,” Deborah be in the Navy about five told an interviewer. The years,” she said. sacrifices military chil- It didn’t take long, dren make and their ability to adjust is something everyone should notice, she said. “We’re actually inspired by these children,” she said. “They have extraor- dinary challenges and I don’t think our country re- alizes all the sacrifices they make.” The chairman and his wife expressed their appreciation for the sacrifices made by children of military families. “We really do believe you are the greatest,” the Admiral said. “You’re part of a greater whole of a nation who care so much about what you’re doing.” “We owe a great debt to you for what you help your mom and dad do for our country,” Deborah added. The Armed Forces Foun- dation is a Washington-based nonprofit organization that provides financial and other assistance to military families. Rules change on escorting families during duty station moves

BY WM. CULLEN JAMES Terrorism Support Assignments Navy Personnel Command (GSA) cannot be reimbursed retro- Public Affairs actively for previous travel, but may MILLINGTON, Tenn. — make a request for their return trav- Service members traveling on el. indeterminate temporary duty Some typical scenarios: (ITDY) orders are now authorized • A service member accom- to escort their family members to panies family members from an and from an alternate location at alternate location en route to the government expense, according to old PDS upon return from an In- NAVADMIN 227/10, which was re- dividual Augmentee assignment leased July 9. when the service member does not The message announced the have follow-on permanent change change in the Joint Federal Travel of station orders. Regulations (JFTR) law that went • The member escorts family into effect March 15. members to an alternate location The new policy adds an escort and returns to the Sailor’s PDS pri- entitlement for Sailors to accompa- or to departing for an IA/GSA. ny their family during an authorized • When the service member has move. There is no change to family follow-on PCS orders, travel from member travel. the ITDY location to the old PDS ITDY is similar to temporary Photo by MC1 R. Jason Brunson (if family members elected to stay duty (TDY), which the Navy calls More than 100 Sailors depart Fort Jackson, S.C. after completing the U.S. Navy Individual Augmentee Combat there) and travel to new PDS when temporary additional duty (TAD), Training course at the post. returning from a GSA. but there is no specified time peri- mentee (IA) Conference held in orders dated March 15 or later. Or- plus additional entitlements for The government will not pay od and no end-date in the orders. the fall of 2007. ders dated prior to March 15 can moving family members to an alter- for escort travel when: A modification or follow-on orders “To allow service members re- be modified, but this modification nate place. The escort option only • The member wants to use it are required for the member to turning from IA assignments to does not grandfather in prior travel. applies to the member when assist- to arrange for household goods or go to their permanent duty station reunite with their families was a ma- “ITDY orders are issued to ser- ing family members such as for the privately owned vehicle shipments, (PDS). jor issue of that conference,” said vice members going on temporary purpose of concurrent travel.” take leave or any other personal According to Cmdr. Carl Chaf- Chaffin. “Reducing the requirement duty when the return date is un- Under the new rules, service convenience. fin, distribution management and from 365 to 210 days to be eligible known,” said Chaffin. “To qualify members must request approval of • The member does not have procedures branch head, this for ITDY orders and the escort en- for ITDY orders, the Navy has re- their itinerary prior to starting trav- ITDY orders. Any travel prior to change in policy is the culmination titlement were the courses of action duced the estimated minimum el. Travel is either from the PDS to having written orders is not reim- of more than two years of work taken to meet that issue.” number of days on assignment to the ITDY location or from the ITDY bursable. that was initiated at the direction To apply for escort entitlement, 210 days. ITDY orders extend the location to the PDS. Service mem- • The member has already re- of the Task Force Individual Aug- the member must be on ITDY same entitlements as TDY orders, bers currently on Global War on ported to the new PDS.

Joint service members learn about reserve retirement benefits PRESS RELEASE tually all of us will have to go home,” said “Reserve retirement benefits are different serve services, not just the Navy Reserve. Navy Operational Support Center Fort Worth Reape. from active duty benefits. For example, the “We made the presentation a joint sem- Public Affairs Attendees then received information cov- reserve has a ‘gray area’ that runs from the inar,” said Currie. “Just as many guard as ering the Veterans Center, TRICARE and actual retirement date until retirement pay reservists attend the presentations, like they FORT WORTH, Texas – More than 60 Delta Dental, the Reserve Survivor Bene- kicks in around age 60. There are a lot of did in Fort Worth.” military service members and their spouses fit Plan and other programs. Subject matter questions concerning that period.” One attendee of the Fort Worth sem- attended a Joint Reserve Retirement Ben- experts thoroughly presented each topic for In addition, Currie said that he’s been in- inar was Chief Information Systems efits Seminar hosted by Navy Operational retiring military personnel and those consid- undated with hundreds of calls about reserve Technician Norman E. Harward, assigned to Support Center (NOSC) Fort Worth in Fort ering retirement. retirement benefits, illustrating a great need the Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Maritime Air Worth, Texas, July 10. “The Fort Worth seminar was the fourth for reserve retirement information. Operations reserve unit. Navy, Army, Air Force and National Guard we’ve held as a national event,” said Chief In response, Currie created a reserve re- “I’m retiring in December (2010), so this members from around the nation were Navy Counselor (AW) Everett A. Currie, tirement benefits seminar and presented it seminar was helpful and timely,” said Har- greeted by Capt. John J. Reape, NOSC Fort assigned to Region Mid-Atlantic Reserve to the Commander, Navy Reserve Forces ward. “I heard of some of the benefits before, Worth’s commanding officer, at the Naval Component Command, who spearheaded Command training department for consider- but didn’t know the details. Plus, there were Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth the national reserve retirement seminar ef- ation. From there, the seminar went national other benefits I wasn’t even aware of.” theatre. fort. and evolved to include other branches of ser- To find out when the next reserve retire- Reape focused on the importance of retire- “The concept is the same as the active duty vice. ment benefits seminar will be held and for ment preparation. Transition Assistance Program, but tailored According to Currie, it had become clear reserve retirement information, contact your “After dedicating years of service, even- to the reserve and guard,” explained Currie. the benefits information applied to all re- command career counselor. TRICARE NEWS

NASA photo Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer on NASA’s Terra satellite captured this image. With winds of 135 miles per hour (217 kph), Hurricane Dennis was a powerful Category 4 storm just hours away from making landfall. At the time this image was taken, the eye of the storm was about 55 miles (90 kilometers) South, Southeast of Pensacola, Florida and the storm was moving Northwest at about 18 miles per hour (29 kph). Track hurricane season with up-to-date TRICARE information

PRESS RELEASE phone numbers TRICARE Management Activity • TRICARE Regional and pharmacy contractors and Medicare contacts FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Hurricane • Known prescription medications season is here! The 2010 Atlantic Hur- and doses ricane season began in June and the • A list of allergies National Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad- • A properly stored, 30-day supply of ministration (NOAA) is forecasting an prescription medications “above-normal” season. NOAA predicts • Non-prescription drugs such as pain 8-14 hurricanes with 3-7 of them major. relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antac- Being prepared is the best way for TRI- ids, laxatives, itch control creams, etc. CARE beneficiaries and their families to stay • Style, model and serial numbers for safe in the event of a natural disaster. Even any medical devices for beneficiaries not among the more than • Extra batteries for wheelchairs and 35 million people who live in the regions hearing aids most affected by hurricanes, being prepared • Any personal items such as eye- for emergencies or disasters is a smart bet. glasses and other special equipment Be sure to have a complete emergency kit In case of an emergency, TRICARE on hand. Keep it up to date and make sure provides beneficiaries with up-to-date infor- everything works and that food and water mation electronically. TRICARE’s disaster have not expired. Along with food and wa- relief website at www.tricare.mil/disaster- ter, the kit should contain a battery operated info provides all the information you need weather radio, flashlights and first aid sup- before, during and after a hurricane. Down- plies, include any medical necessities. Keep loads on the page include a wallet card with in mind that medical assistance may not be critical contact information and a disaster immediately available after a disaster. preparation flyer. Critical information on Below is a checklist of health-related TRICARE and Department of Defense-re- items to include for each family member: lated matters that may affect your health • Copies of each family member’s uni- benefits is available via E-mail, Twitter and formed services ID card (or sponsor’s Facebook. Sign up to receive disaster E-mail name and Social Security number), updates at www.tricare.mil/subscriptions. Medicare card or other health insur- Connect with TRICARE on Facebook and ance card, if applicable Twitter at www.facebook.com/tricare and • Copies of family members’ names, www.twitter.com/tricare. addresses, phone numbers, etc. For more information and more valu- • Copies of medical records able tips on disaster preparedness please • Primary care managers, other doc- visit the Department of Homeland Secu- tors’ names and phone numbers rity’s preparedness website at www.ready. • Emergency contact names and gov. Behavioral health options for military couples

PRESS RELEASE TRICARE Management Activity FALLS CHURCH, Va. — It’s important for military couples to talk to someone about marital struggles or stress they may be experiencing. Marital, couples and family therapy, often referred to as counseling, are all types of professional behavioral health interventions available to eligible married couples enrolled riage and family therapists. in TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Re- TRICARE-authorized pastoral and mental mote and TRICARE Prime Overseas. health counselors can provide therapy or “Military life can often cause stress for counseling services under a physician’s couples and families,” said Rear Adm. supervision. Christine Hunter, Deputy Director of the After the first eight visits, non-active duty TRICARE Management Activity. “Long beneficiaries must get authorization from deployments, worries about job-related their regional health care contractor to con- danger and frequent moves can take their tinue treatment. To reduce their out-of-pocket toll. For these reasons, TRICARE consid- expenses, beneficiaries are encouraged to ers marital therapy an essential part of use a TRICARE network provider. behavioral health care.” Active duty family members enrolled Marital therapy or counseling can be cov- in TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Prime ered by TRICARE Prime when it’s based Remote can call their regional Behav- on a behavioral health diagnostic evalua- ioral Health Care Provider Locator and tion by a TRICARE provider. TRICARE Appointment Assistance Line for help lo- Prime-enrolled spouses of active duty ser- cating and making appointments with vice members can seek marital therapy or network behavioral health care provid- counseling in the U.S. or overseas as part of ers in their area. The toll-free numbers the first eight outpatient behavioral health are: North Region, (877) 747-9579; South care visits allowed per fiscal year. This can Region, (877) 298-3514; and in the West be done without a referral from a primary Region, (866) 651- 4970. Hours vary ac- care manager or prior authorization from cording to region. TRICARE Prime their regional health care contractor. Ac- Overseas beneficiaries can get informa- tive duty service members need a referral tion about host nation providers from for all behavioral health care received in their local military treatment facility or the TRICARE network. TRICARE Service Center. The nearest Professionals in the TRICARE network TRICARE Service Center can be found at authorized to provide marital therapy www.tricare.mil/overseasTSC. include psychiatrists, psychologists, cer- To view TRICARE’s behavioral health tified psychiatric nurse specialists, options visit our Mental Health Resource clinical social workers and certified mar- Center at www.tricare.mil/mentalhealth. NAMESAKE: Former president inspired by crew of ship that bears his name

Continued from page A1 It drives us. It fuels us,” he said. “George H.W. Bush experience that she will is a professional who con- never forget. tinues to serve his country “It was really exciting to with integrity.” spend time with a former The former president president,” she said. “It expressed his confidence was an honor to meet him. and high hopes for the It was great experience command concerning the interacting with the name- aircraft carrier’s upcom- sake of this great ship and ing maiden deployment someone who played such and reinforced his grati- a significant role in U.S. tude to the armed forces history,” Hout continued. and its service members. “It’s not every day that “This ship will do a you get to meet the 41st wonderful job support- President of the United ing freedom around the States.” world,” he said. “When Miller also noted that this ship deploys, I know one of the command’s pri- that you will carry the mary goals is to emulate flag with great honor, the the qualities of its respect- flag of the United States, ed namesake. a flag of freedom. We are “We run this ship and so blessed that freedom we harp on our guiding works in this country,” principles,” said Miller. he added. “What a great Photo by MC2 (EXW/PJ) Joseph M. Clark “President Bush is an ex- country this is and what Former President George H.W. Bush speaks to Sailors following breakfast in the Chief’s Mess aboard the aircraft carrier that bears his name July 15. Bush and his wife, Barbara, spent their time aboard watching flight operations, touring the ship and ample to every single one a wonderful thing it is to visiting with the crew. of us and Barbara is an be an American. We are example that inspires so lucky to have people USS San Jacinto (CVL 30) is the only U.S. Navy air- the ship named after her Cruise in May. The en- us every day. Our num- serving, all volunteers, during World War II and craft carrier with a living husband. The Bush’s tire Bush family has been ber one guiding principle volunteering for this coun- earned the Distinguished namesake. This visit daughter and ship’s spon- actively involved in the aboard this ship is that, try and to be a part of this Flying Cross for his com- marked the second time sor, Dorothy Bush Koch, command and events in- like our namesake, we are magnificent ship.” bat service in the Pacific at sea for the former Pres- went underway aboard volving its crew since the professionals who serve Bush, a former Navy pi- in 1944. ident, but was Barbara’s the ship for its first ever ship’s commissioning in our country with integrity. lot, was stationed on the USS George H.W. Bush first time underway aboard Friends and Family Day January 2009. ROUND UP: Tickets cost half of normal Continued from page A1 purchase of tickets. Children 12 and un- MCPON’s to be at one event,” said How- der will receive a free raffle ticket with a ard. “No other venue will have so many chance to win one of the Kings Dominion years of cumulative service leading prizes. our forces than at the East Coast CPO To purchase tickets visit www.kings- Round Up.” dominion.com and click on tickets, then Discounted food and drink will be avail- corporate partner, the company ID for the able throughout the day at Pine Pavilion event is CPO. Once you have purchased adjacent to the Kingswood Amphitheatre. your ticket simply print it out and bring it “The tickets are almost 60 percent off with you to the park. the normal daily entry fee,” said Howard. You can also purchase your advance “The day is open to all Navy to enjoy the sale tickets from your Command Repre- Kings Dominion park and the event is sentative: meant to be sort of an end of the summer CNRMA — YNCS Barry Fitzgibbons Navy bash.” 322-2800, barry.fi[email protected] Photo by MCSN Sandi L. Grimnes Tickets are $23 and children 2 and NCR — YNC Aaron Riley (202) 781- Former First Lady Barbara Bush signs the guest book aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) under are admitted free with advanced 5766, [email protected] while Lt. Cmdr. Virginia Schmied looks on, July 15. U.S. Navy photo Master Chief Navy Counselor Laura Paquian and Navy Counselor 1st Class Staci Bradly listen to a Sailor talk about his Navy career goals during a career development session aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

Photo by MC2 Leslie Long Rear Adm. Buzz Little, Commander of Navy Reserve Forces Command, throws out the ﬁrst pitch before a game between the Norfolk Tides and Gwinnett Braves, May 25. CDB’s help leaders, Sailors

BY MC1 (AW) LATUNYA HOWARD Qualification Test (AFQT) scores and get Norfolk Tides celebrate Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs them enrolled into academic skills classes so they can retake the ASVAB test,” said MILLINGTON, Tenn. — Leaders Myers. “We are seeing Sailors who want across the Navy are saying that career de- to stay Navy, but are not eligible to convert the Navy community velopment boards (CDB), mandated by into other rates once in the PTS window. PRESS RELEASE OPNAVINST 1040.11C, assist both the Waiting to correct low AFQT scores once Commander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs Navy and Sailors in achieving their goals. a Sailor is in the PTS window is too late. “CDB’s are a critical tool for the chain Losing a great Sailor because he or she All area active duty, military families and retired military personnel are invited to of command to interact directly with every could not meet a PTS window due to lack join the Norfolk Tides Baseball Team to enjoy live baseball action as the tides cele- Sailor from the day they check aboard,” of initiating a PTS request is not some- brate Navy Night at harbor park, August 13. The Norfolk Tides, a Triple-A affiliate said Vice Adm. Allen Myers, Commander, thing we desire.” of the Baltimore Orioles, will take on the Charlotte Knights, a Chicago White Sox Naval Air Forces. “They are a positive ele- CDB’s are required for all Sailors Triple-A affiliate. ment of command climate, but only when upon reporting to a command – after six This is the second annual Navy Night event. Representatives from ComNavAir- implemented with the intended end state months on board, at 12-months onboard Lant, ComNavSurfLant, ComNavSubLant and NECC will be on hand to throw out in mind – due diligence to our Sailors.” and at 12-month intervals thereafter. Offi- the first pitch. NAVSTA Norfolk honor guard will present the colors and the U.S. The Brilliant-on-the-Basics program cial guidance is contained in OPNAVINST Fleet Forces ceremonial band will perform as part of the pre-game activities. Dis- was introduced Navywide a few years ago 1040.11C. When the Sailor’s career desires plays from Navy SEALs, NECC static displays, EOD, FFSC, MWR and NMCRS will with CDB’s as the centerpiece. Brilliant- are recorded in the Career Information be set up inside and outside the stadium. on-the-Basics includes six key programs: Management System (CIMS) it becomes The pre-game ceremony will also include the oath of enlistment for new recruits command sponsorship, command indoc- part of a permanent record that can follow and an opportunity to honor the men and women of the Navy. trination, CDB’s, mentorship, ombudsman the Sailor throughout his or her career. Special ticket pricing is available for the event. Admission for active duty, mili- programs and recognition programs. Ac- CIMS is available to all shore commands tary families and retiree id card holders will be $6.50. Tickets can be purchased at cording to NAVADMIN 043/08, these six with Internet access and on board 150 the Tides Box Office. Commands who wish to pre-purchase tickets for group seat- best practices form the enduring founda- ships using CIMS Afloat on the Navy Stan- ing may contact the Tides office at 622-2222 for more information. tion upon which every successful career is dard Integrated Personnel System server. launched. The primary function of CIMS is to assist Typical topics covered during a CDB career counselors with tracking, conduct- Navy to participate in Joint ANSO, are watch-standing qualifications, con- ing and documenting CDB’s. tinued education goals, advancement, The Command Master Chief, Chief of short and long-term career objectives, the boat, senior enlisted leader and the NNOA Training Conference Perform-to-Serve (PTS) and Armed Ser- command career counselor team are the vices Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) focal points for career development initia- BY LT. LAURA K. STEGHERR scores. Leadership can use CDB’s to take tives within the command. Diversity Directorate Public Affairs full advantage of learning the priorities of For more information on CDB’s, read the Sailor. OPNAVINST 1040.11C. WASHINGTON — “It is crucial that we identify Sailors at For more news from Navy Personnel Com- Navy leadership will play a initial CDB’s who have low Armed Forces mand, visit www.navy.mil/local/npc/. key role in the professional development and training conference hosted by the National Naval Officers As- sociation (NNOA) and the Association of Naval Service Officers (ANSO) in Ports- mouth, July 26 - 31. The Navy has a sustained relationship with both af- U.S. Navy Photo Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead and Assistant finity groups, which aim to Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Juan support the sea services in Garcia are set to be keynote speakers for the event. the recruitment, mentoring, career development iness. Increasing junior Command. and retention of minority officer attendance is our The conference will also officers. focus this year and in sup- feature a spouse sympo- This will be the organiza- port of this goal, the Navy, sium, which will provide tions’ first joint conference Coast Guard and Marine spouses with valuable infor- and will feature more than Corps have authorized fund- mation and tools for military 21 hours of speaker key- ing to support junior officer families. Youth day events notes, panels and other attendance at this year’s will also target the near- learning opportunities pro- conference.” ly 200 students from the vided by top leadership Key events at the confer- Tidewater area who will be in the sea services, oth- ence include keynotes from exposed to techniques to er government agencies Chief of Naval Operations prepare for college and op- and industry. The confer- Adm. Gary Roughead and portunities as an officer in ence is aimed at informing Assistant Secretary of the the sea services. attendees of important is- Navy for Manpower and Re- All Navy total force person- sues relevant to a successful serve Affairs Juan Garcia, a nel are encouraged to attend. career and providing an up- panel with Navy enterprise For more information and to date on the latest diversity leadership on diversity in register, visit www.nnoa.org/ issues and programs. support of the Maritime and www.ansomil.org/. Additionally, four hours of Strategy and an awards For more news from Chief the conference will be devot- banquet, July 30, featuring of Naval Personnel - Diver- ed to mentoring by military a speech from Army Gen. sity Directorate, visit www. and civilian leaders. William E. “Kip” Ward, navy.mil/local/cnp-diversi- “We anticipate record commander, U.S. Africa ty/. attendance (at the conference),” said retired Capt. Bernard Jackson, NNOA’s president. “Many of the ses- sions during the conference will focus on the importance of diversity in mission accomplishment and read- SOUTHERN PARTNERSHIP STATION 2010 US, partner nation navies exchange subject matter experts

BY MCCS ROBERT WINKLER Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station Public Affairs

USS NEW ORLEANS — Embarked Navy and Marine ofﬁcers from partner nations engaged in subject matter expert exchanges (SMEE), July 12, onboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during Amphibi- ous-Southern Partnership Station (A-SPS) 2010. A-SPS is the amphibious portion of Southern Part- nership Station, which is a deployment of various spe- cialty platforms to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in Latin America and the Caribbe- Photo by MC2 Chris Lussier an. Navy Diver 2nd Class Steve Vanzant, left, assigned to company 2-6 of Mobile Diving and The mission’s prima- Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, explains the components of a KM 37 dive helmet to Mexican Navy ry goal is mission-focused divers aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51). MDSU-2 is participating in Navy diver exercises as part of Southern Partnership Station, information sharing with a multinational partnership engagement designed to increase interoperability and partner navies, Coast Guards and nation capacity through diving operations. civilian services through- Photo by MCC David Collins Navy Diver 2nd Class Jason Hatch, assigned to Mobile Diving out the region in order to conduct this type of am- PHIBRON 5 and other em- Malaga, Colombia; and Bal- Salvage Unit (MDSU) 2, Company 2-6, demonstrates proper enhance regional maritime phibious training with barked units, are scheduled boa, Panama; during the Exothermic cutting with Kerrie cable for Mexican Navy sailor capabilities and security. our South American part- to visit Callao, Peru; Bahia three-month deployment. Alberto Hernandez Ramos. Service members from ners is perfect,” said Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Commodore, Amphibious Mexico, Peru and Uruguay Squadron (PHIBRON) 5 are deployed with New Capt. Peter Brennan, mis- Orleans to facilitate inter- sion commander. “These action between their navies days everything we do is and the U.S. Navy through in a joint environment. In subject matter exchanges a real-world situation, it is and interaction. This is be- quite possible that we could ing accomplished through be performing the same presentations, personal in- types of operations that we teraction and hands-on, are training for here. It’s joint exercises. SMEE par- important that we as na- ticipants boarded the ship tions who share common in San Diego, June 10, and interests work and train to- have been aboard through- gether.” out the deployment. SMEE participants are “I think this is one of the exploring every aspect of best ideas our commanders naval operations including have had,” said Colombian refueling at sea, boarding Navy Lt. Cmdr. Luis Pulga- team operations and dam- rin. “It is so important that age control, among others. the U.S. and South Amer- “It’s a good thing to ex- ican navies work together change experiences and because it is one region ... to make new friends,” said America ... and we need Peruvian Navy Ensign Ri- to be able to share experi- cardo Kinosita. “This is ences and work together, going to help strengthen because it will help us all the good relationship that to stay secure. At this mo- we already have. This is a ment, the United States and big opportunity for both of Colombia are both combat- us to operate together and ing terrorism and we need share information. I think to work together. It is very it will change the way we important.” both work, as we learn what New Orleans, along with it is that each country does partner nations and Special well and apply it to our own Purpose Marine Air Ground ways of doing business.” Task Force 24 are current- In addition to the SMEE’s, ly participating in both the partner nations have Partnership of the Amer- also worked together par- icas 2010 and Southern ticipating in community Exchange 2010 in support outreach projects, such as of A-SPS, conducting joint painting schools and de- amphibious operations in livering Project Handclasp Salinas and Ancon, Peru. materials. “The opportunity to New Orleans, along with ESG2 CHANGE OF COMMAND Rear Adm. Michelle J. Howard turned over leadership of Expe- ditionary Strike Group (ESG) 2 to Rear Adm. Kevin D. Scott during a Change of Command Ceremony, July 19, at JEB Little Creek. B8

SECTION B FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM July 22, 2010 NECC sponsors teenager for CampTrident STORY AND PHOTO BY a 500-word essay his desire to at- MC2 (SCW) PAUL D. WILLIAMS tend. In the end, the selection Navy Expeditionary Combat Command team decided that the teenager Public Affairs Offi ce that best fi t the requirements was CAPE CHARLES, Va. — Michael Albritton, the son of a The Navy Expeditionary Combat Chief Petty Offi cer at NECC. Command (NECC) Chief Petty “We chose Michael because he Offi cers Association (CPOA) re- wrote a wonderful essay,” said cently selected one child from LSC Elizabeth Metheny, chair- among the CPOA family mem- man of the selection committee. bers to participate in a week of “All the things he talked about physical activity designed to focus that were important to him, were on team building and confi dence exactly what we wanted to see reinforcement. from someone who we wanted to Camp Trident, now in its second attend the camp.” year of operation, is a week-long After three days at the camp, summer camp for teenage boys. Michael said he already saw a The camp tests their abilities by change in himself after his expe- providing an environment that riences at the camp. challenges them both physical- “I see things from a different ly and mentally, with instructors aspect now,” said Michael. “I’m lis- who all have extensive military tening more to the people who are backgrounds. in charge of me and I’m not talking The CPOA decided to pick a Michael Albritton navigates a kayak through a water course during a confi dence building evolution at CampTrident teenager who could describe in See CAMP, B12 summer camp, July 14.

The kids are all right Georjeane Blumling, AAA Tidewater Virginia Vice President of Public Relations, checks a infant car seat to make sure it is attached to its base properly. AAA, the Sewell’s Point Safety Center and the Sewell’s Point Police Precinct all teamed up at the Norfolk Navy Exchange to check children’s car seats and reinstall them if necessary to ensure the safety With the e-Leave program, Sailors will be allowed to request leave, extend leave, check-in of the children riding in them, and out on leave, cancel leave and check the status of their leave approval all from their July 15. computer. Navy makes move to digital vacation time BY MC1 (AW) TIM COMERFORD The Flagship staff writer about e-Leave and the improvement it brings.” NORFOLK — Commander, Navy Re- The program which is set to transition gion Mid-Atlantic is preparing to move on August 1, works through a service from pen and ink to digital as it embrac- members Electronic Service Record es the electronic form of the leave chit. (ESR) and all Sailors wishing to take The e-Leave chit will work as a bene- leave must have an account. fi t for both the person taking leave and “Once established, you go to the Captain Chuck Marks, Commanding Offi cer, Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown, listens their administration. NSIP’s website, select e-Leave and to Professor Martin Gallivan, Associate Professor of Anthropology with the College of William According to NAVADMIN 103/10 pro- complete your request,” Said Senior and Mary, talk about some of the various artifacts his team of students uncovered during the cessing leave requests accounts for 21.6 Chief Yeoman (SW/AW) Clarence excavation of a Powhatan Indian village. percent of all pay transactions submitted Johnson, Commander Navy Region each year. Mid Atlantic Personnel Leading Chief The new application will allow Sailors Petty Officer. “The e-Leave request Archeologists excavate Powhatan to request leave, extend leave, electron- is viewed just like the paper leave re- ically check in and out on leave, cancel quest, the only thing difference is – its Village on Yorktown Weapons Station leave and check the status of their leave electronic. Once a member completes approval. Commands will be able to ap- the request, its forwarded to their STORY AND PHOTO BY MARK O. PIGGOTT prove, disapprove, monitor and account chain of command. An E-mail will be Naval Weapon Station Yorktown Public Affairs perience. for leave electronically. sent to all reviewers notifying them of “The goal of the class is to teach stu- “This system eliminates paper and the request.” YORKTOWN — Archeologists from dents how to do archeology in the process speeds up the process,” Johnson ex- If you have non-military in your chain the College of William and Mary exca- of a real research project,” said Professor plained. “Our personnel department will of command, it requires some work for vated the remains of a Powhatan Indian Martin D. Gallivan, associate professor no longer have to waste man hours cal- them to be able to see leave chits. village onboard Naval Weapons Station of anthropology at the College of William culating leave dates, the system does it “Civilians will need to complete a mod- (WPNSTA) Yorktown, July 6, during a and Mary and leader of the fi eld study. automatically. Also, the system works ify version of DD Form 2875, the System summer fi eld school class, sponsored by “The only way to learn how to do arche- with Defense Finance and Account- Authorization Access Form (SAAR) to Naval Facilities Engineering Command ology is to actually do it. So through this ing Service so a Leave and Earning have access to view and approve leave (NAVFAC) Mid-Atlantic. process, we are able to produce compe- Statement isn’t required to verify leave requests,” said Johnson. The class was made up of 14 under- tent fi eld archeologists.” balance. Once online, this system will If a Sailor has a problem with e-Leave graduate archeology and anthropology The College of William and Mary has make it easier for all commands and they will know where to go for help. students from William and Mary taking a a long-standing history of working with our PSD’s (Personnel Support Detach- summer fi eld study course, allowing them See E-LEAVE, B12 ments). As a Yeoman, I’m very excited to get some necessary hands-on fi eld ex- See VILLAGE, B12 HOMEFRONT NEWS

Night Catch of yellow ribbon every day and dutifully By Brenda Ehrmantraut and decorates the tree with them. Through illustrated by Vicki Wehrman her notes she is able to express all the SPOUSE emotions she is facing by praying for When a soldier’s orders take him her father’s safety, giving thanks for her across the world, he comes up with a family and wishing for his return. This Books that ease/explain special game of catch to play with his book comes with a month’s worth of yel- son using the North Star as a ball and the low ribbon to make your own wishing night time sky as the ﬁ eld. Whimsical, yet tree – a perfect gift for a family facing a deployment for children thoughtful in its ability to emphasize the deployment. connection between a father and child, BY VIVIAN GREENTREE Night Catch also offers hope and excite- Research Director for Blue Star Families ment for the eventual reunion. Perfect for little ball players everywhere! During our last deployment, I made an effort to seek out age-appropriate books to help explain to my little ones the rea- son why dad was gone for so long. It really surprised me that there were so many available and with such wonderful messages and colorful pictures. Here are few that we have used to help integrate deployments into our lives and instill the idea that even if our family isn’t together physically, we can hold each other close in our hearts. A Paper Hug My Dad’s A Hero By Stephanie Skolmoski and By Rebecca Christiansen, Jewel Arm- illustrated by Anneliese Bennion strong and illustrated by Jen Robertson

This book is a project by a mom and The Wishing Tree If your loved one serves in the U.S. daughter team. Stephanie (who has two By Mary Redman and military, you can bet they’re real life sons who both served in Iraq) does the illustrated by Christina Rodriguez heros. This book explains all the great writing and her daughter, Anneliese, il- stuff military dad’s do while they’re de- lustrates. In the book, a child mulls over On the way home from dropping her ployed. There is a special place inside what to include in a package to his de- dad off for a deployment, Amanda sees for photos of dad. The authors keep the ployed father and settles upon the idea yellow ribbons tied to the branches of a book uplifting and free from words like of creating a “paper hug” with string and passing tree and comes up with the idea guns, war and fighting and gives kids cut outs of his handprints. Upon his fa- of her own “wishing tree.” She writes permission to be happy and proud of ther’s return, he trades the paper hug her wishes, hopes and prayers on a piece their military dad. for the real thing! The website www. We Serve Too! apaperhug.com has additional “paper A Child’s Deployment Book hug” materials so your military child By Kathleen Edick and Paula Johnson can make their own and send it to a de- p ployed loved one. This wonderfully illustrated book is MARRIED great for children experiencing a deploy- to the Military ment. The authors walk through the emotions of a little girl as her father is deployed for a year. As she goes through her own daily routines, she keeps him The resources are there – use them! close by imagining her father’s activities while he’s so far away. She expresses BY BIANCA MARTINEZ Reach out to NewsChannel 3’s Bianca her frustrations and loneliness, but also Martinez at [email protected]. her great pride in being a military child. Be sure to check out “Do My Military The best part about this book? Our “lit- A week ago when I got to work, I looked Job” every Wednesday at 11 p.m. on tlest patriots” are reminded of their own at my phone and saw that always famil- NewsChannel 3! service and bravery alongside their mil- iar red message light. I had a voicemail. I itary parents. couldn’t check it right away. I had to go into a gun, I could have never in my wildest a meeting with my boss and then when I dreams have come up with this scenario. got out of that meeting, I had to go on set. A Navy Sailor so depressed, he just could I went for two hours, knowing I had a mes- not seem to go on anymore. In his mind, he Vivian Greentree lives in Chesapeake and is the Research Director for Blue Star Families. sage waiting for me, but I had no clue how had no where to go. He didn’t keep anyone She is also on the Governor’s Commission for National and Community Service. To contact important that phone call would be. hostage. He didn’t hurt anyone but himself Vivian, send her an E-mail at [email protected]. It wasn’t only important for me, but ... except the family he left behind. someone’s closure was depending on me His mother, a retired chief, knows the answering that message in a way. I picked Navy has the resources to help anyone that up the phone, dialed my voicemail and the fi nds themselves in the same situation as voice on the recording said, “Bianca, my Scott. She knows that depression or fam- name is Kathleen Bartik.” The name rung ily struggles don’t have to have the same a bell immediately, but I couldn’t fi gure out results. She knows from her own career in why. She continued on telling me how she service and she is still serving while she really would like to talk to me about doing works at her local VA Hospital. With her, a public service announcement of some NewsChannel 3 is Taking Action to tell you sorts and then she said, “because I am the about the resources available to you, so we mother of the young man who killed him- never have to tell this story again. Join us self in a Virginia Beach 7-11 last week.” My on NewsChannel 3 at 11 p.m. on Thursday, Navy League of Hampton Roads is scheduled mouth dropped to the fl oor. Her son was July 22 to hear a Mother’s Story. 24-year-old Scott Bartik. And tune in every Monday at 4 p.m. for to hold their 12th Annual Chief Petty Offi cer When we sit on the anchor desk and de- Mission Monday, a segment dedicated to Round Up at Kings Dominion, August 28 liver breaking news, it is hard not to come sharing amazing tools that can help make up with the explanation of it all. When we our lives a little easier. Next Monday, we The CPO Round Up will be open to all Tickets are $23 (Save $33.99) and chil- were telling people that was someone was will be meeting Ross Mackenzie, author of active duty, reserve, retired and all fam- dren 2 and under are admitted free with held up in that convenience store with My Sailor Dad. We caught up with him as ilies, friends and supporters of the Navy advanced ticket purchases. Children 12 he read to kids of deployed Sailors. He is team and will include unlimited use to all and under will receive a free raffl e ticket a Sailor himself and had to fi nd a way to rides, shows and attractions at Kings Do- with a chance to win one of the Kings Do- let his kids know he still loved them even minion. minion prizes. while he is gone. Mission Monday, ev- The schedule of the day includes the An- To purchase tickets visit www.kings- ery Monday on NewsChannel 3, “First at nual Deck Plate Spirit Award presentation, dominion.com and click on tickets, then Four.” Chief Selectee Cadence Competition and corporate partner, the company ID for the a 50/50 raffl e in support of CPO Scholar- event is “CPO.” Once you have purchased ship Fund. your ticket, simply print it out and bring it Kings Dominion will be open from 9 a.m. with you to the park. There is no service to 10 p.m. with many special guests includ- charge. Come on and take the ‘Challenge’ ing: MCPON, MCPON’s (ret.), FLTCM’s, You can also purchase your advance FORCM’s, CMDCM’s and MCPO (ret.) sale tickets from your Command repre- Come out and take The Flagship and Rudy Boesch from Survivor. sentatives: Military Challenge with The event will also include the oppor- CNRMA — YNCS Barry Fitzgibbons Bianca Martinez from tunity for all participants to purchase a 322-2800, barry.fi [email protected] NewsChannel 3. She will single-serve meal for $10 that includes: NCR — YNC Aaron Riley (202) 781- be one of our celebrity 2 pieces of fried chicken, hot dog, baked 5766, [email protected] or ETC Geoff hosts and will compete beans, bag of chips, cookie and a soft Adleman (202) 781-6456, geoffrey.adle- in the challenge with drink. [email protected] fellow NewsChannel Discounted food and drink will be avail- For more information on the event visit 3 personalities. Register today at able throughout the day at Pine Pavilion Kings Dominion’s website at www.kingsdo- www.TheMilitaryChallenge.com and “like us” on Facebook adjacent to the Kingswood Amphitheatre. minion.com. at www.Facebook.com/militarychallenge. Photo by MC3 Class Kristin L. Grover A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) approaches the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)’s Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) from off the East Coast of the United States. Kearsarge’s COMPTUEX BY MC3 operation evolutions and that is not available during CRISTINA GABALDON laid the groundwork for the many training cycles.” USS Kearsarge Public Affairs ARG and the MEU to cre- Kearsarge’s Command- ate a “Blue-Green” team. ing Officer, Capt. Baxter USS KEARSARGE “PMINT is almost Goodly, anticipates the — The amphibious as- like a practice run for crew’s exposure to com- sault ship USS Kearsarge COMPTUEX,” said Ke- bined operations and (LHD 3) and embarked arsarge Operations Officer, real-time scenarios is just Marines from the 26th Cmdr. Christopher Korn. what his Sailors need to en- Marine Expeditionary “PMINT wasn’t graded, but sure they will be ready to Unit (MEU) departed Na- we were able to complete answer the call during de- val Station Norfolk, July our missions successfully ployment. 7, to begin their Compos- and I expect COMPTUEX “I think the crew is going ite Unit Training Exercise will go just as successfully.” to work really hard, learn (COMPTUEX) with the A new twist during a lot, and get a chance to Kearsarge Amphibious COMPTUEX will be some see how we will react to Readiness Group (ARG) extra participants in the the full spectrum of what off the coast of North Car- exercises. Joining the ARG could happen during de- olina. will be USS Mahan (DDG ployment,” said Goodly. COMPTUEX will pro- 72), USS Doyle (FFG 39), “Anytime you can train vide realistic training and an additional seven with coalition forces it’s a exercises for the ARG Royal Navy ships. plus, and with this training that will be replications of “It is seldom the occasion I’m confident we will be the challenges often en- that the MEU executes better prepared for a real- countered during military combined operations as it life setting.” operations world-wide, en- is now tasked to do,” said The Kearsarge ARG suring the Kearsarge ARG Lt. Col. Michael Starling, consists of the amphib- is prepared to support any 26th MEU executive offi- ious dock landing ship mission during their de- cer. “The Royal Navy and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) ployment scheduled to Marines will serve as an and the amphibious trans- begin this fall. ally with whom we will port dock ship USS Ponce In May, Kearsarge ARG, plan, coordinate and exe- (LPD 15). The seven Royal Amphibious Squadron cute combined amphibious Navy ships include; HMS (PHIBRON) 4 and 26th assault operations as realis- Fort George (A388), HMS MEU completed PHI- tic as we could expect them Sutherland (F81), HMS BRON-MEU Integrated to happen in theatre. It will Liverpool (D92), HMS Ark Training (PMINT) in a condition us for poten- Royal (R07), HMS Albion 16-day exercise. PMINT tial combined operations, (R07), HMS Ocean (L12) included several real-world which is great preparation HMS Largs Bay (L3006). HOMEFRONT IN FOCUS The flag pole in Disneyland, honoring the flag BY BETH WILSON Military Spouse Contributor

I love Disneyland. Oh, I know it is the smallest of the Disneyland Resorts, but I love it. My husband and I have been season pass holders for most of our marriage. Several years ago, we happened to be walk- ing along main street USA when we noticed something happening at the flag pole. The Disneyland Band, the Dapper Dans (barber- shop quartet) and a “detail” were surrounding the flag pole. We joined the gath- ering throng to discover a special ceremony – the Flag Retreat Ceremony. The ceremony was started by “Gunny,” a 26-year Marine Corps veteran and now a security officer at Disneyland Park. Gunny’s vision started with a sim- ple desire to honor the flag each day at its lowering and the men and women who have defended it. The Disneyland Band leads a procession down Main Street USA where the Dapper Dans join them along with the security detail. The band and “Dans” perform a med- ley of patriotic favorites. This is followed by a the anthem of each branch of the Armed Forces during Photo courtesy of Beth Wilson which time veterans and ac- A ceremony started by a former Marine, now security guard, has the Disneyland band playing patriotic music and anthem of each of the armed services leading guests to the flag pole where a ceremony is held. tive duty are asked to join the circle around the flag the ceremony, acting as ‘un- the flag. Then the detail ar- something indescribable vet – with some great sto- but it seems we have less pole at the hearing of their official hosts.’ These proud rives to lower the flag, first happens. Those vets gath- ries to tell. Donald a WWII and less WWII vets joining anthem. vets walk around the crowd stopping to thank each for ered round the flag pole veteran teared up during “us.” And … it seems we Over the years we have prior to the ceremony en- their honored service to our are slow to disperse. Joined the ceremony. He landed linger longer each time … met fellow active duty, couraging Disney guests to country. At Gunny’s com- by spouses, many wonder- on the beach on that “Day savoring each other’s sac- guard and reservists and join the ceremony, asking if mand, “Order Arms” salutes ful connections are made. of Days” and swapped sto- rifice, service and a very some amazing WWII and they are a “vet” or “service are rendered, some weath- Gary spent six years in ries with several other special camaraderie. Till Vietnam-era veterans. And, family.” ered by age, some still in the the Navy, on a boomer. Da- Army vets and gave a warm next time ... see you at the over the years we have Then the ceremony be- fight – but each proudly and vid just returned from his and emotional, “Take care” Disney flag pole … seen something happen … gins. Branch by branch, smartly snapped ... until our fourth tour to Afghanistan, to the active duty soldiers Contact Beth at beth@ a culture has developed at Army, Navy, Marine Corps, flag is lowered and properly he serves with the 10th standing there. homfrontinfocus.com and the “flag pole.” Each time Coast Guard and Air Force folded. Mountain Division out of We’ve attended this cer- don’t miss Enlisted Spouse we attend we see more vet- – veterans and service mem- As the band, the “Dans” New York. Gerald is a Viet- emony for the past few Radio at www.blogtalkradio. erans “taking ownership” of bers, side-by-side, circle and the detail retire nam-era retired Air Force years. It may just be me, com/nht. CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Local Trust in God – He will provide BY LT. J.G. CHRISTOPHER JORDAN The angel of the Lord appeared about God. We forget that ... service times Headquarters & Service Battalion Chaplain, to Abraham and stopped him from ‘‘The God who made the world Quantico, Va. sacrificing Isaac at just the right and everything in it is the Lord of “Take your son, your only son, ... whom moment. Abraham had acted in heaven and earth and does not live LDS PROGRAMS you love ... and sacrifi ce him.” faithful obedience and God did pro- in temples built by hands. And he JEB Little Creek Chapel Worship Schedule: vide a ram caught by its horn in the is not served by human hands, as Noon — Sun. Worship (Chapel Annex Classroom 4) This was the command God gave bushes nearby to be offered instead if he needed anything, because he 8 p.m. — Wed. Bible Study Abraham in Genesis 22. The com- of Isaac. himself gives all men life and breath (Chapel Annex Classroom 4) mand is disturbing to say the least, Have you ever felt as though God and everything else.” and when you consider that, as God is commanding you to do some- ‘‘From one man, he made every pointed out, this was Abraham’s thing, maybe even something crazy, nation of men, that they should only son, a son that God had prom- that doesn’t really seem to make inhabit the whole earth; and he de- NAVAL STATION NORFOLK ised Abraham, then it becomes sense and maybe even involves sac- termined the times set for them and ROMAN CATHOLIC PROTESTANT even more confusing. rifice? What is your response? Like the exact places where they should Our Lady of Victory Chapel David Adams Memorial In Genesis 12, 17 and 18, God Abraham, we should be willing to live. God did this so that men would Mass Schedule: Chapel Worship Services: promised Abraham to make him act in faithful obedience. seek him and perhaps reach out 11:45 a.m.— Wed. 10:30 a.m.— Sun. into a great nation and to give him a Notice that Abraham never ques- for him and find him, though he is 10 a.m.— Sun.. Worship son. For years Abraham lived with tions God motives and even when not far from each one of us. ‘For in the hope that one day he would he leaves the servants with the don- him we live and move and have our For more information call have a son. In fact, Abraham was key tells him, ‘‘We will come back being.’ ... ‘We are his offspring.’” – Naval Station Norfolk Chapel 444-7361 100 years old when Isaac was final- to you.” Abraham acted in faith be- Acts 17:24-28 ly born. Then, with this one bizarre cause he knew God, he knew God’s Abraham was blessed for his will- command, God demands Isaac as a character and that he would nev- ingness to sacrifice his only son and sacrifice. What does Abraham do? er demand a human sacrifice, so God provided a lamb for the sacri- JEWISH PROGRAMS He gets up, packs the supplies and he went with the certain hope that, fice. God also provided a lamb for Commodore Uraih P. Levy Chapel: Jewish services are heads off in obedience. ‘‘God himself will provide the lamb our own sacrifice, which was God’s at Norfolk chapel in Building C7 on the Second Floor ‘‘Stay here with the donkey while for the burnt offering.” Too often only son. If God is prompting you to every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Building C7 is located at 1630 I and the boy go over there. We we don’t trust God to provide. We step out in faith and do something Morris St. on Naval Base Norfolk. For more information will worship and then we will come trust ourselves, our things, our for Him, I pray that you will remem- call 444-7361 or 7363. back to you.” jobs, our circumstances, but forget ber that He will provide. As Abraham, Isaac and the servant approached the place where God had told Abraham to sacrifice MUSLIM PROGRAMS Isaac, he told the servant to stay Providing spiritual guidance Masjid al Da’wah behind with the donkey and placed 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7): Muslim services are the wood on Isaac’s back. Abraham at Norfolk chapel every Friday at 1:30 p.m. carried the fire and the knife. Most scholars agree that Isaac was a young teenager at least old enough to realize that there was JEB LITTLE CREEK CHAPEL no lamb for the sacrifice. ‘‘The fire and wood are here, but where is the ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: lamb for the burnt offering?” Mass Schedule: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. — Sat. Abraham’s reply was one of faith 5 p.m.— Sat. PROTESTANT and hope, ‘‘God himself will provide (fulfi lls Sunday obligation) 9 a.m. — Sun. School the lamb for the burnt offering, my 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. — Sun. (4 years-Adult) son.” Genesis 22:9-10 states, “When 11:30 a.m. — Tues. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. — Sun. they reached the place God had (except holidays) Divine Worship, told him about, Abraham built an al- Children’s Church tar there and arranged the wood on (Ages 4-10) it. He bound his son Isaac and laid PWOC: Bible Study at the Chapel Annex Every Wed. him on the altar, on top of the wood. Fellowship: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study: 10 a.m. - noon Then he reached out his hand and Lt. Paul Allen Hyder, PWOC: Evening Bible Study Every Mon.: 7 p.m. took the knife to slay his son.” a chaplain at Marine Latter Day Saints Coffeehouse ‘‘Do not lay a hand on the boy; do Corps Base Quantico, 11:30 a.m. — Sun. 6 p.m. — Sun. not do anything to him. Now I know Va., provides spiritual that you fear God, because you guidance for Marines For more information call JEB have not withheld from me your and Navy personnel. Little Creek Chapel 462-7427 son, your only son.” Photo by MC2 Jhi L. Scott Iwo Jima deploys in support of Continuing Promise 2010

Photo by MCC (SW/ AW) Mary Popejoy Family members look on with a myriad of emotions as the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) departs Naval Station Norfolk.

Photo by MCC (SW/ AW) Mary Popejoy Family members look on as the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) departs Naval Station Norfolk, July 12, for a four-month humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) mission to Central and South America and the Caribbean. The assigned medical and engineering staff embarked aboard Iwo Jima will work with partner nations’ teams to provide medical and engineering assistance to seven different nations along with more than 20 non-governmental organizations, to improve mutual understanding of current medical issues and technology. BY MC3 MORGAN E. DIAL of them, they have sim- USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Public ply knocked them out of Affairs the park,” said Capt. Jeff Amick, Iwo Jima command- NORFOLK (NNS) -- USS ing officer. “These great Iwo Jima (LHD 7) departed Americans have exceeded Naval Station Norfolk, July every expectation through- 12, in support of Continu- out a very challenging year ing Promise 2010 (CP10). and a half. I am extremely Continuing Promise is an confident that this human- annual humanitarian civ- itarian mission is going to ic assistance operation that really showcase this ship, provides opportunities to Photo by MC3 (SW) Brian Goodwin these Sailors and Marines establish new partnerships The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) departs and our Navy’s ability to re- with other nations, non- Naval Station Norfolk July 12 for a four-month humanitarian spond to any situation when government organizations civic assistance (HCA) mission to Central and South America tasked. This crew is ready and the Caribbean. (NGO’s), international gov- to respond and could not be Photo by MC3 (SW) Brian Goodwin ernment organizations and tative care, ophthalmologic Kings Bay, Ga. They will more ready to deliver.” Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Raymon Young kisses his baby learn from host nations and services, optometric ser- provide local communities COMUSNAVSO is the goodbye before the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima civilian experts. vices, preventative and with building repairs and naval component command (LHD 7) departs Naval Station Norfolk. During the scheduled environmental health, improvements, new small for USSOUTHCOM and four-month surge, relief op- dental screenings and treat- construction projects, utili- is responsible for all naval itime Strategy, including counter-illicit trafficking operations will be conducted ment, public health training ty system repairs and other personnel and assets in the theater security coopera- erations. in Colombia, Costa Rica, and veterinary services. projects depending on the area of responsibility. tion, relationship building, For more news from Com- Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, “Iwo Jima has the op- host nation’s needs. COMUSNAVSO con- humanitarian assistance mander, U.S. Naval Forces Panama and Suriname. timal blend of medical, SPMAGTF will also ducts a variety of missions and disaster response, Southern Command, visit There are more than surgical and dental capa- provide medical and en- in support of the U.S. Mar- community relations and www.navy.mil/local/cusns/. 1,600 Sailors, Marines, Sol- bilities,” said Capt. Michael gineering support to this diers, Airmen and civilians T. Hopkins, Iwo Jima’s se- humanitarian civic assis- including Commander Am- nior medical officer. “In tance by conducting subject phibious Squadron 6, Fleet addition, we have more ca- matter expert exchanges Surgical Team 2, Navy pability to transport people with specified partner na- Construction Battalion and supplies from the flight tions. In addition, they will Maintenance Unit (CBMU) deck and well deck than the provide air and ground 202, Maritime Civil Affairs USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) transportation for nearly Team 206, Special Purpose during their deployments.” all of the medical, engineer- Marine Air Ground Task Seabees from CBMU ing and community relation Force (SPMAGTF), CLR- 202 in Norfolk will be sites. 25 Medical Detachment supporting the civic ac- “I am so very proud of and contingents of medical tion programs along with this crew. Since I took com- personnel from the armed detachments from Jackson- mand in 2008, all tasks forces of The Netherlands, ville and Key West, Fla. and that have been put in front Canada and Germany and various other satellite commands embarked on board Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima’s medical team will work alongside Central American, South Ameri- can and Caribbean medical teams as well as NGO’s. The teams are capable of providing general surgical care, primary and consul- CHANGE OF COMMAND ESG2 change of command onboard JEB Little Creek

BY MCSN ANNA WADE Navy Public Affairs Support Fleet, was the guest speaker good service with ESG 2. Element East for the ceremony and spoke Scott said, “Howard has about the Navy’s belief set a standard that will be NORFOLK — Rear system and how these hon- very hard to meet. All I can Adm. Michelle J. Howard orable commanders, as well hope for is to keep the fire turned over leadership of as other Navy members, burning. Thank you all for Expeditionary Strike Group represent those ideals. coming today. God bless (ESG) 2 to Rear Admi- “We serve globally. We you and America.” ral Kevin D. Scott during a can shape events. We can The ceremony was con- Change of Command Cer- prevent wars,” said Wil- cluded with the formal emony, July 19, at Assault liams. reading of the official orders Craft Unit (ACU) 4 at Joint He said the world is now by Howard and Scott. Af- Expeditionary Base (JEB) more complex than the era terwards, they followed the Little Creek. when Howard and Scott en- traditional procedure which The Change of Command tered the Navy. Sailors and officially passed authority Ceremony is not a set U.S. Marines must be more pre- from Howard to Scott. Naval regulation, however, pared to face the uncertain “I relieve you ma’am,” it is an admirable piece of future. All members of the said Scott. Navy tradition which estab- Navy hold an essential piece “I stand relieved,” said lishes respect for authority to the entire community. Howard. and ensures a smooth tran- “To me, serving the Photo by Jonathan Sunderman Each officer saluted one sition for both officers in people is important” said Rear Admiral Kevin D. Scott salutes the sideboys as he is piped ashore at the Change of another and they left the command and enlisted Williams. Command Ceremony for Expeditionary Strike Group Two at Joint Expeditionary Base Little stage through the tradition- members. Williams stepped away Creek, July 19. al side boys. Vice Adm. Melvin G. from the podium as a loud Howard will be assigned “Mel” Williams, Jr., Com- round of applause filled the The applause died down Anthony Josey, Command sented Howard with a special as Chief of Staff, J5, Joint mander of U.S. Second hanger bay. as Command Master Chief Master Chief of ESG 2, pre- award for her recognized Staff, Washington, D.C. Kearsarge cooks prepare for ‘Steel Chef’ competition

STORY AND PHOTO when cooking for the vast amount each month while on deployment,” BY MC2 STEVIE TATE of personnel aboard a naval ship. said Ensign Brij Mohan, Ke- USS Kearsarge Public Affairs Office This competition will give them arsarge’s food service officer. an opportunity to show off these “The winner will receive a genu- NORFOLK — Sailors from skills and boost their morale.” ine executive chef’s jacket with the the Norfolk-based amphibious as- To enter the competition, par- words ‘Steel Chef’ embroidered sault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) ticipants must take a test to prove on the front. At the end of deploy- are preparing to debut their new themselves worthy to compete. ment, we’re going to have a final “Steel Chef” competition, a cook- Once accepted as a contestant, showdown between the winners to ing contest based on the popular participants will be divided into determine who the true ‘Steel Chef’ television show “Iron Chef.” two teams that will compete is.” The contest, initiated by Cmdr. against each other. Teams are The ongoing preparations for Daniel Williams, Kearsarge’s sup- given an assortment of ingredi- the contest have not been without ply officer, is intended to enhance ents they will use to make various their challenges, such as man- the morale of cooks and give them dishes, as well as one special in- power and time constraints. a chance to put on display tal- gredient to be used in each dish. “We held one dry run of the ents that may otherwise remain No recipe cards are allowed to be contest to see if it could be done,” hidden. used, and a two-hour time limit is said Mohan. “That was a definite “I got the idea from the show imposed. success, but when you perform “Iron Chef” to do a competition Teams will then present their an evolution like this during nor- on board that would showcase dishes to the judges (four E-6 and mal meal hours, those cooks not Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Ervin Cummings serves Executive Officer the talents of Kearsarge’s talent- below and four E-7 and above) participating have to step up their Dorian Jones a dish that will be judged during practice for the upcoming ed Culinary Specialists (CS),” said who will score them on quality, game and pick up the slack. It “Steel Chef” competition. Hodgson. “Too often the talents texture, taste, and presentation. was a definite challenge, but the formed admirably.” begin the contest when the ship of a CS go unnoticed, especially “The plan is to have this contest S-2 Food Service Division per- Supply Department plans to deploys this fall. U.S. Navy Photo Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 1st Class Dwayne Lowry decided to become a volunteer firefighter with the Phoebus Fire Department back in 2006 and has served their ever since. Sailor takes volunteerism to fire department

BY MCSA AUSTIN ROONEY About a year after work- “It’s just like the Navy in USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs ing at the station, Lowry a lot of ways – it’s all about was named “Firefighter of being part of a team,” said USS THEODORE the Year” by members of the Lowry. “It can be hard, but ROOSEVELT — After Phoebus Fire Department it’s very rewarding.” a long day at work, Sail- for his hard work at the sta- Lowry said he encourag- ors aboard USS Theodore tion. This would not be the es other Sailors to volunteer Roosevelt (CVN 71) choose last time he was recognized as firefighters as well, and between a variety of ways to for his hard work. said that he’s already talked spend their off-duty time. In May 2009, Lowry won to multiple Sailors from TR For some, hobbies or social- the Geico Military Service to join as well. izing take up that time and Award for his efforts vol- “It gives you a chance to other simply spend time unteering at the fire station make a positive difference with friends and family. as well as his work within people’s lives,” said Low- For a select few, leaving in his division aboard TR. ry. “The city pays for your work means it’s time to en- The award is given to one training, and it gives you ter the world of burning service member from each a career option when you buildings, medical emergen- branch of the military ev- leave the Navy. If anyone is cies and valuable training ery year for efforts in fire, interested in volunteering, as a volunteer firefighter. traffic accidents or drug feel free to stop by and ask Aviation Boatswain’s Mate and alcohol abuse preven- me some questions about (Fuels) 1st Class (AW) tion. it. I’d be happy to help you Dwayne Lowry is one of “I was very surprised to out.” those select few. hear I got it,” said Lowry. “I’ve always wanted to be “The (Command Master a fireman – ever since I was Chief) called me into his a kid,” said Lowry. “I like office and told me I had to helping the community and talk to the Captain one day. it’s a great skill to learn.” I was really nervous and Lowry said he grew up thought I was in trouble and near a fire station and al- that’s when they told me I ways dreamed of becoming had been selected for the a firefighter. After going award.” to college for a few years, Lowry said his division Lowry said he put in appli- officer, Lt. Matthew Max- cations both at a fire station well, recommended him and for the Navy. The Navy for the award. All five of responded first and Lowry the recipients were called left for boot camp. to Washington, D.C., for “I’ve done pretty much a three-day ceremony in every kind of firefight- which they received their ing training the Navy has awards and got an oppor- to offer,” said Lowry. “The tunity to tour various war training the Navy gave me memorials around the city. made it much easier to tran- “We got a chance to lay sition when I did decide to the wreath at the Tomb of become a volunteer fire- the Unknown Soldier while fighter.” we were there,” said Lowry. After years of sea duty “I represented the Navy for aboard a variety of ships, the wreath-laying – it was Lowry said he decided to be- the moment I’m most proud come a volunteer firefighter of.” at Phoebus Fire Department Lowry’s friends and su- in Hampton, while on shore pervisors at Phoebus Fire duty in Oceana, in April Station said they value his 2006. Before training, vol- contribution to their station, unteer firefighter applicants and were not as surprised must pass a polygraph test, as he was to learn that he a physical test and various received the Geico Military classroom lessons. Service Award for his ac- “The training is valuable,” tions there. said Lowry. “I went through “He deserved it,” said it like any Sailor would have James Hutcheson, the se- – I hit the deckplates run- nior medic firefighter at ning. I got all of my medical Phoebus Fire Station. “He’s and firefighting qualifica- a hard worker and he knows tions within my first year.” what he’s doing. I wasn’t sur- Lowry said that while vol- prised at all.” unteers are only required to Hutcheson said that since work 24 hours per month, he beginning his volunteer worked well over 100 hours work at the station Low- per month for his first year ry has always maintained a at the station. Since joining positive attitude and helped the station in 2006, Lowry out the team whenever he has personally responded has the chance. to over 500 medical and fire “We have one guy who’s emergencies. enrolled in paramedic school “I went through the fire right now, and Dwayne simulator and a lot of train- (Lowry) is always happy to ing before responding to a cover for him when he can’t real fire,” said Lowry. “The make it,” said Hutcheson. first time I responded to an Lowry said he enjoys actual structural fire, the fighting fires and having an heat was so intense I actual- exciting job, and is looking ly questioned whether this at becoming a full-time fire- was something I really want- fighter after he retires from ed to do. Now I love it.” the Navy. 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Continued from page B1 ry, dating back centuries.” the Navy, a very specific scientif- strumental in the archaeology and findings from the six week The site is located on a pen- ic investigation on an extremely and interpretation of Werowo- study over the next few months WPNSTA Yorktown on its vari- insula along the York River important Native American site,” comoco, the capital city of the and produce a report for the ous historical sites. Its proximity and Indian Field Creek. Mean- said Bruce J. Larson, Cultur- Powhatan Indians discovered in Navy. Gallivan hopes to take that to Colonial Jamestown and the ing “broad or wide land,” al Resource Department Head, 2002 across the York River from information and use it to develop incredible preservation of the Kiskiak was part of the Pow- NAVFAC Atlantic. “It’s crucial to Kiskiak. plans for future excavations. more than 13,000 acres of land hatan chiefdom until Colonial a wide-ranging cultural resource “We are keenly interested in “Our goal is to identify those makes the Navy base a veritable settlers encroached on their management.” the history of Kiskiak during deposits so that we can come cornucopia of historical artifacts. land, forcing them to move. To- “You can only effectively man- the centuries immediately be- back in subsequent years and The William and Mary Cen- day, members of the Pamunkey age these types of resources if fore the Jamestown Colony was study them even more inten- ter for Archaeological Research and Mattaponi tribes in Virgin- you do good science and good established in 1607 and dur- sively get a sense of how those conducted a survey of the Na- ia are among the descendants planning is based on good sci- ing the early colonial era that people lived their lives during val Weapons Station in 1999 and of the original Kiskiak Indians. ence. Using the data provided, followed” said Gallivan. “This those centuries,” said Gallivan. 2000 that identified the boundar- The Pamunkey and Mattaponi we can then make planning de- summer we honed in on depos- “Yorktown has the breadth ies of the site investigated this have reservations along the up- cisions that will minimize or its dating to those centuries, and the depth of archeologi- summer. per York River drainage created limit adverse effects to signif- roughly from 1400 to 1630. Our cal resources that you don’t “Kiskiak is the best preserved during the 1600s. Members of icant cultural resources,” he excavations are slow and care- see elsewhere on other instal- Powhatan site in Virginia and these communities have become concluded. ful so that we can understand lations,” Larson added. “We will its preservation is largely due involved in archaeological stud- This field study is not just for the sequence of layers and their continue to do our level best to to the creation of the Weapons ies of their ancestors’ past and the education and experience for relative ages. conduct positive archeological Station in the early 20th Centu- have shown considerable inter- the students, but the chance to “So far, we’ve found one trade investigations for all the re- ry,” Gallivan stated. “In addition est in the Kiskiak research. The find out more about the people item that clearly dates to the 17th sources.” to limits on residential and com- Navy has gone to great lengths that once inhabited this region century and other deposits that NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic Cultural mercial development here, there to preserve these cultural sites before the colonization of Amer- reflect where houses and resi- Resources Department is devel- has been no mechanized plow- on Navy property. ica began. dential spaces were constructed oping a five-year plan for future ing of the site. As a result, the “This is a cooperative agree- Gallivan is a member of the during that time period,” he con- investigations, in cooperation site contains a series of stratified ment between the College of Werowocomoco Research cluded. with the College of William and deposits which preserved layers William and Mary Department of Group, also based at William and The College of William and Mary, at sites on WPNSTA Yor- upon layers of the village’s histo- Anthropology to do, at no cost to Mary. The group has been in- Mary will process the artifacts ktown. CAMP: Physical activities help teenagers feel more confident E-LEAVE: Fill out Continued from page B1 ed to have the experience, I wanted to learn more about leave, check leave, back as much. I’m respecting teamwork and I just wanted to other people’s opinions. But become better than I already right now, I’m just tired.” was.” take leave from home According to Neil Guinan, one Building character through Continued from page B1 of the camp founders, the camp teamwork is one of the things provides teenagers with various the NECC CPAO wanted “Each command will have a Command physical activities designed to the teenagers to experience Leave Administrator (CLA) that will be able help them feel more confident in through this camp. Accord- to assist with any problem,” said Johnson. themselves and which provide a ing to Metheny, the CPOA has “In addition, the CLA is responsible for train- foundation to prepare them to used this program to invest ing all users.” make the right decisions when not only in the local communi- Don’t worry about being tethered to your they are tested in life. ty, but also the children of the Navy Marine Corps Internet account, e- “We try to give them a great Sailors in the NECC family. Leave can be done at home. It may take a trip out door experience with the “As an organization we need to the Navy Exchange though. climbing wall and the zip line, Photo by MC2 Paul D. Williams to see that it’s not just the “In order to access e-Leave from home a things that will give them confi- Michael Albritton navigates a kayak through a water course during CPOA, its not just NECC, but CAC card reader is required,” said Johnson. dence – things that they never a confidence building evolution at CampTrident summer camp, July it’s the children and the mem- Sailors who have not yet established a thought they could do,” said 14. NECC Chief Petty Officers Association chose to sponsor Michael bers of NECC that make up this Self-Service ESR can create an account Guinan. “But really it is boost- based on the results of an essay themed contest. whole family,” said Metheny. at https://nsips.nmci.navy.mil or on the ing their confidence and their feel a little more like adults.” ing to do a lot of stuff that I “We wanted to invest in the NSIPS server aboard ship. ability to make decisions. We It was the core values taught haven’t done, like rock climb- family and we wanted them NAVADMIN 043/09 announced the re- try to encourage initiative, throughout the camp that are ing, obstacle courses and to see that we, as the CPOA, quirement for all active duty and reserve teamwork, and responsibility what made Michael so inter- working together as a team,” really care more for just the personnel to establish and maintain a Self- and reinforce manners all with ested in attending. said Michael. “I wanted to go service member. It goes deep- Service ESR as the Navy phases out paper the intention of making them “I heard that we were go- to this camp because I want- er than that.” service records. Ensign’s repatriated remains returns home to full honors

STORY AND PHOTOS BY er villagers had buried an MC2 (SW) KIONA MILLER American service man in Naval District Washington 1950 when his body was Public Affairs caught in the man’s fish- ARLINGTON, Va. — In ing net. the most solemn of ceremo- The MAKRI located the nies, a nearly sixty-year old burial site April 28, 2009, chapter was closed when where they excavated hu- the remains of a Navy en- man remains and military sign was buried with full artifacts. honors at Arlington Na- The burial site was ap- tional Cemetery, July 12. proximately three miles Ensign Robert Lan- west of where the Mag- gwell’s remains were pie sank in 1950. The team carried by a horse-drawn turned the remains and ar- caisson through the cem- tifacts over to U.S. Forces etery, followed by family Korea, which sent them to and friends, to his burial Joint POW/MIA Account- site in section 40. ing Command (JPAC) for On Oct. 1, 1950, Lan- analysis. gwell was serving on the Among other forensic minesweeper USS Magpie identification tools and (AMS 25) when it sank af- circumstantial evidence, ter striking an enemy mine JPAC scientists used den- off the coast of Chuksan- tal comparisons in the ri, South Korea. Twelve identification of Langwell’s crewmen were rescued, remains. but Langwell was one of 20 According to DPMO, Members of the Third United States Infantry Regiment, “The Old Guard”, transport the caisson carrying Ensign Robert Langwell men lost at sea. with Langwell’s account- to his burial site during a burial with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Langwell’s remains were recovered, April 28, Naval District Washing- 2009 after being declared missing in action from the Korean War for over 50 years. ing, 8,025 service members ton’s U.S. Navy Ceremonial still remain missing from Guard, the U.S. Army’s presented to Langwell’s Navy Arlington Ladies. and Identification (MAKRI) accounted for from the the Korean War. “Old Guard” and the Navy next of kin. Rear Adm. Jim McKinley also presented canvassed towns in South Korean War. An elderly For more news from Na- Band came together to Shannon presented the flag official condolence cards Korea in an effort to gath- fisherman, interviewed in val District Washington, help lay Langwell to rest in to Langwell’s aunt, Mary from the chief of naval er information regarding the village of Chuksan-ri, visit www.navy.mil/local/ providing the casket team, Parker. operations and the com- South Korean soldiers un- reported that he and oth- ndw/. firing party, a bugler, es- Parker also received per- mandant of Naval District cort troops and a band sonal hand-written notes of Washington. element. condolence from Lt. Col. In June 2008, personnel After the firing party Judy Law of the Defense from the Republic of South fired three rifle volleys, Prisoner of War/Missing Korea’s Ministry of Na- the casket team prepared Personnel Office (DPMO) tional Defense Agency for the American flag to be and Paula McKinley of the Killed in Action Recovery

Members of the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard render honors during a burial with full honors for Ensign Robert Langwell at Arlington National Cemetery.