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San Diego Navy/Marine Corps Dispatch www.armedforcesdispatch.com 619.280.2985 SIXTIETH YEAR NO. 13 Serving active duty and retired military personnel, veterans and civil service employees THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 SAN DIEGO PADRES OPENING DAY 2020 PADRES SET RIGHT-HANDER CHRIS PADDACK LOOSE AGAINST D’BACKS by AJ Cassavell Paddack said he’s been those,” Paddack said...... dreaming of an Opening Day SAN DIEGO - Roughly four start at Petco Park since his first Paddack said he’s physically years ago, a newly acquired Pa- visit to the East Village. On the built up to where he would oth- dres prospect named Chris Pad- walkway from the player park- erwise have been on a normal dack suffered a major setback in ing lot to the home clubhouse, Opening Day. He threw six in- his burgeoning baseball career. Opening Day lineups from nings in his final intrasquad start Shortly after his arrival in a trade every season in Padres history on Saturday. with the Marlins, Paddack tore adorn the wall. the ulnar collateral ligament in “I’m ready to go,” Paddack said. his right elbow and would re- “It’s an honor to be on one of “I’ll keep it short and sweet.” quire Tommy John surgery...... As Paddack set about his House passes defense bill self-described “relentless” recovery, this was the moment he by Corey Dickstein, envisioned. Stars and Stripes WASHINGTON - House lawmakers easily passed their $740.5 bil- On Friday, July 24, against the lion version of the yearly defense authorization bill July 21, drawing D-backs, the reins will finally a White House veto threat primarily over a provision to strip Army be off. Paddack is set to lead installations of Confederate-linked names. the Padres’ rotation in 2020, The fiscal year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act passed and on July 20, he was named 295 to 125 with support from Democrats and Republicans. The passage sends the measure to the Senate, where lawmakers are expected the team’s Opening Day starter. Padres manager Jayce Tingler with Chris Paddack. MLB video garb He got the news in a meeting later this week to finalize their version of the bill, which sets annual with manager Jayce Tingler on starts, the fiery right-hander was Paddack said of Bumgarner. his brother, Michael, who has spending and policy priorities for the Pentagon. Monday morning. limited by workload restrictions “He’s one of the greatest to ever become a staple at Paddack’s The House version of the NDAA includes a 3 percent pay raise for designed to get the most out of pitch. ... Being able to go up against starts. If Chris is known for his U.S. troops, a more than 5,000-troop boost in the active-duty force, a “I had chills running down my him in 2020 and beyond. him, it’s definitely a privilege. It’s fiery demeanor on the mound, $3.58 billion effort to begin a new initiative to curb Chinese aggres- arms,” Paddack said. “I took a going to be a little cowboy show- evidently it runs in the fam- sion in the Indo-Pacific region, and new measures aimed at identify- deep breath and really reflected As of Friday, the limitations down on Friday night.” ily, because Michael offers just ing and curbing groundwater contamination at military sites. on all my hard work paying will be off the 24-year-old, who about the same level of intensity “I’m incredibly proud of the work that the House Armed Services off ever since surgery. This is arrives on his start days wearing It’ll also be an Opening Day from the stands. Committee was able to accomplish this year, despite the challenges something that’s been a goal of a full suit and cowboy boots. For start unlike any other, played posed by the [coronavirus] pandemic, and strongly believe the [fiscal mine ever since I picked up a the first time in 2020, Paddack without fans amid the COVID- But Paddack was quick to year 2021] NDAA is an excellent piece of legislation that delivers for baseball.” will arrive at Petco Park “suited 19 pandemic. Said Paddack: note that he doesn’t need family our service members and their families,” said Rep. Adam Smith, D- and booted” when he faces “I’ll use my imagination and in the stands to feel their sup- Wash., chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. “Thanks Paddack is coming off one of Madison Bumgarner and the hear the 55,000 people cheering port. They’ll be hosting a watch to the work of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, the bill we the most successful rookie pitch- D-backs at 6:10 p.m. my name.” party in his native Texas, as he’ll passed today supports our troops, reflects our values, and provides ing campaigns in Padres history. become the fourth-youngest for a strong national defense.” But even while he posted a 3.33 “He’s a guy everyone looked Glaringly absent will be Pad- Opening Day starter in Padres The vote showed the bipartisan nature of the bill, he said. Demo- ERA with a 0.98 WHIP across 26 up to as a kid, including myself,” dack’s family -- particularly history. see Defense, page 4 Former Army medic gets 2nd Silver Star over 50 years after ... .. saving 10 fellow Soldiers in Vietnam to tend to wounded comrades, - it’s just extraordinary,” Smith Fabian took a fully exposed heroic actions, the wounded of- . making several trips to the front told Fabian at the ceremony. position as he treated and evacu- ficer, armed with only a pistol and by Chad Garland, He’d been promised the medal of the formation to treat them The Silver Star is the mili- ated the wounded. Then, return- bayonet, led an effort to repel a Stars and Stripes a day after the roughly hourlong and move them to safety, said a tary’s third-highest decoration ing to the fight, he grabbed a second wave of attackers. A Vietnam veteran has received battle of April 13, 1969, but “it citation Smith read from at the for combat bravery. Fabian machine gun and laid down sup- After Fabian shared his story his second Silver Star more than just never happened and I let it ceremony. also earned two Bronze Stars, pressive fire before breaking an of the April firefight at an event five decades after he earned it in go,” Fabian said. Fabian also killed two enemy two Purple Hearts and an Army enemy assault that nearly over- attended by Fritz and other MOH a fierce battle at an enemy base But he began seeking it out two fighters with his sidearm and Commendation Medal with ran another group of wounded recipients a few years ago, his camp, where he saved the lives of years ago, hoping to share it with recovered the bodies of sev- Valor during the year he served Americans. former commander encouraged 10 other soldiers. the twin sister of one of the 19 eral slain comrades, the citation in Vietnam. “It’s about your buddies. You him to seek out the Silver Star, Bart “Doc” Fabian, a medic Soldiers killed in the battle - his said. He earned an earlier Silver just try to do your best so we all Fabian said. with the 11th Armored Cav- vehicle commander - he said in a Six men from his cavalry Star on January 11, 1969, in Binh get home,” Fabian said. “He told me that you don’t give alry Regiment during the war, video interview . troop were killed, including a Long province, where the entire Harold Fritz, his troop com- your awards away, the awards received the medal during a During the April battle, Fabian close friend, said a statement crew of his personnel carrier was mander during the January battle, are to be shared with everybody ceremony in Rep. Chris Smith’s left the “relative safety of his from Smith’s office. wounded when their platoon was earned the Medal of Honor for - don’t individualize it,” Fabian office in Freehold, N.J., July 18. armored cavalry assault vehicle” “Thank you for your bravery ambushed. gallantry that day. Among other said. “And I follow orders.” 2 www.armedforcesdispatch.com THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020 OFFICER COMMANDING MYERS, TRIPOLI CAPT. KEVIN PLACE,” AT ANY TIME OR NATION’S CALL ANSWER THE READY TO THIS TEAMIS MIND THAT DOUBT INMY THERE ISNO USS Tripoli joins the Fleet SAID assault ship, and crew, to the amphibious force. the to crew, and ship, assault amphibious newest Navy’s the welcomed Three, Group Strike Expeditionary commander, competition.” power great renewed of era this in edge our maintaining to ity countering instabil lanes to sea plex world, from maintaining the com a of challenges many the confront to fleet our of lethality and maneuverability the extend will ship “This Braithwaite. J. 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Force Air the key a regional allies and are partners, in level, local the at cluding in U.S. the for advantage Air strategic “U.S. said. Barrett Arctic,” the on focused are Forces Space and expanding interoperability with peers that access value peaceful region.” the in tions: The austerity Arctic’s re quires specialized training and acclimation by both personnel The to and ability materiel. sur cold extreme in operate and vive contin for imperative is weather power combat or response gency generation. today’s to 1913 in Alaska in flights aircraft fifth-generation and so sys monitoring space phisticated the in region, the operating tems remained consistently has Arctic importance strategic of location a said. 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In is critical especially teroperability in the Arctic due to the terrains, of and low density access, limited domain awareness assets. 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Operations Spacepow different. no is tic er is essential to Arctic op erations, allowing us to see with clarity, navigate accuracy, with and communicate across vast distances.” combat-credible force: Protecting America’s interests in the home land and more than entails abroad number one DoD priority is home is priority DoD one number Forces Space and Air defense. land by moni priority to this contribute toring potential threats across all air, including domains, warfighting cyberspace. and space responsible are Forces Space and Air in missions DoD of majority the for the region, including the regional tracking, detecting, for architecture ------“The Arctic is among the most most the among is Arctic “The coor four outlines strategy The domains all in Vigilance • • a power through Projecting and with allies • Cooperation opera Arctic for Preparation • WASHINGTON -Secretary the De outlines The strategy strategically significant strategically regions keystone the - today world the of from which vigilance,” the U.S.exercise AirForces and Space Strategy Arctic “This said. Barrett geostra immense the recognizes of the region consequence tegic protecting for role critical its and the homeland and projectingpower.” global and Air that effort of lines dinated enhance to use will Forces Space the to power and reach vigilance, nation’s whole-of-government region: Arctic the in approach force combat-credible partners tions of the Air Force Barbara Barrett Barrett Barbara Force Air of the comprehensive new, the unveiled Arc Force Air the of Department 21. July Strategy, tic unique regional role partment’s and efforts to Air optimize and through capabilities Force Space out the in region of support the Strategy. Defense National Department of the Air Force introduces Arctic Strategy Arctic introduces Department Force the Air of - - - - - and sub Porter Stars and Stripes by John Vandiver, by John

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Keep and liver it healthy, will protect your you for a lifetime. ------For a healthy liver For diet and exercise regularly. • Eat a balanced, healthy weight. • Maintain a healthy • Limit alcohol use. Talk with your doctor for you. much alcohol is OK about how • Learn how the medicines you take might affect your as directed. medications Take liver. to • your Talk doctor or pharmacist about all the medi cines you’re taking. • Avoid direct contact with other chemicals. cleaning products, and toxins from insecticides, • Don’t smoke. Traumatic events can be scary scary be can events Traumatic intense an have to common It’s For most people, these prob Signs that it’s time for help Viral Viral hepatitis is often treat Another potentially danger or dangerous. These naturalinclude disasters, accidents, or violent events. Experiencingone can affect both your body and mind. event. traumatic a after reaction You may feel anxious, sad, or angry. 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