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From Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group group remains ready to surge forward or re- From Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group group remains ready to surge forward or re- Public Affairs deploy when called upon. Public Affairs deploy when called upon. “Our strike group’s missions have dem- “Our“Our strike strike group’s group’s missions missions ha have ddem-em- NORFOLK onstrated we are inherently maneuverable U.S. Navy photo illustration NORFOLK onstrated we are inherently maneuverable AnNearly artist rendering 6,500 Sailors of the futureof the USNSHarry Navajo S. Tru- (T-TATandS 6). flexible while remaining operational un- Nearly 6,500 Sailors of the Harry S. Tru- andand flexibleflexible whilewhile remainingremaining operationaloperational un-un- man Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) arrived predictable to any potential adversary,” said Fromman Carrier Secretary Strike of the Group Navy (HSTCSG) Public Affairs arrived 16predictable6 and T-ARS to 50 any class potential ships. 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Gene ors have shown over the last three months erability exercises, as well as maritime and Egypt, Morocco, Italy, France, Germany and saidsaid HSTCSGHSTCSG CommanderCommander RearRear Adm.Adm. GeneGene ors have sshown overr the the last last three three months months erabilityerability exeexercises,rcises, asas wellwell asas maritimemaritime andand Egypt, Morocco, Italy, France, Germany and Black. “We carried out the full spectrum of operating at sea,” said Harry S. Truman’s theater security operations. Strike group the United Kingdom. Also, aircraft from em- Black. “We carried out the full spectrum of operating at sea,” said Harry S. Truman’s theatertheater security security operations. operations. Strike Strike group group thethe UnitedUnited Kingdom.Kingdom. Also,Also, aircraftaircraft fromfrom em-em- missions from sustained combat flight oper- Commanding Officer Capt. Nick Dienna. units participated in Exercise Baltic Opera- barked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 supported missions from sustained combat flight oper- Commanding Officer Capt. Nick Dienna. units participated in Exercise Baltic Opera- barked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 supported ations to training and integration with NATO “While we plan to enjoy our time in port, tions (BALTOPS) from the Adriatic Sea and Operation Inherent Resolve during May and ationsations toto trainingtraining andand integrationintegration withwith NATO “While“While we we plan plan to to enjoy enjoy our our time time in in port, port, tionstions (BAL(BALTOPS) from the Adriatic Sea and Operation Inherent Resolve during May and allies and regional partners.” including reconnecting with those who sup- Exercise Lightning Handshake with the Mo- alliesallies andand regionalregional partners.”partners.” includingincluding reconnectingreconnecting withwith thosethose whowho sup-sup- Exercise Lightning Handshake with the Mo- U.S.Black also Military emphasized that the strikeplans ported us fromAssistant afar, we’re continuing to stay roccan Navy and Air Force. »»See HOME | A6 Black also emphasized that the strike ported us from afar, we’re continuing to stay roccanroccan NavyNavy andand AirAir Force.Force. »»»»See HOME || A6A6 release of Tenant Secretary of BillCNRMA of Rights HOLDS CHANGE OF COMMANDthe Navy, FromCHANGE the Office of the Navy Chief OF of Information COMMAND, RETIREMENT CEREMONY WASHINGTON resigns All four military services of the U.S. Department of Defense are preparing a joint Tenant Bill of Rights in an By MC3 Caledon Rabbipal was the guest speaker. effortBy MC3 to Caledonensure service Rabbipal members and theirwa fasmiliess thethe guestguest have speaker.speaker.From U.S. Navy Public Affairs Navy Public Affairs Support Element – East Scorby, a native of Manlius, N.Y., as- safe,NavyNavy PublicPublic quality AffairsAffairs homes SupportSupport ElementandElement communities, –– EastEast and clearScorby, rights while a native ooff Manlius,Manlius, N.Y.,N.Y., as-as- sumed command WAof SHINGTONCNRMA on March living in them. 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Scorby secretaries Jr. as ha Com-ve seen acrossacrossfirsthand aa 20-state20-state and region.region.submitted her resignation as she will retire from govern- mander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic While under Scorby’s command, reviewedmander, problems Navy Region in housing Mid-Atlantic units, and the TeWhilenant Bill under of ment Scorby’s and pursue command, other opportunities, effective March 30, (CNRMA), during a change of command CNRMA encouraged energy conserva- Rights(CNRMA),(CNRMA), is intended duringduring to aa changechangehelp remedy ofof commandcommand them by bothCNRMA protecting encouraged2019. energy conserva- ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk, tion through initiatives such as Battle andceremonyceremony empowering heldheld atat service NaNavall StationmembersStation Norfolk,Norfolk, and their fationtionmilies. through through initiati initiatiThevess Department such such as as Battle Battle of the Navy applauds her service and is July 20. “E” for energy program, resulting in JulyJulyThe 20.20. 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By Adam Bisno NHHC Communication and Outreach Division On 7 March 1994, the first dangers that their male women to serve aboard a U.S. counterparts faced. combatant ship received their In response to women’s new assignments from the Navy. visibility in war, the Presi- According to the command- dent’s Commission on the As- er of Dwight D. Eisenhower signment of Women in the (CVN-69), the women’s ar- Armed Forces convened in rival on the ship on and after 10 1991 in order to “assess the March “produced relentless laws and policies restricting media interest that continued the assignment of female serv- throughout the year." In fact, icemembers.” Eisenhower accommodated At the same time, Congress more than 300 media visits repealed the law banning that year, all squeezed into the women from serving aboard short intervals between com- aircraft engaged in combat bat missions. missions. This move created a Eisenhower’s crew of wom- problem in immediate need of en and men participated in the a solution: in theory, women key operations of 1994: Up- could now fly combat missions hold Democracy, in the Carib- from combatant aircraft bean; Southern Watch, in the carriers but might not be al- Arabian Gulf; and Deny lowed permanent billets there. U.S. Navy photo Flight, Provide Promise, and The Repeal of 10 USC 6015 Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN’69), is backed from the pier with the aid of the yard tug boat Anoka (YTB-810). This six-month deployment to the Mediterranean is the first with female Sailors onboard a combatant ship. 20 October Sharp Guard, in the Mediterra- In spring 1993, President 1994 nean. Clinton’s Secretary of Defense Although Eisenhower ac- Les Aspin called on Congress commodated many firsts in to repeal 10 USC 6015, the law 1994, including the first fe- barring women from combat- male chaplain, there was noth- ant ships, and directed the ing new about women in battle Navy to make preparations for and in the line of fire. In the mixed-sex crews. This direc- American Revolution, Molly tion came at the end of a long Pitcher fired artillery at the debate within the Navy and British before being wounded other branches about the and subsequently decorated meaning of “combat.” In 1988, for her heroism. In 1862, four the Department of Defense had nuns and five African-Ameri- issued its Risk Rule, which, can nurses cared for patients among other things, barred on Red Rover, the Navy’s first women from situations in hospital ship. Thousands more which there might be risk of women came under fire as hostile fire, capture, or direct nurses in the late nineteenth combat.[9] But by early 1990, and early twentieth centuries, with the First Gulf War sub- especially in the Spanish- jecting female servicemem- American War, the World bers to all but the last, direct Wars, the Korean War, and in combat, the Risk Rule made Vietnam. What changed in the little sense. In that year, the early 1990s were the rules Navy Women’s Study Group around women and combat, began the process of trying to U.S. Navy photo which resulted in unprece- revise the Risk Rule to reflect Dale Hamby, husband of LCDR Janice Hamby of the Operations Department on board the nuclear-powered air- dented opportunities for fe- the new ambiguities of battle. craft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69), waves goodbye along with their two children, as the ship de- ploys for a six-month deployment to the Mediterranean. Dwight D. Eisenhower is deploying with over 350 women male Soldiers, Sailors, pilots, According to Admiral Ron- as part of the crew, a first for a combatant warship. 20 October 1994. and medics. ald J. Zlatoper, the inclusion of The First Gulf War women on combatant ships incided with a national discus- It was women’s involvement made perfect sense: It was, in sion about sexual harassment in the First Gulf War that ulti- his words, “the logical pro- and assault, exemplified by the mately caused civilian and gression after 50 years of serv- Anita Hill testimony and the military leaders to rethink the ice by Navy women.” Tailhook investigation of the ban on women in combat roles. And so, on 30 November early 1990s. In response to the According to military histori- 1993, Congress repealed 10 latter, CNO Admiral Frank an Rosemary Skaine, the ex- USC 6015. Just a few months Kelso implemented the first clusion of women from combat later, Dwight D. Eisenhower fleet-wide educational pro- roles became insupportable welcomed the first cadre of grams to address sexual har- when Operations Desert women aboard a combatant assment and assault, in 1992. Shield and Desert Storm “ex- vessel. The following year, Lieuten- posed 41,000 servicewomen to Equality on Board ant Darlene Iskra obtained the hostile fire.” Lieutenant Deborah Davis, distinction of being the first News stories, photographs, MC, USNR, saw firsthand how woman to command a U.S. and film footage accustomed the Navy went about retrofit- Navy ship, Opportune the American public to the ting ships for women. “It was (ARS-41), a noncombatant sight of women in combat gear usually a matter of putting a vessel. This breakthrough and armed with 9mm sidearms few separations in place,” she helped clear the way for Cap- U.S. Navy photo and M-16s. The Today Show explains, “partitioning an area tain Michelle Howard to be- Navy Counselor First Class (NC1) Cheryl Ann Cassarella is shown working at her desk at Naval Station Rota where she is the command career coun- covered the story of Rhonda or two off from the male come the first female com- selor. Petty Officer Cassarella has received orders to the nuclear-powered Cornum and Melissa Rathbun- crews’ quarters, and making manding officer of a combat- aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). She will become one Nealy having been taken as sure people could still get ant vessel, Rushmore of 59 other Navy women who will break new ground as they embark POWs as if it had been a first in where they needed to go in the (LSD-47), in 1999. Howard re- onboard Dwight D. Eisenhower as the first Navy women permanently U.S. history when, in fact, ship.” tired in 2017 as an admiral. assigned to a combatant warship. 10 March 1994. women had been prisoners of In practice, however, the The opening of combatant enemy forces many times be- gender integration of the Navy ships to Navy servicewomen from under the waves. Female ment in history’s most danger- fore, perhaps most notably in produced the same tensions has created new opportunities medics now treat thousands of ous battles, from the American the Pacific during World War and conflicts as in the other for women to attain distinction Sailors from one war zone to Revolution to the War on Ter- II. Yet the media attention on branches of the military and in in battle. Female aviators now the next. These servicewomen ror. women’s forward roles in the civilian society more gener- fly strike missions from are pioneers, to be sure, but First Gulf War cast a floodlight ally. The process of opening carriers. Female submariners they are also heirs to a long on their exposure to all the combatant ships to women co- now launch ballistic missiles tradition of female involve-

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NAS Oceana, VBPD partner to promote motorcycle safety

By MC3 Mark Thomas Mahmod Master Police Officer Linda Kuehn, VBPD public information VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. officer, said it’s important to in- With the upcoming warm volve the Navy in this message weather, Virginia Beach is sure to because of recent motorcycle draw in more visitors for outdoor crashes and the high concentration events, concerts and the beach. of Sailors in Virginia Beach. Warm weather also provides op- “A lot of our Sailors have bikes, portunity for motorcycle riders to and a lot of the motorcycle acci- enjoy their sport. dents we investigate involve mili- In an area with a high concen- tary members,” said Kuehn. “We tration of Sailors, many who want to help educate everybody, choose to ride motorcycles for including the Sailors who serve leisure or as their main method of our country.” transportation, it is important for During a single weekend in No- the Navy and local community to vember 2018, the Navy experi- work together in promoting enced four motorcycle fatalities. Courtesy photo motorcycle safety. These fatalities involved a junior Members of the Virginia Beach and Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana motorcycle safety campaign gather in front of In fiscal year 2018, there were sailor, a petty officer, a chief petty a video camera during the filming of a public service announcement (PSA) to promote motorcycle safety. NAS Oceana and the Virginia Beach Police Department partnered to spread the word about motorcycle safety in an 14 Navy-wide motorcycle fatali- officer, and a junior officer. effort to protect Sailors and the local community. ties, with 5 of them occurring in Motorcycle accidents have the po- the Hampton Roads area of Vir- tential to impact any Sailor, re- proper motorcycle safety train- although it is necessary for Sailors safe for everyone. ginia. Both Naval Air Station gardless of age or rank. ing,” said Eldridge. “It is good to to take the motorcycle safety train- “Hampton Roads is like a mix- (NAS) Oceana and the Virginia As part of motorcycle safety go through the training and speak ing offered at NAS Oceana, the ing bowl,” said Eldridge. “People Beach Police Department recog- awareness, Sailors are required to to someone with more experience 250cc training bikes used don’t come from all over the world, and nize the need for locally promot- complete motorcycle safety who could help them prepare for really compare to the latest power- we have both young and old Sail- ing motorcycle safety to keep the courses. The Basic Rider course is any situation while riding.” ful sport bike. ors riding motorcycles. Here at community and its Sailors safe. a mandatory 16-hour course for Eldridge says one of the most “We see a lot of people go NAS Oceana, JEB Little Creek, Recently, NAS Oceana and the active duty personnel who plan to important things for newer motor- through the training and then buy and Naval Station Norfolk, we’re VBPD joined forces to get the purchase or operate a motorcycle cyclists to remember is knowing too much bike for their skill set,” riding on [the people of Hampton word out about motorcycle safety, regardless of their intent to ride the what bikes they are capable of rid- said VanBuskirk. Roads’] streets. We all need to filming a public service announce- motorcycle on or off base. Sailors ing. VanBuskirk also said everyone have a good working relationship ment with messages from Capt. should speak to their command “Start out slow and work your on the road, not only motor- on the road so everyone could go Chad Vincelette, commanding of- motorcycle safety representative way up,” said Eldridge, referring cyclists, should stay aware of their home to their families at the end of ficer of NAS Oceana, Senior Chief to enroll in the course. to the increasing power of motor- surroundings. the day.” Culinary Specialist Carlos El- Eldridge, NAS Oceana’s com- cycles available. “Just because “Keep in mind, not everyone To view the PSA from NAS dridge, NAS Oceana’s motorcycle mand motorcycle safety repre- your friend rides a large bike can see you,” said VanBuskirk. Oceana and the VBPD, visit: safety representative, Sgt. Brian sentative, said he’s been in the doesn’t mean you could ride a “Vehicles on the road can’t stop on https://www.youtube.com/ Ricardo of the VBPD, and Joe and motorcycle community for over 10 large bike. Know your limits, and a dime. Regular vehicle operators watch?v=F1RvmHttOZM& Stephanie Watts, victims of a re- years and has witnessed the need get the necessary training to work should keep their heads on a swiv- feature=youtu.be&fclid=Iw cent motorcycle accident. for proper motorcycle safety train- your way up to the level you want el to watch for motorcyclists.” AR1FB The PSA urges motorists to pay ing. to be at.” While it’s important for motor- k6aYpG0HbYldZpsIMLt- attention to those they share the “I’ve seen several Sailors who Similarly, Deborah Van- cycle operators to learn about Txrs3VyACE0iZYg- road with and to avoid multi- have lost their lives or have been Buskirk, NAS Oceana safety man- safety and proper riding, it’s an Gcnv66v-4MSc0vnt3wrw tasking while driving. injured, because they haven’t had ager/explosive safety officer, said all-hands effort to keep the roads

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By Benjamin McKnight III when malfunctions or damages at optimal functionality are typi- Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division occur. Underwater vessels have a cally not the ones who dealt with Public Affairs lower margin of error if something the previous disaster. WEST BETHESDA, MD. catastrophic happens. According “A couple generations of lead- Every seat in the David Taylor to Sullivan, however, that is part of ership and middle-management room at Naval Surface Warfare the cycle that produces future changeover and all of a sudden Center, Carderock Division was safety measures. you’re being led by people who filled on Feb. 14 to hear retired “How do you get a safety cul- did not experience the tragedy,” Vice Adm. Paul Sullivan’s lecture ture?“ Sullivan said. ”It’s a jour- Sullivan said. “So you get compla- on submarine safety. Having ney, and it’s generally brought on cent and guess what happens? You served as the 41st commander of by tragedy.” He then presented a get another tragedy.” Naval Sea Systems Command, diagram to explain the steps that One of those tragedies was the Sullivan’s presence alone brought occur following said tragedy. Ini- loss of USS Thresher (SSN 593) in a wealth of experience for his au- tially, recovery, analysis and cor- 1963. The submarine was con- dience to glean from. rective actions take place. ducting deep-diving tests 220 His lecture, titled “Submarine “With each disaster, we learn miles off of the coast of Cape Cod, Safety: Legacy and Culture,” part more lessons,” he said. Once the Massachusetts, when it sank, tak- of Carderock’s Rear Adm. David errors are studied and improve- ing the lives of all 129 personnel Taylor Naval Architecture Lecture ments are applied, the end product aboard. According to Sullivan, a Series, was both a history lesson is a “successful safety culture.” series of malfunctions, including a and a presentation on modern sub- Ideally, the cycle would end flooding casualty in the engine marine safety. there, but with success comes room resulting from a piping fail- In a perfect world, all naval complacency, according to Sulli- ure in one of the salt-water sys- equipment would operate to per- van. The safety culture process tems, likely led Thresher to sink, U.S. Navy photo fection. Since that is not the case, takes years, so those who are in ultimately exceeding her crush USS Thresher (SSN 593) at sea on July 24, 1961. every system needs plans of action charge while a system is operating depth. True to the cycle of safety cul- cation requirements. There are chance of a related issue happen- ture that Sullivan spoke on, the many ways for a submarine to ing in the future. sinking of Thresher was followed malfunction, so SUBSAFE fo- Equipment catastrophes are not by widespread design and specifi- cuses on submarine flooding and limited to the Navy, as some of the cation reviews. The Navy lacked a recovery from a flooding casualty. most recognized examples Sulli- true doctrinal guide to submarine “It doesn’t cover electrical haz- van cited were not military related safety at that time and from the ards or shipboard fires. Flooding at all. When NASA lost lives in the lessons of Thresher’s loss, the and flooding recovery; that’s it,” explosions of two space shuttles, Submarine Safety Program (SUB- Sullivan said. Challenger in 1986 and Columbia SAFE) was born. Part of the learning process inin 2003, flights were delayed just Sullivan said during his lecture cludes assessing incidents of near over two years both times. Each that there were other submarine misses. Because disasters are usu- shuttle saw a series of delays prior disasters that contributed to what ally a result of multiple failures, it to their launchings and the former SUBSAFE is today, but he spoke is as equally important to investi- of the two didn’t even make it to mostly on Thresher as the SUB- gate the string in the close calls as space before tragedy struck. SAFE origins date back to that it is with complete failures. Abiding by SUBSAFE stand- year. “Let’s say you fix one thing that ards has paid off for the Navy, as The Navy spent the next decade would have killed everybody, but no SUBSAFE-certified subma- researching new safety methods to you didn’t look at the other four or rine has been lost since the pro- apply and issued the Submarine five things that were in that chain,” gram began. Sullivan emphasized Material Certification Require- Sullivan said. “Near misses are the need to always pay attention to ments Manual for the Submarine important because you have to ac- details and avoid complacency Safety Program in 1974—cur- tually pick them apart and find the with current successes for this rently titled Submarine Safety rest.” streak to stay intact. Ryan Hanyok Retired Rear Adm. Paul Sullivan, the 41st commander of Naval Sea Sys- (SUBSAFE) Requirements Ma- Rather than guaranteeing a per- For more news from Naval Sur- tems Command, speaks on the importance of the Navys submarine safety nual. Elements of the SUBSAFE fect end result from unpacking face Warfare Center Carderock, program on Feb. 14 at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Divisions program include boundaries, de- non-lethal issues, Sullivan said visit www.navy.mil/local/nswcc/. Rear Adm. 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U.S. Navy photo Navy's Surgeon General, Vice Adm. Forrest Faison, visits Naval Medical Center Portsmouth's Branch Health Clinic Norfolk.

ready medical force – uniformed care. Navy surgeon general visits Portsmouth, discusses medical personnel who have the Simultaneously, Navy Medi- readiness and Navy Medicine's transformation skills necessary to save lives in cine is standing up Navy Medicine operational environments – and a Readiness Training Commands From U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine portunity to successfully navigate Naval Medical Center Ports- medically ready force – the health (NMRTCs), co-located with and Surgery Public Affairs these changes and create an im- mouth. of Sailors and Marines. MTFs. At a local level, these NM- proved Navy medicine to support For almost 18 years, warfighting Currently, the Bureau of Medi- RTCs will execute Navy medi- our Navy and Marine Corps.” has occurred largely on land, cine and Surgery – Navy Medi- cine’s responsibility to assure ca- FALLS CHURCH, VA. Traveling with Master Chief where the United States has had cine’s headquarters – and its sub- pable medical personnel, and Navy Surgeon General and Charles Hickey, deputy director of significant control over the battle- sidiary regional commands are healthy, deployment-ready Sail- chief, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medi- the hospital corps, Faison dis- field and access to massive logis- structured to manage the Navy’s ors and Marines. cine and Surgery, Vice Adm. For- cussed the scope of Navy medi- tics support. In military medicine, Military Treatment Facilities “We are developing the com- rest Faison emphasized readiness cine’s transformation with inter- that has translated to rapid evacua- (MTFs) around the globe. mand structure to maintain opera- as Navy medicine’s future focus nal and external stakeholders in- tion of injured personnel during These MTFs and the health care tionally relevant skills and abil- during visits March 4-6 in the cluding the deputy commander of the so-called Golden Hour, when they provide are transitioning to ities, and ultimately meet our Portsmouth, Virginia area. U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Vice trauma patients are stabilized and the management and administra- readiness mission,” Faison said to “Military medicine, including Adm. Bruce Lindsey, during an airlifted to the next level of care. tion of the Defense Health Agency personnel at Naval Medical Cen- Navy medicine, is undergoing office call March 5. This system directly resulted in (DHA) in phases. This process ter Portsmouth. “There is great some of the most significant During the trip, Faison outlined unprecedented survival rates. started Oct. 1, 2018, with Naval benefit when we do this transfor- changes we have seen in decades,” Navy medicine’s future organiza- Future conflicts may look very Hospital Jacksonville. Navy Med- mation right.” Faison wrote in a recent blog. tion and focus on readiness with different, starting with the pos- icine is committed to working For more news from Navy Medi- “From changes mandated by Con- personnel at the U.S. Naval Spe- sibility of battle at sea. hand in hand with the DHA to cine, visit www.navy.mil/local/ gress, to Department of Defense- cial Warfare Development Group, As a result, Navy medicine is execute a successful transition and mednews/. directed reforms, we have an op- Branch Health Clinic Norfolk, and altering its structure to ensure a minimize the impact to delivery of A7 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.14.2019

tor scenarios for individual and been incorporated into TYCOM VCNO visits Norfolk team training. Surface Warfare staffs in support of optimizing Officer School (SWOS) is gearing training/assessment processes up and is fully resourced to kick and enhancing operational safety off their course by 1 June 2019. analysis. The presence of Embed- surface warfare commands Examples of ongoing efforts ded Mental Health (EMH) profes- toward strengthening our culture sionals is being enhanced across From Vice Chief of Naval (ICAVs). These well-received re- ($19M) for all surface ships. Ad- of operational excellence: all Fleet Concentration Areas; to Operations Public Affairs forms return our most precious ditionally, SURFOR/NAV SEA • Armor Up (SWOS Toughness date, 33 additional EMH billets commodity after people – time – collaboration is underway to im- Initiative): Beginning in July (17 officer, 9 enlisted, and 7 civil- NORFOLK back to Commanding Officers for prove management of Bridge/ 2019, SWOS is adding an addi- ian) have been validated by the Vice Chief of Naval Operations effective training and mainte- Combat Information Center tional two weeks to the Surface Bureau of Naval Medicine (VCNO) Adm. Bill Moran con- nance without reducing the rigor (CIC) systems for the life-cycle of Commander Course focusing on (BUMED) and funded across the ducted a series of Fleet engage- of the inspection program. each ship class. stress inoculation, coping skills, FYDP. ments at Naval Station Norfolk, • Optimizing Navigation Sys- • Fleet-wide Officer of the Deck and significant additional simula- • Integrated Industry Lessons in March 7. tem Currency, Redundancy and Competency Checks. Surface tor time. Support of Team Effectiveness: A VCNO met with Sailors from Standardization. NAVSEA has Warfare Officer School conducted • Updated Manning Models: new Learning Culture Steering various Surface Warfare com- awarded contracts for Commer- comprehensive, no-notice Officer An Afloat Work Week study Group, led by a Navy Reserve mands in order to see firsthand, cial Off-the-Shelf radar systems of the Deck (OOD) competency found 4% fewer productive hours three-star admiral who is also a the status of the readiness reforms for all surface ships (fleet delivery checks on 164 officers across the available than expected on ships Fortune 500 executive, conducted being implemented across the beginning April 2019), purchased fleet. While 91% of those tested conducting operations at sea, re- comparative analysis spanning 30 fleet and to gather feedback di- a second Automated Identifica- passed the written test, the assess- sulting in a requirement for an companies, 15 Navy commands, rectly from Sailors on the water- tion System (AIS) laptop for all ment revealed deficiencies in additional 1,400 billets across the and the feedback of 25 culture front. surface ships (March 2019, practical applications of the Mar- fleet. A follow up study currently experts in order to spearhead “This trip to Norfolk is a great $2.5M), and accelerated the Next itime Rules of the Road. The re- underway, including Condition V progress toward a learning culture opportunity to see the Fleet’s Generation Surface Search Radar sults of this competency test in- watch requirements and in port that maximizes individual and readiness status firsthand, and to ($71M in FY18-19) one year formed the development of two work requirements, is expected to team performance. This analysis hear from our Sailors on the ahead of schedule, as well as the new Junior Officer of the Deck yield similar results. will inform future RROC initia- waterfront. Their feedback is Electronic Chart Display and In- (JOOD) courses, as well as incor- • Human Factors Expertise: tives supporting a growing culture critical to our decision-making formation System upgrades poration of more rigorous simula- Human Factors Engineers have of excellence. process and enables us to ensure that our Sailors get the training they need to accomplish the mission,” said Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Bill Moran. "A ready fleet, one that sets and sustains high standards, always seeks improvement; reassessing where we are headed, listening to feedback, reinforcing what works and learning from what isn’t working. Fleet visits like this are important contribution to remind- ing all of us of the work needed by the hard work of Sailors are doing daily to keep the Fleet ready.” RROC Quick Facts: The recently released one-year report on the Readiness Reform Oversight Committee’s (RROC) work to make our Navy a safer and more combat-effective force focused on actions that require an institutional effort to ensure effective naval operations over a sustained period of time. These include: • Removing Optimized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) inefficiencies. Leveraging industry best practices, we optimized processes, eliminated inefficiencies, and incorporated sophisticated MC2 Justin Wolpert human factors analyses, resulting Vice Chief of Naval Operations (VCNO) Adm. Bill Moran addresses Sailors in the Chiefs Mess aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) during a routine visit to Naval Station Norfolk, March 7, 2019. Moran visited the area to observe and receive feedback from the waterfront on readi- in 63 fewer Inspections and Certi- ness reforms being implemented. fication and Assist Visits

Four things you need to know about strengthening the culture of operational excellence

From U.S. Navylive Blog commanding officer’s ability to execute with initiative, creativity and clarity, while Recently, we released our one-year up- inspiring the best ideas from every rate and date on the Readiness Reform Oversight rank. Committee’s work to make our Navy a safer Continue to improve and modernize and more combat-effective force that places naval talent management, maintenance and the safety, readiness and training of our all training systems – both digital and people first. The update covered a lot of hands-on – towards their maximum poten- ground, so we’re sharing the four things that tial. you need to know about strengthening the Place our Sailors and our Navy families at culture of operational excellence: the forefront of our efforts to create a domi- Empower transparent, data-driven deci- nant naval force that produces outstanding sion-making at every echelon of command leaders and teams, armed with the best as foundational for achieving sustainable equipment and continually able to learn and MC3 Lasheba James readiness. Safety and combat readiness are adapt faster than our rivals. Quartermaster Seaman Apprentice Jacob Overturf, from Las Vegas, Nev., stands watch in the never mutually exclusive – rather, they are Here are examples of our ongoing efforts: bridge of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87). synonymous in the unforgiving medium of Armor Up (Surface Warfare Officers Course focusing on stress inoculation, cop- three-star admiral who is also a Fortune 500 the sea. School Toughness Initiative): Beginning in ing skills and significant additional simula- executive, conducted comparative analysis Invigorate and continually reinforce our July 2019, SWOS is adding an additional tor time. spanning 30 companies, 15 Navy com- culture of mission command, preserving the two weeks to the Surface Commander Updated Manning Models: An Afloat mands and the feedback of 25 culture ex- Work Week study found 4 percent fewer perts in order to spearhead progress toward productive hours available than expected on a learning culture that maximizes individual ships conducting operations at sea, result- and team performance. This analysis will ing in a requirement for an additional 1,400 inform future RROC initiatives supporting billets across the fleet. A follow-up study a growing culture of excellence. currently underway, including Condition V One year in, it would be naïve to believe watch requirements and in port work re- we are close to completing RROC’s work. quirements, is expected to yield similar re- However, due to the efforts of many profes- sults. sionals around the fleet, we are currently Human Factors Expertise: Human Fac- safe to operate and a more effective Navy tors Engineers have been incorporated into than we were a year ago. But the hard work TYCOM staffs in support of optimizing has only just begun. We can influence be- training/assessment processes and enhanc- havior in the short term through policy; we ing operational safety analysis. The pres- can only change the culture with sustained ence of Embedded Mental Health (EMH) commitment to integrity, transparency and professionals is being enhanced across all excellence in all that we do, at every level. fleet concentration areas; to date, 33 addi- This will remain, in every way, a team ef- tional EMH billets (17 officer, nine enlisted fort. and seven civilian) have been validated by We owe our best to our shipmates, both the Bureau of Naval Medicine (BUMED) the ones who we lost and the ones we serve and funded across the Future Years Defense alongside every day, around the world, in MC2 Jacob Milham Program. the unforgiving business of our nation’s de- Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher (DDG 57) ob- Integrated Industry Lessons in Support of fense. serve as the ship pulls alongside the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship Team Effectiveness: A new learning culture USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) before a replenishment-at-sea. steering group, led by a Navy Reserve A8 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.14.2019

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MC2 Nicholas Burgains Command Master Chief Ryan Resurreccion serves as master of ceremonies during the Pacific Partnership 2019 Opening Ceremony. Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Each year the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific.

From Pacific Partnership 2019 Public Affairs Pacific Partnership mission and its team to teers are scheduled to take part in a variety to the Philippines,” said Capt. Randy Van Tacloban,” said Undersecretary Ricardo B. of projects while in Tacloban to include first Rossum, commodore, Destroyer Squadron Jalad, Administrator of the Office of Civil aid training, preventative medicine training, 1, the mission commander for Pacific Part- TACLOBAN, PHILIPPINES Defense. “This mission has fostered friend- various healthcare symposiums, veterinary nership 2019. “Each visit is a testament to Senior mission leadership, host nation ship and cooperation between the Phil- services, engineering projects, disaster re- our enduring partnership and collaborative and partner nation personnel attended the ippines and our partner nations for many sponse seminars, and a variety of communi- commitment to improving humanitarian as- opening ceremony of the second Pacific years and I know it will do the same this ty outreach engagements with the overall sistance and disaster response in the re- Partnership mission stop in Tacloban, Phil- year.” goal of improving humanitarian and disas- gion.” ippines, March 11. U.S., partner nation military members ter preparedness in the Philippines. “We could not be happier to welcome the and non-governmental organization volun- “This is Pacific Partnership’s eighth visit  See PARTNERSHIP | B7

Rewarding a culture of excellence, ships' crews can now earn certification early

From Naval Surface Force Pacific Satisfactorily completing certification Public Affairs events early is a key focus area of the revised SFRTM, which was published on SAN DIEGO Nov. 1, 2018. It accomplishes two impor- Recent revisions to the Surface Force tant goals. First, it puts a big “t” (Training) Training and Readiness Manual (SFTRM) and little “a” (assessment) into Afloat now permit ships’ crews to certify early Training Groups (ATG), ensuring that when they demonstrate full proficiency ship’s leadership focuses first on training during Certification Events (CEs). Sailors. This underpins the Surface Force’s Three surface ships have satisfied certifi- rededication to command at sea and an cation requirements under these changes, insistence that crews work hard to not just Cmdr. Jerry Durham which increase commanding officer’s meet standards but strive for operational Capt. Steve Moses, commander, Naval Chaplaincy School and Center (NCSC), right, welcomes (COs) discretionary crew training time. excellence. Professional Naval Chaplaincy Basic Leadership course students to their first day of class. The changes also underscore the deter- Secondly, while meeting the same re- NCSC, one of 12 learning centers under Naval Education and Training Command, returned to Naval Station Newport after 10 years at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. mined effort to foster a culture of excel- quired standards, the SFTRM changes the lence in the surface force. delivery strategy of Basic Phase Training. The crew of the dock landing ship USS ATG-led training and drills will first certify NCSC reopens its doors at Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) completed their the ship’s watch teams. Once the crew’s Basic Phase certification seven weeks watch teams have demonstrated profi- early. ciency, ATG will then focus on the ship’s Naval Station Newport The guided-missile destroyer USS training team certification. This crew-based Pinckney (DDG 91) certified all Mobility- training teams ensures that the ships are From Naval Education and Training “In Newport, our command has the oppor- Engineering (MOB-E) CE requirements able to continuously train during the Opti- Command Public Affairs tunity to engage in dialogue, training op- three weeks ahead of schedule during her mized Fleet Response Plan (OFRP) cycle. portunities, and mutual cooperation with first underway training/certification visit Importantly, ships that are able to dem- the Naval Leadership and Ethics Center, conducted by Engineering Assessments onstrate proficiency and meet standards NEWPORT, R.I. the Naval War College, Officer Training Pacific (EAP) and Afloat Training Group during certification events will certify The Navy command responsible for de- Command and the Senior Enlisted Acade- Sand Diego (ATG SD). The MOB-E certifi- when they meet those standards. Under the veloping and delivering religious ministry my. Leveraging these important relation- cation ensures Sailors have the necessary previous approach, an unnecessarily artifi- training returned to Naval Station New- ships will strengthen our training courses skills to operate the engineering plant and cial time-based, lock-step compliance port, Rhode Island, March 11. and offer our instructors opportunities to respond to potential shipboard casualties. method handcuffed crews both ready and Naval Chaplaincy School and Center make contributions to the training of offi- USS Charleston (LCS 18) completed her capable of accelerated readiness certifica- (NCSC), one of 12 learning centers under cers from other communities.” New Construction Light Off Assessment tion. Ship COs who build a culture of Naval Education and Training Command NCSC and Newport welcomed 49 chap- (LOA) in three and a half days, half the excellence within their crews and earn (NETC), moved to Fort Jackson, South lain corps students, who are attending the time allotted for the visit. The ship accom- certification earlier will get the remaining Carolina in 2009 as part of the 2005 Base Professional Naval Chaplaincy Intermedi- plished more than 70 percent of her materi- Basic Phase time back to further build upon Realignment and Closure Commission ate and Basic Leadership courses and the al checks in the two weeks leading up to the their culture of excellence and warfighting when the school was known as the Naval Religious Program Specialist (RP) Man- LOA, which greatly facilitated that early ethos. Chaplains School and only trained offi- ager’s course. completion. Vice Adm. Rich Brown, commander, cers. RP “A” School, or initial skills training LOA is an assessment which ensures the Naval Surface Forces, emphasized this “Returning to Newport enhances our following boot camp, returned to Naval ship is able to safely light-off and operate message to ship COs during his State of the ability to provide a more thorough Sail- Air Station Meridian, Mississippi through its engineering plant both in port and at sea. Surface address at the 2019 Surface Navy orization to our chaplain community,” said The assessment was performed by EAP/ Capt. Steve Moses, NCSC commander.  See NCSC | B7 ATG SD as well.  See EXCELLENCE | B7 HeroesatHome The Flagship | www.flagshipnews.com | 3.14.2019 | B2 The

Q: How does the doodies of RECP program work? dog A: The Resident Energy Conservation Program (RECP) establishes Like- Type Groups (LTG) of hous- ownership, ing and measures the average usage for each like type group every month. A 10% on and off buffer is then added above and below the average to create a Normal Usage Band. Residents will receive base monthly statements on how their usage compares By Lisa Smith Molinari to the Normal Usage Band. Those using more than the There’s nothing that fights winter melan- Normal Usage Band pay for choly quite like a brisk dog walk on a brilliant, the excess and those using crisp, blue day. A bit of fresh air and sun does less than the Normal Usage wonders for my soul during these long, chilly Band will receive a rebate or months. Moby trots happily a leash length credit. ahead of me, with his tongue wagging from his stout English Lab frame. I sip my travel mug of coffee, communing with nature and my NAVY HOUSING trusty canine companion. Life is good. Norfolk (757) 445-2832 However, our mutual bliss is inevitably in- JEBLCFS (757) 462-2792 terrupted by one goal of our outing — getting Oceana/Dam Neck Moby to do his business. While he does his (757) 433-3268 best kangaroo impression on someone’s front lawn, I set my travel mug on the curb, then Yorktown (757) 847-7806 reach into my pocket. Every coat I own is Mid-Atlantic F leet a nd stuffed with dog waste bags, so I invert one Family S upport C enters onto my gloved hand, and close my nasal (FFSC) p rograms a nd passages in preparation for the loathsome services a re d esigned t o task. help y ou m ake t he m ost of Even with my fingers fully ensconced in your m ilitary e xperience, and they’re a ll a vailable t o protective plastic, picking up dog feces is a you at n o cost. revolting experience. I grab the pile quickly, then tie a knot in the top of the bag without Functions and/or breathing. My job is done. I am proud to be a services FFSC provides: rule-follower, a model citizen, a conscientious n Clinical Counseling- neighbor. But how can I continue my soul-cleansing iStock image (Individual, Couples, and journey while carrying this disgusting bag of Child Counseling ) foulness? Having a bag of dog poo swinging shell fishing. dispose of the waste as soon as possible, 3. n Personal Financial from one’s hand puts a significant damper on So, it’s no surprise that many municipal- Those who feel they’ve “done their job” by Management communing with nature and enjoying one’s ities, homeowner’s associations, landlords bagging the poo but leave the bag for others to coffee. Do I find the nearest trash receptacle — and military base housing authorities have deal with, 4. Those who only pick up in the n Information & Referral usually a garbage can on the curb in front of a issued ordinances and policies requiring pet presence of others, and 5. Those who are so n Family Employment house or a dumpster at a construction site — owners to pick up waste. Nowadays, most “disengaged” they won’t pick up at all. Assistance and toss in the noxious bundle? Or, do I lug municipalities post signs, and provide biode- My sister-in-law, who carries a dog waste n Transition Assistance Moby’s steamy business all the way home, gradable bag dispensers and waste receptacles bag filled with two clementines to give the ruining my daily sojourn? in public spaces. But ironically, as the biode- appearance of being a pooper scooper, but n Family Advocacy With almost 90 million pet dogs in the gradable dog waste bag industry booms, sci- never actually picks up her boxer’s business, is Program United States, about 30,000 tons of dog poo is entists warn that dog feces biodegrading in a four and a half. The last time we lived on a n Deployment and deposited on lawns, parks and sidewalks every landfills will eventually release methane gas military base, there was an unidentified num- Mobilization Support day. Dog waste is not a natural fertilizer like and contribute to global warming. ber five in our neighborhood that caused much cow dung; due to dogs’ carnivorous diet, dog Who knew the pooper scooper issue was drama and finger-pointing. And with a tiny n Ombudsman Support feces is full of acid, toxic bacteria, and para- this complex? pang of guilt, I admit that I am a number two. n Relocation Assistance sites. Studies indicate that about 90% of fecal Despite it all, only about 59% of dog owners Since my daily dog walks serve the dual pur- n Parenting Programs coliform bacteria, which is used as a measure pick up their dogs’ feces. That’s more than 8 pose of both cleansing Moby’s bowels and n Stress and Anger of water health and quality, is mostly from billion pounds of abandoned dog poo per year. cleansing my soul, I commit the minor infrac- abandoned canine feces. Two or three days One study attempted to profile dog walkers, tion of throwing my dog’s bagged poo into Management worth of abandoned feces from 100 dogs can finding five typologies: 1. Those “proud to other people’s trash cans. n Command Support increase bacteria levels in water enough to pick up” and carry dog poo, 2. Those who “do I ask for leniency, because besides my dog n Crisis Support warrant closing waterways to swimming and the right thing” by picking up, but seek to Moby, nobody’s perfect. n Suicide Prevention n SAPR Support Take command: Urgent care now easier to access From Tricare Urgent care is care you need for a non- We wanted our emergency illness or injury requiring treat- “ As of Jan. 1, 2018, most TRICARE Prime ment within 24 hours. Examples of urgent care enrollees no longer need a referral for urgent conditions include a sprain, rising temperature care visits and point-of-service charges no or sore throat. It isn’t an emergency and service members’ longer apply for urgent care claims. This doesn’t threaten life, limb or eyesight. change replaces the previous policy, which If you’re unsure whether to seek urgent waived referrals for the first two urgent care care, call the 24/7 Nurse Advice Line at 1-800- families and others to visits per year. Active duty service members TRICARE (874-2273)—Option 1. You can (ADSMs) should continue to visit military speak with a registered nurse who can answer hospitals and clinics for care. ADSMs your questions and give advice. The nurse can have easier access to enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote who also assist you with finding a provider and don’t live near a military hospital or clinic scheduling an appointment. don’t need a referral when seeking an urgent If you need care after hours, while traveling, urgent care. Beneficiaries care visit. or if your primary care manager is unavailable, “We wanted our service members’ families urgent care is a great option. Contact your and others to have easier access to urgent regional contractor to help you find an appro- can go visit an urgent care,” said Ken Canestrini, acting director, priate urgent care facility or provider. You may TRICARE Health Plan within the Defense also use the TRICARE provider search tool. Health Agency. “Beneficiaries can go visit an Any TRICARE Overseas Program Prime care center right away urgent care center right away anytime they enrollees requiring urgent care while on tem- have a need.” porary duty or on leave status in the 50 United If you use TRICARE Select or any other States and the District of Columbia, may ac- anytime they have a TRICARE plan, you may visit any TRI- cess urgent care without a referral or an autho- CARE-authorized providerClick to closeAn rization. However, the ADSMs must follow up authorized provider is any individual, institu- with their primary care manager in accordance need.” tion/organization, or supplier that is licensed with applicable DoD and Service regulations by a state, accredited by national organization, concerning ADSM care outside military hos- or meets other standards of the medical com- pitals and clinics. munity, and is certified to provide benefits This is your benefit. Learn more about TRI- Ken Canestrini, acting director, under TRICARE. There are two types of TRI- CARE changes and take command of your TRICARE Health Plan CARE-authorized providers: Network and health. within the Defense Health Agency. Non-Network., network or non-network, for urgent care. B3 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.14.2019

forces of Algeria demonstrate that erability, just like the maritime Senior naval leader visits we stand shoulder-to-shoulder on exercise Donald Cook will con- matters of shared security inter- duct today with El Faith,” said ests,” said Foggo. “Furthermore, Foggo. “Our countries have a rich U.S. Navy presence in the port of bond and a sustained friendship, historical city in North Algiers and my visit demonstrates and we look forward to finding our commitment to regional sta- more ways to strengthen our rela- bility and maritime security in this tionship.” Africa, strengthening ties vital region of the world.” CNE-A continues to work with As Foggo departed Algiers, our allies and partners to support Donald Cook conducted at sea the collective progress of African From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Af- “The one thing that is constant partnerships. maritime exercise with the Ad- coastal countries in building their rica Public Affairs in the relationship that we have Foggo and Haouli met last year hafer-class corvette ANS El Faith security and law enforcement in- with our partners and allies is the at the International Seapower (921). This was the second U.S. stitutions. CNE-A, headquartered ALGIERS, ALGERIA military-to-military brotherhood Symposium (ISS) hosted in New- Navy port visit to Algiers and bi- in Naples, oversees joint and naval Adm. James G. Foggo III, com- and sisterhood that we establish port, Rhode Island. While at ISS, lateral navy exercise in less than operations, often in concert with mander, U.S. Naval Forces Eu- with our friends,” said Foggo. Foggo invited Haouli to send a two years. The exercise highlights allied and interagency partners, to rope-Africa (CNE-A) and com- Foggo met with Algerian Maj. naval officer to participate in the the strategic significance the mar- enable enduring relationships and mander, Allied Joint Force Com- Gen. Mohamed Larbi Haouli, Africa Commanders Maritime itime domain is to both the U.S. increase vigilance and resilience mand Naples, Italy, departed Al- commander, Algerian Naval Force Component Commander and Algeria, as well as North Afri- in Europe and Africa. giers, Algeria, March 7 after Forces, and Algerian Secretary Course hosted by U.S. Naval ca and Mediterranean allies and For more news from Command- completing two days of scheduled General of the Ministry of Foreign Forces Africa in Naples. Algeria partners. er, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and engagements with senior Algerian Affairs Noureddine Ayadi to dis- sent a senior naval officer to attend “Going forward, we will work Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit officials. cuss the importance of continuing the course. to find more opportunities to train www.navy.mil/local/naveur/ The visit, in conjunction with a to expand security and military “Our efforts with the armed together and increase our interop- visit to the capital city by an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, was held as a way to enhance military-to-military rela- tions between the two countries. The meetings underscore the importance of the longstanding Al- gero-American relationship and demonstrate cooperation on mutual security interests. Like the United States, Algeria is a maritime nation with much of its population centered in coastal cities. A safe and secure Mediter- ranean is a mutual interest; working together on issues such as search and rescue, countering il- licit trafficking, and maritime domain awareness to ensure maritime security and stability is a priority. “Algeria and the United States have an enduring and multifaceted partnership,” said Foggo during a reception held aboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Don- ald Cook (DDG 75). “Today, the longstanding friendship between our two countries is on display.” Donald Cook conducted a regularly scheduled port visit to Al- giers to strengthen the enduring partnership between the United MC2 Ford Williams States and Algeria, and allow Sail- U.S. Ambassador for the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria John Desrocher delivers remarks during a reception aboard the Arleigh Burke-class ors the opportunity to experience guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) while the ship is in Algiers, Algeria, March 6, 2019. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, the culture of Algeria. is on its eighth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa.

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The Naval Education and Training Pro- 12 finalists will be chosen and submitted Olmsted Scholar Program fessional Development Center (NETPDC) to the Olmsted Foundation for consider- is accepting applications from active-duty ation for acceptance into the program. officers from eligible designators as out- A comprehensive personal interview seeks FY-21 scholars lined in the NAVA DMIN. Applicants must will follow, where foundation staff will submit a command-endorsed nomination examine nominees’ academic and profes- By Katrina Gergely Scholar Program has only brought tan- package to NETPDC, Code N221B, Offi- sional background, choice of foreign uni- Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center gible benefits to my career,” said Olmsted cer Special Education Program-Olmsted, versity, proposed course of study, lan- Public Affairs Scholar Program graduate, Capt. David no later than Aug. 23, 2019. guage aptitude and career goals. The in- Sauve, who serves as a point of contact for Most unrestricted and restricted line terview panel will make its recommenda- PENSACOLA, FLA. interested applicants. "The most apparent officers must have three years of commis- tions to the board for final decisions to be The Olmsted Scholar Program is now benefit was earning a master’s degree, but sioned service, but not more than 11 years announced in March 2020 for the FY-21 accepting applications for fiscal year 2021 another direct benefit was studying de- of total active military service, as of April Olmsted Scholar class. (FY-21) for career-driven officers inter- fense issues including strategy, diplomacy 1, 2020 to apply. The designators 1310 and Program information and submission ested in serving as senior leaders and in and the economics of defense.” 1320 have an expanded service eligibility guidance for military applicants is avail- developing their global affairs capa- Strong leadership qualities and superior of 13 years and six months. able at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/ bilities, as announced in NAVA DMIN scholastic abilities are needed along with Applicants should be available to start training-education-qualifications, then 061/19, Mar. 11. sustained superior performance to qualify language training in the summer/fall click “Navy Olmsted Scholarship Pro- The program is a unique opportunity for the Olmsted Program. 2020. A foreign language background is gram” in the “Looking For?” section. leading to a graduate degree from an “The Olmsted Scholar Program is not a prerequisite for selection. Two years Applicants selected for the Olmsted overseas university, while perfecting for- unique since it approximates the skills of study at a foreign university follow, Scholarship Program will be contacted via eign language skills and providing new required for maneuvering in uncertain beginning in 2021, with program comple- email and a list of selectees will be posted cultural and travel opportunities. environments,” said Sauve. “It’s about tion in 2023. at https://www.mnp.navy.mil/group/train- Candidates must possess the qualities managing the nuances of human interac- For questions concerning application ing-education-qualifications. of dedicated career officers while also tions and relationships in unknown envi- procedures, applicants can contact Elise Get the latest educational opportunity aspiring to command assignments. Tradi- ronments, an experience that can’t be McGuire using the contact information information by following Navy Voluntary tionally, Olmsted scholars promote to sen- learned elsewhere in the military. The published in the NAVA DMIN. All appli- Education on Facebook at http:// ior leadership positions. skills learned are directly applicable to cations will be reviewed in November www.facebook.com/NavyVoluntaryEdu- “My participation in the Olmsted leading operational units." 2019 by a Navy selection board, and up to cation/.

“Whole grains provide all com- the grain for consumption. Re- National Nutrition Month ponents of the grain. This includes fined grains give a quick source of the bran, the outer layer of the energy and potentially lead to grain, packed with antioxidants, b weight gain and elevated triglycer- provides food for thought at vitamins and fiber; the germ, the ide levels,” Kangiser said, stress- part of the grain filled with addi- ing even more food for thought. tional b vitamins, minerals, small “Switching from refined grains amount of protein and heart heal- to whole grains will increase your Naval Hospital Bremerton thy fat,” said Kangiser, noting that vitamin, mineral, fiber and antiox- increasing whole grain intake and idant intake,” continued Kangiser. By Douglas H Stutz Mari M. Moffitt, Registered Dieti- entrée lines, the soup and salad removing refined grains can im- “There are so many whole grains Naval Hospital Bremerton Public Affairs tian Nutritionist, NHB Combined offerings have long provided a sta- prove gut health and assist in po- to choose. Go to your favorite gro- Food Operations/Nutrition Man- ple variety of green high perform- tential weight loss. cery store and choose a whole BREMERTON, WASH. agement head, citing that per the ance fuel options. As with most foods, there are grain you’ve never tried before, or Here’s some food for thought; Human Performance Resource “It’s salad and soup for me ev- good and not-as-good options to come to the NHB galley to try out deciding what entrée is healthier Center, the original G4G was cre- ery day. It’s not just good for my consume, and grains are no differ- a variety of whole grains through- than another has never been easier. ated from the Soldier Fueling Ini- heart, but it’s good, period. We ent. out the month of March.” With March designated as Na- tiative in 2008. It was rebranded to have a great selection here and it’s “Refined grains have had the For more news from Naval Hos- tional Nutrition Month, Naval G4G 2.0 in 2014 - 2016. all fresh,” Moore said. bran and germ removed, leaving pital Bremerton, visit Hospital Bremerton’s (NHB) According to Moffitt, the bene- Another unique feature added the least nutrient rich portion of www.navy.mil/local/nhb/. Combined Food Operations and fit of the color coded cards is that to the G4G cards is listing food Nutrition Management team is us- patrons can see for themselves allergies – from egg, milk, wheat, ing the Go for Green (G4G) 2.0 what is a better choice, and added peanuts, tree nuts, shell fish, fish program to make eating enhanced details such as how many carbs and soy – which might be associ- and enriched, as well as easy. and how much sodium is con- ated with any menu item being NHB’s Terrace Dining Room tained in a serving. Red means ‘eat served that day. has added updated, nutrient infor- rarely,’ yellow means to ‘eat occa- “If a patron wants to know if an mation - carbohydrate, fat, pro- sionally’ and green signifies to item contains an ingredient out- tein, saturated fat, sodium and fi- ‘eat often.’ side of these eight, my staff would ber - to displayed G4G 2.0 infor- “We offer a variety of food in be more than happy to assist mation cards, a simplified stop- the galley but certain foods are them,” added Moffitt. light color-coded system that better for performance and mental The National Nutrition Month helps galley patrons make quick wellness based on the nutrient theme is also allowing NHB to and healthy decisions, with green profile compared to others. We highlight a ‘Grain of the Week.’ for high performance fuel, yellow want to provide our patrons with “The cooks have been working for moderate performance fuel options and we also want them to their culinary magic and created and red for low performance fuel. be aware of food items that should delicious salads and sides using An example of what’s consid- be consumed more often to pro- amaranth, millet, bulgur and ered green include selecting an en- mote health, wellness and per- farro,” said Moffitt trée and sandwich less than 500 formance,” Moffitt said. This week presents farro, an an- calories and 480 mg of sodium. The G4G program adheres to cient strain of wheat and one of the These are whole foods and high in what the Navy Marine Corps Pub- initial cereals domesticated in the fiber. Yellow denotes choosing an lic Health Center refers to as per- Fertile Crescent of the Middle entrée or sandwich between 500 formance nutrition, the premise East that eventually became a and 700 calories and 480-700 mg that food is fuel for the body. For daily standard ration back in the of sodium. These have some proc- anyone to perform at their peak days of the Roman Legion. essing and added sugars. Red indi- whether it’s on the job or partici- “Throughout the month of cates to limit intake of any entrée pating in a sporting event, it’s con- March try uncommon whole or sandwich over 700 calories or sidered essential to provide fuel grains in the NHB Galley. For sodium greater than 700 mg. that has high nutritional value. breakfast try farro grain in a hot These are mostly processed, have Eating habits based on green high coconut and mango farro dish or excess fat, trans fat or are fried performance fuel more than red for lunch try zesty millet, bulgur foods. low performance fuel allow a per- cheese bake or a California ama- “The cards are featured on the son to maintain a healthy body ranth salad,” advised Kayla main line, soup and dessert bar. weight and body fat percentage. Kangiser, NHB Registered Dieti- Later in the month we will also For those like Master Chief tian Nutritionist, and certified dia- Douglas H. Stutz showcase nutritionals for the Hospital Corpsman Dennis betes educator. Food for Thought, one serving at a time... Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Dennis Moore, Clinical Support Service Directorate Leading Chief Petty speed line and salad bar. We hope Moore, Clinical Support Service Kangiser attests that there are a Officer, takes advantage of Naval Hospital Bremerton's (NHB) daily soup that this helps when looking for Directorate Leading Chief Petty host of nutritional benefits by in- and salad offerings for a staple variety of green high performance fuel nutrient dense options,” said Lt. Officer, who bypass the grill and cluding grain in any meal. options.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander “ Without the exceptional logistics visits Singapore support from our Sailors and civilians By MC1 Greg Johnson operate in the region,” said Davidson. “This was a valuable visit,” said Commander, Task Force 73 Public Affairs “Without the exceptional logistics sup- Tynch. “It is great for the staff to hear port from our Sailors and civilians here, from the USINDOPACOM Commander here, we simply would SINGAPORE we simply would not be able to sustain how everything from daily replenish- Adm. Phil Davidson, commander, U.S. operations or continue to build on our ments-at-sea, to our 25th year of CARAT not be able to sustain Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPA- partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.” [Cooperation Afloat Readiness and COM) visited Singapore, March 5-7. “This is an area we are willing to invest Training], contribute to the vision for a operations or continue Davidson visited Singapore to meet in due to its geographical significance, free and open Indo-Pacific.” with leaders and counterparts in the re- mutual interests and common values,” COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF 73 pro- gion, during which he spent time at said Davidson. “These steps forward in vides combat-ready logistics to the U.S. to build on our partner- Changi Naval Base, and met with Rear the region enable us to strengthen our 7th Fleet and is the executive agent for Adm. Joey Tynch, commander, Logistics enduring relationships and build new more than 20 bilateral and multilateral ships in the Indo-Pa- Group Western Pacific/CTF 73. partnerships.” security cooperation exercises with part- Davidson and Tynch discussed COM- Tynch used the visit to showcase ner nations throughout the Indo-Pacific cific.” LOG WESTPAC’s critical role in main- COMLOG WESTPAC’s focus on work- region. taining a free and open Indo-Pacific. ing together with friends, partners and For more news from Commander, Task Adm. Phil Davidson, commander, “The role of COMLOG WESTPAC is allies, in the local community and Force 73, visit www.navy.mil/local/ U.S. Indo-Pacific Command vitally important to the Navy’s ability to throughout Southeast Asia. ctf73/. B5 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.14.2019 CMF Commander hosts Semi-Annual Maritime Security Conference in Bahrain

From U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Public Affairs

tial threats in the U.S. 5th Fleet MANAMA, BAHRAIN area of operations. More than 150 multi-national “Collaboration is key to accom- military leaders representing 33 plishing our shared goals of mar- partner nations were onboard itime security and stability in the Naval Support Activity Bahrain to region,” said Malloy. “A forum attend the Combined Maritime such as this conference allows Forces (CMF) annual Maritime Navy leaders from across the re- MC1 Neal Blair Security Conference, March 7. gion and the globe to gather and ference was for multi-national of the most challenging and coming cooperation between Gulf Co- Vice Adm. Jim Malloy, com- share perspectives - identify com- leaders to actively communicate plex maritime environments in the operation Council nations. mander of U.S. Naval Forces Cen- mon threats and shared opportuni- about challenges, solutions and ul- world. Ships that operate here face CMF is a unique multi-national tral Command/U.S. 5th Fleet/ ties, and then coordinate activities timately, the way forward in mar- threats in the Red Sea, the Arabian collective of 33 like-minded na- Combined Maritime Forces which will optimize our collective itime strategy. The members were Sea, the Arabian Gulf and the In- tions, dedicated to promoting se- hosted the partner-nation repre- strength and maximize our effec- dispersed into working groups, dian Ocean,” said Malloy at the curity and free ﬂow of commerce sentatives to discuss the impor- tiveness as we operate at sea in the which assisted in streamlining the beginning of the conference. “The across 3.2 million square miles of tance of teamwork and alliances in Middle East.” discussion topics. CMF is the vehicle we use to pro- international waters in the Red combatting and deterring poten- The objective of this year’s con- “Collectively we operate in one mote legitimate commerce, deter Sea, Gulf of Aden, Somali Basin, conﬂict and maintain regional sta- the Indian Ocean and the Gulf. bility.” CMF’s main focus areas are dis- Royal Navy Commodore Steve rupting terrorism, preventing pi- Dainton, deputy commander of racy, reducing illegal activities, the CMF, was also in attendance and promoting a safe maritime en- and echoed the sentiments con- vironment for all. veyed by Malloy. U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations “As a community, we all need to encompasses about 2.5 million be in this together and building a square miles of water area and in- network of like-minded people cludes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of will be essential to future suc- Oman, Red Sea and parts of the cess,” said Dainton. “Your indi- Indian Ocean. The expanse is vidual contributions undoubtedly comprised of 20 countries and in- provide legitimacy to the organi- cludes three critical choke points zation.” at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez CMF is comprised of three Canal and the Strait of Bab al Combined Task Forces (CTFs), Mandeb at the southern tip of CTF 150, which is responsible for Yemen. maritime security and counter ter- For more news from Command- rorism operations, CTF 151, reer, U.S. Naval Forces Central sponsible for counter piracy oper- Command/5th Fleet, visit ations and CTF 152, responsible www.navy.mil/local/cusnc/. for maritime security and counter MC1 Neal Blair terrorism with the Gulf and build-

U.S. 6th Fleet Commander visits naval partners in Turkey

From U.S. Naval Forces Eu- Standing NATO Maritime rope-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Pub- Groups and Combined lic Affairs Task Force 151. Additionally, U.S., Alli- ANKARA, TURKEY ance, and partner forces Vice Adm. Lisa regularly participate in Franchetti, commander, Turkish-hosted exercises U.S. 6th Fleet, traveled to such as Mavi Balina and Ankara and Gölcük, Tur- Dogu Akdeniz, anti-sub- key March 4-6 to meet with marine warfare exercises in the Deputy Chief of the the Eastern Mediterranean Turkish General Staff Lt. Sea. These exercises im- MC2 Ford Williams Gen. Metin Gürak, Com- prove combined warfight- A Rafale multirole fighter takes off from the French aircraft carrier FS Charles De Galle (R 91) during exercise FANAL mander of the Turkish Fleet ing capability, increase op- 2019, Feb. 8, 2019. FANAL 19 is a French exercise designed to enhance the operational capability of the French Carrier Strike Group, Charles de Gaulle while providing realistic training to both the French and participating nations while Vice Adm. Ercüment Tatli- erational capacity, and strengthening interoperability and relationships. oglu, and other key Turkish strengthen relationships Navy leadership to discuss among exercise participa- opportunities for U.S. and nts. Turkish Navy cooperation Turkey also regularly Sixth Fleet Commander visits French to ensure regional stability provides expanded logis- and security through com- tics support to U.S. assets bined maritime exercises working in the Black Sea Aircraft Carrier FS Charles de Gaulle and operations. and Eastern Mediterra- “The Turkish Navy is a nean. From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs Most recently, the Arleigh strong partner of the U.S. “Turkish logistics sup- Burke-class guided missile de- Navy, and they also bring port, particularly from MEDITERRANEAN SEA opportunity for the US and other stroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG significant capability to the their replenishment assets The U.S. 6th Fleet commander, NATO allies to work together and 75) and two P-8A Poseidon mar- NATO Alliance, operating in the Black Sea, is invalu- Vice Adm. Lisa Franchetti, at the strengthen our combined high- itime patrol aircraft participated across the full spectrum of able,” Franchetti added. invitation the operational com- end warfighting capabilities.” in the French exercise FANAL, Maritime Warfare,” said “They directly enhance and mander for the Mediterranean, Franchetti also had the oppor- the multinational advanced train- Franchetti. “The success of enable our ability to op- Vice Adm. Charles-Henri du tunity to meet with U.S. Navy ing period for the CSG, its units our exercises and opera- erate forward in this criti- Ché, visited the French aircraft and Air Force officers participa- and staff to enhance training and tions demonstrates our cal region. I look forward carrier FS Charles de Gaulle ting in the Personnel Exchange combat readiness as a collective shared commitment to re- to operating alongside March 7 as the ship and its carrier Program, along with a liaison of- group. gional stability and mar- them in the years ahead.” strike group (CSG) began its ficer from the U.S. Army, serving Continuing to integrate in itime security.” U.S. 6th Fleet, head- long-planned deployment. aboard the French aircraft training, exercises, and real While in Ankara, quartered in Naples, Italy, While on board, Franchetti carrier. Participating in exchange world operations with the French Franchetti met with the em- conducts the full spectrum toured the ship, observed flight programs with countries like navy, a long-standing ally, will bassy’s U.S. Marine Corps of joint and naval opera- operations, and received a pre- France improves U.S. 6th Fleet’s remain a top priority for Security Detachment and tions, often in concert with sentation on the integration of interoperability with partner Franchetti and the U.S. 6th Fleet. laid a wreath at Anitkabir, allied, and interagency U.S. and partner forces with the navies and services. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered the mausoleum of Mustafa partners, in order to ad- French CSG during the Charles “Our relationship with France in Naples, Italy, conducts the full Kemal Ataturk, the founder vance U.S. national inter- de Gaulle’s major naval deploy- is strong and deeply-rooted in a spectrum of joint and naval oper- and first President of the ests and security and stabil- ment. shared commitment to ensuring ations, often in concert with al- Republic of Turkey. ity in Europe and Africa. “I greatly appreciate Vice the maritime domain remains lied and interagency partners in U.S. and Turkish mar- For more news from Adm. du Ché’s invitation to fly free, supporting security and order to advance U.S. national itime forces have a long Commander, U.S. Naval out to the Charles de Gaulle,” prosperity throughout the re- interests and security and stabil- history of cooperation in Forces Europe and Africa/ said Franchetti. “It was a tremen- gion,” said Franchetti. ity in Europe and Africa. multinational exercises U.S. 6th Fleet, visit dous privilege to see Rear Adm. U.S. 6th Fleet assets routinely For more news from Command- such as BALTOPS and Sea www.navy.mil/local/ Lebas and his strike group op- exercise and operate with our er, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Breeze, as well as com- naveur/. erating together at sea. This de- French counterparts in exercises Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet, visit bined operations in the ployment provides an excellent throughout the European region. www.navy.mil/local/naveur/. B6 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.14.2019

AN Olivia Manley Personnel Specialist Seaman Jordan A. Young, from Red Oak, Texas, assigned to USS Constitution, shows students at Kate Shepard Elementary School in Mobile, Alabama, the food an "Old Ironsides" sailor would eat in 1812 during Mobile Alabama Navy Week. Mobile is one of the select cities to host a 2019 Navy Week, a week dedicated to raising U.S. Navy awareness through local outreach, community service and exhibitions.

global threats from 1797-1855. The Constitution Sailors kick-off Navy's community outreach World’s Oldest Commissioned Warship Afloat, Constitution embodies 221 years campaign with Mobile Navy Week of maritime heritage and unwavering service to her country. Now a featured By AN Olivia K. Manley ors firsthand. & Women’s Hospital. destination on Boston’s Freedom Trail, USS Constitution Public Affairs Constitution Sailors kicked off their “I find it important to go on Navy Weeks Constitution and her crew of active duty BOSTON participation with a historical discussion because they inform the public, especially U.S. Navy Sailors offer community out- Sailors assigned to USS Constitution of ‘Old Ironsides’ at Gulf Quest Maritime young adults, about all the military does reach and education about the ship’s his- participated in a Navy Office of Commu- Museum Navy Day, multiple branches of and what it has to offer,” said Master-at- tory and the importance of naval sea nity Outreach Navy Week in Mobile, Ala. the Boys and Girls Clubs, Kate Shepard Arms 1st Class Rex Boblett, assigned to power to more than 500,000 visitors each Feb. 27 – March 5. Elementary, and Boys and Girls Club – USS Constitution. “Interacting with the year. Constitution is berthed at Pier One in The primary purpose of the Navy Week Gillard Elementary Branch. Additionally, kids at the Boys and Girls Clubs was the Charlestown Navy Yard. program is to increase the public’s aware- Sailors presented the colors during the most rewarding experience because we For more information on Constitution, ness of the Navy by presenting the Navy to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile de- got to experience Mobile and its commu- visit www.history.navy.mil/ussconstitu- Americans who live in cities that normally stroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) nity on a more personal level.” tion or www.facebook.com/ussconstitu- do not have a significant naval presence. arrival ceremony, Saraland Mardi Gras This was the first of 13 Navy Weeks tionofficial. Mobile Navy Week showcased the mis- Parade, Joe Cain Parade and Order of Constitution Sailors will participate in this For more news from USS Constitution, sion, capabilities and achievements of the Doves parade. Later in the week, Consti- year. visit www.navy.mil/local/constitution. U.S. Navy and provided residents the tution Sailors spent time interacting with Constitution, America’s “Ship of For more news from USS Constitution, opportunity to meet with active duty Sail- Mobile’s children at the USA Children’s State”, actively defended sea lanes against visit www.navy.mil/local/constitution/. I I I I I I

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Maddie Klebe NAVSUP WSS employees with the Strategic Acquisition and PBL Center of Excellence discuss an acquisition strategy at an impromptu meeting in Philadelphia. Pictured from left to right: Lt. Cmdr. Matt Clute, Larry Garvey, Susan Stein, Mike Forgione, Kristen McFadden, Steve Van Note. Accelerating performance based logistics acquisition excellence

By Lt. Cmdr. Matt Clute sible for 19 percent ($1.3 billion) of the ment has also led to better contracting that the contractor is incentivized to meet. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Pub- overall $6.9 billion in obligations made by solutions since experienced peers are avail- These contracts define the desired outcome lic Affairs NAVSUP WSS in fiscal year 2018. able to teach, refine ideas and provide new without specifying how to execute the out- PHILADELPHIA The team is led by Mike Forgione along approaches. come, thereby fostering an environment Naval Supply Systems Command Weap- with Supply Officer Lt. Cmdr. Matt Clute, Getting to a Strategic Contract or PBL where the contractor can innovate and on Systems Support (NAV SUP WSS) es- principle deputy, and Larry Garvey. The The transition to a strategic contract or create efficiencies given the parameters tablished the Strategic Acquisition and Per- office is staffed by 24 full-time employees PBL is the culmination of continuous rela- outlined within the PBL. formance Based Logistics (PBL) Center of who have between 15 and 35 years of tionship building with a contractor for a In this way, the CoE is able to influence Excellence (CoE) in Philadelphia to syner- experience. particular program. In the early stages of outcomes through strategic industry part- gize an experienced civilian and military Working in concert with other stake- any of these relationships, individual con- nerships. While PBLs take more effort to contracting and supply chain management holders in aviation and maritime opera- tracts and stand-alone purchase orders are establish up front since many things need team responsible for the most complex and tions, engineering, the comptroller’s office, typical. to be considered and incorporated into the highly visible sustainment contracting re- the Office of General Counsel, the Price Once performance and price history are contract (obsolescence management, reli- quirements of the organization. Fighters, the Defense Contract Manage- established, moving to a Basic Ordering ability, demand projections, etc.), the effort “The Center of Excellence provides in- ment and Audit Agencies, Navy systems Agreement (BOA) or Long-Term Contract is more than worth the results achieved. creased attention and command focus to commands and Deputy Assistant Secretary (LTC) is a logical progression. These con- While not every weapon system or con- these efforts,” said Capt. Cody Hodges, of the Navy leadership, the CoE is respon- tract vehicles are a much more efficient and tractor is a perfect fit for a PBL, successful NAVSUP WSS director of contracts. “It sible for the portfolio of acquisitions that effective method of executing a large vol- PBLs have oftentimes led to great leaps takes advantage of accelerated learning by has won 20 of 43 Department of Defense ume of business with a contractor. forward in the readiness levels of the weap- providing our contracting teams and their (DoD) PBL Awards since Fiscal Year Speed to delivery is improved through on systems they are designed to support. customers a shared space to innovate and 2005. the use of BOAs since order terms and Conclusion collaborate.” Creating Synergy conditions (Ts&Cs) are already agreed to The CoE has been recognized as the Now in its third year, the CoE ap- The CoE is focused on increasing afford- in advance. Orders placed under BOAs do Naval Supply System Command’s nomi- proaches the Naval Aviation Enterprise able readiness for the warfighter by en- not need to have Ts&Cs negotiated each nee for the 2018 DoN Acquisition Excel- (NAE) and Surface Warfare Enterprise hancing communication and lessons time as they would in an individual contract lence Innovative Team of the Year Award (SWE) sustainment requirements from a learned across the NAVSUP Enterprise. or stand-alone purchase order. and also as a “best practice” following the holistic logistics life cycle methodology The CoE flattens a previously stove-piped LTCs, which are considered strategic 2017 NAV SUP WSS Procurement Per- that addresses the total platform. The organizational structure and has created a contracts, increase the speed to delivery by formance Management Assessment Pro- team’s primary goal is the development and centralized repository for sharing acquisi- incorporating pricing, quantities and/or gram (PPMAP). execution of acquisition strategies that best tion and contracting documents. other details that allow transactions to oc- It will continue to make strides in im- fit the requirement while supporting the A centralized, open workspace encour- cur very rapidly during the period of time proving warfighter readiness through con- growth of performance-based solutions. ages collaboration between and among specified in the contract -- often up to five tracting and acquisition excellence, provid- The CoE Team NAVSUP WSS employees and stake- years. ing improved supply support at a lower Envisioned by Hodges and NAVSUP holders, which has led to faster turnaround The final step, the transition to a PBL, cost. WSS deputy director of contracts, Barbara times and less rework in required approv- moves the sustainment of a weapon system For more news from Naval Supply Sys- Johnson, and endorsed by the command’s als. The sharing and development of vari- largely into the hands of the contractor. tems Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/ executive leadership, the CoE was respon- ous ideas and strategies in the CoE environ- PBLs delineate readiness level benchmarks navsup/.

EXCELLENCE | Crews can earn certification early Winning in this era of a changes to the Surface being the best. It was a year Great Power Competition Force for nearly a year now. of building readiness, but Continued from B1 ing time back to you and the we improved training and demands embracing the 2018 was a year devoted to we don’t build readiness for ship. We’ve set the condi- assessments. So, we need concept of mission com- raising standards, improv- readiness’ sake. We must Association (SNA) sympo- tions for our COs to be COs to seize the initiative, mand. ing training, tightening up turn that readiness into le- sium. more confident in taking and to be confident, sen- “I’ve said this many, qualifications, re-empha- thality. And we do that “I am your biggest advo- risks by restoring firebreaks sible risk-takers because many times: As the CO sizing certifications, and re- through an unrelenting pur- cate with your operational between maintenance, winning in combat de- goes, so goes the ship. asserting the primacy of suit of excellence over com- chain of command for giv- training, and operations and mands it,” Brown said. We’ve been making command. 2018 was about pliance,” Brown said.

PARTNERSHIP | 2019 Philippine initiative begins ing, medicine and disaster re- and foster new and enduring sponse will partner with each host friendships across the Indo-Pa- Continued from B1 nerships through host nation sub- paredness around the Indo-Pacific nation to conduct civic-action cific region. Pacific Partnership, ject matter expert and civil-mili- region. projects, community health ex- now in its 14th iteration, is the Pacific Partnership began in re- tary exchanges. The Philippines is one of sev- changes, medical symposiums, largest annual multinational hu- sponse to one of the world’s most Working at the invitation of eral host nations for Pacific Part- and disaster response training ac- manitarian assistance and disaster catastrophic natural disasters, the each host nation, Pacific Partner- nership 2019. The Pacific Partner- tivities. relief preparedness mission con- December 2004 tsunami that dev- ship is joined by partner nations ship mission teams will also make Pacific Partnership’s mission is ducted in the Indo-Pacific region. astated parts of South and South- that include Australia, Canada, stops in the Federated States of to work collectively with host and For more news from Command- east Asia. The mission has Japan, Malaysia, Peru, the Phil- Micronesia, Malaysia, the Repub- partner nations to enhance reer, Task Force 73, visit evolved over the years from em- ippines, South Korea, Thailand, lic of the Marshall Islands, Thai- gional interoperability and disas- www.navy.mil/local/ctf73/. phasis on direct care to an opera- and the United Kingdom to land, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. ter response capabilities, increase tion focused on enhancing part- strengthen disaster response pre- Experts in the fields of engineer- stability and security in the region,

NCSC | School returns to Naval Station Newport pare them to deliver professional standing the pluralistic military religious ministry to the U.S. environment. Chaplains and RPs Continued from B1 rest of the Navy.” suring that every member of the Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. are embedded within commands NCSC today has evolved into a command has the maximum op- Coast Guard, and U.S. Merchant operating at sea and ashore to a NCSC learning site in February headquarters that trains U.S. portunity for exercising their first Marine. Another 600 chaplains ensure 24/7 availability for serv- 2019. Navy’s chaplains and enlisted re- amendment right to the free exer- and 300 RPs receive professional ice members and their families. “At Meridian, our RPs will ligious program specialists (RP) cise of religion,” said Moses. development training annually For more information on have opportunities to develop both in traditional classrooms “Commanders who leverage the through mobile training teams. NCSC, visit https://www.pub- closer ties with the administra- and at 13 locations through full potential of their RMTs [reli- Chaplains and RPs play a criti- lic.navy.mil/netc/centers/chap- tion ratings and our connections mobile training teams, spanning gious ministry teams] can expect cal role in helping the Depart- lain/Default.aspx. to Naval Technical Training Cen- initial to more advanced courses. warfighters that are better pre- ment of the Navy achieve and For more information about ter will offer us an opportunity to “Chaplains and religious pro- pared for combat as well as the maintain a ready force. Religious NETC, visit the command’s web- build stronger programs by gram specialists deliver essential day-to-day stressors of peace ministry and compassionate pa- site at https://www.pub- learning from our counterparts in components of fleet readiness by time.” storal care are characterized by lic.navy.mil/netc or the other communities,” said Mo- fostering high morale, devel- Almost 200 chaplains and 200 cooperation, tolerance, mutual www.navy.mil/local/cnet/ and ses. “We believe these reloca- oping and strengthening moral RPs graduate from NCSC resi- respect, and respect for diversity, follow us on Facebook at http:// tions are a win-win for us and the and spiritual well-being, and en- dence courses each year to pre- as well as an emphasis on under- www.facebook.com/netcpao. B8 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.14.2019

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Norfolk has new electric charging stations for your electric car. Learn where you can get your charge on, in Norfolk.  See C2

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AN E XPERT NINJA EXPLAINS HOW TO TRAIN F OR A N OBSTACLE EVENT

iStock image From Brandpoint 1. Find a local training gym or park using your own body weight as resistance training and decide you enjoy the sport, try With popular obstacle- and ninja-style As the popularity of the shows has grown, because that is what will be tested on many joining some local groups so you can build shows taking over TV, you might be curious so too has the desire for more obstacle-style of the obstacles. your own camaraderie. The support you’ll what it takes to become a part of the compe- training facilities. Research what is avail- 3. Work on speed, balance and agility feel is incredible. You can start by research- tition. A desire is the first step, and one able in your area. Indoor gyms and outdoor Being agile and having good balance can ing local meetups on the Facebook group expert ninja says this can springboard you obstacle parks featuring FitCore Extreme help you conquer some of the toughest ob- American Ninja Warrior Comrades. quickly to the next level. fitness equipment by Landscape Structures stacles. Competitors that only focus on up- 5. Explore mental training “‘I want to try it.’ This is the first thing I Inc. offers multiple fitness options available per body strength will slip up on seemingly A big part of succeeding at this style sport said before exploring training,” says John for children ages 5 to 12 and teens/adults easier parts of the course simply because is mental strength. Believe in yourself and Wilmas, best known as the stair ninja ages 13 and over, so the whole family can they don’t have good balance or speed. The envision yourself successfully completing a (@stair_ninja on Instagram). He participa- participate. Learn more at www.playlsi- faster you can go, the less energy you’ll challenge. A mental block is always the tes in competitive stair climbing with a pas- .com. This equipment promotes whole- expend, which means you can go further hardest obstacle, so if you make a mistake, sion for charity climbs. He also has com- body fitness and agility with options for without getting tired. Speed can also be an don’t dwell on it. Repetition helps you gain peted on American Ninja Warrior. varied fitness and skill levels. alternative to balance. If you can go through confidence so your mind trusts your body. “Most people enter this sport with a sim- 2. Use your body weight as a training tool some obstacles quickly, you’ll not have to Then you can just go without overthinking ple desire to give it a try and have fun,” he If you can’t find training opportunities rely on stellar balance skills. it. The mind is your biggest asset if you use says. “If that is you, I encourage you to give within 30 minutes of your home, focus on 4. Find friends and build camaraderie it to your advantage, but can also be your it a go. From there, you can take additional body-weight training and calisthenics - the What makes obstacle- and ninja-style biggest crutch if you let worries overtake steps to develop your skills and hone your type of training gymnasts do - to build your competitions unique is everyone supports your abilities. focus.” skills. Keep in mind that even if you can each other. It’s a competition, but competi- Wilmas recommends five tips when be- bench a lot of weight, it’s not the same as tors have strong bonds and encourage the ginning to train for any obstacle-style event: holding your own body weight. Train by success of each participant. When you start

Hurrah Players present Disney’s Frozen Jr. at the Sandler Center this weekend

By Yiorgo as a new musical. Right now, since. I am an 18-year-old senior Frozen the Musical is on Broad- in the Science and Medicine For all of us who want to build way. Frozen Jr. is an adaptation of Academy at Deep Creek High that snowman, the Hurrah Players, the Broadway version of the show School. Virginia’s Leading Family Thea- for local theater companies and Y: How did you fall in love with tre Company, is proud to an- schools. The Jr. version still con- musical theatre, who influenced nounce that they are the first thea- tains many of the great songs you at an early age, what lit the fire tre group in the country granted found in both the movie and the inside of you that now it’s your the rights to put on Disney’s musical, along with the story and passion? Frozen the Jr. edition. We are in- characters that everyone knows BB: As a child, I definitely deed fortunate to of this unique and loves. bounced around from activity to arrangement for now we will be Y: Where were you born, how activity, not really finding satis- seeing it first in all its glory. With old are you, where are you living faction with the traditional activ- us is Ben Branigan who plays now and what are the names of the ities and sports that kids usually Prince Haas. schools you attended? partake in. From a young age, my Yiorgo: What is the difference Ben Branigan: I was born in Dad has given me a love for music, between Disney’s Frozen Jr. and Monterey, California. My Dad as he is a musician himself, but I Disney’s Frozen? was in the Marine Corps, so we had never really thought about do- BB: Disney’s Frozen originally moved around a lot when I was a ing music for myself. However, started as just an animated movie, kid. After moving to Chesapeake, after attending the Hurrah Play- but it instantly became a hit with Virginia, he retired from the Mar- ers’ Summer Camp in 2009, I be- the public. Therefore, plans were ine Corps after 21 years, so I have Courtesy Ben Branigan made to get Frozen to Broadway been living in Chesapeake ever  See FROZEN | C3

INSIDE: Check out Flagship Values, your source for automobiles, employment, real estate and more! Pages C6-7 C2 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.14.2019 Calendar Community For a complete list of events in Hampton Roads or to n Submit YOUR events, news and photos submit your own, visit www.flagshipnews.com/calendar The Flagship welcomes submissions from our readers online. Please submit events here: w ww.militarynews.com/users/admin/calendar/event/ Please submit news and photos here: www.militarynews.com/norfolk-navy-flagship/submit_news/ Disney’s Frozen Jr. presented by Hurrah Players ■ March 15, 7 p.m. March 16, 10 a.m., 2 p.m., & 7 p.m. Tickets: $25/adults, $20/under 18, students, active miltitary and retired, and seniors 60+. New electric car ■ Sandler Center for the Arts, 201 Market St., Virginia charging stations Beach ■ www.hurrahplayers.com installed in 4 The enchanting modern classic from Disney is ready for downtown garages your Broadway Junior stars! Frozen Jr. is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. The show From norfolk.gov features all of the memorable songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez NORFOLK and Robert Lopez, plus five new songs written for the Are you ready to get charged up? Broadway production. Then head to downtown Norfolk, A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, where the first batch of electric vehi- Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and cle chargers donated to the City of journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced Norfolk by electric car maker Tesla with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and have been installed in Waterside, the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved MacArthur Center, Bank Street and characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and Town Point garages. plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the Courtesy Norfolk.gov coldest heart! These charging stations will expand the number of car charging able for charging electric cars to little shopping and some lunch? Or options already available in Norfolk those who park in city garages. will you plug in at Town Point Ga- Yuengling Shamrock Marathon and reflect the city’s commitment to Users will be charged only the regu- rage while you head to the park for a Weekend & Fitness Expo providing environmentally-friendly lar garage parking rate -- there will festival or a concert? What about ■ Fitness Expo: March 15, 12-9 p.m. & March 16, 12-5 transportation options. This increase be no additional cost for charging the Waterside garage, where you can p.m. Yuengling Shamrock Marathon and Anthem in the availability of charging sta- vehicle – it’s FREE to the public. eat, drink and be merry while you Shamrock Half Marathon: March 17, 7:30 a.m., 42nd tions boosts Norfolk’s status as one Installation of the chargers will con- charge for free? St. & Atlantic. of the most progressive cities on the tinue in other city garages in coming Post a selfie on Facebook, Twitter ■ Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., east coast and a vibrant destination months. or Instagram with #ChargedUp! And Virginia Beach for drivers of electric vehicles. We want to know: How will you #NorfolkVA to let us know what ■ www.shamrockmarathon.com The chargers are both universal get charged up? Do you charge at you’ll do while extending your The annual Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend, and Tesla-specific. They are avail- MacArthur Center and head in for a range! first held in 1973, has expanded to become a St. Paddy’s Day tradition in Coastal Virginia. Our three-day event includes a sports and fitness expo, race distances and challenges to accommodate all ages and skill levels, and a huge finish line celebration on the beach. With six Live Nation becomes top ticket donor to the military and events, there is a distance for everyone to choose from: the Yuengling Shamrock Marathon, Shamrock Mara- veteran community giving over 1 million tickets through thon Relay, Anthem Shamrock Half Marathon, TowneBank Shamrock 8K, Operation Smile Shamrock Vet Tix partnership Final Mile and Leprechaun Dash. The Shamrock Sports and Fitness Expo is one of the From Live Nation success,” said Mike Focareto, CEO and Founder, Vet Tix. largest on the East Coast! This two-day event will be “The one million tickets donated by Live Nation translates celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with runners, walkers and LOS ANGELES into endless smiles and memories for VetTixers. In many sports enthusiasts of all types. The vendors at the Expo Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment com- cases, their support also assists veterans, service members will offer a wide variety of equipment, apparel, pany, announced it has donated over one million tickets to and first responders in coping with their post-traumatic footwear and accessories for the whole family. Our veterans since the kickoff of its partnership with the Veteran stress challenges which leads to positive experiences by Expo has a great reputation for having an extensive Tickets Foundation, also known as Vet Tix. Vet Tix is the attending concerts with family and friends. We can’t thank selection of merchandise at great prices as well as number one nonprofit working to provide free tickets to them enough.” official Yuengling Shamrock Marathon Weekend gear. currently serving military and veterans of all eras, and Live Vet Tix is a national non-profit, founded in 2008, whose The Shamrock Sports and Fitness Expo is FREE and Nation is proud to have long been the organization’s top mission is to secure and distribute tickets to sporting events, open to everyone. donor. Since 2014, Live Nation has gifted VetTix over $75 concerts, performing arts, educational and family activities million in tickets, making Live Nation the top ticket donor across the nation to military and veteran families. Their goal Southeastern Guns & Knives Show to the veteran community at large. is to help reduce stress, make events affordable, minimize ■ March 16 & 17. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. $12 “Live Nation is incredibly proud to be a partner of Vet post-traumatic stress, strengthen family bonds and encour- ■ Hampton Roads Convention Center Tix, and we’re honored to have helped over one million age VetTixers to re-engage with local communities and ■ www.thehrcc.com service members and their families create life-long memo- American life. To date, Vet Tix has given out over 6 million ries together at our concerts and events,” said Michael tickets in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Southeastern Guns and Knives is an organized and legal Rapino, CEO and President, Live Nation Entertainment. To receive tickets, military personnel and veterans apply gun show event that promotes understanding of the “We know how powerful live music can be, and will contin- and are verified by a third party. Members can then set their shooting sports, appreciation of American history, and ue doing everything we can to share those experiences with event interests and are notified when tickets to an event an opportunity to view historic and contemporary our veterans who have given so much.” weapons. A variety of people, from professionals to meeting their criteria are available. Members then request blue-collar workers, attend gun shows. Gun show pa- Live Nation and Ticketmaster, a subsidiary of Live Na- tickets and Vet Tix distributes tickets at times using a trons attend the shows as collectors, hobbyists, sports- tion and the global market leader in ticketing, regularly lottery. men, and hunters; many also attend because they are donate tickets to country, pop, rock and hip-hop tours, In addition to ticket donations, Live Nation strives to interested in home defense. sports and family entertainment, Broadway shows and support veterans in a number of ways. Since 2017 the Children 14 and under free with adult 21 years or older more. As a part of Live Nation’s growing commitment to company has been an official partner of the veterans’ hiring this initiative, Ticketmaster created custom ticketing soft- organization Got Your 6, whose mission is to bridge the NSA HR Headquarters St. Patrick’s Day ware to improve Vet Tix’s platform. Launched in 2018, the civilian-military divide by spreading awareness and foster- new system simplifies the ticket donation process for artists, Golf Tournament ing understanding about the contributions of our nation’s venues, theatres and clubs while also making it easier for veterans. As a part of the partnership, Live Nation helped ■ March 17, 11 a.m. $50 registration fee vets, service members, and their families to see ticket spearhead a fellowship program designed to help military ■ Sewell’s Point Golf Course, 660 Ruthven Rd., Nor- availability in real time. The updated platform also made it alums build careers in the entertainment industry. Addition- folk easier than ever for other promoters and event owners to ■ 757-444-5572 ally, Live Nation recently launched Hero Nation, an internal make tickets available to Vet Tix. Promoters and event program for veteran employees. This employee resource Sewells Point Golf Course presents the 2019 St. Pat- owners interested in contributing tickets to the program group is dedicated to fostering a supportive and progressive rick's Day Golf Tournament Sunday, March 17 at 11 a.m. should reach out to Brandi Shannon at bshannon@vet- environment for the company’s U.S. military veteran em- 10 a.m. Irish lunch, 11 a.m. shotgun start, dinner buffet tix.org. ployees and their families by focusing on education, net- after play, team prizes and longest drive & closest to the “The support and passion for the Vet Tix mission by the working, and career development opportunities. pin prizes. The Twist: Each player must play one of the Live Nation and Ticketmaster teams has been vital to our par 3’s with the green ball (provided) and add that score to the other three players scramble score on that hole for your total score on that hole. $50 per player. Cost includes green fees, cart, and range To Be Announced balls. First Fridays season 7 premieres Opener: Illiterate Light – Rock with gritty guitar melodies, honest lyrics April 5 in downtown Norfolk and a thundering bass Friday, August 2 From Cindy Mackey Downtown with an assortment of Where: 300 Block of Granby Street restaurants and venues to explore Headliner: Yarn – Hailing from NORFOLK within easy walking distance. N.C., this band melds bluegrass-influ- – (March 2019) – The 7th Annual 2019 Season Entertainment and Lo- enced music, a gentle spirit and a rock First Fridays street parties kick off Fri- cations and roll heart. day, April 5 on Granby Street. First Friday, April 5 Opener: South Hill Banks – Jam- Fridays run from 5–8:30 p.m. with live Where: 300 Block of Granby Street infused bluegrass from Richmond music, food, drinks, friends and fun. Headliner: Levitation Room – This Friday, September 6 Don’t miss Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band on March 29. All events are free and open to the L.A. quartet delivers psychedelic rock Where: 300 Block of Granby Street public. reminiscent of the 60s Headliner: Liz Cooper and The “This is such a popular event for Opener: Ladada - Sun-drenched Stampede - Dream-folk psychedelic Downtown Norfolk, and each year we songs inspired by early Motown and rock blending Liz’s unique vocal tex- Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band in want to bring a little more energy and 60s garage rock ture with a picking and playing style concert activity,” said Downtown Norfolk Friday, May 3 from acoustic to electric rock Council Marketing Director Jessica Where: 300 Block of Granby Street Opener: Blush Face – From Rich- ■ March 29. 5 p.m. (doors) 7 p.m. (show) Free - limited Kliner. “This year, we’re featuring Headliner: Kat Wright – Plenty of mond, this four-member band brings to 1500 people ■ JEB Little Creek - Gator Theater many new bands to the region in addi- soul in this gritty and emotive rock and 'lectric lullaby pop rocks to town ■ www.hrcv.uso.org/events tion to featuring some of our strong roll performer who is described as Friday, October 4 bank of local talent. We think there’s “Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Wine- Where: 300 Block of Granby Street Doors open at 5pm. Show starts at 7pm. Concessions something for everyone to enjoy.” house.” Headliner: Greyhounds: Brings the will be available for purchase. The concert is FREE and First Fridays is produced by Down- Opener: Del Florida – A D.C. band Austin, Texas music scene to Down- open to all DOD ID cardholders and their guests. No town Norfolk Council and sponsored featuring amorphic dream pop that has town with a unique sound that mixes large bags, backpacks, outside food or beverages are by S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. and opened for Montreal. R&B, soul and funk allowed. No baby strollers or carrying seats are allowed. Wells Fargo Center. Local vendors Friday, June 7 Opener: To Be Announced A stroller parking area will be available outside. have an assortment of food items avail- Where: The Plot, 776 Granby able for sale including local craft beer Street, NEON District and wine. The after party continues in Headliner: Special Local Headliner C3 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.14.2019

Sports FROZEN | Chesapeake’s Brian Admirals Branigan stars Continued from C1

came intrigued with this idea of going acquire on stage and telling a story to an audi- ence. I auditioned for Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in Horn and August 2009 and was cast in the show. As I started doing more and more shows with Hurrah, I found a new passion for not only performing on Eiserman stage, but also for the amazing people I got to work with each show. As I performed in each new show, I found a From Norfolk Admirals drive to keep improving my abilities with this art form. NORFOLK Y: Talk about Hurrah Players. How The Norfolk Admirals, ECHL affiliate of the Ari- did you originally get involved and zona Coyotes, announced today that the team has why should other people join? acquired forwards Christian Horn and Shane Eiser- BB: The Hurrah Players have truly man from the South Carolina Stingrays in exchange made me who I am today. I entered as a for defenseman Chase Harrison. self-conscious, anxious 8 year-old. Horn, 25, joins the Admirals for a second stint However, the more time I spent with after posting 20 points (7g, 13a) with South Carolina the Hurrah Players, I really learned to this season. The Plymouth, Minnesota winger previ- come out of my shell and be myself. ously played with the Admirals during the 2017-18 Mentors such as Hugh Copeland, Lisa Season where he totaled 30 points (14g, 16a) in 44 Wallace, Caroline Turco, Katie Stone, Yiorgo games. and Laura Lavan have instilled in me Hurrah Players’ case of Frozen Jr. performs at MacArthur Mall. Eiserman, 23, joins the Admirals after earning 17 values and lessons that I will treasure points (7g, 10a) with the South Carolina Stingrays for the rest of my life. Hurrah is such a in include 13 the Musical (Evan), deﬁnitely stick in your head, even after this season. The 201-lbs forward also appeared in welcoming, open atmosphere that en- Grease (Danny), All Shook Up (Dean leaving the show! The show also has four games with the Atlanta Gladiators where he courages every person to live out his or Hyde), James and the Giant Peach such an empowering, heartwarming earned three points (1g, 2a) in four games. The her dreams and be the best that they (Grasshopper), Annie (Rooster), message. However, one of the most Newburyport, Massachusetts born forward also had can be. These missions of Hurrah truly Honk! (Ugly), The Little Mermaid amazing things about this show is the a short stint with the Adirondack Thunder where he have remarkable impacts on youth and (Flounder), and Willy Wonka and the talent of the cast; every single per- posted three points (1g, 2a) in two games earlier this adults alike, and I am so grateful to Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket). former has so much talent, and it is so season. have received so much love and sup- Y: What other work have you done cool to watch them bring their charac- Harrison will join the Stingrays after posting 13 port from them over the years. If any- outside Hurrah? Virginia Musical ters to life every night. From sets to points (1g, 12a) in 51 games played with Norfolk this one were interested in joining the Hur- Theatre, local or regional theatre, etc. costumes, so much work has been put season. rah Players, I would highly recom- BB: I have performed in a few into this production, and I am so ex- The trade took place after Norfolk’s 3-1 road loss mend looking into it. The Hurrah Play- shows with other regional companies a cited to see it all come together. I at Maine last night. The Admirals return to action on ers not only train their students very few years ago. I was apart of the chil- deﬁnitely feel as though audiences are Saturday (Mar. 9) at Worcester. well in the art of theater, but they also dren’s choir in Joseph and the Amaz- going to leave the show feeling tou- offer so much support and encourage- ing Technicolor Dreamcoat with Vir- ched by Frozen’s message and in awe UPCOMING HOME GAMES & PROMOTIONS ment in whatever endeavor students ginia Musical Theater. Also, I was from the Disney magic of it all! may pursue. Louis in The King and I with Lyric For tickets and more info go to Wednesday, March 20, vs. Jacksonville, 7 p.m. Y: What other shows have you done Opera Virginia. https://www.hurrahplayers.com/ with the Hurrah Players? Y: Why should people come see this buy-tickets Friday, March 22, vs. Jacksonville, 7 p.m. BB: Frozen Jr. is currently my 32nd show, what will they get out of it? Yiorgo is a Hampton Roads arts, Saturday, March 23 vs. Jacksonville, 7 p.m. St. show with the Hurrah Players. I started BB: I believe that Frozen Jr. is an entertainment and sports writer. A Hatrick’s, Mental Health Awareness Night, in 2009 with Joseph and the Amazing amazing show for all audiences. The stage, TV and movie actor, he is also Postgame Skate Technicolor Dreamcoat. Some of my music by Robert Lopez and Kristen an educator, motivational speaker, favorite shows that I have performed Anderson-Lopez is fantastic and will writer, storyteller and columnist. C4 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.14.2019

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