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By MCSN Maria Llanos bring groups out to build ca- Navy Public Affairs Support Element East maraderie by doing something outside the ordinary.” NORFOLK This year MWR incorpo- The Naval Station Nor- rated the Recovery Zone as folk Morale, Welfare, and the latest addition equipped Recreation (MWR) team with massage guns, lacrosse hosted its annual St. Pat- balls and exercise bands rick’s Day 5K Run March used to warm up before the 15. run and to recover after. Over 340 service mem- “The Recovery Zone is bers and their families gath- going to be an outreach to ered at the N-24 Gymna- show people what we offer,” sium, many wearing green said Antonio .S. Leary, the hats, shamrock face stick- MWR fitness coordinator ers, kilts and tutus anticipat- for Norfolk. “We just want ing the whistle blow mark- the Navy to have the best ing the beginning of the fun equipment and techniques run. that are up to date. That’s the The St. Patrick’s Day 5K goal here at Naval Station Run brings people together Norfolk.” to promote physical health The St. Patrick’s Day 5k and is the first fitness event Run, sponsored by the Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets perform a fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman of the calendar year used to F/A-18F/A-18 SuperSuper HornetsHornets performperform aa flyfly overover thethe Nimitz-classNimitz-class aircraftaircraft carriercarrier USSUSS HarryHarry S.S. Tr uman Exchange and the USAA, (CVN 75) during a change of command ceremony for the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike (CVN(CVN 75)75) duringduring aa changechange ofof commandcommand ceremonyceremony forfor thethe “Fighting“Fighting Checkmates”Checkmates” ofof StrikeStrike kick off future runs, compe- has been an annual event for Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211. FighterFighter SquadronSquadron (VFA)(VFA) 21211.1. titions, games and the over 15 years uniting service MC2 Scott T Swofford MWR Olympics. members and their families. MC2 Scott T Swofford “The purpose is to get our For more information on Sailors and their families to future MWR events visit come out and have a good your regional MWR web- 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- time while cultivating a page for dates, times and Public Affairs deploy when called upon. Public Affairs deploy when called upon. healthy lifestyle,” said An- registration. “Our strike group’s missions have dem- “Our“Our strike strike group’s group’s missions missions ha have ddem-em- thony Benning, MWR fit- NORFOLK onstrated we are inherently maneuverable NORFOLK onstrated we are inherently maneuverable MCSN Maria Llanos ness director for Norfolk. Nearly 6,500 Sailors of the Harry S. Tru- and flexible while remaining operational un-  See SeNearlyrvice members 6,500 Sailors and their of families the Harry cross S. theTru- finishandand line flexible flexiblein a Morale, whilewhile We remainingremaininglfare, and Reoperationaloperationalcreation St. un-un- Patrick’s Day 5K Run at Naval “Hopefully commands will MORE PHOTOS | A7 man Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) arrived predictable to any potential adversary,” said Stationman Carrier Norfolk. Strike The Group St. Patrick’s (HSTCSG) Day 5k Ruarrinve hasd beenpredictable an annual to event any forpotential over 15 adversaryyears that,” ,”unites ssaidaid service members and their families.in Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia, July Black. “This epitomizes the Navy’s dynamic inin NaNavall StationStation (NS)(NS) Norfolk,Norfolk, Virgrginia,inia, JulyJuly Black. “This epitomizes the Navy’s dynamic 21. force employment concept and shows this 21. forceforce employment employment concept concept and and shows shows this this The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman strike group is ready and capable of accom- The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman strikestrike groupgroup isis readyready andand capablecapable ofof accom-accom- (CVN 75) and strike group ships USS Nor- plishing any mission, at any time, as our na- (CVN(CVN 75)75) andand strikestrike groupgroup shipsships USSUSS Nor-Nor- plishing any mission, at any time, as our na- mandy (CG 60), USS Arleigh Burke (DDG tion directs.” mandy (CG 60), USS Arleigh Burke (DDG tiontion directs.”directs.” 51) and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) While in Norfolk, the strike group will not MC2 Thomas Gooley 51) and USS Forrestrrest Sherman Sherman (DDG (DDG 98) 98) While in Norfolk, the strike group will not MC2 Thomas Gooley arrived after operating for more than three only conduct routine maintenance on ships, A Sailor embraces his loved on after USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at Naval Station arriarrived after operating for more than three only conduct routine maintenance on ships, A Sailor embraces his loved on after USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at Naval Station months in the U.S. 5th and 6th fleets areas of aircraft and equipment, but Sailors will also Norfolk. months in the U.S. 5th and 6th fleets areas of aircraftaircraft andand equipment,equipment, butt SailorsSailors willwill alsoalso Norfolk. responsibility. be able to continue advanced training, main- responsibility.responsibility. be able to continue advanced training, main- “I couldn’t be more proud of this strike tain warfighting certifications, as well as “I“I couldn’t couldn’t be be more more proud proud of of this this strike strike taintain warfightingrfighting certifications, certifications, as as well well as as group team’s performance over more than spend time with family and friends. focused and ready for whatever lies ahead.” Additionally, the HSTCSG conducted group team’s performance overr more more than than spendspend timetime withwith familyfamily andand friends.friends. focusedfocused andand readyready forfor whatewhateverr lieslies ahead.”ahead.” Additionally, the HSTCSG conducted three months of operating in a highly-dy- “I’m incredibly proud of the grit, determi- While deployed, the strike group partici- bilateral operations with allies and partners threethree months months of of operating operating in in a a highly-dy- highly-dy- “I’m“I’m incrediblyincredibly proudproud ofof thethe grit,grit, determi-determi- While deployed, the strike group partici- bilateral operations with allies and partners namic environment across two theaters,” nation and phenomenal effort Truman’s Sail- pated in a variety of partnership and interop- in both U.S. 5th and 6th fleets, to include namic environment across two theaters,” nation and phenomenal effort Truman’s Sail- pated in a varietyriety ofof partnershippartnership andand interop-interop- inin both both U.S. U.S. 5th 5th and and 6th 6th fleets, fleets, to to include include said HSTCSG Commander Rear Adm. 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- Black also emphasized that the strike ported us from 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

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The lab is the Navy's new home for research, development, test, From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs William Charette will neither be forgotten evaluation, integration and certification for both surface and submarine PNT systems. By MC3 Caledon Rabbipal was the guest speaker. By MC3 Caledon Rabbipal waorss thethediminished, guestguest speaker.speaker.” Spencer said. “Charette Navy Public Affairs Support Element – East Scorby, a native of Manlius, N.Y., as- NavyNavy PublicPublic AffairsAffairs SupportSupport ElementElement –– EastEast Scorby,put himself a nati atve ex otremeoff Manlius,Manlius, risk d uringN.Y.,N.Y., as-ias-ntense WASHINGTON sumed command of CNRMA on March sumedsumedcombat commandcommand to render ofof CNRMAaCNRMAid to Marines onon MarchMarch in need. NIWC Atlantic opens Maritime Positioning, NORFOLK 10, 2016 and demonstrated innovative NORFSecretaryOLK of the Navy Richard V.10,His 2016 eff orts and save demonstratedd lives and inno I amva honoredtitive Rear Adm. 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Scorby Jr. asdestroyer, Com- acrossacrossUSS a aW 20-state20-stateilliam C region.region.harette (DDG 130).” By Jerry Sekerak and submarine PNT systems. mander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic While under Scorby’s command, DDGmander, 130, Navy in honor Region of Medal Mid-Atlantic of Honor WhileCharette under was Scorby’spresented command,the Medal of Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic Public Affairs The M-PNT laboratory will primarily (CNRMA), during a change of command CNRMA encouraged energy conserva- recipient,(CNRMA),(CNRMA), Hduringduringospital aa change changeCorpsman ofof commandcommand Master CNRMAHonor f encouragedor his actions energy on March conserva- 27, 1953, support new technologies being developed ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk, tion through initiatives such as Battle Chiefceremonyceremony William heldheld Catatharette. 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By YN1 Silvia Raya and YN2 Waltesia Crudup Chief of Naval Personnel

To fill severe clerical shortages in a Navy Department office in the caused by World War I, the U.S. Main Navy or Munitions Build- Navy approved the enlistment of ings, in 1918 or early 1919 in women in 1917. The Naval Re- Washington, D.C. Many of the serve Act of 1916 made no specific women present are Navy Yeomen gender requirements for yeomen, (F). There are two male Chief enlisted personnel who fulfill ad- Yeomen at the first two rows of ministrative and clerical duties. desks and typewriters on most So either by deliberate omission desks. NHHC Collection or accident, the act opened the op- Military and civilian personnel portunity to enlist women 102 in a Navy Department office in the years ago. One of the first through Main Navy or Munitions Build- the door on March 17, 1917 was ings, in 1918 or early 1919 in Loretta Perfectus Walsh, who be- Washington, D.C. came the first active-duty female Many of the women present are in the Navy who wasn’t a nurse. Navy Yeomen (F). There are two Four days later, March 21, 1917, male Chief Yeomen at the first two she was the first female to be rows of desks and typewriters on named a chief petty officer. On most desks. April 6, 1917, Congress approved NHHC Collection President Woodrow Wilson’s re- Nearly 600 Yeomen (F) were on quest to declare war against Ger- duty by the end of April 1917, a NHHC Collection many. number that had grown to more In this photo taken May 8, 1919, ‘Yeomanettes’ stationed in Washington, D.C. assisted in Navy recruiting and in The newly-enlisted Sailors than 11,000 by December 1918, putting the Victory Loan drive ‘over the top’ in New York City. were given the rating Yeoman (F), shortly after the Armistice. with the “F” designating female. After the war, many “yeo- tive reserve status, receiving mod- navy yards and stations where 1,602 are women. We have faced More popularly referred to as manettes” continued in their posi- est retainer pay, until the end of they had served in wartime. Enti- similar experiences when it comes “yeomanettes,” the majority tions during the post-war naval re- their 4-year enlistments, at which tled to veterans’ preference for to balancing family and work, as worked in clerical positions, but ductions. By the end of July 1919, point all women except Navy government employment, they did our predecessors nearly 100 they also served as translators, there were just under 4,000 left in Nurses disappeared from the uni- provided a strong female presence years ago, but we are proud to be draftsmen, fingerprint experts, service, and all were released from formed Navy until 1942. in the Navy’s civilian staff through among the Navy’s first rating ship camouflage designers and re- active duty to return to their more Many honorably discharged the decades after World War I. opened to women. Female cruiting agents. traditional roles before the war. Yeomen (F) were appointed to Chief Walsh served all four yeomen today are no longer trivi- Military and civilian personnel Yeomen (F) continued on inac- Civil Service positions in the same years of her enlistment, getting out alized with the term “yeo- in 1919. After contracting the flu in manettes” or designated specif- 1918, she developed tuberculosis. ically as females. Thanks to the Walsh died six years after leaving groundwork of those in 1917, the Navy, Aug. 6, 1925, at the age women today are accepted in of 29. nearly every rate within the serv- Today, nearly a century later, ice. there are 4,644 yeomen, of whom

NHHC Collection NHHC Collection Rear Adm. Victor Blue (left center), Chief of the Bureau of Navigation, Military and civilian personnel in a Navy Department office in the Main Navy or Munitions Buildings, in 1918 or inspects Yeomen (F) on the Washington Monument grounds, Washington, early 1919 in Washington, D.C. Many of the women present are Navy Yeomen (F). There are two male Chief D.C., in 1918. Yeomen at the first two rows of desks and typewriters on most desks.

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Swiss Air Force, Boeing representatives tour CNATTU Oceana

By ATC Nathaniel Thomas Payne Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana Public Affairs

the capability to play technical VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. videos without having to set up Representatives of the Swiss additional equipment. Air Force (SAF) and the Boeing “The time saved by the Company visited the Center for SMART Board system allows Naval Aviation Technical Train- the instructor to spend more time ing Unit (CNATTU) Oceana Feb. with the students,” Copeland 18th and 19th for a familiariza- said. tion tour. Tour group personnel also The SAF and Boeing Com- viewed a presentation on the F/ pany representatives, examining A-18E/F landing gear and arrest- training methods for a potential ing hook systems through one of U.S. Navy photo next-generation fighter/attack CNATTU Oceana’s Mainte- aircraft, were welcomed by nance Training Suites (MTS), a moving components and per- house, each student has a strong- sive but reassuring that we are Cmdr. David Moore, CNATTU training device capable of pro- forming simulated maintenance er sense of procedural safety, sending the highest quality avia- Oceana’s commanding officer. viding real world scenarios and operations. component location and com- tion maintenance professionals “The alignment of our nations displaying the timing and rig- Using the IVEMT, Aviation mon functions they will en- to the Fleet.” objectives plays a huge role in ging of more than 100 compo- Structural Mechanic (Safety counter once they arrive at their CNATTU Oceana provides the future success of not just the nents working simultaneously. Equipment) 1st Class John duty station.” specialized technical training to United States but all our NATO Aviation Electronics Techni- Thomas, a CNATTU Oceana in- Moore said the tour of aviation maintenance profes- nations,” Moore said. “I’m proud cian 1st Class Devin Toton, a structor, provided a demon- CNATTU Oceana’s facilities sionals for F/A-18 Hornets and to know that CNATTU Oceana CNATTU Oceana instructor, ad- stration of an F/A-18 E/F Envi- showcased not only the technical automated test equipment in di- has the opportunity to play a part ditionally provided SAF and ronmental Control System using skills Sailors and Marines will rect support of genuine and in the future success in support Boeing Company visitors a look a series of flow chart schematics learn during their course of in- emerging Fleet requirements. of freedom around the globe.” at CNATTU Oceana’s F/A-18 displayed on one of the trainer’s struction, but the innovative CNATTU Oceana is part of the Boeing Company and SAF E/F Integrated Visual Environ- two 80-inch monitors. method in which material is re- Center for Naval Aviation Tech- members visited CNATTU mental Maintenance Trainer The visitors were given the layed in the classroom. nical Training, which provides Oceana’s Aviation Electronics (IVEMT), a device which pro- opportunity to operate the touch “It’s an honor to provide tours single site management for Navy Technician electronic classroom, vides an accurate screens and perform a common of the training facility, and a and Marine Corps aviation tech- during which CNATTU instruc- visual and sound simulation of aviation electronics trouble- privilege to display the Navy’s nical training and is a technical tor Aviation Electronics Techni- both internal and external air- shooting procedure. capabilities in delivering quality training cian 1st Class Camilla Copeland craft operations. Flight station “[The IVEMT] allows stu- training to the Fleet,” he said. agent for the Naval Aviation demonstrated the instructor’s in- displays are identical to those dents to get a visual on what they “We’re using some of the latest Enterprise, an organization de- terface with the SMART Board, installed in actual aircraft, pro- might have otherwise not under- and most innovative technology signed to advance and sustain a device which allows the in- viding Navy and Marine Corps stood through reading,” said in existence to educate, and naval aviation warfighting capa- structor to project a topic of dis- service members maintaining Thomas. “The IVEMT labs are watching CNATTU Sailors and bilities at an affordable cost cussion and uses markers and the aircraft a sense of walking to where instructions become Marines deliver such technical under Naval Education and indicators to make notes and has the aircraft, opening panels, re- clearer. Leaving the school- presentations is not only impres- Training Command.

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The new member nations are three aspirant countries — Bosnia NATO alliance marking 70 full players in the alliance, and Herzegovina, Georgia and Stoltenberg said. Their troops are Ukraine — to bring them closer. deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq “At the same time we cannot be years, looks to counter threats and are helping to ensure peace in complacent,” he continued. “We the Balkans. cannot squander the hard-won “Many of you lead by example gains of those who came before By Jim Garamone Twelve countries signed the enlargement of the European when it comes to burden sharing us. They knew that history does Defense.gov North Atlantic Treaty in 1949, but Union have helped spread free- within our alliance, already in- not just happen. But that it takes NATO was always open to more dom, democracy and human vesting 2 percent of your [gross courage and conviction to shape WASHINGTON joining. rights, and we must continue to domestic product] in defense,” he our world and defend our values.” As NATO prepares to mark its “NATO enlargement is not a work hard every day to uphold said. “NATO’s open door policy NATO is changing yet again, 70th anniversary, Secretary Gen- provocation,” Stoltenberg said. those values,” he said. serves both our values and inter- Stoltenberg said, and is facing a eral Jens Stoltenberg said the alli- “We respect the right of every “Open door” refers to Article ests. It’s a positive driver for re- more complex and unpredictable ance may have changed many sovereign nation to decide their 10 of the North Atlantic Treaty, form. It extends our shared area of world. times, but it has not compromised own destiny, without force and which states that NATO member- peace and stability. And it en- “This is what has made us the its foundational principle: the without interference, whether ship is open to any “European riches our alliance with new most successful alliance in his- commitment of its member na- they decide to join NATO or not. state in a position to further the voices, new experiences, and new tory,” he said. “Faced with the tions to protect and defend one We believe in a world without principles of this Treaty and to capabilities.” greatest security challenges in a another. spheres of influence.” contribute to the security of the NATO Growth generation, we are increasing the Stoltenberg spoke on the future European Transformation North Atlantic area.” Since the end of the Cold War, readiness of our forces, investing of NATO enlargement at an event The secretary general called “Let us remember that alliances NATO has nearly doubled its more in our collective defense and hosted by the German Marshall 1989 the year when Europe trans- do not stand in the way of strong membership — from 16 member modernizing our alliance. NATO Fund think tank today in Brussels. formed. The Berlin Wall fell, the and independent nations,” the sec- nations in 1989, to 30 when North remains both an anchor of stabil- On April 4, NATO will mark 70 Soviet Union started to dissolve retary general said. “NATO exists Macedonia becomes a full mem- ity and a beacon of hope.” years since the signing of the and the ideals of democracy and precisely to ensure the freedom ber. “NATO’s door remains North Atlantic Treaty. Other allies free markets taking hold. and prosperity in which sovereign open,” the secretary general said. are marking significant anniversa- “NATO’s open door and the countries and peoples can thrive.” “We continue to work with the ries as well, the secretary general said. The Czech Republic, Hun- gary and Poland joined NATO 20 years ago. Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, Slo- vakia and Slovenia became members 15 years ago. Albania and Croatia joined 10 years ago. And NATO’s newest member, North Macedonia, will complete the ac- cession process later this year or early next year. Need for An Alliance NATO grew out of the experiences of the early 20th century. The First and Second World Wars were born out of conflicts that had been nearly constant on the conti- nent for hundreds of years. “For most of Europe’s history, conflict was our constant companion,” Stoltenberg said. “The last 70 years have been the exception. And we should not take peace for granted.” The alliance was also a response to aggression from the Soviet Union. It banded together like-minded nations in a defensive alliance, with Article 5 being the heart of the treaty: an attack on one member nation was the same NATO photo Left to right: Gavin Williamson (UK Secretary of State for Defence) with Patrick M. Shanahan (Acting US Secretary of Defense) and Minister Radmila as an attack on all. Sekerinska, sit for a meeting during a two-day NATO defense ministerial in Brussels, Feb. 13, 2019.

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MC3 Maxwell Higgins Tug boats ferry the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) from Naval Station Norfolk following a three-month availability period used to upgrade systems, conduct mainte- From DARPA nance, and provide targeted training. Truman gets back to sea DARPA’s Director outlines the

By MC3 Adelola Tinubu agency’s future programs USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Public Affairs month deployment — the first ship to exercise the Navy’s Dynamic Force Employ- By Terri Moon Cronk program DARPA stood up with the Army, ATLANTIC OCEAN ment strategy. Following this successful de- Defense.gov which is looking at a land-based hyper- The Nimitz Class aircraft carrier USS ployment and a year of sustained excel- sonics long standoff precision fighter capa- Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departed Naval lence, Harry S. Truman was recognized as bility, Walker said. WASHINGTON Station Norfolk, March 16, following a the East Coast’s CY2018 Aircraft Carrier “That will fly in a couple more years, but three-month availability period used to up- Battle Effectiveness (Battle “E”) Award The work at the Defense Advanced Re- TBG is supplying the front end for that grade systems, conduct maintenance, and winner. search Projects Agency is about the future, vehicle,” he added. DARPA also is working provide targeted training. Harry S. Truman is currently underway based on a mission of breakthrough tech- with the Army to develop new boosters for “Our team is excited to do what we do conducting an independent streaming exer- nologies and capabilities for national secu- more controllability, and for the Army to best — conduct operations at sea,” said cise. During this underway period, the crew rity, the DARPA director said March 14. have the capability to pursue hypersonics. Harry S. Truman Commanding Officer, will execute several ship-based training Speaking at the McAleese and Associ- Artificial Intelligence Capt. Nick Dienna. “Routine training evo- evolutions and drills to maintain profi- ates and Credit Suisse 10th annual Defense “We’re also planning to bring AI into the lutions like this help us build on the success ciency, and will also conduct carrier qualifi- Programs Conference on maximizing val- game and have this constellation be able to of our last deployment, strengthening our cations for Norfolk-based C2 Greyhound ue and minimizing risk, Steven H. Walker focus based on passing data from one fundamentals and improving our technical aircraft. gave examples of DARPA’s newest initia- satellite to the next on various missions and expertise.” For more news from USS Harry S. Tru- tives. we’ll see if it works,” Walker said. “It’s a Harry S. Truman returned to its homeport man (CVN 75), visit www.navy.mil/local/ He began his remarks with DARPA’s demonstration. And that’s what DARPA is in Norfolk Dec. 16 following an eight- cvn75/. four imperatives: in the business to do.” — Defending the nation against exist- And how does DARPA become better ential threats; with counterterrorism and counterinsur- — Deter and prevail against near-peer gency operations? adversaries; “One capability we’re interested in is — Even though the world is moving countering gray warfare — and gray war- toward great-power competition, DARPA fare, even from peer states, or nation states has spent 20-plus years working on counter — is becoming a bigger issue,” he said, insurgency and counterterrorism; and referring to nontraditional conflicts that — Continue to do what DARPA has involve aggressive acts with ambiguous always done well: Build a foundational objectives, sometimes unknown aggressors technology that allows all of those mis- and unclear violations of norms. The role sions to be completed and win the technol- of the military to defend nations from these ogy races the U.S. has to win in the 21st acts is often uncertain. century. “How do we as a free society counter Key DARPA Programs these gray war activities, as we saw in the Walker outlined a few of the more than Ukraine, and in some other regions of the 250 ongoing programs at DARPA, includ- world?” Walker asked. ing cyber deterrence, which he said is a key AI Next MC3 Sam Jenkins capability for defending the nation. “Many The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) departs Naval Station Norfolk The final big initiative Walker discussed after a three-month in-port period to conduct maintenance, deck restoration and training people have had personal information was DARPA’s “AI Next” campaign, an- stolen; our cyber physical systems — nounced in September. ships, tanks, networks and airplanes — are “DARPA’s been funding AI for 56 of its also at risk,” he said. 61 years,” he said. “We have done the early Another key capability in defending the investments that developed rules-based AI, U.S. from existential threats is countering the early investments that wound up in hypersonic weapons in development in self-driving cars, second-generation mach- China, Russia and elsewhere, Walker said. ine learning, and the stuff the commercial “It’s been widely reported in the press world is using now, [such as] language that our adversaries and peer competitors translation.” — China and Russia and others — are DARPA is heading toward what Walker developing capabilities, so what we’re do- called third-wave AI — determining how ing at DARPA is hypersonics weapon pro- to get machines more contextual reasoning grams with the Air Force Research Labora- ability and the ability to work with a human tory to develop a glider that can be air- as a partner. launched from several different Air Force He explained it as a program that’s platforms,” he explained, “It has long- FRIDAY, APRIL 12 looking at how a machine explains to a range capability. We hope to fly the first human how it came up with an answer. SATURDAY, MAY18MAY 30 one by the end of this calendar year.” “That’s going to be really important for The tactical-boost guide program also is warfighters using AI in the field,” Walker providing a front-end capability for a joint said.

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NEWPORT NEWS, VA. USS George Washington (CVN 73) reached a major milestone during its refueling complex overhaul (RCOH) with the installment of a new main mast. The new addition was celebrated with a mast stepping ceremony held on the flight deck, March 15. “Mast stepping is a way to link the past with the future,” said Capt. Glenn Jami- son, commanding officer of George Washington. “It is a way to honor the heritage of this ship and our namesake. George Washington once said ‘that without a decisive naval force we can do MCSN Maria Llanos nothing definitive, and with it, everything Kaylynn Wachs and her two children, Kristopher and Kandace, race to the finish line in a Morale, Welfare, and Recreation St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run at Naval Station Norfolk. The St. Patrick’s Day 5k Run has been an annual event for over 15 years that unites service members and honorable and glorious.’ Now with this their families. new mast signifying the progress we’re making during RCOH, USS George Washington is ready to carry on the mantle of representing the Navy as only General George Washington could have imagined and wanted.” The practice of placing coins at the base of the mast originated with the ancient Greeks and Romans, when placing coins in the mouths of men killed in battle was viewed as a way to pay for safe passage into the afterlife. The coins were intended to pay Charon, the mythical ferryman, for transporting the dead across the River Styx. Another theory was that the coins placed under the mast represented a sacrifice to the gods as a request for divine protection as they sailed dangerous seas. MC3 Katie Cox MCSN Maria Llanos Sailors placed various memorabilia in Thomas Hicks, a volunteer, crosses the finish line in a Morale, Preston D. Norvell, a volunteer, assists Valeria Jessup with a mas- Welfare, and Recreation St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run at Naval Station sage gun as part of the Recovery Zone during a Morale, Welfare, a time capsule that will be welded inside Norfolk. and Recreation St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run at Naval Station Norfolk. the mast. The items, among other me- mentos, included a command challenge coin, RCOH project coin, Chiefs Mess coin, quarters minted in 1992 and 2019 signifying the years of the ship’s com- missioning and today’s ceremony, a piece of engraved steel from the ship’s second mast, and a miniature flag representing the United States flag that the 97,000 ton warship will fly for all the world to see. The shipyard landed the 34-foot upper mast section of the ship’s new main mast, raising the ship’s profile 123 feet above the flight deck where the mast stepping ceremony was held. George Washington is undergoing RCOH at Newport News Shipyard. RCOH is a nearly four-year project performed only once during a carrier’s 50- year service life that includes refueling of the ship’s two nuclear reactors, as well as significant repair, upgrades and mod- ernization. MC3 Katie Cox Service members and their families participate in a Morale, Welfare, and Recreation St. Patrick’s Day 5K Run at Naval Station Nor- folk. The St. Patrick’s Day 5k Run has been an annual event for over 15 years that unites service members and their families.

NIWC | M-PNT lab opens Greer, PNT Engineering team lead. “We Office. are all excited for some new projects that “This new facility, the investment, the Continued from A1 “The work done in this laboratory helps are starting this fiscal year in GPS denied skills of the workforce, the technical ensure the safety of navigation and the navigation, and we are happy the lab will knowledge of the workforce and the loca- Warfare Systems - 6 (PEO IWS 6). safety of our warfighters at sea,” said be able to support these RDT&E efforts.” tion are all important,” said Sanders. “We “Today we at NIWC Atlantic are the Sanders. “Accurate PNT is vital to our The laboratory also supports the naviga- take great pride in this opening of the forefront of our Navy’s information war- information warfare mission at NIWC At- tion suite certification process being devel- M-PNT Lab as another step to providing fare efforts, and this laboratory enables us lantic, and it is critical to the fleet’s ability oped for the fleet, which tests the design, more information to protect our warfight- to expand our Sailors’ advantage at sea,” to get to and fight the battle.” integration and interoperability of the en- ers.” said Capt. Wesley Sanders, NIWC At- Construction on the approximately $3 tire PNT system of systems (architecture) As a part of Space and Naval Warfare lantic commanding officer. “It was a team million laboratory began last May and is in both surface ships and submarines. Systems Command, NIWC Atlantic pro- effort by many that has brought us to this still in progress. Although the lab structure Initially the lab will support guided mis- vides systems engineering and acquisition moment, allowing us to leverage our tech- is complete, some minor work remains sile destroyer-class and Virginia-class to deliver information warfare capabilities nical expertise and capabilities.” before the lab attains a fully functional architectures, then grow to be reconfig- to the naval, joint and national warfighter The laboratory will also facilitate re- status. A separate, but related project in- urable to support all fleet PNT system of through the acquisition, development, in- search, development, test, and evaluation cludes the construction of a fenced-in systems architectures. tegration, production, test, deployment, (RDT&E) efforts for other Navy and De- secure storage area for the mobile test lab In-Service Engineering Agent support and sustainment of interoperable C4ISR, partment of Defense customers, including outside the current laboratory. will be provided by the M-PNT Labora- cyber and information technology capa- the National Geospatial-Intelligence “I am glad we are nearing completion. tory for the Navigation Sensor System bilities. Agency in support of maritime geospatial The team that works in the lab has been Interface and GPS-based PNT Service For more news from Space and Naval intelligence technical standards, and ex- most patient and accommodating for the systems sponsored by the Navy’s Commu- Warfare Systems Command, visit ploitation by the fleet. construction period so far,” said Robert nications and GPS Navigation Program www.navy.mil/local/spawar/.

DESTROYER | USS William Charette named duct a variety of operations from peace- The ship will be constructed at Bath time presence and crisis response to sea Iron Works, a division of General Dynam- Continued from A1 Marines to safety. control and power projection. The future ics in Bath, Maine. The ship will be 509 All ﬁve enlisted Sailors who received USS William Charette (DDG 130) will be feet long, have a beam length of 59 feet The blast rendered Charette unconscious the Medal of Honor for actions during the a Flight III destroyer, capable of ﬁghting and be capable of operating at speeds in but when he awoke he continued to aid Korean War were Navy hospital corps- air, surface and subsurface battles simul- excess of 30 knots. Marines, including using torn parts of his men attached to the Marine Corps. taneously, and will contain a combination For more information, visit www- uniform in order to dress battle wounds, Charette was the only living recipient. of offensive and defensive weapon sys- .navy.mil, www.facebook.com/secnav76 his own battle vest to shield a wounded Charette passed on March 18, 2012, due to tems designed to support maritime war- or www.twitter.com/secnav76. Marine, and exposing himself to incom- complications from heart surgery. fare, including integrated air and missile For more news from Secretary of the ing rounds in order to carry wounded Arleigh-Burke class destroyers con- defense and vertical launch capabilities. Navy, visit www.navy.mil/local/secnav/. A8 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.21.2019

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MC3 Jack D. Aistrup Utilitiesman Constructionman John Manhart, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, uses pliers to cut barbed wire on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California as part of Exercise Pacific Blitz (PacBlitz19). NMCB-5 provides support to 1st Marine Logistics Group in the establishment and maintenance of advanced naval bases. PacBlitz19 provides relevant training that replicates a realistic maritime threat environment designed to improve naval amphibious core competencies necessary for effective, global crisis response expected of the Navy and Marine Corps. From Navy Expeditionary Combat Command training necessary for effective global cri- coast of Southern California, to include Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit Public Affairs sis response expected of the Navy and Port Hueneme, Naval Air Station Point 303 (CBMU-303), U.S. Coast Guard Port Marine Corps. Mugu, Vandenberg Air Force Base, and Security Unit 312, and an Explosive Ord- The Navy expeditionary forces (NEF) of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. nance Disposal Mobile Unit 11 platoon. CAMP PENDLETON, CALIF. NECC support the Marine Expeditionary During the exercise, NECC forces are Task element two is led by Coastal Riv- Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Forces and the fleet by establishing theater divided into two task elements; the first erine Group 1 (CRG-1) and provides direct (NECC) forces began participation in the logistics through the development of ad- task element is led by a Naval Mobile support to 1st Marine Logistics Group in a joint Exercise Pacific Blitz 2019 vanced naval bases (ANB). These forces Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5 detach- simulated ANB on Marine Corps Base (PacBlitz19), March 12. are uniquely capable of coming from the ment and provides direct support to 1st Camp Pendleton. It is composed of Coastal PacBlitz19 is an opportunity for U.S. sea, and operating effectively in underde- Marine Logistics Group in a simulated Riverine Squadrons 1, 3 and 11, NMCB-5, forces to increase maritime readiness to be veloped conditions ashore. ANB on Naval Air Station Point Mugu and CBMU-303 and Navy prepared for real-world crisis situations. During PacBlitz19, the NEF are distrib- Port Hueneme. Task element one is com- The exercise provides realistic, relevant uted throughout installations in and off the posed of Underwater Construction Team 2,  See NECC | B7

MC1 Nathan Carpenter Lt. Sharon Hoff listens to a patients heartbeat as Philippine Army Capt. Glorife Saura from the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Corps records patient vital signs. Pacific Partnership 2019 participates in community health engagement in Tacloban U.S. Navy photo USS Bonhomme Richard with AV-8, Harriers, on deck. From Pacific Partnership 2019 Public Affairs exchange of knowledge and experience. “We’re basically building our capability together,” said Cdmr. Adolfo Granados, the TACLOBAN, PHILIPPINES medical lead for the team, “By doing this, we BHR earns Golden Anchor Award U.S. servicemembers, Philippine serv- increase our interoperability between the By MCSN Zachary Bender icemembers and Tacloban city health care Philippines and the United States.” USS Bonhomme Richard Public Affairs ing something right. We’re able to maintain professionals working collaboratively as Pacific Partnership 2019 exchanges create 75 percent of our Zone-A Sailors.” part of Pacific Partnership 2019 hosted a lasting bonds of friendship and trust that SAN DIEGO A “Zone-A Sailor” is a Sailor that has community health engagement at Tigbao enable the mission to return to countries for The amphibious assault ship USS Bon- been in the Navy for less than six years. In Diit Elementary School to provide medical greater cooperation between the United homme Richard (LHD 6) earned the fiscal order to qualify for the REA, a command services and education to the local commu- States, mission partners, and host nations. year 2018 Retention Excellence Award must achieve 35 percent reenlistment; Bon- nity, March 15. Strong relationships like these are critical to (REA) for demonstrating superior accom- homme Richard achieved 75 percent. In The exchange of knowledge and unity of an effective response to disaster emergen- plishment in executing programs and poli- addition, a command must have overall 95 effort is a critical aspect of Pacific Partner- cies. cies which best enable Sailors to succeed in percent career development board comple- ship, which has transitioned its primary fo- “We can rely on them and they can rely on their careers. tion, cannot fail to submit any career way- cus away from the provision of direct care us,” said Granados, “Once we get to the The REA is a reward for outstanding points throughout the year, and must have and toward collective capacity building with location [of a disaster], it is going to be retention of Sailors. The command is put an attrition percentage of less than 5 per- the purpose of sharing knowledge and chaotic. But once we’ve built this relation- through an inspection called the Command cent. Bonhomme Richard surpassed each skillsets that will last well after the mission is ship and we build this partnership, we know Information Program Review (CIPR). checkpoint, landing in the 95th percentile over. how to work together and that’s why this is so CIPR looks at all command programs that overall. “The U.S. provider and the Filipino pro- important.” can affect retention and evaluates if certain “I believe for the Sailors who reenlisted, a vider sit side-by-side and they work to- Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th itera- benchmarks were met, including command big factor is our work environment; our gether,” said, Lt. Cmdr. Phontip Eadens, a tion, is the largest annual multinational hu- career counselor programs, career devel- command climate,” said Beard. “The num- clinical nurse specialist in critical care. manitarian assistance and disaster relief pre- opment boards, reenlistment percentages bers that we had speak for themselves. They “Sometimes the [brand of] medication that paredness mission conducted in the Indo- and attrition percentages. were among the highest, and I believe a lot they prescribe is different. But the treatment Pacific. Each year, the mission team works “For our first term Sailors, the Bon- of that is because the Sailors love what is still the same.” collectively with host and partner nations to homme Richard might be the only thing they’re doing, they like where they’re at, Rooms across the school campus were enhance regional interoperability and disas- they know about the Navy other than boot and they want to continue to do it.” used as examination rooms, allowing pa- ter response capabilities, increase stability camp and A-school,” said Senior Chief Once a command has received the REA, tients to seek pediatric, family medicine, and security in the region, and foster new and Navy Counselor Troy Beard, Bonhomme they are authorized to paint their anchors optometry, veterinary and dental services. enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. Richard’s career counselor. “Our enlistment While more than 400 patients received care, For more news from Commander, Task percentages show that our command is do- many providers were able to benefit from Force 73, visit www.navy.mil/local/ctf73/.  See AWARD | B7 HeroesatHome The Flagship | www.flagshipnews.com | 3.21.2019 | B2

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iStockphoto B3 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.21.2019 Obangame Express 2019 begins

From U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Af- collective capabilities of Gulf of rica/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs Guinea and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. LAGOS, NIGERIA Obangame Express 2019 will Exercise Obangame Express be conducted in multiple areas 2019, a U.S. Africa Command at sea and ashore. At-sea opera- (AFRICOM) exercise in its tions will be throughout the Gulf ninth year, has begun to provide of Guinea. The largest footprint collaborative opportunities ashore will be in Lagos, Nigeria. among African forces and inter- Numerous Maritime Operation MC2 Tamara Vaughn national partners to address Centers (MOCs) will be partici- U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist 3rd Class Raven Perry works with a sailor from the Gambian maritime security concerns. pating from ashore across the navy to treat a simulated wound while conducting a simulated drug smuggling and human trafficking scenario during Exercise Obangame Express 2019 in Banjul, Gambia, March 16, 2019. “Obangame Express has Gulf of Guinea and West Africa grown in scope from a commu- along with several international nications exercise to become organization MOCs. Opening what it is now — a comprehen- and closing exercise ceremonies sive maritime security event that will be in Lagos, Nigeria. exercises the full spectrum of Speciﬁc skill sets exercised activities from command and for Obangame Express 2019 in- control, to maritime force re- clude boarding techniques, sponses, and ultimately the search and rescue operations, handing and transfer of evi- medical casualty response, ra- dence to bring criminals to jus- dio communication, and infor- tice,“ said Rear Adm. Heidi mation management techniques. Berg. ”Today, we face serious The U.S. will provide multiple challenges at sea such as illegal training teams and controllers ﬁshing, trafficking of weapons, operating in African partner na- narcotics, people, and the on- tions and aboard partner vessels. going threat of piracy. This illic- The 33 nations scheduled to it activity undermines rule of participate include Angola, Bel- law, food security, and econo- gium, Benin, Brazil, Cabo mic development. Our efforts Verde, Cameroon, Canada, Cote here will help make the region a d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic safer place for maritime com- of Congo, Denmark, Equatorial merce and help increase pros- Guinea, France, Gabon, Gam- perity throughout the region." bia, Germany, Ghana, Guinea, Exercise Obangame Express Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mo- 2019, a part of a comprehensive rocco, Namibia, Netherlands, strategy by the U.S. Naval Nigeria, Portugal, Republic of Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Congo, Sao Tome & Principe, Sixth Fleet (CNE-CNA/C6F) Senegal, Sierra Leone, Spain, and AFRICOM, has been de- Togo, Turkey and the United MC2 Tamara Vaughn signed to improve regional co- U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Enforcement Specialist 3rd Class Raven Perry inspects tactical equipment of members States, as well as the Economic of the Gambian navy before conducting a simulated drug smuggling and human trafficking scenario during Exer- operation, maritime domain Community of West African cise Obangame Express 2019 in Banjul, Gambia, March 16, 2019. Exercise Obangame Express, sponsored by U.S. awareness, information-sharing States and the Economic Com- Africa Command (AFRICOM), is designed to improve regional cooperation, maritime domain awareness, informa- practices, and tactical interdic- munity of Central African tion-sharing practices, and tactical interdiction expertise to enhance the collective capabilities of Gulf of Guinea tion expertise to enhance the States. and West African nations to counter sea-based illicit activity. Stop Searching, KEEP SERVING

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From U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs

NSA BAHRAIN A fire broke out aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Devastator (MCM 6) while the ship was pierside at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bahrain at approximately 8 p.m. local, March 14. There were no personnel injuries. The extent of the damage is being assessed, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. Sailors aboard Devastator, USS Sentry (MCM 3), USS Gladiator (MCM 11), USS Dextrous (MCM 13), and USS Whirlwind (PC 11), as well as the NSA Bahrain Fire Department, responded to the fire. The ship declared the fire out at approximately 9 p.m. local, and Sailors continued to cool hot spots to prevent a reflash. Devastator is one of 21 forward-deployed ships to the U.S. 5th Fleet. U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations encompasses about 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. The expanse is comprised of 20 countries and includes three critical choke points at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the U.S. Navy photo Strait of Bab al Mandeb at the southern tip The mine countermeasure (MCM) ship USS Devastator (MCM 6) transits through the Arabian Gulf, Nov. 11. Devastator is participating in U.K.- of Yemen. U.S. Mine Countermeasures Exercise 17-1. The bilateral exercise serves to enhance cooperation, mutual MCM capabilities and interoperability For more news from Commander, U.S. between the U.S. and U.K. Naval forces in ensuring free flow of commerce, freedom of navigation and long-term regional security. Command- er, Task Group 56.1 conducts mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage diving, and force protection operations throughout Naval Forces Central Command/5th Fleet, the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. visit http://www.navy.mil/local/cusnc/.

NETC announces FY-20 Advanced Education Voucher Program for senior enlisted

From Naval Education and Training Com- mand Public Affairs complete a baccalaureate or master’s degree Information Technology program. Applicants on sea duty may apply Homeland Defense and Security provided they submit an education plan that Leadership and managem4ent PENSACOLA, FLA. shows the ability to complete the degree Business Administration The Naval Education and Training Com- program as specified above. Education and Training Management mand (NETC) announced March 15 the How many quotas are available? Degree programs other than those listed FY-20 Advanced Education Voucher The AEV program has 10 quotas -- five above must be validated as a Navy-relevant U.S. Navy graphic (AEV) program. bachelor degrees and five master degrees -- degree by the NETC AEV program man- The AEV program provides financial as- available for FY-20. ager. tive-duty for a period equal to three times sistance to selected senior enlisted person- What Navy-relevant degrees will be How much funding is provided? the number of months of education com- nel (E7-E9) to complete post-secondary, considered for the AEV program? Participants in the AEV Program will be pleted or three years, whichever is less. Navy-relevant degrees through off-duty ed- For the Baccalaureate program, degrees provided funds for tuition, books, and re- What is the submission deadline? ucation. considered include: lated fees for completion of their advanced Deadline for applying for the FY-20 AEV “The AEV program supports the contin- Strategic Foreign Languages degrees within the following limits: program is May 24, 2019. Applications ued educational development of senior en- Construction Management Baccalaureate degree: Funding limits are should be sent to Naval Education and listed leaders to support the Navy our Na- Emergency and Disaster Management a maximum of $6,700 per fiscal year for up Training Command (N523), 250 Dallas tion needs,” said Senior Chief Machinists Human Resources to 36 months from the date of signing a Street, Pensacola, FL, 32508-5220. Mate Joshua Rice, NETC AEV program Paralegal, Leadership and management letter of acceptance, not to exceed $20,000 Where can I get additional informa- manager. “The program provides the Engineering total program cost. tion on the program? Navy’s chief, senior chief and master chief Information Technology Master’s degree: Funding limits are a Additional information about the AEV petty officers a platform to pursue higher Nursing maximum of $20,000 per fiscal year for up program can be found at http://www.navy- education that makes them more effective Business Administration to 24 months from the date of signing a college.navy.mil/resources/aev.htm or by leaders along with enhancing their techni- Electrical and Electronic Technology letter of acceptance, not to exceed $40,000 contacting Senior Chief Machinists Mate cal competencies in our ever-changing op- For the Master’s program, degrees con- total program cost. Joshua Rice, NETC N523, at (850) 452- erational environments.” sidered include: When does the program begin? 7268/DSN 459-7268, or via e-mail at Who is eligible? Emergency and Disaster Management Applicants should be available to com- [email protected]. Applicants must be top performing ac- Human Resources mence their studies in the 2019 fall term For more news from Naval Education and tive-duty senior enlisted personnel (E7-E9) Project Management (after Oct. 1, 2019). Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/lo- who are transferring to, or currently on Engineering an d Technology Is there a service obligation? cal/cnet/. shore duty with sufficient time ashore to Systems Analysis Participants shall agree to remain on ac-

The Joint Tactical Networking Center hosts Industry Day to showcase the tactical communications marketplace

From Joint Tactical Networking opmental Item (NDI) communi- bilities. The Capability Charac- Center Public Affairs cations product information and a terization Initiative is a process to place for industry to update the evaluate communication products Government of new products and across multiple and critical do- SAN DIEGO technologies,” said Jeff Mercer, main elements. Industry products The Joint Tactical Networking director JTNC. “The TCM appli- will be characterized by using a Center (JTNC), in collaboration cation will also serve as a tool to consistent, repeatable methodol- with Department of Defense notify and collaborate with indus- ogy based on industry-provided (DoD) Service Labs and test try on new emerging needs, facili- information across five catego- agencies, hosted an Industry Day tating streamlined procurement ries: User Services, System Serv- JTNC Photo in Aberdeen, Maryland, March 6 decisions and faster delivery of ices, Cybersecurity, Electronic Director of the Joint Tactical Networking Center (JTNC), Mr. Jeff Mercer, to demonstrate the capabilities speaks to defense industry attendees during an Industry Day in Aberdeen, capabilities to the warfighter.” Warfare, and Operational & Maryland. and functionality of the Tactical The Industry Day hosted 37 Spectral Environment. Partnering Communications Marketplace companies and more than 70 par- with Service-level laboratories, execute characterizations of can- Headquartered in San Diego, Cal- (TCM) application and Capa- ticipants from industry that offer the JTNC characterization is in- didate products which can be fur- ifornia, the JTNC executes its bility Characterization initiative. current innovative tactical radio, tended to capture the extent to ther analyzed and vetted to poten- mission by developing standards The JTNC is currently devel- waveform, and other tactical which particular techniques and tially meet the needs of the re- in collaboration with government oping an online, vetted, market- communication product offerings technologies support the desig- spective Services. and industry partners, conducting place for commercial vendors and in support of the DoD. nated capability attributes, func- ABOUT THE JTNC compliance and certification defense industry to showcase Service acquisition authorities, tions, or characteristics of the As part of the DoD, and under analyses in accordance with DoD their tactical communications as well as the user communities, product. executive management of the policies, and maintaining a DoD products to inform Service acqui- will have the ability to filter and Full Operational Capability Army’s Program Executive Of- Information Repository (IR). sition authorities of potential ca- search innovative tactical com- (FOC) of the TCM is scheduled fice, Command, Control, Com- For more information, visit: pabilities, technical feasibility, munications products based on for the fourth quarter, fiscal year munications-Tactical (PEO C3T), https://www.public.navy.mil/jtnc and maturity of products. desired capability characteristics 2019. At FOC, registered DoD the JTNC ensures interoperable, or follow us on Twitter at: https:// “The TCM is intended to serve or attributes. Selected products and Government users will be secure, and cost efficient wave- twitter.com/DODJTNC as a source for market research of will undergo a JTNC characteri- able to review candidate commu- form and wireless communica- For more news from Joint Tacti- available Commercial off the zation designed to provide insight nications products. The JTNC tions in support of Service, Multi- cal Networking Center, visit Shelf (COTS) and Non-Devel- on the product’s innovative capa- will be working with industry to Service, and Coalition forces. www.navy.mil/local/JTNC/. B5 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.21.2019

MC1 Rufus Hucks The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) fires its mark 45 5-inch gun during a live-fire gunnery exercise with other U.S. Navy warships. U.S. Navy warships train together to increase the tactical proficiency, lethality and interoperability of participating units in an Era of Great Power Competition. Committee’s (RROC) work to face Fleet,” Brown said. “My staff Surface Force Pacific Commander charges make our Navy a safer and more and I are here to advocate for your combateffective force; needs and to set you up for suc- Fleet to continue push to lethality, mission - Integrated training and tactical cess.” vignettes; During CTS, Brown reminded command, culture of excellence - Intelligence and geopolitical the attendees that 2018 was a year updates. devoted to raising standards, im- From Commander, Naval Surface Surface Navy Association (SNA) change. If you run into operational CTS is a culmination of a proving training, tightening quali- Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Af- address, Brown, along with repre- or maintenance roadblocks, let us week’s worth of events that em- fications, re-emphasizing certifi- fairs sentatives from various com- know and we’ll get after them,” phasized building and sustaining cations, and re-asserting the pri- mands — including U.S. Pacific Brown told the group of nearly 100 fleetwide readiness. During the macy of command. Whereas, 2019 SAN DIEGO Fleet, Naval Surface and Mine unit commanders, commodores, week, Adm. John C. Aquilino, is devoted to turning that readiness Commodores, commanders, Warfighting Development Center, and senior leaders. commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, into lethality through an unrelent- and surface fleet leaders need to and Undersea Warfighting Devel- CTS covered a wide breadth of delivered a series of discussions ing pursuit of excellence over prepare for the high-end fight to opment Center — urged leaders to surface warfare initiatives and up- with waterfront leaders in San Di- compliance. meet the challenge of renewed prepare to transition readiness into dates, including: ego, March 11-13. “2018 is behind us. Continue to great power competition. That lethality, reinvigorate mission - Recent revisions to the Surface “We are driving to provide fleet focus forward,” Brown said. “My was the message from Vice Adm. command, and drive toward a cul- Force Training and Readiness Ma- commanders with combat-ready staff and I are here to advocate for Richard Brown, Commander, ture of excellence. nual (SFTRM), which now permit ships and battle-minded crews your needs and to set you up for Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific “Driving to a culture of excel- ships’ crews to certify early when who will go, fight and win. Con- success. When you need support, Fleet (CNSP), during the Com- lence is not a top-down manage- they demonstrate full proficiency tinuing the discussion on how we tell us!” mander’s Training Symposium ment effort. We’ve set the condi- during Certification Events (CEs); are going to own the fight is the CNSP will schedule another (CTS), March 14. tions to empower you to bring up - Recent oneyear update on the most important element to a syn- CTS this summer to continue this Reiterating key themes from his issues so my staff and I can effect Readiness Reform Oversight chronized and able-bodied Sur- important dialogue.

Center for Information Warfare Training Det. Goodfellow Sailors volunteer at local soup kitchen

From CIWT Det. Goodfellow Public Affairs tary personnel,” said Master Chief Cryp- tologic Technician (Collection) Joseph Reynolds, CIWT Det. Goodfellow’s sen- SAN ANGELO, TEXAS ior enlisted advisor. "It’s fantastic to have Sailors assigned to the Center for Infor- Sailors who are so dedicated to giving mation Warfare Training (CIWT) Det. back to such a supportive community. I Goodfellow Air Force Base recently am humbled by their efforts and proud to helped the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen see them lead others supporting local prepare meals for local residents. organizations.” One Saturday a month, staff and stu- With four schoolhouse commands, two dents dedicate six hours to preparing and detachments and training sites through- serving meals at the soup kitchen run by out the United States and Japan, CIWT is MC1 Mark Meredith the Trinity United Methodist Church in recognized as Naval Education and Train- Chief Navy Diver Eric Real from Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1 Company 1-5 trains Republic Of San Angelo, Texas. The Sailors typically ing Command’s top learning center for Korea military service members in hot tap procedures during a training exercise. prepare and serve nearly 200 meals to San the past three years. Training over 21,000 Angelo residents during each visit. The students every year, CIWT delivers US-Korean Navies work together preparation and cook time is usually from trained information warfare professionals 8 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., depending on to the Navy and joint services. CIWT also during SALVEX Korea 2019 what meal is being prepared. Sailors also offers more than 200 courses for crypto- assist the kitchen with preparing desserts logic technicians, intelligence special- By MC1 Greg Johnson systems,” said Emge. “This has a significant for the meals. ists, information systems technicians, Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific Public Affairs impact on our operational capabilities be- During their latest visit, the Sailors electronics technicians and officers in the cause we can deploy divers with limited gear prepared and served lunch to more than information warfare community. SINGAPORE and seamlessly conduct interoperable dive 130 residents. For more news from Center for Infor- U.S. Navy divers assigned to Mobile Div- operations.” “The city of San Angelo is extraordi- mation Warfare Training, visit ing and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 and Repub- Emge said the complexity and the tan- narily welcoming and supportive of mili- www.navy.mil/local/cid/. lic of Korea (ROK) Navy diving and salvage gible value of the training scenarios get bet- experts began Salvage Exercise (SALVEX) ter each year due to the planning, teamwork Korea 2019. and innovation of Sailors from both nations. The bilateral exchange is focused on com- “SALVEX is an important opportunity bined diving and salvage operations and for both navies to enhance our diving and subject matter expert exchanges. In addi- salvage capabilities,” said Emge. “For more tion, divers from both navies participated in than three decades now, we have had a valu- full-mission profile salvage operations, in- able, successful relationship and we contin- cluding the use of side-scan sonar and re- ue to build on that relationship, as well as our mote operated vehicles. interoperable capabilities.” “Exchanges like this one are extremely MDSU-1 provides combat-ready, expedi- valuable to both navies in terms of our abil- tionary, rapidly deployable mobile, diving ity to operate together,” said Master Chief and salvage capabilities to conduct harbor Joshua Dumke, Master Diver for Com- clearance, salvage, underwater search and mander, Task Force 73, and lead SALVEX recovery, and underwater emergency repairs planner. “Becoming more familiar with in any environment. each other’s equipment and capabilities Commander, Logistics Group Western makes it much easier for us to work together Pacific/CTF 73 provides combat-ready lo- if a real-world operation were to happen.” gistics to the U.S. 7th Fleet and is the execu- This year marks the 35th iteration of tive agent for more than 20 bilateral and SALVEX, which dates back to 1985. Ac- multilateral security cooperation exercises cording to Lt. Cmdr. Tim Emge, diving and with partner nations throughout the Indo- salvage officer for Commander, Task Force Pacific region. CTR1 Ryan Marriott 73, the U.S. 7th Fleet has a unique relation- For more news from Commander, Task Sailors assigned to the Center for Information Warfare Training Detachment Goodfellow Air ship with its Korean partners. Force 73, visit www.navy.mil/local/ctf73/. Force Base prepare meals at the Daily Bread Soup Kitchen during a community service event. “We have a waiver to dive with ROK Navy Staff and students volunteer to support the soup kitchen one Saturday each month. B6 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.21.2019

MC2 Justin Wolpertt The guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk. Gonzalez deployed to conduct ballistic missile defense and theater security cooperation efforts. USS Gonzalez deploys

By USS Gonzalez Public Affairs

NORFOLK The guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) departed Naval Station Norfolk, March 15, on a regularly- scheduled deployment to conduct ballistic missile defense and theater security cooperation. The ship and its roughly 300 Sailors, are trained and ready to conduct a wide range of missions. “Team Gonzalez has worked tirelessly through the pha- ses of training approaching this deployment," said Cmdr. Christopher J. Schwarz, Gonzalez’s commanding officer. “With our outstanding crew and dedication to building a culture of excellence, we have succeeded in every preparation for deployment. We are ready to execute our mission and go ‘beyond the call.’” The ship recently returned from Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group. Commissioned in 1996, Gonzalez is named for Marine Corps Sgt. Alfredo “Freddy” Gonzalez. “Fighting Freddy” received the Medal of Honor for his leadership in the Battle of Hue City, where he was killed protecting the members of his platoon. “Our sailors are dedicated, strong, and prepared,” said Command Master Chief Samira Carney. “Gonzalez is proud to represent the ﬁghting spirit of Sgt. Freddy Gonza- lez.”

MC2 Justin Wolpertt Cmdr. Christopher Schwarz, commanding officer of the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) is interviewed by local media before deploying from Naval Station Norfolk. Gonzalez deployed to conduct ballistic missile defense and theater security cooperation efforts.

MC2 Justin Wolpert

A loved one watches as the guided-missile destroyer USS MC2 Justin Wolpert Gonzalez (DDG 66) departs Naval Station Norfolk. Gonzalez A loved one watches as the guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) departs Naval Station Norfolk. Gonzalez de- deployed to conduct ballistic missile defense and theater ployed to conduct ballistic missile defense and theater security cooperation efforts. security cooperation efforts. B7 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.21.2019

AWARD | Golden mission in support of the NAVSUP FLC San Diego civil service employee warfighter, and I provide behind- Anchor presented the-scenes support while working accepted into Naval Postgraduate School alongside them. We see them ev- By Candice Villarreal “If you are willing to step out- SUP FLC San Diego’s Contin- ery day; we see the ships, the Continued from B1 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego Public side of your comfort zone, the uous Process Improvement (CPI) Navy in its real working environ- Affairs Navy truly offers so many oppor- team. Since her hire, she has ad- ment. And who wouldn’t want an gold and fly the retention excellence SAN DIEGO tunities for both Sailors and civil- vanced five General Schedule all-expenses paid master’s de- award pennant. Captain Rich Le- A NAVSUP Fleet Logistics ians to grow and learn in their grades at the command. gree? How often do you get that? I Bron, the commanding officer, Center (FLC) San Diego employ- careers,” said Sargent. “I realize She currently holds a bachelor just can’t imagine any other work- Capt. Scott Thoroman, the execu- ee has been accepted into the pres- these kinds of opportunities prob- of science degree in psychology place that could be better, and it tive officer, and Command Master tigious Naval Postgraduate ably wouldn’t be available to me from the University of California, feels great to be a good role model Chief Joe Hernandez, the command School (NPS), where she will pur- elsewhere, and so I’m going to San Diego and is a Naval Supply for my kids.” master chief of Bonhomme Richard sue a master’s degree beginning make sure I do well and get the Systems Command- and Ameri- The Naval Postgraduate School applied the first coat of paint to the March 25. Navy its money’s worth.” can Society for Quality-Certified is a public graduate university op- anchor. Management Analyst Jennie The Navy will fully fund Sar- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. A San erated by the United States Navy “Seeing our anchors go from Sargent of the command’s Busi- gent’s program-related travel, tu- Diego area native, she graduated and located in Monterey, Califor- haze grey to gold, for me personally, ness Department was selected for ition and books, in addition to from Granite Hills High School in nia. The institution offers master’s is a very proud moment,” said Her- the NPS Executive Master of granting her the ability to com- nearby El Cajon, California. and doctoral degrees and certifi- nandez. “I take pride in that because Business Administration Pro- plete coursework one day per “I’m very excited for Jennie’s cates in more than 70 fields of it isn’t just a single Sailor reenlist- gram following her application to week on official time. new adventure and this well-de- study to the U.S. Armed Forces, ing, it’s a team effort, and I’m hop- the institution in November of “I know this is a very competi- served opportunity,” said Busi- Department of Defense civilians ing the command climate that we’re 2018. tive process and the class size is ness Services Division Director and international partners. setting plays a big part in that.” “I am really fortunate to have very small, so I am very excited Denisse Guerrero, Sargent’s im- NAVSUP FLC San Diego is Beard reiterated the importance been selected for such a rare op- and very happy to have been given mediate supervisor. “Her determi- one of eight FLCs under Com- of morale. portunity to continue my educa- this opportunity,” said Sargent. nation and motivation have been mander, Naval Supply Systems “Effort for this type of an award is tion while working for the Navy,” “Our command leadership of- the keys to her success, and I’m Command. Headquartered in Me- command-wide,” said Beard. “All said Sargent. “I’ve always wanted fered its full support and endorse- sure this is just one of many more chanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and the way down to Sailors actually to go back and get my master’s, so ment as part of my application achievements to come.” employing a diverse, worldwide raising their right hand and reenlist- when applications for the pro- package, so I feel very lucky to Previously, Sargent was se- workforce of more than 22,500 ing in the Navy; it’s not any one gram were advertised in a work- work somewhere where some- lected for and attended the Naval military and civilian personnel, person that qualified us for the force email, it seemed like an awe- one’s personal development is im- Supply Systems Command NAVSUP’s mission is to provide REA, it is an all-encompassing, some opportunity. I couldn’t pass portant to more than just the indi- (NAV SUP) Corporate Manage- supplies, services, and quality-of- command level, crew deserved type it up.” vidual employee.” ment Development Program in life support to the Navy and joint of award.” The two-year program will be All program applicants were re- 2016. She will also be attending warfighter. USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD completed fully online, with the quired to submit transcripts, let- the Advanced Management Pro- Learn more at www.navsup- 6) is currently at its homeport in San exception of a weeklong in-per- ters of recommendation, a letter of gram this May, in hopes that she .navy.mil, www.facebook.com/ Diego. son attendance requirement each command endorsement and a will be promoted into a supervi- navsup and https://twitter.com/ For more information about Bon- year. 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NECC | Exercise Pacific Blitz 2019 Continued from B1 procedures and building that co- hesion for NECC.” Cargo Handling Battalion 1. Masters also added that train- “Planning over the phone with ing in adversity will prepare them Construction Battalion Mobile for working in any conditions as Unit 303 and Coastal Riverine the adverse weather has forced Group 1, and then getting out the different commands to over- here and seeing their full capa- come unexpected obstacles just bility, is definitely opening my as they might find in a real eyes to the fact that NECC has a warfighting environment. few more toys than what the Mar- “I think this is a great opportu- ine Corps has,” said 1st Lt. nity because it’ll be more of a Joshua C. Geidel, Combat Logis- learning exercise than it is an tics Regiment 1, Combat Opera- exercise of things we know how tions Center watch officer. “Their to do,” said Geidel. “There are mission set is definitely applica- definitely going to be mistakes, ble for this type of environment but any steps backward will ulti- and will be relied upon as we mately advance us forward in continue to go forward.” concept development.” Setup for the exercise in Camp The NEF will be conducting Pendleton was not without diffi- field training exercises which in- culty as rain showers combined clude military base construction with overly saturated ground and maintenance, expeditionary proved difficult for heavy equip- medical facility construction and ment and machinery to traverse. maintenance, port security, ex- “When we come out and do peditionary rapid airfield damage exercises like this, we don’t al- repair, port damage assessment ways know what to expect when and repair, support to undersea we hit the ground, so one thing warfare, and expeditionary ord- I’m very impressed with about nance reload. my Sailors is their level of inge- “We have a mission laid out in nuity and flexibility when they’re front of us and we exhaust all faced with different problems,” efforts in getting that done,” said said Chief Engineering Aide Cunningham. “Seabees have a Zachary A. Cunningham, motto and that’s ‘can do,’ so we CBMU-303 officer in charge. don’t say we ‘can’t’ do anything.” “They start thinking outside the The exercise will conclude box and find a way to get the job March 26. done.” For more information on Exer- PacBlitz19 is comprised of cise Pacific Blitz 2019, visit Sailors, Marines and Coast- https://www.dvidshub.net/fea- guardsmen who come together as ture/PacificBlitz2019. a team to complete the mission. For more information on MC1 Aaron Bewkes “We’ve got a lot of different NECC, visit https://www.face- Steelworker 2nd Class Morgan Klaus, left, from Weston, Florida assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion rates and a lot of different ideas book.com/NavyExpedi- (NMCB) 5, removes old support beams during a bridge reconstruction project on Marine Corps Base Camp but we all have the same goal,” tionaryCombatCommand/ Pendleton, California. The new bridge will connect the I Marine Expeditionary Force and NMCB-5 camps giving said CBMU-303 Builder 2nd For more news from Navy Ex- them the ability to conduct military base construction and maintenance in a joint environment in support of Pa- cific Blitz 2019 (PB19). Working hand-in-hand, the Navy expeditionary force and Marine Logistics Group capa- Class Ian R. Masters. “We’re in- peditionary Combat Command, bilities complement each other in the building of advanced naval bases. PB19 provides realistic, relevant training tegrating our standard operating visit www.navy.mil/local/necc/. necessary for an effective global U.S Navy and Marine Corps.

MC3 Jack D. Aistrup MC1 Aaron Bewkes Sailors assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303 (CMBU-303) and Expeditionary Medical Force Equipment Operator 3rd Class Nathan Robinson, from Fresno, California, Alpha offload tarps to be used in the emergency medical facility on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Cali- assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, guides a five- fornia as part of Exercise Pacific Blitz 2019 (PacBlitz19). ton dump truck during a road construction project on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. B8 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.21.2019

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SECTION C | FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM | 3.21.2019 TATTOO TIME? Hampton Roads Convention Center Welcomes the Return of the Ninth Annual Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival March 22-24

iStock image From Hampton CVB have the option of speaking with tattoo art- Second, and Third place winners will re- too Arts Festival is to provide a festive ists from across the country and having the ceive trophies. environment and entertainment for tattoo HAMPTON, VA work performed on-site at the convention Another big highlight of this year’s festi- enthusiasts and those just curious about In less than a week, March 22-24, the center. The cost of each tattoo is in addition val is the Eighth annual Miss Hampton tattoos,” said Cann. “It is an opportunity to Hampton Roads Convention Center wel- to the entrance fee and is negotiated be- Roads Pin-Up Girl Contest, taking place bring our colorful community together comes the return of the Ninth annual Hamp- tween customer and artist. Please note that Saturday, March 23. Twenty pre-selected under one roof for a weekend of fun and ton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival. Presented many artists book fast and the best way to ﬁnalists will show in their pin-up inspired camaraderie.” by Folk City Tattoo and Twisted Ink maga- secure a tattoo at the festival is to set ap- garb of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s to compete zine, this highly anticipated event will cele- pointments with artists before the event. for top prize ($2500 in total prizes, includ- brate all aspects of the tattooing industry “This year we have roughly 300 tattoo ing $1000 cash). COST and welcome talented artists from across artists,” said Cann. “If you want to meet Other highlights of this year’s festival $25 + fees Daily the country. This year the festival will once many great custom tattoo artists all under include daily categorized tattoo contests, art $45 + fees Weekend Pass (includes all again take up two exhibit halls! one roof, this is the festival to attend.” vendors, tattoo supply vendors, BMX Stunt three days) “It’s our 9th year in Hampton and this The festival will feature several new and Team, live mural painting, and more. Re- $35 + fees Military Weekend Pass show is always our biggest and our best,” returning contests and activities, including turning for their second year in a row is 12 and under free said festival organizer John Cann. “The the Seventh annual Kids Temporary Tattoo Tragedy, an all-metal tribute band to the Bee Enigma is returning and this time, he’ll be Contest and Best Booth. The Kids Tempo- Gees. Team TDH will also be on-site, test- HOURS giving a limited number of tattoos, some- rary Tattoo Contest (ages 12 and under) will ing the limitations of the human body Friday, March 22 - Noon until 11 p.m. thing he’s never done before at this show.” take place on Sunday, March 24 with up to through suspension. Saturday, March 23 - 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. During the event, interested attendees 30 participants receiving a ribbon. First, “The purpose of the Hampton Roads Tat- Sunday, March 24 - Noon until 8 p.m.

Norfolk native/retired Navy Seal competes in new TV show

From PMK/BMC Express,” the adventure-filled ex- • Don Mann – Retired Navy pedition is a dangerous paddling Seal and Author (Cape Charles, DENVER odyssey unlike any other. The 10- Virginia) Outdoor Channel announced member “brigade” must work to- • Dylan Applebaum – Account- the cast of its new original series gether to navigate fierce white- ing Student and Consultant (Mon- The Brigade: Race to the Hudson, water, hike and portage over treal, Quebec) which debuts on the outdoor life- mountains, as well as fish and hunt • Kaleb Summers – Self-Em- style network on Monday, April for sustenance without fuel or ployed Subcontractor (Claremore, 22 at 8 p.m. ET. The 10-member GPS. There are no eliminations. Oklahoma) cast is comprised of participants Instead, the competition relies on • Leroy Fontaine – Firefighter/ from the United States and Cana- the collective strengths of its cast Paramedic and Underwater Heli- da. This season, the cast includes to rely on each other against all copter Crash Rescue Instructor Norfolk native and retired Navy odds to reach their destination in (Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia) Seal, Don Mann. only 28 days for their chance to • Matthew Aird – Paramedic/ The show follows the group’s share in a prize of $500,000. Whitewater Rafting Guide (Ross- trek across the rugged Canadian The participants taking part in land, British Columbia) wilderness in an epic 750-mile ad- The Brigade are: • Traci Kroupa – Retired Mili- venture. • Austin Metheny – Landscaper tary Veteran and Outdoor Educa- The Brigade retraces parts of a and Hunting/Fishing Guide tion Instructor (Yorkville, Illinois) legendary and historic fur trade (Hurst, Texas) • Tracyn Thayer – Festival Man- route from the Pacific Coast to the • Carley Julien – Registered ager at Spartan Race (Mason icy shores of Hudson Bay. Origi- Nurse (Port Hardy, British Colum- Township, Maine) nally called “The York Factory bia) • Vincent Coulombe – General Contractor and Canoe Guide Michael Homer (Langley, British Columbia) Norfolk native and retired Navy Seal Don Mann. “The Brigade is a gut-wrench- ing, adventure-filled original mental pressures of the journey,” survival genre. It’s a cooperative show that we believe viewers will Executive Producer, Robert Co- competition series that forces par- dive into,”Liberatore said. “The hen said. “Each of them bring dif- ticipants to work together as they participants in the show come ferent skills, experiences and per- travel more than 750 miles across from various walks of life and are sonalities as they race to reach parts of the York Factory Express - all ages. The goal is to work to- York Factory on Hudson Bay.” an historic fur trade route legend- gether to achieve the desired out- About The Brigade: With ary for its danger, isolation and come of conquering the wilder- $500,000 at stake, 10 strangers beauty. The participants must pad- ness while retracing history along must work together to conquer a dle, portage and hike through ma- the way.” grueling, cross-country wilder- jor river systems and mountain “Audiences will be inspired by ness expedition that pushes bodies ranges, with only 28 days to com- how the cast works together to and minds to the extreme. The plete their journey. Courtesy Outdoor Channel handle the extreme physical and Brigade is the next evolution of the

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Bikeshare is back just in time for spring!

From Norfolk.gov it’s even easier to ride more. Pace bikeshare is an integral part of the city’s transporta- NORFOLK tion network. Last year, 11,904 members took over 45,952 Ready to ride? Pace bikes are rolling out on Friday, trips on Pace bikes and rode for a total of 17, 295 hours to March 15th for quick commutes around the city. The public destinations throughout Norfolk. Courtesy photo is invited to participate in a group ride from City Hall’s Don’t miss Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band in concert at Our ﬂeet has grown to 200 bikes and 39 stations. We’re JEB Little Creek’s Gator Theater on March 29. Civic Plaza at noon to celebrate the re-launch. Participants excited to have our six sponsors on board again this year, can register for the launch ride here. with the addition of Allstate Insurance who will be begin During hibernation over the winter months, Norfolk’s their sponsorship on April 1, 2019. Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band in ﬂeet of Pace bikes were overhauled, and the program has Wanna ride? Please download the Pace app at www.ride- concert been updated to include new features this year! New pricing pace/norfolk. options will allow riders to unlock the value of Pace bikes so ■ March 29. 5 p.m. (doors) 7 p.m. (show) Free - limited to 1500 people ■ JEB Little Creek - Gator Theater ■ www.hrcv.uso.org/events

Doors open at 5 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m. Concessions will be available for purchase. The concert is FREE and Navy Lodge perfect for families on PCS orders open to all DOD ID cardholders and their guests. No large bags, backpacks, outside food or beverages are From NEXCOM housing office, household goods, the personal property allowed. No baby strollers or carrying seats are allowed. office, the NEX Customer Service desk or by calling the A stroller parking area will be available outside. Navy Lodge is the official government lodging for mili- Navy Lodge Reservation Center at 800-628-9466. tary members on permanent change of station orders. Navy Navy Lodges feature oversized guest rooms and family 2019 Mid-Atlantic Home and Outdoor Lodges offer room rates at an average of 45 percent below suites along with a lobby that promotes a fun and social Living Show comparable civilian hotels. atmosphere that ﬁts the busy lifestyle of today’s service ■ March 23, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. March 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “Navy Lodges are a comfortable and safe place to stay for members and their families. On site amenities include ■ Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th St., families on PCS orders,” said Paige Gillespie, General vending machines, laundry area and workout room as well Virginia Beach Manager. “Once a family initiates their household goods as children’s outside play area at many locations. Navy ■ www.midatlantichomeshow.com move, contact the Navy Lodge at your PCS destination and Lodges also offer guests free Wi-Fi, breakfast and weekly we will do everything we can to accommodate you for as manager’s reception. Every Navy Lodge is accessible. As Join the Tidewater Builders Association and Eagle Bay long as you need.” an added convenience, cats and dogs up to 70 pounds in Hardscape Products as we take over the Virginia Beach Authorized Navy Lodge guests on PCS orders can take weight can stay at most Navy Lodges when traveling with Convention Center to present the 34th Annual Mid- advantage of a scratch-off card offering a 10, 15 or 25 its owner. Guests need to contact the speciﬁc Navy Lodge Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living Show! percent discount or a free stay up to 20 nights. The discount regarding its pet policies. For 34 years the Mid-Atlantic Home & Outdoor Living is valid at all Navy Lodges in the continental United States For reservations, call 800-628-9466 or go on line at Show has paved the way in bringing you the latest in until Feb. 29, 2020. Guests may use only one discount per www.navy-lodge.com or www.dodlodging.com. style, technology and décor to refresh and renew your home, garden and outdoor living spaces. Connect with stay. Scratch-off cards are available on base at PSD, the over 200 local professionals and exhibitors ready to assist you in building or renovating the indoor or outdoor space you so desire!

9th Annual Hampton Roads Tattoo Festival ■ March 22, 12-11 p.m. March 23, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. March 24, 12-8 p.m. $25/day, $45 3-Day, $35/ 3-Day Military Discount ■ Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Dr., Hampton ■ www.thehrcc.com

Over 250 Artists Tons of Local Vendors 9th Annual Miss Hampton Roads Pin-Up Contest Tattoo Contests All Weekend Sideshow acts Food & Drinks Live Music & More!

The Jungle Book at The American Theatre ■ March 23, 11 a.m. $10 ■ American Theatre, 125 E. Mellen St., Hampton Courtesy photo ■ www.hampton.gov

Rudyard Kipling’s beloved jungle story comes to life in Gold Star sister, wife & mother shares a vivid, theatrical staging filled with wonderment and adventure. Follow orphan Mowgli as his adoptive family of wolves, panthers and bears teach him about finding life after brother’s death friendship. Jungle dangers abound as he encounters the hungry python Kaa and Bengal tiger Shere Khan, but From A. Larry Ross Communications ing” her big brother Sam by sharing with the help of his loving protectors, Mowgli remains stories and photographs of their safe and happy. A Virginia Rep on Tour Production. DALLAS carefree childhood. Their strong sib- Gold Star Sibling Renee Nickell ling bond lasted throughout college 20th Annual Country for Kids Concert lost her older brother, Major Samuel and afterward, even during his mili- featuring Scotty McCreery Griffith, USMC, in Afghanistan tary training and first deployment. ■ March 23, 5:30 - 8 p.m. $25 nearly 10 years ago, causing her to Always proud of her best friend, ■ Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum dig deep into discovering how one Nickell recounts life’s sweetest tales Dr., Hampton can live abundant life beyond loss. In of the charming, daring Sam who ■ www.thehrcc.com an effort to help others experiencing remained just as lovable when PTSD similar situations, Nickell shares her affected the stability of that char- Join us at Country for Kids 2019 for an awesome night personal story and lessons learned in ismatic spirit. of country music all to support the programs and serv- her book, “Always My Hero: The When she received the dreaded ices of the Center for Child & Family Services. 100% of Road to Hope & Healing Following news in 2011 that Sam had been net proceeds benefit the Center for Child & Family My Brother’s Death in Afghanistan.” Services, andHousing Development Corporation of killed in Afghanistan, Nickell’s Hampton Roads (HDCofHR) is joining CCFS as a An updated version of the book, whole life seemed to turn to ashes as community partner for this event. This will be our 20th with a foreword from Lieutenant well. Absent from her children and year of Country for Kids and we have featured some of Colonel Allen B. West (USA, Ret.) angry at God, relationships with her the best country music stars, artists such as; Sara Evans, and an updated cover and endorse- husband and mother reached a near Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Gary Allan, Rodney ments, will re-release on June 14, breaking point. Courtesy image Atkins, Phil Vassar, Jo Dee Messina, Craig Morgan are 2019, her brother’s birthday. In addition to relaying honestly just a few. The ensuing hardships of grieving about her grieving process and the her brother while experiencing a loss unexpected ways daily life suffered Chris Botti in concert at The Sandler of her own identity as a sister were due to her brother’s death, Nickell’s proud Gold Star sibling. My brother Center for the Performing Arts challenged in unparalleled ways af- book provides hope for Gold Star died in war. I am not the same person ter the loss of her brother. family members and those with I was before he died. I am healed, but ■ April 3, 7:30 p.m., $35-$128 “I learned a lot about what forgiv- ■ Sandler Center, 201 Market St.,Virginia Beach loved ones in the military. like a missing limb, I still experience ■ 757-385-ARTS eness is, and even more so, I learned After Sam’s death, Nickell’s chil- pain. I still grieve but have found joy what forgiveness is not,” said Nick- dren lived with an emotionally-ab- and happiness and meaning. I am ell. “I lost who I was without Sam. I sent mother for a while, but their also – me.” Chris Botti has sold more than four million albums. In was never just Renee, and I didn’t relationship during the healing proc- Nickell’s book, “Always My 2013, Botti won the Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental know how to navigate my life or my ess proved to be stronger and sweet- Hero” reminds readers to cherish Album for Impressions. Yet, he remains humble saying, identity without him. er than ever, even better than during their loved ones, work through grief "The biggest reward from that record was the enthusi- “For those facing a loss – of a life with Sam. and expect happiness after pain. asm everyone had to sing on it. The Grammy nomina- loved one, a job or a relationship – “You can heal from the death of a While nothing can reverse the loss tions and the chart positions are great, but ultimately the you don’t just go on the same way sibling. You can find a new normal known by a Gold Star sibling, Nick- way you interact with musicians is the most important you did before,” Nickell added. “You and a new place within the family, ell’s journey confirms that there is thing to me." This attitude is what allows him to push the must learn a whole new way of boundaries of contemporary jazz music, making his even if it is much different than life to be lived even after the saddest music attractive to the masses. living. That’s what I had to do and before,” said Nickell. “You can be of deaths. that’s what I want to help others proud of your sibling, still grieve, “Always My Hero” releases June learn to do through this book.” and have your own special identity. 14, 2019 from LifeWise Books. For In “Always My Hero,” Nickell It doesn’t have to be one or the other. more information, visithttps://re- gives readers the privilege of “meet- You can have it both ways. I am a neenickell.com. C3 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 3.21.2019 3rd annual Sit 2 Hit sitting volleyball tournament serves up fun at Fort Monroe April 6

From Hampton CVB five teams per court playing in a son, while individual registration HAMPTON, VA round robin format. Playoffs will is $30 per person. The Third Annual East Coast include the top two teams from Team registration is $300. Mili- Sitting Volleyball Tournament (Sit each court. An awards ceremony tary warriors and veterans play for 2 Hit) is coming to the Fort Mon- and pictures will immediately fol- free. Registered teams include roe Community Center at 100 low playoffs. Participants are in- Army teams, a mixed service team Stillwell Road on Fort Monroe, vited to attend a Military Night from Texas, a Semper Fi team, a Courtesy Hampton CVB April 6. The tournament honors event featuring a live band at the Danish team and local service mission is to provide opportuni- Games and USA Volleyball wounded military and veterans, Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, 81 members. Around 60 wounded ties for any youth, adults and the Coach, Linda Gomez, determined with all money raised going to Patch Road on Fort Monroe, be- warriors have already registered. military wounded warriors to be the wounded military and veterans support military wounded warri- ginning at 6:30 p.m. Sponsors are also needed for the able to experience the fun and joy needed a program for adapted ors. Individuals and teams can now tournament and can sign-up to of adapted sports while building sports. The need for an adapted The first match of the tourna- register for the event at Get- sponsor at GetSet4All.org . relationships that can last a life- sports program has branched out ment begins at 8 a.m., with two Set4All.org/index.php/sit2hit. Sit 2 Hit is organized by non- time. Get Set 4 All, Inc. was estab- to disabled youth and adults as courts operating. There will be Student registration is $20 per per- profit Get Set 4 All, Inc., whose lished in 2016 after Warrior well.

Courtesy Hampton CVB Local youth from Youth Volunteers Corps o Hampton Roads participating in sitting volleyball with our military warriors as well as some of our disabled athletes

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I would go to him and international WWE superstar several other Hall of Famers just Dolph Ziggler and his Roast Bat- to hear their stories and if they tle nemesis Sarah Tiana will were at RAW or Smackdown I bring their form of entertainment would go to them for feedback as for a night of stand up comedy well. It got around that I was into and audience interaction. old school. As a kid growing up, We recently spoke separately no joke, I wanted to be Ric Flair by phone to Dolph and Sarah. because you can talk people into Courtesy photo Here is Part I of our interview. the building and it din’t matter were all hanging out I said, “I’ll combination was Andy Kaufman. do is stand up comedy. I always Yiorgo: What should people who your opponent was that was do it.” It happened two years in a He was on Saturday Night Live, perform in Phoenix, Arizona a lot expect to see and hear at the going to be the main event of the row so it like became our thing. doing some wrestling things, and and that’s where he lives, so a few show? Why should they come? evening. That was a goal I had set And Wendy would say, “See you bluring the lines of reality, mak- years ago I was like why don’t Dolph Ziggler: Our shows are for myself even before I met Ric. at WrestleMania”. We would ing it seem more real and getting you open for me when I am there fun, clean and for the whole fam- We bonded over the love of the hang out, I would either get din- under peoples skin. So I go there so you can get to try it and see ily. Sarah is a headliner all over business with me wanting to be ner or drinks for those guys. So is a way you can manipulate this, what it’s like night after night to the country. She and I work crea- an old school guy, along with first of all, Wendy thought it have it be awesome entertaining get to those jokes. The only way tively on the show. We have a todays entertainment value. We would be a good surprise for Ric and really make people mad. So to practice comedy is in front of a meet and greet before the show. got closer and closer. Anytime he so we did not say anything. I Andy Kaufman was already a crowd. He agreed to do it, and Once the show starts, we know was at RAW he would push for assumed Wendy told Ric and I stand up comedian and a per- had a great time. He has a lot of each other very well and we will me to do bigger and better things. remember we are walking down former so I get to be him and later respect for comedy and did not feel the fans out. What kind of an One time we did a segment on the the aile and Ric is saying, “What in life I really got into Don Rick- want to headline a show yet with- audience do we have, wrestling show where he was giving me a the h*** are you doing?” It was les for a long time. I wanted to out a lot of time or material so I fans, a mixture? Sarah will greet pep talk to go fight Miz, and I so great because I became so somehow eminate him so back- said why don’t we go together, the crowd gets them really ex- remember thinking to myself, close with these two. They are stage I would be pretty quick with split the time and use the remain- cited. She will do 15-20 minutes, “Well I did that, I had a segment family. When ever we get a giving zinggers to people if they der of the time for a Q and A. He I’ll do 20-25 minutes then the two with Ric Flair, that’s pretty great I chance to hang out we do. We said something to me I give them is very funny of his feet, he can of us go back out for about a 45 got the nod from Ric.” And it just love wrestling, having a good back pretty quick. I live for that improvise very well. He always minute live Q and A with the got better and better from there. It time, everything just works out. big joke with Cesaro and people does radio and TV interviews for crowd. It’s joke answers, real an- was pretty cool. A couple of Y: What comedians influenced like that backstage we watch the WWE. He is like the face for swers and the interaction is pretty nights afterwards we would hang you to the point that now you old roasts from the 70’s. But now them because he is so good on the cool. They write their questions out. Those are stories that I prob- made it a reality and are actually I’m a big fan of Brian Regan, microphone. We are having a on a card during Sarah’s segment, ably can’t tell but those are my doing Stand up comedy? Chris Rock is awesome. I’m a great time and having such a she collects them, and when we favorite stories, just hanging out DZ: When I was a kid my dad huge fan of a bunch of old school great time with the type of ques- are both on the stage she reads the with Ric after the shows. worked second shift, I was maybe comedians, Carlin, Richard Pry- tions people ask and the fans that questions and of course we roast Y: You were at Ric’s 70th six years old, Johnny Carson was or. All those people, at night I put come out have a great time as each other the entire time. I re- birthday party. And what I think still on the air, my mom would one of them on my phone and well. After all, laughter is the best member the saying from the time is so incredible is when Ric mar- get up to see dad go to work, I listen to them every night before I medicine and we have a perfect I was 15 years old, “Never work ried Wendy a few months ago would be up and I would see Don go to sleep. blend of young and old when it blue or you’ll never go on Car- you walked Wendy down the Rickles go on Johnny Carson, Y: Sarah, How long have the comes to wrestling or comedy. son.” And with WWE, we are a eisle. That is such a great honor. everybody laughing, having a two of you known each other, They are going to enjoy them- publicly traded company and we How did that happen? good time and I got into it really how did this tour happened and selves because there is something reach out to kids so that has DZ: The party was amazing. young. Also, Nick at Nite on any funny anecdotes between for everybody. It’s not your typi- gotten me to perfect my joke As far as the wedding goes, after Nickelodeon late at night would you and Dolph during your re- cal night out. It’s a much more writing, make it smarter for ev- all these years of bonding, a tradi- show the original season of Sat- cent tour? elevated experience. eryone to have a chance of hear- tion we would have is when Ric urday Night Live and I got into ST: We have known each other Yiorgo is a Hampton Roads ing them. would go into the WWE Hall of that as a really young kid. I did for eight years now. Given his arts, entertainment and sports Y: You know Dolph, Norfolk, Fame or presenting at the Hall of not always understand the jokes love for comedy, it was instant writer. A stage, TV and movie Virginia Beach and Richmond Fame, Wendy needed someone to but entertainment is what I friendship. We have the same actor, he is also an educator, are Ric Flair Country. How did escort her down the Red Carpet wanted to do. So I got into sense of humor. And he says after motivational speaker, writer, your friendship developed with and into her seat. So since we wrestling and comedy. The great wrestling is over all he wants to storyteller and columnist.

Hampton Roads native returns home with the national tour of The King and I

By Yiorgo to work together and perform with ing Technicolor Dreamcoat. I did my friend Connie Pantas now Beauty and the Beast and I make- Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Moody. That was so much fun, up designed for them too for that King and I is coming to the Fergu- that I think that’s when I got bit by production. I was also in Mame, son Center for the Arts this Mon- the theatre bug because after that I Mama Mia, Hello Dolly and did day March 25th at 7:30pm. It is did not want to stop doing it. Then the makeup for Hello Dolly as based on the critically acclaimed I met Hugh Copeland who is the well. Lincoln Center Theater produc- director and founder of the Hurrah Y: What were some of your first tion that was the winner of four Players in Norfolk and I have been gigs after you moved to NYC? 2015 Tony Awards® including with them for such a long time that RD: I auditioned for three Best Revival of a Musical. The they are like my family. plays. Miss Saigon First National score features such beloved clas- Y: How did you hear about the Tour, I got called back to do a sics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Hurrah Players? couple of dances and sing, that Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello RD: Sharon Davidson Cook, was fun. I auditioned for the USO Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” who became my stage momma, Show Troup to support our mili- and “Something Wonderful.” and was an English teacher at tary because I grew up in Norfolk Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the mu- Maury High School as well as the and it was something I wanted to sical tells the story between the director of Guys and Dolls had do to support our military and I got Courtesy The King And I King of Siam and Anna invited Hugh Copeland to come in and I’m with them now. I will go Leonowens, a British school- see the play. I remember as if it back after this tour is over. My best role does not dance on stage but I Y: Why should people see this teacher whom the King brings to was yesterday that after the show, friend from Hurrah, Brandon Rid- love to dance so there is a 16- play? Siam to teach his many wives and Hugh approached me saying how dle is in it, he told me about it so I minute long ballet number in the RD: This King and I is based on children. much he loved the show and my auditioned and got it. We go to a play and I learned it because I the Lincoln Center Theater Pro- One of Hampton Roads own, performance. I had no clue who he lot of bases and we perform for a wanted to have fun. One of our duction and it’s more updated Raymond Dimaano is making his was. He said, “I’m Hugh Cope- lot of military events. The third characters got sick and the swing from the original. To me the story National debut with The King and land and I’m with the Hurrah Play- audition was for The King and I had to go on but we were missing is beautiful. You see this king who I and he sat down with us for an ers.” And I was like what’s that? National Tour and I got that as one, it was uneven so I told the is trying real hard to keep the bal- interview. And he said, “You don’t know well. swing captain that I knew the ance between the traditional life- Yiorgo: Tell us about your early Hurrah?” He explained that they Y: What was that audition dance and she put me in the dance. style of Siam and bringing in this life. Where were you born and are Virginia’s leading family thea- process like for The King and I? Now I swing in the ballet whenev- woman who is bringing in this new your love for musical theatre. tre company and to come audition RD: A friend of mine sent me er they need someone. Also when modern flavor to Siam and trying Raymond Dimaato: I was born for them and I did. My first show I the post to audition for The King we were teching the show in North to find a balance because he wants in Manila, Philippines and came to did with Hurrah was Disney’s and I. It was an open call. I sang a Carolina the makeup designer his country to grow. And that is the US when I was three years old. High School Musical back in song and the casting director kind of used me as a model and just so powerful for me. The play I grew up in Norfolk, VA and I 2008-09 and I have been with wanted me to read for a character. I told everyone if you have any also has such strong women as can’t wait to come back home them until 2015. I have taught for read for Kralahome, the King’s questions go to Raymond, he is so role models. Anna, Lady Thiang, even for one night. Growing up, I them: acting classes, hip hop right hand man, the King’s Prime good at makeup. So on this tour I and Tuptim are the strong women always loved singing and dancing. classes, summer classes. Theatre Minister, who I understudy in the am the “makeup assistant” and in the show and they all represent I remember singing ‘I will always was definitely my saving place. show now. I had three callbacks when people have a question different parts. That is so powerful love you’ when I was six years old Y: You also did some Virginia for him. In front of the casting about makeup, I am the go to guy. to me. and a lot of Mariah Carey and Musical Theatre (VMT) produc- director twice and then the cre- Here is a funny little story in this For tickets go to http://fergu- Celine Dion. As I got older I fell in tions. ative team and the director. I also show. In the beginning, there is a soncenter.org/ai1ec_event/the- love with dancing. I would watch RD: Indeed, Executive Director sent in a video singing songs from scene where the King chooses cer- king-and-i-2/?in- Michael Jackson, Brittany Spears, Mark Hudgins was very welcom- The King and I. And then I got the tain wives who are in royal favor. stance_id=13425 NSYNC, and Backstreet Boys. ing and very encouraging. He ap- call from the casting director one It’s improvised in the sense that Yiorgo is a Hampton Roads They would do all these dance proached me after watching me in morning saying they were going to the King picks different ones each arts, entertainment and sports routines and I would try to mimic Disney’s Tarzan with Hurrah, and cast me. And now I am also Prince show so I do this thing where every writer. A stage, TV and movie ac- and copy them. And then at Maury asked me if I wanted to be in the Chulalongkorn understudy, the show I will choose one wife and do tor, he is also an educator, motiva- high school a friend of mine made show and he loved my perform- number one son. In the show I am their makeup and wait to see if he tional speaker, writer, storyteller me audition for the high school ance. 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