Navy Accepts Delivery of Future USS Gravely

Serving the Hampton Roads Navy Family Vol. 18, No. 30, Norfolk, VA FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM July 29, 2010 Navy accepts delivery of future USS Gravely

BY CHRIS JOHNSON Team Ships Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — The Navy offi cially accepted delivery of the future USS Gravely from Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding during a ceremony, July 26, in Pascagoula, Miss. Desig- nated DDG 107, Gravely is the 57th ship of the Arleigh Burke class. The ship successfully completed acceptance trials, June 28. Due to the oil spill currently affecting the Gulf of Mexico, the trials were slightly modifi ed, with the ship conducting pierside tests and inspections by the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), followed by a 36-hour underway period to assess the ship’s main propulsion, auxiliary, steering, damage control equipment, navigation systems and deck equipment as well as overall completeness. “Though the oil spill forced us to modify our normal trial schedule, we were still able to deliver Gravely as originally scheduled,” said Capt. Pete Lyle, DDG 51 class program manager in the Navy’s Program Executive Offi ce (PEO) Ships. “That is really a testament to the maturity of the class and the program’s successful history of delivering ships on time and on schedule.” Gravely is a multi-mission guided-missile

Photo by MC2 Corey Truax destroyer designed to operate in multi-threat The Arleigh Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Gravely (DDG 107) is surrounded by oil containment booms to prevent oil from the air, surface and subsurface environments. The Deepwater Horizon oil spill from reaching it’s hull while pierside in Pascagoula, Miss. Deepwater Horizon was an ultra-deepwater oil rig that sank, April 22, causing a massive oil spill threatening the U.S. Gulf Coast. See GRAVELY, A11 Act locally to improve schools, education leader says BY LISA DANIEL American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — Progress is being made at the national and state levels for broad improvements in the public education of military children, but parents still should be involved at the local level to affect change the most, the head of the Military Child Education Coalition said. “With great relationships, positive con- nections and enthusiasm for working in the local community, when parents are engaged and involved – then you’re sure the voice of the military child is heard,” Mary Keller said in an interview with American Forces Press Service. Keller, who holds a doctorate in education, detailed initiatives outlined by James H. Shelton III, an assistant deputy secretary at the Education Department, Photo by MC1 Christina M. Shaw who spoke at the coalition’s 12th annual Damage Controlman 1st Class Viron Smith, assigned to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), runs a 30-meter conference held July 23 in National Har- dash with students at W.T. Cooke Elementary School in Virginia Beach. Sailors from the Bataan teamed up with the faculty to hold an end- bor, Md. Those initiatives include the of-school fi eld day. department’s push for all states to adopt Corps father, said military children es- into new school districts. So far, 35 states offi cials currently can track only the common standards in core subjects and pecially would benefi t from common have signed onto the Common Core Stan- progress of military children at the dis- improving how states measure the edu- standards so they know what is expect- dards compact, he said. trict level, rather than by schools or cation data of military children. ed from year-to-year and so that all their Improving data collection and tracking Shelton, who grew up with a Marine credits are accepted when they move also is important, said Shelton, because See SCHOOLS, A11

Chairman appalled by Wikileaks release BUPERS uses new system

BY JIM GARAMONE the trust that was broken in the for delivering messages American Forces Press Service 1990s,” he said. “In the Afghan- BY WM. CULLEN JAMES ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY istan-Pakistan strategy, none Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs AIRCRAFT — The chairman of of us have been anything but the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he is very forthcoming on the criti- MILLINGTON, Tenn. — The Bureau of Naval Personnel (BU- “appalled” by the breach of secu- cality of Pakistan. We can’t get PERS) and Navy Personnel Command (NPC) announced they rity represented by the Wikileaks at the safe havens that we know will transition to a new message system beginning in August. case, July 27. exist in Pakistan without their According to NAVADMIN 249/10, all unclassifi ed message Adm. Mike Mullen told report- cooperation.” traffi c from BUPERS and NPC, including permanent change ers traveling with him that the The chairman is very con- of station orders, will be sent via command E-mail through the leaks could put American service cerned about the release of these Offi cial Information Exchange (OIX). This change is a result members at risk. Investigators documents. “Releasing classifi ed of Navy ending support for the Defense Messaging System are still sifting through some documents could put in jeopardy (DMS). 90,000 classifi ed documents to American lives,” he said. “This process should be transparent for the Sailors in the determine the exact harm that “We’re going through a review Photo by MC1 Chad J. McNeeley Fleet,” said Capt. Brian Wenger, NPC assistant commander for the release could bring, he said. to see in fact if that release has Adm. Mike Mullen said that by Business Operations and Comptroller. “The important thing is for releasing classifi ed documents The chairman said the informa- done that. But in my experience could put American lives in commands to set up their command e-mail in the OIX system,” as tion is older – from 2004 to 2009 with troops from conventional to jeopardy. outlined in the NAVADMIN. – and this may mitigate the situ- special forces, I think sometimes To create as transparent a change as possible, BUPERS is ation to an extent. Many of the people don’t appreciate what in- don’t occur in the future,” he confi elding a new system called Government Offi cial Information Ex- documents are fi eld reports cov- formation could be out there that tinued. change System (GOES). The internal system will act as a router ering the situation in Pakistan. makes their jobs a lot more diffi - Mullen spoke to the report- for all BUPERS offi cial information into OIX. All commands that “From the time I’ve been chair- cult and in fact, could jeopardize ers aboard an Air Force C-17 have set up command E-mail with OIX will receive message traf- man I’ve been very clear about their lives.” transport following a meeting in fi c from GOES. the need to improve the relation- “I feel very strongly to do all we Kabul, Bagram and Kandahar, Af- “Our intent was to develop a solution that would have the least ship with Pakistan, re-establish can to make sure leaks like this ghanistan. See SYSTEM, A11

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PARIS — Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead praised the naval forces of France and cited the shared interests and capabilities of the U.S. and French navies during a visit, July 17-21. “The French Navy and the U.S. Navy have many common interests,” said Roughead. “We both exist to provide for the safety, security and prosperity of our countries.” During his visit, CNO met with Sailors and senior military leadership of France in recognition of the strong maritime partnership between the two nations and to discuss the issues that navies with global interests have in common. At the Toulon Naval Base, CNO met with the French Navy Commander-in- Chief, Mediterranean, Vice Adm. Yann Tainguy and visited the newest ship to the French Navy, the amphibious ship BPC Tonnerre, as well as the air defense frigate FDA Chevalier Paul and the aircraft carrier PA Charles de Gaulle. “This is where the U.S. Navy and the French Navy share a very common capability and that is our capability to operate very advanced aircraft from air- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead inspects troops with Adm. Pierre-Francois Forissier, chief of staff of the French Navy, craft carriers,” said Roughead, pointing during a welcoming ceremony at the French Navy headquarters. out that U.S. and French navies are the Roughead also praised the French Na- only ones in the world to operate nu- vy’s role in countering piracy off the clear-powered aircraft carriers that use coast of the Horn of Africa and helping catapult assisted take-offs and arrested to guard the free flow of commerce at landings. sea. He noted that the French Navy recent- “France was a leader in bringing many ly announced that Charles de Gaulle will navies into the fight against piracy in deploy later this year to support opera- the Somali basin,” said Roughead. “The tions in Afghanistan, where U.S. Navy presence of the navies in that region aircraft also provide air support to coali- have contributed to bringing down the tion forces on the ground. number of (piracy) incidents and this “It’s important that we look at ways is all part of why countries with global that our airpower complements one an- interests have global navies – to be pres- other and we look forward to being able ent, to be able to influence and to ensure to operate with Charles de Gaulle,” said that the mechanisms of the world econo- Roughead. my are uninterrupted.” “The capability and capacity that In Paris, Roughead also met with Charles de Gaulle brings is very appre- Adm. Edouard Guillaud, chief of staff ciated.” French Armed Forces and other French CNO was accompanied throughout officials and participated in a Ravivage the visit by his counterpart Adm. Pierre- Ceremony at the iconic Arc de Triom- Francois Forissier, chief of staff of the phe, where he and Forissier laid wreaths French Navy and Roughead said he at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and valued the opportunity to discuss with met with French veterans of past wars. Photos by MC1 Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst Forissier areas of increased cooperation For more news from Chief of Naval Op- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead (L) tours the French Navy amphibious and support between the two navies. erations, visit www.navy.mil/local/cno/. assault ship BPC Tonnerre (L 9014) with Commanding Officer Capt. Phillipe Ebanga and other senior naval leadership. CHASING MULLEN Mullen attends Kandahar meeting, visits local police BY JIM GARAMONE har, the second-largest city in Afghanistan. American Forces Press Service The coalition and Afghan forces, he added, must “reduce the malign presence” the Tal- CAMP NATHAN SMITH, Afghani- iban, crime families and narcotraffickers stan — “We have left (Afghanistan) before,” impose. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said to Kandahar The military option in Kandahar City is community leaders here today. “It didn’t limited, said Mullen. work.” “We are not going to be able to kill our way The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to success,” Mullen explained. met with the four men at the Canadian-Amer- Creating jobs is a key to ridding Kandahar ican camp in the city. It was the second time of the Taliban, said Mullen. He agreed with the chairman had met with the men. He held one of the elders that if they could produce a similar shura, or meeting, with them last 20 jobs for every 10 jobs lost, the Taliban year. would be gone. The meeting gave the chairman an oppor- Mullen also told the Afghan leaders that tunity to hear from Afghans about what they much progress has been made against the believe are the problems confronting them. Taliban. Mullen told the Afghans that he was pleased “We have learned and adjusted,” Mullen to meet with them again and urged them to said. “The next seven to nine months will be be candid with him. absolutely critical.” And they were. “Do you bring security Photo by MC1 Chad J. McNeeley Mullen left the shura and travelled in or do you bring violence?” asked one of the Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff arrives at Camp Nathan Smith in a mine-resistant, ambush-protected Cou- Kandahar, Afghanistan, July 26. Mullen is visiting Afghanistan in midst of a ten-day, around the Afghan leaders through a translator. The Af- gar vehicle to visit an Afghan police station. world trip to meet with counterparts and troops engaged in the war on terrorism. ghans told Mullen they are concerned that Some of the streets he travelled through Kandahar will become a battlefield and that tor. The men had complaints about security, Afghan men at the meeting that the Unit- were filled with trash and derelict buildings. this should be avoided. All men spoke with about the mayor and provincial leaders. The ed States had left Afghanistan before and Others were clean and the shops filled with the understanding that their identities will be Afghans also told Mullen that they were wor- the result was 3,000 American dead in the produce, electronic gear and storefront car protected, lest the Taliban retaliate against ried about kidnappings and terrorist attacks wake of terrorist attacks in New York and and motorcycle repair shops. them or their families. from Pakistan. Washington and the thwarted attack that The convoy crossed a canal where some The Afghans told Mullen that not enough “We hear that you are leaving,” one of ended in Pennsylvania on September 11, Afghan children were swimming. Some of development money is reaching average the elders said to Mullen. “Who will help us 2001. the children waved to the convoy. Others Afghans and that men are working for the then?” “The operations piece is to focus on se- threw rocks. Taliban as a way to feed their families. The chairman assured the men that the curity,” Mullen told the Afghan men. This, At the station, Mullen praised the Afghan And they want concrete steps taken. “The United States is not leaving Afghanistan. he explained, will allow civilian agencies – police for their dedication and their willing- first thing is that nothing has changed,” said Mullen was referring to the end of the So- both international and Afghan – to focus ness to step forward to defend their nation one of the community leaders via a transla- viet era in Afghanistan, when he’d told the on bringing good governance to Kanda- and the Afghan people. Mullen stresses commitment to Afghanistan, Pakistan BY JIM GARAMONE commitment in Afghanistan. “Amer- partnership will endure. “The Unit- no American combat troops in Pak- Mullen also addressed what he American Forces Press Service ica’s military mission there will not ed States military is as committed to istan, nor will there be. There are sees as a growing problem in the end in July 2011,” Mullen said slow- our relationship with Pakistan as it about 120 American trainers who interconnectedness among terror- ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — ly and deliberately. is to our mission in Afghanistan,” he work with the Pakistani military at ist groups. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) Navy Adm. Mike Mullen stressed A year from now, the United said. the Pakistani government’s request is an example of a group that had America’s commitment to Af- States and its International Securi- The regional approach is the only and they will remain, he said. limited goals at first – the “libera- ghanistan and the region during ty Assistance Force partners will way to defeat extremist groups that “This is not America’s war. It’s a tion” of Muslims in Kashmir – that interviews with Pakistani TV and begin the process of handing over ignore borders and prey on helpless regional war, and, in some ways, a has morphed into a general pur- print reporters recently. security responsibility to Afghan se- people wherever they find them, the global war,” he said. pose terror group with regional and The chairman of the Joint Chiefs curity forces. admiral said. The chairman appreciates the sac- even global aspirations. LeT is affili- of Staff told reporters that the July “We will do so only as fast and as “No one nation, and no one mil- rifices of the Pakistani people against ated with Al-Qaeda and other terror 2011 date President Barack Obama far as conditions permit,” he said. itary can accomplish our shared common foes in what is an uncom- groups, he said. has set as the start of drawing down “No one is looking for the door goal of a stable and secure Afghan- mon and treacherous fight. The LeT launched the attacks in the plus-up of troops he ordered in out of Afghanistan or out of this re- istan,” he said. “We need Pakistan’s Pakistani military has conducted 16 Mumbai, India, in 2008 that killed November does not mean the Unit- gion.” continued help and, frankly, we still months of ceaseless battle against 166 people and brought relations ed States will run for the doors. Mullen said that while the U.S. believe we have much to offer you extremists who are an existential between India and Pakistan – both Mullen spoke directly to those military presence will diminish, in return.” threat to the Pakistani government, nuclear-armed countries – closer to Pakistanis who doubt America’s American friendship and strategic Mullen emphasized that there are its people and their way of life. war, said Mullen. GOING GREEN New office aims to reduce military’s fuel usage

BY LISA DANIEL wartime operational and can’t assume that anymore. logue” with the services American Forces Press Service strategic issue isn’t new, We need to plan for it.” about their energy needs. said Burke, but it has be- Of the financial cost, Some services already WASHINGTON — come more so as more said Burke, “We’re using are working on alterna- When Sharon E. Burke and more fuel is needed a tremendous amount of tive energy sources and was sworn in earlier this and transports must trav- money that we could be fuel efficiencies. Navy month as the Pentagon’s el through open areas at spending on our troops Secretary Ray Mabus said first director of opera- high risk of insurgent at- and their equipment.” earlier this year that Ma- tional energy plans and tacks. She added that the price rines in Afghanistan are programs, her mission A tremendous amount of fuel in a war zone – using solar-powered wa- was clear – reduce the of military manpower is when transportation and ter purification systems amount of energy needed used to protect such con- security are added in – is to reduce the use of fossil in war zones and decrease voys, said Burke. As one significantly higher than fuels and the need to haul the risk to troops that military police officer told what regular consum- water. The Marines also transport and guard the her in Iraq, she said, “You ers pay at the gas pump. are using spray-on insu- military’s fuel. only have to watch a fuel When the average Ameri- lation to keep tents warm Burke isn’t asking truck blow up once to see can is paying $3 per gallon in winter and cool in sum- troops to do without the irony of the job you’re of gas, she said, the price mer. the fuel, generators and doing here.” can soar to more than $20 Burke said she’ll also batteries needed for war- Burke said getting per gallon in places like discuss with the servic- time operations or even enough energy in theater Helmand province, Af- es other alternatives to for creature comforts, has become a challenge. ghanistan, when support lighten transport loads Sharon E. Burke, sworn in earlier this month as the Pentagon’s she said in an interview “We’ve assumed we’ll al- costs are added in. or buy goods locally to ﬁrst director of operational energy plans and programs, aims to with American Forces ways be able to get what Burke said she will reduce the number of reduce the amount of energy needed in war zones and decrease Press Service. Instead, we need,” she said. “But we initiate a “consistent dia- transports. the risk to troops that transport and guard the military’s fuel. she hopes to find energy alternatives and efficiencies to meet the military’s needs. “The job of this office is to make sure the troops get the energy they need to do their jobs,” she said. “Our top priority is to give our deployed forces more options, more mission ef- fectiveness.” Maintaining current energy levels in environments like Iraq and Afghanistan is un- sustainable, Burke and other Pentagon leaders say. Besides the obvious environmental impact, the current levels come with tremendous financial and security costs, they say. The Department of De- fense uses some 300,000 barrels of oil each day, 70 percent of which goes to overseas operations and 30 percent to state- side bases, said Burke. The department’s energy consumption accounts for 80 percent of the federal government’s usage, officials have said. The Defense Logis- tics Agency delivers more than 170,000 barrels of oil each day to the war theaters, at a cost of $9.6 billion last year, said Burke. The department, overall, spent $13.4 billion on energy last year, she said. President Barack Obama and Defense Sec- retary Robert M. Gates have said that America’s demand for oil is a national security issue by making the United States dependent on imports from foreign nations that are not allies. Gates identified energy as one of the department’s top 25 trans- formational priorities and this year’s Quadrennial Defense Review addresses energy for the first time as a strategic issue. Congress approved the creation of Burke’s posi- tion last year as part of the Defense budget in what she said is another example of the administration’s efforts on environmental issues. The fact that energy is a The Peruvian submarine BAP Angamos (SS-31) arrived at Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled port visit, July 22. Angamos is currently participating in a Diesel-Electric Submarine Initiative Peruvian submarine deployment and will partner with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group for participation in a Composite Unit Training Exercise off the East Coast of the United States. arrives in Norfolk

Photos by MC1 Todd A. Schaffer BY KEVIN COPELAND Commander, Submarine Force Atlantic Public Affairs NORFOLK — The Peruvi- an submarine BAP Angamos (SS 31) arrived at Naval Sta- tion Norfolk for a scheduled port visit, July 22. Command- ed by Capitán de Fragata Luis Del Carpio Azalgara, Angamos is currently participating in a Diesel-Electric Submarine Ini- tiative (DESI) deployment. The submarine arrived in Norfolk because it will partner with the Kearsarge Amphibi- ous Ready Group (KSG ARG) and participate in a Compos- ite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX), which is occur- ring off the East Coast of the United States. COMPTUEX provides realistic training environments for participating naval forces, which closely replicates operational challenges routine- ly encountered during military operations around the world. “This is an excellent opportunity for the Angamos to receive Capitán de Fragata Luis Del Carpio Azalgara, commanding ofﬁ cer of the Peruvian submarine BAP Angamos (SS-31) formally greets the combined staff some realistic training with the of Submarine Squadrons 6 and 8 upon his arrival. U.S. Navy,” said Azalgara. “It In partnering with South and serves to enhance the abili- American submarines in fleet comprised of Commander, Am- not only benefits the Peruvian American navies to employ ty of the Navy’s fleet to counter training and certification events phibious Squadron (PHIBRON) submarine force in receiving diesel-electric submarines in the growing diesel-electric sub- adds an additional degree of dif- 4, 26th Marine Expeditionary valuable Anti-Submarine War- support of fleet readiness events marine threat. ficulty and reality to fleet ASW Unit (26 MEU), amphibious as- fare (ASW) training with a off the East and West Coasts, the During a typical DESI deploy- training exercises, as diesel sault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD nuclear force, it also benefits DESI program was established ment, U.S. and South American submarines have proven to be 3), amphibious dock landing the U.S. Navy in combating the in 2001 by U.S. Fleet Forces units work together to engage elusive and difficult to track. ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), capabilities of a diesel-electric Command. DESI is executed by in various ASW training scenar- BAP Angamos will part- and amphibious platform dock submarine.” Commander, Submarine Forces ios. The participation of South ner with KSG ARG, which is ship USS Ponce (LPD 15). Photo by MCC (EXW/NAC) Robert J. Fluegel A U.S. Navy SEAL sniper shoots at a target at the annual capabilities exercise. Naval Special Warfare celebrates 41st Annual UDT/SEAL East Coast Reunion BY MC2 TREVOR ANDERSEN Naval Special Warfare Group TWO Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH — The Naval Special Warfare (NSW) community held its 41st Annual East Coast Underwater Demolition Team (UDT)/ Sea, Air and Land (SEAL) reunion, July 16-18. The event reunites active and retired Navy SEALs for a weekend focused on NSW history, heritage and family support. “It keeps the team spirit going,” said retired Senior Chief Machinist Mate (River Division 533 and 572) Bill Furguson. “I consider these guys to be my broth- ers.” The annual reunion started in 1969 and has expanded into a weekend of events, contests and a SEAL capabilities exercise. “The original ones were smaller,” said Bobby Cox, executive director of the UDT/SEAL Association and reunion chairman for the past five years. “They were Photo by MC2 (EXW/SW/AW) Gary L. Johnson III done at the Chiefs’ Club picnic area and other spots U.S. Navy SEALs drop into the ocean from an HH-60H Seahawk on base. The reunion continued to morph as mem- helicopter of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 84 “The bership grew,” he said. Red Wolves” during a capabilities exercise (CAPEX). “We had about 100 volunteers this year,” said Cox. “These guys are here year-in-year-out. We couldn’t do it without them,” he said. This year’s reunion began with a golf tournament and a skeet shoot competition, followed by a ten- nis tournament. Competitive sports are a mainstay at the reunions because they reinforce the men- tality of working together towards a common goal common throughout the many generations of the community. The crowning event of the weekend was the capabilities demonstration, which showcased UDT/SEAL tactics and equipment, while providing a brief history of their origins. Six thousand active duty and retired SEALs, along Photo by MC2 (EXW) Matt Daniels with their friends and families, gathered at “E” beach A Navy SEAL platoon hangs beneath an HH-60H Seahawk of where the Leap Frogs kicked things off by landing Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 84, “The Red Wolves,” with a wreath and an American flag as the national as they perform a Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction (SPIE) ex- anthem played. ercise during a demonstration at Joint Expeditionary Base Little “It’s amazing to see what this community has be- Creek - Fort Story. come since I was around,” said William Dawson, 85-year-old Naval Combat Demolition Unit (NCDU) Two veteran and member of NCDU class one. “I’m very proud to be part of this outfit,” he said. “I sometimes wonder; if I were still young, could I do what these guys do? I bet I could.” The weekend celebration ended with events including several races, a swimming competition and an evening picnic. For more information on Naval Special Warfare Group Two, visit www.navy.mil/local/nswgtwo/. To Photo by MC2 Trevor Andersen Photo by MCC (SCW/AW) Stan Travioli A Navy SEAL leaps from a helicopter as part of a capabilities ex- volunteer for a UDT/SEAL reunion on either the East U.S. Navy SEALs lay down cover fire during their extract demon- ercise, July 17, during the annual UDT/SEAL reunion. or West coast, visit www.utdseal.org. stration at their capabilities exercise.

Photo by MC2 (EXW/SW/AW) Gary L. Johnson III U.S. Navy SEALs fast rope from an HH-60H Seahawk helicopter of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) Squadron 84 “The Red Wolves” during a capabilities exercise (CAPEX). EOD leadership discuss counter-IED efforts

BY MC2 (SW) MICHAEL R. HINCHCLIFFE EOD technicians to best counter ene- proactive approach EOD Sailors have with good due to the training EOD Sailors re- Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs my tactics, techniques and procedures; identifying new enemy tactics enables ceive and also the missions EOD Sailors current equipment used; and different their training to be up to date and the tech- are able to undertake. VIRGINIA BEACH — The commo- types of missions. nicians to be ahead of the threats. “I think it’s the quality of the people dores from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Each EOD Group is responsible for “We respond to an incident, then we we get – they really want to do this type Groups (EODGRU) 1 and 2 participated EOD Mobile Units that are trained and analyze the scene and the materials that of work,” said Fleck. “It is very impor- in a phone interview with Pentagon and proficient in the use of various small were involved,” said Fleck. “Reports are tant to keep our EOD technicians in the trade press media, July 22, to discuss arms and tactics to disarming bombs, generated and quickly passed through community, to gain the experience so we EOD’s support to the Maritime Strate- and neutralizing improvised explosive the operational force channels in case can continue to keep our team strong.” gy. devices (IED), landmines and weapons something new is identified.” “Our Sailors believe what they’re do- Capt. Ted Lucas, commodore of of mass destruction, often while under “I can tell you that when my troops go ing is important and they continue to be EODGRU 1, based in San Diego and the fire of enemy forces. to Iraq and Afghanistan, they’re the best the foundation of our strength,” said Lu- Capt. Dale Fleck, commodore of “Members of Explosive Ordnance trained, best qualiﬁed EOD technicians that cas. “They are some of the brightest and EODGRU 2, based in Virginia Beach, Disposal Mobile Unit 5 are providing Com- the U.S. Navy has to offer,” Lucas added. best Americans in our Navy service.” answered questions regarding an ar- mand and Control for counter-IED forces When asked about the retention of For more news from Navy Expedition- ray of subjects including the training in southern Afghanistan,” said Lucas. EOD technicians, Fleck said the reten- ary Combat Command, visit www.navy. of EOD forces; updating training for Both Lucas and Fleck explained that the tion rate among his Sailors has been mil/local/necc/. Pentagon leaders honor Navy scientists and engineers

PRESS RELEASE also advanced the ability Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Marines and Sailors (RD&A) Public Affairs on the ground to gain WASHINGTON — better situational aware- Pentagon leaders honored ness and interoperability, eighteen of the Navy’s top with development of pro- contributors to basic and tocols for mobile wireless applied science and engi- devices and systems, and neering from around the development and quick country, July 23. fielding of a wireless mo- In a Pentagon ceremo- bile command and control ny, Zachary Lemnios, the system prototype in Af- Director for Defense Re- ghanistan. search and Engineering, Two recognized proj- and Sean Stackley, As- ects pave the way for sistant Secretary of the future capabilities. Navy for Research, Devel- Scientists created opment and Acquisition, pathways toward new recognized individuals sensors for space flight and teams whose work and toward new ultra-low saved lives in Iraq and Af- power gallium antimo- ghanistan, provided cost nide semiconductors for savings for current oper- high-performance digital ations, and delivered new computing systems. technology to the fleet. The annual science “This is a very pres- and engineering awards, tigious award. The named for Dr. Delores awardees are technical M. Etter, the former As- leaders that made sub- sistant Secretary of the stantial contributions Navy, Research, Devel- Photo by MC2 Sharay Bennett – from counter IED, to Dr. Karen Swider-Lyons, of Naval Research Laboratory, receives a Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientist and Engineer of the Year opment and Acquisition, insensitive munitions award from Sean J. Stackley, assistant secretary of the Navy (ASN) for Research Development and Acquisition (RD&A) and Dr. recognize those who have technologies, to aircraft Delores M. Etter, director of the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education, during the 2009 Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists made significant contri- diagnostic systems, to and Engineers of the Year awards ceremony at the Pentagon. Swider-Lyons received the award for her research in developing butions in their fields, to submarine periscope sys- fuel cell technology for unmanned aerial vehicles. the Department and to tems, to directed energy Sailors, Marines and the weapons … the list goes and nighttime measure- overall Defense goals in processes, addresses ca- capabilities to our warf- future Fleet. on. Each has displayed ments of the ionosphere research and engineering. pability gaps, provides ighters,” said Lemnios. For more news from the innovative leadership in for better weather predic- “Innovation, speed solutions and providing Department innovations fleet visit www.navy.mil. identifying solutions to a tion abilities. and agility are crucial remarkable set of naval Innovations recognized to transforming how the challenges,” said Lemni- today dovetailed with Department examines os. The science and engineering achievements of these recognized individuals and teams are changing current operations of the Navy and Marine Corps. “From the employment of unmanned vehicles, persistent surveillance, and communications on the move, to prompt strike, precision weapons, improved body armor and the mine resistant ambush protected vehicle – we are changing the way we fight during the fight in order to win the fight,” said Stackley. “It’s important we don’t take this technological edge for granted, which is why we are here today – to recognize the select few scientists and engineers who have dis- tinguished themselves this past year in ensuring that our Navy and Marine Corps is the most capable fighting force in the world,” he said. Among the projects recognized were development and fielding of new counter-IED technologies, a laser-based air defense for ships which successfully downed a threat representative drone and development of the Ion Tiger, a fuel-cell powered unmanned aircraft vehicle to provide persistent and stealthy intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Technical leaders also advanced the Navy’s role as environmental steward with projects to better understand the impact of sonar on marine mammals, development of personnel and environmentally-friendly compounds for aircraft coating and cleaning, as well as the first global day 2009 Sailors of the Year winners promoted to chief, make history

STORY AND PHOTO BY our Navy and today we are MC1 (EXW) JENNIFER A. making history with all four VILLALOVOS Sailors of the Year being Master Chief Petty Officer women. These Sailors have Public Affairs proven themselves as professional Sailors, experts in WASHINGTON — The their rates, role models to 2009 Sailor of the Year win- our junior Sailors and youth, ners, who for the first time in and most importantly, true history are all women, were leaders,” said West. meritoriously advanced to Families, friends and ship- chief petty officer during a mates traveled from around ceremony held at the Navy the world to attend the cere- Memorial, July 22. mony to share the highlights Chief of Naval Operations of their accomplishments (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead and achievement on making was the guest speaker at the chief petty officer. pinning ceremony hosted by “A lot is expected of us and the Master Chief Petty Offi- it’s a greater responsibility, The 2009 Chief of Naval Operations Shore Sailor of the Year, Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 1st Class Cassandra Foote, is cer of the Navy (MCPON) but we are going to lead our meritoriously promoted to chief petty officer at an advancement ceremony at the Navy Memorial. Foote is one of four Sailors (SS/SW) Rick D. West. Sailors and keep doing what selected for Sailor of the Year and this marks the first time in history all Sailors of the Year are women. Hospital Corpsman 1st we’ve been doing,” said Cor- Class Ingrid Cortez, U.S. tez after the advancement Fleet Forces Sea Sailor of ceremony. “This was such an the Year; Hospital Corpsman awesome experience. I feel 1st Class Shalanda Brewer, like I’m on top of the world Navy Reserve Sailor of the and it’s just incredible.” Year; Operations Specialist The Sailors of the Year 1st Class Samira McBride, and their families toured U.S. Pacific Fleet Sea Sailor the White House, visit- of the Year and Cryptologic ed historical sites around Technician (Technical) 1st D.C., meet with residents Class Cassandra Foote, Chief at the Armed Forces Retire- of Naval Operations Shore ment Home and attended Sailor of the Year were each special events held in their presented their chief petty of- honor throughout the week ficer appointment letter from before their advancement the CNO prior to having their ceremony. anchors pinned to their col- The Sailor of the Year pro- lars and combination covers gram was established in 1972 placed on their heads. by the Chief of Naval Oper- “What I like most about ations Adm. Elmo Zumwalt this program is that these and Master Chief Petty Offi- four Sailors know the Navy cer of the Navy John Whittet appreciates their dedication to recognize an individual and performance and ex- Sailor who best represent- pects even more of them in ed the ever-growing group of the future,” said Roughead. dedicated professional Sail- “Their advancement today ors at each command and is an affirmation of the po- ultimately the Navy. When tential the Navy sees in them the program began, only the as future chief petty officers Atlantic and Pacific Fleet Sail- and senior enlisted leaders at ors were recognized. Within their next commands.” ten years, the Sailor of the Before the anchors were Year program was expanded pinned on the Sailors of the to include the shore estab- Year, West spoke about the lishment and Navy Reserve great honor of earning the ti- Sailors. tle of “chief” and the privilege of leading Sailors while wear- ing the chief anchors on their collars. “This is a great day for

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Continued from page A1 to make a difference at the local level.” individuals. Like others who spoke at The coalition has endorsed last week’s conference, Keller both initiatives, said Keller, not- highlighted what may be the ing that more than 80 percent most-important factor for edu- of military children attend pub- cating military children – and all lic schools in the United States. children for that matter – is for The initiatives are part of the parents to take an interest in their Education Department’s annual children’s schools and education. reauthorization of the Elementa- And that, she said, is an area ry and Secondary Education Act where military children come out (known as No Child Left Behind ahead. in the Bush administration), but Seeing their parents volunteer also are included in the Common and developing an understanding Core Standards compact, she for how goals are met through said. Photo by William M. Couch collaboration set the stage for fu- Defense Department Educa- Mark Schultz, environmental director for Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Midwest, explains to ture success, she added. tion Activity schools do a good students at North Chicago Community High School about electric vehicles and other environmentally friendly “We know that military children job of tracking students, but this means of transportation used by the Navy. are from families who care deeply accounts for fewer than 8 percent cial education, gifted and other down to students. best thing parents can do to im- about education,” said Keller. The of military children, mostly at areas. “Signing onto the compact is prove their children’s education is ﬁrst predictor of a person’s future the elementary level, said Keller. While the federal initiatives and just the start,” she said. “We’ve to be active in their local schools. readiness for work or college, she Under new tracking initiatives, state responses are encouraging, crossed a huge hurdle. But a “It makes a difference going to noted, is having a parent commu- states are being asked to include said Keller, the public education gazillion other things need to school board meetings, it makes nicate that vision. military as a data-point area on system has become increasingly happen. People have to be a little a difference to go to PTA meet- “The military community, over- school questionnaires, she said, complex with layers of approv- patient on this.” ings,” she said. “You don’t have to all, is wildly ahead on those core along with gender, age, race, spe- als needed before change trickles Meanwhile, said Keller, the wait around for dramatic actions values,” said Keller.

GRAVELY: New destroyer honors SYSTEM: GOES, OIX minimize impact on commands Continued from page A1

first African American Admiral impact on the business rules for both those gen- Continued from page A1 (USS Theodore E. Chandler); to erating messages and the commands receiving command a major warship (USS them,” said Wenger. ship is equipped with the Navy’s Jouett); to achieve flag rank and GOES also supports Sailors stationed in Aegis Combat System, the world’s eventually vice admiral; and to com- non-Navy billets such as those in Individual Aug- foremost integrated naval weapon mand a numbered fleet (Third). mentee assignments. system. The class provides out- As one of the Defense De- As the Navy transitions to OIX, assistance is standing combat capability and partment’s largest acquisition available to commands to minimize impact to survivability characteristics while organizations, PEO Ships is their receipt of message traffic. minimizing procurement and life- responsible for executing the de- “If for any reason a command cannot access time support costs due to the velopment and procurement of OIX, we can set them up on GOES and they can program’s maturity. The DDG 51 all major surface combatants, am- retrieve their orders and messages that way,” program continues to reinforce af- phibious ships, special mission and said William Davis, Jr., BUPERS/NPC Messag- fordability and efficiency, with a support ships, and special warfare ing program manager. commitment to deliver ships at the craft. Currently, the majority of GOES will continue to deliver information to highest possible quality. shipbuilding programs managed BUPERS On-Line so users will still be able to ac- The new destroyer honors the by PEO Ships are benefiting from cess messages posted there. late Vice Adm. Samuel L. Grave- serial production efficiencies, For more information about OIX or to set up a ly Jr., the first African American which are critical to delivering command E-mail, visit https://www.portal.navy. commissioned as an officer from ships on cost and schedule. mil/oix/default.aspx. U.S. Navy photo the Navy Reserve Officer Training For more news from Naval Sea For more information about GOES or to acti- Information Systems Technician Seaman Ryan Course. He was the first African Systems Command, visit www.navy. vate command accounts, visit https://goes.persnet. Nies troubleshoots the exchange which sends and American to command a warship mil/local/navsea/. navy.mil after Aug. 1 receives messages aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). MyCAA program to resume Oct. 25, defense official says BY ELAINE WILSON tion.” annual cap, Stanley explained. es while their sponsor is on It’s an important part, but it’s a American Forces Press Service Officials temporarily halted Spouses pursuing licenses or Title 10 orders, he added. small part.” the program Feb. 16, pending certifications requiring an up- Those spouses eligible to To fund the program, officials WASHINGTON — The a top-to-bottom review, after an front fee of greater than $2,000 receive aid can use the mon- have budgeted about $210 mil- Military Spouse Career Ad- enrollment surge overwhelmed may apply for a waiver of the ey to fund associate’s degrees, lion for 2010 with an increase to vancement Accounts (MyCAA) the system and caused the pro- annual cap up to the maximum licenses and certification pro- $250 million for 2011 due to an program will resume Oct. gram to nearly reach its budget benefit of $4,000, he added. grams, not higher degrees. The expected spike in enrollments, 25, but with some significant threshold. In March, with the Financial aid will be limited program wasn’t intended to sup- said Stanley. For future years, changes to the popular spouse review still under way, officials port Bachelor’s and Master’s officials are estimating a budget employment program, a de- resumed the program for the degrees, said Stanley. Howev- of about $190 million per year. fense official said. more than 136,000 spouses who “We’re trying to er, he added, spouses pursuing To ensure the vitality of the Changes include a reduction already had established an ac- empower, to give higher degrees can explore program, Military OneSource in the amount of financial aid, a count. a plethora of other education counselors will encourage change in the population eligible The review took time, but of- spouses in particular, opportunities – such as schol- spouses to explore other fund- to receive that aid – from all mili- ficials wanted to ensure they an opportunity to arships, federal grants and the ing resources, including federal tary spouses to spouses of junior could sustain the program for G.I. Bill – with help from Mili- benefits. And staffing levels have service members – and more ro- the long-term, particularly in be immediately tary OneSource consultants. been increased to handle the an- bust counseling services. light of fiscal realities the gov- impactful as soon “The counseling piece is prob- ticipated call volume and enable These changes bring the ernment is facing, said Stanley. as they get into ably the most important, and more one-on-one counseling program, commonly known “We want to help people be pivotal, part of this program,” with spouses, said Stanley. Of- as MyCAA, back to its origi- employed, but at the same time a community ... he said in a roundtable discus- ficials also will monitor the nal intent of equipping military we have to be cost conscious,” We want to make sion with reporters, July 20. program much closer now to spouses of junior service mem- he said. Spouses currently enrolled ensure they can maintain it, he bers with portable careers, such The aim is to sustain the pro- sure they have in the program can continue added. as in real estate or health care, gram, he said. “We don’t want opportunities to work their participation through Oct. The program became “wild- said Clifford Stanley, undersec- to start it and stop it. This is when they get to a 21, when MyCAA will ramp ly popular” before, mainly retary of defense for personnel something we want to continue, down and prepare for the Oct. through word of mouth, said and readiness. The program because it’s important to take new duty station.” 25 launch. As of Oct. 25, those Stanley. People heard about the was launched in November 2007 care of our families and our spouses who fall within the el- program and immediately rec- for spouses of junior service spouses.” — Clifford Stanley igible pay grades can continue ognized it was a good deal. members and was expanded to The previous program offered their program participation. And “It’s still a good deal,” he all pay grades and programs of all spouses of active duty ser- Spouses who no longer are el- said. “We always tend to look at study in March 2009. vice members a lifetime benefit to spouses of active duty ser- igible for financial aid still can the glass as half empty. We are “We’re trying to empower, of $6,000 to be used for educa- vice members in pay grades E-1 participate by accessing career doing the best we can with what to give spouses in particular, tion purposes. to E-5, W1 to W-2 and O-1 to O- and education counseling ser- we have – I wish we had a lot an opportunity to be immedi- Under the new parameters, 2, said Stanley, as well as the vices, said Stanley. more money, but we don’t – but ately impactful as soon as they spouses of junior service mem- spouses of activated guard and “There are still opportu- this glass is still half full.” get into a community,” Stanley bers can apply for a maximum reserve members within those nities,” he said. “This one Spouses can learn more about said. “We want to make sure financial benefit of $4,000 for up ranks. Spouses of guard and re- program is just one small part MyCAA on Military OneSource they have opportunities to work to three years from the start date serve members must be able to of the overall equation of tak- at (800) 342-9647 or www.mili- when they get to a new duty sta- of the first class, with a $2,000 start and complete their cours- ing care of our family members. taryonesource.com. COMPACFLT speaks with student interns about education and the future BY MALIA SCHILLING employment opportuni- their experience work- across the goal line takes knowledge, but the depth lin Shannon, 20, a student Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet ties to students who are ing for U.S. Pacific Fleet a strong skill set.” as well.” at the University of Cen- Public Affairs enrolled in an accredit- and shared his personal Walsh also made clear The students offered tral Florida who worked ed high school, technical, thoughts from his expe- his hope that students their impressions of the in U.S. Pacific Fleet PEARL HARBOR — vocational, college or uni- rience regarding career would be able to take discussion and intern- Command, Control, Com- The commander of U.S. versity, and who are at outlook when he was a their experiences working ship. munications, Computers Pacific Fleet met with stu- least 16 years of age at the student. at U.S. Pacific Fleet and “It was comforting to and Intelligence director- dents from the Student time of employment. “You have the biggest apply them to their educa- know that the admiral ate. “This internship has Temporary Employment U.S. Pacific Fleet Head- challenge in front of you,” tion and future careers. had been in my shoes and shown me that I can ap- Program (STEP), July 20, quarters has used the said Walsh. “You’re start- “Take the experienc- that he’s faced the deci- ply my degree toward a to talk about the impor- STEP over the last five ing to look at the world in es you get while here and sions I’m dealing with,” government job, which tance of higher education years and this year hired front of you and starting apply them to the rest of said Leilani Aguon, 18, I didn’t think about be- and work experience. 14 students for 2010 sum- to figure out what works your life. This will help a student at Leeward fore.” STEP was first es- mer employment at the best for you. you become more valu- Community College who Duties for the STEP tablished in December GS-3 level. The group “If you really want to able to future employers,” worked for the U.S. Pacif- summer hires at U.S. Pa- 1994 along with the Stu- included four students re- have an impact, you have said Walsh. “As you grad- ic Fleet Comptroller Staff. cific Fleet encompassed dent Career Experience turning for their second to ask yourself if you’re uate and move on, be “It was an honor to speak a variety of office au- Program, as part of the summer. capable enough. Being en- flexible and grow a wide with him.” tomation work such as Student Educational Em- Adm. Patrick Walsh thusiastic and energetic is array of skills. Make “Talking with the ad- word processing, filing, ployment Program. The began the meeting by ask- important, but being able sure you think about not miral was an amazing scanning, spreadsheets, program provides Federal ing the students about to act on an idea and get it just the breadth of your opportunity,” said Cait- desktop publishing, etc. Students applied through an announcement posted early in the year for employment during the summer months and throughout the year. Malia Schilling, a student from the University of Southern California, is a current STEP summer hire working in U.S. Pa- cific Fleet Public Affairs with social media, public and community relations. For more news from Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/ local/cpf/. Pacific Partnership 2010 departs Ternate, Indonesia BY MC1 (SW/AW) Mercy’s visit. The Biomedi- events were equally benefi- relief exercise. Regardless ered a realization. lo and Morotai areas and BILL LARNED cal Equipment Repair team cial for Pacific Partnership of what organization we be- “I looked forward to play- now the Ternate area, the Pacific Partnership 2010 was able to conduct over 2010 medical professionals, long to, or what country we ing basketball in a foreign hospital ship is transiting to Public Affairs $170,000 worth of repairs such as U.S. Army Spc. Ma- represent, it is a real honor country to see what peo- Ambon for the final phase to broken or malfunctioning ria Alia Ponciano, a reservist to take part in this exercise,” ple from another part of the of the Indonesian visit. Mer- TERNATE, Indonesia equipment. from Blackfoot, Idaho. Ponci- said Ponciano. world knew about the sport. cy will continue participating — Pacific Partnership 2010 U.S. Navy Seabees and ano said she never imagined Community service The game was about having in the exercise in Ambon departed Ternate, July 24, Australian Combat Engineers her first deployment in the (COMSERV) projects in- fun and coming together, but through Aug. 4. after completing seven days completed two construction Army taking place on a hos- cluded a soccer game with even more importantly, it Pacific Partnership 2010 is of operations alongside the projects, including one at pital ship. the Tentara Nasional Indone- was fulfilling for us to realize the fifth in a series of annual people of Indonesia, pro- Sulamadaha Malaria Clinic “Being part of Pacific Part- sia (TNI), which the Pacific this was not about winning a U.S. Pacific Fleet endeavors viding humanitarian and and the second at Puskes- nership 2010 has been a Partnership 2010 team lost, game, but building relation- conducted in Indonesia as a civic assistance programs mas Kalumpang. completely different expe- and basketball games with ships,” said Bragg. disaster relief exercise aimed ashore and surgical treat- While medical civic action rience, but in a good way. fellow sports enthusiasts. Having completed med- at strengthening regional re- ment aboard USNS Mercy programs throughout the re- Pacific Partnership is the For Yeoman 2nd Class Cero- ical, dental, surgical, lationships with host and (T-AH 19). gion offered medical care first time I’ve ever been in- romo Bragg, the basketball engineering and community partner nations in Southeast Upon completion of the opportunities for locals, the volved in any sort of disaster games he played in deliv- service events in the Tobe- Asia and Oceania. closing ceremony held at Ternate’s City Hall, Mis- sion Commander, Pacific Partnership 2010, Capt. Lisa M. Franchetti immediately headed back to Mercy in order to get underway to Maluku province to continue Pacific Partnership 2010s participation in Sail Banda 2010. “During our time in Ter- nate, we worked hard to reach out across the region, visiting sites on Ternate Is- land, Halmahera Island, Tidore Island and even the two villages located on opposite sides of the rugged Mare Island,” said Franchet- ti. “This visit, as well as our previous stop in Tobelo and Morotai, gave us a great opportunity to learn more about the way of life in a province made up of 805 islands. Ev- erywhere we went, we were welcomed with open arms and we are all looking forward to the warm reception our advance team personnel have already been enjoying in Ambon – our third and final stop in Indonesia.” In fact, the mutual sen- timent of appreciation and support goes both ways for Pacific Partnership 2010. At the opening ceremony in Ternate, days earlier, the Governor of North Ma- luku Province, Dr. H. Thaib Armaiyn, expressed his feelings about Pacific Part- nership’s visit. “I think this mission is such an honorable mission, because this mission doesn’t care about the borders, doesn’t care about the race, ethnicity, religion or anything,” said Armaiyn. “We have heard so many good things about this mission. We heard that a lot of people were treated well and that this is such an honorable mission.” While in Ternate, more than 10,800 patients were treated at nine different primary medical and dental health care clinics and 81 surgeries were conducted aboard Mercy. Medical professionals distributed 6,200 pairs of glasses and sunglasses. Subject matter expert exchanges engaged participants in forums con- cerning veterinary care, preventive medicine, nursing, cardiology, pediatrics, orthopedics, dental care, and women’s health. Vet- erinarians were also able to evaluate and treat more than 200 animals during 159TH RETURNS HOME The 159th Seaport Operations Company, 10th Transportation Bat- talion, 7th Sustainment Brigade returned from a 12-month rotation to Iraq during a ceremony at the Joint Base Expeditionary Little Creek- Fort Story gym, July 20. B5

SECTION B FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM July 29, 2010 Tim Allen visits Naval Station Norfolk Sailors

STORY AND PHOTO BY MC1 (AW) TIM COMERFORD The Flagship staff writer

NORFOLK — Comedian, actor, voice- over artist and entertainer, Tim Allen, known for his role as Timothy “Tim the Tool Man” Taylor in the sitcom Home Improve- ment and the voice of Buzz Lightyear in the animated Toy Story series, took a tour of two ships with family and friends, July 22. Allen admits that he likes visiting Sailors. “I’m nuts for this sort of thing,” said Allen. “The family wasn’t so sure that they wanted to go, but I told them they would have a great time.” Allen was met fi rst by the commanding offi cer of Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55), Cmdr. Mark J. Oberley. Oberley showed off the Stout’s weapons and capabilities to the entertainer. Allen, owner of a 54-foot Italian made vessel, is an avid sailor and had many questions about the ships engines and how it operated. As Allen made his way around the ship, he stopped and shook hands with the crew, signed autographs, posed for photos and, of course, made people laugh. “The good thing about me being – not in the Navy – is that the ships might be fast- Photo by MC1 (AW) Tim Comerford Tim Allen, known for his role in the sitcom Home Improvement, takes time out to speak with Master Chief Machinist’s Mate (SS) Stephen Nordman See COMEDIAN, B7 (L), the Chief of the Boat and Cmdr. Paul A. Whitescarver, commanding offi cer of the USS Scranton (SSN 756) before touring the vessel. NAVSTA Norfolk NEX wins Bingham Award

BY MC2 NIKKI SMITH Navy Service Command. Wanda Sturt, Administra- Navy Public Affairs Support Norfolk’s NEX won the tive Assistant to the General Element East award by boosting sales Manager of NEX Norfolk to over $150 million dol- said “This is the hardest NORFOLK — Naval lars and ensuring top-notch thing you can achieve and Station Norfolk Navy Ex- customer service skills they (the associates) made change brought home the were in place. According it look easy. I’m as proud as 2009 Bingham Award during to Romano, this feat was I can be, I go around tell- a ceremony at the station’s accomplished despite a ing everyone ‘We won the movie theater, July 20. rough winter full of storms Bingham.’ I’m very proud Caroline Cozza, a chemotherapy patient in the Pediatric Ward, smiles along with her mother, “Bingham recognizes and daily construction at of everybody.” Chief Petty Offi cer Karen Cozza, as she receives a gift from Santa Rick, July 18. Santa Rick Navy Exchanges (NEX) the NEX. The Bingham Award was and members of the local motorcycle riding group Rolling Thunder and American Legion who do great work every Romano emphasized the established in 1979 as a way came to Naval Medical Center Portsmouth to deliver toys and visit with sick children at the day throughout the year, importance of the associ- to recognize outstanding medical center. and that’s the key. This ates who truly earned the performance in customer award is presented to the award and said without service and exchange op- Christmas in July at NMCP best-of-the-best. Only nine them and their hard work erations. Navy Exchange out of 103 Navy Exchang- the award wouldn’t have Service Operations (NEX- STORY AND PHOTO BY Rear Adm. Alton L. Stocks, NMCP’s es are selected … you are been possible. More than COM) presents the awards MC2 RIZA CAPARROS commander, met the group as they ar- part of an elite group and 200 “Team Norfolk” NEX annually to the exchanges Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Public Affairs rived and thanked them for their kind you should be congratulat- associates came out to the that demonstrate superior gestures. ed,” said Rear Adm. Steven ceremony to congratulate performance throughout NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER “I can’t thank Rolling Thunder and J. Romano, commander of each other. the year. PORTSMOUTH — A loud rumble the American Legion enough for their shook the ground as a group of motorcy- tireless efforts throughout the year to cle riders drove through the front gate of provide toys to our veteran’s children Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, July who are being treated here,” said Stocks. 18. Santa Rick and 35 leather-clad and “What a great way to teach our children tattooed men and women, representing the value of helping our own and other motorcycle riding groups Rolling Thun- kind gestures to others.” der (chapter 5) and American Legion The group made its way to the Pedi- (posts 284, 146, 5 and 83) showed their atric Ward, Pediatric Intensive Care soft side when they arrived with toys for Unit and the Emergency Room and the young patients of the medical facility met with quite a few young patients and for Christmas in July. even some parents. Chief Petty Offi - Christmas in July has been a collabora- cer Karen Cozza was with her daughter, tive tradition between NMCP’s Pediatric Caroline, when the group stopped by Ward Child Life Specialist Chris Brogan, Caroline’s room with a surprise arm- NMCP’s American Red Cross and Roll- ful of toys for her and her sisters at ing Thunder for about 10 years. home. “This is such a great event for the “I am with Caroline as she undergoes hospital staff, the children and their fam- her chemotherapy treatments and the ilies,” said Brogan, “because what would days tend to be very long and tiresome be a long day at the hospital turns into a because we can’t leave the room,” said Photo by BM2 (SW) Marisa Y. Almada fun and happy one with Santa and oth- (L) Captain Kelly M. Johnson, commanding offi cer, Naval Station Norfolk and (R) Rear Admiral er special visitors coming with gifts and See ROLLING THUNDER, B7 Steven J. Romano, commander, Navy Exchange Service Command present the 2009 Bingham wishing them well.” Award (Super Store) to (Center) Lynne C.S. Williams, general manager, Navy Exchange Norfolk, July 20. HOMEFRONT NEWS

place long enough to pursue educational op- military families and frequently writes about portunities, have lost more years of career her experiences as a military spouse. She lives building, and likely have signifi cant gaps in in Virginia Beach with her husband and their SPOUSE employment on their resumes. son. To contact Casey, send an E-mail to casey. It appears the program assumes the fam- [email protected]. ilies of mid-grade and senior Military spouse education: service members have more in- come to provide for the spouse’s education, but this is an unfair as- An important factor that sumption. It is likely spouses of these service members have children of their own for whom they ultimately affects retention are now saving for a college education, at the sacrifi ce of their BY CASEY SPURR partment of Defense work with all military own career advancement. It Military spouse contributing writer spouses to help them overcome the setbacks would seem appropriate that the this lifestyle places on both their education Department of Defense would Last week the Department of Defense and careers. honor the years of sacrifi ce of announced that it will resume the popular A study on military spouse employment by these spouses and their service MyCAA program but with signifi cant chang- the RAND Corporation found that military members rather than eliminating es that are being widely frowned upon by wives are employed at lower rates and earn them from the program entirely. military spouses. MyCAA (My Career Ad- less than their civilian counterparts and that Ultimately, MyCAA is an es- vancement Account) is a program that, prior two-thirds of all military spouses believe the sential program that has the to being abruptly halted in February, pro- military lifestyle has had a negative impact potential to address a pervasive vided up to $6,000 in fi nancial assistance to on their employment opportunities. It is an issue facing military families spouses of active duty service members for unavoidable fact that these fi ndings affect re- and the sustainability of our college coursework and professional licen- tention, and they must be addressed for the military at large. In its current sure. The program was open to spouses of future of our military. The full RAND report, status, however, it falls well be- all ranks and could be used for coursework can be found at: www.rand.org/pubs/re- low the mark. The Department on any level of post-secondary education, as search_briefs/RB9056/index1.html. of Defense must take a much long as it would ultimately lead to a career It seems that when creating the MyCAA deeper look at what MyCAA fi eld considered portable and conducive to program, the Department of Defense was needs to succeed, with the input the military lifestyle. not prepared for the large number of spous- of spouses who are facing the When the announcement came last week es who would seek enrollment and take challenges it seeks to address, that the program would resume following advantage of its benefi ts. This only further and fi nd a way to fully support a review and amid wide criticism of its halt, highlights the program’s necessity. In a press the program. that announcement came with major chang- release from Congressman Glenn Nye, who es. The new program is now only open to has worked closely with military spouses for Casey Spurr is a Navy spouse spouses of junior service members (E1-E5, the program’s restoration, he argues, “If the who is an advocate for issues facing W1-W2, O1-O2), only allows up to $4,000 in problem with this program is that it is overly benefi ts, requires that coursework be com- successful, we should fi nd a way to support it pleted within three years and is limited to not cut it in half.” Associate’s degrees, certifi cations and licen- The new program seems to entirely miss p sures. the problem at hand. If the Department of Military spouses across the country are Defense wants MyCAA to lead to positive MARRIED left scratching their heads wondering how outcomes for military families, they should to the Military the Department of Defense can justify these be encouraging spouses of all ranks to pur- new guidelines, with thousands now disquali- sue careers in fi elds that are highly portable fi ed and looking for other means to complete such as teaching, nursing, and technolo- their education and make themselves com- gy. Each of these fi elds typically requires a Why oh why do I read the news petitive in an already fi ercely competitive job Bachelor’s degree at a minimum and even market. With its new guidelines, the pro- Master’s degrees are becoming more im- BY BIANCA MARTINEZ Reach out to NewsChannel 3’s Bianca gram severely limits career opportunities portant as each fi eld gets more competitive. Martinez at [email protected]. and entirely eliminates a large portion of mil- Limiting spouses to Associate’s degree pro- Be sure to check out “Do My Military itary spouses altogether. grams makes it very diffi cult to enter truly Okay, I know, it’s my job, but sometimes Job” every Wednesday at 11 p.m. on Those who oppose the program argue portable career fi elds and causes the pro- when my husband is deployed – I wish I NewsChannel 3! that the Department of the Defense has no gram to come up quite short of its original could bring myself to NOT search for the responsibility in assisting military spouses intent. news from the region he is in. It just throws one is safe.” Is it okay to say, “Thank Good- to advance their careers, but it is a simple Additionally, restricting the program to me into a funk so quickly. As I am writing ness it wasn’t him.” Yes, it’s natural! You get fact that spouse employment has a major spouses of junior service members disre- this, so many of us are wondering about the over the guilt though by dedicating some impact on the sustainability of the military gards the sacrifi ce made by more seasoned poor Sailor or Sailors that may be held in in- time to that family in any way you can. Obvi- family. The level of satisfaction service mem- spouses who have followed their service surgent custody in Afghanistan. I know my ously, the power of prayer is one that many bers and their families have with the military member from duty station to duty station husband is fi ne and that makes a huge dif- folks rely on. If that’s not you – that’s fi ne – lifestyle ultimately affects retention, so it is over a number of years. In many cases, ference, but it is so hard to not think about just send some good vibes. While you are not only prudent, but essential that the De- these spouses may have never been in one the grief and sadness their families are in well aware of the fact that you most likely right now. They have no idea where their don’t know the family in pain, you are well sons are – if they are alive or dead – or who aware that you would not wish that pain on has them. I am sure the biggest question anyone ... especially the family of someone is, “How did this happen?” who willingly puts their life on the line for Right now, we don’t know the answer to our freedoms. Even if you post an article that. I do know that those families will be about these guys on your Facebook status, in my thoughts and prayers until they have you are sending positive vibes. You are let- some sort of closure to this nightmare ... no ting other people know about a sacrifi ce matter how long it takes. See, when you get someone has made. Let’s just hope it is not that moment of relief, knowing your loved another ultimate sacrifi ce and that Sailor one is safe, it is followed with another emo- will be returned home safely. Navy League of Hampton Roads is scheduled tion. Going through many deployments, Don’t beat yourself up for having a sigh you likely know it as well. It’s guilt. How is of relief. Instead, go on a mission to make to hold their 12th Annual Chief Petty Offi cer it that I am so lucky? How is that my family sure others are aware. It is our responsi- is fortunate enough to say, “Hey our loved bility to be the connection between the Round Up at Kings Dominion, August 28 military and our neighbors that may not The CPO Round Up will be open to all Tickets are $23 (Save $33.99) and chil- know what it is like to live this life. Take active duty, reserve, retired and all fam- dren 2 and under are admitted free with a little time to remind them that someone ilies, friends and supporters of the Navy advanced ticket purchases. Children 12 out there could use their positive energy team and will include unlimited use to all and under will receive a free raffl e ticket and thank that person for the support they rides, shows and attractions at Kings Do- with a chance to win one of the Kings Do- are showing. minion. minion prizes. The schedule of the day includes the An- To purchase tickets visit www.kings- nual Deck Plate Spirit Award presentation, dominion.com and click on tickets, then Chief Selectee Cadence Competition and corporate partner, the company ID for the Are you up for the ‘Challenge’? a 50/50 raffl e in support of CPO Scholar- event is “CPO.” Once you have purchased ship Fund. your ticket, simply print it out and bring it I know I’m going to see you all Saturday morning, right? Kings Dominion will be open from 9 a.m. with you to the park. There is no service The Military Challenge is just days away. Join me for an to 10 p.m. with many special guests includ- charge. awesome run with military-style challenges thrown in the ing: MCPON, MCPON’s (ret.), FLTCM’s, You can also purchase your advance mix. I had the chance to test drive bits of the course – FORCM’s, CMDCM’s and MCPO (ret.) sale tickets from your Command repre- let me tell you – it’s going to be so much fun! You will and Rudy Boesch from Survivor. sentatives: be tired, but you will have a blast. Oh, and you will defi - The event will also include the oppor- CNRMA — YNCS Barry Fitzgibbons nitely be muddy! There is a wall you need to make your tunity for all participants to purchase a 322-2800, barry.fi [email protected] way over. We get to run the plank. Don’t forget about the single-serve meal for $10 that includes: NCR — YNC Aaron Riley (202) 781- trenches of mud you get to run in that are just a sample 2 pieces of fried chicken, hot dog, baked 5766, [email protected] or ETC Geoff of crawling through the mud. Yes, good times! Some of beans, bag of chips, cookie and a soft Adleman (202) 781-6456, geoffrey.adle- the other challenges we want to keep under wraps, we can’t show you our en- drink. [email protected] tire bag of tricks! It’s gonna be a great time with events for the entire family. A Discounted food and drink will be avail- For more information on the event visit number of Channel 3 folks will be “Taking Action” on the course ... will we “Get able throughout the day at Pine Pavilion Kings Dominion’s website at www.kingsdo- Results” ... they may not be impressive ones, but we’ll fi nish alright! I can do it. adjacent to the Kingswood Amphitheatre. minion.com. Are you up for the “Challenge”? CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Local Good leadership: What’s love got to do with it?

BY LT. CMDR. MAURICE A. BUFORD ded and in a few minutes returned the call of duty and what makes a service times Marine Corps University Chaplain, with it. person want to give their all for a Quantico, Va. After one taste, however, my face leader. When we forget to include told it all – something was missing love in our leadership, we essen- LDS PROGRAMS A cursory examination of today’s and because of this fact my dinning tially reduce people to being mere JEB Little Creek Chapel Worship Schedule: society may reveal that organiza- experience was jilted. objects to be manipulated. Obvious- Noon — Sun. Worship (Chapel Annex Classroom 4) tions everywhere are becoming In a similar vein, countless follow- ly, we are not objects. 8 p.m. — Wed. Bible Study more and more fascinated with ers come into today’s organizations According to Jean Lipman-Blu- (Chapel Annex Classroom 4) the construct called ‘‘leadership.” expecting to taste a dish of ‘‘good men, he author of ‘‘The Allure of Scholars are asking questions like, leadership.” Unfortunately, after Toxic Leaders,” we are human be- ‘‘Where have the leaders of old gone they experience the quality of some ings who subconsciously desire our today?” Practitioners are seemingly influencer’s style, they soon dis- leaders to: NAVAL STATION NORFOLK experimenting with various models • Fill our parent’s shoes ROMAN CATHOLIC PROTESTANT that will produce instantaneous out- • Bring security and certainty Our Lady of Victory Chapel David Adams Memorial ward success and those in between “Everybody can be great • Make us feel special Mass Schedule: Chapel Worship Services: have either become disenchanted ... because anybody • Make us feel apart of the com- 11:45 a.m.— Wed. 10:30 a.m.— Sun. or cynical. These emotions seem munity. 10 a.m.— Sun.. Worship to be the new norm with regard to can serve. You don’t Good leadership knows the leadership. have to have a college importance of love. The ‘‘good For more information call In other words, when some peo- degree to serve. You leadership” of Mother Teresa Naval Station Norfolk Chapel 444-7361 ple think about being a leader, their pushed her to become a voice for minds think about words like, pow- don’t have to make your the voiceless. The ‘‘good leader- er, authority, control or, as we say subject and verb agree ship” of JFK motivated him to say, back home, being the ‘‘shot caller.” ‘‘Ask not what your country can do JEWISH PROGRAMS Arguably, such terms may in fact to serve. You only need for you, but rather what you can do Commodore Uraih P. Levy Chapel: Jewish services are be a part of leading but I would sug- a heart full of grace. A for it...” The ‘‘good leadership” of gest it is not the main ingredient. President Ronald Reagan inspired at Norfolk chapel in Building C7 on the Second Floor soul generated by love.” every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Building C7 is located at 1630 To borrow the definition of leader- him to resonate, ‘‘Mr. Gorbachev, ship from Gary Yulk’s ‘‘Leadership tear down this wall!” Morris St. on Naval Base Norfolk. For more information — Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. call 444-7361 or 7363. in Organizations,” leadership is ‘‘in- Maybe you don’t know where fluencing others to understand and and how to start upon this jour- agree about what needs to be done ney of ‘‘good leadership.” I believe and how to do it, and the process of cover that something is missing. the sentiments of Dr. Martin Lu- MUSLIM PROGRAMS facilitating individual and collective This becomes evident within a de- ther King, Jr. can help us to keep Masjid al Da’wah efforts to accomplish shared objec- crease in departmental morale, the love centerpiece. He once said, ‘‘Ev- 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7): Muslim services are tives is love.” absence of trust, a decrease in pro- erybody can be great ... because at Norfolk chapel every Friday at 1:30 p.m. I get it. That word seems not to ductivity, and, yes, even medical anybody can serve. You don’t have fit with leadership. That word turns conditions (i.e. high blood pres- to have a college degree to serve. people off in the workplace, and sure, headaches, depression). You don’t have to make your sub- that word has earned a bad reputa- What’s missing? Love. The apos- ject and verb agree to serve. You JEB LITTLE CREEK CHAPEL tion for being weak. tle Paul defines this term the best only need a heart full of grace. A To this end, allow me to ask you when he wrote 1 Cor. 13:4 - 8: soul generated by love.” ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: a question. Have you ever eaten ‘‘Love never gives up. Love cares On behalf of the hurting people in Mass Schedule: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. — Sat. a dish that seemed to be missing more for others than for self. Love the seats of our organizations, in our 5 p.m.— Sat. PROTESTANT something? I certainly have. In fact, doesn’t want what it doesn’t have. communities, our country, and yes (fulﬁ lls Sunday obligation) 9 a.m. — Sun. School just the other day I had the privi- Love doesn’t strut, Doesn’t have a even in our homes, will you join me 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. — Sun. (4 years-Adult) lege of tasting one of my favorite swelled head, Doesn’t force itself in renewing a commitment to love 11:30 a.m. — Tues. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. — Sun. deserts – strawberry shortcake. on others, Isn’t always ‘‘me first,” unconditionally? It may not always (except holidays) Divine Worship, You should have seen the look on Doesn’t fly off the handle, Doesn’t be easy, but I promise you it will be Children’s Church my face when I learned this restau- keep score of the sins of others, worth it both now and in eternity. (Ages 4-10) rant indeed served it. I scaled back Doesn’t revel when others grovel, Let us pray: In the face of the PWOC: Bible Study at the Chapel Annex Every Wed. on the main entree so that I could Takes pleasure in the flowering of pressures of this day, help me to Fellowship: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study: 10 a.m. - noon make room. truth, Puts up with anything, Trusts love. In the face of slander, help PWOC: Evening Bible Study Every Mon.: 7 p.m. Once our waiter came by to ask God always, Always looks for the me to reflect your glory. In mo- Latter Day Saints Coffeehouse my bride and I if we would like any- best, Never looks back, But keeps ments of loneliness, help me to first 11:30 a.m. — Sun. 6 p.m. — Sun. thing else, I quickly replied before going to the end. Love never dies.” show myself friendly to others. In she say could finish: ‘‘strawberry The above missing ingredient is moments of ambiguity, illuminate For more information call JEB short cake, please.” exactly what inspires a person to the way with your amazing grace. Little Creek Chapel 462-7427 With a grin on her face, she nod- go into harms way, to go beyond Amen. CHANGE OF COMMANDS Rear Adm. Hewitt assumes command of COMPATRECONGRU PRESS RELEASE It has been an arduous road to Commander, Patrol and replace the stalwart P-3 Orion; Reconnaissance Group an opportunity that Moran now Rear Adm. Michael W. Hewitt passes to Hewitt. Hewitt ex- relieved Rear Adm. William pressed his appreciation for the F. Moran as Commander, Pa- diligence with which Moran has trol and Reconnaissance Group led the Maritime Patrol and Re- during a change of command connaissance Force through one ceremony, July 16, in the Ma- of the most critical junctures in cArthur Auditorium, Joint the community’s history. Forces Staff College on Naval Hewitt acknowledged his pre- Support Activity Norfolk. decessor’s tenure by saying, Hewitt, a Naval Flight Offi- “His visionary leadership has cer, most recently served as allowed unprecedented support the Assistant Deputy Director to the combatant commanders for Information Operations, J3, while managing the transition Joint Staff, Washington, D.C. A from the P-3 to the P-8 and the native of Norfolk, he graduated Broad Area Maritime Surveil- from George Mason Universi- lance Remotely Piloted Vehicle. ty and received his Master’s I look forward to rejoining degree from National Defense the MPR community and con- University. tinuing the legacy of success Headquartered in Norfolk, Photo courtesy of RGB Imaging established by the Patrol and (Left to right) Vice Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr. (Sixth Fleet); Vice Adm. Peter H. Daly (Deputy Commander, USFFC); Patrol and Reconnaissance Reconnaissance Group.” Rear Adm. William F. Moran (outgoing CPRG); Rear Adm. Michael W. Hewitt (incoming CPRG). Group establishes policy for Moran has commanded Pa- manning, training, and equip- sance Force is in the midst of an “On the horizon are new will arise, but the strength of trol and Reconnaissance Group ping three Maritime Patrol and aircraft transition from the P-3 aircraft, new sensors, new op- our community has always been since August, 2008. His next Reconnaissance Wings, 18 op- to the P-8A. The first P-8 Pose- erating concepts, unmanned resolve and ability to adapt and assignment will be Deputy Di- erational squadrons, a fleet idon has been delivered to the capability and a new approach to respond to change,” Moran said rector, Air Warfare Division, replacement squadron and sub- Navy and is presently at NAS how we train for our core mari- to the men and women of the N88, Office of the Chief of Na- ordinate activities. The Navy’s Patuxent River, Md. undergo- time missions. Healthy tension Maritime Patrol and Reconnais- val Operations, Washington, Maritime Patrol and Reconnais- ing flight testing. and unanticipated challenges sance Force. D.C.

Capt. James L. Shields III assumes command at NOLSC PRESS RELEASE Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Officer at United States Special Opera- ply Corps Officer and is a member of Naval Operational Logistics Support Center At sea, he served as Supply Officer tions Command in Tampa, FL. During the Acquisition Professional Communi- aboard USS Flying Fish (SSN 672) and two “Pentagon tours,” Shields was first ty. His decorations include the Defense NORFOLK — Capt. James L. Shields Fleet Support Officer on USS Orion (AS- Logistics Actions Officer (N41) and lat- Superior Service Medal, two Legions of III, SC, USN relieved Captain Raymond 18). His most recent sea tour was as er served as the Resource Sponsor for Merit, the Defense Meritorious Service J. Rodriguez, SC, USN as Command- Officer in Charge of USNS Spica (T-AFS Science and Technology (N091) on the Medal, two Meritorious Service Med- ing Officer, Naval Operational Logistics 9). During that tour, 19 of 25 months staff of the Chief of Naval Operations. als, four Navy Commendation Medals, Support Center (NOLSC), Norfolk, July onboard USNS Spica was deployed in He also served at the U.S. Embassy the Joint Achievement Medal, three 23. Rear Adm. Michael J. Lyden, SC, support of Operation Enduring Free- Kuwait as the Director of Security Co- Navy Achievement Medals and various USN, Commander, Naval Supply Sys- dom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. operation where he was responsible for unit and service awards. tems Command (NAVSUP) and Chief of Ashore, he served as a Logistics In- the sale of all U.S. military equipment NOLSC, headquartered in Nor- the Supply Corps was the presiding offi- tern at Naval Sea Systems Command, to the Kuwait Ministry of Defense. He folk serves as NAVSUP’s focal point cer. The ceremony marks the beginning Washington, D.C. At the Fleet Materi- served as Deputy Director for Logistics for enhancing operational command- of Shields’ tour as commanding officer. al Support Office and Navy Ships Parts (N4) Commander, U.S. Naval Forces ers’ material readiness by providing Shields graduated from Villanova Control Center, Mechanicsburg, PA., he Europe – Commander, U.S. Naval Forc- innovative solutions to logistical chal- University in 1983 with a Bachelor of served in both Financial Management es Africa – U.S. Sixth Fleet. His most lenges. NOLSC is NAVSUP’s supply Science degree in business administra- and Allowance Development positions. recent assignment was as the Chief of chain manager and service provider for tion. He earned a Master of Science He served in the Comptrollers office as Staff, Naval Supply Systems Command transportation, petroleum and ordnance degree in management from the Naval Ships Program Officer at Commander, in Mechanicsburg, PA. logistics services supporting the Navy, Postgraduate School and completed the Surface Force Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk. Shields is designated as a Submarine Marine Corps, Joint and Coalition Forc- Executive Program at the University of He served as Joint Logistics Action Supply Officer and Surface Warfare Sup- es. WELCOME HOME ‘Warrior Pride’ Company returns home after a year-long deployment STORY AND PHOTOS BY U.S. ARMY SGT 1ST CLASS KELLY JO BRIDGWATER 7th Sustainment Brigade Public Affairs They march in after being away for so long. As the formation grows to ﬁll the auditorium, the families only feet away get louder with excitement. After a few brief words of welcome, these Soldiers hear the command they wait- ed for to rejoin their families. The 159th Seaport Operations Company, 10th Trans- portation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade returned from a 12-month rotation to Iraq during a ceremony at the Joint Base Expeditionary Little Creek-Fort Story gym, July 20. The 184 Soldiers served on four bases all over Iraq with the mission of managing the largest central receiving and shipping point as well as the relocation and management of the only container repair yard in Iraq.

Friends and family of the ‘Warrior Pride’ Company wait for their soldiers to return home after a 12-month deployment to Iraq. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion homecoming

Photo by EO3 Mikayla Mondragon A Sailor assigned to Naval Mobil Construction Battalion Capt. Philip McDowell, the 159th Seaport Operations Company, (NMCB) 133 is greeted by her son after returning from a ﬁve- 10th Transportation Battalion, 7th Sustainment Brigade Pfc. Ernesto Acosta, a cargo specialist with the 159th Sea- month deployment to the Central Command area of respon- commander, gives words of praise to his Soldiers before port Operations Company, 10th Transportation Battalion, sibility. NMCB-133 was deployed to Afghanistan in support releasing them to their families at the Joint Expeditionary 7th Sustainment Brigade, rejoins his wife, Barbara, and son of the surge ordered by President Barack Obama. Base Little Creek-Fort Story gym, July 20. after a year-long deployment in Iraq. Boy Scouts set up camp on NAS Oceana

BY CATHY HEIMER trout in there, the fishing is Jet Observer incredible,” explained Far- ley. There’s also nearly three When more than 80 Boy miles of hiking trails back Scouts and their leaders be- there and several picnic sites gin descending on Oceana for campers’ use. this weekend as part of their While National Boy Scout annual jamboree, those Jamboree, taking place July troops will just be part of a 26 through Aug. 4 in Camp continuous flow of Scouts A.P. Hill, is nearly 100 miles who take advantage of two away, many Hampton Roads camp sites on base. campgrounds are full. The Throughout the entire Boys Scouts will celebrate year, large and small Scout their 100th anniversary this troops travel to Oceana year and the celebrations from as far north as Maine have brought more Scouts to spend anywhere from a than normal to the annual weekend to two weeks camp- event. ing on Oceana. Although reservations for “The main reason why both camp sites at Oceana they come here is the base. have been at near-capacity The kids are psyched about since early June, Farley still the jets and they want to managed to squeeze in one come see the base,” ex- last troop from California, plained Oceana’s Boy Scout who found themselves with- Liaison, Senior Chief Avi- out reservations less than a ation Support Equipment month out. And as soon as Technician (AW/SW) Mark those Scouts have packed up Farley, who is stationed at and headed home, another Photos by MC2 (AW/SW) Sara Allison Fleet Readiness Center Mid- 100 campers from New York Atlantic. are expected to set up camp, “They come pretty steady; Aug. 7. every other weekend I have For the Scouts, camping someone here. They come on base offers a reasonably- in the rain, the snow, all priced vacation. The only fee year-round – summer, of charged covers the cost of course, picks up big time,” renting port-a-potties. There he laughed as he explained is no site rental charge for Top: While camping on about the campers dressed camping and Scouts are au- Oceana last month, Troop 342 in rain gear in February. thorized to eat at the galley received a tour of the Oceana The most commonly- without paying an additional Air Operations Tower and known campsite is located surcharge. With the support VFA-106 from Lt. Cmdr. Ken off Tomcat Boulevard in the from Oceana MWR Direc- Hockycko. treeline behind on the elec- tor Scott George and Fitness Left: At the Boy Scout camp tronic marquee. But there and Sports Director Lisa Si- site, located off Tomcat Blvd., is a secondary, more “hid- belius, Farley said Scouts Wesley Bullse, 12, from troop den” location, known as the have also been able to use 342, boils hot dogs for lunch. Oceana Pond, off Oceana MWR facilities such as bowl- Oceana offers two camping Boulevard, between Bells ing, golf, the movie theater areas for Scouts to use. The Road and the Natural Re- and the water park – all of second is located off Oceana sources building. which cost much less than Blvd. near Bells Mill Rd. Considered primitive due off base facilities. to lack of facilities, Farley Farley uses his contacts to casional commanding officer most commonly requested. turn with their troops. erations and Strike Fighter explained “it’s the best kept give Scouts the “VIP treat- jumping in to give a person- Farley said Oceana’s One such group is Troop Squadron (VFA) 106, as well secret of Oceana,” and the ment” while at Oceana. He al tour to the troop. He also campsites need no formal 342, from Louisville, Ky., that as visiting USS Enterprise older Scouts like that loca- arranges tours of Oceana’s helps them set up tours at advertising because “word spent a week visiting Oceana (CVN 65) and JEB Little tion much better. Air Traffic Control Tower, as Naval Station Norfolk and of mouth” from past campers last month. Seven Scouts, Creek-Fort Story. The primitive site offers well as squadron tours dur- JEB Little Creek-Fort Story attracts troops from all over ages 12 -16, accompanied by While it’s typical for scouts Scouts the chance to “drop ing regular working hours. to see the Navy’s ships and the U.S. Also many Scout six adults, based themselves to go to summer Boy Scout their canoes in the water or He’s had good support from amphibious operations, with leaders have camped some- at Oceana as they explored Camp and earn merit badges, fish. They have big mouth the squadrons, with the oc- a tour of an aircraft carrier where in Hampton Roads Virginia Beach and learned Scoutmaster Brian Kiesler when they themselves were what the Navy offers. The explained nearly every year, in scouting and want to re- troop toured Oceana Air Op- their troop has chosen to go on the week-long trips, “to get the boys different experiences, explore new areas.” He discovered Oceana simply by contacting Hampton Roads Scouts, who eventually referred him to Farley. Another of Troop 342’s scoutmasters, John Hamilton, has been involved with the troop for 30 years, and began camping in the Hampton Roads area in 1983. Both men said their Scouts were impressed with the tours and what Hampton Roads has to offer. Camping on Oceana made the trip to Virginia Beach very afford- able for each of their Scouts. “We’ve been able to do this trip for $285 per Scout; that includes gas, food and kaya- king,” explained Kiesler. “We greatly appreciate the opportunity to come here and it’s been a great trip,” Kiesler added. Farley prides himself on making the Scouts’ experiences good ones while visiting Oceana because he has discovered camping on base has proved to be a recruiting tool. Many returning troops have told Farley that previous campers are now in the military. “We do get a lot of kids who have joined the Navy just coming here,” he said. As a former Boy Scout himself and the father of a Scout in Troop 493, who has camped on Oceana, Farley knew the importance of volunteering as the liaison. Several years ago, when the previous liaison was transferring and “no- body wanted to do, I took it on,” said Farley. Now with his own trans- fer to Enterprise just four months down the road, Farley is searching for his replacement. Anyone who is interested in being the next Oceana Scout liaison can contact Farley at [email protected]. COMEDIAN: Allen learns about how ships work, impressed with Sailors

Photos By MC1 (AW) Tim Comerford Entertainer, Tim Allen, along with family and friends takes a tour of the guided missile destroyer, USS Stout, pierside at Naval Station Norfolk, July 22. Cmdr. Mark J. Oberley, commanding ofﬁcer, USS Stout answers questions about the helm of the ship as he shows the bridge.

Continued from page B1 secret. He had gotten a similar experience tour- er, but I don’t think they’d ing USS Los Angeles (SSN last as long,” joked Allen. 688). “I’m going to add a lit- “I asked the captain how tle bit more power to this fast we were going and he thing and get this up on a said, ‘That’s a big deal.’” plane and water ski behind said Allen smiling. “So I it.” told him, Just whisper it to Comedian, actor, voice-over artist and entertainer, Tim Allen, The next stop was nu- me. I mean we could see it talks with Cmdr. Mark J. Oberley, commanding officer of clear powered submarine if we were up on the sur- Tim Allen, known for his role in the sitcom Home Improvement guided missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55), July 22. Allen USS Scranton (SSN 756), face. He told me ‘Mr. Allen, and voice of Buzz Lightyear in the Toy Story series, takes time took a tour of the vessel with family and friends and then where Allen was greeted by I can’t tell you anything out to sign a copy of Toy Story for Chief Fire Controlman (SW) toured the nuclear powered submarine USS Scranton (SSN Cmdr. Paul A. Whitescarv- about the stupid props, Brandon Wackerly on the USS Stout. 756). er, commanding officer and stop asking about it.’” Master Chief Machinist’s He loved the experience Mate (SS) Stephen Nor- though. ROLLING THUNDER: dman, Chief of the Boat, “When we were going Bikers bring smiles to kids who guided Allen and his into a dive, you could feel Continued from page B1 family through the sub. Al- the whole ship at an angle. Cozza. “This was a nice change for len saw how the crew lived, It was amazing,” he ex- both of us, and it was a great way to how torpedoes are fired plained. get Caroline to smile again. and the bridge. The tour He was admittedly im- “It’s nice to get a gift, but it’s nic- ended with refreshments pressed by the Sailors he er to see the faces and smiles of the in the submarine’s ward met and what the Navy people who come with it,” she con- room where Allen tried does. tinued. some of the baked pastries “They are really good NMCP American Red Cross provided by the sub’s culi- people,” Allen comment- chairperson Charlotte Beard said nary specialists. ed. “All of us that are on collaborating with the motorcycle Allen understood that he this tour are very proud groups has been a great part of a couldn’t be shown every- of all of what you guys great cause. thing on the submarine, do … Thanks for all you “Most of them are veterans of the because much of it is top do!” Vietnam War,” said Beard. “They selflessly give back to the children Photo by MC2 Riza Caparros of their fellow veterans, collecting Rear Adm. Alton L. Stocks, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth’s commander, Santa money and toys to give to them with Rick and members of Rolling Thunder and the American Legion look over the cart of toys to be distributed to children in the Pediatric Ward, Pediatric Intensive Care ® the single hope of bringing a smile Unit and the Emergency Room, July 18, during the 10th Annual Christmas in July. NEX introduces Military Star to a sick child’s face. They are great tough-love, soft-hearted men and in December. The bikers travel cal facility to visit the children. Any Card uniform payment plan women.” from various cities across the state, toys and stuffed animals not giv- Rolling Thunder traditionally vis- some more than one hundred miles en out during the Rolling Thunder for CPO selects its NMCP twice a year. In addition away, and gather at Bayside Har- visits are donated to the Pediatric to “Christmas in July”, they also ley Davidson in Portsmouth before Ward to give to patients throughout PRESS RELEASE imum monthly payments come for “Operation Bright Light” caravanning together to the medi- the year. Navy Exchange Services are required. Customers Command Public Affairs who open a Military Star® Card account will receive Chief Petty Officer 10 percent off their first (CPO) selectees now have day’s purchases, includ- an additional deferred paying a uniform purchase. ment plan option available The 10 percent discount is to them when purchas- applied to the customer’s ing new uniforms at their Military Star® Card state- NEX. The NEX has creat- ment. ed a CPO (Sel.) Uniform Become a Facebook fan Payment Plan through the and follow the NEX on Military Star® Card, which Twitter. will allow CPO Selectees to charge their new required CPO uniforms to their Military Star Card. The Military Star® Card CPO (Sel.) Uniform Pay- ment Plan can only be used at NEX Uniform Stores. “We were looking for a way to make purchasing new Chief uniforms easier for our CPO selectees,” said Capt. Ed Spillman, Navy Exchange Service Command’s (NEXCOM) Deputy Commander, Mil- itary Services. “With the creation of the Military Star® Card CPO (Sel.) Uni- form Payment Plan, CPO Selectees can walk up to the cash register with their uniform purchases and charge them just like they would anything else in the NEX. It’s quick and easy and eliminates the need for the CPO selectee to fill out paperwork.” The new Military Star® Card CPO (Sel.) Uniform Payment Plan provides zero percent interest for 12 months with no minimum purchase amount. However, min- Natalie Stovall and Safety Suit rock the USS Nassau BY MCSN (SW/AW) JONATHAN PANKAU USS Nassau Public Affairs

USS NASSAU, At Sea — Navy Entertainment and USS Nassau (LHA 4) hosted Natalie Stovall and Safety Suit on the last stop of their tour of military in- stallations overseas. Natalie Stovall, a fiddle- playing country singer and Safety Suit, an alternative rock band who climbed to the number one spot on VH1’s Top 20 Countdown, performed aboard Nas- sau, toured the ship and signed autographs during their visit. “I don’t think we’ve ever played a cooler ven- ue than overlooking the Doug Brown, lead singer of Safety Suit, performs for the crew of Flight Deck of a Navy war- USS Nassau (LHA 4) during a Navy Entertainment concert tour. ship surrounded by the curity Cooperation (TSC) the San Antonio-class am- ocean,” said Safety Suit’s Operations in the 5th Fleet phibious transport dock lead singer Doug Brown. Photos by MC2 Patrick Gordon area of responsibility. USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) Zachary Morse (L) and Natalie Stovall perform for the crew of USS Nassau (LHA 4) during a “While we were touring NAS ARG is comprised and the Whidbey Island- Navy Entertainment concert tour. with 3 Doors Down they of ships from Amphibious class amphibious dock told us that the most im- best crowds. They add- Myspace, and at www. ARG)/ 24th Marine Expe- Squadron Eight (PHI- landing ship USS Ashland portant thing is to take ed that they’re always so safetysuitmusic.com and ditionary Unit (MEU) is BRON 8) including the (LSD 48). Marines from time out of our schedules excited to play for the mil- www.nataliestovall.com. currently supporting Mar- Tarawa-class multipur- the 24th Marine Expedi- to support the military. itary because there is so The Nassau Amphibi- itime Security Operations pose amphibious assault tionary Unit (24 MEU) Playing on the huge Flight much energy coming from ous Ready Group (NAS (MSO) and Theater Se- ship USS Nassau (LHA 4), complete the group. Deck with three Harriers the crowd. facing us really put the “When Stovall played military’s hard work and ‘The Devil Went Down to effort into perspective.” Georgia’ I just had to get Stovall was very im- up and line dance,” said pressed with the set up as Marine Cpl. Travis Cruse, well. USS Nassau’s Com- from La Vista, Neb. manding Officer Capt. Presentations were set Ronald Reis explained to up all around the ship her how the ship’s AV-8B for the guests, including Harriers from the Ma- a Marine Corps Martial rine Medium Tiltrotor Arts Program (MCMAP) Squadron 162 (VMM-162) and a weapons demonstra- Golden Eagles (REIN.) tion. take off from the flight “I was impressed at how deck. approachable the rock “After he was done I stars were,” said Avia- asked him why the jets and tion Boatswain’s Mate helicopters were facing (Handler) 1st Class (AW/ the opposite direction,” SW) Jeremy Wilson, from said Stovall. “He said it Cleveland. “One of the was so we had something guitarists from Safety awesome to look at while Suit even wrestled around we performed. I was re- with the Marines doing ally choked up by that the MCMAP demonstra- because we came out to tion. You could tell they play for you guys, who really wanted to be here sacrifice everything for and they supported every- our country and you still thing we do.” take the time to do little The Navy Entertain- things like reposition Har- ment Presents Safety riers and Ospreys to let us Suit and Natalie Stovall know how much you ap- Tour visited 30 bases in preciate us too.” the United States and five Stovall and Safety Suit overseas. were all in agreement that Natalie Stovall and the military venues they Safety Suit can be found played brought out the on Twitter, Facebook,

Dave Garofalo, of the band Safety Suit, performs for the crew of USS Nassau (LHA 4) during a Navy Entertainment concert tour.