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IIN THIS ISSUE IN TNAVYHIS IS COLLEGESUE PROGRAM SURVEY: NEWThe EDUCATION Navy College Program INITIATIVESThe Navy College Program (NCP)(NCP) announcedannounced aa new,new, moremore The Department of the Navy efﬁcient customer service released its Education for opinion survey July 24, as part Seapower report Feb. 12, along of the continuing improvement with the Secretary of the Navy’s process for Voluntary Vo l . 2 6 , No . 30 No rf o l k , VA | f l a g s h i p n e w s . c o m 07 . 2 6 . 1 8 – 0 8 . 01. 1 8 new education initiatives for Vo l l .. 22 6 ,, NoNo .. 3030 No rfrf oll k ,, VA || ff ll a g s h ii p n e w s .. c o m 07 .. 22 66 .. 1 8 – 0 8 .. 01.. 1 8 Education. » See A6 the department.Education. » See A6 See A6 Vol. TRUMAN27, No. 7, N orfolk, VA | ﬂagshipnews.com STRIKE02.21. 2019–02.27.2019 GROUP RETURNS TO NORFOLK, REMAINS READY ANNUAL FORCE PROTECTION EXERCISE ENHANCES, TESTS N AVY READINESS

F/A-18 Super Hornets perform a fly over the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman F/A-18F/A-18 SuperSuper HornetsHornets performperform aa flyfly overover thethe Nimitz-classNimitz-class aircraftaircraft carriercarrier USSUSS HarryHarry S.S. Tr uman (CVN 75) during a change of command ceremony for the “Fighting Checkmates” of Strike (CVN(CVN 75)75) duringduring aa changechange ofof commandcommand ceremonyceremony forfor thethe “Fighting“Fighting Checkmates”Checkmates” ofof StrikeStrike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 211. FighterFighter SquadronSquadron (VFA)(VFA) 21211.1. MCSN Brendan Fitzgerald A Sailor participates in port security operation scenarios as part of Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain 2019 (CS-SC19) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story. CS-SC19 is a two-part anti- MC2 Scott T Swofford terrorismMC2 Scott force T Swofford protection exercise that is being conducted nationwide on installations, Feb 4-15. The annual exercise is not in response to any specific threat, but is used to evaluate the readiness and effectiveness of fleet and installation security programs.

By Jason Kelly respond to changing and dynamic threats. during the incident. Emergency services to rapidly identify and respond to existing From Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group group remains ready to surge forward or re- NavyFrom Office Harry of Information S. Truman Public A Carrierffairs Strike Group Ingroup Texas, remains those scenarios ready to turned surge fromforward train- or re-pronounced the suspect deceased on the and emerging threats to our Navy installa- Public Affairs deploy when called upon. Public Affairs ingdeploy to reality. when called upon. scene. tions, units, Sailors, our civilian shipmates WASHINGTON “Our strike group’s missions have dem- The Navy’s largest annual force protec- At“Our“Our Na va strike strikel Air group’s group’s Station missionsmissions (NAS) ha haCorpusve ddem-em- In addition to Exercise Citadel Shield- and families," said Adm. Christopher NORFOLK onstrated we are inherently maneuverable tionNORF exeOLKrcise, which included a real-world Christi,onstrated Navy we security are inherently forces personnel maneuverable re- Solid Curtain testing installations’ readi- Grady, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Com- Nearly 6,500 Sailors of the Harry S. Tru- and flexible while remaining operational un- response,Nearly 6,500concluded Sailors Feb. of 15. the Harry S. Tru- spondedandand flexibleflexible to a ve whilewhilehicle thatremainingremaining unlawfully operationaloperational entered un-un-ness, the annual two-week force protection mand (USFFC). USFFC co-leads the com- man Carrier Strike Group (HSTCSG) arrived predictable to any potential adversary,” said manDuring Carrier Exercise Strike Group Citadel (HSTCSG) Shield-Solid arrived thepredictable base Feb. to14 any; installation potential securityadversary per-,”,” ssaidaidand anti-terrorism exercise also ensured mand post exercise with Commander, Navy in Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia, July Black. “This epitomizes the Navy’s dynamic Curtaininin NaNava ll20 StationStation19, all (NS)(NS) Navy Norfolk,Norfolk, installations Virgrginia,inia, in the JulyJuly sonnelBlack. were “This already epitomizes in an increased the Navy’s security dynamicseamless interoperability among Navy Installations Command (CNIC), which 21. force employment concept and shows this continental21. United States used realistic posture.forceforce employment employment Personnel opened concept concept fi re and and after shows shows the this thiscommands, other services and agency part- leads the field training exercise Citadel The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman strike group is ready and capable of accom- trainingThe aircraft scenarios carrier to ensureUSS Harry Navy S. security Truman dristrikestrikever crashed groupgroup hisisis readyready vehicle andand into capablecapable a barrier ofof accom-accom-and ners. Shield. (CVN 75) and strike group ships USS Nor- plishing any mission, at any time, as our na- forces(CVN(CVN maintain75)75) andand strike strikea high groupgroup level ofshipsships readiness USSUSS Nor-Nor- to chargedplishing the any personnel mission, who at anywere time, not injuredas our na- “We train as a team with local authorities mandy (CG 60), USS Arleigh Burke (DDG tion directs.”  See CITADEL | A7 mandy (CG 60), USS Arleigh Burke (DDG tiontion directs.”directs.” 51) and USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98) While in Norfolk, the strike group will not MC2 Thomas Gooley 51) and USS Forrestrrest Sherman Sherman (DDG (DDG 98) 98) While in Norfolk, the strike group will not MC2 Thomas Gooley arrived after operating for more than three only conduct routine maintenance on ships, A Sailor embraces his loved on after USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at Naval Station arriarrived after operating for more than three only conduct routine maintenance on ships, A Sailor embraces his loved on after USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) arrived at Naval Station months in the U.S. 5th and 6th fleets areas of aircraft and equipment, but Sailors will also Norfolk. months in the U.S. 5th and 6th fleets areas of aircraftaircraft andand equipment,equipment, butt SailorsSailors willwill alsoalso Norfolk. responsibility. be able to continue advanced training, main- responsibility.responsibility. be able to continue advanced training, main- Navy“I couldn’t beupdates more proud of this strike tain warfighting certifications, as well as “I“I couldn’t couldn’t be be more more proud proud of of this this strike strike taintain warfightingrfighting certifications, certifications, as as well well as as group team’s performance over more than spend time with family and friends. focused and ready for whatever lies ahead.” Additionally, the HSTCSG conducted group team’s performance overr more more than than spendspend timetime withwith familyfamily andand friends.friends. focusedfocused andand readyready forfor whatewhateverr lieslies ahead.”ahead.” Additionally, the HSTCSG conducted medicalthree months of operating in a highly-dy- “I’m incredibly proud of the grit, determi- While deployed, the strike group partici- bilateral operations with allies and partners threethree months months of of operating operating in in a a highly-dy- highly-dy- “I’m“I’m incrediblyincredibly proudproud ofof thethe grit,grit, determi-determi- While deployed, the strike group partici- bilateral operations with allies and partners namic environment across two theaters,” nation and phenomenal effort Truman’s Sail- pated in a variety of partnership and interop- in both U.S. 5th and 6th fleets, to include namic environment across two theaters,” nation and phenomenal effort Truman’s Sail- pated in a varietyriety ofof partnershippartnership andand interop-interop- inin both both U.S. U.S. 5th 5th and and 6th 6th fleets, fleets, to to include include said HSTCSG Commander Rear Adm. Gene ors have shown over the last three months erability exercises, as well as maritime and Egypt, Morocco, Italy, France, Germany and waiversaidsaid HSTCSGHSTCSG CommanderCommander process RearRear Adm.Adm. GeneGene ors have sshown overr the the last last three three months months erabilityerability exeexercises,rcises, asas wellwell asas maritimemaritime andand Egypt, Morocco, Italy, France, Germany and Black. “We carried out the full spectrum of operating at sea,” said Harry S. Truman’s theater security operations. Strike group the United Kingdom. Also, aircraft from em- FromBlack. U“We.S. N carriedavy Bureau out the of fullMedicine spectrum and of operating at sea,” said Harry S. Truman’s theatertheater security security operations. operations. Strike Strike group group thethe UnitedUnited Kingdom.Kingdom. Also,Also, aircraftaircraft fromfrom em-em- missions from sustained combat flight oper- Commanding Officer Capt. Nick Dienna. units participated in Exercise Baltic Opera- barked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 supported Surgerymissions Public from Affairssustained combat flight oper- Commanding Officer Capt. Nick Dienna. units participated in Exercise Baltic Opera- barked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 supported ations to training and integration with NATO “While we plan to enjoy our time in port, tions (BALTOPS) from the Adriatic Sea and Operation Inherent Resolve during May and ationsations toto trainingtraining andand integrationintegration withwith NATO “While“While we we plan plan to to enjoy enjoy our our time time in in port, port, tionstions (BAL(BALTOPS) from the Adriatic Sea and Operation Inherent Resolve during May and allies and regional partners.” including reconnecting with those who sup- Exercise Lightning Handshake with the Mo- alliesallies andand regionalregional partners.”partners.” includingincluding reconnectingreconnecting withwith thosethose whowho sup-sup- Exercise Lightning Handshake with the Mo- FALLSBlack CHURCH, also VA. emphasized that the strike ported us from afar, we’re continuing to stay roccan Navy and Air Force. »»See HOME | A6 BlackU.S. Navy also surgeon emphasized general that Vi ce the Adm. strike ported us from afar, we’re U.S.continuing Navy graphic to stay roccanroccan NavyNavy andand AirAir Force.Force. »»»»See HOME || A6A6 Forrest Faison, on behalf of the Department fense Instruction 6130.03, “Medical Stand- of the Navy (DoN), instituted a new policy ards for Appointment, Enlistment, or Induc- regarding the medical waiver process. The tion into the Military Services.” changesCNRMA were officially signed HOLDS Feb. 15, and This change standardizes the initial re- impactsCNRMA all applicants, with greaterHOLDS empha- view process, ensuring all reviewers have sisCHANGE on enlisted to officer commissioning OF pro- COMMANDaccess to the same information and are, pro- Rebecca A. Perron grams.CHANGE OF COMMANDvided standardized training. This will, result Michael Mitchell, a nurse educator in Naval Medical Center Portsmouths (NMCP) Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Training Center (HSBTC), helps students with starting an intravenous (IV) RETIREMENTThe decision to update this policy came CEREMONYin decreased variability among medical re- RETIREMENT CEREMONY access during a group exercise. NMCPs HSBTC provides state-of-the-art, simulation-based medi- about as a result of Senior Chief Petty Offi- viewers and more robust reviews of all de- cal training and was recently reaccredited by the American College of Surgeons for five years. cer Shannon Kent’s leadership and contin- tails associated with a case in pursuit of the ued persistence to ensure the best processes most favorable determination. By MC3 Caledon Rabbipal was the guest speaker. areBy MC3in place Caledon for the Rabbipal Navy. 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RRock relie waveivd er leadershipleadershipafforded to in in those guiding guiding applicants 14 14 installations installations currently serv- Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr. as Com- across a 20-state region. processRear Adm. that John affords C. Scorby a pathway Jr. as to Com- appeal acrossacrossing in aa a20-state20-state deployable region.region. status. By Rebecca Perron The HSBTC provides state-of-the-art, mander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic While under Scorby’s command, medicalmander, wa Navyiver recommendations. 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By John R. Desselle Pearl Harbor, he was killed in action when Naval History and Heritage Command, Communication and USS Liscome Bay was sunk by a Japanese Outreach Division submarine during the Battle of Makin. February is BLACK HISTORY Jesse LeRoy Brown, enlisted in the U.S. MONTH, a time to commemorate the his- Navy in October 1926 and lost his life for his tory and heritage of African Americans and country on Dec. 4, 1950. He was the first for us, their accomplishments in the U.S. African-American aviator in the U.S. Navy, Navy. Here are a few notable figures from a recipient of the Distinguished Flying naval history. Cross, and the first African-American naval Carl M. Brashear, while on assignment officer killed in the Korean War. He died in during bomb recovery operations in March the wreckage of his airplane on Dec. 4, 1950 1966, a line used for towing broke loose, with bravery and courage. causing a pipe to strike Brashear’s left leg Harriet Ida Pickens and Ensign Frances below the knee, nearly shearing it off. Bras- Wills, in November 1944, the two women hear developed a terrible infection in that leg became the first African-American female and it was eventually amputated. Even after officers in the WAVES. They graduated Brashear‘s leg was removed he was deter- from the Naval Reserve Midshipmen’s mined to follow his dream and continue his School (Women’s Reserve) at Northamp- service in the U.S. Navy. After retiring from ton, Mass. By the time World War II ended the Navy as a master chief diver in 1979, he on Sept. 2, 1945, Harriet Ida Pickens and served as a civilian employee for the govern- Frances Wills were only two black female ment at Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, Va. officers among the Navy’s 86,000 WAVES. and retired in 1993. Master Chief Carl M. Robert Smalls, became a ship’s pilot, sea captain, and politician. He freed himself, his U.S. Navy photo crew and their families from slavery on May “The Golden Thirteen,” the first African-American U.S. Navy Officers. March 1944 13, 1862, by commandeering a Confederate transport ship, the CSS Planter, in Charles- ton harbor. He sailed it to freedom from Confederate controlled waters to the Federal blockade. His example and persuasion helped convince President Lincoln to accept African-American soldiers into the Union Army. Michelle Howard, is not only the first woman to become a four-star admiral and Vice Chief of Naval Operations, but also the Timothy Aguirre first African-American woman to hold that post. Brashear died July 25, 2006. He was “THE Wesley Brown was born April 3, 1927, in MAN OF HONOR.” Baltimore, Md. He graduated from Dunbar The Golden Thirteen, were the thirteen High School in Washington D.C. He served African-American enlisted men who be- in the Korean War and the Vietnam War and came the first black commissioned and war- served in the U.S. Navy from May 2, 1944, rant officers in the U.S. Navy. Before June 1, until June 30, 1969. He died aged 85 on May 1942 African-Americans could only join the 22, 2012 in Silver Spring, Maryland. U.S. Navy photo U.S. Navy photo Navy’s Messman or Steward ratings, which Samuel L. Gravely Jr, served 38 years in Admiral Michelle Howard becomes first Commander Wesley Brown, CEC, USN, (Ret.) woman promoted to four-star admiral July 1, Brown was the first African-American gradu- not only segregated them from the rest of the the U.S. Navy from 1942–1980. He was the 2014. ate of the U.S. Naval Academy 1949. Navy community, but also prohibited them first African American to command a Navy from becoming commissioned officers. ship, the first to command a fleet, and the Americans in naval history as well as the The Golden Thirteen broke the color barri- first to become an admiral. He received the Sailors of America’s Navy who today con- er. Read more in “The Negro in the Navy” Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious tinue to build on the tradition of excellence from Kelly Miller’s book (Published 1919) Service Medal and Navy Commendation established by those who went before them. History of the World War for Human Rights. Medal. He died at the age of 82 on Oct. 22, We dedicate this month to them and their Doris Miller, for his bravery during the 2004. legacy of service. attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 was African-American Sailors progressed Read more in “The Negro in the Navy” the first African-American to be awarded from Messmen and Stewards to four star from Kelly Miller’s book (Published 1919) the Navy Cross, he was also featured as the admirals and the office of the Vice Chief of History of the World War for Human Rights. “First U.S. Hero of World War II” in Ebony Naval Operations. We are grateful, thankful Originally posted in The Sextant Jan. 29, magazine (Dec. 1969) Nearly two years after and proud of the achievements of African- 2016.

U.S. Navy photo Doris Miller, Mess Attendant Second Class, USN (1919-1943) Just after being presented with the Navy Cross by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, on board USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Pearl Harbor, 27 May 1942.

U.S. Navy photo U.S. Navy photo Rear Admiral Samuel L. Gravely Jr, was the Ensign Jesse L. Brown, USN In the cockpit of first African-American to achieve flag rank in an F4U-4 Corsair fighter, circa 1950. He was U.S. Navy photo the U.S. Navy and to command a naval fleet. the first African-American Naval Aviator, and Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Harriet Ida Pickens (left) and Ensign Frances Wills. Congratulate flew with Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) from each other after being commissioned as the first African-American ‘WAVE’ officers, December USS Leyte (CV-32). 1944

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CNATTU Oceana Sailors volunteer aboard Battleship Wisconsin

By AD2 Jared L. Dingel Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Oceana Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Decommissioned Iowa-class battleship Wisconsin (BB 64), berthed in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. She began her service as a commissioned warship April 16, 1944, and was decommissioned for the final time on Sept. 30th, 1991. During her 47 years of active service, the crews of BB 64 earned her numerous awards, including five battle stars in World War II, one in the Korean War and a Navy Unit Commendation in the first U.S. Navy photo Gulf War. Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Jason Bergeron paints on board decommissioned Iowa-class battleship Wisconsin (BB 64) in downtown The golden years of retirement haven’t Norfolk, Virginia. been a slow fade into the deep blue, thanks ping rust and old paint, and painting. Be- Sanchez, Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd service have helped guide the restoration to the City of Norfolk and the numerous sides maintenance tasks, the group has Class Jared Dingel, Aviation Electronics efforts throughout the years. volunteers who spend their time preserving completed a few standalone projects such as Technician 2nd Class Ben Janosky, and “The ship is unique because it is a merge and restoring this mighty battleship. Center a wishing well that allows guests throw Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class between the past and present,” said Nitka. for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit coins from the deck to the belly of the ship, Jeremy Fisher. Their time was spent reha- “It was designed in the 40s, and still has Oceana Sailors are some of the thousands of as well as a virtual tour attraction that allows bilitating the ship’s medical facility and re- those classic Americana elements like the volunteers that proudly put their time and guests with disabilities to experience the painting “Broadway,” the longest and Geedunk, right alongside state of the art 90s sweat equity into making sure this piece of whole ship without leaving the wardroom. widest passageway, located in the heart of technology.” American and world history is around for The work accomplished by CNATTU Sail- the ship. With one step on board you can see the years to come. ors has contributed to many new spaces The volunteer efforts have been orches- mix of different eras the ship has been in During the past three years, CNATTU has being opened for public tours. trated by Keith Nitka, who served aboard service. The big goals before the April 16th had more than 40 Sailors dedicate over 150 CNATTU’s most recent group efforts the ship as a Quarter Master 2nd Class. He is 75th Anniversary date, are to open the Gee- group hours supporting BB 64. The hours were made Jan. 31 by Aviation Machinist one of many prior service members who dunk, Chiefs mess, and barbershop to the have been spent raising and lowering signal Mate 1st Class Cory Holliday, Aviation Ma- volunteer aboard Wisconsin to keep the public. flags from the mast to the bow, clearing chinist Mate 1st Class Jason Bergeron, Avi- ship’s legacy afloat. spaces, stripping and polishing floors, chip- ation Machinist Mate 1st Class Ryan His memories of the ship in its active

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By MC2 Deven Leigh DeKorte lem,” said Spencer. “We’re starting to get there where the solutions are coming from NORFOLK the deck plates. We have to increase that, Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer and from what I’ve heard is going around (SECNAV ) visited Operational Test and here now, you’re doing exactly that.” Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) for the first Spencer thanked the Sailors and civilian time Feb. 14. personnel for their service and dedication. Spencer met with command leadership “You’re going after things in a different and held an-all hands call during his visit, way. And that’s what it’s all about.” where he discussed the importance of Spencer said as primary risk managers OPTEVFOR’s mission and answered ques- for the fleet, OPTEVFOR affects decision tions from Sailors and government civilians making Navy-wide. MC2 Deven Leigh DeKorte regarding current and future Navy-wide ini- “The perspective gained in this command Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer (right) is greeted by Rear Adm. Paul A. Sohl, Com- mander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR) Feb. 14. tiatives. has a tremendous impact on how we fight “The perspectives gained from OPTEV- and how we deliver the fight,” said Spencer. FOR’s work, including the operational test- “We’re watching. We’re paying attention. ing and evaluation of our systems under- This is meaningful.” way, crew training and preparation, and on- Spencer, a former US Marine Corps avia- going assessments on evolving challenges tor and Wall Street executive, was con- like cybersecurity, play a major role in the firmed as Secretary of the Navy by the U.S. evolution and impact of the changes we are Senate on Aug. 1, 2017. He is the second implementing and our continual growth as service secretary to be confirmed in the an organization,” said Spencer. Trump administration. He was accompa- Rear Adm. Paul A. Sohl, OPTEVFOR’s nied by Vice Adm. Michael T. Moran, prin- commander, thanked SECNAV for taking ciple military assistant to Assistant Secre- the time to visit the Navy’s sole independent tary of the Navy. agency for operational testing and evalua- Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., OPTEV- tion. FOR is the Navy’s independent test and Spencer said that OPTEVFOR has an evaluation organization. OPTEVFOR en- excellent perspective for gathering data and sures Naval Forces can fight and win by managing risk across the fleet to enable evaluating warfare capabilities in realistic leadership’s decision-making processes. combat environments with Fleet warfight- “I always say that the best person to solve ers. MC2 Deven Leigh DeKorte a problem is the person looking at the prob- Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer delivers remarks to Sailors and government civilians during an all hands call at Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) Feb. 14.

Photo courtesy of Thais Morata From left to right: Vickie Tuten (National Hearing Conservation Association); Capt., U.S. Public Health Service, David Byrne (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health); Kurt Yankaskas (Office of Naval Research); Laurie Wells (Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation); and Scott Schneider (Safe-in-Sound Award). Yankaskas received the 2019 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award for his work managing ONR’s Noise-Induced Hearing Loss program.

program also benefits the civilian sector, Loud and clear: ONR program officer including audiology clinics and laborato- ries.” So what’s next for Yankaskas? honored for hearing work with Sailors For him, it’s all about continuing his hearing research to help protect the By Sierra Jones Yankaskas is particularly concerned with and hearing protection. warfighter. But he also sees an opportuni- Office of Naval Research when it comes to warfighters, because This work has seen a number of success ty to educate the general public on the ARLINGTON, VA. hearing and understanding verbal com- stories. These include custom-molded ear importance of reducing their noise expo- Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a mands are absolutely critical to keeping plugs, which can cut noise levels up to 40 sure, because hearing loss can reduce far-reaching and expensive problem for everyone safe. decibels; advanced flight deck cranial quality of life as we age and can limit the U.S. Navy. Hearing loss and tinnitus The challenge for those who serve on helmets, which offer better hearing pro- career opportunities if lost at a young age. (commonly referred to as ringing in the Navy vessels or in naval shipyards is that tections and communications in loud en- Sierra Jones is a contractor for ONR ears) are among the most common disa- noise surrounds them 24 hours a day, with vironments; quieter abrasive-blasting Corporate Strategic Communications. bility claims submitted to the U.S. De- no real audiological rest (quiet time). nozzles that decrease noise by 20 deci- About the Office of Naval Research partment of Veterans Affairs. Many machinery/work spaces can reach bels and make it 20 percent more effi- The Department of the Navy’s Office On a mission to help the Navy reduce decibels outside of safety regulations— cient; and new measurement and mod- of Naval Research provides the science this problem is Kurt Yankaskas, who has anything above 85 decibels (typical of a eling techniques and performance stand- and technology necessary to maintain the managed the Office of Naval Research’s dishwasher, garbage disposal or other ards. Navy and Marine Corps’technological (ONR) NIHL program for the past 10 small kitchen appliance)—for prolonged ONR Executive Director E. Anne advantage. Through its affiliates, ONR is years. His efforts were recognized last periods of time. This extended exposure Sandel—who worked with Yankaskas on a leader in science and technology with week when he received the 2019 Safe-in- to high-level noise can kill sensory hair aircraft carrier design while at Naval Sea engagement in 50 states, 55 countries, Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Pre- cells found in the inner ear’s cochlea; Systems Command—is not surprised by 634 institutions of higher learning and vention Award from the National Institute damage other essential auditory nerves; these successes. She is confident that his nonprofit institutions, and more than 960 for Occupational Safety and Health, in and alter brain circuits necessary for unmatched experience in researching industry partners. ONR, through its com- partnership with the National Hearing hearing and speech understanding— noise issues for the Navy has significantly mands, including headquarters, ONR Conservation Association and the Coun- which can cause permanent hearing loss. influenced auditory research throughout Global and the Naval Research Labora- cil for Accreditation in Occupational And while Sailors do have hearing the Department of Defense, industry and tory in Washington, D.C., employs more Hearing Conservation. protection, it is not always adequate for academia. than 3,800 people, comprising uni- “Hearing loss is a major concern for the the noise levels reaching over 150 deci- “Kurt is recognized by his peers and formed, civilian and contract personnel. Navy,” said Yankaskas. “High risk of bels during an F-18 Hornet launch. colleagues for his passion and commit- Follow ONR on: www.facebook.com/ exposure to prolonged noise can produce To develop better hearing protection, ment to improving warfighter perform- officeofnavalresearch; www.twitter.com/ auditory injuries and impairments, which Yankaskas’ NIHL research portfolio ance and health,” said Sandel. “His years usnavyresearch; www.flickr.com/us- can compromise safety, quality of life and sponsors work with various government, in the ship design community, especially navyresearch; www.youtube.com/us- effectiveness of communication.” academic and business groups. The focus aircraft carriers, have enabled him to navyresearch; www.instagram.com/us- It’s that last impairment—the effec- is on four multi-discipline areas: noise focus on solutions for those in high-noise navyresearch; http://future- tiveness of communication—that control, susceptibility, medical research environments. Beyond warfighters, his force.navylive.dodlive.mil A5 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 2.21.2019 DOD unveils artificial intelligence strategy

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WASHINGTON The Defense Department launched its artificial intelligence strategy today in concert with yesterday’s White House executive order that created the American Artificial Intelligence Strategy. “The [executive order] is paramount for our country to remain a leader in AI, and it will not only increase the prosperity of our nation, but also enhance our national security,” Dana Deasy, DOD’s chief information officer, said in a media roundtable today. Erik Sams An information graphic summarizes the goals of the Defense Department’s artificial intelligence strategy. The CIO and Air Force Lt. Gen. Jack Shanahan, first director of DOD’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, discussed for the JAIC,” he noted. “Young, bright entire department, he said, adding the ities, related AI and machine-learning the strategy’s launch with reporters. minds continue to bring fresh ideas to the JAIC is a focal point of the strategy. The projects are ongoing across the depart- The National Defense Strategy recog- table, looking at the problem set through JAIC was established in response to the ment, and it’s important to ensure align- nizes that the U.S. global landscape has different lenses. Our future success not 2019 National Defense Authorization ment with the National Defense Strategy, evolved rapidly, with Russia and China only as a department, but as a country, Act, and stood up in June 2018 “to pro- the director said. making significant investments to mod- depends on tapping into these young vide a common vision, mission and focus -- Last is the effort to attract and ernize their forces, Deasy said. “That minds and capturing their imagination to drive department-wide AI capability cultivate a world-class AI team, Shana- includes substantial funding for AI capa- and interest in pursuing the job within the delivery.” han said. bilities,” he added. “The DOD AI strate- department.” Mission Themes Two pilot programs that are national gy directly supports every aspect of the Reforming DOD Business The JAIC has several critical mission mission initiatives – a broad, joint cross- NDS.” The last part of the NDS focuses on themes, Shanahan said. cutting AI challenge – comprise preven- As stated in the AI strategy, he said, the reform, the CIO said, and the JAIC will -- First is the effort to accelerate deliv- tive maintenance and humanitarian as- United States — together with its allied spark many new opportunities to reform ery and adoption of AI capabilities across sistance and disaster relief, the director partners — must adopt AI to maintain its the department’s business processes. DOD, he noted. “This underscores the said, adding that “initial capabilities [will strategic position to prevail on future “Smart automation is just one such area importance of transitioning from re- be] delivered over the next six months.” battlefields and safeguard a free and open that promises to improve both effective- search and development to operational- And while in its early stages, the JAIC international order. ness and efficiency,” he added. fielded capabilities,” he said. “The JAIC is beginning to work with the U.S. Cyber Speed and Agility Are Key AI will use an enterprise cloud founda- will operate across the full AI application Command on a space-related national Increasing speed and agility is a central tion, which will also increase efficiencies lifecycle, with emphasis on near-term mission initiative, he said. focus on the AI strategy, the CIO said, across DOD, Deasy said. He noted that execution and AI adoption.” “Everything we do in the JAIC will adding that those factors will be delivered DOD will emphasize responsibility and -- Second is to establish a common center on enhancing relationships with to all DOD AI capabilities across every use of AI through its guidance and vision foundation for scaling AI’s impact, industry, academia, and with our allies DOD mission. principles for using AI in a safe, lawful Shanahan said. “One of the JAIC’s most- and international partners,” Shanahan “The success of our AI initiatives will and ethical way. important contributions over the long said. “Within DOD, we will work closely rely upon robust relationships with inter- JAIC: A Focal Point of AI term will be establishing a common foun- with the services, Joint Staff, combatant nal and external partners. Interagency, “It’s hard to overstate the importance dation enabled by enterprise cloud with commands, agencies and components.” industry, our allies and the academic of operationalizing AI across the depart- particular focus on shared data repos- The JAIC’s mission, the director said, community will all play a vital role in ment, and to do so with the appropriate itories for useable tools, frameworks and “nests nicely under the executive order executing our AI strategy,” Deasy said. sense of urgency and alacrity,” JAIC di- standards and cloud … services,” he ex- that the president signed yesterday after- “I cannot stress enough the importance rector Shanahan told reporters. plained. noon. We have a lot of work ahead of us, that the academic community will have The DOD AI strategy applies to the -- Third, to synchronize DOD AI activ- but there’s no time to waste.”

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By Lt. Cmdr. Megan Shutka asymmetrical muti-domain bat- NAVIFOR Public Affairs tlespace. We have 57,000 people in IW worldwide and 19,000 just SAN DIEGO within NAVIFOR. The IW Com- Vice Adm. Brian B. Brown, mander, responsible for all Infor- Commander, Naval Information mation Warfare functions on the Forces (NAV IFOR), attended carrier strike groups, has been a WEST 2019 at the San Diego Con- great success, so we’re moving IW vention Center and openly dis- readiness even further with the cussed the importance and forma- standup of the Information War- tion of the Information Warfare fare Enterprise.” Enterprise (IWE), February 13. Later in the afternoon, Brown MCC Rafael Martie West 2019 is the premier naval delivered remarks from the IW Pa- Vice Adm. Brian B. Brown, commander, Naval Information Forces, answers questions at the Information Warfare conference and exposition on the vilion to further define the Infor- Pavilion while attending WEST 2019, February 13. WEST 2019, in its 29th year, is the only event in which the mak- west coast, held February 13-15. ers of platforms and the designers of technologies can network, discuss and demonstrate their solutions in a mation Warfare Enterprise as it re- single locale. This year’s theme is Sharpening the Competitive Edge: Are We Ready to Compete, Deter and Win The conference brings together lates to the “Great Power Competi- Globally? leaders in military, industry and tion,” described in the National academia to discuss information Defense Strategy where both pabilities that enable combat-cred- uring competence in a more direct governance structure, strategic ob- warfare, integrated warfare, near- China and Russia have directly and ible forces today and into the fu- way. NIWDC is well on its way in jectives and supporting initiatives peer challenges, and associated indirectly challenged national ture.” developing new Warfare Tactics will help us realize a more agile, a creative and agile solutions. boundaries as well as the econo- The construct for IWE is built Instructors and NAVIFOR’s goal more capable and more lethal WEST 2019 is co-sponsored by the mic, diplomatic and security sov- upon three strategic pillars: to en- in 2019 is to get a Warfare Tactics Navy.” Armed Forces Communications ereignty of their respective neigh- sure IW readiness, advance IW ca- Instructor expert on each deploy- The IW Pavilion showcases and Electronics Association bors. pabilities, and align and integrate ing carrier strike group this year. some of the most recent efforts to (AFCEA) International and the “Our mission is clear. The Na- IW. IW readiness enables the So far, NIWDC has put 26 officers, improve cybersecurity and tech- U.S. Naval Institute (USNI). tional Security Strategy directs us warfighter to manage combat risk enlisted and civilian students nology in the fleet. The venue cre- Brown’s participation in WEST to protect America, to promote and win against current and future through the IW baseline course in ates a platform for conversations 2019 began with “What Are the American prosperity, and to pre- threats by including Sailors as part 2018. on the IW role in strengthening Major Naval Warfare Communi- serve peace through strength, and of IW systems; ensuring Main, “This year, we will pilot an IW naval power from the sea and in ties Doing Differently to Restore advance American influence Train and Equip (MTE) provision- officer/director on the newly developing a more agile naval sur- Readiness and Build a More Le- throughout the world,” said Brown ing, system resiliency and security formed 2nd Fleet staff in addition face force as the Navy navigates thal Force,” a panel session in during his opening remarks at the while optimizing support, sustain- to an O-5 officer to serve as the IW this new era of competition in the which all the Naval Type Com- IW Pavilion. “Our Navy is ment and modernization. Advanc- Commander on the Bataan Am- maritime domain and works to mands (TYCOMs) were repre- uniquely positioned to support all ing IW capabilities delivers agile phibious Ready Group,” said build the Navy the Nation Needs. sented and fielded questions from elements of national power out- and effective IW capabilities that Brown. “I am certain both will be Naval Information Forces Force both the moderator and audience. lined in this strategic plan and in outpace the threat at the speed of resounding successes, and the de- Master Chief David B. Carter “Information Warfare is a the National Defense Strategy. relevance. Delivery is about inte- mand to fully implement across all joined Brown to interact and en- warfighting discipline, a set of One of the major initiatives Naval grating relevant capabilities across MOCs and ARGs will be rapidly gage with Sailors within the IW warfighting capabilities, and an Information Forces, as the IW TY- Sailors, platforms and domains – forthcoming.” Pavilion. enabler for all Navy mission COM, has undertaken since last wholeness and enabling both In March 2018, the Information “This is a great opportunity to areas,” said Brown during the year’s WEST conference to adaptability and agility. Align and Warfare Training Group (IWTG) see Sailors from the deck plates panel discussions. “It’s the back- achieve the goals for the Navy the integrate IW ensures alignment in- was established and has been led interacting with industry members bone of what we all do in the Navy Nation Needs is the establishment ternally across IW capability by Capt. Christopher Slattery. In and Navy leadership to talk about in every warfighting domain from of the Information Warfare Enter- areas, stakeholders, platforms and its first year, IWTG quickly align- and showcasing their IW areas of sea to land to air to undersea to prise. prioritized requirements, and ex- ed IW community training func- expertise,” said Carter while walk- cyber to space and how our Navy The IWE will advance, align, ternally, integrates IW capability tions that previously fell under ing through the IW Pavilion. will fight in an ever changing, deliver, support and sustain IW ca- across multiple warfare domains Naval Information Operations Brown and Carter also took the with other Naval Enterprises. Command (NIOC) Norfolk, NIOC time to visit and tour the USS Ga- “The Naval Information San Diego, the Naval Meteorology brielle Giffords (LCS 10) to meet Warfighting Development Center and Oceanography Command and with the ship’s Sailors and leader- [NIWDC], Information Warfare’s NAVIFOR HQ. IWTG led the re- ship while in the San Diego area. advanced training organization led write portions of the Surface NAVIFOR’s mission is to pro- by Rear Adm. Jeff Scheidt, is mak- Forces Training and Readiness vide naval and joint operational ing tremendous strides in improv- Manual that will enhance the im- commanders with combat-ready ing warfighting by centralizing IW portance of IW training to the fleet. Information Warfare forces to ex- advanced training across the com- Brown stated IWTG will continue ecute missions in support of U.S. munity, bringing together efforts to build its unit level training scope interests worldwide. to update and develop new IW tac- in Electronic Warfare, Cryptology For more information on Naval tics, techniques and procedures, and Cyber and also expand its Information Forces, visit the serving as a catalyst for maturing training to incorporate Intel, com- command’s web site at http:// the IW training continuum and de- munications and space mission www.navifor.navy.mil/ , Navy veloping IW Warfare Tactics In- areas. News web page at http:// structors,” continued Brown in the “We are fortunate to have talent www.navy.mil/local/navifor/ , IW Pavilion. in our ranks to deliver what the DVIDS web page https:// Warfare Tactics Instructors are nation and our Navy needs in this www.dvidshub.net/unit/NAVI- MCC Rafael Martie focused on revolutionizing IW warfare area,” Brown concluded. FOR#.V1lrXP72Z7g or Facebook Vice Adm. Brian B. Brown, commander, Naval Information Forces, an- training, reinforcing accountabil- “I’m excited to be a part of the IW page at https://www.face- swers questions at the Information Warfare Pavilion while attending WEST ity and professionalism and meas- team and the IWE. I believe our book.com/USNavyInformation- 2019, February 13. DominanceForce. Department of the Navy announces new education initiatives

From Under Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs aligns naval education to the need of the enterprise.” WASHINGTON Highlights from the memorandum include a The Department of the Navy (DoN) released new Secretary of the Navy staff assistant, Chief its Education for Seapower report Feb. 12, along Learning Officer for naval education, intent to with the Secretary of the Navy’s action memo- establish a Naval Community College with uni- randum providing the way forward for the new versal transcripts so enlisted Sailors and Marines education initiatives for the department. can soon earn accredited associate’s degrees in The Education for Seapower study was a technology-rich fields, and a new Naval Uni- clean-sheet review of naval learning and focused versity System that retains the strengths of cur- Kirsten M. Sisson on flagship institutions like the U.S. Naval Acad- rent educational institutions, while aligning stra- emy, Naval Postgraduate School, and Naval and tegic intent in order to provide increased agility. I am convinced, now more than ever be- Marine War Colleges, along with a fresh look at While the Department of the Navy is enacting “ the relationships with civilian academic institu- these changes, many initiatives within them will, fore that the intellectual development of our tions and corporate learning structures. over the next year, be evaluated for their efficacy Members of the Education for Seapower Exe- before being fully implemented. naval leaders is the most critical warfighting cutive Board included luminaries such as ADM “Any success we may enjoy in the future will Mike Mullen, USN(Ret.), Gen John Allen, be enabled by an ever-more-agile force – led by capability for our national securit. That is why USMC(Ret.), AMB Barbara Barrett, VA DM agile people who thirst for knowledge and who Ann Rondeau, USN(Ret.), and Dr. Harlan Ull- are adept at thinking, learning, and processing the Department of the Navy intends to create a man. information quickly,” said Under Secretary of the “I am convinced, now more than ever before Navy, Thomas B. Modly. “The development of Naval University System that further integrates that the intellectual development of our naval such a force does not happen by accident. It must leaders is the most critical warfighting capability be constantly cultivated through a renewed em- and aligns naval education to the need of the for our national security,” said the Secretary of phasis on education, and the deliberate construc- the Navy, Richard V. Spencer. “That is why the tion of a learning culture across the entire naval enterprise.” Department of the Navy intends to create a Naval service.” University System that further integrates and Richard V. Spencer, Secretary of the Navy A7 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 2.21.2019

CITADEL | Exercise enhances readiness Continued from A1 extremely grateful to the Navy for allowing us to expand and improve upon our policies In Maryland, Naval Support Activity and procedures in order to provide stabiliza- (NSA) Annapolis partnered with Anne tion and care for potential victims of mass Arundel County, the City of Annapolis, casualty events.” Anne Arundel Medical Center and Balti- Measures were taken to minimize disrup- more Washington Medical Center to con- tions within local communities and to nor- duct an active shooter and mass casualty mal base operations during the exercise. exercise on base Feb. 6. Navy security “We have to train like we fight. It’s impor- forces apprehended volunteers playing the tant for our security forces to have this role of active shooters. More than 40 addi- opportunity to run through the drills and tional volunteers playing wounded victims exercise their skills in a realistic scenario,” were transported to Anne Arundel Medical said Capt. Michael Wathen, NSA Mid- Center and Baltimore-Washington Medical South’s commander. “I recognize that the Center. The volunteers playing victims exercise can cause delays for folks through- were treated for their injuries by local emer- out the two weeks, but these exercises are gency services. vital to our ability to defend our installa- “This yearly exercise has been enhanced tion.” to support all of the community emergency The annual exercise is not in response to management entities and to also include any specific threat. Baltimore Washington Hospital Center, and “Our Navy installations are key enablers has grown to be a very large exercise event that directly support warfighting capa- within our community,” said Patty Sher- bilities and readiness,” said Tim Alexander, Spencer R. Layne man, Anne Arundel Medical Center emer- director of operations for CNIC. “Exercises Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story security forces detain a mock protester during an exercise on the base as part of Exercise Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain (CS/SC) 2019. The gency manager who added the medical cen- such as Citadel Shield-Solid Curtain allow exercise is designed to enhance the readiness of the installation's security forces and ensure ter has collaborated with NSA Annapolis our regions, bases and tenant commands to seamless interoperability among commands, other services, and agency partners. CS/SC is a for the mass casualty exercise for more than hone our force protection skills.” two-part, anti-terrorism/force protection exercise conducted on all continental United States 10 years. “As a community hospital, we are Navy installations and is taking place from Feb.4-15.

HSBTC | Reaccreditation earned Continued from A1 training and then evaluating the effectiveness of the training. ties. The team also ensures the HS- “The reaccreditation is a BTC is applying adult learning tremendous attribute to our simu- theories. lation center and to our staff, who Medical simulation offers the do the work day-in and day-out,” learner, regardless of skill level, an said Capt. Michael Spooner, med- opportunity to get hands-on expe- ical director of the HSBTC. “The rience for a specific patient com- reaccreditation represents that we plaint. are applying standardized training “Because it’s medical simula- practices in ways that are effec- tion, we are carving out very spe- tive. We always want to deliver a cific education experiences, so we professional product, one that start with sound practices to en- people feel is valuable and want to sure that the learning experience is come back for. We continually exactly what we need to make it,” work to increase health care qual- Spooner said. “We can customize ity by decreasing variability in our the experience by taking the learn- systems, and I don’t know how er, the environment, and we re- you get to that without having create a scenario based on an ob- Rebecca A. Perron standardized training practices.” jective we want to teach. There are Nearly two dozen of Naval Medical Center Portsmouths (NMCP) staff and volunteers attend a workshop in the Healthcare Simulation and Bioskills Training Center (HSBTC) to learn techniques of portraying a simulated patient Spooner said that during the ac- many skill sets, such as surgical from a panel of professional simulated patient actors. NMCPs HSBTC provides state-of-the-art, simulation-based creditation team’s site visit, the skills, that we can apply learning medical training and was recently reaccredited by the American College of Surgeons for five years. team reviewed the training plan principles through trainers. We for policies and procedures that can provide opportunities for ian health care professionals. est in 3-D virtual simulation. “What make us so successful is show the HSBTC is applying them to rehearse and master cru- They now have more than 50 dif- The initial idea behind the simu- the team we have who executes the learning practices to problems. cial techniques.” ferent simulators valued at more lation center was to expand the program,” Spooner said. “It’s Those learning practices include Since it opened in 2006, the HS- than $6 million. This includes task experiential learning of the train- clear that NMCP has one of the building curriculum, figuring out BTC has trained more than 26,000 trainers, low- and high-fidelity ee. The mannequin-based educa- most dynamic groups of people the learning need, executing the Department of Defense and civil- mannequins, cut suits and the lat- tion that originated in NMCP’s that we could put together. On our emergency room grew over the team, we have nurses, physicians, years, and by 2013, it had been educators, IT specialists and simu- transformed to an entire wing en- lation technicians. We all come compassing thousands of square together with our levels of exper- feet. It currently occupies more tise to execute a high-quality prod- than 5,700 square feet and in- uct. They see the benefit that the cludes a Bioskills Training Center learners get from it, so that really that opened in 2015. builds a lot of passion to want to “We have a lot of support from make the program even better.” the command and the staff,” During a review of best simula- Spooner said. “Simulation and tion practices, Spooner said the training is built into the culture of team recently evaluated them- the command because they see the selves in areas that included benefit. Our training numbers al- staffing, supplies and space utili- most doubled in 2018 from the zation. He said that has led to more year before. I attribute that to the efficient use of their space, stand- quality of the work of our staff.” ardized processes for ordering Since 2013, the staff expanded consumable medical supplies, as from eight to 18, including two well as improving the tracking of nurses who focus on curriculum maintenance of the equipment. development, which allows the For more news from Naval Med- HSBTC to target specific training ical Center Portsmouth, visit Rebecca A. Perron needs. www.navy.mil/local/NMCP/. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (NAC/AW/SW) Ryan Honnoll videotapes a test to determine which of several tourni- quets works best and how fast it takes to apply them, while Chief Hospital Corpsman (NAC/PJ/EXW/AW/SW) Wayne Papalski uses ultrasound to determine if they occlude blood flow.

Wilson challenged attendees to understand and apply the equation at their CNSL hosts a toughness and commands, which was developed as part of CNSL’s Sailor Toughness Project, an initiative carried out in partnership with resilience symposium the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab’s Tactical Advancements for the Next generation (TANG) pro- From Commander, Naval Surface Force At- get back up and fight even harder. Or, to on toughness and resiliency. gram. lantic Public Affairs ask for help if you’ve reached your limit. A toughness equations was presented “So I ask you all: what are you doing “You have to strengthen yourselves and explained: Toughness = Fitness x to enhance and increase all aspects of the NORFOLK physically, ensure all your people feel Belonging x Identity2. toughness equation at your organiza- Naval Surface Force Atlantic (CNSL) they belong as members to the team, and “Fitness” is defined as physical, emo- tion?” said Wilson. hosted a Toughness and Resilience Sym- strengthen your identity and unit cohe- tional, spiritual, relational, financial, be- Additional sessions focused on Sexual posium at Naval Station Norfolk, Feb. sion,” said Wilson. “Prepare what needs havioral, etc. “Belonging” is a sense of Assault Prevention and Response 12. to be prepared. Get your mind right to community, the togetherness of team- (SAPR); the Embedded Mental Health Rear Adm. Jesse A. Wilson Jr., com- get out there, because your team needs mates or of shipmates, the feeling of program, and CNSL’s Force Preserva- mander, CNSL provided the keynote ad- you.” being part of something more than one- tion Council (FPC). The FPC is a con- dress and spoke to Sailors and waterfront The event fostered discussions self. “Identity” is how you see yourself cept platform to provide an infrastruc- leadership about a culture of excellence, amongst afloat and ashore leaders who as a Sailor, as a member of your crew or ture for commands to proactively review readiness, toughness and resiliency. are charged with building and sustaining team, as an American, as a warfighter. their Sailors in the context of the opera- His remarks focused on personnel the combat readiness of both warships “The equation for the mental and tional stress continuum. readiness challenges and the importance and Sailors. Attendees included commo- physical capacity is a good tool to uti- “It’s interesting to see how these tools of “Ready Sailors,” being mentally and dores, commanding officers, executive lize,” said Chief Hospital Corpsman will be implemented and sent out to the physically tough, resilient, and focused officers, senior enlisted leaders, chap- Santana Payne, a USS Mesa Verde Sail- units and ships,” said Lt. Cmdr. Adam on the mission. He explained the impor- lains, and medical professionals. or. “However, the identity piece needs to Jones, assigned to the Aegis Ashore tance of having the ability and strength The symposium was an opportunity be taken Missile Defense System - Romania. “It’s to not only get to the fight, but to take for them to discuss healthy, preventive into consideration; the human factor is great to see how to identify where the some hits, perhaps get knocked down, practices, and also learn about new pro- important, how people are built. This weaknesses are with Sailors and how to and to have the courage, the fortitude to grams, policies and procedures focused was a place to discuss those things.” build them stronger.” A8 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 2.21.2019

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MC1 Byron C. Linder Lt. John Sullivan, Brazilian Navy Capt. Hilcelio Freitas, and Lt. Cmdr. Robert Lennon converse as the Oswaldo Cruz-class hospital ship NAsH Carlos Chagas (U19) enters the Amazon River to commence a month-long humanitarian mission, Feb. 4. Sullivan and Lennon are two of four U.S. Navy doctors who will work with the Brazilian Navy aboard Chagas to exchange medical expertise with their counterparts and to bring medical care to isolated communities along the Amazon River. By MC1 Byron C. Linder the steady erosion of the riverbanks. Float- ensure safe passage, supports him. “Normally, the main navigation training U.S 4th Fleet Public Affairs ing patches of bright green grass appeared, “The main challenge is the restricted area we get is for the open ocean,“ he explained. thriving on the current’s steady delivery of we’re navigating in,“ he said. ”Sometimes ”When we arrive to Manaus is when we get AMAZON RIVER, BRAZIL rich minerals. Thick logs ﬂoated by, their there’s another ship coming, and we don’t river navigation training." On Feb. 4, Brazilian navy Oswaldo Cruz- bark stripped and wood polished to a dark have the depth to move to the side. This Abreu’s team rotates between the pilot- class hospital ship NAsH Carlos Chagas shine by the water. As the sun set behind the time, we are moving up the river, against the house two decks up from the main level and (U-19) departed Manaus, Brazil, with four clouds, the coastline view became visible current. We have to stay really close to the the forward and aft portions of the ship. U.S. Navy physicians embarked with Bra- only in the periphery, with the brown water forest, and that’s dangerous sometimes, but “On the bridge, my duty is to work with zilian navy counterparts to work and deliver asserting its place as the dominant visual we have to maintain speed to get to our the operations and engineering depart- medical care to a series of small villages on element. mission stops.” ments, but my team is focused entirely on the coastline of the Amazon River for one Since October 2018, Brazilian navy Lt. A cursory look outside the ship illustrates the deck operations,” he said. month. Diego Abreu has served as Chagas’ deck how restricted this maneuvering is – Brazil- Navigational charts are used, however, Within 20 minutes of departure, the de- and weapons officer. This mission marks ian residents who live on the riverbanks can the information contained therein can be marcation between Manaus’ harbor and the his fourth on the Amazon River, and naviga- easily be spotted waving to personnel stand- outdated within hours, which Abreu identi- Amazon River became clear. In the deep ting it is an ever-changing challenge. A ing outside the skin of the ship. This type of ﬁed as another challenge. blue water, patches of dark tan began to team of 10 Brazilian navy sailors, who use constant navigational discipline, Abreu emerge – sediment from thick sandbars and both instrumentation and watchstanding to noted, requires specialized training.  See AMAZON | B7

MC1 Jacob I. Allison MCCS Jeffrey Pierce Guests listen during a welcoming speech for the commissioning ceremony of littoral combat Rear Adm. Brian Brakke, Commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, left, is briefed ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16). LCS-16 is the fifteenth littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the on the capabilities of additive manufacturing using a 3-D printer during a Naval Mobile Con- eighth of the Independence variant. It is the second Navy combat ship named after Tulsa, the struction Battalion 133 field training exercise at Camp Shelby, Miss. second largest city in Oklahoma. USS Tulsa commissioned as Navy's Seabees deploy with additive newest surface combatant manufacturing capabilities By CDR Joe Symmes, 22 NCR Logistics Officer Kits” consisting of 3-D scanners, print- By MC1 Woody Paschall ters the fleet and stands ready to answer her ers, laptops computers and the soft- Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 Public Affairs nation’s call. They are the finest Sailors our GULFPORT, MISS. ware to tie them all together. Cmdr. SAN FRANCISCO Navy has to offer. They are tough, able and Seabees from Naval Mobile Con- Luke Greene’s vision is to use his TAC- The littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS ready to take our nation’s newest warship to struction Battalion (NMCB) 133 de- FAB kits both at the command head- 16) was commissioned as the Navy’s newest sea.” ployed for the first time in mid-Febru- quarters in Camp Mitchell, Rota, Spain surface combatant in a ceremony in San Indeed, in little more than three years, the ary to 5th, 6th, and 7th Fleet AOR’s and also throughout NMCB-133’s vari- Francisco Feb. 16. ship has progressed from its keel laying in with organic 3-D printing capabilities. ous job sites in Europe, Africa and The Independence-variant LCS is the Mobile, Alabama, to its commissioning. The process known as additive manu- Southeast Asia. Navy’s second ship to be named for the city Kathy Taylor, ship’s sponsor and former facturing describes the technologies The capability to engineer and print of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tulsa mayor, was present for both events that build 3-D objects by adding layer- both original designs and certain stock “She truly is an amazing ship and an and many in between. upon-layer of material, whether the numbered items will be a game changer amazing addition to the fleet, but as impres- “I have gotten to know the crew of this material is plastic, metal, or concrete. for the Seabees. They are testing the sive as she is, she would be nothing without exceptional USS Tulsa, and I know they will The process involves the use of a com- ability to manufacture both Class IX the Sailors you see lining her deck this fight when they must,” said Taylor. “I know puter and special CAD software, which repair parts and Class IV building ma- morning,” said Cmdr. Drew Borovies, Tul- they will protect this country at all costs, can relay messages to the printer so it terials. Access to these critical compo- sa’s commanding officer. “And as much as because they know everything they fight for “prints” in the desired shape. nents can often be the difference be- they have already accomplished, they know NMCB-133 was outfitted with sev- their true greatness lies ahead as Tulsa en-  See TULSA | B7 eral “Tactical Fabrication (TACFAB)  See SEABEES | B7 HeroesatHome The Flagship | www.flagshipnews.com | 2.21.2019 | B2

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ROTA, SPAIN Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) returned to Naval Station Rota, Spain, for a scheduled training and maintenance availability (TRAV), Feb. 13. Porter departed Rota, Dec. 27, 2017, and began its sixth Forward-Deployed Naval Force (FDNF) patrol in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. MC2 James R. Turner “The crew performed admirably during The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) arrives in Rota Spain, Feb. 13, 2019. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, our sixth FDNF patrol,” said Porter’s Com- Spain, is on its sixth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S national security interests in Europe and Africa. manding Officer Cmdr. Craig Trent. “We crew hosted two luncheons and a reception have been operating in some cold and harsh in Denmark for more than 100 local offi- environments, but this crew has shown true cials, including the U.S. Ambassador to resiliency by adapting and overcoming ev- Denmark, Carla Sands, and Danish Lt. Gen. ery obstacle. I could not be more proud of Max Nielson, the Danish vice chief of de- everything they have accomplished. We are fense. Sailors were also able to volunteer for all happy to be home to see our friends and a community service project that helped family, and we really appreciate everyone’s refurbish a house into a storage facility for support. ” animal food at one of Latvia’s premier ani- While on patrol, Porter conducted mis- mal parks, Ligatnes Nature Trail and Zoo. sions in support of regional allies and part- In total, Porter and its crew covered more ners, and earned qualifications and certifi- than 13,000 nautical miles and visited four cations in the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic countries during the patrol, conducted six Ocean, North Sea and Baltic Sea. The certi- straight transits, 11 sea and anchor evolu- fications included aviation certification, tions and one underway replenishment. mobility aviation, mobility damage control, Porter also served 43,064 meals to the crew, and Naval Surface Fire Support. provided 300 haircuts, expended more than Porter and the crew also conducted two 6,000 crew-served weapon rounds, quali- MC2 James R. Turner bilateral exercises with the Turkish and fied 45 Sailors with the M9 service pistol Boatswain's Mate Seaman Brandon Lineberger tosses a heaving line ashore from aboard Finnish navies, improving maritime capa- and conducted more than 30 damage con- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78) while arriving in Rota Spain, Feb. 13, 2019. Porter, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its sixth patrol in the U.S. bilities and reassuring NATO allies and re- trol drills. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S national security interests in Europe and Africa. gional partners of U.S. 6th Fleet’s commit- U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, ment to maritime security and stability in its Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint and and stability in Europe and Africa. For more news from Navy Public Affairs area of operations. naval operations, often in concert with al- For more news from Commander, U.S. Support Element Det. Europe, visit During the patrol, the ship visited ports in lied and interagency partners in order to Naval Forces Europe and Africa/U.S. 6th www.navy.mil/local/NPASEDE/. Turkey, Latvia, Demark and England. The advance U.S. national interests and security Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/local/naveur/.

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From 1961 to 1993, the Navy could boast veterans in the nation’s highest office, with the exception of Army veteran Ronald U.S. Navy graphic Reagan’s eight-year term of 1981 to 1989. John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Rich- rescued by PT-157 on Aug. 8. In September, of the ship’s aircraft tore loose from their ard M. Nixon, Gerald R. Ford, James E. Kennedy went to Tulagi where he became cables and collided during the storm. “Jimmy” Carter and George H.W. Bush all the skipper of PT-59. In October 1943, Ken- After Ford headed for his battle station on served their nation wearing Navy blue. nedy was promoted to lieutenant and the the bridge of the ship in the early morning of Interestingly of the presidents who squadron moved to Vella Lavella. Dec. 18, the ship rolled 25 degrees, which served between 1961 and 1993, only Reagan Due to continued problems with his back, caused Ford to lose his footing and slide held office for two full terms: a doctor ordered Kennedy to leave PT-59 toward the edge of the deck. The two-inch • Ford, Carter and Bush were single-term November 18, and he returned to the United steel ridge around the edge of the carrier presidents States in early January 1944. Kennedy slowed him down enough so he could roll • Kennedy was assassinated after 1,000 would spend much of the rest of his Navy and twist into the catwalk below the deck. days in office career getting treatment for his back injury. As he later stated: “I was lucky; I could have • Johnson was elected once and chose not He was released from all active duty and easily gone overboard.” to seek a second term after finishing Ken- retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve on While Monterey underwent repairs at nedy’s term for a total of five years, two physical disability in March 1945. Bremerton, Washington, Ford was detached months, and from the ship and sent to the Athletic De- • While Nixon was elected twice, he partment of the Navy Pre-Flight School, St. served less than 18 months into his second U.S. Navy photo Mary’s College, Calif., where he was as- term before resigning to avoid almost cer- An undated file photo of U.S. Navy Lt. Gerald signed to the Athletic Department until tain impeachment over his role in the Water- R. Ford taken during World War II. April 1945. He was then assigned to the staff gate scandal. mand…” Nixon was promoted to lieutenant of the Naval Reserve Training Command, Of the six presidents with sea service, five Oct. 1, 1943. Naval Air Station, Glenview, Illinois, as the have had ships named after them: Kennedy From August through December 1944, physical and military training officer, dur- (aircraft carrier CVA-67 as well as CVN-79, Nixon was assigned to Fleet Air Wing 8 at ing which time he was promoted to lieuten- Johnson (Zumwalt-class destroyer PCU Naval Air Station Alameda, California. ant commander. He was released from ac- DDG-1002), Ford (CVN 78), Carter (SSN Then he was transferred to the Bureau of tive duty Feb. 23, 1946. 23), and Bush (CVN-77). Aeronautics in Washington, D.C, through James Earle Carter (1976-1981) was the Nixon joins the remaining 20 presidents March 1945. His next assignment as a fifth consecutive president who had served who have not had ships named after them. newly-promoted lieutenant commander in the Navy. He is the only president thus far Our nation’s first president, for whom Presi- was as the Bureau of Aeronautics Contract- to have graduated from the U.S. Naval dent’s Day was originally named, has a ing Officer for Terminations in the Office of Academy. After completing the accelerated record-holding eight ships named Washing- U.S. Navy Photo the Bureau of Aeronautics General Repre- wartime program, he graduated June 5, Lyndon B. Johnson ton, with four between 1775 to 1776, one sentative, Eastern District, headquartered in 1946 with distinction and obtained his com- each in 1798 and 1814, followed by the Lyndon B. Johnson (1963-1969) had al- New York City. Nixon was released from mission as ensign. ballistic nuclear submarine (SSBN 598), ready earned his bachelor’s degree, worked active duty on March 10, 1946. He was For his first duty station, Carter was sta- decommissioned in 1985, and aircraft as a school teacher and elected twice to promoted to commander in the Naval Re- tioned at Norfolk as radar and CIC officer carrier CVN-73 commissioned in 1992. Congress before being appointed as a lieu- serve on June 1, 1953. on USS Wyoming (E-AG 17), an older Abraham Lincoln pales in comparison tenant commander in the U.S. Naval Re- Gerald R. Ford (1974-1976) was prepar- battleship that had been converted into a with just three ships: a former German serve June 21, 1940, at age 32. ing to open his law practice at Grand Rapids floating laboratory for testing new electron- steamer turned transport ship (President He reported for active duty Dec. 9, 1941, with a fellow Yale Law School classmate, ics and gunnery equipment. After Wyoming Lincoln 1917 to 1918); one submarine and was assigned to the Office of the Chief but the attack on Pearl Harbor changed his was decommissioned, Carter became train- (SSBN 602), decommissioned in 1981; and of Naval Operations in Washington, D.C. plans. Rather than waiting to be drafted, ing and education officer on USS Missis- Nimitz-class supercarrier (CVN 72), com- After training, he proceeded to Head- Ford sought to join the Navy. sippi (E-AG 128). After completing two missioned in 1989. quarters, Twelfth Naval District, San Fran- At age 29 with a law degree, Ford was years of surface ship duty, Carter chose to The following are brief synopsis of each cisco, California, for inspection duty in the commissioned as an ensign April 13, 1942. apply for submarine duty. Accepted, he be- president’s naval career. Pacific. His first duty-station was to attend V-5 in- gan the six-month course at the U.S. Navy John F. Kennedy (1961-1963) was ap- While stationed in New Zealand and Submarine School, Submarine Base, New pointed an ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve Australia, he worked as an observer of London, Connecticut, from June 14 to Dec. in October 1941. Initially, he was assigned to bomber missions in the South Pacific, for 17, 1948. the staff of the Office of Naval Intelligence which he was later awarded the Army Silver Upon completion of the course, Carter before attending the Naval Reserve Officers Star Medal. reported Dec. 29 to USS Pomfret (SS 391) Training School from July 27-Sept. 27, 1942. After President Roosevelt ordered all based at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. During a He then entered the Motor Torpedo Boat members of Congress in the Armed Forces simulated war patrol, Carter served as com- Squadron Training Center in Rhode Island. to return to their legislative duties, Johnson munications officer, sonar officer, electron- Upon his graduation Dec. 2, Lt. j.g. Kennedy was released from active duty under hon- ics officer, gunnery officer and supply offi- was assigned to the Motor Torpedo Squad- orable conditions June 16, 1942. cer. On March 9, he served as the approach ron 4 as the commanding officer of PT-101. A In 1949 he was promoted to commander officer for a simulated torpedo firing at tar- month later, PT-101 and four other boats in the Naval Reserves. get ships and scored a “hit.” Soon after were ordered to Motor Torpedo Boat Squad- Richard M. Nixon (1969-1974) joined Carter’s promotion to lieutenant junior ron 14 based at Panama. the Navy at the age of 29 as a lieutenant grade on June 5, 1949, Pomfret was sent in junior grade in the U.S. Naval Reserve June July to San Diego where the submarine 15, 1942. A lawyer, he had been working as operated along the California coast. an attorney for the Office of Emergency Carter’s next assignment was as engi- Management in Washington, D.C. Merin Studios neering officer for the precommissioning Midshipman James Earl Carter Jr. Following his appointment, Nixon began detail for USS K-1 (SSK 1), the first postwar aviation indoctrination training at the Naval structor school training at Annapolis. His submarine built. After K-1’s commission- Training School, Naval Air Station in background as a coach and trainer made ing on Nov. 10, 1951, Carter served as execu- Quonset Point, Rhode Island. After com- him a good candidate for instructor in the tive officer, engineering officer, and elec- pleting the course in October 1942, he went Navy’s V-5 (aviation cadet) program. tronics repair officer. During this tour he to the Naval Reserve Aviation Base in Ot- After a month of training, Ford was as- also qualified for command of a submarine. tumwa, Iowa, where he served as aide to the signed to the Navy Preflight School in When Adm. Hyman G. Rickover (then a executive officer until May 1943. Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where he captain) started his program to create nucle- Looking for more excitement, Nixon vol- taught elementary seamanship, ordnance, ar powered submarines, Carter was inter- unteered for sea duty and reported to Com- gunnery, first aid and military drill. He also viewed and selected for the program by mander, Air Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet where coached all nine sports that were offered, Rickover. Promoted to lieutenant, Carter he was assigned as officer in charge of the but mostly in swimming, boxing and foot- was sent to the U. S. Atomic Energy Com- South Pacific Combat Air Transport Com- ball. mission, Division of Reactor Development U.S. Navy photo mand at Guadalcanal in the Solomons and By the time he was assigned to USS in Schenectady, New York. He served a John F. Kennedy later at Green Island. His unit prepared Monterey (CVL 26) he had been promoted four-month TDY with the Naval Reactors Seeking combat duty, Kennedy trans- manifests and flight plans for C-47 opera- to lieutenant. While onboard, Ford served Branch, U. S. Atomic Energy Commission, ferred Feb. 23 as a replacement officer to tions and supervised the loading and un- as the assistant navigator, athletic officer Washington, D.C., to assist “in the design Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 2, which loading of the cargo aircraft. and anti-aircraft battery officer. The carrier and development of nuclear propulsion was based at Tulagi Island in the Solomons. For this service, he received a Letter of helped secure Makin Island in the Gilberts plants for naval vessels.” He took command of PT-109 April 23, 1943. Commendation from the Commander and participated in carrier strikes against As Carter was preparing to become the It was the night of Aug. 1, 1943, when South Pacific Area and South Pacific Force Kavieng, New Ireland in 1943. During the engineering officer for the nuclear power PT-109, with Kennedy at the helm, was run for “meritorious and efficient performance spring of 1944, Monterey supported land- plant to be placed in USS Seawolf (SSN over by the Japanese destroyer Amagiri, of duty as Officer in Charge of the South ings at Kwajalein and Eniwetok and partici- 575), one of the first submarines to operate cutting the torpedo boat in two. At the im- Pacific Combat Air Transport Com- pated in carrier strikes in the Marianas, on atomic power, his father died in July pact, Kennedy was thrown into the cockpit Western Carolines and North New Guiena, 1953. Carter resigned from the Navy to where he landed on his back, injured prior to as well as the Battle of Philippine Sea. return to Georgia to manage the family in- him joining the service. Aircraft from Monterey launched strikes terests. Carter was honorably discharged on As some of the survivors clung to pieces against Wake Island, participated in strikes Oct. 9, 1953, at Headquarters, Third Naval of the ship, Kennedy swam to the remaining in the Philippines and Ryukus and sup- District in New York City. crew members to bring them back to the ported the landings at Leyte and Mindoro. George H.W. Bush (1989-1991) wanted floating remnant of PT-109. Two had died Monterey escaped damage by the Japa- to join the Navy right after Pearl Harbor, but during the collision. Kennedy towed one nese, but Mother Nature nearly took out he had to wait six months to graduate high injured crew members as he and the other both the ship and future president when school, enlisting on his 18th birthday June survivors swam five hours to cover the dis- Adm. William “Bull” Halsey’s Task Force 12, 1942. Ten months later, having graduat- tance of three miles to an island. 38 sailed straight into Typhoon Cobra on ed pre-flight training at the University of After swimming to Nauru Island, Ken- Dec. 17-18, 1944. Three destroyers were lost North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Bush was nedy and his executive officer found na- along with 790 men, with another nine war- commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Naval tives. Kennedy wrote a message on a co- U.S. Navy photo ships damaged and 100 planes lost either Richard M. Nixon conut: “11 alive native knows posit & reef overboard or by explosion. 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MC2 Ford Williams The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) transits the Dardanelles Strait, Feb. 19, 2019. Donald Cook, forward-deployed to Rota, Spain, is on its eighth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. USS Donald Cook en route to Black Sea

By MC2 Ford Williams The ship last visited the Black Sea in Cook. “The crew and I look forward to naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/6th Fleet Public Affairs January 2019, during which it visited Ba- experiencing the rich history and culture of operations in support of U.S. national tumi, Georgia and conducted an exercise in this region.” security interests in Europe. DARDANELLES STRAIT with two Georgian Coast Guard ships. The ship’s operations in the Black Sea U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in Naples, The Arleigh Burke-class guided-mis- During its time in port the ship’s crew was will strengthen interoperability with Italy, conducts the full spectrum of joint sile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG warmly received by their Georgian hosts NATO allies and partners and demonstrate and naval operations, often in concert 75) began its north-bound transit of the and were greeted on the pier with an collective resolve to Black Sea security with allied, and interagency partners, in Dardanelles Strait, en route to the Black arrival ceremony that included a tradi- under Operation Atlantic Resolve. order to advance U.S. national interests Sea Feb. 19 to conduct maritime security tional Georgian dance. The U.S. Navy routinely operates in the and security and stability in Europe and operations and enhance regional maritime “Each visit here affords us the unique Black Sea consistent with the Montreux Africa. stability, combined readiness, and naval opportunity to work with our regional Convention and international law. For more news from Navy Public Affairs capability with our NATO allies and part- maritime partners,” said Cmdr. Matthew Donald Cook, forward-deployed at Support Element Det. Europe, visit ners in the region. Powel, commanding officer of Donald Naval Station Rota, Spain, is conducting www.navy.mil/local/NPASEDE/.

Final resting place of USS Hornet CV-8 located in South Pacific

Courtesy of Paul Allen/Vulcan Inc. Oct. 25, 1942. Hornet proved an & R/V Petrel especially determined ship over the next 24 hours. Endur- SEATTLE, WASH. ing a relentless, coordinated at- Wreckage of the World War tack by Japanese dive-bombers II aircraft carrier USS Hornet and torpedo planes, her crew rests on the floor of the South was ultimately forced to aban- Pacific Ocean around the Solo- don the ship due to damage and mon Islands, 5,400 meters resulting fires. She then defied U.S. Navy photo A file photo taken April 18, 1942 of the aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV 8) launching U.S. Army Air Forces B-25B (nearly 17,500 feet) below the American efforts to scuttle her bombers at the start of the Doolittle Raid, the first U.S. air raid on the Japanese home islands. surface as discovered last with 16 torpedoes and 369 month by the expedition crew rounds of 5-inch shells. When the fighting spirit of ships and again takes to the sea in an Kraft, director of subsea opera- of Paul G. Allen’s Research Japanese forces approached crews like USS Hornet (CV 8), uncertain world, Hornet’s dis- tions for Vulcan. “Paul Allen Vessel (R/V) Petrel. shortly thereafter and fired four Vice Chief of Naval Operations covery offers the American was particularly interested in Hornet was best known for its torpedoes from two Japanese Adm. Bill Moran added. ”Al- Sailor a timeless reminder of historically significant and part in the fateful Doolittle destroyers late in the evening of though her service was short- what courage, grit and commit- capital ships, so this mission Raid that was launched in April Oct. 26, Hornet finally suc- lived, it was meteoric. ment truly look like,” Moran and discovery honor his lega- of 1942, which was the first cumbed and slipped beneath “In the dark days following continued. “We’d be wise as a cy.” airborne attack of Japanese the surface. She lost 111 Sailors the Japanese surprise attack on nation to take a long, hard look. The 10-person expedition homeland targets including from her crew of nearly 2,200. Pearl Harbor, she and the I’d also like to thank the crew of team on the 250-foot R/V Petrel Tokyo. Led by U.S. Army Lt. “With the loss of Hornet and Doolittle Raiders were the first Petrel for their dedication in was able to locate Hornet’s po- Col. James Doolittle, all of the serious damage to Enterprise, Americans to punch back at finding and honoring her sacri- sition by piecing together data 16 B-25 planes that were the Battle of Santa Cruz was a Japan, giving hope to the nation fice.” from national and naval ar- launched from Hornet were un- Japanese victory, but at an ex- and the world when things The discovery of Hornet was chives that included official able to land at their designated tremely high cost,” said retired looked bleakest,” Moran said. made during R/V Petrel’s first deck logs and action reports airstrip in China, but the raid Rear Admiral Samuel Cox, di- "She was there when the mission of 2019 after relocating from other ships engaged in the provided a boost to American rector of Naval History and American Navy turned the tide from the Philippine Sea to the battle. Positions and sightings morale, and put Japan on alert Heritage Command. “About in the Pacific at the Battle of Solomon Islands to spend win- from nine other U.S. warships about our covert air capa- half the Japanese aircraft en- Midway, and she was there ter months in this arena. Op- in the area were plotted on a bilities. gaged were shot down by when America started the long erating out of Guadalcanal, the chart to generate the starting In June, Hornet was one of greatly improved U.S. Navy drive to Tokyo in the Solomon area is rich in history and prom- point for the search grid. three American carriers that anti-aircraft defenses. As a re- Islands. Mortally wounded dur- inence in terms of naval en- In the case of Hornet, she was surprised and sunk four Japa- sult, the Japanese carriers did ing the vicious campaign at gagements. discovered on the first dive mis- nese carriers at Midway, turn- not engage again in battle for Guadalcanal and abandoned af- “We had Hornet on our list of sion of Petrel’s autonomous ing the tide of war in the Pa- almost another two years.” ter all attempts to save her WWII warships that we wanted underwater vehicle, and con- cific. “Naval aviation came of age failed, she was finally sent be- to locate because of its place in firmed by video footage from The ship was sunk during the in World War II and American low by the Japanese destroyers history as an aircraft carrier the remotely operated vehicle, exceptionally vicious Battle of Sailors today continue to look Akigumo and Makigumo. that saw many pivotal moments both pieces of equipment rated Santa Cruz Island that started to and draw inspiration from “As America’s Navy once in naval battles,” said Robert to dive down to 6,000 meters. B6 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 2.21.2019 University students update Carderock on NEEC Project

By Brooke Marquardt had an Office of Naval Research Young Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division Public Affairs Investigator Project (ONR YIP) on composite patches. Materials engineer Dr. Maureen WEST BETHESDA, MD. Foley in Code 6102 is the technical point of University of Tennessee, Knoxville contact for the NEEC with UTK. Originally (UTK) doctoral student Will Ferrell and Dr. working through the building-block ap- Stephanie TerMaath, professor of mechani- proach through comprehensive testing, the cal, aerospace and biomedical engineering, UTK team found this to be cost-prohibitive presented updated research on composite due to the sheer number of tests needed. parts fabricated through polymer additive They instead have been operating on an manufacturing as part of a collaboration integrated and automated simulation envi- with Naval Surface Warfare Center, Card- ronment to supplement physical testing. erock Division (NSWCCD), Jan. 22. “What we’re looking at for additive man- For the past few years, the UTK team has ufacturing and composites is how can we been working alongside different branches make it so that we don’t have to test every- at Carderock to better understand how thing, and instead, we can look at new and printing parameters, such as nozzle temper- emerging materials that have already been atures, cooling, sample size and print time, tested and proven to be effective,“ TerMaath affect the mechanical properties of the ma- said. ”It would be the ideal case that some- terial. The ultimate goal is to qualify com- one could go into a database and look at all ponents made from these materials for use of the material choices, select the constitu- in shipboard applications. ents and configuration, perform a multi- This three-year project is part of the scale structural analysis through modeling Ryan Hanyok University of Tennessee, Knoxville student Corey Arndt (right) and doctoral student William Naval Engineering Education Consortium and simulation, run some tests to evaluate Ferrell start work on laying a composite patch for materials testing at Naval Surface Warfare (NEEC), which is a program that provides reliability and optimize the design, and then Center, Carderock Division in West Bethesda, Md., on Jan. 23, 2019. funding for relevant research at academic in the end, come out with a new, reliable institutions and provides opportunities for part.” the collaborative activities that could take tency; and printer variability exists and students to participate in hands-on research With this hybrid-structure database, the place. The students have worked alongside should be included in the variability proc- during the academic year to develop their team would be able to test material proper- aerospace engineer Daniel Hart in Card- esses where machines need to be qualified technical abilities. The educational objec- ties, boundary conditions, probabilistic dis- erock’s Structural Composites Branch in as well. tive is to prepare students for careers with tributions, loading conditions, uncertainty the lab, laying down the materials to create Ongoing work includes predicting frac- the Navy, while accomplishing the techni- and data quality information, loading con- composite patches. It takes between 12 and ture behavior of demonstration parts; in- cal objective. This program provides the ditions and analytical models. With this 14 hours for a patch to be ready to be tested. forming finite element models using peri- students with daily hands-on technical database, they would also have the opportu- Once those patches are created, they are put dynamics results; and quantifying uncer- training, interaction with Navy personnel nity to design guidelines and do results through tension and compression tests to tainty using non-deterministic modeling, and recruiters and helps them to develop a analysis. Allowing the user to first select evaluate how much the patch elongates and such as length, density, orientation, air diverse, multi-disciplinary workforce. Cur- their constituents and configuration has the how strong it is before it breaks. voids and dimensional variation. rently, there are three NEEC projects benefit of allowing them to explore many In the classification stage, they have con- Naval Surface Warfare Center, Card- funded at Carderock, overseen by Science, different combinations. They would then be cluded that specimen size affects strength erock Division, a part of Naval Sea Systems Technology, Engineering and Math able to perform a multi-scale, structural and repeatability. Specific geometry and Command, leads the Navy in hull, mechani- (STEM) and Outreach Program Director analysis, varying the fidelity at each scale specification to the number of beads re- cal and electrical engineering. Head- Charlotte George. and investigating multiple loading condi- quired in cross-sectioning those parts may quartered in West Bethesda, Maryland, The technical objective for the UTK tions. Lastly, the database would allow for be pertinent to achieve geometry independ- Carderock Division employs approxi- NEEC contract, which ends in May, is to the evaluation of the material’s reliability ent properties. They also found that match- mately 2,000 scientists, engineers, techni- explore and demonstrate the potential of an and optimize its design. This would help to ing the specimen size and processing condi- cians and support personnel and includes integrated experimental and computational minimize the cost and weight of the materi- tions is necessary for accurate qualification. detachments in Norfolk (Little Creek); Port approach to the qualification process of al and maximize performance. This hybrid- In the processing stage, they concluded the Canaveral, Florida; Fort Lauderdale, Flor- composite parts fabricated with embedded structure database design would then allow layer time and process control can lead to ida; Memphis, Tennessee; Bangor, Wash- fibers. the team to perform uncertainty quantifica- stronger prints and less variable prints. ington; Ketchikan, Alaska; and Bayview, These UTK students have worked with tion for design optimization on the new Lastly, in the methodologies, they con- Idaho. Carderock employees in the Integrated material. cluded that sequential prints could produce For more news from Naval Surface War- Manufacturing and Project Management While at Carderock, the UTK students slightly weaker prints, but with increased fare Center Carderock, visit www.navy.mil/ Office, as well as the Advanced Materials leveraged the ONR YIP grant TerMaath had repeatability and more prints per unit; cut- local/nswcc/. and Structures Branch, as TerMaath also in the area of composite patches to extend ting methods need to be reported for consis- JOIN OUR TEAM

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AMAZON | Safe passage for medicine Brazilian navy 1st Lt. Gilvan Mar- tins, a general medical officer per- Continued from B1 news that I was going back to forming his internship. At that Manaus to be the captain. This is a time, the Brazilian navy was chart- “We make notes and do pass very important mission, to bring ing the Amazon River, and the them on to other ships who will be help to people in these communi- visiting sailors saw the people liv- navigating this area,“ he said. ties. These people need a lot of this ing in the communities along the ”They can use those notes to navi- kind of help.” riverbank were in need. The first gate more safely.” Freitas highlighted one of Cha- Oswaldo Cruz-class hospital ship Natural debris such as logs and gas’ key capabilities - a flight would not be built for another 35 rocks in the river presents a con- deck, which can be used for emer- years, so these ships made use of stant hazard, and at night, a large gency medical evacuations. what was available aboard. spotlight operated from the bridge “The transfer ability lets us “The ships would set aside food constantly illuminates Chagas’ work very fast,” he said. “We can to give to them, and invite them path forward. With no sonar navi- provide everything the rest of the aboard to take a shower and give gation, an “ecobatimetro” is the hospital ships can, and more.” some basic care,“ he said. ”We had only instrument Chagas has to Lt. Cmdr. Robert Lennon, the an opportunity to do something MC1 Byron C. Linder measure depth – and this depth U.S. team lead, concurred with different. I think Brazil is one of John Sullivan, Lt. Cmdr. Robert Lennon, and Brazilian Navy Lt. Gilvan changes rapidly depending on Freitas’ statement to a degree. the first countries to do this kind of Martins examine a patient during a visit to the Heraclio Emiliano Moda where in the Amazon the ship is. Having served on back-to-back hospital assistance. This mission medical clinic in Axinim, Brazil, Feb. 6. Despite these navigational chal- missions in Brazil aboard another is very challenging, and some of lenges, Chagas was built from the hospital ship in 2018, he was quick the areas are very hard to access in is serving as a platform to expand are afforded the opportunity to be keel up to be a river hospital ship – to praise Chagas’ capabilities. general. We have a lot of infec- the U.S. Navy’s tropical medicine mentored by senior medical offi- something unique to the Brazilian “[Freitas] is being modest,“ he tious disease in these communi- training opportunities, which will cers and use equipment they might navy’s fleet of five ships desig- said. ”There’s better equipment ties, and it’s very good to be a part ultimately combine training at the not otherwise have been able to.” nated as such. here - a new X-ray machine here, a of this assistance.” Tropical Medicine Institute in For more information, visit Chagas’ Commanding Officer, new ultrasound machine. This is a The Brazilian Riverine Mission Manaus, followed by a joint medi- www.public.navy.mil/comus- Capt. Hilcelio Freitas, assumed true hospital ship. It’s really nice is a joint effort between Com- cal mission within the Amazon navso-c4f, on Facebook at command just one week prior to to see this, and the integration with mander, U.S. 4th Fleet and the River basin. www.facebook.com/NAV- departing Manaus. However, his the Brazil navy is outstanding. It’s Brazilian navy’s 9th Naval Dis- “These types of missions are a SOUS4thflt, or on Twitter at familiarity with the ship started in critically important to be able to trict, whose mission is to provide win-win for everyone,” said Capt. www.twitter.com/navsous4thflt. 2010 when he served as Chagas’ both work together and to deliver care to local populations, build William Scouten, U.S. 4th Fleet, For more news from U.S. Naval chief engineer for two years. this humanitarian assistance.” medical interoperability in sup- fleet surgeon. “We (U.S. Navy) get Forces Southern Command & U.S. “I learned a lot of very impor- Brazil’s history of bringing hu- port of joint humanitarian and di- to experience medical practices 4th Fleet, visit www.navy.mil/lo- tant things when I was here about manitarian assistance to commu- saster relief missions, and ex- and scenarios that we might not cal/cusns/. the ship,“ he said. ”It made me nities along the Amazon River change medical knowledge. This see here in the States, and the more very happy when I received the dates back 70 years to 1949, noted is the third mission of its type, and junior Brazilian medical providers

SEABEES | Additive manufacturing programs. The iterative process used in According to Cmdr. Joe Symmes, 22 architecture is very similar to the proc- Naval Construction Regiment’s supply Continued from B1 of this technology are endless. ess used in Additive Manufacturing,” officer, in the not-too-distant future, “We printed more than 30 different Ibitoye said. 3-D printing could give Seabees the tween mission success and lengthy de- parts and identified 50 others so far that Chief Construction Mechanic Gail ability to print needed supplies and re- lays. need to be drawn up by engineering aids Best was witness to the true potential of pair parts on the battlefield. NMCB-133 is excited for this ground on the computer. Once these drawings this technology. “Additive manufacturing capabilities breaking opportunity coming off of a are complete we link the computer to the “We were able to print a bushing for are an important component to future highly successful inter-deployment printer,” Lundy said. “The upside to this the adjustable shock absorber used on Seabee readiness. Imagine being able to training cycle where they had a chance process is with the proper database they our medium tactical vehicle replace- carry a warehouse in a box that has the to use the printers this past summer can print repair parts as opposed to ment tractors and wreckers. We cannot capability to print assets across almost during their Field Training Exercise waiting 30 to 90 days for new parts to order this particular part separately, so all classes of supply,” Symmes said. (FTX). The goal was to test the proof of come in. The only constraint to this if it fails, we have to replace the entire “Now imagine that ‘virtual inventory’ concept of using 3-D printers in the field technology for Seabees is their imagina- shock absorber,” Best said. “The shock has the ability to adapt to changing to produce needed supplies and repair tion.” absorbers cost $10K each, however, we scenarios on the battlefield with min- parts. Ensign Femi Ibitoye, NMCB-133’s were able to print a new bushing here in imal to no communications across the According to Lt. Michael Lundy, a Alfa Team Commander, worked in ar- the field for about $1 and install it. We electromagnetic spectrum. For a logisti- reservist attached to the Fleet Readiness chitectural design prior to his service in had three vehicles go down due to a cian these concepts were the stuff of and Logistics staff for the Office of the the Navy, and has experience useful for failure of a minor plastic part. We were sci-fi films just a few years ago. Now Chief of Naval Operations who helped this technology. able to print them, install them, and get they are available in commercial, off- NMCB-133 facilitate the use of several “I have experience drawing plans in the vehicles back up and running,” Best the-shelf products that are accessible to 3-D printers in the field, the possibilities 3-D and in prototyping using specific said. households across America.”

PRESIDENTS | Naval careers Continued from B4 engine caught on fire. He completed his mission and re- Reserve a few days shy of his leased the bombs over his tar- 19th birthday, making him the get scoring several damaging youngest naval aviator at the hits. time. With his engine on fire, After more flight training, Bush flew several miles from Bush was assigned to Tor- the island, where he and one pedo Squadron (VT-51) as other crew member on the photographic officer in Sep- TBM Avenger bailed out of tember 1943. As part of Air the aircraft. However, the other man’s chute did not open and he fell to his death. While Bush anxiously waited four hours in his inflated raft, several fighters circled pro- tectively overhead until he was rescued by submarine USS Finback (SS 230). Dur- ing the month he remained on U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Austal USA The future USS Tulsa (LCS 16) is underway for acceptance trials, which are the last significant milestone before delivery Finback, Bush participated in of the Independence-variant littoral combat ship to the Navy. During trials, the Navy conducted comprehensive tests of the rescue of other pilots. the future USS Tulsa, intended to demonstrate the performance of the propulsion plant, ship handling abilities and auxil- U.S. Navy photo Bush returned to San Jacinto iary systems. George H.W. Bush in November 1944 and partic- Group 51, his squadron was ipated in operations in the TULSA | Ship commissioned Tulsa will join the fleet at a time of expansion of based on USS San Jacinto Philippines. capability as well as increased demand on the Navy (CVL 30) in the spring of When San Jacinto returned Continued from B1 forces. 1944. San Jacinto was part of to Guam, the squadron, Assistant Secretary of the Navy James Guertz noted Task Force 58 that participa- which had suffered 50 per- and they protect keeps the promises made to all Ameri- Tulsa is the fifth ship the Navy has commissioned in the ted in operations against Mar- cent casualties of its pilots, cans.” past 50 days and one of 13 ships slated to be commis- cus and Wake Islands in May, was replaced and sent to the Current Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum emphasized the sioned this year – up from eight a year ago – as part of and then in the Marianas dur- United States. Throughout bond between the people of Tulsa and the Sailors who broader efforts to ensure the nation’s maritime freedom. ing June. 1944, Bush had flown 58 serve aboard the Navy’s newest ship. “Having the right mix of ships with the right number On June 19, the task force combat missions for which he “Wherever you are in the world, whatever day it might of ships, to include Tulsa, makes us ready to execute triumphed in one of the larg- received the Distinguished be or whatever hour in that day, we hope you know that prompt and sustained combat operations at sea to fight est air battles of the war. Dur- Flying Cross, three Air Med- there are hundreds of thousands of your fellow Tulsans and win against any adversary,” said Adm. John C. ing the return of his aircraft als, and the Presidential Unit who are thinking of you, and who are honored to be Aquilino, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet. “Let there be from the mission, Ens. Bush’s Citation awarded San Jacinto. associated with you and are so proud of you,” said no doubt, that is what Tulsa is ready to do.” aircraft made a forced water Because of his valuable Bynum. After the ceremony, the ship will transit to San Diego landing. The crew was res- combat experience, Bush was The crew visited the city little more than a year ago to to join Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1 and eight other cued, but the plane was lost in reassigned to Norfolk and put learn more about it and its people. Oklahoma Sen. James littoral combat ships currently homeported at Naval Base the explosion. On July 25, in a training wing for new Lankford recounted some of the characteristics of the San Diego. Ens. Bush and another pilot torpedo pilots. Later, he was city and its people beginning at the city’s founding as the Tulsa is the 15th littoral combat ship and the eighth of received credit for sinking a assigned as a naval aviator in destination of a forced migration of Native American the Independence variant. small cargo ship. a new torpedo squadron, people, through booming growth and cultural turmoil Littoral combat ships are high speed, agile, shallow After Bush was promoted VT-153. With the surrender of and into a city renowned for its diversity and beauty. draft, mission-focused surface combatants designed for to lieutenant junior grade on Japan, he was honorably dis- “When you arrive at any port of our nation or any port operations in the littoral environment, yet fully capable Aug. 1, San Jacinto com- charged in September 1945 around the globe, you will bear all of our names and all of of open ocean operations. As part of the surface fleet, menced operations against and then entered Yale Uni- our history,” said Lankford. “You are capable of op- littoral combat ships have the ability to counter and the Japanese in the Bonin Is- versity. erating in all environments. Your mission is to protect outpace evolving threats independently or within a net- lands. On Sept. 2, 1944, Bush Editor’s note: This blog our seas and deter aggression, but when deterrence fails, work of surface combatants. Paired with advanced sonar piloted one of four aircraft was originally published Feb. we also know you are fully capable of restoring the and mine hunting capabilities, the littoral combat ships from VT-51 that attacked the 16, 2015, on Naval History peace. Your actions, your words, your faith, your disci- provide a major contribution, as well as a more diverse Japanese installations on and Heritage Command’s pline and your power will reveal to a curious world just set of options to commanders, across the spectrum of Chichi Jima. Encountering The Sextant. who we are as Americans. You are our ambassadors for operations. intense antiaircraft fire, freedom and you bear the name Tulsa and the United Bush’s aircraft was hit and his States of America.” B8 | www.flagshipnews.com | The Flagship | 2.21.2019

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Courtesy Virginia Zoo U.S. Department of Labor Webinar: Military Spouse Licensure Portal ■ Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. cation Department. ■ The Fleet and Family Support Center Virginia Zoo breaks ground New bathrooms, which have been ■ http://zeiders.adobeconnect.com/rpr1zt0w3bvk/ donated from the City of Norfolk, have CNIC HQ will host a Family Employment Readiness for new nature play area also been installed and will open this Program (FERP) Department of Labor Military Spouse Spring. The Zoo will host a Family Licensure Portal Training on Feb. 22, 2019 from 1:30 By Ashley Grove Mars cutive Director of the Virginia Zoo. Volunteer Day on May 4 where volun- p.m. to 2:30 p.m. “We aim to promote and strengthen teers can assist with a variety of proj- This training will provide a live detail demonstration on NORFOLK children’s outdoor learning experi- ects, including constructing aspects of how to utilize the Department of Labor site for informa- The Virginia Zoo is excited to an- ences to help the next generation be- the play area. For more information on tion to assist FFSC staff and users(spouses) with real nounce the addition of a Nature Play come more environmentally minded the Family Volunteer Day visit, time state licensing information per state. area, to open this summer on Zoo and move the future in a more sustain- virginiazo.org/family-volunteer-day. grounds. The Zoo was awarded several able direction.” grants from local organizations, in- “As Rotarians, we continually seek 2019 Showstopper Dance Competition cluding a $25,000 grant from the Rota- ways to improve quality of life for ry District 7600, Norfolk Rotary Char- people living near us, and around the ■ Friday - Sunday, Feb 22-24. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ities, Inc., Norfolk Sunrise Rotary, and world,” added Rotary Club of Norfolk ■ Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum the Virginia Beach Rotary Club Foun- President Pamela Tubbs. “We recog- Dr., Hampton dation. Other donations for the project nized Nature Play as a wonderful com- ■ www.goshowstopper.com have come from Wells Fargo and Tar- munity service project in which we get. could invest not only money, but on- If you’re looking for the largest, most glamorously fun Nature Play is unstructured and in- going volunteer support.” dance competition in the world, you’ve come to the right formal play that incorporates the natu- The nearly one-acre play area will place! You can find us at all of the biggest and best venues ral and surrounding landscape and be located near the Zoo’s Flora Point all across the country — we are in over 50 cities a year! You might leave our competition covered in glitter, but we vegetation to bring nature to children’s section of the park. Nature Play will guarantee you’ll also leave with the best memories you’ll daily outdoor play and learning envi- feature tree stumps and pieces to be have all year (until your next Showstopper event, that is!) ronments. It is proven to powerfully used as climbing, walking, and jump- boost the cognitive, creative, physical, ing structures, as well as a sandbox for The Legwarmers in concert social and emotional development of digging, a sensory walk, willow tunnel children. and a bamboo maze. In addition to ■ Friday, Feb. 22. 8 p.m., $16 “The Virginia Zoo is committed to being open to the public daily for free- ■ The Norva, 314 Monticello Ave., Norfolk ■ www.thenorva.com building the experience of nature into play, the area will be utilized for infor- Courtesy Virginia Zoo childhood,” said Greg Bockheim, Exe- mal, free programming from the Edu- Remember the Eighties? Sure, we all do...but the Leg- warmers don't just remember the Eighties - they relive them. It all started back in May 2001 when Gordon Gartrell and Cru Jones had just seen yet another cover band butcher the decade that they loved, so they decided Wells Fargo collaborates with local to do something about it. They assembled a group and vowed to give the world's most hedonistic decade the tribute it deserved. Joined by Chet Reno, Lavaar Hux- historians to create mural depicting the table, Roxanne Rio, Capt. Morgan Pondo and Clarence McFly, they locked themselves in the basement with a shoebox-full of dusty 45's and an endless supply of Tab. history of Virginia Beach One year later, the Legwarmers emerged. From Wells Fargo ity, and the Blue Angels, the U.S. Navy’s premier flight demonstration team. The design also commemorates edu- Aaron Lewis with Ben Danaher VIRGINIA BEACH, VA cator and community leader Emma Hairston, an original ■ Friday, Feb. 22,8 p.m.$42.50-$62.50 Wells Fargo and local leaders unveiled a historical mural member of the Virginia Beach NAACP. Views of the his- ■ Sandler Center For The Performing Arts, last week, at the Wells Fargo community banking branch toric Cape Henry lighthouses and an early downtown street 201 Market St., Virginia Beach located at 699 Independence Blvd. in Virginia Beach. The scene are also featured in the design. ■ www.sandlercenter.org mural, which depicts the military history of Virginia Beach The new mural will be Wells Fargo’s fifth installation in and hangs in the branch, was created through the collabora- Virginia Beach, and the company’s 106th mural in the state Aaron Lewis brings his “State I’m In Tour” to the tion of local and Wells Fargo historians. of Virginia. Each mural reflects the joint effort of many Sandler Center! The former Staind front man first made The colorful design pays tribute to Fort Story, the U.S. people, including Wells Fargo team members, and local his country debut in 2011 with certified gold single "Country Boy" followed by the release of his first Army’s logistics-over-the-shore operations training facil- historical societies, libraries, and museums. full-length solo album, The Road. "Country Boy" features Charlie Daniels on fiddle and a booming verse from George Jones, as well as Chris Young striking a balance between classic and modern country. Lewis has released seven studio albums, two which peaked the Billboard Top Country Albums, and has been nomi- nated for two CMT Music Awards. Lewis' introspective, personal, and relatable lyrics are proof that country music is about lifestyle and values, not necessarily where you were raised. Lewis attributes country as something that has always inspired him. Growing up in rural Vermont the singer/songwriter spent summers with his WWII veteran grandfather Courtesy Wells Fargo hunting and fishing. During that time, he developed a love for the land, the woods, and the simple life, which still permeates everything he does. "I was raised on Country music," Lewis says "My grandfather listened to Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Hank Jr., and all of the greats." Those influences are evident on stage in his The Stockpot opens in downtown new songs and in Staind hits he often performs such as "Outside," "It's Been Awhile," and "So Far Away." Norfolk’s Selden Market

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