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Serving the Hampton Roads Navy Family Vol. 18, No. 23, Norfolk, VA FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM June 10, 2010 Sea service women leaders meet in D.C. BY GUNNERY SGT. A.C. MINK Special to the Flagship

WASHINGTON — More than 1,000 Sailors, Marines and coast guardsmen gathered for the 23rd annual Sea Service Leadership Association Women’s Leadership Symposium in Washington, D.C., June 2 - 3. “The event was a great success,” said Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jean-Marie Sullivan, Deputy Director, Offi ce of Women’s Policy. Themed, “Leading from the Front and Into the Future,” the symposium offered motivating speakers from the U.S. sea services, as well as lively panels and civilian speakers for both enlisted and offi cer leaders. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Photo by Gunnery Sgt. A.C. Mink Adm. Gary Roughead delivered Retired Master Chief Anna Der-Vartanian discusses changes for women in the Navy with Chief Kim Lewis at the Sea Service Leadership remarks during the symposium, Association Women Leadership Symposium. Lewis, the Navy Career June 3. During his remarks he Counselor stationed at Camp David, met Der-Vartanian, who became the spoke about women serving on fi rst female master chief petty offi cer in the Navy November of 1959, at submarines and the impact on the the symposium social. submarine community. “I think that we have a great services. ya Kent, Executive Offi cer, Navy group of young offi cers that will “Today you are recognizing six Public Affairs Support Element move into our submarine force women, offi cer and enlisted, for Norfolk, received the Senior Offi - and change that force for the bet- their achievements, their contri- cer award. Lt. Cassidi Reese, Line ter,” said Roughead. He noted that butions to each of their services. Division Offi cer, Strike Fighter it is equally important to not only As you recognize the very best of Squadron 154 was awarded the recognize the great contributions the best, we all know that we are Junior Offi cer award. The Senior of Navy women, but to build on barely touching the very tip of the Enlisted Leader award went to those contributions for the future. talent of the women who serve in Master Chief Utilities Construc- Outstanding leadership was our military today,” said Maj. Gen. tionman (SCW) Jamye Rainwater highlighted during the event, as Angela Salinas, director of the (SCW) Jamye Rainwater, Naval Photo by MC2 Kyle P. Malloy the Capt. Joy Bright Hancock Marine Corps’ Manpower and key- Mobile Construction Battalion Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead delivers remarks and Awards for Leadership were pre- note speaker. answers questions from Sailors attending the 23rd annual Sea Service sented to members of the different For the Navy, Cmdr. Thurra- See SYMPOSIUM, A11 Leadership Association Women’s Leadership Symposium.

Photo by MC1 Diane Rubin Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead places a wreath during a ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial commemorating the 68th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. CNO honors the 68th

Photo by MC2 Tucker M. Yates Anniversary of the Lt. Cmdr. Ariel Klein, from Norwood, N.J. assigned to the Wizards of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 133, is greeted by his wife and daughter at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island ﬂ ight line during a homecoming Battle of Midway celebration. The VAQ-133 returned after a six-month deployment supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

BY MC2 (SW) KYLE P. MALLOY for us.” Support to Navy spouses Chief of Naval Operations Roughead spoke about the val- Public Affairs or and legacy of the Sailors who fought in the Battle of Midway, re- topic of latest ‘Family Gram’ WASHINGTON — Chief of Na- minding the audience that many of val Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary these Sailors had experienced a va- PRESS RELEASE call. The staff will be happy to answer your ques- Roughead delivered remarks at riety of attacks on our nation prior Commander, Navy Installations Command Public Affairs tions. In fact, when you’re sure that there’s no help the 68th Anniversary of the Bat- to Midway. available, that’s a good time to call us. We’ll get you tle of Midway commemoration “It is (their) same spirit of hope WASHINGTON — Educational and informa- headed in the right direction.” ceremony at the nation’s Navy Me- and determination that brought tion resources, as well as support information for The Navy’s goal is for spouses to be resilient, morial, June 4. victory to the United States at Mid- spouses are the subject of the latest “Family Gram,” well-informed and adaptable to the Navy environ- CNO thanked the Sailors who way,” said Roughead. “And it’s that NAVADMIN 195/10, released June 2. ment. currently serve for attending the same spirit that lives on today in Navy spouses, often called the Navy’s unsung he- CNIC helps spouses reach this goal with its ceremony to help celebrate the ser- the Sailors who serve in the Unit- roes, endure frequent moves to unknown towns, Child and Youth Program, Ombudsman Program vice of past Sailors and the Battle of ed States Navy around the world.” long deployments and wartime fears. and Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSCs). Midway, the decisive Naval battle CNO recognized the Navy ships The Navy provides an array of programs and re- FFSCs assist military spouses in obtaining em- that was the turning point in the Pa- and crews from USS Benham (DD- sources to prepare spouses and family members to ployment and maintaining a career. cifi c Theatre of World War II. 397), USS Balch (DD-363) and meet the unique challenges of military life. They teach personal fi nancial management, with “To the Sailors who are here to- USS Enterprise (CV-6) for their Spouses who are new to the Navy, far from home topics ranging from car and home buying to the fi - day, who gather to commemorate contributions during the Battle of or starting a new chapter in their life, may be un- nancial impact of deployments. those who have come before us,” Midway who then went on to help sure about what support is available or how to take They provide guidance on making permanent said Roughead. “I thank you for win World War II. advantage of it. change of station moves, helping a family learn being part of this ceremony, this “These crews earned great no- “Just call your nearest Fleet and Family Support about their new duty station, the cost of living, commemoration, this demonstra- toriety at Midway for an incredible Center,” said Kathy Turner, a program analyst at availability of housing, even the cultural changes tion of respect for these great men, Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). their generation and what they did See MIDWAY, A11 “Even if you’re too far from a base to come in, just See FAMILY GRAM, A11

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For the latest weather updates and up-to-the-minute weather alerts, go to www.wtkr.com/weather NAVY MEDICINE USNS Comfort recognized for Haiti earthquake response BY LAURA SEAL with the broader medical ploy on a mission in five Military Sealift Command community, including part- days. Public Affairs ners ranging from other Comfort is operated, nav- U.S. military services and igated and maintained by a BALTIMORE — Bal- government agencies to non- crew of civil service mariners timore-based Military governmental organizations working for the U.S. Navy’s Sealift Command (MSC) and even foreign militaries Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort and health ministries.” while the Medical Treat- (T-AH 20) was welcomed Ware and David Lieber- ment Facility is crewed and as an honorary member man, the civilian officer in maintained by Navy medical in the Maryland Hospital charge of the ship, accept- personnel. Association (MHA) at the or- ed the honor on behalf of The Maryland Hospital As- ganization’s annual meeting the more than 1,000 Navy sociation is the advocate for in Baltimore, June 4. medical personnel and 79 Maryland’s hospitals, health The honorary member- civil service mariners who systems, communities and ship recognizes Comfort’s coordinated with 170 Navy patients before legislative role in international relief ef- planners and support per- and regulatory bodies. It’s forts following the Jan. 12 sonnel and an additional 244 61 member hospitals include earthquake in Haiti. Comfort civilian medical volunteers teaching hospitals, health spent seven weeks anchored from eight non-governmen- systems, specialty hospitals, off the coast of Port-au- tal organizations. veterans hospitals and long- Prince, where shipboard “Maryland’s hospitals and term care facilities. medical personnel treated the USNS Comfort share Photo by MC3 Ryan Steinhour MSC operates approxi- The Military Sealift Command Hospital Ship Comfort (T-AH 20) was welcomed as an honorary nearly 900 earthquake vic- more than a home. We also mately 110 noncombatant, member of Maryland Hospital Association. tims. share a mission of provid- civilian-crewed ships that “It’s an honor for the men ing care and compassion to “Part of what makes Com- Ware and Lieberman ac- the Navy, Dec. 1, 1987, and strategically preposition and women who served on all who need it,” said Car- fort’s hospital so exceptional cepted a plaque that will be arrived in Baltimore July 13, combat cargo at sea around Comfort during the Haiti mela Coyle, MHA president is the fact that we can take displayed aboard the ship. 1988. When not deployed, the world, move military mission to be recognized as and CEO. “For Maryland’s it where it’s needed,” said “The people who are Mary- Comfort is kept pierside cargo and supplies used by part of the Maryland Hospi- hospitals, that means being Lieberman. “Although the land’s hospitals are proud to where a small crew of civ- deployed U.S. forces, con- tal Association,” said Capt. there to provide care. For the mariners don’t treat patients, now be associated with the il service mariners and Navy duct specialized missions, James Ware, Command- USNS Comfort, it means get- we are so proud of the role people who man the USNS medical personnel main- and replenish U.S. Navy ing Officer of Comfort’s ting there to provide care.” that we play in getting this Comfort in all capacities and tain the ship and Medical ships at sea. Medical Treatment Facility. Lieberman and the rest of ship to people in need and en- we welcome them now as Treatment Facility in a high For more news from Mili- “We are very proud of all of Comfort’s civil service crew suring that the hospital has colleagues,” said Coyle. state of readiness. When tary Sealift Command, visit our enduring relationships are also happy with the honor. electricity and water.” Comfort was delivered to activated, Comfort can de- www.navy.mil/local/MSC/. Surgeon General highlights the role of Navy medicine during Pacific tour

BY MC3 (SW) DEVON DOW staff here is a shin- Surgeon General, mitment to duty is what helps This year marks the 50th an- Navy Public Affairs Support ing light in our he said he enjoys make our Navy a more deter- niversary of the U.S. Japan Element West Det. Japan Navy. When I am having the oppor- mined and strong force.” Alliance. Robinson said he was YOKOSUKA, Japan — The asked about what tunity to speak with Throughout his tour of the Pa- honored to be back in Yokosu- U.S. Navy Surgeon General vis- has kept me mo- Sailors about Navy cific, Robinson is focusing on ka during this historical year for ited Commander Fleet Activities tivated in my 33 Medicine and of- the valued principles of Navy the two nations and sees no end Yokosuka (CFAY), June 4, dur- year career, it has fer feedback. He Medicine and the role of Navy in sight to their bond. ing his tour of Navy medical been the people also stressed what medical professionals as they “The U.S. Japan Alliance is facilities in the Western Pacific. I’ve served with. he believes makes care for the fleet. stronger than I have ever seen Vice Adm. Adam M. Robin- The Navy medi- Navy Medicine the “Aspects important to Navy it,” he said. “It is a critical alliance Robinson son held an all hands call with cine community success it is today. Medicine are to care for the men which has provided not only the the staff U.S. Naval Hospital Yo- has kept me excited, fresh with “The greatness of Navy and women of Navy Medicine, basic foundation for our lives in kosuka, had lunch with enlisted ideas and always want to do Medicine is not the ships, the to do the force health protec- Japan, but has based our secu- Sailors in the hospital’s galley, more.” airplanes or the submarines. It’s tion mission, which is to have rity and our commitment to the held media availability with Jap- Robinson led the doctors, not the upper leadership in the a fit and ready force to care for whole Asian basin and the peo- anese reporters and met with nurses, corpsmen and civilian Navy, the greatness of the Navy. the war fighters and also take ples in this part of the world.” members of the 7th Fleet staff. employees at U.S. Naval Hospital Navy Medicine is the people in care of eligible family members For more news from Navy Pub- “Yokosuka is a place that is Yokosuka from September 2001 uniform who are taking care of and those who are our retirees - lic Affairs Support Element West, near and dear to my heart,” said to January 2004, serving as com- people in need everyday,” he – which is an honor to care for,” Det., Japan, visit www.navy.mil/ Robinson. “The hospital and its manding officer. As the Navy said. “Their sacrifice and com- said Robinson. local/mednews/. BATTLE OF MIDWAY COMMEMORATION Naval War College remembers Battle of Midway BY MC1 DOUG KIMSEY Naval War College Public Affairs Regarded as the turning point get the heck out of the way,” said The other example given by responded, ‘I have good officers in the Pacific during World War Parshall, who offered two ex- Parshall involved Adm. Ray- under me. They know how to NEWPORT, R.I. — On the II, the Battle of Midway took amples of how the expertise of mond Spruance, former Naval carry on in my absence,’” said 68th anniversary of the Battle place June 4 - 7, 1942. Each year “minions” helped win the Battle War College graduate, faculty Parshall. of Midway, U.S. Naval histori- the U.S. Navy renews a commit- of Midway. member and president. Spru- Parshall reminded the an John Parshall told Naval War ment to appreciate and preserve The first example was that of ance is credited for helping the audience to not only value subor- College students and faculty that the nation’s Midway Naval histo- Lt. Richard Halsey Best, an ex- Americans avoid an all-out Na- dinates, but trust them. “Let us “minions” or subordinate com- ry and heritage. pert dive-bomber pilot under the val surface clash with the enemy celebrate these people who may manders played a vital role in Parshall, whose historical overall command of air group during the Battle of Midway, said have superior knowledge and achieving the seminal Naval vic- book, “The Shattered Sword,” is commander Lt. Cmdr. Wayne Parshall. expertise. Let us cherish and en- tory. considered an authoritative ac- McClusky. Best and his Scout- Spruance was a minion of courage them,” said Parshall. “You must appreciate the val- count of the battle, urged Naval ing Squadron Six (VS-6) are Adm. Frank Fletcher during the For more news from Naval War ue of good minions,” Parshall War College students to “value credited with scoring hits that Battle of Midway, said Parshall. College, visit www.navy.mil/lo- said during the June 4 commem- the contributions and capabili- helped sink the carriers Akagi Fletcher was the operational cal/nwc/. oration, 68 years to the day the ties of your subordinates.” and Hiryu after becoming sepa- commander who informed Spru- battle began between U.S. and “Sometimes, and history has rated from McClusky’s Torpedo ance on the evening of June 4, Japanese forces to control the proven it, you have to show a Squadron Six (VT-6). 1942, “You’re in charge and then key Pacific Ocean atoll. lack of ego and he went to bed. Later on, Fletcher was asked about that decision and

Veteran reflects on Battle of Midway BY MC1 DOUG KIMSE northwest of Hawaii. crew that went back on Naval War College He was a radioman board to try to save her,” Public Affairs aboard the USS Yorktown he said. “But that’s when Ensign George Gay (CV-5) and said his job was the Japanese sub torpe- rests in a hospital after NEWPORT, R.I. — to be at radio central and do got us. We abandoned the Battle of Midway. During the Battle of U.S. Navy veteran Francis stay in contact with the ship a second time after Midway Gay was the Fabian remembers where rest of the carrier group. that.” first of his squadron he was 68 years ago during Incredibly, Fabian aban- Fabian spent five years to depart on June 4, the Battle of Midway. doned the Yorktown not in the Navy. “I enlisted 1942. Gay’s unit found “I was floating in the once, but twice. in 1939 for one year,” he the main Japanese South Pacific Ocean, for “And I’m a non-swimmer, recalled. “I was a ham ama- fleet and launched 16 hours, hanging onto a so that didn’t help matters teur operator and the Navy an attack without any life raft,” said Fabian, of any,” said the retired New had a program you could fighter plane support. Charlestown, R.I. “There England Electric System enlist for one year. Well, Although he was wounded and his were no sharks, but I re- electrician with a chuckle. I volunteered for one and radioman/gunner was member getting hit on “But I managed to survive. ended up serving five.” dying, Gay completed the hand by something I guess it was a case of do- Fabian shared one Navy his torpedo attack on in the water. It must have ing the right thing at the news account of the sink- the Japanese aircraft been a Portuguese Man o’ right time.” ing of the Yorktown: carrier Kaga. Francis War. Whew! I can still feel Yorktown was hit by en- “Throughout the night Fabian a Yeoman on it!” emy aircraft fire on June 6 of June 6 and into the the USS Yorktown (CV- Fabian, 94, is a survivor and the order to abandon morning of June 7, York- 5) and another survivor of the Battle of Midway, the ship was given. But the town remained stubbornly of the battle had an altogether different decisive Naval battle be- carrier did not immediate- afloat. By 5:30 a.m. on June experience when his tween the U.S. and Japan, ly sink and it appeared that 7, however, the men in the ship went down not waged June 4 - 7, 1942, for she may be saved, Fabian ships nearby noted that once, but twice. control of the vital Pacif- recalled. the carrier’s list was rap- U.S. Navy Photo ic Ocean atoll, 1,300 miles “I was part of the salvage idly increasing to port. At 7:01 a.m., the ship turned over onto her port side and sank in 3,000 fath- oms (5,500 meters) of water, her battle flags flying.” “I’m proud to have served when I did,” Fabi- an said. For more news from Na- val War College, visit www. navy.mil/local/nwc/. BATTLE OF MIDWAY COMMEMORATION Bush Sailors observe 68th Anniversary of Battle of Midway

PRESS RELEASE way both halted the advance of USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs the Japanese and lifted the spirit and morale of the whole nation. NORFOLK — USS George The Battle of Midway affects me H.W. Bush (CVN 77) hosted very personally because it affect- two World War II veterans and ed my father and mother. If it were hundreds of Sailors from across not for that victory, I might not be Hampton Roads, as they ob- here today,” he said. served the 68th anniversary of Kilcline said that the victory was the historic Battle of Midway on not without cost, we lost the air- the flight deck of the aircraft car- craft carrier Yorktown, 145 of our rier, June 4. aircraft and 307 Americans lost The commemoration, hosted their lives in that battle while pay- by Commander, U. S. Fleet Forc- ing the ultimate cost for victory. es, Adm. John C. Harvey Jr., was Fish also explained the signif- attended by Battle of Midway vet- icance of having two veterans on erans William Eckel and Howard board for the commemoration. Snell. Both men served aboard “Having the veterans in atten- ships during the battle and trav- dance was absolutely wonderful,” eled to Norfolk to attend the he said. “It’s an honor and a priv- ceremony. ilege and extremely humbling to The Battle of Midway, which is have them. These men were there, often referred to as the turning during the climax of World War II point of World War II, took place and now they’re here today.” June 4 - 7, 1942, when the Japa- Photo by MCSN Daniel S. Moore Harvey discussed the impor- nese sent the majority of their William Eckel, a veteran of the World War II Pacific Naval Battle of Midway, renders honors during a wreath tance of the commemoration naval force to capture Midway Is- presentation ceremony during the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway commemoration aboard USS George being held on the Navy’s newest land, which was being used by H.W. Bush (CVN 77), June 4. George H.W. Bush joined other commands around the world in commemorating the aircraft carrier. historic Naval battle. U.S. forces as an airfield. The bat- “It was important to me that tle was primarily fought by aircraft remarks from Harvey and Vice. craft carrier’s namesake George Midway they were heroes.” we commemorate this day from launched from aircraft carriers. Adm. Thomas J. Kilcline, Com- H.W. Bush. Fish, whose father served in the modern version of the Hor- By the battle’s end, the Japanese mander, Naval Air Forces Pacific, The ceremony also featured the Navy during World War II, re- net, Yorktown and Enterprise, had to retreat after losing vital air and an invocation and benediction a wreath-laying presentation, as called the huge impact that one which struck the decisive blow to superiority. The U.S. lost the car- led by Cmdr. Cameron Fish, com- Harvey was joined by Eckel and Naval battle had on not just the the Japanese fleet and tie togeth- rier Yorktown while four Japanese mand chaplain. A vintage TBM-1 Snell to pay homage to the brave Navy, but countless individuals as er what those Sailors did then to fleet carriers were lost along with Avenger conducted a fly over dur- men who lost their lives during well. what our Sailors are doing now,” their crew. ing the ceremony. The Avenger the battle. “The battle changed the tide said Harvey. The commemoration featured got its combat debut during the “It was important to me that this of the war,” he said. “I remem- For more news from USS George musical selections played by Fleet decisive battle and is also the same event be by Sailors, about Sail- ber my father saying that things H.W. Bush (CVN 77), visit www. Forces Band, a moment of silence, model of aircraft flown by the air- ors,” said Harvey. The event that looked bleak. The success at Mid- navy.mil/local/cvn77/. took place 68 years ago today was done by young American Sail- ors and pilots wearing dungarees and khakis. So to make that con- nection with them, we are wearing our flight suits, our flight deck jer- seys along with our Navy working uniforms to pay honor to those young Sailors who stared everything in the face, when everything was on the table and rose to the occasion.” Guest speaker Kilcline said, “We come together today to honor the Photo by MC2 Jennifer L. Jaqua brave men who fought to defend Photo by MC3 Nicholas Hall Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Michael King and Aviation Sailors aboard USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) watch as a vintage TBM- Midway, they were just ordinary Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Kori White present a wreath honoring 1 Avenger performs a flyover during the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Americans who responded to the the heroes lost at Midway during the 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway commemoration. call to serve their nation, but at Midway commemoration. MEMORIAL DAY CNO takes up a bike to ... Ride 2 Recovery

BY MC2 (SW) KYLE P. MALLOY Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs

WASHINGTON — Chief of Naval Opera- tions (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead cycled nearly 50 miles on the first day of the Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge that began in Ar- lington, Va., and concluded in Manassas, Va., May 31. Roughead, a cycling en- thusiast, participated in the ride alongside Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. and more than 200 injured veterans and supporters to help promote the organization’s mission. “I think it causes people to focus on moving for- ward,” said Roughead. “It’s physical, it’s mental and you draw energy from the people around you – it’s just really great.” CNO said it was an hon- or to be a part of the event and that he gets energy and inspiration from the ex- Photo by MC1 Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst traordinary effort of those Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead and Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. ride with more than 200 injured veterans and supporters in who rode with him. the first 50 miles of the six-day, 350-mile “Ride 2 Recovery Memorial Challenge.” “The example that you set, how you have driven on is go,” said Roughead. This is the first Ride 2 ed in Virginia Beach, June is an organization which en- honoring the sacrifices just a reminder that life is like This was Roughead’s sec- Recovery Memorial Chal- 5, at the Patriotic Festival. courages both the mental they have made. riding a bicycle, you’ve got to ond Ride 2 Recovery event. lenge that began at Fort The ride encompasses six and physical rehabilitation For more news from Chief keep moving otherwise you He rode in an event in Flor- Meyer’s Whipple Field in days and more than 350 of veterans and active-duty of Naval Operations, visit won’t get where you have to ida, Dec. 17, 2009. Arlington, Va. It conclud- miles. The Ride 2 Recovery service members while www.navy.mil/local/cno/.

NAVELSG center-stage at Memorial Day event in Washington

STORY AND PHOTO BY ministration. In 1979, as the U.S. Charge LT. MICHAEL A. LEACH d’Affaires to Iran, Laingen was taken hos- NAVELSG Public Affairs tage along with 52 other Americans. He was WASHINGTON — May 31 is always held hostage in Tehran from November 4, a day to celebrate America’s military, her 1979 to January 20, 1981, a total of 444 days. veteran’s -- past and present -- and to re- Wolfe, Lorge and Laingen participated in flect on what these brave men and women the ceremonial laying of the wreath next to have given in service to the United States. the Lone Sailor statue in honor of those fall- The Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support en service members who gave their all in Group (NAVELSG) was center-stage at this the service of the United States. year’s Memorial Day celebrations at the A military parade took place along Con- U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, DC to stitution and Pennsylvania Avenues, where assist in these celebrations. 33 service members of NAVELSG marched “May we never forget those who died … and drove several pieces of command equip- may we never fail to live up to their stan- ment in line with members of the Air Force, dards and may we never falter our fight for Army and Coast Guard. freedom at home and abroad,” said Rear NAVELSG consists of a full-time and Adm. Patricia E. Wolfe, commander of NA- selective reserve support staff, five Bruce Laingen, Rear Adm. Patricia E. Wolfe, Commander, Navy Expeditionary Logistics VELSG, who was the keynote speaker for Navy Expeditionary Logistics Regi- Support Group and Rear Adm. Patrick J. Lorge, the commandant of Naval District Washington, Monday’s events. ments (NELRs) with 11 Navy Cargo lay the ceremonial wreath honoring our Nation’s fallen heroes. Laingen, as the U.S. Charge Also present with Wolfe was Rear Adm. Handling Battalions (NCHBs) and a d’Affaires to Iran, was taken hostage along with 52 other Americans in Iran from November 4, Patrick J. Lorge, the commandant of Training and Evaluation Unit (TEU). NA- 1979 to January 20, 1981, a total of 444 days. Naval District Washington and the Hon- VELSG is located in Williamsburg, at Naval orable Bruce Laingen, who was the U.S. Weapons Station Yorktown – Cheatham Ambassador to Malta during the Carter Ad- Annex. MEMORIAL DAY Service members remembered at NMCP Cemetery STORY AND PHOTO BY the society is searching Naval Mahoney said, “The nature of REBECCA A. PERRON records to confirm. the threats to liberty and our na- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth The ceremony’s featured speak- tion have changed throughout Public Affairs er was Capt. Sean Mahoney, our history, but our service mem- Incident Management branch chief bers across the generations have PORTSMOUTH — Naval for the Coast Guard’s 5th District. always risen to the challenge of de- Medical Center Portsmouth held Mahoney recognized the sacrifice fending our nation.” its 24th annual Memorial Day ob- of service members across the At the end of the ceremony, servance, May 31, in the historic generations who paid the ultimate William and Carolyn Combs of Captain Theodore H. Conaway price and told the stories of three the Fleet Reserve Association Memorial Naval Cemetery, where Coast Guard members killed in ac- and the Ladies Auxiliary placed a more than 850 Soldiers, Sailors tion during three different wars. wreath on the cairn surmounted and Marines are interred. “When I speak about these by a stone pillar and urn honoring A light breeze fluttered the flags three heroes,” said Mahoney. “I the men lost during the Hampton that Boy Scouts had placed at each hope you will reflect on all of the Roads’ battle between USS Cum- grave site, identifying the home Ret. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jeff Christman plays “Amazing Grace” in memory Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Air- berland, USS Congress and the nation of the person laid to rest. of Seaman Hendrick Sharp during the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth men from all of the services who ironclad CSS Virginia’s maiden The ceremony was conducted annual Memorial Day ceremony, May 31. didn’t make it home.” voyage. and co-sponsored by the Tide- Mahoney told about the hero- The cemetery is the final resting water Area Council of the Fleet received the MOH for his partici- of the rebel ram Tennessee and in ic actions of Petty Officer Douglas place of those who served bravely Reserve Association and Ladies pation in the Battle of Mobile Bay the damaging and destruction of Munro, who served as a landing during our nation’s major conflicts Auxiliary. aboard USS Richmond in 1864. the batteries at Fort Morgan.” Not craft operator on Guadalcanal dur- and wars, including more than 850 Rear Adm. Alton L. Stocks, The MOHS commissioned a new much else is known about Sharp ing World War II, helicopter pilot fallen Soldiers, Sailors and Ma- NMCP commander, welcomed grave marker that was installed re- other than being born in Spain in Lt. Jack Rittichier, who flew res- rines from seven countries, as well the guests to the ceremony and cently to recognize Sharp for his 1815, claiming New York as his cue missions in Vietnam and as Union and Confederate service officially unveiled a new grave actions. home and dying in 1892. Petty Officer Nathan Bruckenthal, members. Also laid to rest are vic- marker for a Medal of Honor Stocks read from Sharp’s MOH In addition to the four known who served with one of the Coast tims of the yellow fever epidemic (MOH) recipient. In late 2009, the certificate, saying that he “fought MOH recipients, the MOHS Guard’s Tactical Law Enforcement that swept Hampton Roads in 1855. Medal of Honor Society (MOHS) his gun with skill and courage believes that as many as 13 Teams in support of Operation For more news from Naval Med- determined that Seaman Hen- throughout a furious two-hour bat- others buried in the ceme- Iraqi Freedom. ical Center Portsmouth, visit www. drick Sharp, who died in 1892, had tle, which resulted in the surrender tery received the award and As he concluded his remarks, navy.mil/local/NMCP/.

Sailors, Marines celebrate Memorial Day with parade BY MC1 W. B. SWOBODA Jim Feith, co-founder of Veterans, young and old, “I love Fleet Week, I Navy Public Affairs Support the Greenpoint Memori- of all ranks and services wish I could stay another Element, East al Day Veterans Parade. participated in the parade. week,” said Intelligence “For us older veterans, Some marched and oth- Specialist Seaman Ron- NEW YORK — Sail- who are now 40 - 50 years ers walked the parade ald Nepecna of Santa Jose, ors, Marines and Coast removed from our time of route which ended at St. Calif. “It was a great honor Guardsmen supporting service, it has never left Anthony of Padua Church being here, especially be- Fleet Week New York 2010 us.” The parade date fell ing stationed on the USS gathered in the Green- The parade was held during Fleet Week. Fleet New York.” point section of Brooklyn in honor of the men and Week has become a Me- Fleet Week has been the to participate in a Memo- women who have made morial Day tradition and city’s way of celebrating rial Day Veterans Parade countless sacriﬁces in de- New York’s way of saying sea services, nearly every hosted by the American fense of our nation. “thank you” to the men year, since 1984. It pro- Legion St. Stanislaus Post “It is a great honor,” and women of the U.S. vides an opportunity for 1771, May 30. said Pat Sparano, a World Armed Forces. the citizens of New York More than 50 Sail- War II Army veteran and Approximately 3,000 City and the surrounding ors, Marines and Coast the parade’s Grand Mar- Sailors, Marines and Coast tri-state area to meet Sail-

Guardsmen marched in shal. “I thank everybody Guardsmen participated ors, Marines and Coast U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Seth Johnson the parade. that arranged this for me, in the 23rd commemora- Guardsmen, as well as see Members of Coast Guard Sector New York’s honor guard and “It’s an overwhelm- it’s an honor to have been tion of Fleet Week, which firsthand, the latest capa- more than 50 Sailors and Marines march in the 10th annual ing feeling of patriotism chosen as today’s Grand continued through bilities of today’s maritime Greenpoint Memorial Day Parade, Brooklyn, N.Y. May 30, as a Navy veteran,” said Marshal.” June 2. services. 2010. Photo by MC3 Dominique Watts Rhode Island Sound, a division of Navy Band North- Photo by MCSN Eric Lockwood east out of Newport R.I., plays for the crowd gathered Marines motivate a civilian while he performs some pull-ups in Times Square for Fleet Week New York 2010. in Times Square during Fleet Week New York 2010. Fleet Week New York ships out BY MCSN RICHARD J. STEVENS R. Martinez, Navy Reserve Naval Security for the city. Navy Public Affairs Support Element East Force and Naval Medical Center San Di- “I think it’s encouraging having ego. Martinez guarded the ship in port at the (Sailors and Marines) here NEW YORK — Fleet Week New York the pier. in town,” said Sheller. “I think came to a close June 2 as ships departed “This was my first time in New York and sometimes New York needs a from the Empire State. I met a lot of hospitable people,” said Marti- rejuvenation of American spir- The 23rd annual Fleet Week New York nez. “I loved it and I had a great time. It was it.” saw more than 76,000 visitors this year, a good vacation from San Diego. I will come “Fleet Week in New York with an estimated 47,000 visiting Manhat- back to visit.” City is a big deal, not just in tan’s Pier 88. Some of the events this year included; New York City, but all around This year’s presence of seven Navy ships the Parade of Ships entering the Hudson the country,” said Rear Adm. included multi-purpose amphibious assault River, the kick-off Hard Rock Party, Iwo Mark S. Boensel, Commander, ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) moored at Man- Jima Sunset Parade, Greenpoint Veteran’s Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. “This hattan’s Pier 88. Parade, closing bell for the NASDAQ and means that all the exposure that the “I want to thank all of those who represent NYSE Markets, Memorial Day Parades Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard this fine city,” said Capt. Jeffery C. Amick, and a Ground Zero Memorial Run, to name gets country-wide this week is really signif- Commanding Officer USS Iwo Jima. Amick a few. Television shows in which sea ser- icant.” Forces Commander. cited an incredible visit for himself and the vice members participated included: CBS “The city gets to see the Sailors, Marines “I think I speak for everyone here nearly 2,000 Sailors and Marines embarked Early Show, The View, NBC Today Show and Coast Guardsmen who have been do- when I say it is our fervent wish that all aboard the USS Iwo Jima. and ABC’s Good Morning America. ing the job for this nation, this country, this our men and women serving overseas re- “It was a very eventful week,” said Mas- Manhattan resident Matthew Sheller city and around the world for the last 234 turn home safely and soon,” said Michael ter of Arms Petty Officer 3rd Class Monica said the military presence in town is good years,” said Adm. John C. Harvey, Fleet R. Bloomberg, Mayor of New York City.

Photo by MCSN Eric Lockwood Above: Vice Adm. Mel Williams, Jr., Commander, U.S. Second Fleet, speaks with Capt. Chris Bowers, a pilot, aboard the HMCS Athabaskan (DDH 282) during a tour of the ship for Fleet Week.

Left: Sgt. Matthew Waller, from St. Louis, poses for Photo by MC3 Ash Severe a photo with a civilian The Leatherneck Pipes and Drums practice before the Sunset Parade held on the flightdeck of the multi purpose in Times Square during amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Photo by MCSN Eric Lockwood Fleet Week. Good Morning America cook-off Navy vs. Coast Guard BY MC3 DOMINIQUE WATTS USS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs NEW YORK — The Navy’s Culinary Specialist 1st Class Keith Ombo and Food Special- ist 2nd Class Robert Runn of the Coast Guard, were welcomed to the set of Good Morning America in Times Square to participate in the show’s Red, White and Blue Cook-off. “This was the first time I had done anything like this,” said Ombo. “It was a great experience.” Creating an original dish that adhered to the red, white and blue theme, proved to be challenging, but fun for each contestant. “I took the theme literally,” Coast Guard Food Service Specialist 2nd Class Robert Runn wins the said Runn. “I cooked Dijon pork, trophy at ABC’s Good Morning America Red White and Blue Cook- which is the white when you cut off. Approximately 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsman it open; and accompanied it with participated in the 23rd Fleet Week New York, which took place May a red fruit compote and topped it 26 - June 2. off with blueberry accents. I was able to use great fruit that’s in got great reviews and I got great Week, which continued through season right now.” reviews here today, so I am hap- June 2. Each contestant had the oppor- py with it.” Though the competition was tunity to practice making their The downtown throw- close, official taste tester Ma- dish before hand and gauge the down was in celebration of rine Staff Sgt. Derek Moore response by asking their ship- Fleet Week New York 2010. announced Runn the winner. Photos by MCSN Jennifer Castillo mates to taste it. Approximately 3,000 Sailors, Ma- “This whole experience has Navy Culinary Specialist 1st Class Keith Ombo describes the “I put (my) recipe to the test rines and Coast Guardsmen are been great,” explained Runn. “Ev- meal he prepared on ABC’s Good Morning America Red, White against my crew yesterday and participating in the 23rd Fleet eryone has been so supportive.” and Blue Cook-off to host Marysol Castro. Naval Weapons Station Yorktown says goodbye to a leader

BY CHERYLE RIVAS the Navy (SECNAV) En- me.” She recognized mem- Commander, Navy Region vironmental Restoration bers of her team, adding Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs Installation Award, the that “these are the ‘can-do’ 2008 SECNAV Energy professionals that continue Members of Naval Weap- (Gold Level) Award, the to make it happen.” ons Station Yorktown and 2009 Hampton Roads Area Following the reading of Navy Munitions Command Navy-Marine Corps Relief their orders, Marks and Bo- (NMC) CONUS East Divi- Society (NMCRS) “Hon- livar turned to each other sion said goodbye to their or Roll” status award, the as Marks stated, “I relieve long-standing commanding FY09 Bachelor Housing Di- you, Ma’am!” Bolivar re- officer, Captain Babette “Bet- rector’s 5-Star Recognition plied “I stand relieved!” te” Bolivar, and welcomed a Program Award, the 2009 Marks commented on the new face to the region Cap- Department of the Navy positive energy of the com- tain Charles Marks III during (DON) Energy & Water mand that he is assuming a change of command cer- Management Gold Level of adding, “how incredibly emony at Naval Weapons Achievement and the 2009 grateful for the warm wel- Station Yorktown’s Cheath- Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt come I have received here, am Annex, June 4. Award. She led her team I plan to reciprocate the Guests, family mem- to successfully execute the positive energy exhibited bers and service members “phased” transition of 14 thus far with more in kind.” gathered to witness the tra- additional CNIC Installa- Marks’ recent assignment ditional ceremony rich in tion Weapons Departments was with the United States Naval history. Bolivar de- Photos by Mark Piggott to NMC activities. Joint Forces Command as livered opening remarks, Captain Babette “Bette” Bolivar is applauded by Rear Adm. Mark S. Boensel, Commander Navy Following his remarks, a deploying team lead for welcomed the distin- Region Mid-Atlantic, at the change of command ceremony, June 4, onboard Naval Weapons Boensel presented Bolivar the Joint Enabling Capabil- guished guests, friends and Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown-Cheatham Annex. Bolivar was relieved by Captain Charles with the Legion of Merit for ities Command and as both Marks as Commanding Officer, WPNSTA Yorktown and Commanding Officer, Navy Munitions family and thanked those exceptionally meritorious the Chief of Operations, Command CONUS East Division. who helped to mentor and conduct in the performance Planning and Strategic lead her in the right direc- you with a venue here in addressed Bolivar saying, Weapons Station Yorktown. of outstanding service from Communications. tion during her command beautiful Cheatham Annex “Bette, you have enthusi- Each of these assignments August 2007 to June 2010. Prior to officially handing of both installations. As Bo- where you have the scenic asm, a drive and tenacity could (and should) be con- Bolivar took the stage and over command, Bolivar ad- livar spoke, she noted that backdrop of the beautiful that is absolutely infectious. sidered a full-time job by offered her farewell com- dressed her team one last “historically we’ve had this York River.” Those who You exude a positive energy themselves, but through ments. She thanked both time saying, “thank you for change of command at may not know Bolivar, that immediately impacts your exceptional leadership team NMC and York- the true shipmates you have Weapons Station proper … found out quickly that her all who interact with you – and task management, you town for their support and been and continue to be … of course those of you who spunky personality, drive inspiring them to achieve have excelled at both … si- guidance saying, “team Yor- you’ve made my tour both know me well, will note that and determination is what excellence and reach multaneously.” ktown did all that stuff you rewarding and enjoyable – I’ve always been the guy has made her a successful goals beyond their expec- Under her leadership talked about … they taught I couldn’t be more proud of who broke the trend.” She Naval officer. tations.” Boensel added, and command, Naval Weap- me what to say, they taught what we have achieved to- continued, “we need to be The guest speaker for the “Almost three years ago, ons Station Yorktown has me what to do … they gether.” different and we need to ceremony was Commander, you assumed command of received numerous awards taught me when and how to Bolivar’s next assignment do it better … so thanks to Navy Region Mid-Atlantic, not only Navy Munitions including: both the FY07 say it and how to do it. They will be as Chief of Staff for team Yorktown, we shift- Rear Adm. Mark S. Boen- Command CONUS East Chief of Naval Operations did it all and are truly de- Commander, Navy Installa- ed colors and are providing sel. During his remarks he Division, but also Naval (CNO) and Secretary of serving of this award – not tions Command.

Captain Charles Marks takes his ﬁrst steps as Commanding Ofﬁcer, Naval Weapons Station (WPNSTA) Yorktown and Navy Munitions Command CONUS East Division at the Captain Babette Bolivar is “piped ashore” at the conclusion of conclusion of the change of command ceremony. her change of command ceremony. FAMILY GRAM: Educational and information resources, as well as support information for spouses subject of the latest “Family Gram,” NAVADMIN 195/10

Continued from page A1 time, without an appointment or a referral Child development homes offer quality the command and its families. from the command. care in a loving, learning home environ- When families respond to the challenges they will encounter. For children and youth ages four weeks ment for children ages 4 weeks to 12 years of deployments, natural disasters or fami- FFSCs also offer clinical counseling and to 18 years, the Navy’s Child and Youth old. The flexible hours, 24/7 care, low ly emergencies, ombudsmen are there to classes on a variety of topics, including an- Programs provide high quality educa- child-to-adult ratios and convenient loca- provide guidance and to help them regain ger management, stress management and tional and recreational programs. Teams tions make this a viable option for families a sense of normalcy. Ombudsmen help couples communication. of caring, knowledgeable professionals whose “normal” workday is anything but families find the answers to their ques- “A spouse may have effectively dealt provide developmentally appropriate pro- normal. tions, promoting their resiliency and self with anger, sadness or stress when they grams that respond to the unique needs, School-age care programs provide qual- reliance. Ombudsmen serve families of lived in a familiar town with family and abilities and interests of children. ity before and after-school programs and Active duty and reservists, whether they friends they have known their whole life,” “Military children face more than the camps for children ages six to 12 years old deploy as a unit or as an Individual Aug- said Turner. “But, leaving this personal usual challenges of growing up, such in 86 centers worldwide. mentee; whether they live right on a base support system may be stressful and re- as moving every few years and estab- Youth and teen programs offer devel- or hundreds of miles from any base. quire adjustment. FFSCs offer life skills lishing new friendships, while worrying opmental and recreational programs that “They serve with a genuine desire to classes and services that show how to ad- about family members who have been de- provide a safe place to learn and grow. help,” said Kathy Rock, manager of the just and even thrive in these situations.” ployed,” said Chuck Clymer, of the Navy’s The Navy’s Family Ombudsmen are Navy Family Ombudsman Program. Short-term clinical counseling helps Child and Youth Programs. “We provide Navy spouses who volunteer to serve as a “These are extraordinary times for spous- Sailors and families obtain the tools nec- children and families with trusted pro- vital two-way communication link between es. Whether it is for surge or Individual essary to cope with the challenges of daily grams and services that assist in coping the command and Navy families. They of- Augmentee deployments, or even natural living. The courses and the counseling are with these challenges, making the differ- fer support and guidance to families in disasters, ombudsmen keep the informa- free. People are welcome to come in any- ence between stress and success.” their role as the official liaison between tion moving.” SYMPOSIUM: 23rd annual Sea Service Leadership Association Women’s Leadership Symposium Continued from page A1 Afghan team. Their recent Service Center. deployment to Afghanistan Established in 1987, the 40. crushed the so-called glass Capt. Joy Bright Hancock All the recipients for ceiling for women in com- awards annually recognize the Marine Corps re- bat environments, allowing the visionary leadership of cently returned from them to be an enabler to Navy and Marine Corps of- Afghanistan and among the over-all mission. ficer and enlisted leaders their other accomplish- “We are not called fe- who have shown inspi- ments, were recognized male engagement teams rational, innovative and for their groundbreaking because we are female,” imaginative leadership involvement in the Fe- said Watson. “We are a demonstrated by example, male Engagement Teams. team of females who en- on and off duty. The Capt. Photo by MC1 Tiffini Jones Vanderwyst Lt. Col. Julie Nethercot, gage people.” Dorothy Stratten and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead participates in a wreath laying ceremony at commanding officer, 9th Coastguardsmen re- MCPO Pearl Faurie Lead- the U.S. Navy Memorial commemorating the 68th anniversary of the Battle of Midway. Communication Battalion, ceived leadership awards ership awards recognize who created the FET train- as well. Yeoman first class outstanding female Coast ing program, received the Stephanie Winslow of the Guard leaders. MIDWAY: CNO honors the 68th Senior Officer award. Capt. U.S. Coast Guard Cut- Established in 1978, Claire Henry, Naval Acade- ter Tahoma was honored SSLA is a non-profit or- my graduate, was the FET with the MCPO Faurie ganization dedicated to Anniversary of the Battle of Midway Company Commander, and Leadership Award. Lt. providing professional de- Continued from page A1 ors who fought in the Battle extraordinary example of received the Junior Officer Cmdr. Elizabeth Book- velopment to women of of Midway as a standard to the great men and women award. MSgt. Julia Wat- er was presented the the three maritime armed victory, but that was just one maintain in being a “Global who came before us,” said son, recipient of the Senior Capt. Stratton Leadership forces – United States page in their long histories of Force For Good.” Roughead. Enlisted award, was instru- Award, for her service as Navy, Marine Corps and service,” said Roughead. “It is our task, now, to To read more about the mental in the process that the Senior Aviation As- Coast Guard, through net- Roughead encouraged write the new glorious Battle of Midway commemo- led to the current program signment Officer at the working, education and present day Sailors to look pages in our Navy’s histo- ration ceremonies, see A4 and and was the SNOIC of the Coast Guard Personnel mentorship. to the example of the Sail- ry and we do so with the A5. ROOSEVELT DONATES HELM GREAT LAKES GETS A PIECE OF NAVAL HISTORY Theodore Roosevelt broke ground on what is now Naval Recruit Training Center Great Lakes, so it is only fi tting that the helm from the ship named after him be displayed there. B6

SECTION B FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM June 10, 2010 JEB Little Creek helps keep the bay clean PRESS RELEASE Joint Amphibious Base Little Creek-Fort Story Public Affairs VIRGINIA BEACH — More than 270 service members and civilians from 11 commands helped the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s “Clean the Bay Day” along 7.7 miles of beaches at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, June 4 and 5. The volunteers collected more than 10,000 pounds of trash, the most com- mon of which was cigarette butts. The volunteers also picked up thousands of pieces of plastic, hundreds of pieces of paper and Styrofoam, 75 pieces of fur- niture, two tires, a full case of beer, a military snake bite kit and a car fend- er. “I volunteered to encourage the junior Sailors to join me and let them know it is good to give back and keep our beaches clean,” said Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class (SW/AW) Gregory Dr- erup from USS Oak Hill (LSD 51). The Navy has been part of Clean the Bay Day since the Chesapeake Bay Foundation started the event in 1989, according to event coordinator Sharon Smith. “Over the years, over 30,000 Sailors and Marines have given their time to make Hampton Roads shorelines and waterways cleaner and safer,” said Smith. “The community is ever grateful for the contributions and sacriﬁ ces these men and women make both at Photo by Robin Hicks home and abroad.” Military volunteers participate in Clean the Bay Day at JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. Yellow Ribbon Program helps military service members get college of choice BY MC3 SAMANTHA ROBINETT The Flagship staff writer

Military service entitles qualiﬁ ed service members to a lot of beneﬁ ts – free medical care, housing allowances and many other programs designed to ensure that members are able to successfully lead their lives at work and at home.

But how much do you really know about your benefi ts? Photo by Nell Wall One of the most well-known and least understood bene- More than 200 volunteers gave Naval Medical Center fi t service members receive is their Post 9/11 G.I. Bill, Portsmouth a beautiful shoreline by picking up trash that had so are you really up-to-date on what you could be en- washed onto it during the Clean the Base Day. titled to? What you may not know is that many of the NMCP holds ‘Clean the Base Day’ people who are eligible for the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill are also eligible for something BY DEBORAH KALLGREN ter staff removed trash that NMCP Public Affairs Offi cer called the Yellow Ribbon Program – had washed onto the base’s not to be confused with the Yellow PORTSMOUTH — beach and rocks. Ribbon fund that many support to More than 200 volunteers Volunteers met behind raise money for disabled service mem- Through endured the heat and hu- the pool where they donned the Post bers and veterans. 9-11 G.I. Bill midity, June 4, as they gloves and grabbed garbage “What the Yellow Ribbon Program does ,the Yellow scoured the Naval Med- bags. NMCP Commander is makes it more affordable for military Ribbon Program ical Center Portsmouth Rear Adm. Alton L. Stocks students to attend college,” said Lamar Bar- offers military service shoreline for “Clean the and Deputy Command- ton, the Senior Financial Aid Offi cer at South members a chance to Base” Day. As an annual er Capt. Matthew Pommer University-Virginia Beach (SU). “It takes the attend a private college free adjunct to the “Clean the or at little cost to them. Bay” Day, the medical cen- See NMCP, B9 See COLLEGE, B9 NCTAMS LANT looking SEALs attend Black Heritage Championship Swim Meet for a few good volunteers BY MC2 JOSEPH M. CLARK Naval Special Warfare Group 2 Public Affairs event organizers recognized retired BY NCC ANTHONY S. DARBY character, leadership and confidence to SEAL Master Chief William Goines, NCTAMS LANT Career Counselor engage in positive, healthy lifestyles as CARY, N.C. — The East Coast-based the fi rst African-American SEAL, as a drug-free citizens. Navy Sea, Air, Land (SEAL) and Spe- pioneer of swimming during the com- The Naval Computer and Telecommu- The program consists of two parts: cial Warfare Combatant Craft Crewman munity breakfast. nications Area Master Station Atlantic • Phase I is a two-week summer lead- (SWCC) Scout Team, including three “I had always wanted to be a SEAL,” (NCTAMS LANT) located in Norfolk VA ership camp scheduled from July 19 - 30, active duty SEAL operators, attended said Goines, who graduated from Un- is looking for motivated individuals to which includes classroom training and the 8th Annual National Black Heritage derwater Demolition Team (UDT) assist with its 2010 Drug Education for discussions on drug awareness, leader- Championship Swim Meet, May 28 - 30, training in 1956. “It was and con- Youth (DEFY) Program. This will be the ship, conflict resolution, and physical in Cary, N.C. tinues to be hard work along with tenth consecutive year NCTAMS LANT fitness education and various field trips. The SEALs spoke with swimmers and sheer determination that sets SEALs has participated in this highly-success- • Phase II begins in September (dates coaches from all age groups about op- apart.” ful project. to be announced). Mentors meet with portunities available in Naval Special During a coaches dinner for the event, The Navy’s DEFY program targets 9 the DEFY class one Saturday each Warfare Community and challenged the SEAL Capt. Phillip Howe delivered a few to 12 year-old children, providing valu- month. This Phase supports and rein- swimmers to a SEAL Fitness Challenge words on the important role coaches able tools to deter “at risk” behavior. forces the training received during the as part of their community outreach ini- play in the lives of youth. The program teaches drug and alcohol leadership camp. tiative. “Life presents challenges at every awareness and prevention, leadership Both phases of the program combine “Our goal is to plant the seed with the corner,” said Howe. “Coaches, whether and teamwork skills, conflict resolution, education on health, physical fitness, younger athletes and build awareness of in athletics or professional life, are the decision-making and goal setting. DEFY citizenship and life skills and provide the career opportunities available with- ones who push us to overcome adversi- builds self-confidence and self-esteem children the skills they need to grow- in Naval Special Warfare,” said retired ty and achieve our goals.” and deglamorizes “gang mentality.” Pro- up smart and strong in a world that can SEAL Capt. Dave Morrison, an aquatics As the swimmers took to the pool, the gram funding is provided by the Navy’s present them with confusing choices. instructor and SEAL motivator based out scout team maintained a vigilant pos- Drug Demand Reduction Task Force. This year’s Camp Director is NCC of JEB Little Creek. “This is a commu- ture at the pull-up bars, aiming to fi nd DEFY is offered at no charge to depen- Anthony Darby, a veteran DEFY volun- nity outreach program through which swimmers up to the challenge. dents of military members and civilian teer. He states: “Adult volunteers are we aim to both grow and diversify our An East Coast-based SEAL Master Department of Defense employees and force.” is designed to produce graduates with See DEFY, B9 The day before the meet kicked off, See COMMUNITY, B9 HOMEFRONT NEWS SPOUSE ‘Juicy’ houses BY JACEY ECKHART ing to need a really juicy house to get me through all that. Which sounds so Splenda®, Terri Barnes, who writes I know. But it is true. Military “Spouse Calls” for Stars and folks need juicy houses to prop Stripes overseas (http://blogs. up their lives. Or that’s what stripes.com/blogs/spouse- Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan told calls), asked me recently which me. He is the founder of and issues in military life were be- author of “Apartment Ther- ing ignored in favor of stories apy.” The guy is really into about deployment. Terri and I design (check his website www. talked about politically relevant ApartmentTherapy.com), but stuff like geographic bachelors. that isn’t what interested me The effect of PCS moves on about him. In the whole shelter kids. Spouse employment. We mag world, Gillingham-Ryan were so erudite, I had to go lie seemed like one of the few who down. understood that the purpose of But this morning, I’m sitting by a house wasn’t to impress peo- my pink peonies, sipping coffee ple. How the house looked was from a blue and white china cup important, but how the house it isn’t juicy. It doesn’t fill us peonies for the table and we will Jacey Eckhart is a military/ and waiting for the mulch guy. I’m WORKED was key. “My clients up. It isn’t the life we military sit on the deck talking long into life consultant based in Washing- wondering why Terri and I hadn’t find that the more they create families deserve. I know that the evening. ton DC. She is the author of The tackled one of the most signifi cant healthy home rhythm, the more for Brad and I, this Summer “Your home is your second Homefront Club: The Hardhead- questions for military families – is that supports their life.” we need to pump up the juice skin,” says Gillingham-Ryan. ed Woman’s Guide to Raising a your house juicy enough? Military life can always use a of our family. This is the time “It’s a place we can have small Military Family” and the voice Yeah, that’s what I’m calling little more support. So I asked we will indulge in the healthy victories.” I know that. And so behind “These Boots.” Check out a relevant issue – juicy houses. Gillingham-Ryan what he meant rhythms of home. We will spend do you. Because those memo- more columns and her speaking Talking about houses and mil- by “healthy home rhythm.” Ma- the weekend spreading all that ries of small victories are the schedule at www.jaceyeckhart. itary – unless you are talking rimbas? Bongos? Pickle buckets? mulch, I know. Brad is sure to very things that keep our lives so com. Write her at Jacey at jac- tragic foreclosures or priva- Not quite. Instead he was talk- do T-bones on the grill. I’ll cut sweet, even from far, far away. eyeckhart.com tized housing scandals – makes ing about rhythms that cost no it sound like I’m some kind of money, like nightly family din- NORFOLK — The grand opening of Norfolk Bo- dysfunctional hausfrau. Sounds ners. Enforced bedtimes. Quiet. tanical Garden’s summer exhibit, “The Enchanted like I’m insisting that we mili- Organization. Cleanliness. Com- Storybook Forest” begins at noon on June 20. A rib- tary spouses really must watch pleted repairs. Rooms set up bon-cutting ceremony opens the exhibit; a magical less “Dancing with the Stars” around the activities you want journey that includes: Custom-built interactive Story- and more “Renovation Nation.” to accomplish there. Gilling- book Playhouses, hopping on the Tree Trek Trail and I don’t mean that at all. ham-Ryan called this a “juicy” the Gnome Homes neighborhood, where kid’s build What I mean is that my hus- home – one that is being used and play with natural materials. There is no better way to spend Father’s Day than to dress up as your band deploys (that word again!) a lot. favorite storybook character, bring your Dad and Mom and have some good old fashioned fun. in the fall. What I mean is that So often our military life I’m in my backyard counting means that we live in a place Grand Opening Activities • June 20 • noon to 5 p.m. exactly how many days I have like birds, as if we have alighted • Explore The Enchanted • Treeology along the Great • 1 p.m. – Alice in Wonder- • 2:30 p.m. – A Costume before he starts the pipeline there – as if home was a sway- Storybook Forest Tree Journey land performance by Ballet Parade with all kids in sto- again. What I mean is that in- ing branch, a fluttering twig. We • Meet Alice in Wonderland, • Color a Gnome Friend Virginia International rybook character or gnome stead of my home being made live as if we could shake a home Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn and • Take your photo with a • 1:30 p.m. – Hurrah Players costumes home the moment he walks off and build another elsewhere. their friends! Gnome perform a scene from ‘Tom • 3 p.m. – ‘Tom Sawyer’ per- through the door at night, it will And when our service member • Story times every half • Storybook Stage Line-up: Sawyer’ formance by Hurrah Players be just me and the boys again. is deployed, so often we avoid hour in the Acorn Academy • Noon – Playhouse Builder • 2 p.m. – Ballet Virginia per- • 3:30 p.m. – Read-A-Long These four walls. These maple home, flitting away from empty • Abrakadoodle© Art Sta- Awards and Ribbon Cutting forms a Contemporary – participate in the story trees. These peonies dying back rooms and empty chairs. tion Ceremony Dance telling into the ground. I know I’m go- That may feel natural, but

THANK YOU ... p on so many levels MARRIEDto the Military BY BIANCA MARTINEZ Reach out to NewsChannel 3’s Bianca Martinez at [email protected]. Be sure to check out “Do My Military Job” Lately I have every Wednesday at 11 p.m. likely been de- on NewsChannel 3! pressing you with deployment prep with the commercials for it and this articles. I wanted year, those promotions won! The amaz- to have a little fun ing photojournalist, Wayne Pellenberg, this week and just a genius creative services director, Wil- take a second to say thank you. Spouses, liam Varnier and I all walked away with those in uniform – you made my career a beautiful gold Emmy! this weekend. I am not even kidding in So, after doing the regular round of the least bit. thank you’s, I wanted to let you know – I Every year, broadcast journalists from thanked you. Thank you to the men and the Chesapeake Region gather for the women in uniform and the families that Capital Emmys. Yes, Emmys like you support them. Without you all, these sto- are thinking. The big gold statues and ries could not be told. Not just because a bunch of speeches saying, “I would of the obvious fact that you do the jobs like to thank the Academy.” It is prob- I feature. There are countries where the It’s time for you to brag ably where we feel like we can receive media is nothing but the mouth of the the biggest honors. We submit our piec- government. They are told what stories Every night on NewsChannel 3 we salute those who serve. We respect the es for nomination and find out who wins. they will do and that is it. There are plac- honor and the commitment it takes to stand up for this country. There are We were are all fancied up and having es where journalists can lose their life times when I want to climb a tree and yell out about what an amazing individ- a great time ... and even greater time if because they told a story that HAD to be ual my husband is and I know you want to do the same for your loved one. We you find out you won! told. I don’t have that fear. are proud, proud, proud! We submitted my “Do My Military I am lucky enough to come up with an So, we make it easy for you. Send an E-mail with a picture to thosewhoserve@ Jobs” pieces this year. We suck you in idea and get it done. I am lucky enough wtkr.com and tell us about your loved ones name, rank and a little bit about his to have people like you en- or her service. They don’t have to be active duty. We want to feature anyone suring my freedoms ... as who has had the courage to put on the uniform at some point! an American and as a jour- We will feature them on our newscasts! Send in that info and we will shout it nalist. from the rooftop for ya!

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BY LT. J.G. JOHN D. ROZENDAAL problem. Before long the busi- back on God altogether. service times Provost Marshal’s Offi ce Chaplain, ness of growing mulberry trees Instead, Joseph never stopped Quantico, Va. was for the sole purpose of pro- trusting and hoping in the Lord, LDS PROGRAMS ‘‘In 2700 B.C., Emperor Wh- viding moths with leaves on but rather accepted God’s will ing Tee asked his wife, Ce Ling which to lay their eggs so that for his life whatever it may be. JEB Little Creek Chapel Worship Schedule: Shee, to try to fi nd out what was the production of silk could be Because of his faith, the Lord Noon — Sun. Worship (Chapel Annex Classroom 4) damaging his mulberry trees. increased ...” raised Joseph up giving him au- 8 p.m. — Wed. Bible Study The empress fi rst noticed that — Nelson’s Complete Book of thority over all the land of Egypt (Chapel Annex Classroom 4) a drab colored moth was lay- Stories, Illustrations, & Quotes. in order to save countless lives ing tiny eggs on a mulberry leaf, from a future famine, thus bring- NAVAL STATION NORFOLK each hatching into a caterpillar But what if the empress had ing glory to the God of Joseph. that ejected a thread for three simply viewed the silkworms Once again, what was initially ROMAN CATHOLIC PROTESTANT days which it wrapped around as a problem that needed a so- thought to be a problem was re- Our Lady of Victory Chapel David Adams Memorial its body until it formed a co- lution? What if she had not ally an opportunity. Mass Schedule: Chapel Worship Services: coon. She dropped the cocoon investigated more carefully, but The lesson we learn from this is 5 p.m. — Sat. 10:30 a.m.— Sun. into hot water and saw a single had instead concluded that no the same lesson Joseph learned (fulfi lls Sunday obligation) Worship thread begin unwinding itself. good could ever come from the and explained to the very broth- 10 a.m.— Sun. Wednesday Services: She had discovered silk. The tiny creature? She would have ers who sold him into slavery 11:45 a.m.— Mon.- Fri. 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.— Bible empress observed the fi neness missed the incredible opportu- years earlier. From (Genesis (except holidays) Study Noon “Lunch and beauty of the silk thread. nity that was misunderstood to 50:19-20), ‘‘But Joseph said to Confessions: with the Lord” She unbound it completely and be a problem. Likewise, when them, ‘Don’t be afraid. Am I in 4:15 p.m. Sat. found it to be a half mile long the Lord allows his children to the place of God? You intended For more information call from that single cocoon. And she face what we may consider to be to harm me, but God intended Naval Station Norfolk Chapel 444-7361 thought that these fi ne threads problems of various kinds, his it for good to accomplish what might be made into cloth. intention is not to bring us pain is now being done, the saving of ‘‘Soon a loom was developed and suffering, but to bring us many lives.’” So the question is: JEWISH PROGRAMS on which they could be woven. opportunity. Will you seek God’s will for your Commodore Uraih P. Levy Chapel: Jewish services are That silk cloth that was woven Consider the biblical account life? Will you allow him to decide at Norfolk chapel in Building C7 on the Second Floor on their loom was in such de- of Joseph, who was mistreat- your path and guide you along every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Building C7 is located at 1630 mand that later Romans are said ed and sold into slavery by his the way? Will you trust him even Morris St. on Naval Base Norfolk. For more information to have weighed the silk before brothers, eventually to be impris- when times get tough, whether it call 444-7361 or 7363. buying it and then paid an equal oned in Egypt (Genesis 37-50). be a time of personal illness, the weight of gold for it. Joseph could have certainly be- death of a loved one, broken re- MUSLIM PROGRAMS ‘‘For more than 3,000 years, come consumed with bitterness lationships, fi nancial hardship, only the Chinese knew the se- and sorrow. Quite easily he could or persecution? Will you look Masjid al Da’wah cret of silk. Then in 522 A.D., have doubted and questioned the at what might be considered a 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7): Muslim services are Roman Emperor Justinian sent Lord because of his circumstanc- problem for an opportunity, an at Norfolk chapel every Friday at 1:30 p.m. two monks to buy silk from Chi- es. Joseph could have turned his opportunity to grow in faith, to na. The monks brought back help others and to glorify God? more than silk. They personal- JEB LITTLE CREEK CHAPEL ly broke the Chinese monopoly ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: on silk by smuggling back into Mass Schedule: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. — Sat. Europe two silkworm eggs 5 p.m.— Sat. PROTESTANT and Mulberry tree seeds in (fulfi lls Sunday obligation) 9 a.m. — Sun. School their hollow monks’ staff. 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. — Sun. (4 years-Adult) They were apparently the 11:30 a.m. — Tues. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. — Sun. fi rst industrial pirates. From (except holidays) Divine Worship, these two silkworm Children’s Church eggs, the Roman Em- (Ages 4-10) pire acquired enough PWOC: Bible Study at the Chapel Annex Every Wed. silkworms to make it Fellowship: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study: 10 a.m. - noon partially independent PWOC: Evening Bible Study Every Mon.: 7 p.m. from China. ‘‘Like so many ser- Latter Day Saints Coffeehouse endipitous events, the 11:30 a.m. — Sun. 6 p.m. — Sun. discovery of silk came For more information call JEB while trying to solve a The problem of a small moth led Little Creek Chapel 462-7427 to a remarkable discovery ... Silk. NASSAU ARG Joint Task Force checks out Nassau ARG’s capabilities

BY MC2 COLEMAN THOMPSON USS Nassau Public Affairs Office the U.S. military can bring to bear that we can understand what can be brought to USS NASSAU — Military officers the table,” said Col. Peter Davies, repre- from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn senting the United Kingdom. of Africa (JTF-HOA) visited the amphibi- Commanding Officer of the 24th MEU, ous assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) to Col. Peter Petronzio voiced his enthusiasm witness the combined capabilities of the for visits where the U.S. is able to share Nassau Amphibious Ready Group/24th their capabilities and lessons learned with Marine Expeditionary Unit (NAS ARG/24 partner nations. MEU) team. “Tours like this really excite me, The visit included senior officers from because it gives my guys a chance to dem- several coalition nations including Co- onstrate what we can do for the area,” said moros, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Petronzio. Kenya, Mauritius, Romania, South Korea, The Nassau Amphibious Ready Uganda, the United Kingdom and Kenya. Group (NAS ARG)/ 24th Marine Ex- During the visit, the nations were able peditionary Unit (MEU) is currently to strengthen their relationships and supporting Maritime Security Operations share lessons that they have learned while (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation operating in the area. The group spent (TSC) Operations in the 5th Fleet area of several hours touring the ship and vis- responsibility. iting with senior leadership aboard the NAS ARG is comprised of ships from Nassau. Amphibious Squadron Eight (PHIBRON The visit served as a great opportuni- 8) including the Tarawa-class multipur- ty for both the Nassau and the members pose amphibious assault ship USS Nassau of JTF-HOA to discuss the unique capa- (LHA 4), the San Antonio-class amphibi- bilities of their militaries and to showcase ous transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD what Nassau and its embarked Marines 19) and the Whidbey Island-class amphib- are capable of offering to the Horn of Af- ious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD rica region. 48). Marines from the 24th Marine Ex- “It’s only by coming on visits like this peditionary Unit (24 MEU) complete the and personally seeing the raw power that group.

Photo by MC2 Coleman Thompson Two Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit give a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstration to visiting officers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa in the hangar bay of USS Nassau (LHA 4). Nassau is the command platform for the Nassau Amphibious Ready Group and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, currently supporting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Commanding Officer 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Col. Peter Petronzio speaks with military officers from Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa during a tour of USS Nassau (LHA 4). Mesa Verde Sailors respond to oil terminal fire drill BY MC1 STEVE SMITH NAS ARG is comprised Left: A Sailor assigned to the Amphibious Squadron Eight of ships from Amphibious amphibious transport dock (CPR-8) Public Affairs Office Squadron Eight (PHI- ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) BRON 8) including the engages a mock fire on the Al USS MESA VERDE Tarawa-class multipurpose Basra Oil Terminal (ABOT) in the Arabian Gulf. Mesa Verde — Sailors from the am- amphibious assault ship Sailors practiced fire fighting phibious transport dock USS Nassau (LHA 4), the techniques and provided USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) San Antonio-class amphib- medical assistance to several responded to a fire drill ious transport dock USS simulated casualties during on the Al Basra Oil Termi- Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and the exercise. nal (ABOT) in the Arabian the Whidbey Island-class Gulf, March 23. amphibious dock landing Right: Sailors assigned to the The oil terminal belongs ship USS Ashland (LSD amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) to the Southern Oil Com- 48). Marines from the 24th cross an elevated platform on pany of Iraq and is a main Marine Expeditionary Unit their way to a fire drill on the source of income for the (24 MEU) complete the Al Basra Oil Terminal (ABOT) country. It delivers mil- group. in the Arabian Gulf. lions of gallons of crude oil Photos by MC1 Steve Smith to tanker ships everyday. Mesa Verde’s rescue and assistance (R&A) team as- sisted in a firefighting drill aboard the platform. The team has the training and equipment needed to not only fight fires aboard ship, but also aboard other ves- sels at sea. They can also respond to various disasters and emergencies. The R&A teams train for sce- narios at locations such as the massive oil platforms in the Arabian Gulf. “For the drill, we received a call from ABOT telling us there was a large Class Bravo fire which required our R&A team. We responded by sending over an eight-man team to combat the fire and evacuate injured personnel,” said On-Scene Leader, Damage Controlman 1st Class (SW) Mitchell Pratt. USS Mesa Verde main- tains equipment specifically designed for taking aboard other ships. The team and equipment can be sent out via rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) or with a landing craft air cushion (LCAC). “The equipment we have out here is limited com- pared to what we have on ship. Everything we need on ABOT we have to bring with us. The guys out here on the platform let us know what’s going on and what they need. We work together to get the job done,” said firefighter, Electron- ics Technician 3rd Class Karl Kraft. Once the mock fire was under control, the firefight- ers moved four personnel with simulated injuries out to a staging area where Mesa Verde Sailors were standing by to render medical assistance. Stretcher-bearer, Yeo- man 3rd Class William Viney said, “The differ- ence between working out here and on the ship is the new environment. We know exactly where everything is and what to expect on the ship. Here, we have to take each situation as it comes.” The experience is good for all members of the team, because it gives them all an opportunity to respond to an event away from the ship and help out other personnel, regard- less of their nationality. “It was a unique experience to come out here and do an oil platform R&A and it was also a learning experience for me and for the rest of the team,” said Team Leader, Dam- age Controlman 2nd Class (SW) Howard Ward. “While we are in the area, Mesa Verde is a vital addition to the firefighting protection system aboard the platform. This drill demonstrates just one more element of the Mesa Verde’s capabilities. We are able to support multi- national forces on an oil platform, which is vital to the Iraqi people,” said Pratt. The Nassau Amphibious Ready Group (NAS ARG)/ 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is currently supporting Maritime Se- curity Operations (MSO) and Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) Opera- tions in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. USS Roosevelt donates its helm to the Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes

Recruits currently going through the Navy’s only boot camp in Recruit Training Command Great Lakes view TR’s helm console during RTC’s Commanding Ofﬁcer Capt. John W. Peterson shakes hands with TR’s Command Master a ceremony aboard Chief (SW/AW) David Stitt to ofﬁcially turn over TR’s helm console to Boot Camp’s Ship 5 RTC’s Ship 5 (named during a ceremony, May 10. after USS Theodore Roosevelt), May 10. The helm console was donated to RTC by TR Sailors so recruits could have a chance to see a real piece of Naval history. Photos by NCC (AW/SW) Chad Krejcarek

BY MCSA AUSTIN M. ROONEY Navy history. Many of Ship 5’s Recruit USS Theodore Roosevelt “It’s a physical symbol of Division Commanders (CVN 71) Public Affairs the hard work that our Sail- (RDCs) said the helm con- In 1905, then President ors do out in the fleet,” said sole will have an impact on Theodore Roosevelt struck Lt. Christopher Gabriel, the thousands of recruits a shovel into a bare piece of Ship 5’s officer in charge. who pass through Ship 5 land in Great Lakes, which “The time and effort put in every year. would eventually become by the (Sailors) who made “When I first saw the Naval Station Great Lakes, this happen is remarkable.” helm, it made me want to the home of Recruit Train- At the dedication cere- terminate my orders here ing Command (RTC). mony, attended by various and go back to the fleet,” Recruits currently going through the Navy’s only boot camp in Recruit Training Command During a ceremony, May TR Sailors and members of said Senior Chief Culinary Great Lakes unveil TR’s helm console during a ceremony aboard RTC’s Ship 5 (named after 10, a piece of the aircraft both RTC and Ship 5’s chain Specialist (SW) Duane USS Theodore Roosevelt), May 10. carrier named after the 26th of command, the helm was Spears, an RDC and leading president was presented to officially presented to RTC chief petty officer aboard see the changes made to unit, said he spent a total of putting it back together. Es- the base. The original helm by members of TR’s chain Ship 5. “Donating the helm RTC over the years. 12 years on TR, including keridge said TR will receive console from USS Theo- of command. to (Ship 5) gives our Sailors “It’s fantastic when we assignments to squadrons a new touch-screen helm dore Roosevelt (TR) (CVN “It was a reminder to us a sense of pride and helps have fleet Sailors come to attached to the ship. console during the Refu- 71), used aboard the ship here at Great Lakes of the them to understand why we RTC Great Lakes and see “I reenlisted on the bridge eling Complex Overhaul since her commissioning importance of our mission,” are the most powerful Navy the many changes that have in front of this same helm in (RCOH) the ship is current- in 1986, is now on display said Gabriel. “Having a piece in the world.” transpired,” said Spears. 1996,” said Buggs. “Now I ly undergoing at Northrop aboard RTC’s Ship 5 (the of that ship and (its) service Spears said he was glad “This way they can be a get the chance to finish my Grumman Newport News recruit barracks named here, I think, is a call to duty that Sailors from TR took part of those changes.” time in the Navy with my fi- Shipbuilding. for USS Theodore Roos- and a challenge to our new the time to attend the cere- Like Spears, many RDCs nal reenlistment (in a few “I got the helm console evelt) to give recruits a Sailors as they begin their mony and meet the recruits, said they felt a sense of years taking place) in front over to LIFAC, but I give full chance to see a real piece of service in our Navy.” as well as get a chance to pride for having served in of this helm.” credit to the Sailors there the fleet while looking at Senior Chief Quarter- who worked two weeks the helm console, but one master (SW/AW) John straight to really bring the RDC said it had an even Eskridge, TR’s Navigation captain’s dream to life,” said greater meaning to him. Department leading chief Eskridge. “Many Sailors Chief Mass Communi- petty officer, headed up the and distinguished visitors cation Specialist (AW/SW) effort to move the helm have used it over the years. Reginald Buggs, an RDC and console from TR to the This way we can forever leading chief petty officer for Light Industrial Facility (LI- preserve the history of the RTC’s temporary holding FAC), so Sailors could start first 25 years of TR.” NNOA awards scholarships to local high school students PRESS RELEASE Her parents are Eric and Cheryl Department of the Navy. National Naval Offi cers Association Woodhouse of Norfolk. The Tidewater Chapter of the Na- Britany Thompson, of Suffolk, a tional Naval Offi cers Association, NORFOLK — Four area high senior at Nansemond River High headquartered in Norfolk, has over school seniors were honored at School. Ms. Thompson plans to at- 90 members comprised of active the Vice Admiral Samuel L. Grave- tend Duke University as a member duty and retired U.S. Navy, Coast ly, Jr. Scholarship Banquet with of the Navy ROTC in Durham, N.C. Guard and Marine Corps offi cers. scholarships presented by the majoring in Chemistry. Her parents Volunteerism allows NNOA Tidewa- Tidewater Chapter of the National are Tony and Cynthia Thompson, of ter Chapter to award over $5,000 in Naval Offi cers Association (NNOA) Suffolk. scholarships each year to deserving recently The guest of honor and speak- high school seniors in the Hampton The recipients of the 2010 Vice er at the banquet was Rear Adm. Roads area. They have continued Adm. Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. Scholar- Arthur Johnson, Commander, Na- to stretch its infl uence in the com- ship from NNOA are: val Safety Center in Norfolk, who munity by actively engaging youth Chelsea Clark of Suffolk, a se- spoke on the topic, “The ABC’s of at their partner school, Campostel- nior at Nansemond River High Making Your Educational Dreams a la Elementary School in Norfolk, School. Ms. Clark plans on attend- Reality.” Johnson, a 31-year veteran working with veterans and donating ing Tidewater Community College of the U.S. Navy, is a 1979 graduate time and resources to provide food Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Cory R. Clark, in Norfolk, majoring in Liberal Arts of the United States Naval Academy for low-income families throughout donates blood aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault with an emphasis on Law. Her par- with a Bachelor’s of Science degree the year. ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) for the New York Blood Center ents are Anthony and Lisa Clark of in International Security Affairs. The scholarships are awarded during Fleet Week New York 2010. Fleet Week has been New York City’s celebration of the sea services since 1984. Suffolk. His recent assignments include in honor of Vice Adm. Samuel L. Byron Hayes, of Portsmouth, a Commander, United States Naval Gravely, Jr., who was the fi rst Afri- senior at I.C. Norcom High School. Forces Marianas and U.S. Pacifi c can American to command a U.S. Iwo Jima hosts Fleet Mr. Hayes plans to attend Virginia Command Representative Guam, Navy warship, to be promoted to Tech in Blacksburg, Va., majoring Commonwealth of the Northern fl ag offi cer rank and to command in Biochemistry. His parents are Mariana Islands and Reconnais- a naval fl eet. Gravely’s military ca- Week Blood Drive William and Jennifer Hayes of sance Forces 5th Fleet, Patrol and reer spanned 38 years and he retired Portsmouth. Reconnaissance Forces 7th Fleet from active duty in 1980. He passed STORY AND PHOTO BY MCSN able to do so.” Doris Woodhouse, of Norfolk., and Fleet Air Western Pacifi c. Rear away in Bethesda, MD, on Oct. 22, TRAVIS J. KUYKENDALL This year, New York Blood a senior at Bayside High School. Admiral Johnson assumed his cur- 2004. USS Iwo Jima Public Affairs Center partnered with the Ms. Woodhouse plans to attend the rent role in 2007 as the head of the For more information about the Navy Marine Corps Relief College of William and Mary in Wil- Naval Safety Center and is respon- National Naval Offi cers Association, NEW YORK — The Society pledging to donate liamsburg, majoring in Psychology. sible for safety policy advice for the visit www.nnoa.org. New York Blood Center $10 for every donor, giving conducted its 6th Annual back to the Sailors and Ma- Fleet Week New York Blood rines for their help. Drive aboard USS Iwo Jima New York Blood Center (LHD 7), May 28. processes approximately Sailors, Marines and the 570,000 donors a year and general public were giv- produces over 1 million en a unique opportunity to blood-and-blood products. donate blood in the hangar For a blood center that bay while the ship was open serves more than 150 hos- for tours. pitals in the New York “To be able to donate Metro-area, which includes blood on a Navy ship is a Upstate, New York City, cool thing most people of- Long Island and New Jer- ten wouldn’t get the chance sey. to do,” said Alex Brown, as- “We are constantly col- sistant director of corporate lecting, processing and public relations for New distributing blood and York Blood Center. there are certain times Each donor donated we may fall into shortage one pint of blood, which and need people to come can now be used to save in and donate more often,” up to three lives. For most said Brown. “It’s a constant donors, it was the most re- need and sometimes it’s a warding 30-minute break in little more diffi cult, but we a chair they’ve ever taken. get by with the help of or- “I like the cause and I ganizations such as the want to help people, so for military.” me this is a good way of do- Approximately 3,000 Sail- ing just that,” said Aviation ors, Marines and Coast Electronics Technician 2nd Guardsmen participated in Class (AW) Cory R. Clark. the 23rd Fleet Week New “This is my seventeenth York, May 26 - June 2. Fleet time and I plan to keep do- Week has been New York nating until I’m no longer City’s celebration of the sea COLLEGE: Making the grade NMCP: Personnel remove four tons of debris from shore with the Yellow Ribbon Program So many volun- Continued from page B1 teers showed up Continued from page B1 for the Clean the came out to thank them for setting an example highest in state tuition and allows students to come in past the Base Day that and pitching in to clean up. amount that is covered by the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill with no cost to despite finding Approximately four tons of debris was removed them.” and picking up from one-half mile of shoreline, according to more than four The G.I. Bill covers the cost of your schooling up to the Bob Wall, NMCP Environmental and Natural Re- tons of trash highest in-state tuition. But, what if you are attending in an the time spent sources manager. Because there were so many “out of state” status or if you are attending a private or grad- was less than volunteers, the clean up took less than an hour. uate school? Your tuition will most likely exceed the amount one hour for the He said the most unusual items removed were that the G.I. Bill has agreed to pay for your school. That is cleanup. The a 25-foot, heavy-duty floating oil boom, a creo- where the Yellow Ribbon Program comes in. annual cleanup sote telephone pole and several very heavy pier The Yellow Ribbon Program, funded by Department of Vet- seems to be sections and piles. Wall was also encouraged eran Affairs, agrees to match any tuition contribution from attracting more that the event attracted more volunteers than the school the service member is attending to help cover tu- volunteers each ever before. In 2009, about 150 staff members year. ition that isn’t paid for by the G.I. Bill. Photo by Rebecca Perron participated. “So let’s say you have $400 extra of tuition that isn’t covered by the G.I. Bill,” said Seth Saunders, the President of South University-Virginia Beach. “SU has agreed to cover 50% of that, which would be $200 and the Department of DEFY: Help children resist falling prey to drugs Veteran Affairs agrees to match that, paying the other $200 Continued from page B1 and leaving the student with no out-of-pocket expenses for ference in the lives of our youth.” 537-6779 or E-mail sharon.shaw1@ tuition.” needed to help make the project DEFY also relies heavily on the in- navy.mil or NCC Darby at 443-9151 Although South University chooses to leave their funding a success. It takes at least one volvement of parents who receive or E-mail anthony.s.darby@navy. for the program uncapped, many schools who do participate adult volunteer/mentor for every information and resources such as mil. in the program cap the amount of students or funds that they eight participants. This program referrals to other youth organiza- Additional information and will agree to pay for the program. So before deciding on a is also an ideal example of what tions and Internet safety. a mentor application can be ac- school, you should ask them if they participate in the pro- is possible when people unite for If you would like to become a DEFY cessed on NCTAMS LANT’s DEFY gram and how many students they allow to use the benefit a worthwhile cause. It takes a lot volunteer or participate in this year’s website at www.public.navy.mil/ each school year. of energy, and most importantly, a program, contact Ms. Sharon Shaw usff/nctamslant/Pages/DEFY. “Every school gets to raise their hand to decide if they strong commitment to make a dif- (DEFY Coordinator) at 417-6779, DSN aspx want to participate or not in this program,” said Saunders. “Those schools that choose to participate are really choosing to help those military students, that is why we do it. Our goal is to graduate all of our students, not just enroll them and the COMMUNITY: Opportunity available for all backgrounds Yellow Ribbon Program ensures that military students can graduate without an extra financial burden.” Continued from page B1 “We want to show them that success breeds suc- Barton said that approximately 25% of South University-Vir- cess. We have three active duty SEALs available to ginia Beach’s class this year are military members or family Chief, who manned the pull-up bars at the event for talk to the swimmers about their careers and the members, a record for any SU campus. Out of that amount of his second year, said the community outreach ini- challenges they overcame to get where they are students about 10% are already approved for the Yellow Rib- tiative is an important piece in maintaining the elite today,” said Morrison. “By spending time with the bon Program. Once you are approved for the benefit, you can capabilities of the Naval Special Warfare community. athletes, the SEALs not only create awareness about transfer it to any SU campus along with many other schools “We are here because there are great ath- Naval Special Warfare, they show them with the who participate in the program. letes from a variety of backgrounds,” said the right amount of determination, anyone can serve. “In order to be eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program you Master Chief. “In order to maintain our elite ca- The door is open to everyone.” have to be 100% eligible for the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill,” said Bar- pabilities, it is imperative that we diversify our And for the special operations community, diver- ton. “This means you have to have served at least 36 months force. We are here to show these athletes that be- sity will continue to be an imperative for the force after September 10, 2001 or have been honorably discharged coming a SEAL is challenging and rewarding, but of the future. from active duty for a service connected disability and served that the opportunity is available to people from all “There is still a lot of mystery surrounding the 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001. If you are eli- backgrounds.” Naval Special Warfare Community, but we are gible for the Yellow Ribbon Program than you can also fully More than 700 athletes from throughout the na- here to show the athletes that they have the oppor- transfer it to your family members.” tion participated in the meet. tunity to serve within an elite force,” said Howe. For more information on the Yellow Ribbon program contact Morrison said the event has continued to grow “Diversity within the NSW community is essential the Financial Aide Department at your college or visit www.gi- and is the ideal venue for getting their message out for maintaining our operational advantage in the bill.va.gov/gi_bill_info/ch33/yellow_ribbon.htm. about SEAL/SWCC programs. future.”

CSC and EWS seminar programs The College of Continuing Education’s CSC and EWS seminar programs for Ac- ademic Year 2011 will commence the last week in September. Enrollment requests must be received NLT August 31. We will offer both on-site and on-line CSC and EWS seminar programs this year. To enroll or discuss your particular situation, please contact the CCE Regional Coordinator’s ofﬁce for the Norfolk area at DSN 751-9309 or send an E-mail to: [email protected].