EODGRU 2 Dedicates Building to Fallen Chief STORY and PHOTO by MC2 (SW) MICHAEL R

Serving the Hampton Roads Navy Family Vol. 18, No. 26, Norfolk, VA FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM July 1, 2010 EODGRU 2 dedicates building to fallen chief STORY AND PHOTO BY MC2 (SW) MICHAEL R. HINCHCLIFFE Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH — Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 dedicated a refurbished building in remembrance of EODC (EOD/DV) Paul Darga during a ceremony held onboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek- Fort Story, June 25. Darga was killed in action during deployment Aug. 22, 2006, when his team was struck by an improvised explosive device in Al Anbar province Iraq. Master Chief Explosive Ordnance Dispos- al Technician (EWS) Michael Mclean said the building, which will be used for professional development and training, was dedicated to pay tribute not only Darga but all EOD Sailors who have been killed in action. In their honor, a plaque listing the names of each of the EOD tech- nicians killed was placed in the building’s training classroom. Darga’s widow, Karie Gilliland and Rear Adm. Michael Tillotson, commander of Navy Expedi- tionary Combat Command, spoke to Sailors and Rear Adm. Michael Tillotson, commander of Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, addresses Sailors and guests during a building dedication in honor of Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (EOD/DV) Paul Darga aboard Joint Expeditionary Base Little guests who attended the ceremony. Creek-Fort Story, June 25. The refurbished building named Darga Hall, was dedicated to honor Darga and other EOD Sailors who have been killed in action. See EOD SAILORS, A9

Bill Scott (L) and Harold Ruddy, both Korean War veterans, attend a ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Korean War at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., June 24. Photo by MC2 Kilho Park Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) watch the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) cross Truman’s bow. Pentagon marks Korean Truman and Ike family members reunite War’s 60th anniversary BY MC1 DENISE DAVIS STORY AND PHOTO USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs groups a chance to reconnect. Sharp, he said, exemplify the na- “Eisenhower suggested the cross-deck and we BY ELAINE WILSON tion’s ongoing commitment to the American Forces Press Service USS HARRY S. TRUMAN — Eleven Sailors thought it was a great idea,” said Truman’s Com- defense of South Korea. aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) enjoyed mand Master Chief (SW/AW) Loran Bather. “It’s WASHINGTON — Flanked South Korea “is a critical ally, a a unique opportunity to reunite with family mem- hard for two deployed service members in the by Korean War veterans, many valued partner, an honored friend bers from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN same family to see each other, and this was the proudly bearing the medals and of the United States,” he said. 69), June 26. least we could do.” insignias of their military service, Westphal paid tribute to Kore- While transiting through the 5th fl eet Area of The Eisenhower CSG deployed Jan. 2, while the defense offi cials commemorated an War veterans, and shared the Responsibility (AOR) crew members from the Truman CSG deployed May 21. Both strike groups the 60th anniversary of the Kore- story of Ronald Rosser, who fl ew Eisenhower strike group fl ew to Truman via carri- are home ported in Norfolk. an War and saluted the veterans in from Ohio to attend the cere- er on board delivery (COD) and helicopter for an Logistics Specialist Seaman Antwan Lewis, from during a ceremony held at the mony. In January 1952, he said, afternoon visit. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 32 on board Tru- Pentagon, June 24. then-Army Cpl. Ronald Rosser’s The event was coordinated by command mas- man, appreciated seeing his twin brother, Logistics “Americans have always been unit, Company L, 38th Infantry ter chiefs from both Truman and Eisenhower as a Specialist Seaman Anthony Lewis, from VFA 143 defi ned by their courage and Regiment, was stopped by heavy means of allowing family members that had been character and incredible opti- fi re while assaulting enemy hill separated by the schedules of the two carrier strike See FAMILY, A9 mism about their country and its positions near the town of Pong- values,” said Joseph W. Westphal, gilli, Korea. Armed with only a undersecretary of the Army and carbine and a grenade, the 22- the event’s keynote speaker. “Ko- year-old Rosser charged the Through a foggy Golden Gate Bridge rean war veterans are examples of enemy position. Three times he that.” ran out of ammunition and three The Korean War began on times he returned to the hill. Al- June 25, 1950, when North Ko- though injured himself, he then rea launched an attack on South helped deliver other wounded Korea in an effort to place all of service members to safety. Korea under communist rule. Rosser single-handedly killed By September 1950, the efforts at least 13 of the enemy that day, of U.N., United States and South and for his actions was awarded Korean forces held the North the Medal of Honor. Koreans in check at the Pusan Pe- In an interview after the cere- rimeter. mony, Rosser, now 81, said it was The war would last three years. an honor to serve “and in a small Afterward, Korea would remain way” assist 50 million South Kore- divided into a free, democratic an citizens to enjoy the benefi ts of South and a communist-dominat- a free and democratic society. ed North. The U.S. since has had “Not many people can say that,” a “long and proud” relationship said Rosser. with South Korea, Westphal said. Westphal urged Americans to During the past 60 years, more never forget veterans like Ross- than 3.5 million Americans have er. “Let’s never forget freedom is served military duty tours in Ko- not free and we can never stop rea, said Westphal. The 28,500 thanking those who have paid and

Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Erik Reynolds U.S. service members who serve continue to pay that price so that The Ticonderoga-class Ageis cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) passes under the Golden Gate Bridge to in South Korea today, under the conduct exercises with the Russian Federation Navy missile cruiser Varyag (011). leadership of Army Gen. Walter L. See KOREA, A9

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Photos by MC2 Matthew Bookwalter Sailors of the USS Monterey (CG 61) participate in the commissioning of the Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System (NOFFS), the Navy’s new physical ﬁtness program.

Instructors from Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Fitness motivate the Sailors of the USS Monterey (CG 61) during the commissioning of the Navy Operational Command Master Chief Keith Mahaffey of USS Monterey (CG 61) participates in the Fitness and commissioning of the Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System (NOFFS). NOFFS is Fueling System designed to give an all around work out while reducing injuries during PT in the Navy. (NOFFS). UNITED STATES CYBER CYBER COMMAND SECURITY Lynn0101010101010101010101010101010101010101010101010101010101010101010101010 discusses10 0 10cybersecurity01 010 1 cooperation0 0 0 0 with0 10Canadian01 01 leaders

BY JIM GARAMONE “I want to say on behalf of the changed. U.S. military planning American Forces Press Service president and the American people has been based on fi ghting two that we recognize and honor the near-simultaneous wars. OTTAWA, Canada — U.S. and sacrifi ce and commitment that the “Planners anticipated that these Canadian service members are Canadian people and armed forces confl icts could be quite intense, working side by side in defense of have made to the fi ght,” he said. but they also anticipated that they North America and fi ghting side The deputy secretary said the would be rather short,” he said. by side in defense of freedom in last decade has led both Canada “This construct no longer fi ts our Afghanistan. Now offi cials want to and the United States to a new un- reality.” expand that cooperation to the cy- derstanding of what threats they In the two current wars, it was berworld. face, and what must be done to not the intensity of the initial Deputy Defense Secretary Wil- combat them. combat phase that was most chal- liam J. Lynn III is in the Canadian “Seen from a broader perspec- lenging, it’s the length of time the capital to discuss ways the two native, the confl ict in Afghanistan United States has been involved. tions – already the closest of allies refl ects important changes that “These wars have now lasted – can cooperate to defend critical Photo by Cherie Cullen are under way in the nature of war- longer than the United States’ par- Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III meets with National Security computer networks and cyber in- Advisor Marie-Lucie Morin in Ottawa, June 14. fare,” he said. “These changes have ticipation in World War I and World frastructure. important implications for our de- War II combined,” said Lynn. Lynn said the cyber threat to the The speed of attacks – mea- more than just military networks, fense planning.” Repeated deployments exact a United States and Canada is real sured in milliseconds – will require Lynn noted. “We need to develop The fi rst and most prominent high cost on troops and their fam- and growing, and affects national quick decisions and even quicker a shared cyber doctrine that allows change in the nature of warfare ilies. The United States has added and economic security. responses, the deputy secretary us to work fl uidly with each other has to do with lethality, said Lynn. numbers to the Army and Marine “For most of our history, we noted. and with our other allies,” he said. In the past, the more sophisticat- Corps and is halting reductions in have been shielded by geography “To have the highest levels of The secretary also discussed ed an adversary, the more lethal the Navy and Air Force. And de- – shielded by our oceans from at- protection, you want the widest set challenges facing both nations in the threat. The Soviets had nuclear fense planners also are giving the tack,” he said. “Those natural of allies so you understand and an- the 21st century during a speech weapons and sophisticated conven- possible duration of confl icts more geographic defenses are of no use ticipate the broadest set of threats,” to the Conference of Defence As- tional capabilities. Rogue states, attention, said Lynn. when it comes to cyber attack. The he said. “In the cyber arena, know- sociations Institute. terrorists and insurgents did not. The third change in the global Internet can transmit malicious ing who your adversary is, and The U.S.-Canadian alliance has But this has changed. “Terrorist security environment is the move code in the blink of an eye.” what they’ve done, is a key part of changed since the end of the Cold organizations and rogue states seek toward foes using asymmetric war- And intrusions are growing mounting an effective response.” War, said Lynn. The alliance works weapons of mass destruction,” he fare. The conventional dominance more frequent. More than 100 for- Yet determining where an attack together on maritime surveillance said. “Insurgents are armed with that NATO enjoys “has led poten- eign intelligence organizations are originates is tough. The U.S.-Cana- and infrastructure protection. The improvised explosive devices that tial adversaries to seek asymmetric trying to hack into various aspects dian cooperation during the Cold United States worked with Cana- are capable of penetrating even the tactics, to seek out vulnerabilities in of the U.S. information technology War is a model for how to move for- da on security for the Vancouver most advanced armored vehicles. our conventional forces rather than infrastructure, said Lynn. ward, said Lynn. Olympics and in providing relief to We even see criminal organizations face those forces head-to-head,” he “Foreign militaries are develop- “It is always best when search- Haiti. that possess world-class cyber ca- said. ing offensive cyber capabilities, ing for markers of intrusions and “Our enduring collaboration has pabilities.” They use IEDs and guerilla tac- and some governments have the attacks to cast the widest net pos- risen to meet challenges that frank- To combat this, the military force tics, or they launch cyber attacks capacity to disrupt elements of the sible,” he said. “International ly our predecessors could not have must become more agile, and more to disrupt global command and U.S. information grid,” he said. cooperation is imperative for es- foreseen,” he said. capable through the spectrum of control, logistics and transport. Lynn stressed that cyber attacks tablishing the chain of events for The secretary particular- confl ict. Some countries also are invest- are not just military threats, but an intrusion, and for quickly and ly praised the role of Canadian “We need to be as profi cient at ing in anti-access weapons such as threats to the critical infrastructure decisively responding. The reality service members in Regional Com- waging a counterinsurgency cam- surface-to-surface missiles, cyber and economic well-being. is that we cannot defend our net- mand South in Afghanistan. paign as we are at waging high-end capabilities and anti-satellite tech- “A shared approach, an alliance works by ourselves. We need a Canada has paid a high price, conventional campaigns,” the dep- nologies to force the United States approach to cybersecurity is criti- shared defense.” with 147 Canadian service mem- uty secretary said. and its allies away from the battle- cal,” he said. And that defense must include bers killed in Afghanistan. The duration of confl icts also has fi eld. EOD SAILORS: Building will be used to share knowledge, lessons learned

Continued from page B1 Karie Gilliland, widow of Chief “Please, use this building as a place to Explosive share lessons learned,” said Gilliland. “The Ordnance Disposal utmost responsibility of a chief is to take care Technician of their Sailors and by taking care of their (EOD/DV) Paul Sailors they also take care of their families. Darga, addresses Sailors and family Please keep that in mind in honor of Paul – members during a that is what would make him most proud.” building dedication Tillotson said it was an honor to dedi- onboard Joint cate the building for the education of future Expeditionary chiefs and for the camaraderie of our pres- Base Little Creek- ent chiefs. Fort Story, June 25. “I think it’s fitting to have a CPO mess The refurbished named after Chief Darga,” said Tillotson. building named “The chiefs are the leadership of the troops Darga Hall, was dedicated to honor at the deck plate. And that’s what Chief Dar- Darga and other ga did – he made a difference as a chief and EOD Sailors who as an EOD technician – and today we are have been killed in honoring him in an appropriate way.” Photo by MC2 (SW) Michael R. Hinchcliffe action. FAMILY: Brothers thankful for opportunity KOREA: Alliance formed by war still strong Continued from page B1 uary, Holly sent her husband pictures of Continued from page A1 their two-year-old son. Now that she is de- aboard Eisenhower. ployed, she hopes he returns the favor. we can enjoy the liberty “We’ve never been apart before, so it “We took a family portrait last Christ- and pursuit of happiness,” was interesting to see him. He lost a lot of mas and we hope to have a family picture he said. weight!” said Antwan of his brother. taken together soon,” said Staton-Mount- Han Duk-soo, ambassa- The brothers, who grew up in Atlanta, castle. dor of South Korea, also are very close. They joined the Navy two Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) spoke at the event. Thanks days apart, and were assigned to different 3rd Class Brian Case, temporarily as- to the courage of Korean divisions in boot camp. They finally saw signed to Truman’s Naval Security Force, War veterans, the ambas- each other at ‘A’ school, where they re- and his brother, Operations Specialist 3rd sador said, “Korean flags alized that both of them had re-classified Class Jason Case, from Eisenhower’s Op- still fly over the Republic into the LS rating without the other know- erations department, were very thankful of Korea and the Korea- ing. for the opportunity to see each other. U.S. alliance, an alliance Photo by Elaine Wilson Since Anthony is completing his second “By the time this deployment is over, we forged in blood, is still Joseph W. Westphal, undersecretary of the Army, speaks at deployment, he was able to pass on advice wouldn’t have seen each other for over a strong and valued by both a ceremony to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the about what to expect on deployment to his year,” said Brian. sides today. This is why we Korean War at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., June 24. brother. The brothers, whose grandfather served call the Korean War a true and the 36,000 of your this recognition,” Keep All of the family members agreed on one in the Navy in 1941 as an engineer, share victory.” brothers-in-arms who gave continued. “It’s a blessing thing: constant contact, whether by phone, many interests, such as rooting for Ohio “You won freedom, de- their lives so that Korea to our families to have their E-mail or the combined efforts of their State and the Cleveland Cavaliers. mocracy and prosperity could be free,” the ambas- fathers and grandfathers leadership making this visit happen is the Jason thinks that the relationship be- for our nation,” the am- sador continued. “For that, honored as well.” key to making a deployment a bit easier. tween him and his brother has become bassador told the Korean the Korean people are “We appreciate the at- Dual-military couples with children face stronger since he joined the Navy two and War veterans. eternally grateful to all of tention,” added Keep’s increased hardships during back-to-back a half years ago. Today, South Korea you and all of them.” friend, Charles Hoak, an deployments. “Brian inspired me to play football and serves alongside the The ceremony’s pag- Army Korean War veter- Aviation Maintenance Adminis- basketball, and taught me a lot about life. United States in Iraq, Af- eantry contrasted with an. “It shows we’re not trationman 2nd Class (AW) Holly As we got older, instead of being so com- ghanistan and the waters the reception many Kore- forgotten.” Staton-Mountcastle from Airborne Early petitive, we started hanging out more,” of Somalia, the ambassa- an War veterans received The ceremony marked Warning Squadron (VAW) 126 on board Jason Case added. dor said. upon their homecoming. the beginning of the De- Truman, and her husband, Aviation The Truman CSG will be relieving the “As the U.S. partner and “We came home and partment of Defenses’ Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Matthew Eisenhower CSG as Task Force 50 in the friend, South Korea is and no one knew where we’d three -year observance of Mountcastle from Eisenhower’s Strike 5th Fleet area of responsibility later this will be by your side,” he said. been,” said Jack Keep, key events of the Korean VFA 131, have managed to stay close month. “Through your bravery and who served in the Navy War that will culminate despite the separation by sending each For more news from USS Harry S. sacrifice you veterans made during the Korean War. with the 60th anniversary other E-mails and pictures. Truman (CVN 75), visit www.navy.mil/lo- that possible. “This is a great honor af- of the signing of the armi- After the Eisenhower deployed in Jan- cal/cvn75/. “So today, we honor you ter all of those years, to have stice on July 27, 2013. Washington Nationals host Navy Day at ballpark

STORY AND PHOTOS Hospital BY MC1 (EXW) Corpsman 1st JENNIFER A. VILLALOVOS Class Oluyinka Master Chief Petty Officer Adefisan, the of the Navy Public Affairs Vice Chief of Naval Operations Sailor of the WASHINGTON — Sail- Year, assigned ors were honored at a Major to the National League Baseball game during Naval Medical Navy Day at the Washington Center Bethesda, Nationals ballpark, June 23. announces “play The Washington Nationals ball” before the start of the paid tribute to and recognized game. Sailors for their outstanding service to the nation. the start of the game. here at the Nationals game Intelligence Specialist 2nd Adefisan said he felt proud and seeing the support and Class Eugene Padden, 2009 to be chosen to take part in respect from the teams and Chief of Naval Operations Ju- the pregame events and it crowd makes me very proud nior Sailor of the Year, had was one of the best moments to be in the Navy,” said West. the opportunity to throw out of his life. He never thought The pregame ceremonies the ceremonial first pitch for he would have the opportuni- included Sailors from the the game against the Kansas Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. West goes with Rick Eckstein, the ty to be involved in any major U.S. Navy Ceremonial Col- City Royals. hitting coach for the Washington Nationals, to take part in the pregame meeting at home plate league sporting event. or Guard and Chief Musician “I was shocked and excit- for the symbolic lineup card during Navy Day at Nationals Park. Master Chief Petty Officer Daryl Duff, from the U.S. ed when I first found out I citement very quickly turned the ball,” said Padden. ations Sailor of the Year, of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/ Navy Band who sang the was selected to throw out the into nervousness and I had Hospital Corpsman 1st stationed at National Naval SW) Rick D. West also partic- national anthem and “God first pitch. This was a once to keep thinking positive and Class Oluyinka Adefisan, Medical Center Bethesda an- ipated in the pregame events Bless America.” in a lifetime experience. Ex- just get out there and throw Vice Chief of Naval Oper- nounced, “play ball” before as the holder of the lineup The game ended with a card in the ceremonial meet- Kansas City Royals win over ing at home plate with Rick Washington Nationals with a Eckstein, hitting coach for final score of 1-0. the Washington Nationals. For more news from Mas- “Any time our Sailors are ter Chief Petty Officer of the recognized for the hard work Navy, visit www.navy.mil/lo- they do is great. Being out cal/mcpon/.

Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Eugene Padden, the 2009 Chief of Naval Operations Junior Sailor of the Year, throws out the ceremonial first pitch during Navy Day at Nationals Park. MUSIC: School’s anniversary attracts wide variety of music enthusiasts Continued from page B1 also participated by standing and singing their respective service JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. songs during the School of Mu- “It is truly an honor and privilege sic’s medley of service songs. to be the sixteenth command- The night ended with a standing officer of the School of Music ing ovation from the crowd while reaching this significant ,showing their appreciation for milestone in the school’s histo- the staff faculty and students of ry,” stated Cmdr. Ralph Ingraham, the Navy School of Music for the Commanding Officer, Navy School professionalism and excellent of Music. “The pride, professional- performance. The concert ended ism and excellence of performance with a formal cake cutting cere- demonstrated tonight truly hon- mony that was enjoyed by all. ored those who served before us. “It was an excellent concert and I am incredibly proud of this team I’m glad I was invited to attend,” of professional military and former said Perble Staver, an 88-year-old military musicians.” Battle of Iwo Jima survivor and The night was filled with patriot- Virginia Beach resident. “These ic themed music including “Glory musicians are true professionals.” of the Yankee Navy,” “Esprit de In June of 1935, the Navy Corps” and “American Soldier.” School of Music first opened Other songs included the Cole in Washington, D.C., operating Porter composed tune “Begin The in conjunction with the United Beguine,” the song “Laura” that States Navy Band until becom- was the theme from the 1944 film ing an independent activity in of the same name and several oth- 1942. Students enrolled at the ers, including the world premiere school during this era graduated U.S. Navy Photo of “Unbreakable,” a piece written as complete ensembles – trans- MU2 Heather E. Downing, advanced course student at the SOM, Sgt. Jennifer L. Turner, SOM Flute Instructor and Lance Cpl. Brandon J. Buller, basic course student, perform “Stars & Stripes Forever” during the anniversary especially for the occasion by Ste- ferring as a unit to serve aboard concert. ven L. Rosenhaus. ships in the U.S. fleet. Unit Band Student vocalist, Seaman Erin #22, for example, was deployed attack on Pearl Harbor. to bare cinderblock and recon- renamed McDonald Hall after Donnelly’s operatic voice delight- to the USS Arizona – ultimate- Originally built in 1955 as an structed with the unique needs of Captain John D. McDonald, the ed the crowed when she sang ly to be counted among the first 80,000 sq. ft. barracks, the School professional military musicians School of Music’s first command- “You Raise Me Up.” The audience casualties during the Japanese of Music building was stripped in mind. In April of 2005, it was ing officer at this location. SUBMARINE: Groton says goodbye after 35 years

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Admiral Douglas J. McAneny, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, was the seventh commanding officer of Philadelphia. McAneny said he was honored to speak at the ceremony and to have the opportunity to have one last look at his old boat and eat one more meal in the wardroom. “We gather today not only to recognize the important role played by the leaders, the crew members and the families,” said McAneny. “But to say goodbye to our boat – USS Philadelphia.” In addition, McAneny asked those that have served aboard Philadelphia to remember the sacrifices they en- dured and the freedom they fought to defend. “The soul of USS Philadelphia lives on forever in her crews,” said McAneny. Philadelphia has deployed to all regions of the globe in support of various operations vital to national security, including Desert Storm in 1991. Cmdr. Dave Soldow, Philadelphia’s final commanding officer, felt this ceremony marked a unique occasion. “On one hand, it is truly heartwarming to see the enthu- siastic support of the community for their Navy and the men who have volunteered to serve this great nation of ours,” said Soldow. “On the other hand, it is indeed sad to take out of commission a warship that has so boldly and so proudly served the American people for all these years.” Soldow also said that the warship is much more than technology and steel. “These men who stand before you today and those seated throughout the audience who came before them ,represent some of the greatest American’s to ever serve this nation of ours,” said Soldow. The contract to build Philadelphia was awarded to Elec- tric Boat Division at the General Dynamics Corporation in Groton Jan. 8, 1971. Philadelphia’s keel was laid Aug. 12, 1972, and was launched Oct. 19, 1974. Philadelphia completed her final deployment in Febru- ary 2010. For more news from Commander Submarine Group 2, visit www.navy.mil/local/Subgru2/. CARIBBEAN: History month promotes understanding Continued from page B1 tory during the ceremony being back on the island.” because when the Heritage The festivities continued committee first started plan- with an educational and in- ning for the celebration, the spirational display of history, information was interesting,” poetry and song. said Aviation Boatswain’s “Today is about celebrat- Mate (Fuels) Airman Tiffa- ing the opportunity we all ny Thomas. “I knew then I had to not only come to the really wanted to participate United States and join the and fully experience the Ca- Navy, but contribute to the ribbean culture.” team,” said Command Mas- Harry S. Truman’s Multi- ter Chief (SW/AW) Loran cultural Committee ensures Bather, who was born in St. that observances like the Catherine, Jamaica. “If you Caribbean-American Heri- look around the ship you will tage celebration allows crew see Sailors and Marines that members the opportunity to come from all walks of life. celebrate and share each oth- Some grew up in the Carib- ers’ cultures and traditions. bean Islands, some grew up “The things we learn from in America and some from our families, communities other foreign nations. We and countries allow us to con- have so many differences, tribute to the daily successes yet we share so many of the of our divisions, departments same qualities.” and commands,” said Bather. For the committee mem- “Our ability to love, embrace bers experiencing the and respect one another is Caribbean culture for the what makes us so strong and first time and being a part of the world’s finest Navy.” the celebration, it was an en- For more news from USS lightening event. Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), “I volunteered to cook visit www.navy.mil/local/ and read a piece about his- cvn75/. RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY NEW BEGINNING FOR NWDC Commander, Navy Warfare Development Center (NWDC) held a ribbon cutting ceremony onboard Naval Station Norfolk, June 24. B6

SECTION B FLAGSHIPNEWS.COM July 1, 2010 Celebrating 75 years of military music Students, Staff at School of Music at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek played to honor its diamond anniversary

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VIRGINIA BEACH — Com- prised of staff faculty and students, the School of Music’s Wind En- semble performed to celebrate the school’s 75th anniversary, June 24. The School performed a free concert at the Base Theater on Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story to a crowd of more than 500. In the audience were Rear Adm. Ar- nold Lotring, Chief Operating Ofﬁ cer, Naval Education and Training Command and Capt.

Charles L. Stuppard, Commander, U.S. Navy photo The Naval School of Music celebrated their 75th anniversary by performing a concert at the Base Theater on JEB Little Creek-Fort Story. More than 500 See MUSIC, B7 personnel, guests and family members attended the performance.

Photo by MC3 Nina Hughes Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Audrey McDaniel seasons potatoes for a Caribbean meal aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). The Caribbean meal is being prepared by members of the Cultural Heritage Rear Adm. Douglas J. McAneny, commander of Submarine Force, U.S. Pacifi c Fleet, salutes for the Admiral’s March and 13-gun Committee and volunteers in celebration of Caribbean- salute, during the arrival of the offi cial party for the decommissioning ceremony of the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS American Heritage Month. Philadelphia (SSN 690) at Naval Submarine Base New London. McAneny was the seventh commanding offi cer of Philadelphia. BY MC2 JAMICA JOHNSON USS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs USS Philadelphia ‘Finishes Strong’ USS HARRY S. TRUMAN — The Multicultur- al Heritage Committee and Caribbean-American crew STORY AND PHOTO BY Philadelphia (SSN 690) was decom- Philadelphia was commissioned members aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) con- MC1 STEVEN MYERS missioned, June 25, during a ceremony and offi cially put into service, June 25, cluded a week-long celebration of Caribbean-American Submarine Group 2 Public Affairs at Naval Submarine Base New London 1977. Heritage Month, June 24. in Groton, Conn. The ceremony’s guest speaker, Rear Caribbean-American Heritage Month is one of the GROTON, Conn. — The Los An- The decommissioning marked Phil- many annual heritage festivals celebrated throughout geles-class attack submarine USS adelphia’s 33rd anniversary. See SUBMARINE, B7 the Navy. These observances refl ect the Navy’s cultural diversity and helps educate and bridge the gaps between shipmates. “The Navy recognizes 10 heritage holidays annually, this is Truman’s fi rst offi cial observance of Caribbean Churchill rescues Yemeni fi shermen Heritage Month,” said Chief Warrant Offi cer Andrew PRESS RELEASE Davenport, Multicultural Heritage Committee chair- USS Harry S. Truman man. Public Affairs The week began with a cake-cutting ceremony June 22. USS WINSTON S. Harry S. Truman’s Caribbean-American Sailors and CHURCHILL — Mem- Marines crew members cooked some of the Caribbe- bers of the USS Winston S. an’s delicacies – from curried and jerked chicken, to Churchill (DDG 81) visit, peas and rice, beef and chicken patties and ox tails for board, search and seizure their fellow shipmates. (VBSS) team came to the “It felt good to be in the kitchen cooking and being assistance of two strand- able to share fellowship and even speak in my native ed Yemeni fi shermen June dialect,” said Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Chris- 21. topher Cameron, a fi rst-generation American, whose The fi shermen had been parents hail from Spanish Jamaica. “Being involved in out to sea for a total of 14 my culture’s heritage celebration rejuvenated a since of days and had been stranded pride in me, as well as reminded me of the comforts of without food, water or fuel Photo by MC3 Stuart Phillips Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team of the guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) assist stranded fi shermen. The fi shermen were stranded at sea See CARIBBEAN, B7 See RESCUE, B5 for 14 days and without food, water or fuel for four days. HOMEFRONT NEWS

into the civilian world. If you want to hold with us after multiple deployments is de- the best and the brightest, you have to pleted. By playing word games with what hold the spouse, too. And you can’t hold the original “intentions” of the program us with Ramen noodles, guys. We aren’t were, you lose even more credibility SPOUSE asking for a handout, just a way to adapt with us. Don’t blow it. Fund the pro- to a two-income/multiple move kind of gram. Encourage the most able spouses. world. You fund it. We will do the rest. And check the box for truly helping military families. 6. Military spouses are a fabulous in- MyCAA continued vestment. Our country has been at war Jacey Eckhart is a military life consul- for almost nine years. You know that tant in Washington, DC. She is the author BY JACEY ECKHART nent change-of-station moves, we need less than one percent of the population of “The Homefront Club” and the voice credentials to compete with our peers. is serving that effort. Military spouses behind the award-winning CD “These bear the stateside burden well and pain- Boots.” Facebook Jacey or contact her at We’re walking. We’re walking. Secre- 2. Military spouses are more ambi- fully and proudly. But, face it, your credit [email protected]. tary Gates, dear, we are walking this way. tious than you think. Military dudes Mrs. Obama? I know you keep saying are a pretty good catch. They tend to be that you want to really help military fam- smart and hardworking, but a lot of them ilies, so we need you to just take one tiny aren’t crazy about school. That’s why step out of the box into which all of you they came to you. That’s why so many of have dumped the MyCAA program. If ev- us like them. They are men who act like eryone could please follow me over here men. They are women who do not lean. where you can stand out of the way and Consequently, they attract good part- see what the lack of funding is causing? ners who want something more out of Thank you! OK. In case you forgot, the life. Slackers need not apply for the role My Career Advancement Account is a of military spouse. Ambitious spouses program halted this Spring that offered – the ones who don’t really see them- military spouses up to $6,000 total to ap- selves as Realtors or home health care ply to education, licensing, and other providers you want us to be – need this costs associated with promoting a porta- program. ble career. Spouses had to submit a plan for approval. The funding was granted a 3. Military spouses put their own semester at a time and it went directly to needs last. This is a weird one, isn’t it? the educational institution. But in my work, I see it all the time. Mil- Sounds like a really good idea, doesn’t itary spouses are wolves. We protect our Navy League of Hampton Roads is scheduled it? That’s why almost 1 in 5 military young. We protect our mate. In a time to hold their 12th Annual Chief Petty Offi cer spouses applied for the program. That’s of limited resources – like the Post 9/11 why we broke the bank on the program G.I. Bill, you seem to think we should be Round Up at Kings Dominion, August 28 already – unlike all those other little using to pay for a four year degree for The CPO Round Up will be open to all phitheatre. programs that you guys keep begging the spouse – we save those things for the active duty, reserve, retired and all fam- Tickets are $23 (Save $33.99) and chil- us to attend that we neither wanted nor good of the pack. Even though you may ilies, friends and supporters of the Navy dren 2 and under are admitted free with need. In fact, the demand for MyCAA be able to show me “proof” that using team and will include unlimited use to advanced ticket purchases. Children 12 was so great that it freaked out all of you the G.I. Bill for myself is a better invest- all rides, shows and attractions at Kings and under will receive a free raffl e tick- who are standing in the box. On June ment, I will be damned if I deprive my Dominion. et with a chance to win one of the Kings 18, Defense Secretary Gates released a spouse or children of what they need. The schedule of the day includes Dominion prizes. statement that he was concerned that the Annual Deck Plate Spirit Award To purchase tickets visit www.kings- the program has “morphed” beyond 4. Military spouses cannot fund an en- presentation, Chief Selectee Cadence dominion.com and click on tickets, then its original intent and cost estimates. tire four-year degree on $6,000. We’re Competition and a 50/50 raffl e in sup- corporate partner, the company ID for “Morph” might be the word, but hear clever. We’re crafty, but $6,000 does not port of CPO Scholarship Fund. the event is “CPO.” Once you have pur- these ideas that will help you think of actually buy a bachelors degree. Check Kings Dominion will be open from 9 chased your ticket, simply print it out morph not in a swine flu way, but morph the prices. College Board reports that a.m. to 10 p.m. with many special guests and bring it with you to the park. There in a penicillin way. annual tuition at a public four-year col- including: MCPON, MCPON’s (ret.), is no service charge. lege is about $7,020. The private schools FLTCM’s, FORCM’s, CMDCM’s and You can also purchase your advance 1. Welcome to our world. In the old your children did or will attend cost MCPO (ret.) and Rudy Boesch from sale tickets from your Command repre- days, military spouses didn’t have jobs. around $26,000 per year. I think you Survivor. sentatives: Neither did most other women. People can afford to fund one year of school for The event will also include the oppor- CNRMA — YNCS Barry Fitzgibbons back then got by on one income. We now these spouses in exchange for the ca- tunity for all participants to purchase a 322-2800, barry.fi [email protected] live in a country where more than 70 per- reer demands that military moves and single-serve meal for $10 that includes: NCR — YNC Aaron Riley (202) 781- cent of all mothers work. We also live in deployments make. It is a great start 2 pieces of fried chicken, hot dog, baked 5766, [email protected] or ETC an era where education is de rigueur. A and a great finish for them. beans, bag of chips, cookie and a soft Geoff Adleman (202) 781-6456, geoffrey. four-year degree does what a high school drink. [email protected] diploma used to do. If the MyCAA pro- 5. Military spouses are the hammer. Discounted food and drink will be For more information on the event visit gram is designed to provide military Do not forget what you know about re- available throughout the day at Pine Kings Dominion’s website at www.kings- spouses portable career skills that would tention. 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Really, there are some p perks to deployment MARRIEDto the Military BY BIANCA MARTINEZ Reach out to NewsChannel 3’s Bianca Martinez at [email protected]. We managed to get to the grocery store af- and realize that the old ideas (that I asked Be sure to check out “Do My Military Job” terwards and then went down for naps. I for help with) never got done. Hmmm. Go The fi rst week- every Wednesday at 11 p.m. have a special term for what Lucas turned fi gure. So what did I do during Sunday’s end with the on NewsChannel 3! into ... Al-Qaeda in footsie pajamas (but he short naptime? I started painting the laun- hubber gone and as doesn’t wear them anymore). The thought dry room. Hey, I could only stare at the paint I sit here on a Sun- get a day when he decides to crash! They here is that he turns into a terrorist and you can that has been in there for a month for so day night ... I am were not happy campers and that meant a can’t negotiate. I try, but end up walking long. No, I didn’t fi nish. But it is closer to fi n- kind of impressed few tough interactions. Mommy wanted to away when we hit this point and just let him ished than it was when someone was home. with myself. Ha, ha, watch fútbol and there was no one there to work it out by himself in his room. It’s like a Just sayin’. My kitchen is clean and the play ha! No, really. Sure help distract. Sunday, Lucas woke up and magic reset button ... he came out and was room has been rearranged and organized. I it is always an adjustment to go from week- put on his cranky pants right away. I know wonderful! The perk in all this ... he fought even purged some of the toy inventory. Yes, ends with a partner to tackle the kids and that this is because he is realizing dad real- until he realized I am just as good as daddy someone lit a fi re under my butt. the chores. Know what I mean? It is like, ly “IS” on a long trip and usually when that and now he is like putty in my hands for a Well, it is hard to admit, but my house runs “BOOM! Do it all yourself.” Really its not just happens, he takes it out on me. It was game couple of months! Love it! a little smoother when daddy is not home. Not an adjustment for me though, it’s also for my on before church. You know how it goes, For the past month, all we have done is only am I not waiting to see if someone else kids too. That’s where most of the fi rst week- ask eight times for the kid to get dressed, rush and rush and rush to get ready for hub- will get a job done (while he does the same), end drama comes in. ask 10 times for them to eat their break- ber’s deployment and I have to admit that but instead of having someone to complete- Well, Saturday was little bit of my fault. I fast. Lucky for me, Sophia was cooperating sometimes I look forward to mindless Satur- ly relax with I just stay busy to fi ll that void. am a soccer head and with the U.S. taking this morning. Lucky for me too because day nights with my HGTV. I can’t lie either, My house is never cleaner, more organized on Ghana, I tried to push the naps to be a lit- church is seriously, right up the road. Ser- I will enjoy my TV with a little cookie dough or calmer than after that fi rst week of a de- tle later. I use the word naps loosely anyway vice starts at 9 a.m. and we got there at 9:05 ice cream. I wanna live it up, and well, let’s ployment, so yes, there are some perks. So since I have a four-year-old. I am lucky if I a.m. At that point the gloves were on! We face it ... the love of my life left and my son here is to some time living in a home that went to our corners, err I put me through the ringer ... it’s time to eat looks like it is in a magazine. I would rather mean Lucas went to “wee my feelings without anyone around to judge! live an a messy pigsty with chaos all around worship” and I went to the Here’s the issue – when I watch HGTV, I get me though ... if my best friend was there with main space and regrouped. ideas. I get new ideas but then I look around me.

You can catch Bianca Martinez anchoring the 4 p.m., 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts with Kurt Williams during the work week. You can also follow her laughter, stress and tears as a military wife in her blog, “Married to the Military,” weekly in the Flagship. USS George H.W. Bush conducts first missile launch BY MCSN J. fense systems work. We’re SCOTT ST. CLAIR USS George H.W. Bush finally doing our job.” Public Affairs The lengthy systems certification process, USS GEORGE H.W. which involved weapons BUSH — USS George onload and system ap- H.W. Bush (CVN 77) suc- proval from Carrier Strike cessfully fired two Evolved Group 2 and the Board NATO Sea Sparrow mis- of Inspection and Sur- siles and two Rolling vey (INSURV), directly Airframe Missiles (RAM) involved the aircraft carri- for the first time, to con- er’s Weapons department. clude its first Combat According to Avia- Systems Ship’s Qualifica- tion Ordnanceman 1st tion Trials (CSSQT), June Class (AW/SW) Chris J. 23. Morrison of Weapons de- CSSQT is part of the se- partment, the certification ries of qualifications and involved every member of certifications the aircraft the Weapons Inventory carrier must undergo in Control. preparation for her upcom- “We had to verify and ing maiden deployment. requisition the exact mis- According to Combat siles being used in the Systems Officer, Cmdr. launch,” he explained. John B. Vliet, CSSQT is a “Once missiles were on combined effort between board, we were responsi- the Combat Systems, Op- ble for turning them over erations and Weapons to Combat Systems per- departments to test the sonnel. From there we aircraft carrier’s self-de- inspected, stowed and fense systems. Fire Controlman 1st Class (SW/AW) John Rodriguez-Hardy, from USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Combat Systems Department, moved the missiles to the loads a NATO Sea Sparrow missile into one of the ship’s launchers, June 23. “It’s an end-to-end test- launchers.” ing of the Combat Systems system. engage” pre-fire drills. this aircraft carrier.” said Ramirez. “It’s a lot of In addition to all the Suite, to include tactics, The Evolved NATO “We’ve been prepar- Prior to the launch, work for one launch, but preparation that went into techniques, and proce- Sea Sparrow missile is a ing for this evolution ever Ramirez and McWilliams when we deploy we will the test, Vliet described dures,” said Vliet. “It’s an semi-active missile that since the ship left the were responsible for load- have to load a total of 58 how the systems operators operational verification of requires feed from direc- shipyard and we took own- ing the two launchers for missiles.” had to be fully prepared to the ship’s warfighting and tors to locate its target, ership of the system,” said each system. Ramirez stressed the handle any situation. self-defense capabilities. and the RAM is a passive McWilliams. “This was “The NATO Sea Sparrow significance of the suc- “The operators and Combat Systems with Op- missile, meaning the mis- one of the hardest evo- Missile system holds eight cessful missile fire, what it technical experts have erations department has sile uses built-in sensors lutions Combat Systems missiles in each launcher meant for the entire com- got to be ready and fully worked around the clock to hone in on targets. department will have to and the RAM uses 21 mis- mand and for the small understand all of the dud for the last six months, All of the missiles used do during the existence of siles in each launcher,” group of 14 Sailors direct- and misfire procedures in grooming equipment and during the launch were te- A NATO Sea ly involved the event of an equipment training for this exercise. lemetry missiles, which Sparrow with opera- or missile casualty,” said More than 200 personnel are live missiles that have missile tion of the Morrison. have directly or indirectly the warheads replaced launches missile sys- Ramirez reaffirmed the supported this evolution.” with data recovery tech- from USS tems. team’s readiness with con- Of those 200-plus per- nology used to gauge George H.W. “It’s a fidence. Bush (CVN sonnel, two of the most accuracy. pretty big “We’re fully trained and 77), June directly involved were Ramirez and McWil- 23. Bush accomplish- capable to handle mis- Fire Controlman 2nd liams, on board experts completed ment,” he fires,” he said. “We’re Class (SW/AW) Ezekiel S. for the missile systems, its first said. “We are ready no matter what Ramirez, work center su- said that the launch was missile the aircraft happens. We are here to pervisor for the Evolved the culmination of months launch while carrier’s first defend the ship. We’re NATO Sea Sparrow Sur- of hard work and prepa- completing and last line ready and willing to do combat face Missile System and ration that included more of defense. our job.” systems Fire Controlman 2nd than 40 maintenance ship This test is For more news from USS Class (SW/AW) Ryan P. checks, going aloft to fix qualification the way we George H.W. Bush (CVN McWilliams, work center radar, multiple pre-fire trials. prove that 77), visit www.navy.mil/ supervisor for the RAM checks and 21 “detect-to- Photos by MC3 (SW) Nicholas Hall the self-de- local/cvn77/. CHAPLAIN’S CORNER Local service times Chief of Chaplains makes fi nal visit to Hampton Roads area LDS PROGRAMS JEB Little Creek Chapel Worship Schedule: Noon — Sun. Worship (Chapel Annex Classroom 4) 8 p.m. — Wed. Bible Study (Chapel Annex Classroom 4)

NAVAL STATION NORFOLK ROMAN CATHOLIC PROTESTANT Our Lady of Victory Chapel David Adams Memorial Mass Schedule: Chapel Worship Services: 5 p.m. — Sat. 10:30 a.m.— Sun. (fulﬁ lls Sunday obligation) Worship 10 a.m.— Sun. Wednesday Services: 11:45 a.m.— Mon.- Fri. 8:30 - 10:15 a.m.— Bible (except holidays) Study Noon “Lunch Confessions: with the Lord” 4:15 p.m. Sat. For more information call Naval Station Norfolk Chapel 444-7361

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Commodore Uraih P. Levy Chapel: Jewish services are U.S. Navy Photo at Norfolk chapel in Building C7 on the Second Floor Chief of Navy Chaplains, Rear Adm. Robert F. Burt, speaks with Master Chief Petty Offi cer of the Navy (MCPON) Rick D. every Friday at 7:30 p.m. Building C7 is located at 1630 West at Naval Base Kitsap Bangor in 2009. Morris St. on Naval Base Norfolk. For more information STORY BY MC3 call 444-7361 or 7363. “This has been my life,” administrative and technical Chaplain Corps relocat- RICHARD J. STEVENS said Burt. “I’ve spent 36 support for chaplains, pro- ed and consolidated its Navy Public Affairs Support Element East years in the greatest oc- vide. chaplain and enlisted reli- MUSLIM PROGRAMS cupation and the greatest “We’re getting good young gious program specialist Masjid al Da’wah VIRGINIA BEACH — ministry.” chaplains and we’re in good (RP) training schools from 2nd Floor (Bldg. C-7): Muslim services are Chief of Navy Chaplains Burt reassured the au- shape. We want the type of Newport, R.I. and Meridi- at Norfolk chapel every Friday at 1:30 p.m. Rear Adm. Robert F. Burt dience about the quality of ministry that will add to mis- an, Miss. to a new facility at thanked chaplains and re- work that chaplains and sion accomplishment.” Fort Jackson in Columbia, ligious program specialists the RPs, who Under Burt’s S.C. (RPs) for their hard work provide leadership, A native of Springfi eld, JEB LITTLE CREEK CHAPEL and support over the years the U.S. Ore., Burt started his Navy ROMAN CATHOLIC Confessions: at the Chapel Annex at Navy career when he enlisted Mass Schedule: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. — Sat. Joint Expeditionary Base in 1970 and served three 5 p.m.— Sat. PROTESTANT Little Creek-Fort Story (JE- years as a communications (fulfi lls Sunday obligation) 9 a.m. — Sun. School BLCFS), June 22. technician and three-and-a- 9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. — Sun. (4 years-Adult) Burt has been struggling half years aboard USS Kitty 11:30 a.m. — Tues. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. — Sun. with cancer as he maintains Hawk (CV 63) as a data pro- (except holidays) Divine Worship, his position. He had bone cessor. Children’s Church marrow extracted from his After an honorable (Ages 4-10) spine the day before he discharge in 1977, Burt com- PWOC: Bible Study at the Chapel Annex Every Wed. gave his speech. pleted a Bachelor of Science Fellowship: 9:30 a.m. Bible Study: 10 a.m. - noon Burt, as Chief of Navy degree in Biblical Studies PWOC: Evening Bible Study Every Mon.: 7 p.m. Chaplains, has served for from Eugene Bible College four years, which is longer and then spent three years Latter Day Saints Coffeehouse than most that serve in that at Western Evangelical 11:30 a.m. — Sun. 6 p.m. — Sun. offi ce and became the 24th Seminary in Portland, Ore., For more information call JEB Chief of Navy Chaplains on where he received his Mas- Little Creek Chapel 462-7427 June 23, 2006. ter of Divinity degree. RESCUE: Cyber Forces addresses intelligence officer course graduates BY DARLENE GOODWIN telligence school. He said the most centric fields. Showers Award for Academic Ex- Navy Cyber Forces Public Affairs significant similarity was the im- “The IDC (is) a cadre of profes- cellence. Churchill portance of intelligence to military sionals who will manage the vast “It was awe inspiring to hear VIRGINIA BEACH — The operations. amount of information available in the admiral’s viewpoint on where Commander of Navy Cyber Forces “Operations are intelligence-driv- support of Naval and joint opera- the intelligence community was obeys “law addressed 23 junior officers in the en like never before,” said Meek. tions,” said Meek. “Embrace this (nearly) 30 years ago and where latest graduating class of the Navy “In Iraq and Afghanistan, demand change. Each individual commu- we are today in the current Infor- Intelligence Officer Basic Course for intelligence is at an all-time high. nity will maintain its identity, while mation Dominance Corps,” said of the Sea” at the Navy Marine Corps Intelli- Both high-end operations, such as enjoying more opportunities for Barnard. “It was also eye-opening gence Training Center onboard capture and kill and low-end oper- cross training and varied assign- when put in perspective of how Continued from page B1 Naval Air Station Oceana Dam ations, such as counterinsurgency, ments.” technology has changed, but the Neck Annex, June 25. could not be done without deep in- Two graduates received special constant in our continued success for the last four. The VBSS Rear Adm. Tom Meek spoke to telligence work.” recognition at the ceremony. Lt. is the dedication of the people who team provided them with the graduates, NMITC staff and The admiral also discussed the Kevin Barnard was presented with serve.” food and water. family members about similarities new Information Dominance Corps the Admiral Porterfield Award For more news from Navy Cyber “The law of the sea and differences between 2010 and (IDC), which brings together Navy for Excellence and Ensign Percy Forces, visit www.navy.mil/local/ demands that we render as- 1982, when he graduated from In- specialists in various information- Atangcho received the Rear Adm. ncf/. sistance to those in need,” said Capt. Robert Barwis, Commodore for Destroyer Squadron Two Six (DES- RON 26). “We were glad to be able to help.” Churchill’s commanding officer, Cmdr. Juan Orozco, stressed the importance of taking care of fellow Mari- ners in distress. “As soon as our helo spotted the stranded fish- ermen, we knew we had to go help them. It is every Sailor’s responsibility to help those in need on the high seas,” said Cmdr. Orozco. “You could see the satisfaction in my crew’s faces, knowing that they had done a good deed.” “It was more of a hu- manitarian mission than a typical boarding,” said Cryptological Techni- cian (Technical) 1st Class Christopher Costa, a member of the boarding team. The Churchill stayed with the small dhow until the Yemeni Coast Guard arrived to escort it back to land. “To be involved with operations like this is re- warding in itself,” said Costa. “We went over there as a team to see if anything was suspicious and ended up helping them out.” Members of the VBSS team are prepared to board and inspect vessels of inter- est. Their work normally focuses on counter-piracy and counter-terrorism operations and the prevention of drug and weapons smug- gling, according to Sonar Technician Geographic Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Braley. VBSS team members en- counter a wide range of responses from the crew members of the vessel being boarded, according to Braley. “Some of them really don’t want to talk to you, they won’t take the pam- phlets that we try to give them or they just won’t look at us or talk to us,” said Braley. At other times, a vessel’s crew members will ex- press their gratitude to the U.S. Navy for maintaining a presence. “We boarded a dhow once and the crew said a group of people came up, took their radios and broke them, so they were real happy that we were there. A lot of them told us ‘we see you guys around all the time and we feel safe that you’re in the area’,” said Braley. RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY New beginning for NWDC STORY AND PHOTOS BY ship in Energy and Environmental begun to have a tighter link up with MC3 SAMANTHA L. RIVERO Design (LEED) Green Building Rat- these communities and the fact that The Flagship Staff Writer ing System standards. LEED is a we have almost 300 innovators mov- third party certification program that ing here brings all sort of new ideas NORFOLK — Commander, has become a nationally accepted to this area. There are things that we Navy Warfare Development Center standard for designing, construct- haven’t even had the chance to ex- (NWDC) held a ribbon cutting cere- ing and operating high performance plore yet that are now possible, just mony onboard Naval Station Norfolk, green buildings. because we are located here.” June 24. “Clearly all organizations should Rear Adm. Mark S. Boensel, Com- Rear Adm. Wendi B. Carpenter, endeavor to improve efforts towards mander, Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Commander Navy Warfare Develop- a clean environment,” said Vice Adm. also expressed his optimism in hav- ment Command, Norfolk along with Melvin G. “Mel” Williams, Jr., Com- ing the NWDC headquarters onboard Vice Adm. Peter H. Daly, Naval Station Norfolk. Deputy Commander, U.S. “The talent of people who Fleet Forces Command are coming here will great- cut the ribbon for what will ly benefit the Hampton soon become NWDC’s new Roads area,” said Boen- command headquarters. sel. “We have a lot of very “We are dedicating a smart people coming and building today, but it is so anytime we bring togeth- Rear Adm. Mark S. Boensel listens as Vice Adm. Peter H. Daly much more than that,” said er that many great minds, describes some of the unique capabilities of NWDC’s newest Daly. “In its new home, it is definitely a good thing. building. NWDC will occupy three I think this will not only stories spanning 85,000 sq. greatly benefit Hampton ft. It’s not only a state-of- Roads, but especially the the-art building, it is a hub base.” for innovation, concept gen- The building will have a eration and development, staff of approximately 340 lessons learned, modeling personnel working in the and simulation.” building full time by fall of The new building has this year. many unique features in- “Everyone will be in the cluding the Navy Center building by September 30,” for Advanced Modeling said Carpenter. “The mod- and Simulation (NCAMS) eling and simulation lab high-tech modeling and will be ready in about six simulation center. weeks and we have a few “One of the most out- more things we have to in- Rear Adm. Wendi B. Carpenter and Vice Adm. Peter H. Daly standing features of this stall in the building that are share a congratulatory “fist bump” after cutting the ribbon for building is its 10,000 sq. ft. Rear Adm. Wendi B. Carpenter, Commander, Navy Warfare necessary for our various NWDC’s newest building. modeling and simulation Development Command speaks at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony capabilities we will have lab, which will support the for their newest building, June 24. here and so full function- Navy Continuous Training Environ- mander, U.S. 2nd Fleet. “Certainly ality we expect should be the first of ment (NCTE),” said Daly. within the last few years, the Depart- October.” Along with leading the fleet in the ment of the Navy has taken the lead The ceremonial day was exception- newest equipment, it is also setting a on that area as you can see here to- ally special to Carpenter, who was new standard as one of the first build- day.” celebrating more than just the ribbon ings onboard Naval Station Norfolk According to Carpenter, NWDC cutting of NWDC’s new headquar- to go green. chose to locate their new headquarters. “The Navy has been working for a ters onboard Naval Station Norfolk “It’s my birthday today and that was not number of years on innovative ideas because the major branches of the by chance,” said Carpenter. “I was given about going green,” said Carpenter. military that can be found in the sur- a number of different options for which “We recognize that it is imperative to rounding area. day we should do it on and I thought I be more green and to have that ca- “We will be able to respond to the should have it on a day that represents pability because that helps our war needs of the fleet better from this something to me, so I chose my birth- fighting ability by helping us to re- location,” said Carpenter. “We can day. It really completes that sense of a spond faster and not have to worry integrate better with the joint commu- new beginning and it signifies that our about obtaining such scarce resourc- nity, because we have Joint Forces, organization is maturing in new ways to es.” Air Force, Marines and Army bases do things for the Navy that we have nev- NWDC’s newest building will have a staff of approximately 340 The building has met the Leader- all around this area. We have already er done before.” personnel working full time by fall of this year.

Rear Adm. Wendi B. Carpenter and Vice Adm. Peter H. Daly, accompanied by honorary guests, cut the ribbon on the newest building for Navy Warfare Development Command, June 24. DANTES modiﬁes testing rules BY ED BARKER Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

GREAT LAKES — In an effort to ensure that service members adequately prepare for college credit examinations, the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) will only provide funding for initial testing for exams taken after May 20. If a retest is required, it will be at the expense of the service member. The mission of DANTES is to support the off-duty, voluntary education programs of the Department of Defense (DoD) and conduct special projects and development activities in support of education-related U.S. Navy photo In an effort to ensure that service members functions of the DoD. DANTES programs adequately prepare for college credit include providing various examinations, examinations, the Defense Activity for Non- such as high school equivalency, college Traditional Education Support (DANTES) will admissions and college credit and an only provide funding for initial testing for exams extensive number of certification and li- taken after May 20. If a retest is required, it will censing exams. Funding for retesting had be at the expense of the service member. previously been provided by DANTES. Effective immediately, DANTES will “Service members need to remember only fund a service member’s initial ex- that these exams equate to a final course amination fee for each College Level exam and should be treated as such,” add- Entrance Examination Program (CLEP) ed Hunter. “Navy College counselors will exam, DANTES Subject Standardized be advising Sailors who desire to take a Tests (DSST) and Excelsior College Ex- CLEP, DSST, ECE exam to prepare first. aminations (ECE). Retests will continue Group study and preparation sessions will to be funded through DANTES for service be particularly helpful before attempting members who took a test prior to May 20 the exams. Free exam study sheets are and take the retest before Dec. 11. available at the Navy Knowledge Online “The initial pass rates for military on (NKO) website under the learning tab, or CLEP, DSST and ECE exams are low- on the DANTES website.” er than the statistical average and more “This policy goes hand-in-glove with than half of those who try the same exam our latest tuition assistance management again, don’t do much better,” said Dr. Car- control that requires new-accession Sail- ol Berry, DANTES director. “With funded ors to be at their first permanent duty retesting, service members may have tak- station one year before using Tuition en exams with little or no preparation. Assistance (TA),” continued Hunter. “Al- With the prospect of having to pay for a though DANTES-funded exams are not retest, we anticipate more studying before under the same one-year restriction as TA, the tests and better scores.” Sailors can use this time to prepare for the “The new retesting rules will not only DANTES-funded exams. save the Navy money, but will save the Additional guidance on the DANTES service members quite a bit of time,” said retesting policy and specific details on Ann Hunter, voluntary education chief for retesting procedures and transcript the Chief of Naval Personnel. If you fail a information can be found in a Naval Ad- CLEP, DSST or ECE exam, you have to ministrative message to be released in the wait 180 calendar days to retake the exam. near future. Ensuring that you’re ready for the test and For more information about DANTES, can qualify for college credits immediate- visit www.dantes.doded.mil. ly after taking the exam gives a service For more news from Naval Education member a head start on their voluntary and Training Command, visit www.navy. education goals.” mil/local/cnet/.