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SYNTHETICDRUG TESTINGNavy Alcoholand Drug AbusePrevention Office(NADAP) posted thenew Synthetic DrugTesting OperatingGuide online.

THE CIRCUSIS COMING TOTOWNThe Ringling Bros.and Barnum &Bailey circus will bemaking stops at theNorfolk Scope and theHampton Coliseum.

STEM DAY EXPOSPAWAR Systems Center Atlanticparticipated in Portsmouth PublicSchools Science,Technology,Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) Day Expo atWilson HighSchool, March 31. More than 500teachers and students took part inthe expo.

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For coverage of the F/A-18D Hornet crash, see A8.

More than 900 attend the85th annual Easter SunriseService onboard JEBLCFS

Spencer R. LayneMelvina Harrison sings “It Was Worth It” at the 85th annual Easter Sunrise Service onboard Joint Expe-ditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story at the site of the Cape Henry Cross, April 8.

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VIRGINIA BEACH

More than 900 military, familyand local citizens of HamptonRoads attended the 85th annualEaster Sunrise Service held on-board Joint Expeditionary Base(JEB) Little Creek-Fort Story,April 8. The service began at 6:30a.m. and within minutes, the sunrose over the historic Cape HenryMemorial Cross on JEB Fort Storyto a new day of hope.The service paid tribute to life,

particularly in the aftermath of anF/A-18D Hornet that crashed intoan apartment complex in Virginia

Beach on Good Friday. A plane,taking off from Naval Air StationOceana experienced a catastrophicequipment malfunction, which re-sulted in a crash, causing fire andthe destruction of several apart-ments. However, to date, no deathshave been reported.“As the dawn breaks on this

beautiful day, at this very specialplace in our wonderful city, wenot only celebrate the resurrectionof our Lord Jesus Christ, we cel-ebrate the divine intervention thatoccurred just two days ago when aNavy jet crashed into the MayfairMews apartments near the Ocean-

We are trulyblessed tohave youas a part ofthis city.”

- Virginia Beach MayorWilliam Sessoms,

recognizing the policeofficers, firefighters,EMS personnel and

service members whoassisted after the crash

By Ens. Laura PriceUSS Fort McHenry Public Affairs

NORFOLK

A USS Fort McHenry(LSD 43) Color Guard ren-dered honors before an ex-hibition baseball game be-tween the Baltimore Oriolesand their AAA affiliate, theNorfolk Tides, April 4.Electronics Technician

1st Class Salvador Perez,Seaman Sheunqua Williams,Seaman Danino Lauder, Cu-linary Specialist SeamanJanet Garcia and LogisticsSpecialist Seaman Chris-topher Doran made up thecolor guard. The team, whohas traditionally performedat smaller ceremonies for theship, marched out to centerfield to proudly display the

flags during the nationalanthem, just minutes beforethe first pitch.After their performance, the

group got a rousing standingovation from the many base-ball fans waiting patiently tosee their favorite players takethe field.“That was my first time

performing in front of a bigaudience – it was a lot of fun,”said Williams. “It was excit-ing to see everyone standing

up for us. There was a lot ofenergy from the crowd.”“It was exhilarating,” said

Perez. “With the smell ofhot dogs and funnel cakes,there’s really nothing likethe charged atmosphere of anopening day.”

By working with the Balti-more Orioles, Fort McHenrySailors continue to build tieswith the city of Baltimore,Md., where the historic FortMcHenry National Monument

Fort McHenry Sailorsget out to the ballpark

Ens. Laura PriceThe USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) color guard poses with Riptide,the Norfolk Tides’ mascot, at an exhibition baseball game betweenthe Baltimore Orioles and their AAA affiliate, the Norfolk Tides, atHarbor Park, April 4.

CNRMA raisesawareness for#SAAMPress ReleaseCommander, Navy Region Mid-AtlanticPublic Affairs

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The Month of Aprilhas been named NationalSexual Assault Aware-ness Month (SAAM) andCommander, Navy RegionMid-Atlantic (CNRMA)is reaching out to raiseawareness region-wide.SAAM gives commands

around the world a chanceto focus attention and train-ing on the importance ofeliminating sexual assaultthrough this years’ theme

“Hurts One, Affects All. Pre-vention of Sexual Assault isEveryone’s Duty.”“Sexual assault is a crimi-

nal act and it goes againsteverything our Navy’s corevalues instill in our Sailors.We have to actively engageour Sailors through trainingand support of our SexualAssault Awareness expertsin order to prevent it,” saidRear Adm. Tim Alexander,Commander, Navy RegionMid-Atlantic. “Making ourSailors aware of the scopeof the problem is a step we

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SEXUAL ASSAULTAWARENESS

April is Sexual AssaultAwareness Month.This year’stheme is, “Hurts One, Affects All.Prevention of Sexual Assault isEveryone’s Duty.”

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By Katisha DraughnNaval Support Activity Hampton RoadsPublic Affairs

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The month of April hasbeen designated as SexualAssault Awareness Month(SAAM) and the Naval Sup-port Activity Hampton Roads(NSA HR) Fleet and FamilySupport Center (FFSC) isobserving this month by rais-ing public awareness aboutsexual violence and educat-ing the military communityon how to prevent it.“SAAM affords commands

the opportunity to pauseand reflect on the status oftheir SAPR (Sexual AssaultPrevention and Response)program, address any de-ficiencies, update trainingrequirements and utilize cre-ative ways to incorporate theSAPR ideology into theircommand climate,” said Mer-edith McCall, Lead SexualAssault Response Coordina-tor (SARC).Capt. Charles Melcher,

Commanding Officer, NSAHR, signed the SAAM Proc-

lamation at FFSC, April 3.“It is important to recog-

nize this month and high-light ways that we can raiseawareness of sexual assault,”he said. “I appreciate every-thing that the Sexual AssaultResponse Coordinators doand the time that they devoteto help those who need it.”The Department of De-

fense’s SAAM theme thisyear is, “Hurts One, AffectsAll. Prevention of SexualAssault is Everyone’s Duty.”The Navy will highlightweekly themes during themonth. The four weeklythemes are, “Hurts One,” “Af-fects All,” “Prevention is Ev-eryone’s Duty,” and “WeWillNot Tolerate Sexual Assault.”“We plan all year long for

the events and we coordinatetrainings and events in supportof the SAAM theme,” saidMcCall. “We provide com-mands with ideas, tools andmaterials to utilize in theirSAAM observation events.”SARC’s work very closely

on the SAPR program andhave responsibilities whichinclude case management,

victim advocacy, preventioneducation and training anddata collection.“Our goals are to support

victims by ensuring Sail-ors and commands have thetools and training to know theproper response to report asexual assault,” said McCall.To raise awareness about

sexual assault, the Nor-folk SAPR program will beproviding various eventsthroughout the month ofApril to commands through-out Hampton Roads.The FFSC held a victim

advocate refresher trainingon April 4 where they rec-ognized the theme of “Hurtsone, affects all” which alsointegrated the weekly sub-themes. FFSC will also havevictim advocate basic train-ing, SAPR point of contacttraining, SAPR data collec-tion coordinator training andgeneral military training forvarious commands.The FFSC even took

spreading awareness aboutsexual assault one step furtherby promoting the ClotheslineProject.

Norfolk had 134 cases ofsexual assault reported infiscal 2011 and the SAPRVictim Advocates and sexualassault victims created 134shirts to depict how sexual as-sault has affected their lives.The shirts will be displayedalong Gilbert Street at NavalStation Norfolk.

According to a press re-lease from the Departmentof the Navy highlighting thebeginning of SAAM, ViceAdm. Scott R. Van Buskirk,Chief of Naval Personneland Director of the Navy’sSAAM 2012 initiative, saidthat sexual assault preven-tion is one key aspect of theNavy’s 21st Century Sailorand Marine initiative to in-crease the personal readi-ness of each and every Sailorwithin the Navy.

For more information onthe SAAM events at FFSC,call 444-2102.

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Norfolk had 134cases of sexualassault reportedin fiscal 2011.The SAPR Vic-tim Advocatesand sexual as-sault victims cre-ated 134 shirtsto depict howsexual assaulthas affectedtheir lives.

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By Cathy HeimerJet Observer

VIRGINIA BEACH

The Month of the Mili-tary Child kicked off April 2in a big way for 10 middleschool students, members ofthe Fire Ninjas Torch Club atNAS Oceana Child andYouthPrograms (CYP). The 11 to13-year-olds thought theywere just going to help servea special thank you dinnerfor military families, instead,they found themselves calledup and presented a check for$1,000, as the third placewinner in the national Link-ing Hearts & Hands NationalService Project, through theBoys and Girls Clubs.The Torch Club’s proj-

ect, “InSight to Senses” wasselected from 250 entriesworldwide and earned thegroup the cash award fromthe Staples Foundation, thecharitable arm of the officesupply store.“We’re proud to recog-

nize your club because ofthe incredible work you’vedone as part of the InSightto Senses project … throughyour efforts, you’ve reallymade an impact on others. Inthe process, you’ve realizedthe power of your actionsand demonstrated your abil-ity to set a goal, work hardat achieving it and succeed,while helping others,” saidRichard Coleman, regionalvice president for Staples,before presenting the check.With Coleman, who is

based in Framingham, Mass.,were three Virginia Beachrepresentatives, John Whit-ley, district sales manager;Joseph Barlow, business de-velopment associate; andLindsey Patto, B2B salesconsultant. The four touredthe Oceana Youth Center, en-joyed the family dinner andparticipated in several teambuilding games with clubmembers, parents and stafffollowing the presentation.Capt. BobGeis, Command-

ing Officer, NAS Oceana,who attended the award cer-emony, praised CYP staffand Torch Club members.Geis presented “You Make aDifference” awards to TorchClub Advisor Donna Minsonand CYP Assistant ArielMiller.“Anytime you get an op-

portunity to thank kids fordoing great things, it’s timewell spent. These kids are agreat example to all the otherkids here. These kids aredoing great stuff every day,”said Geis.He said that while there are

a lot of negative stories in themedia about kids and teens,and the Torch Club membersdeserved to be recognized fortheir efforts that earned themthird place out of 250 entries.“Thanks to the Staples

Foundation, too, for recog-nizing the kids,” added Geis.The theme of the contest

was “Children helping Chil-dren in Need,” and prepara-tion began last September.After the club researched

several different ideas, theydecided to help those withvisual impairments, in part,to honor of one of their mem-bers, Hayley Maydak, whohas difficulty seeing. Anonline search found the Vir-ginia Association for Parentsof Children with Visual Im-pairments (VAAPVI), whichhas a Hampton Roads chap-ter.Club members created 13

audio books, which wereburned to CDs and designedfour bright donation boxes togather sensory items, such asmusical instruments, stressballs, dolls and stuffed ani-mals, all “things they couldtouch and feel and hear,” ex-plained Minson.When the project was

completed, Minson invitedVAAPVI President DawnPeifer, whose daughterKimmie is completely blind,to speak the club on Dec. 8.Minson said both Kimmieand Maydak explained whatit’s like to be visually im-paired. The Torch Club thenpresented the donations toVAAPVI.The Torch Club also earned

a merit award from BGCA

with a prize of $500 fromthe Staples Foundation fora second project they com-pleted as part of the “Mili-tary Parent 2 Kid Connec-tion.” Parents were invitedto the youth center for fourhours on a Saturday last fall,where they were treated tofun family and team buildingactivities with their children.“It was to get the kids to

show the parents what we dohere, show them around andget the parents to be a kid fora day,” explained Minson.This isn’t the first year the

middle schoolers have com-pleted a community serviceproject. In 2010, they col-lected items for a low incomecommunity center in Norfolk,wrapped the gifts, made cardsand delivered the donations,just in time for Christmas.Minson is somewhat amazed

that the Fire Ninjas accomplishas much as they do.“I have them for half an

hour in the morning beforeschool and maybe an hourand a half afterwards,” sheexplained.Minson makes the best

use of that time, explaining,“I really want to make mymiddle school program moreabout community service –giving, instead of getting. Iwant to teach about a lot ofcommunity service – givingto the children in our club,especially the little ones,being role models and men-tors.” She added how she alsostresses being mature and“doing the right thing.”Julianne Blackburn, 11, is

in her first year as a TorchClub member.“I loved reading the audio

books,” said Blackburn, who

is a sixth grader at PrincessAnne Middle School.“We did it for Hayley. This

was away to help her and showour appreciation of her,” ex-plained Blackburn, whose par-ents are both active duty –Avi-ation Structural Mechanic 1stClass (AW) Jeffrey Blackburnis stationed at Strike FighterSquadron (VFA) 106 on theSuper Hornet side and Avia-tion Electrician’s Mate 2ndClass (AW) Patti Blackburn isdeployed withVFA-11.The middle schooler can

rattle off a list of reasons whyshe likes the Torch Club.“I like Miss Donna. We

do a lot of cool stuff, all theprojects we do and how muchfun it is and I learn a lot morethan I used to know,” she said.The Fire Ninjas Torch Club

members will vote on how tospend the $1,000 prize.Whilethe club hasn’t made a finaldecision, they are looking atattending the Boys and GirlsClub retreat at Camp SilverBeach on Virginia’s East-ern Shore at the end of Apriland maybe spending the dayat Motor World in VirginiaBeach with the remainingfunds.

Oceana youth earnnational awardfor communityservice project

MC3 Antonio Turretto RamosCapt. Bob Geis, Commanding Officer, NAS Oceana high fives members of the Fire Ninjas Torch Club at Oceana Child and Youth Programs after helpingmembers of the Staples Foundation present the students with a check for $1,000, earning third place in the “Linking Hearts & hands” national service project.

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U.S. Navy file photoIwo Jima, along with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit marines, deployed March 27 onregularly scheduled eight-month deployment in the U.S. 5th and the 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

Iwo Jima ‘breaks out thegreen’ with consecutivesafety winsBy MC1 Heather W. HinesUSS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Public Affairs

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In a naval message re-leased, March 28, USS IwoJima (LHD 7) was named2011 Chief of Naval Op-eration (CNO) Safety Awardwinner.This year marks the second

consecutive year the Atlanticfleet-based amphibious as-sault ship is being recognizedfor safety excellence.For Iwo Jima Safety Of-

ficer Lt. Cmdr Kevin Corrie,the announcement was a bitof a surprise.“I thought ‘since we won

last year, they’re definitelygoing to pick someone elsethis year,’” said Corrie, whohas served in the position forthe last 22 months.“Truthfully, it was like

getting a Christmas gift youdidn’t expect to receive,” headded. “… I definitely feltproud to be a part of such anotable award, but it’s notthe Safety Department thatearned the award. It’s thecrew of the Iwo Jima who de-serves the real recognition.”Areas of consideration

for the award came fromthe crew’s high-operationaltempo in support of two sepa-rate continuous maintenanceavailability (CMAV) – par-ticipation in highly-visibleFleet Week events, complet-ing pre-deployment certifica-tion exercises – and pre- andpost-holiday periods.“I think that ‘Safety Cul-

ture’ is driven from the topdown,” said Corrie. “Oursenior leadership demandssafety from the get-go and

senior leadership expectssafety to be lead by examplefrom the department headdown through the ranks andthat’s the standard.”During the three-month

CMAV in February to May,the ship completed a flightdeck overhaul, installed keynavigation and combat sys-tems upgrades all while re-cording no serious Class A orB mishaps.Prior to participating in Fleet

Week New York and again inPort Everglades, Fla., the shipnetted the highest marks ofany ship in the fleet by AfloatTraining Group, Atlantic,during ULTRA-S inspection.“Iwo Jima is a remark-

able ship and the vibe hereis great,” said Corrie. “Thisis a hard tour to leave, but Ican honestly say that this hasbeen one of the most reward-ing tours in my career, toughwords most aviators wouldn’tdare say.“I’ll be watching message

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tion, the winning commandswill receive a plaque – a CNOcitation – and are authorizedto paint a green safety “S” onthe bulwark of the ship.Iwo Jima, along with the

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By David ToddThe Flagship Managing Editor

NORFOLK

Each year, motorcyclecrashes and fatalities involv-ing military service membersoccurs, and the Navy is doingall that it can to help educateriders on the proper proce-dures of riding and handlingmotorcycles to prevent futureaccidents from happening.According to OP-

NAVINST 5100.12H, allmilitary personnel (activeduty, retired and their de-pendents) who operate a mo-torcycle on or off-base, andall DoD civilian personnelwho operate a motorcycleon-base are required to com-plete a Commander, NavalSafety Center-approved mo-torcycle rider safety courseprior to operating these ve-hicles. And the training isprovided to these individualsat no cost.“We run three courses a

week at NAVSTA Norfolk,(NAS) Oceana, and (JEB)Little Creek-Fort Story,”said Mitch Hrdlicka, Re-gional Lead, Navy andMarine Corps Traffic SafetyProgram. “So (the courses)are running constantly. Andif there is a need, and theavailability, we’ll add moreclasses.”There are many reasons

why people gravitate towardsriding motorcycles, one ofwhich is the on-going increasein the price of gasoline.“As gas prices go up, so

will motorcycle ridership,”said Hrdlicka. “For a lot ofpeople, it’s a very differ-ent way for people to movethrough the world. You seethings on a motorcycle thatyou can’t see in a car. You’re

a part of the environment.”Hrdlicka and his team of

Navy rider coaches providevaluable in-class and on-the-bike skills training fornovice and advanced riders.The classes are generallysmall (maximum of 12 ridersper class), creating a safeand positive learning envi-ronment.“We’re trying to help the

novice motorcyclist, to givethem the tools to keep them-selves out of (dangerous)situations,” he said. “… a lotof the (students) are noviceriders – have never touched amotorcycle before – and wetake them from step one.”The Basic Rider Course

(BRC) provides riders withthe basic mental and physicalskills for riding, consistingof approximately five hoursof classroom and 10 hoursof on-cycle instruction (con-ducted over three days). TheExperienced Rider Course(ERC) is a one-day coursethat complements a rider’sbasic skills and helps withpersonal risk assessment. Itincludes a fast-paced class-room segment with sev-eral interactive activitiesto improve perception and

hazard awareness. The Mili-tary Sportbike Rider Course(MSRC) is nearly identicalto the ERC, but adds specificlanguage for sportbikes, in-cluding military referencesand video instruction.OPNAVINST 5100.12H

details the specific PersonalProtective Equipment (PPE)required when operating a mo-torcycle, but maintenance isalso something that is extreme-ly important for the safety ofriders and passengers.“Routine maintenance

gives you trouble-free rides,”said Hrdlicka. “You’ll findthe major things that are hap-pening and get them fixed –whether you do it yourselfor you take it to a mechanic.There is an acronym we usecalled “TCLOCK” (tires &wheels, controls, lights, oil,chassis, kickstand). It’s apre-ride checklist, and youwant to do that every timeyou ride.”Another factor that motor-

cycle riders should keep inmind is the costs associatedwith owning and operating amotorcycle.“Buy what you can afford,”

advised Hrdlicka, “and re-member it’s not just the price

of the bike … it’s the cost ofthe gear (PPE), it’s the costof the maintenance (and in-surance).Another item to consider

when riding motorcyclesis the dangerous and lifethreatening decision to con-sume alcohol.“It’s a lot more difficult to

drink and ride than it wouldbe to drink and drive,” saidHrdlicka. “It affects yourbalance. One of the strategieswe use is ‘SEE’ – Search,Evaluate, and Execute – evenone drink affects how youuse that tool (motorcycle)down the road.”And alcohol is often a

major factor involved in mo-torcycle crashes and fatali-ties.“Roughly 50 percent

of the motorcycle crasheshave something to do withalcohol,” he said. “It’s ashame because not only doyou affect your life … it’salso who your with, it’s theperson you hit. And one ofthe things that a lot of folks

don’t understand – they’reon the bikes themselves. Thequestion they have to askthemselves is, ‘Who’s ridingwith me?’ Just because I’mon the bike, I’ve got my wife/girlfriend/husband, my momand dad, my brother andsister, those are all the folksriding with you. If you crash,it affects all their lives. Andyou take that even into theNavy, into your shipmates… all of those people are af-fected because you decidedto drink and ride.”Several of the Basic Rider

Course students felt that theclass is both beneficial andeducational. It also providesa good foundation for cur-rent and future motorcy-clists. And you don’t have toown a motorcycle to take thecourse because the class isequipped with training mo-torcycles.“I’d definitely recommend

this to anyone who wants toride,” said Ensign Anh Do,USS Laboon (DDG 58), whoreceived his motorcycle li-cense last summer, but neededthe Basic Rider Course to beable to ride on-base. “There’s

an advanced course too, soI’m going to take that when Iget the chance.”“I think it’s amazing … I

think it’s great. They’re reallyhelpful – they have patiencewith me,” explained Logis-tics Specialist Seaman Jenni-fer Korzenski, USS Oak Hill(LSD 51), who has been apassenger on motorcycles formany years, but she recentlypurchased her own motorcy-cle and is now learning howto ride for the first time, solo.“Which is good, because I’mdefinitely a beginner.”To search or enroll in Traf-

fic Safety Classes, visit www.navymotorcyclerider.com.Courses are provided on aspace available basis. Cours-es available include: Mili-tary Sportbike Rider Course(MSRC), Experienced RiderCourses (ERC), and BasicRider Courses (BRC). Visitonline for class schedules andtimes.

Editor’s note: Upon com-pletion of the Basic RiderCourse, students will receivea 25 percent off coupon topurchase PPE equipment atlocal NEX’s.

Motorcycle courses designedto keep riders safe, aware

Photos by David ToddTwelve motorcycle riders participate in the Basic Rider Course on-board NAVSTA Norfolk, March 29.

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Lisa Johnson, Navy rider coach, Navy and Marine Corps TrafficSafety Program instructs riders in the Basic Rider Course onboardNAVSTA Norfolk, March 29.

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PORTSMOUTH

SPAWAR Systems CenterAtlantic (SSC Atlantic)participated in PortsmouthPublic Schools Science,Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM) DayExpo at Wilson High School,March 31.More than 500 teachers

and students in grades fourthrough 12 took part in theexpo.When students and par-

ents arrived for STEM Day,they received a passport andembarked on a journey alongSTEM Avenue, InformationHighway,DNADrive andRo-botics Ring, receiving stampsat each destination. Some ofthe excursions included anunderwater remotely oper-ated vehicle station, rocketlaunch station and a geocachescavenger hunt.The SSC Atlantic booth

was the last stop on STEMAvenue and scientists andengineers were available toanswer questions and en-courage students to pursue aSTEM career.The SSCAtlantic Hampton

Roads STEMOutreach Coor-dinators, Justin Langley andBill LaBelle, showcased thedrone technology includingthe AR Drone Quadricopterand SPYKEE the Spy Robot.“Events like STEM Day

could change students’ lives,”said Cmdr. Mike Trovato, Ex-ecutive Officer, SSCAtlantic.“It gives students exposure to

careers such as engineeringand computer programmingthat they don’t normally seeon TV or in the movies.”The most popular desti-

nation was Robotics Ring,which featured ROVOBASEbristlebot art, NXT Legorobotics maze activities,FIRST Lego activities, VEXrobotics competitions and aWeDo Lego chrome center– all designed to inspire thestudents’ interest in technol-ogy.“The world is about robot-

ics,” said Dr. Dave Stuck-wisch, Superintendent, Ports-mouth Public Schools toparents during his opening re-marks. “If your child is inter-ested in robotics, that is not ahobby, that is not playtime,they can find a job doing it.”Other exhibitors at the

STEM Day Expo included:U.S. Fleet Forces Command(USFF), Naval Network War-fare Command (NNWC),Navy Expeditionary CombatCommand (NECC), EODmobile unit 12 (EODMU-12),William andMary STEMEducation Alliance and localcolleges and universities.STEM Day is one of vari-

ous outreach activities de-signed to inspire, develop andattract the science, technol-ogy, engineering and mathtalent needed to deliver in-novative solutions for thenation’s and SSC Atlantic’scurrent and future challenges.SSC Atlantic employees

recently volunteered at theFIRST Robotics CompetitionVirginia Regional, March16 and 17, mentoring four

teams as they participated inRebound Rumble, a competi-tion that used robots to playa modified version of basket-ball.In the coming months, SSC

Atlantic will participate in theVictory Elementary SchoolCareer Day in Portsmouthand the USA Festival, in col-laboration with Departmentof Defense (DoD) STEMprograms nationwide, inWashington, D.C.SSC Atlantic will also par-

ticipate in the second AnnualHampton Roads STEMSummer Academy, July16 through 20, at NorviewHigh School in Norfolk. Thesummer academy will givemiddle school students fromthe Virginia Beach, Ports-mouth and Norfolk schooldistricts the opportunity tocompete in various challeng-es in the fields of robotics,engineering, rocketry, ballis-tics, electronics, biology andchemistry.

SSC ATLANTICPARTICIPATESIN PORTSMOUTHPUBLIC SCHOOLSSTEM DAY EXPO

SSC Atlantic Hampton Roads STEM Outreach Coordinator Justin Langley, SSC Atlantic NTCSS Lead Test Engineer Gerald Aytes, and astudent look on as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, from EOD mobile unit 12, maneuvers the Talon Robot to pick up SSC Atlan-tic’s SPYKEE the Spy Robot as part of Portsmouth Public Schools STEM Day Expo, March 31.

Photos by Holly Quick | SSC Atlantic Public AffairsSSC Atlantic NTCSS Lead Test Engineer Gerald Aytes demon-strates the AR Drone Quadricopter to a student at the PortsmouthPublic Schools STEM Day Expo, March 31.

Events likeSTEM Daycould changestudents’ lives.It gives studentsexposure tocareers suchas engineeringand computerprogrammingthat they don’tnormally seeon TV or in themovies.”

- Cmdr. Mike Trovato,Executive Officer, SSC Atlantic

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By MC1 Eric BrownPCU Arlington (LPD 24) Public Affairs

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A Precommissioning UnitArlington (LPD 24) Sailorreceived a flag letter of com-mendation and $1,000 for de-veloping a Gold Disk circuitcard diagnostic capabilitythat will save the Navy andMarine Corps thousands ofdollars annually.Electronics Technician

3rd Class Robert Flores cre-ated the troubleshooting ca-pability while attending theAdvanced Gold Disk De-veloper’s Course from No-vember - March at the NavalUndersea Warfare Center atSt. Julian’s Creek Annex inPortsmouth.In the award citation,

Flores was praised, “as amajor contributor in expand-ing the Navy’s and MarineCorps’Miniature/Micro-min-iature and Module Test andRepair Program, your effortshave directly improved theNavy’s and Marine Corps’operational capabilities.”The citation added that

Flores’ efforts “will result inenhanced equipment avail-ability on Navy/MarineCorps throughout the fleet ...Your specific contribution ofimproving the availably ofthe Single Ended DifferentialReceive/Drive Module for theMK7MOD5 will ensure thisvital system remains battle-ready.”

The Gold Disk programenhances fleet readiness bystoring the signatures (wave-forms based on the current ofvoltage applied across elec-tronic components) of circuitcards known to be good as abaseline to compare with thesignatures of possible faultycards, said Flores’ instructor,Johnny Crabtree, Departmentof Defense Gold Disk pro-duction manager. The signa-tures are sent on DVDs to thefleet and technicians can usethem locally to find and thenreplace faulty electronic com-ponents in defective circuitcards, which is far cheaperthan replacing the entire card.“Plus, if that ship is out to

sea, they won’t have to waitto get a new board, they cando the repair right there andremain operational,” he said.There are 65 ashore and

afloat commands using theweapons system that Floresdeveloped his Gold Disk for;during the average year, sixof them – costing $3,284 each– must be replaced. Flores in-novation is projected to savethe Navy and Marine Corps$19,704 annually.“I think ET3 Flores will

make a really good techni-cian,” said Crabtree. “He’svery excited about doing thework.”Flores, who joined the

Navy in March of 2010, re-ported to Arlington in Mayand serves in the combat sys-tems department.“Developing this Gold

Disk was a great opportunityand learning experience,” hereflected. “I feel very for-tunate to have attended theschool, and now, feel like I

Arlington Sailor recognizedfor enhancing weaponssystem diagnostic capability

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am ahead of the game.”Arlington Prospective

Commanding Officer Cmdr.Darren Nelson could not bemore proud of Flores and hisachievements.“In Arlington, we have

really tried hard to instillpride and ownership in ourcommand, and ET3 Floresis an outstanding example oftaking pride and ownership inhis work,” he explained. “I’mextremely proud of his ac-complishment and I know he

Precommis-sioning UnitArlington (LPD24) ProspectiveExecutive Of-ficer Cmdr. BrettHershman pres-ents a flag letterof commenda-tion, signed onbehalf of theChief of NavalOperations,to ElectronicsTechnician 3rdClass RobertFlores on March16.

will bring that hard work andownership with him when wetake delivery of the ship.”“I’m excited to have him as

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Huntington Ingalls Indus-tries shipyard in Pascagoula,Miss., Arlington combines

21st century amphibiousshipbuilding and warfightingtechnologies to support cur-rent and future Marine Corpsaircraft and landing craft,and will be capable of takingnearly 1,200 Sailors and Ma-rines into harm’s way. Theamphibious transport dockship is named for ArlingtonCounty, Va. in commemora-tion of the 184 victims and

heroes who lost their lives inthe Sept. 11, 2001 attack onthe Pentagon.Arlington is the eighth in

Navy’s San Antonio-class ofships, designed to be the mostsurvivable amphibious ves-sels ever put to sea. The thirdin the U.S. fleet to bear thename, Arlington will be com-missioned in early 2013 andhomeported in Norfolk.

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Press ReleaseCommander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

An aviation mishap safety investiga-tion has commenced into the crash ofan F/A-18D Hornet from Strike FighterSquadron (VFA) 106, based at Naval AirStation (NAS) Oceana, into the MayfairMews apartment complex in VirginiaBeach,April 6.Navy investigators continue their work

at the crash scene, including engine andsystem technical experts.A flight systemstechnical expert from Boeing, the F/A-18aircraft manufacturer, is on-site to assistNavy investigators.The aircraft’s Crash Survivable Flight

Incident Recorder (CSFIR) has been re-covered and sent to Naval Air SystemsCommand at Naval Air Station Patux-ent River, Md. for analysis to determinewhat information is recoverable from theflight. The CSFIR is similar to a com-mercial airliner’s flight data recorder inthat it records flight parameters, cautionsand advisories for all phases of flight, butdoes not include cockpit voice communi-cations.The aircraft’s wing section and parts

of the fuselage were moved, April 9, andthe aircraft’s engines will remain at thecrash site for on-site study by investiga-tors before moving them. Other aircraftcomponents are being moved from thecrash scene to Naval Air Station Oceanafor detailed examination.The Navy will continue cleanup work

at the crash site and expects to finish re-moving most aircraft debris by the end of

the week.The aircraft’s crew was treated for

minor injuries and both have been re-leased from the hospital. The aircrewconsisted of a fleet replacement pilot andan experienced instructor. Their identitiesare not being released.Normal flight operations have resumed

at NAS Oceana. Flight operations weretemporarily curtailed shortly after Fri-day’s crash.An Aviation Mishap Board (AMB)

conducts the aircraft mishap safety in-vestigation and is comprised of severalmembers. The board’s senior member isa Naval Aviator or Naval Flight Officer.Other members of the board include anAviation Safety Officer, a flight surgeon,an officer qualified in aircraft mainte-nance and an officer qualified in aircraftoperations. The board can draw upona full range of other technical subjectmatter experts to assist in determining thecause of an aviation mishap. The NavalSafety Center has also provided an expe-rienced aviation mishap investigator toassist theAMB.An aircraft mishap safety investiga-

tion’s objective is to search for causes,look for previously undetected hazardsand identify those factors that caused themishap, as well as those that caused anyadditional damage or injury during thecourse of the mishap. The AMB is typi-cally augmented by engineering investi-gations when mechanical malfunctionsare suspected.The results of the safety investigation

are documented in a Safety Investiga-tion Report (SIR) that contains succinct,factual information, opinions and recom-mendations designed to help prevent re-currence of aviation mishaps.The time to complete investigations

can vary depending on the complexity ofthe incident. In some cases, the informa-

tion needed to conclude an investigationis readily available, however, when in-vestigations require extensive, technicalstudy of the wreckage involving Engi-neering Investigations or EI’s, the processtypically moves more slowly.In general, AMB’s are given 30 calen-

dar days to complete the SIR.In the case of a complex investigation,

it is common that more time is requiredin order to produce a thorough report thatfully reviews the incident, determinescausal factors and makes meaningfulrecommendations. Once submitted, theSIR is reviewed and formally endorsedthrough the chain of command and thisprocess typically requires several monthsto complete.SIR’s contain privileged informa-

tion and are not for general release. Thismeans they are written with the sole pur-pose of improving safety, and that use ordistribution of the SIR is limited to thispurpose. The concept of privilege allowswitnesses to express their thoughts andinformation candidly. Likewise, endors-ers can feel unencumbered in expressingtheir thoughts and opinions.

Concurrent with the aircraft mishapsafety investigation, and in keeping withstandard practice, a Manual of the JudgeAdvocate General (JAGMAN) investi-gation has been initiated by the Navy. Asenior Navy captain, who is aNavalAvia-tor, will be assigned to lead this investiga-tion. The JAGMAN investigation is con-ducted in addition to, and separate from,the aircraft mishap safety investigation.A completed JAGMAN investigation isgenerally releasable under the Freedomof InformationAct.A JAGMAN investigation is ordered

when an aircraft mishap results in injuryor extensive damage to property. The in-vestigation will determine the cause andresponsibility for the mishap, nature andextent of any injuries, description of alldamage to property, and any attendantcircumstances.A JAGMAN Investigation is nor-

mally concluded within 30 days. How-ever, an investigation involving an aircraftmishap, which also requires extensivetechnical studywith engineering analysis,will often require more time to produce athorough report.

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■ foamused toput outthe fireFirefighting foamcovers the sceneof a crash of anF/A-18D Hornet,assigned toStrike FighterSquadron (VFA)106, April 6.

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Navy continuescleanup, recoveryefforts involvingF/A-18D crash

Capt. Mark Weisgerber, deputy commander of Strike Fighter Wing Atlantic (CSFWL),and Steven Cover, Virginia Beach Fire Department chief, speak to the press about theresponse effort after the crash of an F/A-18D Hornet, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron(VFA) 106, April 6.

Photos by MC3 Antonio P. Turretto RamosFirefighters from the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire & Emergency Services and City of Virginia Beach respond to

the crash of an F/A-18D Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, April 6.

Virginia Beach Mayor William Sessoms, Jr. thanks first responders at the scene of the crashof an F/A-18D Hornet belonging to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, based at Naval AirStation (NAS) Oceana.

Firefightersfrom the NavyRegion Mid-Atlantic Fire& EmergencyServicesand City ofVirginia Beachrespond tothe crash of anF/A-18D Hor-net, assignedto StrikeFighter Squad-ron (VFA) 106,April 6.

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Press ReleaseNCTAMS LANT Public Affairs

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Naval Computer and Tele-communications Area MasterStation Atlantic (NCTAMSLANT) officers, Sailors andcivilian personnel recentlycoordinated with the Food-bank of SoutheasternVirginiato provide food and other ne-cessities to local families.This partnership included

collecting non-perishablefood, money and baby careitems, such as diapers andpowdered baby formula, sothat families in need havesuch essentials year round.Chief Information Systems

Technician Lamichele Tyson,Naval Communications Se-curity Material Systems, and13 different first class pettyofficers from NCTAMSLANT, took the lead in coor-dinating the food drive. TheCommunity Relief operationwas a part of CPO 365, a Na-vy-wide initiative to providecontinuous leadership and

management training to firstclass petty officers in orderto prepare them to be Navychiefs.Once donations were col-

lected, Information SystemsTechnician 1st Class PennySteenrod, NCTAMS LANTcommand master chief’s as-sistant, delivered the goodsto the Foodbank’s warehouseon Tidewater Dr. in Norfolkand managed the NCTAMSLANT personnel involved indisseminating the items. Thiswas no small task.Twelve volunteers, under

Steenrod and Tyson’s guid-ance, spent hours siftingthrough donated items andplaced over 4,400 meals intonearly 900 separate bags.Those bags will be distributedto 26 Tidewater area schools,where children in need cantake them home.“I know our time was well

spent,” said Seaman KyleUber. “I strongly encourage,if anyone is looking for agreat organization, to volun-teer. This is a terrific choice!”

NCTAM LANT partnerswith Foodbank to bringmuch needed food,supplies to local families

By MCC Hendrick L. DicksonUSS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Public Affairs

NORFOLK

April is National Sexual AssaultAwareness Month (SAAM) and threeSailors aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3) are playing a prominent role in thecampaign to inform the fleet about theaffects of sexual assault.Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class

Robert Lee, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate3rd Class Margarita Huamantorres andPersonnel Specialist 2nd Class RubyMillanes are all featured in a 30-secondadvertisement that can currently be seenon various Navy media outlets, includ-ing, navy.mil and Facebook.The ad’s message is simple and it’s

also the theme of the month. “HurtsOne, Affects All. Prevention of SexualAssault is Everyone’s Duty.”The three Kearsarge Sailors, along

with a few other Sailors stationedaround Hampton Roads, let their voicesbe heard loud and clear on the topic.“Maybe my voice could prevent

something like that from happeningto somebody, or my voice will givesomebody the courage to speak up andsay something,” said Lee, a native ofMalden, Mass.“Something like this is important, not

only for the Navy but for our Nation,”added Huamantorres, a native ofMiami, Fla. “I think promoting this willhelp people learn that sexual assaultwill not be tolerated.”Lee said when he was first asked to

be a part of the advertisement, whichwas recorded in March, he didn’t real-ize the importance of it. Now that hesees how the video is being used, he isproud to be a part of it.“I guess I didn’t realize the signifi-

cance,” said Lee. “It makes me feelgood that I was the voice for the com-mand and the Navy.”To help push the Navy’s message,

Kearsarge will air the ad and othervideos on the Shipboard Information,Television and Entertainment (SITE)TV throughout the month. Additional-ly, messages and posters will be seen inthe Summit and in the Plan of the Day(POD). The crew will also be conduct-ing weekly training – all in an effort toprevent sexual assault at its core.“Sexual assault is unacceptable and

its roots need to stop at all levels,” saidChief of Naval Operations Adm. Jona-than Greenert, in a message to the fleet.

“It undermines our Navy Core Valuesand Ethos and it undercuts safety andreadiness. We need to address it forwhat it is – a real danger.”Millanes, a Phoenix, Ariz. native,

shares the admiral’s strong feelingabout the issue.“Being in the video makes me feel

part of something important,” saidMillanes. “The Navy needed to do thisbecause I think there are some peopleout there who still aren’t getting themessage ... hopefully the video willmake an impact.”Although these Sailors are thankful

for their moment in the spotlight andthe opportunity to bring such a power-ful message to the fleet, they aren’t allready for Hollywood just yet.“I’m done with my acting career ...

I’m going to stick with the Navy,” saidLee.The annual report of sexual assault

in the military reports there were 611sexual assaults in the Navy in fiscal year2010. Forty-nine percent of unrestrictedreports were aggravated sexual assaults.

To find out more about SAAM and theNavy’s efforts, visit www.sapr.navy.mil.

KEARSARGE SAILORSFEATURED IN SAAM AD

Courtesy of NCTAMS LANT(Left to right) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class BethanyPolee, Information Systems Technician Seaman (ITSN) Kyle Uber,ITSN Taylor Chatman help provide food and other necessities tolocal families.

Screen shot composite by MC1 (SW/FMF) Chad V. Pritt(Left to right) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (handler) 3rd Class Margarita Huamantorres, Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (handler) 1st ClassRobert Lee and Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Ruby Millanes star in the Navy’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month commercial.

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Press ReleaseVAW-126 Seahawks Public Affairs

NORFOLK

The Seahawks of Car-rier Airborne Early WarningSquadron OneTwo Six (VAW-126) hosted members of Car-rier Strike Group Ten (CSG-10), Helicopter Sea CombatSquadron Seven (HSC-7), andHelicopter Maritime StrikeSquadron Seven Four (HSM-74) for a surface warfare con-troller summit.The purpose of the summit

was to bring maritime control-lers from surface and airbornecommand and control plat-forms together to discuss sur-face warfare tactics and a newcommunication format for sur-face surveillance coordination(SSC), recently released by theNavy FighterWeapons School(TOPGUN).The summit began with a

presentation by Lt. j.g Mon-taruli, the Seahawks’ surfacewarfare subject matter expert,who explained the new SSCcommunication format chang-es to Operations Specialists(OS) – the highly skilled Sail-ors who serve as air controllersaboard CSG-10 surface units.Seahawk and OS controllersuse their sensors to detect un-known contacts near the car-rier strike group and to directair assets to investigate thosecontacts.A standardized communica-

tion format allows the strikegroup to work more efficientlytogether and helps to elimi-nate unnecessary or confusingcommunications.The presentation also in-

cluded a briefing covering theimplementation of helicoptersfrom HSC-7 and HSM-74 inthe defense of the carrier strikegroup.Following the presentation,

summit participants observed

Seahawk aircrew control acombined SSC and air defense(AD) mission during an E-2Csimulator event.The purpose of the demon-

stration was to show the mem-bers of the other communitiesthe capabilities of the E-2CHawkeye’s APS-145 radar,which VAW-126 Naval FlightOfficers use to find, fix, track,target and facilitate the en-gagement of possible threats.It also allowed summit

members to observe the newtactics being executed in realtime. Summit participants leftthe event with a greater aware-ness of the aviation commu-nity’s capabilities and with adeeper understanding of howall members of the carrierstrike group work together tocomplete the mission.The Seahawks of VAW-

126 fly the E-2C Group IINavigation Upgrade variantof the E-2C Hawkeye, an all-weather, tactical airborne earlywarning and command andcontrol aircraft.The Hawkeye’s long-range

radar and other electronicsurveillance systems serve asairborne eyes of the fleet andcan simultaneously detect andtrack hundreds of surface, air-borne and fixed targets hun-dreds of miles away.With its specialized com-

puter and communicationequipment, the Hawkeye isemployed in missions such asairborne battlefield commandand control, surface surveil-lance coordination, strike andinterceptor control, search andrescue coordination and com-munications relay.The Seahawks of VAW-

126 are currently stationedat Naval Station Norfolkand deploy aboard the USSHarry S. Truman (CVN-75)with Carrier Air Wing Three(CVW-3).

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By Mark O. PiggottNaval Weapons Station YorktownPublic Affairs

YORKTOWN

“Women’s Education-Wom-en’s Empowerment” was thetheme as Naval Weapon Sta-tion (WPNSTA) Yorktown andNavy Expeditionary LogisticsSupport Group (NAVELSG)hosted a Women’s HistoryMonth program, March 29, atNavy Cargo Handling BattalionOne (NCHB 1) at WPNSTAYorktown-CheathamAnnex.U.S. Navy CommandMaster

Chief Cheri Inverso (ret.) wasthe guest speaker as Sailorsfrom WPNSTA Yorktown andits tenants were educated onhow women struggled throughthe years for both a good educa-tion and a good job.“I’ve been a few places in my

30 years in the Navy, but noth-ing I did was done on my own,”said Inverso. “The course wasdrawn bymanymilitarywomenbefore me, and I hope that I lefta path – no matter how small –forwomenwho came afterme.”“Women’s Education-

Women’s Empowerment,” thetheme for 2012, recognizes thepioneering leadership ofwomenand their impact on the diverseareas of education. Of the twomillion World War II veterans,the G.I. Bill helped inundatecollege campus during the late40s and early 50s. Nineteen anda half percent of thewomen vet-erans took advantage of the G.I.Bill and attended college for analternative to returning to thekitchen and leaving the work-force.“Just as they once surprised

their families and friends by

donning military uniforms, theyonce again defied social expec-tations and trained to becomelawyers, architects and collegeprofessors, among other things,”she said. “They not only bet-tered their own lives and, moreoften, those of their families, butthey also became role modelsand mentors for generations tocome.”Inverso enlisted in the Navy,

under the delayed entry pro-gram, in December 1980. Sheentered recruit training inOrlan-do, inNovember 1981andgrad-uated from Hospital Corps “A”School in Great Lakes in thespring of 1982. She is a 1999graduate of theNavy Senior En-listed Academy (89 Blue) anda 2004 graduate of the CMC/COBCourse (Class 6) andKey-stone 08-02. Inverso is the 2010recipient of the Navy League’sWinifred Quick Collins Awardfor Inspirational Leadership.For women serving in the

military, it wasn’t until 1972 –more than 52 years after theyearned the right to vote – thatwomen became fully integratedinto theArmed Forces.“Until 1972, there was an

entirely separate chain ofcommand for women in eachservice,” Inverso explained.“Womenofficers could not holdcommand, even over women.They held administrative lead-ership roles, but were alwayscommanded by a man. Womenofficers had no authority togive any male service memberorders.”As the military continues

to evolve its policies, womencontinue to expand the rolesthey play as part of the ArmedForces.

A VAW-126E-2C Hawk-eye landsaboard USSHarry S. Tru-man (CVN75). Seahawkaircrew usesthe sensorsaboard theHawkeyeto keep thestrike groupsafe.

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and Historic Shrine is located.“Since Fort McHenry is in

Baltimore, we are represent-ing the fort, our ship and thecity,” Williams explained.Fort McHenry will be one

of several Navy ships head-ing up to Baltimore in Junefor “Sailabration,” an eventto commemorate the bicen-tennial of the War of 1812.While up there, the crewhopes to once again get thechance to work with the Bal-timore Orioles.“It is exciting for our young

Sailors to get involved withthe community, especiallygetting ready for the War of1812 commemoration,” saidPerez. “The color guard ishighly motivated to get thechance to do something againwith the Orioles when we areup in Baltimore.”“I love the Navy, so color

guard is a way to show thehonor, courage, commitmentand everything we do andstand for in the Navy,” saidWilliams. “We get to traveland meet new people. It isexciting to be part of thisteam.”

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front,” said Virginia Beach MayorWilliam Sessoms, a regular partici-pant in the annual service. “Some arecalling it the ‘Miracle on 24th Street’and others, the ‘Good Friday Mira-cle,’ that every person involved in thatincident – the pilots, the residents, thefirst-responders, can wake up to thisglorious day that God has made andhug their loved ones, that is truly mi-raculous.”Some of those attending the service

included members of Virginia BeachFire Department, Police Departmentand the cities Volunteer Rescue Squad.The actions of local citizens and thecities emergency responders are di-rectly attributed in prevention of theloss of life.“I want to recognize the police of-

ficers, firefighters and EMS person-nel and members of the military whobravely put their own safety aside toget the situation under control as soon

as possible, and to make sure the areawas secure and safe for others, statedSessoms. “We are truly blessed to haveyou as a part of this city.”The guest speaker for this year’s ser-

vice was Capt. Bruce Boyle, chaplain,Navy Region Mid-Atlantic. Also at-tending was Capt. Charles L. Stuppard,Commander, JEBLCFS and Capt.Robert Geis, Commanding Officer,NAS Oceana.“This event is great every year, but this

year was special for the many things wehave to be thankful for,” said Stuppard.“We have a special relationship with thegreat City ofVirginia Beach and its resi-dents. To be able to work together in atime of crisis and not lose a single life…that is excellent work!”The entire service lasted about

50-minutes and included song, prayerand words of worship. At the comple-tion of the service, all were invited tothe Cape Henry Chapel on-base for re-freshments.The site for the annual service is his-

torically rich, dating back more than400 years since the first settlers cameashore on April 26, 1607. The on-sitememorial cross was erected in 1935 bythe Daughters of the American Colo-nists to commemorate the raising ofa cross by the first settlers who cameashore in 1607. The Cape Henry Me-morial Cross is a part of the ColonialNational Historical Park administeredby the National Park Service.“It was great to just be here,” noted

Capt. Steve Weiler of Station 11 of theVirginia Beach Fire Department.

Spencer R. LayneMembers of the Virginia Beach Fire Department, Police Department and VolunteerRescue Squad were honored at the 85th annual Easter Sunrise Service onboard JointExpeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story at the site of the Cape Henry Cross, April 8.

The USSFort McHen-ry (LSD 43)color guardperforms atan exhibitionbaseballgame atHarborPark, April4.

must take.”The goal of SAAM is not only

raise awareness about sexualviolence, but to educate on howto prevent it, and commandswill be highlighting sub-themeseach week to train on variousaspects of sexual violence andinitiatives incorporating train-ing and education tools for usein SAPR programs region-wide.In addition, each command willbe holding training to reiteratethe seriousness of crimes of thisnature and to maximize personalreadiness honing the most com-bat-effective force.“We are holding standdowns

in each command to keep aware-ness fresh in the minds of ourSailors,” said Alexander. “Weare also reaching out to ourdeck-plate leaders to help rein-force a command climate thatdoes not tolerate sexual assaultand embraces open reporting ofcrimes of a sexual nature.”In support of awareness ef-

forts, Fleet and Family SupportCenter (FFSC) will be holdingevents including their 3rd annualSexual Assault Prevention andResponse (SAPR) Victim Ad-vocate Conference, Apr. 12. Theconference will provide SAPRpersonnel and command leader-ship with refresher training andtools to help support individual

command’s activities through-out the month and to help reduceincidents worldwide.Sexual Assault Prevention and

Response is an important ele-ment of the readiness area of the21st Century Sailor and Marineinitiative, which consolidates aset of objectives and policies,new and existing, to maximizeSailor and Marine personalreadiness, build resiliency andhone the most combat-effectiveforce in the history of the Navyand Marine Corps. The Depart-ment of the Navy is working toaggressively to prevent sexualassaults, to support sexual as-sault victims and to hold offend-ers accountable.



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By MC3 Shannon BurnsDefense Media Activity - Navy

WASHINGTON

During the 4th annual Military Childof theYearAwards Gala, the five recip-ients of this year’s Military Child of theYear Awards were presented with theirawards by senior leadership of eachbranch of service at the Ritz Carlton inWashington, D.C., April 5.Keynote speakers during the cer-

emony included Chairman of the JointChiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempseyand Medal of Honor recipient SammyDavis.“I think that our military kids are

who they are because of the hardships,the moves and their adaptability,” saidDempsey. “One of the things that setsus apart is that our kids become whothey are because of what we ask themto do, and because of what they see usdo.”Jim Knotts, President and CEO of

Operation Homefront said that thesechildren are honored because of theircontributions to their communities.“The sons and daughters of Ameri-

ca’s service members learn what pa-triotism is at a very young age,” saidKnotts. “Children in military familiesdemonstrate leadership within theirfamilies and within their communities.This is what the Military Child of theYear Award honors.”Each year, one child from each

branch of service is chosen as themilitary child of the year. This year’sMilitary Child of theYear for the Navy,9-year-old James “Nate” Richards,was presented with his award by Chiefof Naval Operations Adm. JonathanGreenert.“I am so proud of our military kids

for their resilience, strength of charac-ter and unselfish service to our nation,”said Greenert. “Nate’s father and threebrothers all serve on active duty as apart of our Navy-Marine Corps team.He and his family are special peopleand we are so fortunate to have themon our team.”Richards was chosen from a pool of

1,000 nominees by a committee madeup of active duty military personnel,Family Readiness Support Assistants,teachers, military mothers and commu-nity members.At one time Richards’ three brothers

and his father were deployed simul-taneously. To help him deal with thedifficulty of their absence, he starteda blog entitled “natethegreatamilitary-brat” (http://natethegreatamilitarybrat.wordpress.com) where he shared hiswisdom about being a child in a mili-tary family.“It was hard because my brothers

took care of me when my dad wasgone, and then everyone was gone,”said Richards. “I wrote the blog so myfriends could see what it was like.”Richards said that being chosen as

this year’s Navy Military Child of theYear has been a cool experience.“This has been awesome,” said Rich-

ards. “My favorite part was coming upon stage and receiving my award, and

2012 Navy MilitaryChild of theYearawarded at Gala

MC1 Peter D. LawlorChief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert shakes hands with James Nathaniel Richards, 9, theNavy 2012 Military Child of the Year from Jamul, Calif., at the 4th annual Military Child of the Year Awards Gala.

I am so proud of ourmilitary kids for theirresilience, strength ofcharacter and unselfishservice to our nation.”

- Chief of Naval OperationsAdm. Jonathan Greenert

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By MC1 Jonathan CarmichaelNaval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 Public Affairs

AFGHANISTAN

Seabees deployed to Afghanistanare manning defenses and construct-ing a compound in the Lashkar GahDistrict to support U.S. Marines whowill advise Afghan Uniformed Police(AUP) and prepare them for a smoothtransition upon the eventual draw-down of U.S. and allied forces.Det. Bost, a detachment of Sea-

bees from Naval Mobile ConstructionBattalion (NMCB) 11, departed thebattalion’s main body in March withequipment, materials and supplies to

set and maintain defensive positions,while constructing a sustainable com-pound for U.S. Marines.The compound will include every-

thing from power and communica-tions capabilities to berthing; diningfacilities; office spaces; and Morale,Welfare, and Recreation buildings.“This is a unique mission because

Seabees are providing security forthe site and making force protectionimprovements to include placingconcertina wire and Hescos,” said Lt.Kimberly I. Mazur from PembrokePines, Fla., Det. officer in charge.

MC1 Jonathan Carmichael

From the ground up: Seabeesbuild compound for Marinesadvising Afghan police

By MCC (SW) Maria YagerNavy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON,TENN.

There is no place for sexualassault in our Navy and effortsare underway to eradicate itfrom our ranks, said the di-rector of Navy’s 2012 SexualAssault Awareness Month(SAAM) initiative,April 4.“We can get this right in our

service. We can set the exam-ple of what is really acceptablebehavior – what is a good pro-fessional command climate,how we set the right environ-ment for the right behavior tooccur and we can really get toa zero incidence,” said ViceAdm. ScottVan Buskirk, Chiefof Naval Personnel and SAAMdirector.Approximately 600 sexual

assaults were reported in theNavy last year according toVan Buskirk, “But no incidentof sexual assault is acceptablein our Navy.”Department of Defense

(DoD) defines sexual assaultas intentional sexual contact

characterized by use of force,threats, intimidation, or abuseof authority, or when thevictim does not or cannot con-sent. Sexual assault includes:rape; forcible sodomy (oral oranal sex); and other unwantedsexual contact that is aggra-vated, abusive, or wrongful(including unwanted and inap-propriate sexual contact); orattempts to commit these acts.According to Van Buskirk,

about half of the sexual as-saults reported last year werealcohol related, and Navy isintroducing new training tobetter educate Sailors, Marinesand their families to affect be-havior and raise awareness.“We have this opportunity

here to leverage sexual assaultawareness month to really hithome about how important itis for us to becomemore awareand more educated aboutsexual assault in our Navy andMarine Corps, and really as anation,” saidVan Buskirk.“We’re going to take the

#SAAM: Navy setszero tolerance forsexual assault

By Victor ChenF-35 Integrated Test Force Public Affairs

PATUXENT RIVER, MD.

A Navy officer completed the gov-ernment acceptance flight for AF-14,a production-level F-35A Lightning IIJoint Strike Fighter (JSF) for the U.S.Air Force, March 23.In doing so, Lt. Christopher Tabert

became the only military test pilot to flytheA, B and C versions of the F-35, saidMarine Corps Col. Art Tomassetti, vicecommander of the 33rd Fighter Wing,Air Education and Training Commandat EglinAir Force Base, Fla.

“I didn’t really have time to reflect onthat,” Tabert said of the distinction. “Wewere busy trying to get the test complet-ed. I was just lucky enough to be in theright place at the right time andwas gladto help out the team.”The three versions of the F-35 in-

clude: the U.S. Air Force F-35A, theU.S. Marine Corps F-35B short takeoffand vertical-landingmodel, and the U.S.Navy F-35C carrier variant.“The ability for a pilot to move

seamlessly across the F-35 variantsreally puts the ‘Joint’ in JSF,” saidTomassetti. “We’ll be able to leveragethe capability in training and in future

joint operations.”For Tabert, the differences between

the models are slight.“The flying qualities of the A felt a

lot like the B and C,” said Tabert. “Youreally can’t tell much of a difference be-tween the three from the cockpit.”Even though Tabert started testing the

F-35 only nine months ago, he alreadyhas a number of milestones on the air-craft under his belt: the first steam cata-pult launch, the first weapons pit dropfor an inert 1,000 pound GBU-32 GPS-guided bomb, a supersonic flight, andthe first launch from the Electromag-neticAircraft Launching System.

NAVY TEST PILOT KNOWS HIS ‘ABCs’

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■ presentlyThe F-35B andF-35C navalvariants of the JointStrike Fighter areundergoing test andevaluation at NavalAir Station PatuxentRiver prior todelivery to the fleet.The 33rd FighterWing will provideinitial fleet trainingon the F-35.

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By Bianca MartinezMilitary Spouse Contributor

Last week what seemed unthinkablehappened. Sure, drills have been prac-ticed. Plans had been set. The responsewas ready. Yet, in the middle of all ofthat preparation, I would have to believeno one ever thinks that disaster couldreally happen. It did. Everyone did whatthey were supposed to do and the bestoutcome that could have possibly comeof it is what occurred at the end of theday. For me, I was watching from a verydifferent perspective than I am used to.When the jet came falling out of the

sky last Friday, I wasn’t even inHamptonRoads. We had already started our haulup I-95 en route to my parent’s homejust outside of Washington, D.C. for theEaster weekend. As a news anchor inthe middle of breaking news, sitting ina car in the middle of the highway wasa very strange place for me to be. Myphone started ringing and ringing andringing with email alerts, and it got tothe point that I had to pick it up to seewhat was happening. In that moment,my mouth dropped. I had no access tostreaming video and was only in theloop by way of Twitter, Facebook andemail. It was a moment where I couldnot even get the luxury of watching thelive stream from WTKR. My kids werein the car and there was no way I couldeven listen to CNN on the satellite radiowithout freaking them out. I wanted toknow what was happening and I wantedto know now!It wasn’t until I got to my parent’s

home that I was able to get to a com-puter and see the amazing thing hap-pening before my eyes. The storieswere unfolding at the time about theVirginia Beach citizens who found thepilots and did everything in their powerto make sure their lives were not lost.I was heartbroken by the story of oneof the pilot’s apologizing over and overagain. The video you saw from WTKRof everyday citizens helping firefight-ers move a hose as quickly as possiblebrought me to tears. Heroes ... therewere so many of them that day.I hated not being there. I wanted to

be in the newsroom so badly that day.For once, I was watching from the out-side in. I was filled with pride that dayas I watched people I work with every-day exude nothing but professionalismand dedication. I was even more proudof the pictures Hampton Roads and ourmilitary community put out to the coun-try of who we are and what really mat-ters to us.Then the word of the biggest miracle

of all. How does that all happen withnot one life lost? There are some thingswe don’t question. With some things wejust sit back and let them sink in andsigh a huge sigh of relief and say a littleprayer of thanks.

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Awaiting orders. Wonderingif they won’t cut the orders youwant because of budget issues.Pondering whether they will makethe decision based on how muchcheaper it would be to keep youin place. Considering whether itwill cost too much to haul you andall your stuff across the country.It’s a reminder of just how manyresources are spent with everymove. Save yourself, and theplanet, some headaches this timeby planning ahead and “greening”up your move.As soon as it becomes obvi-

ous that you will be moving, youcan start putting some ecofriend-ly plans in place. Start with oneroom at a time and open boxesthat haven’t been cracked sinceyou arrived. We all have those un-opened boxes in attics, garages,guest rooms. Give them a peek.I’m always amazed to find anitem or two that I never wantedto keep in the first place. If youtoo find “how did those get inthere?” items, reconsider wheth-er you want to move them againand store it in the next house.Childhood treasures and specialmementos aside, forgotten andunnecessary items can be donat-

ed. Sort like items in the correctrooms. I recently opened a box Ithought had favorite items fromchildhood – and found tools frommy husband’s toolbox that hadbeen dumped inside. I’m prettysure we repurchased a couple ofthose tools, thinking they had dis-appeared. Categorize your itemsto make sure you don’t have anydoubles. Purge your householdgoods of unneeded weight, by do-nating to local charity thrift stores.It’s a weight off your move andmind – and lower weight meanslower fuel cost.Go through closets and think

about the climate of your destina-tion. If you have trendy items thatyou may not need in the new cli-mate, consider donating. Lightenyour load by not hauling items thatwill be outdated before you canwear them again. For items thatwill need storage, tuck them intolarge vacuum seal bags, whichwill shrink the space they takeup so you will need fewer boxes.Vacuum seal bags also keep yoursheets, towels and clothes clean,so you don’t need to rewash on theother side. Imagine the gallons ofwater you will save!Speaking of boxes, if you are

moving yourself, start collectingboxes as soon as you can. Put outthe word in all your networks. As

people unpack, they are as eagerto get rid of boxes as you are totake them. Most boxes are in greatshape after a move or two – reuseand recycle!Use what you have to pack

items. Save your grocery bags,package peanuts, and anythingelse you can sneak into boxes.Blankets, sheets, scarves and oldt-shirts make soft wraps aroundframed pictures and other glasspieces. Tuck your clothes in boxesas stuffing, rather than reams ofpaper. Slide dishes and glasswareinto kitchen towels and rags. Fillboxes strategically to save thenumber of boxes you need andthe amount of room items have torattle.Look for empty spaces. Jew-

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plastic tubs that you have on hand.These usually are just taped up andmoved as is – rather than havingtheir contents dumped into newcardboard boxes. Fill to capacityto make the best use of them.If you are having a moving

company conduct the move, manyrules take procedures out of your

hands. Stay proactive for the mostefficient move. Stack like itemstogether, such as putting all yourpictures from around the housein one place. Most movers usespecial-sized picture boxes. Theycan tuck a handful into each, butif they split up, they will end upputting one or two into each.Do they move lightbulbs?

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Few things are more wasteful ina move than dumping food on theway out. In the weeks leading upto the move, take a look at recipe-key.com, recipematcher.com andother websites that let you searchfor recipes by random ingredients.Maybe you’ll find a new favoritebean, ketchup and rice dish!With a bit of proactive planning,

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By Elaine SanchezAmerican Forces Press Service

First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled a newhiring effort that will deliver thousands ofportable, flexible job opportunities to militaryspouses, April 3.Eleven companies have pledged more than

15,000 jobs for military spouses and veterans,the first lady said. The good news for spousesis the vast majority of these jobs – in areassuch as customer support and telemarketing –can be accomplished from home.Other jobs will be in contact centers locat-

ed near military installations and offer fami-ly-friendly scheduling, growth opportunitiesand the ability to transfer seamlessly fromone center to anotherThis commitment will make a “huge dif-

ference” for military spouses, Obama saidduring a teleconference announcing thiseffort. “Having an opportunity to have adecent job … is one of the most importantways we can support these families,” she said.I think my fellow working parents would

agree on the value of a flexible, portable job,especially as we attempt to balance home andwork life. And it’s particularly important formilitary spouses, who must balance the ev-eryday challenges of life with military-relat-ed demands.My friend, a Navy wife, is about to move.

Fortunately, she works from home and can liveanywhere. Not having to worry about finding anew job on top of the other stressors of a moveis a huge relief, she said. Her flexible workhours also offer a better work-life balance, es-pecially since she has two children.

Obama cited her own struggles with thatwork-life balance. As a working mother, shesaid, she fought for the type of flexibilitythese jobs offer throughout her career.The first lady thanked these companies for

backing up their words with “meaningful,concrete action.”

Companies’ key commitments include:■ Alpine Access has pledged to recruit,

train and hire more than 3,000 military-con-nected Americans over the next two years.The company also will launch TalentSprout,an online portal with skill-building and jobtraining curriculum. These career and per-sonal development courses will be offeredfree-of-charge to qualified members of theArmed Forces and to their eligible spousesand caregivers.

■ Arise Virtual Solutions Inc. plans to add10,000 new independent business and clientservices professionals from military familiesover the next several years. Arise also intendsto develop special programs to create aware-ness among military spouses and veterans.

■ DialAmerica aims to increase the numberof military-affiliated employees to make up20 percent of its workforce by 2014.

■ Etech Global Services has committed tohiring a minimum of 200 military spousesand veterans in next two years.

■ Hilton Hotels employs nearly 800 mil-itary-related employees at their hotels andoffices around the globe. In partnership withRecruit Military and other community-basedorganizations, Hilton Worldwide is pledginganother 3.5 percent of their Hilton@Homecall center positions to military spousesthrough 2014.

■ Prosperity America intends to hire 50more veterans and military spouses.

■ Quality Contact Solutions is creating150 work-at-home business-to-business mar-keting and communication jobs for militaryspouses over the next two years. These jobswill be in the healthcare and telecommunica-tions industries.

■ Agility Marketing is planning to add 100jobs for military spouses and veterans overthe next two years.

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Chief of NavalOperations (CNO)Adm. JonathanGreenert, MasterChief Petty Of-ficer of the Navy(MCPON) Rick D.West, and Presi-dent and ChiefExecutive Officerof the U.S. NavyMemorial Founda-tion Vice Adm.John Totushek(ret.) (right) cutthe ribbon to of-ficially open theYear of the Chiefexhibit at the U.S.Navy Memorial,as former MCPONJames L. Herdt(far left) looks on.

By MCC Terrina WeatherspoonOffice of the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy

WASHINGTON

The United States Navy Memo-rial hosted the official kick-off ofthe Year of the Chief and the 119thbirthday celebration of the chiefpetty officer during a ceremony,April 2.For the first time in history, the

Navy Memorial is casting a spot-light on the history, heritage andcontributions of chief petty officers.

The guest speaker for the eventwas Chief of Naval Operations(CNO) Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert.Remarks were also given by bothMaster Chief Petty Officer of theNavy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D.West and former MCPON James L.Herdt. Former MCPON Duane R.Bushey was also in attendance.“The chief is the center of grav-

ity,” said Greenert. “There is not aseaman, petty officer or officer outthere who cannot turn and say, ‘Ihad a chief petty officer take care ofme and get me where I am today.’”The ceremony was attended by

chiefs from across the nation whocame not only to be a part of theofficial kick-off, but also to see thememorial transformed into a Chief’s

Mess, shining with history andmemorabilia spanning 119 years.“We are becoming a part of his-

tory today,” said West. “I see retiredveterans in our midst and I am proudto carry on down a path they’ve laidfor us so long ago. I couldn’t bemore pleased to be spending thisday with representatives from somany commands. To stand in frontof a sea of fouled anchors as yourMCPON, and know that we are asmuch making history as we are apart of it ... I am truly humbled.”After the ceremony, guests were

invited into the memorial for thecake cutting. Visitors were then en-couraged to walk through the Me-morial, which has been decorated toreflect historical uniforms, anchors

and other iconic symbols from thecolorful heritage of CPO’s.“Happy birthday chief petty offi-

cers, you’ve earned it,” said Green-ert. “Absorb the moment, have agreat year, remember your legacyand what got you here.”West added his expectations

and appreciation for chiefs servingtoday.“You are bold and accountable,

executing the Navy’s mission wher-ever you are, and developing thenext generation of Sailors,” saidWest. “Thank you shipmates – in-cluding those who have gone beforeus and those who are no longer withus – you have served your countrywell and will continue to do so aslong as we sail the seven seas.”

First time NavyMemorial spotlightsCPO contributions

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The U.S. Navy parachute dem-onstration team, the Leap Frogs,participated in Phoenix NavyWeek 2012, March 26 - 28.The Leap Frogs performed

three demonstrations at AguaFria High School, Peoria SportsComplex, and Desert RidgeHigh School with a combinedattendance of more than 10,000people.The Leap Frogs, composed of

parachuting experts from NavalSpecial Warfare, performedaerial parachuting maneuverscalled canopy relative work andflew an American flag, a POW/MIA flag and a Navy SEALTrident flag during the perfor-mances. The Leap Frogs handedout signed photographs, talkedto spectators about their jobsin Naval Special Warfare andshowed spectators how to packtheir parachutes after each per-formance.

“It was really inspirational,”said Caitlin Gilmore, a fresh-man at Agua Fria High School.“Watching them parachute intothe stadium like that, you seewhat people can push themselvesto do, and it kind of givesme hopethat I can do what I want to do inthe future. It makes me feel goodabout myself and encourages meto achieve whatever I want.”Phoenix 3TV News reporter

Javier Soto rode along with theLeap Frogs in the C-130 Hercu-les aircraft from the 139th AirliftWing of Missouri Air NationalGuard to watch the practice jumpabove Peoria Sports Complex,March 27.“Awesome,” said Soto. “That’s

the only way to describe my ex-perience flying with the NavyLeap Frogs.”Cmdr. Derek Wessman, Com-

manding Officer, Navy Re-cruiting District Phoenix alsowatched the practice jump fromthe baseball stadium at Peoria.He explained how Navy Weekshelp convey the Navy’s mission

and achievements.“One of the greatest challeng-

es we have here in Phoenix isthat we’re in a landlocked state,”said Wessman. “People out heredon’t see the Navy every day.We’re not like a San Diego or aNorfolk where the ships comein and out of port all the time.So, for people to see real NavySailors doing great things for thecommunity, really emphasizesthe fact that we’re a global forcefor good. The parachute demon-stration team is a big eye catcher,but it gives us an opportunityto have that conversation withpeople and explain to the com-munity how much of an impactthe Navy has on our country andthe world.”Phoenix Navy Week is one of

15 Navy Weeks planned acrossAmerica this year. They are de-signed to show Americans theinvestment they have made intheir Navy as a “Global Forcefor Good” and increase aware-ness in cities that do not have asignificant Navy presence.

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Chief SpecialWarfare Operator(SEAL) Brad Wo-odard, assignedto the U.S. Navyparachute demon-stration team, theLeap Frogs, fliesa POW/MIA flagduring a specialevent at AguaFria High Schoolfor Phoenix NavyWeek, one of15 Navy Weeksplanned acrossAmerica this year.

MCC Steve CarlsonJim Woods, assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs,shows a young fan how to fold his parachute following a performance.

More than 10,000people attendedthe performances

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By MC2 (SW) Salt CebeNavy Public Affairs Support Element DetachmentSoutheast

JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

A Sailor from Naval Air Station(NAS) Jacksonville is taking ad-vantage of the many opportunitiesfor higher education offered by theNavy.Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st

Class Nnamdi Emenogu has onlyfour classes left to complete beforeearning his Bachelor’s degree inpublic health from the AmericanMilitary University.Emenogu has been in the Navy

for a little more than nine yearsand said his chain of command hasalways supported his educationalgoals and helped him to keep oncourse. Emenogu had not taken anyclasses before he joined the Navyand credits all of his success tothe programs available to Sailorsthrough the Navy College Program.“I knew that the Navy provided

great schooling opportunities with-out the hassle of student loans,”said Emenogu. “I just had to get itdone.”The Navy College Program’s

mission is to provide continualacademic support to Sailors whilethey pursue a technical or collegedegree, regardless of their locationor duty station.“I started off taking Navy Col-

lege Program for Afloat CollegeEducation (NCPACE) courseswhile at sea, and when I needed agreater variety of courses, the NavyCollege Office helped me discovertuition assistance,” said Emenogu.Vicki O’Toole, director of the

Navy College Office NAS Jackson-ville, helped guide Emenogu downthe appropriate path towards his ul-timate goal of earning a degree.“ABH1 (Emenogu) is a wonder-

ful example of a Sailor who sets

a goal and who pays attention towhat is available through the NavyCollege Office to develop himselfpersonally and professionally,” saidO’Toole.While maintaining a 3.74 grade

point average, Emenogu wasawarded Naval Air Station Jack-sonville Sailor of the Year honorsand promoted to the rank of firstclass petty officer. It has taken himless time to earn a degree becausehe used his Sailor/Marine Ameri-can Council on Education RegistryTranscript, or SMART.SMART documents the amount

of American Council on Education(ACE) college credit recommendedfor military training and occupa-tional experience that Sailors re-ceive through their career. SMARTis an academically accepted recordthat is validated by ACE with theprimary purpose of helping servicemembers obtain college credit fortheir military experience.Emenogu said through SMART,

he obtained 12 college creditstoward completion of his degree.“Lots of time and money wassaved,” he said. “I didn’t have totake four classes because it was al-ready in my record, so I absolutelyrecommend taking advantage ofthe program.”“Petty Officer Emenogu’s off

duty education has directly con-tributed to the readiness of NASJacksonville’s Air Operations De-partment,” said Lt. Cmdr. MichaelChan, NAS Jacksonville opera-tions officer. “It has made him abetter Sailor, and more impor-tantly, a better leader. This sets theexample for his peers and juniorSailors. He conveys the messagethat it’s possible to earn a degreewhile still performing their dutiesat a high level. As a leader andmentor, completing his degree willonly reinforce the importance and

need for higher education.”Emenogu said he will later

pursue a Master’s.“I feel a great sense of accom-

plishment and I see myself as a rolemodel for those Sailors who thinkthe task is too daunting to tackle. Ihave no intention of stopping here.Once I earn my Bachelor’s, mynext step will be enrolling into amaster’s program,” said Emenogu.“I recommend that all Sailors takeadvantage of these great opportuni-ties offered by the Navy to furthertheir education.”He said hopes to motivate fellow

Sailors to advance their careersthrough education.“Professionally, earning a degree

creates more opportunities for a di-verse career path,” stated Emenogu.“I would like to become a com-

missioned officer in the Navy andsome day become a public healthofficial in the civilian sector.”Dr. Mary Redd-Clary, director of

the Navy College Program at theCenter for Personal and Profession-al Development, said it is commonfor Sailors to join the Navy withoutany higher education but with thegoal of working toward a degreewhile in the service.“At any given time, approximate-

ly 20 percent of active duty Sailorsare using a Navy College Programresource to help fund their educa-tion goals,” she said.To help Sailors maximize their

education benefits, Navy CollegeProgram education professionalsadvise Sailors on programs such astuition assistance and SMART.“A Sailor’s local Navy College

Office – or the Virtual EducationCenter – is a great resource forhelping plan out his or her educa-tion journey. This plan includes areview of the SMART and devel-opment of an Individual EducationPlan tailored to them,” she said.“CPPD’s voluntary education

program is a conduit for equip-ping Sailors with strong analyticalskills, the ability to make informeddecisions and avenues to pursuetheir life-long educational and cre-dentialing goals. We’re dedicatedto helping each and every Sailordevelop to his or her fullest poten-tial.”Navy College supports the per-

sonal and professional growth ofSailors helping them earn degreeswhich help make them invaluableassets to the Navy. It’s an importantpart of the 21st Century Sailor andMarine initiative which consoli-dates a set of objectives and poli-cies, new and existing, to maximizeSailor and Marine personal readi-ness, build resiliency and hone themost combat-effective force in thehistory of the Department of theNavy.

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MC2 (SW) Salt CebeAviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Nnamdi Emenogu reviews the air terminal flight schedule at Naval Air Station Jackson-ville. Emenogu is completing his Bachelor’s degree in public health using the Navy’s Tuition Assistance program and the NavyCollege Program for Afloat College Education.

I recommend that all Sailors takeadvantage of these great opportunitiesoffered by the Navy to further theireducation.” - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Nnamdi Emenogu

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Press ReleaseNavy Personnel Command Public Affairs

MILLINGTON,TENN.

Navy Alcohol and DrugAbuse Prevention Office(NADAP) posted the newSynthetic Drug TestingOperating Guide on theNADAP website, officialssaid April 5.The Navy’s zero tolerance

policy towards drug use is akey contributor to the readi-ness area of the 21st Cen-tury Sailor and Marine. Thisinitiative which consolidatesa set of objectives and poli-cies, new and existing, tomaximize Sailor and Marinepersonal readiness, build re-siliency and hone the mostcombat-effective force in thehistory of the Department ofthe Navy.“The operating guide pro-

vides commands easy accessto the procedures of syntheticdrug testing,” said Dorice Fa-vorite, director, NADAP. “Itis important that the samplesare collected, documentedand processed correctly. Theoperating guide will helpunits do that.”Navy announced it would

begin testing for synthet-ic drugs in NAVADMIN082/12, released March 12.According to the NAVAD-MIN, this testing is sepa-rate and distinct from theurinalysis program directedby OPNAVINST 5350.4D.Commanders may take ap-propriate actions related tohealth, safety and securitybased on a positive result.During fiscal year 2012 theNavy will invest $1.73 mil-lion to test for syntheticchemical compounds and ex-pects to increase that amountto $2.9 million in fiscal year2013.Synthetic chemical com-

pound drug use impacts a Sail-or’s career, their family lifeand overall well-being, while

also impacting fleet readi-ness. If a Sailor makes a poorchoice and uses these types ofdrugs, they need to know therewill be consequences, empha-sized Favorite.

“Navy has zero tolerancefor drug use, including theuse of designer and syntheticchemical compounds, such asSpice,” said Favorite, “Ourefforts are two-fold: we willcontinue to educate Sailorson the dangers of drug useincluding new and designerdrugs and at the same timeidentify those who use orpossess the substances andhold them accountable.”

To view the guide or formore news from NADAP, visitwww.nadap.navy.mil.

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For more news from NavyPersonnel Command, visitwww.navy.mil/local/npc/.

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MC2 Mark LogicoThe Criminal Investigative Division at Commander, Navy RegionHawaii, displays examples of seized evidences of synthetic drugs,commonly known as “Spice” as part of an awareness campaign andtraining against its usage.

It is importantthat the samplesare collected,documentedand processedcorrectly.”

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USS ELROD, AT SEA

USS Elrod (FFG 55), withassistance from the royalNetherland Navy, intercepteda fast moving speedboat sus-pected of drug trafficking, inthe Caribbean Sea, March 22,in support of Operation Mar-tillo.“A good deal of credit for

this interdiction goes to theDutch Navy and their dedi-cated air support,” said Cmdr.John Callaway, Elrod Com-manding Officer. “They

played a vital role in achievingthe Operation Martillo objec-tive to intercept drugs smug-gled into the U.S.”During the interdiction, the

drug traffickers were seenthrowing their cargo overboardas an SH-60B helicopter fromHelicopter Anti-SubmarineSquadron Light 60 embarkedaboard Elrod approached thecraft to obstruct its course ofescape. A U.S. Coast GuardLaw Enforcement Detach-ment, also embarked aboardElrod, boarded the “go-fast”and took four persons into cus-tody after the jettisoned cargowas tested positive for cocaine.

“This interception and ap-prehension is an example ofthe strong teamwork aboardElrod including the engineersproviding the power for a sus-tained, high speed pursuit, thehelicopter detachment track-ing the suspect vessel and theCoast Guard team who recog-nized the potential dangeroussituation when the “go-fast”boat began sinking,” said Cal-laway.Operation Martillo (Spanish

for ‘hammer’) is a U.S., Euro-pean andWestern Hemispherepartner nation effort target-ing illicit trafficking routes incoastal waters along the Cen-

tral American isthmus. U.S.military participation is beingled by Joint Interagency TaskForce-South, a componentof U.S. Southern Command(USSOUTHCOM). Opera-tion Martillo is a componentof the U.S. government’s co-ordinated interagency regionalsecurity strategy in supportof the White House strategy

to combat transnational orga-nized crime and the U.S. Cen-tral America Regional Secu-rity Initiative.U.S. Naval Forces South-

ern Command and U.S. 4thFleet supports U.S. SouthernCommand joint and combinedfull-spectrum military opera-tions by providing principallysea-based, forward presence

to ensure freedom of maneu-ver in the maritime domain, tofoster and sustain cooperativerelationships with internation-al partners and to fully exploitthe sea as maneuver spacein order to enhance regionalsecurity and promote peace,stability and prosperity in theCaribbean, Central and SouthAmerican regions.

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USS Elrod seizes1,000 pounds ofdrugs in Caribbean

MC2 Justin AilesThe Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Elrod (FFG 55) visits Naval Station Guanta-namo Bay, Cuba for water, fuel and re-supply services. Elrod is conducting counter narcotics operations,supporting Joint Interagency Task Force South in the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility.

By Grace JeanOffice of Naval Research Public Affairs

ARLINGTON,VA.

Navy unmanned aircraftwill be able to distinguishsmall pirate boats from othervessels when an Office ofNaval Research (ONR)-fund-ed sensor starts airborne teststhis summer, officials saidApril 5.Called the Multi-Mode

Sensor Seeker (MMSS), thesensor is a mix of high-defi-nition cameras, mid-wave in-

frared sensors and laser-radar(LADAR) technology. It willbe placed on a robotic heli-copter, called “Fire Scout.”Carrying advanced automatictarget recognition software,the sensor prototype willallow Fire Scout to autono-mously identify small boatson the water, reducing theworkload of Sailors operatingit from control stations aboardNavy ships.“Sailors who control robot-

ic systems can become over-loaded with data, often sifting

through hours of streamingvideo searching for a singleship,” said Ken Heeke, pro-gram officer in ONR’s NavalAir Warfare and WeaponsDepartment. “The automatictarget recognition softwaregives Fire Scout the abil-ity to distinguish target boatsin congested coastal watersusing LADAR, and it sendsthat information to human op-erators, who can then analyzethose vessels in a 3D picture.”Navy-developed target rec-

ognition algorithms aboard

Fire Scout will exploit the3D data collected by theLADAR, utilizing a long-range, high-res, eye-safelaser. The software comparesthe 3D imagery to vessel tem-plates or schematics stored inthe system’s memory.“The 3D data gives you

a leg up on target identifica-tion,” said Dean Cook, princi-pal investigator for theMMSSprogram at Naval Air WarfareCenter Weapons Division(NAWCWD). “Infrared andvisible cameras produce 2D

pictures, and objects in themcan be difficult to automati-cally identify. With LADARdata, each pixel correspondsto a 3D point in space, so theautomatic target recognitionalgorithm can calculate thedimensions of an object andcompare them to those in adatabase.”The algorithms have been

successfully tested in shore-based systems against ves-sels at sea.

The software is being in-tegrated into a BRITE StarII turret by a team fromNAWCWD, Raytheon, FLIRSystems, BAE Systems andUtah State University forairborne testing aboard amanned test helicopter. Theflight assessment will beconducted against groups ofapproximately seven smallboats in a military sea rangeoff the California coast laterthis summer.

Pirates, beware: Navy’s smartrobocopters are watching

Office of Naval Research photoAn image of a vessel captured by high-definition cameras and laser-radar (LADAR) technology.

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also hearing Mr. (Sammy)Davis (Sgt. 1st Class (ret.))play the harmonica.”Richards had some advice

for other military childrenwho may have family mem-bers deployed.“Think about something

else,” said Richards. “Read abook, or a book series, and trynot to listen to the news aboutwhere your person is deployedto.”He also had a message for

his father and his brothers.“I want to tell my brothers

andmy dad that I love andmissthem, and hope they comeback soon,” said Richards.Operation Homefront pro-

vides emergency financial andother assistance to the familiesof our service members andWoundedWarriors.A nationalnon-profit, Operation Home-front leads more than 4,500volunteers across 23 chap-ters, and has met more than590,000 needs since 2002.

MC1 Peter D. LawlorChief of Naval Operations (CNO)Adm. Jonathan Greenert awardsthe Navy 2012 Military Childof the Year to James NathanielRIchards, 9, from Jamul, Calif.

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MILITARYCHILD |Awardee hadfather, brothersdeployed atsame time

According to Cmdr. Lore Aguayo,Commanding Officer, NMCB-11, Sea-bees’ mission is to support the MarineAir-Ground Task Force by providinga full spectrum of general engineer-ing and combat engineering supportrequired during security and stabilityoperations.“That is exactly what our Seabees at

Det. Bost are doing,” said Aguayo.Typically, Seabee project sites are

secured by Marines, thus allowingthe Seabees to arrive and begin con-struction. For this site, however, Sea-bees arrived with personnel dedicatedto security and other crews dedicatedto construction. A small element ofMarines is currently on-site to facili-tate a smooth transition of the com-pound when the Seabees depart at theend of the project. This type of inter-action exemplifies the fluidity of thejoint service relationship between theMarine Corps and the Seabees of theNavy.“Seabees are extremely proud to

be able to support the Marines in I

MEF (Forward),” said Aguayo. “Mis-sions such as this one will continueto strengthen the strong relationshipwe have built with the Marine Corpsthrough war and peacetime.”In reference to her conversation

with Marine Corps Lt. Col. BrentA. Weathers, Operation Coordina-tion Center-Regional Senior Advisor,Aguayo said, “He had just finisheda tour of the project and said he hadbeen on the site a few weeks prior andwas extremely impressed on the prog-ress that was made during that shorttime frame, with seven of the ninebuildings erected.”Weathers expressed to Aguayo his

sincere appreciation for all the hardwork the Seabees are putting into com-pleting the project. Roughly one weekahead of schedule, the Det. Bost Sea-bees of NMCB-11 expect to turn overthe completed compound to MarineAdvisor Teams sometime in May.Builder 1st Class Brandon B. Audie

from Saco, Maine, the Project super-visor for the construction crews said,“Some of the challenges our Det. facesare supply runs where adverse weath-er conditions and current significantevents in the surrounding area dictatewhether we get resupplied or not,”

For more news from Naval MobileConstruction Battalion 11, visit www.navy.mil/local/nmcb11/.

time inApril to standdown, to stopall work so we can have a goodopportunity to make ourselvesmore aware and educated aboutthis,” said Van Buskirk. “It is avery important issue.”The Navy will focus on four

themes during SAAM: “HurtsOne,” “Affects All,” “Preventionis Everyone’s Duty,” and “WeWill Not Tolerate Sexual As-sault.” According to Van Buskirk,training will include a segmenton bystander intervention, a DoDstrategy to engage all hands in pre-venting sexual assault.Under the strategy, active by-

standers take the initiative to helpsomeone who may be targeted fora sexual assault in ways that areintended to avoid verbal or physi-cal conflict.Active bystanders take the ini-

tiative to help friends, who are notthinking clearly or whose judg-ment may be clouded from theeffects of alcohol or other sub-stances, from becoming victims oroffenders of crime.“Intervention does not mean

that you directly intervene to stop

a crime in progress, rather, thesesteps are early intervention beforethe crime begins to occur,” saidVan Buskirk.Scripts and videos for each

week’s theme, engagement prod-ucts, posters and other tools, areavailable on Navy Personnel Com-mand’s SexualAssault and Preven-tion website, www.sapr.navy.mil.Van Buskirk said his goal is to

establish a baseline of education,training and awareness for theentire Navy that is sustainable yearafter year until we can eradicatethis problem from our ranks.“We’ll leverage this month as a

prelude to continuing our robustprogram which we already haveestablished in our Navy,” said VanBuskirk. “Talking about it, beingaware about it isn’t enough. Wehave to stop it.We have to be will-ing to intervene. We have to bewilling to speak up. We have tobe willing to act. That is what myexpectations are of each and everyone of you.”

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Press ReleaseCommander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command Public Affairs

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The U.S. Navy will commemoratethe bicentennial of the War of 1812and “The Star Spangled Banner”starting in April. Commemorationevents will take place atWar of 1812historic sites across the nation andduring Navy Week celebrations inother locations.The U.S. Navy first demonstrated

itself as a force to be reckoned withduring the War of 1812. This bi-centennial presents an opportunityto reflect upon how, in 1812, theNavy proved that keeping the seafree was essential to protecting ournation’s economy, way of life andindependence. Two hundred yearslater, the U.S. Navy must be ready

every day to protect our nationalsecurity, our free flow of interna-tional commerce and ensure freepassage on the sea.“For 236 years, the Navy has

gone from sail, to steam, to nuclear.From the USS Constitution to theUSS Carl Vinson, our maritime war-riors have upheld a proud heritage,protected our nation, projected ourpower and protected our freedom ofthe seas,” said Secretary of the NavyRay Mabus. “Not just for ourselves,but for all nations who travel the

oceans of the world.”The Navy began its four-year

commemoration of the bicenten-nial of the War of 1812 on March13, with a ceremonial kick-off bythe Secretary of the Navy at the Li-brary of Congress.A series of publicevents will continue in additionalcities across the nation this year,featuring Sailors and Marines, U.S.Navy and international warships, theNavy’s Blue Angels Flight Demon-stration Team, as well as equipmentand static displays.The Navy has partnered with host

cities, the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S.Coast Guard, the Navy League ofthe United States, Operation Sail,the International Council of AirShows, the Smithsonian Institution,and a variety of other public and pri-vate organizations, and international

navies to tell the story of America’s“Second War of Independence.”The commemoration will con-

tinue in 2013 with events markingthe Battles of Lake Erie and LakeChamplain, in 2014 with the bicen-tennial of the writing of the “StarSpangled Banner,” and in 2015 withthe bicentennial of the Battle of NewOrleans. Local civic committees ineach city are organizing events inwhich the Navy and its partners willparticipate.The War of 1812 “really signified

our rebirth as a Navy and a nation,”said Chief of Naval OperationsAdm. Jonathan W. Greenert. “In afew short months, we’ll be celebrat-ing the commemoration of the 200thAnniversary of the War of 1812.We’ll learn a lot about our Navyover the next 12 months.”

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els cross country on a 90-city tour featuring amazing performances,hilarious clowns, Shaolin Kung Fu Warriors, Asian elephants, fiercetigers, and much more. One of this year’s standout performances is theTchalabaev Cossack Troupe, known as the “Riders of the Wind,” leadby husband and wife team Kanat and Tatiana Tchalabaev from Kazakh-stan. Their troupe consists of three women and nine men who performwith 15 powerful horses. The overall performance is a masterpiece ofspeed, intensity and agility … pushing the boundaries of imagination.The horses reach speeds of up to 25 mph as they navigate carefullyaround a 46-foot diameter circus ring, while highly-skilled riders per-form amazing acrobatics.Kanat, a horse rider and trainer, and Tatiana, an acrobat, each

hail from multi-generational circus families and both began per-forming at a very young age. Tatiana grew up in a Russian circusfamily and has performed as an acrobatic flyer. Kanat first start-ed riding horses at the age of two. His father was a professionalacrobat and his mother was a horse rider.Kanat describes the circus life as an amazing and

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people around are part of your family,” he said. “It’s agreat feeling!”Together, Kanat and Tatiana travel with their family,

which includes their daughters, Angelique (12) and Ve-ronica (2). Working together may seem impossible forsome, but they overcome adversity and make it work.

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TheVirginia Chevy Lovers will hold their annualSpring Dust Off Car Show onApril 14 at Finn Mc-Cool’s Fish House and Tavern at Landstown Com-mons on the corner of Princess Anne and DamNeck Roads.

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benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.Registration will be from 9 a.m. until Noon.

Pre-registration is $15, and $20 day of the show.Checks should be payable to VCL and sent toMarie Cancel, 828 Trillium Pl., Virginia Beach.Rain date is April 28.Additional information is located at www.virgin-

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The Cruisin’Virginia Beach Car Show, presented by Eastern Truck & Acces-sories, promises to turn the boardwalk into a local version of “Route 66,” withcars and trucks from yesterday and today competing for trophies and cash prizesat this unique, one-day event.The car show will be held April 14 from

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the boardwalk between14th and 33rd streets. On Saturday night,view selected cars alongAtlantic Ave. from6 to 9 p.m.Cruisin’Virginia Beach Car Show is free

for spectators.Car clubs and individuals from through-

out the region will display their autos andcompete in various divisions. Hot rods,street machines, classic cars and more willline the Virginia Beach boardwalk for 19blocks, where thousands of car enthusiastsand families view 200 vehicles in a beautiful beach setting.Vehicles will competein these divisions: GM/Chevrolet, Mopars, Miscellaneous/Street Rods/Customs,VW’s/Imports, and Fords. Participants receive goody bags, dash plaques andevent t-shirts.Cruisin’ Virginia Beach Car Show registration forms may be downloaded at

www.BeachStreetUSA.com.Rain date for the Cruisin’Virginia Beach Car Show will be April 15.For more information, please call 491-SUNN, or visit the BeachEvents website

at www.BeachStreetUSA.com.

Equestrian acrobat troupe ishighlight for traveling circus

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■ show datesThe Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baileycircus will be visiting the Norfolk Scopefrom April 12 - 15, and the HamptonColiseum from April 19 - 22.

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■ categoriesVehicles at the Cruisin’Virginia Beach Car Showwill compete in thesedivisions: GM/Chevrolet,Mopars, Miscellaneous/Street Rods/Customs, VW’s/Imports, and Fords.

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SFLVII:TKO for theTa-Ta’s

■ When: April 14, 7 p.m.■ Where: Ted Constant Convocation Center, Norfolk■ For more information, contact: Rebecca Desjardinsat (860) 334-2268, or [email protected]; JimiPartyka at 515-6538, or [email protected], orvisit www.spartykafightleague.com.

Spartyka Fight League hosts an amateur mixed martialarts event to benefit Susan G. Komen for the CureTidewater. Doors will open to the public at 5:30 p.m.General admission tickets are $25 in advance and $30at the door. Tickets are available at coxtix.com and theConstant Center Box Office. Spartyka is committed togiving 10 percent of ticket sales to Susan G. Komen forthe Cure Tidewater. Spartyka will also welcome Honorand Remember, a national non-profit organizationdedicated to honoring and remembering the livesof fallen service men and women, who will presenta personalized flag to the family of a fallen servicemember.

Teen Lock-in

■ When: April 13 to 14, 9 p.m. to 8 a.m.■ Where: JEB Fort StoryYouth Center■ For more information, call: 422-7714

Open to the first 25 teens, age 13 and older. Food, funand activities. Teens will be supervised by youth staff.Cost is $5 per person.

Star-Spangled Banner Rising

■ When: April 18, 11:30 a.m.■ Where: Crowne Plaza, Norfolk■ For more information, contact: Laura Orr [email protected], or call 322-3108

J. Michael Cobb, curator at the Hampton HistoryMuseum, will speak about the development of Fort Woolduring a luncheon lecture hosted by the Hampton RoadsNaval Museum. The cost for lunch is $15 for HamptonRoads Naval Historical Foundation members and $20 fornon-members. Reservations are required byApril 13.

War Memorial 5K Run-Walk to Remember

■ When: April 14, 8 a.m.■ Where: Virginia War Memorial, 621 South BelvidereSt., Richmond■ For more information, contact: Jeb Hockman at(804) 786-2074, or email [email protected]

Runners, walkers and even parents with strollers areinvited to participate. Pre-registration is $25 per personand includes a commemorative race t-shirt. Race dayregistration is $30. Awards will be presented to the topthree male and top three female finishers. Participantsmay register and purchase memorial flags online atwww.vawarmemorial.org and pay by credit card orPayPal. Registration forms can also be downloadedand printed and mailed with a check payable to VWMEducational Foundation.

Sand Soccer Championships

■ Registration: Deadline is April 15■ Where: Virginia Beach Oceanfront■ For more information, visit: www.sandsoccer.com, orcall 368-4600.

With an average of 60 shots on goal per game, oneof the world’s largest sports festivals of the comingsummer season descends on the Virginia BeachOceanfront, June 8 - 10, as the North American SandSoccer Championships (NASSC) roll into the resort cityfor their 19th year. Over 107,000 sand warriors from 20states, and as many countries, have competed since thefestival was created in 1994. The NASSC is open to thepublic at no charge.

NAS Oceana CPOA Car andTruck Show

■ When: June 2■ Where: NAS Oceana between the CPO Club andbarracks 520 in the barracks parking lot, Virginia Beach■ For more information, contact: ATC (AW/SW)Jason Reffett at [email protected]

The NAS Oceana Chief Petty Officer Associationpresents the NAS Oceana CPOA Car and Truck Show!Open to all makes and models. The show is from 1 p.m.to 5 p.m. If you require base access for the show, youmust pre-register via email to [email protected] is $10 (Pay at the door). Proceeds are tobenefit the CPO Scholarship Fund. There will be plentyto do and see. View Carl Edward’s NASCAR! Race in theGoodyear NASCAR Simulator! See the JN MotorsportsArmed Forced Dragsters! There will also be a liveperformance by “Less Than Ten.” Great cars and trucksand loads of fun for all!

For a complete list of events in HamptonRoads or to submit your own, visitwww.flagshipnews.com/calendar

“You work together 24/7 and you gohome and you still talk about the actand the circus,” Kanat said with a laugh,“the circus never goes away. It can bevery difficult, but you work through itand it’s good because next to you is yourfriend and your wife. You can share andget things done together. One person isgood, but two is better.”For the act, Kanat prefers to use young-

er horses because they are more chal-lenging and it allows him to learn theirstrengths, behaviors and abilities early on.While challenging and exciting, workingwith horses is still incredibly dangerousand requires immense skill.“It’s a part of the job. It’s danger be-

cause there is always a chance the horsesmight slip and fall on top of you,” he ex-plained. “But when you work you neverthink about that, you only think of thethousands of people watching you …but it is dangerous.”Kanat has worked with and trained

horses for more than 25 years, and has areal love and respect for them.“The horse is a very strong animal.

Sometimes people think, ‘Oh it’s justa horse, a small horse,’ but it’s a prettystrong animal. It can run very fast and itcan hurt you if you don’t know what youare doing around them,” he said, explain-ing that for the show he chooses verycalm, easy going horses. He said you cantell a lot about a horse by their charac-ter, by the way they stand and by the waythey look at you. “Small things you haveto look for so that you can choose (theright) horse for this type of job.”Numerous hours go into planning and

training to make the Cossack act a suc-cess.“Horses need to practice every day,

because you know, horses are born to

run,” Kanat said. “And people need topractice as well, because practice makesperfect,” noting that they practice asmuch as their schedules allow, but theyallow plenty of time for the horses andperformers to rest.Circus-goers will experience some of

the troupes amazing maneuvers, includ-ing: the five-man pyramid (five ridersbalance atop two horses); the dead-mandrag (the rider is suspended by only hisfeet and dragged by the horse aroundthe ring); and the underbelly climb (therider climbs under and back over thehorse while at a full-speed gallop). Alsoincorporated throughout is the ever-present dragon theme.“We fit in really nice because we are

kind of ‘dragon riders,’” Kanat said. “Wejust need a couple weeks on the horsesand we can fly. All of the cast and thecostumes, I think we will fit exactly intothat dragon theme. Because we are sopowerful and Cossack riding came fromcenturies ago, so to me, we fit right in.”

For more information, visit www.ringling.com, or find Ringling Bros. andBarnum & Bailey circus on Facebook.All seats are reserved and tickets are

available through Ticketmaster, or inperson at the Norfolk Scope Arena BoxOffice and the Hampton Coliseum BoxOffice. For group rates and information,call the Norfolk Scope at 664-6464, orthe Hampton Coliseum at 838-4203.Military personal can purchase ticketsat a discounted rate – 2 tickets for $22(not valid on opening night performancesApril 12 and 18 at 7:30 p.m., or April 14and 21 at 3:30 p.m.) – available only atMWR and ITTTicketmaster Outlets withvalid military ID. MWR and ITT Tick-etmaster outlets are located at JEB LittleCreek-Fort Story, NAS Oceana, NavalStation Norfolk and Joint Base Langley-Eustis. Use code SALUTE to redeemoffer.A standard military discount of $12off is available through all Ticketmasterchannels and at the box office by usingcode USA12 with valid military ID.

CIRCUS | Military given ticket discount of $12 off

Hampton Roads area commands andorganizations from all services will berecognized at the Hampton Roads Cham-ber of Commerce Military RecognitionReception (MRR) onApril 23.The MRR is an informal opportunity

for the community to provide additionalrecognition to service members andthank them personally for a job welldone. The reception includes: refresh-ments, brief remarks from guest speak-ers, presentation of certificates and other

mementos to each honoree.The guest speaker for this year’s MRR

is Old Dominion University (ODU)coach Blaine Taylor, and the receptionwill be held from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Nor-folk Waterside Marriott, 235 East MainSt. in Norfolk.Recognition forms are available online

at the Hampton Roads Chamber of Com-merce website at www.hamptonroads-chamber.com/uploads/docs/MRRApril-2012NominationForm.doc.

Forms must be completed entirelyand accurately. Deadline for submis-sion is April 13. Completed forms maybe sent via email to Candace Reid at theHampton Roads Chamber of Commerceat [email protected], or faxed to 622-5563 attn: Candace Reid.

For additional information, contactCandace Reid at 664-2572, or [email protected]. For information on specificclothing for the event, visit http://bit.ly/IfV6nU.

Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce tohonor military; last week for nominations

HAMPTON

The world’s biggest space party, Yuri’s Night, is returningto the Virginia Air & Space Center in Downtown Hampton onApril 14 from 7 p.m. to Midnight. This high-tech event encour-ages party-goers to explore the wonders and benefits of excit-ing new technologies at NASA.Yuri’s Night Hampton Roads will feature a fusion of en-

tertainment with music by DJ Jeyone, a ‘Mars’tini lounge,reggae music with United Souls, illusions and other entertain-ment by Krendl & Co, state of the art exhibits showcasingNASA contributions, and more.Yuri’s Night Hampton Roads will feature music mixed by

Hampton Roads’ favorite DJ Jeyone, as well as live entertain-ment from local reggae favorite, United Souls and belly danc-ing by Neferteri. The PeninsulaAstronomy Club and Back BayAstronomers will offer star gazing using state-of-the-art tele-scopes on the Center’s Observation Deck. Guests will enjoyperformances by anAlien Dance group, LEDHula HoopArtistand Krendl & Co. will engage visitors with unparalleled magi-cal illusions. James Steele from Hampton Roads radio station96X will be on-hand to emcee the event and engage guests ina few rounds of Rock Band, space campWii and more! Guestswill experience serious gaming technology withAMA, as wellas cosmic cornhole with Sierra Lobo.Guests are encouraged to wear space-themed costumes to

participate in a costume contest for great prizes includingtickets to Busch Gardens.In addition to spectacular entertainment, guests will also be

offered the chance to learn how NASA technology affects theireveryday lives. They will explore how NASA technology hasmade its way into homes through commercialized innovations.Guests can track their internal temperatures on a body heatmap,view dramatic images of Earth from space and see Robonaut I!NASA’s Mindshift game technology will test the stress levelsof anyone daring enough to attempt the video game, and evenoffer insight on how to control this stress.Yuri’s Night is an international celebration held in April

every year to commemorate two separate space explorationmilestones. On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the firsthuman to travel into space, launching into orbit aboard theVostok 3KA-2. The second milestone was the launch of thefirst space shuttle STS-1 onApril 12, 1981. Celebrating thesehuge milestones of exploration,Yuri’s Night combines an eve-ning of spectacular entertainment with NASA achievements

designed to increase visibility of NASA and its missions forthe next generation of emerging leaders. Driven by space-inspired artistic expression and culminating in a worldwidenetwork of annual celebrations and educational events,Yuri’sNight creates a global community of young people commit-ted to shaping the future of space exploration. These globalevents are a showcase for elements of culture that embracespace through music, dance, science and art.Admission is only $10 per person in advance, or $12 the

day of the event. Tickets are available in advance by calling727-0900, extension 705, or online at www.yurihr.com. Foodis included with admission and beverages are available forpurchase. Tickets are now on sale.

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■ space historyYuri’s Night is an international celebration held inApril every year to commemorate two separatespace exploration milestones. On April 12, 1961, YuriGagarin became the first human to travel into space,launching into orbit aboard the Vostok 3KA-2. Thesecond milestone was the launch of the first spaceshuttle STS-1 on April 12, 1981.

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Introduced at the 2011 NewYork Inter-national Auto Show, Kia Motors unveiledthe all-new 2012 Rio sub-compact sedan.The all-new Rio ushers in the next chapterof Kia Motors’ ongoing design-led trans-formation with eye-catching design, ad-vanced technologies and sophistication inthe small car segment. With all-new ISGtechnology and class-leading horsepowerand fuel economy of 40 miles per gallon,Rio promises consumers impressive fuelefficiency without sacrificing power orfun-to-drive performance.Conceived at Kia’s design studios in

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By MC3 Ian CarverAmphibious Squadron 8 Public Affairs

USS NEWYORK, AT SEA

Sailors and Marines aboard amphibioustransport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21)are challenging themselves to collectively runenough miles to circumnavigate the Earth – acompetition that started, April 1, and will con-tinue until New York returns home from itsmaiden deployment to accumulate the 24,900miles needed to complete the challenge.Chief Logistics Specialist Carl A. Hunt

came up with the idea of running aroundthe world by use of tracking the distanceon cardio machines to help encourage

physical training.“So far the ship has tracked 537 miles,

which is phenomenal, but we need every-one’s help to track their cardio distances,”said Chief Hull Maintenance TechnicianJoshua Boeltz. “I see a lot of Sailors run-ning who are not on there yet.”“Working out on a ship during deploy-

ment can start to become routine, so havingsomething to track and work for can helpimprove motivation,” said Hunt.“The challenge definitely gets me moti-

vated to get out and do more cardio work,”said Electronics Technician 3rd ClassCameron Sword. “Having a ship-wide goalto work toward is great for morale, and I

personally enjoy being able to use all thedifferent cardio equipment the ship offers.”Participants can use a variety of train-

ing equipment to complete the challenge,added Hunt. Treadmills, bikes, ellipticalmachines, and rowing machines are all ac-ceptable and track distance.“It is up to the individual Sailors and Ma-

rines participating to track their own distancesand put them in a spreadsheet that calculatespersonal and collective miles,” said Hunt.The deployment-long challenge shows yet

another example of blue and green comingtogether, as a team to accomplish one goal.“It is cool that this competition is not

putting the Sailors against the Marines,instead it helps bring us closer togethersince we are all working toward a commongoal,” said Sword.

“The biggest part of this event is not justto challenge our Sailors and Marines, butto encourage fitness and unit cohesion,”said Hunt.New York, on her maiden deployment,

is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious ReadyGroup with the embarked 24th Marine Ex-peditionary Unit. New York will supportmaritime security operations and theatersecurity cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5thand 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.Fitness is one of the key elements of the

21st Century Sailor and Marine initiativewhich consolidates a set of objectives andpolicies, new and existing, to maximizeSailor and Marine personal readiness,build resiliency and hone the most combat-effective force in the history of the Depart-ment of the Navy.

USS NewYork Sailors, Marines to run around the world

Marines assigned to the 24th Marine ExpeditionaryUnit (24th MEU) conduct physical training on theflight deck of the amphibious transport dock shipUSS New York (LPD 21). New York is deployed aspart of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group withthe embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24thMEU) and will support maritime security operationsand theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S.5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

The challenge definitely gets me motivatedto get out and do more cardio work.Having a ship-wide goal to work towardis great for morale.”

- Electronics Technician 3rd Class Cameron Sword

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BELLATOR 65April 13, 8 p.m., MTV2Featured bouts:Zach Makovsky vs. E. DantasCole Konrad vs. Eric PrindleL. Good vs. LeVon MaynardDuane Bastress vs. Pino Cruz

UFC ON FUEL TV 2April 14, 3 p.m., Fuel TVFeatured bouts:A. Gustafsson vs. Thiago SilvaAlessio Sakara vs. Brian StannS. Bahadurzada vs. P. ThiagoDiego Nunes vs. Dennis SiverD. Johnson vs. John MaguireDamacio Page vs. Brad Pickett

BELLATOR 66April 20, 8 p.m., MTV2Featured bouts:Eddie Alvarez vs. Shinya AokiRick Hawn vs. Lloyd WoodardThiago Michel vs. Brent WeedmanBrian Rogers vs. Bruno SantosMaiquel Falcao vs. V. Vasilevsky

UFC 145April 21, 8 p.m., FX; 10 p.m., PPVFeatured bouts:Jon Jones vs. Rashad EvansRory MacDonald vs. Che MillsB. Rothwell vs. B. SchaubM. McDonald vs. M. TorresMark Hominick vs. Eddie Yagin■ All cards are subject to change.

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By Thomas Gerbasiufc.com

When you compare life in the NFL to play-ing high-level college football, everyone willtell you that the difference is speed. Everythingmoves that much faster, with success built uponthe years of experience that develop the musclememory you need to not just act, but react.The same goes for those fighting in the UFC.

Compared to local shows, everything in the Octa-gonmoves at warp speed, with a split second lossof focus often being the difference between win-ning and losing. Lightweight contender DonaldCerrone knows this ... Dennis Siver, who wasCerrone’s Submission of the Night victim backat UFC 137 last October, knows it even more.“The cowboy really made great use of his

reach advantage,” said Siver, who gave up fiveinches in height and three inches in reach toCerrone on that night in Las Vegas. “I droppedmy hands, he got me good, and before I had re-gained my wits, he had already choked me out.”It’s not the first time Siver (19-8) had tasted

defeat, but after putting together a four-fight win-ning streak in 2010-11 that included victories overSpencer Fisher,AndreWinner, George Sotiropou-los andMattWiman, the loss to Cerronemay havehurt a bit more, as it dashed the Germany-basedRussian’s immediate hopes for a title shot.What surprised many fight followers though

is that Siver, still a legit 155-pound contenderdespite the setback, decided that his futurewasn’t going to be in the lightweight division,but as a 145-pound featherweight.“I wanted to try something new and felt a real

surge of motivation when I thought of droppingdown in weight,” said Siver, who will make hisfeatherweight debut this Saturday in Swedenagainst Diego Nunes. “Obviously, my reach ismuch better suited for the featherweight divi-sion than the lightweight division.”Against the 5-foot-6 Nunes, Siver will al-

ready gain an advantage in height that he hasnever had in his UFC career – the best he evergot was being the same size as Spencer Fisherin 2010 – and he promises even more explosive-ness in his new neighborhood.“I was a real powerhouse at 155 and expect

to be able to use my power to my advantageeven more at 145,” said Siver. “Fighting at 145should also make me more explosive.”That’s not a pleasant thought for Nunes and

the rest of the 145ers, but for the fans whohave watched Siver nab four post-fight bonus-es (two KO of the Night, one submission, onefight), he’s a welcome addition, even though the33-year-old humbly deflects any praise for hisaggressive attack.“It’s not really something I think about,” he

said. “My goal is to give my all. I never want tolook in the mirror and realize that I lost becauseI phoned in my performance. Stylistically, myway of fighting tends to lead to good fightsevery now and then, but it’s not something I tryto make happen.”It is better to be on the crowd’s good side

though, right? Not necessarily, said Siver, asquick with an unexpected response as he is withhis sneaky, yet devastating spinning back kick.“To be perfectly honest, I thrive when I’m in a

foreign country and am fighting a local hero,” hesaid. “The fans’ boos motivate me. The reverse isalso true, by the way. Who doesn’t enjoy gettinga crowd reaction? At the same time, I try to be‘in the zone’ and not be distracted by the crowd.”With Stockholm just a couple hours away

from his home in Mannheim, expect cheers andnot boos for Siver this weekend, as he engagesin his seventh UFC fight in Europe, where he is5-1. Though again, he doesn’t let anything out-side of what happens in the Octagon enter hismind, either positively or negatively.“It doesn’t really make any difference for

me, aside from being able to fly in later and nothaving to deal with changing time zones,” Siver

said of fighting on his home continent. “Asidefrom that, preparing for a fight is always hardwork, irrespective of where it takes place.”If Siver can make a splash with a quality win

over Nunes, whose only two pro losses havecome to Kenny Florian and LC Davis, he mayput himself in the thick of a wide-open contend-ers’ race immediately, something that can’t besaid in the lightweight division, where the linefor a crack at champion Benson Henderson is amile long on a good day. After the loss to Cer-rone, could this have played a role in Siver’s de-cision to change zip codes?“Not really,” he said. “This fight against Diego

is a test for me. I want to see how my body reactsin competition to the new weight class. MaybeI’ll stay at featherweight, maybe I won’t. But if Idecide to stay, I’ll be settingmy sights on the gold.I’ve been around for a while and have workedhard to get better every time I fight. It’s now ornever, as I’m not getting any younger either.”And featherweight boss Jose Aldo is appar-

ently getting better with each fight, as he’s yetto taste a significant dose of danger in his Zuffa(UFC /WEC) career. Siver has a healthy dose ofrespect for Aldo and the rest of his peers at 145.“Most of the fighters at featherweight are ex-

tremely quick and explosive,” he said. “Theyalso have great conditioning. And Jose Aldo iswithout a doubt the champion for a reason. Histechnique is exceptional. I like watching himfight and hope that I’ll be in a position to facehim one day.”

Now or never as Siver moves downFormer lightweight contenderset to face Diego Nunes inhis first fight at 145 pounds

Courtesy of UFCDennis Siver (left) has won eight of his last 10 fights, but dropped a submission loss to Donald Cerrone in hislast trip to the Octagon in October of last year.

Courtesy of UFCFormer U.S. Marine Brian Stann isscheduled to face Alessio Sakara atUFC on Fuel TV 2 on April 14.

By Rick MinterUniversal Uclick

When Ryan Newman and his crew chief TonyGibson were celebrating their victory at Martins-ville Speedway on April 1, the date had specialsignificance for Gibson and Newman and for le-gions of longtime NASCAR fans.It was on that date 19 years earlier that the

reigning Cup champion Alan Kulwicki died in aplane crash as he was en route to Bristol MotorSpeedway for that week’s race.Back then, Gibson was Kulwicki’s car chief and

a fabricator for the team. Newman was in highschool and was inspired by Kulwicki to follow hisexample – first to an engineering degree and thento NASCAR’s elite circuit.Gibson said in the winner’s interview at Martins-

ville that the 19th Anniversary of Kulwicki’s deathwas on his mind before the green flag ever flew.“I thought about that (Saturday) night actually,

and it means a lot,” he said. “A lot of the reasonI’m where I’m at is because of Alan. The fightto never give up and always believe in yourselfcomes from him, too.”Kulwicki was a rare breed, both driver and sole

owner of his race team. He was underfunded com-pared to the top teams in his era, but he overcamethat with hard work and determination to win fiveCup races in his relatively brief seven-year careerand the 1992 championship. His old crew mem-bers eventually moved on to other teams, and likeGibson, became known for their work ethic.Now Gibson is back working with another en-

gineering graduate, and the similarities betweenKulwicki and Newman don’t end there.“It’s just pretty cool to be with Ryan with the

engineering background, and he’s just like Alan,”said Gibson. “He’s just like him. He’s wickedsmart, and when you ever try to catch him onsomething, he’s got a little bit better answer foryou. So I don’t try that anymore.”“It’s pretty neat if you look back, same type of

guy – a guy that all he wants to do is race – all hebelieves in is racing. Just goes to show you, youcan be smart and you can drive, too.”Newman said Kulwicki’s legacy means a lot to

him too.

“He was an inspiration for me,” he said. “Hewas part of the reason why I chose to be an engi-neer and follow through with my racing career atthe same time. Just like Tony said, he’s inspirationalto a lot of people in the garage – that never-give-upattitude – the underdog kind ofmentality that he had.It’s no matter what, we’ll do our best and that’s allwe can do.”Kulwicki’s championship year of 1992 wound

up being one of the great turning points inNASCAR history.Besides being the last time that a driver/sole

team owner won a title, it marked a major chang-ing of the guard in the Cup series. In the ’92season finale, Richard Petty ran his final Cup race,and Jeff Gordon ran his first.The championship that year saw six drivers still

in the running up until the season finale at Atlanta.Davey Allison, Bill Elliott and Kulwicki had

the best chances, but Harry Gant, Kyle Petty andMark Martin also had mathematical chances.Allison, the wildly popular young member of

the famed Alabama Gang, crashed out early in thefinale at Atlanta, and never got another shot at achampionship. He died in a helicopter crash thenext year.Elliott never came as close to winning a cham-

pionship again, and Junior Johnson, the car ownerwho led him to the runner-up position in ’92, saw

his long run as a dominant force in NASCAR es-sentially come to an end.Gant, who scored two wins in ’92, running his

career total to 18, never won again or contendedfor another title, and retired from the Cup series atthe end of 1994.Kyle Petty, who finished fifth in the ’92 standings,

won one race and finished fifth in points the nextseason, but was never higher than 15th after that.Of the six in contention for the title in 1992,

only Mark Martin remained a factor on down theroad. He’s won 33 races since 1993, and finishedin the Top-5 in the points standings 11 times.The late NASCAR writer David Poole, in his

book about the 1992 season, summed up the lin-gering effects of that year, and the tragedies thatfollowed, by saying, “If any lesson is to be learnedfrom the events of the 1992 season and the monthsthat followed the climactic race at Atlanta, per-haps it is that life is not lived in a straight line. Itcomes, instead, in a series of circles that changeconstantly as they ripple across the circles madeby the lives of those around us.”Perhaps that was Poole’s way of explaining how

after 19 years, Tony Gibson, who had stints atHendrick Motorsports and Dale Earnhardt Inc., isback in victory lane with another engineer-driver,Ryan Newman, and working for a team co-ownedby driver Tony Stewart.

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By Jonathan McLartyContributing Writer

Greetingswrestling fans.TheUltimateWres-tling Charmer has stepped out of the ring for afew weeks for some much needed R&R, so Iwill be taking over his duties in his absence.This week, World Wrestling Entertain-

ment, Inc. (WWE) rolled into town to pres-ent Super SmackDown Live at the HamptonColiseum, April 10, and I had the distinctpleasure of speaking with up-and-comingWWE Superstar Epico.Epico and his real-life cousin, Primo, are

currently the WWE Tag-Team Champions.Epico made his WWE debut in 2011 andhas quickly risen to the top of the tag-teamscene, securing the tag title in January of thisyear after defeating Air Boom. Below is anexcerpt from our interview:

Jonathan McLarty: On behalf of TheFlagship and its readers, I want to thankyou for agreeing to this interview. You wereborn and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico andyou’re a member of the famous Colón wres-tling family (Epico is the nephew of retiredPuerto Rican professional wrestler and wres-tling promoter Carlos Edwin Colón, Sr.). Didyou feel any added pressure when you werebreaking into this business?

Epico: A little bit, yeah. Probably moreso than my other two cousins (Primo andformerWWE Superstar Carlito), because notonly did I have to fill my uncle’s shoes, I hadto fill my cousin’s shoes and follow in theirfootsteps. I want to set my own career, myown path.

J: Since you come from this long line ofsports entertainers, is that what made youdecide to become one yourself?

E: I knew I wanted to become a wrestlersince I was a little kid. My dad used to takeme to a lot of the shows and I would hang outin the locker rooms with great wrestlers likeAbdullah the Butcher, my uncle, Ric Flair –all of those guys. As the years went by, I gotinvolved in the business – not as a wrestler –but my cousin and I would sell concessions,put up the ring, stuff like that. When I becameolder, I graduated college and that is when I

decided to become a professional wrestler.J: Since you’ve gotten into this business,

you have worked across the world in PuertoRico, the United States and also Japan. Didworking in these different countries helpround out your overall wrestling abilities?

E: Yes, definitely. Puerto Rico showedme how to fight with their bunch of brawl-ers. Japan showed me the respect part of thisbusiness, and being here in WWE has shownme more of the entertainment aspect. Everyplace I’ve been, I’ve taken a little bit from itand learned a lot from those places.

J:Fast forward to today, you are aTag-TeamChampion alongside your cousin Primo, andyou’re managed by the lovely Rosa Mendes.A lot of tag-teams now seem to be two singlesuperstars haphazardly put together. Do you

think the success of your team has come fromthe chemistry of being family members?

E: I do believe that, certainly. I’m not a firmbeliever of just throwing two guys togetherto form a tag-team. I think Kofi (Kingston)and Evan Bourne were a hell of a tag-team,but rarely do you see two guys that clicklike me (and) Primo, or The Uso’s. We’refamily, so we have that sixth sense. OnceI look at Primo, we know exactly what wewant to do next and that’s an added bonus.

J: Can you describe the dedication ittakes to be a WWE Superstar?

E: There’s so much sacrifice. Noteven the physical part of taking thebumps – getting hurt – but the travel.It’s sacrificing your family time. Mysister gave birth during WrestleManiaweek and I missed my first niece beingborn. Those are the things you have tobe willing to give up in order to be atthe top of your game. That is no differ-ent than what our military personnel doin order to defend our freedom.

J: Hampton Roads is home to severalmilitary bases, do you have a specialmessage you would like to pass on to theservice members and their families?

E: Thank you for defending our coun-try, but most importantly for defendingour freedom. It’s a hell of a job you guyshave been doing, and I know it’s tough.From the bottom of my heart, I just wantto thank you.Be sure to catch WWE’s next pay-per-

view event “WWE Extreme Rules” onApril 29. Vanguard Championship Wres-tling (VCW) comes to the Norfolk Mason-ic Temple onApril 21.Visit vcw-wrestling.com for details. Southside Pro Wrestling(SPW) comes to the SPW Wrestleplex inVirginia Beach on April 28. Visit south-sideprowrestling.com for details.Until next time, see you at the matches!Jonathan McLarty can be contacted

via Facebook (Jonathan McLarty), or viaTwitter (@JonathanMcLarty). Tune in tothe VCW Hype Machine every Friday forall the up-to-date information, www.you-tube.com/user/jstep009.

Thank you for defending our country, but mostimportantly for defending our freedom.”

- Epico’s message to service members

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WWE’s Epico proves that sacrifice,dedication are keys to being a champion

■ a family affairEpico, whose real name is Orlando Colón, is currently one-half of the WWETag-Team Champions alongside his real-life cousin, Primo. Epico is alsothe cousin of former WWE wrestler Carlito, and the nephew of legendarywrestler Carlos Colón.

Photos courtesy of WWEEpico made his WWE debut in 2011.

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By breaking the boundaries of convention-al rock music, Norfolk-based The Kill Cir-cuit is taking the local music scene by stormwith their high-energy live shows and uniquesound.The four-piece band includes Mike Ragan

on guitar and vocals, EJ Toudt on bass guitarand vocals, Pete Raffetto on guitar, and JoeyRudacil on drums. And unlike many bandswhose repertoire consists of only cover songs,The Kill Circuit has managed to create a solidfan base by strictly playing original material.“We have 12 (songs), but usually we only

play eight or nine live,” explained Ragan.“That’s usually our set.”But if people are unfamiliar with the songs,

the guys make a concerted effort to ensureeveryone has a good time and that they leaveknowing who they are. And many first-timelisteners become some of their biggest fans.“We try to convert them as quickly as we

can,” said Toudt. “(They can) buy a CD,or we’ll give them a CD, or (we have) freedownloads on our (website). We announcethat kind of stuff at our shows, so if they likewhat they’re hearing, they can just downloadit for free off our site.”In a way, the band’s sound is very difficult

to categorize because they are unlike otherbands. And they seem to like it that way.“We sound so different because we all have

different influences and we don’t really wantto be in a certain category, or sound like a cer-tain band,” said Toudt. “Because there are a lotof bands that start out saying, ‘oh we want tosound like Green Day,’ and then they end uptrying to sound exactly like them – and theydo, they sound exactly like them – but the thingwith us is people are always like, ‘you soundlike this, or you sound like that,’and it’s alwayssomething different … which in a way is goodbecause we appeal to many different people.”Every member in the band has a part in the

writing process of their songs, which giveseach of them an equal opportunity to shine.“It’s a collaborative thing,” said Toudt.

“Mike and I both sing on every single song.”“There’s not one central songwriter,” Ragan

added. “We all contribute equally.”Having an equal say also contributes to the

band’s strong chemistry. Whether on stage orin practice, you can tell that the band mem-

bers share a love for music and value the timethey get to play together.“It’s hard to find a group of people, (let

alone) four people who can all commit to aset schedule … it’s harder than it sounds tomake that happen,” explained Ragan, statingthat it’s easy to find people who want to be ina band, but it’s hard to get people to committo a set schedule. “For the most part we are onschedule for our practices and everything …99 percent of the time.”Toudt feels that the Hampton Roads music

scene is seeing resurgence in popularitylargely in part to movements like HardcoreNorfolk and a plethora of venues throughoutHampton Roads who now cater to music. Healso feels that local radio station 96X willhelp local bands get much needed radio air-time with their new Local Music Show, whichruns on Sunday nights from 11 p.m. to Mid-night with DJ Crizti Walsh.“It’s nice to hear that 96X is doing a local

show,” he said. “It’s really cool that they havebeen able to do that, and hopefully they’ll beable to put more local music on regular rota-tion on their station.”In addition to playing in the band, Toudt

spends his a lot of free time booking gigs andpromoting the band online through Facebook,Twitter, as well as designing and running theband’s website. It’s through this promotionthat the band has been able to attract local lis-teners … and even a few international onesalong the way.“We’re being played by Internet radio

stations in the U.S., Indonesia and the UK(Radio Sherborne, which also broadcasts intoLondon),” said Toudt. “It’s a global force!There’s a lot of work that goes into it.”Overall, The Kill Circuit hopes to attract as

many listeners as they can and urge everyoneto come out and experience one of their liveshows. In August of this year, the band plansto record and release a new album featuringall new material.“My goal is to try to get us out there and be

heard in as many places as we can, and try tobook shows out of town,” said Toudt. “That’smy immediate goal.”The Kill Circuit’s next show will be at the

Olde Towne Tavern (31 E. Mellen St.) inPhoebus, Va. on April 21, with Aduro andShakespeare’s Ghozt. Visit http://oldetowne-tavernva.com for directions and additionalinformation. The band is also in the runningto perform at this year’s Lunatic Luau, spon-sored by FM99, on May 4.

For more information and to downloadtheir songs for free, visit www.thekillcircuit.com, or find them on Facebook at www.face-book.com/TheKillCircuit. A physical copy oftheir debut EP, “We Could Have Been Un-stoppable,” is available at all their live showsand online for $5.

The Kill Circuit breaksthe mold of rock musicin Hampton RoadsNorfolk-basedband gets airtimein U.K., Indonesia

Courtesy of The Kill CircuitThe Kill Circuit includes (clockwise from top left) Mike Ragan on guitar and vocals, Joey Rudacil ondrums, Pete Raffetto on guitar, and EJ Toudt on bass and vocals.

■ upcoming performancesThe Kill Circuit’s next show will be at the Olde Towne Tavern (31 E.Mellen St.) in Phoebus on April 21, with Aduro and Shakespeare’sGhozt. Visit http://oldetownetavernva.com for directions andadditional information. The band is also in the running to perform atthis year’s Lunatic Luau, sponsored by FM99, on May 4.

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Who would have thought that gettingdirt under your fingernails would ever beconsidered one of the hottest going trends?According to Doug Jimerson, garden coredirector for Better Homes and Gardens,“growing your own fruits, veggies and herbsis something Americans are doing in recordnumbers this season.”“It’s cheaper to grow your own produce

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The 2012 Norfolk Home and Garden Tour,part of the 79th annual Historic GardenWeek inVirginia, is presented by the Harborfront GardenClub and the Garden Club of Norfolk. It isscheduled forApril 26 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.This year’s tour will include the Hermitage

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1610 Coliseum DriveHampton, VA 23666

Thursday, April 19, 2012, 4-7 p.m.Granby High School7101 Granby StreetNorfolk, VA 23505

Come see information on the study of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel (HRBT) corridor between I-664 in Hampton and I-564 in Norfolk (approximately 11 miles). Citizens will have the opportunity to provide input on the range of conceptual alternatives to meet theexisting and future transportation needs within the corridor.

Give your written or oral comments at the meeting or submit them by May 25,2012 to [email protected] (please reference “HRBT EIS/Alternatives Meeting” in subject line) or to Tom Heil, Team Project Manager at 2901 S. Lynnhaven Road, Suite 300, Virginia Beach,VA 23452. If you are unable to attend the meeting you can download all meeting materials at: http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/proj-ects/hamptonroads/i-64_hrbt_study.asp

VDOT ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you have questions or concerns about your civil rights in regards to this project or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English profi ciency, contact VDOT’s Civil Rights Division at 800-367-7623 or TTY/TDD 711.

State Project: 0064-965-004, P101; UPC 99037

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PROTESTANTSun. School : 9 a.m. Sun.(Ages 4 - Adult)AWANA / Children’s Church :10 a.m., Sun. (Ages 4 - 10)Worship service:10:30 a.m.,Sun.Fellowship: 11:30 a.m., Sun.Coffeehouse: 6 p.m., Sun.Bible Study/ Band Practice:5 p.m., Mon.PWOC: 9:30 a.m., WedChoir practice: 6 p.m., Wed.

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NWS YORKTOWNCHAPELNelson Chapel,1868 Lafayette Rd., NewportNews

ROMAN CATHOLICMass schedule: 8:30 a.m., Sun.

PROTESTANTWorship service:10:30 a.m.,Sun.

DAM NECK ANNEXCHAPELROMAN CATHOLICConfessions: 4:15 p.m. - Sat.Mass Schedule: 5 p.m. - Sat.

PROTESTANTWorship service: 9 a.m. - Sun.

JEB FORT STORY ChapelROMAN CATHOLICMass schedule: 9 a.m., Sun.Bible study: 9:30 a.m., Tues.

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Naval Station NorfolkROMAN CATHOLICOur Lady of Victory ChapelMass schedule: 11:45 a.m.,Wed.10 a.m., Sun..

PROTESTANTDavid Adams MemorialChapelWorship services:10:30 a.m., Sun.

Jewish SABBATHCommodore Levy Chapel(Second Floor Bldg. C7)Sabbath: 730 p.m., Fri. (Sab-bath Fellowship Oneg Shab-bot Follows)

ISLAMIC WORSHIPMasjid al Da’wah 2nd Floor(Bldg. C-7)Services: 1:30 p.m., Fri.Chapels are open daily forprayer.

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