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SAILORS ACTAS MENTORSSailors mentoredstudents during visitsto Newsome ParkElementary Schoolin Newport Newsand Virginia Beach’sBirdneck ElementarySchool.

PACIFIC VISITCommander, PacificFleet AdmiralHarry Harris visitedCommander, LogisticsGroup Western Pacificand Sailors aboard theUSS Spruance duringa visit to Singapore,Jan. 22.

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By MC2 Molly GreendeerNaval Station Norfolk Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Six teams consisting of Navy cu-linary specialists from the HamptonRoads area competed in the 2013Best of the Mess challenge, held atthe Founder’s Inn hotel in VirginiaBeach, Jan. 24.

The competition is held annuallyfor local commands to enjoy a friend-ly face-off to see who has the sharpestculinary skills on the waterfront.

This years’ theme was “A Taste ofTuscany.” According to David Maz-zaferro, retired Chief Storekeeper,president of the Chief Petty OfficerScholarship Fund (CPOSF), eachteam was required to use the follow-ing ingredients: lentils, bacon, Par-mesan, fennel, and bruschetta. Eachteam created three Italian-inspiredappetizers, entrées, and dessertsusing a minimum of three of the re-quired ingredients.

Culinary Specialist 1st Class Mal-colm Gardner from the NSN galleysaid the team had been preparingsince last August.

“We were given this year’s themeand the secret ingredients at ourfirst Best of the Mess meeting,” saidGardner. “Ever since then we’vebeen preparing and taste-testing dif-ferent dishes, making them our own.”

A team of professional chefsgraded each teams’ three-coursemeal on several categories includingquality of food, presentation, and in-teraction with the guests.

The overall winner, USS Oak Hill(LSD 51), and the runners-up, Com-mander, Submarine Forces Atlanticand USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN72) were selected via a taste test byfour local chefs. The people's choiceaward, USS Oak Hill, was decidedby popular vote amongst all of theguests, and best decorated table.

Capt. David A. Culler, Jr., NSNcommanding officer, congratulatedthe NSN galley with a Bravo Zulu.

“The entire NSN galley team dida great job and even though we didnot take Best of the Mess this year,I am proud of our Sailors,” saidCuller.

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Local commands competefor 2013’s Best of the Mess

By MC1 Class Eric BrownUSS Arlington Public Affairs

NORFOLK

The Chief of Naval Op-erations was joined by almost400 crew members during adedication and ribbon-cuttingceremony for the ship’s 9/11Tribute Room aboard USS Ar-lington (LPD 24), Jan. 24.

Arlington’s Tribute Room isboth a commemoration of thehistory of the name Arlingtonand a memorial in honor of the184 heroes and victims killedin the terrorist attack on thePentagon, Sept. 11, 2001.

“It’s a solemn place withmany images from that dayin 2001,” said Adm. JonathanGreenert, the Navy’s highest-ranking officer. “But it alsohelps us to remember what thisship is all about.”

On the morning of Sept. 11,2001, five hijackers aboardAmerican Airlines Flight 77crashed the airplane into thewest wall of the Pentagon, inArlington County, Va. On thesame day, similar terrorist at-tacks occurred in New YorkCity and Somerset County, Pa.

Arlington is the second ofthe Navy’s three amphibioustransport dock ships named incommemoration of the worstincident of terrorism in U.S.history.

“Arlington is a multi-missionship, combining expeditionaryand amphibious operations,and is a very high-demandasset with a very bright future– it’s all just a matter of howmuch we can give of her at anytime,” Greenert said.

MCSN Scott BarnesChief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert arrives to theribbon cutting ceremony for the Tribute Room aboard the AmphibiousTransport Dock USS Arlington (LPD 24).

Arlington opens9/11 Tribute Room

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Sailors remember MLK’slegacy by helping foodbankBy MCC Aaron StricklandUSS Abaham Lincoln Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Sailors from Nimitz-classaircraft carrier USS AbrahamLincoln (CVN 72) honored thememory of Dr. Martin LutherKing Jr., by helping those lessfortunate by packing food forpeople at risk of hunger atthe Foodbank of Southeastern

Virginia, Jan. 21.The organizer for Lincoln’s

participation, Lt. j.g. Eric Gon-zalez, Lincoln’s diversity officer,said that he chose Foodbank be-cause it was a great way to get thecrew together for an importantday and a great way to remembera man who spoke out for thosewho had less.

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CNO, MCPONVISIT JEBLCFSBy MC1 Meranda KellerNaval Special Warfare Group 2

VIRGINIA BEACH

Chief of Naval OperationsAdm.Jonathan Greenert and MasterChief Petty Officer of the NavyMichael D. Stevens held an all-hands call with Sailors stationedat Joint Expeditionary Base LittleCreek-Fort Story, Jan. 24.

The purpose of the visit was torecognize warfighters overall and

in particular their hard work re-lated to accomplishments of theteams across the Navy.

During the visit, Greenert pre-sented the Bronze Star Medalgold star with Valor to two ChiefSpecial Warfare Operators as-signed to Naval Special WarfareGroup 2 both stationed at JE-BLCFS as well as re-enlisted fiveSailors.

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Machinist’sMate 2ndClass NadiaMorales sortsfood at theFoodbank ofSoutheasternVirginia andthe EasternShore.

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Best of the Mess photos by Harry Gerwien,Military Newspapers of Virginia

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Vice Adm. Bill Moran, Chief of NavalPersonnel, has announced the winnersof the Coalition of Sailors Against De-structive Decisions (CSADD) Sea andShore Chapters of the Year (COY) forFiscalYear (FY) 2013 in a NAVADMINreleased Jan. 23.

In the NAVADMIN, Moran expressedthe difficulty in the selection for theawards because “all nomination pack-ages provided great examples of howCSADD Sailors help foster a positiveimage of our young Sailors to our com-munities in the U.S. and abroad.”

The winner of the FY13 CSADDLarge Sea COY is USS Ronald Reagan(CVN 76). Honorable mention wasawarded to USS George Washington(CVN 73)

The winner of the FY13 CSADDSmall Sea COY is USS Lake Erie (CG70). Honorable mention was awarded

to USS Mustin (DDG 89).The winner of the FY13 CSADD

Shore Installation COY is the Washing-ton NavyYard CSADD Chapter. Honor-able mention was awarded to NAVSTARota.

The winner of the FY13 CSADDShore Training Command COY isNMTSC Fort Sam Houston. Honorablemention was awarded to CSS DINFOSDetachment.

Some of the best practices that madethe winning chapters stand out:

A. CSADD included in the commandindoctrination course

B. CSADD participation in life skillsworkshops for successful naval career

C. Use of defense equal opportunitymanagement institute survey results toaid CSADD messaging efforts

D. Use of multiple network resources,social media, and dynamic cohesionwith other organizations and associa-tions (e.g. Morale, Welfare, and Recre-ation, Fleet and Family Support Center,

Chief Petty Officers Association, FirstClass Petty Officers Association, NavyCollege)

E. Ability to capture/documentimpact on behavior changes towardcommand success (e.g. reduction inalcohol related incidents, and increas-es in college enrollment and CSADDmembership)

F. Commanding officer, executiveofficer, and command master chief par-ticipation in CSADD events/meetings

G. Active membership/participationMoran went on to congratulate the

FY13 CSADD COY and all nomi-nated chapter winners in the NAVAD-MIN, saying that the “cornerstone ofa CSADD chapter is leadership, pro-viding junior Sailors an opportunity tolead, influence and mentor their peersto make the right decisions on andoff-duty. I applaud the efforts of allCSADD chapters across the fleet andlook forward to hearing about theirFY14 accomplishments.”

CSADD CHAPTER OF THEYEAR WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Roosevelt Sailors honor Martin Luther King

MCSN Bounome ChanphouangLt. Cmdr. Patrick Evans gives a speech regarding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy during a ceremony aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt(CVN 71). TR celebrated Martin Luther King Day with a performance from the ship’s choir, speeches and a cake-cutting.

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By MC3 Benjamin T. ListonUSS Abraham Lincoln Public Affairs

NEWPORT NEWS

Sailors assigned to the Nimitz-classaircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln(CVN 72) visited Newsome Park El-ementary School in Newport News tomentor students about good decisionmaking and responsibility, Jan. 14-17.

“The kids here are phenomenal,”said Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd ClassCorey Howard. “They are very good atproblem solving, and understand arith-metic very well.”

Howard worked with a fifth gradeclass during the mathematics portion oftheir day helping students with variousmath problems including multiplicationand division.

The Sailors visited classes throughout the elementary schoolwhere grades range from kindergarten through fifth grade.

“The kindergartners are very entertaining,” said Machin-ist’s Mate 3rd Class Travis May. “They’re energetic and havesome of the most interesting things to say.”

May worked with a kindergarten class that was working onbasic sentence structure and adding detail to stories that theywrote themselves without a teacher’s help.

“They’re an intelligent group of little kids,” said May.“They were more interested in what I thought about theirdrawings more than anything.”

“Helping out the next generation of young minds is a hugeprivilege,” said Howard. “There are a lot of influences in theworld that a young mind can be affected by.”

Lincoln has been actively involved with various schoolsthroughout Hampton Roads including Lafayette-WinonaMiddle School, Achievable Dream Middle and High Schooland Newsome Park Elementary.

“We volunteer at a lot of schools,” said May. “I think wecreate a positive influence and a great environment for stu-dents to ask questions and receive honest advice.”

Lincoln is currently undergoing refueling and complexoverhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipbuilding, a divisionof Huntington Ingalls Industries.

Lincoln is the fifth ship of the Nimitz class to undergo anRCOH, a major life-cycle milestone. Once RCOH is com-plete, Lincoln will be one of the most modern and technologi-cally advanced Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in the fleet andwill continue to be a vital part of the nation’s defense.

For more news from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), visitwww.navy.mil/local/cvn72/.

By Robin HollandTSCHR Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Capt. Brent Kyler, command-ing officer, Training Support CenterHampton Roads (TSCHR) was givena walking tour of Birdneck Elemen-tary School by Principal Irvin Beard,Jan. 13.

Birdneck Elementary School andTSCHR have been Partners in Edu-cation (PIE) dating back to 1991. Lt.Cmdr. Michael Nix, TSCHR execu-tive officer, and Culinary Specialist2nd Class Yvener Plaisimond, PIEcoordinator, also toured the school.

PIE provides TSCHR Sailors theopportunity to interact with studentsfrom kindergarten to fifth grade. PIEis a non-profit organization consistingof education partners focused on en-suring all students leave school withthe academic skills necessary. Bird-neck and TSCHR share a commongoal of enriching the educationalexperience of the students throughpositive interaction with adult rolemodels and mentors.

Birdneck offers a variety of uniqueprograms such as a fifth grade after-school Robotics Club, an after-schoolLEGO Robotics Club for students inthird and fourth grades, and high techclassrooms equipped with laptop com-puters, iPads, smart tables and smartboards.

“This is a great partnership, withmyriad of volunteer opportunities,”said Kyler. “I will continue to steerthe Sailors that are on hold awaitinginstruction to volunteer, but I want toexpand this program and open it upto my staff so they can experience thebenefits of volunteering.”

“Your command volunteers reallyhelp in the library. For instance, say700 students check out two books aweek, which means 1400 books arereturned every week and those bookshave to be put back on the shelves inthe right place, so that the books canbe checked out again, and that’s neverending,” said Beard. “That alone, is atremendous help. Some of our studentscome from single parent families andworking parents who have little timeto dedicate to education, so it’s up to

our teachers and volunteers who arerole models and mentors that help fillin the gaps.”

“Community service strengthensthe morale of military personnel andthe teaming of the command, becauseit gives us the opportunity to step outand do something different other thanour day to day duties. It gives us asense of pride and accomplishment tosee the children smile when we help,”said Plaisimond. “I believe that com-munity service is very important forSailors because it sets a positive mili-tary presence in the local community.”

TSCHR is working closely withBeard and his staff to generate moreopportunities for Sailors to participatethis year.

“This is an excellent partnership.We hope to make an impact on thesechildren and we hope it will equallyimpact our Sailors who will volun-teer their time,” said Kyler. “What wesee is an investment to be engaged inyoung people so they grow up to notonly know who we are as Sailors, butwho we are as volunteers giving backto the community.”

CNOspeaks inHamptonRoadsChief of Naval Operations(CNO) Adm. JonathanGreenert speaks to activeduty, retired and civilian sup-porters of naval sea powerduring the annual HamptonRoads Navy League Dinner.

Greenert was a guestspeaker at the event wherehe spoke to the NavyLeague supporters about thestatus of the Navy, how thebudget will affect the navaldefense industry and theimportance organizationslike the league.MCC Peter D. Lawlor

localvisitLincoln Sailorsmentor localstudents, providepositive role models

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By MC3 John Paul Kotara IIUSS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

USSTHEODORE ROOSEVELT, AT SEA

The sound of gunfire echoed off the USSTheodore Roosevelt’s (CVN 71) fantail asempty shells clattered to the deck during a.50-caliber live-fire exercise, Jan. 17.

Twenty-five TR Sailors qualified to usethe M2HB Heavy Barrel Browning ma-chine gun, the ship’s last line of defensewhen entering and exiting port.

“If you are an aviation ordnanceman,gunner’s mate, master-at-arms, or on atemporary assigned duty billet in Securitydepartment, your qualifications neededleading up to that point differ,” said Mas-ter-at-Arms 1st Class Alicia Keene, PatrolOperations leading petty officer.

The M2HB machine gun is a high-rate-of-fire weapon that delivers 550 .50-cali-ber rounds per minute at a maximumrange of more than 7,400 yards.

“These firearms are utilized when enter-ing and exiting port,” said Aviation Ord-nanceman 1st Class Jason Miller. “TheSailors manning these guns are the lastline of defense for the ship and must beready to respond to a sea or air threat.”

Sailors learn about the internal com-ponents of the firearm, as well as how toclean and maintain it.

“This is a process that Sailors learn toensure barrel pressure, cartridge seatingand firing time is not out of operationallimits,” said Master-at-Arms 1st ClassJonathan Whitson.

This operational training helps preventcatastrophic weapon failure, such as amisfire or battery detonation, which caninjure the Sailor operating the weapon. A

battery detonation occurs when the roundis improperly seated within the firearm.When the pin strikes the round the explo-sion does not carry the round through thechamber, but explodes out the backside ofthe barrel instead.

“This is a dangerous incident,” saidWhitson. “This is the reason we practicesafety and learn everything before firingthe weapon.”

Weapons familiarization is just thefirst step in the qualification process.Sailors must also become proficient inthe “dry fire” process, which includesfiring the weapon without the presenceof ammunition.

“During this [dry fire], Sailors go stepby step just as though they have live bul-lets,” said Keene. “They start with loadingthe ammo and end with making sure thefirearm is clean and clear.”

In the last phase, Sailors mounted thefirearm and fired short bursts to learn thefirearms trigger response. The qualifica-tion course concluded after each Sailorfired 100 rounds.

Join the conversation with the USSRoosevelt online at www.facebook.com/USSTheodoreRoosevelt and www.Twitter.com/TheRealCVN71. For more news fromthe Roosevelt, visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn71/.

MC2 Eric LockwoodA Sailor fires a .50-caliber machine gun dur-

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By MCSA Shelby TuckerNavy Public Affairs Support Element East

USS DONALD COOK, AT SEA

Arleigh Burke-class guid-ed-missile destroyer USSDonald Cook (DDG 75) ex-ecuted her final underway inNorfolk, Jan. 13 – 17, to pre-pare for her homeport shift toNaval Station Rota, Spain.

“I think this was a good op-portunity,” said Cmdr. ScottA. Jones, commanding offi-cer, USS Donald Cook. “Wehadn’t been underway for alittle over a month. This is anopportunity to come out hereand make sure the systemsstill work.”

During the underway, thecrew conducted multiple drillsand exercises, including: engi-neering drills, a general quar-ters drill and a weapons testto keep the crew trained andready.

“I’ve got quite a few newSailors aboard,” said Jones.“[It was a good opportunity]to get them acclimated to whatit means for a ship to be un-derway and operational.”

The engineering drillstaught many of the junior

watchstanders the propercourses of action to take in theevent of a fire, flood or othermishap.

“I felt they trained thewatchstanders to the best oftheir ability,” said Lt. CraigBoone, the main propulsionassistant. “The watchstandersthat we had on deck were allUIs, so they were all under in-struction. For [them] it was alltraining. They got the best outof it [and] they asked a lot ofquestions. I think it was ben-eficial.”

During the general quartersdrill, fire teams, comprisedof many new team mem-bers, donned Self-ContainedBreathing Apparatuses, ap-propriately reported abnor-malities and searched for andextinguished simulated firesthroughout the ship.

“It was a good drill,” saidDamage Controlman 2ndClass Paul Divers. “There’sno such thing as a bad drill.As long as somebody learnssomething it’s a good drill”

The MK-45 5-inch gun andMK-38 machine gun weretested during a weapons ex-ercise to keep the combat in

formation center and bridgewatch teams proficient andready.

“[The] 25 mm chain gunsare critical in defending theship against a small-boatattack,” said Weapons OfficerLt. Jeffrey Frost. “The MK-38Mod 2 is better than the Mod1 [in that] it’s gyro-stabilized,we can shoot it at night orduring the day and hit targetsat much greater range.”

Frost said that the MK-455-inch gun was tested for datacollection and that the datawill be analyzed on shore.

“It was a good underway,”said Divers. “[We] broke offsome rust from being in theyards [and we got] a lot ofnew personnel qualified and[got] their feet wet.”

Donald Cook and her creware scheduled to shift home-ports to NAVSTA Rota, insupport of President Obama’sEuropean Phase Adaptive Ap-proach, later this month.

‘We’re looking forward toit,” said Jones. “It’s somethingdifferent and new. It’s ourmission [and] we are going toexecute [it] to the best of ourability.”

DONALD COOK’S FINALUNDERWAY IN NORFOLK

MCSA Shelby TuckerSailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75), pullalong side Donald Cook during rigid hull inflatable boat operations.

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By Darryl OrrellCenter for Security Forces Public Affairs

CHESAPEAKE

A Navy chief, assigned to Center for Se-curity Forces Detachment Chesapeake, willundergo a bone marrow aspiration proce-dure, Jan. 28, in a selfless act to reach outand save the life of someone in dire need.

At some point in his career, Chief Boat-swain’s Mate Michael R. Kelly underwentDNA testing to see if he would be a pos-sible match for someone needing a bonemarrow transplant. Last December, he wasfound to be a perfect match for a middle-aged male who suffers from a conditionknown as multiple myeloma.

“Once I got the information, I reallywanted to do this because the person [I amhelping] is only one year older than myfather and I know how I would feel if I werethat person’s son and so, I knew I wanted todo it,” explained Kelly.

The C.W. Bill Young Department of De-fense (DOD) Marrow Donor Program, alsoknown as Salute to Life, was established in1991. The program is designed to work ex-clusively with DOD personnel in managingbone marrow and stem cell donations.

The program has successfully coordinat-ed more than 6,000 donations. It also hasmore than 800,000 people who have joinedthe registry through the program – peoplewho stand ready and willing to help savethe life of someone in need.

According to the American Cancer Soci-ety, multiple myeloma is a cancer formedby malignant plasma cells. These malignantcells can crowd out normal blood-formingcells in the bone marrow and cause low redand white cell blood counts. A shortage ofred blood cells, known as anemia, causes aperson to become pale, weak, and fatiguedas well as cause increased bleeding andbruising. A shortage of white blood cellscan diminish a person’s immune systemand impair a person’s ability to fight offinfection.

“When I told my wife, she was hesitantwhen she talked to the [coordinator] becauseshe was told I would be hurting, in a lot ofpain, and that a lot of people [choose] not todo it ... but it’s for a good cause,” said Kelly.

There are two procedures for donatingbone marrow being the “traditional” and the“peripheral blood stem cell” process. Dueto the specific needs of the bone marrow

recipient, Kelly will need to undergo thetraditional procedure. In this procedure, theneeded marrow is extracted by using nee-dles inserted through two small incisions.The needles penetrate the soft center of thepatient’s hipbone where a large deposit ofbone marrow is located in the human body.

“The entire process takes about an hourand a half. I mean, an hour and a half tosave someone’s life or possibly extend ita little bit longer,” said Kelly pointing outhow a minimal investment of one’s time cansave the life of someone else.

Kelly went on to explain that after theprocedure, he will not be able to move a lot,he will have a great deal of stiffness in hisback, and would be on medication that pro-motes increased production of bone marrowfor about two or three days.

The program also keeps the personal in-formation about donors and patients confi-dential, and as for Kelly, the only thing heknows about the person he is helping is theindividual is a middle-aged male sufferingmultiple myeloma.

“The biggest fear is retribution becausethere are scandalous people. [People whowould say], ‘Hey, I just saved your life,you owe me XYZ amount of money ...’or they’ll try to go after the family,” ex-plained Kelly on why confidentiality is soimportant.

Kelly shared that donors are required towait a period of one year before they can re-quest any contact with marrow recipients. Ifdesired, the program coordinator will thencontact the recipient to determine whetherhe or she also desires contact. If so, a meet-ing is then arranged, and if not, anonymitybetween the two is maintained. However,recipients, unlike donors, can request con-tact at any time though the same rule ap-plies if the donor desires to keep his or heranonymity.

When asked if there was any advice hewould like to offers his fellow Sailors in thefleet, Kelly said, “If you have the opportu-nity [to save a life], take it – I mean, if youcan save someone’s life other than givingblood then you should. Look at your [own]family because it may be your mom or dad,you wife or your kids [who one day needshelp].”

The National Marrow Donor Programreports more than 12,000 people are diag-nosed with diseases that require an infusionof stem cells every year. More than half ofthose diagnosed are unable to find a suit-able donor match within their own family.Therefore, those individuals must rely onthe compassionate giving of a non-relateddonor, like Kelly, who is willing to step outand save a life.

The Center for Security Forces providesspecialized training to more than 28,000students each year. It has 14 training loca-tions across the U.S. and around the world– Where Training Breeds Confidence.

To learn more about the C.W. Bill YoungDepartment of Defense Marrow DonorProgram, visit www.salutetolife.org.

For more information about the Centerfor Security Forces, visit www.navy.mil/local/csf.

SAVING LIFEBEYOND THECALL OF DUTYLocal chief to undergobone marrow procedurefor cancer patient

how to helpThe National Marrow Donor Programreports more than 12,000 people arediagnosed with diseases that requirean infusion of stem cells every year.

To learn more about the C.W. BillYoung Department of Defense (DOD)Marrow Donor Program, visit www.salutetolife.org.

U.S. Navy file photoSurgeon Hans Janovich performs a bone marrowharvest operation on Aviation Electronics Techni-cian 1st Class Michael Griffioen in 2002.

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The 1st place winners were given the Best of the Messtrophy to keep until the following year in which they returnto defend their title.

Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Engelee Gilmore, amember of the NSN team, said the team was disappointedat the loss, but are looking forward to regaining the gal-ley’s title of Best of the Mess next year.

“It stung a little to leave without the trophy that had beendisplayed so proudly in our galley, but its absence willonly push us to work harder for next year,” said Gilmore.

Aside from showcasing the CS’s talent, the event raisedmoney to fund scholarships awarded by the CPOSF. Thisyear, the Best of the Mess raised $20,000 for the CPOSF.

According to Mazzaferro, the CPOSF which beganawarding scholarships in 1998, is very important.

“We hope to be the first option for members of the Navychief petty officer community seeking to fund higher edu-cation for their spouse and/or children,” said Mazzaferro.“As the price of education increases every single year, ourassistance is very much appreciated by all who receive it.”

Mazzaferro said that this year’s Best of the Mess was aneven greater success than either of the two previous yearsand helps boost morale.

“It gives the culinary specialists an opportunity to showoff their skills and training in a way that they cannot doonboard their ships and bases,” said Mazzaferro.

MESS | Event raisedmoney to fund scholarships

ARLINGTON | Room containsquilt with names of 184 victims

VISIT | CNO,MCPON discussedbudget, lengths offuture deployments

MC2 Molly GreendeerCulinary Specialist 3rd Class Engelee Gilmore assigned to NavalStation Norfolk galley, serves the teams appetizer during the 2013Best of the Mess competition.

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The tribute room’s mahogany displaycases and commercial-grade flooringwere built for design capability and dura-bility, ensuring it will inspire generationsof Sailors and Marines serving aboardUSS Arlington for the 40-year projectedlifespan of the ship.

The focus of the room is a quilt with the184 names on it that was sewn by eighthgrade students from the Thomas JeffersonMiddle School, in Arlington, Va., thenhand-assembled by artist Dianne BradenLumpkin. Other artifacts include a sec-tion of an I-beam and remnants from thePentagon.

Prior to the ribbon cutting ceremony,

Greenert and Arlington Commanding Of-ficer Cmdr. Darren Nelson addressed theship’s crew, members of the Navy Leagueand 9/11 Pentagon first responders.

“We open this room today to show ourSailors our heritage and to help them un-derstand how Arlington got her name,”Nelson said. “We can never forget thatterrible day, but we need to teach ourSailors that our nation, our Navy and ourship are forever resilient. We will alwaysstand up against terror and terrorism. Wehave the strength, honor and fortitude tocontinue the fight as long as it takes.”

The tribute room was funded by dona-tions from private individuals, civic orga-nizations and corporate sponsors to theHampton Roads Navy League.

“This event was a great wayto commemorate Martin LutherKing’s work,” Gonzalez said.

Gonzalez added that the in-terest in supporting the com-munity relations event was wellreceived by the command re-quiring the volunteers to be splitinto two separate volunteer op-portunities, one on Jan. 21 andthe second, scheduled for Feb.17. The two separate COMRELevents came as good news forthe Foodbank’s Volunteer Man-ager Jan Cline.

“We love to have Navy volun-teers because [they] come to usalready with a skill set of lead-ing and helping others,” Clinesaid, adding that Lincoln Sail-ors have contributed nearly 500volunteer hours at the Foodbankof Southeastern Virginia andthe Eastern Shore since the shipcame to the Hampton Roadsregion 17 months ago for its re-fueling and complex overhaul(RCOH).

Foodbank of Southeast Vir-ginia and the Eastern Shoreprovides 14.5-million meals topeople at risk of hunger everyyear through local charities,such as Union Mission, Habi-tat for Humanity and SalvationArmy, as well as distributiondirect to the public from its

Tidewater Road location.During the community rela-

tions event to honor Dr. MartinLuther King’s legacy, 30 Lin-coln Sailors sorted and packedfood and helped clean the foodhandling areas of the facility.One of the Sailors reflected onwhat it meant to him to help outat the Foodbank.

“I think everyone on the shipwants to do some communityservice,” said Personnel Spe-cialist 2nd Class Clayton Drew.“I’m just glad to have this op-portunity.”

While the phrase “givingback to the community” is oftenheard at volunteer gatheringsone Lincoln Sailor at the eventdoesn’t just say it, she sincerelyfeels it. Boatswain’s Mate 3rdClass Leah Horton was home-less as a teenager and said shevividly remembers dependingon agencies such as Foodbankof Southeast Virginia and theEastern Shore for food.

After the re-enlistment and award presentation,Greenert went on to recognize the families and ci-vilians for their contribution and support.

“For the families and the civilians, you are ourshipmates,” he said. “Families are the wings for uswho get to serve and I thank you.”

Greenert also addressed the civilians and recentevents that they faced and endured.

“It has been a rough year,” said Greenert. “Wehad a continuing resolution, sequestration and weshut down. We furloughed and it was awful but,you are a major part of the team and I want tothank you for that.”

Both CNO and MCPON went on to answerquestions from the Sailors and civilians in the au-dience on a wide range of topics, from the budgetto the length of future deployments.

“Nothing is done on a whim,” said Stevens. “Ittakes months and years often times before deci-sions are made. You will always be number one.”

Stevens expressed that his opportunity to attendboards for various defense agencies and associa-tions allows him the ability to voice his opinionregarding issues that affect service members andtheir families concerning pay, compensation, andretirement.

“I want you to know an extraordinary amountof effort, thought and concern goes into these de-cisions and how they impact you and your fami-lies,” said Stevens.

Stevens closed the all-hands call expressing tothe audience what he believes are the three keysnecessary to building the foundation for success.

“Work hard, stay out of trouble, and be a goodand decent person.”

In addition to visiting JEBLCFS, CNO andMCPON conducted an all-hands call with Sailorsand civilians from U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet South, Naval Network WarfareCommand, Navy Cyber Defense OperationsCommand, Navy Information Operations Com-mand Norfolk and USS Arlington (LPD 24).

MC1 Meranda Keller

Chief of NavalOperationsAdm. Jona-than Greenertand MasterChief PettyOfficer of theNavy MikeStevensconduct anall-hands callat the basetheater onJoint Expedi-tionary BaseLittle Creek-Fort Story.

The pur-pose of thevisit was torecognizewarfightersoverall andin particulartheir hardwork relatedto accom-plishmentsof the teamsacross theNavy.

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COMREL |Sailors sorted,packed food,cleaned areasat Foodbank

MCC Aaron StricklandElectronics Technician 2ndClass Chris Grubbs sorts food atthe Foodbank of SoutheasternVirginia and the Eastern Shoreduring a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.birthday COMREL.

By Cheryl PellerinAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

The Defense Department re-leased a new instruction thatdetails its updated policy onmaking religious accommoda-tions requested by service mem-bers, Pentagon spokesman NavyLt. Cmdr. Nathan J. Christensensaid Jan. 22.

A DOD instruction imple-ments a policy or prescribes themanner or plan of action usedto carry out a policy, operate aprogram or activity, and assignresponsibilities.

“The new policy states thatmilitary departments will ac-commodate religious requestsof service members,” Chris-tensen said, “unless a requestwould have an adverse effecton military readiness, missionaccomplishment, unit cohesionand good order and discipline.”

When a service member re-quests such an accommodation,he added, department officialsbalance the need of the servicemember against the need to ac-complish the military mission.Such a request is denied onlyif an official determines that

mission accomplishment needsoutweigh the need of the servicemember, Christensen said.

Requests to accommodatereligious practices will be as-sessed on a case-by-case basis,the spokesman noted.

“Each request must be con-sidered based on its uniquefacts, the nature of the requestedreligious accommodation, theeffect of approval or denial onthe service member's exerciseof religion, and the effect of ap-proval or denial on mission ac-complishment, including unitcohesion,” he added.

Immediate commanders mayresolve religious accommoda-tion requests that don’t requirea waiver of military departmentor service policies that addresswearing of military uniformsand religious apparel, groom-ing, appearance or body-artstandards.

Accommodation requests thatrequire a waiver will be forward-ed to the respective military de-partment for determination.

Christensen said that factorsused to determine if religiousapparel interferes with militaryduties include whether the item:

■ Impairs the safe and effec-

tive operation of weapons, mili-tary equipment or machinery;

■ Poses a health or safetyhazard to the service memberwearing the religious apparel;

■ Interferes with the wear orfunction of special or protectiveclothing or equipment such ashelmets, flak jackets, flight suits,camouflaged uniforms, protec-tive masks, wet suits and crashand rescue equipment; or

■ Otherwise impairs the ac-complishment of the militarymission.

The spokesman said de-partment officials believe thenew instruction will enhancecommanders' and supervisors'ability to promote the climateneeded to maintain good orderand discipline, and will reducethe instances and perceptionof discrimination toward thosewhose religious expressions areless familiar to the command.

“The Department of Defenseplaces a high value on the rightsof members of the military ser-vices to observe the tenets oftheir respective religions and therights of others to their own reli-gious beliefs,” Christensen said,“including the right to hold nobeliefs.”

DOD RELEASES NEW RELIGIOUSACCOMMODATION INSTRUCTION

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MC2 Sabrina Fine

Chief ofNaval Op-erations Adm.JonathanGreenertgreets avisitor as theyenter theTribute Roomaboard theamphibioustransportdock shipUSS Arling-ton (LPD 24).

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With more than 6,150 Professional ApprenticeCareer Track (PACT) Sailors currently serving,commands are reminded to follow the Career Way-point (C-Way) PACT model to help non-designat-ed Sailors strike into a rating, officials said Jan. 21.

The PACT program consists of three appren-tice tracks; aviation, engineering and surface.PACT Sailors enlist for an initial four-year activeservice obligation and receive initial apprentice-ship training for their track to fill apprentice-level billets in the fleet. Upon arrival at theirfirst permanent duty station, commands conductrating eligibility screening and develop a careerprogression plan during the PACT Sailor’scareer development board to identify on-the-jobtraining that leads to a viable career field withintwo years onboard.

Command Career Counselors use the C-WayDesignation model to determine PACT Sailoreligibility and available quotas for their desiredrating prior to submitting applications.

“The career counselor works with Sailors toensure they meet the minimum requirementsfor the job they want,” said Earl Salter, C-Waydeputy director, Bureau of Naval Personnel. “Ifthey don’t meet those minimum requirements,the counselor will use C-Way to help discoverwhat options they have, such as retaking theArmed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery(ASVAB) to improve their score, or finding analternative rating where they are qualified.”

To remain eligible for benefits provided by thePACT program, Sailors must:

■ Maintain job eligibility■ Have no non-judicial punishments within

12 months of attending “A” school■ Have passed the most recent physical

readiness test and be within body compositionstandards

■ Have no marks on performance evaluationsbelow 3.0

■ Maintain worldwide assignment eligibility■ Meet service time obligation after “A”

school for a follow-on job assignmentCommands may submit up to three choices per

applicant from one of the following: NavywideAdvancement Exam (NWAE), fleet “A” school,or Direct Rating Entry Designation (RED). Forfleet “A” school Sailors must have a minimum of12 months onboard. Direct Rating Entry Sailorsmust meet time in rate (TIR) requirements forthe NWAE or have 12 months onboard which-ever comes first. Approvals for RED will be de-termined by unit billet base, onboard manningstatus and Sailor eligibility.

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American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

President Barack Obamaaddressed what he called the“profound injustice” of sexualassaults in the military, Jan. 22.

During a White HouseCouncil on Women and Girlsevent in the East Room, thepresident reaffirmed his ad-ministration’s commitment topreventing sexual violence inAmerica.

With Defense SecretaryChuck Hagel and other Cabi-net members on hand, thepresident noted the effects ofsexual violence on Americansociety, including the military

“When a member of ourmilitary is assaulted by thevery people he or she trustedand serves with, or when theyleave the military, voluntarilyor involuntarily, because theywere raped, that’s a profoundinjustice that no one who vol-unteers to defend Americashould ever have to endure,”he said.

As commander in chief, thepresident said he has made itclear that military leadershipmust deal aggressively withsexual assault in the armedforces.

“It has been going on toolong, and we have an obliga-tion to protect the men andwomen who put their lives onthe line to protect us,” he said.“And Secretary Hagel and[Joint Chiefs Chairman ArmyGen. Martin E. Dempsey]have already taken steps toreduce violence and supportthose who have been harmed.But I’ve made it clear I expectsignificant progress in the yearahead. These crimes have noplace in the greatest militaryon Earth.”

Earlier in the day, Obamasaid, he met with Vice Presi-dent Joe Biden, Hagel, Healthand Human Services SecretaryKathleen Sebelius, EducationSecretary Arne Duncan, At-torney General Eric Holder,and other members of his staffto discuss the way forward. “Iwant to make sure we're doingeverything we can to spare an-other American the trauma ofsexual assault,” the presidentsaid.

Obamacallsmilitarysexualassaults‘profoundinjustice’

By MC1 Jay C. PughCommander, Task Force 73

SINGAPORE

Commander, Pacific Fleet Admi-ral Harry Harris visited Commander,Logistics Group Western Pacific(COMLOG WESTPAC) and Sailors

aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guid-ed-missile destroyer USS Spruance(DDG 111), during a visit to Singa-pore, Jan. 22.

Harris addressed Sailors and Navypersonnel assigned to COMLOGWESTPAC, Navy Region Singapore(NRS) and various tenant commands

during an all hands call held at theNRS recreation facility.

“Thank you for everything you aredoing in working with our partners inSingapore and throughout the region,”said Harris. “Your work here is criti-cally important and will become evenmore so in the future as we continue

our strategic rebalance to the Pacific.”Harris highlighted the U.S. Navy

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Pacific Fleet Commanderthanks Sailors in Singapore

MC1 Jay C. PughAdm. Harry Harris,Commander, U.S. Pa-cific Fleet, greets Sail-ors aboard the ArleighBurke-class guided-missile destroyer USSSpruance (DDG 111).

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CNO HOLDS ALL-HANDS AT NAVY GNOSCBy Michael J. MorrisNaval Network Warfare Command Public Affairs

SUFFOLK

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)Adm. Jonathan Greenert visited theNavy Global Network Operations andSecurity Center (GNOSC) in Suffolkand held an all-hands call with Sailorsand civilians, Jan. 24.

During his visit, the CNO recognizedthe efforts of Navy’s Information Domi-nance/Cyber warfighting team for theiraccomplishments in enhancing networkreliability and security.

“This was quite rewarding for mewhen others in the Pentagon recognizedthe success of the operations being ac-

complished here,” said Greenert.In all, the ceremony recognized the ac-

complishments of 47 Sailors and civiliansfrom U.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S.10 Fleet South, Naval Network WarfareCommand, Navy Cyber Defense Opera-tions Command, and Navy InformationOperations Command Norfolk.

The CNO’s visit highlighted the im-portance of the civilian and militarypersonnel that makeup the Navy’s cyberteam and their role in network opera-tions and defense.

Greenert spoke of how extraordinarythe civilian/military team at GNOSC andat Fleet Cyber Command is and the im-portance of recognizing the accomplish-ments of the teams across the Navy.

“And, after I leave here, I’m going togo down to USS Arlington and they’regoing to dedicate a room to commem-orate 9/11 and what the Arlington isabout, 9/11 and the Pentagon and whathappened there. As one person whowas in the building that day, it becamevery clear to me that there is no distinc-tion in my mind between the civiliansand military with regard to what theydo for this country and of how they areperceived by those who are workingagainst us.

“They viewed us all on the sameteam, so it became incumbent in mymind to understand that. It’s nevermore clear than with cyber security anddefense operations,” he continued.

MC1 Elizabeth L. BurkeChief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm.Jonathan Greenert delivers remarksduring an all-hands call at the NavyGlobal Network Operations and Secu-rity Center. Greenert visited the com-mand to recognize the command’s workin network operations and defense.

Greenertspokehighly ofcivilian,militaryteam

VCNO speaks atSSLA luncheonVice Chief of Naval Operations Adm.Mark E. Ferguson addressed members ofthe Sea Service Leadership Association(SSLA) during the organization’sLeadership Engagement Luncheon heldat the Pentagon, Jan. 23. » see B3

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Past surveys suggest that about half of alladults make a New Year resolution and sixmonths later, less than 10 percent actuallyfollow through and achieve that goal. Thatis a fairly dismal success rate.

The beginning of a new year has a way ofinspiring people to pause, reflect and con-sider what they would do different, but thatis not the only time it happens. KatherineMilkman, a researcher at the University ofPennsylvania’s Wharton School has identi-fied a “New Year’s Effect” that can be takenadvantage of year round. Her research hasexpanded the available body of evidence onthe so-called New Year’s Effect by showingthat people actually make positive resolu-tions at any number of different points intheir lives. This fresh start outlook canoccur more often than you think.

The study, detailed in a paper titled “TheFresh Start Effect: Temporal LandmarksMotivate Aspirational Behavior,” impliesthat people need to “grab these momentsand take advantage of them.” The authornotes, “These are opportunities to reallytackle aspirations.” These “temporal land-marks,” including personally meaningfulevents such as birthdays and job changes aswell as calendar partitions like a public hol-iday, the beginning of a new month (or evena new week) demarcate the passage of timeand open new mental accounting periods.

Of course, some birthdays or anniversa-ries are more significant than others, suchas turning 40 or 50 or reaching 20 yearsof marriage. These tend to be much moremotivational. But regardless of the eventthat inspires the new resolution, what aboutthe fact that so few people actually followthrough and accomplish it?

Here’s where the research gets interesting.It was found that “even a single financialplanning decision, such as committing a setsum from a paycheck to a retirement accounthas much longer-term implications.” In otherwords, financial goals are more likely to bereached than other common resolutions likejoining a gym. Unfortunately, she also foundthere is a greater reluctance to begin a finan-cial goal. “Compared to gyms and diets, allyou need to do when you make a financialdecision is to make one choice on one dayfor a long-term change,” the author is quotedas saying.

Wondering about some financial-basedgoals you may be able to put into effect?The possibilities are numerous and yourlocal Fleet and Family Support Center canhelp. Interested in the benefits of startingand maintaining a savings account? Checkout the Savings and Investing class. Think-ing of starting or bumping up a TSP contri-bution? Consider the TSP class. Wonderinghow quickly a debt can be paid off if youadd a little extra each month? Call and in-quire about the “Full Steam” calculation fordebt liquidation.

So if New Year’s Day passed you by with-out a major decision, be patient. There isprobably another landmark day coming upin the near future. And when you feel thatNew Year’s Effect and make a financial res-olution, the odds are in your favor.

By Amy BushatzSpouseBuzz.com

Life – both military and civil-ian – is full of gotchas. You’re justwalking along, minding your ownbusiness, when down from the skyfalls something horrible. Maybeit’s military related (Military loss?Surprise PCS? Training fiasco?Military child problems?) Maybeit’s a normal civilian thing madeso much more difficult because ofmilitary life (Death in the family?Sick parents? Unfaithful or abu-sive spouse?)

No matter what the issue, diffi-cult and painful situations can feelvery isolating to the person goingthrough them. When you are theone shouldering the burden it feelslike no one can relate.

As friends and battle buddies wedo want to stand and support ourhurting friends. But can be hardto know just how to do that – es-pecially if they are dealing withsomething you’ve never person-ally experienced. What do you sayto someone whose husband cheat-ed on her? How can you supporta friend when all you can think is“Oh my God – I hope this neverhappens to me!” …?

Here are some ideas for way tohelp a hurting friend:

Food. Like we’ve written abouthere and here, sometimes the emo-tional toll can be so overwhelmingthat even functioning becomes dif-ficult. All of those little things re-quired during the day – like cook-ing your family dinner – becomeoverwhelming. Taking those thingsoff a hurting friend’s plate can goa long way. You can take her (orhim) a meal or offer to occupancythem to Chili’s on your dime. Livefar away? Order them take out andpay for it over the phone. Just nothaving to think about that stuff canbe a huge relief.

Send a care package. It doesn’tmatter if you’re long distance orlocal. Give yourself a budget of$25 to $30 and put together a carepackage of sweet surprises andthoughtful gifts. You can do some-thing on a theme (Examples: spabasket with bath salts and body

scrub; movie night supplies com-plete with cheesy chick flick; winenight with chocolates, glasses and,if you’re hand delivering it, somewine); or you can simply collect anassortment of things you think shewill like. Mail it via USPS or ding-dong-ditch it on her front door.Want to be anonymous? Make thisa stealth project and feign igno-rance would she asks if you knowanything.

Babysit. When a friend sud-denly found her marriage on therocks, she and her husband startedattending multiple support groups,couples and individual therapysessions. The most helpful thingher friends did for her, she said,was offer to babysit. Without themthe therapy that helped get theirmarriage back on track and saveher family would not have beenpossible. Babysitting can seemlike such a little (and sometimesreally annoying) thing – but it canhave a big impact because it takesthe burden of finding, booking andpaying a sitter off their shoulders.

Be available to listen or justhang out. Even if you don’t knowthe best way to help your friend orthe right words to say, just listen.Let her talk about what’s going on.Nod and empathize. If she doesn’twant to talk, instead just be therefor her. If she likes company,offer to come over to just watchTV and hang out or accompanyher on a comfort food or Targettherapy trip. In the midst of a diffi-cult season, sometimes just havingother people to join you in some-thing you’ve found comfort in canhelp.

We all have hurting friends.What is your favorite way to helpthem?

Amy Bushatz is the managingeditor of Military.com’s spouseand family blog SpouseBuzz.com. A journalist by trade, shealso covers spouse and familynews for Military.com where sheis an Associate Editor. An Armywife and mother of two, she hasbeen featured as a subject matterexpert on NPR and in the NewYork Times. Follow her on Twitter@amybushatz.

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By Jacey EckhartMilitary Spouse Contributor

I have a sixth sense for when we are about to getorders. I inexplicably start painting everything white.

When we move in to a place, I see color – applegreens, butter yellows, sky blues.

As soon as a move is in the offing, I get all MickJagger-y and see a red door and I want it paintedblack. Or white. Or something really, really neutral.

After 16 moves, I know that getting orders meanswe are going to have to sell or rent our house. Butfiguring out which of these options a military familyshould take isn’t that simple.

Our pals at USAA offer seven survival tips for rent-ing your home, including finding a good tenant, figur-ing out how much to charge, getting a lease, figuringout insurance and hiring a management company.

Those are our worries, but not our first worries.When military families are first getting ready for amove, we must decide whether we will sell, rent orgeobach. Here are some of the questions folks askeach other. What would you add to this list?

8 decision points before you sell, rent or geobach:Do you love this house? My husband and I love

our house. It isn’t the biggest house we have everowned. It isn’t the most expensive. Yet, it wrapsits arms around us and makes us feel at home. Wewould definitely want to live in this house again.Other houses we have owned were more likeTupperware containers for our stuff – they wereeasy to let go.

Are you very likely to be stationed here again?Depending on your branch of service, certain loca-tions will draw you back like you were attached toa bungee cord. Since my husband is either on a shipthat carries Marines or working spreadsheets in thePentagon, it would have made sense to hold houseslocated in Norfolk, San Diego or Washington, DC.Homes in New Orleans or Newport don’t have thatsame potential for us. What is likely for your special-ty? Ask senior people in your field to find out. I’d sayyou were looking for at least an 80 percent chance ofreturn to make it worth while.

Can you sell your house? It sure seems like everyreal estate market in every area of the country is influx. A slow market now might be moving right alongwhen you need to sell. To get a rough estimate of whatyour house is currently worth, check out a site likeZillow.com or Realtor.com. For a more accurate es-timate, consult a local realtor. Will you be able to getout from under your mortgage without a huge finan-cial loss?

Is your area glutted with homes for rent? Somemilitary areas are glutted with rental homes becausebuilders know the military market. They can build anew house for military couples at an exact price pointto get them to sign on the dotted line. That can meanwhen it is time for you to sell or rent, you are compet-ing with brand new homes. A tough sell.

Is the assignment for a year or less? If this as-signment has a quick turnaround (a school, a ship thatis changing homeport, an immediate deployment) itmight not be worth it to move – especially if your ser-vice member will return to this duty station.

Will you be able to tolerate the wear a tenantwill put on a house? It may not make sense to anyoneelse, but I often hear from military spouses that theydon’t want to rent because renters are so hard on ahouse. People do sometimes treat a rental home like arental car and it costs a lot to get the house back to theway it was before renters. Research lease agreementsand deposits to protect your home.

Will you be able to handle the stress of dealingwith a bad tenant? Some military spouses worry somuch about whether or not the renter is going to paythis month or whether the renter will move out un-expectedly that renting isn’t worth the stress. Do youhave a financial cushion to balance the months with-out rental income? Do you trust your managementcompany to screen applicants? Or is it less stressfulfor you to have the spouse and kids stay with thehouse until it sells?

Does your service member have a free orcheap place to live? If you are considering goingthe geobach route, here are some things your familyshould consider first. Yet one of the biggest fac-tors in the geobach decision is the cost. Geobachingain’t cheap. The cost of maintaining two householdsneeds to be figured in to your decision. I also thinkyou should add even more dollars than you think forthe misery factor. Geobaching can work, but it can bemiserable for the service member.

Jacey Eckhart is the Director of Spouse and FamilyPrograms for Military.com. She is an Air Force brat,a Navy wife and an Army mom.

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contingent of Naval Academymidshipmen, and a diversemix of community specialtiesfrom the warfare areas andstaff corps.”

Other attendees at the lun-cheon included enlisted Sail-ors and Air Force members,all with a desire to help sup-port stronger, more diversemilitary workforce.

“SSLA is an organizationrun by women in uniformfor women in uniform,” saidLt. Cmdr. Jean Marie Sulli-van, Special Assistant to theOffice of Chief of Naval Op-erations and coordinator forthe event. “Women are stilla minority in the Navy, andwhile we have pretty muchthe same opportunities as ourmale counterparts, uniquechallenges remain. Havingsenior Navy leadership likeAdm. Ferguson come to our

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Vice Chief of Naval Opera-tions Adm. Mark E. Fergusonaddressed members of theSea Service Leadership As-sociation (SSLA) during theorganization’s LeadershipEngagement Luncheon heldat the Pentagon, Jan. 23.

During his remarks, Fergu-son explained that while theNavy is leading the way ondiversity issues, there is stillmore to do.

“Our Navy faces manychallenges, but our diver-sity helps us meet these chal-lenges. Today, we have themost diverse force in our his-tory. We also have the highestquality force in our history.Our Sailors are energized,innovative, focused on team-work and the mission,” ex-plained Ferguson. “We mustfocus on how to sustain thequality of that force.”

SSLA, established in 1978,is a non-profit organizationdedicated to providing profes-sional development throughnetworking, education, andmentorship of women fromin the U.S. Navy, U.S. MarineCorps, and U.S. Coast Guard.As a member of the Navyand Marine Corps Council,SSLA advises the Secretaryof the Navy on issues affect-ing Navy and Marine Corpspersonnel and their families.

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Cmdr. Marc BoydVice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson addressesmembers of the Sea Service Leadership Association during theorganization’s Leadership Engagement Luncheon at the Pentagon.

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– Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark E. Ferguson

■ about SSLASea Service LeadershipAssociation (SSLA)established in 1978, is anon-profit organizationdedicated to providingprofessional developmentthrough networking,education, and mentorshipof women from in the U.S.Navy, U.S. Marine Corps,and U.S. Coast Guard.

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With one of the Navy’snewest ships, USS Spruance,as a backdrop, Harris em-phasized the deployment andfuture uses of the Navy’s mostadvanced platforms such asthe littoral combat ship, theZumwalt-class guided missiledestroyer and P-8A Poseidonmaritime surveillance aircraftto the Asia-Pacific.

“Thanks to some great sup-port from Singapore, our firstlittoral combat ship, USSFreedom, just completed avery successful deployment to

Southeast Asia which includedresponding to a devastating ty-phoon that hit our allies in thePhilippines. Later this year, ournext littoral combat ship willdeploy to Southeast Asia for16 months,” said Harris.

Harris also stressed the im-portance of continuing partner-ships with Singapore and othercountries to strengthen relation-ships and enhance the interop-erability of regional navies

“Our vision for the entireregion is focused on ensuringinternational rules and normsare upheld,” emphasizedHarris. “Where nations con-tribute responsibly to regionalsecurity, disputes are resolvedpeacefully without coercion,and where commerce and free-

dom of navigation are not im-peded so that all Pacific nationscan prosper.”

Harris also responded toquestions from the audience ona wide range of topics, includ-ing budget policies, new tech-nologies, cultural stewardshipand bilateral relationships.

Following the all-hands call,Harris took a tour of Spruance.While there, he greeted thecrew members who rescued aFilipino mariner, Jan. 18, whohad fallen overboard from hisvessel while transiting the Sin-gapore Strait.

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sized how 70 years of the U.S.Navy’s persistent presence inthe Pacific has contributed toregional stability, prosperityand peace.

“The U.S. Pacific Fleet willremain forward deployed sothat we are where it matters,when it matters,” stated Harris.

COMLOG WESTPAC isthe U.S. 7th Fleet’s provider ofcombat-ready logistics, oper-ating government-owned andcontracted ships to keep unitsthroughout 7th Fleet armed,fueled and fed. Additionally,COMLOG WESTPAC is 7thFleet’s Theater Security Co-operation agent for South andSoutheast Asia.

An additional requirement for the RED is that com-mands must have a vacant valid billet on board toapply.

Sailors will not have the option to request RED forthose ratings which are “A” school required. For theNavywide Advancement Exam, Sailors must meet TIRrequirements. PACT Sailors wanting to change ap-prenticeship tracks may submit applications throughFleet RIDE requesting apprenticeship change. Onceapproved, the PACT Sailors can then apply for ratingsthat they qualify for in the new career track.

“PACT Sailors can apply to any community as longas there is an available quota and the Sailor meets theminimum qualifications,” said Salter. “Applying for rat-ings that have more quotas will greatly increase a Sail-or’s opportunity for approval sooner. This will allowthe Sailor additional time to prepare for the NWAE andpossibly increased advancement opportunity.”

For more detailed information, visit the C-WAY siteon the Navy Personnel Command website at www.npc.navy.mil/career/careercounseling/Pages/C-WAY.aspx.For more news from Navy Personnel Command, visitwww.navy.mil/local/npc/.

“So, therefore I thank allof you. We always consideryou all as shipmates.”

Greenert went on toanswer questions from theaudience covering a rangeof topics from budget issuesto veteran benefits.

Naval Network WarfareCommand operates theNavy’s Networks and NavyCyber Defense OperationsCommand and Navy Infor-mation Operations Com-mand Norfolk coordinatedefense of the Navy’s Net-works.

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By CTC3 Robert Katie Cramer and CTT3 Robert A. HartlandNavy Information Operations Command Georgia Public Affairs

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Sailors from Navy Information Operations Command(NIOC) Georgia gathered together with retired first class andchief petty officers, Jan. 16, for the Old Salt’s Breakfast at theArmy Reserve Center located on Fort Gordon.

NIOC Georgia Sailors banded together with their leader-ship to create a “venue for fellowship” outside of their busywork schedules.

“The CMC, XO and I enjoy these opportunities for Sail-ors to come together with their peers and retirees,” said Capt.James Brokaw, commanding officer, NIOC Georgia. “It giveseveryone the opportunity to enter a relaxed environment,learn more about each other and build relationships withintheir command. From Navy veterans to the Chief’s Mess andto emerging leaders soon to wear anchors, these Sailors wereable to do just that over chow.”

New and old Sailors shared stories and mentorship whileenjoying pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon that wereprovided at the casual breakfast.

“Being in a different building than others, I don’t see a lotof other first class petty officers,” said Cryptologic Techni-cian (Collections) 1st Class Reuben Browning. “After enjoy-ing the food, I was able to take the opportunity to share ideasand information.”

NIOC Georgia holds events throughout the year that helpbring Sailors together, from Captain’s Cup to hamburgercookouts.

“It’s critical for senior and retired Sailors to share stories,experiences and create friendships whenever possible,” saidBrokaw. “As we create more opportunities for this, the com-mand and its Sailors both benefit.”

Discussion varied from leadership examples to adventurestories about diving for shark teeth and the history of beardsin the Navy all coupled with joking and boisterous laughter,which filled the room.

“The breakfast is about the banter and getting to knowpeople,” said Chief Cryptologic Technician (Collection) Har-rison Nash. “We need an opportunity to let our hair down, soto speak, and get more comfortable with each other.”

“It’s a good time to come together outside of the work envi-ronment where energy and spirit levels are high,” said Cryp-tologic Technician (Interpretive) 1st Class Rachel Gasaway.“It’s surprising how much you can learn about a person andhow much advice is given in such neutral environment.”

NIOC Georgia is a subordinate command of U.S. FleetCyber Command and comprises Task Force 1050 of the U.S.10th Fleet.

Based at Fort Gordon, its mission is to provide informationwarfare and expert cryptologic personnel to fleet air, surface,submarine and special warfare combatants and to providereach back and extended staff support to U.S. Central Com-mand and U.S. European Command Joint Forces MaritimeComponent commanders.

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By Andre SobocinskiU.S. Navy Bureau

On Nov. 23, 1950, HarryS. Truman was president, theKorean War was six-monthsold, and Muriel “Mike” Joneswas starting her first dayof work, at what was thenthe National Naval MedicalCenter Bethesda, Md.

Some 63 years and 48 dayslater on Jan. 9 at what is nowthe Walter Reed National Mil-itary Medical Center, Jonesretired in a ceremony attendedby friends, family and thosewishing to meet Bethesda’slegendary model of longevity.

The Baltimore-native’stenure actually began on awhim.

“One day one of my girl-friends enticed me to applyfor a job at the hospital,” saidJones. “She said, they havea lot of good looking Sailorsthere, and so we went lookingfor a job.”

Jones applied, passed atyping test, and was given anindefinite appointment as aClerk-Typist, GS-3 in the hos-pital’s personnel section. Herboss at the time was a formerYeomanette from World War I.

Jones’ curious nickname“Mike” was born in her firstyears on the job while work-ing in the same typing poolas another Muriel. One ofher friends suggested she becalled by a different name.

“She nicknamed me ‘Mike’and was the only one whocalled me by that name,”said Jones. “One day whenit became apparent that weneeded to straighten out the

dilemma of having two Mu-riels in the office, I said, ‘justcall me Mike.’ Ever since thenit stuck.”

Over the years, her monikerhas been as constant as herlong-standing inability to sayno to new challenges and op-portunities. Jones credits thisdeficiency for her many jobsand duties at the hospital, bothregular and collateral. She wasa charter member of the hos-pital’s Pride of Place Commit-tee, and later selected as chairfor the hospital’s 50th anniver-sary committee in 1992. Morerecently, she has also servedas the hospital’s resident his-torian.

In six decades of service,Jones has served under 18 sur-geons general of the Navy, 34commanders of the NationalNaval Medical Center/WalterReed National Military Medi-cal Center, and, as she admits,countless bosses. Through itall, her fondest memories arethe people she has served withover the years.

“The people, military andcivilian, are the reasons Istayed for 63 years,” saidJones.

With her love of people hascome the joy of mentoringnew employees. Susan Reider,now a team leader with theEmployee and Labor Rela-tions Branch at the NationalInstitute of Health, had theprivilege of working with andbeing mentored by Jones aftergraduating college.

“The field of human re-sources was something that Ihad learned about through myprofessors, but Mike brought

it alive for me in the mostpositive of ways,” said Reider.“I learned so much from herabout all facets of anythinghaving to do with HR.”

Many of her mentees willmiss her extensive knowledgeof the human resource fieldfrom employee labor relationsand development, to manage-ment and policy.

“Mike gets the credit formy success in this field that Istill love,” said Reider. “Shedoesn’t know it yet, but nowthat she’s retired I’m comingback to her for more mentor-ing! Her words of advice aregolden.”

Although officially retired,Jones says that she would like

to return to the hospital as aRed Cross volunteer.

“The hospital has beensuch an important part of mylife and I cannot think of everwalking away,” said Jones.

And although it is hardto fathom anyone breakingJones’ record of service, shehas sage advice for anyonehoping to embark on that epicjourney.

“In order to be successful atwhat you do, and survive, you

need to learn to listen and beflexible,” said Jones.

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MCSN Alexandra SnowRear Adm. Matthew Nathan, Commander, National Naval MedicalCenter (NNMC) (left) presents Muriel ‘‘Mike” Jones with a plaqueNov. 23, 2010, thanking her for her 60 years of service at NNMC.

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Navy Housing is pleased tocongratulate several installa-tions recognized by their cus-tomers for their exemplary cus-tomer service in 2013 throughthe announcement of theA ListAwards For Customer ServiceExcellence, Jan. 16.

Each year CEL & Associ-ates, Inc. compiles customersatisfaction survey data fromthousands of properties. Since1998, the A List Awards ForCustomer Service Excellencehave been awarded in recog-nition of achieving a “Best InThe Industry” rating for pro-viding the highest level andquality of service in multifam-ily property management.

Navy Housing received atotal of 34 A List Awards forNavy-managed properties,including eleven “Platinum”A List Awards for achievingthe highest levels of customersatisfaction. Installations re-ceiving A List awards include:CFA Chinhae, NS Guantana-mo Bay, Joint Region Marian-

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“The A List Award is one ofthe highest honors those in thehousing property managementindustry can receive. Receiv-ing an A list award is importantto Navy Housing profession-als because it tells us that weare taking care of our servicemembers and their families byproviding quality customer ser-vice and facility management,comparable to the industry’sbest,” said William Pearson,acting CNIC N93 HousingProgram Director. “Havingour employees’ hard work anddedication recognized by ourcustomers is very rewardingand I offer my sincerest con-gratulations to all of the 2013A List award winners.”

A complete list of bothA List and Platinum A Listawardees can be found on theofficial Navy Housing blog,www.navyhousinginsider.com.

For more news from Com-mander, Navy InstallationsCommand, visit www.navy.mil/local/cni/.

Navy housing earns‘A List Awards’ forcustomer service

By Tim HippsU.S. Army Installation Management Command

SAN ANTONIO

Five Soldiers in the U.S. ArmyWorld Class Athlete Program(WCAP) have been selected for theU.S. Olympic men’s bobsled teamthat will compete at the 2014 OlympicWinter Games in Sochi, Russia.

Capt. Chris Fogt, Sgt. Justin Olsen,Sgt. Nick Cunningham, Sgt. DallasRobinson and Team USA assistantcoach 1st Lt. Michael Kohn will rep-resent the U.S. Army in Russia. Withthe exception of Robinson, everyonein the group has previously competedin the Olympics.

They will be joined by formerWCAP, bobsledder Steven Holcomb,the reigning Olympic champion driverin the four-man event. Therefore, theU.S. Army World Class Athlete Pro-gram had a hand in helping to produceabout half of the U.S. Olympic men’sbobsled squad.

Holcomb, who spent seven yearsin WCAP, will drive USA-1 withbrakeman Fogt and civilians Curt To-masevicz and Steve Langton aboard.Holcomb also will drive USA-1 in thetwo-man event.

Cunningham will drive USA-2 withWCAP teammates Olsen, Robinsonand civilian Johnny Quinn aboard.Olsen was a member of Holcomb’sfour-man squad that struck gold at the2010 Olympic Winter Games in Whis-tler, British Columbia.

Cunningham and Corey Butner alsowill pilot U.S. sleds in the two-manevent. The two-man bobsled brake-men will be selected from the pool ofsix push athletes named to the four-man squads.

A number of components were con-

sidered when selecting the 2014 U.S.Olympic Bobsled Team push athletes,including combine test and U.S. Na-tional Push Championship results,U.S. National Team Trials finishes,driver input, proven international ex-perience with a history of results andteam combinations working well to-gether, trend of push times, start rankand velocity, and current season re-sults.

The Olympic bobsled events arescheduled for a four-heat format overtwo days of racing. The men’s two-man bobsled competition is slatedfor Feb. 16-17, followed by women’sbobsled Feb. 18-19. The men’s four-man bobsled competition will beone of the last events of the OlympicGames, set for Feb. 22-23.

By Tim HippsU.S. Army Installation Management Command

PARK CITY, UTAH

Three Soldiers from theU.S. Army World Class Ath-lete Program earned nomi-nations for the U.S. Olym-pic Luge Team for the 2014Winter Games in Sochi,Russia.

Team USA luge coach StaffSgt. Bill Tavares will lead Sgt.Matt Mortensen and Sgt. Pres-ton Griffall, who secured theirspot with a ninth-place finishin doubles at the Luge WorldCup stop, Dec. 13, 2013, atUtah Olympic Park.

The U.S. Army World ClassAthlete Program, or WCAP,duo completed its first rundown the 1,335-meter trackthat features 15 curves in43.948 seconds, followed by ashakier slide down the moun-tain in 44.132 seconds – for acumulative time of 1:28.080.Germany’s Tobias Wendl andBvias Arlt won the race with a1:27.326 clocking.

“There’s always a little bitof pressure when you’re slid-ing, but for Preston and I, themain thing was just get downto the finish without walls – dosomething that you’ve donehundreds of times, and justdo it OK,” said Mortensen.“Second run, I tried not to doit OK, but we still managed toget down without any walls.”

Griffall, a 2006 Olympianwho just missed making theteam in 2010, had even morereason to be concerned.

“Our second run, like Mattsaid, we had some problemson the run,” said Griffall,29, of Salt Lake City, Utah.“There’s a big scoreboard,actually, behind curve 14 –because I can’t see directlyin front of me because Matt’ssitting there – so I was turnedaround and trying to look atthe scoreboard to see whatplace we were in. And we’restill traveling at 60 or 70 milesper hour, and I couldn’t seewhere the place was on theboard.”

Another four years instan-taneously flashed through the

mind of Griffall.“I had no idea what place

we were in, and Matt wasn’tdoing anything, so there wasno reaction at first. I was like,‘Oh, my God, maybe we didn’tget the place that we needed,’he recalled. “I finally was ableto see around him once we gotfurther up the outrun and I sawthat we were in second place[at that point in the competi-tion] and at that point I knewthat we had met the place weneeded to in order to qualifyfor the Olympics.

“I was just extremely ex-cited,” said Griffall. “That waswhat we needed to do. I washappy for both Matt and I thatwe were finally able to do thisafter seven years. This is thegoal that we had, and we final-ly met that goal. I’m just tryingto enjoy it right now and we’regoing to look forward towardSochi, get there and try and gofor it – give ourselves the pos-sibility of going for a medal.”

Mortensen was “paralyzedby emotion” the moment herealized the WCAP duo’ssecond run was good enoughto earn an Olympic berth.

“All that matters is that wequalified for the Olympics andwe’re going to Sochi,” he said.“We ended up in ninth placetoday, which is same as lastweek, so that’s really, reallygood for us.”

The next day, Mortensenand Griffall enjoyed a “vic-tory lap,” of sorts, by anchor-ing Team USA to a silvermedal in the World Cup teamrelay, an event that will makeits Olympic debut in Sochi.Kate Hansen slid the women’ssingles leg and Chris Mazdzerfilled the men’s singles spot onthe relay team.

USA Luge officially an-nounced nomination of the2014 Olympic Luge Team,at the Utah Olympic ParkMuseum.

“It’s unbelievable,” saidMortensen. “I get emotionalthinking about it. It’s beenalmost 17 years that I’ve beenworking toward this point, andfor it to finally happen is like adream come true.”

SOLDIER TRIONOMINATED TO U.S.OLYMPIC LUGE TEAM

U.S. Army photo by Tim HippsU.S. Army World Class Athlete Program members Sgt. MattMortensen and Sgt. Preston Griffall earn a berth in the 2014 OlympicWinter Games by virtue of their World Cup performances, includingthis run to a ninth-place finish in luge doubles at Utah Olympic Parkin Park City, Utah, Dec. 13, 2013.

Tim Hipps

Soldiersearn spots onU.S. OlympicBobsled Team

Sgt. Nick Cunning-ham of the U.S.Army World ClassAthlete Programjumps into the sledto drive Olympic goldmedalist and WCAPteammate Sgt. JustinOlsen, Johnny Quinnand Abraham Morluto 16th place in thefour-man bobsledevent at the Inter-national Bobsled &Skeleton Federation’s2013 World Cupstop, Dec. 7, 2013.

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The Virginia Gentlemen inviteeveryone to the 7th annual Super-fest Oysterbowl on Feb. 2 starting at5 p.m. at Chick’s Oyster Bar, 2143Vista Cir., Virginia Beach.

The annual “Super Bowl Partyof the Year” combines the excite-ment of the big game and an all-you-can-eat barbecue with fixings,oyster roast and specials through-out the evening. Advance ticketsare $20 and can be purchased atvagentlemen.org, or by phone at368-1944. Tickets are $30 at thedoor. Sponsorships are also avail-able including reserved tables forall of your friends.

Proceeds from the SuperfestOysterbowl will benefit JT’s CampGrom, a 70-acre adventure campat Birdneck Rd. and Prosperity Rd.in Virginia Beach. The VirginiaGentlemen are building the adven-ture camp and park for children andadults with disabilities, wounded

veterans and families of the fallen.The concept includes a lake for fish-ing with a private beach and cablewakeboarding activities. The campwill also have an indoor pool, out-door rehabilitative pool, flowriderstanding wave, splash park, show-ers, lockers and a gymnatorium andwellness center. An outdoor learningarea will be built in addition to anathletic field for archery, putt-puttand other outdoor sports. The entirecamp will be wheelchair accessible.JT’s Camp Grom will be the onlypark of its kind on the East Coast.

To learn more, join in other ac-tivities of the Virginia Gentlemen orto donate, visit vagentlemen.org.

Courtesy photo(From left) Charlie Burroughs, Ricky Frantz and Alex Wolcott serve up some goodfood at Chick’s Oyster Bar during the 2013 Superfest Oysterbowl event. Ticketsfor this year’s event, to be held Feb. 2 at 5 p.m., are $20 in advance and can bepurchased at vagentlemen.org, or by phone at 368-1944, or $30 at the door.

■ when and whereBusch Gardens and Water Country USA are again offering a Free 2-ParkPreschool Pass. Through this online-only offer, children ages 3 to 5 canenjoy unlimited admission to both Virginia parks through Sept. 1.Visit www.buschgardens.com/bgwpreschoolpass before May 31 toregister. Proof of the child’s age is required at the time the passes areredeemed and passes must be redeemed by May 31. Children 2 andyounger receive free admission and do not need to register.

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By YiorgoContributing Writer

The internationally known musical group MikrokosmosEnsemble will be performing Feb. 1 at the brand new Nor-folk Collegiate Auditorium on Granby St. Doors open at6:30 p.m. and the show will start at 7 p.m.

Recently I spoke with Greg Maninakis, the founder ofthe group.

Yiorgo: Tell us a little bit about yourself.Greg Maninakis: I was born on the island of Chios,

Greece, but I grew up on the island of Limnos, Greece.I came to America on an athletic scholarship and studiedelectrical engineering at Columbia University, New York.After working seven years in the industry, I received a fac-ulty position at the State University in New York. I havebeen a college professor there for 35 years. I am also thecantor at St. Dimitrios in New York.

Y: How did you get involved with music?GM: When I graduated from Columbia in 1973, Greece

was still under an oppressive military dictatorship. Severalprominent Greek political dissidents had come to Americain order to form a choir and make a documentary about theevents of the Polytechnic Institute in Greece where the stu-dents had occupied it in opposition to the military dictator-ship. The government had ordered tanks to attack the Poly-technic Institute where innocent students were killed. Thesepolitical powerhouses that came over were Mikis Theodora-kis, (world renown music composer of Zorba The Greekand so many others), Melina Mercuri, (international musicand movie star) and internationally acclaimed movie direc-tor Julles Dessin. They despised the military dictatorship andwanted to see its downfall. I got involved with the choir theyformed called “The Greek Popular Chorus of NewYork,” andthat picked my desire to be involved with music and eventu-ally singing solo. I have been doing it now for 35 years.

Y: What was it like working with Mikis Theodorakis,Melina Mercuri and Julles Dessin?

GM: For us being students at that time, we had them ona very high pedestal. It was amazing to be in the same roomwith them. Once we started working with them you couldsee the passion that they had. I got to work more with The-odorakis especially later on ... and what impressed me abouthim was his personality. He set the choir up, left after a fewmonths, but the momentum remained there to this day.

HAMPTON

On Feb. 1, join the party as the Peninsula SPCA (PSPCA)hosts the 7th annual Fur Ball Gala, taking place from 6 to11 p.m. at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Helpthe PSPCA transition to a no-kill shelter (Spring 2014) andreach its goal of $175,000, all while dancing the night awayto the music of Tidewater Drive, enjoying designer cock-tails, dining on delicious food from Embassy Suites, andparticipating in both silent and live auctions.

Tickets for the Fur Ball Gala cost $125 per attendee, whilefour-legged friends are encouraged to attend at $75 per pet.

This year, attendees will be greeted by the sounds ofThe Strolling Silver Strings, a joint presentation of both theMusic Education and Programs for the Gifted of NorfolkPublic Schools. Other highlights – for our human friends –include live music by Tidewater Drive, food, cocktails, andsilent and live auctions. Not to be left out, our canine friendswill receive pet pampering at its finest, complete with aspecial showcase during the night’s main attraction, the PetParade and access to our special “Mutt-tini Bar.”

The Fur Ball Gala is the first event to be hosted by thePSPCA as it begins its transition to being an “adoption guar-antee” or “no-kill” Shelter. The PSPCA will soon be able todevote its time and resources to the core goal of finding newhomes for every animal in its care.

For any organization interested in donating cash, or itemsfor the live or silent auctions, please visit www.peninsulasp-ca.org/furball/sponsor/. All sponsors will be acknowledgedfor their generosity on the Peninsula SPCA’s website, aswell as in the 2014 Fur Ball Official Program.

For more information on the 7th annual Fur Ball Gala,including tickets, contact the Peninsula SPCA at 595-1399,or visit www.peninsulaspca.org/furball/.

SUFFOLK

Suffolk Humane Society and Hilton Garden Inn SuffolkRiverfront are planning a paw-ty that promises to be a furrygood time for a furry good cause. Paws for the Arts, a semi-formal gala, will be held on Feb. 1 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at100 E. Constance Rd., Suffolk.

This event, perfect for both animal lovers and art enthusiasts,will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, a wine bar, a cash bar andlive entertainment by local musicians and vocalists. A silentauction will accompany a live auction with two and three-dimensional art pieces and tickets to local theatre and sportsevents.Valet parking will also be available for a small donation.

“The Paws for the Arts Gala is a great way to bring twopassionate groups of the community together – animal loversand art enthusiasts,” said Rhonda Jones, director of events forSuffolk Humane. “This is a wonderful way to make originalart of all kinds available to the community and at the sametime benefit Suffolk Humane Society’s efforts to help thecommunity. We’re excited about bringing this type of eventto the community and hope to make it an annual event. Wewelcome additional sponsors and in-kind donors. If you arean artist, business person or caring citizen and want to make adifference for animals locally by donating items to the event,please contact us.”

Tickets are $50 each and can be purchased at the Suf-folk Humane Society office, 4300 Nansemond Pkwy.; MikeDuman Auto Sales, 2300 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk; or onlineat www.suffolkhumanesociety.com.

For information, call 538-3030, or email events@suf-folkhumanesociety.com.

SUPERFEST OYSTERBOWLSUPPORTS LOCAL CHARITY

■ eat for a causeProceeds from the SuperfestOysterbowl will benefit JT’sCamp Grom, a 70-acre adventurecamp and park for children andadults with disabilities, woundedveterans and families of the fallen.

Courtesy photoGreg Maninakis is the founder of the Mikrokosmos Ensemble, whichis scheduled to perform at the newly-opened Norfolk CollegiateAuditorium, Feb. 1.

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MOCA to feature Vik Muniz

■ When: Jan. 31 through April 27■ Where: Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 2200Parks Ave., Virginia Beach■ Cost: $7.70 for adults; $5.50 for students, seniors andmilitary; children 4 and under are free■ For more information, contact: 425-0000, or visitwww.VirginiaMOCA.org

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)will host internationally renowned artist Vik Muniz’sfirst solo show in Virginia alongside some of Virginia’smost talented upcoming contemporary artists in NewWaves 2014 as part of MOCA’s spring exhibitions. Overthe past 20 years, the Brazilian-born Muniz has gainedinternational acclaim for his investigation of art historyand image-making using non-traditional materials suchas soil, chocolate syrup, magazine clippings, recycledmaterials, garbage and diamonds. The award-winningdocumentary “Waste Land” will be screened daily in thePrice Auditorium and is free with museum admission.The public is invited to attend MOCA’s spring exhibitionsopening reception on Jan. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. with food,a cash bar and music.

Veterans Health Exposition

■ When: Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.■ Where: Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport, 1500 NorthMilitary Hwy., Norfolk■ Cost: Free■ For more information, contact: 423-7100, or emailinfo@noaafoundation.org

Free health screenings for veterans provided byMontero Medical Missions and other local healthorganizations. Proof of Veteran’s status is required. Willfeature guest speaker Dr. Christopher L. Stout. Therewill also be music, free raffle giveaways, and snacksand refreshments.

Pablo Francisco coming to Funny Bone

■ When: Feb. 6, 8 p.m.; Feb. 7, 8 and 10:30 p.m.; Feb.8, 7 and 9:30 p.m.; Feb. 9, 7 p.m.■ Where: The Funny Bone, 217 Central Park Ave.,Virginia Beach■ Cost: $20■ For more information, contact: 213-5555, or visitwww.vabeachfunnybone.com

Pablo Francisco will rock the house with screams oflaughter at the Funny Bone. Francisco’s show is anentertaining and off-the-wall performance that deliversthe laughs and points out the hilarious absurdities inan illogical, pop-culture obsessed world. Francisco isone of the most popular touring comedians worldwide.His two Comedy Central one hour comedy specials“They Put It Out There” and “Ouch” continue to stayon the networks most requested list. Check out www.pablofrancisco.com and Pablo’s Official YouTubechannel at www.youtube.com/pablofranciscocomedy.

Polar Plunge Winter Festival

■ When: Feb. 7 - 8■ Where: Virginia Beach Oceanfront, between 6th and9th Streets■ Cost: Participants need to raise at least $100 to plunge■ For more information, contact: 962-1575, or visitwww.polarplunge.com

Chill out with the 22nd annual Polar Plunge WinterFestival benefiting Special Olympics Virginia. Morethan 3,300 thrill-seekers are expected to brave the chillyAtlantic Ocean wearing nothing but swimsuits and zanycostumes. Not ready to brave the cool waters but stillwant to come chill with us? Join us for our inauguralbeach volleyball tournament Saturday morning; two-man (men’s and women’s) and four-man (co-ed) teamsare welcome at this tournament on the sand. Or, flexyour athletic prowess Saturday at the Plunge 5K.

Tony Bennett in concert

■ When: March 16, 7 p.m.■ Where: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk■ Cost: Tickets range $65 to $100 plus fees; availableat the Scope Arena box office, all Ticketmaster outlets,online at Ticketmaster.com or via phone at (800) 745-3000■ For more information, visit: www.sevenvenues.com

SevenVenues welcomes Tony Bennett with special guestAntonia Bennett. No one in popular American musichas recorded for so long and at such a high level ofexcellence than Bennett.

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

WILLIAMSBURG

“From Africa to Virginia” is the themeof interpretive programs throughoutFebruary at Jamestown Settlement andYorktown Victory Center history mu-seums. The culture of the first knownAfricans in Virginia and the experienceof people of African descent in Colonialand Revolutionary America is highlight-ed in the museums’ gallery exhibits andoutdoor living-history areas.

Jamestown Settlement GalleriesThe “From Africa to Virginia” theme

is reflected in a printed family guideof Jamestown Settlement’s expansivegallery exhibits, which chronicle thenation’s 17th-century beginnings inVirginia in the context of its PowhatanIndian, English and African cultures.The parent culture of Africans broughtto Virginia in 1619 is portrayed in a di-orama that includes a full-scale dwell-ing and artifacts from the Ambunduculture of Angola. A dramatic multi-media presentation describes Africanencounters with Europeans, the impacton African culture and the developmentof the transatlantic slave trade.

Other exhibits tell about Virginia’stobacco-cultivation economy and its re-lationship to the evolution of slavery inthe colony. A structure recreated from anarchaeological site depicts a late-17th-century slave quarter alongside a plant-er’s house and Indian cabin, also basedon Virginia archaeological sites. Decora-tive objects of ivory and metal made bywest central African craftspeople, andarchaeologically found objects made orused by enslaved people in Virginia canbe seen in the gallery exhibits.

This February marks the debut of a“From Africa to Virginia” one-hourguided tour of the Jamestown Settle-ment galleries for groups of 15 or morewith advance reservations.

Yorktown Victory Center GalleriesThe Yorktown Victory Center’s Wit-

nesses to Revolution Gallery profiles 10individuals who lived during the Revo-lutionary period, including two African-Americans – Jehu Grant, who served asa teamster in the Continental Army, andBoston King, who escaped from slaveryto the British side. Documents on ex-hibit reflect antislavery sentiment in theAmerican colonies prior to the Revolu-tion. The antislavery movement contin-

ued to gain momentum after Americawon its independence, and a 1795 anti-slavery medallion also is exhibited in themuseum galleries.

“The Legacy of Yorktown: VirginiaBeckons” exhibit tells the story of peoplewho shaped Virginia society, from thePowhatan Indians to Europeans and Af-ricans who began arriving in the 1600s.Among those featured in the exhibitionare Anthony and Mary Johnson, who ar-rived in Virginia from Africa in the early1620s as servants or slaves and becamefree persons by the 1640s, and OlaudahEquiano, a slave who purchased his free-dom in the 1760s.

Outdoor Interpretive ProgramsOn daily outdoor tours of Jamestown

Settlement’s interpretive areas offeredevery hour from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.on Feb. 1 - 14, and throughout the dayon Feb. 15 - 28, Powhatan Indian andAngolan canoe-making technology andfishing methods will be compared at there-created Powhatan Indian village, andweapons will be compared at the re-created 1610-14 fort. At the museum’sreplica 1607 English ships, participantson tours on Feb. 1 - 14 will be invited toparticipate in role play that illuminates

the circumstances of the 1619 arrival inVirginia of 20-some Africans who hadbeen captured by English privateersfrom a Portuguese ship en route fromAngola to Mexico. The role-play activ-ity will take place at the ships Feb. 15- 28 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

During February at the YorktownVictory Center’s recreated ContinentalArmy encampment, historical inter-preters will discuss the roles of AfricanAmericans in the Revolutionary War andthe 1775 proclamation by Lord Dun-more, Virginia’s royal governor, prom-ising freedom to people enslaved byrebellious colonists, if they came to theBritish side. Representations of a coatworn by formerly enslaved people whojoined the British 33rd Regiment of Footand a hat from the American Army’s1st Rhode Island Regiment, which fora time during the Revolution includedseveral companies of African-Americansoldiers, will be displayed. The lives androles of enslaved people on a small farmand African influence on American food-ways will be highlighted at theYorktownVictory Center 1780s farm. Guided toursof the two outdoor areas will be offeredhourly from 10:05 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.through Feb. 14.

Visiting the MuseumsCombined admission to Jamestown

Settlement, located at Route 31 and theColonial Parkway near Williamsburg,and the Yorktown Victory Center, locat-ed at Route 1020 and the Colonial Park-way in Yorktown, is $20.50 for adults,$10.25 for children ages 6 through 12.Individual Jamestown Settlement ad-mission is $16 for adults and $7.50 forages 6 - 12.Yorktown Victory Center ad-mission is $9.75 for adults and $5.50 forages 6 - 12. Children under 6 are free,and parking is free at both museums.

The “From Africa to Virginia” guidedtour of the Jamestown Settlement gal-leries for groups of 15 or more with ad-vance reservations is $16.40 for adults,$6.25 for students K-college, and in-cludes admission to the entire museum.Reservations can be made at (888) 868-7593 toll-free, or 253-4939.

Jamestown Settlement and the York-town Victory Center are open 9 a.m. to5 p.m. daily.

For more information, call (888)593-4682 toll-free, or 253-4838, orvisit www.historyisfun.org.

NEWPORT NEWS

The Virginia War Museum in Newport News is proud tooffer the following programs in celebration of Black HistoryMonth. African-Americans have made great contributions toour local, national and military history. Celebrate the African-American experience year round at the Virginia War Museum.

A Salute to the Tuskegee Airmen, Feb. 1 – Members of theTidewater Chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen will be available todiscuss artifacts on display.At 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., there willbe a viewing of the movie “The Tuskegee Airmen.” After thefirst showing, guest speakers will relate their experiences whileserving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Meet the men ofthe U.S. Army Air Corps who fought the Axis Powers over theskies of Europe and returned to fight segregation at home.

Black History Month Film Fest – The museum will hosta film festival during the month of February featuring filmswith African-American themes. All movies start at 1 p.m.and are free with each day’s paid admission.

■ Feb. 9 – “Buffalo Soldiers”Starring Danny Glover, this 1997 movie tells the true story

of the black cavalry corps known as the Buffalo Soldiers.These troops patrolled America’s west after the Civil War.In addition to keeping the peace, these men had to fight the

racism of their commanders and other white Soldiers.■ Feb. 15 – “The Bicycle Corps: America’s Black Army

on Wheels”In the 1890s, the U.S. Army believed it could replace horses

with popular new “safety bicycles.” Testing this theory, thearmy sent 20 African-American Soldiers on a 2,000-mile ridefrom Fort Missoula, Montana, to St. Louis, Missouri. Thisprogram traces the group’s route across the American Westthrough the eyes of two riders: the enthusiastic white officerand a black first sergeant, whose experience guided and moti-vated the enlisted men.

■ Feb. 22 – “Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts inWorld War II”

The unknown story ofAfrican-American battalions in WorldWar II, focusing on the actions of the 761st, which helpedspearhead Patton’s Third Army and liberated Nazi concentra-tion camps. This powerful film vividly records the experiencesof the Soldiers, who were utterly unprepared for the atroci-ties they witnessed, as well as the astonishment of the campinmates, some of whom had never seen a black person before.It bears witness to the courage of Holocaust survivors and theheroism of men forced to fight on two fronts – battling dis-crimination at home as they fought for their country overseas.

Y: You were involved with a newstyle of music in your early years, tellus about it.

GM: In Greek, we call it “Boite,”French for “Box.” In Greece its used inhigh quality Greek clubs and it was therage in the 60s and 70s. We started in aclub in New York in the early 80s andstayed with that style of music for 15years. Eventually styles changed andwe formed the orchestra MikrokosmosEnsemble.

Y: Who are the members of Mikrokos-mos and how did the group get its name?

GM: Along with myself on vocals, wehave the pianist Glafkos Kontemeniotis,on the bouzouki we have Kostas Psarros,our violin player is Megan Gould and on

drums we have Spiros Arnakis. I tookthe name from the first club that I startedMikrokosmos and we have been aroundfor well over 20 years. We perform con-certs and we do social events as well.

Y: What is your hope or desire foryour group? What are you hoping toaccomplish with it?

GM: It is my desire to educate allpeople, Greek and non-Greek alike, andthose philhellenes, to the Greek historyand culture in a fun, entertaining waywith music. We have different themesand I use a narrative to tell a storymaking sure to incorporate the audience,especially our young people in the sing-a-long and narrative portions of the pro-gram. I structure the narrative based onmy audience. It can be all in English, orall in Greek ... or a combination of both.

For our Norfolk performance, the narra-tive will be mostly in English, sprinkledwith Greek as well. The songs of coursewill be in Greek.

Y: What is the theme of the Norfolkperformance?

GM: It is a musical journey throughthe best Greek songs from the AsiaMinor tunes, to the Rebetica (GreekBlues) of Marcos Bambakaris to theclassic songs of Hadgithakis, Theodor-akis and the best of our contemporarycomposers. I promise you a fun eveningfilled with anecdotes about the music,the composers and more. You will leavewith a thirst of knowledge and thedesire to continue the journey.

Tickets to the concert are $15 in ad-vance, $20 at the door. For more infor-mation, call 777-6336.

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colonialactivities

Make the trip ‘From Africa to Virginia’at Jamestown, Yorktown museums

Courtesy photoThe Witnesses to Revolution Gallery atthe Yorktown Victory Center profiles JehuGrant, who served as a teamster in theContinental Army.

Courtesy photoSelf portrait art piece by Vik Muniz.

Virginia War Museum hosting special eventsin honor of February’s Black History Month

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■ green tip – flip a switch to save moneyYou can save a lot of energy, and money, by making sure to turn off the lights when you leave a room. Lightingis responsible for about 11 percent of a home’s energy bills, and although a compact fluorescent bulb usesabout 75 percent less electricity than an incandescent, the most energy-saving bulb of all is one that’s turnedoff. Get in the habit of flipping those switches when you leave a room. Kids can easily get in on the action too,and it’s an environmental value that will last a lifetime, and carry over into other areas.

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Making a New Year resolution is common,and many people set goals for ways to im-prove themselves. If you have set a goal tolose weight, learn a new skill or get promoted,congratulations. But while you are strivingto attain your personal goal, have you everthought of setting a goal to refresh your homein a way that will have your friends talking?

Setting a home improvement goal is morecommon than you may think and you canmake a dramatic improvement to your homewith a complete remodel.You can take on sev-eral smaller projects – any time of the year –that will leave you loving your home all yearlong. Here are a few ideas to get you going.

A fresh coat of paint – Nothing reinventsa room like a fresh coat of paint. Yet manypeople put off painting a room because theycan’t afford professional painters and theydon’t have time to do the job themselves.But you can achieve that professional qual-ity finish at a fraction of the time and cost

by visiting RentalHQ.com and renting yourown paint sprayer. Use your sprayer to add aneutral color, which provides visual appealand works with most furniture patterns,leaving you plenty of decorating options.

Change hardware – Faucets and cabinethardware can quickly date a room. Replac-ing hardware can add beauty to your kitchenwithout adding a lot of extra cost. Be sure tofind knobs and pulls that are the same size asthe existing ones so you don’t have to re-drillthe cabinets. Do this for any furniture and inany room for an instant decor face-lift.

Replace old tile – Outdated tile can make abathroom look old and dull. Replacing it withnew tile that is in style will give the space arich, modern look. Tiling is a DIY project thatanyone can tackle with the right tools. Rentthe necessary items like a tile stripper, a tilesaw and a mortar mixer to keep your costsdown.

Update curtains and blinds – Textilesplay a major role in the overall decoratingscheme of a room. New window treatments

offer an inexpensive way to introduce boldcolor and patterns for an instant refresh. Pairyour new curtains with decorative throw pil-lows for a striking impact to the living room.

Recreate your flooring – If your carpetdoesn’t need to be replaced, but it could use alittle refreshing, cleaning your carpets will dothe trick. If you can’t afford to hire profession-al carpet cleaners or you feel like taking on theproject yourself, renting a carpet cleaner cangive your carpets the professional look you’ve

been dreaming of. And if you have hardwoodfloors that need to be refurbished, renting afloor sander is an excellent first step for thisproject.

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Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW) returns to Nor-folk Masonic Temple, Feb. 1.

Fans at their December event saw Idol X win the 2013 LutzMemorial Cup tournament by defeating James Dallas Hallin the finals. A steel chair was used to secure the victory, butwhat else would you expect from this character?

Growing up in Hampton Roads, Idol X has been a fan ofprofessional wrestling since childhood.

“I grew up in Norfolk watching NWA Jim Crockett Promo-tions,” he said. “[My] earliest memory was being a fan ofMasked Superstar and the tag-team of Jay Youngblood andRicky Steamboat. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do.I was always wrestling my brothers and friends in the neigh-borhood as a kid.”

Longtime fans of Idol X have seen him come and go fromthe promotion throughout the years. His time in VCW datesback to the early 2000s, causing a scene when VCW wouldrun events at Mitty’s Night Club in Newport News.

“Doing the first balcony dive at Mitty’s was a very specialmemory,” he said.

Idol X is a smash mouth, in-your-face persona that doesn’thold back in his actions – in or out of the ring.

“I’m enjoying my reputation as a loose cannon,” he said.“The fans never know what to expect. Someone once said,‘Controversy creates cash.’”

This controversial style has ruffled the feathers of VCWmanagement, namely Travis Bradshaw.

“When I was approached by Travis Bradshaw to return toVCW, I thought everything would be cool just like my pastruns in the company,” said Idol. “Instead of being treated withthe respect I feel I deserved, I was often jerking the curtain inmatches nobody cared about. I was one of the guys who putthis company on the map. I was having hardcore matches backin 2000 that are still talked about today. The guys in charge ofbooking weren’t around back then, so I decided it was time toturn up the intensity. If VCW was not going to give me the ball,I would simply take the ball and run with it.”

Multiple attempts were made to reach Bradshaw for a com-ment, but no response was given.

Idol X is a fan of hair metal bands and modeled his lookafter them.

“When I first started, my look was very similar to [fellowwrestler] Raven,” he said. “The look has evolved over theyears into what I call my ‘post apocalyptic glam punk’ image.”

While wrestling at Booker T. Washington High School, thecharacter development and theatrics of professional wrestlingwere on display as Idol would wear a custom sweatshirt with“Sexecutioner” printed on it – a nod to metal band GWAR.

I have witnessed Idol X’s hardcore prowess throughout theHampton Roads area. If Idol is participating in one of VCW’ssignature “V-Rated” matches, you’re bound to see somethingexciting. Nothing is off limits in one of his matches, whetherit’s a table, chair, or a computer keyboard.

Idol is no stranger to a keyboard as his rants online have rubbedthose in other local promotions the wrong way, along with when-ever he addresses the live audience on the microphone.

“I love a live microphone,” he said. “I like to make manage-ment nervous when I’m out there.”

The importance of the Lutz Memorial Cup victory is notlost on Idol X.

“I’m very honored to be the 2013 Luz Cup Champion,” hesaid. “Carl Lutz was part of VCW in the early days. I plan onusing my Cup victory momentum to secure a spot in the mainevent of VCW. I have Dirty Money in my sights. He has beena great champion, [but] Idol X is just a little better.”

Idol X will take his first steps toward his goal when he ap-pears in Norfolk on Feb. 1. At that event, fans will see a mainevent match for the VCW Heavyweight Championship pittingchampion Dirty Money against “True Talent” Bobby Shields;after defeating “Mr. Xcellence” Brandon Scott in December,Hax Bandito will be challenging RH3 for his CommonwealthHeritage Championship; U.S. Jay Steel is defending his Lib-erty Championship against John Kermon; plus a huge three-team VCW Tag-Team Championship match will take place asThe Firm (Mr. Class and Shorty Smalls) defend against TheGeordie Bulldogs (Mark and Sean Denny) and The PlatinumEnforcers (Phil Brown and C.W. Anderson). Discounted ticketsand information can be found by visiting VCW-Wrestling.com.

Jonathan McLarty is a contributing writer for The Flag-ship, as well as a local sports and event photographer. Con-nect with him on Twitter (@JonathanMcLarty) and view hisphotography at McLartyPhoto.Zenfolio.com.

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Courtesy of Jonathan McLartyA Hampton Roads native, Idol X’s history with Vanguard ChampionshipWrestling dates back to the early 2000s.

By YiorgoContributing Writer

We are very fortunate to have one ofthe hottest, most versatile sportscast-ers on the East Coast applying his tradehere in Hampton Roads. A NewportNews native, Greg Bicouvaris has beeninvolved in radio and television for 25years.

Throughout his storied career, Bicou-varis has freelanced for CBS,ABC, NBC,ESPN, ESPN-2, ESPNU, ESPN Plus,ESPN-3, Fox, HBO and the list goes onand on. He also owns his own company,GJB Productions & Marketing, special-izing in producing radio and televisioncommercials and media buying.

From his monthly award-winning TVprogram “Sports Highlights,” which he iscelebrating 22 years this February as theoriginal host on NNPSTV, to his vastlypopular weekly radio show “SportsScene” on 1650 AM every Wednesdayfrom noon to 1 p.m., Bicouvaris is hon-ored to share his words of wisdom andmany years of experience with his listen-ing and viewing audience.

Over lunch recently, I had the fortuneof getting to know Bicouvaris. Here is aportion of our interview.

Yiorgo: Greg, how did you get in-volved with sports?

Greg Bicouvaris: As a kid, I alwaysenjoyed communication. My dad was abig Ohio State football fan and we wouldtake long road trips, going to the gameswith him and forming that special fatherand son bond. As a matter of fact, I metthe late great coach Woody Hayes be-cause my dad had me buy a plant and takeit to his house during one of our trips asa way of saying thank you for everythinghe had done. Coach Hayes happened tobe home, invited us in, and we spent sev-eral wonderful hours together. He passedaway a few months later. This got my at-tention as far as sports was concerned.

Y: It was while you were in college atGeorge Mason University that you gotinvolved with the college’s radio and TVstation, immediately hosting shows.

GB: Yes, I was very blessed. I hadstarted doing play-by-play in my sopho-more year and continued into my junioryear when I became the sports directorfor the WGMU radio station. By mysenior year I was also doing color com-mentary for the GMU radio network forall of George Mason’s men’s basketballgames at the Patriot Center.

Y: And then there was your first TVshow.

GB: During my senior year, I hosted aTV show on GMU TV called the “Bickie

Show.” I handled all the interviews andeven did comedy. My first three yearsprepared me for the TV show. What isthe recipe for success? ... Half the battleis confidence, half is presence.

Y: Talk a little bit about using theprocess of networking to advance yourcareer.

GB: In 1987, I was going to visit myaunt in Queen’s, NewYork, so I called upWCBS radio 880 AM, heard nationallyand located in New York, and asked if Icould do a one-month internship. “Surekid, come on down!” they said. Thatsimple phrase has evolved into me work-ing for over a dozen different stations.During the summer of 1987, the Anheus-er-Busch Golf Classic was at Kingsmillin Williamsburg, which was covered byNBC whose national headquarters waslocated in the same building, 235th flooras WCBS radio 880 on the 16th floor.I went upstairs and offered to work forthem as a paid gig and the rest is history. Imade $630 for just a couple of days work.It eventually blossomed into me workingas a stage manager for CBS Sports andFox Sports for the Washington Redskinsand Baltimore Ravens games, as well asESPN for college basketball and football

in the Mid-Atlantic area. I worked full-time under the Washington Redskinsbanner in many capacities up until lastyear.

Y: What advice would you give toanyone wanting to have a sports career?

GB: The biggest thing is being ver-satile and getting a lot of clients to be-lieve in you. It’s about the credibility theperson has talking to the client. One ofthe biggest interviews I ever got was with“Sweet Pea” Whitaker and it was be-cause of that instant credibility. In 1994, Iwas working as a production assistant forHBO. I was in the locker room assignedto monitor his every move and keepHBO informed when he would come outto the ring. I remembered the song thatwas playing in the dressing room at thetime. Fast forward to 2012, I saw him at arestaurant with some of his friends, I toldhim that song, and that was instant cred-ibility. Since then I’ve done several radioand TV interviews with Sweet Pea.

Y: You are very involved in the com-munity and you have given back tenfold.

GB: My parents taught me to giveback. I talked about my father earlier. Iam very proud to say that my mother, Dr.Mary V. Bicouvaris, was the 1988 Vir-ginia Teacher of the Year and the 1989National Teacher of the Year. I honor myparents every day, God rest their souls,by continuing to work in the businessfor what they paid for me to go to col-lege for. My biggest blessing has beenwhen I got my sister, Valerie Stamatakoswho is a teacher and lives in Baltimore, apart-time job as a stage manager for theOrioles games, Nationals and many othersports. Helping her is really how I honormy parents the most.

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