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PIRATESTHWARTEDTurkish Navy warshipTCG Gemlik (F-492) successfullyinterdicted asuspected piracy skiff400 nautical miles Eastof Somalia, Nov. 22.

ADMIRALSHOST TRUMANNIGHTSailors assigned to theUSSTruman attendeda Norfolk Admiralshockey game at theNorfolk Scope Arena,Nov. 16.

ILLUMINATION ATCAPE HENRYJEBLCFS will open itsgates to the general publicthis holiday for the firsttime with the Illuminationof Preservation Virginia’sCape Henry Lighthouse,Nov. 30.

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By MCSN Taylor DiMartinoUSS Truman (CVN 75) Public Affairs

NORFOLK

The Navy hoisted anX-47B Unmanned CombatAir System (UCAS) demon-strator aboard aircraft carrierUSS Harry S. Truman (CVN75) in preparation for an un-manned aircraft’s first, carri-er-based testing, Nov. 26

A team from the Navy Un-manned Combat Air Systemprogram office (PMA-268)embarked Truman to conducttests and demonstrations.

The X-47B, which boastsa wingspan of more than 62feet (wider than that of anF/A-18 Super Hornet), willdemonstrate seamless in-tegration into carrier flightdeck operations through var-ious tests. During each dem-onstration, the X-47B willbe controlled remotely viaa hand-held control displayunit (CDU).

Truman will be the first air-craft carrier in Naval aviationhistory to host test operationsfor an unmanned aircraft.

Capt. Jaime Engdahl,N-UCAS program manager,said the X-47B’s deliveryaboard Truman was amongthe most historic moments inthe program’s history.

“This is a very importantmoment for the X-47B,” saidEngdahl. “The moment theaircraft set down on Truman’sdeck was the moment it offi-cially met the fleet.”

Cmdr. Kevin Watkins, N-UCAS’s flight test director,agreed with Engdahl’s senti-ment.

“Bringing the X-47Baboard Truman is a big mile-stone for the program,” hesaid. “We’ve been testing theaircraft for the last severalyears and to finally put it ona ship is so exciting. If thesetests are successful, theywill prove that the future forunmanned aircraft is wideopen.”

Lt. Cmdr. Larry Tarver,Truman’s aircraft handlingofficer who helped coordi-nate the X-47B’s onload,said his Sailors are eager toparticipate in the aircraft’stesting.

“It means a lot to our crewto be part of naval history,” hesaid. “We have Sailors whoreceived additional trainingto safely move the X-47B andthey are excited to play a partin its testing.”

While technical challengesare to be expected when in-troducing the new system toa carrier’s flight deck, Eng-dahl said he expects the teststo be successful citing strongteamwork between his teamand Truman’s crew.

“The support from Trumanhas been phenomenal andit’s going to continue to takeclose cooperation betweenthe carrier’s Sailors and theUCAS-D team to make thesedemonstrations successful,”said Engdahl.

By Marine GunnerySgt. Alexis MuleroMarine Corps Security Cooperation Group

VIRGINIA BEACH

Seven Marines from MarineCorps Security Cooperation Group’s(MCSCG) motorcycle club pulled outtheir shovels to clear up a main roadonboard Joint Expeditionary Base(JEB) Little Creek - Fort Story, whichwas draped with sand produced fromSuper Storm Sandy, Nov. 15.

The one-tenth of a mile stretch onAtlantic Ave. is a primary road usedby MCSCG Marines and hundreds

of other service members on-base toget to and from work, and the club’smembers felt its condition after thestorm was a safety concern for alldrivers on-base.

“The built up of sand caused asafety concern for all drivers. Espe-cially, motorcycle riders,” said MarineGunnery Sgt. Will Argenbright, presi-dent of the club. “It would have beenjust as effective to call the base clean-up crew to take care of this issue, butwe felt they had more pressing proj-ects (Super Storm Sandy) requiringtheir attention.”

This is the first of numerous com-

munity projects that the MCSCG mo-torcycle club president is planning forthe upcoming year.

“Part of the club’s bylaws includesreaching out to the community andwe want to show our support to those

who support us on a regular basis,”said Argenbright.

All in all, the clean-up took the Ma-rines about an hour of labor to com-plete, but according to one of its baseresidents, the effect will be lasting.

Motorcycle club helps clearmain road on JEBLCFS

By MC2 Zane P. EcklundUSS New York Public Affairs

USS NEWYORK, AT SEA

The amphibious transport dockship USS New York (LPD 21) cel-ebrated Thanksgiving while under-way during her maiden deployment,Nov. 22.

New York’s Food Service Divi-sion prepared 60 turkeys, as well ashundreds of pounds of ham, sweetpotatoes and cranberry sauce for 937service members aboard the ship.

“The entire Food Service staff puts100 percent effort into every meal,but today, they kicked it up a notchwith 120 percent,” said Senior ChiefCulinary Specialist Devon Knight.“If the crew cannot be home withfriends and family, we wanted tobring a taste of home to everyone.”

In addition to the meal, Capt. JonKreitz, New York’s CommandingOfficer, had a message for servicemembers.

“Today we pause, to give thanksfor the food we will enjoy, the labor

of those who prepared it and free-doms that have been safeguarded bythose who have come before us,” hesaid. “Today, I pause to thank you allfor all the sacrifices you have madeand continue to make in support ofthis great ship, our Navy and MarineCorps team, and this great nation.”

“The food was great and wehad plenty to eat,” said Cpl. DerekMonday of the embarked 24thMarine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).

Marine Gunnery Sgt. Alexis Mulero

Seven Marinesfrom MarineCorps SecurityCooperationGroup’smotorcycleclub clearup a mainroad aboardJEBLCFS,which wasdraped withsand producedfrom SuperStorm Sandy,Nov. 15.

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Marine Cpl. Michael PetersheimMarine Lance Cpl. LaTrace Thompson(left), with the 24th Marine Expedition-ary Unit, prepare turkeys on Thanksgiv-ing Day aboard the USS New York (LPD21), Nov. 22.

TRUMAN HOSTS X-47B UNMANNEDAIRCRAFT DEMONSTRATOR FORCARRIER-BASED TESTING

U.S. Navy Sailors assistwith the onload of the X-47BUnmanned Combat Air Systemdemonstrator on the flight deckof the aircraft carrier USS HarryS. Truman (CVN 75).

U.S. Navy photo courtesy of Northrop Grumman

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By Kristine M. SturkieNavy Exchange Service CommandPublic Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Navy Lodge Little Creek- Fort Story held a ground-breaking ceremony for its11,000 square foot, 26-roomexpansion, Nov. 19.

Currently, the Navy Lodgehas 100 rooms available forguests and the expansion proj-ect is expected to be complet-ed by the end of 2013.

“Our investment of morethan $7 million into this projectwill increase the room avail-ability here at Navy LodgeLittle Creek-Fort Story,” saidMichael Bockelman, vicepresident, NEXCOM and di-rector, Navy Lodge Program.

“Navy Lodges are an impor-tant benefit to our militarymembers, retirees and theirfamilies. We’re excited to beable to bring more rooms andthe nice amenities our guestshave come to expect from us. Ithink our guests will like whatthey see.”

Once completed, the NavyLodge will feature one andtwo bedroom suites, each witha kitchen and a bathroom forevery bedroom. It will offeramenities, such as free Internetaccess, flat screen televisions,a concierge style front desk,large social meeting space, ex-ercise room, self service laun-dry and a playground.

Every Navy Lodge guestroom offers queen-sized beds,high-speed Internet access,

and a kitchenette completewith microwave and refrigera-tor. Guest laundry facilities areon-site, breakfast is offereddaily in the lobby where freeWi-Fi access is available aswell as free newspapers. NavyLodges also offer convenienton-base parking as well ashandicapped accessible andnon-smoking rooms. As anadded convenience, manyNavy Lodges allow dogs and

cats up to 50 pounds in weightto stay when traveling withtheir owners. Check with theNavy Lodge for more details.

To make reservations at anyNavy lodging facilities, or toreceive a Navy Lodge direc-tory, call (800) NAVY-INN,24 hours a day, seven days aweek, or go online at www.navy-lodge.com. Reservationsare accepted on an as-receivedbasis without regard to rank.

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Press ReleaseJoint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

This holiday season, “Trees for Troops” – a pro-gram of the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation in con-junction with FedEx Corporation – is celebratingits eighth year of bringing real, fresh-cut ChristmasTrees to military families and troops.

Joint Expeditionary Base (JEB) Little Creek-FortStory will receive approximately 300 trees for dis-tribution to military families on a first-come-first-served basis, Nov. 29. Tree distribution is scheduledto begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Sandpiper RecreationCenter onboard JEB Fort Story.

Trees for Troops brings together the collective ef-forts of the farm-grown Christmas Tree industry,FedEx and consumers to deliver, on average, 17,000real Christmas trees to 60-plus military bases through-out the U.S. and overseas.Approximately 300 trees areshipped overseas for troops in the Middle East, the restare distributed to military families on bases through-out the U.S. The trees are provided by more than 750Christmas tree growers and retailers in 28 states.

“America appreciates the sacrifices military ser-vice men and women and their families make eachand every day,” said Cline Church, president of the

National Christmas Tree Association and ownerof Cline Church Nursery in Fleetwood, N.C. “AsChristmas tree farmers, we want to provide a littleChristmas spirit and maybe help start a new traditionwith military families to be able to experience a tra-ditional Christmas with a real Christmas tree.”

Thousands of trees are donated by Christmastree growers and consumers have the opportuni-ty to purchase and donate trees to the programat nearly 40 Christmas tree retail locationsacross the U.S. Donations are coordinatedby the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation,with support from the National ChristmasTree Association and many state andregional Christmas tree associations.

“Being involved with ‘Trees forTroops’ is truly a gift that givesback,” said Nigel Manley, Christ-mas SPIRIT Foundation chairman.“It’s rewarding and meaningfulto everyone involved, becauseit gives us the opportunity tosay thank you to our troops,and help ensure military fami-lies have the kind of joyful, tradi-tional Christmas memories that wewould wish for America’s heroes.”

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By MC1 Nathanael MillerUSS Dwight D. Eisenhower Public Affairs

USS EISENHOWER, AT SEA

The Chief of Naval Opera-tions (CNO) Adm. JonathanGreenert and Master ChiefPetty Officer of the Navy(MCPON) (AW/NAC) MikeD. Stevens visited USS DwightD. Eisenhower (CVN 69) (Ike)over the Thanksgiving holiday,Nov. 22 - 23.

During the visit, the CNOand MCPON helped servedThanksgiving dinner, ate withthe crew on the mess decks andheld an all hands call where theCNO reenlisted 26 Sailors.

During the all hands call, theCNO touched on his tenets forthe fleet – Warfighting First,Operate Forward, Be Ready.He told Sailors how vital thehealth of the force was to himand expressed his gratitude forthe resiliency and endurancethat the Sailors are displayingin providing presence and sta-bility to the region.

“One of my tenets is ‘BeReady,’” said Greenert. “I’mlooking for ships, aircraft andsquadrons to be ready andmanned by people who arecompetent and proficient. Thisis a crew who are competentand they’re proficient.”

The CNO admitted that theNavy was undergoing a numberof changes, both in rebalancingof forces and operational ca-pabilities of its platforms, buthe assured Ike and Carrier AirWing (CVW) 7 Sailors that theNavy’s greatest weapon is andwill always be its people.

“I’ve been admiring yourwork from afar,” said Greenertat the all hands call when askedif he knew that Ike was a high-performing ship before comingto visit it in person. “You guyshave worked through technicalissues, turned and burned to getout here and I never heard of acomplaint. This is one squared

away carrier, air wing andstrike group.”

During the trip, the CNO andMCPON had the opportunity toobserve many parts of carrierlife and see up close the workenvironments, ranging fromthe galley to the reactor spaces.They spoke with Sailors on thedeckplate, passing along holi-day greetings, while also pro-viding a rare opportunity forSailors to talk with the highestlevel of the Navy’s command.

“It is a real honor to be ableto join the CNO and Mrs.Greenert to visit the Sailorsaboard the Ike,” said Stevenswhile making some brief re-marks during the all hands call.“Please let your families knowwe are thinking about them.When you get back to yourhome station, take care of your-selves and take care of them.”

The CNO served Thanksgiv-ing dinner to the Sailors aboardby carving turkey at a carvingstation while MCPON servedSailors as they came throughthe serving line. The gestureand the overall visit was great-ly appreciated by the Sailorsaboard Ike.

“I think it’s great they cameall the way out here just tospend time with us,” said Lo-gistics Specialist Seaman Jac-queline Malone, assigned tothe “Pukin’ Dogs” of StrikeFighter Squadron (VFA) 143.“It makes me feel like we’reimportant to have the ‘big boss’come out.”

Greenert capped his visitwith the reenlistment of 26Sailors. The Sailors who weresworn back into the Navy wereproud and grateful for thechance to be reenlisted by theChief of Naval Operations.

“I am truly honored. Whenlooking back over your career,you will have milestones to talkabout. This will definitely beone of them,” said Senior ChiefHospital Corpsman (SW/AW/

FMF) Timothy Fabrizi, oneof the reenlistees from Ike’sDental Department. Fabrizitransfers from Ike in Decemberand said the CNO’s visit wasa wonderful way to finish histour. “This event will culmi-nate three long, but great yearsaboard Ike!”

Logistics Specialist 3rd Class(AW) Princess Epps of Ike’sSupply Department said shewas honored that the CNO con-

ducted her first reenlistment.“I think that this is a remark-

able experience to be able tomeet the CNO,” said Epps. “Toactually have the highest rank-ing officer in the Navy reenlistme is an honor and a privilegethat will stay with me for therest of my life.”

The Navy recently directedthe temporary return of Eisen-hower from her current over-seas deployment, allowing the

ship to return home for twomonths before sending it backto the Middle East region.

The unusual move is beingmade to accommodate delaysdue to emergent repair work onUSS Nimitz (CVN 68).

The Everett, Wash.-basedcarrier was expected to deployto the region to relieve Eisen-hower early next year, but isnow expected to deploy oncerepair work is complete.

CNO, MCPONVISIT IKE

Above: Chief ofNaval Op-erations (CNO)Adm. JonathanGreenert holdsup a photo of theaircraft carrierUSS Dwight D.Eisenhower (CVN69) presented tohim by the ship’sCommandingOfficer, Capt.Marcus Hitchcock,after an all handscall with the ship’screw.

Left: MasterChief Petty Of-ficer of the Navy(MCPON) MichaelD. Stevens toursthe flight deck withaviation ordnance-men during a visitto the USS DwightD. Eisenhower(CVN 69).

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By MCSN Taylor DiMartinoUSS Harry S. Truman Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Sailors assigned to the air-craft carrier USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) attended aNorfolk Admirals vs. Spring-field Falcons hockey gameat the Norfolk Scope Arena,Nov. 16.

Before the start of thegame, Truman’s color guardpresented the national ensignand Aviation Boatswain’sMate (Handling) Airman Jer-rell Cunningham sang the na-

tional anthem.Capt. S. Robert Roth, Tru-

man’s Commanding Officer,dropped the first puck to startthe game.

The event presented a greatopportunity for Truman Sail-ors to interact in an off-dutysetting.

“Events like the hockeygame affect morale in a verypositive manner and give ourSailors the chance to interactwith Norfolk’s civilian com-munity,” said Jennifer Snyder,Truman’s MWR officer. “Ci-vilians were given the chance

to see the honor and dedica-tion displayed by our Sailors.”

Intelligence Specialist 3rdClass (SW) Kelly Garganta,a member of Truman’s color

guard, said it was her secondtime presenting the nationalensign at an Admirals game.

“It’s always a huge adrena-line rush to know everyone in

the stadium is watching ourperformance, which has littleroom for error,” said Gargan-ta. “It’s an awesome feelingto represent Truman. Whenwe were out on the ice withall eyes on us, we needed toembody military bearing andteamwork.”

According to CommandMaster Chief (AW/SW/IDW)R. D. Kemp, Sr., the eventbrought Truman Sailors whoattended the game closer toone another.

“As we prepare for deploy-ment, it’s very important that

we take the time to build upour team,” he said. “It’s notalways about building ourwarfighting capabilities. Wehave to take the opportunityto come out as a Navy familyand enjoy a great hockeygame when we can.”

Though the Falcons beatthe Admirals 3-2, TrumanSailors enjoyed the chance tospend time together regard-less of the game’s outcome.

For more information, visitwww.navy.mil, www.face-book.com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.

Norfolk Admirals host Truman night at the Scope

MCSN Taylor DiMartino

MCSN Taylor DiMartinoAviation Boatswain’s Mate (Han-dling) Airman Jerrell Cunningh-mam, assigned to the Truman,sings the national anthem beforethe hockey game at the NorfolkScope Arena.

■ thepuckdropCapt. S.Robert Roth,CommandingOfficer ofthe aircraftcarrier USSHarry S.Truman (CVN75), drops thepuck ontothe ice ofthe NorfolkScope Arenato start aNorfolkAdmirals vs.SpringfieldFalconshockey game.

When we were out on theice with all eyes on us, weneeded to embody militarybearing and teamwork.”

- Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class (SW) Kelly Garganta

NSSAemployeesopen theirheartsduring theholidaysBy Shelby WestNSSA Public Affairs

NORFOLK

In an effort to help eliminatehunger within the HamptonRoads community, Nor-folk Ship Support Activity’s(NSSA) Command, Control,Communications, Comput-ers and Intelligence Systems(C4I) Division donated 2,459pounds of canned goods andnon-perishable food items tothe Foodbank of SoutheasternVirginia, Nov. 19.

The Foodbank of South-eastern Virginia provides nu-tritious canned, boxed, fresh,frozen and prepared food toover 414,000 individuals peryear, distributing emergencyfood through soup kitchens,faith-based food pantries,neighborhood centers, family

crisis centers, and homelessshelters for adults and chil-dren.

“We wanted to make a con-scious effort to support theless fortunate,” said TommyLamb, NSSA’s Satellite Com-munications Branch Manager.“We were proactive and madesure our personnel understoodwhat the benefits were, andthey stepped up to the plateand contributed a lot. We arevery appreciative of that.”

Lamb organized the fooddrive this year by building afriendly competition among

the individual codes withinthe C4I Division to see whichcode would donate the mostcanned food.

NSSA’s AN/SQQ-89(V),Surface Vessel Torpedo Tube(SVTT) and Surface FireControl Division, donated 500cans with only 13 people inthe department.

“It was pretty much a groupeffort. Everybody just decidedthey were going to pitch in allthat they could,” said DaveMills, AN/SQQ-89(V), SVTTand Surface Fire Control Divi-sion branch manager.

Electronics Technician 1stClass (S/W) Matt Anseth,NSSA played a major roll inloading the food into his truckand delivering it to the Food-bank.

“It was a really big deal tobe a part of such a large dona-tion because of all the peoplewe could help, how everybodycame together, how much theydonated and what it meantto us,” he said. “To see theirfaces at the Foodbank, howsurprised they were, and howmuch food we brought overfelt really good.”

By MC3 (SW) Tyrell K. MorrisUSS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

NEWPORT NEWS

USS Theodore Roos-evelt (TR) (CVN 71)Sailors volunteered atGatewood Preschool forEducating ExceptionalPeople (PEEP) during theschool’s 7th annual carni-val, Nov. 17.

The PEEP programis a comprehensive cur-riculum directed towardchildren ages two to sixwith special needs underthe Individuals with Dis-abilities Education Act(IDEA).

Sailors from TR’s First Class Petty Officers Associa-tion, Second Class Petty Officers Association and JuniorEnlisted Association joined forces to help GatewoodPEEP faculty and staff put on an exciting day of fun forthe students.

“These children already have certain physical andmental hardships that other children do not have todeal with, so the least we can do is provide them with areason to smile and forget about their disabilities,” saidMachinist’s Mate Fireman Sabrina Estrella.

“Most carnival-type events are not developmentallyappropriate for children with special needs,” said Pro-gram Administrator Heather Jankovich, Ed.S. “The car-nival is a good way to provide fun, safe activities for thestudents while meeting them on their level.”

The carnival featured a bounce house, petting zoo,face painting, clowns, balloon animals and many educa-tional activities for the students and their families.

Newport News Fire Department personnel attendedthe carnival and featured their mobile home EDITH,“Exit Drills In The Home,” to teach students how toproperly navigate and escape their homes in the event ofa fire. They also let the students sit in the fire truck andplay with the fire hoses.

This year’s carnival theme was career-oriented, soeach activity station at the carnival represented a differ-ent career. While each station provided a fun activity forthe children, the stations were also educational, givingthe students a window to the future of the endless pos-sibilities of career opportunities that exist to them.

The fall carnival is one of many volunteer opportu-nities TR Sailors participated in as part of the ongoingrelationship TR has with Gatewood. TR Sailors haveprovided support to Gatewood in the past by cleaningthe school’s memorial garden, reading to students andgiving students teddy bears provided by the TheodoreRoosevelt Association.

“We are thankful for the members of the PTA, fac-ulty/staff, community and Theodore Roosevelt Sailorsfor donating their time today, because we couldn’t havedone this without your help,” said Jankovich.

TR volunteerssupport specialneeds children

onlineFollow TR on Facebookat www.facebook.com/USSTheodoreRoosevelt,or on Twitter atwww.Twitter.com/theRealCVN71.

For more newsfrom USS TheodoreRoosevelt (CVN 71),visit www.navy.mil/local/cvn71/.

Shelby F. W. WestElectronics Technician 1st Class Matt Anseth and Andrew Woodson are assisted by Gene Reynolds, awarehouse assistant at the FoodBank of Southeastern Virginia, as they donate 2,459 pounds of food.

By MCSN Heather M. PaapeNavy Expeditionary Combat Command Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Sailors assigned to Navy Expedition-ary Combat Command (NECC) volun-teered with students in the “C” StraightProgram from Bayside Middle Schoolto help prepare and pack Thanksgivingdinners for needy families in the Vir-ginia Beach community, Nov. 19.

The volunteers helped after schoolto package meals composed of turkey,vegetables, mashed potatoes and gravyfor 13 local families.

“We worked together to supportlocal families,” said Rob Lanz, Bay-side Middle School counselor. “Iwant to share this experience withthe students from Bayside Middle sothey can have a better understandingof sharing with, and caring for, thosein need.”

Along with assisting with prepara-tion and packaging, NECC Sailors alsodonated food that for the meals.

“It was great fun to work with thestudents in preparing the meals,” saidChief Yeoman Miller Shield. “Thefamilies who received the meals weregrateful and it makes their Thanksgiv-ing more enjoyable.”

Last year the “C” Straight Program

presented three families with meals,but with assistance from NECC, 13families were presented with Thanks-giving dinners.

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NECC VOLUNTEERS WITH MIDDLESCHOOL FOR THANKSGIVING CHEER

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Chief Master-at-Arms StanfonBarnes, a volun-teer from NavyExpeditionaryCombat Com-mand (NECC)prepares turkeyswith a studentfrom BaysideMiddle SchoolNov. 19.

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By MC1 Eric BrownPCU Arlington Public Affairs

PASCAGOULA, MISS.

More than 30 members of Pre-com-missioning Unit Arlington’s (LPD 24)top leadership from the wardroom andChief’s Mess – including the com-manding officer, executive officer andcommand master chief – were sen-tenced to the ship’s “brig,” Nov. 16.

The “Jail and Bail” MWR fundrais-er encouraged crew members to placea $1 minimum bounty on any chief orofficer, who was then incarcerated fortwo hours, or until he or she made bail– double the amount of the bounty.This fundraiser, held in support of thecommand’s holiday party in Decem-ber, brought in more than $2,500.

The amphibious transport dock,nearing completion of its constructionat the Huntington-Ingalls Industries’shipyard, does not actually have abrig. Crew members built one espe-cially for the event, placing it near thequarterdeck of the command’s admin-istrative offices in the shipyard.

Arlington’s “Big House” had littlein common with France’s Bastille,Leavenworth’s military prison, oreven the local county lockup. It waserected using PVC pipes in about 10minutes by the “Jail and Bail” wardenand arresting officer, Chief Master-at-Arms Cindy Latherow and a group ofSailors she deputized.

In design and atmosphere, the hold-ing cell less resembled a penitentiarythan a playpen.

Most of the detainees surrenderedquietly to Latherow’s deputies, priorto being frisked, handcuffed and es-corted down the “Gray Mile” to thedreaded brig.

“I’ve worked in three brigs in my24-year naval career and I’ve seen alot of hard cases, slow learners, mis-creants and repeat offenders,” Lath-erow noted. “But I’ve never seen any-

thing like the prisoners Arlington hadto offer.”

As the number of prisoners grewand grew, Latherow let them knowwho was in charge.

“This is my brig,” she stated. “Therewill be no riots or escape attempts onmy watch!”

And, indeed, there were none.“Why would I want to escape?”

asked inmate Lt. Scott Marsh. “Thereare no computers or telephones inhere, and my boss can’t task me withanything and expect it to get done. Be-sides, I’m meeting the nicest people inprison!”

Among his fellow convicts was Pro-spective Commanding Officer Cmdr.Darren Nelson, who held the dubi-ous distinction of having the highestbounty on his head – $123.

The “Jail and Bail” event was sosuccessful that overcrowding quicklybecame an issue. In a show of soli-darity the prisoners staged a hungerstrike, which lasted for 17 minutes,until a contraband bag of M&Msmysteriously made the rounds of thecell.

Some of the prisoners paid their wayout of confinement to bail bondsmanEns. Alexander Kalish, MWR’s trea-surer. Upon tasting the sweet, sweetair of freedom for a moment or two,many of them were shocked to findout that new bounties had been placedupon them by their shipmates and theywere dutifully frisked, cuffed and ledback into the brig.

Not even the event organizers were

exempt – both Lathrow and Kalishended up incarcerated that day.

One arrest warrant almost did notget served, except for the quick think-ing and heroic efforts of deputizedSailor Crypotologic Technician –Maintenance 2nd Class Freddie Holy-field.

Upon hearing that she was on the“Most Wanted” list, Lt. MichelleWijas attempted to flee justice by run-ning into the ladies’ restroom. Herplot to escape through a window wasfoiled when she discovered that “thereare no windows in there,” as she la-mented. Defeated, Wijas slunk out thebathroom door and into Holyfield’swaiting handcuffs.

The long arm of Latherow’s lawwon again.

“Jail and Bail was a great MWRfundraiser – probably the biggest oneArlington has done so far,” Kalishnoted.

Now freed, Arlington’s officersand CPO’s have resolved to take thelife lesson gleaned from confinementforward. The old adage “Freedomisn’t for free” has taken on an all newmeaning for them, now sadder, wiserand certainly poorer after serving timebehind bars.

Prospective Executive OfficerCmdr. Brett Hershman even saw prac-tical application in the experience.

“I’m toying with the idea of keepingour brig around for everyday use,” hemused. “Getting the muster report donewould be a lot easier if everybody wasalready close by, wouldn’t it?”

MC1 Eric Brown

■ ‘Jailand Bail’PCUArlington’s(LPD 24)Quartermaster3rd Class MaryCarlton, a brigcorrectionsofficerdeputized forthe command’s“Jail andBail” MWRfundraiser,guards herprisoners,Nov. 16.

Arlington’sleadershipserves hardtime

By Douglas DenzineNSSA Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Norfolk Ship Support Ac-tivity’s (NSSA) Training andSafety departments kicked offtheir annual protection andsafety courses, Nov. 5.

The Fall Protection Pro-gram and the OccupationalSafety and Health Adminis-tration (OSHA) course areamong several training classesscheduled to ensure NSSA’semployees are aware of andsafely comply with all ap-plicable work-related safetyregulations.

“The Fall Protection Pro-gram is currently managedby Norfolk Naval Shipyard(NNSY),” said John Mapp,the NSSA Fall Protection Pro-gram Instructor. “Since NSSAhas recently shifted underthe authority of Commander,Navy Regional MaintenanceCenter (CNRMC), we’ve hadto establish our own indepen-dent training. We had to startworking in advance beforeour organization transitionedaway from the shipyard toensure we developed our owninternal capabilities.”

Derek Collins, NSSA’s FallProtection Program manager,has developed a plan that willgive NSSA employees whowork on and around ships thetraining they require.

“Working on ships is a highpressure job and includeswork that is often time-sensi-tive,” he said. “Workers needto be able to get their jobdone efficiently as possible,while keeping themselves andothers around them safe. Thebiggest focus we emphasize inFall Protection training is justbeing aware of your surround-ings and being able to iden-tify the dangers while you arethere. This program will giveour employees the knowledge

to know where the fall hazardsexist and what means theycan take to protect themselvesfrom those hazards.”

According to Mapp, the ini-tial training will be in phasesand will focus on teaching sixto 10 students at a time.

His intent is to hold thetraining frequently until sever-al hundred NSSA employees,who are required to have thistraining, are certified.

Also, underway is theOSHA Standards Course,which covers general safetytopics related to the shipyardenvironment, including Con-fined Space, Fire Protection,and Fall Protection.

As mandated by NavalSea Systems Command(NAVSEA) and the Virgin-ia Ship Repair Association(VSRA), any personnel goingaboard ships or in a shipyardenvironment regularly, are re-quired to attend NSSA’s train-ing.

“There are seven manda-tory topics that we coverwithin OSHA’s consolidatedcourse, which includes anoverview of OSHA stan-dards, as well as employeesrights and responsibilitiesunder the OSHA law,” saidMark Craddock, NSSA In-tegrated Learning Systemscoordinator. “The OSHAcourse also includes all re-quired safety topics arecombined into a single topicformat. This is a great way topresent this material.”

The OSHA course is cur-rently being offered once amonth and will be availablefor Shipbuilding Specialists(SBS) during their new hireindoctrination process.

“This allows us to havea more focused discussionabout the topics that effectSBS’s, as they spend a signifi-cant portion of their work dayaboard ships,” said Craddock.

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Press ReleaseNaval Facilities Engineering Command Mid-AtlanticPublic Affairs

NORFOLK

Deputy Assistant Secretary of theNavy (Energy) Tom Hicks toureda steam plant at St. Julien’s CreekAnnex in Portsmouth, now running onB20, a 20 percent biodiesel, 80 percentnumber 2 fuel oil blend, Nov. 19.

The plant is the Navy’s first in theMid-Atlantic area to run on this fuelblend, which is popular for use in ve-hicles.

The diesel blend, which burns clean-er than traditional diesel, will providesteam to heat 16 office buildings and13 warehouses. It is expected that thefiscal year 2013 (FY13) heating seasonwill require the use of about 235,000gallons of B20. Previously, the planthas used traditional, 100 percentpetroleum-based fuel oil. The B20blend is priced competitively with thepetroleum-based diesel and will notincrease the Navy’s costs to heat thebase, while helping to meet the Sec-retary of the Navy’s goals for greaterenergy security.

“The Navy uses an annual averageof 30 million barrels of fuel per year,which equates to about $4-5 billion

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energyvisits military’s biodiesel-fueled steam plant

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Deputy AssistantSecretary of theNavy (Energy)Tom Hicks speakswith Andrew Gal-lagher of NavalFacilities Engi-neering CommandMid-Atlantic whiletouring a steamplant at St. Julien’sCreek Annex inPortsmouth, nowrunning on B20, a20 percent biodie-sel, 80 percentnumber 2 fuel oilblend, Nov. 19.

The diesel blend,which burnscleaner thantraditional diesel,will provide steamto heat 16 officebuildings and 13warehouses.

dollars of fuel cost,” said Hicks. “Be-cause of this, it is important to exploreadditional and alternative sourceslike we see here today at St. Julien’sCreek.”

“This is a perfect example of whatthe Navy is trying to do by using B20,a 20 percent biodiesel, 80 percent con-ventional fuel to run the steam plantfrom domestic sources that are com-petitively priced,” Hicks continued.

The Secretary of the Navy has out-lined five energy goals for greaterenergy security and to enhance ourcombat capabilities: Increase Alterna-tive Energy Use DoN-wide: By 2020,50 percent of total DoN energy con-sumption will come from alternativesources; Sail the “Great Green Fleet”:DoN demonstrated the Great GreenFleet during the Rim of the Pacific(RIMPAC) in July and will sail it by2016; Reduce Non-Tactical Petro-leum Use: By 2015, DoN will reducepetroleum use in the commercial ve-hicle fleet by 50 percent; IncreaseAlternative Energy Ashore: By 2020,DoN will produce at least 50 percentof shore-based energy requirementsfrom alternative sources; 50 percent ofDoN installations will be net-zero; andEnergy Efficient acquisition: evalua-tion of energy factors will be manda-

tory when awarding contracts for sys-tems and buildings.

“The steam plant is using B20 andthis fuel blend will help make progresstowards the Navy’s renewable energygoals,” said John Breckner, renewableenergy program manager for NavalFacilities Engineering CommandMid-Atlantic. “This is one of the pilotprojects for the heating season and wehope to expand to other areas in theregion. The boilers have been runningfor a few weeks and everything ap-pears to be going well.”

St. Julien’s Creek Annex is a U.S.naval support facility that providesadministrative offices, light industrialshops and storage facilities for tenantnaval commands. Its primary missionis to provide a radar testing range (35acres or 141,640 m2) and various ad-ministrative and warehousing struc-tures.

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■ Energy Efficient Acquisition:Evaluation of energy factors willbe mandatory when awardingDepartment of the Navy contractsfor systems and buildings.■ Sail the “Great Green Fleet”:DoN will demonstrate a GreenStrike Group in local operations by2012 and sail it by 2016.■ Reduce Non-Tactical PetroleumUse: By 2015, DoN will reducepetroleum use in the commercialfleet by 50 percent.■ Increase Alternative EnergyAshore: By 2020, DoN will produceat least 50 percent of shore-based energy requirements fromalternative sources; 50 percentof Navy and Marine Corpsinstallations will be net-zero■ Increase Alternative Energy UseDoN-Wide: By 2020, 50 percentof total energy consumption willcome from alternative sources

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By MC3 Jeff AthertonNavy Public Affairs Support Element East

NORFOLK

Three newly commis-sioned ensigns participated ina virtual ship handling com-petition at the Surface War-fare Officer School (SWOS)detachment in Norfolk, Nov.16.

During the competition,Ensigns Daniel Minter,Carson Talley and Ryan Lan-deen, the three top ship han-dlers in a class of 70 newlycommissioned officers, weretasked with placing a shippierside in Norfolk.

The Sailors wore ConningOfficer Virtual Environment(COVE) headsets, whichsimulated the pilothouse ofthe virtual ship they handled.

Rear Adm. (sel.) Brad Wil-liamson, Capt. John Cordleand Capt. Pete Pagano judgedthe competition, which washeld at the end of the eight-week basic division officercourse (BDOC) and preparesnewly commissioned ensignsfor life at sea as division of-ficers (DIVO).

“The course is groundedin basic fundamentals andgives the Sailors the knowl-edge, skills and abilities to besuccessful division officersat sea,” said Lt. Cmdr. LesSobol, officer-in-charge ofthe course.

The class, which beganOct. 1, is the first BDOC.In addition to ship handlingskills, the Sailors also learnedother DIVO fundamentals,including basic seamanship,navigation, engineering, mar-itime warfare, anti-terrorismforce protection and damagecontrol.

“This course has given megreat starter information,”said Minter. “I will be betterprepared when I get to myship and I will not be going incompletely blind.”

The course is designed tobe the first stop for newlycommissioned ensigns priorto reporting to their ships.

“When the Sailors leavethis course and get to thefleet, they will be able tomake an immediate impactupon arrival to the ship,” saidSobol.

The participants’ levelof knowledge and skill im-pressed Williamson.

“The three competitors didoutstanding and I would takeany of them with me on mynext underway period,” hesaid. “Ens. Talley drove theship like a true professionaland Stout is lucky to havehim.”

Talley, the winner of thefirst BDOC ship handlingcompetition, is scheduledto report to guided-missiledestroyer USS Stout (DDG55) upon graduation from thecourse on Nov. 30.

“One of the Sailors par-ticipating today has neverbeen underway before and heis driving as if he had beendoing it for awhile already,”said Sobol.

“Investing in these ensignswill pay back tenfold becausethey will be able to make animmediate impact when theyget to their ship.”

Sailorsparticipate invirtual shiphandlingcompetition

MC3 (SW) Jeff AthertonEns. Ryan Landeen wears a Conning Officer Virtual Environment (COVE) headset as he navigates a virtual ship during a training exerciseat the basic division officer course (BDOC).

The threecompetitors didoutstanding and Iwould take any ofthem with me onmy next underwayperiod.”

- Rear Adm. (sel.) Brad Williamson

■ about BDOCThe eight-week class,which began Oct. 1, isthe first Basic DivisionOfficer Course (BDOC).It helps to prepare newlycommissioned ensignsfor life at sea as divisionofficers (DIVO). In additionto ship handling skills,the Sailors also learnedother DIVO fundamentals,including basic seamanship,navigation, engineering,maritime warfare, anti-terrorism force protectionand damage control.

The course is designed tobe the first stop for newlycommissioned ensigns priorto reporting to their ships.

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Local shipscelebrateThanksgiving

By MCSN Jonathan L. CorreaUSS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Public Affairs

USS IWO JIMA, AT SEA

Culinary Specialists aboard themulti-purpose amphibious assaultship, USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7),hosted a Thanksgiving meal on themess decks, Nov. 22.

The special Thanksgiving mealserved as a way to build morale forthe deployed crew while away fromtheir friends and family for the holi-day.

“We are deployed and a lot ofcrew members really miss theirfamily and wish they could be homewith them this Thanksgiving,” saidCulinary Specialist 2nd Class TonyaStewart. “We wanted to give them ahome cooked meal.”

Iwo Jima Culinary Special-ists prepared 65 whole turkeys, 32steamship beef rounds and 20 Vir-ginia baked hams, giving Sailorsand Marines more choices for a tra-ditional Thanksgiving meal.

Planning for the meal startedin early September and the pacepicked up as Thanksgiving Day ap-proached.

“We pulled out all of our tricksto get this meal done,” said Stewart.“We started on Monday by taking allof the meat out to defrost. The nextday, we slow cooked all the meatand made all the preparations forthe meal. This meal was physicallytaxing, but in the end, it was worthit to know we had a part in helpingimprove morale on the ship.”

For many crew members, likeQuartermaster Seaman JosephSimpson, this was one of the bestmeals he has had aboard since theship deployed on March 27.

“It was the closest thing to beingat home,” said Simpson. “It wasn’tThanksgiving with my family, but itwas Thanksgiving with my secondfamily – my Iwo Jima family.”

In addition to the meal, the Chap-lain department held a Thanksgiv-ing service Wednesday evening,featuring a scripture reading andlive music. Iwo Jima’s Moral, Wel-fare and Recreation department helda Turkey Trot 5K run on the flightdeck and ended the holiday with ka-raoke and turkey hunt festivities onthe mess decks.

For more news from USS IwoJima (LHD 7), visit www.navy.mil/local/lhd7/.

IWO JIMA CULINARY SPECIALISTSCREATE THANKSGIVING FEAST

■ preparingthe mealCulinarySpecialist 3rdClass KawandaHarper (left)slices turkeywhile CulinarySpecialist 3rdClass DerrickJ. Roach (right)levels out cornstuffing inpreparation forthe Thanksgivingmeal aboard theUSS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75).

By MCSN Taylor DiMartinoUSS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) Public Affairs

NORFOLK

Sailors and guests aboard theaircraft carrier USS Harry S.Truman (CVN 75) attended aThanksgiving Day meal preparedby the carrier’s food service divi-sion, Nov. 22.

Food was provided for nearly600 Sailors and their families.The meal consisted of holiday

favorites, including oven roastedturkey, baked ham, corn breadstuffing, scalloped sweet potatoesand apples, and deserts, such asassorted baked pies and eggnog.

“Our culinary specialistsworked hard for this,” said ChiefWarrant Officer 4 Brian Arm-strong, Truman’s food service of-ficer. “We started planning for thisat the beginning of this month andstarted preparing early this week.”

According to Armstrong, it was

a unique opportunity for on-dutySailors to celebrate such an im-portant holiday with families andfriends.

“Some Sailors live aboard theship and some have duty, so wetry to make sure it’s as if theywere home for Thanksgiving,”said Armstrong. “It’s importantto celebrate holidays that Sail-ors miss with their friends andfamily.”

Ship’s Serviceman Seaman

Bernard Morris touted the ben-efits of eating the holiday mealaboard Truman. He also toutedthe importance of sharing the daywith other Sailors.

“It’s important to eat on theship,” he said. “I get to spendThanksgiving with my shipmateswho are on-duty or live on theship. We are a family aboardTruman, so having this dinnerbrings us closer as friends and asSailors. It is a great honor.”

Truman Sailors, families celebrate Thanksgiving

■ currentlyIwo Jima, along with theembarked 24th MarineExpeditionary Unit, is currentlydeployed supporting maritimesecurity operations and theatersecurity cooperation effortsin the U.S. 6th Fleet area ofresponsibility.

By MC2 Deven KingUSS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) Public Affairs

USS JASON DUNHAM, AT SEA

Sailors aboard guided-missile de-stroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG109) celebrated Thanksgiving whileunderway in the Arabian Sea, Nov. 22.

The festivities kicked off with a“Turkey Trot” 5K run in the morningfollowed by a traditional Thanksgiv-ing dinner on the mess deck.

Seventeen Sailors ran the 5K,which consisted of a track aroundJason Dunham’s foc’sle and throughamidships.

“The Turkey Trot is a tradition in alot of cities. I wanted to do somethingto make Thanksgiving on deploymenta little more memorable and feel alittle more like home,” said Lt. j.g.Anne Rahall, Jason Dunham’s navi-gator, who organized the run. “I thinkeverybody really enjoyed the run. Afew people asked about setting oneup for Christmas too.”

While some Sailors chose to spend

the morning getting some rest andrelaxation, many took advantage ofthe Turkey Trot opportunity as a wayto celebrate Thanksgiving with ship-mates, while also getting in his physi-cal training for the day.

“The Turkey Trot was a lot of fun. Ihad the option of getting a little extrasleep, but I chose to come out and par-ticipate in something a little differentthan my normal PT [physical train-ing] regimen,” said Sonar Technician2nd Class Christopher Ratley. “I knewI would need to make up for all thecalories I would be eating later too.”

Later in the day, Jason Dunham’sculinary specialists cooked and put outa full spread of Thanksgiving must-haves for dinner. Turkey, mashed po-tatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce and avariety of desserts spanned the lengthof the mess line and spilled over to themess deck. Sailors dined among theirshipmates and friends, surrounded byfestive decorations.

“Holiday meals are important forthe crew,” said Culinary Specialist 3rd

Class Clifton Roberts. “Being awayfrom your family is tough any day, butespecially tough around the holidays.The Thanksgiving meal gives them achance to relax and enjoy a meal likethey might have at home, and I’m gladwe can be a part of that.”

The crew expressed appreciationfor the hard work of the cooks andJason Dunham’s chief petty officermess and Morale, Welfare and Rec-reation who helped setup and servethe meal.

“The meal was extraordinary. I cantell they put a lot of work into it,”said Operations Specialist 2nd ClassGlenn Hoffman. “I’m really thankfulwe can have something a little differ-ent than the normal chow that makesus feel like it really is a holiday andnot just another day underway.”

Jason Dunham is on a regularlyscheduled deployment in support ofmaritime security operations and the-ater security cooperation efforts inthe U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas ofresponsibility.

SAILORS ABOARD JASON DUNHAMCELEBRATE THANKSGIVING AT SEA

The TurkeyTrot is atradition in alot of cities.I wanted todo somethingto makeThanksgivingon deploy-ment alittle morememorableand feel alittle morelike home.”

- Lt. j.g. Anne Rahall

It wasn’t Thanksgiving with my family, but it wasThanksgiving with my second family – my Iwo Jima family.”

- Quartermaster Seaman Joseph Simpson

Photos by MC3 Lyle H. Wilkie III

■ big feast, big cakeCulinary Specialist 2nd ClassJakeila Owens puts the finishingtouches on a Thanksgivingcake aboard the multipurposeamphibious assault ship USSIwo Jima (LHD 7).

MC2 Morgan E. Dial

holidaycelebrations

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Photos by MC3 Samantha ThorpeFire Controlman 2nd Class William Agoras proposes to his girlfriend, Christy, on the dance floor duringthe 2012 Holiday Masquerade Party.

USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Fun Boss, Josh Watson (right), checks the numbers on Gunner’sMate 3rd Class Thomas Talbot’s prize ticket to see if he won one of the 250 prizes at the party.

By MC3 Samantha ThorpeUSS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs

HAMPTON

USS George H.W. Bush(CVN 77) hosted its 2012Holiday Masquerade Partyat the Hampton Roads Con-

vention Center in Hampton,Nov. 17.

The holiday party, whichwas put together by theship’s Morale, Welfare andRecreation (MWR) team,offered George H.W. BushSailors the chance to win one

of 250 prizes, listen to livemusic by the band Simply Ir-resistible, from Atlanta, Ga.and have a good time withtheir shipmates.

“The purpose of this holi-day party is to show appre-ciation for all the hard workGeorge H.W. Bush Sailorshave accomplished so far,”said Josh Watson, the ship’sfun boss. “Every Sailor on this

ship really deserves the best.”MWR spent nine months

intensely planning a partythat would give Sailors andtheir families a night to re-member.

Upon entry to the conven-tion center, Sailors receivedprize tickets and a commem-orative glass before theyheaded toward the ballroomwhere masquerade decora-tions, such as large masksand colorful ribbons, hungfrom the ceiling and walls.

“I really liked how theconvention center was dec-orated. It looked beautiful,”said Logistics Specialist3rd Class Sarah Gibson.“I had a lot of fun at theholiday party. MWR reallywent all out.”

Throughout the night,Capt. Brian E. Luther,Commanding Officer, USSGeorge H.W. Bush read offwinning ticket numbers forthe prizes valued at morethan $50,000.

Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class

Anthony Herring was oneSailor who won a prize andhe said it was quite a sur-prise.

“I had just picked up myfood from the buffet tablewhen the captain began toread off more winning num-bers,” Herring explained.“Those of us who were inthe back of the dining areacouldn’t clearly hear thecaptain because of the speak-ers, but when I got back tomy table to sit with myshipmates, I suddenly heardmy number get called andhad a ‘What do I do now?’moment. I ended up winningan iPad 2.”

As Sailors mingled, cos-tumed and masked actorswalked around posing forphotos, creating more of amasquerade atmosphere.

“The performers were avery nice touch,” said Her-ring. “They added a lot to theparty’s atmosphere. I thoughtthe theme was great.”

George H.W. Bush is

... I suddenlyheard mynumber getcalled and hada ‘What do I donow?’ moment.I ended upwinning aniPad 2.”

- Gunner’s Mate 2nd ClassAnthony Herring

MWR holds USS George H.W. Bush2012 Holiday Masquerade PartySailors had chance to win prizesvalued at more than $50K during event

undergoing a planned in-cremental availability atNorfolk Naval Shipyard torefurbish shipboard systemsand conduct maintenance.

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Press ReleaseNavy Office of Information

WASHINGTON

The Navy has directed the tem-porary return of the aircraft carrierUSS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN69) from her current overseas de-ployment, allowing the ship to returnhome for two months before sendingit back to the Middle East region.

The unusual move is being made toaccommodate delays due to emergentrepair work on USS Nimitz (CVN68). The Everett, Wash.-based carrierwas expected to deploy to the regionto relieve Eisenhower early next year,however, Nimitz is now expected todeploy once repair work is complete.

Bringing Eisenhower back hometo its homeport in Norfolk in Decem-ber will permit the Navy to resurfacethe ship’s flight deck and make itavailable to return and remain in theMiddle East region for several moremonths. This decision also providesthe ship’s crew a welcome holidayrespite from what will become nearly10 months on station.

“Our Navy is in high demand op-erating forward all over the world,”said Chief of Naval OperationsAdm. Jonathan Greenert. “And ourSailors, civilians and their familiesare doing a great job meeting thatdemand. Expanded maintenance

work on USS Nimitz was unpredict-able and has required us to establisha carrier schedule that satisfies ourcommitments overseas, and mostimportantly, is mindful of the stresson our Navy family. This is the rightthing to do.”

USS Eisenhower to returnhome early, redeploys in 2013

MCSN Sabrina FineAn F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the “Jolly Rogers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA)103 and an F/A-18C Hornet from the Wildcats of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 131launch from the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69).

By Amaani LyleAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

As the Information Agecontinues to shape moderncommunication, the DefenseDepartment has revitalizedand consolidated the MilitaryOneSource website to betterserve military members andtheir families, a Pentagon of-ficial said in a recent interview.

Zona Lewis, military com-munity outreach online andresource operations manager,told the Pentagon Channeland American Forces PressService that the Military One-Source overhaul incorporatesnew functionality, enhancedsocial media platforms andmultiple access methods.

“We took this opportunityto look at industry best prac-tices, to look at social mediacapabilities and to investigatemaking a mobile platform,”Lewis explained. “Peopleare accessing information ontheir phones and iPads today.They’re not waiting until theyget home or back to the officeto get that information on acomputer.”

The revamping, Lewis

said, comes at the behest ofPresident Barack Obama, whosought an overall reduction ofgovernment websites, prompt-ing DoD officials to have Mili-tary OneSource absorb Mili-taryHomefront.

“We looked for common-alities to merge the sites,” saidLewis. “Though Military-Homefront had a service andfamily member component, itwas geared toward leadershipand service providers [seek-ing] family programs, policyand reports.”

Lewis noted the particu-lar usefulness of the locatorand directory widgets, whichenable users to type in theirinstallation and instantly con-nect to local resources and re-location assistance.

Military OneSource alsoprovides round-the-clock con-sultants available worldwideto assist with family life topicsranging from moving to non-medical counseling referral,including anger managementand communication skills.

“Military OneSource offers12 nonmedical counseling ses-sions per issue per person inyour family at no cost,” saidLewis.

Military OneSource connectstroops, families to resources

“It was a traditional Thanks-giving meal that reminded meof home.”

“I didn’t expect everythingto be as festive,” said HullMaintenance Technician 3rdClass James Cowley. “Theship did a great job withthe food, decorations andestablishing a family atmo-sphere.”

New York is part of theIwo Jima Amphibious ReadyGroup with the embarked

24th MEU. USS New York isthe sixth ship named for thestate of NewYork and the fifthamphibious transport dockship in the San Antonio-class.Her motto is “Strength forgedthrough sacrifice. Neverforget.”

Marine Staff Sgt. Robert L. Fisher IIIMarines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit enjoy a Thanksgivingfeast and watch the football game aboard the USS New York, Nov. 22.

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By MC2 (EXW) Timothy WilsonNaval Support Activity Public Affairs

MANAMA, BAHRAIN

The Chief of Naval Operations(CNO) visited Naval Support Activ-ity (NSA) Bahrain to view operationswithin the 5th Fleet area of responsibil-ity (AOR), speak with members of theNSA Bahrain community and to visitships, Nov. 21.

During his visit, CNO Adm. Jona-than W. Greenert stressed the impor-tance of maintaining access to the wa-terways in the region while enablingthe warfighters who operate forward tosucceed in their missions.

“The Arabian Gulf is incredibly im-portant and Bahrain is our Navy home,”he said. “It is important today, and inthe future, as we rebalance our fleet inthe Asia-Pacific and the Arabian Gulfsince we will be here a long time.”

Conducting an all hands call, Green-ert began with a reenlistment ceremonyfor eight Sailors, including Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Danny Jasso, assignedto Naval Security Forces, who addedsix years to his Navy contract.

“I was delighted to carry on know-ing that the Chief of Naval Opera-tions granted me that opportunity inthe greatest naval fighting force onplanet Earth,” said Jasso. “It was aspecial privilege and I am grateful todo so with a powerful policy-maker.My only wish was that my family waspresent to have witnessed such a spe-cial moment.”

During the all hands call, Greenertdiscussed the Navy’s position reportwhere he outlined the emerging chal-lenges the Navy faces.

“Number one is sexual assault,” hesaid. “There are too many and that needsto change. It’s a safety issue and I needan all hands effort.”

Secondly, he said the rate of suicideamong Sailors is creeping up from threeyears ago.

“If you see a shipmate that is actingdifferently, say something,” he said.“Three, our [operational]-tempo is highand we need to adjust to that. We need tolook at the individual tempo of our Sail-ors and adjust accordingly.”

Lastly, Greenert said he wants toget the fleet to align to proper man-ning levels, especially concerningleadership positions. Initiatives havebeen installed and are ready to be ex-ecuted to place these skill sets in theproper places.

In conjunction with his visit, MasterChief Petty Officer of the Navy(MCPON) Michael D. Stevens was alsopresent for the all hands call. While ad-dressing the crowd, he focused on his“Zeroing in on Excellence” initiative,which consists of developing leaders,good order and discipline, and control-ling what [the Navy] owns.

CNO visits Bahrain to listen, learnfrom Sailors during the holiday season

MC1 (SW/EXW) Peter D. LawlorChief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael D. Stevens talk with Sailors during an allhands call at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. They visited to engage Navy leadership as well as Sailors.

SeabeesrenovateGuatemalanpeacekeepingbarracksBy Lt. Kevin KeenaghanNaval Mobile Construction Battalion 27 Public Affairs

COBAN, GUATEMALA

Seabees from Naval Mobile Con-struction Battalion (NMCB) 27 com-pleted renovations to a barracks fa-cility at the Comando Regional deEntrenamiento de Operaciones deMantenimiento de Paz (RegionalPeacekeeping Operations TrainingCommand – “CREOMPAZ”) militarybase in Coban, Guatemala, Nov. 15.

The 20 feet by 48 feet building wasoriginally built as an open-bay bar-racks room, unsuitable for accommo-dating small groups of female guests.The six person crew, led by Builder1st Class Erik Kowalski, constructedand wired interior partitions withsteel studs, sheetrock and steel framedoors, transforming the space intoeight individually lighted dormitory-style rooms.

“The new design is basically a tem-porary ‘hotel’ able to house guests,both male and female, for periods ofone week up to four weeks,” said Lt.

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Press ReleaseCommander, Combined Maritime Forces Public Affairs

INDIAN OCEAN

Turkish Navy warship TCG Gemlik,(F-492), the flagship of the CombinedMaritime Forces (CMF) CombinedTask Force 151 (CTF 151), successfullyinterdicted a suspected piracy skiff 400nautical miles East of Somalia, Nov. 22.

The skiff was first detected by a Eu-ropean Union Naval Force (EUNAV-FOR) Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)in the early hours, Nov. 21. It wasmonitored throughout the night and atdaybreak Gemlik was tasked to begina search with their embedded S-70BSea Hawk “Cheetah.”

“Taking into consideration thespeed and location of the skiff andour direction of passage, we knew wewere in the best position to get ‘eyeson’ the skiff,” said Commanding Of-ficer Serkan Saral, Commander,TCG Gemlik. “Our helo detected avessel matching the description, andwith Cheetah continuing to moni-tor, we proceeded towards the skiff.When the skiff began to alter courseand speed in an apparent attempt toevade, we hailed it via VHF withoutresponse. Within an hour the skiff fi-nally stopped and our helo remainedon scene as our boarding team ap-

COMBINEDMARITIMEFORCESINTERDICTSUSPECTEDPIRATE SHIP

» see PIRATES | B6

■ theboardingteamCombined TaskForce 151 (CTF151) flagshipTCG Gemlikfrom the TurkishNavy maintainsa carefulwatch overthe suspectedpiracy skiffas theirboarding teamapproaches.

The Arabian Gulfis incredibly importantand Bahrain is our Navyhome.”- CNO Adm. Jonathan Greenert

Dr. Jill BidensponsorsUSS DelawareWherever the USS Delawaregoes after she is launched in2018, a “piece of my heart willgo with her,” said Dr. Jill Biden,who will sponsor the Navy’snewest Virginia-class fast-attacksubmarine. » see B5

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By Linda PortMilitary Spouse Contributor

Over the 26 years that my familyhas been Navy, I have learned lessonsabout our country, the world, our Navyand life. Probably the most importantthings I have learned have been aboutmyself. I try to keep an open mind andshare what I think may help others.Many parts of Navy life that I have notdirectly experienced, I have had somesort of exposure to it through friends,or over the course of working and vol-unteering. The many places we havelived have introduced me to culturesand people from all over.

Nearly nine years ago, (probablyaround the time when I thought Iknew a whole lot), my daughter mar-ried the boy from up the street inbase housing shortly after he finishedBasic Training. At 18 years old, shewas suddenly my peer as a Navy wife,and since her husbands rate was inthe same community as my Sailor, Ibecame her own personal mentor. Ofcourse, this gave me an eager studentand I was happy to guide her whenshe asked for help. I felt like quite theresident expert.

Then, one by one, my three sons en-listed in the Navy as they finished highschool. My boys were not my peers.

Now I was the student learning theways of WESTPACs, AIMD and theSeabees. I had a new perspective and Idid not like the learning curve. I foundvery quickly that it seemed muchharder, emotionally, for me to send offmy sons than it had been with my hus-band. I was also learning things frommy daughter’s experiences that I didnot expect.

When my husband would chatabout issues young Sailors were deal-ing with, or if his Blackberry went offin the wee hours with troubling newsof one of his Sailors, I found it hardnot to think of my boys or any of theyoung Sailors we knew. Many of ourkids’ friends as well as our friends’children had followed in their mom ordads footsteps and joined. I selfishlyfelt I had a very vested interest.

Now I was seeing the Navy froma totally different angle and realizedthat although I had a good personalbank of understanding, my particularknowledge was only redeemable insituations similar to those that I hadexperienced. Knowing the resourcescertainly can be a great advantage andI will always be involved in some wayto pass that info along, but the flow oflearning goes in both directions. WhenI hear the questions and stories of otherspouses I realize that, even when we

have a good arsenal of information, wenever have all the answers or shouldsay we know “more” than someoneelse. We just know different things.

Until about 10 months ago, I wasfeeling pretty good about how broad-minded I thought I had become. I wasout to lunch with some friends in Feb-ruary when I received a random textfrom my youngest Seabee that read“I’m getting married today Mom.”They were in the courthouse. They hadmet briefly a year earlier and sparkedtheir relationship on Skype while shewas deployed. She returned to thestates and they married within days.

Dual military. I thought I knew afew things about that. I was wrong.He had an upcoming deployment andshe was stationed 2,000 miles away.Logistics were not simple and pa-tience was definitely needed, but theywere able to come together, move intobase housing and prepare a nurseryfor a new little “Weebee” before hedeployed. Her family is far away, somy daughter, son-in-law and I happilytook my son up on his request to be mydaughter-in-law’s support through theend of her pregnancy.

I was enlightened over a couple ofweeks as I tagged along with her toFRG meetings and doctor visits. I gota view from yet another angle. It was

interesting how people sometimesassume what someone knows basedon who they think that person is. Iknow many have managed similarsituations, but I think I have a muchtruer understanding of the layers ofchallenge from the angle of a youngSailor, newly married dual military,baby coming, whose husband is de-ployed. A couple of days beforeThanksgiving we were blessed by aperfect little baby girl. My son wasable to call from Afghanistan just asshe was born.

The more experience I think I have... the less prepared I seem to be to findout the things I don’t know. I have beenso humbled over these past weeks andseveral years by the strength and spiritof Sailors, spouses and families. Thereis no manual that can prepare you andevery experience is unique. It is a spe-cial journey that is different for every-one. I feel so lucky to have my won-derful Navy family.

Linda Port is a proud Navy wifeand Navy mom. She currently volun-teers with COMPASS, C.O.R.E. andher base chapel. She was the 2007Hampton Roads Heroes at HomeSpouse of the Year and was person-ally awarded the Presidential Call toService Award by President GeorgeW. Bush.

By Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua GrantMarine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.

For centuries, wars have beenfought and families split apart. Itis especially difficult for youngchildren to understand the purposebehind their parent’s career andlong absence. A new, gold-medalwinning book is now available tohelp those affected by extended,worrisome separations.

Alia Reese authored the collec-tion of “American Hero Books,”which has received 2012s “BestBook” award by the Military Writ-ers Society of America (MWSA).

Reese, a military spouse, beganwriting the books as a way to betterreach her children.

“I created the books as a tool tohelp my kids connect to their father

while he was deployed,” she said.The books include information,

such as the meaning of the Eagle,Globe and Anchor, the MarinesHymn, as well as pictures andmeanings of service ribbons andmedals.

Reese joined the Military Writ-ers Society of America as a wayto learn more about the world ofbooks.

“It was not a goal to self-publish,but the realization that it was thebest way to get her book out thatmotivated her to send the book forreview,” she said. “It was then thejourney began.”

After being sent for review, thebook was evaluated by a panel ofindependent judges representingthe MWSA. The judges did notknow Reese and did not have previ-ous knowledge of the book in order

to keep the judging fair.During review, Reese’s book was

nominated for an award by the leadreviewer and she didn’t even know.

Out of the 80 nominees in 25 dif-ferent categories, “American HeroBooks” was awarded first place byMWSA at the end of the annualconference.

After having the opportunity tomeet other nominees and awardwinners, Reese said she feels morelike a creator than an author.

“I’m a Marine spouse, I have aMaster’s degree in psychology andI have the same credentials as manyothers,” she said. “It feels good toget validation that I created some-thing great.”

After winning the award, Reesesaid her fingers are crossed thatthe book will make it onto theFirst Lady of the Marine Corps’reading list. She added she dideverything she could to get it dis-tributed, but it’s now up to the

community to read it.“Everyone was very supportive,”

said Reese. “People tell me theaward was well deserved and theynever had any doubt I was going towin. It created great forward mo-mentum for my books.”

Thousands of families sendloved ones off to war, but the inspi-ration to teach her kids was whatled Reese to write the gold-medalwinning series “American HeroBooks.”

Marine Lance Cpl. Joshua GrantAmerican Hero Books, written by Alia Reese, is a series of books for military children and was awarded the gold-medal for“Best Book” of 2012 by the Military Writers Society of America.

‘American Hero Books’ voted‘Best Book’ by MilitaryWriters Society of America

By Jacey EckhartMilitary Spouse Contributor

You know you are a badmother when the lovey goesmissing. Patrick disappearedlast fall when we were rakingleaves. One minute my fourthgrader and his friend wereriding bikes up and down thedriveway and through the yardwith Patrick the bear peepingfrom a sweatshirt pocket. Thenext minute Patrick was gone.Really, really gone.

We went through all thepiles of leaves. We combedthe field behind the housewhere we found Peter’s shoeslast spring. We pulled apartcouches and organized toyboxes and dug through everybin in the barn. No Patrick.

If you have ever had a loveyyourself, if you have evernurtured your own VelveteenRabbit or scruffy polar bear,you know what happenednext. Peter mourned. Hecouldn’t sleep. He cried to hisdad on the ship. He coloredand cut out a paper bear tocarry instead of Patrick.

If you have never had alovey, if you think the grubbylovies of small children arenasty, you know what Peter’steacher did – she rejoiced.

Ms. Taylor thought thiswas an excellent time to giveup Patrick for good. She sawPatrick as the source of allPeter problems. Just becausePeter is on the autism spec-trum, just because Peter’s dadis gone so much, Ms. Taylor

didn’t think that made PatrickOK.

“Peter is 10 years old. Peteris a boy. Peter should not havea bear in his hand,” Ms. Taylorinsisted at our parent teacherconference.

I wanted to crawl out ofthat conference and just cry.Sometimes I suspect that be-cause my husband is at sea sooften that the people at schoolthink things are not all right athome. Thus, the Patrick.

Part of me understandswhat Ms. Taylor was trying tosay. Ms. Taylor was trying totell me that Patrick at schoolwas an outward symbol thatPeter is a little off. He isuncool. Ms. Taylor was tryingto tell me that the disdain offourth graders for little weird-

nesses is only outdone by thecontempt of fifth graders andthe cruelties of middle school.

So I told my husband thatwe really ought to make Peterman up and give up the Patrick.

“I should be like MichaelKeaton in Mr. Mom,” I toldBrad. “I gotta make that kidgive up the Wubbie.”

“Really? Now?” my hus-band questioned. “Now is thetime to give up Patrick?”

And then I rememberedthat we are a family that is forPeter, so we are for Patrick.We know from long nightsof separation and millionsof cross country trips and adozen moves that sometimeslovies can do what stressedout human beings cannot.

Lovies can calm. Lovies can

soothe. Lovies have nocalories. Do not intoxi-cate. Do not alter brainchemistry. Lovies cancomfort in a waythat I cannot whenI have nothing leftto comfort with.

So I got onlineand found a Pat-rick for sale at aChristmas store inOhio. Brad said to buytwo. Peter didn’t take thenew Patrick to school “cuz Idon’t want anything to happento him.”

Me neither. Someday Peterwill be done with Patrick.Patrick will lie forgotten, Vel-veteen Rabbit-like under thebed. I will rescue him. I planto hang a ribbon around his

sweet belly and hang him onour Christmas tree, a scrapof childhood comfort and joythat we can never let go.

Navy wife Jacey Eckhart isthe Editor of SpouseBuzz andauthor of “I Married a Spar-tan??” available on iTunesand on www.jaceyeckhart.com.

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By Donna MilesAmerican Forces Press Service

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, ILL.

When mailing a letter, youcan pay a premium for next-day service, or simply use asingle stamp for standard de-livery.

U.S. Transportation Com-mand (Transcom) wants togive military decision makersthe same kinds of choices– particularly as the UnitedStates draws down opera-tions in Afghanistan and theDefense Department facesthe tightest budget squeeze inmore than a decade.

Through 11 years of sus-tained conflict, the Trans-com staff has prided itself onthe ability to quickly deployforces and equipment into thecombat theater and to sustainthem through redeployment,said Bruce Busler, director ofthe command’s Joint Distribu-tion Process Analysis Center.

“We are very good at beingeffective. Transcom hasnever let one of our custom-ers down,” he said. “We arebrute-force effective, whennecessary, and we will alwaysdeliver. That is one of ourmantras here.”

The problem, he said, is thatthe resources needed to main-tain that level of service maynot be available in the future– at least not across the board.

“The department has madeit very clear that we need to bemore efficient in how we doour operations,” said Busler.

A team of analysts and en-gineers in Transcom’s JointDistribution Process AnalysisCenter is committed to iden-tifying ways to improve thecommand’s efficiency, as wellas effectiveness without sacri-ficing the quality of service itprovides, he said.

That begins with manag-ing overhead – currently aboutnine percent, but on a trajectoryto reach as high as 14 percentby fiscal 2016 as demand for

service drops unless new ap-proaches are adopted, he said.

Air Force Gen. WilliamM. Fraser III, Commander,Transcom has challenged hiscommand to bring that figurecloser to 10 percent.

With these marching orders,the Joint Distribution Pro-cess Analysis Center team isconducting a top-to-bottomreview. Their goal is to iden-tify concrete data to supportfinancial decisions and im-prove the bottom line as partof the command’s overall stra-tegic plan released in October,Busler said.

The team is focused heav-ily on areas where Transcomspends the most money –primarily in its operationalareas, in the fuel, informationtechnology and personnel ac-counts – and looking for cost-saving measures. Although alot of work is going into theseareas, Busler said, reducingthe actual cost of transporta-tion is where the biggest op-portunities and payoffs will befound.

“If you can’t see andmanage where your moneygoes, the ability to actuallycontrol that outcome is prob-ably going to be pretty poor,”he said. “So we are trying toinstill a disciplined processand provide this ability in theright context and based on[the command’s] priorities tomake decisions on how we al-locate command resources.”

The teams’ analyses areshedding light on the entiretransportation and distributionenterprise.

They are providing in-sights, for example, on big,long-term issues, such as howcargo planes, ships and aerialrefuelers will support future

transportation and logisticsdemands. A mobility capabili-ties assessment for 2018, inprogress now and due to thePentagon in January, will helpto shape recommendationsfor the department’s strategicreview, Busler said.

The team also is appraisingexisting seaport, airport, rail-way and highway infrastruc-ture, as well as global accessto determine if it can supportfuture Transcom needs.

Meanwhile, the staff has animmediate operational role asthe military transitions fromthe non-stop, high-tempo op-erations of the past decade– and the big budgets thatsupported them – to a moreaustere, post-conflict era.

They’re reviewing the com-mand’s day-to-day operations,crunching the associated num-bers and challenging conven-tional ways of doing businessto come up with new alterna-tives, Busler said. In the pro-cess, they’re studying the bestpractices commercial airlinesand shipping companies useto turn a profit.

For example, the Trans-com team, working with itsair component, Air MobilityCommand, came up with a fuelmatrix for buying fuel whereit’s less expensive – even ifit might mean carrying extrafuel to the next destination.Recognizing the expense andlogistical demands of refuel-ing cargo planes in landlockedAfghanistan, for example,they identified circumstanceswhen it might make sense togas up in Kuwait at about halfthe cost.

The fuel-buy matrix is nowbeing used to guide these de-cisions and is already savingthe department $10 million to$15 million a month, Buslerreported.

Working with AMC, Trans-com also is analyzing the waycargo is packaged and config-ured for shipment to reducethe cost-per-pound of delivery.

Busler recalled a visit to amajor East Coast aerial port,where operators were workingat a frenetic pace to build pal-lets and load them onto cargoplanes headed to SouthwestAsia.

“We found that the aerialport was very concerned aboutvelocity, as they should be,”he said. “They were buildingpallets that were fairly light,but they were very quicklymoving them through thesystem.”

Questioning the operators,Busler realized that their ef-forts to provide the fastestpossible deliveries to warf-ighters were backfiring. Load-ing light pallets moved themquickly, but also meant lesswas being loaded onto eachaircraft. And because forwardoperating bases typically havelimited “slot times” to acceptinbound aircraft, sending inaircraft not loaded to capacityactually slowed the ultimatedelivery time.

“We actually found outthat if we could fly airplanesdenser, that the cost-per-poundwent down and the velocity atthe far end of the pipeline wasnot hurt at all. In some cases,we actually improved it,” saidBusler. “So by looking at thisas an enterprise outcome, weimproved our ability to deliverto the warfighter while actu-ally reducing the cost of thatservice to the taxpayer.”

Busler called this model

“a perfect example of whatTranscom should be doing todrive enterprise solutions.”The challenge coming out of adecade of high-volume trans-portation operations, he said,is shifting Transcom’s busi-ness focus to readiness whilestill maintaining cost-effectivesolutions for its customers.

In seeking out those solu-tions, analysts are assessingissues, such as when it makessense to fly equipment whensending it by surface shipcosts about one-tenth thatamount. They’re also gaug-ing how using multimodaltransit – possibly through analternate location – can savemoney without interferingwith the mission.

“What we are offering upis a way to provide people theinsight they need to see theproblem in a different way andconfront their conventionalthinking and make a differentdecision,” said Busler.

Transcom’s customers ul-timately make the call aboutthe transportation and distri-bution services they purchase,he recognized. To help them,the Joint Distribution ProcessAnalysis Center is now pro-viding decision makers op-tions – and letting them knowthe associated costs. Untilnow, the commands had lessprecise measures for identify-ing how their decisions boileddown to dollars and cents.

The new “cost-based deci-

sion support” approach allowsdecision makers to evaluate“Option A” to ship cargo,knowing that it would take aspecified number of days andcost a certain amount. Butthat same decision maker alsowould understand that the al-ternative “Option B” mighttake a specified number ofdays longer, but may cost less.

The hope, Busler said, isto give decision makers therelevant information to makethose choices.

“We are not forcing any-body into the cheapest ap-proach,” he emphasized.“What we want is for ourleadership and customers tobe able to at least evaluate theoptions and put a monetaryvalue on them – the cost of amovement or cost per poundfor a delivery.”

Busler compared the pro-cess to keeping a householdbudget in check. When moneygets tight, it’s time to priori-tize what expenses to bear andwhich ones to eliminate.

“The reality is that we aregoing to have to operate withfewer resources,” he said. “Atthe same time, we are verycognizant of our mission, andtogether with our partners,we deliver for the nation andthe Department of Defensewhen they call us to do that.And that’s a commitmentwe won’t break. We wantto make sure we are able toalways deliver.”

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A team ofanalysts andengineers inTranscom’sJoint Distribu-tion ProcessAnalysisCenter is com-mitted to iden-tifying ways toimprove thecommand’s ef-ficiency as wellas effective-ness withoutsacrificingthe qualityof service itprovides.

Transcom seeks newefficiencies, cost savings

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Press ReleaseNavy Public Affairs Support Element West,Det. Hawaii

PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII

Arleigh-Burke-class de-stroyer USS Michael Murphy(DDG 112) arrived to her newhomeport of Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam, Nov. 21.

The newest destroyerhonors Navy SEAL (Sea, Air,Land) Lt. Michael P. Murphy,who was posthumouslyawarded the Medal of Honorfor his heroic actions duringOperation Red Wings in Af-ghanistan on June 28, 2005.

Murphy led a four-manteam tasked with finding a keyTaliban leader in the moun-tainous terrain, near Asad-abad, Afghanistan, when theycame under fire from a muchlarger enemy force with supe-rior tactical position.

Mortally wounded whileexposing himself to enemyfire, Murphy knowingly lefthis position of cover to get aclear signal in order to com-municate with his headquar-ters. While being shot atrepeatedly, Murphy calmlyprovided his unit’s locationand requested immediate sup-port for his element. He re-turned to his cover position tocontinue the fight until finallysuccumbing to wounds.

“It is great to bring thisship home,” said Cmdr. TomShultz, Commanding Officerof USS Michael Murphy andits crew of nearly 300 Sailors.“This ship and crew arrivehome for the first time ready

to do what our namesake, Lt.Michael Patrick Murphy, didfor this country and his team-mates.”

Adm. Cecil D. Haney, Com-mander, U.S. Pacific Fleet;Rear Adm. Frank Ponds,Commander, Navy RegionHawaii and Naval SurfaceGroup Middle Pacific; andCapt. Wallace Lovely greetedthe crew of USS Murphy atthe pier.

“I want to congratulate youon your arrival here and enjoythe Pacific Fleet ‘ohana,’” saidHaney. “Thanks to you andeveryone here, including ourNavy SEALs and the jointservice operators, it’s a thrillto be here today for your ar-rival on the Navy’s newestand most advanced multi-mis-sion destroyer, USS MichaelMurphy.”

For many Sailors aboard thedestroyer, this was their firsttime in Hawaii, as the shipand Sailors aboard pulled intoPearl Harbor decorated withtraditional Hawaiian leis.

“Today as we came intoport, it was like nothing I’veseen before,” said CulinarySpecialist 3rd Class HayleighMullins. “We got hyped up,we’ve been waiting for thisday and no one slept lastnight. When we were comingin we got to man the rails veryearly so we got to watch thewhole travel into Hawaii andit was very welcoming withships whistling and everybodystanding out, it was the bestfeeling in the world.”

The naming of the Navy de-

stroyer for Michael Murphy isone of several tributes to theNavy SEAL. Murphy has alsobeen recognized by having apark in Long Island, NewYorknamed after him; a monumentat a post office in his home-town dedicated to Murphy andthe others that who died; and aveterans’ plaza in his name atPenn State University.

“USS Michael Murphy,the most flexible, lethal andmulti-mission capable ship of

its kind, represents the back-bone of our surface combat-ant fleet,” said Chief of NavalOperations, Adm. JonathanGreenert. “It is one of thebest destroyers in the world.This ship will operate forwardaround the globe, assuringallies, projecting power anddefending our nation. And,like its namesake Lt. MichaelMurphy, this ship will serve toprotect, influence and win inan era of uncertainty.”

Designated DDG-112, Mi-chael Murphy is the 62nd Ar-leigh Burke-class destroyer,capable of conducting opera-tions from peacetime presenceand crisis management to seacontrol and power projection.Michael Murphy is capable offighting air, surface and sub-surface battles simultaneous-ly, and will contain a myriadof offensive and defensiveweapons designed to supportmaritime warfare.

The 9,200-ton MichaelMurphy was built by GeneralDynamics Bath Iron Works.The ship is 509 feet in length,has a waterline beam of 59feet and has a navigationaldraft of 31 feet. Four gas tur-bine engines will power theship to speeds in excess of 30knots.

Editor’s note: MCSNDiana N. Quinlan and MC2Daniel Barker contributed tothis article.

USS MichaelMurphy – Navy’snewest destroyer– arrives in PearlHarbor

Photos by MCSN Diana Quinlan

■ newestdestroyerSailors, assignedto the guided-missile destroyerUSS MichaelMurphy (DDG112), leave theship after aliberty call atJoint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam.

The destroyer isnamed after Lt.(SEAL) MichaelP. Murphy, thefirst person tobe posthumouslyawarded theMedal of Honorfor actions inAfghanistan

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By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Services

WASHINGTON

Wherever the USS Del-aware goes after she islaunched in 2018, a “pieceof my heart will go withher,” said Dr. Jill Biden,who will sponsor the Navy’snewest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine.

Biden, the wife of VicePresident Joe Biden anda native of Delaware, andSecretary of the Navy RayMabus announced the nameof the nuclear-powered sub-marine during a ceremonyat the Pentagon, Nov. 19.

“I am honored to sponsorthe USS Delaware,” saidBiden. “One of the best partsof serving as second lady isthe chance to meet so manymembers of our military. Iam always inspired by theirstrength and resilience. Nomatter what challenges they

face, our men and women inuniform serve with courageand distinction. They arethe reason we have the best,most-powerful military inthe world.”

“It’s our duty to makesure they have everythingthey need to stay safe and dotheir jobs,” she continued.“They need the very bestequipment and technologythat we can provide themwith, and soon, that will in-clude the USS Delaware.”

Delaware’s Sen. TomCarper and Lt. Gov. MattDenn also attended the cer-emony announcing the sub-marine’s name.

Vice President Joe Bidenalso attended the ceremonyand donned a blue ball capbearing the name of thesubmarine.

This is the seventh U.S.Navy ship named Delaware,Mabus said. The last USSDelaware was a coal-burn-

ing dreadnought that wasdecommissioned in 1923.The newest Delaware is de-signed to handle traditionalsubmarine missions – find-ing and sinking enemy sub-marines and surface shipsand launching missiles attargets on land, the secre-tary said.

“But, Delaware will havesome non-traditional capa-bilities as well – gatheringintelligence and deliveringNavy SEALs, undetected,to their missions,” he added.

Construction of the USSDelaware will begin nextyear and will be shared bytwo shipyards – HuntingtonIngalls in Virginia and Gen-eral Dynamics Electric Boatin Connecticut.

The submarine is de-signed to operate decades,Mabus said.

“There will be Sailorswho serve on Delaware whoare not yet born,” he added.

U.S. Navy file photo

MCC Sam ShaversSecretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus and ship’s sponsor, Dr. Jill Biden, watch as Vice PresidentJoe Biden puts on a USS Delaware ball cap at the Pentagon announcing the name the future Virginia-class attack submarine USS Delaware (SSN 791).

The Virginia-class fast-attack sub-marine USSCalifornia isphotographedduring seatrials in theAtlanticOcean, June30, 2011.

The Navy’snewest sub-marine, USSDelaware, willbe the sameclass as theCalifornia.

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“Zeroing in on Excellence is in sup-port of the CNO’s directions,” saidStevens. “It is a framework and foun-dation from which each command canwork together.”

In addition to today’s visit, Greenertvisited Sailors aboard USS Rushmore(LSD 47), Nov. 20, shortly after arriv-ing in the AOR. He thanked the crewfor their dedication and perseverance.

“Thank you to all the Sailors andMarines working hard, and doingan important mission, on the ship,”said Greenert. “What all of you doout here in 5th Fleet is more impor-tant than I think you could probablyimagine.”

Last September, militaries from ap-

proximately 27 nations cooperated inan international mine countermeasureexercise (IMCMEX ‘12) to preservefreedom of navigation in Middle East-ern waterways and promote regionalstability within the 5th Fleet AOR.

“The international exercise andmission requirements that you all haverecently conducted supports powerfulcoalition partnerships and enforcesour nation’s critical maritime securitymission,” said Greenert.

He said he would visit other shipsduring the Thanksgiving holidays inorder to spend time with Sailors.

“I am here this week to listen, tolearn and to see Sailors,” he said. “Iam here to listen to what they haveto say so I can take that back andlead on.”

VISIT | CNO there to ‘listen,learn and to see Sailors’ on ship

PIRATES | CMFdedicated to regionalsecurity, stability

SEABEES | Renovation was one ofseveral projects at CREOMPAZ

Continued from B1

■ thepurposeof theirvisitChief of NavalOperations(CNO) Adm.JonathanGreenert andMaster ChiefPetty Officerof the Navy(MCPON)Michael D.Stevens werein Bahrain toengage Navyleadership, aswell as Sail-ors in the U.S.5th Fleet areaof responsi-bility.

proached the skiff.”Following the successful board-

ing, TCG Gemlik handed over theskiff and nine suspected pirates weretransferred to EUNAVFOR Roma-nian warship ROS Regele Ferdinand.

“The highly trained and efficientefforts by the ship’s company ofTCG Gemlik were commendable,”said Rear Admiral Oguz Karaman,Commander, CTF 151. “Keeping thesea lanes free from piracy and there-fore maintaining maritime safety isthe reason we are here. The big win-ners are the legitimate fishermen andmerchant vessels of the area. Today,CTF 151 and EUNAVFOR havedemonstrated an effective operationto detect and interdict a group of sus-pected pirates.”

The combined effort of CMF andEUNAVFOR working in counter-piracy operations continues to resultin significant increases in successfuldisruptions.

“Through the combined efforts ofmultiple nations and Task Forces wehave ensured the safety of the mari-time environment,” said CommodoreSimon Ancona, deputy commander,CMF. “We will continue to patrolthese waters and demonstrate ourcommitment to regional security.”

j.g. Keith Ferreira, officer-in-charge of the Seabees inGuatemala. “Now, with fourindividual and four double-occupancy rooms, both maleand female guests may behoused in the same building.”

The barracks renovationswere just one of several in-frastructure improvementprojects that the Seabeesare currently completing atCREOMPAZ. The work,performed in support of U.S.

Southern Command’s GlobalPeacekeeping Operations Ini-tiative (GPOI), is ultimatelyintended to increase the self-sufficiency and throughputcapacity of the Guatemalanpeacekeeping facility.

“The efforts of the Seabeesat CREOMPAZ will not onlyimprove the infrastructure,but will also enable the GPOIprogram to divest itself from$350,000 in support contractsper fiscal year there,” saidPaul R. Yorio, GPOI opera-tions analyst at U.S. Southern

Command. “This is a signifi-cant cost savings for the pro-gram.”

The Seabees in Guatemalaare part of a larger group ofNavy reservists from NMCB27, based out of Chicopee,Mass., who were recalled toactive duty in July and de-ployed throughout South andCentral America in supportof U.S. Naval Forces South-ern Command /U.S. 4th Fleetpeacekeeping, multinationalpartnership and humanitarianassistance missions.

Lt. j.g. Keith FerreiraSeabees assigned to Navy Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 27 prepare to pour a concrete slab at aGuatemalan military base as part of U.S. Southern Command’s global peacekeeping operations initiative.

MC2 (EXW) Timothy WilsonChief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert visits Sailors during a pier side visit in Bahrain.Greenert visited the 5th Fleet area of responsibility to meet and listen to concerns of service members.

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Continued from B1

Courtesy photoFollowing the successful boarding, TCG Gemlik handedover the skiff and nine suspected pirates were transferredto EUNAVFOR Romanian warship ROS Regele Ferdinand.

By Lt. Joseph HolsteadU.S. Fleet Cyber Command/U.S. 10th Fleet

FORT MEADE, MD.

The Navy announced thatU.S. Strategic Command(USSTRATCOM) has ac-cepted the first Mobile UserObjective System (MUOS)satellite for initial operationaluse, Nov. 21.

MUOS is a next-generationnarrowband tactical commu-nications system designed toimprove communications forArmed Forces on the move.The Naval Satellite Opera-tions Center (NAVSOC) atPoint Mugu, Calif. began“flying” the satellite in June.

“This provides the warf-ighter with powerful capabil-ity,” said Vice Adm. MichaelS. Rogers, Commander, U.S.Fleet Cyber Command/ U.S.10th Fleet. “The hard workof the Space and Naval War-fare Systems Command,NAVSOC and other team-mates continues to benefitNavy and joint warfightingmissions.”

The Navy is responsible forproviding narrowband satel-lite communication for theDepartment of Defense andU.S. Fleet Cyber Commandis assigned to serve as theNavy Component Commandto USSTRATCOM for space,cyberspace and informationoperations.

USSTRATCOM JointFunctional Component Com-mand for Space (JFCC Space)is responsible for executingcontinuous, integrated spaceoperations to deliver theater

and global effects in supportof national and combatantcommander objectives. It co-ordinates space operational-level planning, integration,and coordination to ensure aunified effort in supportingmilitary and national securityoperations as well as civil au-thorities.

“MUOS-1 allows JFCCSpace to continue optimal tac-tical communications supportfor the joint warfighter and thenation,” said Lt. Gen. SusanJ. Helms, Commander, JFCCSpace and 14th Air Force (AirForces Strategic).

In addition to providing con-tinuous communication for allbranches of the U.S. military,Navy delivered space-basednarrowband capability thatMUOS provides also ensuresreliable worldwide coveragefor national emergency assis-tance, disaster response andhumanitarian relief.

“Whether it’s in vehicles,on ships, in submarines, inaircraft, or simply carried byservice members who are dis-mounted from vehicles andon the move, this system wasdesigned to bring them voiceand data communication ser-vices, both in point-to-pointmode and through networkedcommunications. Those ca-

pabilities have not existedwith previous programs,”said Capt. Paul Ghyzel, theMUOS program manager atSPAWAR.

The MUOS constellationwill consist of four satel-lites and an on-orbit spare.The system also includesfour ground stations strate-gically located around theglobe, which provide world-wide coverage and the abil-ity to connect users whereverthey are. The ground systemtransports data, manages theworldwide network and con-trols the satellites.

With today’s narrowbandcommunication system, usershave to be stationary withan antenna up and pointedtoward a satellite. MUOS willallow the warfighter to movearound the battlespace whilecommunicating and send dataat 10 times more capacitythan now.

After the launch of thesecond satellite, projectedfor July of 2013, MUOS willprovide military users simul-taneous voice, video and datacapability by leveraging 3Gmobile communications tech-nology.

The MUOS constellation isexpected to achieve full op-erational capability in 2015,extending narrowband avail-ability well past 2025.

The MUOS program ismanaged by the Navy’s Pro-gram Executive Office forSpace Systems, Chantilly, Va.and its Communications Sat-ellite Program Office in SanDiego, Calif.

Navy announces first MUOSsatellite accepted for operational use

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Press ReleaseChief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

WASHINGTON

More than 26,000 activeduty and nearly 600 Full-TimeSupport (FTS) Sailors are ontheir way to advancement toE4, E5 and E6 with the releaseof the fall Petty Officer ad-vancement list, Nov. 20.

“Advancements are criti-cal to our overall strategy formanaging rating and paygradelevels to ensure healthy com-munity management and man-ning the fleet to the correctlevel with the right people,”said Rear Adm. Tony Kurta,director of Military PersonnelPlans and Policy. “Sailors ad-vanced in cycle 216 for activeduty and Full-Time SupportE4 - E6 will provide the fleetwith the right Sailor with theright skills and the right ex-perience level to maximizeNavy’s readiness.”

While the number of activeduty Sailors advancing to E5and E4 decreased this cycle,the opportunity to advanceincreased because there werefewer Sailors in the advance-

ment window.Enlisted advancements are

based on vacancies in thefleet. Although there werefewer vacancies to advanceinto this cycle, there were alsofewer Sailors in the advance-ment window – so percent op-portunity stayed high.

Advancement opportunityfor active duty E6 Sailors thiscycle increased to 19.59 from16.18 percent last cycle, whileE5 Sailors saw opportunityrise to 32.42 percent this cyclecompared to 30.94 percentlast spring. Sailors advancingto E4 had opportunity increaseto 47.70 percent from 45.83percent last cycle.

FTS E6 Sailors opportunitythis cycle increased to 11.60percent from 10.78 from lastcycle, while E5 Sailors op-portunity dropped to 23.58percent from 28.57 last cycle.E4 Sailors also saw a drop inopportunity from 59.52 in thelast cycle to 42.21 this cycle.

Advancement results areposted on the Navy Person-nel Command’s Bupers On-Line website at www.npc.navy.mil.

Petty officersadvancementannounced

Press ReleaseNaval Surface Group Middle Pacific Public Affairs

PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII

The Chief of Naval Personnelspoke with Sailors at an all hands callat Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’shistoric Bloch Arena, Nov. 16.

Vice Adm. Scott R. Van Buskirk isgoing fleetwide to speak about keypersonnel policies, including forcemanagement initiatives, efforts toimprove sea duty manning and 21stCentury Sailor and Marine programs.

“It’s a great opportunity to getthe pulse from the fleet,” said VanBuskirk. “We are hearing what theSailors want to say and the issuesthat they are concerned about. As aresult of what we are hearing, we’redoing things about it. We are work-ing towards getting manning rightin the fleet, working at deliveringthe manning with the critical skillsthat are necessary to ensure that ourships can fulfill their missions. Weare aggressively attacking the issuesthat the fleet and our Sailors are con-cerned about – increasing manningwhere it needs to be and focusingon those critical skills that the ships

need to have out there.”Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Mela-

nie Beverly, of Baton Rouge, La. said,“A lot of the questions were aboutPTS (Perform to Serve). There was aquestion about liberty and a detailerquestion. They’re trying to get moreSailors with more training to theships. They’re trying to balance theworkforce.”

Navy Region Hawaii CommandMaster Chief (SW/AW) Marc Sibalsaid, “Today’s all hands call with ViceAdm. Van Buskirk was an opportuni-ty for Sailors interested in their careergoals and Navy’s personnel policies.What are the voluntary and involun-tary measures to reduce gaps at seaand how will that affect shipmates?How are undermanned ratings beingfilled? What are the latest ways theNavy is trying to help Sailors andtheir families? These were just someof the questions and topics open fordiscussion.”

Van Buskirk also spoke about whatmakes duty in Hawaii unique.

“Hawaii will always be a pivotalhomeport for our Navy,” he said. “Ithas a historic place in our history andin the future it will remain a corner-

stone for our Navy and for our nation.”“It’s a tremendous honor and plea-

sure to be back in Hawaii,” Van Bus-kirk added. “I’ve served over six yearsin this wonderful place and every timeI return I am reinvigorated with thealoha spirit. It is always great to seeold shipmates. It’s truly a wonderfulplace to live, a tremendous place towork, and in our Navy, it is a wonder-ful place to operate out of.

Van Buskirk reinforced the mes-sage from Chief of Naval OperationsAdm. Jon Greenert about rebalancingto the Pacific.

“The Pacific Region is vitally im-portant to our global economy andcommerce,” he said. “It’s an area thatwe will continue to have a tremendousamount of presence and engagementin, so as a result, we are looking atthe investment of where our ships areand where our people are to ensure wehave it right.”

Summing up his all hands call inHawaii he said, “It’s a great oppor-tunity to get the pulse from the fleet,about issues they are contending with,things that they want changed, thingsthat are working well and things theywant to address.”

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By J.D. LeipoldArmy News Service

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The Army’s Warrior Transition Command(WTC) unveiled its three-pronged “Hire aVeteran” education campaign plan, Nov. 19.

The plan aims to help employers understandthat Wounded Warriors can bring a wealth ofleadership experience and skills to the tableand to their bottom line.

“This campaign is about setting conditions,not just preparing our Soldiers for a new careeras a veteran, but also preparing employersabout this unique population who has so muchto offer,” saidArmy Brig. Gen. David J. Bishop,Commander, WTC in kicking off Warrior CareMonth at the National Press Club.

“Our goal for this campaign is for employ-ers to gain clarity on how well military skillstranslate to civilian employment and that post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic braininjury, known as PTSD and TBI, are treatableconditions which are not unique to the mili-tary, and most individuals affected go on tolead successful productive lives,” he said.

Bishop also noted that the campaign hopesto get across to would-be employers that,“reasonable accommodation for WoundedWarriors is not difficult, not expensive, nor aburden when compared to the incredible valueour Wounded Warriors bring to the civilianworkforce given their unique training and ex-perience.”

To get those messages across to the civil-ian workforce, the WTC formed a partnershipwith the Society for Human Resource Man-agement (SHRM), the world’s largest asso-ciation devoted to human resource manage-ment and Orion International, the country’slargest military recruiting firm, to produce a10-minute video that addresses these Top-3misperception, the obstacles and solutions.

The video and an online toolkit are avail-able for download and distribution to HRprofessionals and employers at www.WTC.Army.mil.

“Hire a Veteran – Obstacles & Solutions”features the stories of Soldiers who spentmore than six months with a Warrior Transi-tion Unit recovering from severe wounds,illness or injuries, and how they pulled them-selves up and out into the civilian workforce.

One of those Soldiers, medically retiredArmy Staff Sgt. Paul “Rob” Roberts suf-fered second and third degree burns and othersevere injuries, including TBI from an impro-vised explosive device that destroyed his ve-hicle and killed two Soldiers, and an Afghaninterpreter in June 2009.

While he was recovering in a Warrior Tran-

sition Battalion, he worked on his resumewith the Soldier Family Assistance Center andeventually secured an internship with the DrugEnforcement Administration where he workeduntil he was medically retired from the Armyin January 2012.

“The internship with the DEA taught me thateven though I’m a little bit slower, I’m still avalued part of the team, that my experience inthe Army is what makes me valuable and that Istill have the ability and desire to learn,” he said.

After attending several job fairs at Fort Bel-voir, Va., Roberts received several job offers,but took a position with the FBI.

“I can’t really give details on my new job,but I can tell you that the skills I learned in theArmy, such as leadership, situational aware-ness, analysis and attention to detail transitionperfectly into my new job,” he said.

Tim Isacco, Orion Chief Operating Officersaid his organization, since its founding in1991, has found careers for more than 17,000former enlisted service members and an addi-tional 12,000 officers.

“Of the nearly 100 data points we track onevery veteran job seeker, we have never keptrecord of whether or not our veterans are dis-abled,” he said. “Why? It’s never been rel-evant. Our clients appreciate the true value aveteran brings to their workforce, regardlessof the presence or absence of a disability.”

Isacco added that it was vital for corporateAmerica to realize that while all veterans aretrained within a military occupation that containspecific training and qualifications, veterans hesaid, universally possess many soft skills – tire-less work ethics, the ability to do more with lessand proven performance under extreme duress– and that makes veterans invaluable.

SHRM chief human resources and strategyofficer Jeff Pon said his 260,000 membersfrom businesses large and small across thenation were working to demystify and destig-matize PTSD.

“Forty-six percent of SHRM survey respon-dents said PTSD or other mental health issuesare a challenge when hiring veterans,” he said.“And 61 percent believe that accommodatingworks with disabilities, such as PTSD or trau-matic brain injury, required more effort on theemployer – but 83 percent said it was worth it.”

Pon said that 83 percent figure signifiedawareness and education that can help demys-tify PTSD.

“Part of what SHRM is helping employersunderstand that not every veteran suffers fromPTSD,” he said. “Like many mental disabili-ties, you can’t easily see or recognize PTSD,so it’s misunderstood. More needs to be donein general to demystify mental disabilities,whether it’s PTSD, autism or depression.”

■ thosehiringvets onthe riseTwo-thirdsof theemployerssurveyed bythe Societyfor HumanResourceManagementsaid theyhad hiredveteranswithin thepast 36months –a significantjump from2010 whenjust overhalf oforganizationssaid they haddone so.

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Officially ushering in the holiday season in Virginia Beach, the 2012TowneBank Holiday Parade at the Beach will be held on Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m.

Over 70 parade units will make their way down Atlantic Ave. in a joyouscelebration of the holiday season. Giant balloons, marching bands, lightedfloats, fire trucks, performing dance groups, motorcycles and more joinforces to present a dazzling and entertaining night of fun for all ages.

TowneBank will present the “Dazzle the Dalmatian” balloon and Tide-water Community College - Virginia Beach Campus will be sponsoring thegiant “Mistletoe the Snowman” balloon in this year’s parade.

And best of all, Santa himself makes a grand appearance to greet all hisloyal fans as the evening winds down and many families take the opportu-nity to enjoy the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront.

The parade will travel North on Atlantic Ave. from 15th Street to 25thStreet. The reviewing stand will be located at 25th Street and Atlantic Ave.

This year’s parade will be televised by WSKY-TV in Hampton Roads.For complete information about the TowneBank Holiday Parade at the

Beach, visit www.BeachStreetUSA.com, or call 491-SUNN.

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Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek - FortStory will open its gates to the general publicthis holiday for the first time with the Illumi-nation of Preservation Virginia’s Cape HenryLighthouse, Nov. 30.

The lighting of the Cape Henry Lighthousehas been a tradition on-base for more than 20years. It has a rich and proud history, and is aniconic symbol for the City of Virginia Beach.The public is invited this year to share in thistradition which is the start of the holidayseason on-base for the service members andtheir families.

Guests are invited to enter the base at Gate8, located off of Shore Dr., beginning at 4 p.m.There will be bounce houses for the children,a band playing holiday music and a choir fromSalem High School singing Christmas carols.The illumination of the Cape Henry LightHouse will take place at 5:15 p.m. Light re-

freshments and food will be available for pur-chase and Santa will be on hand for pictureswith the children following the lighting.

The lighthouse will be open for tours fol-lowing the illumination at a cost of $5 perperson, military in uniform are free, or re-ceive $1 off admission with a valid militaryID Guests must be at least 42-inches tall toclimb the lighthouse. Also during December,enjoy an evening atop the Preservation Vir-ginia’s Cape Henry Lighthouse until 7 p.m.on the following dates: Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28.The last visitor will be allowed up at 6:45 p.m.Call 422-9421 for more information.

Attendance is free and does not require abase pass or Department of Defense (DoD)decal. Those who do not have a DoD decalmust enter through Gate 8. All passengers16 and over are required to have a pictureID for base access. Patrons are remindedthat tailgating, coolers, glass containersand pets are not permitted in the event area,and all bags, backpacks, blankets, chairsand other items are subject to search priorto entering the base. The event will takeplace rain or shine.

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The longest-running, formalcommunity event in HamptonRoads is celebrating its 50th Anni-versary this December. The King’sDaughters’ Holly Ball will takeplace Dec. 1 at the Norfolk Water-side Marriott. All proceeds benefitChildren’s Hospital of The King’sDaughters (CHKD).

Approximately 500 guests fromthe local medical, business andphilanthropic communities attendthe Ball every year, which is consis-tently regarded as one of the mostelegant events of the holiday season.

Funds raised by this GoldenAnniversary Ball will support thegrowth of CHKD’s Pediatric HeartCenter, which provides servicesfrom prenatal diagnosis, to openheart surgery, to cardiac catheter-ization and long-term manage-ment to hundreds of Virginia andNorth Carolina children everyyear. Pediatric cardiology is oneof dozens of services in the regionoffered only by CHKD. The hos-pital is also dedicated to caring forthe underserved and has the high-est percentage of Medicaid days ofany acute care hospital in the state.

The King’s Daughters is a chari-table organization founded in 1896

to promote superior pediatric well-ness for every child in SoutheasternVirginia. The organization contin-ues its mission of advocacy andsupport today. Now, in concert withChildren’s Health System, TheKing’s Daughters supports South-eastern Virginia’s children witha dedicated Children’s Hospital,three outpatient facilities and nu-

merous healthcare providers. Othersignature CHKD services include:neonatal and pediatric intensivecare, inpatient and outpatient sur-gery, rehabilitative therapies, pri-mary care, pediatric surgery andsub-specialty care. Last year, chil-dren made more than 600,000 visitsto CHKD and its Health Centers,clinics and physicians.

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Annual CHKD Holly Ball tocelebrate 50th Anniversary

■ Holly Ball facts & figures• Started in December 1962 (soon after the first hospital buildingwas completed).• Is the oldest continuous gala held in Hampton Roads.• Approximately half a million dollars has been raised for CHKDover the past decade.• Helps to fund equipment, programs and services (CHKD TransportVehicle, rehab pool, NICU cribs and more).• Averages 500 guests and 35 corporate tables each year.• A special raffle will feature a five-night, six-day trip to Italy aswell as a jewelry valued at $7,500 donated by Roberto Coin andFink’s Jewelers who are the Golden Anniversary sponsors.

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Holiday Marketplace at the zoo

■ When: Dec. 1, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.■ Where: Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby St., Norfolk■ For more information, call: 441-2374, or visit www.virginiazoo.com

The Virginia Zoo’s Holiday Marketplace will open forone day only. It will offer unique Zoo-themed gift ideasfor every animal lover, and the proceeds will help fundthe zoo’s new Animal Wellness Campus and renovationsto the Zoo Farm. The new Animal Wellness Campuswill help the Zoo continue to provide optimal care forthe animals and deliver an educational experience,allowing visitors to observe animal treatment, surgeryand laboratory rooms, and an animal diet kitchen.The renovations to the Zoo Farm will ensure the Zoocontinues to provide animal residents with a highestquality of life possible, while simultaneously improvingthe visitor experience. Located just inside the Zooentrance on Compass Plaza, the Holiday Marketplace willfeature door prizes, special seasonal offers, ornaments,train gift packs, animal art and other fun and interestinggifts. Contribute to an animal’s annual care and feeding byarranging a Zoodoption in someone’s name.

Holiday fitness bingo

■ When: Now through Dec. 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.■ Where: Portsmouth MWR Fitness & Sports■ For more information, call: 953-7144

Complete rows on your fitness bingo card by attendingclasses. Most rows at the end of the challenge receivesa prize.

Holiday boot camp

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■ When: Dec. 9, 4 p.m.■ Where: Norfolk Scope Arena■ For more information, call: 462-5337, or visit www.discovermwr.com/wwe

WWE legends, Superstars and Divas will be performinglive at the 10th Anniversary WWE “Tribute to theTroops.” For tickets to the live event, call 462-5337, orvisit www.discovermwr.com/wwe for additional details.

Botanical Gardens Polar Express

■ When: Now through Dec. 20■ Where: Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 AzaleaGarden Rd., Norfolk■ For more information, visit: http://norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/polar-express

Norfolk Botanical Garden’s annual Polar Express willrun every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdaynight until Dec. 20. Two sessions are offered each nightat 5 and 5:30 p.m. This event has become a tradition formany families, so book early before it sells out.

Port Hampton Lecture Series

■ When: Dec. 3, 7 p.m.■ Where: St. John’s Church, 100 West Queens Way,Hampton■ For more information, call: 727-1610.

As part of its Port Hampton Lecture series, the HamptonHistory Museum presents “An Evening with EleanorRoosevelt: Political First Lady.” Roosevelt is portrayedby Williamsburg-native Bonnie Fairbank, who hasperformed her at both the White House and KennedyCenter. Admission is free for museum members and $3 fornon-members. Tickets can be purchased in the HamptonHistory Museum lobby. On Dec. 19, the museum presentsa panel discussion entitled, “It’s a Wonderful Life: GreatEnterprises That Have Come and Gone in Hampton andPhoebus.” Ronnie Hayward, former owner of the nowdefunct Sam’s Restaurant, and Cary Patrick, owner ofPatrick’s Hardware & Glass, will share their stories. Theevent is part of the Hampton History Museum’s Lunch inTime series and takes place at Noon.

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The 2012 Christmas Town Dash 8K,sponsored by Busch Gardens and Chick-fil-A, combines family, fitness and funin one great event benefiting the MarineCorps’ Toys For Tots campaign.

On Dec. 2, participants will get a tasteof “Christmas Town: A Busch GardensCelebration” during this exciting 8Krun through the world’s most beautifultheme park in Williamsburg.

The course is challenging, but fullypaved and perfect for runners of all ex-perience levels. Visit www.christmas-towndash.com for complete details andto register.

Top winners will receive Busch Gar-dens’ Fun Cards, while all runners willreceive discounts to Christmas Townand one single-day ticket to Busch Gar-dens for the 2013 season.

Runners with small children, or partici-

pants unable to participate in the five-milerun, can join the herd in the “Running ofthe Chick-fil-A Cows,” a half-mile fami-ly-fun run. Participants will run with the

Chick-fil-A Cows as they race through ashortened course in this fun-for-all-agesevent. Every registered runner gets a greatkid-friendly number bib and a custom fin-isher medallion.

A portion of the race proceeds benefitthe Marine Corps Toys For Tots programthat brings hope to millions of childrenevery holiday season through the deliv-ery of toys in time for Christmas.

Flat-Out Events is a proud partner ofthe event and challenges each runnerto bring two new, unwrapped giftsto Packet Pick-up, or to the race onSunday. Every runner who donates tothe campaign will receive a special gift.

Entry fee is $50 for the 8K and $10for the Fun Run. The deadline for entryis Dec. 1. No registrations will be takenon race day. Visit www.christmastown-dash.com for complete details and reg-istration information

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You may have noticed that Nauticus has suddenly sprouteda large black mustache. No, it’s not a new facial hair exhibit– the ’stache is to celebrate Movember and remind everyoneabout the super fun Mustache Bash on Nov. 30, from 7 to 11p.m. in the Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center.

What is Movember? It’s a worldwide annual celebration ofthe mustache, with the purpose of raising awareness of oftenignored men’s health issues, particularly prostate and testicu-lar cancers. Participants begin the month clean shaven, thengrow their mustache until Nov. 30, when they then eitherthrow or attend a Movember party.

Why celebrate Movember in Norfolk? With the militarypresence in Hampton Roads, there’s no better location thanright next to a battleship, the ultimate symbol of strength andmasculinity.

The Mustache Bash will feature music by the Bartones,tasty hors d’oeuvres, a photo booth, and to top off the eve-ning, an optional “shave-off” courtesy of Jake’s Place. Otherpartners include the Norfolk Admirals, Shutter Booth, Mer-maid Winery, Cuisine & Company and the Coffee Shoppe. Acash bar will be available.

Please note that this event is for adults only. Tickets are$25 in advance and $30 on the night of the event. They maybe purchased at the Nauticus Admissions desk, or online athttp://nauticus.org.

HAMPTON

On Dec. 1, cruise into the holidayspirit at the 24th annual DowntownHampton Lighted Boat Parade. Morethan 20 boats are expected to partici-pate in this free nautical light showthat takes place along the DowntownHampton waterfront.

Beginning at 7:15 p.m., the parade ofilluminated power and sail boats willbe visible from anywhere along theHampton River. However, spectatorswanting to hear the narration will want

to find a cozy spot near the HamptonMaritime Center.

Those who don’t have a boat, but wantto join the action, can board the MissHampton II tour boat. Spectators inter-ested in riding on the Miss Hampton IIare encouraged to make reservations bycalling 722-9102. A contribution of anunwrapped toy that will be donated toToys for Tots is appreciated.

Captains who wish to enter theirvessel in the parade are encouraged tocontact the Hampton Public Piers at

727-1276. This year, each vessel thatenters the lighted boat parade will havean opportunity to win a free dock slipduring either the 14th annual Black-beard Pirate Festival (June 1 - 2, 2013),or 31st annual Hampton Bay Days(Sept. 6 - 8, 2013). The winner of “Bestof Show” will have the choice of eitherevent weekend.

The estimated length of the Down-town Hampton Lighted Boat Parade is30 to 45 minutes. Free parking is avail-able throughout the downtown area.

Winfield DanielsonUnique animal-themed gifts, like these trinket boxes, will be avail-able for purchase at the Virginia Zoo Holiday Marketplace, Dec. 1.

Light up the waterways at the annualDowntown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade

Courtesy photoThe annual Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade offers a free nautical light show all along the Downtown Hampton waterfront.

Courtesy photoTop winners at the Christmas Town Dash will receive Busch Gardens’ Fun Cards, while all runners will receive discounts to Christmas Townand one single-day ticket to Busch Gardens for the 2013 season.

Annual Christmas Town Dash benefitsMarine Corps’ Toys For Tots campaign

Celebrate Movember withNauticus’ Mustache Bash

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PORTSMOUTH

From the water to the pavement, there aremany notable racers from Virginia. The Vir-ginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is nowfeaturing a new “Virginian’s in the Spotlight”rotating exhibit entitled “Speed: Racing to theFinish.” Guests of the museum will have thechance to see the exhibit now through Dec. 31.

Racing legends included in the exhibitare Charles “Dick” Vail, Wendell Scott, BobRowland and Henry Lauterbach. Vail is thefirst sailing inductee that amassed more than100 victories in his sailing career. Scott, aDanville, Va. native, became the first blackman in stock car racing beginning in 1952 andfinished with 128 career wins. Rowland is aChesapeake native and a speed boat inducteewho was also inducted in the National MarineRacing Hall of Fame. Norfolk native Laut-erbach raced hydroplane boats for nearly 50years and was named the sports’ top driver in1956 while later being inducted in the Nation-

al Hydroplane Racing Hall of Fame in 1974.Artifacts from each inductee are featured

in the exhibit and visitors only have a limitedtimeframe to view the displays. The VirginiaSports Hall of Fame & Museum’s next rotat-ing exhibit will feature the 8th annual StudentAthlete Achievement Award winners to beannounced on Dec. 2.

Holiday Family Fun DayCelebrate sports and the holidays at the Vir-

ginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum on Dec.1 for Holiday Family Fun Day that takes placefrom 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and features games,crafts and more for the whole family.

Family Fun Day activities are includedwith admission and feature holiday relatedactivities including arts and crafts. All pur-chases made at the Final Score Gift Shopwill include free gift-wrapping.

We encourage guests to bring in two cannedfood items to receive $2 off admission. Thefood will be donated to the Foodbank ofSoutheastern Virginia. Please support thisgreat cause as well as enjoy holiday fun at theVirginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum.

For more information, call 393-8031, orvisit www.vshfm.com.

■ museum hoursThe Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is open daily during the fall and winter from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundayfrom 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 per person, $6 military or senior citizen (age 65 andover), and free for members and children 2 or younger.

For more information, call 393-8031, or visit www.vshfm.com.

Race in to see new exhibit atVirginia Sports Hall of FameNewest rotating exhibit atHOF & Museum featuresVirginia’s racing legends

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This holiday season, don’t take the “shop‘till you drop” concept to heart. Tuck a reus-able water bottle in your tote to stay hydrated.When you’re ready for a refill, simply tap intoTapIt, a region-wide water bottle refilling net-work sponsored by askHRgreen.org.

More than 100 Hampton Roads cafés andrestaurants are participating in this new pro-gram that provides free access to drinkingwater on the go. To zero in on a nearby TapItlocation, go to TapItWater.com/HRVA. Thesearch and mapping features, which are opti-mized for use on mobile devices, make it easyto find the closest partner location.

“Reaching for the tap is the clear choicewhen it comes to drinking water and theTapIt program is a convenient way to refillyour reusable water bottle with clean wateron the go,” said Julia B. Hillegass, public in-formation and community affairs administra-tor for the Hampton Roads Planning District

Commission, which oversees askHRgreen.org. “Simply locate a TapIt partner, stop into refill your water bottle and you’re off – noquestions asked.”

Restaurant owners or managers who wishto partner with TapIt can do so by visitingTapItWater.com/become-a-partner and com-pleting a short form. There is no cost to jointhe TapIt network – businesses only need afaucet or soda machine that dispenses water.As a partner, businesses are added to the TapItwebsite and mobile mapping applications sousers can easily locate them.

“You can fill a reusable drinking bottlemore than 1,000 times for the dollar youspend on one bottle of water from the store,”said Hillegass. ”Utilizing the TapIt programwill save you money, while keeping plasticbottles out of our landfills.”

For more information on TapIt, visit www.askHRgreen.org.

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By Rick MinterUniversal Uclick

In addition to picking up a nice trophy anda place in NASCAR history for winning the2012 Sprint Cup championship, Brad Kes-elowski is in line to collect millions of dol-lars in bonus money and from other sources.His take from NASCAR alone, which is splitwith his Penske Racing team, is estimated tobe about $6 million.

So what does a 28-year-old single personplan to do with that kind of cash?

Keselowski said on last week’s NASCARteleconference that one of the “toys” on hislist is a tank.

“I’ve been looking into that really all summerlong,” he said. “It all started with Wally Dal-lenbach, who was telling me a story abouthaving one. I thought, wow, that would beawesome. So obviously living where I do andbeing around Dale [Earnhardt] Jr., I thought itwould be cool if we both got a tank and chasedeach other around in the woods with them. It’skind of our deal.”

“I promised myself if I won it, I would buyone whether Dale does or not. It was kind ofa little bit of motivation, I should say.”

He said he’s not really into buying trophiesfor himself, but a tank is different.

“I think a tank would be pretty cool,” hesaid. “I want to put one together and havesome fun with it. When I’m done playing withit, I’ll just park it in the driveway and scare offpeople who aren’t supposed to be around. Idon’t know. It will be fun either way.”

He said he’ll likely try to find a vintagemodel.

“I want to get something from World WarII to Korea-era, something in the 40s to mid-50s-era,” he said.

A good-running tank shouldn’t put too muchof a dent in Keselowski’s wallet. They’re forsale on military vehicle websites starting ataround $250,000.

As NASCAR’s newest Cup champion,Keselowski drew plenty of notice and somecriticism for appearing to have consumedseveral adult beverages before some of hispost-race interviews from Homestead-MiamiSpeedway in the hours after he clinched theCup championship. But on a teleconferencewith reporters two days later, he expressedno regrets.

“I think everybody faces their criticism nomatter what you do,” he said. “You’re nevergoing to get all of the people to like some-

thing that you do. It’s not possible. Some-one’s always going to dislike something youdo, and you have to roll that off your shoul-ders and move on.”

He said that if a person remains true tohimself, it’ll all work out in the long run.

“I had fun, and I wanted to show that funand enjoy it with others,” he said. “I’m morethrilled that people enjoyed [it] than I amdisappointed to questioning my path becausesomeone else didn’t like it.”

TV ratings for last week’s Sprint Cup season

finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway con-tinued a trend of Chase races drawing fewerviewers than comparable events last year.

The Ford EcoBoost 400 earned a 3.5 house-hold coverage rating, averaging 3,444,706viewers, according to the Nielsen Company.Those numbers were down from last year’s3.6 rating with 6.8 million viewers.

Overall, the 10 Chase races on ESPN hada rating average of 2.7 with 4.2 million view-ers, compared to a 3.1 rating and 4.763 mil-lion viewers last year.

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On the heels of a three-fight winning streak, Nate Diaz (left) is sched-uled to challenge UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson in themain event at UFC on FOX 5, Dec. 8. After dropping back-to-backfights at 170 pounds, Diaz dropped back down to 155 pounds andproceeded to notch consecutive wins over Takanori Gomi (submis-sion), Donald Cerrone (decision) and Jim Miller (submission) to earnhis upcoming title shot.

Courtesy of NASCARBrad Keselowski holds up the trophy after winning the 2012 Sprint Cup championship.

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Greg Ives, who was announced thisweek as the new crew chief for ReganSmith at JR Motorsports, brings strongcredentials to his new job. He was the raceengineer for all five of Jimmie Johnson’sSprint Cup championships and he’s beeninvolved in racing for most of his life.

His first racing experiences were asa crew member for his father Roger andbrother Steve on the short tracks of theMidwest.

“We had an old barn in back of our housewith a concrete pad for the car,” said Ives,a 33-year-old native of Bark River, Mich.“The earliest job I can remember wascleaning the car. I was five or six yearsold, and small, and could crawl around andclean the car. Then I swept everything out.”

From there, he eventually drove somehimself, with a fair amount of success.

“If I showed up, I was a threat to befast, contending for wins and in the pointschase,” he said.

JR Motorsports also announced that itlikely will field just one full-time car nextyear, as no sponsor has been signed to backCole Whitt, who raced for JR Motorsportsthis year along with Danica Patrick, who ismoving to a full-time Cup ride next year.

Team co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. isset to run a limited number of NationwideSeries races for JR Motorsports next year.

Burton has surgeryNASCAR driver Jeff Burton had sur-

gery last week to alleviate symptoms ofcarpal tunnel syndrome.

“After feeling some recurring symp-toms of carpal tunnel syndrome, my phy-sician and I decided routine surgery wouldbe best for this situation,” Burton said in arelease from his Richard Childress Racingteam. “There is no such thing as an off-season in this sport, so I wanted to get itdone as soon as possible to be ready formy Caterpillar Visitors Center appearancewith Richard [Childress] early next month.Plus, we have many test sessions plannedin December with the No. 31 Chevroletteam in preparation for the 2013 seasonwith my new crew chief Luke Lambert. Iwill be ready to go.”

Burton is coming off two of the mostdisappointing seasons of his career. Hehasn’t won a race since 2008, posted justtwo Top-5 finishes in each of the past twoseasons and finished 20th and 19th in thepoints standings.

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■ Wheelbase: 108.3 inch-es; overall length: 192.4;width: 78.5; height: 62.8.Engine: 3.7L V6 – 300 hpat 6,300 rpm and 270 lbs.-ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm.■ Transmission: six-speed automatic with Se-quential SportShift andGrade Logic Control.■ EPA Fuel Economy: 16city/23 highway.■ Cargo capacity: 69.6cubic feet.■ Safety features: Dualfront airbags, front seatmounted side-impact air-bags, dual head curtainside-impact airbags, four-wheel disc brakes withanti-lock, collision miti-gation braking system, ad-vance brakes, electron-ic brake distribution, brakeassist, traction control,trailer stability assist, ve-hicle stability assist, Blue-tooth hands free phonesystem, fog lights, auto-matic Xenon high-intensitydischarge headlamps, en-gine immobilizer, daytimerunning lights, tire pres-sure monitors, rollbackprotection, hill start assistcontrol, side-impact doorbeams, navigation system,Smart Key system, pushbutton start, rearview cam-era, battery run-down pro-tection, Forward CollisionWarning (FCW) and LaneDeparture Warning (LDW).■ Warranty: Basic – 4-year/50,000 mile; Powertrain –

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By Ken Chester, Jr.Motor News Media Corporation

The innovative and stylish Acura ZDXcrossover vehicle, introduced in 2009, willreceive numerous styling and technology en-hancements for the 2013 model year, whichwill be the final year on the market for ZDXas the Acura brand sharpens its focus on newmodels and core products.. The 2013 ZDXwill receive several new features, includinga redesigned front grille, front and rear park-ing sensors, power folding side mirrors anda dark accent on the wheels for a sportierfinish.

For its last year the Acura ZDX will be soldas a single, valued-added package offeringclients greater value on a luxury scale.

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The interior receives a new trim finish onthe center console and a high contrast inte-rior option. Rich leather appointments givethe ZDX a warm and inviting feeling whilecreating an intimate cockpit for the driver andfront passenger. The cabin is well lit thanksto extensive use of LED lighting along withthe light from the unique moonroof that isan integral design aspect of the longest glass

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The luxurious cockpit gives way to gener-ous cabin that provides comfortable seating forup to five-passengers. The ZDX’s flexible util-ity allows it to be a perfect weekend getawayvehicle. The cargo area can also be expandedto accommodate longer objects (such as golfbags) by removing side panels in the cargo-compartment sidewalls. As an added bonus,there is an integrated under-floor storage areawhich provides 2.2 cubic-feet of secure space.

Robust features now standard on the 2013ZDX include the 435-watt Acura/ELS Sur-round 10-speaker audio system with 15 GB harddisk drive (HDD) memory, Acura NavigationSystem with Voice Recognition, 8-inch high-resolution VGA display, multi-view rear viewcamera, Bluetooth HandsFreeLink wireless tele-phone interface, ventilated and heated front seatswith perforated premium Milano leather seatingsurfaces, Keyless Access System (with SmartEntry and push button ignition) and dual-zoneautomatic climate control system.

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Silent NightIn 1984, the slasher classic “Silent Night,

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As their small Midwestern town preparesfor its annual Christmas Eve parade, Sheriff(Malcolm McDowell) and his deputy (JaimeKing) discover that a maniac in a Santa suitis murdering those he judges as “naughty.”Their sins? Porn, adultery, greed – and he will

make sure they rest in heavenly pieces.Donal Logue, Ellen Wong, Lisa Marie and

Brendan Fehr co-star in this brutal and darklyhumorous tale of Christmas gone bad.

The Collection »When Elena’s (Emma Fitzpatrick) friends

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Upon learning of his daughter’s disappear-ance, Elena’s wealthy father (ChristopherMcDonald) hires a group of mercenaries toretrieve her from the vicious grips of The Col-lector. These mercenaries coerce Arkin (JoshStewart), the only man to have escaped thewrath of this heinous monster, to lead themthrough the gruesome labyrinth. Now, Arkinfinds himself fighting for his own life in orderto save Elena.

Alex Cross: Follows the young homicide detective/psychologist (Tyler Perry), from the worldwide best-selling novels by James Patterson, as he meets hismatch in a serial killer (Matthew Fox).The two faceoff in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, butwhen the mission gets personal, Cross is pushedto the edge of his moral and psychological limits inthis exciting action thriller.

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“Hitman: Absolution” follows Agent 47, acold-blooded assassin who takes on his mostdangerous contract to date. Betrayed by thosehe once trusted, and now hunted by the police,he suddenly finds himself at the center of adark conspiracy and must embark on a person-al journey through a corrupt and twisted world.

“Hitman: Absolution marks the culmina-tion of years of hard work, belief and deter-mination from many involved with IO Inter-active and Square Enix,” said Jon Brooke,brand director. “The result is an original andincredibly replayable gaming experience thatwill blow many people away. Welcome backAgent 47, we’ve missed you.”

Hitman: Absolution also introduces “Con-tracts,” a new online mode which allows gamersto create and share their own custom hit chal-lenges within the game. They choose a level,targets, weapons and then set rules for complet-ing the contract based on time, style and wit-nesses. As an asynchronous mode, players cancompete against friends at any time, regard-less of whether or not they are online. Uponaccepting and successfully completing a con-tract, players will be rewarded in contract dol-lars which they can use to purchase weapons,disguises, upgrades and techniques. Contractsis going to be free of charge for everyone whoowns a copy of Hitman: Absolution.

“For the first time we are taking Agent 47 ona personal journey which allows us to exploreother parts of the ‘Hitman’ fantasy,” said ToreBlystad, game director, IO Interactive. “This isboth a familiar and yet significantly differentexperience to any of the other Hitman games,something our silent assassins will relish, as

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Hollywood talent Keith Carradine takeson the role of the villainous Blake Dexter, atwisted character and maybe the most viciousadversary Agent 47 has faced yet. Dextercomes to life through Carradine’s outstandingperformance capture and voice acting skills.

Hitman: Absolution is rated M for Mature.For more information and updates about thegame, visit www.hitman.com.

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By Daryl AddisonGreat American Country | GACTV.com

There’s an interesting trend when establishedhard rock artists crossover to country – the soundcan be very traditional. Kid Rock has shown thisseveral times over the past decade, but his impactin the genre started on the 70s country, outlaw-in-spired megahit, “Picture,” a duet with Sheryl Crow.

Aaron Lewis, frontman of the platinum-sellingrock band Staind, follows a similar path on his firstfull-length country project, “The Road,” a collec-tion of 10 traditional-based tunes rich with story-telling, three-quarter time and twanging guitars.

Lewis first made moves in country music withthe release of his 2011 EP, “Town Line,” featur-ing the hit “Country Boy” that included guestspots from Charlie Daniels, George Jones and

Chris Young. Backed by some of Nashville’sfinest session players, including guitarist BrentMason, drummer Eddie Bayers and pedal steelplayer Paul Franklin, Lewis moves effortlesslybetween Waylon-esque thump (on the title-track“The Road”) and the pure acoustic beauty ofUnion Station (“Lessons Learned”), while hisemotional delivery gives life and feeling to thestories in his songs.

Drawing on troubadour themes, The Road spendssome serious time contemplating the touring lifeand what it does to him and his family. The albumopener, “75,” cranks up with classic country guitarphrasing and thick telecaster tones while Lewislaments, “This highway ain’t no place for homeloving drifters like me,” with three-quarter timeballadry, dropping low into the end of a line witha natural highwayman feel. “State Lines” hints at a

modern version Jerry Reed’s road warrior anthem,“Eastbound and Down,” if backed by Waylon’sband. And on the current single, “Forever,” a wearyroad tune held together by a reflective pedal steelmelody, his voice carries the weight of stingingloneliness, singing, “Another time to miss a birth-day,” before working to make amends in the end.

Aaron’s most stirring depiction of the roadcomes on “Anywhere But Here,” a haunting waltzthat depicts the internal struggle he faces movingfrom town to town. With swaying pedal steel,light brushes of B-3 organ and pristine acous-tic arpeggios, his rugged voice moves throughpained territory when paired with a tender deliv-ery. “The bed next to me is empty / Just like theshell I’m still trying to fill,” he sings as the songtakes on the dark moodiness of Staind classicslike “Outside” and “It’s Been A While.”

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The interplanetary, galactic traveling, lawdefining actor William Shatner will beamdown to Christopher Newport University’sFerguson Center for the Arts in NewportNews for his “Shatner’s World: We Just LiveIn It …” one man show, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m.

Shatner delivers a larger than life perfor-mance complete with his laugh-out-loudhumor, signature storytelling and selectmusical selections in his inimitable style.Through anecdotes, songs, jokes and evensome poignant moments, you will experi-ence his phenomenal path from classicallytrained Shakespearean actor to cultural icon.

Unless you’ve lived under a rock foryears, most people are keenly aware of Shat-ner’s accomplishments in motion picturefilms, TV and the stage. He is also an ac-complished Sci-Fi author too.

As a TV and movie actor, he portrayedJames T. Kirk, the captain of the USS En-terprise in “Star Trek;” in “Boston Legal” heplayed Denny Crane, a renowned attorney,and founding and senior partner of Crane,Poole & Schmidt; and in “T.J. Hooker” heplayed Sgt. Thomas Jefferson “T. J.” Hooker,a no-nonsense officer who returns to the beat

to rid the streets of crime. His stage perfor-mances include Shakespeare’s “Henry V,”and “A Shot in the Dark” and “The World ofSuzie Wong” on Broadway, among others.

By design, the show is structured to be avery personal evening, illustrating Shatner’sstories through film, video clips and photo-graphs. There will also be a special VIP meetand greet that is sure to make every fan’sdream come true. To get more informationon the VIP package and other ticket infor-mation, visit http://fergusoncenter.cnu.edu/artists/shatner.htm.

The Ferguson Center has many excitingshows that they will be offering during the2012-13 season, such as “A Christmas Carol”on Nov. 27, “It’s A Travis Tritt Christmas” onNov. 28, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas”on Dec. 2, and “Disney’s Beauty and theBeast,” “A Chorus Line,” Smokey Robinson”and “Dreamgirls” in 2013, to name a few.

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Courtesy photoIn “Shatner’s World: We Just Live In It …” William Shat-ner delivers a larger than life performance completewith his laugh-out-loud humor, signature storytellingand select musical selections in his inimitable style.

William Shatner is set toperform his one man showlive on stage, Nov. 30

onlineTo hear a local interview with Shatner onWHRV-FM radio with Danny Epperson, on hisupcoming visit to the Ferguson Center for theArts, visit http://youtu.be/0uE7OIVzQEg

■ shatner’s world reviews“This show is more entertaining than it has any right to be …” – New York Post

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By Joe Denk, M.S.Navy Fitness

Is high intensity, short duration train-ing better than steady state (long duration)cardio for overall fitness?

Our body has three distinct energy sys-tems that allow us to do work. In orderto be most efficient and fit, the answer isto train all three energy systems. Theseenergy systems work together and pro-duce a “crossover” effect with each onehelping the others.

The first system (known as the immediatesystem) is the anaerobic (ATP-CP) energysystem. You can think of this as energy thatis already stored and ready to go within themuscle cells. It produces energy very quick-ly at high rates, but is depleted in only afew brief seconds because not much of it isstored. This system helps with initial accel-eration, or the last second lunge to the finishline. It is best trained through resistance andplyometric (jumping) exercises.

The second system is called the rapidglycolytic energy system, or the primaryanaerobic system. This one takes longerthan the ATP-CP system to get going. Itpeaks high between 45 and 60 secondsand then trails off. This energy system isbest trained during high intensity sprintsthat last between 30 and 90 seconds.

The final system is the aerobic, or oxygen

dependent, energy system. This system hasthe ability to produce the most sustainedenergy for long durations. It is contributingonly a small amount during the early sec-onds, but it is the main contributor to activ-ity after 90 seconds. The more efficient thissystem is, the faster the other two systemswill recover, enhancing overall perfor-mance. This is best trained during longercardio sessions at lower relative intensities.

To ensure training each system, take aheart rate approach. The National Acad-emy of Sports Medicine (NASM) recom-mends using three performance zones:

■ Zone 1 trains your aerobic system andshould be approximately 65 to 75 percentof your max heart rate.

■ Zone 2 stresses your glycolytic system

and extends your lactic acid threshold at76 to 85 percent of your max heart rate.

■ Zone 3 taxes your immediate and fastglycolytic system at 86 to 95 percent ofyour max heart rate.

You can easily find your target heart ratewith this simple method. Subtract your agefrom 220 (226 for women) to calculate yourmaximum heart rate, then multiply by theappropriate percentages to find trainingzones. A typical workout will have 10 min-utes in Zone 1, one to two minutes in Zone2, followed by a minute to 30 seconds inZone 3. Repeat this interval cycle over theduration of your training regardless of themode of cardio you are pursuing. Followthis scientifically tested approach, maxi-mize your cardio, and you will see results.

Brandpoint

Healthy feet are essential for overallgood health, no matter your age, fitnesslevel or physical challenges. For peoplewith diabetes, however, taking care of theirfeet is especially vital. More than 60 per-cent of all non-traumatic lower-limb am-putations worldwide are related to compli-cations from the disease, according to theAmerican Diabetes Association (ADA).

A recent study by the American PodiatricMedical Association (APMA) indicates thatHispanics with diabetes are particularly indanger since more than 90 percent of thosewith the disease, or at risk for it, have neverseen a podiatrist as part of their healthcare.

“Regardless of ethnicity, foot ulcers andinfections are the leading cause of hos-pitalization among people with diabetes,but most of those problems are largelypreventable,” said Dr. Joseph Caporusso,a podiatrist and president of the APMA.“It’s important for those with the diseaseto ‘knock their socks off’ and receive reg-ular foot exams by today’s podiatrists.”

While ulcers (open sores on the foot)are the most common diabetes-relatedfoot problem, several others are also seri-ous and prevalent, including neuropathy,skin changes, calluses, poor circulation andinfection. The nerve damage that diabetescauses may mean a person with an ulcer or

injury may be unaware of it until it becomesinfected. Infection can lead to partial or fullamputation of the foot or lower leg.

The good news is regular care from apodiatrist can help reduce amputation ratesbetween 45 and 85 percent, APMA said.

People with diabetes need to inspect theirfeet daily and be vigilant for warning signsof ulcers, including irritation, redness,

cracked or dry skin (especially around theheels), or drainage on their socks.

“Successfully managing diabetes is ateam effort and today’s podiatrist is anintegral player on that team,” Caporussoexplained.

Although ulcers can occur anywhere onthe foot or ankle, they are typically foundon pressure points on the foot, like the ballof the foot or bottom of the big toe. If youdiscover an ulcer or have any symptoms,see a podiatrist immediately. In many cases,the foot can be saved with early treatment.

In addition to examining your feetevery day and keeping your blood glucosein your target range, make sure to followthese foot health tips:

■ Discuss your diabetes and the riskswith your family. Diabetes can be heredi-tary, so talk to your family members aboutmonitoring blood sugar and foot health.

■ Never go barefoot. Always protectyour feet with the proper footwear, andmake sure both socks and shoes are com-fortable and fit well.

■ Trim toenails straight across and nevercut the cuticles. Seek immediate treatmentfor ingrown toenails, as they can lead toserious infection.

■ Keep your feet elevated while sitting.■ Wiggle toes and move your feet and

ankles up and down for five minute ses-sions throughout the day.

Brandpoint

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but areyou able to enjoy the holidays completely? The ap-proaching holiday season means quality time withfamily, special deliveries in the mail and goodies thatdelight the taste buds. But it’s important to be pre-pared and stay healthy throughout the season so youcan enjoy every festive moment.

Consider these holiday health essentials that allowyou to enjoy the season to the fullest:

1. Do you see what I see?The sights of the holidays are a delight, but for

the millions of people who have trouble seeing smallimages and print, many traditional holiday activitiescan be difficult to do. An easy solution is a stylishpair of reading glasses, ideal for when you want toread holiday greeting cards or recite “Twas the NightBefore Christmas” to the kids. Another option, find apair that folds to a compact size to easily fit in a shirtpocket or purse so you can be prepared no matterwhere your holiday adventures take you.

2. Avoid a blue ChristmasThe holiday season is a special time of year that

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3. Bundle up to walk in a winter wonderlandWinter and the holidays go hand-in-hand, which

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4. Too many cups of cheer? Medication can helpSugar plums, roasted chestnuts, figgy pudding –

while your holiday meals may not include these typesof historic holiday fare, you’re probably noshing on avariety of treats you don’t eat at other times of the year.Eating rich foods and trying new dishes is naturally apart of celebrating the season, but it can leave you withan upset stomach. Whether you’re hosting an event atyour home, or you’re traveling to another location forthe holidays, be sure to stock up on antacid and otherover-the-counter remedies for stomach troubles.

With a few simple steps, you’ll prepare yourselffor your best holiday season yet, one where you feelhealthy and enjoy every moment.

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VB TOWN CENTER $321,000 - Luxury 3 level con-do with 3 private suites, Master BR w/frplc, hard-wood on 1st floor, den for movie time, customdecor fit for royalty, 2750 sq ft of living space! callDeborah 757 456 2221 Hunt Homes of VA Realty

Flea Markets/BazaarsHolland Baptist Church Christmas Bazaar Dec 8from 8~3, 6519 Holland Rd Suffolk 23437 Hand

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Peninsula Cleaning Service is seeking a Opera-tions Manager to join our team. Full Time Salariedposition, 30k-40k per year and must be able towork flexible hours as required. The incumbentmanages corporate and small healthcare accountson the Southside. Ideal candidates will have atleast 5 yrs. of management experience directlyrelating to commercial cleaning or facility manage-ment. Ability to maintain customer satisfaction andgood public relations. Must be extremely proficientin Microsoft Office, Valid DL, Drug Screen andacceptable Background required. Fax resume866-408-8912 or Call 757-833-1603

For Sale-Va. Beach HomeAntiques & Collectibles 2 cttw Engagement Ring - Gorgeous Princess

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Alanton Estate Sale 2 story Colonial 5BR, 3 fullBA, (2) 1/2 BA, new kit., hardwd flrs., lg. treed lot,

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David Winter Cottages from England Mint Conditionstarting $25 OBO/NEG 804 892-0065

Business OpportunitiesPocket Dragons from England Mint Condition $25OBO/NEG 804-892-0065 Norfolk-5 -2BR apts in nice area of Ocean View

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Large Oak German Schrunk Good Condition E-MailPics $750 OBO/NEG Details 892-0065

2009 Toyota Sienna Great condition, well main-tained. All new tires. A/C, one power door, 6 CDplayer, bucket seats in middle row, seats 7.

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Living Room Elegant Table - $300 (Hampton)Brand New, tags still on 63"L x 34W" glass topstunning table. Call 201-803-3482

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ReligiousServicesJEB Little Creek ChapelROMAN CATHOLICMass schedule: 5 p.m., Sat.(fulfills Sunday obligation)9 a.m. & 12:15 p.m. , Sun.Fellowship: 10 a.m., Sun.Choir practice: 6 p.m., Tues.Confessions:3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Sat.

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