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Navy WoundedWarrior - SafeHarbor announcesTeam Navy rosterBy Patty BabbNavy Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor

WASHINGTON

Forty seriously wounded, ill and injured Navy ath-letes have been chosen to represent Team Navy at the2014 Warrior Games this fall.

The athletes were evaluated during the Wounded War-rior Team Navy Trials, which took place May 31-June7 in Norfolk, Virginia. During the event, 65 Team Navyhopefuls faced off in the seven sports - archery, cycling,seated volleyball, shooting, swimming, track and field,and wheelchair basketball - that will be contested duringthe Warrior Games.

“At the trials, we saw our largest turnout for a Navyadaptive athletics event to date,” said Navy WoundedWarrior (NWW) - Safe Harbor Director Capt. BrentBreining. “This made selection of the final athletesto represent Team Navy very difficult. Our staff tookgreat care during the selection process to put togetherthe strongest possible team, and no decision was madelightly. I offer heartfelt congratulations to the accom-plished athletes who made the team, and I look forwardto watching them compete.

“I encourage all of the athletes who took part in thetrials - not only those who made the cut - to remain activeand continue training. Sports can have a very powerfulimpact on their physical and mental well-being and hasthe potential to accelerate their recovery,” he added.

NWW is the Navy and Coast Guard’s wounded war-rior support program. All of the athletes who participat-ed in the trials are enrolled in the program, which hasprovided non-medical care throughout their recoveries.

The 2014 Team Navy roster includes a diverse collec-tion of athletes. It brings together service members fromaround the country, from both the enlisted and officercommunities, with incredibly varied backgrounds andskill sets. The team will practice together for the firsttime at a training camp July 8-13 at Naval Base VenturaCounty, California.

The 2014 Warrior Games - a Paralympic-like com-petition among wounded warriors from all branchesof military service - will take place Sept. 28-Oct. 4 inColorado Springs, Colorado. Once again, NWW willsponsor Team Navy.

MCSA Ryan U. KledzikRetired Sonar Technician 2nd Class Shericka Goza practicesfor the cycling portion of the 2014 Navy Wounded Warrior teamtrials.

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By MCSN Adam AustinNavy Public Affairs Support Element East

NORFOLK

Commander, Navy Region Mid-At-lantic (CNRMA) held a Coalition ofSailors Against Destructive Decisions(CSADD) rally June 26-27 at Naval Sta-tion Norfolk.

The annual event covered a rangeof topics, including alcohol and drugabuse, physical fitness, sexual assaultprevention, suicide awareness andfamily planning.

“We give them the most up-to-date in-formation so when they go back to theircommands they can put together pro-grams to help their Sailors at their respec-tive commands make better decisionseither on or off duty,” said Senior ChiefCulinary Specialist Michael Sims, re-gional CSADD coordinator for CNRMAand organizer of the event. “Good deci-sion making for our younger Sailors isgoing to affect themselves, their family,

their career and possibly their future.”Sims said the first day was dedicated

to presentations, lectures and skits. Thenext day, Sailors from the commands meton the softball fields for food and friendlycompetition, including relay races andcompetitive lifting.

“Events like this build camaraderie,and they just help Sailors to be aware ofwhat decisions they can make and whatkind of effect that can have on their ca-reers and their lives,” said Senior ChiefQuartermaster John Renaud, a CSADDmember.

In addition to providing training ongood decision making, the event also af-forded opportunities for Sailors to social-ize and network.

“Getting the CSADD chapters togetherwas a victory for us,” said Sims. “Anyway we can get the fleet and the shoreside all together in one place is definitelya win for the program.”

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Navy promotes MichelleHoward to 4-star admiralDefense Media Activity

ARLINGTON,VA.

The United States Navy pro-moted Michelle Janine Howardto the rank of four-star admiralJuly 1 during a ceremony at theWomen in Military Service forAmerica Memorial at ArlingtonNational Cemetery.

Secretary of the Navy RayMabus presided over the cer-

emony and administered the oathof office.

Adm. Howard is the firstfemale four-star in the 238 yearhistory of the United StatesNavy.

“Michelle Howard’s promo-tion to the rank of admiral is theresult of a brilliant naval career,one I fully expect to continuewhen she assumes her new roleas vice chief of naval operations,

but also it is an historic first, anevent to be celebrated as she be-comes the first female to achievethis position,” said Mabus. “Heraccomplishment is a direct ex-ample of a Navy that now, morethan ever, reflects the nation itserves - a nation where successis not borne of race, gender orreligion, but of skill and ability.”

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MSCN Matthew YoungUSS Lincoln Coalition of Sailors Against DestructiveDecisions (CSADD) Sailors compete in a team buildingexercise during the CSADD Olympics in Norfolk June 27.

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Cape Rayleaves Spainto receiveSyrianmaterialsAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

The U.S. motor vesselCape Ray departed Rota,Spain, this morning en routeto the port of Gioia Tauro,Italy, where the ship will re-ceive declared Syrian chemi-cal weapons transferred fromthe Danish vessel Ark Futura.

In a statement announcingthe departure, Pentagon PressSecretary Navy Rear Adm.John Kirby said the transit toItaly is expected to take sev-eral days.

After the transfer is com-plete, the Cape Ray willdepart Gioia Tauro for inter-national waters to begin neu-tralization of the chemicalagents using the embarkedfield deployable hydrolysissystem, Kirby said. “Neutral-ization will be conducted ina safe and environmentallysound manner,” he added.

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MIDSHIPMEN JOIN BATAANON DEPLOYMENT FOR TRAININGFour Midshipmen from the United States NavalAcademy embarked the amphibious assault shipUSS Bataan (LHD 5) from June 1-24.See the full story at http://tinyurl.com/pbwrjr5.

USS DONALD COOK ARRIVES INDURRES, ALBANIAGuided-missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG75) arrived in Durres, Albania, for a port visit,June 26. This port visit serves to continue U.S.Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet’s effortsto strengthen maritime partnerships in order toenhance regional stability.See the full story at http://tinyurl.com/qbyamvd.

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By MC2 Katie LashUSS Theodore Roosevelt Public Affairs

NORFOLK

After a year of preparations,the aircraft carrier USS Theo-dore Roosevelt (CVN 71) suc-cessfully completed a three-dayBoard of Inspection and Survey(INSURV) material inspection,June 26.

INSURV inspects the materialreadiness of Navy vessels andreports the findings to the Sec-retary of the Navy (SECNAV)to ensure the Navy’s ships arereliable, properly equipped andmission ready.

After the inspection, Capt.Daniel Grieco, Roosevelt’s com-manding officer, addressed thecrew on the magnitude of theiraccomplishment.

“It’s all about the journey, andit’s been an incredible journeyover the last year,” said Grieco.“We’ve shown the fleet that theRough Riders are back. My sin-cere thanks to each and every oneof you.”

The inspection required Sail-ors to demonstrate numeroussystems and included examina-tions of hundreds of work spacesalong with an analysis of alllifesaving, damage control andsafety equipment inventories.

“The crew as a whole reallygrasped the idea of one ship. Not

just one piece of equipment, notjust one department,” said ChiefHospital Corpsman MichaelMann, assistant INSURV coor-dinator aboard Roosevelt. “Allthe hard work and practice paidoff during the presentation of ourship.”

During the ship’s INSURV,more than 130 inspectors, bothmilitary and civilian, assessednumerous aspects of the Roos-evelt with the crew’s assistance.

“After we executed (our dem-onstration), it seemed like a pieceof cake. We’re proud of what wedid.” said Damage Controlman1st Class Daniel Hernandez. “Icouldn’t ask for anything betterfrom any of my guys and theother work forces.”

As TR concluded INSURV,Bryan Peters, commander, NavalAir Force Pacific INSURV co-ordinator, responsible for allINSURV preparations for bothNaval Air Forces Pacific and At-lantic, wrapped-up his career aswell. TR’s INSURV was his 45thand final inspection.

“It has been impressive towatch TR come together top tobottom and across the board.After 50 years of doing this, it’swhat keeps this fun,” said Peters.“As the ship mounts the summit,you can take pride in setting thebar in a fashion that will be dif-ficult to follow.”

USS TheodoreRoosevelt successfullycompletes inspection

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NavyDiver 2ndClass BobLeFrance,from MobileDiving andSalvage UnitTwo (MDSU2) Company2-1, watchesas BelizeCoast Guarddivers prac-tice emergen-cy proce-dures duringa SouthernPartnershipStation 2014training dive.

By MC1(DV) Brett CoteFleet Combat Camera Pacific

BELIZE CITY, BELIZE

Navy divers from Mobile Divingand Salvage Unit Two (MDSU2) are in Belize as part of South-ern Partnership Station 2014. TheMDSU divers will be working withdivers from the Belize Coast GuardService.

“...we’re going to be … discuss-ing the knowledge that they have,the knowledge that we have, howthey do things, [and] how we op-erate,” said Navy Diver 2nd ClassMitch Baker, a MDSU 2 diver. “It’sjust an exchanging of the ways weboth operate.”

Before the MDSU divers and theBelizean divers start dive opera-tions, there are a few safety items totake care of. One of those items is arecompression chamber. Wheneverdivers are descending and ascend-ing in the water, there is always therisk of pressure-related injuries likedecompression sickness – or “thebends.” When someone gets thebends, they are treated in a recom-pression chamber.

“A recompression chamber, basi-cally, it’s just a tube. We’re able topush air into it and pressurize it, andit simulates depth,” said Baker.

The MDSU divers will be trav-eling and diving in four differentcountries during the Southern Part-nership Station mission, and theywill be setting up their chamber ateach stop.

“We brought the TRCS – theTransportable RecompressionChamber System,” said Baker. “It’s[the] smallest chamber that theNavy has. We have it on the backof an MTVR (Medium Tactical Ve-hicle Replacement) … it’s a prettybig truck that we have down here.

We brought it because of sand, badground, stuff like that. It’s pretty coolto see it up on a vehicle like that.”

The MDSU 2 divers will be inBelize for about two months beforemoving on to Guatemala, the nextstop on their Southern PartnershipStation mission. Southern Partner-ship Station 2014 is a U.S. Navy de-ployment focused on subject matterexpert exchanges with partnernation militaries and security forcesin Central and South America andthe Caribbean.

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MC1 Brett CoteNavy Diver 2nd Class Bob LeFrance, from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU)2, Company 2-1, watches as Belize Coast Guard divers practice emergency proce-dures during a Southern Partnership Station 2014 training dive.

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By Darryl OrrellCenter for Security Forces Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

Celebrating 10 years, theCenter for Security Forceshosted a picnic June 27, forpast alumni and present mem-bers to commemorate the mile-stone and the achievementsearned along the way.

The Center was officiallystood up in July 2004, but itsroots can be traced back to theearly months following 9/11.

In the days and weeks fol-lowing 9/11, the Navy putplans in motion that wouldincrease the antiterrorism andforce protection (ATFP) readi-ness posture fleet-wide. A new

command, established in No-vember 2001, was chargedwith leading this vital under-taking.

Over the next two years,the “Antiterrorism Force Pro-tection Warfare DevelopmentCenter” (ATFPWDC) tookshape and led efforts thatformed the baseline for themore advanced training oftoday.

During that same time, theNavy was also undergoing amajor shift in its philosophyand management of individualskills training dubbed “TheRevolution in Training.”

A vision introduced and di-rected by then Chief of NavalOperations Adm. Vern Clark.The result was a restructur-ing of the naval education andtraining architecture. This dra-matic change allowed Navytrainers to work more closelywith the Fleet at defining andvalidating the training needs

of its Sailors. In turn, trainerscan now develop and delivermore precise or targeted train-ing that instructs Sailors in thevital skills needed to performtheir duties and achieve mis-sion success.

The keystone for this newapproach in naval trainingwas the creation of missionand warfare focused Learn-ing Centers that would replacethe traditional Fleet TrainingCenter construct. In July 2003,the Center for Antiterrorismand Navy Security Forces pro-visionally stood up under thecommand of now retired Capt.William Daniels. One yearlater, the Center was officiallyestablished and assumed themissions, functions and task-ing of the ATFPWDC.

“Once the decision wasmade to stand up the newlearning center in 2004, ourmission, vision and priori-ties started to align and fall

in place,” said Daniels. “Thisprovided a more clear focuson the Center’s mission to de-velop and deliver training inareas such as small arms andcrew served weapons to meetthe heightened training needsof Sailors worldwide.”

In the wake of 9/11, themission of the Navy Master-at-Arms increased at an expo-nential rate, which also calledfor an increase in manning.Daniels went on to share whathe views as being the great-est achievements made by theCenter during his tenure ascommanding officer.

“The focused training theCenter developed and deliv-ered for MAs played a vitalrole in the rapid expansionof the rating during that time.Over the course of only a fewyears, the rating grew fromsome 2,500 Sailors to around8,000,” said Daniels.

The Center has graduatedmore than 15,000 Sailors fromits MA “A” school as of 2013.This is a notable milestone inview of the rate’s low manninglevels prior to 9/11, which wasabout 1000 Sailors. The ratesaw its highest manning peakin 2007 with more than 13,000MAs serving fleet-wide.

“The staff also respondedquickly to other Fleet trainingrequirements that emerged inthe post 9/11 era. One calledfor specialized training thatwould teach Sailors the skillsnecessary to conduct non-compliant boardings. The end-result was a course that nearlytripled the length and depthof the original basic course.The new course was lauded asbeing outstanding at assistingboarding teams Navy-wide tobe successful in meeting thereal-work operational demandsof the fleet,” said Daniels.

Throughout the last decade,visit, board, search and seizure(VBSS) boarding teams havebecome a key element to the

nations’s maritime strategy.From searching a dhow in thePersian Gulf to boarding sus-pect pirate ships off the coastof Somalia and more, thesehighly skilled teams are a keyasset in antiterrorism/securityforce operations worldwide.

Succeeding Daniels incommand was retired Navycaptains Mark Kohart, PeteJefferson and James Boorujy.The Center is currently com-manded by Capt. RaymondBenedict of Brick Township,New Jersey.

“I volunteered for, and wasselected into, the ATFP Spe-cialty Career path ten years agowhen it was first announced. Isaw ATFP as a critical capabil-ity for the post 9/11 Navy andconsider CENSECFOR to bethe pinnacle of ATFP training,”said Benedict.

The Center has two addition-al pillars or major programs oftraining on its resume. Theyare Expeditionary Warfare(EW) and Code of Conduct.The EW pillar prepares Sail-ors to serve in expeditionarycombat roles throughout theNavy Expeditionary CombatCommand (NECC) force.

The Code of Conduct pillarprovides training that preparesSailors to survive on their ownwhile isolated in hostile terri-tory or behind enemy lines; toevade capture and if captured,how to resist exploitation andescape captivity if possible.

Benedict also noted that theCenter has done a great jobover the years with adapting to

the changing needs of its cus-tomers. This includes the inte-gration of new innovative tech-nologies to improve the qualityand effectiveness of its train-ing. An example would be theNavy’s small arms weaponssimulator, or more commonlyknown in the fleet as a firearmstraining simulator.

In a single decade, theCenter for Security Forces hasbecome a vital link in teachingand preparing Sailors for long-term success. The staff remainsfully committed to its missionto achieve warfighting superi-ority and stands ready to meetthe challenges that lie ahead inthe years to come.

“The two biggest challengeswill be to keep our superb levelof training current in the faceof a rapidly evolving threat andto do so in an uncertain fiscalenvironment,” said Benedict.

In addition to working close-ly with fleet representatives,resource sponsors, programmanagers, and so on, the Cen-ter’s success also comes fromthe valued input received fromits students.

“I read every course critiquethat is submitted, and I love toread when students praise boththe level of knowledge andthe dedication of the Center’sinstructors,” said Benedict.“That tells me we have notonly taught the course mate-rial effectively, but inspired thestudents to continue to increasetheir level of knowledge in agiven area when they return totheir units.”

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By Lt. Jessica CrownoverSPS-JHSV 14 Public Affairs

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Joint High Speed vesselUSNS Spearhead (JHSV 1)arrived in the Dominican Re-public June 17 after transport-ing members of U.S. MarineCorps 4th Law EnforcementBattalion (LEB) and associ-ated equipment in support offor Exercise Tradewinds 2014.

This event is a key part ofSouthern Partnership Sta-tion Joint High Speed Vessel2014 (SPS-JHSV 14), whichfeatures USNS Spearhead inwhat it was designed to do,rapid transport of Marinesand their equipment from oneplace to another, via the sea.

Exercise Tradewinds 2014is a US Southern Commandsponsored training exercisehelping nations in the regionbetter respond to natural di-sasters and land and maritimethreats, including illicit traf-ficking. The Dominican Re-public is hosting the secondphase of Tradewinds 2014, theland phase, which runs 16-25June. Tradewinds includesU.S. military and law enforce-ment agencies joined by their

counterparts from Canada and16 Caribbean nations.

While in port, the oppor-tunity for an exchange visitwith the freshman class ofthe Dominican RepublicNaval Academy presenteditself. About 40 Midshipmenand their Commander touredthe USNS Spearhead, askedquestions and were able tosee and handle one of thespecial assets onboard, thePUMA, a hand launched un-manned aerial vehicle (UAV).

“I’m supposed to alwaysbe the calm and collectedone in from of them, but Iwas equally as excited asthey were to see this ship andwhat you all do,” said Cmdr.Jose Jose, head of the NavalAcademy’s student body.

After the Spearhead tour,Capt. Sam Hancock, missioncommander for SPS-JHSV14 received a tour of theNaval Academy grounds.

“It was a pleasure beingable to meet with the Mid-shipmen and show them ourunique vessel and capabili-ties. There is nothing con-ventional about Spearheadand I hope it opens theirhorizons,” said Hancock. “Ithoroughly enjoyed the tour

of their Naval Academy andlearning about their naval his-tory and heroes.”

USNS Spearhead willreturn to the Dominican Re-public at the conclusion ofExercise Tradewinds 2014to transport members of U.S.Marine Corps LEB and theirequipment back to Fort Lau-derdale, Fla.

The U.S. military will con-tinue to spend time workingwith host nation partners tostrengthen relationships andfortify joint interoperabilityin support of SPS-JHSV 14.

By MC1 Rafael MartieSPS-JHSV 14 Public Affairs

PUNTA GORDA, BELIZE

Costal Riverine Squad-ron (CORIVRON) 2 andBelize Defense Force (BDF)servicemembers discussedweapons safety, loading, han-dling procedures, weaponcleaning, and disassemblyand reassembly of weaponsin a classroom environment.

“Today we discussed avariety of weapons we useand displayed how to disas-semble and reassemble someof them,” said CORIVRON2 Gunners Mate 2nd ClassDavid Mireles. “It was nice toshow them what I know andpass on my knowledge.”

Taking precautions throughpreventive maintenancechecks, proper storage, andcleaning procedures can reducethe likelihood of malfunctionand a possible accident.

In the classroom environ-ment, BDF and CORIVRON2 personnel were able to dis-

cuss various aspects of whata weapon does for each ser-vice and share knowledgehow it is effective to its fullpotential when it is properlytaking care of.

“We do a lot of boat patrolsand it never hurts to talk aboutthe safety of each weapon andits handling procedures withour U.S. counterparts,” saidBDF Staff Sgt. Charles Galvez“I hope we can continue to dothis every year because themore we can share knowledgethe more it helps us out.”

It was very productive forboth services to share theclassroom environment. Theyall agreed with each other ontwo important things: alwaystreat every weapon as if itwere loaded and that safety isparamount.

“It was great job satisfac-tion passing knowledge to thelocal boat unit and to assistthem with effecting stabil-ity in their country,” saidCORIVRON 2 Chief Engine-man Jeremy Marks.

CORIVRON 2, BDFservice membersdiscuss weapon safety,handling procedures

Spearhead visitsDominican Republic

Lt. Jessica CrownoverStudents from the Dominican Republic Naval Academy hold the PUMA while receiving a tour of JointHigh Speed Vessel USNS Spearhead (JHSV 1).

MC3 Andrew SchneiderU.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Billy Luetkahans, attachedto Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 2, discusses weapon safety withBelize Defense Force servicemembers during Southern PartnershipStation 2014 (SPS-JHSV 14).

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The Warrior Games willbe preceded by the inaugu-ral INVICTUS Games, aninternational athletic com-petition for wounded war-riors hosted by the U.K.’sPrince Harry. NWW willsend 22 wounded warriorathletes to London Sept.10-14 to participate in theevent. The Navy’s INVIC-TUS Games participant listis available in the NWWwebsite at http://safeharbor.navylive.dodlive.mil/

The roster may change inthe future due to unforeseencircumstances. Please checkthe NWW website for anyupdates.

The Sailors who participated will return to theircommands better equipped to help their shipmatesmake good decisions.

“The more people we get out to events like this, themore the word gets spread,” said Aviation Ordnance-man 3rd Class Daren Bailey, a member of CSADDand one of the event participants. “I hope more andmore people come out every year so we can get abigger group of people involved.”

Guest speakers for the rally included Rear Adm.Dixon Smith, commander Navy Region Mid-Atlan-tic; Amanda Alston, Navy-wide CSADD programmanager; Bill Singerland of the Navy Mutual AidAssociation; and Coastal Riverine Group Two.

“Nothing from this operation will bereleased into the environment.”

The Cape Ray and the field-deploy-able hydrolysis system are part of the

U.S. contribution to the Organization forthe Prohibition of Chemical Weapons –U.N. Joint Mission to eliminate Syria’sdeclared chemical materials stockpile.The vessel is part of the TransportationDepartment Maritime Administration’sReady Reserve Force program.

“As [Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel]has made clear, we will work hard todestroy these materials so they neveragain pose a threat to the Syrian peopleor America’s allies in the region,” Kirbysaid.

“Michelle’s many trailblazing accom-plishments in her 32 years of naval ser-vice are evidence of both her fortitudeand commitment to excellence and integ-rity,” said Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Chiefof Naval Operations. “I look forwardto many great things to come from theNavy’s newest 4-star Admiral!”

Howard, the Deputy CNO for Opera-tions, Plans, and Strategy, will relieveAdm. Mark Ferguson III as the 38th ViceChief of Naval Operations (VCNO) laterthis afternoon.

Howard is a 1978 graduate of GatewayHigh School inAurora, Colo. She graduat-ed from the United States Naval Academyin 1982 and from the Army’s Commandand General Staff College in 1998, witha Masters in Military Arts and Sciences.

Howard’s initial sea tours were aboardUSS Hunley (AS 31) and USS Lexing-ton (AVT 16). While serving on boardLexington, she received the secretary ofthe Navy/Navy League Captain WinifredCollins award in May 1987. This awardis given to one woman officer a year foroutstanding leadership. She reported toUSS Mount Hood (AE 29) as chief en-gineer in 1990 and served in OperationsDesert Shield and Desert Storm. She as-sumed duties as first lieutenant on boardthe USS Flint (AE 32) in July 1992. In

January 1996, she became the executiveofficer of USS Tortuga (LSD 46) and de-ployed to the Adriatic in support of Op-eration Joint Endeavor, a peacekeepingeffort in the former Republic of Yugosla-via. Sixty days after returning from theMediterranean deployment, Tortuga de-parted on a West African training cruise,where the ship’s Sailors, with embarkedMarines and U.S. Coast Guard detach-ment, operated with the naval services ofseven African nations.

She took command of USS Rushmore(LSD 47) on March 12, 1999, becom-ing the first African American womanto command a ship in the U.S. Navy.Howard was the commander of Amphibi-ous Squadron Seven from May 2004 toSeptember 2005. Deploying with Expedi-tionary Strike Group (ESG) 5, operationsincluded tsunami relief efforts in Indone-sia and maritime security operations inthe North Arabian Gulf. She commandedExpeditionary Strike Group Two fromApril 2009 to July 2010. In 2009, shedeployed to CENTCOM theater, whereshe commanded Task Force 151, Multi-national Counter-piracy effort, and TaskForce 51, Expeditionary Forces. In 2010,she was the Maritime Task Force com-mander for BALTOPS, under 6th Fleet.

She was the 2011 USO MilitaryWoman of theYear, and the 2013 NAACPChairman’s Image Award recipient.

Secretary ofthe Navy RayMabus speakswhile Vice Adm.Michelle How-ard and Chief ofNaval Opera-tions JonathanGreenert listenat a promotionceremony heldat the Women inMilitary ServiceFor AmericaMemorial.

HOWARD | Admiral’s milestonecomes after 32 years of service

RALLY | RearAdm. Smith amongspeakers at event

CAPE RAY |Nothing releasedin environment

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MCSN Adam AustinAviation Ordnanceman 3rd ClassDaren Bailey carries a 50-poundkettle bell during a relay race ata Coalition of Sailors AgainstDestructive Decisions (CSADD)rally at Naval Station Norfolk.

Neller relieves Tryon at MARFORCOM

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Scott McAdamLt. Gen. R.T. Tryon passes the U. S. Marine Corps Forces Command’s (MARFORCOM) organizationalcolors to Lt. Gen. Robert B. Neller during a change of command ceremony 1 July. Neller was previouslythe commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command before assuming command of MAR-FORCOM and U. S. Marine Corps Forces Europe. Headquartered at Naval Support Activity HamptonRoads, MARFORCOM sources Marine Corps forces for global deployment in support of combatantcommander requirements.

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By MCSN Taylor N. StinsonNavy Public Affairs Support Element East

This year, President Barack Obama hostedthe first White House Maker Faire. The eventshowcased the work of entrepreneurs andforward thinkers from around the country, aswell as students learning Science, Technol-ogy, Engineering and Math skills.

Joining the president, the U.S. Navyhosted its first Maker Faire, titled “Printthe Fleet”, to introduce 3D printing and ad-vanced manufacturing to guests attendingthe four-day event.

“When you consider the cost and vulner-abilities of our existing Navy logistics andsupply chains as well as the resource con-straints we face, it quickly becomes clear thatwe have to reimagine how we do business,”said Vice Adm. Phil Cullom, deputy chiefof naval operations for Fleet Readiness andLogistics, during a brief, June 23. “Whenadvanced manufacturing and 3D printing be-comes widely available, we envision a globalnetwork of advanced fabrication shops sup-ported by Sailors with the skills and trainingto identify problems and make products.”

The Navy aims to train Sailors with thisexpertise in the future, according to Cullom.Adopting the 3D printer and other advancedmanufacturing could drastically increase thespeed of execution, improve readiness, de-crease costs and avoid shipping parts aroundthe world.

“Think of it as another tool in the tool-box,” said Jim Lambeth, additive manufac-turing lead at Combat Direction Systems Ac-tivity (CDSA) Dam Neck. “If there is a partneeded and it doesn’t exist in the inventory,not only can we cut costs, but we can designthe part on demand, and that’s what additivemanufacturing is going to solve.”

Within days or hours of identifying aneeded part on a ship, a model can be de-signed and uploaded to a database for print-ing, allowing for a more rapid response tothe ship’s needs.

Earlier this year, the amphibious assaultship USS Essex (LHD 2) installed a printeron board. Essex was successful in using the3D printer as well as training its Sailors on

computer-aided design (CAD) software.3D printing is effectively done at a number

of shops on land, but being able to utilize a3D printer within the dynamic environmentof a carrier or destroyer is the Navy’s big-gest test.

“It’s the biggest thing happening on thedeck plate,” said Capt. Jim Loper, conceptsand innovations department head at NavyWarfare Development Center (NWDC). “Weput the printer on Essex specifically to get itin Sailors’ hands so they could play with thetechnology and so we could learn the bestway to use the printer.”

CDSA Dam Neck partnered with NavySupply Systems Command (NAVSUP) andNWDC to identify printable parts and createa suitable infrastructure in hopes of bringingthese parts to the fleet. “Print the Fleet” con-sisted of about 30 individuals, both civilian andmilitary, learning more about advanced manu-facturing and discussing the future of technol-ogy Navywide.

MCSN Jonathan B. TrejoSenior Chief Logistics Specialist David W. Braly,material division leading chief petty officer atFleet Readiness Center Mid- Atlantic, examinesproducts created with 3D printing during the U.S.Navy’s first Maker Faire titled “Print the Fleet.”

MCSN Desmond ParksCape Ray (T-AKR 9679) departs row General Dynamics NASSCO-Norfolk shipyard for sea trials.

Navy hosts first “Printthe Fleet” maker faire

MCSN Adam AustinWounded Warriot Team hopefuls take aim during the WoundedWarrior Team Navy trials at Naval Station Norfolk.

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By YN3 Dathan KnottJEBLCFS Public Affairs

VIRGINIA BEACH

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)and the Fisher House Foundation awardedthree scholarships through the Scholarships forMilitary Children program during a ceremonyat the Joint Expeditionary Base Little CreekVirginia Beach Commissary June 25.

The Scholarships for Military Children Pro-gram was created in recognition of the contri-butions of military families to the readiness ofthe fighting force and to celebrate the role of thecommissary in the military family community.

“We do this every year,” noted Russell Smith,Store Director of the JEB Little Creek Com-missary. “This is a great opportunity for stu-dents to win a scholarship to help with the costof college.”

Only dependent unmarried children under age23 of active duty personnel, reserve/guard andretired military members, or survivors of servicemembers who died while on active duty or sur-vivors of individuals who died while receivingretired pay from the military may apply for ascholarship.

“I really appreciate the scholarship. It is veryhelpful and it is really going to help me payfor school,” said scholarship recipient MirandaCarson. She is currently taking summer classesat Old Dominion University and is majoring innursing.

“DeCA helps build the sense of the com-munity by offering these scholarships to ourfuture generation,” said Capt. Frank Hughlett,commanded, JEB Little Creek-Fort Story, whopresented the scholarships to the recipients.

Scholarship recipients are selected based onacademic achievement, participation in school,community and volunteer activities, work ex-perience and an essay. The scholarship pro-vides for payment of tuition, books, lab feesand other related expenses.

Scholarship recipient Catrina Gates is will beattending George Mason University with a goalof joining the Peace Corps. Samuel Bowerswill be attending Yale University in the fall as afreshman majoring in Neuroscience.

For more information about the Scholarshipsfor Military Children Program, visit www.mili-taryscholar.org.

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By George LammonsNaval Meteorology and Oceanography Command Public Affairs

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, MISS.

July 1 is the 90th birthday of the Aerog-rapher’s Mate or AG rating, established forthe Navy’s fledgling aviation enterprise toensure the Navy had a dependable sourceof weather forecasting for aviation safety.

Although AG’s still forecast the weath-er for flight operations, they have addedconsiderably to their portfolio duringthe last 90 years. New areas of supportinclude hydrography, oceanography, un-manned underwater vehicle (UUV) op-eration and sonar data processing. As partof the Information Dominance Corps,AG’s enhance battle-space awareness byproviding the characterization, forecastand impacts of the environment.

“Our mission sets grew and changedas the needs of the fleet changed and wecontinued to expand our capabilities. Butthe one constant through that change isthat we serve as the Navy’s operationalscientists,” said Master Chief Aerogra-pher’s Mate Ken Walker, Naval Meteorol-ogy and Oceanography Command (NAV-METOCCOM) Master Chief, the Navy’ssenior AG.

Using the latest technology and in addi-tion to aviation, the Navy’s approximately

1,000 AG’s play a vital role in all of theNavy’s traditional warfare areas, as wellas the new realm of Information Domi-nance.

They have become the Navy’s acceptedexperts in the operation of UUVs, whichthey use extensively in mine warfare op-erations and hydrography, or, bottommapping for access routes and charting.

“AG’s are the backbone of OperationalNavy Oceanography. As a group, they aresmart and technologically adept. Theyhave always been willing to accept newand additional duties - whatever they havebeen asked,” said Rear Adm. Tim Gal-laudet, NAVMETOCCOM commander.“That’s why the job has expanded somuch into oceanography, hydrographyand Information Dominance - becausethey were willing and able to learn newthings and take on new responsibilities.The U.S. Navy is a more safe and effec-tive fighting force because of the AG’s -and I know this to be a fact from my first-hand experiences with AG’s in the PersianGulf, Western Pacific, and Mediterranean,Arabian, Yellow and Red seas.”

Walker said the biggest change in thework of AG’s during his 29 years in theNavy is centered on the junior Sailors.

“When I came in the Navy, our A-school graduates were weather observ-

ers. The predominance of our work wastaking observations, launching weatherballoons, plotting charts, tearing teletypedata and using communications gear toreceive facsimile charts,” he said. “Withthe ever-growing technological advancesa great deal of that work became obsolete.AG-A school was revamped to reflectthose changes and the graduates now headto the fleet as Apprentice Forecasters.This change has allowed us to expeditethe timeline for getting our Sailors intoAG-C school and back out to the fleet asJourneyman Forecasters.”

The Navy established the AG rating toensure a cadre of educated weather fore-casting professionals would be availableto forecast the weather for the new Navalflight operations. Naval aviation started in1910, but the weather forecasting ratingdidn’t start until 1924.

The enlisted forerunners of AG’s werequartermasters with an aviation specialty.Formal instruction in aviation-relatedweather courses for the Navy was firsttaught by Alexander G. McAdie of Har-vard University. McAdie coined the term“Aerographer,” so the name of the ratingis a constant reminder of the rating’sroots. The rating, initially known onlyas “Aerographer,” became Aerographer’sMate in 1942.

Aerographer’sMate 3rd ClassJoshua Smartand Aerogra-pher’s Mate 2ndClass DustonBrashears, bothassigned to theNaval Oceanog-raphy Mine War-fare Center atStennis SpaceCenter, Miss., liftan unmannedunderwater ve-hicle out of theocean followinga mine trainingexercise duringthe InternationalMine Counter-measures Exer-cise (IMCMEX)2013.

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By Lt. j.g. John F. Tanalegaand Ensign Elee WakimUSS John Paul Jones Public Affairs

PACIFIC OCEAN

Guided-missile destroyerUSS John Paul Jones (DDG53) successfully conducted aseries of five live-fire tests forthe Baseline 9C Aegis CombatSystem during Combat Sys-tems Ship’s Qualification Trials(CSSQT) and Naval IntegratedFire Control CounterAir (NIFC-CA) capability, June 18-20.

Over the course of threedays, the crew of John PaulJones successfully engaged sixtargets off the coast of South-ern California, firing a totalof five missiles that includedfour Standard Missile-6 (SM6) missiles and one StandardMissile-2 (SM 2) missile.

One of these exercises, designated as NIFC-CAAS-02A, resulted in the longest surface-to-air en-gagement in naval history.

During the underway period, John Paul Jones alsoconducted its first ballistic missile tracking exercisewhile simultaneously tracking two supersonic andtwo subsonic missile targets. This event fully dem-onstrated the capabilities of Aegis Baseline 9C andof John Paul Jones as the first Integrated Air andMissile Defense (IAMD) destroyer.

“It’s a great step forward for the surface navy andour integrated war fighting capability,” said FireControlman 1st Class (SW) Matthew Miller. “I’mproud, really proud, to be a fire controlman, andproud to be in the Navy.”

These CSSQT successes are attributed to the hardwork and dedication of each and every member ofthe John Paul Jones crew. The long road to these mis-sile firings started in the BAE ship repair facility inSan Diego during 2012 when the ship started combatsystems modernization as part of the destroyer mod-ernization program.

USS JohnPaul Jonesmakes historywith live firemissile tests

The Arleigh-Burke class guided-mis-sile destroyer USS John Paul Jones(DDG 53) launches a Standard Mis-sile-6 (SM-6) during a live-fire test ofthe ship’s aegis weapons system.

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By MC3 Cory BoothU.S. Naval Forces Southern Command & U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs

USS VANDEGRIFT, AT SEA

The Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missilefrigate USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) and a U.S. CoastGuard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET),intercepted approximately two tons of cocainebeing smuggled aboard two fishing vessels whileon routine patrol off the coast of Central America.

Vandegrift haltssmuggling inCentral America

MC2 Karolina A. OsegueraLt. Matthew Bush examines a patient with torticollis at a physical rehabilitation clinic in PhnomPenh as part of Pacific Partnership 2014.

By MC2 Karolina A. OsegueraU.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA

Pacific Partnership 2014 in Cambodiacame to a close June 27 with a ceremonyheld on the pier alongside the Japan Mari-time Self-Defense Force ship JS Kunisaki(LST 4003).

“It has been a privilege to be here inCambodia,” said Rear Adm. Russell Allen,deputy commander of U.S. 7th Fleet.

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RIMPAC 2014kicks offRIMPAC 2014 marks the firsttime in which maritime forcesfrom Brunei and China willparticipate in the world’slargest international maritimeexercise. » see B4

It’s a greatstep forwardfor thesurface Navyand ourintegratedwar fightingcapability.”

-Fire Controlman 1stClass Matthew Miller

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By Sara Jane ArnettMilitary Spouse Contributor

The traditional reference to mili-tary children as “brats” has alwaysbothered me, way before we werein the military. I remember feel-ing uneasy when I heard the newkids at school being called “brats.”Being called a brat wasn’t the nicestof things to call people, especiallyfrom a kid’s perspective. So, to helpexplain this “brat” reference in themilitary subculture, I sat down andtook the time to research what thisterm of endearment actually meant.

Webster dictionary defines “brat”as “a child, especially an impudent,unruly child; scornful or playfulterm.” But that definition doesn’tdefine “military brats.”

Military brats are more likely tohave such values as idealism, antira-cism, loyalty, patriotism and honesty.MilitaryBratLife.com creator, VannBaker gives the following candid de-scription of a military brat, “My ownpersonal definition is that a MilitaryBrat is someone, who, as a child,grows up in a family where one ormore parents are “career” military,and where the children move frombase to base, experiencing life in sev-eral different places and possibly dif-ferent countries. Depending on whena Military Brat is born and where theparent is in his career with the mili-tary, brats may have a short or a longexposure to the military way of life.”

Filmmaker, Debra Rae also pro-vides a Linguistic Reclamation of“Brat” in her award-winning docu-

mentary, Brats: Our Journey Home.Wherever organized warfare exists,military spouses and their childrenfollow armies. The so-called “littletraveller” is found in literaturedating back to the early nineteenthcentury. Historically, military chil-dren were known as “camp follow-ers.” Though origin of the term,“military brat,” is unknown, someevidence suggests that, originally,the label stood for “British Regi-ment Attached Traveler.” American“military brats” date back to birth ofthe United States.

In her research, sociologist KarenWilliams used the term “brat” re-luctantly in order to “follow thewishes of participants.” You see,while non-military personnel findthe term “brat” impudent, it hasbeen reclaimed linguistically as apositive term of affection within theranks of the military. Member ofthe United States Senate Commit-tee on Armed Services, Senator Ben

Nelson explains, “When the word‘brat’ is used to describe someone,it is not meant as a compliment; but… “military brat” [is] … a term ofendearment.” It speaks respectfullyof one who is a world traveller and,hence, a global citizen, graced withspunk and a spirit of adaptability(per Debra Rae, author of news-withviews.com).

So, with the research and over-whelming responses of the per-spectives of actual past and presentmilitary children taking on the “mil-itary brat” identity, who am I to goagainst it especially while we raiselittle military brats of our own!

Sara Jane Arnett is an activeArmy spouse, mother of three boysand military children’s author of“My Daddy’s a Soldier.” In 2011,she was selected as the “HeroesAt Home” Military Spouse of theYear and also received the MilitaryPolice Corps “Order of the Vivand-iere” award.

By Jacey EckhartMilitary Spouse Contributor

Independence Day is supposed to be abouttradition. Good ol’ John Adams himself thoughtthe day ought to be celebrated with “pomp andparade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells,bonfires and illuminations from one end of thiscontinent to the other.”

At SpouseBuzz, we are all about the tradi-tional fireworks, parades, and adorable childrenreciting the Pledge of Allegiance. But what canyou do to give the usual stuff a little twist? Whatis something that can juice up your usual pa-triotism? (If you are celebrating solo while yourservice member is deployed, check out RebekahSanderlin’s list here.)

1. Patriotic PlaylistWe have the most unsingable national anthem

in the entire world. Unless, of course, MadisonRising is singing it. I even have that playing onmy iTunes, Daniel Tosh.

But why stop there? Put together a list fromthe great American songbook (My Country Tisof Thee; Oh Shenandoah) or just a lot of songsthat make you feel all American (Born in theUSA, Sweet Home Alabama, American Pie).Or maybe you could get all tricky and featuresongs that mention the colors red, white or blue.Cue up your private copy of School House Rockand drive around with your windows open.

2. Road Trip to the National MallIf you are stationed anywhere near Washing-

ton, DC, make this the year you spend July 4that the National Mall. It’s hot. It’s crowded. It’sdusty. It is unforgettable. There is somethingabout ‘rockets red glare’ behind the WashingtonMemorial (with a plane taking off from ReaganAirport during the show) that is ultraAmerican.

Added bonus? Every time you hear someonetalk about “a quarter of a million people” youcan remind your kids that was how many peoplewere on the mall during the fireworks.

3. Be on the plane during the fireworks.If you are headed out of town anyway, why

not book your flight to take off at about 9:30from DCA. Sit on the right side of the planeand witness the fireworks (and the crowd) fromabove.

Note to self: Find out which other cities Icould fly out of during fireworks. Unless that isdangerous. Then don’t do it.

4. Do a red, white and blue potluckOK, OK so potlucks and barbecues are typi-

cal July 4th fare. But I am thinking that it is nocoincidence that

strawberries and blueberries come into seasonjust in time for the Fourth of July.

Put a twist on the traditional military pot-luck by requesting that everyone bring onlyred, white or blue food. You know you want toindulge in all those crafty things on Pintrest! Ipersonally am dying to wrap Twizzlers in bluestarred ribbon. But that is just cuz I have a thingfor Twizzlers. Hopefully someone else willbring red meat.

5. Mount a production.Tell your kids it is a tradition to give a show

for July 4th (reference John Adams if they don’tbelieve you). Tell ‘em they gotta sing patrioticsongs. Recite the Preamble to the Constitu-tion. Dress up as historical figures. Write a playabout Betsy Ross or Sacagawea or Rosa Parks.This activity can keep cousins and/or neighbor-hood children occupied for the entire day—es-pecially if you have at least one bossy little girlin the group.

6. Indoor/Outdoor movie festThe reason brick front colonials were invent-

ed was so that everyone has a great big blankvinyl wall to show a movie outside. Show acouple contenders for Most American MovieOf All Time on the Fourth. My dad likes themusical 1776 (which I think is a real snoozer)and I am a total fan of The Music Man (whichhe thinks is an excuse for me to say the word,“Shipoopi.”)

Or would you dog the musicals and go for awar movie? A western? A courtroom drama?Fictitious presidents?

7. Secret Uncle SamSecret Santa is for the birds. Secret Uncle

Sam is a real surprise. Take a roll of red whiteand blue ribbon to tie a few carnations to hangon doorknobs in the neighborhood. Red, white

and blue helium balloons are great for thisgame, too.

8. Play an American game, don’t just watchone.

Get out there and play one of the many gamesinvented in America like dodgeball, basketball,baseball, or volleyball. Or stay inside and cel-ebrate American games like The Game of Life,Monopoly, Connect Four, World of Warcraft,and my favorite, Scrabble.

9. Tag your heroes.One of our favorite writers, Rebekah Sander-

lin, reminded me that we have plenty of people tothank for our freedom. “Ever since my husbandtold me about his firebase being rocketed, hearing‘and the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting inair’ while watching fireworks makes me cry— es-pecially years when he’s been deployed on July 4.Can’t get more American-feeling than that.”

Jacey Eckhart is the Director of Spouse andFamily Programs for Military.com. Since 1996,Eckhart’s take on military families has beenfeatured in her syndicated column, her bookThe Homefront Club, and her award winningCDs These Boots and I Married a Spartan??She has been featured on NBC Dateline, CBSmorning news, CNN, NPR and the New YorkTimes. Eckhart is an Air Force brat, a Navy wifeand an Army mom.

STICKS AND STONESI’m a Military Brat!

Unusualways tocelebrateJuly 4th

Ingredients:2 batches of cake batter(boxed or homemade)1 3/4 teaspoons extra flour2 8 or 9 cake pans, greased twice4 cups heavy whipping creamPowdered sugar (at least 5T,more for preference)2Teaspoons lemon juiceRed, blue, and black food coloring(Wilton’s gels are perfect for this)Biscuit cutter

Directions:The best way to prevent thecake from Pisa-esque toppling is to weightthe layers with a little more flour at thebottom.You’re going to add the additionalflour to each distinct layer in the pan rightbefore you bake it – super easy. | Makeyour first batch of the cake batter and splitit evenly between the two greased tins.This first batch will be the white layers –layer one and layer three. Layer one, onthe bottom, needs to be the sturdiest, soonce you have split the first batch of batterevenly between the cake tins, thoroughlymix in one teaspoon extra flour. Makesure there are no lumps – mix! | For theother tin – layer three – add in a quarterteaspoon of extra flour and thoroughlymix it in. | Bake the two cakes until done,cool, and remove the cakes from their tins.| Wash, dry, and regrease the tins andthen split the second batch of batter evenlybetween them.These are layers two (red)and layer four (blue). For layer two, mix inthe last half-teaspoon of extra flour. For thetop, or blue layer, you won’t need to mixin extra flour, but both layers require foodcoloring. | Here’s the most importantadvice I have for this cake: Do not be shywith your food coloring!The red layer willneed at least four drops of red food color-ing.The blue layer will need one drop ofblack food coloring and at least three dropsof blue.The black food coloring is to giveit a navy tone – it’s what will keep the bluefrom turning bright aqua. As you’re mixingthe color in, make sure the batter lookssufficiently bright. A pink and pale bluecake won’t have quite the same impact, sowhen in doubt, add more. (Just don’t addmore black!) | Bake, let cool, and de-pan.| With the four layers all cooled, you’regoing to trim the rounded top of the cakes

off. Using a large serrated knife (a breadknife is great here), start at the edge of thecake and drive the knife straight across,skimming off the rounded top to makea flat cake layer. Reserve the discardedcake. | Depress the biscuit cutter into theblue layer of cake and remove the circle itcut leaving a blue cake “doughnut.” In theskimmed extra layer of red cake, repeat theprocess, and insert the red cake “dough-nut hole” into the blue cake “doughnut.”Mmm, cake doughnuts.

To make the frosting, beat the chilled whip-ping cream on medium-high in a chilled(in the refrigerator for 20 minutes or thefreezer for 5) metal bowl using a chilledwhisk.The chill is important here – it’s howyou’re going to stabilize the cream andkeep it from melting straight down yourcake. As the cream starts to thicken, gradu-ally add in the lemon juice and powderedsugar until you reached the desired tasteand consistency.The longer you beat thefrosting, the thicker it will get. | Spreadthe frosting across your cake layers,building up from layer one until you havecompleted the cake with the “doughnut”layer on top. Carefully frost the outside ofthe cake, taking care to not tear the cakelayers as you cover them in the stabilizedwhipped cream. | If you’re feeling extraawesome, crumble some of your dis-carded cake layers into a decorative ringalong the top. Or cover with sprinkles,insert a sparkler, do whatever it is you doto make your cake awesome. (You could ofcourse color the whipped cream, too, anddecorate it and red, white, and blue! Oryou could be like me, and just decide thisis awesome enough and it’s time for cakealready.)

Chill the cake until serving.

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GUAM

U.S. 7th Fleet and the Navy Warfare Devel-opment Command (NWDC) tested how radar-absorbing, carbon-fiber clouds can prevent amissile from detecting and striking its target,June 21-25.

The Navy tested these manmade clouds,called maritime obscurant generator proto-types, to assess their tactical effectiveness foranti-ship missile defense.

The systems and tactics were tested under avariety of at-sea conditions using assets fromthe U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force to evalu-ate how the radar-absorbing, carbon-fiberclouds can protect naval assets as part of alayered defense.

Adm. Robert L. Thomas Jr., commanderU.S. 7th Fleet, kicked off the multi-ship ex-periment in Guam.

“Pandarra Fog is example of the quick-turnintegrated technical and tactical developmentthe Fleet is doing to master electromagneticmaneuver warfare and assure access of jointforces,” said Thomas.

“Pandarra Fog showed the value of quicklybringing together scientific and joint forces to

tackle our hardest warfighting problems,” saidAntonio Siordia, U.S. 7th Fleet’s science advi-sor. “This isn’t just smoke or chaff, this is hightech obscurant which can be effective againstan array of missile homing systems.”

A shipboard device generated the carbon-fi-ber particles which were suspended in a cloudof smoke. These clouds can absorb or dif-fuse radar waves emanating from the seekersof incoming missiles and potentially obscure

friendly ships from those missiles.The experiment demonstrated how maritime

obscurant generation can be a key enabler ofoffensive maneuver of the Fleet despite theglobal proliferation of anti-ship cruise and bal-listic missiles.

“We are developing a layered approachusing a full spectrum of active and passive ca-pabilities to give us the advantage,” said Capt.David Adams, who leads the 7th Fleet Warf-ighting Initiatives Group. “It is not just aboutthe technology, but also practicing how theFleet will employ these emerging capabilities.”

“A defense in depth approach has a lot ofadvantages. Not only do we know the smokeis effective, it adds a level of uncertainty andunpredictability to the equation,” said Adams.

In addition to having a significant level ofeffectiveness, the systems are relatively inex-pensive when compared to other countermea-sures and can be tactically employed throughtypical Fleet maneuvers. The materials are en-vironmentally friendly and sized to maximizeoperational effectiveness.

“Our initial assessment is the testing wasvery successful in terms of tactical employ-ment, usability and cost-effectiveness.” saidAdams.

7TH FLEET TESTS INNOVATIVEMISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM

MC2 Timothy Wilson

The guided-missile de-stroyers USSMustin (DDG89) and USSWayne E.Meyer (DDG108) and thesubmarinetender USSFrank Cable(AS 40),center, testmaritimeobscurantssouth ofGuam toassess theirtactical ef-fectivenessfor anti-shipmissiledefense.

MISSILE |Ship CO:CSSQTis just thebeginning

Over the course of a year,John Paul Jones received thelatest commercial off-the-shelf computing infrastructure,SPY-1D transmitter upgrades,and a multi-mission signalprocessor which comprises theAegis Baseline 9C suite.

Since then, the crew hasworked diligently to ensurethat the systems are not onlyoperational, but that they willoperate effectively for futureships.

“It is my honor to serve onsuch a fine warship and be ableto sail with the men and womenwho tested and demonstratedthis amazing capability,” saidCmdr. Andrew Thomson, theship’s commanding officer.“From the concept developmentphase, through design, build,installation, and test many hardworking Americans came to-gether to field this capability. Iconsider myself lucky to be partof that amazing team.”

Thomson said that withthese tests, the crew of JohnPaul Jones has proven thatthey are ready to assume therole as the Navy’s IntegratedAir and Missile Defense testship following a change ofhomeport to Pearl Harbor laterthis summer.

According to Thomson,CSSQT is just the beginning.In the coming years, John PaulJones is expected to test newerand more advanced systemsthat will be used to defendthe nation and U.S. and alliedforces overseas.

Continued from B1

It is not just about

the technology, but

also practicing how theFleet will employ these

emerging capabilities.”

-Capt. David Adams, who leads the 7th FleetWarfighting Initiatives Group

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RIMPAC

RIMOF THE PACIFIC

Beginning in 1971, RIMPAC is intended to provide a uniquetraining opportunity that helps participants foster and sustainthe cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring thesafety of the sea-lanes and security of the world's oceans.

By MC2 Brian T. GluntCommander, U.S. PacificFleet Public Affairs

PEARL HARBOR

A multinational task forceconsisting of nine shipsfrom four nations arrivedin Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,June 24, after participatingin a group sail from Guamto participate in the 24thbiennial Rim of the Pacific(RIMPAC) exercise.

Led by Capt. PatrickKelly, commanding officerof guided-missile cruiserUSS Chosin (CG 65), thetask force included mari-time forces from Brunei, thePeople’s Republic of China,Singapore and the UnitedStates.

“During our transit fromthe Guam Operating Area toPearl Harbor, we refined ourinteroperability and strength-ened our partnerships with anumber of exercises involv-ing personnel exchanges,weapons firing, shiphandlingand maneuvering drills andcommunications exercises,”added Kelly. “We are hon-ored to have been chosen forthis opportunity and we havelearned and benefitted great-ly from this experience. Welook forward to continuingour collaboration and train-ing during RIMPAC.”

RIMPAC 2014, conductedby Commander, U.S. 3rdFleet, marks the first time inwhich maritime forces fromBrunei and China will partici-pate in the world’s largest in-ternational maritime exercise.

“The multinational groupsail has provided a wonder-ful opportunity to establishworking and personal re-lationships with the naviesfrom Brunei, China andSingapore in preparation forRIMPAC,” said Kelly. “Al-though the planning beganmonths ago, the realities as-sociated with four differentnavies converging at sea totransit together are alwayschallenging.”

Ships taking part in thegroup sail included USSChosin (CG 65) and USSHoward (DDG 83); alongwith KDB Darulaman(OPV 08) and KDB Da-russalam (OPV 06) of theRoyal Brunei navy; PLA(N)Haikou (DD 171), PLA(N)Yueyang (FF 575), PLA(N)Qiandaohu (AO 886), andPLA(N) Peace Ark (T-AH866) from the Chinese navy;and the Republic of Singa-pore navy’s RSS Intrepid (F69). Each of the ships, withthe exception of Howard,will participate in RIMPAC.

The planning for the 2014RIMPAC exercise has beenongoing for more than a yearand is focused on enduringmaritime force capabili-ties. The event is scheduledto take place in the Hawai-ian Operating Area and off-shore ranges including: JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam,the Pacific Missile RangeFacility, Marine Corps BaseHawaii, Bellows Air ForceStation, Pohakulao Train-ing Area and Schofield Bar-racks. Some training eventsare also scheduled to occuroff the coast of SouthernCalifornia.

Beginning in 1971,RIMPAC is intended to pro-vide a unique training oppor-tunity that helps participantsfoster and sustain the coop-erative relationships that arecritical to ensuring the safetyof the sea-lanes and securityof the world’s oceans.

Nineshipsfrom fournationsarrive forRIMPAC

MC2 Chelsea KennedyLt. Cmdr. Brian Vincent, from Bowling Green, Ky., shows Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Joseph Siebert, from Blytheville, Ark., how to properly an-notate patient care during a mass casualty drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

MC2 Laurie DexterService members and civilians watch as the aircraft carrier USSRonald Reagan (CVN 76) transits to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickamto participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014 exercise.

MC2 Tiarra FulghamSailors help moor the Republic of Singapore frigate RSS Intrepid (F69) after its arrival to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the Rim ofthe Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014 exercise.

‘Rim of Pacific’maritime exercisekicks off June 26American Forces Press Service

SAN DIEGO

Twenty-three nations, 47 ships, six submarines, more than200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel will participate in the bien-nial Rim of the Pacific, or RIMPAC, maritime exercise sched-uled June 26 to Aug. 1 in and around the Hawaiian Islands.

The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPACprovides a unique training opportunity that helps participantsfoster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are criticalto ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’soceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series, whichbegan in 1971.

Brunei and China are slated to participate in RIMPAC for thefirst time in 2014.

This year’s exercise also includes forces from Australia,Canada, Chile, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Japan,Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru,South Korea, the Philippines, Singapore, Tonga, the UnitedKingdom and the United States.

Hosted by U.S. Pacific Fleet, RIMPAC 2014 will be ledby Navy Vice Adm. Kenneth Floyd, commander of the U.S.3rd Fleet, who will serve as the Combined Task Force com-mander. Royal Australian Navy Rear Adm. Simon Cullen willserve as deputy commander of the CTF, and Japan MaritimeSelf-Defense Force Rear Adm. Yasuki Nakahata will be thevice commander.

Other key leaders of the multinational force will includeRear Adm. Gilles Couturier of the Royal Canadian Navy, whowill command the maritime component, Air Commodore ChrisWestwood of the Royal Australian Air Force, who will com-mand the air component, and U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen.Richard Simcock, who will lead the land component.

This year’s exercise theme is “Capable, Adaptive Partners.”The participating nations and forces will exercise a wide range ofcapabilities and demonstrate the inherent flexibility of maritimeforces. These capabilities range from disaster relief and mari-time security operations to sea control and complex warfighting.

The relevant, realistic training syllabus includes amphibiousoperations and gunnery, missile, anti-submarine and air de-fense exercises, as well as counterpiracy, explosive ordnancedisposal, and mine clearance, diving and salvage operations.

The mul-tinationalgroup sailhas pro-vided awonderfulopportunityto establishworking andpersonal re-lationshipswith thenavies fromBrunei,China andSingaporein prepa-ration forRIMPAC”

-Capt. Patrick Kelly,commanding officer

of USS Chosin

■ new thisyear toRIMPACRIMPAC 2014also will include,for the firsttime, a specialoperationscomponent, tobe led by U.S.Navy Capt.William Stevens.

Also for the firsttime at RIMPACthis year, twohospital ships,USNS Mercyand PLA(N)Peace Ark, willparticipate inthe exercise.

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) is en route to Hawaii for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. MC2 Jacob Estes


By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

President Barack Obama’s fiscal year 2015 budgetrequest for overseas contingency operations is signifi-cantly less than last year, but still provides the resourcesneeded to protect the United States and its interests, De-fense Department officials said.

The request calls for $58.6 billion for the DefenseDepartment in the fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2014.

“This is nearly $21 billion less than last year’s OCOrequest, representing a 26 percent reduction in OCOfunding as our nation concludes 13 years of war andour mission in Afghanistan transitions to a training, ad-visory, and assistance role post-2014,” Pentagon PressSecretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said in a writtenstatement issued yesterday.

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel fully supports therequest, saying it protects the broad range of U.S. na-tional security interests.

The request funds temporary and extraordinary ex-penses associated with military operations in Afghani-stan. It also funds counterterrorism efforts.

The request covers funding for DOD, the State De-partment and other government agencies not coveredby the base budgets of these organizations.

The request covers some high-profile and quick-trig-ger initiatives.

It calls for $5 billion for the Counterterrorism Partner-ships Fund. The fund builds on authorities to respond toa range of terrorist threats and crisis response scenarios.It is designed to help build the counterterrorism capac-ity of partner states from South Asia to the Sahel.

If approved $500 million will be used to train andequip appropriately vetted elements of the moderateSyrian armed opposition. This would allow moderatesin the country to defend themselves against attacks bythe Assad regime and would weaken extremists groupslike the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.

In light of Russian actions regarding Ukraine, thebudget request calls for $1 billion for the president’sproposed European Reassurance Initiative.

“These funds will help us improve the security ofour NATO allies and partner states by increasing exer-cises, improving European infrastructure and allowingus to enhance the prepositioning of U.S. equipment inEurope,” Kirby said in the statement.

The request does reflect the transition in Afghanistan,according to officials. The costs are dropping, but notprecipitously. The department will still incur significantcosts to transport personnel, supplies and equipmentback to their home stations.

Funding is also needed to sustain Afghan securityforces.

Officials said that funding will help the U.S. militaryre-set from over a decade of fighting to repair and re-place equipment and munitions.

Congress must pass the OCO request.

By Jim GaramoneAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

U.S. forces in Baghdadhave opened a joint op-erations center in the cityto assess the security situa-tion in the wake of the rapidterritorial gains made bySunni militants, bringing thenumber of American servicemembers there to about 500,Defense Department officialssaid today.

An additional four teamsof U.S. advisors arrived in theIraqi capital last night, Pen-tagon spokesman Army Col.Steve Warren said, bringingthe number of teams to six.

Warren described the de-ployments as enhanced teamscommanded by lieutenantcolonels that are fanning outacross Baghdad and assess-ing the Iraqi military. Presi-dent Barack Obama orderedthe teams to Iraq followinggains made by Syrian-basedSunni militants of the IslamicState of Iraq and the Levantwho have overrun towns andcities across Iraq’s northern

and western provinces asthey move closer to Baghdad,facing little or no resistancefrom Iraqi security forces.

The four teams bring 50people with them, which putsthe number of American as-sessors on the ground to 90.Warren said an additional 90personnel have set up the jointoperations center in Baghdad,meaning 180 of the possible300 U.S. service membersObama said he is prepared tosend to Iraq have arrived.

Overall, there are approxi-mately 500 American mili-tary personnel in Iraq. “Someof them are conducting an

advise and assist mission,some are manning the jointoperations center, some ofthem are part of the [Officeof Security Cooperation] andyet others are Marines thatare part of a [fleet anti-terror-ism security team] platoon,”Warren said.

The assessment teams aremostly made up of ArmySpecial Forces personnel.They will advise and assistthe Iraqi military at variouslevels of command.

The teams will take twoto three weeks to assess theIraqi military and make theirreports, officials said.

Warren would not com-ment on reports that Iran isoperating drones over Iraqand supplying the Bagh-dad government with arms.He did however, call on allregional countries to “par-ticipate constructively in thesituation” in Iraq. The UnitedStates does not want ethnic orreligious tensions increased.

Warren said the UnitedStates will establish anotherjoint operations center innorthern Iraq in the comingdays or weeks. The com-mander of the U.S. forces inIraq is Army Maj. Gen. DanaPittard.

Obama requests $58.6billion for overseascontingencies

More U.S. assessmentteams arrive in Baghdad

Obama’s re-quest fundstemporaryand ex-traordinaryexpensesassociatedwith militaryoperationsin Afghani-stan.

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DOD photoU.S. Soldiers from 1st Cavalry Division and 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Divisionwalk through a market in Baghdad, Iraq, during a dismounted patrol on March 18, 2009.

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By Capt. Dora LockwoodU.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Public Affairs

WAUKESHA,WIS.

The Navy Medicine deputy surgeongeneral delivered a keynote presenta-tion during the World Affairs Seminarat Carroll University, June 25.

Rear Adm. Forrest Faison, deputysurgeon general and deputy chief,Bureau of Medicine and Surgery spoketo more than 300 high school studentsabout Navy Medicine’s role in globalhealth and how that engagement con-tributes to security around the world.

“Navy Medicine is committed toglobal health,” said Faison. “Whetherwe are conducting research at one ofour labs around the world, providingmedical care through humanitarian as-sistance efforts or partnering with hostnations, non-governmental organiza-tions or local ministries of health, weare committed to making the world asafer and stronger place for all.”

The World Affairs Seminar (WAS)

is a weeklong interactive educationalprogram for students interested inglobal issues. This year’s theme isworld health.

According to Thomas Plantenberg,WAS executive director, the seminarincludes a diverse set of speakers whoshare insights of issues surroundingworld health. Plantenberg recognizedNavy Medicine’s contribution to globalhealth and invited the Navy’s deputysurgeon general to be a keynote speaker.

“We attract young people fromaround the world to study complextopics. This year we have students rep-resenting 21 countries and five conti-nents,” said Plantenberg. “Our purposeis to instill a sense of interaction amongyoung people so that when they inheritthis world, they will solve problemsand make the world a better place.”

The students think at a college leveland are very excited to learn, accordingto Plantenberg.

“I’ve been to camps before, but I’venever done anything quite like this,” said

Peter Lovejoy of Massachusetts. “I’vebeen pleasantly surprised by this semi-nar. It has been very informative. I’velearned a lot about different cultures bytalking to other participants and hear-ing the perspectives of the speakers hashelped me understand global health.”

Participating students gained a betterappreciation of the importance ofworld health.

“Attending this seminar has helpedme learn more about health care issuesaround the world,” said Lindsay Ander-son from Minnesota. “I’m interested ingoing into the nursing field, and I wasreally curious about hearing what thespeakers had to say. They really moti-vated and inspired me.”

Faison also gained somethingfrom his engagement with thestudents.”Being able to engage withthese insightful students has been agreat opportunity,” said Faison. “It isan honor for me to share with themwhat Navy Medicine does to supporthealth around the world.”

NAVY MEDICINE PRESENTS GLOBALHEALTH AT WORLD AFFAIRS SEMINAR

By Terri Moon CronkAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON

The first of seven site visitsof the Military Health Systemreview was launched todayat Naval Medical Center SanDiego, Pentagon Press Sec-retary Navy Rear Adm. JohnKirby told reporters.

Defense Secretary ChuckHagel on May 27 ordereda comprehensive, 90-dayreview of the Military HealthSystem to examine access tocare, and assess the safetyand quality of health care inmilitary treatment facilitiesand DOD-purchased healthcare from civilian providers,officials said.

The secretary based theneed for the review on effortsto continually review and im-prove military health care.

The review also comes onthe heels of media coverageof several high-profile cases,such as the investigationsinto access to care at VeteransAffairs medical centers andclinics, and reports of unan-ticipated deaths at WomackArmy Medical Center at FortBragg, North Carolina, whichresulted in the hospital com-mander’s firing, as previouslyreported.

Kirby said DOD has “iden-tified seven military treatmentfacilities” that will participatein the site visits of this review.In addition to Naval Medi-cal Center San Diego, theyare: Madigan Army MedicalCenter at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington; theAir Force Academy Cadet

Clinic in Colorado Springs,Colorado; Winn Army Com-munity Hospital at FortStewart, Georgia; Royal AirForce Lakenheath Hospital,48th Medical Group, Suf-folk, England; Naval HealthClinic Patuxent River, NavalAir Station Patuxent River,Maryland; and Fort BelvoirCommunity Hospital, FortBelvoir, Virginia.

The review team sought adiverse survey by branch ofservice, geography, medicalfacility size in terms of selectaccess, quality, and safetyperformance measures,which was a “deliberate deci-sion,” Kirby said.

“If the review calls forother site visits, we’ll certain-ly look into that,” he added.“Site visit teams will consistof more than 20 health careprofessionals to include someflag and general officers.”

The teams will meet withfacility staff to assess thequality of care, access to careand safety at each of these fa-cilities, Kirby said.

The review team also willconduct two town hall ses-sions to solicit feedback,Kirby added, one for facultyand staff and one for benefi-ciaries.

“Following the review, thesecretary will receive recom-mendations on areas for im-provement,” the admiral said,“with a specific focus onthose areas where we are notmeeting a nationally definedstandard or a DOD policy-directed standard.”

The Military Health Systemprovides health care for more

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The Coast Guard LEDET on boarddirected the Vandegrift’s Visit, Board,Search and Seizure (VBSS) team inboarding the first fishing vessel, find-ing approximately 1,000 individuallywrapped packages of cocaine hiddenwithin the hull of the ship.

“The seamless integration of Vande-grift’s crew, air detachment, and CoastGuard LEDET was simply amazing,” saidCmdr. Luis Alva, commanding officer ofVandegrift. “I am humbled and honored toserve with such an exceptional team.”

Following recovery operations, Vande-grift launched a SH-60B Sea Hawk heli-copter, piloted by Sailors from HelicopterAnti-Submarine Light (HSL) Squadron49 Detachment 3, in search of additionalsmugglers in the area.

Within 24 hours Vandegrift was under-way to another interception and under theguide of the Coast Guard LEDET, stoppedanother smuggling vessel. Hidden withinthe hull, the VBSS team discovered 35large burlap sacks containing substancesthat tested positive for cocaine.

“After making our first drug seizureof the deployment, our team was able to

quickly reset and make a second seizurethe very next day,” said Lt. Cmdr. DarylRobin, executive officer of Vandegrift.“Back to back busts are rare occurrences,but our team was up for the challenge andperformed flawlessly.”

Operation Martillo, a joint operationinvolving the U.S., European and WesternHemisphere partner-nations, targets illicittrafficking routes in the waters off CentralAmerica. U.S. Southern Command (US-SOUTHCOM) leads the U.S. militaryinvolvement in the Joint Operation TaskForce.

Overall Coordination of counter-drugpatrols and surveillance in the Eastern Pa-cific is done by a joint agency task forceheadquartered in Key West, Florida. U.S.maritime law enforcement and the inter-diction phase of operations in the regionoccurs under the tactical control of the11th Coast Guard District headquarteredin Alameda, California.

The first fishing vessel, which wastaking on water with no functioning bilgepumps, was declared unseaworthy andwas safely sunk. Being seaworthy, thesecond vessel was towed to Costa Ricanwaters and turned over to the possessionof the Costa Rican Coast Guard.

“This has been a wonderful experi-ence for learning that has brought forthso many great accomplishments.”

Allen was joined at the podium by U.S.Embassy in Cambodia Charge d’AffairesJeff Daigle, Sihanouk province DeputyGovernor Prak Chan Sokha, and Cambo-dian navy Adm. Tea Vinh.

Over the past two weeks, the PacificPartnership multinational medical teamworked next to their Royal Cambodian

Armed Forces (RCAF) counterparts toconduct professional exchanges andto provide medical treatment in Siha-noukville, Phnom Penh, and Takeo, aswell as veterinary services on Koh RongIsland and in the Sihanoukville region.

The medical professionals came fromthe U.S., Japan, Australia, Malaysia,South Korea, and Chile. Additionally,Seabees from Naval Mobile Construc-tion Battalion 1, Amphibious Construc-tion Battalion 1, and Japanese engineersworked with RCAF engineers from

early April to build three maternitywards and renovate a school.

“The Seabees from Naval MobileConstruction Battalion 1 have partneredwith the Royal Cambodian ArmedForces and the Japanese Forces to buildthree great facilities to care for their pa-tients,” said Allen.

Pacific Partnership provided care tomore than 4,000 Cambodians in need,including many who would not nor-mally have access to medical services.The medical practitioners exchanged

ideas and knowledge on crucial medi-cal issues facing Cambodia, includinga cardiology seminar in Phnom Penhattended by more than 150 medical per-sonnel from throughout Cambodia.

“The bonds our countries share areinvaluable and we are honored to workalongside our Cambodian partners,”said Allen. “I am incredibly proud ofevery person who has contributed to thismission.Your accomplishments stand asa testament to the priceless partnershipsthat make our countries brave.”

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MC2 Karolina A. Oseguera

MC2 Karolina A. OsegueraHospital Corpsman 2nd Class Wesley Lagman interacts with a pa-tient with cerebral palsy at a physical rehabilitation clinic in PhnomPenh as part of Pacific Partnership 2014.

EXERCISE | PacificPartnership provided careto 4,000 Cambodians

Lt. MatthewBush exam-ines a patientwith cerebralpalsy at aphysical reha-bilitation clinicin PhnomPenh as partof PacificPartnership2014.

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■ in itsninthyearPacificPartner-ship is in itsninth itera-tion and isthe largestannualmultilateralhumanitar-ian assis-tance anddisasterrelief pre-parednessmissionconductedin the Asia-Pacificregion.

By Lt. Cmdr. Kim E. DixonPacific Fleet Public Affairs

SIHANOUKVILLE, CAMBODIA

Medical and dental practitio-ners from seven countries pro-vided clinical services to morethan 4,000 Cambodians oversix days as part of the PacificPartnership 2014 engagementconcluding June 27.

Approximately 116 doctors,nurses, dentists, optometrists,pharmacists, and medical as-sistants from the U.S., Japan,Australia, Republic of Korea,Chile, and Malaysia workedwith counterparts from theRoyal Cambodian ArmedForces (RCAF), holding twothree-day clinics at sites inTakeo and Sikanoukville.

The medical practitionersworked in integrated teams,with each team consisting ofat least one Pacific Partnershipmember nation and an RCAFmember, providing basicmedical care for adults andchildren, eyeglasses, dentalextractions, nutrition advice,and prescription medications.While having the effect ofproviding practical servicesto the people of the area, thegreater Pacific Partnershipmission was key behind thepersonnel manning.

The multinational compo-sition of the Pacific Partner-ship teams is another key tomission success.

“The possibility that youcan have many kinds ofnavies working together –navies that all have differentresources, different people,different ideas - and put themworking together is the big-gest success of Pacific Part-

nership,” said Chilean navyLt. Luca Giuliano. “In thefuture, if we have a disaster,it will be very easy if you putus back together.”

Teaming up the medicalpractitioners had a second-ary effect to contribute to thelong-term health of the localCambodian people, even as itallowed the Pacific Partner-ship team to recognize, andwork to overcome, the limita-tions associated with the levelof care they were able to pro-vide in this setting.

“This has helped the Cam-bodian people have a positiveimage for the RCAF becausethey see the doctors wantto take care of them,” saidBigornia. “It also allows thepeople to talk to the doctorsto find out what the local re-sources are and get pluggedinto a provider. It makes usfeel like we’re not just leav-ing behind problems we areunable to address here.”

While the medical prac-titioners were able to pro-vide some measure of relieffor acute or chronic medicalissues, the results may notbe seen the same day of theappointment as medicationscan take time to be effective.There were two practice areasthat had the ability to realizenear-immediate success - op-tometry and dentistry.

In the optometry clinic, thepatients were given eye examsand refractive screenings foran eyeglass prescription. Pa-cific Partnership 2014 brought4,000 pairs of eyeglasses, bothnear and far vision, for dis-tribution. Every patient alsoreceives a pair of sunglasses

because living so close to theequator can cause problems.

“I love doing this,” saidU.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman2nd Class Kirk Glenn. “Youcan tell you made a differencebecause you give them theglasses, and they see clear forthe first time in their life. Theygive you a hug, they bless you;the monks bless you.”

The dental clinic was ableto provide relief from cavitiesthrough dental extractions.Japanese, U.S., and Cambo-dian dentists may have onlyworked together for six days,but the effects will be long-lasting for future teamwork.

“For me, the next time Igo to one of our ships, I cantake what I learned fromthese activities and teach it tomy counterparts,” said JapanSelf-Defense Force dentistMaj. Kensaku Umetani.

An additional service thePacific Partnership team wasalso able to provide was nu-trition education, a key com-ponent for helping to managemany diseases or conditionsthat the local Cambodiansmay not be able to afford tomanage through medication.

“Medication can often benot practical or attainablehere, so the patients are look-ing for food alternatives inorder to maintain their healthstatus,” said Lt.j.g. DanielleSterner, a nutritionist. “I hada referral from the doctors fora diabetes patient. I was ableto show her the effect of car-bohydrates on her disease. Mybiggest challenge, though, isjust talking about what is real-istic given their resources andtheir cultural beliefs.”

Pacific Partnership medical teamhelps thousands in Cambodia

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Vandegrift is onher last deploy-ment beforea scheduleddecommission-ing in 2015.

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Commander, Task Force 73Public Affairs

SUBIC BAY, PHILIPPINES

A U.S. Navy task group com-prised of ships, aircraft, Sailors andMarines arrived in the Philippinesto commence the 20th annual exer-cise Cooperation Afloat Readinessand Training (CARAT), June 26.

Guided-missile destroyer USSJohn S. McCain (DDG 56) and thedock landing ship USS Ashland(LSD 48) arrived in Subic Bay, whilediving and salvage ship USNS Safe-guard (T-ARS 50) arrived in SangleyPoint. An opening ceremony washeld on board the Philippine navy

ship, BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF 16),one of two former Hamilton-classCoast Guard Cutters transferred tothe Philippines navy in recent years.

CARAT Philippines is part ofa broader bilateral exercise seriesthe U.S. Navy conducts with ninepartner navies in South and South-east Asia to address shared mari-time security priorities, strengthenmaritime partnerships and enhanceinteroperability among participat-ing forces. The Philippines hasparticipated since the series beganin 1995, and the past two decadesCARAT are a clear example of thelongstanding and close U.S.-Phil-ippines Navy-to-Navy relationship.

“It’s safe to say that after twodecades, many of the senior offi-cers and enlisted here today prob-ably participated in a past CARATPhilippines, and this coming week,more than 1,000 U.S. Navy Sailorsand Marines will join the ranks ofCARAT alumni,” said Rear Adm.Stuart Munsch, commander of TaskForce 74 and 7th Fleet’s executiveagent for CARAT Philippines.

Munch noted that CARAT waspart of a broader series of U.S.-Philippines navy-to-navy exercises,exchanges and staff talks that oc-curred throughout the year.

“These engagements share acommon theme, that our secu-

rity cooperation not only supportsmutual interests, it contributes toregional stability and prosperity - aformula that is truly positive sum,”said Munsch.

The CARAT series promotes re-gional maritime cooperation withmany participating navies. Planningfor each phase of CARAT begins a

year in advance and exercise phasestake place during the same generaltimeframe each year. CARAT 2014began in late May and recently com-pleted phases with Malaysia andIndonesia. Additional phases willcontinue through end of year withBangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia,Singapore and Timor-Leste.

20th annual CARAT Philippines2014 commences in Subic Bay

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Lt. j.g. Ray-mond Piana,navigationsofficer of theUSS Ashland(LSD 48),center, showsa chart toPhilippinemarine Col.CustodioParcon, left,during a tourof the ship’spilot house.

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VIRGINIA BEACH

Multiple free live performances onoceanfront stages will attract thousands ofvisitors and residents of Virginia Beach to a“star-spangled” salute to this great countryof ours at Stars & Stripes Explosion, July 4.Musical acts offer something for everyone– Patriotic and classical to Motown, andtributes dedicated to Bruce Springsteen,British rock and pop from the 1960s and‘70s, Billy Joel, and Elton John.

From 8 to 9:30 p.m., a stage erected righton the beach at 20th Street will become thefocal point for performances featuring “Sym-phonic Springsteen” (“Bruce in the USA”tribute band) with Symphonicity – the sym-phony orchestra of Virginia Beach – and theVirginia Beach Chorale. Symphonicity’sconcert will feature patriotic, Broadway, andclassical selections. “Symphonic Spring-steen” will include “Born in the USA” and“American Land.” “Bruce in the USA” trib-ute band numbers like “Dancing in the Dark,”“Born to Run,” and “Pink Cadillac” will cel-ebrate the musical genius of Bruce Springs-teen.

The 20th Street Stage concert will behosted by WAVY-TV 10 news anchor Tom

Schaad. The show will segue into a spectac-ular fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. that prom-ises to explode over the ocean in a burst ofcolors and patterns.

Chester B’s Motown Tribute Show willfill the 17th Street Park stage with thesmooth sounds of R&B from 8 to 10:30p.m.

The English Channel will take centerstage at the 24th Street Park from 8 to 10:45p.m. Formed in 2001, The English Chan-nel authentically recreates British rock andpop from the mid 1960s to the mid ‘70s.Their program includes music by the Roll-ing Stones, The Dave Clark 5, The Kinks,The Hollies, Petula Clark, The Who, DustySpringfield, Moody Blues, The Animals, TheZombies, The Yardbirds, Herman’s Hermitsand many others.

Tribute bands playing the music of BillyJoel and Elton John will take over the 31stStreet stage from 8 to 10:30 p.m. “52ndStreet” perfectly recreates the music ofBilly Joel, while “Captain Fantastic’s” trib-ute to Elton John will have the audiencedancing in the park.

For more information on Stars & StripesExplosion, visit www.BeachStreetUSA.com,

NORFOLK

Norfolk Festevents is celebrating the 32ndannual Fourth of July Great American Picnicon July 4 in Town Point Park at the downtownNorfolk waterfront. The festivities continuewith The Shore Thing Concert & Indepen-dence Day Celebration with The Janitors,also on Friday in Ocean View Beach Park,Norfolk. Fireworks will light up the sky at9:30 p.m. for both events in their designatedlocations.

Admission for each event is free and opento the public.

Great American PicnicLeave the grilling to us on the 4th of July

and bring your family and friends down toTown Point Park. Guests can buy traditionalall-American fare, including hot dogs, ham-burgers, barbecue, seafood, buttered cornon the cob, juicy watermelon and lemon-ade with all the fixin’s. Relax on the lawnand enjoy patriotic sounds by United StatesArmy Training and Doctrine CommandBand. Then watch as the sky lights up withthe fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.

The Shore ThingThis Patriotic beach party is family fun

that includes great music, food, beverages,children’s activities and more. Dance to livemusic by The Janitors starting at 6 p.m. and

experience a spectacular fireworks displayover the Chesapeake Bay at 9:30 p.m.

The Shore Thing Concert & IndependenceDay Celebration kicks off the TGOV “ThankGoodness it’s Ocean View” Concert Series atOcean View Beach Park. Every Friday, greatlive music from local and regional acts will fillthe air along the Chesapeake Bay. An eventthe entire family can enjoy, the TGOV Con-cert Series runs every Friday through Aug. 22.

For more information about both events,including hours, park regulations, parkingand surrounding attractions, visit festevents.org or call (757) 441-2345.

VIRGINIA BEACH

Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation isvitally important to your quality of life, of-fering active and passive activities, providingmemorable experiences for residents and vis-itors, and contributing to the economic andenvironmental well-being of the communityand Hampton Roads. Parks and Rec impactseach and every one who lives, works or playsin Virginia Beach. You are at the heart ofwhat Parks and Rec does, which is why theywant to celebrate National Parks and Recre-ation Month this July with you.

With Two for Tuesday, a Virginia BeachRecreation Center member may bring oneguest for free every Tuesday during themonth of July. If you already know howmuch the Virginia Beach Recreation Centershave to offer, this is the perfect time to intro-duce a friend to our amenities and services.

Looking to enjoy the sun and the beach?

Check out Little Island Park. As an addedbonus, the first 50 cars to park at Little IslandPark on weekends in July will receive a freepromotional item.

Rent one hour, get one hour free for canoeand kayak rentals at Munden Point Parkduring the entire month of July (subjectto equipment availability; first come, firstserved);

There are also some special events plannedfor you, too:

■ Enjoy a movie under the stars with “WillyWonka & the Chocolate Factory,” July 18 atMount Trashmore Park. This is part of theSummer Movie Night Series. Bring blanketsand beach chairs to get comfortable and watchthe big screen. Concessions will be availablefor purchase. The movie begins at sunset.

■ Get soaked and have a blast, literally,at the Beach Party on the Sprayground, 2 to4 p.m. on July 19 at Williams Farm Recre-ation Center. There will be contests, gamesand lots of fun. A Virginia Beach RecreationCenter membership or day pass is required.

■ Come inside, get some shade, and enjoyfun beach games like cornhole, kan jam andwater volleyball with Shade Play in GreatNeck Recreation Center, 2 to 4 p.m., July 20.

Check out VBgov.com/July for additionalevent details, and a comprehensive list of

other Virginia Beach Parks and Recreationfacilities to visit. There are bound to behidden gems that will surprise you.

For more information about how VirginiaBeach Parks and Recreation is celebratingNational Parks and Recreation Month thisJuly, contact Tracey Gauthier at [email protected] or (757) 385-0445.

OBSERVE PARKS AND REC MONTHWITH SPECIAL OFFERS AND EVENTS

■ celebrate the 4thBring the whole family to the annual July4th Celebration from 4 to 10 p.m. at MountTrashmore Park. Enjoy local musiciansplaying live music, delicious foods, and ofcourse, booming fireworks. Free children’sactivities and games, including inflatables,will be available. Free admission; limitedonsite parking is $5.

Courtesy photoMount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach will hosta showing of “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Fac-tory” on July 18 as part of its Summer Movie NightSeries. The movie begins at sunset.

CELEBRATETHE FOURTH

Enjoy music and more atStars & Stripes Explosion

Norfolk to host a pair ofIndependence Day events

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High FiveTour 2014

■ When: July 3, 4 to 7 p.m.■ Where: Freedom Ford, 7520 N. Military Hwy.,Norfolk■ Cost: Free■ For more information, visit: www.HighFiveTour.com

The Wounded Warriors Family Support Mustang willstop in Norfolk as part of the High Five Tour 2014.During the High Five Tour 2014, Wounded WarriorsFamily Support’s red, white and blue 2014 FordMustang GT500 is traveling to 65 cities in 48 states ona mission to say “thank you” and show appreciationto our country’s military families for their sacrifices.Americans of all walks of life are invited to show theirsupport for military families by visiting and signing thecar with a message of support to our country’s veteransand their families.

Fort Huger walking tour

■ When: July 5, 10 a.m.■ Where: Fort Huger, 15080 Talcott Terrace, Smithfield■ Cost: Free■ For more information, contact: Isle of WightCounty’s Historic Resources Department at (757) 357-0115 or visit www.historicisleofwight.com

Visitors are invited on a free walking tour to learn thesignificance of this gateway to the Confederate capital.Led by local historian Albert Burckard, it will lastapproximately one hour. Reservations not required.

Gridiron LegendsTailgate

■ When: July 11, 6 to 9 p.m.■ Where: Hampton Roads Convention Center■ Cost: $15 (limited advance tickets available), childrenunder 5 are free■ For more information, visit: http://goo.gl/Z84pa3

Join Newport News native and Pittsburgh Steelershead coach Mike Tomlin for the sixth annualGridiron Legends Tailgate Party presented by the

Hampton Roads YouthFoundation. Theevent will welcomeNFL players from theHampton Roads area,including Percy Harvin,EJ Manuel, Tahj Boyd,Tyrod Taylor, AntoineBethea, B.W. Webb,Don Carey, LaRoyReynolds, SharmarkoThomas, Justin Hunter,Kim Chancellor andMichael Robinson,

as well as former player and current NFL executiveDwight Hollier, Cleveland Browns Vice Presidentof Player Personnel Morocco Brown. Come out andcelebrate the return of the NFL season with interactiveactivities, music, contests, prizes, games, and fun for theentire family. Planned activities include QB throw, fieldgoal kick, Wii Madden football challenge, corn holecompetition, football drill stations, raffle giveaways,player autographs (as available), and many more foreveryone to enjoy. The sixth annual Gridiron LegendsTailgate Party is a kickoff to the 18th annual HamptonRoads All-Star Football Camp, taking place from 8a.m. to 2 p.m., July 11 - 12, at Christopher NewportUniversity. The two-day camp (youth ages 8-13 andselected high school players) features NFL playersand area high school coaches teaching basic offensiveand defensive skills. Other elements include a Q & Asession with NFL players, nutrition and conditioningpresentation, college preparation, dietary supplement,dangers of performance enhancing drugs, and theimportance of academic excellence.

Norfolk Jazz Festival

■ When: July 18, 5 to 11 p.m.; July 19, 5 to 11 p.m.;July 20, 1 to 6 p.m.■ Where: Town Point Park, downtown Norfolk■ Cost: General admission is $28 on Friday andSaturday, $20 on Sunday; 3-day combo tickets areavailable for $69 in advance only; more ticket optionsare available on the website■ For more information, contact: (757) 441-2345 orvisit www.festevents.org

Hampton Roads jazz lovers are anticipating anexciting return of the Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festivalfor its 32nd year. The festival lineup includes theYellowjackets on July 18 at 7:45 and 9:30 p.m.; KenNavarro on July 19 at 6:30 p.m.; Ramsey Lewis on July19 at 8:15 and 9:45 p.m.; and Generation Next featuringNicholas Cole, Julian Vaughn, Lin Roundtree andLebron on July 20 at 4:30 p.m.

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

By Mark O. PiggottPublic Affairs Officer

YORKTOWN

Registration for the Mid-AtlanticRegion, Morale, Welfare and Recre-ation (MWR) Department’s annual all-military Wilderness Challenge is openfor all members of the armed forces.The Wilderness Challenge will takeplace Oct. 9 - 11 in the heart of the Ap-palachian Mountains and on the Newand the Gauley Rivers in West Virginia.

More than 300 military personnel rep-resenting teams from around the worldare expected to compete. Only the first60 teams will secure a spot in the Wil-derness Challenge, so teams are encour-aged to register early.

“The MWR Wilderness Challengebrings together the best athletes thearmed forces have to offer and putsthem to the test,” said Michael Bond,event coordinator. “As the competitiongets tougher and tougher every year,so do the competitors as more teamsbattle it out for the title.”

The challenge contains a series offive outdoor adventure races in a teamformat designed to bring camaraderie,competition and team spirit between allfive branches of the Armed Services.Teams participating in this year’s chal-lenge will compete in an 8K mountainrun, a 12-mile mountain bike race, a14-mile forced hike through the moun-tains, a 13-mile whitewater raft race onthe Gauley River and a 7-mile kayakrace on the New River.

“This is one of the most grueling,hard-fought competitions in the armedforces, so the winning team will be thebest of the best in outdoor recreationand physical endurance,” Bond added.

In addition to the extreme competi-tion, the United StatesAdventure Racing

Association (USARA) has endorsed theAll-Military Wilderness Challenge as aqualifying race for the USARA NationalChampionships. As a USARA sanc-tioned event, the winner of the Wilder-ness Challenge will be able to competeon a national level for what is consideredthe “Heart & Soul” of Adventure Racingin the United States … The USARA Ad-venture Race National Championship.

Registration is open to all branchesof the military. Teams must be com-prised of four active duty military, oneof which must be female. Teams mayalso include active reservists, retireesand ROTC. The registration fee is $600per team. Registration can be madeonline at www.wildernesschallenge.netor by calling (757) 887-7256.

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YORKTOWN

Next to the battlefield where allied Ameri-can and French forces won the decisivebattle of the American Revolution in 1781,the Yorktown Victory Center chronicles theentire Revolutionary period, from colonialunrest to the formation of the new nation.

At this museum of the American Revolu-tion, indoor exhibition galleries portray theDeclaration of Independence as a revolu-tionary document that attracted internationalattention, recount the wars impact on 10 or-dinary men and women who left a record oftheir experiences, highlight the roles of dif-ferent nationalities at the Siege of Yorktown,and explore the story of the Betsy and otherBritish ships lost in the York River during thesiege. Exhibits also describe how people frommany different cultures shaped a new society

and the development of a new governmentwith the Constitution and Bill of Rights.

Outdoors, visitors can explore a re-cre-ated Continental Army encampment, wherehistorical interpreters describe and depictdaily life of American soldiers at the end ofthe war. A re-created 1780s farm, completewith a house, kitchen, tobacco barn, cropfields, and herb and vegetable garden, showshow many Americans lived during the Revo-lutionary era.

Work is now underway on a new facil-ity, new exhibition galleries and enhancedoutdoor interpretive areas. The YorktownVictory Center will remain open to visitorsthroughout construction. When the project iscomplete in late 2016, the site will be knownas the American Revolution Museum at Yor-ktown.

Yorktown Victory Center offers historicalexperience in time for Independence Day

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To gain anunderstanding ofevents that ledto America’s warfor independenceand the impactof the war uponordinary menand women, visitthe YorktownVictory Center,a museum ofthe AmericanRevolution.

The YorktownVictory Center isopen daily from 9a.m to 5 p.m. Ad-mission is $9.75for adults; $5.50for children ages6-12; and childrenunder 6 are free.

Mark PiggottTeam Wounded Warrior from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth shoots the rapids downthe Gauley River during the first day of the 2009 All-Military Wilderness Challenge in WestVirginia. The Wilderness Challenge is a competition between military teams from acrossthe country Oct. 8 through Oct 10 in five extreme outdoor events.

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Get muddyat MilitaryChallengeRegistration is open for the2014 Military Challenge hap-pening July 26! The yearlycompetition, sponsored byThe Flagship newspaper andGrand Furniture, encompass-es a 3.3-mile cross-countrycourse, outlined with militarytraining-type obstacles forcompetitors to maneuverthrough, while competing forthe fastest time and braggingrights for the year.

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Wednesdays11:30 a.m. – FunctionalFitness (MB-43)Noon – Walking Club(CEP-58 and N-24)2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – Cardio/Core Blast (N-24)4:30 p.m. – Zumba (N-24)6:15 p.m. – Yoga (Q-80)

Thursdays10 a.m. –Total BataWorkout (CEP-58)Noon – All-A-Bata Abs(CEP-58)Noon – PAC Training (N-24)2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – Cardio/Core Blast (N-24)4:15 p.m. – Yoga (Q-80)

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The irony of summer is that for many people,it’s the most important time of year to stay fit, butit can actually be the hardest time of year to stickto one’s diet.

“Too many weight loss plans are not designed forthe reality of everyday living, especially in summerwhen there can be extra challenges like vacations,family barbecues and a general change of pace,”said Dr. Anthony Fabricatore, Ph.D., Vice Presi-dent of Research and Development at Nutrisystem.

But dieters can stay on track no matter wherelife takes them with these simple tips.

Make time to exerciseDaily exercise is important for weight mainte-

nance, weight loss and general health. So don’t letyour exercise routine take a vacation when you do.

Skip the shuttle bus at the amusement park andwalk from attraction to attraction. At the pool?Take breaks from lounging to swim laps. When-ever there is a choice between the elevator and thestairs, take the stairs. Squeezing in just ten minutesof physical activity here and there is beneficial.

Eat right, all the timeThe best-laid plans of dieters are often scuttled

by unexpected temptation. But you can avoidbeing a victim of your circumstances with tech-nologies that can help you pace your calorieintake throughout the day.

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By Ultimate Wrestling CharmerContributing Writer

Vanguard Championship Wrestling (VCW)presented another stellar card recently on itsRoad to Liberty Lottery Mega Event to beheld July 26 at the home of VCW, the NorfolkMasonic Temple. Here are some of the results:

Newcomer to VCW Bo Nekoda did a lotof trash talking to rile up the crowd but ulti-mately was pinned by Brandon Scott.

Chatch and Jean Jean LeBon continue toentertain the crowd with their wildly come-dic antics. The crowd cheered as Chatch flewof the top rope and pinned Jean Jean.

A hard fought;VCW Commonwealth Heritage Champion

Country Kidd, who had James Dallas Hallhis corner, put up valiant effort against RH3.Kidd however was knocked out by RH3, theevil twin brother of James Hall, who had inhis corner Jerry Stephanitsis and a new VCWCommonwealth Heritage Champion wascrowned.

In a wild tag team match, VCW UnitedStates Liberty Champion U.S. Jay Steel &The Reason defeated The Firm (Mr. Class &

John Kermon) (w/ Spencer Chestnutt) whenSteel made Kermon submit. The Reason,who felt he had done all the work only forSteel to take the credit, turned on his part-ner and had to be threatened with a suspen-sion by VCW Commissioner George Pantasbefore he would relent. Pantas reluctantlygranted The Reason a title shot for the Lib-erty belt on July 26 at Liberty Lottery.

James Dallas Hall defeated Mugabi bydisqualification after Wolfbane & RH3 in-

terfered. Hall was scheduled to face JerryStephanitsis but Stephanitsis claimed he was“injured” and could not wrestle thus buyingthe services of Mugabi from Gremlina for thenight and substituting Mugabi in Stephanitsisplace. “Miraculously” Stephanitsis recoveredand attempted to pin Hall. However Hall gotthe better of him and won by submission.

In a hard fought, sometimes scientific,sometimes brutal affair, VCW HeavyweightChampion Dirty Money defeated his former

partner and still close friend Sean Dennyby pinfall to retain the VCW HeavyweightChampionship.

Finally in a surprising turn of events thereturning Diamond Victor Griff came out andchallenged Dirty Money to a title shot on July26 at Liberty Lottery showing off a previouslysigned contract for Liberty Lottery with who-ever the current champion happen to be.

Commissioner Pantas quickly made thematch official and also announced that VCWTag-team Champions Phil Brown and CWAnderson will defend their titles against ROH/ECW King of Old School Steve Corino andhis partner Adam Page. More matches willbe announced soon for Liberty Lottery 2014.For all up to the minute info, stay tuned tothis paper and as always check out www.vcw-wrestling.com as well as Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/vcwrestling

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After Hendrick Motorsports won fivestraight Sprint Cup races and looked poisedto run away with the 2014 season, Ford’s raceteams have stepped up and won the past tworaces – the first with Roush Fenway Racing’sCarl Edwards at Sonoma Raceway, and thenwith Team Penske’s Brad Keselowski at Ken-tucky Speedway.

Keselowski’s Quaker State 400 victory mayhave more long-term significance, as the wincame in dominant fashion on a 1.5-mile trackthat is similar in size and shape to five of the 10that host races in the Chase for the Sprint Cup,the season-ending run for the championship.

Keselowski started from the pole and wasthe class of the field for most all of Satur-day night’s 400-mile run. He led 199 of therace’s 267 laps, and his only real challengecame late in the race when he had to chasedown and pass Kyle Busch after a caution flagduring a round of pit stops had scrambled thefield with about 50 laps remaining.

“I knew it was going to be really, reallytough,” Keselowski said of his drive back tothe front after his stop. “I figured we’d get to[Busch], but I didn’t really think I’d be able topass him. I caught a little break in lapped traf-fic, and the car was just that good. I was ableto take advantage of it and get the lead. Thatwas awesome.”

Keselowski, who won the Sprint Cup cham-pionship in 2012 but failed to qualify for theChase last year, said he believes the win atKentucky – coupled with his performanceselsewhere, including a win at the 1.5-mile LasVegas Motor Speedway in March – shows thathe’s in position to make a serious bid for asecond Cup title.

“The things it takes to go fast [at Kentucky}aren’t too far off from those other [1.5-miletracks in the Chase],” he said. “I think whenyou hit this mark in the season … everyonehas almost what they’re going to have tofinish out the year around this time. When youcan run well at this point in time in the year,it bodes well for the final half of the season.”

But he also acknowledged that the fourHendrick Motorsports teams, including thesix-time and defending champions Jimmie

Johnson and his No. 48 Chevrolet team, arestill very much in the title picture.

“We had a great night [at Kentucky], led alot of laps and won the race, but the reality is,Hendrick cars [are] going to continue to bethe cars to beat, so we have to keep pushingas well,” Keselowski said.

Keselowski pointed out that his car owner,Roger Penske – whose credentials are withoutquestion – and his crew chief, Paul Wolfe, whois regarded as one of the Cup circuit’s best, givehim resources and opportunities that lots ofother drivers don’t get. And he wants to seizethe opportunity to win multiple championships.

“I think I have the team to do it with Paul andthe guys; I have the owner to do it with RogerPenske, and the urgency is now,” he said. “Idon’t want to win one championship and thatbe it for my career. I’m not going to be happy

with that. I want to win another championship,but I don’t want it to be five or 10 years fromnow. I don’t want to be a guy that contendsfor a championship every three or four years;I want to do it each and every year, and I knowthat opportunity is here and it’s present, and Iwant to make the most of it.”

Keselowski said he’s not leery of lettingpeople know just what he expects.

“I think when it comes to goals, when itcomes to dreams and visions, you have toshare them if you want them to become a re-ality,” he said.

Wolfe said he, too, believes the Kentucky winis a good sign that the No. 2 Ford team is poisedfor a repeat of 2012, when the team took thebattle to Johnson and his No. 48 team down thestretch of the Chase and came away a winner.

“This is the type of performance we’re goingto need to be able to compete for another cham-pionship,” he said. “I’m proud of all the workthat’s gone on so far about halfway through theseason now, and with the new rules package, Ifeel like Team Penske has done a great job at re-sponding to the rules changes. But there is stilla lot to be learned and gained with this package,so it’s important for us to continue to work hardand keep building off this momentum as we getready to run for the championship.”

Keselowski’s win wasn’t the only sign ofstrength from Team Penske at Kentucky.Teammate Joey Logano, who also has twowins already this season, appeared to have thesecond-best car for most of the race beforeengine issues late in the going relegated himto a ninth-place finish.

Logano said he was especially proud of hispit crew members, who put him back on thetrack with the lead after several pit stops.

“It’s great to have a good group of guysbehind me again that were fighting for wins andcontending to lead a lot of laps after pit stops,”Logano said. “Brad had the best car. Brad wasridiculously fast from the time he unloaded.

“I feel like today should have been a Penske1-2 finish.”

As it was, Kyle Busch finished second overRyan Newman, Matt Kenseth and Dale Earn-hardt Jr., who recorded his ninth top-5 finishof 2014, the most of any Cup driver. He hasn’thad more than 10 top-5s since 2004, but nowhas nine after just 17 of 36 races.

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■ green tip – use less waterWater your lawn deeply but infrequently. Grasses do best when the whole root zone is wetted,and then dries out between waterings. Avoid frequent shallow watering that causes poor rootdevelopment. Overwatering also promotes lawn disease. Water in the early morning, whentemperatures are cooler, to minimize evaporation.

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From barbecues and games of bocceto parties and candlelit dinners, youroutdoor space can be a hub for enter-taining friends and family.

“Try to create a living room for youroutdoor space,” said Kate Anthony,owner of Kate & Company DesignStudio and Interior Design instructorat The Art Institute of California - SanDiego, a campus of Argosy Universi-ty. People spend a lot of time on theirindoor living room spaces, and sherecommends extending the interiorhome out to your exterior.

Whether you have a small patio orsprawling backyard, interior designexperts from The Art Institutes systemof schools provide six simple tips formaking the great outdoors a greatplace to eat, play and entertain.

1. Focal pointsEdward Varias, owner of E.V.

Design and Interior Design instructorat The Art Institute of California - Hol-lywood, a campus of Argosy Univer-sity, says a focal point brings everyonetogether, and can include furniture, afountain, a fireplace, or any piece thatwill provide a “wow” factor. An out-door rug can serve as a focal point andhelp define an area, and a fire pit makesa great place for guests to gather.

2. Seating groups“Define the space for the type of

entertaining you need,” says Varias.Determine the size of your space,the number of people you will typi-cally be entertaining and whether youwill use the space for eating, drinkingand socializing, or playing games. Ina larger space, you can mix dining,hanging out and garden spaces toprovide your guests with more areasto enjoy.

For a small space, seating can bea simple bistro table and two chairs.For larger spaces, you can incorporatesofa and chair groupings, along with asmall coffee table. Anthony adds that acircular furniture pattern allows every-one to see each other, which is greatwhen playing cards.

3. Vistas“Select several vistas or view points

for people to explore depending on thespace; utilizing the space in severallocations creates gathering areas, suchas a garden to explore or seclusionfor meditating,” said Varias. Anthonyencourages people to think about cre-ating areas for games such as bocceand says that seating or rugs can helpestablish designated areas withoutfences or barriers.

In creating vistas, you can use acombination of natural and manmadeelements. This can include creatinggarden areas with rocks and fountainsand adding little surprises such as stat-uettes, pagoda lanterns and seating fortwo, says Varias.

4. LandscapingThe first step in landscaping is clean-

ing up the space and trimming bushes,trees and overgrown plants to create afresh palette. Anthony recommendshiring a professional landscaper as theywill be able to tell you what plants areappropriate for your climate. If a land-scaper isn’t in your budget, Varias en-courages you to take advantage of thepeople at your local home and gardenstores. They will be able to make rec-ommendations based on your climateand the look you are trying to achieve.

Plants can help add color, style and

definition to your space, and Anthonysays not all plants need to be in theground. “You can create great little vi-gnettes throughout the yard by usingvarying sizes of planters.” Pottedplants can also be brought in duringthe winter to keep them looking greatyear after year.

5. LightingLighting can set the tone for any type

of nighttime event. Varias recommendsproviding ample lighting for your focalpoints and providing a mix of electriclighting and ambient lighting such ascandles and candelabras. Other easyDIY lighting includes strings of lights,which can be used year-round andsimple solar lights.

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sories for outdoor spaces. Your start-ing palette will be very neutral, with alot of greens and browns, and you canadd pops of color with pillow casesor colored plants. Storage is anotherarea to consider. You won’t want yourhose and garden tools lying around theyard, so a storage bench or shelvingcan keep everything nicely organized.

The tips above can be adapted forspaces of varying sizes and can rangefrom simple DIY to high-end custom-ized projects.

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Your air conditioning-related energy consumption may beconsiderably higher than the average American household,depending on where you live. For instance, homes acrossthe southern states are more likely to have higher levels ofenergy consumption due to the extreme heat throughout theyear. The country’s hottest states – Texas, Louisiana, Florida,Oklahoma and Mississippi – account for almost a quarter ofthe country’s entire annual electricity usage. This kind of highelectricity usage and waste has a major impact on both theenvironment and your monthly utility bills.

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The dark, cold days of winter arenearly behind us, and many people arelooking forward to warmer weatherand outdoor activities. Dogs also ap-preciate their time in the sun. So, it’simportant to keep in mind what youneed to do to make sure your dog isready to enjoy summer activities.

TheAmericanVeterinary MedicalAs-sociation (AVMA) provides importantsummertime pet care tips, including:

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that can hurt your dog’s paws■ Provide regular flea and tick pro-

tectionAnd, if your dog isn’t on a regular

schedule of heartworm preventive, nowis a good time to start. Many peopledon’t realize that while mosquito bitesare usually a minor irritation for mostpeople, for dogs, just one mosquito bitecan be life-threatening. This is becausemosquitoes carry heartworm. Heart-worm disease may exhibit few symp-toms. When diagnosed, it is difficultand expensive to treat and, if not caughtin time, can be fatal.

If you don’t live in an area with aheavy concentration of mosquitoes, orif your dog doesn’t spend a lot of timeoutside, you may think that your dog is

not at risk. According to the AmericanHeartworm Society (AHS), “Heart-worm disease is spreading to new re-gions of the country each year. Strayand neglected dogs and certain wildlifesuch as coyotes, wolves and foxes canbe carriers of heartworms. Mosquitoesblown great distances by the wind andthe relocation of infected pets to previ-ously uninfected areas all contribute tothe spread of heartworm disease.”

The AHS recommends year-roundprotection because it is “an easy thingto do and is much less expensive thantreating serious, sometimes deadly,heartworm disease.” Leading veteri-nary organizations including the Com-panion Animal Parasite Council, theAmerican Animal Hospital Associa-tion and the AVMA also support year-round protection.

For many people, however, remem-bering that monthly heartworm pill iseasier said than done. Recently, the U.S.Food and Drug Administration Centerfor Veterinary Medicine agreed to re-visions under which ProHeart 6, a six-month injectable heartworm preven-tive, may be administered. The changeswere made based on a safety studyencompassing 4 1/2 years’ worth ofdata that demonstrated that predictable

safety and efficacy remained consistentas use of the injection increased. Thisdata shows that ProHeart 6 is safe andeffective for the prevention of canineheartworm disease for six full monthsin dogs age 6 months and older.

“Monthly heartworm medicationsare effective, if they are given on theproper schedule,” said John Santilliof Mayfair Animal Hospital in Cary,N.C. “Unfortunately, many of my cli-ents have busy lives, and, while theyhave the best of intentions, doses aremissed. Heartworm disease is a seriousproblem here in North Carolina. That’sone reason I rely on the six-month,injectable heartworm preventive. Notonly does it give my clients the peaceof mind that their dogs are protectedagainst heartworm disease, the bian-nual visits allow me to make sure thatthose dogs are healthy in other respects,too. We can check for any dental issues,examine for tumors and help keepour canine patients in good shape forsummer activities – and all year round.”

As with any medication, it’s criticalto consult with your dog’s veterinarianto see if an injectable heartworm pre-ventive is a good option to provide sixmonths of protection to your dog andsix months of peace of mind for you.

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