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- There is a littoral combat Ship operating forward on deploy-ment for the first time in 19 months, with USS Montgomery (LCS-8) arriving in the Philip-pines over the weekend on its maiden deployment.

The Navy didn’t announce the departure of Montgomery from its San Diego homeport, but the service on Saturday released a news release and several pho-tos of the LCS during its first port call of the deployment, in Davao City on the island of Mindanao.

“In this era of Great Power Competition, the U.S. Pacific Fleet does not announce the

USS Montgomery departs Naval Base San Diego to conduct routine op-erations and training in the Pacific Ocean. Navy photo.

Littoral combat ship deploys for first time in 19 months; USS Montgomery left unannounced in early June

deployment of every ship in the Pacific,” a Navy official told USNI News after this story was first published. “USSMontgom-ery departed its homeport of San Diego in late May, as part of a deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.”

According to commercial ship tracking data, Montgomery made a port call in Hawaii and left on June 10 to continue its trip towards 7th Fleet.

According to the Navy news release, Montgomery will host local military and civic leaders during the port visit.

“Our navies, just like our nations, have a long history of cooperation and partnership

based on mutual trust, respect and decades of friendship,” Rear Adm. Joey Tynch, commander of Logistics Group Western Pa-cific, said in the news release.

“Every port visit and exercise

we complete together continues to strengthen maritime security and regional stability.”

The Independence-variant LCS went through the first-ever LCS Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT) event in April as part of its pre-deployment workups. Dur-ing that five-day at-sea event, Montgomery’s crew practiced surface warfare operations - in-cluding live-fire shots with the crew-served weapon, 30mm gun and SeaRAM missile defense system - as well as limited anti-air warfare operations.

San Diego-based USS Coro-nado (LCS-4) was the last LCS to deploy overseas, from June 2016 to December 2017.

Stethem returning stateside; concludes 14-year deployment with 7th Fleet

by Christian Lopez,Stars and StripesYOKOSUKA, Japan - After 14 years in the Indo-Pacific region

with the 7th Fleet, USS Stethem is returning to San Diego to oper-ate under 3rd Fleet once more.

Once the guided-missile destroyer reaches its new homeport, it will undertake a “midlife modernization,” according to a Navy statement released July 1.

Arriving at Yokosuka Naval Base in June 2005, Stethem oper-ated as part of a strike group with now-decommissioned aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk.

“The opportunity to serve alongside incredible waterfront shipmates and operate with our [Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force] allies, flexing every mission area in the most challenging operational environment is truly unmatched,” Cmdr. John Rummel, Stethem’s commanding officer, said in the statement. “We offer our sincerest appreciation to all of those that supported Stethem, our Steelworkers and families during our time in Yokosuka and wish them continued success in the years to come!”

Stethem’s namesake, Petty Officer 2nd Class Robert Stethem, a Navy Seabee diver, was killed in Beirut during the hijacking of TWA Flight 847 in 1985, according to the Navy. The ship was commissioned Oct. 21, 1995.

While attached to 7th Fleet, Stethem took part in a variety of operations, from search-and-rescue missions and disaster relief, to joint and three-carrier operations, according to the statement.

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The destroyer also took part in several multinational exercises in South and Southeast Asia, including Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training, Cobra Gold with Thailand and cooperative deploy-ments with ships from the JMSDF.

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SINGAPORE - Ahead of the Singapore Defence Technology Summit, the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DOD) Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) and Singapore’s Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) held a multi-day technology exchange to promote collaboration around Artificial Intelligence (AI), focusing on humanitarian assistance / disaster relief (HA/DR).

The Asia-Pacific is prone to natural disasters, such as earth-quakes, tsunamis, tropical cyclones, flooding, landslides, and volcanic eruptions that affect millions of people every year. Responses to these disasters often involve many organizations and multiple countries. These missions challenge the community to advance the state of AI and learn how to operationalize and integrate technologies across international organizations. With AI-enabled HA/DR, the first responders and rescuers can better serve in those disaster-affected areas.

This partnership between JAIC and DSTA will foster the use of AI capabilities to enhance defense operations as well as help save lives and livelihood by reducing search and discovery timeframes, enabling more informed and timely resourcing decisions. In turn, more effective rescue and relief operations can be conducted dur-ing times of crisis when every moment counts.

This collaboration is the first step for the two organizations to share ideas and knowledge in an effort to push new, innovative AI-enabled applications.

While the exchange focused primarily on HA/DR, the two organizations also discussed possible future partnerships between the U.S. and Singapore to use AI in a variety of other areas of mutual interest.

by Tech. Sgt. Rachelle BlakeOSAN AIR BASE, South

Korea - For the first time in U.S. presidential history, the Presi-dent of the United States, Don-ald J. Trump, stepped onto North Korean soil, meeting with Chairman Kim Jong-un as part of a re-cent two-day visit to the Korean pen-insula.

Reliving the historic mo-ment, Trump a d d r e s s e d troops charged with maintain-ing stability in the region from all joint services under U.S. Forces Korea at Osan Air Base.

“We had a great meeting,” Trump said. “We’re in this to-gether and want to get this thing solved. It’s been going on a long time.”

Hundreds of joint service mem-bers and dependents gathered to hear the president’s message.

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President visits troops, North Korea

President Donald Trump addresses ser-vice members and their families during an event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, June 30. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa

from U.S. Forces Korea, today I’m here to tell you that 330 mil-lion American hearts beat with gratitude for your selfless service,” he said. “We’re also joined by

many amazing military spouses and families. They keep you go-ing and you wouldn’t be the same without them.”

Trump was accompanied by Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, and his daughter and advisor, Ivanka Trump.

“It is wonderful to get a chance to see the fighting men and women of America,” Pompeo said. “Thank you for what you do to serve America each and every day.”

“God bless America and God bless each and every one of you for being out here, for everything you do and your sacrifices and your service,” she said. “We are very grateful to you and your loved ones who serve our nation out of uniform.”

Trump also shared his enthu-siasm for the Department of De-fense budget increase allowing for production of new aircraft, ships and tanks, but recognized military members as the ultimate asset.

“Together the men and women of America’s Armed Forces are the most extraordinary warriors ever to walk the face of the earth,”

he said. “You stand ready to van-quish any danger and deliver the full might of American justice whenever and wherever duty calls ... You are prepared to deter, defeat and defend against any threat.”

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“Let me thank every warrior in the audience who serves a righteous mission,” he said. “You are fantastic. I salute you. Our nation will never forget the sacrifices of every American service member here today and those stationed throughout the world … No one is tougher and no one is braver.”

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The Navy christened its newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship, future USS Oakland (LCS 24) June 29, in Mobile, Ala.

U.S. Representative Ken Calvert of California deliver ed the christening ceremony’s principal address. Kate Brandt, Google’s sustainability officer, is the ship’s sponsor. Brandt christened the ship by break-ing a bottle of sparkling wine across the bow.

“The christening of the fu-ture USS Oakland marks an important step toward this great ship’s entry into the fleet,” said Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer. “The dedication and skilled work of our industry partners ensure this ship will represent the great city of Oakland and serve our Navy and Marine Corps team for decades to come.”

Future USS Oakland is a fast, agile, focused-mission

platform designed for operation in near-shore environments yet capable of open-ocean op-eration. It is designed to de-feat asymmetric “anti-access” threats such as mines, quiet diesel submarines and fast surface craft. The ship will be homeported in San Diego.

The LCS class consists of two variants, the Freedom variant and the Independence variant, designed and built by two industry teams. The Freedom variant team is led by Lockheed Martin in Marinette, Wisc. (for the odd-numbered hulls). The Independence vari-ant team is led by Austal USA in Mobile, Ala. (for LCS 6 and subsequent even-numbered hulls).

Future USS Oakland is the third Navy ship named for the city in California. The first Oak-land (2847) was commissioned in 1918 and used for cargo transport. The second, CL 95, was commissioned in 1942.

Navy christens Littoral Combat Ship Oakland

Graphic representation of future USS Oakland. Navy photo illustration

NORFOLK, Va. - Navy hospital ship USNS Com-fort (T-AH 20) left from Naval Station Norfolk, June 14, to begin its deployment to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Hospital ship USNS Comfort departs Norfolk for medical mission

During its deployment, Com-fort will provide medical as-sistance in support of regional partners and in response to the regional impacts of the Ven-ezuela political and economic crisis.

“We’re embarking on a five-month deployment to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility to embark on a humanitarian assistance mis-sion,” said Capt. B.J. Diebold, Comfort’s mission commander. “Our mission will consist of multinational personnel from across our partner nations as well as allied personnel, non-governmental organizations, and U.S. Navy personnel.”

While deployed, Comfort’s mission will include stops in Colombia, Costa Rica, Domini-can Republic, Ecuador, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Panama, Saint Lucia, and St. Kitts and Nevis.

U.S. military medical person-nel aboard Comfort will work

alongside a variety of govern-mental agencies to provide medical assistance to commu-nities based on needs identified by host-nation health ministries, and to relieve pressure on host nation medical systems in coun-tries hosting Venezuelans who have fled the country’s crisis.

“This deployment responds directly to the man-made crisis Maduro’s regime has created,” said Adm. Craig Faller, com-mander of U.S. Southern Com-mand, which will oversee the deployment. “Comfort medical teams will be working alongside host nation medical profession-als who are absorbing thou-sands of Venezuelan migrants and refugees. The Venezuelan people are desperately fleeing their homeland for hope of a better way of life. We are com-mitted to finding ways to sup-port the Venezuelan people and our regional partners who share the goal of seeing a legitimate, democratic government rein-stated in Venezuela.”

This marks the hospital ship’s seventh deployment to the region since 2007, second deployment to the Western Hemisphere in the last six months, and reflects the United States’ enduring promise of friendship, partnership, and solidarity with the people of the Americas.

The USNS Comfort deploy-ment is part of the Caribbean 2020 Strategy to increase the security, prosperity and well-be-ing of the people of the United States and the Caribbean.

“We are deploying with 197 credentialed medical profession-als that are joint forces, that’s public health, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Army providers aboard, combined with my full staff of over 800 people,” said Capt. Kevin Buckley, commanding officer, USNS Comfort Medical Treatment Facility.

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host nations that may be joining us during the mission stops.”

A team of Military Sealift Command civil service mariners will oversee the ship’s operation and navigation for Comfort’s deployment.

As part of the planning for Comfort’s deployment, the health ministries in each country will determine how patients are seen. The majority of patients will be treated at Comfort’s land-based medical sites. Select patients may be chosen for the hospital ship’s onboard surgical services.

The medical and dental ca-pabilities provided during this deployment will assist com-munities with a wide range of health services. These services will include basic medical evalu-ation and treatment, preventive medicine, dental screenings and treatment, optometry screenings, eyewear distribution, general surgery, ophthalmologic surgery, public health training, and addi-tional specialties as required.

“We expect to help thousands of people while we are on this mission and impact lives,” Buck-ley said. “We will be providing surgeries for patients onboard USNS Comfort. These will be low-risk surgeries with high economic impact.

“The surgery services we will provide have some of the biggest impact economically and help not only the patients themselves but help their families.”

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Dear Feeling Wronged: The so-called “first year rule” is one which surprises many who claim benefits early and continue to work. That rule says that if your monthly income, in your first year after your benefits start, exceeds a certain limit ($1,470 in 2019), you are not entitled to SS benefits for that month. In your specific situation there are two things in play that I suggest you focus on.

First, you should immediately request a repayment plan on the grounds that you cannot afford to repay the entire amount right away and that forfeiting your benefits until the $13,000 is repaid will result in a hardship for you. Although the Overpayment Notice you received asked you to refund the money within 30 days, it also suggested repayment options if you cannot afford to do so. I recommend you contact Social Security immediately to arrange a repayment plan, which is affordable for you. You can do this by submitting form SSA-632, which you can find at this link: www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-632.pdf. Be aware that if you don’t get a favorable initial response from your first contact with Social Security, you have the right to appeal at several levels, including a review of your case by an independent Administrative Law Judge. But please note that it might take up to 60 days for Social Security to complete your repayment plan request. If you do not get action within that timeframe you should contact them again to determine your status.

Next, I suggest that, since Social Security informed you of the annual limit but neglected to inform you of the rule which limits your monthly income in your first year of early retirement, you may also have grounds to request a waiver of the entire overpay-ment. Social Security’s own rules state that if your overpayment was caused by misinformation received from Social Security, you may be found “without fault” for any overpayment in your first year of early retirement. You may even want to download Social Security’s own rules on this topic at this link: https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0202250061. The onus will be on you to prove that the overpayment occurred as a result of misinformation supplied by Social Security, and you will need the name of the person(s) who supplied the incorrect information as well as the date and time. And as with all contact you have with the Social Security Administration, you should keep a complete written record of each transaction. In resolving this issue, you can and should use the appeals process if necessary, and you may even want to consider asking your local Congressional representative to intercede on your behalf.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 20, 2019) - Dr. Albert Leung of VA San Diego Health Care System was among nearly 25 leading VA researchers who showed off their latest scientific, medical, and technological advances during the VA Research Day on the Hill. Leung shared details on a project that focuses on use of a form of brain stimulation - transcranial magnetic stimulation - to improve the condition of the many veterans experiencing chronic pain and persistent headaches. Courtesy photo

The U.S. Department of Vet-erans Affairs’ recent release of the 2018 data for the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) confirms the call center continues to outpace last year’s metrics by providing faster, more effective assistance to veterans and their loved ones.

VCL’s fiscal year 2018 per-formance metrics show that since 2017, the number of calls routed to contingency crisis call centers decreased from 44,263 to 1,056, and the average speed to answer calls decreased from 8.44 seconds to 7.23 seconds.

“The VCL is there for you if you are in crisis, or if you know someone who you think may be going through a difficult time,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie.

“VCL provides quick access to trained, caring and qualified responders able to help service members and veterans through a crisis and link them to local VA suicide prevention coordi-nators for more support.”

VCL connects veterans in crisis and their families and friends with highly trained VA responders through a confi-dential toll-free hotline, online chat or text. It is now the largest

Veterans Crisis Line setting gold standard in call-response rate

Center surpasses prior year’s record, increasing ac-cess to more veterans.

crisis call center in the world and a recognized leader in call-center intervention services. VCL currently answers nearly one-third of all calls placed to the National Suicide Preven-tion Lifeline, which last year received over 2 million calls.

Since its inception in 2007, VCL responders have answered more than 3.9 million calls, conducted more than 467,000 online chats and responded to more than 123,000 texts.

Their efforts have resulted in the dispatch of emergency services nearly 119,000 times to Veterans in need.

For more information on VCL, visit www.veteranscrisis-line.net. Learn more about VA’s suicide prevention resources and programs at www.mental-health.va.gov/suicide_preven-tion.

Veterans who are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, and those who know a Veteran in crisis, can call VCL for confidential support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Call 800-273-8255 and press 1, send a text message to 838255, or chat online at VeteransCrisisLine.net/Chat.

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templating how often I feel pow-erless especially in frustrating situations. As I’ve been in my job longer I find myself getting more depressed and honestly feeling like giving up. I’m not suicidal, but I understand the feeling. How can you get motivated when all you feel is depressed and powerless?

A: You can get motivated

if you understand that most depression has at its roots a conviction in your powerless-ness. The truth when we are depressed is we believe that because nothing we’ve done so far has worked that nothing we ever do will work - this is a big, inaccurate leap.

Extensive research on extreme states of depression, like being or feeling suicidal, repeatedly finds that suicide is not a mat-ter of tough circumstances.

The problem is the perception that person has that they are powerless to make anything better. Obviously people with mood disorders, with low brain opiates, are more at risk of mak-ing this leap into giving up and hopelessness.

The people most at risk of suicide and retreating from life are those that confuse temporary failure with permanent defeat. We often do not realize that

succeeding at anything involves way more mistakes and failures than we believe. We also do not realize that no one else is getting anywhere interesting without

doing what does not work for a darn long time.

If we give up we leave the party of life just before the good stuff starts happening. We turn temporary setbacks into perma-nent losses not because of our circumstances but because of our reaction to our circumstances.

Sometimes the most coura-geous act is to try one more tiny action even though we believe we are hopeless.

My clients are surprised to

Interpersonal Edge: Feeling powerless, trying anyway

PENSACOLA, Fla. - Sailors eligible for advancement to paygrades E-4/5/6/7 can now complete their Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) requirements anytime, anywhere in the world, through a self-service app an-nounced in NAVADMIN 140/19, June 26.

Professional Military Knowl-

edge (PMK) will be removed from the Navy-wide Advance-ment Exam (NWAE) starting September 2019 (Advancement Cycle 244) and will instead transition to a stand-alone, once-per-paygrade electronically delivered eligibility exam. The PMK-EE also expands the num-ber of questions from 25 to 100, providing a better assessment of a Sailor’s understanding of basic

Navy knowledge.

Sailors can access the PMK-EE through MyNavy Portal (MNP), Navy e-Learning (NeL), Submarine On-Board Training (SOBT) and now the PMK-EE app. Each of these PMK-EE options operate independently, so Sailors should select one of the systems to complete all mod-ules. With PMK separated from

the advancement exam, once Sailors complete their PMK-EE requirements for their paygrade, they will have more time to concentrate exclusively on job-specific occupational knowledge needed for the NWAE, contribut-ing to Navy’s goal of promoting technical experts.

Here’s how Sailors can take advantage of the PMK-EE app:

1. Go to the Navy App Locker at https://www.applocker.navy.mil/ and download the PMK-EE app to a mobile device when ready to complete the eligibility requirement through an online exam. This does not require a Common Access Card (CAC).

2. Select each of the five topic areas: Career Information, Leadership and Character, Naval

Heritage, Professional Conduct and Seamanship. Each topic may be taken independently of the others, in any order, and not necessarily during the same app session.

3. Once each topic is com-pleted, the app will indicate the graded performance. Review the associated reference from the bibliography for incorrectly answered questions.

4. Score 80 percent or higher in each topic to pass the entire exam. If you did not pass a topic, you will have to retake it.

5. Once all topic areas are suc-cessfully completed, the app will display an overall exam score.

6. The app will ask for the Sailor’s DoD ID number (lo-cated on the back of your CAC) to transfer completion infor-mation to the Navy Training Management Planning System (NTMPS) / Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ).

7. Now, focus exclusively on job-specific occupational knowledge while preparing for the advancement exam.

Since all Sailors must success-see Exam, page10

learn that feeling great when they take a risk is completely unimportant. The critical vari-able is the trying part not the get yourself feeling great before you try idea.

Notice that permission to feel crappy and still keep trying gives most of us a much lower bar to pursue our goals. The truth is some days success looks like just getting out of bed and staying above ground. If we can lower our expectations of what suc-ceeding looks like we increase our likelihood of continuing to try despite our depression.

I also recommend that you grant yourself the latitude to oc-casionally go to bed, give up and throw a world class pity party

for yourself. Sometimes we all need to stop the world, get off and let go of trying. Only then do we have some gas to restart our efforts.

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PACIFIC OCEAN - Lit-toral Combat Ship USS

Charleston (LCS 18) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense ships JS Inazuma (DD 105) and JS Kashima (TV 3508) partici-pated in a combined exercise, June 16.

Charleston, Inazuma, and Kashima operated in close vicinity of one another con-ducting division tactics and a photo exercise. These exercises strengthened the communica-tion and coordination skills between the U.S. and Japanese Navy.

“The depth and frequency of our engagements allow us to operate regularly and effective-ly shoulder-to-shoulder with our Japanese partners globally, across the full spectrum of warfare,” said Vice Adm. John D. Alexander, commander U.S. 3rd Fleet. “It is crucial that we operate together throughout the Indo-Pacific, not just in the East or just in the West. We can operate together anywhere.”

Alexander visited Kashima prior to the exercise to talk to the crew about leadership as

Japan, U.S. maritime assets conduct combined exercise well as the importance of the relationship between Japan and the United States of America.

“This exercise strengthen and reaffirm the relationship between the U.S. and allied na-vies,” said Capt. Matthew Mc-Gonigle, commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron (LC-

SRON) 1. “Today Charleston not only enhanced their watch team capabilities but demon-strated the LCS capability to successfully work side-by-side with the Japanese Navy.”

The engagement concluded with close-quarter maneuvers that tested the bridge watch

teams on their communica-tion and maneuvering abili-ties.

LCS vessels are high-speed, agile, shallow draft, mission-focused surface combatants designed for operations in the l i t to ra l env i ronment , yet fully capable of open

ocean operations. As part of the surface fleet, LCS has the ability to counter and outpace evolving threats independently or within a network of surface combatants.

Paired with advanced sonar and mine hunting capabilities, LCS provides a major contribu-

tion, as well as a more diverse set of options to commanders, across the spectrum of opera-tions.

U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary for an effec-tive global Navy.

SAN DIEGO - Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, Commander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center (CNRMC) and Deputy Commander, Ship Mainte-nance and Modernization, Naval Sea Systems Command (SEA 21), visited Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) the week of June 24.

“It is my priority, during my first 90 days as CNRMC and SEA 21, to visit all of the activities in the organiza-tion,” said Anderson. “It was great to be at SWRMC in my official capacity to see the im-mense amount of support this Command provides the Fleet

Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique Slade from South-west Regional Maintenance Center’s Production Department briefs Rear Adm. Tom Anderson, com-mander, Navy Regional Maintenance Center on the packing and shipping process for Diesel Engine con-necting rods. Official Navy photo

Regional maintenance boss visits SWRMC

and get to know the Sailors and civilians working hard to ensure our nation has ships ready to support the Navy’s mission.”

During his visit, Anderson toured SWRMC’s Production Shops and facilities to meet the Force behind the Fleet. The tour included stops at Corro-sion Control, Life Raft, Ready

Service Lockers, Flexible Hose, Diesel Engine, Welding, Rigging Weight Test and Gas Turbine shops. Additionally, he visited the Mobile Innova-tion Center , where Anderson talked with the Sailors and civilians who design and pro-duce 3D printed parts for the ships on the waterfront, and the Calibration Lab at Naval Air Station North Island.

Anderson also awarded certificates to Sailors who recently completed the Navy Afloat Maintenance Training Strategy (NAMTS) program. NAMTS was established by the Chief of Naval Operations to improve battle group or-ganic maintenance capability and material self-sufficiency by providing Navy Enlisted Classification training and qualifications to Sailors.

In addit ion to touring SWRMC facilities, Anderson held meetings with all levels of SWRMC leadership, both Sailors and civilians, to share his guiding principles and expectations.

“Maintenance and mod-ernization of our Fleet is a complex business – from the diversity of platforms to as-sociated priorities we need to address,” said Anderson.

“As leaders in the mainte-nance community, success-fully meeting our mission is critical to our Navy and our Nation’s defense. We must

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CNRMC is a NAVSEA field activity and oversees the opera-tions of Regional Maintenance Centers in their execution of surface ship maintenance and modernization.

SWRMC is meeting its mis-sion to provide superior ship maintenance, modernization, technical support, and training for the Pacific Fleet.

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SAN DIEGO (June 26, 2019) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman George Seymour sorts through equipment during a mass casualty drill on the flight deck of aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt. Navy photo by MC3 Terence Deleon Guerrero

CAMP PENDLETON (June 26, 2019) - A Marine with 3rd Light Armored Re-connaissance Battalion (LAR), 1st Marine Divi-sion, patrols during a squad competition here. 1st LAR, 3rd LAR, and 1st Tank Battalion partici-pated in a squad compe-tition to determine which unit would advance to the 1st Marine Division Super Squad Competi-tion. Photo by Cpl. Tea-gan Fredericks

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 30, 2019) - Sailors direct an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the Black Knights of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 154 on the flight deck of aircraft carrier Theodore Roos-evelt. Roosevelt is con-ducting operations in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Navy photo by MCSN Olympia O. McCoy

MCRD SAN DIEGO (June 24, 2019) - A recruit with Mike Company, 3rd Re-cruit Training Battalion, war cries while participat-ing in warm up exercises prior to a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training sessions. Annu-ally, more than 17,000 males recruited form the Western Recruiting Re-gion are trained aboard MCRD San Diego. Mike Company is scheduled to graduate Sept. 6. Marine Corps photo

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fully complete PMK-EE prior to being eligible for advancement in each paygrade, this app in-creases a Sailor’s flexibility by providing the capability to do so at the right time and the right place, at the convenience of the Sailor. The app helps support, for example, Sailors who ad-vance through the Meritorious Advancement Program (MAP) or automatically advance to E-4 upon completion of an “A” school.

To count for eligibility, PMK-EE for the next paygrade must be completed on or after the Sailor is selected for the preceding paygrade. For example, in order for the completion of the E-6 PMK-EE to count for advance-ment eligibility, the Sailor must be selected for E-5.

Active Component and Full-Time Support Sailors must complete the PMK-EE for the desired advancement paygrade by Sept. 1, 2019, to be eligible to advance for the E-4 through E-6

NWAE (Advancement Cycle 244), and by Jan. 1, 2020 for the E-7 NWAE (Advancement Cycle 246). Reserve Component Sailors must complete the PMK-EE for the desired advancement paygrade by Feb. 1, 2020 to be eligible to advance for the E-4 through E-7 NWAE (Advance-ment Cycle 106).

The PMK-EE, announced in NAVADMIN 085/18, was cre-ated to provide greater emphasis on PMK and to separate it from examinations on rating knowl-edge as part of Sailor 2025 and Rating Modernization efforts. This is an initial step toward electronic advancement exams and, eventually, individually-tailored rating exams, unique to specific jobs and platforms.

The Navy announced busi-ness rules for eligibility and administration of the PMK-EE in NAVADMIN 313/18.

For further information on PMK-EE, visit the “Advance-ment and Promotion” pages under “Career & Life Events” located on the MNP website at

www.mnp.navy.mil. Sailors can send questions to SFLY_PM-KEE_Questions@navy.mil or contact the PMK-EE Help Desk at (850) 473-6014/DSN 753.

The PMK-EE app and other apps such as MNP MyRecord and MyNavy Family, developed by the Navy’s Sea Warrior Pro-gram Office (PMW 240), can be found on the Navy App Locker website at http://www.applocker.navy.mil or through the Navy App Locker app, which provides Navy Sailors, civilians and fam-ily members a central location to view mobile applications, review detailed information about Navy-developed apps and have streamlined access to their device’s appropriate app store.

Mobile users accessing the PMK-EE App via an iOS plat-form, must enable the App to access the user’s email.

Sailors who experience la-tency issues or other technical difficulties while completing PMK-EE should contact the PMK-EE Help Desk at (850) 473-6014/DSN 753.

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Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) San Diego sites received congratulatory letters noting their contributions to three 2018 Commander Naval Air Forces Ashore Supply Excel-lence Award, or “Blue E,” wins June 10.

NAVSUP FLC San Diego detachments at Naval Air Sta-tion Fallon, Naval Air Station Lemoore and Naval Air Weap-ons Station China Lake work side-by-side with installation Aviation Supply Departments (ASD) to provide logistics sup-port to assigned squadrons and air wings. That strategic partner-ship bolstered the overall readi-ness of the Navy’s flight lines in 2018 and resulted in ASD “Blue E” wins at all three locations for the same time period.

NAVSUP FLC San Diego provides material, fuels, mail, warehousing, and handling sup-port, in addition to various other logistics functions for the air stations and assigned squadrons. According to Cmdr. Bradley Carroll, site director for NAVSUP FLC San Diego Site Lemoore, substantial aircraft repairable and consumable mate-rial support for the F/A-18 Super Hornet and F-35 Lightning II platforms greatly contributed to the win.

Fleet Logistics Center, aviation departments partnership leads to ‘Blue E’ wins “Aviation readiness is truly

a team effort, especially as we strive to improve the readiness of our F/A-18 aircraft,” said Carroll. “NAVSUP FLC San Diego and the Aviation Support Departments work in lock step every day to deliver repair parts to our flight line customers faster and have them ready for the next customer quickly to keep our planes flying. This recognition is a testament to that teamwork and to our Navy’s ability to lever-age its strong partner networks. We owe a debt of thanks to our counterparts with the air wings, to Fleet Readiness Center West, to our partners across the Naval aviation enterprise and to Com-mander, Naval Air Force Pacific, who coached and advised us every step of the way.”

The “Blue E” is awarded an-nually to supply departments demonstrating outstanding sup-port, efficiency and ongoing improvements to operations over the course of the previous calendar year as evidenced by the results of comprehensive, biennial Supply Management Inspections, monthly type com-mander pulse points and the Supply Department Training Program.

As the Navy adapts to a faster paced, more complex, and in-creasingly competitive security environment, NAVSUP and its Fleet Logistics Centers are re-

forming to meet the fleet’s changing needs and drive mis-sion success across the globe. Fast, flexible and intuitive sup-port to America’s warfighters on the flight lines is directly in line with Commander, NAVSUP Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic’s intent for the enterprise’s reform efforts.

“We have been charged with ensuring our operations are tenacious, agile, innovative and responsive as we reform,” said Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Anderson. “I believe these awards are a testament to the capabilities, skill and enthusiasm of our Sailors and civil service members to work together with our partners to meet those goals and ensure we are aligned with our customers’ needs. I am proud of our team members and the dedication they bring to the table every day.”

The 2018 award marks the eighth consecutive win for both Lemoore and China Lake, and the fourth consecutive win for Fallon. Winners received let-ters and commemorative award plaques to mark the occasion.

“Enabling successful mission accomplishment through logis-tics support as we work hand-in-hand with the warfighter is the best part of our job,” said Anderson. “We are humbled to have been part of this team ef-

fort and will continue our work to better serve our customers every day.”

NAVSUP FLC San Diego is one of eight FLCs under Commander, NAVSUP. Head-quartered in Mechanicsburg,

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What began with a gathering of 13 grief-stricken Navy wives around Sybil Stockade’s Coronado dining room table in 1966, grew into “The National League of Families,” with a membership that included thousands of determined POW/MIA wives, official headquarters at 1 Constitution Avenue in Washington, D.C., and a direct telephone link to the White House.

In order to muster the chutzpah to take on government officials and top military brass who had told them to “keep quiet,” the wives had to shed strict military spouse protocol and 1960s cultural norms. These reluctant feminists became brave warriors - relentlessly demanding meetings with U.S. presidents and diplomats, working with Naval intelligence to exchange coded letters with their POW husbands in Hanoi, publicizing the truth about the use of extreme torture by North Vietnamese captors, holding press conferences to criticize the U.S.’s weak diplomacy efforts, and show-

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ing up at embassies in Paris and Stockholm successfully demanding to speak with North Vietnamese representatives.

Interestingly, the National League of Families formed unexpected al-liances to accomplish their objec-tives. Disgusted with the cover ups

of the Johnson administration, the POW/MIA wives embraced Richard Nixon as President. Unlike LBJ who refused to meet with them, Nixon listened to and worked with the women, encouraging National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger to meet with them bimonthly. How-ever, the League also found itself trapped in an uneasy relationship with communist supporting peace groups, because the sympathizers had the ear of the North Vietnam-ese and could exchange the wives’ letters, packages, and sometimes, prisoners themselves. The wives even forged a friendship with Texas oilman, Ross Perot, who supplied them with his own piloted jumbo jet to fly them to Sweden and South Asia to demand meetings with North Vietnamese officials.

In the end, the diplomatic ef-forts of the government, as heavily influenced by the powerful League of Families, led to Kissinger nego-tiating with the North Vietnamese

for the POWs’ release. They came home, battered but not broken, on Feb. 12, 1973. During the eight years that the North Vietnamese held U.S. prisoners of war, their wives organized and advocated fervently for their rescue, all while griev-ing, managing households, raising children, struggling financially, experiencing crushing loneliness and mental health issues, and even battling cancer.

Heath Lee deftly tells this well-researched, extraordinary tale by weaving military, political, and cultural history with fascinating personal diary entries and quotes from “key influencers” such as Sybil Stockdale, Jane Denton, Andrea Rander, Louise Mulligan, Phyllis Galanti, and Helene Knapp, as well as Kissinger, Nixon and naval intelligence officer Bob Boroughs, who the women dubbed Uncle Bob. Lee makes sense of the complicated historical timeline so that we, the readers, suffer the tragedies and celebrate the successes with the women - from ominous military of-ficials knocking on their doors with devastating news, to their awkward but heartfelt reunions with their husbands so many years later.

As a Navy wife myself, I found Lee’s League of Wives to be incred-ibly fascinating, but also, the book left me welling with pride, not only in the brave U.S. prisoners of war and missing in action, but in the en-during resilience of military spouses who face challenges alone with cour-age, strength and honor.

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Story of the Women Who Took On the U.S. Government to Bring Their Husbands Home from Vietnam went on sale April 2 by St. Martin’s Press (2019).

The massive Fourth of July fire-works show celebrates not only America’s Independence Day but also bids farewell to the Oz-Some, month-long, 2019 San Diego County Fair.

The theme of this year’s fair was author L. Frank Baum’s beloved 1900 tale called “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” I remember, as a child, watching the classic 1939 MGM movie musical “The Wizard of Oz” every year on television.

One of my favorite things to see and participate in is motorsports, and this year’s Fair did not disappoint. WGAS Motorsports (https://wgas-motorsports.com) returned with an awesome lineup of dirt track racing and thrilling competition. I got up close and took some photos and videos of the action.

Perhaps the most exciting mo-ment was when one of the gigantic Monster Trucks launched up a steep dirt ramp like a rocket. As it reached for the rafters of the Del Mar Arena, it slowly rotated back just a little bit too much, and then came crashing down on its roof. Don’t worry, the driver walked away, but I was able to capture an awesome video which I will share with you.

There was much more to see and do at the Fair. I passed on the rides, but highlights for me included see-ing the hilarious Impractical Jokers (stars of the TruTV show) on the grandstand show stage, checking out the tropical-inspired “Wicked Wa-hini” speakeasy overlooking the Del Mar Fairgrounds (ssh! It’s a secret!), renewing acquaintances with some farm animals, indulging in Fair food (leave your diet at home!), checking out Oz-Some Oz-themed exhibits, competing for Fair ribbons in the corn husking and on-stage “Wizard of Oz” trivia contests, and showing my loaner Miata in the annual “Car Shows at the Fair.”

Loaner, you ask? While very impatiently waiting for Mazda to release my new, very orange, 30th Anniversary Edition, 2019 MX-5 Miata from where it has been parked at the Port of San Diego for several

weeks, I contacted Mazda and asked to review a Miata. They agreed and loaned me a MX-5 Miata Club RF

(Retractable Fastback), which I proceeded to enter in the annual “Car Shows at the Fair,” along with other Miatas from the San Diego Miata Club, and Mustangs.

Over the years I’ve owned three Miatas. They were fun to drive and have active car clubs associated with them. Get-togethers and fun drives in the backcountry are frequent. Having autocrossed Miatas for years, I can confidently tell you that they are also very hard to break.

I’d sold my last Miata - a 2006 - in favor of a 412-hp, 6-speed manual, 2011 Mustang GT. That car was brutally powerful. Under hard acceleration, it exceeded speed limits in a heartbeat. Ultimately that is what made it less fun to drive for me than my Miatas. Thanks in part to their less powerful but rev-happy engines, Miatas can safely be flogged hard without exceeding the speed limits, which greatly expands their fun factor.

Furthermore, Miatas handle like go-karts. They should, as they are not much larger! My Mustang had much more room for people and their stuff, but that extra size and weight, and the excess of power, are penal-

ties on narrow, twisty backcountry roads - a place where Miatas are at home. In a Miata, I can drive aggres-

sively, have lots of fun and yet remain safely within the speed limits.

Having now driv-en this new MX-5 Miata Club Sport RF for several days, I’m beginning to ap-preciate the unique character of this

fourth-generation (ND) model.

It includes a variety of useful safety features that my previous Miatas did not offer, including a backup camera and a warning system that alerts you when cars are in your blind spots on both sides.

I love the new Miata. Driving it is everything good that I remember about driving my previous Miatas. It is incredibly nimble and imme-diately responsive, which makes it fun to drive even at low speeds, like when I rushed to Costco for groceries before they closed for the weekend. My groceries required some careful repositioning, but fit in the trunk.

To learn more about Mazda’s 2019 MX-5 Miata RF Club and all of the other Mazda automobiles, visit https://www.mazdausa.com and click on “Vehicles.”

To see additional photos and the Monster Truck VIDEO, visit www.drivetribe.com, click on the mag-nifying glass, select “POSTS” and enter “AutoMatters & More #597” in their search bar. Send comments to AutoMatters@gmail.com.Copyright © 2019 by Jan Wagner - AutoMatters & More #597

Cars & trucks & so much more - Mazda MX-5 Miata at Oz-Some San Diego County Fair

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Thursday, July 41pm Aladdin (2019)3:30pm Godzilla: King The Monsters6pm John Wick: Ch 3-ParabellumFriday, July 55:50pm Secret Life of Pets 27:50pm Dark PhoenixSaturday, July 612:50pm Secret Life of Pets 22:50pm Aladdin (2019)5:10pm Dark PhoenixSunday, July 71pm A Dog’s Journey3pm Godzilla: King of Monsters5:30pm John Wick Chapter 2Monday, July 85:50pm Secret Life of Pets 27:50pm MaTuesday, July 95:40pm Aladdin (2019)8pm BookSmartWednesday, July 105:50pm Secret Life of Pets 27:50pm Godzilla: King of MonstersThursday, June 115:40pm Aladdin (2019)8pm Dark Phoenix

NAB Theater - NAB, Q-Zone619-437-5487, Bldg. 337

Thursday, July 45pm No Movie ScheduledFriday, July 55pm Captain MarvelSaturday, July 62pm Dumbo (2019)5pm Pet Sematary (2019)Sunday, July 75pm SearchingMonday, July 85pm First ManTuesday, July 911am UglyDolls5pm Alita: Battle AngelWednesday, July 105pm Good Will HuntingThursday, July 1111am Moana5pm Caddy Shack

Bob Hope Theater 577-4143Miramar Blding 2242 * indicates last showingThursday, July 4THEATER CLOSEDFriday, July 56:30pm Dark Phoenix9pm Booksmart Saturday, July 63pm Aladdin 2D6:30pm Secret Life of Pets 2 2D9pm Godzilla: King of Monsters 2DSunday, July 71pm Secret Life of Pets 2 2D6:30pm Dark Phoenix 2DWednesday, July 106:30pm A Dog’s Journey*Thursday, July 116:30pm John Wick: Ch 3 – Parabellum*

Naval Base Theater - NBSD, 619-556-5568, Bldg. 71Thursday, July 412:50pm Aladdin (2019)3:20pm Godzilla: King of Monsters6:10pm John Wick: Ch 3-ParabellumFriday, July 52pm The Secret Life of Pets 24pm Dark Phoenix6:50pm John Wick: Ch 3-ParabellumSaturday, July 612:50pm Secret Life of Pets 22:50pm Aladdin (2019)5:50pm Secret Life of Pets 28pm Dark PhoenixSunday, July 71:30pm Secret Life of Pets 23:20pm Dark Phoenix6pm Godzilla: King of MonstersMonday, July 85:50pm Secret Life of Pets 27:40pm Dark PhoenixTuesday, July 95:50pm Aladdin (2019)8:20pm MaWednesday, July 104:50pm Ma7pm Dark Phoenix (3D)Thursday, July 11

Pendleton Movie TheatreBuilding 1330 Vandegrift Blvd(760) 725-9217Active Duty adults $4/3D-$5Kids (6-11) $2/3D-$35/under free/3D $1 for glassesThursday, July 4CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYFriday, July 56:30pm MaSaturday, July 64pm A Dog’s Journey7pm Godzilla: King of MonstersSunday, July 71pm Aladdin4pm MaThursday, July 116:30pm Godzilla: King The Monsters

Community Rec Center – NBPL, Main Base, 619-553-9138, Bldg. 546

Friday, July 55pm Dumbo (2019)Saturday, July 65pm Hellboy (2019)Sunday, July 75pm Captive StateThursday, July 115pm Ugly Dolls

San Diego Pride ParadeSat., July 13 • 10am-1pm • Free

One of the largest parades in the United States!The annual San Diego Pride Parade the largest single-day civic

event in the region, and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 200,000 cheering supporters of the LGBTQ community! Come show your Pride on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 am. The parade begins at the Hillcrest Pride Flag at University Ave. and Normal St., proceeds west on University Ave., turns south on 6th Ave., turns left onto Balboa Dr. and ends at Laurel St. - where you’ll find the entrance to the Pride Festival! For more information regarding our parade, please visit our website: www.sdpride.org/pa-rade. Hillcrest Pride Flag, University Ave and Normal St, Hillcrest. https://sdpride.org/

2019 Annual Over The Line TournamentSat.-Sun., July 13-14 & 20-21

The Old Mission Beach Ath-letic Club (OMBAC) is calling all players, beach-goers, and sports enthusiasts to the biggest summer event in San Diego! The 66th Annual World Cham-pionship Over-the-Line (OTL) Tournament will take place on July 13-14 and July 20-21 at Fi-esta Island on Mission Bay. Over 1,000 teams will hit the sand at

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If you or a friend are interested in being Ms. Emerson stop by the Ms. Emerson lounge during the first weekend of the annual Over-The-Line Tournament (July 13-14) to sign up or email us with your Name, Age (21+) and Contact information: missemerson@ombac.org. The winner will be elected by the voting members of the Ms. Emerson Committee the following Saturday, July 20, to begin her exciting and rewarding year. After your one-year term, you are always welcome to return to OMBAC meetings and events. Once you are a Ms. Emerson, you are a Ms. Emerson for life!

be three innings only for the first weekend of the tournament and four innings during the second weekend. The tournament will follow a double-elimination format for all participating teams in all nine divisions.

This summertime staple draws teams from all over the world, but Over-the-Line originated right here in San Diego. The sport has grown dramatically from a few friends playing ball in the sand to an annual two-weekend tournament that attracts thousands of players and spectators. Fiesta Island, Mission Bay Park, 1590 E Mission Bay Dr. For more information, visit www.ombac.org or connect on Facebook and Instagram.

OMBAC would like to remind everyone to come to OTL and enjoy the tournament safely and responsibly. Please, DO NOT BRING ANY GLASS CONTAINERS.The following rules will be strictly enforced:

The No “B”s: No Bottles, No Bicycles, No Bowzers (dogs), No Babies, No Boas, No Bad Attitudes, No Battles (fighting)

(OTL is a public event, however, it is not appropriate/safe for children due to crowds, bat & ball related games and language)

Alcohol rules and restrictions will exactly the same as previous years’ OTL tournaments

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GOLFDemo Day. Saturdays, 10am-2pm. Head over to Admiral Baker & Sea ‘N Air Golf Courses to try the latest drivers, fairway metals, hybrids and irons. Get fitted by one of our certified fitters/PGA staff. For more infor-mation call 619-487-0090 or 619-545-9659.Junior Golf Clinics. Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm and Saturday, 10-11 am • $20. Kid’s 6-17 years, learn fundamentals, etiquette and golf rules in fun, friendly environment. For details contact the Sea ‘N Air Golf Course-619-545-9659 or Admiral Baker Golf Course-619-487-0090.

Fun with MWR Tanabata FestivalSun., July 7 • noon-6pm • $10-$16

Originating from Chinese folklore, Tanabata is a holiday that celebrates the meeting of Orihime and Hikoboshi! Separated by the Milky Way, the stars Orihime and Hikoboshi are able to meet once per year on the seventh day of the seventh month. Guests of all ages are invited to enjoy the summer sun with festival foods, carnival games, cultural performances and demonstrations as well as partake in the Tanabata celebration by creating kazari (decorations).

Japanese Friendship Garden of San Diego, 2215 Pan American Way E, Balboa Park. http://www.niwa.org/tanabata

Night Fishing at Santee LakesThurs., July 11 • 5-11:30pm • $6-$10Come out to Santee

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Mission SD de Alcala Festival of the BellsSat.-Sun., July 13-14 • 10am-5pm • Free

Come to Mission San Diego de Alcala on Saturday and Sunday, July 13-15 for the annual Festival of the Bells. The festivities include food, live entertainment, dancing, and traditional activities like the Bless-ing of the Bells and the Blessing of the Animals. All five Mission bells are rung during the weekend festivities, including the original bell dating back to 1802. The Festival of the Bells is a great family event

and an opportunity for everyone to visit and learn more about this historical landmark. 10818 San Diego Mission Road, San Diego, 92108. 619-281-8449. https://www.missionsandiego.org/

Imperial Beach Sun & Sea FestivalFri.-Sat., July 12-13 • Free

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competition, Farmer’s Market and International Food Fair.Friday, July 12, 2019

8-10am: Mayor’s 3rd Annual Imperial Beach Pier Swim & Paddle (Dempsey Holder Safety Center IB Lifeguard Tower)

8am: 3k Beach Walk/Run starting at the Pier.10-11am: Mayor’s Breakfast at Pier PlazaNoon-Dusk: Exhibition Sandcastle on Display

Saturday, July 13, 20197-9am: Pancake Breakfast $5 donation Hosted by volunteers.9-10am: The Parade travels from Ebony St along Seacoast Blvd

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jacent to Dune’s Park2-4pm: Sandcastle Judging: Best time to view castles4-5pm: Sandcastle Awards Ceremony at Pier PlazaPier Plaza, 10 Evergreen Ave, Imperial Beach. https://sunand-

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PAWmicon ConventionSun., July 7 • 11am-3pm

Lovers of everything “pup” culture are invited to bring their furry sidekicks to the new Comic-Con Museum for Helen Woodward Animal Center’s PAWmicon on July 7. Pet owners and their pooches can participate in cosplay for a cause and enter contests in a variety of categories, in-cluding Super Heroes, Super Villains, Cartoon Canines, Pop Culture Pups and Dy-

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Thursday, July 41pm Aladdin (2019)3:30pm Godzilla: King The Monsters6pm John Wick: Ch 3-ParabellumFriday, July 55:50pm Secret Life of Pets 27:50pm Dark PhoenixSaturday, July 612:50pm Secret Life of Pets 22:50pm Aladdin (2019)5:10pm Dark PhoenixSunday, July 71pm A Dog’s Journey3pm Godzilla: King of Monsters5:30pm John Wick Chapter 2Monday, July 85:50pm Secret Life of Pets 27:50pm MaTuesday, July 95:40pm Aladdin (2019)8pm BookSmartWednesday, July 105:50pm Secret Life of Pets 27:50pm Godzilla: King of MonstersThursday, June 115:40pm Aladdin (2019)8pm Dark Phoenix

NAB Theater - NAB, Q-Zone619-437-5487, Bldg. 337

Thursday, July 45pm No Movie ScheduledFriday, July 55pm Captain MarvelSaturday, July 62pm Dumbo (2019)5pm Pet Sematary (2019)Sunday, July 75pm SearchingMonday, July 85pm First ManTuesday, July 911am UglyDolls5pm Alita: Battle AngelWednesday, July 105pm Good Will HuntingThursday, July 1111am Moana5pm Caddy Shack

Bob Hope Theater 577-4143Miramar Blding 2242 * indicates last showingThursday, July 4THEATER CLOSEDFriday, July 56:30pm Dark Phoenix9pm Booksmart Saturday, July 63pm Aladdin 2D6:30pm Secret Life of Pets 2 2D9pm Godzilla: King of Monsters 2DSunday, July 71pm Secret Life of Pets 2 2D6:30pm Dark Phoenix 2DWednesday, July 106:30pm A Dog’s Journey*Thursday, July 116:30pm John Wick: Ch 3 – Parabellum*

Naval Base Theater - NBSD, 619-556-5568, Bldg. 71Thursday, July 412:50pm Aladdin (2019)3:20pm Godzilla: King of Monsters6:10pm John Wick: Ch 3-ParabellumFriday, July 52pm The Secret Life of Pets 24pm Dark Phoenix6:50pm John Wick: Ch 3-ParabellumSaturday, July 612:50pm Secret Life of Pets 22:50pm Aladdin (2019)5:50pm Secret Life of Pets 28pm Dark PhoenixSunday, July 71:30pm Secret Life of Pets 23:20pm Dark Phoenix6pm Godzilla: King of MonstersMonday, July 85:50pm Secret Life of Pets 27:40pm Dark PhoenixTuesday, July 95:50pm Aladdin (2019)8:20pm MaWednesday, July 104:50pm Ma7pm Dark Phoenix (3D)Thursday, July 11

Pendleton Movie TheatreBuilding 1330 Vandegrift Blvd(760) 725-9217Active Duty adults $4/3D-$5Kids (6-11) $2/3D-$35/under free/3D $1 for glassesThursday, July 4CLOSED FOR THE HOLIDAYFriday, July 56:30pm MaSaturday, July 64pm A Dog’s Journey7pm Godzilla: King of MonstersSunday, July 71pm Aladdin4pm MaThursday, July 116:30pm Godzilla: King The Monsters

Community Rec Center – NBPL, Main Base, 619-553-9138, Bldg. 546

Friday, July 55pm Dumbo (2019)Saturday, July 65pm Hellboy (2019)Sunday, July 75pm Captive StateThursday, July 115pm Ugly Dolls

San Diego Pride ParadeSat., July 13 • 10am-1pm • Free

One of the largest parades in the United States!The annual San Diego Pride Parade the largest single-day civic

event in the region, and is among the largest Prides in the United States, attracting over 200,000 cheering supporters of the LGBTQ community! Come show your Pride on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 am. The parade begins at the Hillcrest Pride Flag at University Ave. and Normal St., proceeds west on University Ave., turns south on 6th Ave., turns left onto Balboa Dr. and ends at Laurel St. - where you’ll find the entrance to the Pride Festival! For more information regarding our parade, please visit our website: www.sdpride.org/pa-rade. Hillcrest Pride Flag, University Ave and Normal St, Hillcrest. https://sdpride.org/

2019 Annual Over The Line TournamentSat.-Sun., July 13-14 & 20-21

The Old Mission Beach Ath-letic Club (OMBAC) is calling all players, beach-goers, and sports enthusiasts to the biggest summer event in San Diego! The 66th Annual World Cham-pionship Over-the-Line (OTL) Tournament will take place on July 13-14 and July 20-21 at Fi-esta Island on Mission Bay. Over 1,000 teams will hit the sand at

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If you or a friend are interested in being Ms. Emerson stop by the Ms. Emerson lounge during the first weekend of the annual Over-The-Line Tournament (July 13-14) to sign up or email us with your Name, Age (21+) and Contact information: missemerson@ombac.org. The winner will be elected by the voting members of the Ms. Emerson Committee the following Saturday, July 20, to begin her exciting and rewarding year. After your one-year term, you are always welcome to return to OMBAC meetings and events. Once you are a Ms. Emerson, you are a Ms. Emerson for life!

be three innings only for the first weekend of the tournament and four innings during the second weekend. The tournament will follow a double-elimination format for all participating teams in all nine divisions.

This summertime staple draws teams from all over the world, but Over-the-Line originated right here in San Diego. The sport has grown dramatically from a few friends playing ball in the sand to an annual two-weekend tournament that attracts thousands of players and spectators. Fiesta Island, Mission Bay Park, 1590 E Mission Bay Dr. For more information, visit www.ombac.org or connect on Facebook and Instagram.

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Free. Join MTRP Trail Guide to see how plants/animals are adapting to hotter days of summer. Meet inside Visitor Center. Mission Trails Regional Park, One Father Junípero Serra Trail, San CarlosThe Tale of Despereaux at Old Globe Theatre. Sat, July 6-Sun, Aug 11. www.theoldglobe.orgOpen Cockpit Days, Sat-Sun, July 6-7, 20-21; Aug 3-4, 17-18, 31-Sept 1, 9am-3pm. Free. Cockpits of several aircraft will be open so kids and adults can experience U.S. Marine Corps aviation from a pilot’s perspective. Strap into an ejection seat, put on a helmet, talk to pilots and try your luck with an “I Spy” activity. See 31 historical aircraft up close & hundreds of artifacts from the earliest days of aviation to pres-ent day. Open Cockpit Days are family friendly activity hosted every other weekend during the summer thru Sept 1. Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, 4203 Anderson Ave, off Miramar Rd.Helen Woodward Animal Center presents PAWmicon at The Comic-Con Museum, Sun, July 7, 11am-3pm. www.animalcenter.orgTanabata Festival at Japanese Friendship Garden, Sun, July 7, noon-6pm. www.niwa.orgPageant of the Masters in Laguna Beach. Sun, July 7-Sat, Aug 31. www.foapom.comSan Diego Pride, Fri-Sun, July 12-14, noon. Melissa Etheridge head-lines 2019 SD Pride Festival, fostering pride, equality, and respect for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Rapper Snow Tha Product headlines Mundo Latino stage. niversity Ave and Normal St, Hillcrest. https://sdpride.org/Wild Walk: San Diego’s Birds of Prey, Sat, July 13, 11am, Free-$20. Did you know that over 33 different bird of prey species have been observed in SD county? Come learn about the hunting birds in your backyard during 1-hour program. All Wild Walks include animal presentation from one of our animal ambassadors, and a short, easy hike into neighboring SD National Wildlife Refuge to explore. Wear sturdy hiking shoes, and long pants. Bring hat, sunscreen, water, and snacks you might need. Iron Oak Canyon Ranch, 12310 Campo Rd, San DiegoSaturday Storytime with Superheroes, Sat, July 13, 2pm. Free. Kids come and share stories together with your family. Enjoy hands-on art projects.Coronado Library, 640 Orange Ave, CoronadoQuaking Cottonwoods, Sat, July 13 & 27, 8:30-10am. Free. Join Mission Trails Regional Park Trail Guide for walk through the Fremont Cottonwoods. Listen for birds and other creatures. Meet by Kumeyaay Campground flagpoles at campground entry station. Kumeyaay Lake Campground, Two Father Junípero Serra Trail, Santee.Carlsbad Triathlon. Sun, July 14, 7:30am. Begins at Tamarack Beach and follows the coastline of Carlsbad. Sprint triathlon boasts 1k ocean swim, 25k rolling bike course, 5k smooth run for the finish. carlsbadtriathlon.com

OngoingFridayFood Truck Fridays at Balboa Park, 4-8:30pm, every Friday thru Sept 27. www.balboaparkconservancy.orgCruisin’ Grand on Grand Avenue in Escondido, every Friday thru Sept 27. www.cruisingrand.comSaturdayCowles Mountain Hike, Ongoing Saturdays thru June 1, 5:30-6:30am. Free. Looking for an adventure? Join us! Meet at Cowles Mountain Staging Area (corner of Golfcrest Dr & Navajo Rd) at the trail head south of the comfort station. Cowles Mountain, San Carlos.Scenic Old-Time Train Ride, Ongoing Sat-Sun, 11am-3pm, thru Sept 29. Vintage train ride through SD’s east-county mountains, tour 100-acre museum. Rides on locomotive available (cab ride). Campo Railroad Park & Museum, 750 Depot St, Campo. www.psrm.org/Pacific Beach Farmers’ Market, Ongoing Saturdays, 8am-noon. Free. Promenade mall, 4150 Mission Blvd, Pacific Beach.SundayWaterski and Wakeboard, Ongoing thru Dec 23, 2019. Sundays, 8-11am, Thursdays 5-8pm. Convair Waterski Club is active year-round on Mission Bay and provides 2 ski boats for waterskiing and wakeboarding, w/instruction & equipment available on request. Nominal fee per run. Meet at south end of Crown Point Beach, 3500 Crown Point Drive. Any

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JulyBrad Upton. Thur, July 4, 7:30pm. Comedy. Del Mar Fair-grounds, 2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar. (858) 755-1161.Shawn Mendes: The Tour. Fri-Sat, July 5-6, 7:30pm. Pop. Sta-ples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. staplescenter.comJethro Tull. Sat, July 6, 8pm. Five Point Amphitheatre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.Ian Anderson: Jethro Tull 50th Anniversary Tour. Sun, July 7, 8pm. Rock. SDCivic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. (619) 570-1100.Shawn Mendes. Mon, July 8, 7:30pm. Pop. Pechanga Arena (SD Sports Arena), 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, SD. (619) 224-4171.Michael Buble. Tues, July 9, 8pm. Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., LA. staplescenter.com Jon Bellion. Wed, July 10, 7:30pm. Pop. SDSU, 5500 Cam-panile Dr., SD. (619) 594-6947.Howard Jones and Men With-out Hats. Fri, July 12, 7pm. Pop/rock. Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., (619) 224-3577.Billie Eilish and Denzel Curry. Sat, July 13, 7:30pm. Pop. Open Air Theatre at SDSU, 5500 Cam-panile Dr., SD. (619) 594-6947.Hammers House Party Tour. Sat, July 13, 7pm. Five Point Am-phitheatre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.Hugh Jackman. Tues, July 16, 7pm. Standards. Pechanga Arena (SD Sports Arena), 3500 Sports Arena Blvd, SD. (619) 224-4171.Beck and Cage the Elephant. Wed, July 17, 6pm. Five Point Am-phitheatre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.Why Don’t We. Fri, July 19, 7:30pm. Pop. Open Air Theatre at SDSU, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego. (619) 594-6947.Beck and Cage the Elephant. Sat, July 20, 8pm. Alt/rock. North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. (619) 671-3600.Disrupt Festival. Sat, July 20, 1:30 Five Point Amphitheatre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.Shinedown. Sun, July 21, 6:30pm. Five Point Amphitheatre, 14800 Chi-non, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.Ozzy Osbourne. Tues, July 23, 7:30pm. Rock. North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, 2050 Enter-tainment Cir., Chula Vista. (619) 671-3600.Cuco, with Umi. Wed, July 24, 8pm. The Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Orange County. (714) 712-2750. grove-

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Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertain-ment Cir., Chu-la Vista. (619) 671-3600.Sad Synner Festival, Sat, Aug 3, 1:30pm. The Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim, Or-ange County. (714) 712-2750. grove-of-anaheim.com

Tantrums. Fri, Aug 9, 7:30pm. Open Air Theatre at SDSU, 5500 Campanile Dr. (619) 594-6947.Chris Young. Sat, Aug, 10, 7pm. Five Point Amphitheatre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.MONSTA X. Sat, Aug 10, 7pm. Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., LA. staplescenter.com311 and Dirty Heads. Sun, Aug 11, 7:30pm. Alt/rock. North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. (619) 671-3600.Lost 80s Live. Sat, Aug 17, 6pm. Pop/rock. Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., (619) 224-3577.KCON 2019 LA. Sat-Sun, Aug 17-18. Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., LA. staplescenter.comO.A.R. and American Authors. Mon, Aug 19, 6pm. Rock. Hum-phrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., (619) 224-3577.The Avett Brothers. Fri, Aug 23, 7:30pm. Folk. San Diego Civic Theatre. 1100 Third Ave, San Di-ego. (619) 570-1100.Lynyrd Skynryd. Fri, Aug 23, 6pm. Five Point Amphitheatre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.Pink Martini. Mon, Aug 26, 8pm. Classical/pop. Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., (619) 224-3577.Heart and Joan Jett. Tues, Aug 27, 7:30pm. Rock. North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. (619) 671-3600.Smashing Pumpkins and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. Wed, Aug 28, 7:30pm. Alt/rock. North Island Credit Union Amphi-theatre, 2050 Entertainment Cir.,

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of-anaheim.comZac Brown Band. Thurs-Fri, July 26-27, 7pm. Five Point Amphithe-atre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.Disrupt Festival. Fri, July 26, 2pm. Alt/pop/punk/rock. NI Credit Union Amp., 2050 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. (619) 671-3600.Freestyle Explosion. Sat, July 27, 7:30pm. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim. (714) 704-2400. hondacenter.comYes. Sat, July 27. Five Point Am-phitheatre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.

AugustRascal Flatts. Thurs, Aug 1, 7:30. Five Pointt Amphitheatre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World. Thur, Aug 1, 7:30pm. Alt/rock. NI Credit Union Amphi-theatre, 2050 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. (619) 671-3600.Iration, Fri, Aug 2, 5:30pm. Five Point Amphitheatre, 14800 Chi-non, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.Rascal Flatts. Fri, Aug 2, 7:30pm. Country. North Island Credit Union

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Chula Vista. (619) 671-3600.Smashing Pumpkins. Thurs, Aug 29, 7pm. Five Point Amphi-theatre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.Korn and Alice in Chains. Fri, Aug 30, 6pm. Five Point Amphi-theatre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.Nelly with TLC and Flo Rida. Sat, Aug 31, 7pm. Five Point Am-phitheatre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine.

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SeptemberKorn and Alice in Chains. Mon, Sept 2, 7:30pm. Rock. North Is-land Credit Union Amphitheatre, 2050 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. (619) 671-3600.Dierks Bentley. Fri, Sept 6, 8pm. Five Point Amphitheatre, 14800 Chinon, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.

Third Eye Blind and Jimmy Eat World. Sat, Aug 3, 7pm. Five Point Amphitheatre, 14800 Chi-non, Irvine. (949) 988-6800.Backstreet Boys: DNA World Tour. Sat, Aug 3, 8pm. Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles. staplescenter.comElvis Costello and Blondie. Sun, Aug 4, 7:15pm. Five Point Amphitheatre, 14800 Chinon, Ir-vine. (949) 988-6800.Lord Huron and Shakey Graves. Mon, Aug 5, 7:30pm. Pop/rock. Humphrey’s by the Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., (619) 224-3577.Backstreet Boys. Mon, Aug 6, 8pm. Honda Center, 2695 E. Katella Ave., Anaheim. (714) 704-2400. hondacenter.comPrettymuch. Thur, Aug 8, 7pm. Pop. Open Air Theatre at SDSU, 5500 Campanile Dr., San Diego. (619) 594-6947.Chris Young and Chris Jan-son. Fri, Aug 9, 7:30pm. Country. North Island Credit Union Amphi-theatre, 2050 Entertainment Cir., Chula Vista. (619) 671-3600.Young the Giant and Fitz & the

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