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Fargo Navy Week August 8-14, 2011 Media Background & Opportunities Contacts Lt. Chika Onyekanne Officer-in-Charge, Fargo Navy Week Navy Office of Community Outreach-- LTGR Jessica Berry Navy Office of Community Outreach-- www.navyweek.org/fargo2011 www.navy.mil/navco News Release CONTACT: Lt. Chika Onyekanne Officer-in-Charge, Fargo Navy Week Navy Office of Community Outreach--navyweek.org/fargo2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Bringing America’s Navy Home” Aug. 8-14, 2011 Leadership Meetings, Community Service, Band Performances Highlight Fargo Navy Week Fargo, N.D. (Aug. 5, 2011) – America’s Navy is “coming home” to Fargo in conjunction with the Fargo AirSho. Fargo Navy Week, August 8-14, is one of only 21 Navy Week celebrations around the United States in 2011. Throughout the week, Naval officers and sailors will meet with business, civic, education and government leaders, participate in community events, engage local veterans and complete public service projects. In addition, Horizon, a seven-piece contemporary music ensemble of Navy Band Great Lakes, will provide free performances of current Top 40, classic rock, Motown, country, funk and jazz around the community. The Fargo Navy Week celebration gives area residents many opportunities to meet some of the Navy’s sailors and learn about the Navy’s critical mission and its broad-ranging capabilities.  America’s Navy is a Global Force for Good. It is the branch of the military that fights on the water, under the water and over the water. As such, it is America’s away team, meeting threats and providing assistance whenever needed.  What the Navy does is important: o Water covers about 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. o About 80 percent of the world’s people live near the ocean. o About 90 percent of all international trade travels by sea.  The Navy is leading our country’s efforts to reduce energy consumption and achieve energy independence with initiatives that might win our next war, or even avoid it. - more - Rear Admiral Patricia E. Wolfe, commander of the Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, a subcomponent under the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, and Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini, deputy commander for fleet management and chief of staff, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, will be the Fargo Navy Week hosts. The theme for 2011 Navy Weeks is “Bringing America’s Navy Home,” and the celebrations are being held in conjunction with a year-long commemoration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. Confirmed and potential elements the Navy is planning to include in Fargo Navy Week:  The Navy Flight Demonstration Team, “Blue Angels”  Free musical performances by Navy Band Horizon  Rear Admiral Guadagnini, Rear Admiral Wolfe and other senior Navy leaders meeting with corporate, civic, education and government leaders  Centennial of Naval Aviation Display at Fargo Air Museum all week  Visits with area youth and veterans  Events with local sports franchises  Community service projects  Navy Simulator – This 49-foot, 12-passenger mobile unit features live-action Navy films programmed to move in sync with point-of-view imagery presented on a large screen. The simulator provides a firsthand, interactive experience audiences won’t forget.  Navy Suburban – This media center on wheels includes a four-station video gaming system that instantly appeals to any youth group. It also features DVD capability and a microphone. According to the Navy, nearly 500 active-duty sailors and 150 reserve sailors hail from North Dakota. In addition, more than 500 retired Navy men and women are currently living in the state. Other cities and metro areas selected for 2011 Navy Weeks include Tampa, Fla.; Austin, Texas; Mississippi; Dallas-Fort Worth; Denver; New Orleans; Philadelphia; Chattanooga, Tenn.; the Quad Cities; Chicago; Rochester, N.Y.; Detroit; Los Angeles; Indianapolis; Cincinnati; Omaha, Neb.; New England; Albuquerque, N.M.; El Paso, Texas; and San Antonio. - more - Fargo Navy Week Events/Activities Aug. 5, 2011 Page 2 of 3 More Information & Event Schedules:  Fargo Navy Week – www.navyweek.org/fargo2011  Fargo AirSho – fargoairsho.com  Previous Navy Week Images – www.flickr.com/photos/navyweek/sets/  Navy Week Video – www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7bETrP4F48&feature=player_embedded  Navy Band Horizon o www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/navyband/horizon.html o www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsu20jGZVLY  Centennial of Naval Aviation – public.navy.mil/airfor/centennial/Pages/welcome.aspx - 30 - Fargo Navy Week Events/Activities Aug. 5, 2011 Page 3 of 3 Fargo Navy Week, Aug. 8-14, 2011 Schedule of Events This schedule is valid as of Aug. 5, 2011. For an up-to-date schedule, please visit www.navyweek.org/fargo2011 and click on “Schedule of Events.” Members of the media are welcome to attend and cover the events highlighted elsewhere in this packet. For other events on this schedule, please contact the event host(s). Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 8:15 a.m. 9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. On-air interview, The Eagle, 106.9 Meeting with Stacey Anderson, Assignment Editor, WDAY-TV On-Air Interview, Q98 Meeting with Jeremiah Morken, Assignment Editor, KVLY-TV Meeting with Steven Wagner, News Director, and Jay Ulku, News Editor, The Forum Lt. Chika Onyekanne, Officer in Charge, Fargo Navy Week Lt. Chika Onyekanne, Officer in Charge, Fargo Navy Week Lt. Chika Onyekanne, Officer in Charge, Fargo Navy Week Lt. Chika Onyekanne, Officer in Charge, Fargo Navy Week Lt. Chika Onyekanne, Officer in Charge, Fargo Navy Week Monday, Aug. 8, 2011 All Day 1 p.m. 4:15-6 p.m. Century of Naval Aviation Display set-up, Fargo Air Museum Community Service – playground beautification project for Fargo Parks & Recreation, Mickleson Fastpitch Complex, Fargo Community Service – serving meals at local homeless shelter Navy Sailors Navy Sailors Navy Sailors Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011 All Day 6:30-7:30 a.m. 8-8:45 a.m. 9:15-10:15 a.m. 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Noon-1:30 p.m. Century of Naval Aviation Display, Fargo Air Museum On-air interviews with Go Radio stations – Froggy 99.9, FM 105.1 and 107.9 The Fox Meeting with Dr. Dean L. Bresciani, President, NDSU Meeting with North Dakota Trade Office and Fargo-area exporters Navy Simulator, Navy Suburban at Scheels All Sports, Fargo Caps for Kids, Sanford Children’s Hospital, Fargo Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee Luncheon / Fargo Navy Week Proclamation from N.D. Gov. Jack Dalrymple, Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo Navy Sailors Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe Navy Sailors Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe Noon-1 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m. 2:30-3:30 p.m. 4-6 p.m. 4:15-5 p.m. 5-8 p.m. 5:15-6 p.m. 6-8:30 p.m. 6-7:15 7:30 p.m. Speech to Kiwanis Club luncheon, Fargo Country Club Community service with Friendship Inc. Navy Sailors Corporate meeting with Doosan Infracore Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe Construction Equipment / Bobcat Company, West Fargo Navy Sailors Q98 on-air promotion – come out to the Fargo Skate Park, 310 4th St. S, Fargo, have your picture taken with a U.S. Navy Sailor to be posted on the Q98 Facebook page and win Navy prizes Meeting with Dr. William Craft, President, Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe Concordia College, Moorhead Navy Suburban at Moorhead River Arts, Navy Sailors Davey Memorial Park, Moorhead Meeting with Chelle Lyons Hanson, Director Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe of Student Leadership and Service, Concordia College, Moorhead Community service with local food pantry Navy Sailors Navy band performance at West Fargo VFW Navy Band Horizon Speech to West Fargo VFW membership Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 All Day 8:10 a.m. 10-11 a.m. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 12:10 p.m. 1-2 p.m. 1-2:30 p.m. 1-3 p.m. 2:30-3:15 p.m. 6-7 p.m. Century of Naval Aviation Display, Fargo Air Museum On-air interview with Dan Michaels, The Eagle 106.9 Meeting with The Forum Editorial Board Navy band performance at Plains Art Museum, Fargo On-air interview with Jack & Sandy, KFGO Meeting with North Dakota STEM Network Community service at TNT Kids Fitness & Gymnastics – “Health in the Military” Navy Simulator, Navy Suburban at Schlossman YMCA, Fargo Meeting with Fargo Mayor and City Commissioners Navy Band performance, Red River Zoo, Fargo Navy Sailors Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Navy Band Horizon Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe & Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Navy Sailors Navy Sailors Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe & Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Navy Band Horizon Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 All Day 6:15 a.m. 7-8 a.m. Century of Naval Aviation Display, Fargo Air Museum On-Air interview with Lisa Budeau, KVLYTV Speech to FM Rotary Club, Ramada Plaza Suites, Fargo Navy Sailors Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini 8:30-9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m.-Noon 11:30 a.m.-Noon 11:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Noon – 2 p.m. 12:30-1 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 3:30-4:30 p.m. 6-7:30 p.m. Meeting, tour with Dr. Phil Boudjouk, NDSU Vice President for Research, Creative Activities and Technology Transfer and researchers at the Center for Nanoscale Science and Engineering engaged in research for the Navy Office of Research Community service – Navy Day at the Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm Corporate meeting with Exec. Committee of the Greater Fargo Moorhead EDC Navy band performance at West Acres Mall Navy Simulator, Navy Suburban at Best Buy, Fargo Q98 On-air promotion – come to the parking lot at Best Buy in Fargo, have your picture taken with a U.S. Navy Sailor to be posted on the Q98 Facebook page and win Navy prizes Speech to members of the Fargo South High School football team On-air interview with Mike McFeeley, KFGO Government/Corporate meeting with North Dakota Legislators and leaders of NDSU Research & Technology Park companies Navy band performance, Downtown Community Partnership Corks & Canvas Arts & Wine Walk, U.S. Bank Plaza, downtown Fargo Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Navy Sailors Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Navy Band Horizon Navy Sailors Navy Sailors Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Navy Band Horizon Friday, Aug. 12, 2011 All Day 8-9:30 a.m. 10-11 a.m. 11 a.m.-Noon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 2-3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30-7:30 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 8-8:45 p.m. Century of Naval Aviation Display, Fargo Air Museum Corporate meeting with Microsoft, Fargo Veterans group meeting with Heart Springs, Fargo Air Museum Navy band performance, Fargo Air Museum Speech to Naval Aviators Luncheon, Fargo Air Museum Meeting/tour with Fargo VA Health System leaders, veterans On-air with Jay Thomas, WDAY-AM 970 Community service with Ronald McDonald House, Fargo Fargo AirSho VIP Reception Navy band performance, Navy Suburban at Pyrotechnics Guild International finale night, Red River Valley Fairgrounds Navy Sailors Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Navy Band Horizon Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Navy Sailors Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Navy Band Horizon Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011 All Day All Day 10-11 a.m. 4-5 p.m. 6-8 p.m. 6:30-7:02 p.m. During RedHawks game Century of Naval Aviation Display, Fargo Air Museum Navy Suburban, Navy Simulator at Fargo Air Museum Navy Band performance at the Fargo AirSho Navy Band performance at the Fargo AirSho Fargo AirSho social Navy at RedHawks – swearing in of new recruits from North Dakota, Rear Admiral throws out first pitch, Navy Band singer performs National Anthem On-air interview with RedHawks/AM 740 The Fan play-by-play announcer Scott Miller Navy Sailors Navy Sailors Navy Band Horizon Navy Band Horizon Blue Angels, Navy Sailors Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini, Navy Band Horizon Navy Sailors Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011 All Day 11 a.m.-Noon 1-2 p.m. Navy Suburban, Navy Simulator at Fargo Air Museum Navy band performance at the Fargo AirSho Navy band performance at the Fargo AirSho Navy Sailors Navy Band Horizon Navy Band Horizon Fargo Navy Week, Aug. 8-14, 2011 Media Highlights See releases and advisories in this packet for more detailed information. For the most up-to-date schedule of events, please visit www.navyweek.org/fargo2011. Monday, Aug. 8, 2011  Navy sailors kick off a full week of community service with Fargo Parks & Recreation project, serving meals at a local homeless shelter Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011  Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe meets kids in the Sanford Children’s Hospital and distributes Navy caps, memorabilia through NAVCO “Caps for Kids” program  Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead West Fargo Luncheon featuring a Fargo Navy Week proclamation from North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple and a speech by Admiral Bill Owens (retired), former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011  Navy Band Horizon kicks off a week of free, public performances at the Plains Art Museum and Red River Zoo  Navy sailors lead “Health in the Military” activities at TNT Kids Fitness & Gymnastics  Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe meets with leaders of the North Dakota STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Network. Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011  Navy Day at the Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm  Navy Band Horizon performs at West Acres Mall and the U.S. Bank Plaza for Downtown Community Partnership’s Corks & Canvas Art & Wine Walk Friday, Aug. 12, 2011  Rear Admiral Guadagnini meets Fargo VA leaders and veterans, tours facility  Admiral Guadagnini speaks at the Naval Aviators Luncheon at the Fargo Air Museum  Navy sailors work with staff and volunteers at Ronald McDonald House  Navy Band Horizon performs at Pyrotechnics Guild International finale night Saturday, Aug. 13, 2011  RedHawks Military Appreciation Day – Rear Admiral Guadagnini swears in recruits on Newman Outdoor Field prior to RedHawks vs. St. Paul Saints game, throws out first pitch. Navy Band Horizon vocalist performs National Anthem.  Fargo AirSho Sunday, Aug. 14, 2011  Fargo AirSho News Release CONTACT: Lt. Chika Onyekanne Officer-in-Charge, Fargo Navy Week Navy Office of Community Outreach--navyweek.org/fargo2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Navy Admirals, Leaders to Meet with Civic, Community, Corporate Education and Veterans Leaders and Groups During Fargo Navy Week Fargo, N.D. (Aug. 5, 2011) – Senior leaders of the U.S. Navy will be sharing the Navy’s story with corporate, civic, education, government and veteran leaders and groups throughout Fargo Moorhead during Fargo Navy Week, Aug. 8-14, 2011. Rear Admiral Patricia E. Wolfe, commander of the Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, a subcomponent under the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, and Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini, deputy commander for fleet management and chief of staff, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, will be the Fargo Navy Week hosts. Wolfe and Guadagnini have a full schedule of events throughout the week, including meetings with Fargo-based exporters and business leaders, presidents of local colleges; civic groups; veterans groups; local and state elected officials; education leaders; and leaders of economic development groups. In addition, Rear Admiral Wolfe will accept a Navy Week proclamation by N.D. Gov. Jack Dalrymple during a Chamber of Fargo Moorhead West Fargo event on Tuesday, August 9. Throughout the week, the Admirals will be discussing why the Navy is in Fargo and 20 other communities around the country, how the Navy protects sea lanes around the world for importing and exporting; what the Navy is doing around the world and how it is relevant to people and businesses even here in North Dakota. In addition, they will discuss the following –  America’s Navy is a Global Force for Good. It is the branch of the military that fights on the water, under the water and over the water. As such, it is America’s away team, meeting threats and providing assistance whenever needed.   - more -  What the Navy does is important : o Water covers about 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. o About 80 percent of the world’s people live near the ocean. o About 90 percent of all international trade travels by sea.  The Navy is leading our country’s efforts to reduce energy consumption and achieve energy independence with initiatives that might win our next war, or even avoid it. For a complete schedule of events for Fargo Navy Week, go to navyweek.org/fargo2011 and click on “Schedule of Events.” - 30 - Admirals, Navy Leaders to Meet with FM Leaders During Fargo Navy Week Aug. 5, 2011 2 of 2 Rear Admiral Mark D. Guadagnini Deputy Commander for Fleet Management and Chief of Staff U.S. Fleet Forces Command Rear Admiral Guadagnini graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1980, earning a Bachelor of Science in Economics. After a brief tour with the Navy Fighter Weapons School, he entered flight training, earning his wings in 1982. Operationally, he has served as a division officer in Attack Squadron (VA) 65, on the staff of Carrier Air Wing 8 as head landing signal officer and strike operations officer, as head of the safety and maintenance departments in VA-65, and as operations officer for Carrier Strike Group 8. He commanded Strike Fighter Attack Squadron 15 from 1997 - 1998, and Carrier Air Wing 17 from 2004 - 2005. During these operational tours he operated from the decks of 12 different aircraft carriers, participating in combat operations Desert Storm, Provide Comfort, Deliberate Force, Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom. Shore duty assignments include three years as a test pilot and instructor at the Naval Test Pilot School, a Legislative Fellowship in the United States Senate, and as an aide and flag lieutenant in the Bureau of Naval Personnel and on the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet staff in Hawaii. Guadagnini also worked as a liaison between the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the U.S. Congress, and served in the Navy Personnel Command as the division director for Aviation Officer Distribution. As a Flag officer, Guadagnini commanded Carrier Strike Group NINE, served as the Chief of Naval Air Training and head of Human Resources for the Naval Aviation Enterprise, and is currently the Deputy Commander for Fleet Management at US Fleet Forces Command. Guadagnini has over 4700 hours of flight time in 52 different aircraft. His awards include two Battle Es and he has flown 95 combat missions. Rear Admiral Patricia E. Wolfe Supply Corps, U.S. Navy Commander, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group Rear Adm. Wolfe was born and raised in northern New Jersey. She graduated from Villanova University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in General Science, and received her commission through the Villanova Navy Reserve Officers Training Corps program. She received her Master of Business Administration in 1987 from Brenau University in Gainesville, Ga. Wolfe’s active duty tours include sales and disbursing officer in USS Piedmont (AD 17), supply officer, Navy’s Cover and Deception Group II and officer in charge (OIC) of resale activities at the Navy Supply Corps School in Athens, Ga. She immediately affiliated with the Navy Reserve following her release from active duty in 1987. Wolfe’s command tours include commander, Navy Supply Support Battalion 1 headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz.; commanding officer of Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 11 in Jacksonville, Fla.; commanding officer of Defense Contingency Support Disposal Remediation Team Jacksonville; and, officer-in-charge of Navy Cargo Handling Training Battalion Augmentation Unit Williamsburg, Va. Wolfe has been recalled to active duty numerous times in support of Operations Desert Storm, Sea Signal, Restore Democracy, and twice for Operation Enduring Freedom. She was most recently deployed in January 2010, as commander, Task Force FORTY-EIGHT, Joint Logistics Hub at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in support of Operation Unified Response for Haiti earthquake relief efforts. She was promoted to flag rank in October 2007. Her first flag assignment was as assistant deputy chief of staff for Logistics, Supply and Ordnance, commander Pacific Fleet, as well as commander, Logistics Task Force Pacific and commander, Naval Logistics Forces Korea. She is currently assigned as the commander, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Williamsburg, Va. Wolfe’s personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Gold Star, Joint Achievement and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals. Updated: 22 June 2011 Media Advisory CONTACT: Lt. Chika Onyekanne Officer-in-Charge, Fargo Navy Week Navy Office of Community Outreach--navyweek.org/fargo2011 Aug. 5, 2011 All Hands on Deck Navy Sailors Help Out Community, Civic Organizations During Fargo Navy Week U.S. Navy sailors will be serving meals, baking dog tag cookies and teaching kids about health in the military during Fargo Navy Week, Aug. 8-14, 2011. Media representatives are invited to cover the following events – Monday, August 8 1 p.m. – Fargo Parks & Recreation 901 Oak Street North, Fargo Sailors will be helping Fargo Parks & Rec personnel spread playground fibers for the new Mickleson Fastpitch Complex Playground. Local Contact: Dave Leker, Director of Parks,-,- Tuesday, August 9 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Sanford Children’s Hospital, Navy Caps for Kids 801 N Broadway, Fargo (park near north entrance) Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe will present ball caps from Navy operational commands to kids in Sanford Children’s Hospital. Through its Caps for Kids program, the Navy Office of Community Outreach helps distribute caps and Navy memorabilia from more than 500 commands, including ships, submarines, squadrons and Navy personnel to kids in hospitals all over the country. Local Contacts: Wendy Iwerks, Child Life Specialist,-,- Darren Huber, Public Relations Specialist,-,- - more - Wednesday, August 10 12:30 p.m. – TNT Kids Fitness & Gymnastics 2800 Main Avenue, Fargo Sailors will speak to kids in TNT’s No Bummer Summer Program and the Fargo Youth Commission’s summer program about health and healthy eating in the military, then guide them through various physical activity stations. Local Contact: Nate Hendrickson, Special Needs & Kids Fitness Director,-,- Thursday, August 11 10:30 a.m. – Navy Day at Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm 1201 28th Avenue North Sailors will assist children in airplane coloring and cookie dog-tag-making activities. Local Contact: Yvette Nasset, Children's Director,-,- Friday, August 12 4:30 p.m. – Ronald McDonald House 1330 18th Avenue South, Fargo Sailors will be helping Ronald McDonald House staff with miscellaneous maintenance projects from 4:30-6 p.m., then grill with Ronald McDonald House residents and volunteers from 6-7:30 p.m. Local Contacts: Ruth Hagel, House Manager/Volunteer Manager,-, ext. 202,-,- Jill Christopher, Executive Director,- (o),- (m),- - 30 - Fargo Navy Week Community Service Aug. 5, 2011 Page 2 of 2 News Release CONTACT: Lt. Chika Onyekanne Officer-in-Charge, Fargo Navy Week Navy Office of Community Outreach--navyweek.org/fargo2011 FOR RELEASE AUG. 9, 2011 N.D. Gov. Jack Dalrymple Proclaims Fargo Navy Week Aug. 8-14, 2011 Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe Accepts Proclamation from Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley During Chamber Event Fargo, N.D. (Aug. 9, 2011) – N.D. Gov. Jack Dalrymple has declared Aug. 8-14, 2011, “Fargo Navy Week.” Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley presented the proclamation to Rear Admiral Patricia Wolfe today during a luncheon sponsored by Military Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of Fargo Moorhead West Fargo. Retired Admiral Bill Owens, former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and North Dakota native, was the keynote speaker during the event. Rear Admiral Wolfe, commander of the Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, a subcomponent under the Navy Expeditionary Combat Command, thanked Governor Dalrymple, Lt. Gov. Wrigley, Fargo Mayor Dennis Walaker, the Chamber and all the residents of Fargo-Moorhead and the surrounding communities for welcoming the Navy. She also praised Admiral Owens for his illustrious service. "The Navy is honored to be in the great city of Fargo and the great state North Dakota, meeting some of the people we serve every day as America's away team," Wolfe said. "It's also an honor to have Admiral Owens here with us as he is a true patriot who has a long history of service in America's Navy. Fargo's citizens can be truly proud of their Navy – A Global Force for Good! Admiral Owens and I are extremely proud to be here this week to thank the people of North Dakota for their continued support of our sailors and our worldwide missions.” - more - In his proclamation, Dalrymple stated, “North Dakota and the city of Fargo are proud to be hosting Navy Week and citizens are encouraged to show their support and gratitude to the men and women of the U.S. Navy and all of our military forces for their service and sacrifice.” Fargo Navy Week, one of only 21 Navy Week celebrations around the United States in 2011, culminates with the Fargo AirSho August 13-14. The celebration gives area residents many opportunities to meet some of the Navy’s sailors and learn about the Navy’s critical mission and its broad-ranging capabilities. Throughout Fargo Navy Week, Naval officers and sailors will meet with business, civic, education and government leaders, participate in community events, engage local youth and veterans and complete public service projects. In addition, Horizon, a eight-piece contemporary music ensemble of Navy Band Great Lakes, will provide free performances around the community. The theme for 2011 Navy Weeks is “Bringing America’s Navy Home,” and the celebrations are being held in conjunction with a year-long commemoration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. For more information, go to navyweek.org/fargo2011. - 30 - Navy accepts Navy Week Proclamation by N.D. Governor during August 9 Chamber event Aug. 9, 2011 Page 2 of 2 Media Advisory CONTACT: Lt. Chika Onyekanne Officer-in-Charge, Fargo Navy Week Navy Office of Community Outreach--navyweek.org/fargo2011 Aug. 5, 2011 Navy Band Horizon to Perform Free, Public Concerts Throughout Community During Fargo Navy Week U.S. Navy musicians will be entertaining crowds throughout the Fargo Moorhead community during Fargo Navy Week, Aug. 8-14, 2011. Horizon, a eight-piece contemporary music ensemble of Navy Band Great Lakes, will provide free performances of current Top 40, classic rock hits, Motown, country, funk and jazz at various venues and events. Horizon is scheduled for the following free, public performances –  Plains Art Museum, Wednesday, August10, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  Red River Zoo, Wednesday, August 10, 6-7 p.m.  West Acres Mall, Thursday, August 11, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.  Downtown Community Partnership Corks & Canvas Arts & Wine Walk, downtown in U.S. Bank Plaza, Thursday, August 11, 6-7:30 p.m.  PGI Finale Night, Friday, August 12, 8-8:45 p.m.  RedHawks Game, Saturday, August 13, about 6:45 pm (singer only for National Anthem) Horizon also will be performing for veterans’ groups and during the Fargo AirSho, August 13-14. For more information about the contemporary ensemble, go to –   www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gsu20jGZVLY www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/navyband/horizon.html - 30 - Navy Band Great Lakes, Horizon Press Kit Horizon is an eight-piece popular music group that travels throughout the Midwest performing and entertaining for many venues. Led by MU1 Lucas Pawloski, their performance appeals to a wide variety of audiences with current Top 40 hits, Classic Rock hits, Motown, Country, Funk, and Jazz. Horizon's superb showmanship and outstanding musical presentation has put them in high demand for state fairs, concert events, music festivals, and recruiting venues. Navy Band Horizon Press Information Page 1 of 6 Musician First Class Lucas Pawloski Musician First Class Lucas Pawloski is a trumpet Instrumentalist for Navy Band Great Lakes and the Unit Leader for the popular music group, Horizon. Hailing from Sarasota, Florida, he enlisted in the United States Army on August 14, 1996. After graduating Basic Training he attended School of Music in Little Creek, Virginia and served at 434th Army Band Augusta, GA and 62nd Army Band Ft Bliss, TX before being honorably discharged after a four-year enlistment in Army. MU1 Pawloski enlisted in the Navy on March 17, 2001. His previous Navy duty stations include Navy Band Great Lakes and Allied Forces Band, Naples, Italy. MU1 Pawloski returned to Navy Band Great Lakes in June of 2009 where he currently serves as Command Fitness Leader, Command Managed Equal Opportunity Advisor, and Unit Leader of our Horizon. Petty Officer Pawloski has received the following awards: Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal (three awards), National Defense Service Medal (two awards), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Overseas Service Ribbon. Musician Second Class Joel Packer Musician Second Class Joel Packer was born in Chicago and graduated from Stevenson high school in Vernon Hills, Illinois. At the age of 14, he began playing the electric bass and guitar. MU2 Packer enlisted in the Navy in November of 2004 and attended MU “A” school in Little Creek, Virginia. His previous duty station was Navy Band Southwest in Coronado, California. While stationed at Navy Band Great Lakes, Petty Officer Packer has performed as bass instrumentalist, lead guitarist, auxiliary percussionist, vocalist and arranger for the contemporary entertainment ensemble, jazz combo, wind ensemble and ceremonial band. Petty Officer Packer is currently the unit leader of the 6-member jazz combo, serves as tour operations coordinator and is the LPO of the 8-member popular music group, ”Horizon.” In addition, Petty Officer Packer was selected as Naval Service Training Command’s Blue Jacket of the year, obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from Thomas Edison State College in Navy Band Horizon Press Information Page 2 of 6 Trenton, New Jersey. He regularly teaches and performs in the civilian community during his off-duty. Petty Officer Packer has received the following awards: Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2 awards), Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal. Musician Third Class Timothy Deal Musician Third Class Timothy Deal is a Saxophone and Clarinet Instrumentalist with Navy Band Great Lakes. Born and raised in Urbana, Illinois, he began playing the saxophone at age 11, and graduated from Urbana High School in 1999. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on June 14, 1999 and after completing Basic Training, he attended the Basic Course at The Armed Forces School of Music in Little Creek, Virginia. He served with the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band in Okinawa, Japan. In 2003, he was honorably discharged from the Marine Corps and enrolled in the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign, graduating in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy. In March 2010, he re-entered the armed services, joining the Navy. Petty Officer Deal began service with Navy Band Great Lakes in April 2010. Petty Officer Deal has received the following awards: National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Sea Service Ribbon (4 awards). Musician Third Class James Choate Musician Third Class James Choate is a native of Altus, Oklahoma and attended Mangum High School. After graduation, he attended Missouri State University at which he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Music education in 2003. He attended graduate school at the same university before enlisting in the U.S. Army in 2005. After completing basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and upon graduation from the Armed Forces School of Music in Little Creek, Virginia, he reported to the Eighth United States Army Band in Seoul, Korea, where he served as a Trombone Instrumentalist, Vocalist, Arranger, and Group Leader. Navy Band Horizon Press Information Page 3 of 6 In March 2010, MU3 Choate separated from the Army and enlisted in the Navy during May of that year and reported for duty as a Trombone Instrumentalist at Navy Band Great Lakes. He is currently a performer in the ceremonial and parade bands, wind ensemble and popular music group. He also serves as Assistant Sound Technician and Musical Director for Horizon. His awards include the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal(3 awards), National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Army Overseas Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Professional Development Ribbon, Rifle Expert Ribbon and Pistol Sharpshooter Ribbon. Musician Third Class Samuel Stewart Musician Third Class Samuel Stewart is a native of Port Orchard, Washington. At the age of eight, he began studying drums and percussion with his father. He has earned a bachelor's degree in Percussion Performance from Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Washington and a master’s degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado. Petty Officer Stewart enlisted in the Navy in the summer of 2009. Upon completion of recruit training and Musician "A" School, MU3 Stewart was stationed with U.S. Fleet Forces Band in Norfolk, Virginia for three months of intermediate duty. He then reported aboard Navy Band Great Lakes in June 2010. He performs with the Navy Band Great Lakes Ceremonial Band, Wind Ensemble, Parade Band, Protocol Combo, and Show Band as a percussionist, and he also serves as percussion section leader. Petty Officer Stewart has earned the following awards: National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon. Musician Third Class Daniel Weber Musician Third Class Daniel Weber is a native of Denver, Colorado and was raised in Bowling Green, Ohio. He first took an interest in guitar while in the seventh grade. He attended college at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio where he received a Bachelor of Musical Arts degree in classical guitar performance. In January 2010, MU3 Weber enlisted in the Navy, and after recruit training, he attended the Navy School of Music in Little Creek, Virginia. He reported aboard his first duty station, Navy Band Great Lakes, in September 2010. As guitar instrumentalist, Navy Band Horizon Press Information Page 4 of 6 he is a member of the Navy Band Great Lakes contemporary music ensemble "Horizon," and he also performs auxiliary percussion for the ceremonial band, wind ensemble, and parade band. Petty Officer Weber has earned the following awards: National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Navy Expert Rifle Marksmanship Medal, and the Navy Expert Pistol Marksmanship Medal. Musician Third Class Michelle Werner Musician Third Class Michelle Werner hails from Portsmouth, Virginia. Her earliest musical instruction began at age fourteen at Churchland Magnet School in Portsmouth. She then studied vocal performance at the Shenandoah Conservatory in Winchester, Virginia where she obtained a Bachelor of Music with an opera concentration. In January 2007, MU3 Werner enlisted in the Navy. Her previous duty station was the U.S. Fleet Forces Band in Norfolk, Virginia where she served from 2007 to 2010 as a vocalist/entertainer. In June 2010, she reported to Navy Band Great Lakes where she performs as vocalist in the show band and Horizon, and auxiliary percussionist for the wind ensemble, ceremonial band, and parade band. Petty Officer Werner has earned the following awards: Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon. Musician Second Class Brian Tuczynski Musician Second Class Brian Tuczynski is a trumpet instrumentalist and sound engineer for Navy Band Great Lakes. A native of Buffalo, New York, he began his musical studies at the age of 10. After graduation from high school, he attended West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. He continued his studies at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida where he attained a Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies. Petty Officer Tuczynski enlisted in the Navy in September 2007. He completed Musician "A" School in Little Creek, Virginia in March 2008 and assigned to his first tour of duty at Navy Band Southeast in Jacksonville, Florida. After completing the Navy Navy Band Horizon Press Information Page 5 of 6 School of Music's Sound Reinforcement Course, MU2 Tuczynski reported aboard Navy Band Great Lakes in June 2010. Currently, he is the Sound Engineer for the popular music group "Horizon," trumpet instrumentalist for the Ceremonial Band, Parade Band, and Jazz Combo, as well as the Travel Petty Officer and Assistant Supply Petty Officer. MU2 Tuczynski’s awards include the Navy Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Navy Pistol Marksmanship Ribbon. Navy Band Horizon Press Information Page 6 of 6 Media Advisory CONTACT: Lt. Chika Onyekanne Officer-in-Charge, Fargo Navy Week Navy Office of Community Outreach--navyweek.org/fargo2011 Aug. 5, 2011 Navy Joins RedHawks for Military Appreciation Night, August 13 Admiral to Swear in Recruits, Throw out First Pitch; Navy Singer to Perform National Anthem The U.S. Navy is going out to the ballgame with the Fargo Moorhead RedHawks when they take on the St. Paul Saints at Newman Outdoor Field in conjunction with the RedHawks Military and Scouting Appreciation Night August 13. Game time is 7:02 p.m. Prior to the game, Rear Admiral Mark Guadagnini, deputy commander for fleet management and chief of staff, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, will swear in new recruits from North Dakota on the field and throw out the first pitch. In addition, Musician Third Class Michelle Werner of Navy Band Great Lakes will sing the National Anthem. Petty Officer Werner is part of the Navy Band Great Lakes "Horizon," an eight-piece popular music ensemble that is providing free performances of current Top 40, classic rock hits, Motown, country, funk and jazz throughout the community. They are in town with dozens of Navy leaders and sailors as part of Fargo Navy Week, Aug. 8-14, 2011. Fargo Navy Week, one of only 21 Navy Week celebrations around the United States in 2011, culminates with the Fargo AirSho August 13-14. Throughout the week, Naval officers and sailors will meet with business, civic, education and government leaders, participate in community events, engage local youth and veterans and complete public service projects. The celebration gives area residents many opportunities to meet some of the Navy’s sailors and learn about the Navy’s critical mission and its broad-ranging capabilities. The theme for 2011 Navy Weeks is “Bringing America’s Navy Home,” and the celebrations are being held in conjunction with a year-long commemoration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. For more information, go to navyweek.org/fargo2011. - 30 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM: THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM TO: PUBLIC SERVICE DIRECTOR CONTACT: Yvette Nasset, Director PHONE: 701‐232‐6102 ADDRES: 1201 28th Avenue North Fargo, North Dakota WHAT: "Anchor's Away my boys" Today it is Time To Play! *Celebrate Fargo Navy Day's at Yunker Farm *Join America's finest Naval Service Men & Women *Create fun projects, Discover, Explore, & Set Sail for new adventures WHERE: The Children's Museum at Yunker Farm 1201 28th Avenue North WHEN: August 11th TIME: 10am‐12:30pm COST: $5/person (regular museum admission) Grandma & Grandpa's FREE ****All Active Military and their dependents FREE TODAY!**** ****All Veterans FREE TODAY!**** We Thank You For Your Service To America Check out the fresh new fun and the familiar favorites! Media Advisory Media Contact: Dave Leker, Fargo Park District,- Public Contact: Fargo Park District,- July 28, 2011 U.S. Navy Sailors Volunteer With the Fargo Park District as Part of Navy Week The Fargo Park District is pleased to receive the help of U.S. Navy Sailors on Monday, August 8 as a public service project for Navy Week. The project will include spreading playground fibers at both Mickelson Park and Island Park starting at 1:00 pm on August 8. Fargo Navy Week, held August 8-14, is one of only 21 Navy Week celebrations around the United States in 2011. Throughout the week, Naval officers and sailors will meet with business, civic, education and government leaders, participate in community events, engage local youth and veterans and complete public service projects. Mickelson Park is located at 901 Oak St N and Island Park is located at 302 7 St S in Fargo. For more information on Fargo Navy Week go to www.navyweek.org/fargo2011. ### - 701 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103 www.fargoparks.com For immediate release | July 26, 2011 Contact: Kris Kerzman,-, ext. 121- Horizon Band to Perform Free Concert at Plains Art Museum for Fargo Navy Week FARGO, N.D. – Horizon, a popular eight-piece Navy band, will perform at Plains Art Museum Wednesday, August 10, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. as part of the nationwide celebration of Navy Week. Admission for the performance is free, and admission to Museum galleries will be free for all current and former Navy service men and women. Lunch by Mosaic Foods will also be available in Café Muse, the Museum’s dining area. Horizon is a contemporary music ensemble of Navy Band Great Lakes that performs current Top 40, rock, Motown, country, funk, and jazz music. Other Navy Week events around Fargo-Moorhead can be viewed at www.navyweek.org/fargo2011. Fargo’s events are part of Navy Week celebrations in 21 American cities. Plains Art Museum is located at 704 First Avenue North. It is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is a nonprofit, regional fine arts museum with plans to significantly expand its programs through its “Little Artist in All of Us” campaign. The campaign is raising funds for the Center for Creativity and Lifelong Learning which includes the Fingerprints Interactive Education Gallery and working with Fargo Public Schools and other educational entities to build teaching studios. The campaign is also strengthening operations by enhancing the Museum’s endowment and visitor services. Museum programs are made possible, in part, by major funding from members of the Museum, The FUNd at Plains Art Museum, the cities of Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo through The Arts Partnership, The McKnight Foundation, the Minnesota State Arts Board through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature, the North Dakota Council on the Arts through an appropriation by the North Dakota State Legislature and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. More information is available at- or at www.plainsart.org. -END- Media Advisory CONTACT: Lt. Chika Onyekanne Officer-in-Charge, Fargo Navy Week Navy Office of Community Outreach--navyweek.org/fargo2011 Aug. 5, 2011 Simulator, Suburban to Entertain, Inform During Fargo Navy Week The U.S. Navy is coming to Fargo with its Navy Simulator and the Navy Suburban during Fargo Navy Week, Aug. 8-14, 2011. They will be at various events and venues throughout the week to inform and entertain audiences of all ages. The simulator is a 49-foot, 12-passenger mobile unit that features live-action Navy films programmed to move in sync with point-of-view imagery presented on a large screen. The simulator provides a firsthand, interactive experience audiences won’t forget. The Navy Suburban is a media center on wheels that includes a fourstation video gaming system that instantly appeals to any youth group. It also features DVD capability and a microphone. The simulator and suburban will be at the following venues and events: Tuesday, August 9 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Scheels All Sports, 1551 45th Street South, Fargo 6-8 p.m. Moorhead River Arts, Davey Memorial Park, 210 8th St. N., Moorhead (Suburban only) Wednesday, August 10 1-3 p.m. Schlossman YMCA, 4243 19th Avenue Southwest, Fargo Thursday, August 11 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. Best Buy, 1615 38th Street South, Fargo - more - Friday, August 12 7-8 p.m. Pyrotechnics Guild International Finale Night, 1805 West Main Avenue, West Fargo (Suburban only) Saturday-Sunday, August 13-14 Fargo AirSho - 30 - Media Advisory Navy Simulator, Suburban During Fargo Navy Week Aug. 5, 2011 Page 2 of 2 SIMULATOR This 12-passenger mobile unit has been designed for easy accessibility. The simulator features live-action Navy films programmed to move in sync with point-of-view imagery presented on a large screen. This gives interested recruits a firsthand, interactive experience they won’t forget. All properties are subject to change. STAFF DISPLAY ELEMENTS • One (1) Driver/On-Site Manager Simulator 1 & 2: • One (1) Road Staff • One (1) simulator banner (3-ft. x 4-ft.) • Communication signage SETUP TIME • Two (2) flag stands (Navy flag/American flag) • One (1) hour • Two (2) 10-ft. x 10-ft. EZ-UP tents with graphics • One (1) diesel generator FOOTPRINT SIZE •S imulator 1: 4 2-ft. long x 20-ft. wide x 9.5-ft. high (12-ft. high when operating; 22-ft. long without tow vehicle) • Two (2) 8-ft. tables with chairs • Two (2) 8-ft. table covers with skirting Simulator 3: •S imulator 2: 4 9-ft. long x 20-ft. wide x 10.5-ft. high (12-ft. high when operating; 27-ft. long without tow vehicle) • Trailer graphics •S imulator 3: 6 4-ft. long x 8.5-ft. wide x 13.5-ft. high (64-ft. long x 25-ft. wide x 13.5-ft. high when operating; 40.5-ft. long without tow vehicle) • One (1) diesel generator • Two (2) Expand Flags (18-ft. high) • One (1) 10-ft. x 10-ft. Master Tent with graphics • Two (2) chairs with logo • One (1) 6-ft. table cover with skirting • One (1) 5-ft. x 3-ft. carpet mat OPERATING WEIGHT •S imulator 1: 24,500 lbs. LEAD-GENERATOR/INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS •S imulator 2: 30,000 lbs. • Two (2) integrated lead-generation elements •S imulator 3: 19,800 lbs. SIMULATOR ELEMENTS: • Simulator with Navy graphics • Dually with Navy graphics © 2011. Paid for by the U.S. Navy. All rights reserved. SIMULATOR 1 & 2 49' 27' SIMULATOR STORAGE 20' 10 X 10 TENT 10 X 10 TENT TABLE TABLE SIMULATOR 3 64' 48.5' STORAGE SIMULATOR 25' 10 X 10 TENT FLAG 1 FLAG 2 TABLE © 2011. Paid for by the U.S. Navy. All rights reserved. NAVY suburban TOUR Bring the Navy Suburban Tour to your next event! This media center on wheels includes a 4-station video gaming system that instantly appeals to any youth group. It also features DVD capability and a microphone so it can be utilized as a recruiting station. Plus, the Navy vehicle graphics help make this customized Chevy Suburban stand out from everything else on the road. Book it for a stand-alone event or to complement any of the other exciting Navy display tours. Display Elements •O ne (1) Chevy Suburban featuring a 4-station, custom built-in video gaming system with DVD presentation capability and high-impact graphics Footprint Size • 25-ft. long x 10-ft. wide Staff • One (1) Generator — integrated with the vehicle • One (1) Driver/On-Site Manager •O ne (1) 10-ft. x 10-ft. tent (to cover the game center) Setup Time • One (1) hour • One (1) Microphone Lead-Generation/Interactive Elements • One (1) XM Radio system •T wo (2) Integrated electronic lead-generation elements • One (1) Expandable 6-ft. sign All properties are subject to change. 25' GAME CENTER SUBURBAN 10' © 2010. Paid for by the U.S. Navy. All rights reserved. Fargo Navy Week August 8-14, 2011 Contact: Lt. Chika Onyekanne Officer-in-Charge, Fargo Navy Week Navy Office of Community Outreach-- Fargo Navy Week – Significant Dates in Naval History Source: Naval Historical Center – www.history.navy.mil August 8 1813- US Schooners Hamilton and Scourge founder in storm on Lake Ontario 1959 - Announcement of Project Teepee, electronic system to monitor 95 percent of earth's atmosphere for missile launchings or nuclear explosions. System developed by William Thaler, Office of Naval Research physicist. 1972 - Women authorized for sea duty as regular ship's company August 9 1815 - CAPT Stephen Decatur concludes treaty for U.S. with Tripoli 1842 - Signing of Webster-Ashburton Treaty under which U.S. and Great Britain agreed to cooperate in suppressing the slave trade. 1865 - Return of Naval Academy to Annapolis after 4 years at Newport, RI 1919 - Construction of rigid airship ZR-1 (Shenandoah) authorized 1941 - Atlantic Charter Conference is first meeting between President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill 1942 - Battle of Savo Island begins; First of many sea battles near Guadalcanal 1945 - Atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, Japan. Navy weaponeer arms the atomic bomb. 1949 - First use of pilot-ejection seat for emergency escape in U.S. made by LT Jack I. Fruin of VF-171 near Walterboro, SC August 10 1916 - First Naval aircraft production contract, for N-9s 1921 - General Order establishes the Bureau of Aeronautics under RADM William Moffett 1944 - Guam secured by U.S. forces 1964 - Signing of Gulf of Tonkin Resolution which is used as the starting point of the Vietnam Conflict August 11 1812 - USS Constitution captures and destroys brig Lady Warren 1877 - Professor Asaph Hall of Naval Observatory discovers first of two satellites of Mars. He found the second one within a week. 1921 - Carrier arresting gear first tested at Hampton Roads 1960 - USNS Longview, using Navy helicopters and frogmen, recovers a Discover satellite capsule after 17 orbits. This is first recovery of U.S. satellite from orbit. August 12 1812 - USS Constitution captures and destroys brig Adeona 1918 - SECNAV approves acceptance of women as yeoman (F) in U.S. Navy 1942 - USS Cleveland (CL-55) demonstrates effectiveness of radio-proximity fuze (VTfuze) against aircraft by successfully destroying 3 drones with proximity bursts fired by her five-inch guns. 1944 - Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., USNR, the older brother of John F. Kennedy, was killed with his co-pilot in a mid-air explosion after taking off from England in a PB4Y from Special Attack Unit One (SAU-1). Following manual takeoff, they were supposed to parachute out over the English Channel while the radio-controlled explosive filled drone proceeded to attack a German V-2 missile-launching site. Possible causes include faulty wiring or FM signals from a nearby transmitter. 1957 - In first test of Automatic Carrier Landing System, LCDR Don Walker is landed on USS Antietam. 1958 - USS Nautilus (SSN-571) arrives Portland, England completing first submerged under ice cruise from Pacific to Atlantic Oceans. August 13 1777 - American explosive device made by David Bushnell explodes near British vessel off New London, CT. 1846 - Joint expedition led by CDR Robert Stockton seizes Los Angeles, CA 1870 - Armed tug Palos becomes first U.S. Navy ship to transit Suez Canal August 14 1813 - HMS Pelican captures USS Argus 1886 - SECNAV establishes Naval Gun Factory at Washington Navy Yard 1945 - Japan agrees to surrender; last Japanese ships sunk during World War II (15 August in DC)