THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 2013

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ChangeFrom Navy Region Southeast of Command is today Public Affairs File Photo Rear Adm. Rick Williamson will Retired Cmdr. Alfred Taddeo admires relieve Rear Adm. John “Jack” Scorby the meticulously restored Vought F4U Jr. as commander, Navy Region Corsair on display at the 2008 NAS Jax Southeast (CNRSE) during a ceremony Air Show. After his rotation with the aboard NAS Jacksonville at 9 a.m., Aug. original , he was assigned 29. to a Corsair squadron on board USS The ceremony will mark an end to Coral Sea. Scorby’s leadership of the command that supports and guides 17 installa- tions throughout the Southeastern Last of the and the . “It has been an honor and a privi- lege to serve with the men and women, ‘First Blues’ military and civilians, who are heart of the Southeast Region,” Scorby said. “It is their dedication and professionalism Rear Adm. Rick Williamson Rear Adm. John “Jack” Scorby Jr. which I will miss more than anything Bypasses Ron Williamson away else.” Navy Region Southeast has solidified resulted in the first-ever memorandum NAS Jax Safety Officer/Base Historian Scorby has commanded CNRSE its position as a leader in energy con- of agreement between the Navy and since August 2011. Under his leader- servation. wind farm developers in . Retired Navy Cmdr. Alfred “Al” ship, Navy Region Southeast reduced Scorby also aggressively pursued In efforts to streamline processes Taddeo, last surviving original Blue energy consumption by 17 percent in compatible land use strategies, that and make the Region a more efficient Angels team member, passed away Aug. the past two years. His commitment included the Navy’s wind turbine organization, Scorby implemented the 16 at a care facility in Newport Coast, to meet the Navy’s energy efficiency impact analysis study that developed Contract Advisory Board that reviewed Calif. at the age of 94. His wife, Joan, goals was pivotal to more than 100 a nationally supported legislative out- more than 1,000 contracts valued at was by his side. projects, valued at over $80 million, reach effort and ensured safer air oper- more than $76 million, significantly Taddeo was born in Portland, Ore. in being launched within the Southeast ation areas and mutual co-existence Region. Under Scorby’s leadership, with wind farm developers. His efforts See CNRSE, Page 8 See TADDEO, Page 8

Photo by Kaylee LaRocque Members of the first 725 Squadron MH-60R Romeo aircrew gather in their new spaces at Hangar 1122 at NAS Jax. The squadron has been training with HSM-40 at NS and will receive their first two in December. (From left) Lt. Mark Flowerdew, Lt. Cmdr. Nigel Rowan, Lt. Cmdr. Todd Glynn, Lt. Cmdr. Peter Talbot, Petty Officer Nathan Minett and Petty Officer Glenn Watson. Australian Navy Photos by AWR3 Michael Sherman squadron moves into An HH-60H Seahawk helicopter assigned to the HS-11 "Dragonslayers" prepares to land as a storm front approaches the drop zone during static-line paradrop training with the Army National Guard 3rd Battalion, hangar space at NAS Jax 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne). By Kaylee LaRocque NAS Jax Public Affairs Specialist Royal Australian Navy (RAN) 725 Squadron ‘Dragonslayers’ achieved another milestone Aug. 22 as they celebrated moving into their official hangar spaces in Building 1122 at NAS Jacksonville. The squadron is currently undergoing training aboard the station and at HSM-40 provide lift based at NS Mayport to qualify maintainers and air- crew on the new MH-60R “Romeo” helicopter. The training is part of a foreign military sales agree- ment with the U.S. Navy for 24 MH-60R helicopters. It to Army includes a “total package” of training, technical and logistics support. The first RAN 725 Squadron aircrew were certified to fly the MH-60R Romeo Aug. 16 after five months National Guard of training with HSM-40. When coupled with the list From staff of accomplishments made by the maintainers at the Center for Technical Training Unit Aircrew from the HS-11 “Dragonslayers” based at Four Army National Guard Special Forces para- (CNATTU) since April, the squadron is now working NAS Jacksonville flew two HH-60H Seahawk heli- troopers approach the drop zone at Keystone side-by-side with their counterparts at HSM-70 and copters to support static-line paradrop training Aug. Airport. HSM-72 learning all aspects of the new helicopters. 16-17 for the 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group Special Forces, where they are utilized almost exclu- “We continue to have a significant amount of train- (Airborne) – an Army National Guard unit headquar- sively to hit the DZ.” ing to do to meet our goals and be prepared for the tered at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. Each of the Dragonslayer helicopters operated delivery of our first two Romeo aircraft in December. Keystone Airport, located 10 miles southeast of the with two pilots and two aircrew, in addition to a We just qualified our first aircrew and will now con- city of Starke, was the drop zone (DZ) for the static- National Guard Jumpmaster. duct on-the-job (OJT) training with our counterparts line paradrop exercise that involved two paratroop- Jumpmasters make sure every paratrooper is profi- at NAS Jacksonville,” said 725 Squadron Executive ers at a time jumping from the Navy helicopters fly- cient in airborne operational techniques. Officer Lt. Cmdr. Todd Glynn, RAN. ing at an altitude of about 1,200 feet. The static line is a fixed cord attached to the air- “Today is a bit of a housewarming party. We recently HS-11 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Ryan Keys craft that opens parachutes automatically. moved into our hangar and the 70th anniversary of said, “Army paratroopers jump from a variety of air- The two-day training exercise involved more than the commissioning of our squadron in the craft, including C-130 and C-17 transports. However, 60 paratroopers from the Camp Blanding-based bat- jumping from helicopters like the CH-47, CH-53 talion. See RAN, Page 8 or our HH-60H, is not very common – except with See more photos on Page 15 I N S I D E Check us out Online! VP-30 CoC DEFY CamP CPo SElECtEES Phillips Relieves Stevens Drug Education For Youth Complete Beach Run Page 3 Pages 4 & 5 Page 17 jaxairnews.com 2 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013

U.S. Navy photo Flying the Grumman F9F Panther, the Blue Angels performed for the last time on the east coast at NAS Jacksonville in 1950 – because the squadron was ordered to transition to a war footing due to the beginning of the Korean Conflict. They were redesig- nated as the VF-191 "Satan's Kittens." Lt. Cmdr. Johnny Magda Photo by MCSN Brandon Morris was the only member of the Blue Angels who died during the An S-3B Viking of the VS-32 “Maulers” waits for an F/A-18F Super Hornet to vacate the catapult . His plane was hit by a surface-to-air missile while on board the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) in 2007 in the Persian Gulf. Sea Control on combat patrol. Squadron 32 was established in 1950 at NAS Norfolk, Va. In 1973, the Maulers moved to NAS Cecil Field. When Cecil Field closed in 1999, the squadron moved to NAS Jacksonville. VS-32 was disestablished in September 2008. This Week in Navy History 1781 - French fleet traps 1944 - USS Finback (SS-230) ment of a missile guided by From Staff British fleet at Yorktown, Va. rescues Lt. j.g. George Bush radio and television takes place USS S-4 1961 - Two Cuban frig- 1814 - USS Wasp captures (USNR) of VT-51, shot down when Navy drone Liberator, Aug. 29 ates fire on a Naval Reserve air- HMS Avon. while attacking Chichi Jima. controlled by Ensign James 1861 - U.S. squadron captures craft on a training mission over 1925 – Cmdr. John Rodgers 1945 - Japan signs surren- Simpson in a PV, flew to attack forts at Hatteras Inlet, N.C. international waters. and crew of four flying PN-9 run der documents on board USS German pens on 1862 - Union gunboat Aug. 31 out of fuel on first San Francisco (BB-63) at anchor in Helgoland Island. Pittsburgh supports Army 1842 - Congress replaces the to Hawaii flight. Landing at sea, Tokyo Bay. Fleet Adm. Chester 1945 - Japanese surrender troops in landing at Eunice, Ark. Board of Navy Commissioners they rigged a sail and set sail for Nimitz signs for the U.S. In other Wake Island in ceremony on 1915 - Navy salvage divers (a group of senior officers Hawaii. ceremonies, Japanese forces board USS Levy (DE-162). raise F-4, the first U.S. subma- who oversaw naval techni- 1941 - U.S. assumes responsi- on Palau Islands, Truk, and on Sept. 4 rine sunk by accident. cal affairs) with the five tech- bility for trans-Atlantic convoys Pagan Island and Rota in the 1941 - German submarine 1916 - Congress passes act nical Bureaus, ancestors of the from Argentina, to the Marianas surrender. U-652 attacks USS Greer, which for expansion of Navy but most Systems Commands. One of meridian of Iceland. Sept. 3 was tracking the submarine ships not completed until after the 1842 bureaus, the Bureau of 1942 - First unit to 1782 - As a token of grati- southeast of Iceland. Greer was World War I. Medicine and Surgery, contin- serve in a combat area, 6th tude for French aid during not damaged, but drops depth 1964 - USS Boxer and ues to serve under its original Naval Construction Battalion, American Revolution, the U.S. charges, damaging U-652. two LSDs arrive off coast of name. arrives on Guadalcanal. gives America (first ship-of- 1954 - Icebreakers, USS Hispaniola to give medical 1943 - Commissioning of USS 1945 - USS Benevolence (AH- the-line built by U.S.) to Burton Island (AGB-1) and aid to and Dominican Harmon (DE-678), first Navy 13) evacuates civilian internees to replace a French ship lost USCG Northwind, complete first Republic that were badly dam- ship named for an African- from two internment camps in . 1783 - Signing of transit of Northwest passage aged by Hurricane Cleo. American Sailor. near Tokyo, Japan. Treaty of Paris ends American through McClure Strait. Aug. 30 1944 - Carrier task group Sept. 2 Revolution. 1954 - P2V from VP-19 shot 1913 - Navy tests Sperry gyro- begins three-day attack on Iwo 1918 - Navy ships and crews 1885 - First classes at U.S. down by Soviet aircraft near scopic stabilizer (automatic Jima and Bonin Islands. assist earthquake victims of begin. Swatow, China. pilot). 1962 - Last flight of Navy Yokohama and Tokyo, Japan. 1925 - Crash of rigid airship 1960 - USS Bushnell and 1929 - Near New London, airship takes place at NAS 1940 - -for-Bases Shenandoah near Byesville, Penguin begin relief opera- Conn., 26 officers and men test Lakehurst, N.J. agreement between U.S. and Ohio. tions in Marathon, Fla., after Momsen lung to exit submerged Sept. 1 . 1944 - First combat employ- Hurricane Donna.

ABy Sarah bird Smiley in the house is worth two in the nest Prevention of Special Contributor From the Homefront I had a deal with the mother robin who made a nest When I was upstairs brushing my hair, I heard a discrimination and outside our kitchen window for the last four years. It horrible fuss outside. The mother bird was squawking included things like, “I’ll stop judging your parenting and swooping between the trees. Sparky’s dog tags if you stop judging mine,” and “Mind your own busi- jingled, and his claws gripped the wooden deck. Asexual message from NASharassment Jacksonville ness; I’ve got three birds — I mean, kids — in here, I knew he had gotten a bird. okay? And they don’t eat worms.” Before I could even put down my brush, I heard Commanding Officer Capt. Roy Undersander It also included me rescuing baby birds from the Robin — the person, not the bird — screaming from jaws of Sparky, our 2-year-old Brittany Spaniel, who downstairs, “Sparky got a bird and brought it inside As the Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station loves to hunt. I did this once, famously, while former the house! There’s a bird inside the house!” Jacksonville, I am fully committed to Equal MLB pinch-hitter, Matt Stairs, was visiting Dinner I ran downstairs and found Sparky standing over Opportunity for all Military and Civilian employees with the Smileys. a teeny, shivering bird on our living room floor. He of this command, with- While Stairs and the children watched, an MLB couldn’t have been more proud. With an open-mouth out regard to race, color, Bloopers DVD, I had a life-or-death situation on my grin and a tail that moved his entire backside, he religion, gender, age, dis- hands in the backyard. No one in the living room ever seemed to be saying, “Look, I got your dinner!” ability, or national origin. knew anything was amiss. I knew the bird wasn’t hurt because Sparky holds All leaders, managers, My agreement with the mother bird, however, never them with a characteristic “soft mouth.” He never and supervisors have included anything about her brood being allowed intends to eat them. an obligation to work inside our house. They are “gifts” for me, his mom, if you will. But towards an environment The robin, by the way, must be a fertile little thing, I had seen the mess these birds make on my back of mutual respect. because she has several clutches in one summer. From porch, and it was just a matter of time before this one My desires and goals June to late August she slaves over different sets of pooped on the carpet. are to provide a work- eggs. My mother-in-law was still screaming. She wanted Capt. Roy place that promotes She always uses the same nest, in the same location, Ford, 12, to catch the bird in a sheet and take it out- Undersander equal opportunity for and I have a front-row seat from my kitchen table. At side. every member of this least three times a summer, I grieve as her fuzzy, grey- Meanwhile, Ford and his younger brothers had command. Our success depends upon a genuine headed babies leave. (Oh, how she must hate me when locked themselves in my bedroom. It was just me, the willingness to provide an environment responsive she looks in the window and sees my brood still there!) baby bird, one happy dog, and a frantic Robin (the to the need for professional growth and acknowl- This year, though, it seemed like it might be a dud. I person, not the bird). edgement of an individual’s dignity and self-worth. never heard the familiar chirps of the chicks, nor did I got a towel, scooped up the bird and walked to the Discrimination in any form, including sexual I see their spiky feathers sticking up over the edges of back porch. Sparky’s tail stopped wagging as he fol- harassment, erodes morale, unit cohesiveness and the nest. I didn’t even see the mother going mania- lowed. “Um, you aren’t going to just let that one go, are is detrimental to mission readiness. Integral to my cally back and forth with worms hanging from her you?” he seemed to be saying. goal of providing Equal Opportunity for all person- mouth. I put the bird in the grass and shooed Sparky back nel is the requirement for leaders to take appropri- Last week, I found out why: the mother robin had into the house. Then I stood on the deck and shook my ate action on any form of discrimination, including herself an only child. finger at the mother. sexual harassment, that is brought to their atten- One lonely little bird poked his head from the nest “Did you have to let it fly while my door was open?” tion. and then he stood up and took a look around. This is I asked her. All personnel are encouraged to use the Informal always my cue that the birds, or bird, will soon fledge. “Your timing is lousy, you know. You nearly gave my Resolution System (IRS) to resolve discrimination Usually, I lock Sparky inside the house so he won’t nab mother-in-law a heart attack. And the children! Next complaints. Supervisors must ensure military and the baby before it’s had a chance. time, wait until I’m ready, okay?” civilian personnel understand the importance of But last week, my mother-in-law, named Robin, The mother swiveled her head in that pretentious, reporting such allegations. I will not tolerate any oddly enough, was visiting from Seattle and I forgot unblinking way birds do. form of reprisal. to give her the lowdown on my relationship with the I sighed and went back inside. Personnel engaging in discrimination/sexual birds. I told her that a baby was going to fly soon, but I When I looked out the door later, the mother and the harassment or reprisal will be subjected to Non- forgot to mention that we should leave Sparky inside. baby were gone. Oops. Already, I couldn’t wait to see her again next year. See SAPR, Page 8

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VP-30 began a new chapter in its long and storied history Aug. 15 with a change of command ceremony hon- oring skipper Capt. Mark Stevens and welcoming new Commanding Officer Capt. Curtis Phillips. Rear Adm. Matthew Carter, commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group, was in atten- Photos courtesy of VP-30 dance as a member of the official party New VP-30 Commanding Officer Capt. to honor both men. Curtis Phillips (right) salutes Rear Adm. Stevens’ tenure at the VP-30 “Pro’s Matthew Carter (left), commander, Nest” coincided with exciting and Patrol Reconnaissance Group, as he sweeping change across the Maritime assumes command Aug. 15. With P-8A and P-3C aircraft in the background, Capt. Curtis Phillips addresses the Patrol and Reconnaissance Force aviators, naval flight officers and enlist- audience as the new commanding officer of VP-30. (MPRF) – with the transition from the ed aircrew on both P-3 and P-8 aircraft. Navy’s steadfast Lockheed P-3C Orion to As VP-30’s role evolved to meet the Security Assistance Force, Force the Navy’s first Poseidon operational the new Boeing P-8A Poseidon. dynamic needs of the MPRF it main- Generation Team chief, Supreme deployment. His 25 months of leadership at the tained its reputation for excellence in Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, At the same time, VP-30 welcomes the Pro’s Nest saw the arrival of the first training and safety. In July 2013, under Casteau, Belgium. “Pelicans” of VP-45 as the third opera- P-8A to NAS Jacksonville and VP-30 the command of Stevens, the Pro’s of Phillips holds aircraft qualifications tional fleet squadron to make the transi- in March of 2012, along with a grow- VP-30 surpassed 466,000 Class A mis- in both the Orion and Poseidon – and tion to the new aircraft. ing cadre of highly qualified P-8A hap-free flight hours – a naval aviation assumes command of the Navy’s larg- With the growing challenges associat- instructors as part of the Poseidon Fleet record – and received its second con- est Fleet Replacement Squadron at the ed with the transition of the MPRF to its Integration Team, as well as the full secutive Safety “S” Award. height of the P-8 transition. first new aircraft in more than 50 years, transition of two operational VP squad- Phillips returns to VP-30 after serving The “War Eagles” of VP-16 and the the Pro’s Nest of VP-30 looks forward to rons from the P-3 to the P-8. as a Fleet Replacement and Weapons “Mad Foxes” of VP-5 are now finished sustaining their superb record of pro- All this activity took place while pro- and Tactics Unit instructor pilot in 1997. with their P-8 transition training at duction and safety under Phillips’ lead- viding aircraft-specific training for naval His previous tour was as International VP-30. Soon, VP-16 will be prepping for ership.

FRCSE employee earns Vision Award Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Commanding Officer Capt. John Kemna (left) examines the Environmental Control System (ECS) in a compartment on an F/A-18 aircraft with Jorge Hernandez (center) as Ralph Brown, Command Vision Award program coordinator looks on, Aug. 14. Hernandez received a Vision Award for his idea to leave the ECS in place while reorienting the bleed air leak detection transponder. His innovative idea reduced manhours to 47 percent.

Photo by Victor Pitts 4 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013

DEFY mentor HM2(FMF) Joe Patty of Naval Hospital Jacksonville, leads the campers to breakfast at YMCA Camp McConnell following morning colors.

By MC2(AW) Doug Wojciechowski

More than 100 Department of Defense dependent children and 27 active duty personnel depart- ed NAS Jacksonville on Aug. 4 and traveled to YMCA Camp McConnell in Micanopy, Fla. for a six-day, five-night, residential camp to complete phase one of the Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) program hosted by VP-30. The camp offered activities such as rock climbing, swim- ming, horseback riding and team-building games. All were geared toward making smarter life decisions and build- ing self-sufficiency. While at camp, the youth also gathered in the camp classroom to learn the importance of saying “no” to drugs, as well as learn- ing the consequences and health- related side effects of using both illegal and legal drugs. Approximately 18 hours of classroom lessons were taught by the volunteer adult mentors who spent all week with the youth pro- viding guidance and leadership. “It was great to see the children so involved in the lessons,” said YN3 Allan Trahan, an adult men- tor assigned to VP-5. “Teaching topics like these to the children can be quite a chal- DEFY mentor HN John Holland leads campers over the “Swamp Bridge” during a nature trail hike at YMCA Camp McConnell. lenge, but the outcome was very inspiring.” because this experience was like ty,” said AWOSC Ron Ramberg, Outside of the classroom and no other. To see the changes the Jacksonville’s local DEFY pro- in between free playtime, each of kids make within themselves and gram coordinator. the ten teams worked on an anti- the challenges they overcome is “Seeing the youth enrolled drug themed skit or performance. very humbling.” in DEFY mature and grow over All of the children and adult VP-30 has sponsored the the yearlong program, and even mentors came together to com- Jacksonville community DEFY watching the adult mentors learn pile a script and scenes to per- program for 16 years and plans to more about themselves as a lead- form during parents’ night Aug. 8 remain an influential anchor to er is extremely rewarding.” at Camp DEFY. the program for years to come. DEFY program is to provide “The excitement the kids show Mentors will meet with the character development train- on their faces when they see children over the course of the ing, positive role model mentor- all the parents there to watch year to continue educating on ing and community outreach for the skits is just amazing to wit- illegal substances and provide youths ages 9 to 12. ness,” said AE2 Chris Phillips, an guidance when needed. The goal is to provide youth adult mentor assigned to Fleet “During my time in the Navy, with the character, leadership, Readiness Center Southeast. I haven’t seen such an impact- and confidence needed to engage PS2(SW) Nathan Miranda (top, second from left), of Navy Region “I will definitely try to be ful volunteer program for local in positive, healthy lifestyles as Southeast, watches as his team completes the assigned work- a mentor at next year’s camp youth and military communi- drug-free citizens. sheet for their team-building exercise.

DEFY (Drug Education For Youth) campers and mentors gather around the flag pole on the last day of camp. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013 5

DEFY camper Brooke Lankhorst is pleased with her choice of horse as she pre- DEFY camper Delainee Bushey uses her upper body strength to navigate her way pares to start the horseback riding activity. up the 40-foot rock climbing wall at YMCA Camp McConnell.

DEFY mentors, AWO1(NAC/AW) Brett Aasen (front left), HN John Holland (front right), PR2(AW) Terrell Manigault (rear left), and AWO1(NAC/AW) Gerry Boysen, demonstrate one of the camp’s team-building exercises – the four-man push up. DEFY camper Cole Adam smiles as he begins placing rubber bands for his tie-dye camp shirt.

Mentor YN2 Luis Mojica (far right), assigned to Navy Region Southeast, instructs youth on the negative side effects of illegal drug use. DEFY mentor AD2(AW) Megan Kehoe, of VP-30, helps two DEFY campers design and decorate their team flag.

Corey Goddard Jr. nears the finish of his swim test on the first pool day of DEFY camp at YMCA Camp DEFY camper Clayton Wright prepares to return a serve McConnell. on the tennis court during one of the camp’s free play and sports activities periods.

DEFY camper Lauren Ramberg prepares to kick a football as part of a confidence- boosting activity R.J. Ward watches his on the athletic field opponents carefully at YMCA Camp while playing Sprout McConnell. Ball, a camp favorite that closely resembles a never-ending dodgeball game. 6 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013 ‘Fighting Tigers’ renovate Little League baseball field By MC2 Clay Whaley VP-8 Public Affairs

Sixteen Sailors assigned to the “Fighting Tigers” of VP-8 assist- ed the Bradford Parents Athletic Association (BPAA) in the renova- tion of a little league baseball field and support equipment in Starke, Fla. During the event, VP-8 volun- teers painted and renovated the dugouts, repaired two picnic tables, installed foul ball netting, hung bulletin boards and connect- ed rain gutters onto a concession stand. “Being a part of the Navy and specifically part of VP-8 – it’s important for us to get out and become involved in the communi- VP-8 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Todd Libby mea- ty,” said AWO1 Nathaniel Graham. Photos by MC2 Clay Whaley sures wood to build a batting practice area at a Little “It’s important for us to be known VP-8 Sailors repair a picnic table during a parent and coach volunteer League baseball field in Starke, Fla., as part of a vol- not only for fighting spirit, but also work day at a Little League baseball field in Starke, Fla., on Aug. 3. unteer community relations project on Aug. 3. our volunteer spirit,” he added. BPAA operates three divisions of the concern of cost. little league baseball, focused on “The Navy’s contribution today will extend the ideals of teamwork and sports- decades,” said Tricia Cook, board treasurer VP-8 assists VP-46 with aircraft transfer manship. Continued parent, vol- for BPAA. “I hope VP-8 realizes that what By Lt. j.g. Torrey Plum of the engine, the crew discovered an unteer and local donator support they did today will carry on for generations VP-8 PAO oxygen leak. Despite their best effort, has allowed all interested youth to to come, and we couldn’t have done it with- NIPPI did not have parts on hand for learn the game of baseball without out them,” she added. On July 11, a crew from the “Fighting either fix, and the crew spent more Tigers” of VP-8 departed NAS than three weeks waiting in Japan. Jacksonville for Atsugi, Japan. Led Although several maintenance by Lt. Drew Gaston, the crew of nine issues plagued the crew and resulted was tasked with a seven-day mis- in a stay that was longer than antici- sion involving three aircraft transfers pated, the crew made good use of – they were to deliver an aircraft to their time off by taking in the sights of VP-46 at NAS Whidbey Island, Wash. Japan. reposition a VP-46 aircraft to Nippon They visited the historical island of Hikouki (NIPPI) depot maintenance Iwo To (formerly known as Iwo Jima); facility in Atsugi, and accept an air- took in the Daibutsu, the most famous craft from NIPPI to be utilized by the Buddha statue in Japan; shopped in Fighting Tigers. the Tokyo area districts of Ginza and One might say that in standard P-3 Shibuya; and took in breathtaking fashion, the seven-day evolution took views from the top of the Tokyo Tower 29 days. Following an uneventful first and Mount Fuji. two legs of the trip, Gaston and crew At night they immersed themselves attempted a functional check flight in the lights and sounds of the big city on aircraft 158215. The crew discov- and explored new and exciting culi- ered a propeller malfunction, which nary delights. ultimately necessitated replacement The crew and aircraft 215 returned of the entire engine; after replacement to NAS Jacksonville Aug. 10.

Photos courtesy of HSM-72 HSM-72 hosts submarine Sailors AWR2 Jason Rodriguez of the HSM-72 “Proud Wariors” discusses the MH-60R Romeo helicopter's submarine counter-tactics with officers from USS (SSGN-729) during their recent visit to the squadron.

Lt. Sean Castle of HSM-72 shows USS Georgia Executive Officer Cmdr. John Dye some of the capabilities of the MH-60R Romeo helicopter in the cockpit.

Continue to serve through conversion By MC2 Andrea Perez with prior access to Fleet-RIDE through Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs the new Career Waypoint (C-WAY) information technology system. A Conversion programs allow Sailors NAVPERS 5239/8 (SAAR Addendum) is from all walks of life to make a major required to access C-WAY. job change and continue their Navy Active-duty enlisted Sailors, in con- careers, officials said Aug. 21. Several junction with reenlistment applications Continuum of Service (CoS) conversion submitted via the C-WAY-Reenlistment programs that apply to eligible offi- process, can voluntarily request to cer and enlisted Sailors who are cur- change their rating. rently serving on active duty or in the Reserve Sailors, working with their Reserves are outlined in NAVADMIN CCC, can view and apply for a rating 198/13. conversion through C-WAY-Conversion. To date, thousands of Sailors have Active-duty and Reserve officers converted to different ratings, allowing interested in conversion can request a the Navy to keep Sailors who are com- voluntary designator change. Requests mitted to a career in the Navy. for Reserve designator changes are con- According to a new conversion status sidered continuously, while requests for report on the Active Duty Conversions AC designator changes are decided by a web page at www.npc.navy.mil, more lateral transfer board twice a year. than half of active duty conversion Per MILPERSMAN 1440-010, requests requests in 2013 have already been for conversion into ratings that are approved. properly manned, will only be con- Applications for conversion can be sidered on a case-by-case basis and submitted by detailers, command requests for conversion to overmanned career counselors (CCCs) or anyone ratings will not be considered. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013 7

Photo courtesy of Balfour Beatty Communities Balfour Beatty Communities award winner NAS Jax Housing Director Mike Herbert (left) and Diana Heintz, community manager of Balfour Beatty Communities (right) present a $50 gift card to a local restaurant to Petty Officer Teresa Adams for filling out the annual CEL survey to provide feedback on housing issues. Navy housing gears up for annual survey From CNIC Navy Housing Office ager. From Sigonella to Sasebo, Whidbey “We encourage everyone who Island to Jacksonville, and every- receives an RSS to take the time to com- where in between, Commander, Navy plete and send it in. It’s an easy way to Installations Command’s Navy Housing give us important and anonymous feed- Office and its privatized housing part- back on how we’re doing.” ners are gearing up for their annual res- The RSS is also used to target fund- ident satisfaction survey (RSS). ing for facility and amenity improve- The annual survey, which is mailed ments. “Our residents play a vital role in to residents of military housing at the improving the services and facilities we end of August, asks residents to provide provide,” said William Pearson, acting feedback and thoughts regarding their Navy Housing program director. “RSS Navy Housing experience. results assist housing professionals to The RSS measures all aspects of cus- prioritize projects that best meet service tomer satisfaction with Navy Housing, members’ needs.” including our staff services, the condi- Service members living in family tion of the homes and barracks, and housing will receive their surveys late other provided amenities such as loan- August, early September depending on er furnishings and the use of housing location. community centers. The survey must be returned by Oct. A comment card accompanies the 21. surveys, and residents are encour- The family housing survey can be aged to mention particular issues and filled out and returned by mail or elec- request follow-up as a way to seek reso- tronically on the survey website. lution of these issues. Service members living in unaccom- “Navy Housing is a customer-focused panied housing (bachelor quarters) will organization, and hearing from our receive their surveys by mail the second customers is critical for us to under- week of Sept. and must be returned by stand and meet their needs,” said Cindy Nov. 12. This survey is available by mail Mogan, Navy Housing RSS project man- only. Clay County Veterans Services Office has relocated From the Clay County Veterans ily members with filing claims and/or Service Office other related needs. The office is now located on the second floor of the Clay Part of Clay County’s heritage is the County Administration Building at 477 county’s strong ties to the military dat- Houston Street, Green Cove Springs, Fla. ing back to the early 1800s. Today, there The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 are over 24,000 veterans who call Clay p.m. Monday through Friday. The for- County home. These veterans represent mer Veterans Service Office at 1565 service to our nation from World War II CR 315 has been closed. To make an through the current conflicts as well as appointment, call (904) 269-6326. decades of service during peacetime. The Clay County Veterans Service Office is staffed with a full time veterans service officer and a part time veter- ans program assistant; both available and eager to assist veterans and/or fam- 8 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013

Photo courtesy of NAVSUP FLC Cmdr. Wade Rindy (second from right), vice president of Foundation-Jacksonville Chapter, and Lt. j.g. Shelby Green (second from left) present school supplies to a very grateful principal, Jeff Royal (left), and assis- tant principal, Iviza Cruickschank-Greene (right).

Photo courtesy of blueangels.org In August 1946, Blue Angels Lt. Alfred "Al" Taddeo, Lt. Maurice "Wick" Supply corps community Wickendoll, Lt. Cmdr. R.M. "Butch" Voris, Lt. Mel Cassidy, and Lt. j.g. Ross Robinson flew to the Grumman factory at Bethpage, N.Y. to bring home their new F8F Bearcat fighters. Compared to the F6F Hellcat, the Bearcat was smaller, lighter, had a full plexiglass canopy and turned a 4-blade propeller. They would partners with local school fly the Bearcat until 1949. By Lt. j.g. Shelby Green NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville HGES is a Title 1 school that receives Corporate Communications special assistance through the fed- eral government. The program works The Navy Supply Corps Foundation- to assist schools with high numbers TADDEO Jacksonville Chapter (NSCFJ) and the of children from low-income families From Page 1 strange for me” said Taddeo. NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville command to ensure they receive the necessary “I had always been a fighter pilot.” worked jointly to raise funds and orga- resources to meet state academic stan- June 1919 and grew up there. He joined When he left the Navy after 21 years of nize a school supplies donation drive dards. Each of the students partici- the U.S. Navy in 1942 and went through service in 1963, he had 350 carrier land- during July and early August. pate in the free lunch program and the flight training and received his wings at ings with about half on straight car- The combined efforts of these orga- Blessings in a Backpack program, that NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. rier flight decks versus the angled flight nizations raised approximately $450 gives the children a backpack filled His first assignment was to fly decks of the carriers today. worth of school supplies for donation with food to take home on the week- F4F Wildcats off the light carrier When he retired, Taddeo became a to Hyde Grove Elementary School USS Nassau in the Aleutian Islands successful businessman, starting as (HGES). See NAVSUP, Page 16 Campaign. Taddeo was then trans- a salesman at a car dealership in San ferred to the VF-10 “Grim Reapers,” Diego. He and his brother bought sev- along with then Lt. “Butch” Voris. That eral car dealerships up and down the assignment would eventually lead him California coast. to an initial spot with the Blue Angel Taddeo and his wife, Joan, were invit- team. ed to NAS Jacksonville as the 2008, 2010 He had been in the first Battle of and 2011 NAS Jax Air Show VIP guests. the Philippine Sea and remembered During the station’s 2011 air show, a a Japanese pilot who followed the recognition ceremony was held to cel- American planes back in the confusion ebrate the Centennial of Naval Aviation, of night where he tried to land on an by honoring individuals who had American carrier. He would go on to received Distinguished Flying Crosses. survive World War II, shooting down Taddeo was honored for his two three Japanese aircraft -- which earned Distinguished Flying Crosses, one Photo by Kaylee LaRocque him two Distinguished Flying Crosses received on April 21, 1944 and the other Royal Australian Navy 725 Squadron Commanding Officer Cmdr. David Frost, left, and SN Clark Chancellor cut a cake to celebrate the squadron's move into along with numerous air medals. on June 28, 1944. their new spaces at Hangar 1122 on Aug. 22. Following the war, Taddeo was Plans were already in the works to assigned to Opa-locka (NAS Miami) have them as VIP guests for the 2012 air with the Naval Air Operational Training show, before the show was cancelled. Command as an instructor pilot. He Always gracious in his visits, he was RAN was called up from there to join the also a favorite of the media for his inter- From Page 1 We’ve completed three months of train- Blue Angels and reported to NAS views. As someone who would take ing at CNATTU and have another four Jacksonville June 14, 1946. The next day, the time to meet anyone who wanted months of OJT on the shop floor with the Blue Angels gave their first public a chance to talk with him, he especial- is Aug. 27, so we are celebrating with the squadrons here. They’ve been very performance at the dedication of Craig ly enjoyed talking with the active duty a ‘clear lower deck’ or as the U.S. Navy accommodating and helpful. This is Field in Jacksonville. Sailors and children. calls it, an all hands call,” he continued. something completely new for us and Taddeo was initially assigned as a Not only was Taddeo a great Navy According to Glynn, 52 members of while challenging, it’s been great,” said spare pilot for the team. But a pilot was pilot and officer, he had a wonderful the squadron are currently stationed at CPO Aviation Technician Aircraft Jamie removed from the team the very next sense of humor and was a loving family NAS Jacksonville with the following 56 Craig of 725 Squadron. day, so he was eventually assigned left man. members arriving throughout next year. “I love Jacksonville and being able to pilot (No. 3 plane) with the team flying He would tell anyone who would lis- “We expect to have four aircraft by come to Florida. This aircraft is similar in every show for the rest of the 1946 ten how much he learned and appreci- February which will allow us to build to the one I was working on in season. ated his time with the U.S. Navy and our experience flying alongside our U.S. but there are a lot more modifications; Taddeo continued to fly with the team particularly as one of the early founding Navy brethren. They have more expe- it’s much newer and shinier. I can’t wait until June 1947. During his tour with pilots of the Blue Angels. rience flying these aircraft and that’s until we get our new Romeos,” added the Blue Angels, Taddeo broke through “Everyone knew the Blue Angels why our project office recommended we Able Seaman Celeste Bowie, a RAN the “marriage barrier” that Voris had wherever I went and mentioned the remain here to work through any issues airframe/mechanic for the past seven established for any pilot to be a mem- team,” he would say. “When the Blue and grow the organizations’ experience years. ber of the team. He was the first to ask Angels season was cancelled because quickly,” Glynn stated. During the all hands call, 725 for, and finally receive, permission to of sequestration in 2013, he was devas- By the end of 2014, 725 Squadron will Squadron Commanding Officer Cmdr. marry. tated,” said Joan recently. be outfitted with seven MH-60R Romeo David Frost, RAN, praised his troops for When his tour ended, he took com- This was the first time in the history helicopters before returning home in their accomplishments and stressed the mand of a fighter squadron on board of the team that a season had been can- December 2014 to HMAS Albatross, the importance of forging ahead to prepare USS Coral Sea, flying the F4U Corsair. celled. But that very first team is now only naval air station in Australia. They for the arrival of their new aircraft. He He later returned to NAS Jacksonville as finally back together, probably retell- will then take on the role of training the also recognized several squadron mem- commanding officer of VF-43, served in ing long forgotten stories. Taddeo loved RAN’s 816 Squadron members on the bers by presenting service awards and the Pentagon and served as command- NAS Jacksonville, promoted the station Romeo as they transition to the new letters of appreciation from the Greater ing officer of VA-52 and VF-144. and the U.S. Navy as often as he could, aircraft from the S-70B-2, an interna- Area Jacksonville USO for participating “The attack squadron command was and will be sorely missed. tional variant of the SH-60 Seahawk. in a recent community service event. 816 Squadron will continue supporting Frost and SN Clark Chancellor, the the Australian fleet, serving on board youngest member of the squadron, con- RAN and . cluded the ceremony by cutting a cake “We are currently building a new adorned with the squadron’s emblem, a facility with the same equipment the winged gauntlet. CNRSE U.S. Navy utilizes, however, we are Originally commissioned in the Royal From Page 1 executive assistant to Commander combining the maintenance and air- Navy in 1943, 725 Squadron became a Navy Installations Command (CNIC), crew training facilities under one roof,” RAN Squadron in January and returning for a second CNIC said Glynn, who also highlighted what 1958 operating fixed wing aircraft. improving contract quality and reduc- tour as Deputy Director of Plans and a great opportunity it is for squadron De-commissioned in 1961, it was re- ing future funding requirements by Policy. Additionally, he served as a lead members to train here and experience commissioned again in 1962 as an anti- more than $17 million. examiner of both the Steam and Gas life in another country. submarine warfare (ASW) helicopter Scorby’s next assignment will be as Turbine Branches at the Propulsion “I think this is fantastic to be able to training squadron serving until 1975. Commander, Navy Region Europe, Examination Board at Commander in come here to train on helicopters next The squadron will be re-commis- Africa, and Southwest Asia, and as Chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. to another country’s defense force. sioned in early 2015 and again assume Commander, Maritime Air Forces, In May 2006, Williamson served as “I think it is fantastic to be able to the role of providing aircrew and main- Naples, . the executive officer of the Command come here to train on helicopters next tainers trained in operating ASW heli- Williamson is reporting from his Leadership School in Newport, R.I. to another country’s defense force. copters. current position as Commander, Navy From 2008 to 2011, he served as the Region Midwest, a position he has held commanding officer of Naval Base San since June 2011. Diego. During this tour, Naval Base His early sea assignments included San Diego was selected as the 2010 tours in USS Dewey (DDG 45), USS Presidential Installation Excellence Briscoe (DD 977), USS Enterprise (CVN Award and the 2011 Presidential Green SAPR 65), and executive officer aboard USS Government Award. From Page 2 All personnel are members of our Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60). A native of Jacksonville, Fla., team. One team, one fight! Each mem- He commanded USS Simpson (FFG Williamson is a 1985 graduate of the ber plays an integral part in the success 56) during NATO’s Standing Naval United States Naval Academy, where he judicial punishment (NJP), Court of NAS Jacksonville. Forces Atlantic 2004 deployment to received a Bachelor of Science degree in Martial, Administrative Separation Equal Opportunity is a readiness the United States, the first such visit by Computer Science. or Administrative action under the issue and is vital to the accomplishment NATO to the United States after 9/11. He earned a Master of Business Civilian Systems. of our mission. Under his command, Simpson won two Administration from the Naval My policy is equitable treatment and All members of this command will be Battle “E” awards. Postgraduate School in 1990 and is opportunity for each and every indi- regarded with dignity and respect as we Ashore, his assignments includ- a graduate of the Armed Forces Staff vidual of this command. successfully accomplish our mission. ed tours in Washington, D.C., as the College in Norfolk, Va. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013 9 10 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013 11 Navy/Marine Corps team testing Naval museums and heritage F-35B Lightning II aboard USS Wasp By MCSN Michael Forbes sites return to normal hours USS Wasp Public Affairs From Naval History and Heritage Command Public Affairs Two F-35B Lightning II jets (BF-01 and BF-05) touched down on board the amphibious assault Navy museums that cut their hours as a result of the ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Aug. 12, kicking off week of federal furlough have returned to their normal operat- Development Testing II (DT-II) where Wasp Sailors Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin by Andy Wolfe ing hours. and Integrated Test Force (ITF) team members will An F-35B Lightning II aircraft prepares for take off Additionally, the Navy’s archives and Navy from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD test and further validate the F-35B. Department Library, located on the Washington Navy 1) during the second at-sea F-35 developmental test DT-II is the second of three test phases encom- event. The F-35B is the Marine Corps variant of the Yard, reopened Aug. 26, Naval History and Heritage passing numerous milestone events including joint strike fighter and is undergoing testing aboard Command (NHHC) officials announced. The follow- the first night operation at sea – as well as the first Wasp. ing Navy museums were affected by closing Mondays launch and recovery of the F-35B at sea by a U.K. test and have resumed normal hours: pilot. were ready to support DT-II. • National Museum of the U.S. Navy (Washington, The F-35 Lightning II is the next generation strike “The crew itself has spent quite a bit of time up at D.C.); aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy and Air Patuxent River working with the F-35B understand- • National Naval Aviation Museum (Pensacola, Fla.); Force, as well as eight international partners. The ing how the aircraft operates,” said Capt. Brian Teets, • Great Lakes Naval Museum (Great Lakes, Ill.); jet combines advanced stealth with fighter speed Wasp’s commanding officer. “What we’ve been able • Naval Museum (Norfolk, Va.); and agility, fully fused sensor information, network- to bring is a consistent platform to the F-35B to sup- • U.S. Submarine Force Museum and Historic Ship enabled operations and advanced sustainment. port their testing. It’s the same ship with the same Nautilus (Groton, Conn.); Wasp is testing the F-35B, which has short takeoff/ capabilities, providing consistency and stability as • U.S. Navy Seabee Museum (Port Hueneme, Calif.); vertical landing (STOVL) capability, enabling it to a reliable test platform. Employing a consistent test • Naval Museum Northwest (Naval Undersea operate from a wider range of ships and in support of platform allows the team to find ways to optimize Museum, Keyport, Wash.); expeditionary operations. this new aircraft in the Marine Air Combat Element.” • U.S. Naval War College Museum (Newport, R.I.); “It’s a significant milestone for the F-35 program,” U.K. Squadron Leader Jim Schofield, a Royal Air • U.S. Naval Academy Museum (Annapolis, Md.); said Capt. Erik Etz, director, Test & Evaluation F-35 Force pilot, became the first international pilot • The Naval Museum Northwest (Puget Sound Naval Naval Variants. “The ability to operate at night is to conduct sea-based launch and landing in the Museum, Bremerton, Wash.) was closed on Fridays critical and so certainly the testing we’re doing here F-35B. “It’s exciting to see the integration of this and is back to its normal hours. will provide a significant amount of data so we can new plane with the amphibious assault ships,” said Before planning a visit, check the museums’ respec- clear the envelope and clear the aircraft to operate Schofield. “After a year leading up to this evolution, tive websites for hours of operation. day and night, when the Marine Corps takes the it’s awesome to get here and start. And the crew has NHHC, which operates the Navy’s museums, the F-35B to initial operating capability in 2015.” been especially accommodating and efficient at run- Department of the Navy Library, and Navy Archives, Wasp and the ITF completed a major milestone ning these tests smoothly.” has also returned to normal public access hours, when Lt. Col. C. R. Clift launched from the flight The historical milestones were not lost on Wasp although access to many of its holdings remain lim- deck and landed safely, marking the first successful crew members, but for most it was “business as ited due to ongoing remediation efforts. night launch and recovery of the F-35B at sea. usual,” focusing on safety and effectiveness during In 2012, NHHC and Public The pilots were pleased with the progress that flight operations at sea. ABH1 Ashley Geary gave the Works collaborated on a major archival storage facility the first night landings at sea represent. “It all went signal to launch BF-05 for the first night flight opera- renovation project for buildings 108 and 44. The ongo- extremely well,” said Clift. “We conducted eight suc- tions. “We worked with the test team at Pax River for ing project will result in accommodating 12,000 cubic cessful launches and landings, so we’re on target and a week, learning about the F-35B and its operations,” feet of paper, microform and digital media storage quickly gaining experience with F-35B night opera- said Geary. “They took our suggestions on space with new environmental controls. Additionally, tions at sea.” procedures, ensuring we were one team working refurbishment of the archives spaces and mold decon- Launch and recoveries filled the first, second and together towards a successful mission.” tamination started earlier this year, and the work will third days at sea – creating smooth, synchronized The F-35 Lightning II is scheduled to replace 13 continue into next year. daytime operations. Wasp flight deck crew members different legacy aircraft in the current U.S. defense To access the Navy museum websites, please go to were trained in advance of DT-II to prepare them for inventory. Sea trials for the Navy’s F-35C aircraft car- http://www.history.navy.mil/museums/index.html. F-35B operations at sea, ensuring all those involved rier variant are scheduled at the end of 2014. 12 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013

Photos by Lt. Kevin Wendt Photos by Kaylee LaRocque New park landscaping Cabal retires after 25 years from Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 202 continue work on the new park at Langley Street and Saratoga Avenue at NAS Jacksonville. ADCS(NAC/AW) Manny Cabal of the NAS Jax Executive/Environmental The new park is located on the grounds of the former Atlantic Fleet Air Departments is piped ashore as his sideboys salute him during his retirement Photographic Laboratory which housed Heavy Photographic Squadron (VAP- ceremony on Aug. 23 at the VP-30 auditorium. Cabal retired from the U.S. Navy 62) and Light Photographic Squadron (VFP-62) in the 1960's. Both squadron's after 25 years of dedicated service. played a significant role during the Cuban Missile Crisis by taking, processing and printing photos of . A group of Seabees ACCS(AW/SW) Keven Sloan from Construction of the NAS Jax Air Operations Battalion Maintenance Department (left), and CSCS(SW) Unit 202 put down Wendell Heyward of the Flight Line mulch after planting Café (right), present ADCS(NAC/ Sago palms and other AW) Manny Cabal of the NAS bushes in a new park Jax Executive/Environmental being built in the former Departments with his shadowbox location of the Atlantic representing significant aspects Fleet Air Photographic of his 25 years as a Sailor in the Laboratory at the U.S. Navy during his retirement corner of Langley Street ceremony held Aug. 23. and Saratoga Avenue. The project is expected to be completed in early October.

Photo courtesy of CPRW-11 Newly commissioned Ensign Quincey Durham of Mobile Tactical Operations Center Three (MTOC)-3 (right) proudly displays his commissioning letter with Lt. Ron Williams, former officer in charge of MTOC-3 and Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Eleven Capt. Eric Wiese looks on during the commissioning ceremony on Aug. 2. Petty officer commissioned to Ensign By Lt. Eric Frank Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Eleven

AWO1(NAC/AW) Quincey Durham of Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Eleven (CPRW-11) was commissioned as an ensign during a ceremony at VP-30, Aug. 2. Numerous family members, co-workers and friends attended the event. CPRW-11 Commodore Capt. Eric Wiese was the guest speaker. During the traditional ceremony, Durham’s first class petty officer insignia was officially retired before he was given the administration of oath by Lt. Ron Williams, former officer in charge of Mobile Tactical Operations Center Three (MTOC-3). Durham was then presented his ensign shoulder boards and cover by his mother, Darlene Durham and his daughter, Madisyn Durham. Durham, a native of Lubbock, Texas, joined the Navy June 26, 2000. He then completed Aircrew Candidate School and AW ‘A’ School in Pensacola, Fla. His duty assignments include Fleet Replacement Squadron training at VP-30, VP-46 at NAS Whidbey Island,Wash. and CPRW-11 as part of MTOC-3. His first assignment as an ensign is to USS George Washington (CVN-73). “I’m grateful to be a part of the Navy for all of the opportunities I have had. Taking care of Sailors is my number one priority and I am looking forward to keeping this tradition alive as a commissioned offi- cer,” he said. “I’m also eternally grateful to my family for support- ing me along the way and for everything that I’ve had to endure through my life because it’s made me who I am today.” JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013 13

8 p.m. – midnight $10 per person Sept. 14 & 15 at 8 a.m. Price includes two hours of bowling Jacksonville Sharks - $25 per person - $80, includes golf both days, lunch both Shoe rental included section 100 days, trophies for the division winners and gift certificates for flight winners Sunday Family Day Amelia Island Museum of History - $10 1–6 p.m., $1.50 games family pass, Ghost tour $8 adult, $4 Military Appreciation Days Shoe rental not included child $18 per person, includes cart & green fees 80 Days of Summer Florida EcoSafaris in St. Cloud – Sept. 10 & 24 for active duty Now through Aug. 31 EcoPark $119, Coach safari adult $28, Sept. 12 & 26 for retirees, DoD person- Youth bowlers 17 years and younger child $25, Zipline safari $75, Cypress receive one free game of bowling every canopy cycle $40 for one hour nel and their guests day until 5 p.m. Fall and winter bowling leagues now Gatorland – Free admission for active Monday & Tuesday forming duty and retired military until the end Play 18-holes for $20 Leagues begin in September. of the year. Family tickets can be pur- Cart and greens fee included. chased at ITT. $19.95 adult, $12.50 child, Open to military, DoD and guests. Not Fitness & Aquatics zip line $54.25 applicable on holidays. Call 542-2930 Blue Man Group Orlando - $49 adult, Monday – Friday Outdoor pool hours $29 child Play 18 holes with cart Lap swim (no concessions, slide or for $16 after 1:30 p.m. water park will be open) Monster Truck Jam club seating $42, Dewey’s Mon. - Fri. 6 - 8 am, 11 am - 1 pm, 4:30 - regular seating $22 Mulberry Cove Marina Call 542-3521 7 pm. Call 542-3260. Recreational swim Sat. & Sun 11 am - 6 2013 – 2014 Artist Series featuring Free Texas Hold’em Tournaments pm Mama Mia, Memphis, Celtic Thunder, Free Kayak & Canoe Rental Monday & Thursday at 7 p.m. For more information call (904) 542- War Horse, Men are From Mars, Women 3518 are from Venus, Million Dollar Quartet Every Thursday for active duty Free Live Entertainment and The D* Word is a Musical are on Friday at 7 p.m. Dive-in Movie sale now! Free Stand-up Paddle Board Lessons Friday, Sept. 6 & 7 – 10 p.m. Every Thursday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday Night Football Kick-off Featuring EPIC Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts 2013 Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. 36” size restriction on floats – 2014 season featuring Menopause, Skipper “B” Classes Complimentary food & give-a-ways River North Dance Chicago, Hungarian $150 at the Mulberry Cove Marina I.T.T. Events State Folk Ensemble, Clay County Sept. 21, 22, 28 & 29 Karaoke Call 542-3318 Christmas, Godspell, Driving Miss Oct. 19, 20, 26 & 27 Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. E-mail them directly at jaxs_nas_ Daisy, Bronx Wanderers, Celtic Fire and [email protected]. Swan Lake are on sale now! Auto Skills Center Direct TV NFL Sunday Ticket at ITT is now selling tickets to the Daytona Call 542-3227 Dewey’s. Watch the exciting NFL Action 500, Drive 4COPD 300, Budweiser The Vault Liberty 22 work bays, wheel balancing, tool on one of Dewey’s five big-screen TVs. Duels, Spirit Unlimited and Rolex 24. Recreation Center checkout, paint booth and welding! Arrive early for your choice of game. Call ITT for pricing information at (904) ASE certified mechanic onsite. 542-3318 ext. 8 or email them directly at Trips, activities and costs may be restrict- Freedom Lanes [email protected]. ed to E1-E6 single or unaccompanied Youth Activities Center Halloween Horror Nights Vendor Day active duty members. Call 542-1335 for Call 778-9772 Bowling Center Oct. 2, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. information. Call 542-3493. Prize drawing every 30 minutes Family Fitness Center hours are St. John’s Town Center Shuttle Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free bowling for active duty NFL Jacksonville Jaguar Tickets on sale Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. Thursday now - $70 section 147 Bring your child to work out with you! 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Disc Golf Trip Call 778-9772 for more information. LegoLand Florida – Free ticket for active Sept. 7 at 10 a.m. Wednesday Evening Bowling Special duty military through Oct. 27 Before and After School Registration 4–10 p.m. - All you can bowl for $5.95 Paintball Trip going on now. Shoe rental not included Wet ’n’ Wild Orlando - $37 adult, $45 Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. Fees based on household income. adult w/ meal, $40 child w/ meal Thursday Color Pin Bowling 5–10 p.m. NAS Jax Golf Club Flying Club $2 games – shoes not included Jacksonville Suns Baseball Golf course info: 542-3249 Call 777-8549 $5.50 - $11.50 Mulligan’s info: 542-2936 Private Pilot Ground School Saturday Night Extreme Bowling Oct. 7 – Nov. 20 4–6 p.m. (family themed) $8 per person MOSH - $7 - $12 NAS Jax Golf Club Championship $500 per person NAS Jax Sports Fall Softball League forming The league is open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD and DoD contractors Standings assigned to a command aboard NAS Jacksonville. The games will be played on As of Aug. 23 Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:15 p.m. Any personnel wanting to join the Captain’s Cup league, should contact the gym to get a copy of the rules and required paperwork. Singles Badminton Team Wins Losses 7-on-7 Flag Football League Rajendran 2 0 forming Bonser 1 0 The league is open to active duty, selective Carreiro 1 0 reservists, DoD and DoD contractors Tenchavez 1 0 assigned to a command aboard NAS Drost 1 1 Jacksonville. The games will be played Arzuaga 0 0 Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:15 p.m. Barrezueta 0 1 Any personnel wanting to join the league, Bradshaw 0 1 Ngo 0 1 should contact the gym to get a copy of the Brown 0 2 rules and required paperwork. Intramural Summer Golf Final Fall Kickball League forming Team Wins Losses The league is open to active duty, selective VP-10 9 0 reservists, DoD and DoD contractors NCTS 8 1 assigned to a command aboard NAS PSD 6 3 Jacksonville. The games will be played at CNATTU Gold 5 4 lunchtime. Any personnel wanting to join CPRW-11 Tacmobile 5 4 the league should contact the gym to get a VP-30 4 4 copy of the rules and to receive the required SERCC 4 5 paperwork to join the league. CV-TSC 2 6 Fall Bowling League meeting – CBMU202 1 8 FACSFAC 1 8 Sept. 6 VR-62 1 8 The league is open to active duty, selective CNATTU Blue 0 9 reservists, and command DoD personnel and DoD contractor personnel assigned to a command at NAS Jacksonville. The meeting will be held at 11:30 a.m. at NAS Freedom Lanes. Commands having their • Beginner rider Course • experienCed rider athletic officer or designated representative Course attend the meeting will receive five captain’s • Military sportBike rider Course cup points. All interested personnel should Call for Class dates! attend the meeting to discuss rules and nas Jax safety offiCe – 542-2584 to get the required paperwork to join the league. Intramural Skeet Shooting League meeting – Sept. 11 The league is open to active duty, selective reservists, and command DoD personnel and DoD contractor personnel assigned to a command at NAS Jacksonville. The meeting will be held at Dewey’s at noon. Commands having their athletic officer or designated representative attend the meeting will receive five captain’s cup points. All interested personnel should attend the meeting to discuss rules and to get the required paperwork to join the league. Racquetball Tournament Sept. 16-20 Open to active duty, selective reservists and DoD civilian men and women assigned to a command at NAS Jacksonville. Participants earn participation points for their command toward the captain’s cup and will earn additional points for finishing first, second or third place. There are separate men and women’s divisions. Contact NAS Jax Athletics to sign up by Sept. 10. For more information, call Bill Bonser at 542-2930/3239 or e-mail bill.bonser@ navy.mil. 14 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013 Hospital pros check healthfulness of Sailors, Soldiers

Lt. Cmdr. Rob Kuhl, an aviation physician assistant assigned to Naval Branch Health Clinic Jacksonville, evaluates the knee of AT2 Cameron Jones, assigned to U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Interdiction Tactical Squadron Jacksonville. Photos by Jacob Sippel Navy Flight Surgeon Lt. Daniela Bermudez, assigned to Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Jacksonville, performs an oral cavity examination during a dur- HMSC Matthew Clark, an ing a flight physical on AWO2 Derek Neukam, who is assigned to VP-10. NBHC independent duty corpsman Jacksonville is one of Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s six health care facilities locat- assigned to Naval Branch ed across Florida and Georgia. Health Clinic Jacksonville, inspects the ear canal of Army Sgt. 1st Class Travlia Moseley, a soldier assigned to the 2500th Military Intelligence Group.

Friday, September 6 Aerospace Optometrist Lt. Amanda Jimenez (right) 7 - 10 p.m. performs an annual eye Movie begins at 8 p.m. examination on Midshipman Christine Miller at Naval at the Outdoor Pool Branch Health Center Jacksonville. Free admission & popcorn $1.50 food baskets

Ring tube floats & chairs are allowed and encouraged. *36” size restriction on floats

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Photos by AWR3 Michael Sherman Personnel from the 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) relax in the Keystone Airport staging area for paradrops from HH-60H Seahawk helicop- ters assigned to the HS-11 "Dragonslayers" at NAS Jacksonville. Members of the Army National Guard 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) gather for a safety briefing on Aug. 16 at Keystone Airport.

An Army National Guard Jumpmaster and four Special Forces sol- diers approach an HH-60H Seahawk helicopter of HS-11 for para- drop training.

View of the Keystone Airport drop zone from 1,200 feet. Constructed in 1942, the airfield was used as a U.S. Army Air Corps training base until the end of World War II.

With two Army National Guard Jumpmasters, four paratroopers and a Navy helicopter crew chief – the HH-60H cabin can get cramped on its way to the DZ. HS-11 Seahawk pilot Lt. Austin Lee is ready to take HS-11 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Ryan Keys (left) four Army National Guard Special Forces soldiers to observes a safety briefing where Army National an altitude of 1,200 feet above the drop zone. Guard Jumpmasters double-check parachutes and other gear for airborne troops taking part in a para- drop on Aug. 16 at Keystone Airport.

Navy crew chief AWR1 Thomas Nutzmann (center) and Army National Guard Jumpmasters return to the HS-11 Executive Officer loading zone to embark four more para- Cmdr. Tim Kinsella (center) troopers during an Aug. 17 paradrop train- answers questions about ing at Keystone Airport. Low clouds below 1,200 feet partially obscure the DZ the HH- 60H plat form as Army National Guard Special Forces soldiers pre- before loading special forc- Army National Guard (Airborne) pare for their paradrop exercise. es personnel for paradrop Jumpmasters use red ordnance tape to training. cover any area of the helicopter cabin that might snag a static line or other para- trooper gear. 16 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013

Photo by Miriam S. Gallet Welcoming CPO Selectees NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Roy Undersander welcomes a group of chief petty officer selectees from Navy Information Operations Command Georgia at Fort Gordon, Ga., who visited the station on Aug. 21 to get some insight of the command.

Photos by MC2 Amanda Cabasos Free breast care Feds Feed Families donations (From left) AWV2(NAC/AW) James Laney and ATAN Joel Smith both of the NAS Jax Chapel pick up food items from various buildings aboard NAS Jax for the Feds Feeds Families program on Aug. 23. Feds Feeds Families is a campaign symposium provides led by the United States Department of Agriculture intended to help those in need. Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast Integrated Product answers to Northeast Team (IPT) Gulf Coast Deputy IPT Leader William Kilpatrick (left) thanked ATAN Joel Smith (center) and AWV2(NAC/AW) James FloridaFrom Staff women Laney (right) for stopping by an update on breast cancer research, The sixth annual Pink Ribbon genetics, caregivers, stress relief, car- to pick up donations for the Symposium will be held at the ing for your body, health, nutrition and annual Feds Feeds Family food drive. Food banks Thrasher-Horne Conference Center exercise. across the nation are fac- (283 College Drive, Orange Park 32085) Everyone is invited to the expo, where ing severe shortages of non- on Oct. 5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Founded up to 60 local and national businesses perishable food items, just by Drs. Cynthia Anderson and Linda will showcase their services to help can- as summer has begun and children are left without school supplied nutrition Sylvester, the event is presented by cer patients and their families. programs. Each year NAVFAC Southeast employees join in to help the NAS ICON Oncology at Orange Park Cancer Guests will learn how to care for their Jacksonville Chapel meet the national goal. NAVFAC Southeast employees in Center and F.R.O.G. (Florida Radiation body, how sleep can affect cancer treat- Jacksonville have donated nearly 800 pounds of food so far this month for the Oncology Group). ment, and how best to deal with rela- annual food drive that runs through the end of August. Important up-to-date information tionships. about breast cancer prevention, early The schedule is as follows: detection and treatment options, the 8–9 a.m. - Exhibits & Continental side effects of treatment, and survivor- Breakfast ship will be discussed. 9–9:25 a.m. - Opening Remarks NAVSU P Plus, it will offer good health and 9:40–10:30 a.m. - Session 1 – Meet From Page 8 and food drives. We will also be men- wellness topics, along with a keynote the Experts (latest updates on radiol- toring and tutoring the students and presentation entitled, “Laughter is ogy, medical oncology, surgical oncol- acting as guest speakers at planned the Best Medicine” and an “Meet the ogy, reconstruction, etc.), Caring for ends. events.” Experts” session, which will allow Our Bodies (nutrition, exercise, family School supply items raised from “Our children need role models,” guests to ask questions of local doctors. genetics, coping with emotional stress, the donation drive included back- said Royal. “Something as simple as More than 500 attend this free sympo- sexuality, etc.) packs, pencils, crayons, T-shirts, etc., sitting to talk with them during lunch sium annually. 10:30–11 a.m. - Exhibits/Intermission and were delivered to an apprecia- time makes a huge impact … it is This year’s special guests are two (Silent Auction closes at 11 a.m.) tive Principal Jeff Royal, and Assistant amazing to see how a single conver- regional female comedians, Gwen 11 a.m. – 12:05 p.m. - Session 2 – Principal Iviza Cruickschank-Greene sation can change a child’s life … we Templeton and Roz McCoy, who will Meet the Experts, Caring for Our Bodies in time to be distributed on the first are very excited about our future with headline the event and offer insight into 12:05–12:30 p.m. - Guest Speakers: day of school on August 19. NSCFJ.” how laughter can ease pain and help Laughter is the Best Medicine “Thank you so much for helping our NAS Jacksonville School Liaison the cancer journey in an up-close and 12:30–12:40 p.m. - Closing Remarks children,” said Cruickschank-Greene. Dawn Mills was also in attendance personal way. For more information, call 838-2950 “We are very grateful and appreciate and was instrumental in facilitating Guests will be treated to a healthy or e-mail pinkribbonsymposium@ the community support!” the partnership. She will encourage continental breakfast. Topics include gmail.com. In addition to delivering the school other commands on the base to assist supplies, NSCFJ Vice President Cmdr. in the volunteer opportunities avail- Wade Rindy signed an agreement to able at the school. She also spoke of become sponsorship partners in order organizing field trips for the students Perinatal mood and to support the school in a variety of to visit the base in order to be exposed other forms. to life outside of the school. “The NSCFJ is excited about our NSCFJ is a non-profit professional anxiety disorder more partnership with HGES,” said Rindy. and social organization made up of “We look forward to giving back to the active duty, reserve and retired Navy school, such as participating in the Supply Corps officers whose purpose common than you may realize school’s book of the month program, is to encourage members to partici- By Xiomara Lemmey supplying treats or other forms of rec- pate in social interaction, charitable NBHC Mayport PMAD Support Counselor protect the well being of the mother, ognition to the school’s students of endeavors and professional develop- baby and entire family. the month, as well as participating in ment. According to the World Health If left untreated, PMAD can affect the future school beautification projects Organization, depression is the leading mother-child bond, the child’s physical cause of disability worldwide — with an and emotional health, and long-term estimated 350 million affected — and is behavior. one of many symptoms that could indi- Common symptoms of PMAD can cate a form of perinatal mood and anxi- include feelings of loneliness, sadness ety disorders (PMAD) in women. and helplessness; difficulty bonding PMAD can occur during pregnancy with baby; anxiety, panic or excessive and up to the first year postpartum. worry; fear of being left alone with baby; Other disorders associated with PMAD thoughts of hurting yourself or those include panic, obsessive-compulsive around you; frequent mood swings or disorder, post-traumatic stress disor- crying; lack of interest in life or a previ- der and postpartum psychosis. PMAD ous history of depression, postpartum affects women of all ages, race, culture depression or anxiety. Delays in treat- and financial status. ment can relate to a significantly longer Studies have shown that approxi- duration of PMAD. mately 10-20 percent of women experi- Many military moms, and some dads, ence depression either during pregnan- are accustomed to being the sole care- cy or in the first 12 months postpartum, giver and are not used to asking for yet less than 25 percent of Obstetrics help. It is vital for parents to know that (OB) and Gynecology (GYN) patients resources are available to them at any have had their diagnoses recognized. time. Despite the health risks and com- Social support is essential to assure plications associated with maternal the mental health of women, children depression, pregnant women and new and their families during pregnancy mothers experiencing depression often and postpartum. Social support net- do not get the treatment they need due works include family, friends, peer to fear of discussing mental health con- groups and faith communities. cerns with their primary care providers. Active-duty service members should Military families are often faced with contact their primary health care pro- increased stressors and challenges due vider for assistance with counseling to frequent deployments, career deci- services and or treatment for depression sions and family migration due to new or anxiety disorders. duty assignments. Dependent family members should To an expectant mother, it can be call the Naval Branch Health Clinic extremely overwhelming and may have (NBHC) appointment line at 904-542- a direct impact on her partner as well 4677 or 800-529-4677, weekdays from 7 — presenting the feelings of being over- a.m. to 4 p.m. After-hours nurse advice whelmed, confused, angry and afraid. is available — via the appointment line Screening and early intervention can — on evenings, weekends and holidays. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013 17

Photo courtesy of VP-30 CPO Selectees participate in beach run AWVC(Sel) Corey Stevenson, center, is cheered on by fellow selectees during the annual Tijuana Flats 5-Mile Beach Run at Jacksonville Beach on Aug. 24. Stevenson broke his leg one day before the results were released, but continually makes every Photo by Miranda Shepherd effort to be involved at every level of the CPO 365 Phase II pro- A group of chief petty officer selectees from NAS Jacksonville and tenant commands are cheered cess. He finished the run with time of 1:18. on to the finish line during the annual Tijuana Flats 5-Mile Beach Run Aug. 24. HUD, VA announce more funds to help homeless veterans U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD-VASH is a critical part of the Obama Administration’s commitment The U.S. Department of Housing and to end Veteran and long-term chronic Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. homelessness by 2015. “Opening Doors: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Federal Strategic Plan to Prevent and announced Aug. 21, the second round End Homelessness,” serves as a road- of HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive map for how the federal government Housing (VASH) funding to local public will work with state and local com- housing agencies across the U.S. and munities to confront the root causes of Puerto Rico. homelessness, especially among former The $7.8 million in added funding servicemen and women. HUD’s annual will provide housing and clinical ser- “point in time” estimate of the num- vices for 1,120 currently homeless vet- ber of homeless persons and families erans. for 2012 found that veteran homeless- Photo by MC2 Kathryn Macdonald In May of this year, the two agencies ness fell by 7.2 percent, or 4,876 people, announced $60 million in HUD-VASH since January 2011, and by 17.2 percent vouchers. since January 2009. On a single night Blue Angels continue training The supportive housing assistance in January 2012, 62,619 veterans were announced Aug. 21 is provided through homeless. The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, flies in a delta formation over the Gulf of Mexico during a training flight on Aug. 14. While the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive The grants announced today are part the Blue Angels' 2013 air show season has been canceled due to sequestration, Housing (HUD-VASH) program that of $75 million appropriated this year to the pilots fly sorties to maintain proficiency in the F/A-18 Hornet. combines rental assistance from HUD support the housing needs of homeless with case management and clinical ser- veterans. Local public housing authori- vices provided by VA. Since 2008, a total ties provide rental assistance to home- of 58,140 vouchers have been awarded less veterans while nearby VA medical and 43,371 formerly homeless veterans centers offer supportive services and are currently in homes of their own case management. This is the second because of HUD-VASH. round of the 2013 HUD-VASH funding. “Our nation’s veterans have sac- HUD expects to announce more HUD- rificed and given up so much for our VASH funding this year. freedom,” said HUD Secretary Shaun VA medical centers work closely with Donovan. “These vouchers are help- homeless veterans then refer them ing America end veterans’ homeless- to public housing agencies for these ness one veteran at a time until we see vouchers, based upon a variety of fac- not one veteran living on the street. I tors, most importantly the duration look forward to continue working with of the homelessness and the need for Secretary Shinseki and the Department longer-term, more-intensive support to of Veterans Affairs to target assistance obtain and maintain permanent hous- Photo by MC1 Eric Rowley to our homeless veterans.” ing. The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, crew chiefs “These HUD-VASH vouchers are a The HUD-VASH program includes strap pilots into their jets on Aug. 22 prior to performing pilot proficiency vital tool in our effort to provide these both the rental assistance the voucher training flights in the sky over Pensacola. While the Blue Angels' 2013 air show brave men and women with the earned provides and the comprehensive case season was canceled due to sequestration, the pilots fly sorties to maintain care and benefits that help them live management that VA medical center proficiency in the F/A-18 Hornet and C-130 Hercules. productive, meaningful lives,” said staff provides. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Veterans participating in the HUD- Shinseki. VASH program rent privately owned “So long as a single veteran lives on housing and generally contribute no Ten rules to protect personal information our streets, we have work to do. But more than 30 percent of their income From the Navy Privacy Office • Do not use interoffice envelopes to with the continued support of President toward rent. VA offers eligible homeless mail privacy data. Obama, Congress and our communi- veterans clinical and supportive ser- • Do not be afraid to challenge “any- • Do not place privacy data on ty partners, we will end homelessness vices through its medical centers across one” who asks to see Privacy Act infor- shared drives, multi-access calendars, among veterans.” the U.S., and Puerto Rico. mation that you are responsible for. the Intranet or Internet that can be • Do not maintain records longer accessed by individuals who do not than permitted under records dispos- have an official need to know. al. • Do not create a new system of DOD facilities gear up to issue • Do not destroy records before dis- records without first consulting your posal requirements are met. privacy office or CNO (DNS-36). • Do not place unauthorized docu- ID cards to same-sex spouses ments in Privacy Act record systems. • Do not hesitate to offer recommen- By Jim Garamone For service members married after • Do not commingle information dations on how to better effectively American Forces Press Service that date, the entitlements will be paid about different individuals in the manage privacy data. from the date of the marriage. same file. The bottom line is: if you collect it, DOD facilities are gearing up to issue TRICARE – the military health • Do not transmit personal data you must protect it. If in doubt, leave identification cards to same-sex spous- care program – is tied to the Defense without ensuring it is properly it out. Just because you’ve always han- es beginning Sept. 3, Pentagon officials Enrollment Eligibility Reporting marked. Use “FOR OFFICIAL USE dled personal information one way, said Aug. 20. System. TRICARE will be available to ONLY – PRIVACY SENSITIVE.” doesn’t mean that is the best way. same-sex spouses beginning Sept. 3, “All spousal and family benefits, 2013. including ID cards, will be made avail- There are 15 countries that recog- able no later than Sept. 3, 2013,” said nize same-sex marriage. In the United Navy Lt. Cmdr. Nate Christensen. States, 13 states and the District of The Supreme Court decision to Columbia recognize same-sex marriag- overturn portions of the Defense of es. Marriage Act made it possible for the Many U.S. service members live in department to recognize same-sex jurisdictions that do not recognize marriages. same-sex marriages. “The department will make the same As operational requirements permit, benefits available to all military spous- commanders may allow military per- es, regardless of sexual orientation, as sonnel in same-sex relationships up to long as service member-sponsors pro- 10 days of non-chargeable leave for the vide a valid marriage certificate from a purpose of traveling to a jurisdiction that allows same-sex couples to be mar- jurisdiction – including those overseas ried if they are stationed more than 100 – that recognizes same-sex marriage,” miles from one of those areas. Christensen said. “Personnel stationed within the con- Entitlements such as basic allow- tinental United States may receive up ance for housing and family separation to seven days non-chargeable leave and allowance are retroactive to the date of those stationed at overseas assignments the Supreme Court’s decision – June 26, may receive up to 10 days non-charge- 2013. able leave,” Christensen said. 18 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013 19 20 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, August 29, 2013