CHINFO Award Winner Vol. 56 • Issue 19 www.nsmayport.navy.mil www.mayportmirror.com THURSDAY, May 15, 2014 Best Of The Best

Mayport Commissary Named Best In U.S. See Story, Page 7

Battle ‘E’ For Hué USS Gettysburg Best By Lt.j.g. Anastasia Abid USS Hué City (CG 66) Public Affairs The Ship In Atlantic Fleet guided missile By Ensign cruiser Kiley Provenzano USS Hué USS Gettysburg Public Affairs City (CG The guided-missile cruis- 66) was er USS Gettysburg (CG awarded 64) was awarded the 2013 its Battle Battenberg Cup by Adm. Bill Efficiency Gortney, commander, U.S. Award by Commander, Naval Fleet Forces Command, May Surface Forces. 6. Receiving the Battle ‘E’ An annual honor that award denotes sustained supe- rewards the “best all around” rior performance throughout in crew achievement, the the year. Consideration for the Battenberg Cup is presented Battle ‘E’ requires excellence to only one of the more than in at least four of the five cat- 100 eligible surface ships, egories: Maritime Warfare, aircraft carriers, and subma- Engineering/Survivability, rines in the Atlantic Fleet. Command and Control, “When every Sailor is com- Logistics Management, and mitted to the same mission, CNSF Ship Safety. Through to the same goals, and to the -Photo by MC2 Lorenzo J. Burleson grueling inspections, certifica- same principles - from the tions, assessments, and sus- wardroom to our great chief Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) salute during a com- tained superior operations at petty officer’s mess, down to mand photo on the forecastle. Gettysburg was just awarded the 2013 Battenberg Cup for the sea, ships are evaluated and our newest seamen - we are Atlantic Fleet, an annual award signifying the “best all around” in crew achievement. then nominated by their imme- guaranteed success in every- diate superior in command. thing for which we strive,” excellence.” continued with 99 percent Association Leadership Selection for the Battle ‘E’ is said Gettysburg Command Through a steady focus on of Gettysburg petty offi- Award, while another crew- truly an honor, and serves as Master Chief (SW/AW) the positive development of cers qualifying as Enlisted member received the 2013 a testament to the hard work, Daniel Hacker. Sailors as a command priori- Surface Warfare Specialists. AFCEA Copernicus Award pride, and dedication of the “Our Sailors have ty, the crew was awarded the In addition, the crew fea- for Information Warfare Hué City crew. been through an incred- Gold Anchor award for per- tured a finalist in both the Excellence. “Winning the Battle ‘E’ is sig- ible amount in the past year. sonnel program excellence. Surface Force Atlantic Backed by a long-term nificant because it shows that This award is a testament to The ship had the Atlantic (SURFLANT) Sailor of commitment to junior offi- my ship strives for excellence,” their dedication and com- Fleet’s lowest attrition rate the Year and Shiphandler cer training and develop- said Ensign Savanna Reynolds. mitment to the ship and our and nearly doubled the of the Year competi- ment, Gettysburg recently “It’s great that all our hard nation.” Navy-wide advancement rate tions. Three Gettysburg returned from deployment work over the past year has Gettysburg’s success starts during last fall’s advance- Sailors received the pres- with a focus on “people ment cycle. The excellence tigious Navy and Marine See Gettysburg, Page 10 See Hué City, Page 10 Mayport Gears Up For USS Stark Memorial From Staff Capt. Wes McCall. Stark was decommissioned Several members of the 1987 worked to provide information NS Mayport will host a USS On May 17, 1987, while on at Mayport in 1999. In order crew of Stark will attend the and support services to the Stark memorial ceremony on patrol in the Arabian Gulf, 37 to preserve the tradition once service. The service will fea- families of crew members. May 16 at Mayport’s Memorial Sailors died when two Iraqi the ship was retired, the Naval ture accounts of some of the Mayport’s Memorial Park Park. The ceremony will be missiles struck USS Stark. Order of the United States, events that occurred follow- at 10 a.m. and guest speak- Despite the severe damage North Florida Commandery, ing the attack, both aboard was established Aug. 1, 1987, er for this year’s event is NS inflicted, the heroic efforts of assumed sponsorship for the ship and here in Mayport, with the dedication of the Mayport Commanding Officer, Stark’s crew saved the ship. memorial service. from crew and volunteers who Stark monument.

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practice disaster response scenarios, 6th, Chick-fil-A handed out thousands HURREX is a great reminder for all of free chicken sandwiches, chips and residents of Naval Station Mayport and cookies to Naval Station Mayport CAPTAIN’S Jacksonville to start putting together a Sailors and civilian personnel. What CORNER plan for the upcoming hurricane sea- a great gesture and morale builder. I the outstanding job our personnel have son that officially begins on June 1st. keep saying it - and Jacksonville keeps performed in maintaining our gear. There were 13 named storms in 2013. proving me right – this community They went so far as to say our gear We have been extremely fortunate in knows how to show its appreciation. was ranked among the very best in the Jacksonville not to be directly hit by Lastly, we have two chances over the Southeast Region. Once again, the a hurricane, but Tropical storm Beryl next few weeks to honor those Sailors Capt. Wesley McCall pride and professionalism the team at in 2012 should remind us all that it who came before us. On Friday, we will NS Mayport Air Operations has displayed with their doesn’t have to be hurricane strength hold the annual USS Stark memorial Commanding Officer hard work and dedication to the job to cause a lot of damage. Over the next ceremony at 10 a.m. at Memorial park, shines through and proves why Naval several weeks, The Mirror will pub- across from the Gas Station. Everyone Station Mayport produces the “Finest lish tips on being prepared for natural is invited to join us as we remember Shipmates, Service to the Finest Fleet.” disasters like hurricanes, along with its the 37 Sailors who died after Stark was I have travelled all over the world Thanks to all of the donors who annual Hurricane Preparedness Guide. struck by two Iraqi missiles while on with the U.S. Navy and there is no gave during the active duty fund drive Make sure to pick up a copy and start patrol in the Arabian Gulf. Historically, doubt in my mind that the best and the for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief building your list of supplies for your former crew members and families brightest have converged here to work Society. I just received the numbers pack-up kit. It never hurts to prepare have attended the event. It will be a and support the warriors and families from NMCRS Director Bill Kennedy early. great opportunity for today’s Sailors of Mayport. One great example of that and I am proud to announce that we Last week, USS Vicksburg, SERMC, to say thank you for their service and dedication and determination is our exceeded this year’s fund raising goal Jacksonville Fire Department and sacrifice. very own Mayport Commissary, which with a total $216,000 raised. Bill and Mayport’s Fire and Emergency The second event is the 72nd has just been awarded the Bill Nichols I both want to thank our key person- Services participated in a coordinated Anniversary of the Battle of Midway Award for the Best Large Commissary nel for their dedicated hard work in ship-fire drill. It was a great training Commemoration Dinner and Program in the United States for FY2013. helping Sailors and retirees in their evolution designed to test and stress on June 7 at the Renaissance World Congratulations to Ed Kleckner and all time of need. A big thank you also goes the coordinated response of the ship, Golf Village Resort in St. Augustine. the great people at our Commissary for out to the patrons of Navy Exchange installation and local community. The keynote speaker is Vice Admiral earning this tremendous recognition Mayport for helping the Exchange raise Valuable lessons were learned and the Mark I. Fox, Deputy Commander, U.S. and thanks for everything you do every just under $20,000 for the fund drive. great support and cooperation between Central Command. day to support the Fleet, Fighter and Your generosity will most certainly organizations both in and outside the Ticket prices for Active Duty and Family. Again, congratulations and help one of our own. fence line demonstrates once again Spouses: E-6 and below - $25; E-7 keep up the great work. Over the past two weeks, Naval why Naval Station Mayport is so spe- to O3 - $40; O4 to O5 - $50, O6 and Special thanks to MWR Mayport Station Mayport has joined bases cial. There aren’t many places that so above - $65. Prices for Civilians and and all our volunteers for last Friday’s throughout the United States by par- many departments and commands can Retirees - $65. Mayport Music Fest featuring Blue ticipating in the annual hurricane come together and work seamlessly The evening includes fine dining October and The Cab. Although the preparedness exercise, HURREX/ well together, but Mayport is one of and a memorable program. Uniform concert was held under less than ideal Citadel Gale 2014 in preparation for them. Thanks for the great exercise. will be O4 and above - dinner dress conditions (rain, rain and more rain), the upcoming Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico I want to thank THE PLAYERS white jacket; O3 and below - dinner we had a great time and both bands and Caribbean area hurricane sea- Championship and Chick-fil-A for their dress white/dinner dress white jack- put on a fabulous show. son. The purpose of HURREX/Citadel generosity to our local military com- et optional and civilian is black tie or I want to thank our Air Operations Gale 2014 is to prepare the Navy to munity. Active duty service members, business attire. T-Line personnel for their hard work respond to weather threats to U.S. retirees and their dependents enjoyed Tickets may be purchased from Bob maintaining Naval Station Mayport’s coastal regions and to maintain the free admission all week to this year’s Price, at 904-246-9982 or 904-718- runway arresting gear. A certification ability to deploy forces even under golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass, 2118 or [email protected]. team from the Navy’s Carrier and Field the most adverse weather conditions. as well as a free concert by country Please continue sending your sug- Service Unit (CAFSU) visited Mayport It is not only Naval Station Mayport music star Jake Owen during Military gestions to the CO’s suggestion box or last week and left very impressed with assets and commands that need to Appreciation Day on May 7. On May email them to [email protected]. Counseling For Deployment Issues

does not mean a tem- media coverage of the parenting workshops. per tantrum at the pool war will help the child Each center has profes- because the life guard feel encouraged and safe sional counselors avail- KNOWING says it is time for the 10 at a time when the world able for individual and THE ROPES – 12 year olds to get out seems a dangerous place. family consultations. It of the water so the teen- If the child is exhibit- is part of the Fleet and family to extended fam- by educating yourself, agers can have a turn. ing these responses Family Support Center’s ily members and into your family, and those While emotional and seems to need help mission to ensure that the community itself. in the community your responses vary from beyond what you can Navy families have the While a military parent child comes into contact child to child, there are provide or the school, support they need to deal may understand a child’s with. Sunday school some similarities in how there are resources avail- with a child’s response to reactions to deploy- teachers, coaches on children feel when their able to the military fam- deployment. Contact the ment and have learned youth sports teams, lives are impacted by a ily to provide help for FFSC at 904.270.6600. Judy Cromartie to spot these reactions, and the life guard at the deployment, especially to your child and you. The Military and School Liaison Officer other family members, neighborhood pool need a war zone. Some com- Counseling services Family Life Counseling and friends may not. So help spotting and dealing mon responses include are provided by a num- Program also provides how can you prepare with potential reactions the following: ber of organizations. short-term, situational, With so many com- this larger community to to the experience. These * fear, The Fleet and Family problem-solving coun- mands deployed or support your child dur- adults need the infor- * loss of control, Support Centers (FFSC) seling services to Active about to be deployed at ing a spouse’s deploy- mation to allow them * anger, offer various programs Duty, Guard, Reserve, this time, the emotion- ment? to help your child hon- * loss of stability, and which range from cri- and their families. This al effects are spread- You can prepare the estly express feelings and * isolation. sis and information, to program addresses the ing from the immediate child first and foremost concerns. However, this Limiting exposure to stress management and See Issues, Page 3 You Can’t Always Get What You Want an Atari, I’d have work change on the ground. still wanted an Atari, she to earn the money to My biggest score would and dad would help me buy one. An Atari cost always come from clean- with the rest. The funny CHAPLAIN’S around $190. To a nine ing out my parents’ car. thing was I didn’t want CORNER year old, it may as well After about a year I had a an Atari after all. During retirees, over to them. friends whose parents have been $1 million. lot of money, but still not that year I had played Unfortunately there are had money were get- Regardless, I start- enough. my friends Atari’s and many who have had to ting Atari’s; naturally, ed doing extra chores My mom asked me realized I didn’t much use the NMCRS, because I had to have one, so I around the house and one day how much I had care for video games. they don’t know about, asked my parents. They farm, I’d save all my saved, and I told her. or just don’t care about told me that if I wanted birthday money, pick up She then said that if I See Gratify, Page 3 Chaplain delayed gratification, Karen Rector or living within their Base Chaplain means. Growing up on a farm Naval Station Mayport Delayed gratification; in Kentucky, it was often Capt. Wesley McCall ...... Commanding Officer Cmdr. Patrick Pickard ...... Executive Officer now that’s a term we feast or famine; actu- CMDCM Ross Cramer ...... Command Master Chief rarely hear about any- ally it was more famine Naval Station Mayport Editorial Staff Command Chaplain MCC William Townsend ...... Public Affairs Officer more. In fact, I’d wager than feast. Even if we Chap. GSM3 Hillary Hicks ...... Assistant Public Affairs Officer that a lot of people don’t had a good year, it meant Karen Rector Paige Gnann...... Editor even know what that whatever extra income Roman Catholic Mass The Mirror is distributed without charge throughout Mayport’s Navy community, including the Naval Station, Sunday 9 a.m. on- and off-base Navy housing areas, and ships, squadrons and staffs homeported at NS Mayport. Copies term means. After all, that came in went into Monday-Thursday are also available at the Naval Station’s Public Affairs Office, Building 1, and The Florida Times-Union, aren’t we living in the “I paying off more farm 11:30 a.m. 1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202. Holy Day of Obligation The deadline for all submissions is Thursday at 4 p.m., one week prior to publication. News and articles want it, and I want now” debt and buying only the (call chapel for schedule) should be submitted to the Public Affairs Office, or mailed to: generation? things we needed. Just Confessions: before & after mass The Mirror or upon request P.O. Box 280032 We recently had our about all of my clothing CCD, RCIA & Adult Ed: Naval Station Sunday 10:30 a.m. Mayport, FL 32228-0032 big push for the Navy was “Experienced” cloth- Baptisms Commercial: (904) 270-7817 Ext. 1012 DSN: 270-7817 Ext. 1012 3rd Sunday of month 10:30 a.m. Commercial FAX (904) 270-5329 DSN FAX: 270-5329 and Marine Corps Relief ing. If you don’t know Catholic Youth Group Society. Let me first say what that means, they 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:30 a.m-1 Email: [email protected] p.m. CO Actionline: 270-5589 or 1-800-270-6307 that I love the NMCRS, were hand me downs Protestant Worship This DoD newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of Sunday 10:30 a.m. The Mirror are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department and have made dona- in their third or fourth Sunday school 9:15 a.m. of Defense or the Department of the Navy. Published by The Florida Times-Union, a private firm in no way tions to the fund my use. Being a typical kid, Choir: Wednesday 7 p.m. connected with the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with Naval Station Mayport, Fla. The appear- Baptism: For information, ance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by entire Navy career. 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Inquiries regarding advertising should be directed to: 2nd & 4th Friday at Chapel made a huge difference wanted it bad enough I’d 5-8:30 p.m. in their lives at a time have to earn it. PWOC 2nd Saturday 9:30 a.m. when their world seemed I am of the Atari gen- PMOC to be crashing down eration; some are say- 3rd Saturday Prayer Breakfast Ellen S.Rykert • Publisher 9 a.m. 1 Riverside Avenue • Jacksonville, FL 32202 around them; and I have ing, “What’s that?” Atari MOPS (904) 359-4168 directed many a Sailor was one of the first gam- 1st & 3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Advertising Sales For more information, (904) 359-4168 • (800) 472-6397, Ext. 4168 • FAX (904) 366-6230 and Marine, even a few ing systems. All my call 270-5212. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014 3 OperatiOn: Sailor of the Week identificatiOn Cancer is one of our children's Name: Gas Turbine cessful career. driven and goal orient- biggest enemies; but if identified early, a child's chances of Specialist (Mechanical) How has the Navy ed than ever before. Petty Officer Second improved your life?: survival are greatly enhanced. Class (Surface Was able to take on Parents, please be aware Warfare) Syed Balkhi more responsibilities GSM2(SW) Balkhi of these warning signs: Job: Work Center than civilians my age. is a highly motivated • Persistent fatigue Supervisor in Main I was also able to • Loss of appetite or nausea Sailor, outstanding Propulsion Division on learn new skill sets and • Swelling or lumps USS Carney afforded the oppor- workcenter supervi- • Stumbling or falling Age: 21 tunity to be in a lead- sor and gage calibra- • Continual pain • Easy & frequent bruising Hometown: West ership role to lead tion LPO. Everyday Palm Beach, Fl. Såailors earlier than Favorite Hobby: my peers. he shows up ready to Basketball I enjoy training go and knows his job Hero: GSCS(SW) our junior person- inside and out. Petty Bellnoski nel (because they are Officer Balkhi is the Best Piece Of Advice our future and reliefs) Received: Everything what right looks like Sailor every ships we do is a training and instill owner- hopes to have. I cannot opportunity -Take ship. Finally, the Navy think of a better person advantage of it. has made me a bet- Call 800-822-6344 or visit Goal for Navy: Make ter person and sailor to nominate for this stjude.org to learn more. Chief and have a suc- all around, I am more esteemed recognition. GSM2(SW) Syed Balkhi A CFC Participant – provided as a public service. Issues From Page 2 military’s impact on chil- – things you can do as dren, and their services a parent who is carrying can be provided on or the load while a spouse off military installations. is deployed. When your For school-based coun- needs are taken care of, seling, contact at your child will benefit as Mayport Middle well. School: Robyn Ashburn Additional Resources: at 904.247.5977 X1189 * Deployment Binder Finegan Elementary http://ra.defense. School: Ruthanne Wing gov/documents/ at 904.247.5996 family/Family%20 Mayport Elementary Readiness%20 and Jax Beach Toolkit%20061307.pdf Elementary: Susan * Staying Connected: Schanen at 904.524.7445 assisting w/pre-deploy- And starting next ment issues week, there will be a full- www.sesamestreetfam- time MFLC at Fletcher ily.org/parents/topicsan- High School. To reach dactivity/toolkits/tlc Dee Lexandra call * Military Child 904.247.5905. Education Coalition: Military OneSource programs to meet chal- provides access to face- lenges of military child to-face counseling; www.militarychild.org short-term solution- * Military Student in focused telephone con- Transition: assisting w/ sultation; and online transition and deploy- consultation for Active ment Duty, Guard, Reserve www.militaryK12part- (regardless of activation ners.dodea.edu status), and their fami- * Operation Military lies. Contact Military Kids: support for youth OneSource 24 hours impacted by deployment a day, 7 days a week at www.operationmili- 1-800-342-9647 or www. tarykids.org militaryonesource.com. * Wishing Tree: online Extra support, con- book store for books sup- sistency, empathy, and porting deployment patience will help your www.survivingdeploy- child to return to his/ ment.com her more usual behav- * Military Benefits: ior patterns. But while web resources for all you are providing extra aspects of military life help to your child, don’t www.military.com forget to take time for Judy Cromartie is the yourself. You, too, are School Liaison Officer dealing with your own for NS Mayport. If you reactions to the situa- have questions about tion. The organizations this article or concerns indicated above will also about an educational provide assistance to you issue impacting your in dealing with not only child, she can be reached your child’s reactions via email at judith. but yours too. Caring [email protected] or for yourself is one of the by phone at (904) 270- most important – and 6289 X1305 [office] or often the most forgotten (904) 993-5860 [cell].

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Besides, I wasn’t very the outward appearanc- good at them. I also dis- es, but God looks at our covered that I liked hav- hearts. In other words, ing that money vice some God doesn’t care how gaming system or new new your car is, if it has toy. If my parents had heated leather seats, or if given me that Atari when your house is over 2,000 I asked for it, by the end square feet. God does of that year it would have care how you handle his just been collecting dust. assets, though. That’s delayed gratifica- Max Lucado said it tion. best, “Define yourself by I’m so grateful my your stuff, and you’ll feel parents helped me good when you have a lot learn such a useful les- and bad when you don’t.” son. When I was living Contentment comes on E3 pay, many years when we can honestly ago, I always had plenty say with Paul who said, of money, because I lived “I know how to live when within my means and I am poor, and I know practiced a lot of delayed gratification. Many of how to live when I have my peers did not, and plenty” (Philippians they paid the price, both 4:12). literally and figuratively. Start managing God’s In Luke 12:15 Jesus money responsibly, and said, “Life is not defined you know what, God by what you have, even will bless you. If you when you have a lot.” don’t know where to All that stuff you have? start, well, ask a chap- It’s not yours. And you lain, or even ask those know what else about great folks at the Navy all that stuff? It’s not and Marine Corps Relief you! Scripture also tells Society, we’ve got the us that humans look at answers. 4 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014 Vicksburg Conducts Coordinated Fire Drill By FC2 George A. DeCoste III USS Vicksburg Members from the Navy Regional Maintenance Centers (CNRMC), Southeast Regional Maintenance Center (SERMC), Navy Installations Command (CNIC), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), a number of Naval Shipyards and Regional Maintenance Centers, and Naval Station Mayport were on board guided missile cruis- er USS Vicksburg (CG 69) May 7 to evaluate the effectiveness of a coordinated shipboard fire drill. ing relationship in case of a The purpose of the exer- real scenario” said Kevin cise was to simulate the loss Dix, District 2 Fire Chief for of major shipboard systems the Jacksonville Fire/Rescue essential to fighting a fire in a Department. main engine room. Navy personnel are heavily “When conducting an exer- trained to combat shipboard cise like this, you get to see casualties that may occur both integration with the base, in port and underway. These city, and shipboard firefight- types of casualties include fire, ing teams and how they would flooding, and toxic gas leaks. come together to combat a This exercise was the first of of this magnitude” its kind on board NS Mayport, said Capt. Pierre Fuller, execu- and the goal was to develop tive officer of SERMC. a plan used as the standard The drill was modeled to throughout all shipyards to simulate a major fire on board help prevent a tragedy hap- a Navy ship that is undergo- pening. ing a major repair availabil- “We ultimately saved the ity. Integration with civilian ship with no major injuries, agencies was a critical portion that’s the ultimate goal in this when a ship is in a major over- situation. In my opinion, we haul period. exceeded the training require- Firefighters, Paramedics, ments and noted valuable data and Emergency Medical points for execution and inte- Technicians from NAVSTA gration of such events in the Mayport, as well as future” said Lt.j.g. Michael Jacksonville Fire/Rescue Wilkinson, USS Vicksburg Department Engines 41, 150, Damage Control Assistant. and Rehab 37 responded USS Vicksburg is currently to the exercise and received in homeport and execut- training for a casualty of this ing continuous maintenance magnitude. availability 4A3. Continuous -Photos by FC2 George A. DeCoste III “It’s always great to get maintenance availabilities are The primary hose team from repair locker #5 stands by to combat a simulated class bravo fire opportunities like this for essential to conduct necessary in main engine room #2 onboard guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69). USS Vicksburg inter-agency training so that repairs prior to operational was the host ship for a coordinated shipyard fire drill exercise. we maintain a good work- movements.

Damage Controlman 3rd Class Blake Huey assists Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) Fireman Richard Martin while he dons a firefighting ensemble to fight a simulated main engine room fire Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) Fireman Jose Lares isolates a fuel-oil valve while reporting a onboard guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG simulated major fuel-oil leak to the central control station onboard guided missile cruiser USS Vicksburg 69). USS Vicksburg was the host ship for a coordi- (CG 69). USS Vicksburg was the host ship for a coordinated shipyard fire drill exercise. nated shipyard fire drill exercise.

Lt. j.g. Michael Wilkinson leads casualty control efforts from damage control central as Lt. j.g. Melanie Arden records information received via the internal Firefighters from Jacksonville Fire-Rescue Department Engine 150 standby to voice communication system during a simulated engine room fire onboard guid- provide assistance during a simulated engine room fire onboard guided missile ed missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69). USS Vicksburg was the host ship for a cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG 69). USS Vicksburg was the host ship for a coordi- coordinated shipyard fire drill exercise. nated shipyard fire drill exercise. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014 5 Namesake Family Visits USS Roosevelt By MC2 Justin Wolpert George H.W. Bush Strike Group (CVN 77) Public Affairs USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) hosted the grand- son of her namesakes Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, H. Delano Roosevelt with family and friends on May 2. The visit consist- ed of a tour of the ship, led by Cmdr. Jay Clark, Roosevelt’s Commanding Officer, with presentations made by Sailors on the various departments and capabilities of the ship including visit, board, search, and sei- zure (VBSS) operations, bridge fundamentals, navigation, engineering, gunnery, damage con- trol, search and rescue, and aviation. “It was an honor and a privilege to introduce USS Roosevelt to Mr. Roosevelt,” said Cmdr. Jay Clark. “The crew, as well as myself, take immense -Photos by MC2 Justin Wolpert pride in being Roosevelt Lt.j.g. Dustin Ellis explains navigation procedures to H. Delano Roosevelt and family during a ship tour aboard the Arleigh Burke-class Sailors,” Clark added. “I guided-missile USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). Roosevelt is deployed as a part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group sup- am sure that the grand- porting maritime security operations and theatre security efforts in the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility. son of our namesake saw that pride and knew we were honoring the lega- were assembled to attend bestowed the honor of namesakes of our ship with Roosevelt memora- which his family has cy Franklin and Eleanor the Surface Warfare pinning the SWO device perform the pinning is a bilia including a signed been influential in help- Roosevelt left behind.” Officer (SWO) designa- on him. once in a lifetime occur- picture of the ship. ing to restore as a histor- After the tour came tion pinning of Chief “It was dynamic,” said rence I will never forget.” In return Mr. ical monument in Long to a close, Clark led the Warrant Officer James Smith. “To have the Following the pin- Roosevelt presented Beach, CA where H. group into the ward- Smith. As a surprise to grandson of such a great ning Cmdr. Clark pre- Cmdr. Clark with a Delano Roosevelt and his room, where officers Mr. Roosevelt, Smith man and woman and the sented Mr. Roosevelt coin from the USS Iowa family call home.

Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Jeff Straus, from Jacksonville, Fla. explains visit, H. Delano Roosevelt and family listen to a presentation about Search and board, search and seizure (VBSS) equipment to H. Delano Roosevelt and family Rescue swimmers during a ship tour aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided- aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). 80). Operation Gratitude Successful By MC2 Justin Wolpert George H.W. Bush Strike Group (CVN 77) Public the American people to supply, assem- Affairs ble and ship, with a program-wide Sailors aboard USS Roosevelt (DDG shipping cost of 75,000 dollars. 80) received more than 300 care “We were definitely surprised,” said packages from Operation Gratitude. Personnel Specialist 2nd Class Adrian Operation Gratitude annually sends Johnson. “I was humbled by the 150,000+ care packages filled with thought of a complete stranger going snacks, entertainment, hygiene and hand-made items, plus personal let- out of their way to make sure I knew I ters of appreciation, to Veterans, First was being thought of.” Responders, Wounded Warriors, Care Yeoman 2nd Class Zeck Lee echoed Givers and to individually named U.S. the sentiment. Service Members deployed overseas. “I was excited!” said Lee. “It means Carolyn Blashek, founder and CEO a lot that people under no obligation of the program, and her dedicated crew to do so made sure we were taken care sent the packages. of.” Command Master Chief Michael Roosevelt is on a scheduled deploy- Kelly said, “Our Sailors deserve to be ment with the USS George H.W. Bush reminded that they are thought of. The Carrier Strike Group in support of benefits of a program like this are far Seaman Joseph Jena signals during a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Robert E. maritime security operations and the- reaching; morale is increased, spirits Peary (T-AKE-5) aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS ater security cooperation efforts in the Roosevelt (DDG 80). are lifted and the day to day grind is more tolerable when you realize your U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. sacrifice has not gone unnoticed.” For more information about The packages were collected by vol- Operation Gratitude, visit www.opera- unteers and relied on the generosity of tiongratitude.com

Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Nicholas Garlick, from Live Oak, Fla. blows a whistle to signal firing a shot line during a replenishment-at-seav aboard the Arleigh Yeoman 3rd Class Austin Kelley opens a package from Operation Gratitude Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). aboard USS Roosevelt (DDG 80). 6 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014 USS Gets Psyched By SHSN Matthew Muhl daily duties and routine. USS Philippine Sea “It’s very excit- 65 Sailors added a col- i n g , ” s a i d D a m a g e lege level class to their Controlman 3rd Class shipboard routines April Elisha Smith, a 20-year- 28, aboard the guided- old Sailor who is begin- missile cruiser USS ning her college career Philippine Sea (CG 58). with the introductory The courses are course. “I’m lucky to Intro to Psychology have this kind of oppor- and Growth and tunity, and the instruc- Development offered by tor is really the best Navy College Program part because she’s very for Afloat College welcoming and interac- Education (NCPACE). tive to all the students Classes are taught by involved.” the vessel’s newest civil- The class is really chal- ian guest ship-rider Jodi lenging and enlighten- McKenna, an NCPACE ing, said Gunner’s Mate instructor. Each course is 3rd Class Jacob Miller, a six weeks in length worth student of the advanced three college credits. 2314 course. It’s very “This particular experi- interesting to learn why ence on USS Philippine people act in different Sea has been absolutely ways. great,” said McKenna, a With experience in five-year NCPACE vet- non-traditional class- eran who has been teach- room settings such as ing in general for more prisons and correction- than 25 years. “The stu- al facilities there are no dents here are bright, teaching opportunities motivated and on-top that are off limits, said of it, and the morale has McKenna. been considerably high “I actually keep trying for Phil Sea’s early stage –Photo by MC3 Abe McNatt to retire, but they keep of deployment.” Instructor Jodi McKenna from Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) teaches a calling me to come back The students will need Psychology class aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Philippine Sea is deployed out,” McKenna said with to juggle nine hours of as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater a laugh. “Teaching is my classes a week with their security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. passion.” FY14 GMT Schedule Update Announced From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Privacy and Personally led training sessions pro- via Fleet Training Personal Development The NKO GMT web- General Military Identifiable Information vided at the command Management Planning GMT page on the Navy page has been updated to Training (GMT) for Awareness training. This level and Category Two System (FLTMPS). Knowledge Online reflect the addition of the Fiscal Year (FY) 14 now training was not intend- topics can be completed Commands are required (NKO) webpage at Privacy and Personally includes the Privacy and ed to be overlooked and via Navy e-Learning or to enter face-to-face www.nko.navy.mil. Identifiable Information Personally Identifiable is required as a Category through face-to-face, completions in FLTMPS Additionally, a GMT cal- Awareness training topic. Information Awareness Two topic. command delivered via an event completion endar for FY 14 is also GMT questions topic as required train- There are two catego- training at the discre- form. available on the NKO ing. ries of GMT topics that tion of the unit com- Standardized training GMT page, including should be via e-mail to NAVADMIN 264/13 must be completed in FY mander. Completion of material for Category recommended train- the Center for Personal announced the FY14 14. Category One topics individually completed One and Category Two ing delivery months to and Professional GMT schedule and mis- must be conducted via web-based training is training are available coincide with Navy-wide Development at gmt.dis- takenly omitted the face-to-face, instructor- automatically tracked for download from the training themes. [email protected]. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014 7 Barber Shop Reno Complete Mayport Commissary Named Best In U.S. From DeCA Winning commissaries Naval Fleet Activities Each year, the Defense by category are: Yokosuka, Japan Commissary Agency Bill Nichols Award L. Mendel Rivers honors select military for the Best Large Award for the Best commissaries worldwide Commissary in the Small Commissary for exceptional service United States Overseas and dedication in deliv- First Place: Naval First Place: U.S. ering the commissary Station Mayport, Fla. Army Garrison Camp benefit. This year, Naval Second Place: Fort Humphreys, South Korea Station Mayport took Jackson, S.C. Second Place: U.S. home the top award. Honorable Mention: Army Garrison Camp “Achieving this honor Fort Drum, N.Y.; Fort Casey, South Korea has never been easy,” Polk, La.; Fort Riley, Director’s DeCA Director and CEO Kan.; Keesler Air Force Award for the Best Joseph H. Jeu said. Base, Miss.; Naval Air Superstore “To win, a store has to Station North Island, First Place: Marine -Paige Gnann exceed our normal crite- Calif.; Naval Air Station Corps Base Camp Naval Station Mayport Commanding Officer Capt. Wes McCall joins ria for customer service, Patuxent River, Md. Lejeune, N.C. members of Navy Exchange Mayport in cutting the ribbon on the newly accountability, safety, Richard M. Paget Second Place: Naval renovated base barber shop last week. The NEX spent $75,000 to remodel operations and sales. Award for the Best Air Station Jacksonville, the shop with new floors, new vacuum system, chairs, photos and a 55-inch “But for 2013, it Small Commissary in Fla. TV. The last time the barber shop was renovated was 1998. Pictured from seemed like every chal- the United States For the competi- left, CMDCM Ross Cramer, McCall, NEX Director Bill Hockenbury, Toni lenge possible impacted First Place: Vance Air tion, all stores were Moore, and Gerald McMahan. commissaries, including Force Base, Okla. measured first against furlough, budget cuts, Second Place: Naval specific pass-fail crite- hiring freezes and cus- Air Facility El Centro, ria in accountability, tomers stressed by the Calif. Commissary Customer government shutdown,” Dan Daniel Satisfaction Survey, A New Coat Of Paint he continued. “Our com- Award for the Best sales, unit cost and safe- missaries worked with Large Commissary ty. our industry partners Overseas Those that pass that and military stakehold- First Place: Misawa first phase are given a ers to not just prevail but Air Base, Japan score on each of those excel in delivering the Second Place: Yokota same criteria elements. benefit. These awards Air Base, Japan The winners were those highlight the best of Honorable Mention: whose combined score what our stores do every Kadena Air Base, was the highest in their day for our service mem- Okinawa, Japan; award category. bers and their families.” The awards are named in honor of American statesmen who pro- tected the commissary benefit and championed quality-of-life issues for the military community. Known as the DeCA Best Commissary Awards, the honors continue at -Photos by Paige Gnann least a 50-year tradition, dating back long before Above, Aviation DeCA’s inception, to rec- Structural Mechanic ognize overall excellence 2nd Class (AW) in commissary opera- Vladimir Ilnitskiy tions and service, said of HSM-40 sands off Jeu. an emblem painted on the SH-60B heli- copter on the corner of Street and Patrol Road during a renovation project that includes all the HSM squadrons at NS Mayport. Right, Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class (AW) Jason Parker- Jones of HSM-46 sands the top of the helo’s tail while Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class (AW) Tim James of HSM-48 sands the bottom.

Memorial Day At Beaches Vet Park

From Beaches Veterans Association First Coast high schools AFROTC Team will Junior ROTC Cadets, explain and demonstrate This Memorial Day, future leaders and vet- the proper folding of our May 26, the Beaches erans of our Armed National Standard. Veterans will salute their Forces, who will per- Guest speaker this year fallen Comrades with form their Drill Team is Congressman Ander wreaths presented by exhibitions beginning at Crenshaw. The program various veterans organi- 2 p.m. Additionally, the will conclude with a Rifle zations in their memory Fletcher High School Salute and Taps by our starting at 2 p.m.. Band Ensemble will Beaches Honor Guard They will also recog- entertain with patriotic and the klaxon sounding nize the Terry Parker; music. During the pro- of “SURFACE SURFACE Forrest; Ed White; and gram, the Sandalwood SURFACE.” 8 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014 USS Taylor Conducts Underway Engagement From U.S. Naval Forces - Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs along with the Turkish frigate duct bilateral and multilateral The Oliver Hazard Perry- TCG Turgutries (F-241) con- training missions, and to sup- class frigate USS Taylor (FFG ducted tactical maneuvering port NATO operations and 50) participated in a bilateral exercises, a Detect-to-Engage deployments throughout the underway engagement with (DTE) scenario, and a simu- region. the Turkish navy in the Black lated attack on Cutlass 471 (a U.S. 6th Fleet, headquar- Sea, May 11. MH-60R Sea Hawk Helicopter tered in Naples, , con- The exercise was aimed at assigned to Taylor). ducts a full range of maritime improving maritime capa- Taylor is deployed in a security operations and the- bilities and reassuring NATO multi-mission role in the U.S. ater security cooperation mis- allies and partners of the 6th Fleet area of operations to sions in concert with coalition, United States’ commitment to -Photo by Lt. j.g. David Hancock contribute to regional mari- joint, interagency, and other the alliance and security in the The guided-missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) and the time security, perform search partners in order to advance region. Turkish frigate TCG Turgutries (F-241) conduct a tactical and rescue activities, support security and stability in During the event, Taylor, maneuvering exercise. humanitarian missions, con- Europe and Africa. USS Taylor Has Port Visit In Batumi, Georgia

By U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. 6th Fleet Public Affairs The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) arrived in Batumi, Georgia, for a scheduled port visit, May 8. Taylor’s presence in Georgia reaffirms the United States’ com- mitment to strengthening ties with NATO allies and partners like Georgia, while working toward mutual goals of promoting peace and stability in the region. While in Georgia, Taylor will -Photo by Lt. j.g. David Hancock host ship tours and a reception for The visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the local officials. The crew will also guided-missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) conducts conduct training with the Georgia training with the Georgian Maritime Detachment and coast guard. Coast Guard in visit, board, search -Photo by Lt. j.g. David Hancock and seizure (VBSS), maritime American Embassy personnel and their families tour the guided-mis- medical care, career development sile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50) while the ship is in Batumi, Georgia. systems and leadership ethics. Taylor, homeported in Mayport, Fla., is deployed in a multi-mis- sion role in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations to contribute to regional maritime security, conduct bilateral and multilateral training missions, and to support NATO operations and deploy- ments throughout the region. U.S. 6th Fleet, headquartered in

Naples, Italy, conducts a full range -Photo by Lt. Roy Chong of maritime security operations Georgian artisans demonstrate a traditional and theater security cooperation Georgian dance during a welcoming ceremony for missions in concert with coalition, the guided-missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50). -Photo by Lt. j.g. David Hancock joint, interagency, and other part- Taylor’s port visit to Georgia reaffirms the United Georgian and U.S. officials render honors during the U.S. and ners in order to advance security States’ commitment to strengthening ties with NATO Georgian national anthems. and stability in Europe and Africa. allies and partners like Georgia. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014 9 USS Carney Departs El Ferrol, Spain

By Ensign ships here in El Ferrol, and ious Spanish ships. and the surrounding area time security operations and Marina Nanartowich were excited to come meet Carney’s visit provided the while in port. theater security cooperation USS Carney Public Affairs them at their home,” said crew the opportunity to inter- “From visiting the Castillo efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet The guided-missile destroy- Cmdr. Eddie Crossman, act with the sailors of the de San Felipe to the friend- er, USS Carney (DDG 64) Carney’s commanding officer. Spanish Fleet. Carney hosted ships made on the futbol (soc- area of operations. departed El Ferrol, Spain, May “It was a great port visit that members of the Spanish frig- cer) field, the Carney truly U.S. 6th Fleet, headquar- 8, after a regularly scheduled highlighted the closeness of ate, Blas de Lezo (F-103) for a enjoyed our visit to El Ferrol,” tered in Naples, Italy, con- port visit. our countries.” tour. Blas de Lezo reciprocated Crossman said. “The gener- ducts a full range of maritime The purpose of the port visit While in port, the ship the gesture with a tour of their ous hospitality of the people of reinforced U.S. 6th Fleet’s hosted a reception for the ship and a small reception in Spain helped our Sailors gain security operations and the- efforts in building global U.S. Ambassador to Spain, their wardroom. After the con- an appreciation for their coun- ater security cooperation mis- maritime partnerships with James Costos; members of clusion of the tours, Sailors try, thus strengthening the sions in concert with coalition, European nations, improving the local government; and the from both ships participated bonds between the U.S. and joint, interagency, and other maritime safety and contribut- , including Vice in a soccer game. Spain.” partners in order to advance ing to global security. Adm. Manuel Garat Carame, Sailors assigned to Carney Carney, homeported in “We’ve been forward Commander of Arsenal de also got to experience the rich Mayport, Fl. is on a scheduled security and stability in deployed with many of the Ferrol; and the captains of var- culture and history of El Ferrol deployment supporting mari- Europe and Africa. USS Carney Coordinates Griffin Missile Test Firing By Ensign air and surface coverage for the 33-pound Raytheon BGM- “As the Navy continues to station to provide air and sur- Marina Nanartowich the first ever United States 176B Griffin Missile. The embrace the technologi- face surveillance, and station- USS Carney Public Affairs Navy live fire missile shoot in Griffin is a lightweight, laser- cal advances in shipboard ing support as four coastal USS Carney (DDG 64), the Arabian Gulf. guided, surface-to-surface weaponry for self-defense, it patrol craft performed live embarked Combined Task The missile shoot was con- missile designed to provide is crucial that the testing of firings of the Griffin Missile Force 55 and a Program ducted by four coastal patrol self-defense against small boat these systems is executed in System.” Executive Office-Integrated ships, USS Firebolt (PC-10), threats. Remote-controlled the most realistic conditions Carney’s efforts included Warfare Systems (PEO-IWS) USS Sirocco (PC-6), USS small boats towed targets at a possible,” said Lt. Desmond direction of P-3C Orion and team, recently provided com- Typhoon (PC-5) and USS high speed for the missiles to Walker, USS Carney opera- MH-60S helicopters for air mand and control as well as Whirlwind (PC-11), who fired engage. tions officer. “Carney was on and surface search.

4th Fleet Works Together With Brazil

Capt. Wallace Lovely, U.S. Naval Forces Southern command Maritime Operations Center director and Contra-Almirante Gilberto Cezar Lourenco, Operations Deputy, Naval Operations Command sign the minutes of the con- ference April 30. The ONC brings together representatives from the U.S. and Brazilian navy so they may meet in person and share insights on their countries -Photos by MCC Erica R. Gardner mutual goals of maritime security in Latin America. Lt. Kevin Mullin, navigation officer, USS Gettysburg (CG 64), explains the mis- sion of ship and her capabilities during a tour of CG 64 as part of the U.S. Navy and Brazil Maritime Operational Law Subject Matter Expert Exchange May 1. The U.S. Navy participates in subject matter expert exchanges and interaction through presentations, personal interactions and hands-on, joint exercises 10 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014

Gettysburg From Page 1 Farragut Visits with every surface war- specialists have compet- fare officer qualified as ed in multiple competi- an underway officer of tions, taking the prize the . Furthermore, for excellence each time. every qualified surface The ship’s servicemen warfare officer continued and logistics specialists their development with have maintained 100 a focus on engineering, and retuned with the percent accountability engineering officer of the throughout the year. watch qualification. “It has been an incred- Lt. Cmdr Scott Jones ible time to be aboard was selected for early this ship,” says Navy command-the ‘crown Counselor First Class jewel’ of the surface Raymond Wiemer. “Our warfare profession; Sailors have advanced at he is headed for USS incredible rates, all while Pioneer (MCM 9), for- achieving the ward deployed to Sasebo, Japan. highest levels of quali- “In literally every fication through focus mission area, the offi- and committed team- cers stepped up and led work. “It has been the from the front in ways I honor of a lifetime to be -Photo by MC2 Brian Morales have never before seen,” a part of such a success- Naval Air Station Key West Port Operations Department personnel handle mooring lines as the said Capt. Brad Cooper, ful and positive team.” guided-missile destroyer USS Farragut (DDG 99) pulls alongside Mole Pier on May 5. NAS Key West Gettysburg commanding Gettysburg is only is a state-of-the-art facility for air-to-air combat fighter aircraft of all military services and provides officer. “And the Chief’s the fifth cruiser in the world-class pierside support to U.S. and foreign naval vessels. Mess -- easily the best last 106 years to receive with whom I have ever served -- just plain set the award, compet- the standard high. They ing against larger ships positively motivated including aircraft car- and inspired the crew to riers and amphibi- Navy Accepting STA-21 greater achievements, ous ships. It began as a each and every day.” competition between “We’ve also been American and British Applications Until July exceptionally fortunate Sailors. In 1941, the to have been a part of a same trophy that By Naval Service Training Com- received, only 310 were great team, led by Rear mand Public Affairs Gettysburg will receive, board eligible. A total Adm. Kevin Sweeney, went down with the The Seaman-to- of 50 applicants were commander, Carrier battleship USS West Admiral (STA-21) com- For more information selected to participate in Strike Group 10 and Virginia (BB 47), and missioning program, the FY-14 STA-21 pro- anchored by our Harry was raised with her fol- which provides an about the STA-21 program, gram. S. Truman Carrier Strike opportunity for qualified Group shipmates.” lowing the attack on The NAVADMIN Sailors to receive college Having already been . Since then, visit https://www.sta-21. added that each year, educations and Navy awarded the 2013 Battle the cup has been refin- packages are not consid- commissions, is solicit- navy.mil. ‘E’ in every mission ished and the competi- ing applications for fiscal ered due to non-qualify- area, the crew achieved ing SAT/ACT test scores, tion between American year 2015, as announced the highest overall score ships has resumed, with in NAVADMIN 101/14, degrees, STA-21 appli- as the Navy. The average missing commanding during pre-deployment the silver cup represent- May 6. cants must attend the candidate has at least officer (CO) endorse- certifications of the USS The deadline for sub- Naval Science Institute two years and in most ment, recent non-judicial Harry S. Truman (CVN ing the best of the best. mitting application pack- (NSI) course at Officer cases more than four punishment, missing 75) Strike Group and Homeported in ages is July 1. Training Command years of observed per- physical fitness assess- received the Surface Mayport, Florida “We are proud of the (OTC), Naval Station formance which assists ment (PFA) cycles, miss- Force Unit Tactics Award Gettysburg recently STA-21 program and Newport, R.I., prior to in the process of select- ing or illegible submis- for excellence in all war- returned from a nine the amazing Sailors beginning college studies ing the most qualified sion of documents, and fare areas. month deployment with who receive their com- at an NROTC-affiliated Sailors to receive a com- not meeting program age Sustaining operation- the Harry S. Truman missions through it,” college or university. mission. or PFA requirements. al excellence through- Carrier Strike Group to said Capt. Bob Fink, STA-21/NSI is an Additionally, STA-21 out the year began with Questions concern- the 6th and 5th Fleet acting commander, eight-week course of candidates are on aver- excellence in material ing this program should areas of responsibility. Naval Service Training intense officer prepara- age older than most readiness. Gettysburg’s During the deployment, Command (NSTC). tion and indoctrination. midshipmen, bringing a be directed to com- engineers have been top “STA-21 officer candi- Course enrollment is maturity directly reflect- mand career counselors tier, having now gone the award-winning crew dates and their families timed to allow college ed in the more than 90 or to the NSTC Officer more than 70,000 miles actively participated in benefit from the edu- entrance during summer percent completion rate Development directorate without a main propul- sustained operations cational opportunity or fall semesters/quar- STA-21 program can- at (850) 452-9563. sion casualty. As air and with foreign navies, pro- afforded them at our ters after selection. didates boast. Many Headquartered on missile defense com- vided humanitarian aid nation’s premier univer- The NAVADMIN also Sailors involved in the Naval Station Great mander for the Harry S. for multiple stranded sities. Completing their said, the following tar- STA-21 program already Lakes, Ill., NSTC over- Truman Strike Group, mariners, wrote several degree in 36 months, get options and core have some college cred- see 98 percent of ini- the ship maintained 100 standard operating pro- they remain on active are open for application it, and some candidates percent SPY radar readi- tial officer and enlisted cedures currently in use, duty with full pay and for the FY-15 selection finish ahead of the three ness throughout deploy- accessions training for and checked in more allowances, and the Navy board: Surface Warfare years allotted to earn a the Navy. This includes ment, going more than pays up to $10,000 per Officer (SWO), Surface degree. nine months without a than 17,000 aircraft as t h e N a v a l R e s e r v e year in support of their Warfare/Information Reporting seniors who casualty. air and missile defense Officers Training Corps tuition, fees and books. Professional (SWO/ feel they have a Sailor Demonstrating superb commander in support STA-21 is truly an invest- IP), Surface Warfare/ with the potential to (NROTC) at more than performance and dedica- of Operation Enduring ment in the Navy as it Oceanography (SWO/ be selected by STA-21 160 colleges and univer- tion, the ship’s culinary Freedom. shapes our officer corps OCEANO), Nuclear, should comment on their sities, Officer Training of the future.” Special Warfare (SEAL), leadership skills and Command (OTC) on According to the Explosive Ordnance potential in their perfor- Naval Station Newport, Hué City From Page 1 NAVADMIN, released by Disposal (EOD), Naval mance evaluations early R.I., Recruit Training Vice Adm. W. F. Moran, Flight Officer (NFO), in their career. These Command (RTC), the paid off.” a gold ‘E’. Chief of Navy Personnel, Pilot, Civil Engineering comments are highly Navy’s only boot camp, Naval vessels recog- Personnel assigned to application packages Corps (CEC), and Nurse regarded by the boards, at Great Lakes, Ill., and nized for winning this a ship during the time must be postmarked on Corps. even junior Sailors where Navy Junior Reserve award are authorized to the ship was recognized or before the July 1 dead- The following target their time on board, time Officers Training Corps paint a white ‘E’ on the for the award are autho- line date. Early submis- options have zero select in grade or peer rank- (NJROTC) and Navy side of the ship, acknowl- rized to wear the Battle sion is preferred, as this opportunity for FY-15: ing will not allow their edging their accomplish- ‘E’ ribbon. Hué City National Defense Cadet will allow feedback to the Human Resources (HR), evaluations to be fully ment. Sailors wear their Battle Corps (NNDCC) citizen- Sailor for submission of Intelligence, Information consistent with the com- For each consecu- ‘E’ ribbon with pride. ship development pro- missing or illegible docu- Warfare, Medical Corps, ments. tive battle ‘E’, the ship The crew’s mission is ments. The deadline for Oceanography, Supply A selection board is grams at more than 600 will paint an angled line to conduct prompt, sus- submission of addition- Corps, and Surface scheduled to convene in high schools worldwide. below that white ‘E’. And tained combat opera- al documentation to an Warfare/Engineering September and selectees For more information if a ship earns the Battle tions at sea in support applicant’s package is Duty (SWO/ED). will be announced via a about the STA-21 pro- Efficiency award fives of a carrier battle group August 1. The STA-21 program NAVADMIN. Last year gram, visit https://www. times in a row, they may or amphibious assault Before earning their benefits Sailors as well of the 469 applications sta-21.navy.mil. replace the white ‘E’ with group. VCNO Speaker At Midway Dinner From Navy League of Mayport of Naval Operations. and civilian is black tie or busi- The Navy League of Mayport is Ticket prices for Active Duty ness attire. Cocktails begin at celebrating the 72nd Anniversary and Spouses: E-6 and below - 1700, dinner is served at 1800. of the Battle of Midway $25; E-7 to O3 - $40; O4 to O5 Tickets are mandatory and seating Commemoration Dinner and - $50, O6 and above - $65. Prices is reserved. Program. for Civilians and Retirees - $65. Make checks payable to NAVY Tickets are now on sale for this The evening includes fine din- year’s event which will be held ing and a memorable program. LEAGUE MIDWAY DINNER. on June 7 at the Renaissance Uniform will be O4 and above - Tickets may be purchased from World Golf Village Resort in St. dinner dress white jacket; O3 and Bob Price, at 904-246-9982 or Augustine. The keynote speaker is below - dinner dress white/din- 904-718-2118 or bpricex4@com- Adm. Michelle Howard, Vice Chief ner dress white jacket optional cast.net. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014 11 Experience Navy Medicine First-Hand As Jr Red Cross Volunteer At NBHC Mayport

By Naval Branch Health Clinic Mayport application, complete the department. health care facilities The American Red online orientation. Selected volunteers located across Florida Cross’s Northeast All applicants are will be required to be and Georgia. Of NH Florida Chapter at Naval required to attend a tested for tuberculosis. Jacksonville’s patient Branch Health Clinic kick-off event (which For more informa- population—about (NBHC) Mayport, is includes an interview) tion about applying call 163,000 active and currently recruiting for on Saturday, June 7 from 904-246-1395, visit the retired sailors, sol- this summer’s Junior experience for NBHC at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the American Red Cross diers, Marines, airmen, Red Cross volunteers. Mayport patients. www.redcross.org/fl/ hospital’s 2nd floor con- Mayport Branch office guardsmen and their This offers an excellent The program is open to jacksonville/volunteer/ ference room (central (building 1358 behind families—more than opportunity for students six high school students join-us. tower next to the cha- Naval Station Mayport interested in health care ages 15 to 17 who have At the website, click pel) at Naval Air Station bowling alley) or call 67,000 are enrolled with careers to train with base access. Volunteers “youth volunteer applica- Jacksonville. In addi- the NBHC Mayport a primary care manag- highly-skilled Navy work four to 20 hours tion.” Fill out the appli- tion, a NBHC Mayport- American Red Cross vol- er at one of its facilities. Medicine professionals— per week in locations cation, select Northeast specific volunteer ori- unteer office at 904-270- To find out more about physicians, nurses, phar- throughout the clinic and Florida Chapter and entation will be held 4365. NBHC Mayport, visit macists, therapists and receive CPR training. create a Volunteer Monday, June 9 from 8 NBHC Mayport is the command website technicians—as well as Those interested should Connection account. a.m. to 2 p.m. at NBHC one of Naval Hospital at www.med.navy.mil/ contribute to a positive apply online by May 30, After submitting the Mayport’s education Jacksonville’s six sites/NavalHospitalJax.

TRICARE Young Adult Offers TRICARE HBAs A Variety Of Healthcare Remain On-Site Options For Young Adults At Mayport By Jeanne Casey HBAs work for the From TRICARE Naval Hospital Jacksonville coverage requirement. Potential Prime and $156 for TYA Standard) Deputy Public Affairs Officer branch health clin- TRICARE is proud to have beneficiaries need to speak with and where care is received. ic, while website and met and exceeded most of the their sponsor to see if they are Eligible dependents that select While TRICARE phone staff work for national health reform provisions eligible for the program. TYA is TYA need to submit a TRICARE Service Centers (TSCs) TRICARE’s regional before the law was passed, and available to young adults who are: Young Adult Application (DD have eliminated walk- contractor (Humana in 2011, the National Defense •Dependent of TRICARE- Form 2947) along with two in service, Naval Military). Authorization Act (NDAA) eligible unformed service sponsor months of premium payments. Branch Health Clinic At NBHC Mayport, authorized the Department of •Unmarried Completed applications can be (NBHC) Mayport’s patients can walk-in or Defense to offer similar benefits •At least 21 years of age, or 23 faxed or mailed to the regional TRICARE Health call TRICARE HBAs at to young adults under TRICARE. years of age if previously enrolled contractor specified on the form. Benefits Advisors (904) 270-4255. The Affordable Care Act has as a full-time college student and (HBAs) remain on- TYA cannot be purchased if the NBHC Mayport is changed the guidelines for keep- the sponsor provides over 50 per- site. young adult is married, eligible for one of Naval Hospital ing America’s youth healthy, and cent of the beneficiary’s financial TSC services are still another TRICARE program or eli- (NH) Jacksonville’s TRICARE Young Adult (TYA) has support. The beneficiary must not available—but only at six health care facili- plenty of great options for post have reached the age of 26. gible for an employer-sponsored www.tricare.mil, www. ties located across adolescents from 21 years of age To participate in TYA, benefi- health plan. humana-military.com Florida and Georgia. up to the age of 26. ciaries are required to pay month- Ensuring that young adults are and (800) 444-5445. Of NH Jacksonville’s The Affordable Care Act ly premiums. The plan option insured is a serious matter and Beneficiaries can patient population— requires all individuals to have and sponsor’s military status TYA is a great option for unmar- change their Primary health insurance or other cover- determine what covered servic- ried, adult children who “age out” Care Manager (PCM), about 163,000 active age that is considered “minimum es will cost. TYA costs are also of regular TRICARE coverage. compare plans, enroll and retired sailors, essential coverage”. TYA provides based on whether the sponsor Complete information and appli- in a plan, see what’s soldiers, Marines, medical and pharmacy benefits, has TRICARE Prime or Standard cation forms are available at www. covered, check on airmen, guardsmen and meets the minimum essential (2014 premiums are $180 for TYA tricare.mil/TYA. referrals and claims, and their families— and more. more than 68,000 are NBHC Mayport’s enrolled with a PCM on-site HBAs are still at one of its facili- Update Your EFMP Status available to discuss ties. To find out more options for complex about NBHC Mayport, From Navy Personnel Command tional needs. There are detailers are required to navyfamily.navy. issues—but unfor- visit the command Navy leaders remind- locations where Sailors’ hold orders for Sailors mil. The NFAAS Navy tunately are unable website at www. ed Sailors that they are family members can’t get with an outdated enroll- Family Member’s user to make changes med.navy.mil/sites/ required to verify and the care they need, and ment status,” explained guide is available, after on patients’ behalf. NavalHospitalJax. update their Exceptional in these cases Sailors can Dennis. “It is impor- login, under the help Family Member elect an unaccompanied tant that we are making tab. In addition, Sailors (EFM) status if appli- tour or try to negotiate assignments with the may refer to NAVPERS Improving lives. cable as mandated by for a different location. most updated and accu- 15614J (08/08) for addi- Curing type 1 diabetes. OPNAVINST 1754.2D, Sailors may have a rate information to sup- tional helpful informa- As many as 3 million Americans may May 1. fear of enrollment into port the needs of Navy, tion. have type 1 diabetes (T1D). “Every three years, the program due to a the service member and For more information A CFC participant. 12 months prior to misconception that by the family.” on EMFP, please visit jdrf.org • 1-800-533-cure Provided as a public service. their projected rota- doing so it may limit Sailors and fam- www.npc.navy.mil tion date, or when there their assignments and ily members can is a change in condi- career advancement. reach out to the EFMP While he works to tion, families enrolled in This fear and these nega- Coordinators at their protect our country, ® the Exceptional Family tive perceptions are not local Medical Treatment St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Member Program supported by any facts. Facility (MTF) as well works to save his son from a deadly disease. (EFMP) need to update Enrollment is mandato- as the Fleet & Family 800-822-6344 • stjude.org their status,” said Lt. ry once a qualified fam- Service Centers for infor- Cmdr. Brent Dennis, ily member is diagnosed, mation on the program Navy EFMP manager. and it will not hurt the and enrollment. New “This allows the Navy to service member’s chanc- EFM enrollments are better place the family es for advancement. done through the Navy members in a geographi- “When Sailors do not Family Accountability cal area where they will update their enrollment and Assessment System St. Jude patient, Aaron, with his father receive their required status it slows down the (NFAAS). The EFM Lieutenant Commander, Scott care”. detailing process. The module is at HTTPS:// A CFC Participant – provided as a public service. EFMP is designed to ensure that family mem- bers are stationed in locations where they can receive care and treat- ment for physical, men- tal, emotional or educa- 12 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014

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more information, call May 16: Mall Trip: pay for your paint. Sign May 26: Ping Pong 270-7788/89 or stop Town Center. Van up by May 15. Tournament. 5 p.m. at by the Mayport Liberty departs Liberty Center May 19: Billiards Liberty Center. Center and pick up the at 5 p.m. Transportation Tournament. 6 p.m. at monthly activity cal- only. Liberty Center. May 30: Latitude endar with a complete May 17: Dancing in May 23: Movie Trip. 30 Trip. Van departs listing of all upcoming the Street Festival. Van departs 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Transportation Liberty events. Van departs Liberty Transportation only. only. May 15: Trampoline Center at 11 a.m. May 25: May 31: Alligator Arena Trip. Van Transportation only. Ichetucknee Springs departs Liberty Center May 18: Paintball. Tubing Trip. Van Farm. Van departs 10 Liberty Call ties target single or unac- at 5 p.m. Transportation Van departs 9 a.m. departs 7 a.m. Cost $8. a.m. Cost $13. Sign up by The following activi- companied Sailors. For only. Transportation only, you Sign up by May 22. May 29.

Child and Youth Kids Run. 3 pm at the zling laser light show. Programs Youth Center. Ages 5-13. 270-5377 May 16: Elementary 270-5680 Sunday Nights: Prom “Under the May 30: Freedom Bowling Family Fun Sea”. 7-9 p.m. at the Friday. 7-11 p.m. at the Night. 4-7 p.m. at Youth Center. Cost is $5 Mayport Bowling Center. advanced sign-up and $7 Youth Center. Cost is $10 Cost is $10 per person day of, space permitting. advanced sign-up and and includes your choice 270-5680 $12 day of, space permit- Intramural Sports- $2.00. Season passes May 21: America’s ting. 270-5680 May 20: Men’s available for sale at ITT. of a ¼ lb hamburger or Tennis Meeting. 270-5101/5425 a hotdog with fries and a 11 a.m. at the Fitness Mayport Bowling soda, All-You-Can Bowl Center. 270-5451. Center with shoes, music videos, Women’s Volleyball Champs May 27: Co-Ed Friday Nights: light show and colored Softball Begins. Xtreme Bowling. headpin bowling for priz- Season Ends July 10. 8-11 p.m. every Friday es. 270-5377 270-5451 at Mayport Bowling Windy Harbor Golf Aquatics Center. $10 include Club Pool Open for 2 hours of black light Wednesdays: Recreation Swim bowling, shoe rental, Military Appreciation Open on Weekends. prizes and dazzling laser Day every Wednesday Saturdays 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. light show. 270-5377 at Windy Harbor Golf Sundays and holidays Saturday Nights: 1-6 p.m. Full hours begin Xtreme Bowling. 8-11 Club.18 Holes and a Cart Friday, Jun. 8. Active p.m. every Saturday at Only $18. Offer open Duty and children ages Mayport Bowling Center. to DOD, active duty, 2 or under free. Entrance $10 include 2 hours of retired, and military fees are ages 13-15 $1.50, black light bowling, shoe dependents (Must pro- and ages 16 or older rental, prizes and daz- vide proper ID)

-Photo by Rita Hammerstad The 2014 Women’s Volleyball season ended Sunday with a Play-Off Tournament featuring 5 teams going head to head in a single elimination finals. Team 2 came out on top once again after winning the league with a 7-1 record. From left to right: Katie McClung, Nancy Hernandez, Kimberly Martinez, (C) Keilly Stevens, Leslie Stephens.

Vipers Strike Back

-Photo by Rita Hammerstad HSM-48 Vipers are the Men’s softball playoff tournament champion. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014 13 FFSC Workshops Available For Sailors, Families From FFSC The following class- plete a Myers Briggs search, and how to Participants learn build their own network self and her power to es and activities are Inventory, and to iden- build their own network how to identify stress of peers for continued change the course of offered by the Fleet and tify family roles. of peers for continued and its causes, how to support. her life. Participants Family Support Center May 19, 2014 1:30-3 support. identify problems asso- May 28-29, 2014 are encouraged to set (FFSC) and are free of p.m., Targeting Your May 21, 2014 9 ciated with prolonged 9-11:30 a.m., Resume individual goals, com- charge. Pre-registration Resume, Bldg. 1, RM a.m.-noon, Capstone stress, and participants Writing, Bldg. 1, RM plete a Myers Briggs is required and child- 702 Event (All Pay also learn positive ways 1616 Inventory, and to iden- care is not available. For Participants will learn Grades), Bldg. 1, RM to deal with stress. Create an effective more information about how to highlight their 1616 May 27, 2014 9-11 resume or improve the tify family roles. the classes or to regis- skills and experiences The final component a.m., Move.mil one you already have. May 29, 2014 8:30 ter call 270-6600, ext. as they directly relate of Transition Goals, Workshop, Bldg. 1, This workshop will out- a.m.-1 p.m., FRG 1701. FFSC is located in to the each job they are Plans, Success (TGPS). RM 1616 line the essential infor- Basic Training, Bldg. Building One on Massey applying for. During Capstone, All military ser- mation you need to 1, RM 1616 Avenue. May 19, 2014 6-7 Individual Transition vice members or mili- develop a great resume Training custom- May 15, 2014 9 a.m.- p.m., IA Family Plans (ITP) are tary spouses in receipt in a competitive job ized to fit your FRG, noon, SAPR Victim Connection Group, reviewed and the com- of PCS, Separation, environment. whether the command Advocate Refresher USO, Mayport RD pletion of CRS is veri- Retirement or Change May 29, 2014 9-11 is starting a group or Training, Bldg. 1, RM Open discussions fied and recorded on of Homeport Certificate a.m., Relationship re-energizing an exist- 104 where spouses and the ITP checklist (DD orders are encouraged Communication, ing group. Discuss the Credentialed Victim family members can Form 2958). to attend. Please bring Bldg. 1, RM 702 Advocates must com- ask questions and con- May 22, 2014 10-11 a copy of your PCS Participants learn FRG Instruction/policy, plete 32 hours of nect with other family a.m., Healthy YOU, orders, House Hold how to master the leadership structure, refresher training every members of deployed Health Family!, Bldg. Goods power of attor- skills of understanding communication tech- two years to main- IA service members. 1, RM 702 ney, and know the dates non-verbal cues, con- niques, team-building tain credentials and This group meets once This program focus- you want to request for structive criticism, and ideas, fundraising receive the latest SAPR a month and child care es on the woman her- your Pack-up/Pick-up. active listening. They guidelines, and ideas Program updates. is provided for free! self and her power to May 28, 2014 9 a.m.- also learn to explore the for fun activities. May 15, 2014 10-11 May 21, 2014 9 a.m.- change the course of 1 p.m., Organizing differences that affect May 31, 2014 1:30-3 a.m., Healthy YOU, 1 p.m., Organizing her life. Participants Your Job Search communication as a p.m., Targeting Your Health Family!, Bldg. Your Job Search are encouraged to set and Networking, couple, as well as how Resume, Bldg. 1, RM 1, RM 702 and Networking, individual goals, com- Bldg. 1, RM 702 they can deepen their 702 This program focus- Bldg. 1, RM 702 plete a Myers Briggs Participants will gain relationship. Participants will learn es on the woman her- Participants will gain Inventory, and to iden- the tools and strategies May 29, 2014 10-11 self and her power to the tools and strategies tify family roles. necessary to map their a.m., Healthy YOU, how to highlight their change the course of necessary to map their May 27, 2014 8:30 career paths, organize Health Family!, Bldg. skills and experiences her life. Participants career paths, organize a.m.-12:30 p.m., and perform an effec- 1, RM 702 as they directly relate are encouraged to set and perform an effec- Stress Management, tive independent job This program focus- to the each job they are individual goals, com- tive independent job Bldg. 1, RM 702 search, and how to es on the woman her- applying for. Resident of the Week Passing The PRT

-Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley Chicago, Ill. native Chief Cryptologic Technician Technical Jake Scott does the sit-ups portion of the Navy physical readiness test aboard Naval Station Mayport as Sweeny, Texas native Chief Cryptologic Technician Technical Wayne Allen counts his repetitions.

-Photo courtesy of BBC Balfour Beatty Communities would like to congratulate Lt. Alverson who is the Resident of the Week! We appreciate the Alverson Family and all of our residents who live with Balfour Beatty Communities! Will you be the next Resident of the Week? For more details about the program, please call 904-270-8870.

Sailors assigned to Naval Station Mayport perform the 1.5 mile run por- tion of the Navy physical readiness test. 14 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014 15 16 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 15, 2014