www.cnic.navy.mil/jaxairnews February 21, 2020 VOL. 78 - NO. 4 - Jacksonville, Fla. NAS Jax, NS Fire Departments Recognized

Photo by MM2 Symonne Patrick From left, Fire Chief Mark Brusoe, James Fletcher, Tony Dawson, Anita Wilson, Burgess Porter, Robert Adams, Nicholas Dmytrus, Michael Minnie, and Chief Fire Inspector Robert Winchester, all members of First Coast Navy Fire and Emergency Services, gather at NAS Jax, Feb. 19.

By MC2 (SW/IW) Nick A. Grim Stevan Ames was named Emergency Medical The department earned the awards for Fire Editor Services Provider of the Year. The annual Department of the Year and Fire Prevention awards recognize the Navy’s most outstanding Program of the Year for its continued innovative Commander, Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE) fire departments for achieving a high degree ideas between both bases, which have enhanced named First Coast Navy Fire and Emergency of excellence in mission support and fire programs to reduce process and response times, Services as the Fire Department of the Year (Large protection management. directly contributing to mission effectiveness for Category), Feb. 5. The department provides fire “Our fire and emergency services team has a NAS Jax and NS Mayport and their personnel. and emergency services to Naval Air Station lot to be proud of,” said NAS Jax Commanding Ames received recognition for his enthusiasm, Jacksonville (NAS Jax) and Naval Station (NS) Officer Capt. Brian Weiss. “We know they don’t professionalism, expertise, and unwavering focus Mayport. do their jobs for the recognition, but it sure is on protecting the lives of the 21,000 personnel. Additionally, CNRSE awarded the department nice when their exemplary and important work with Fire Prevention Program of the Year and is noticed up the chain of command.” (continued on page 4) ó Inside ó Jax Sailors Judge VP-10 Displays NAS Jax Names Science Fair P-8A in Singapore Civilians of the Quarter Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 ó Sustain • Enable • Support ó HM3 Jonathan Biggs, a Naval Hospital Jacksonville Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course instructor, triages a simulated patient. Participating in the triage are Brett McClung, president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health; Doug Baer, chief executive officer of Brooks Rehabilitation; and Leon Haley Jr., chief executive officer of UF Health Jacksonville, dean of UF College of Medicine - Jacksonville, and vice president for health affairs at the University of . TCCC is part of a tiered system that decreases preventable combat deaths, and is endorsed by the Department of Defense’s Joint Trauma System and the American College of Surgeons.

Naval Hospital Jacksonville Trains During Tactical Combat A Naval Hospital Jacksonville instructor communicates with Leon Haley Jr., chief executive officer of UF Health Jacksonville, during a Tactical Combat Casualty Course Casualty Care (TCCC) course exercise. TCCC prepares Navy hospital corpsmen to save lives while deployed to combat zones with Marines, Navy special warfare units, and other military service branches.

Capt. Matthew Case, commander of Naval Hospital Jacksonville and commanding officer of Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Photos by Jacob Sippel Jacksonville, reviews the Tactical Combat Casualty Care course with Brett McClung, president and chief executive officer of Baptist Health; Doug Baer, Naval Hospital Jacksonville instructors lead local hospitals’ chief chief executive officer of Brooks Rehabilitation; and Leon Haley Jr., chief executives through a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) executive officer of UF Health Jacksonville, dean of UF College of Medicine - obstacle course. TCCC prepares Navy hospital corpsmen to save Jacksonville, and vice president for health affairs at the University of Florida. lives while deployed with combat troops. TCCC prepares Navy hospital corpsmen to save lives in combat with Marines, Navy special warfare units, and warfighters from all branches of the military.

The Jax Air News is a bi-weekly digital publication for members of the military Commanding Officer Public Affairs Officer services. Contents of the Jax Air News do not necessarily reflect the official views Capt. Brian Weiss Kaylee LaRocque of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, Executive Officer Public Affairs Specialist Department of Defense or Department of the Capt. Jeff Hill Julie M. Lucas Navy. Command Editor The deadline for all story and photo Master Chief MC2(SW/IW) submissions is close of business the Friday Nick A. Grim CMDCM(AW/SW) before publication. Questions or comments can be directed Dylan Inger Staff Writer MM2 Symonne Patrick to the editor at (904) 542-3531 or email [email protected]. Jax, Mayport Sailors Judge Local Science Fair By MC2 (SW/IW) Nick A. Grim Editor

Sailors stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville and helped judge projects at the Clay County Science and Engineering Fair in Green Cove Springs, Florida, Feb. 11. Twelve Sailors gathered at Clay County Fairgrounds and spent the morning reviewing Clay County high school student projects. The project categories range from biochemistry and molecular biology to engineering and environmental sciences. Participating in the science fair allows Clay County junior and senior class students the opportunity to show what they have learned. “The science fair gives the students time to Photos by MC2 (SW/IW) Nick A. Grim show their talent and the information they ABHC Joel Izaguirre speaks with Ethan Blair, a Clay County high school student, during the know to try and solve problems facing our Clay County Science Fair at the county fairgrounds, Feb. 11. The Clay County Science Fair allows county high schoolers the chance to show off their scinece projects in a variety of sub- world,” said Chris Okamoto, the Clay County jects, including biochemistry, earth sciences, and physics. Science and Engineering Fair director. Gi Teevan, a local business owner and fruition. In a small way helping at the fair is areas affecting our changing modern world. former ombudsman for Patrol Squadron 5, helping develop our future leaders.” Following review of individual projects, was one of the civilian judges and like many The judging provided Sailors with the judges selected first, second, and third place of the volunteers she was thrilled to see the opportunity to interact with local students winners in their categories. Winning projects culmination of the students learning. in the community. Sailors also engaged and students will be further reviewed and “One of the most rewarding things is being in discussion about such diverse topics as potentially sent to the statewide science fair. able to see the children develop,” said Teevan. chemistry, social/behavioral sciences, physics, “The fair is like their learning coming to intelligent robotics, earth sciences, and more

YN3 Kiaron Terry discusses a science project with Devin Moore, a STG2 Jonathan Schaibly reviews a high school science project during Clay County high school student, during the Clay County Science Fair the Clay County Science Fair at the county fairgrounds, Feb. 11. The at the county fairgrounds, Feb. 11. Clay County Science Fair allows county high schoolers the chance to show off their scinece projects in a variety of subjects, including bio- chemistry, earth sciences, and physics. Restoration FIRE Advisory Board Continued from Page 1 “We Meeting Slated “We have the best team always try to The NAS Jacksonville in the Navy and always stay ahead with Restoration Advisory Board practice what we preach,” innovation and (RAB) will meet at 6:30 p.m. said Fire Chief Mark have weekly on Tuesday, March 24 at the Brusoe. “Every day, the team meetings to Holiday Inn, 620 Wells Road men and women who work brainstorm how in Orange Park. at our fire station are ready we can improve The RAB is made up of to fight and protect the base our program,” concerned citizens who from all emergencies that said Robert expressed an interest in are called upon to handle. Winchester, Chief cleanup actions on the This includes everything Fire Inspector. station. The purpose of from vehicle accidents, “We do a lot of the meeting is to brief RAB structure fires, medical internal, hands- members on the status of issues and hazardous on field training. remedial actions underway material spills. We also Nothing beats at NAS Jacksonville and for respond to emergencies hands-on training, the community to provide off the base to assist our it allows us to input to the cleanup process. community firefighters. Our learn a lot at a The meeting is open to fire prevention team spends faster rate.” the public and will include countless hours conducting Winchester representatives from the building checks for fire and says he also Navy, U.S. Environmental safety issues, and educating appreciates Protection Agency & the our community on fire his leadership Florida Department of Courtesy photo prevention measures.” giving him the Environmental Protection. First Coast Navy Fire and Emergency Services personnel pull For more information, As with any department independence to down an overhang to check for fire extension during a mutual aid plan to attend the meeting or program in the Navy, mold an elite team call off the station, Dec. 20. and military at large, the to get the job done. or call the station’s backbone of this sustained The seven-man and response program. by Commander, Navy Installation Restoration excellence stems from team continues to innovate The department will now Installations Command as Program Manager David teamwork, communication and maintain a consistently move on to compete fleet- the finest fire department in Ford at 542-4228. and thorough training. excellent fire prevention wide to be recognized as the Navy. VP-10 Displays P-8A during Singapore Air Show

By Lt.j.g. Samantha Michel VP-10 Public Affairs

Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 sent a team of “Red Lancers” to participate in the Singapore International Air Show, Feb 11. The airshow is the largest biennial defense exhibition and international tradeshow in the Pacific. There were more than 50 nations and foreign delegations participating in the exhibition, which will include a range of events from static displays to aerial demonstrations. The VP-10 crew manned a P-8A Poseidon static display throughout the event, providing an opportunity to showcase the aircraft and demonstrate a Courtesy Photo continued partnership with Singapore and other allies in the 7th Fleet area The VP-10 “Red Lancers” provided a P-8A Poseidon static display during of responsibility. the Singapore Air Show 2020 (SA20). The event offers an opportunity "I was very excited to have the chance to meet new people and to showcase the aircraft and demonstrate a continued partnership strengthen international relations while in Singapore. It was a unique with Singapore. SA20 is the largest defense exhibition and biennial opportunity to display our aircraft to people from all over the world,” said international trade show in the Pacific. AWO2 Jacob Bodenbender. between our strong partner, Singapore, and regional allies," said Lt. John This exhibition gave the “Red Lancers” the opportunity to interact with Ojard, officer-in-charge of the detachment. foreign nations, aviation technology companies, and U.S. military aviation The Red Lancers, based in Jacksonville, Florida, are deployed to assets. The event creates lasting relationships that support partnership , Japan conducting maritime patrols and theater security building throughout the Indo-Pacific region. “The Singapore International Airshow provided VP-10 the chance cooperation operations across the Indo-Pacific in support of Commander, to display the capabilities of the multi-mission P-8A Poseidon to an Task Force 72, Commander, 7th Fleet and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command international audience. It was a great opportunity to further improve ties objectives throughout the region. DoN Sexual Assault and Prevention Officer Visits HSM-60

Photo by MC2 (SW/IW) Nick A. Grim Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Officer (SAPRO) Melissa Cohen, top third from left, gathers with the SAPRO team, leadership and victim advocates of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron in their hangar at Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Feb. 18. The SAPRO visited several bases to interact with the sexual assault prevention and response team in Navy Region Southeast. NAS Jax Names Civilians of the Quarter

Photos by MC2 (SW/IW) Nick A. Grim Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax) Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Weiss presents Mark Frisco (left) and Verna Summerville with the NAS Jax Senior and Junior Civilian of the Quarter Award, respectively, during command quarters at Dewey’s, Feb. 13. By MM2 Symonne Patrick Jax, he was a team lead in the restoration of the crucial in coordinating the NAS Jax change of Staff Writer service, allowing aircraft to safely work in all command guest list and processes all welcome weather conditions. aboard letters for VIPs. Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax) “Although I am honored to have been This is her first recognition of Junior Civilian Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Weiss selected, it was a team effort between myself of the Quarter after 12 years of service as recognized Senior Civilian of the Quarter Mark and military counterparts,” said Frisco. “We the command secretary. “I was elated to be Frisco and Junior Civilian of the Quarter Verna all have the same goal at hand, which is to acknowledged for the work that I do. My job Summerville, during command quarters, Feb. maintain mission readiness.” tends to keep me in the background so it was an 13. As a subject matter expert of electronics, he honor to be recognized,” she said. “Congratulations to all! This competition also trained two newly assigned personnel in “It is a team effort amongst the commanding was amazing, as all nominees had excellent troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of officer, executive officer, command master write-ups illustrating stellar performance and Safety Flight systems, allowing them to become chief, and department heads that helped dedication to the installation’s mission,” said effective members of the electronics division. effectively carry out the mission of NAS Jax,” Weiss. As the command secretary, Summerville said Summerville. “Receiving the award wasn’t Frisco, an electrician technician at manages the commanding officer and my goal, however maintaining organization Air Operations, oversees maintenance, executive officer’s daily schedules. She is also throughout the command and keeping personnel troubleshooting, and alignment of Safety Flight responsible for overseeing the review of letters, on track was.” systems at NAS Jax. During a recent casualty memorandums, and evaluations of personnel In her free time, Summerville enjoys spending that interfered with precision approach to NAS attached to NAS Jax. Summerville was also time with her family and gardening in her yard. NAS Jax Kicks Off Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society Fund Drive

By Kaylee LaRocque year, just in my command alone, NAS Jax Public Affairs Officer NMCRS helped 92 Sailors with $73,000 in loans and grants. So be This year’s Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax) creative how you fund raise and Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Fund Drive get the word out to let everyone started with an organizational kick-off at Patrol Squadron know how important this is to (VP) 30, Feb. 19. The fund drive will begin March 1 those families who may need throughout the base. some help.” The fund drive generates donations to benefit the local According to NAS Jax NMCRS NMCRS – an organization that assists hundreds of Sailors, Director Monika Woods, her team Marines and their families each month. By donating, saw 1,838 cases and provided service members are taking care of their own. $1,631,918 in assistance. VP-30 Commanding Officer Capt. T.J. Grady kicked “Anyone can have some type of off the event. emergency and need help. That is “This organization is all about shipmates helping shipmates. why we are here for our military With your assistance, I know we will have another successful families to assist them with campaign this year in fact, I’m increasing our goal to interest-free loans and grants. It $400,000 which will top last year’s record,” he said. “Last works like this – we provide them funds to help with Photos by Kaylee LaRocque emergency NAS Jacksonville Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) situations volunteer Alicia Sawielski hands a bag of fundraising material to and as NMCRS keyperson Lt. Kevin Willett of Commander, Patrol and they pay it Reconnaissance Wing Eleven during the annual NMCRS fund drive back, the kick-off, Feb. 19. during the annual NMCRS fund drive kick-off, Feb. money is 19. used by another have a nurse on staff who conducts home visits to new person in need.” parents and those in need of her help.” “Most Sailors are who come in for This year’s fund drive is being coordinated by Lt. John assistance get a Quick Assist Loan Waters III from VP-30. “Our goal for this fund drive is to which provides an interest-free loan make 100 percent meaningful contact with your shipmates. I up to $500 for basic living expenses think once you explain what NMCRS is all about, they will or family emergencies. They can just gladly contribute to this worthwhile cause,” he said. walk in with their LES, fill out the Each command on base is assigned a key person to ensure Lt. John Waters III of Patrol Squadron 30, who is the 2020 NAS application and walk out with the 100 percent contact is made during the drive. Armed with Jacksonville Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) fund money. It is repaid through an LES allotment forms, these key persons will visit with as many drive coordinator, discusses some of the procedures required of the deduction over a 10-month period,” Sailors and Marines as possible to ensure everyone has an NMCRS fund drive keypersons to help make this year’s campaign Woods explained. “We also offer opportunity to donate to the NMCRS. successful, Feb. 19. The fund drive officially kicks off March 1 . disaster loans, budget counseling, For more information, contact your command key person Budget for Baby Workshops and or the NAS Jax NMCRS Office at 542-3515.

Town Hall Meeting with NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Brian Weiss Wed.,March 18, 5-7 p.m.

River Cove Catering & Conference Center (Mustin Road across from the golf clubhouse)

All residents are encouraged to attend. NAS Jax Captain’s Cup Women’s Softball League Meeting, Feb. 26 The league is open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians, DoD contractors, and military spouses assigned to a command at NAS Jacksonville and retirees. The meeting will be held at the base gym at 12:30 Sports and Standings p.m. Commands should send a representative to the meeting to discuss the Captain’s Cup Greybeard Softball League Meeting, Feb. 26 rules and to get the required paperwork to register for the league. Commands The league is open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians, DoD will receive five captain’s cup points for having a representative at the contractors, military spouses age 30 and older assigned to a command at meeting. The games will be played in the evenings at the McCaffrey Softball NAS Jacksonville and retirees. The meeting will be held at the base gym at Complex. 11:30 a.m. Commands should send a representative to the meeting to discuss the rules and to get the required paperwork to register for the league. Com- Captain’s Cup Leprechaun Dash 5K, March 13 mands will receive five captain’s cup points for having a representative at the The run is free and open to all authorized gym patrons. Runners will meeting. The games will be played Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. at earn captain’s cup points for their commands for participating. Runners are the McCaffrey Softball Complex. encouraged to be festive for the event. The run will be held on Perimeter Road at the end of Mustin Road at the Antenna Farm at 11:30 a.m. Captain’s Cup Intramural Softball League Meeting, Feb. 26 Registration will be held at the race site from 10:30-11:15 a.m. Awards will The league is open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians, be given to the overall male and female winner and the top male and top DoD contractors, and military spouses assigned to a command at NAS female runner for age groups: 19 & under; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; and 50 over. Jacksonville and retirees. The meeting will be held at the base gym at noon. Commands should send a representative to the meeting to discuss the rules For more information, and to get the required paperwork to register for the league. Commands will call Bill Bonser at 542-2930/3239 or e-mail [email protected] receive five captain’s cup points for having a representative at the meeting. Visit the MWR website at www.cnic.navy.mil or The games will be played Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evenings at the www.facebook.com nasjaxmwr McCaffrey Softball Complex. 4 on 4 Flag Football Winter Golf Badminton Doubles As of Feb. 14 Standings TEAM WINS LOSSES As of Feb. 14 Standings FRCSE Gold 4 0 As of Feb. 14 VP-26 Tridents 3 0 TEAM WINS LOSSES FRCSE Blue 3 2 GEMD 2 0 TEAM WINS LOSSES HSM-70 2 1 CPRW-11 1 0 NAVFAC Flying Gravity 2 0 NOSC Wasted Youth 3 3 FACSFAC 2 1 1 NAVHOSP 1 1 NAVFAC Clear 1 0 FRCSE 1 1 TPU/PCF 0 3 NAVFAC Lightning 2 1 MPRWS 1 1 VP-30 Studs 0 5 NOSC Half-cocked 1 1 NOSC 1 1 SERCC 1 1 NAS Jax Double Trouble 0 1 Greybeard Winter SRSS 1 1 NOSC 0 1 VP-62 Tweet-Tweet 1 1 NAVFAC Birds the Word 0 2 Basketball Finals FACSFAC 1 0 2 As of Feb. 14 NAS Jax Starbucks Location Approaches Completion TEAM WINS LOSSES CNATTU 4 1 VP-30 Pro Crew 3 2 NAVFAC Gold 3 2 NRSE/RCC Tune Squad 2 3 VP-62 2 3 FRCSE Goats 1 4 Intramural Winter Basketball Standings As of Feb. 14

TEAM WINS LOSSES CBJTC/JFHQ 4 1 FRCSE 600 4 1 VP-8 3 1 VP-16 War Eagles 4 2 Photo by Kaylee LaRocque HSM-70 2 2 Cody Raslich of Gainesville Neon Signs, adds some shine to the new Starbucks sign aboard FRCSE 2 3 FRCSE Jets 2 3 Naval Air Station Jacksonville. The new coffee shop is scheduled to open March 9 with an VP-62/TPU 1 3 official ribbon-cutting event, March 12. The new Starbucks is located in the VyStar Credit NAS JAX 1 4 Union building on the corner of Saratoga Avenue and Langley Street. It will feature a full NAVHOSP 1 4 restaurant area and drive-thru. Mondays and Thursdays: Visit www.navymwrjacksonville.com for the Free Hold’em current hours of operation. Tournaments at 7 p.m. Group and private tennis lessons are now available. Bingo: Great cash payouts, Call the base gym for pricing information. even better jackpots! Lunch Patrons can select from a variety of massage and evening sessions types, including Swiss, Deep Tissue/Sport, as available. Call (904) 542- well as other spa services, such as facial & body 8449 for current promotions treatments. For a complete list of services, visit and times. the base gym or fitness center.

Freedom Lanes Bowling The Liberty Recreation Center Center Trips & events are for all E1-E6 single or Call 542-3493 unaccompanied active duty members & Command Functions: reservists only. Call 542-1335 for information. Get Connected with MWR Looking for a great Feb 25: Burger Hunt: Grub Burger navymwrjacksonville.com command function? Why not a bowling Feb 29: Blue Springs State Park facebook.com/nasjaxmwr event? Fun for all! Call to set up an event for twitter.com/nasjaxmwr commands, families, spouses groups & more! NAS Jax Golf Club instagram.com/nasjaxmwr Monday: $7 All you can bowl, 4–6 p.m. Golf Course: 542-3249 For specific questions, email MWR Marketing Wednesday: $9.95 All you can bowl, 4 – 10 p.m. Mulligan’s Restaurant: 542-2936 at [email protected] Thursdays: Active Duty Appreciation Day! Wing Down Wednesday Games are $1 each for Active Duty & their March 18, 4 – 5 p.m. Community Recreation guests, Noon - 3 pm. Reservations accepted. Free wings available on a first come, first served Call 542-3227 *Start time subject to change based on league basis. Limit is 5 wings per person. Mulligan’s Family Movie Night finish time will also have a full menu available for Feb. 21, 7 p.m. at Dewey’s Thursday Nights: $10 All you can bowl, 6 - 10 purchase, including drink specials & a frozen Come to Dewey’s Bingo Hall to watch “Frozen pm, includes bowling & shoe rental. Food & margarita machine. II” on the giant screen! Bring your own picnic beverage specials available. Chances to win Appreciation Days blankets or chairs and hangout in the hall for prizes just by participating! Feb. 13 & 27 for all Military members & DoD free! Dewey’s will also have chairs available Friday: $10 Extreme Bowling, 10 p.m. – employees. Play 18-holes with cart for $20. if needed. Free popcorn will be available and midnight. Shoes included. Swing It & Wing It Special: Play 18 holes Dewey’s will have food for purchase. Saturday: Extreme Bowling, call for current with a cart and enjoy 10 wings and two draft DIY Crafts: Paint Night pricing & times. beverages for only $35 after 1 p.m. daily. Feb. 28, 7 – 9 p.m. at Dewey’s *Please note, the specials do not include shoes Daily Twilight Special: Play 18-holes with cart Open to ages 18 & older. Tickets available at unless stated otherwise* for only $20 after 3 p.m. Monday - Friday. Community Recreation in Bldg. 622 or online Monday & Tuesday: Play 18-holes for $20. Cart through myFFR. The cost of $25 per person Fitness, Sports & Aquatics & green fees included. Not applicable on holidays. covers supplies & one soda, beer or wine. Call 542-2930 Limited spots! Food & beverages available for Lifeguard Classes Mulberry Cove Marina purchase. No outside food or beverage. Duval County Spring Break: March 9 – 14, call Call 542-3260 Zombie Night: Adults Only for times Fridays: Free kayak & canoe rental all day for Feb. 28, 7 – 9 p.m. at Dewey’s Clay County Spring Break: March 23 – 28, call Active Duty members & guests only. Ages 18 & older are invited to watch for times Priate Sailing Lessons: One on one instruction “Zombieland: Double Tap” on the giant screen Students must be 15 years or older to participate available at $20/hour by appointment only. at Dewey’s on Feb. 28. The movie starts at 7 in the class and must complete the following: a Minimum 2-hour session. pm. Enjoy free popcorn! Food & beverages 300 yard consistent swim, free or breaststroke Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons: Open to all first- available for purchase. only; a 10 lb. brick test in 12 ft. diving, well timers by appointment only. Free & taught by a DIY Crafts: Romantic Springtime Wreath within 1:40 seconds; tread water for 2 minutes World Paddleboard Association Certified Instructor. March 10, 7 – 9 p.m. at Dewey’s with no hands. The cost is $55 and participants Open to ages 18 & older. Tickets available at must register at the Base Gym prior to first day Auto Skills Center Community Recreation in Bldg. 622 or online of class. Call 542-3681 through myFFR. Take a night out to create your Captain’s Cup Leprechaun Dash 5k Run The center has 22 work bays, wheel balancing, own wreath by following an instructor. The cost March 13, 11:30 a.m. at the Antenna Farm tool checkout, paint booth and welding is $15 per person which covers all supplies, as The run is free and costumes are encouraged! ASE certified mechanic onsite. well as one soda, beer, or wine per person. Food Race day registration will be from 10:30 - 11:15 & beverages available for purchase. No outside a.m. Awards given to the top men and women in Youth Activities Center food or beverage. each division. Captain’s Cup points awarded to Call 778-9772 participating commands. Before & After School Care River Cove Catering & Conference Center 15th Annual Captain Chuck Cornett Navy Run Open to children 5-12 years. Register today! Call 542-3041 April 4, 8 a.m. at the NEX Convenience Store Did you know you can book weddings, Parking Lot Family Fitness Center luncheons, retirements, birthday parties, Early bird registration is open now through Feb. Call 771-8469 conferences and more at the River Cove 29! Sign up now: http://1stplacesports.com/ The Family Fitness Center is open Monday – Catering & Conference Center? events/race-calendar/ Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring your children! Swim lessons now available! Call the Base Gym Children 5 and older are welcome to workout Dewey’s for more information. with you. Group classes are available from 10 – Call 542-3900 Indoor Pool and Outdoor Pool 10:30 a.m. Jax Navy Flying Club Arena, Sept. 25: $115. ticket they can purchase (5) Promotional Maximum Call 542-8509 Jimmy Buffett—Vystar Veteran’s Memorial Arena, and Must enter with party. Learn to fly at NAS Jax Dec. 8, 2020: $100. IFLY Jacksonville: $55 for two flights. Call for introduction flight FSCJ Artist Series – Broadway in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Symphony: $31. Additional ratings are available including Prices vary depending on date and show time. Call Jacksonville Zoo, General admission & admission instrument, complex and commercial or visit the Ticket Office for further details. w/unlimited train rides: $12.50 - $21.50. Find more info online at jaxnfc.net Kennedy Space Center Annual Pass: $64.50 - What to do this year? Local Fun Trips! $79.25. Community Recreation Tickets & Travel Office Come join us on our scheduled trips. Relax and let Sea World Orlando Military Special: $51.75 (limit Call 542-3318, Email directly at nasjaxtickets@ us do the driving! 4 tickets per member ID). navy.mil All trips will leave NAS Jax at 8 a.m. and return Spanish Military Hospital Museum: $5 - $7.50. Travel Fair at 5 p.m., unless stated otherwise. Call or visit the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zipline: $37, Park March 14, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the NEX Courtyard Ticket Office for further details. admission $10.50 - $16. Come out and support the Travel Fair show by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Tampa: meeting one on one with the vendors who offer Multiple dates St. Augustine Aquarium: Adult $8. Child special pricing through the Tickets & Travel Office. Paula Deen’s Lady & Son’s Restaurant, Savannah: Admission - $5. Snorkel Adventure (Includes You make a difference! Visiting the vendors entitles Multiple dates Admission) $32. you to enter free drawings of the many prizes Ikea Orlando: Aug. 15 St. Augustine Old Town Trolley: $12.25 - $21.25 offered by the vendors. Learn about new products Mount Dora Craft Fair: Oct. 24 BOGO. and additions to the attractions and hotels. It is a Yalaha Country Bakery: Nov. 21 St. Augustine Oldest Store Museum: $5.75 - $9.50. fun and exciting day for everyone! St. Augustine Pirates Museum: $4.50 - $8.25. Jax Icemen—Vystar Veteran’s Memorial Arena, Current Ticket Promotions Include the Following: St. Augustine Potters Wax Museum: $5.75 - $9.50. ALL HOME GAMES: $12-$33. Adventure Landing Dry pass: $22. St. Augustine Sight Seeing Train: $5.50 - $12. Orlando Magic Basketball—Amway Center Alhambra Dinner Show: Prices range $43 - $51.75. Universal Orlando Military Special (Not available Orlando, ALL HOME GAMES: $10.75 and up. Autobahn Indoor Speedway: (28% Savings) $25 at the gate! Maximum of 6 tickets per valid military Monster Jam—Vystar Veteran’s Memorial Arena, Gift Card - $20. $50 Gift Card - $40. ID): 2-Park, 5-Day Park to Park Ticket: Adult $208, Feb. 29: $32 admission, $11 pit pass. Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary: $8.50 - Child $203 (Redeemable through 12/31/20, ticket Universoul Circus—Tailgater’s Lot by TIAA Bank $13.50. expires on this date). Valid for 5 days of admission Field, Mar. 4-8: $20-$24. Disney World Orlando Armed Forces 2020 to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s No Limit Reunion Tour ft. Master P, Mystical, Salute 4-Day ticket with hopper option - $259.75; Islands of Adventure. 3-Park, 5-Day Park to Park Silkk the Shocker, Mia X, and more! –Vystar 4-Day Hopper ticket with water park fun & more Ticket: Adult $248, Child $243 (Redeemable Veteran’s Memorial Arena, March 21: $95. - $308.50. 5-Day ticket with hopper option - through 12/31/20, ticket expires on this date). Disney On Ice-Mickey’s Search Party—Vystar $277.75; 5-Day Hopper ticket with water park fun Valid for 5 days of admission to Universal Studios Veteran’s Memorial Arena, April 3-5: $19.50. & more - $326; 6-Day ticket with hopper option Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and Lit AF Tour ft. Martin Lawrence, Rickey Smiley - $294.75; 6-Day Hopper ticket with water park Volcano Bay water park. Must be purchased by & more! Vystar Veteran’s Memorial Arena, May 8: fun & more - $343.50. Tickets valid Jan. 1, 2020 12/27/20. “Eligible Service Members”-Active $70.75. and expire Dec. 18, 2020. Only Active and Retired Dude Perfect—Vystar Veteran’s Memorial Arena, U.S. Military Personnel (including Active or or Retired U.S. Military, the National Guard or May 29: $47. Retired members of the National Guard, Reservists, Reservists and the U.S. Coast Guard. Spouses of Motley Crue, Def Leppard, and Poison w/Joan Jett the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps eligible service members also qualify with valid & the Blackhearts—Vystar Veteran’s Memorial of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the and active U.S. Military ID. Department of Defense Arena, June 18: $121.25. Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic (DoD) employees with valid U.S. Military/DoD Hella Mega Tour ft. Green Day, Fallout Boy, and and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “or” IDs also qualify. Weezer—TIAA Bank Field, Aug. 6, 2020: $113. their spouses are authorized to purchase Military Velocity Air Sports Jacksonville: 1 Hr. (socks Impractical Jokers—Vystar Veteran’s Memorial Promotional tickets. - (6) Promotional Maximum included): $15.50. 2 Hr (socks included) $26. Arena, Aug. 7: $79. purchase per service member, including member- If Wild Adventures (Valdosta, Ga.): Gold Pass – $81 Backstreet Boys—Vystar Veteran’s Memorial service member has an annual pass or multi-day Special—use now until the end of 2020.