THURSDAY, April 18, 2013

www.cnic.navy.mil/jacksonville www.jaxairnews.com VOL. 71 • NO. 2 • NAS Jacksonville, Fla NOSC Jax thrives under women’s leadership By Kaylee LaRocque NAS Jax Public Affairs Specialist Anne Andrews as XO and our command master chief, Although women in the mili- CMDCM(AW) Linda Lopez had tary have played prominent been here since August 2011,” roles for decades, it’s not every continued Amador. day you find a command com- The trio play an integral part prised of an all-female leader- managing Reservists mobiliz- ship staff. ing as units or as individual But for the 2,236 Naval augmentees around the world. Reservists assigned to Navy “It’s really challenging because Operational Support Center our command is so large and (NOSC) Jacksonville through- spread out. I think the key to out the southeast region and everything is good communi- Europe, they are the leaders cation and establishing sound they rely on to get their mis- relationships with the leader- sions accomplished. ship of the units,” said Amador. “I don’t know of another “We keep in constant con- NOSC in the Navy that has tact with the unit COs and three female leaders in the officers and master chief has front office. It happened unex- a great rapport with her coun- pectedly but we make a good terparts in the units. Many of team and do our best to take our Reservists are supporting care of our Sailors,” said NOSC gaining commands throughout Jax Commanding Officer the world, so communication is Cmdr. Nicole Amador, who a crucial part of our jobs. They reported aboard in June 2010 as rely on us for everything from the executive officer (XO). pay issues, travel, medical, “When our previous com- career counseling, advance- manding officer (CO) retired ment exams, legal, physical Photo by Kaylee LaRocque and the billet was gapped, readiness, family readiness, (From left) Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) Jax Acting Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Mary I was asked to be the CO. I etc.,” she added. Anne Andrews, NOSC Jax Command Master Chief (CMDCM)(AW) Linda Lopez and NOSC Jax brought in our senior depart- Commanding Officer Cmdr. Nicole Amador discuss the mobilization of Reservists attached to the ment head, Lt. Cmdr. Mary See NOSC, Page 8 command on April 11. NAS Jax hosts Navy Memorial Celebrates leadership class Year of Military Women From the NAS Jax Environmental By MC1 Brandie Wills Department The United States Navy Memorial hosted the offi- Members of the cial kick-off of the Year of Military Women during a Northeast Florida Re- ribbon-cutting ceremony April 11. gional Planning Council This is the first time the Navy Memorial will Leadership Class of 2013 be honoring not only Navy women – but also the toured several of NAS women who have, and still serve in the Army, Air Jacksonville’s operation- Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. al, environmental and Chief of Naval Personnel Adm. Scott Van Buskirk energy initiatives April was guest speaker at the event, and said he was 10. honored to attend the ceremony because he knows After being welcomed how essential women’s leadership and contribu- aboard by NAS Jax tions have been to the Navy and the nation. Commanding Officer “I know that first-hand, and I see that each and Capt. Bob Sanders at the Photo by Lt. Kevin Wendt every day when I have the opportunity in my job to Heritage Park, the group NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders (left) greets members from the go out and meet the men and women who serve in viewed the static aircraft Northeast Florida Planning Council Leadership Class at Heritage Park on April 10. our Navy and also in our Marine Corps,” said Van The group engaged in a tour of NAS Jax and was shown the multiple efforts tak- displays at the park. Buskirk. ing place in order to improve the base's green footprint. After a tour of the NAS Senior leaders from each of the services, and Jax flight line, the group for a brief about natu- the Navy, so we appre- NAS Jacksonville - the members of congress, attended the event and were visited HSM-72 where ral resources aboard ciate the opportunity to best in the world in both able to get the first look at the collection of original AM1 Cheryl Brockhouse, the station by Student bring these leaders to 2012 and 2013 - to see uniforms worn by pioneering World War I Yeoman hazardous waste coor- Conservation Association NAS Jacksonville to see how the men and women (F) and female Marines. dinator, discussed the volunteer Tina Jackson. firsthand how the Navy aboard the installation Among the most significant is a uniform worn squadron’s hazardous Margo Moehring, values our community work very hard to be good by Capt. Mildred McAfee, the first director of the waste program. senior planner at and its resources.” stewards of the envi- Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service, The group also the council, stated, “We greatly appreciat- ronment,” said NAS Jax or WAVES, who commanded 82,000 women during stopped at the Blackpoint “Regional leaders can be ed the community lead- Environmental Director World War II. Interpretive Center important partners for ers making time to visit Kevin Gartland. Executive Vice President of the Navy Memorial, Cindy McCalip, said the memorial wanted to include women of all branches of service to high- Blue Angels’ remaining 2013 performances cancelled light the common bond between all military From Staff women. “Women tend to support other women whether The Navy announced April 10 that it has can- it be from one service or another service,” said celled the remaining 2013 performances of its Flight McCalip, “So it’s important that we keep that con- Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. nection going because we didn’t want to alienate The squadron will continue to train to maintain fly- any women in the military, so we’re trying to be ing proficiency until further notice at its home station very inclusive of all the services.” in Pensacola. The exhibit highlights many of the women who As a result, NAS Jacksonville has canceled its 2013 made military history through their leadership and Air Show scheduled for Oct. 26-27. determination. This is one of many steps the Navy is taking to “In our military, we judge leadership abilities by ensure resources are in place to support forces operat- the capacity to get the job done,” said Buskirk. ing forward now –as well as those training to relieve “Man, woman, people of color, white, Hispanic them. – that doesn’t matter. What matters is that you can NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Navy photo by MC1 Terrence Siren meet the mission and you can get the job done. And Sanders said, “This is a very tough decision because Cmdr. Tom Frosch, commanding officer and flight as demonstrated day in and day out, our women the people of Jacksonville love their Navy and we sin- leader of the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squad- aren’t just meeting that mission, they’re leading the cerely appreciate their support. Our air shows are a ron, the Blue Angels, speaks to media during an April way, going above and beyond.” way to say thank-you. But our decision came down to 9 press conference at NAS Pensacola. The Navy has Fleet Master Chief April Beldo said that events priorities which are operational readiness and sup- cancelled the remaining 2013 Blue Angels perfor- like Year of Military Women allow for the opportu- porting the warfighter.” mances and practice demonstrations. nity to recognize the past contributions of women Recognizing budget realities, current defense policy The Navy believes there is value in demonstrating to the armed forces. states that outreach events can only be supported with the professionalism and capabilities of the Navy and “If it wasn’t for those women who went before me, local assets at no cost to the government. Marine Corps aviation team, to inspire future genera- I would not be standing here today,” said Beldo. This is one of many steps the Navy is taking to tions of Sailors and Marines. “This allows me to give honor and hommage to ensure resources are in place to support forces operat- The Navy intends to continue aerial demonstrations the hard work that they did while they were serv- ing forward now and those training to relieve them. in the future as the budget situation permits. ing.” I N S I D E Check us out Online! Healthy Babies HSM-72 SOQ Honors Immunizations Update Battle “E” Winners Sailors Of The Quarter Page 4 Page 6 Page 10 jaxairnews.com U.S. Navy photos (Above) In 1929, Vought built 80 O2U-3 Corsairs for the Navy and Marine Corps. Here, a Corsair of Marine Corps Scouting Squadron 14 approaches the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-3) in preparation for landing. The Corsair could be flown on wheels from an aircraft carrier or catapulted as an amphibian from battleships and cruisers. This Week in Navy History (Above left) In 1926, Vought introduced the O2U-1 Corsair scout/observation biplane with interchangeable wheel/float landing gear. It built 132 for the Navy From Staff April 20 and Marine Corps, featuring the Pratt & Whitney R-1340-88, 9-cylinder, Wasp 1796 - Congress authorizes completion radial engine. Here, two Navy O2U Corsair float planes fly in formation after April 18 of three frigates. catapulting from the battleship USS Florida (BB-30) sometime between 1926 and 1930 (Florida was decommissioned in February 1931). 1848 - U.S. Navy expedition to explore 1861 - Norfolk Navy Yard abandoned the Dead Sea and the River Jordan, com- and burned by Union forces. April 21 turboelectric drive. manded by Lt. William Lynch, reaches 1914 - In first call to action of naval avi- 1861 - USS Saratoga captures slaver 1918 - USS Stewart (DD-13) destroys the Dead Sea. ators, detachment on USS Birmingham Nightingale. German submarine off France. 1906 - Navy assists in relief operations (CL-2) sails to Tampico, Mexico. 1898 - U.S. at war against Spain. April 24 during San Francisco earthquake and 1915 - First Navy contract for lighter- 1906 – Cmdr. Robert Peary discovers 1778 - Continental Navy sloop Ranger fire. than-air craft awarded. Arctic continent that supposedly did not captures HMS Drake. 1942 - USS Hornet (CV-8) launches 16 1942 - USS Wasp (CV-7) launches 47 exist. 1862 - Battle of New Orleans – Union of Lt. Col. James Doolittle’s U.S. Army Air British aircraft to reinforce Malta. 1972 - Moonwalk in the Descartes Navy under Adm. David Farragut sails Corps B-24 bombers for first attack on Highlands by Capt. John Young, com- past confederate forts into Mississippi 1947 – Capt. L.O. Fox, supported by Japanese homeland. mander of Apollo 16. He was the ninth River. 80 Marines, accepts the surrender of Lt. 1988 - Navy destroys two Iranian sur- man to walk on the moon. Lt. Cmdr. 1884 – The survey vessel USS Bear (AG- Yamaguchi and 26 Japanese soldiers and veillance platforms, sinks one frigate and Thomas Mattingly II was the command 29), a dual steam-powered and sailing sailors, nearly 20 months after the sur- one patrol ship, and severely damages a module pilot. During the 11-day mission, ship, departs New York Naval Shipyard second frigate in retaliation for attack on render of Japan. 213 lbs. of lunar material was collected. as part of the Greely relief expedition USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58). 1953 – Battleship USS New Jersey (BB- Recovery by HC-1 helicopters from USS in the Arctic. USS Thetis and USS Alert April 19 62) shells Wonsan, Korea from inside the Ticonderoga (CVS-14). join the mission a week later. Greely and 1783 - George Washington proclaims harbor. April 22 six other survivors were found at Cape end of hostilities. 1964 - USS Henry Clay (SSBN-625) 1778 – Capt. John Paul Jones, of Sabine on June 23. 1861 - President Lincoln orders launches a Polaris A-2 missile from Continental Navy sloop Ranger, led land- 1906- Ceremonies at U.S. Naval blockade of southern ports from South the surface in first demonstration that ing party raid on Whitehaven, England. Academy commemorate John Paul Jones, Carolina to Texas. Polaris submarines could launch mis- 1898 - U.S. warships begin blockade of President Theodore Roosevelt delivers 1955 - USS Albany (CA-123) and USS siles from the surface as well as from Cuba. speech. William M. Wood (DD-715) begin to pro- beneath the ocean. Thirty minutes later April 23 1917 - Destroyer Squadron 8 (six ships), vide disaster relief to citizens of Volos, the submarine launched another Polaris 1917 - Launch of battleship USS New under Cmdr. Joseph Taussig, departs Greece. missile while submerged. Mexico (BB-40), first dreadnought with Boston for European Theater service. Embracing wet, cold spring Hey, MoneyChic! MoneyChic Sez: By Sarah Smiley Hey, Money Chic! I want my children to learn Special Contributor From the Homefront about money and finances. When is a good time to start teaching them about these concepts? We are in the best time of the rienced a loss, so there weren’t any of the kids’ voices screaming out- Money Chic Sez: Children are very perceptive to year. gains. It was one endless spring, side as they run up and down the what their parents are doing. They may know that No, it’s true. and eventually, I didn’t even see the sidewalk. I think of neighbors sit- you will take out your credit card to pay for new I know, there are still pockets of sun and palm trees anymore. They ting on their front steps to make shoes, but they will not know you then receive snow behind your shed and muddy just were there. the most of the returning sun. And a bill and send in a check or pay for those shoes shoe prints have become a regu- My first New England winter and I think of the robins who always online. Because children catch on so quickly, any lar thing at the front door. But this spring, however, was quite unfor- make a nest outside our kitchen time is a good time to start as children are best — this muddy, damp, windy sea- gettable. I thought the snow would window once all the snow is gone. taught with real life situations. Count money with son — is the best time of the year never melt. I asked my neighbors, I watch for the day when our dog, children and have them feel the weight of the . . . because we are on the cusp of “Where will all the water go? What Sparky, spends most of his after- coins. spring. happens when this wall of snow noon lying in the sun on the back Compare the weight with the cost of a toy so they It’s been a long time coming, and melts?” I had forgotten what the deck. I look for the green tips of can get a feel for how heavy their hands would be if some thought Mother Nature might flowerbeds looked like underneath. hostas poking through the dirt in they were to hold all the coins it would take to pur- even skip a season, but that makes I couldn’t remember if our street the front yard. I am grateful for the chase that toy. Two good resources for young kids this all the more exciting and grati- had curbs. Everything was bur- first evening we eat dinner and it’s about money and saving are www.kansascityfed. fying. We are collectively waiting ied and forgotten. I hadn’t stood in still light enough for the boys to go org/education/fables and www.federalreserveedu- for a sneeze that is about to come our front yard, except to shovel the outside and play afterward. cation.org. and put us out of our misery. walkway, in nearly four months. Things like the first bud on the Forbes Magazine gives a good age guideline of When Dustin and I lived in San Then one day, I noticed that the crepe myrtles and dandelions basic money vocabulary kids should know by cer- Diego, we didn’t experience this snow was melting along the foun- growing in the cracks of the drive- tain ages. anticipation for spring. Every day dation of the house and around the way are reminders that earth has By age 5, you child should know: was spring. The temperatures hov- base of our trees. There were rings not forgotten us during the winter. Savings Goal – a savings goal has three elements: ered in the mid-70s all year long, of wet, mashed-down grass around We celebrate because we’ve had (1) what you want to buy, (2) when you want to buy and we only got rain a handful of everything warm or living. to live without the sun and the it and (3) how much it will cost at that time. times (always when my brother was A few days later, I heard song- spring for several months, but also Bank – a place that helps us safely store, organize visiting). birds outside my window. Their because we know that the hostas and manage our money. That much good weather is oddly chirping was hopeful and invit- and flowers will retreat into the Check – a way to pay for items where we write a stressful. There’s too much pres- ing, unlike the lonely echoes of the ground again come November. note asking our bank to send our money to some- sure to be “making the most of it” crows’ morning calls. I came down- The spring and summer are fleet- one to pay for our purchases. every single day. I remember sitting stairs and noticed that the sun was ing, and we want to be outside. Bills – notes letting us know how much we owe inside our small apartment (the one hitting the backyard in a slightly It’s not a burden or an obligation; for our purchases. with rent that was more than our different way. There were dots of it’s an opportunity. There will be Trade Off – A decision we have to make when we first mortgage) and hoping for dark blue between the grey clouds. The plenty of time for curling up under are considering whether to save for something or clouds. Maybe some wind bend- sun was playing peek-a-boo. a blanket on the couch once the spend our money. ing the palm trees back and forth. And then, about a week later, the leaves fall off the trees in October. At age 10: A good downpour, the kind that boys called me outside. “There are Sure, there are many reasons to Interest – money you are paid for lending your makes a roaring sound on the roof. flowers in the snow,” they said. be annoyed with spring: allergies, money or an amount of money that is added to These things seldom came. In our side yard, next to the mud, winter clean-up, and, yes, money you borrowed. Instead, sunbeams bounced on downspout coming from the gut- those dandelions coming through Loan – money that’s borrowed and is expected to perpetually lush landscaping — ter, a clump of purple crocuses was the driveway (We’ll complain about be repaid, usually with added interest. even in January — and staying poking through the melting snow. any weather, now won’t we?). Time Horizon – the amount of time that you will inside felt sinful. Spring was coming. I choose to focus on the hope and save for a big purchase. We never were on the verge In the years since, I’ve learned to anticipation that spring brings. It’s Inflation – a general increase in the price of of anything. We never had to say anticipate these signals of spring’s a signal — a metaphor. And it’s nice goods and services over time. goodbye to one season and get return. Sometimes, they are what to have something to look forward ready for another. We never expe- get me through the winter. I think to. See MONEY CHIC, Page 8

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By Keats Reynolds NH Jacksonville Public Affairs Assistant

National Infant Immunization Week — sponsored by the World Health Organization — is April 20 - 27. This annual observance seeks to improve the health of children age two and younger. Vaccines are particu- larly crucial for infants, who are most vulnerable to infectious diseases. Photo by Jacob Sippel Childhood immunizations protect against 14 dis- Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Kee, mother of 6-month old eases that can cause serious illness, disability or even Cameron Kee, holds her infant as HN Roderick death: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, diphtheria, haemophi- Hinds gives an immunization shot. National Infant lus influenza b (Hib), pertussis, pneumococcal dis- Immunization Week‚ sponsored by the World Health ease, polio, influenza, measles, mumps, rotavirus, Organization‚ is April 20-27. This annual observance seeks to improve the health of children age two and AD1(AW) George Granville rubella, tetanus and chickenpox. “U.S. vaccines are extremely safe. They’re regu- younger. lated like any other medication and — in addition to few cases in the U.S. could very quickly become tens VP-5 transition spotlight that — there’s a national tracking system for adverse or hundreds of thousands of cases. effects,” says Capt. Joseph McQuade, Naval Hospital Vaccines reduce the risk of infection by working By Lt. j.g. Brian O’Bannon (NH) Jacksonville director of public health and family with the body’s natural defenses to help it safely devel- VP-5 PAO medicine physician. op immunity to disease. Vaccines imitate an infection “And the risk of the disease is so much greater than — but don’t cause illness. Vaccines do cause the same As VP-5 transitions to the P-8A Poseidon, the the very small risk from vaccination. For instance, the immune response as a real infection — so the body squadron is highlighting a transitioning “Mad disease diphtheria has a one in 20 risk of death, while can fight disease if exposed in the future. Fox” each week. This week’s “spotlight” shines on the DTaP vaccine—which prevents diphtheria, teta- Sometimes, after getting a vaccine, the “imitation” AD1(AW) George Granville. nus and pertussis — has no known risk of death and a infection can cause minor symptoms, such as mild Granville is from Clewiston, Fla., and comes from one in 1,000 risk of continuous crying followed by full fever. This is normal and expected as the body builds a family of three brothers and six sisters. He has recovery.” immunity. two children of his own; one son and one daughter. Some vaccine-preventable diseases — like pertussis Immunization is one of the most important things a Granville has served in a variety of commands (whooping cough) and chickenpox — remain common parent can do to protect their children’s health. during his 16 years of active duty service. His in the U.S. Walk into NH Jacksonville’s immunizations clinic tours include being forward deployed with USS Other diseases prevented by vaccines are no lon- (Monday – Wednesday and Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 Independence (CV-62) and VS-21 in Japan, work- ger common in this country because of vaccines. p.m., Thursday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Or call (904) 542- ing with an aircraft intermediate maintenance However, if vaccination stopped or dropped off, the 7810. Find out more at www.cdc.gov/vaccines. detachment at Roosevelt Roads in Puerto Rice, VQ-2 in Rota, Spain, and the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast and Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training (CNATTU) aboard NAS Jacksonville. NAS Jacksonville Electronic Recycling Aviation machinist mates (AD) are responsible Joe Casiano, Navy Gateway Inn and for the P-8A’s two CFM56-7 turbofan engines and Suites maintenance technician (left), and all the systems contained within. The classroom Jody Smith, NAS Jax assistant hazardous portion of their training began at CNATTU on waste manager, load a pallet full of Feb. 28. This four-week course was led by quali- electronics donated from around base fied Boeing instructors augmented with computer- to be recycled. Recycling electronics based training. Along with classroom instruction, is extremely beneficial to both the Granville has been training with VP-30 mainte- environment and saving money, as they nance personnel on practical applications. can contain hazardous materials such as lead, nickel, cadmium and mercury – while Working with VP-30, Mad Fox ADs have been also containing valuable minerals like helping to rewrite many of the publications on the gold, silver, platinum and copper. NAS Jax P-8A’s engine systems. “We get to a point in the personnel are encouraged to donate their manuals where they will stop because the problem old electronics to the Electronic Recycling has never been seen before,” commented Granville. Center located off Mustin Road on “We then work with Boeing technical representa- Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more tives to tackle the problem as a team.” information, contact Hazardous Waste VP-5 has been transitioning to the P-8A Poseidon Program Manager Jane Beason at 542-5251. since Jan. 4, 2013. Photo by Lt. Kevin Wendt CRS-10 Sailors injured in training mishap Public Notice From Navy Expeditionary The injured Sailors were transit- under investigation. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE/DEPARTMENT OF THE Combat Command Public ing the boat into the Charleston CRS 10 is a Navy Reserve unit NAVY Affairs Harbor as part of routine training based at NAS Jacksonville. Coastal NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A SCOPING LETTER when the incident occurred at 9:41 Riverine Force Sailors conduct port FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A RESTRICTED Three Sailors assigned to Coastal p.m. AREA WITHIN THE ST. JOHNS RIVER FOR SEARCH and harbor security, high value Riverine Squadron (CRS) 10 were The Sailors were transported to AND RESCUE TRAINING AT NAVAL AIR STATION injured in a training accident the Medical University of South asset protection, offensive combat JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA when their 34-foot patrol boat ran Carolina where they were in stable operations and maritime security Pursuant to Council on Environmental Quality regu- aground near Charleston Harbor condition. operations in rivers, harbors and lations (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] §§ 1500 April 13. The cause of the incident is coastal waterways. to 1508) implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 5090.1C CH-1, the Occupational Department of the Navy (Navy) gives notice that an Environmental Assessment (EA) is being prepared for TherapyMonth the proposed establishment of a restricted area within the St. Johns River for search and rescue (SAR) train- Recovering from a peripheral nerve injury, ing at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, FL. The AWR2 Mark Schmidt is purpose of the scoping letter is to seek comments that helped by Occupational will assist the Navy in project planning and analysis in Therapist Lt. Mario accordance with the NEPA of 1969. Bencivenga to move his The proposed action is to establish a restricted area arm during an electrical in the St. Johns River offshore from NAS Jacksonville stimulation test on his in which to conduct SAR training. A restricted area is right bicep at Naval a defined water area which prohibits or limits public Hospital Jacksonville's access to the area. Restricted areas generally provide Physical Therapy and security for Government property and/or protection Occupational Therapy to the public from the risks of damage or injury aris- Clinic. Each April, occupational therapists, ing from the Government’s use of that area. occupational therapy The purpose of the proposed action is to restrict the assistants, and students placement or anchoring of objects or devices, such in practice, education, as crab traps, within the proposed restricted area at research and science all times, and prohibit public access during training host a month-long exercises. The proposed action is needed because celebration showcasing the presence of obstructions in the SAR training area the benefits of cause unsafe training conditions and can cause the occupational therapy. Photo by Jacob Sippel SAR training to be delayed or cancelled. The reason the restricted activities constitute safety hazards is that they increase risk of damage, mishap, or inju- VP-45 ‘Pelicans’ honor Sailors of the Quarter ry to the trainees, support staff, and to the public. Unauthorized vessels or swimmers, and anything By Lt. j.g. Joseph Johannes knowledge. In addition, they also contributed to the anchored to the river bottom, have the strong poten- VP-45 training and qualifying of multiple upgraders. These tial to cause severe injury to a SAR training swimmer. acts illustrate not only their desire to make VP-45 Interested parties may review the scoping letter for The VP-45 “Pelicans” announced their Sailors of the stronger by imparting their wealth of knowledge to this action from the following website: Quarter are AWO1 Joshua Turnage and AWO2 Ashley the next class of acoustic operators, but also their ded- https://portal.navfac.navy.mil/portal/page/portal/ Gee and Blue Jacket of the Quarter is IS3 Matthew ication to the Navy by ensuring that operators of the navfac/navfac_ww_pp/navfac_southeast_pp/about_ Schwarz. future will continue to be the best in the world. us:ep These three exceptional Sailors showed an unwav- “It’s an honor to have been chosen for this award,” Responses may be sent via US mail to: Department ering commitment to excellence and a willingness to remarked Gee, “We all work extremely hard here and of the Navy, NAVFAC SE, P.O. Box 30 (Bldg 903), NAS go beyond what was asked of them. Schwarz, an intel- to be chosen to represent the command as Sailor of Jacksonville FL 32212-0030 Attn: Stephen Biemiller, or ligence specialist, was instrumental in not only col- the Quarter is very special.” via email to [email protected]. Please pro- lecting, but also in disseminating vital intelligence to These three Sailors epitomize VP-45, showing out- vide any comments by 23 May 2013. VP-45’s combat air crews, allowing them to complete standing Pelican Pride through their level of dedica- their missions in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility. tion and desire to serve in the United States Navy. Volunteers needed for Never Quit Run Turnage and Gee, both sensor station one acoustic Because of Sailors like Turnage, Gee and Schwarz, operators, contributed to the success of countless VP-45 continues to exemplify the highest standards of Navy Recruiting District Jacksonville needs 30 vol- tactical missions through the use of their skills and service to our nation, at home and abroad. unteers to assist during the Never Quit Beach event May 19 from 5:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, Please Fill call or email MC1 Brianna Dandridge at 396-5909, ext 1150. Each volunteer will receive a free Never Quit running shirt.

AT3 Jacob Payne reinstalls an APS-124 search radar monitor in an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter assigned to HSM-72. HSM-72 celebrates third Battle ‘E’ win

By Lt. j.g. Tim Boyce HSM-72 Public Affairs

The “Proud Warriors” of HSM-72 have been awarded the Naval aircrewmen of the HSM-72 "Proud Warriors" conduct search and rescue training on the Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic (CNAL) Battle “E” Award for St. Johns River. an impressive third straight year. The 12th in the command’s history, this accolade is a testament to the hard work of the six detachments that deployed on behalf of the squadron, then HSL-42, supporting four unified combatant commander areas of responsibility (AOR). Among the six deploying units, Detachment Nine “Guns n Rotors” completed their deployment to the 4th Fleet AOR in support of counter- illicit trafficking oper- ations on board USS Nicholas (FFG 47). Working hand- in-hand with a U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment, they interdicted three ves- sels on the high seas suspected of trans- porting illegal goods en route to the United States, seizing more than eight tons of cocaine worth $515 million. AE2(AW) Christian Helstrom rinses the tail section of an SH-60B Seahawk at the Hangar 1122 The Proud Warriors wash rack. Periodic washing is key to the corrosion control process. were also on the lead- In the "Prouid Warriors" Aircrew Survival Equipment Locker, PR3 ing edge of rotary wing Lawokxsona Robison ensures that hel- technology. Building mets, vests and other flight gear meet upon the experience NAVAIR safety standards. of the squadron’s first two MQ-8B Fire Scout AM2 Kalee McCulloch deployments in 2009-10 and 2011, Detachment Two “Men in inspects and cleans the Black” deployed on board USS Klakring (FFG 42) with the first main landing gear of an four-aircraft Fire Scout detachment in support of special opera- SH-60B Seahawk that tions forces with overland intelligence, surveillance and recon- deployed in a harsh naissance (ISR). saltwater environment. Detachment Two went above and beyond all pre-deployment goals by conducting the first sea based dual air vehicle flight operations of the MQ-8B and providing over 24 hours of continu- ous vertical take-off and landing tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (VTUAV) ISR coverage. They flew an impressive 397.9 VTUAV hours during 139 sorties supporting this valuable mission and conducted the first MQ-8B engine change at sea before turning over three air vehicles to the HSC detachment on board USS Robert G. Bradley. The “Norsemen” of Detachment Three completed a seven- AM3 Thomas Fielder of the HSM-72 month ballistic missile defense deployment on board USS Vella airframe shop sands Gulf (CG 72) in the 6th Fleet AOR supporting operations Sharp off surface corrosion Sentry and Olympic Titan, and exercises Noble Dina and Proud from exterior panels Manta. Their support was crucial to the safety of the European of an SH-60B Region. Seahawk. The Detachment Ten “Night Furies” completed an eight-month deployment with the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to the 5th Fleet AOR on board USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. During their deployment they con- ducted an impressive 14 Strait of Hormuz (SOH) escorts and res- cued 10 Iranian mariners at sea when their vessel was in distress. The “Warrior Legacy” of Detachment Seven on board USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) and the “Doomsdayers” of Detachment Eight on board USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) departed with the Eisenhower CSG in support of operations Enduring Freedom to AD2 Torre Reese the 5th Fleet AOR. repairs "red gear," Detachment Seven spent the first three months of their deploy- such as the main rotor ment in the 6th Fleet AOR before transiting the Suez Canal to sup- blade restraint set for port Maritime Security Operations and SOH escorts. Detachment an SH-60B Seahawk. Eight conducted multiple SOH escorts and performed extensive anti-piracy and CIT operations in the Horn of Africa and Gulf of Oman regions.

See HSM-72, Page 7 With his soap-filled scrubber in hand, AN Brandon McDowell starts washing an SH-60B from its highest point – the four-bladed tail rotor.

(Above) At HSM-72 Maintenance Control, AZ2 Jennifer Whitaker and ADC Zachary Bennett discuss upcoming inspections of SH-60B and MH-60R helicop- ters assigned to the Proud Warriors. Photos by (Above left) During a fuel spill drill in their hangar, all hands turn to -- with some Lt. j.g. Tim Boyce donning protective equipment as others grab absorbent booms from the yellow and Clark Pierce spill kit to contain the spill.

(From left) AD3 Eric Demores, AT2 Taylor Yori and AT2 Bethany Anderson inspect the main rotor of a new MH-60R Seahawk recently assigned to the HSM- 72 "Proud Warriors." AO2 John Goyarola cleans an M240 machine gun CWO2 Robert Price (center) reviews the steps for mount before reinstalling it on an SH-60B Seahawk attaching a Hellfire missile rack to the MH-60R helicopter. weapons pylon with AN Kelley Arter (left) and AO2 HSM-72 Irifil Gulmatico.

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All together, the squadron participated in 11 inter- national exercises and added another 6,383.6 com- bined mishap-free flight hours to the command’s impressive total, which currently stands at 198,989. According to Cmdr. Derek Fleck, who took com- mand of the “Proud Warriors” on March 15, “It was an amazing year for the Proud Warriors, and that accom- plishment was made even more special in that it came in the final year of expeditionary HSL operations cap- ping off 28 years of professionalism and excellence. It truly was an All Hands effort.” CWO2 Robert Price (left) observes AT2 Michael HSM-72 looks forward to another successful year Pecota, AO2 J.D. Satchwell and AN Kelley Arter as Sailors work quickly to deploy absorbent booms that as it incorporates a new airframe, the MH-60R and they hang the first of two AGM-114 Hellfire air-to- surface missiles on an MH-60R Seahawk. They were will contain a simulated fuel spill from one of the transitions to a new environment embarked on USS practicing for their Conventional Weapons Technical squadron's new MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the not-too-distant future. Proficiency Inspection on April 11.

An HSM-72 move crew repositions one of their new MH-60R Seahawks from NAS Jax Hangar 1122 to a spot on the St. Johns River seawall. Navy announces plan to deploy low-cost laser MONEY CHIC

From Office of Naval Research laser program is central to our com- laser on board USS Ponce (AFSB[I] 15) From Page 2 mitment to quickly deliver advanced comes as Navy researchers continue to Citing a series of technologi- capabilities to forward-deployed forc- make significant progress on directed cal breakthroughs, Navy leaders es,” Chief of Naval Research Rear Adm. energy weapons, allowing the service Taxes – money Stock – a share of announced plans April 8 at the Sea-Air- Matthew Klunder said. “This capabil- to deploy a laser weapon on a Navy that we pay to the a company that is Space exposition in Arlington, Va., to ity provides a tremendously affordable ship two years ahead of schedule. The government to sold to the public. deploy the first solid-state laser aboard answer to the costly problem of defend- at-sea demonstration in FY 14 is part help pay for pub- Bonds – an IOU a ship in fiscal year 2014. ing against asymmetric threats, and of a wider portfolio of near-term Navy lic programs and issued by the fed- “Our directed energy initiatives, and that kind of innovative approach is cru- directed energy programs that promise necessities. eral government, specifically the solid-state laser, are cial in a fiscally constrained environ- rapid fielding, demonstration and pro By age 15, teach state govern- among our highest priority science and ment.” your children the ments, or corpo- technology programs. The solid-state The announcement to deploy the definitions of: See LASER, Page 14 rations in which Investing – put- ting money into you earn interest, assets (like stocks, and receive your School bonds, mutual investment back at funds, etc.) to help a later date. you reach your It’s best to have field trip financial goals. a handle on your NAS Jacksonville Asset Allocation own finances Natural Resources – how your money before having a Manager Christine is divided among money discussion Bauer, right, explains asset classes such with your children. the importance of as stocks, bonds, If you need wildlife habitat man- and short-term help with money agement and resto- investments. management, ration to students Diversification call Navy-Marine from The Jacksonville – spreading your Corps Relief Country Day School. money amongst The children toured various types of Society at 542- NAS Jax on April 11 investments with- 2832. in order to learn about Have questions some of the environ- in an asset class for Hey, Money mental practices of (different kinds the base, while also of stocks and dif- Chic? Email visiting static displays ferent kinds of megan.stolle@ at VP-30 and HSM-74. Photo by Lt. Kevin Wendt bonds). nmcrs.org. NOSC unit mobilizations for Navy mobilize them to augment junior female Sailors. Early women are filling top leader- From Page 1 Cargo Handling Battalion deployed units. We are already in my career there were very ship positions, so the more it Eleven and Naval Mobile at $4.3 million in the third few female mentors, especially happens, the more it becomes Although today’s technology Construction Battalion quarter of this fiscal year,” in squadrons. I think we are the norm,” she said. helps, managing such a large Fourteen. added Amador. doing better at mentoring and “I think we need to make command takes skill and expe- Another 70 Sailors were “We have petty officers work- leadership development.” more progress on the work-life rience. demobilized following their ing here, well outside their “It’s the year of military balance – that is how do you “We have 43 members on deployments. rates, handling these budgets. women. We are all strong, raise a family and meet those our staff comprised of a vari- “Our staff works very hard to It’s a big responsibility.” smart women and our Sailors goals. It’s tough and I think it ety of rates of full-time sup- make it a smooth process for So how do the three leaders know that we are here to take needs to be a community/ port and Reserve Sailors, plus our transitioning units and IA make everything fall into place care of them and they respect teamwork effort to help fami- five civilians. It’s the smallest Sailors. We have great team- and deal with their day-to-day and value our leadership,” lies with working parents,” staff to Reservist ratio of all the work between our depart- responsibilities? added Lopez. continued Andrews. Region’s NOSCs, which can ments, as well as the different “We respect each other, talk Andrews also shared her While this partnership is be challenging at times, espe- staffs on the various bases,” honestly and value the oth- thoughts. “I think that the short-lived as new leadership is cially with the increase of mis- stated Lopez. ers’ opinions. I think we com- women who came before us slated to fill the billets shortly, sions over the past years,” said “Our Reserve personnel plement one another,” said blazed the trail. Now we are in the women will continue to do Amador. Navy budget for last year was Amador. a position to figure out how to what they do best – take care of Last year, NOSC Jax mobi- nearly $5 million to train our “We all strive to set good continue to blaze that trail. I the Sailors who rely on them to lized 168 members, including Reservists for active duty and examples, including for our don’t want it to be unusual that guide them in their careers.

NAS Jax recognizes ‘best of the best’ By Kaylee LaRocque NAS Jax Public Affair Specialist

NAS Jacksonville recog- nized 91 top Sailors from the base and tenant commands for the second quarter dur- ing the Sailor of the Quarter (SOQ) luncheon at the River Cove Catering and Conference Center April 11. “It is my distinct honor to host the SOQ Second Quarter luncheon. We currently have about 317,000 Sailors serv- ing in just about every area of responsibility around the world. Obviously, our objective Photos by Kaylee LaRocque is to project power and deter- NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders congratulates rence to sustain our way of life. HM2 Megan Castle of Naval Hospital Jacksonville for being rec- It is truly a privilege to live in ognized as NavHosp Jacksonville's Junior Sailor of the Quarter America and we continue to during the luncheon. AZ2(AW/SW) Ontareo Bridgeman of VP-8 happily accepts a let- defend the freedoms we enjoy,” ter of appreciation and gift card from VyStar Credit Union from said NAS Jax Command Master NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders during the lun- Chief CMDCM(AW/SW) Brad cheon. Shepherd. gratulations!’ You have earned from First Command Financial ”We are on every front – the right to say you are the best Services. The NAS Jax Morale, Afghanistan, Iraq, detainee at your command and in the Welfare and Recreation operations at Guantanamo Bay, Navy,” he said. Department, USAA and the 5th Fleet and now we are pro- “In the Navy or any organi- University of Phoenix picked jecting our power to the new zation for that matter, we con- up the cost of the buffet lun- threats from North Korea. And tinually face challenges. How cheon for the SOQs and their we are doing all of this with we view them defines us. Do we family members. The luncheon budget constraints and are choose to see the challenges as was coordinated by OS1(SW) doing it well,” he continued. stepping-stones or as obstacles? Winston Earley. “We are always combat ready If we choose to see them as “I think it’s very exciting to be no matter what the cause may obstacles, then the challenges here today. It’s something I’ve be. However, today, we are tak- we face will be viewed as prob- never experienced before and ing some time out to honor our lems that need to be overcome I think it’s great to be acknowl- best – our SOQs.” AT1(AW/SW) Geoffrey Bird of VP-5 discusses what it means to along with all the negative con- edged and rewarded for all MU2 Laura Carey of Navy be selected as a Sailor of the Quarter (SOQ) during the SOQ notations associated with prob- the hard work that I’ve put in,” Band Southeast sang the (Second Quarter) Luncheon at the River Cove Catering and lems,” he continued. “A great said VP-30 Junior Sailor of the national anthem and NAS Conference Center on April 11. Bird was the guest speaker for deal of wasted energy can be Quarter AM3 Lindsey Stout. Jacksonville Chaplain (Lt.) the event. spent focusing on a negative “I think this is great. I was Andrew Hayler delivered the responses. Now that we have tinue to make our peers, work mindset like ‘I can’t, I won’t, I not expecting to see this many invocation. been selected as Sailors of the centers, divisions and com- don’t want to or shouldn’t have people here. This is my first The event’s guest speaker Quarter, we need to realize we mands better. We need to be to.’ You are the leaders of today time being recognized and was VP-5 Sailor of the Quarter are being put up in front of our a part of changing what’s not and tomorrow. You are the ones I’m really honored,” added AT1(AW/SW) Geoffrey Bird. entire command or base as an right and make a difference. We that the Navy looks to in order Commander, Patrol and “As I was writing my speech, example,” said Bird. need to ensure we are part of to overcome those obstacles. Reconnaissance Wing Eleven I thought about what I look “From the most junior Sailor the solution and not the prob- You are now viewed a little dif- Shore Junior Sailor of the for in the Sailors who I nomi- to the most senior first class, we lem. We set the example, we are ferently by your peers and by Quarter ET3 Sigui Howard- nate. What I look for is those need to realize our peers and leaders.” khaki leadership. You are the Magras. who set an example – not only subordinates are always watch- Following lunch, NAS Jax ones we look to, to say ‘I can.’” Neither the U.S. Navy, nor to their subordinates, but for ing us to see how we carry our- Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders then presented each any other part of the federal their peers as well. Everyone selves, what we do and how we Sanders thanked the Sailors SOQ an award envelope with government officially endorses has someone we look up to. respond both on and off duty,” and their spouses. a $25 gift card from VyStar any company, sponsor or its We watch their actions and Bird stated. “We need to con- “First, I want to say, ‘con- Credit Union and a special coin products or services. Sailors of the Quarter (Second Quarter) Senior defense official makes NAS Jax Fleet Area Control and Surveillance VP-10 case for BRAC to congress Senior Sailor of the Quarter Facility Jacksonville Sailor of the Quarter CS1 Marnika Ash Sailor of the Quarter AO1(AW) Michael Atkinson Sailor of the Quarter ET1 Patrick Horgan Junior Sailor of the Quarter By Amaani Lyle CS2 David Tiberio Junior Sailor of the Quarter AM2(AW) Kirk Higdon American Forces Press Service Junior Sailor of the Quarter AC2 Jekia Dowdell Blue Jacket of the Quarter AME3(AW) Charles Jewell MA3 Alycia Delgado Naval Computer and The acting deputy undersecretary of defense Blue Jacket of the Quarter Telecommunications Station VP-16 ACAN Colette Landreneau Sailor of the Quarter Senior Sailor of the Quarter for installations and environment and his service Center for Naval Aviation Technical ET1 Gregory Rouzeau AD1 (AW) Sean Glyod branch counterparts presented their military con- Training Unit Jax Junior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of Quarter struction budget requests to Capitol Hill legislators AM2 (AW) Derek Morris Sailor of the Quarter IT2 Bridgette Webb April 12 – and made a case for another round of AO1 Jacob Moody Blue Jacket of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter ITSN Charles Barras AE3 (AW) Latonya Wheeler base realignment and closure. AM2 Mark Hamilton Naval Hospital Jacksonville VP-26 John Conger told the House Committee on Non-Commissioned Officer Senior Sailor of the Quarter Senior Sailor of the Quarter Appropriations that the budget request allows the AWV1(NAC/AW) Dale Craft Jr of the Quarter HM1 Alana Duke Defense Department to continue prudent invest- Sgt. Chad Riso Junior Sailor of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter Commander, Navy Region HM2 Megan Castle AE2(AW) Glenn Stelle II ment in its infrastructure. Southeast Blue Jacket of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter The DOD budget request, Conger said, allocates Senior Sailor of the Quarter HN Katheryn Walston ATO3 Zachery Mayotte $11 billion for military construction, $10.9 billion Blue Jacket of the Quarter MA1(EXW/FMF) Eliot Faischi Navy Operational Support Center for facility sustainment and restoration, and $3.8 Junior Sailor of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter AOAN Christian Rexrode IT2(SW/AW) Jerry Vanderhall PS1 Maria Cruzen VP-30 billion for environmental compliance and cleanup. Commander, Patrol Reconnaissance Junior Sailor of the Quarter Senior Sailor of the Quarter However, Conger said, the department needs “to Wing Eleven YN2 Derrick Traylor AWF1(NAC/AW) Bryan Brinkley find a way to strike the right balance, so infrastruc- Sailor of the Quarter Sea Blue Jacket of the Quarter ture does not drain too many resources from the Senior Sailor of the Quarter PS3 Dedra White AM2(AW) Justin Petersik-Hunter ET1(SW) Tyler Strickland Navy Region Southeast Reserve Junior Sailor of the Quarter warfighter.” Sailor of the Quarter Component Command AM3 Lindsey Stout Pentagon officials said the latest BRAC proposal ET2(SW/IDW) Adam Bearden Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter stems from a DOD study issued in 2004 that indi- Junior Sailor of the Quarter LS1(AW) Tammie Faulk AMAN Nickey Lamm VP-45 cated a 24-percent excess capacity in infrastructure IT3 Joshua Watson Junior Sailor of the Quarter amid constrained budgets and reductions in force Shore YN2(EXW) Ronisha Clerkley Senior Sailor of the Quarter AWO1(NAC/AW) Monica Franklin Senior Sailor of the Quarter Aviation Survival Training Center structure. Junior Sailor of the Quarter AWO1(NAC/AW) Dakota Golden Junior Instructor of the Quarter “Then we had a BRAC round [in 2005, which] AD2(AW) Catherine Larkin Sailor of the Quarter HM2 Justin Cardente Blue Jacket of the Quarter reduced approximately 3.4 percent of our . . . OS2(SW) Liz Orozco Junior Sailor of the Quarter ITSN Gabriel Riverabadillo replacement value,” Conger said. “So as a con- Junior Sailor of the Quarter PR2 Brandon Rainey VP-62 ET3 Sigui Howard-Magras South East Regional Calibration sequence, we deemed there’s still a lot of excess Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter Center there.” LS1 Tameka Taylor LSSA Joe Beasley Senior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter Significant force structure reductions followed, Coastal Riverine Force 10 ET1 Andrew Kern AWF2 Mathew Way Conger said, including projected Army scale-backs Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter LS1 Adam Ponce EM2 James Hall of 80,000 personnel, Marine Corps reductions of LSSN Derrious Austin 20,000 people and the Air Force’s paring of 500 Junior Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter VR-58 ET2 Troy Durham ATAN Zachary Holmes Full-Time Support aircraft since 2005. Consequently, there’s “signifi- HS-11 Tactical Support Center Sailor of the Quarter cant evidence that we have excess [infrastructure] Sailor of the Quarter Shore AWF1(NAC/AW) Michael McCoy PR1 Kevin Blenkhorn Sailor of the Quarter capacity,” Conger said. Junior Sailor of the Quarter “We need to be cognizant that maintaining more Junior Sailor of the Quarter STG1(SW) Benjamin James AWF2(NAC/AW) James Trader AWR2 Jacob Steinmetz Junior Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter infrastructure than we need taxes other resources Blue Jacket of the Quarter STG2(SW) Russell Ebersole AWF3(NAC/AW) Zachary Jones that the warfighter needs as well, from depot main- ADAN Justin Urbano Transient Personnel Unit/Pre-Trial Selected Reserves HSM-72 Confinement Facility tenance, to training, to bullets and bombs,” he said. Sailor of the Quarter As DOD seeks ways to lower military construc- Senior Sailor of the Quarter Senior Sailor of the Quarter YN1(AW) Sara Williams AM1 Anthony Thomason DC1 David Macdonald Junior Sailor of the Quarter tion and operating costs and invest in energy effi- Junior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter LS2(AW) Vanessa Silva ciency, Conger assured the committee members AM2 Ashley Kincer AM2 Aisha Henry Blue Jacket of the Quarter that BRAC is another method to reduce infrastruc- ASPOQ VP-5 AEAN William Thompson AMAN Robbie Campbell Sailor of the Quarter VR–62 ture costs to the department. HSM - 70 AT1(AW) Geoffrey Bird Full-Time Support “The previous five rounds of BRAC are provid- Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter ing us with a recurring savings of $12 billion every AWR1 John Gagnon LS2(AW) Juniel Daniel AT1(AW) Krista Francis year,” he said. Junior Sailor of the Quarter Mad Fox of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter AE2 Rex Stroup IS3(AW) Nicole Souza AWF2(NAC/AW) Eric Glazer Conger also acknowledged skepticism that some Blue Jacket of the Quarter VP-8 Blue Jacket of the Quarter members of Congress have about the need for AEAN Ryan Rossman Senior Sailor of the Quarter AMEAN Michael Branscome another BRAC. HSM-74 AT1 Jason Hersperger Selected Reserves “In essence, our past investments in BRAC are Sailor of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter AM1(AW) Alex Smith AZ2 (AW/SW) Ontareo Bridgeman AO1(AW) Robin Anton paying for our entire [military construction] bill, Junior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter and then some,” Conger said. AM2(AW) Riley Klitzkie AO3 Matias Gandar PR2(AW) Christopher Hanover “I think there’s a good case for presuming anoth- Blue Jacket of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter er round.” ADAN(AW) Brian Swiecki ITSA Thomas Steransky AMAN Aleksandr Koroatayev

Military Equal Opportunity Network now online By Ensign Amber Lynn Daniel Diversity and Inclusion Public Affairs gers the ability to track formal and informal EO complaints, The Navy Equal Opportunity including hazing, from initia- (EO) Office has created the first tion to resolution. centralized database within the Additionally, it offers fea- Navy to track military Equal tures for users to track general Opportunity formal and infor- assistance provided to military mal complaints. members. MEONet can also The Military Equal Oppor- generate standardized, print- tunity Network (MEONet) is a able Memorandum for the stand-alone online web-based Record (MFR). program that standardizes, The MEONet also serves as tracks and reports admin- a valuable tool for Navy com- istrative actions associated mand leadership to assess com- with the primary duties of mand climate. The centralized Equal Opportunity Advisors database provides leadership and Command Managed the ability to identify complaint Equal Opportunity Program trends and implement correc- Managers. tive actions. The Military Equal Oppor- “MEONet is a valuable new tunity Network (MEONet) is tool in our Equal Opportunity located at www.navymeo.net, Advisors and Command and details on the MEONet Managed Equal Opportunity Photo by MC2 Thomas Rosprim launch can be found in Program Manager’s toolbox,” Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Michael Stevens speaks to first class petty offi- NAVADMIN 097/13. Equal said George Bradshaw, director cers before CPO 365 training on equal opportunity during a visit to NAS Jacksonville on Feb. 13. Opportunity Advisor and Equal of Navy Equal Opportunity. During the one-day visit MCPON participated in two CPO 365 events, toured several commands, Opportunity Program Manager “The MEONet is also an addi- held an all-hands call with area chiefs, and an all-hands call with approximately 400 area Sailors. accounts for MEONet will be tional tool to be utilized dur- created by the Navy EO Office. ing a command climate assess- The MEONet will augment Advisors and Command reports broken down by type of The MEONet allows Equal ment, helping commanders current EO data collection, Managed Equal Opportunity complaint, and demographic Opportunity Advisors and foster and maintain a climate including the tracking of all Program Managers. data of alleged offenders and Command Managed Equal of inclusion within individual general assistance provided to It can also generate gen- demographic data of complain- Opportunity Program Mana- commands.” Sailors by Equal Opportunity eral status reports, including ants.

Photo by Lt. Kevin Wendt NASJacksonville FOD Walkdown Personnel stationed at NAS Jax participate in a basewide foreign object damage walkdown on the morning of April 10.

Photo by Kaylee LaRocque Children Display Artistic Talents AM1(AW) Christopher Collins of VP-62 and his daughter, Cheyenne check out a table of artwork created by children at the NAS Jax Child Development Center April 10. The art exhibit features numerous creations the children made using paint, recycled material, chalk, stamps, etching, watercolors and a variety of other mediums. CNRSE Announces Senior, Junior Sailor of the Second Quarter By MC1(SW) Greg Johnson CNRSE staff when it comes to communi- Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs ty involvement. Throughout the quarter, he coordinated an Adopt-A-Mile high- MA1(EXW/FMF) Eliot Fiaschi and way cleanup, volunteered for a job fair at IT2(SW/AW) Jerry Vanderhall were Mattie V. Rutherford Middle School and named Commander, Navy Region spoke to Navy Junior Reserve Officers Southeast (CNRSE) senior and junior Training Corps students at First Coast Sailors of the Second Quarter 2013, High School. respectively, April 4. “Vanderhall always maintains a posi- As regional kennel master in the tive attitude, and his motivation and CNRSE Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Photos by MC1 Greg Johnson IT2(SW/AW) Jerry Vanderhall sets up dedication make him a stand out as a Department, Fiaschi is responsible for MA1(EXW/FMF) Eliot Fiaschi, regional a video teleconference April 10 in the leader among his peers. He is always military working dog (MWD) teams kennel master assigned to Commander, Region Operations Center at Navy ready for jobs that require an increased throughout the Southeast Region. Navy Region Southeast, sits with mili- Region Southeast headquarters on responsibility,” said IT1(SW) Paul Voigt, During the quarter, he completed four tary working dog (MWD) Pato dur- board NAS Jacksonville. Vanderhall Vanderhall’s leading petty officer. ing MWD training on board NAS deployment relief packages and assisted was named Commander, Navy Region Vanderhall said it was an honor to be Jacksonville. with the re-deployment of two MWD Southeast Junior Sailor of the Second selected for such an award, but it also Quarter. teams. He also coordinated and exe- requirements,” said MAC(SW) Greg comes with great responsibility. cuted three critical MWD movements, Miziak, Fiaschi’s supervisor. You don’t Throughout the quarter, he served as a “I’m grateful to have received this resulting in a 20-percent increase in the have to look too hard to figure out why judge at the Clay County High School award as a representative of the CNRSE region’s MWD detection capabilities. In he was selected as the Senior Sailor Science Fair and volunteered at the junior enlisted Sailors, and I will contin- addition, Fiaschi completed a bachelor’s of the Quarter and was also recently Duval County Society for the Prevention ue to set the highest standards possible,” degree in business administration and selected to become an LDO.” of Cruelty to Animals. he said. “I want to thank my family and was recently selected for the Limited Fiaschi said his faith in the Navy’s Vanderhall serves as a battle watch my leadership for their support and will Duty Officer (LDO) Program. core values have been instrumental to specialist in the Regional Operations continue to strive to grow as a sailor and “MA1 checked on board knowing he his success. Center, where he processed more than a person.” had big shoes to fill as the regional ken- “On or off duty, in and out of uniform, 200 messages for Southeast Region Individual selection criteria for the nel master. His extensive knowledge of I strive to do the right thing and be a installations during the past quarter. He awards was based upon exemplary per- the military working dog program stan- positive representative for my Navy,” also helped train new members of the formance of tasks, contributions that dards, past experience as a he said. “I always strive to live by the watch team as battle watch specialists enhanced organization accomplish- kennel supervisor and remarkable Navy’s core values and I believe that has and regional watch officers. ment of command objectives, mission, leadership qualities have already had been a big factor in my success.” Vanderhall is the CNRSE Petty teamwork or public image, and one’s an immediate, positive impact on our In addition to his primary duties, Officers Association president, as well professional attitude toward self and ability to meet ever-growing mission Fiaschi is also an avid volunteer. as one of the most active members of the others.

combatant ship, as well extremely affordable, LASER as against remotely pilot- multi-mission weapon ed aircraft. Researchers with a deep magazine From Page 8 have been able to and unmatched preci- AlcoholScreening increase the ruggedness, sion, targeting and con- Marty Christiansen, substance abuse totyping efforts for ship- power and beam qual- trol functions. rehabilitation program counselor with the board, airborne and ity of lasers, more than Lasers complement NAS Jax Mental Health Clinic (left), explains ground systems. doubling the range of the kinetic weapons to cre- the National Alcohol Screening Day to a “Our conservative data weapons. ate a layered ship defense Sailor. Sailors seeking more information are tells us a shot of direct- “The future is here,” capability, providing encouraged to visit www.DrinkingIQ.org. ed energy costs less said Peter Morrision, improved protection than $1,” Klunder said. program officer for against small boats and “Compare that to the ONR’s Sold-State Laser unmanned aircraft at a Photo by Lt. Kevin Wendt hundreds of thousands Technology Maturation fraction of the cost of tra- of dollars it costs to fire Program. “The solid-state ditional weapons. a missile, and you can laser is a big step forward The advancing technol- begin to see the merits of to revolutionizing mod- ogy gives Sailors a vari- this capability.” ern warfare with direct- ety of options they never The Office of Naval ed energy, just as gun- had before, including the Research (ONR) and powder did in the era of ability to control a laser Naval Sea Systems knives and swords.” weapon’s output and Command recently per- Officials consider the perform actions ranging formed demonstrations solid-state laser a revo- from non-lethal disabling of high-energy lasers lutionary technology and deterrence all the aboard a moving surface that gives the Navy an way up to destruction. Nomad completes 30 years of military service From VR-62 Public Affairs

AWFCS Michael Wendelin recently completed 30 years of service as a U.S. Navy Reservist. He is currently mobilized and serving on active duty as a Senior Chief Naval Aircrewman (Mechanical) with Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 62 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida. He joined the Navy Reserve March 31, 1983 while a student at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. Wendelin has been on mobi- AWFCS Michael Wendelin celebrated his 30 years of service by lization orders (active duty) visiting USS Constitution at the Boston Navy Yard with (from for the last five years, and flies Photos courtesy of VR-62 AWFCS Michael Wendelin stands in front of C-130T No.313, a left) his wife, Johanna; daughter, Anna; and son, Luke. as a Navy C-130T loadmaster. “Nomads” aircraft in which he took his first aircrew flight more He received his naval aircrew than 10 years ago – and has been crewing ever since. his squadron mates at VR-62 quake victims in Haiti, as well wings in 2003 and has amassed were called on for Operation as humanitarian missions in more than 3,400 flight hours. Among his most memorable U.S. Army Iraq war wound- Tomodachi, the U.S. Navy mis- Kiribati (Christmas Island), He is also authorized to wear missions are medical evacua- ed to their home bases in the sion to aid the Japanese peo- the Philippines, Liberia, and the Enlisted Aviation Warfare tion of wounded and injured States. “There was a silent ple affected by the earthquake Cameroon. Specialist pin and the Seabee service members, and numer- honor guard to meet our air- and tsunami. The “Nomads” “I can’t think of a more Combat Warfare pin. ous U.S. Navy humanitarian craft when we arrived at of VR-62 delivered 127 tons of rewarding way to serve my In the course of his service, assistance missions around the Fort Campbell, Kentucky – it relief materials. country than as a member Wendelin has visited 56 coun- globe. was quite moving.” Wendelin’s aircrew also of the US Navy, especially tries and served in numerous One of Wendelin’s most In 2010, he was serving on participated in the Navy’s as a naval aircrewman and a hazardous duty zones during poignant missions was a detachment in Japan when the Operation Unified Response, C-130T loadmaster” concluded Operation Enduring Freedom. MEDEVAC flight returning Sendai earthquake hit. He and that brought aid to earth- Wendelin. Vietnam Traveling Wall Coming

Sailors from VP-62 gather with children from Green Cove Springs Junior High School to help paint the school's football stadium.

Photos by AECS(AW) Jeannette Wright A Z C ( A W ) R a c h a e l VP-62 first class petty officers and chief petty officers Broddy of VP-62 and participated in a community outreach project April 6 her son, Cortland paint at Green Cove Springs Junior High School to beautify the steps of the Green the grounds and paint the stadium. The project is to Cove Springs Junior High prepare for the arrival of the Vietnam Traveling Wall School Stadium on April which will be on display at the school May 9-13. For 6. more information, call 773-3693.

Metropolitan Park Twilight Special – Daily! Friday special May 10 -11 Play 18-holes with cart for only $16 after $1 games per person 2 – 5 p.m. 2-day ticket - $52 1:30 p.m. every day! Shoe rental not included Discover Disney - Florida resident ticket Monday & Tuesday Fitness & Aquatics valid for sale through June 3 Play 18-holes for $20 Call 542-2930 Tickets are valid for redemption Cart and green fee included. The outdoor pool hours through June 7 Open to military, DoD and guests. Not Now through May 5 applicable on holidays. Open Monday - Friday (lap swim only) Jacksonville Symphony - $27.50 6-8 a.m. Loudmouth Thursday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Gatorland – military member is free, tick- Any golfer wearing a pair of loudmouth 4:30-7 p.m. ets available for family members at ITT shorts or pants plays 18 holes with cart Saturday & Sunday (lap swim only) $19.25 adult, $12.50 child, $54.25 zipline for $20 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Open to military, DoD and guests During lap swim only the waterslide, 2013 Live Broadway Series water park and concessions will not be Anthony Bourdain – April 24 - $50 - $70 Mulberry Cove Marina open. Celtic Woman – May 2 - $44 - $134 Call 542-3260. American Idiot – May 14 & 15 - $25 - $62 Free Kayak & Canoe Rental 2013 Learn to Swim Program Dream Girls – May 21 Every Thursday for active duty Sign-up at the Gym (the Zone) on Cesar Millan – June 1 - $42 - $52 Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Skipper “B” Classes Session 1: June 10–20 MOSH $7 - $12 $150 at the Mulberry Cove Marina Dewey’s Session 2 July 8-18 May 18, 19, 25 & 26 Call 542-3521 Session 3 July 22–Aug. 1 Wild Adventures Theme Park – One day June 15, 16, 22 & 23 Free Texas Hold’em Tournaments pass $30, Gold pass $71 July 20, 21, 27 & 28 Monday & Thursday at 7 p.m. Fitness Center (located above the Youth Aug. 17, 18, 24 & 25 Center Gym) Book Shade of Green, Disneyworld hotel Sept. 21, 22, 28 & 29 Dewey’s free Spring Concert Series Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. properties, Universal hotels and off Oct. 19, 20, 26 & 27 7 p.m. on the outdoor stage For more information, contact Melissa property hotels near attractions at ITT! April 19 – State of Mind at 542-3518/4238 Auto Skills Center April 26 – The Ride The Vault Liberty Call 542-3227 May 3 – Boogie Freaks I.T.T. Events 22 work bays, wheel balancing, tool May 10 – 7th Street Band Call 542-3318. Recreation Center checkout, paint booth and welding! May 17 – Zero-N Jacksonville Suns Baseball Trips, activities and costs may be ASE certified mechanic onsite! $5.50 - $11.50 restricted to E1-E6 single or unaccom- Freedom Lanes panied active duty members. Call 542- Youth Activities Center Daytona International Speedway 1335 for information. Call 778-9772 Bowling Center Subway Firecracker July 5 and Coke 400 Paintball Trip Drop-in care and open recreation are Call 542-3493. July 6 April 20 at 9 a.m. available! New day for free bowling for active duty Tickets on sale now! Family Fitness Center hours are Thursday Stand-up Paddle Board Lesson Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Jacksonville Sharks - $25 per person - April 22 at 6 p.m. Bring your child to work out with you! section 100 Call 778-9772 for more information. Wednesday Evening Bowling Special Busch Gardens Trip 4–10 p.m. - All you can bowl for $5.95 Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts April 27 at 6 a.m. Month of the Military Child Carnival Shoe rental not included Dark Side Of The Moon (Pink Floyd) April 20, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. NAS Jax Golf Club Allegheny Softball Field Saturday Night Extreme Bowling Section A - $33; Section B - $28; Section Golf course info: 542-3249 Free games and activities! 4–6 p.m. (family themed) $8 per person C - $23 Mulligan’s info: 542-2936 8 p.m. – midnight $10 per person Military Appreciation Days Flying Club Price includes two hours of bowling A Lamb Chop Celebration $18 per person, includes cart & green Call 777-8549 Shoe rental included Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. fees Private Pilot Ground School Section A - $18; Section B - $14; Section April 23 for active duty June 3 – July 10 Sunday Family Day C - $11 April 25 for retirees, DoD personnel and $500 per person 12 – 6 p.m., $1.50 games their guests Shoe rental not included Funkfest

Men’s and Women’s Singles Tennis Tourney – April 29, 5 p.m. WOASF golf tourney Open to all NAS Jax active duty, selective NAS Jax Sports reservists, and command DoD men and Intramural Spring Softball Teams Wins Losses women. Participants earn points for their Teams Wins Losses NBHC Tortugas 0 1 set for April 26 command toward the Captain’s Cup and CNRSE 3 0 SERCC 0 1 can earn additional points for finishing first, VP-8 3 0 Soccer From Staff second or third. There are separate men’s Naval Hospital Dirty Birdz Teams Wins Losses and women’s division. The matches play at 2 0 FRCSE 2 0 the Guy Ballou Tennis Complex. Call NAS The Wings Over America Scholarship VP-16 War Eagles 2 0 HS-11 2 0 Jax Athletics to sign up by April 26. VP-30 2 0 Foundation (WOASF) is hosting a golf Naval Hospital 2 0 Captain’s Cup Summer Intramural Golf FRCSE 900 3 1 tournament at NAS Jax April 26 at 9 a.m. VP-8 1 0 League meeting – May 15 CRS-10 2 1 HITRON 1 1 to benefit scholarships for Navy depen- The league is open to all NAS Jax active FRCSE Angry Dolphins 2 1 dents. The event is open to the public. duty, command DoD, DoD contractors HSM-70 2 1 HSM-74 1 1 and selective reservists. The meeting will VP-5 2 1 NAVFAC 1 1 Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. be held at 11:30 a.m. at the golf course. HSM-74 Magnum 1 1 NCTS 1 1 All proceeds benefit the Wings Over Commands having their athletic officer Navy Band 1 2 VP-16 War Eagles 1 1 America Scholarship Foundation, a or designated representative attend the VR-58 1 2 VP-26 1 1 501(c)3 non-profit foundation. meeting will receive five captain’s cup NBHC Narwhals 0 2 VP-30 E’s 1 1 The WOASF annually sponsors more points. All interested personnel should NCTS 0 2 VP-30 O’s 1 1 attend the meeting to discuss rules and FRCSE Rabid Possums 0 3 VP-5 1 1 than 40 scholarships, ranging from $2,000 to get the required paperwork to join the HSM-72 Proud Warriors 0 3 VR-62 0 1 to $10,000, to students who have chosen league. Naval Hospital Diamond Aces to continue their education. Scholarship For more information, call Bill Bonser FACSFAC Jax 0 2 0 3 NBHC Twerk Team 0 2 recipients are selected on the basis of at 542-2930/3239 or e-mail bill.bonser@ VR-62 0 3 navy.mil. VR-58 0 2 scholastic merit, community service and 3-on-3 Sand Volleyball Winter Golf Final Standings extracurricular activities. Teams Wins Losses Teams Wins Losses Ties The foundation’s mission is to pro- FRCSE A 1 0 PSD 9 0 FRCSE B 1 0 vide college scholarships to dependent Standings HS-11 8 1 NAVFAC Red 1 0 children and spouses of naval aviation CNATTU Blue 7 1 1 NAVFAC White 1 0 As of April 12 NCTS 7 2 commands, officer and enlisted, active Naval Hospital Super Smash Bros duty, retired, honorably discharged or Greybeard Spring Softball 1 0 SERCC Gold 7 2 Teams Wins Losses NBHC Trap House 1 0 CPRW-11/TACMOBILE 6 3 deceased. The foundation has awarded CNATTU 1 0 NBHC Dig Dugs 0 0 FRCSE 5 4 more than $635,000 to students since 1987. NCTS 1 0 FRCSE C 0 1 VR-58 5 4 For more information or to register, visit NAVFAC 1 1 NAVFAC Blue 0 1 CBMU-202 4 5 www.wingsoveramerica.us or call 757-671- NECE 1 1 VP-30 3 6 NCTS Blue 0 1 3200, ext. 2. VP-8 0 2 NCTS Gold 0 1 CNATTU Gold 2 6 1 Naval Academy Tournament Members from the United States Naval Academy (USNA) class of 1954 gather at the NAS Jacksonville Golf Course on April 10 for the USNA ’54 Mini Reunion and Snowbird XIII tournament.

Photo by Morgan Kehnert Conserving energy, striving for a healthier planet By Naval Hospital Jacksonville use public transportation, turn the tem- What do you do to promote a healthier Public Affairs perature down on the hot water heater and install energy efficient lights. planet and energy conservation? On April 22, Earth Day is celebrat- There are dozens of ways to lighten ed to foster appreciation of the earth’s the load on the environment and pro- Naval Hospital Jacksonville staff members weigh in: environment and awareness of the mote a healthy ecosystem. issues that threaten it. Many commands are taking an There are multiple ways somebody aggressive approach toward environ- can recognize Earth Day. Salute the day mental stewardship, environmentally by showing awareness of environmen- healthy mission partnerships and ener- tal issues and letting others know what gy conservation. they can do to make a difference. Energy conservation is an important Even small actions can have great aspect of day-to-day life in the Navy. It impacts. Pick up litter, recycle, don’t keeps costs down without sacrificing leave water running while brushing readiness, while simultaneously help- teeth, switch to online bill payments, ing the environment. New procedure for annuity pay "The Mental Health "My older daughter start- "I use setback thermom- From the Retired Activities Office date. ed really getting into Clinic is currently tran- eters at home to save If the SBP annuitant fails to submit a recycling and I decided sitioning to a paperless energy and cut down on There is a new requirement for to set a good example clinic. By doing so, we my bill. I also use them photocopy of their Social Security card for not only my older will reduce the volume in the office here to save Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) annuity during their application, the annuity pay. Starting April 1, 2013, SBP annui- daughter, but my young- of paper used, which will the command money." will be suspended until such time that be a cost saving mea- tant applications will need to provide er daughter as well. So, James MacKinder the photocopy copy is received. I separate trash at home sure. In addition, the Naval Hospital Jacksonville the submission of a photocopy of their and set that good exam- new digital intake form Engineer Social Security card. All military retirees need to ensure ple." will provide streamlined This applies only to new annuities their spouses are aware of this HN Larry McBride and efficient care for established after April 1 and has no requirement for SBP annuity start up Naval Hospital Jacksonville patients." effect on annuities started before this upon the military member’s passing. Warehouse HM3 Brody Estrada Mental Health Clinic Correction In the April 11 edition of Jax Air News, the incorrect photo was published for the first place female winner of the Capt. Chuck Cornett 10K Navy Run. Lorna Bradford (left) was presented the plaque as the first female overall winner by Kathy Ray after the run on "I try to stay hydrated, so April 6. We regret the error. I drink a lot of water. My roommate and I collect Photo by Shannon Leonard empty water bottles and "I reuse my water bottles "I make sure all the lights recycle them. I also have from time to time. Why are turned off when leav- a tendency to get on waste more plastic when ing rooms, both at work the people at work who you can reuse?" and at home." choose not to recycle." Annabelle Natividad HM1 Dwight Smalls HN Ashley Price Naval Hospital Jacksonville Naval Hospital Jacksonville Naval Hospital Jacksonville Outpatient Records NNOA Jacksonville hosts annual golf tourney From NNOA Jacksonville Chapter

The National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Jacksonville Chapter hosted their fourth annual Charity Scholarship Golf Tournament at the South Hampton Golf Club March 22. Over the past four years, the tournament has grown from 26 players to 113 players with more than 50 sponsors. National Naval Officers Association Jacksonville Chapter gather Both experienced and inex- Photos courtesy of NNOA Jacksonville perienced golfers signed on with NNOA National President Col. Robert Clements (third from National Naval Officers Association (NNOA) Jacksonville right), and Lt. Gen. Walt Gaskins (fourth from right) during the to support this annual event Chapter President CWO3 Lionel Jeffcoat, left, and NNOA annual golf tournament. to raise scholarship funds for Co-Chairman Cmdr. Daryl Pierce, right, gather with tourna- deserving high school seniors ment winners (from left) Andre Tanksley, William Lee, Dylan ship of Cmdr. Daryl Pierce, ment committee co-chairmen; in the Jacksonville and Kings Rudolpher and Paul Eldridge after the NNOA Jacksonville annual commanding officer, Center their hard work received high Bay areas. golf tournament on March 22. for Naval Aviation Technical praise from all attendees. NNOA’s National President “The NNOA Jacksonville ment,” said Clements. Training Unit, Jacksonville and Unfortunately, nobody won Col. Robert Clements partici- Chapter has set the standard An event such as this Lt. Duane Gowins, executive the $10,000 hole-in-one prize pated in the tournament and for how things should be done. requires a great deal of com- officer, Transient Personnel although several participants was very impressed with the I am overwhelmed by the level mitment to plan and organize. Unit/Pre-Trail Confinement walked away with numerous turnout. of commitment and involve- Thanks to the expert leader- Facility, this year’s golf tourna- prizes.

Photo by Morgan Kehnert CPO Golf Tourney The Chief Petty Officers' 120th Birthday Golf Tournament was held at the NAS Jax Golf Club on April 9. There were 83 active duty and retired members who gathered to celebrate the occasion. Relay For Life: Military families wanted for event From Staff have lost their battle with cancer, Kari Wiese at (207) 730-3294. support and encourage those who For more details, visit the Relay Please Fill Military family teams are form- are fighting, and celebrate those for life Web site at www.relayfor- ing for the Relay for Life at Fleming who have survived their battle with life.org/flemingislandfl. Island High School May 3. cancer. The team is called “JAX The event remembers those who If you are interested, please call MILITARY FAMILIES.” DeCA reduces its footprint on Earth Day, every day By Jessica Newby towel is used. Being green even waste containers at our stores,” fiscal 2012. newest energy-saving features, DECA Public Affairs Specialist extends to DeCA’s produce Leeper said. “That reduces the Thanks to various energy- in Ansbach, Germany. department, where custom- amount of money we spend on saving features being added to The grand opening of the Earth Day may only come ers can find organically grown refuse services.” its stores — when compared new store in Portsmouth, Va., around once a year, but the fruits and vegetables. The following initiatives to commercial supermarkets, will be the first commissary Defense Commissary Agency “Our sales say something exemplify DeCA’s focus on commissaries are 34.2 per- with energy-conserving glass focuses on being green and about commissaries and our conserving natural resources: cent more energy efficient — doors on most display cases. environmentally friendly every customers,” Jeu said. Recycling. In fiscal 2012 the agency is moving steadily Future initiatives include a day. “Not only are commissaries alone, DeCA recycled 63,000 toward the federal energy goal worldwide equipment assess- “From the design of commis- committed to selling environ- tons of solid waste, which of 3 percent annual energy ment to meet fiscal 2015 energy saries to the products offered mentally-friendly products, but means about 70 percent of all reduction through 2015. and water goals, starting Web- inside — and everything in our customers are committed recyclable materials brought Annual energy use intensity based refrigeration monitoring, between,” said Joseph Jeu, to protecting the environment, into commissaries are recy- has been reduced by 20.7 per- testing low ambient “layered” agency director and CEO, and that’s something we can all cled. Part of that effort involved cent between fiscal 1995 and and “day” lighting, establishing “DeCA strives to be a good get behind.” cardboard recycling. fiscal 2010. In fiscal 2012, water an energy reporting Web site, steward of natural resources, DeCA’s dedication to being Cardboard sold to recycling use declined 2.7 percent. and providing annual com- to find creative ways to recycle green is part of an ongoing cul- companies —instead of throw- Reusable bags and CFL puter-based, energy efficiency and conserve, and reduce our ture change, said Mark Leeper, ing it away — netted $5.3 mil- bulbs. From fiscal 2006 to the training for the agency’s facility carbon footprint.” an environmental engineer lion in revenue that went into first quarter of fiscal 2013, energy supervisors. During Earth Day, April 22, at the agency’s Fort Lee head- the agency’s surcharge fund, commissaries have sold nearly “Being a lean and efficient and Earth Week, April 17-24, quarters. which is used for renovating 6 million reusable bags. organization that uses nature’s commissary customers can Consider, for example, the and building commissaries. Customers also bought assets as wisely as possible is look for extra savings on earth- recent purchase of a dehydra- The effort will expand almost 6 million CFL bulbs a goal that challenges us every friendly items such as carbon tor, installed at the Marine Air beyond stores this month when from calendar year 2006 day,” Jeu said. fluorescent light bulbs and a Ground Task Force Training a waste-sort audit will be con- through 2012. “But it’s a philosophy we good assortment of green Command Twentynine Palms ducted at DeCA Headquarters. More green foods. DeCA embrace at DeCA, and thanks cleaning products and high- Commissary, Calif. The audit identifies and mea- continues to increase its vol- to the collective effort of our efficiency laundry cleaning The dehydrator has reduced sures recyclables that are being ume of organic products. This workforce and customers, it’s products. the store’s waste by 86-90 per- thrown out and determines lineup includes organic meats, something we can achieve.” There are also innova- cent. It converts food and paper how the agency can improve its produce, dairy products, baby For more information about tive waste-reduction prod- product waste into a bio-sol- recycling program. food, and organic dog and cat DeCA’s environmentally ucts such as paper towels and id, or compost, which can be Conserving water and ener- foods. friendly initiatives go to the bathroom tissue without card- repurposed. gy. Commissaries are energy- Greener stores. DeCA recent- agency’s Go Green Web page board tubes, so there is noth- “This process allows DeCA intensive facilities, and DeCA ly opened its first “green” com- at http://www.commissaries. ing to throw away after the last to reduce the number of solid managed to save 2.3 percent in missary, equipped with the com/green/. Sailors should update Exceptional Family Member Program status in April From Navy Personnel to transition season makes it a perfect cial needs are a top priority, and every- New enrollment into EFMP is Command Public Affairs time to update status.” thing is taken into consideration to bal- done through the Navy Family There are locations where Sailors’ ance mission requirements with family Accountability and Assessment System April is the “Month of the Military family members can’t get the care they needs.” (NFAAS). The exceptional family mod- Child” – and a good time for Sailors need, and in these cases Sailors can The best course of action is to plan ule is at HTTPS://navyfamily.navy.mil. to review their Exceptional Family elect an unaccompanied tour or try to ahead as much as possible before a PCS The NFAAS Navy Family Member’s user Member (EFM) status, the Navy’s negotiate for a different location. move and work with NPC and medi- guide is available, after login, under the (EFMP) manager said April 9. “We want to make sure when we cal care providers to determine prop- help tab. The program is designed to ensure move a family somewhere that we are er geographic locations to support the Sailors are stationed in locations where able to meet the complete needs of the individual EFM. Ensure EFM status is their family members can receive care family,” explained Lee. updated as required every three years, and treatment for physical, mental, “If for some reason we are unable to 12 months prior to negotiating orders, emotional or educational needs. meet a family member’s needs it could and after a PCS move. It’s important for “Every three years, 12 months prior require us to move the entire family a Sailors with EFM to do their part so that to orders negotiation, or a permanent second time and move a new family the Navy can do our part in caring for change of station, families enrolled in to that location. It’s a great expense to EFM needs. the EFMP need to update their status,” the families, causes disruption to the Enrollment is mandatory once a said Lanita Lee, Navy EFMP manager. command, gaps billets and is hard on qualified family member is diagnosed, “This month, with its recognition the family member with the qualify- and enrollment will not hurt the service of military children and its approach ing condition. Navy families with spe- member’s chances for advancement.