CHINFO Award Winner Vol. 55 • Issue 12 www.nsmayport.navy.mil www.mayportmirror.com THURSDAY, March 28, 2013 Mayport Chaplain Best In Navy By MC2 Matthew R. Cole USS Hué City Public Affairs Lt. Karen Rector is the 2013 recipient of the Military Chaplain Association’s “Chaplain of the Year” award. The award honors the men and women of the military who have excelled in their core competencies, resiliency during challenges and their ministry that effec- tively addresses the spiri- tual and moral wounds of war. “In a lifetime of service at sea, Chaplain Karen Rector is clearly the best chaplain that I have sailed with,” said Capt. Daniel B. Uhls, commanding offi- cer of the guided-missile USS Hué City (CG 66). “Chaplain of the year is a prestigious award that is in place to recognize the service’s finest and I don’t believe anyone would have to look any further than Karen.” The award will be announced in a cer- -Photo by MC2 Matthew R. Cole emony April 10 during Lt. Karen Rector talks with a Sailor aboard USS Hué City (CG 66). Rector has been named the 2013 Military Chaplain Association’s Chaplain of the Military Chaplain the Year for her service to the Sailors of . Rector is currently serving on board the guided-missile cruiser deployed to the U.S. Association’s annual ban- 5th Fleet area of responsibility and is promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of quet at the Eisenhower Operation Enduring Freedom. Hotel in Gettysburg, Pa. Rector will be in the midst our labor,” said Rector. served as a chaplain. She said Rector. “I felt as if Rector tried multiple school. After graduating of a deployment aboard “But my focus is on my originally joined the Navy he was calling on me but paths in life but never from Western Kentucky Hué City and will not be job and the Sailors aboard an as airframe structural I wasn’t sure if I under- found fulfillment in her University, she enlisted able to attend. the ship.” mechanic stood what he wanted choices. Growing up in in the Navy and attended “I truly appreciate it Rector has always felt “I had actually joined me to do. So I ran even Oakland, Ky., she played boot camp in Great Lakes, considering we don’t a close connection with the Navy because God though that didn’t seem basketball and softball Ill. always see the fruits of God but she hasn’t always wouldn’t leave me alone,” to change anything.” and ran track in high See Chaplain, Page 8

USS Gettysburg Holds Egg Hunt At Base Chapel ChangeBy Lt.j.g. Aubrey Page of Command From Staff photos. There will also USS Gettysburg Public Affairs Naval Station Mayport be a Moonwalk, crafts, The Ticonderoga-class Chapel is inviting games and free food guided-missile cruiser Mayport families to available at the event. USS Gettysburg (CG 64) enjoy a day of food, There will be an Easter held a change of com- games and Easter cel- egg hunt for children ma n d c e re m o ny o n ebration on March 30 ages infant through 10 March 21 on board the from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at years old starting at 2 ship currently in port at the Chapel grounds on p.m. Naval Station Mayport. Massey Avenue. This year’s event will Capt. Brad Cooper The Easter Bunny will take the place of MWR’s relieved Capt. Bob Hein be hopping in to visit Easter Eggstravaganza as commanding officer. with children and take which was cancelled. Guest speaker Rear Adm. Kevin Sweeney, commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 10, praised Hein for his per- Hydrant Testing formance during his tour. “We pay tribute to an outstanding naval offi- InFrom Staff Base Housing cer, Capt. Bob Hein, who tem. Inspection dates has been at the top of First Coast Navy Fire and times for each gen- his game throughout his & Emergency Services, eralized housing area entire command tour in -Photo by Paige Gnann Mayport Division will are: the most powerful sur- Capt. Bradford Cooper II reads his orders to relieve Capt. Bob Hein, left, as command- conduct annual inspec- Officer Housing face combatant the world ing officer of USS Gettysburg (CG 64) as guest speaker Rear Adm. Kevin M. Sweeney, tion and testing of fire (housing east of Lake has ever seen – an Aegis- Commander, Carrier Strike Group 10, looks on. hydrants in base hous- Wonderwood) 1-5 April class Cruiser – the USS ing from April 1-19, 1-5, 1-4 p.m. Gettysburg,” said Sweeney exercises including Joint unmatched in my 26 years families, expressed his except weekends. Enlisted Housing during his remarks. Warrior 12-2. serving on ships.” enthusiasm about taking Housing residents (housing west of Lake D u r i n g h i s t o u r, He i n c re d i t e d h i s Cooper, who assumed command of Gettysburg. are encourage d to Wonderwood) April Hein supported both Sailors for his successful command of Gettysburg “For the great crew of refrain from perform- 8-12, 1-4 p.m. Operation New Dawn tour. after serving in the this ship, it is the honor of ing household laundry Ribault Bay Housing and Operation Enduring “I say thank you from White House as the first a lifetime to serve as your during these periods April 15-19, 1-4 p.m. Freedom by leading the bottom of my heart, Executive Director of commanding officer,” he to preclude accidental If you have any ques- Gettysburg through their you have been the true Joining Forces, a nation- said. “I look forward to damage to clothing as a tions, contact the duty 2011 Arabian Gulf deploy- rock stars. You have wide advocacy initia- achieving great things result of disturbed sedi- Assistant Fire Chief at ment. He also led the ship performed with style tive for veterans, service with you in the years to ment in the water sys- 904-270-5334 ext. 19. through several smaller and grace that has been members and military come.”

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that didn’t make this week’s The Mirror. mayportmirror.com 2 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013 Honored Their Namesakes By Rear Adm. tection to battle groups, Fleet area of responsibil- standing skill and courage 42) honors Rear Adm. class frigates have per- Thomas Rowden underway replenish- ity, Underwood received while serving aboard USS Thomas Klakring, subma- formed brilliantly for Director, Surface Warfare ment groups, amphibious tasking in January 1986 to Samuel B. Roberts (DE rine commander of USS more than 30 years. A As a Navy tradition, we forces, and military and spearhead search and res- 413) during the battle off Guardfish (SS 217) during force in numbers, they celebrate a ship’s achieve- merchant shipping from cue efforts after the tragic Samar in World War II. World War II. His daring protected vital shipping ments and history with , their mis- space shuttle Challenger GM3 Carr was posthu- service earned him three against foreign aggression decommissioning or sion evolved over time to disaster over the Atlantic mously awarded the Silver Navy Crosses and a post- and forcefully contributed inactivation ceremonies. include enhanced-mari- Ocean. A truly “Just Star. During the 1980s, humous promotion. The in our strategic shift to the Today, we reflect on three time interdiction opera- Friend and Brave Enemy,” Carr deployed as a convoy 33rd in class, Klakring was Arabian Gulf. However, Oliver Hazard Perry Class tions, mine warfare, and she deployed in sup- commander and a tanker commissioned August we built these ships with frigates that concluded counter narcotics opera- port of operations Desert escort in the Arabian Gulf 20, 1983 in Bath, Maine. a different threat in mind service to the nation this tions both as a member of Storm and Enduring as well as a law enforce- Her initial mid-1980s than exists today and the month: USS Underwood battle groups and as inde- Freedom in the Arabian ment and counter-nar- deployments were to the cost to upgrade the ships’ (FFG 36), USS Carr (FFG pendent deployers. Gulf. Following the dev- cotics platform in the and combat systems to pace 52), and USS Klakring After more than 30 astating 2010 earthquake . She aided , as well as the current threat became (FFG 42), which decom- years of active service, in Haiti, Underwood par- USS Bonefish (SS 582) to the Arabian Gulf where prohibitive. missioned Friday in USS Underwood (FFG ticipated in Operation after the conventionally- she participated in escort Today, we are building Mayport, Fla. 36) was decommis- Unified Response human- powered suf- operations of Kuwaiti ships that are modular, This class of ships hon- sioned March 8, 2013, itarian assistance and fered a fire in 1988, result- owned oil tankers during adaptable and flexible, ors Commodore Oliver in Mayport, Fla. She was disaster relief efforts. ing in the rescue of nearly . allowing us to quickly and Hazard Perry who was commissioned Jan. 29, USS Carr (FFG 52), the 90 submariners. As a key In 1993, she participated affordably upgrade our named the “Hero of Lake 1983, as the 29th ship 42nd ship in the class, asset in maritime inter- in Operation Support fighting batteries without Erie” during the War of in the class. Her name- was commissioned July cept operations, Carr’s Democracy off Haiti’s taking the ship off line for 1812. The Navy originally sa ke, Cap t. G o rd o n 27, 1985, at Todd Pacific deployments during the coast, countering drug years at a time. built 51 of these guided W a i t e U n d e r w o o d , Shipyards in Seattle, 1990s and 2000s included operations. In 2002, she We salute these three missile warships, replac- received the Navy Cross Wash., and decommis- missions in the Arabian participated in UNITAS frigates as they have ing the Knox class frigates for his achievements sioned March 13, 2013 Gulf, and Caribbean and and, during recent years, superbly served our of the 1960s and various while in command of in Norfolk, Va. Named Mediterranean seas. The she conducted several nation and Navy. classes of that USS Spadefish (SS 411) for Gunner’s Mate 3rd ship deployed 13 times counter-narcotic deploy- Fair winds and follow- were in service during during World War II. Class Paul Henry Carr, during her 27 years of ser- ments to U.S. Southern ing seas, and thank you World War II. Designed Following her maiden the ship honors the gun- vice. Command. for your honored and to provide local area pro- deployment to the Sixth ners mate’s display of out- USS Klakring (FFG Oliver Hazard Perry- highly dedicated service. Celebrating The True Meaning Of Easter Because of different cal- the significant themes of Having Easter family endars, there are differ- redemption and resurrec- devotionals at home can CHAPLAIN’S ences between Western tion. Easter can be more be a worthwhile addi- CORNER Christian and Eastern meaningful if we make tion to attending special Christian dates for Easter. it a learning opportu- worship services. We can In early Christianity, the nity as well as an impor- take time on Thursday, the cultural traditions in parts of the Easter story: term Easter was not used tant occasion to worship Friday, and Saturday to our communities which Maundy Thursday (also yet. Because of its con- together. We can con- help us focus on the cen- can also be wholesome known as Holy Thursday), nection with the Jewish sider how flowers, eggs, tral events of Holy Week. and fun. remembering the Last Passover, early Christians and even spring itself are And we can also take time Easter is the oldest Supper; Good Friday, referred to it simply as symbols of rebirth and on Easter morning to annual holy day of the remembering Christ’s Pascha, the Greek ver- new life. Further, we can read a Scriptural account Chap Luke Wilson Christian calendar. Early Passion; Holy Saturday sion of the Hebrew word study about the last week of the Resurrection and Surface Force Ministry Christians identified (Easter Eve or the Vigil Pesach, or Passover. In of Jesus’ life (Holy Week) have prayer, perhaps even Center the first day of the week, of Easter); and Easter many other languages, to remind us of the true before we think about Sunday, as the proper Sunday itself. the word for Easter is still meaning of Easter. In our Easter eggs and candy! While Easter is an day for a weekly com- The date of Easter, based on the Hebrew families, we can read from important religious holy memoration of Christ’s being dependent on a word for Passover. The the Scriptural accounts Easter is a time of hope, day for Christians, it has Resurrection. And at lunar calendar, moves English word Easter may of Jesus’ last days, talk joy, and peace. I pray that also become a popular least from the 2nd century around from year to year have originally referred to about what the events we will all consider how cultural holiday in our onward, Easter has been and can catch some of a spring festival and was mean to us, and sing and we can make the most society for many people an annual remembrance us by surprise and make later used as the term for pray together. Music of Easter as individuals, regardless of faith back- of Jesus’ suffering and it more difficult to plan the Christian holy day. can be spiritually power- families, churches, and ground. For those of us death and a celebration and prepare for. For Many Christians may ful. In addition to sing- communities. I also pray of the Christian faith, we of His Resurrection. This Western Christians, Easter wonder how we, as indi- ing, listening to beautiful that whatever our specific can sometimes struggle to annual event eventually Sunday can fall anywhere viduals and families, music about Christ can customs and traditions remember and focus on developed into a celebra- between 22 March and 25 can make better use of help bring the spirit of may be, we will remem- the religious meaning of tion over multiple days April. Easter this year will Easter to celebrate Jesus the Easter season into our ber and celebrate the true Easter in the midst of all commemorating specific be this coming Sunday. Christ and to focus on lives. meaning of Easter. Just Nine Weeks Remain in the School Year questions or take prac- fast: Blood sugar is at its ious to get the test over tice tests: Knowing the lowest in the morning. In with that they fail to read Knowing format and style of a order to think and prob- the directions. 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CoastBy Petty Officer 1st Guardsman Is Enlisted Persongrades E-2 through E-6. Of to floating Year buoys. Coast Class Lauren Jorgensen Nominees must reflect Guard aids to naviga- U.S. Coast Guard Public Affairs the spirit of pride, profes- tion teams are primarily C o a s t G u a r d s m a n sionalism, dedication and responsible for servicing assigned to Jacksonville must embody the Coast and maintaining the aids. B e a c h u n i t n a m e d Guard core values of Enlisted Person of the honor, respect and devo- Coast Guard Sector tion to duty. Jacksonville in Atlantic The waters of the Beach honored a United States and its ter- Sagamore Beach, Mass., ritories are marked to native for selection as assist navigation. The its 2012 Enlisted Person U.S. Aids to Navigation of the Year during a cer- system employs a sim- emony at Naval Station ple arrangement of col- Mayport Friday. ors, shapes, numbers Petty Officer 1st Class and light characteristics Brian Antel, a boat- to mark navigable chan- swain mate stationed at nels, water ways and Aids to Navigation Team obstructions adjacent to Ja c k s o n v i l l e B e a c h , -Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Lauren Jorgensen these. These aids may Fla., was honored as Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Antel, a boatswain’s mate stationed at Aids to Navigation be anything from lighted the Sector Jacksonville Team Jacksonville Beach, Fla., was honored as the Sector Jacksonville Enlisted Person structures, beacons, day Enlisted Person of the of the Year for 2012 and was presented with an award by the Navy League during a cer- markers, range lights, fog Year and was presented emony at Naval Station Mayport Friday, March 22, 2013. signals and landmarks with an award by the Navy League. local food drive, coaching “I never thought I’d be Naval Station Mayport’s selected,” Antel said. “It 6-year-old and under bas- blew me away. I feel hon- ketball league, helping ored and excited.” at various Navy League The Navy League and functions, participating the Port of Jacksonville in Habitat for Humanity Propeller Club, which events and volunteer- hosted the dinner and ing at a local elementary ceremony, presented school. Antel with a scrapbook “There are roughly containing $100, two tick- 375 people in Sector ets to the Battle of Midway Jacksonville who work commemorative dinner extremely hard but it’s and several donated gifts nice to select one shining from area restaurants, ser- example to be the repre- vice providers, museums sentative for all the great and other attractions. work we do here,” said As the ANT Jacksonville Capt. Tom Allan, Sector Beach operations petty Jacksonville commander. officer, Antel played a piv- “Petty Officer Antel exem- otal role in the planning plifies everything we look of 4,250 crew underway for in that representative, hours and the repair of and we’re all very proud 246 aids to navigation. He of him.” supervised the success- The Sector Jacksonville ful certification of seven Enlisted Person of the boat crewmembers, four Year program recog- boat coxswains and the nizes exceptional men certification of the exec- and women from Sector utive petty officer. He Jacksonville and its sub played a direct role in the units. Considered the completion of rating per- “best and brightest” from formance qualifications the field, these individu- leading to the advance- als are selected by a panel ment of four members of senior enlisted mem- of the ANT. Additionally, bers who evaluate each he spent more than 400 nominee against a set of hours underway in sup- established criteria that port of operations during includes performance, 2012. work ethics, military bear- A nt e l f i n i s h e d a l l ing, standards of conduct the requirements for a and a strong community Bachelor of Science and service commitment. received his diploma The Enlisted Person from Excelsior College of the Year program December 2012. He also is designed to recog- volunteered in his com- nize enlisted persons munity by coordinating a in the workforce in pay

School From Page 2 and allows your child the manage test stress when it time to focus more clearly does happen. So hopeful- on the harder questions. ly a combination of tutor- Organize thoughts ing through Tutor.com before writing: Students and these test tips will who organize their writ- help your child achieve ing responses before they success and readily pro- start writing typically mote to the next grade. score higher. Having a Judy Cromartie is the plan or even a short out- School Liaison Officer line insures a well-struc- for NS Mayport. If you tured response which hits have questions about all the main points. this article, want a copy Think positively: of the Un/Underfunded Negative thoughts during Mandates for Duval a test (e.g., “I’m going to Schools, or have concerns fail”) can not only destroy your child’s confidence, about an educational but also take up valuable issue impacting your time which should be child, she can be reached used to concentrate on via email at judith. the test! [email protected] or by Using these tips won’t phone at (904) 270-6289 necessarily keep anxi- ext. 1305 [office] or (904) ety away completely. 219-3894 [cell]. Or you However, practicing these can schedule a meeting techniques can give your with her in her office in child the right skills to Building One. 4 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013 Mayport Bids Farewell To ‘Big K’ By MC1 Sean Allen 4th Fleet Public Affairs After nearly 30 years of Naval service, friends, family and service mem- bers gathered at Naval Station Mayport to bid farewell to the Oliver Perry class USS Klakring (FFG 42) March 22nd, during a decom- missioning ceremony at Naval Station Mayport. With the ships’ com- pany manning the rails, Capt. Paul Flood, Commander, Squadron 14, talked about the long proud tradition of Klakring. “From maritime patrols in the , anti- piracy operations off the coast of Africa, to coun- ter narcotics patrols in the Caribbean Sea, Klakring have always performed exceptionally,” said Flood. Flood went on to thank Cmdr. Bertram Hodge, commanding officer of Klakring for his leader- ship as the ship prepared to decommission. “I have been fortu- nate as a Commodore to -Photo by Paige Gnann be able to rely on Cmdr. USS Klakring's Color Guard (FFG 42) presents the colors during the ship's decommissioning ceremony held pierside at Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Hodge, he knows that the on March 22. A guided missile frigate, USS Klakring is the 36th ship in the Oliver Hazard Perry-class and was commissioned Aug. 20, 1983. She has morale of a ship is in its a crew of 17 officers and 198 enlisted, and can support a SH-60 III or MQ-8 Fire Scout detachment consisting of six officers and 15 enlisted personnel. Cmdr. B.C. Hodge currently serves as the ship's commanding officer. She will be towed to Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Office Philadelphia and See Klakring, Page 5 offered for foreign military sale.

-Photo by Paige Gnann Destroyer Squadron 14 Commodore, Capt. Paul Flood, hails the notable accomplishments and winning legacy of the -Photo by Paige Gnann guided missile frigate, USS Klakring (FFG 42) during the ship’s decommissioning ceremony on March 22 at Naval Cmdr. Bertram Hodge, decommissioning Commanding Station Mayport, Fla. Flood also thanked Cmdr. Bertram Hodge (seated right), the ship’s commanding officer during Officer of USS Klakring (FFG 42) speaks of the frigate’s the decommissioning process, for his service to the ship and Navy. proud history as a U.S. Naval vessel.

-Photo by Paige Gnann -Photo by Paige Gnann Friends, families and former crew members gather pierside as plankowners and current Plank owners and the family of the ship’s namesake, Adm. Thomas B. Klakring, sit in crewmembers man the rails of USS Klakring during its decommissioning Friday. view of the current crew members manning the rails of USS Klakring.

-Photo by Paige Gnann -Photo by LSCS(SW)Tam Dinh Plank owners of USS Klakring (FFG 42) call out a final cheer for “Big K” after leaving USS Klakring Executive Officer, Lt. S.S. Whitworth, right, salutes Hodge after the ship’s the ship during its decommissioning on March 22 at Naval Station Mayport. colors are retired. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013 5

-Photo by MC2 Adam Henderson -Photo by Paige Gnann Plank owners from the first crew of the Klakring walk off the ship for the last time during Plank owners and crew members of USS Klakring man the rail together during the ship’s its decommissioning ceremony. Klakring is being decommissioned after 29 years. decommissioning ceremony.

-Photo by MC2 Adam Henderson -Photo by ET3 Michelle Maltese Sailors assigned to the USS Klakring walk off the ship for the last time carrying the ships Cmdr. Bertram C. Hodge, decommissioning commanding officer of USS Klakring, pres- “Don’t Tread on Me” and Ensign. Klakring is being decommissioned after 29 years of ents the commissioning pennant to the family of the ship’s namesake, Adm. Thomas B. service aboard Naval Station Mayport. Klakring. Klakring From Page 4 ability to get underway Rear Admiral Thomas and successfully complete B. Klakring (1904-1975), the mission,” said Flood. a Navy submarine com- Hodge then addressed mander during World War the crowd, and spoke II. about the hard work of the Klakring’s final deploy- crew and carrying on the ment was to the U.S. 4th tradition of Klakring to the Fleet area of responsi- fleet. bility, operating in the “I could spend my Caribbean Sea and off the entire speech praising the Coast of South America, efforts of the crew, they in support of Operation did an outstanding job. Martillio. As they depart Klakring Operation Martillio, they will go on to their is a U.S., European, and next commands and take Western Hemisphere the fighting spirit of the partner nation effort Klakring with them,” said targeting illicit traffick- Hodge. ing routes in coastal In more than 29 years of waters along the Central service Klakring complet- American isthmus. U.S. ed more than 22 deploy- military participation is ments from three home led by Joint Interagency ports and traveled more Task Force South, a com- than 3.2 million miles ponent of U.S. Southern worldwide during its ser- Command. vice time. Those deploy- The ceremony con- ments were to the Middle cluded with the crew of East, South America, Klakring departing the Europe and Africa. ship, once the last Sailor Klakring was com- crossed the brow, the ship -Photo by MC2 Adam Henderson missioned on Aug. 20, was officially decommis- Sailors salutes the ensign as it is lowered on the fantail of the USS Klakring. Klakring is being decommissioned after 29 1983, and is named after sioned. years of service aboard Naval Station Mayport.

-Photo by LSCS(SW)Tam Dinh USS Klakring’s crew disembark the ship at its decommissioning ceremony on March 22. 6 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013 E for Excellent Service On Halyburton By Ensign Jeffrey Bland USS Halyburton Disbursing Officer Commander, Navy Exchange Service Command recognized USS Halyburton’s ship’s store by presenting the Ship’s Store Retail Service Excellence Award dur- ing a recent visit to Naval Station Mayport Fla. The store was evaluated in many areas, including crew satisfaction and the -Photos courtesy of USS Halyburton Store’s ability to achieve CNSL Force Supply Officer Capt. Don S. Hughes present- stock turn. Requirements ing the Ship’s Service Excellence Award to Ensign Jeffrey for this award are a Bland, Disbursing Officer of USS Halyburton. goal for most ships, but Halyburton has made this ing 96 percent during serving customers in the their standard throughout the Supply Management store, they always pro- the year. Certification proves vide outstanding cus- Transferring $20,000 Halyburton continues to tomer service. The Ship’s st of profits to MWR in two set the standard. Whether Servicemen of Halyburton Hughes congratulates the Leading Petty Officer of S-3 division, Ship’s Serviceman 1 rd consecutive account- processing laundry, work- continuously lead the way Class Durben Matthews and Ship’s Serviceman 3 Class Kenny Liningham on a job well ing periods and scor- ing in the barbershop, or in retail customer service. done. Tickets On Sale For Taking The Test Battle Of Midway Dinner From Mayport Navy League vors of what historians call one of the The Navy League of Mayport is host- U. S. Navy’s greatest sea victories and ing the 71st Anniversary of the Battle the turning point of World War II in the of Midway Commemoration Dinner. Pacific. Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Ticket costs are: Active Duty E-6 and event, which will be held Saturday, June below, $25; E-7 to O3, $35; O4 to O5, 1, 2013, at the Renaissance Resort Hotel, $45, O6 and above, civilians, and retir- World Golf Village in St. Augustine. The ees, $65. keynote speaker is Adm. William E. The evening includes fine dining and Gortney, USN, Commander, U.S. Fleet entertainment. Uniform will be O4 and Forces Command. above - dinner dress white jacket; O3 Numerous Veterans of the Battle of and below - dinner dress white/dinner Midway and several widows of these dress white jacket optional and civilian Veterans, and Veterans of all branch- is black tie or business attire. Cocktails es of the military have been invited to begin at 1800, dinner at 1900. Tickets are attend this year’s dinner. Additionally, mandatory and seating is reserved. Medal of Honor recipients and former Make checks payable to Navy League Prisoners of War from the local area who Midway Dinner. Tickets may be pur- have heroically answered the call of duty chased from the following locations: will also be in attendance. Come meet •Navy League Mayport: Bob Price, -Photo by ET3 Michelle Maltese these “national treasurers” and hear Phone 904-718-2118; email: bpricex4@ Naval Station Mayport Color Guard parade the colors while members of the Navy their adventures first hand. comcast.net and Marine Corps salute during the presentation. NS Mayport held a Battle of The evening promises to be emotion- •Navy League St. Augustine: Bill Iwo Jima Medal of Honor Recipients Memorial held at Memorial Park on March al and patriotic, and provides an excel- Dudley, Phone 904-806-4712 or 904-794- 21 with guest speaker, retired Capt. Bob Buehn. lent opportunity to connect with survi- 7814; email: [email protected] THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013 7 Running the Ditch: Start of A Hué Tradition By do more things like this,” realized I was on lap 140 I Ensign Anastasia Abid USS Hué City (CG 66) Public said Engineman 2nd Class figured I should just keep Affairs Robert Jackson. “It really going,” said Vanderkallan. inspires people to get out The Golden Dragon there, all the while gen- “So that’s exactly what I crew of guided-missile erating a team-like atmo- did.” cruiser USS Hué City (CG sphere.” The Running of the 66) ran a relay around the Every Golden Dragon Ditch 2013 was a success- weather decks as its ship did their part during this ful event and hopefully conducted a southbound transit and transit of the Suez Canal, Running of the Ditch. will be a topic of conver- March 16. During the December sation for years to come. This is Hué City’s sec- 2012 event, a total of 505 It is an event like this that ond transit of the Suez miles was logged around does not fade from one’s Canal during a three- the weather decks. For memory fast and reminds month period and the this transit, the goal was crew’s second Running of set at 1,000 miles. While Hué City Sailors of the the Ditch. The Suez Canal the Hué City crew fell family and team atmo- is an artificial waterway in short of its goal, they are sphere they have aboard. Egypt alongside the Sinai already planning and R e l a y o r g a n i z e r, -Photo by MC2 Matthew R. Cole Peninsula that connects organizing for their next Aviation Ordananceman the Mediterranean Sea Command Master Chief Raymond Charest, assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Running of the Ditch and the . Hué City (CG 66), begins his leg of the Running of the Ditch, a ship relay throughout when the ship commenc- 2nd Class Lisa Broadfield During the Running of the entire 101-mile Suez Canal transit. Hué City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of es its return transit to its of the Helicopter Anti- the Ditch, Hué City Sailors responsibility and is promoting maritime security operations, theater security coopera- homeport of Mayport, submarine Squadron run a continuous relay tion efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Fla.. L i g h t ( H S L ) 4 8 around the weather decks One Sailor, Fire Detachment 8 All-Stars, for the entire length of Controlman 3rd Class Taking The Test the transit. The 15-hour Daniel Vanderkallen, played a big role in setting southbound transit is exceeded his goal by up the run. exhausting for many, but more than a couple of Hué City is deployed the opportunity to go for miles. Vanderkallen ran a with the Dwight D. a run, relieve some stress, grand total of 26.2 miles. Eisenhower Carrier Strike and share in camarade- A mile and a half is 8.5 rie is a welcoming idea. laps around the weather Group to the U.S. 5th The transit is also unique, decks from the foc’sle Fleet area of responsibil- because of its proximity to to the aft missile deck. ity promoting maritime land. Sailors who are not Vanderkallen ran the mar- security operations, the- typically runners are seen athon in 3 hours and 45 ater security cooperation stretching their legs in minutes, keeping a pretty preparation for their laps. steady pace. efforts and support mis- “I really enjoy run- “I didn’t set out to run sions as part of Operation ning and I wish we could a marathon, but when I Enduring Freedom.

Improving NWU Wear In The Fleet The top 5 mistakes MCPON Stevens sees Sailors

-Photo by MC2 Matthew R. Cole making with the NWU uniform in the fleet are: Information Systems Technician Seaman Louise R. Solomon, assigned to the guid- Improper boots; Improper blousing of trousers; ed-missile cruiser USS Hue City (CG 66), takes the Navy-wide advancement exam Improper wear of eight point cover; Improper fit- on the ship’s mess decks. Hue City is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsi- bility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts ting of uniform; Wearing uniform in wrong locations. and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. Develop Leaders and Control What You Own. 8 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013 Vicksburg Motorcycle Ride For Safety By Ensign Rachel Manning USS Vicksburg PAO USS Vicksburg con- ducted a motorcycle ride opened to all riders in the command on a sunny Friday morning on March 15. The focus was on safe- ty and building camara- derie. The event was led by Electronics Technician 1st Class Michael Lewis. He rode the course, which began at the ship’s pier and ended in Amelia Island, the day before to make sure it was safe and hazard free. The participants gath- ered at 10 a.m. to con- duct a brief on the route, ensure everyone had the correct protective gear, and inspect the motorcy- cles for proper operation. From there, the group rode along the scenic waterways of Little Talbot -Photo courtesy of USS Vicksburg Island and Amelia Island. “Hopefully, we were USS Vicksburg Commanding Officer, Logan Jones leads ship’s crew on an open motorcycle ride to practice safety techniques. able to introduce a local getaway to some guys Grill where the riders as an excuse to skip work still practicing safety,” said built command cohesion developing further such unfamiliar with the area,” enjoyed a relaxing lunch on a sunny Friday after Capt. Logan Jones, com- through a common activ- events that bring Sailors said Lewis. on a deck over the beach. a long work week, and manding officer and avid ity that we enjoy outside from all around the ship The ride ended at “This ride served a two, to show Sailors that Harley Davidson fan. of the workplace.” together outside of the Sandy Bottoms Bar and couple of purposes: one, we can all have fun while Lewis said, “this event USS Vicksburg plans on workplace.

Chaplain From Page 1 It was at her first duty he replied by telling me to path to ensure I would go of Operation Enduring Hué City for its deploy- return and reunion sup- assignment aboard the come down to his office to down this road,” she said. Freedom (OEF) with the ment. port. USS Harry S. Truman talk about it.” After receiving her Special Purpose Marine Ab o a rd Hu é C i t y , “(Rector) has been fully (CVN 75) that she realized Rector met Chaplain commission and going Air Ground Task Force Rector stays involved in she could run no more Paul and the Marine Wing through her ministry Afghanistan from October the everyday lives of the engaged in every aspect and that her true calling chaplain aboard at the training, Rector received 2008 to May 2009 and crew by organizing and of our operations, spear- was as a Navy chaplain. time. They talked with her orders to the Marine Air again in support of OEF leading tours and com- heading our efforts to “I saw Chaplain Paul not only about their jobs Ground Combat Center in from October 2010 to June munity relations projects reduce operational stress,” who I had run into peri- but also about what God’s Twentynine Palms, Calif. 2011. and planning and par- odically and this night plan was for her. After a T h e n s h e s e r v e d Upon completion of ticipating in steel beach said Uhls. “She is a top- he had come out on the few hours, Rector decided at Combat Logistics her tour with CLB-3, picnics. She has imple- notch naval officer and flight deck wearing his to pray and see what hap- Battalion 3 (CLB 3) at Rector reported to her mented and executed chaplain. Her passion flight suit,” she said. “This pened. God’s answer was Marine Corps Base cur rent assignment, more than 40 briefs cover- for serving the needs of made me a bit curious. that he was calling her to Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay. CNSL Ministry Center in ing topics such as suicide So I started asking him a ministry. From there she Mayport, Fla. She is serv- awareness, sexual assault, Sailors is clear and unde- bunch of questions and “God put people in my deployed in support ing temporarily with the personal finance and niable.” THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013 9

USO Yard Sale - April 13 Have some things you’d USO Pinned Down On RGB like to get off your hands? NEWS The Mayport USO is hav- ing a yard sale Saturday, April 13th from 8 a.m.-3 milwivesbusinessesande- may warrant assistance p.m. Space is limited so [email protected] may include medical and call the Mayport USO at Relay For Life-NS dental needs, rent assis- (904) 246-2481 today to Mayport tance, utility payments, reserve your table. Tables Join Relay For Life and and food; access to refer- are $10 for an inside table NS Mayport in fighting ral services; or other and $5 for an outside cancer. NS Mayport will table. Table setup begins host its first Relay For assistance depending on at 7 a.m. Life on April 13-14 with need. Applicants for these L i b e r t y M u t u a l the opening ceremo- funds must demonstrate Legends Of Golf - Free ny beginning at noon. financial hardship, and/ Admission For Military The theme this year is or lack of other available Enjoy complimentary “Seek and Destroy”. This resources due to par- admission for all active event is open to family, ticipation in OEF or OIF. duty, retirees, reservists, friends, coworkers, and Eligible veterans include and dependents with those wishing to join the those of all services, the military ID to the Liberty fight against cancer. For Mutual Legends of Golf more information, visit Reserve component and Tournament in April at www.relayforlife.org/ National Guard. The Westin Savannah MayportFL. For more informa- Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. Supporting America’s tion, please contact a Red Military Wives Vendor Heroes Cross Military Services -Photo by CTTSA Robert Routon Show - May 4 The American Red caseworker at (904) 246- Cryptologic Technician Technical 2nd Class Tyson Schmidt teaches Electronics Technician 3rd Class Jerremi Shoemaker how to properly cuff Electronics Join the Mayport USO Cross is expanding ser- 1395 Technician 3rd Class Travis West during training onboard USS Robert G. Bradley for another wonderful vices to provide assis- Fax, copy and free nota- Military Wives Vendor tance and resources to (FFG 49). ry service is also available. Show. This event is free veterans of Operation For more information and open to the public. Enduring Freedom and There will be raffle tick- Operation Iraqi Freedom about activities or meet- ets and food for sale. For to help support their tran- ing availabilities, call 246- more information, or to sition into civilian life. 3481 or stop by the center signup as a vendor, email: Emergency needs that at 2560 Mayport Road. 10 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013

FFSCFrom FFSC Workshops Geared To Sailor, Families The following class- April 24, 11 a.m.-noon, es and activities are Raising Financially Fit offered by the Fleet and FFSC Plans Tea Party Kids, Building 1, Room Family Support Center For Soon-to-be Moms 719 (FFSC) and are free of April 24, 9 a.m.-2 charge. Pre-registration From FFSC p.m., Tri-base Job Fair, is required and childcare The New Parent Support Program is hosting an Morocco Shrine Temple is not available. For more English Tea for expectant moms on April 25 from information about the 1-3 p.m. at the base Chapel. April 24, 9 a.m.-noon, classes or to register call The program is honoring these women in rec- Employment Seminar, 270-6600, ext. 1701. FFSC ognition of April’s Child Abuse Prevention Month. Building 1 Room 719 is located in Building One This is a special opportunity for moms-to-be to April 25, 1-3 p.m., on Massey. meet each other and have a grand day of pamper- English Tea for March 28, 9 a.m.-noon, ing. Expectant Moms, Chapel Tottle Tyme Playgroup, If you are pregnant, you are invited to come out April 25, 9 a.m.-noon, USO and enjoy the food, tea and good company. Tottle Tyme Playgroup, April 1, 9-11 a.m., There is no charge for this event, however reg- USO Active Parenting Class, istration is required. There are limited seats avail- April 29, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 FFSC Room 702 able. Call FFSC at 270-6600 ext. 1700 to save your p.m., Anger Management April 3, 9 a.m.-noon, seat. Employment Seminar, Workshop, FFSC Room Building 1 Room 719 702 April 3, 11 a.m.-noon, Family Connection April 10, 9 a.m.-noon, April 29-May 3, 8 a.m.- Renting, Building 1, Group, USO Employment Seminar, 4 p.m., TAP Separatee Room 719 Apr il 8, 1-3 p.m., Building 1 Room 719 Workshop, Building 1 April 4, 9-11:30 a.m., R e l a t i o n s h i p April 10, 8:30 a.m.- Room 1616 Marketing Yourself For Communication, 12:30 p.m., Stress FFSC Room 702 Building 1 Room 719 April 29-May 1, 8 a.m.-4 a Second Career, Ocean Building 1, Room 702 Management, Wellness April 15-19. 7:30 a.m.- April 18, 9 a.m.-noon, p.m., Ombudsman Basic Breeze Conference Center April 8, 9-11 a.m., Center 4 p.m., Command Tottle Tyme Playgroup, Training, Building 1, April 4, 9 a.m.-noon, Active Parenting Class, April 11, 9 a.m.-noon, Financial Specialist USO Room 702 Tottle Tyme Playgroup, FFSC Room 702 Tottle Tyme Playgroup, Training, Building 1 April 22-26, 8 a.m.- April 30, 6-8 p.m., USO April 9, 9-10:30 a.m., USO Room 1616 4 p.m., TAP Separatee April 8-12, 8 a.m.- Stroller Strut, FFSC April 15-16, 8:30 a.m.-4 April 17, 4:30-6 p.m., Workshop, Building 1 Ombudsman Assembly, 4 p.m., TAP Retiree Building 1 p.m., Boots to Business, Home Buying, Building 1 Room 1616 Building 1 Room 104 Workshop, Building 1 April 10, 11 a.m.-noon, Building 1 Room 104 Room 1616 April 22, 9-11 a.m., April 30, 10 a.m.-noon, Room 1616 Gambling Awareness, April 15, 9-11 a.m., April 17, 9 a.m.-noon, Active Parenting Class, What About The Kids?, April 8, 6-7 p.m., IA Building 1, Room 719 Active Parenting Class, Employment Seminar, FFSC Room 702 Building 1 Room 702

LearnFrom FFSC To Market Yourself For Next Career The Fleet and Family tion is a great professional cated about the process given by retired Capt. Jim tions, your competition, encouraged to attend as Support Center is spon- development opportunity. in order to mentor and O’Keefe, deputy direc- resumes, cover letters, well! soring a once-a-year Transition is of course counsel those who work tor of transition services job search, networking, All who attend will lecture regarding transi- ultimately a part of for them and are contem- on MOAA’s national staff. career fairs, interview receive a free copy of tion here at Naval Station all military careers. plating or going through The presentation, given techniques, salary nego- the lecture’s compan- Mayport. Therefore, the lecture is their transitions. annually at over 150 mili- tiation, benefits packages, ion book, also titled It will be presented perfect for those who are This “executive sum- tary installations of all the current job market, “Marketing Yourself for a by The Military Officers contemplating retire- mary” presentation can Services worldwide, is and other relevant and Second Career”. Association of America ment in one to five years. prepare them for that role universally praised by important transition top- It is an in-depth, all-in- (MOAA), and is entitled However, it doesn’t stop as well as many multi-day audiences as, “up-to-date, ics. one resource for the tran- “Marketing Yourself for a there. programs. Simply stated, hard-hitting, and sharply The presentation is sition process. Second Career”. The event Regardless of whether it’s a great fit for any com- focused– a must see “. geared toward officers For further information, will be held on Thursday, any particular officer or mander, officer, or senior It includes compre- and senior enlisted, contact Stephanie Hoppe April 4, 2013, at 9 a.m. senior enlisted member enlisted supervisor -- hensive information on but those of all ranks at stephanie.hoppe.ctr@ in the Ocean Breeze has reached the point of from the most senior, to the retirement decision are warmly welcomed. navy.mil for call 904-270- Conference Center. being in their own transi- the most junior. itself, employer percep- Spouses are highly 6600 ext. 1604. This top-shelf presenta- tion, they should be edu- The lecture will be Get ShipShape With

HealthFrom Health Promotion by the Ocean Promotionadult dependents, and retirees. Topics to Navy and Marine Corp Public Health be discussed include food groups, nutri- Center’s directed 8-week Nutrition and tion labels, calories, serving sizes, gro- Weight Management Class will start on cery shopping, and food journaling. April 16 and runs for eight consecutive For more information, call Health Tuesdays from 9-11 a.m. Promotion by the Ocean at 904-270-5251 Class is open to active duty personnel, ext. 16. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013 11 Navy’s Only Airship Visits NS Mayport By MC1 Sean Allen 4th Fleet Public Affairs utilize an array of tactics, tive, cost effective solu- Deepwater Horizon oil low observable and high tions that can address the spill recovery operation. th U.S. 4 Fleet is host- speed vessels, masked capability gaps caused by COMUSNAVSO/ ing the Naval Air Warfare communication signa- budget cuts,” he added. COMFOURTHFLT sup- Center’s MZ-3A Airship tures, sophisticated coor- “One potential solution ports U.S. Southern in the Mayport area for dination, to smuggle illicit is the use of LTA tech- a capabilities and flight cargo into the U.S. every nologies. These platforms Command joint and demonstration. year,” he said. “One way to have a large payload combined full-spectrum The blimp is a fly- enhance detection efforts capacity to accommodate military operations by ing laboratory used to against illicit trafficking a variety of sensors, and providing principally test sensors and multi- within our area of opera- equipment and can be sea-based, forward pres- intelligence suites for tions is to utilize long- aloft for long durations.” ence to ensure freedom Department of Defense endurance platforms with The airship is sta- of maneuver in the mari- and other governmen- the ability to use a multi- tioned at Naval Air Station time domain, to foster tal agencies. The airship tude of sensors. Lighter- Patuxent River, and is provides a slow mov- Than-Air (LTA) technolo- assigned to the U.S. Naval and sustain cooperative -U.S. Navy Photo ing, vibration free and gies have the potential to Research Laboratory relationships with inter- The Naval Air Warfare Center’s MZ-3A Airship is visit- low operating cost plat- meet these operational Military Support Division national partners and to ing the Naval Station Mayport area for a capabilities and form required for some needs.” Scientific Development flight demonstration. fully exploit the sea as Intelligence, Surveillance Harris went on to dis- Squadron ONE (VXS-1). maneuver space in order and Reconnaissance sen- Eastern Pacific Ocean Naval Forces Southern cuss not only the opera- The airship is operated by to enhance regional secu- sors. to support Counter Command/commander tional benefits of the a contracted civilian crew rity and promote peace, It is these capabili- Transnational Organized U.S. 4th discussed how the blimp, but the cost benefit and will be in the area ties that 4th Fleet wants Crime (C-TOC) opera- airship could be utilized as well. through April 5. stability, and prosperity to utilize in their Area of tions. in the 4th Fleet AOR. “In the current fiscal In July 2010, the airship in the Caribbean, Central Responsibility (AOR), in Rear Adm. Sinclair “Transnational crimi- environment, 4th Fleet is deployed to Gulf Shores, and South American the Caribbean Sea and Harris, commander U.S. nal organizations (TCOs) looking towards innova- Alabama, to assist in the regions.

Willkommen an Bord (Welcome On Board) FGS Main, U-32

-Photo by MC2 Marcus L. Stanley -Photo by MC1 Ian Anderson German navy U-32 (S182) submarine sits moored at the pier in Naval Station Capt. Chuck Nygaard, Chief of Staff, Commander 4th Fleet, is greeted by Cmdr. Mayport. The foreign vessel is in Mayport conducting exercises with the U.S. Navy. Senior Grade (Fregattenkapitän) Sasha Rackwitz, Commander German Task Group Elbe-class submarine tender FGS Main (A 515) and U-32 are visiting Naval Station 421.04, prior to a reception hosted on board the flightdeck of the Elbe-class subma- Mayport, Fla. in preparation for joint training excercises with the U.S. Navy. rine tender FGS Main (A 515). 12 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013

Auto Skills Center $5 off for all active duty Bottles on the 14th and last 9 pm at Castaways. 270- you-can-drink soft drinks call (904) 270-5801 x147 March Special: Tire military (must show valid day of every month! 270- 7205 for $1. Trivia begins ITT Balance, pay for 3, get ID). 270-7204 7205 April 24: Game Night. at 5:30 p.m. All Khakis Jacksonville Suns the fourth one free and W e d n e s d a y s : E v e r y T h u r s d a y : 7:30 p.m. at Castaways welcome (Chief Petty Baseball: Tickets on Sale 4-wheel brake job $150 Lunchtime Bingo. Every Trivia on Tap. 5:30 p.m. Lounge Enjoy a nigh of Officers, Officers and their April 4. Prices range from (most vehicles). 270-5392 Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Castaways. Test your your favorite games: Life- guests). 270-5431 $5.50-$13.50 depending April Special: 10% off at Beachside Bingo. Two general trivia knowledge! Sized Jenga, Twister & Chicken Wednesdays. on section. 270-5145 open stall fee. 270-5392 $500 payouts every week. the winning team of four more. 270-7205 Every Wednesday, 11 Universal Militar y Tire Special: Buy four Buy two, get one free. Still takes home awesome April 25: Bar Biathlon. a.m.-2 p.m., at Foc’sle Salute: All active duty tires and receive free only $13.00 per pack. 270- prizes! 270-7205 7 p.m. at Castaway’s Lounge. Enjoy a two- military, retirees, reserves alignment on those tires 7204 April 8: NCAA Lounge (after Trivia). Test piece fried chicken plate or national guard can for life (must show receipt Castaway’s Lounge Championship Game! 10 your skills at darts and with two sides for only receive one complimen- to receive alignment). E v e r y W e e k d a y : p.m. at Castaways. Cheer billiards in our biathlon. $7.00. 270-5431 tary Park-to-Park pass 270-5392 Castaway’s After on your favorite team and Overall winner takes away April 24: All-Hands for Universal Studios Beachside Bingo Work, At Ease: Stop win some great prizes. a championship trophy. Seafood Boil. 4-7 p.m. Orlando or Islands of Tues days : Sp e cial into Castaway’s every 270-7205 270-7205 at Foc’sle CPO Club. Adventure (while sup- Pricing! Every Tuesday Monday-Friday from 4-6 A p r i l 1 0 : P o k e r Foc’sle Lounge CPO Cost is $10 per per- plies lasts). All three days at 6:30 p.m. at Beachside p.m. for our great nightly Tournament. 7 p.m. at Club son in advance; $12 at must be used within a 14 Bingo. $18 for a 3-pack, specials! Enjoy Margarita Castaways Lounge. Test Every Tuesday: All the door. Purchase tick- consecutive day window. $20 for a 6-pack, and Monday, Tuesday’s Pint your card shark abilities Khaki Wings and Trivia ets in advance; lim- Tickets valid through June computers are just $50 Glass Night, Around-the- for great prizes. Free to Night. 3-7 p.m. every ited tickets available at 30, 2013. Must have valid for a 3-6 pack. Plus door World Wednesday, BOGO enter. 270-7205 Tuesday at Foc’sle CPO the door. Sponsored by military ID to activate prizes nightly, lots of sur- Thursday and Five Dollar April 19: Live Music by Club with 40-cent wings, CDS-14/CNSL CRUDES ticket at front gate. 270- prises and an additional Friday! Plus, Last Buck Second Tyme Around. drink specials and all- MAYPORT. For tickets, 5145

Liberty Call Liberty Center. at Liberty Center. Free Movie Marathon. 2 p.m. The following activities April 14: Action Popcorn! at Liberty Center. Free target single or unaccom- Movie Marathon. 2 p.m. April 22: Billiards panied Sailors. For more at Liberty Center. Free Tournament. 6 p.m. at Popcorn! information, call 270- Popcorn! Liberty Center. April 29: Killer Bunny. 7788/89 or stop by the April 15: Chess April 24: Help Feed the Will you win the quest to Mayport Liberty Center Tournament. 6 p.m. at Homeless. Van departs and pick up the month- Liberty Center. 3:15 p.m. Sign up dead- find the Magic Carrot? 5 ly activity calendar with April 17: Liberty line Mar. 4 p.m. at Liberty Center. a complete listing of all Programmer Meeting. 4 April 26: Madden 13 April 30: COD: Black upcoming Liberty events. p.m. at the Liberty Center. Tournament. 6 p.m. at March 28: Ping-Pong Town Center. Van departs some fun. This is a chance to tell the Liberty Center. Ops Tournament. 6 p.m. Tournament. 6 p.m. at Liberty Center at 5 p.m. April 10: Help Feed the programmer what you April 28: Action at Liberty Center. Liberty Center. April 7: Scary Movie Homeless. Van departs want on YOUR Liberty March 29: Movie Trip. Marathon. 2 p.m. at 3:15 p.m. Sign up dead- Calendar. Stop by and Van departs 6 p.m. Cost Liberty Center. Free line Mar. 4. bring your ideas! $5. Popcorn! April 12: NBA2K13 April 19: Movie Trip. March 30: Billiards April 9: Snag Golf. 4 Tournament. 6 p.m. at Van departs 6 p.m. Cost Tournament. 6 p.m. at p.m. at Liberty Center. Liberty Center. $5. Liberty Center. Learn the basics, hone April 13: Ping-Pong April 21: Comedy April 5: Mall Trip: your skills, or just have Tournament. 6 p.m. at Movie Marathon. 2 p.m.

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Kid Zone April 5: Teen Job Fair. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Beachside Community Center. Open to Teens of active duty military only. Applications must be sub- mitted by April 2, 2013 in order to attend event. 246- 0347 April 12: Freedom Friday- Inside Out. 7-11 p.m. at the Youth Center. Cost is $8 advanced sign- up and $10 day of, space permitting. 270-5680 April 18: Youth Drama Club Presents “Little Rascal”. 4 p.m. at the Youth Center. 270-5680 April 26: Operation

-Photo courtesy of MWR Megaphone Worldwide Eighteen teams from commands all across Mayport compete in the Command Bowling Lock-In. 7 p.m.-7 a.m. Challenge on March 20 at Mayport Bowling Center. The winning team was MWR Bingo, at the Teen Center. $15 whose grand prize is a staff bowling party for up to 120 people. advanced sign up, $20 day of if space permits. Permission slip required. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013 13 On The Messdeck MWR Sports/Fitness Mayport Bowling Center Intramural Sports 270-5452. Midnight every Friday at laser light show. 270-5377 270-5377 Thursday April 9: Spring April 23: Intramural Mayport Bowling Center. Sunday Nights: Windy Harbor Golf Forward 3K Walk/5K 7v7 Soccer Meeting. 11 $10 include 2 hours of Bowling Family Fun Cheeseburger with Club Run. 8:10 a.m. in front of a.m. at the Gym. 270- black light bowling, shoe Night. 4 - 7 p. m . a t Wednesdays: Military fries and 20 oz soda, the gym. 5451. rental, prizes and dazzling Mayport Bowling Center. Appreciation Day every $6 April 9: Co-ed Softball April 26: Dusk laser light show. 270-5377 Cost is $10 per person and Wednesday at Windy Meeting. 11 a.m. at the t i l ’ D a w n S o f t b a l l Saturday Nights: includes your choice of a Friday Harbor Golf Club.18 2 chili dogs, fries, Gym. Season begins April Tournament. Sign up by Xtreme Bowling. 8-11 ¼ lb hamburger or a hot- 29; season ends Jun. 20. April 18. 270-5451. p.m. every Saturday at dog with fries and a soda, Holes and a Cart Only and 20 oz. soda, $5 270-5451. M a y p o r t B o w l i n g Mayport Bowling Center. All-You-Can Bowl with $15. Offer open to DOD, 2-pieces fish, fries, April 16-19: Spring Center $10 include 2 hours of shoes, music videos, light active duty, retired, and and 20 oz. soda, $6.25 Sports Challenge. Sign Friday Nights: Xtreme black light bowling, shoe show and colored head- military dependents Fish sandwich (2 up deadline is April 8. Bowling. 8 p.m. to rental, prizes and dazzling pin bowling for prizes. (Must provide proper ID) pieces), fries, and 20 oz. soda, $6.25. Monday hicken patty sand- Are You Ready For MWR Challenge? From Staff wich with lettuce, 16-19. ready for the new event, relay, Basketball, Tennis, on time. For additional tomato, onion, pick- Naval Station Mayport This year’s challenge 4-Person Plank Walk, on Balloon Launch and Tug- information, contact Rita and tenant commands includes a new event April 19. The Strongman o-War. les, fries and 20 oz. Hammerstad at 270-5451. will go head to head once and the return of obsta- Competition and Arm Commands must turn You can also register by soda, $6.25 again to find out who is cles not performed in Wrestling are also return- in their sign-up sheets Tuesday t he best on base at the awhile. Ships might to ing to the Spring event. by April 5 at noon so that emailing Hammerstad at BBQ beef sand- annual MWR Spring 2013 start making their Sailors Other events include the brackets can be made rita.hammerstad@navy. wich, fries and 20 oz. Sports Challenge on April walk the plank to get Canoe challenges, Swim and events can start mil. soda, $5 Wednesday Hamburger with jalapenos, grilled onions, fries and 20 oz soda, $5.75 Foc’sle Lounge Spring Specials S m a s h e d Sandwich, $8 Chicken Breast & Spinach Panini, $8 S t r a w b e r r y Chicken Salad, $7.50 Big Chief Grilled Cheese Sandwich, $7 Shrimp & Bacon Pita, $8.50 Every Wednesday: Fried Chicken Buffet, $8 Include Ice Tea or Water 14 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013 15 16 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 28, 2013