THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 2012

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Photo by Dr. Gregory Gray Malen Luy, a Cambodian student of the Navy Medical Research Unit-2, Pacific, surveys for mosquito larvae.

Photo by Cam Betz A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held June 4 at Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) NECE certifies Southeast to officially celebrate the opening of its new Regional Call Center (RCC), projected to provide a $1.2 million annual savings. The team will provide support to Navy installations throughout the Southeast, streamlining the process to accept calls and requests for work orders as they review, assign and track the request. Participating in the event were (from left) Brian international students deLumeau, RCC program manager; NAVFAC Southeast Executive Officer Capt. John Rice; By Lt. Ryan Larson Derima King, IT Department; Bonnie Burton, RCC employee; Oscar Gunn, RCC employee; Gloria NECE Public Affairs Lohman, RCC employee; Kerri Torres, RCC employee and Donnie Wilson, IT Department. Entomologists and preventive medicine technicians (PMTs) from the Navy Entomology Center of Excellence (NECE) instructed 25 international students during the University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute’s annual Certificate in Emerging Infectious Disease Research (CEIDR) program May NAVFAC Southeast 21-22. Students enrolled in the program traveled from 13 coun- tries to complete 20 days of intensive public health training in Gainesville. “[During this program] students learn about numerous epi- opens regional call demiological, laboratory, and entomological approaches to infectious disease control,” said Dr. Gregory Gray, professor, chair of University of Florida’s Department of Environmental and Global Health, and retired Medical Corps captain. “They learn quite a bit about such infectious diseases and centerFrom NAVFAC Southeast Public in Affairs Jacksonvilleand Naval Station Mayport will be added on are introduced to modern food production techniques to July 1 to complete Phase I of the program.” reduce food-borne illnesses. Multiple resources are also pro- A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held June The center is where all emergency and rou- vided to better equip them to do their public health or research 4 at Naval Facilities Engineering Command tine service calls will be handled for U.S. Navy jobs.” (NAVFAC) Southeast to officially celebrate the bases from Texas to Georgia and south to Key The CEIDR program is designed to bolster international opening of its new Regional Call Center (RCC) West, as well as their associated Navy Reserve public health efforts by facilitating advanced training avail- projected to provide a $1.2 million annual sav- Centers. able to international public health practitioners. In doing so, ings. “We expect the center to provide efficiency this course nurtures the development of sustainable epidemio- “The Call Center started operations on Jan. through work accomplished with less people – logic research capacity and promoting collaborations between 30 servicing NAS Key West, Fla. and on April and saving an estimated $1.2 million per year,” international and U.S. laboratories. 2 for NAS Corpus Christi, Texas to implement claims deLumeau. “We share with them some laboratory techniques during the new program,” said Brian deLumeau, RCC their training but a major benefit from the certificate program program manager. “Service to NAS Jacksonville See RCC, Page 8 is the professional networking that occurs afterwards,” Gray said. “After meeting and becoming friends with other researchers from across the world certificate trainees often share labora- tory approaches to disease problems for a number of years afterwards.” Potential students are generally nominated by U.S. govern- ment sponsors such as the Department of Defense Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System (DoD- GEIS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Department of State, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Fogarty International Center. However, this program is open to anyone providing indepen- dent support to his/her studies. This year marks the second time NECE instructors were Photo by Clark Pierce requested by the University of Florida, Emerging Pathogens (From left) Florida Region Navy League President Bill Dudley, retired CPO Marlin Crider, Betty Institute (EPI) to support this course. Students were able draw Howard of the Navy League's Mayport Council, former USMC Sgt. Marvin Hollis and retired on the many years of firsthand vector control experience that BMC Jim Cunningham were all speakers at the NAS Jacksonville Battle of Midway observance on is a result of NECE’s unique mission. June 6 at All Saints Chapel. “NECE’s mission focuses on reducing the incidence of human disease transmitted by blood feeding arthropods in any area of the world,” said NECE Officer-in-Charge Cmdr. Eric Hoffman. Battle of Midway vets tell it like it was “This is accomplished through developing and evaluating By Clark Pierce damaged aircraft, a fire aboard ship or a Sailor novel tools and techniques through collaboration with world- Editor in distress with a family problem – you will be class organizations and establishing comprehensive control looked to for leadership.” programs, whenever and wherever needed.” Dozens of CPOs, prospective CPOs and NAS Jacksonville CMDCM(AW/SW) Brad Hoffman also said that NECE’s involvement in the program - officers filled most of the pews at NAS Shepherd reinforced the skipper’s message, along with supporting local training opportunities - maintains Jacksonville’s All Saints Chapel June 6 to learn “Deckplate leaders are highly visible Sailors a distinct advantage for potential efforts in years to come. about the Battle of Midway from two Sailors who set the tone, know their mission, know “The certificate program is able to draw on our experience and a Marine who fought in the pivotal World their people and develop their people beyond and knowledge to train international public health profession- War II engagement. their own expectations – both as a team and as als in creating effective and sustainable vector control pro- NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. individuals.” grams when they return home,” said Hoffman. Bob Sanders addressed the CPO 365 train- “Today, we salute and honor our special “Being able to participate in the certificate program is cer- ees about lessons learned from the Battle of guests on the 70th anniversary of the much- tainly advantageous to us by creating opportunity to cultivate Midway. studied naval ambush drawn up by Adm. professional relationships which may lead to future collabora- “Deckplate leadership makes the differ- Chester Nimitz, the U.S. Pacific Fleet com- tions,” he said. ence. Whether you’re an E2 or a master chief mander,” said Shepherd. Eight NECE personnel lectured on several subjects includ- petty officer, deckplate leadership defines what In June, 1942, retired BMC Jim Cunningham ing mosquito surveillance methods, mosquito identification, kind of Navy we are. When you hear today’s was an 18-year-old seaman aboard the destroy- chemical and equipment control of ticks and mosquitoes. guests give their accounts of Midway – think er USS Hammann (DD-412). The ship was part To familiarize the class with vector surveillance and control about what you would have done in their place. the USS Yorktown (CV-5) anti-aircraft screen equipment, NECE staff performed several equipment dem- Because when you become a CPO, no matter and Cunningham’s battle station was the 5” onstrations, including instruction on the role of spaces sprays the circumstance, everybody will turn to you and ask, ‘what do we do, chief?’ Whether it’s a See MIDWAY, Page 10 See NECE, Page 8 I N S I D E Check us out Online! New Leaders Helo Fix Midway Dinner Hospital/VP-8 COCs FRCSE Repairs Chopper Remembering Veterans Page 4 Page 6-7 Page 10 jaxairnews.com 2 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012

U.S. Navy photos Looking back to March 1943 – ‘Eyes of the fleet’ A Vought OS2U Kingfisher observation aircraft is prepared for hoisting ashore from the St. Johns River at NAS Jacksonville. Vought OS2U Kingfisher observation aircraft launch from the NAS Jacksonville seawall and taxi on OS2U floatplanes assigned to battleships and cruisers were used the St. Johns River for training flights. during World War II bombardments to radio range and bearing data back to their ships. Kingfishers were also effective as rescue 1985 – SW2 Robert Stethem ate dependents and Air Force and patrol airship with 50 per- aircraft for downed pilots. The first of 1,519 Kingfishers joined of Underwater Construction personnel from Clark Air Force cent greater range than the K the fleet on March 1, 1938. The aircraft had a range of more Team 1 was killed by terrorist Base, Philippines after Mount Class. Four model M airships than one thousand miles and a top speed of 185 mph. hijackers of TWA Flight 847. He Pinatubo erupts. were in service during World later received a Bronze Star for June 16 War II. his heroism. 1898 - U.S. squadron bom- June 18 This Week In Navy History June 15 bards Santiago, Cuba. 1812 - U.S. declares war on From Staff 1942 – USS Copahee (CVE- 1965 - Navy Department Great Britain for impressments begins in Rung Sat Zone, 12), Capt. John Farrell com- schedules reactivation of hos- of Sailors and interference with Vietnam. manding, was commissioned pital ship Repose (AH-16) for commerce. June 13 June 14 at Puget Sound Navy Yard, service in Vietnam. 1942 - First African- 1881 - USS Jeannette crushed 1777 - John Paul Jones takes the first of 10 Bogue-class June 17 American officer, Bernard in Arctic ice pack. command of Ranger. escort carriers converted from 1833 - USS Delaware enters Robinson, commissioned in 1942 - PBY Catalina sea- 1777 - Continental Congress Maritime Commission Liberty drydock at Gosport Navy Yard Naval Reserve. planes, operating from the adopts design of present U.S. Ship hulls. in Norfolk, Va., the first war- 1957 - CNO approves ship seaplane tender USS Gillis Flag. 1944 – 5th Fleet lands Marines ship to enter a public drydock characteristics of the fleet bal- (ADV-12), conclude two days of 1847 - Commodore Matthew on Saipan, under the cover of in the United States. listic missile submarine. attacks against Japanese ships Perry launches amphibious naval gunfire, in conquest of 1898 - Navy Hospital Corps June 19 and land positions on Kiska, river operations by Sailors and the Marianas. established. 1864 - USS Kearsarge sinks Aleutian Islands. The battle Marines on Tabasco River, 1963 - Launching of combat 1940 - Chief of Naval Confederate raider Alabama off exhausted the gasoline and Mexico. store ship, Mars (AFS-1), first of Operations asks U.S. Congress the coast of France. bomb supply aboard Gillis, but 1940 - Franklin D. Roosevelt new class of underway replen- for money to build two-ocean 1944 - Battle of the was unsuccessful in driving signs Naval Expansion Act to ishment ships. Navy. Philippine Sea and “The the Japanese from the island. construct ships to increase 1991 - Two battle groups 1942 - Goodyear constructs Marianas Turkey Shoot” 1967 - Operation Great Bend Navy’s tonnage by 11 percent. and amphibious ships evacu- a prototype model M scouting begins.

FriendsBy Sarah Smiley don’t let friends scan alone Special Contributor cer think when he came back and heard From The Homefront it on? Would his walkie-talkie and my Hi, my name is Sarah Smiley, and I’m ing an open shed door in the local cem- Mostly, however, the scanner is filled iPhone make that ear-piercing feedback addicted to the police scanner. Just one etery. with codes, peppered with familiar loca- noise together? step away from tapioca pudding and I sat up in bed and put my hand to my tions, and the phonetic spelling of peo- I couldn’t bring myself to turn it on. “Wheel of Fortune” reruns. chest. Had this officer not read every ple’s names. As a military dependent for The policeman returned to my window. But at least I don’t own an actual scan- Stephen King novel ever written? The first more than 35 years, my eyes glaze over at He held up the identification I had given ner; I’ve only downloaded the app on my rule of horror is that you never “secure an Alpha-Bravo-Charlie, and I usually can’t him. “I’m going to let you go with a warn- iPhone. Yes, there is an app for that. (If open shed door,” at night, in the middle make out the name. ing,” he said, “unless this library card I told you that I paid to upgrade to the of a cemetery. Then, two weeks ago, I got pulled over is your only form of personal identifica- “pro” scanner, would you think less of That was the last time I used the scan- for running a red light. I was flustered tion.” me?) ner as a “bedtime story.” It also was the when the policeman came to my window, I should have been embarrassed There was a time when I carried my last time I scanned alone. Soon after, I so I hurriedly handed him everything I about accidentally handing a policeman iPhone so I could listen to iTunes. That got my friend (code name 12-15) hooked. thought he needed: identification and my library card instead of my license. was back when I would have known what Friends don’t let friends scan alone. (Copy registration. Instead, I was bummed that I didn’t have this “Call Me Maybe” song is all about, that, 12-15?) Scanner 12-15 is always just When he walked back to his car, I eyed on the scanner. Did 12-15? Because that back when I knew which artists were a text message away for backup. the iPhone in my passenger seat. Should would have been a good one. popular and which ones were not. Over time, the crackle and hum of the I turn it on and hear my name called Until next time, I’m Scanner 10-22 and But that time is gone. police scanner has become such a pres- over the scanner? What would the offi- I’m 10-8. Today, I carry around my iPhone – ence in our home and car, even the kids down to the basement while I do laundry, join in. When we pass an ambulance with into the bathroom while I brush my hair – lights and siren blazing, Ford grabs my so that I don’t miss anything on the police phone and says, “Can I turn on the scan- scanner. ner and hear what’s going on?” Before you judge, I suggest giving the Owen, however, thinks we are getting scanner app a try. The multi-layered, carried away. “Don’t you think this has simultaneous plot lines will string you gone too far?” Owen said as I listened to along (“What happened to the offi- the police chase down a robbery suspect. cer responding to the domestic dispute (Notice, Owen did not walk away from call?”) and suck you in. You’ll find your- the scanner. No one “walks away” from self screaming at the phone like someone the scanner.) watching a close football game: “Dude, The boys have even learned the shouldn’t you call for backup? Don’t go in numbers, or “codes,” in police-speak. there alone!” Police code cheat-sheets are available I’m serious; you can’t make this stuff online or through the app, but most of up. While one officer is responding to a them become apparent in context. For complaint about a barking dog, anoth- instance, the code 10-44 (suspected men- er officer is trailing a suspect through tal issues), is an easy one to figure out. downtown. Like any good soap opera, Others are more obscure. there is mystery (who left the gas station “Scanner 10-22 to Scanner 12-15, do Photo courtesy of VP-8 without paying?), suspense (does the you read me? There’s a 2215 on the scan- driver have a suspended license?) and ner. What’s that?” scorned lovers (dispatch says X has a “That would be the time, Miss Military VP-8 crew visits South Korea restraining order against Y). Wife. Over.” In the beginning, I scanned alone, “Oh. Right.” VP-8 squadron members visit the wreckage of the ROKS Cheonan (PCC-772) in after the kids had gone to bed. I even fell I’ve often wondered if I’ll hear about Pyongtaek, South Korea in May. On March 26, 2010, the corvette broke in two asleep to the scanner (not recommended someone I know over the scanner. And, and sank near the sea border with North Korea. An international investigation if you don’t like weird dreams). Then, late really, this could be handy once my boys concluded that Cheonan was sunk by a torpedo launched by a North Korean miniature submarine. VP-8 was in South Korea attending the 32nd Maritime one night, the scanner woke me up when start driving. (“No guys, I can’t risk it; my Patrol Aircraft Committee meeting with Commander, Task Force 72 staff mem- an officer told dispatch that he was secur- mom listens to the scanner.”) bers.

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NH Jacksonville Deputy Public Affairs Officer Shaffer acknowledged the exceptionally high stan- dard set by Welling, observing that the heroes of In a June 8 ceremony at NAS Jacksonville’s All Saints our nation can rest easy and focus on their mission Chapel, the role of commanding officer of Naval because “they and their families are receiving the best Hospital (NH) Jacksonville passed – in a time-honored care a grateful nation can give.” She wrapped up by Navy tradition – from Capt. Lynn Welling to Capt. saying, “I am ready to go to work!” Gayle Shaffer. Each speaker remarked on the theme that if there’s An audience of more than 400 attended the event, a Navy hospital that is “the one,” it’s NH Jacksonville. presided over by Rear Adm. Elaine Wagner, com- NH Jacksonville’s priority, since its founding in 1941, mander of Navy Medicine East and Naval Medical is to heal the nation’s heroes and their families. The Center Portsmouth and chief of the Navy Dental command is comprised of the hospital, located aboard Corps. Rear Adm. William Roberts, fleet surgeon for NAS Jacksonville, and five branch health clinics in U.S. Fleet Forces Command, was the guest speaker. Florida (Jacksonville, Key West and Mayport) and Welling is a former naval aviator and currently a Georgia (Albany and Kings Bay). board-certified emergency medicine physician, who Of its patient population – 215,000 active and retired departs NH Jacksonville after two highly success- Sailors, soldiers, Marines, airmen, guardsmen and ful years as commanding officer. Welling thanked their families – more than 57,000 are enrolled with a his family (including mom Carol; brothers Larry Photo by HM1 Dwight Smalls primary care manager at one of its facilities. On a typi- and Dean; children Aime’e, Nick and Alex; and wife Capt. Lynn Welling (left) and Capt. Gayle Shaffer cal day, a dedicated team of 2,500 military and civilian Patricia), command staff, command associations, and exchange salutes at the Naval Hospital Jacksonville personnel sees 1,800 outpatients, admits 15 inpatients, the medical leadership of the Jacksonville community. change of command ceremony June 8 at NAS cares for 80 people in the ER, performs 14 same-day Welling noted what an honor his 34 years of service Jacksonville’s All Saints Chapel. surgeries, fills 4,700 prescriptions, conducts 4,600 lab have been – capped off by commanding the finest have met, and will continue to meet, our mission of tests and delivers two to three babies. hospital in the Navy. He summarized, “Naval Hospital providing the safest, highest quality care to you. After Additionally, up to 15 percent of its active duty Jacksonville is ‘The One’ – the one other hospitals all, the reason we exist is to heal our nation’s heroes.” staff is deployed around the globe providing combat, turn to for advice in implementing practices that Shaffer, NH Jacksonville’s new commanding offi- humanitarian and disaster care. To find out more, ensure patients receive the safest, highest quality cer, most recently served as executive officer of Naval visit www.med.navy.mil/sites/navalhospitaljax, www. care.” Hospital Okinawa. She is a dentist, a diplomate of the facebook/navalhospitaljacksonville and www.twitter. He concluded by speaking directly to patients. “We American Board of General Dentistry and a fellow of com/NHJax. VP-8 ‘Fighting Tigers’ hold change of command ceremony From VP-8 Public Affairs in June 1996 at Randolph Air ber of unit awards including outreach programs in which and success on their upcoming Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. the Captain Arnold Jay Isbell squadron members have been deployment. The VP-8 “Fighting Tigers” Marston’s past duty assign- Trophy for antisubmarine active. Marston addressed the held their 64th change of com- ments include VP-4, Navy warfare excellence, Squadron VP-8 members volunteer squadron and guests during mand ceremony as Cmdr. International Programs Office Blue “M” Award for medical with a number of charities, the change of command, high- Mike Marston relieved Cmdr. in Washington DC as flag readiness and the 2011 AVCM including donating time and lighting the accomplishments Christopher Flaherty as com- aide to the Deputy Assistant Donald M. Neal “Golden money to the Wounded Warrior and milestones achieved dur- manding officer May 11 while Secretary of the Navy for Wrench” Award for mainte- Foundation and Sulzbacher undergoing final preparations International Programs, nance excellence. Center of Jacksonville. VP-8 ing the Fighting Tigers’ previ- for their upcoming deploy- White House social aide, VPU- In addition, many individ- has also teamed up with a ous deployment and current ment. 2, VQ-2, Naval War College, ual “Fighting Tigers” earned local orphanage at their cur- inter deployment readiness A native of Philadelphia, Newport, R.I., and the U.S. awards, most notably AO1 rent deployment site in San cycle and welcoming the com- Marston enlisted in the Naval European Command at the Naomi Stout was selected as Salvador, El Salvador to pro- mand’s new executive officer, Reserve in 1990 as an equip- Joint Reconnaissance Center. Commander, Naval Air Forces vide clothes and toys to needy Cmdr. Todd Libby. ment operator. During his tour as VP-8 Atlantic Sailor of the Year and children. VP-8 is currently deployed to He then attended Ithaca commanding officer, Flaherty flight surgeon Lt. Jennifer As a parting surprise, the Seventh and Fourth Fleet College in Ithaca, N.Y., gradu- oversaw several major squad- Kruse was named the Richard Flaherty arranged for NFL Hall areas of responsibility. ating with a Bachelor of Arts ron events including an ardu- E. Luehrs Operational Flight of Fame Quarterback Steve Flaherty’s next assignment degree in history. He received ous deployment to the Navy’s Surgeon of the Year. Young to address the squadron will be in residence at the his commission in May 1995 Fifth and Seventh Fleet areas In his final address as via pre-recorded video. Young after completion of Officer of operation and a dynamic VP-8’s commanding officer, was made an honorary mem- National Defense University’s Candidate School in Pensacola. 12-month inter-deployment Flaherty praised the squad- ber of VP-8 and thanked the College of War in Washington, Following initial flight train- readiness cycle. ron’s achievements over his squadron for their service on D.C where he will complete a ing in Pensacola he earned Under his command, the two years in VP-8, particularly their past deployment and degree in National Strategic his naval flight officer wings squadron also received a num- the community service and wished VP-8 the best of luck Studies. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012 5

NMCRSBy Kaylee LaRocque fund drive exceeds goal NAS Jax Public Affairs Specialist

The 2012 Navy Region Southeast Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Fund Drive officially ended June 6 with a wrap-up celebration at the NAS Jacksonville Officers’ Club. This year’s fund drive gener- ated $275,000 to benefit Sailors, Marines and their families who receive assistance through loans and grants in times of need. The total amount of funds exceeded this year’s goal Photos by Kaylee LaRocque of $250,000 by 110 percent for Commander, Navy Region Southeast Rear Adm. Jack Scorby Commander, Navy Region Southeast Rear Adm. Jack Scorby Jr. Jr. (third from left) presents a check for $275,000 to NAS Jax the region. signs a check for $275,000 that was presented to the NAS Jax Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) Director Dave “This year’s fund drive went Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society at the wrap-up of the Faraldo (second from left) as Navy Region Southeast NMCRS really well. More than half 2012 fund drive on June 6. Fund Drive Coordinator Lt. Matthew Malmkar, left, and NAS Jax the commands reached their Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders, right look on during goal which is just outstand- $5.5 million was provided to ed Navy Medicine Support the 2012 NMCRS Fund Drive Closing Celebration June 6. ing. VP-30 held their annual assist CNRSE families with Command and the University golf tournament that did really 60 percent of that being quick of Florida NJROTC Unit for who believe in the cause, we ute to the society. well and we tried a couple new assist loans,” he stated. exceeding their goals by 500 could not be successful. So During the 108 years the fundraising activities like a Scorby went on to recog- percent. thank you for your tremen- NMCRS has been operating, closest-to-pin competition. But nize NAS Jax Commanding “It’s obvious that a lot of peo- dous assistance in making this they have helped millions of most of the fundraising came Officer Capt. Bob Sanders ple put in a great amount of another great fund drive,” said people through loans and from keypersons and helpers and Malmkar for running this effort to make this fund drive Faraldo. “I also want to empha- grants. NMCRS also offers contacting individuals on a year’s successful fund drive a huge success. Again, I want to size that if your Sailors need other forms of assistance such personal basis,” said Lt. Matt and several top contributors. personally thank all of you for help, send them to Navy and as providing layettes or ‘’junior Malmkar of NAS Jax, who coor- “We had 56 commands par- a job well done!” said Scorby Marine Corps Relief because seabags’’ to new family mem- dinated this year’s fund drive. ticipating in the fund drive before presenting letters of it’s the best deal in town. They bers, a visiting nurse program Commander, Navy Region with 27 commands exceed- appreciation to command will get the financial assistance to help new mothers, elderly Southeast (CNRSE) Rear Adm. ing their goals. VP-30 was the keypersons. they need and educational sup- individuals and anyone who Jack Scorby Jr. praised every- top contributor raising almost NAS Jax NMCRS Director port to learn to manage their needs a little extra help and one for a highly successful $50,000 - nearly double their Dave Faraldo also thanked money which is really what we thrift shops offering low-cost fund drive. “I want to stress goal of $26,000. NAS Key West those who continue to make are all about.” clothing and household items. how important this campaign was second raising more than the event so successful each The campaign runs each For more information and is to raise funds to support the $25,000 with a goal of $12,800,” year. year from March through May to learn more about volun- needs of our Sailors, Marines said Scorby. “Without the support from to allow military personnel and teer opportunities, contact the and their families. Last year, The admiral also commend- the leadership and the people civilian employees to contrib- NMCRS office at 542-3515. USO night at Adventure Landing sold out By Andrea Aribe “It’s just wonderful, example of people help- Credit Union branch at Staff Writer and we’re just fortunate ing people and our sup- NAS Jax. to be able to do it, thanks port to the VyStar Credit Union to sponsors like VyStar commu- Greater Jacksonville USO Executive donated $13,500 to the C re d it Un ion,” s a id nity, espe- Director John Shockley (left), NAS Greater Jacksonville Greater Jacksonville USO c ia l ly to Jacksonville USO Center Director Lisabeth Quinn and NAS Jacksonville USO June 6 to help fund Executive Director John our active USO Development Director Bob Ross the sixth annual USO Shockley. “Some people duty mili- (right) receive a check from VyStar Military Appreciation want us to do it twice a ta r y a nd Credit Union Oak Leaf Branch Regional Night. year.” families,” Vice President Russell Buck and VyStar USO Night is June “We started right here said Brad Credit Union NAS Jacksonville Vice 13 from 6 to 11 p.m. at at NAS Jax in 1952. This S m i t h , President Brad Smith for the sixth Adventure Landing and is where we got our start vice presi- annual USO Military Appreciation Shipwreck Island Water 60 years ago, so our roots d e n t o f Night at Adventure Landing's Shipwreck Park at Jacksonville and our heritage are here. the VyStar Water Park at Jacksonville Beach. Photo by Andrea Aribe Beach. Children ages That’s why we want to three and younger are continue to support as we free, and tickets are only move forward. You never $2. forget where you came During normal hours, from,” said Russell Buck, d a i l y a d m i s s i o n a t regional vice president of Shipwreck Island Water VyStar Credit Union Oak Park is $27.99 plus tax. Leaf Branch.” For five hours, active Last year, military per- duty service mem- sonnel from NS Mayport, bers and their fami- NAS Jacksonville, NSB lies will enjoy unlim- Kings Bay, the Coast ited access to Shipwreck Guard and Jacksonville Island Waterpark and recruiting districts also Adventure Island dry filled Adventure Landing attractions, including to its limit. miniature golf, go-karts, “This is a shining laser tag, the Wacky Worm Rollercoaster and the Frog Hopper. Arcade games and refreshments are not included. “We’ve sold 2,000 [tick- ets and] reached the park’s capacity,” said NAS Jacksonville USO Center Director Lisabeth Quinn. “It’s a sold-out event.” 6 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012

Down and Damaged

U.S. Navy Photo A Seahawk helicopter flown by the "Red Wolves" of HSC-84 crashed during night training exercises in July 2009. The two pilots and four crewmembers received minor injuries. The Navy ruled the crash a Class "A" mishap with damages to the aircraft exceeding $1 million. FRCSE resurrects demolished Seahawk for Navy squadron By Marsha Childs Fleet Readiness Center Class “A” mishap with damages to the Southeast Public Affairs Specialist aircraft exceeding $1 million. HH-60 Planner and Estimator Mike A Sikorsky HH-60H Seahawk Novak said when the main rotor blades Helicopter that crashed in Virginia started hitting the ground and com- during a night training exercise at ing apart, “things started flying all Fort Pickett in 2009 underwent exten- over the place” causing widespread U.S. Navy photo A badly damaged HH-60H Seahawk Helicopter with mangled main rotor blades sive repairs at Fleet Readiness Center damage. Novak served as the liai- and a gash in the left-hand engine work door rests in the dirt at Castles Combat Southeast (FRCSE) and was returned to son between FRCSE and HSC-84 and Landing Strip at Fort Pickett, Va., July 21, 2009. An airborne tarp lodged in the a Norfolk-based Navy Reserve squadron coordinated parts acquisition for the rotor causing the aircraft to flip on its side. in May. repairs from the Navy’s supply system. FRCSE artisans and support per- He said FRCSE artisans also stripped sonnel spent two years rebuilding the components from a helicopter des- mission-critical aircraft for the “Red tined for removal from the Fleet and Wolves” of Helicopter Sea Combat used the donor parts to reconstruct the Squadron (HSC) 84, who successfully destroyed aircraft. completed a functional flight check at “We took a struck aircraft and used Naval Air Station Jacksonville before several major airframe fittings and heading home May 23. components from it,” he said. “We put The accident occurred when the on a new cockpit from a model “B” Seahawk’s rotor wash caused a tarp donor aircraft and did extensive struc- used by ground crews to mark helicop- tural repairs in the cabin overhead, ter-landing zones to become airborne specifically all four main transmission and entangled in the tail rotor causing gearbox support beams.” the aircraft to flip on its left side dur- Novak said artisans also performed ing training at Castles Combat Landing extensive structural repairs in the left- U.S. Navy photo Strip July 21, 2009. The two pilots and hand fuel cell area, extensive skin and The tail section of a HH-60H Seahawk helicopter snapped off just forward of the tail rotor during a training mishap at Fort Pickett, Va. in July 2009. four crewmembers all suffered minor injuries. The Navy ruled the crash a See FRCSE, Page 7

A wrecked Sikorsky HH-60H Seahawk Helicopter arrives at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast in September 2009 where artisans and support personnel will repair the extensive damage caused when the aircraft crashed and flipped on its left side during night training exercises in Virginia.

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The Fleet Readiness Center Helicopter Team poses before an HH-60H Seahawk Helicopter on May 7 at the aircraft maintenance facility. It took the team 18 months to reconstruct the nearly demolished aircraft using donor parts from an HH-60B model and new components from the Navy's supply system. Photos by Victor Pitts

U.S. Navy photo Major fittings and components from a donor HH-60B helicopter aircraft are used to repair a demolished, mission-critical HH-60 H Seahawk undergoing extensive repair at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast on Dec. 10, 2010. FRCSE

From Page 6 substructure repairs on the tail cone section using a donor tail pylon, and on top of the helicopter to the engine firewalls. Aircrew members from HSC-84 install an air intake “We built that whole aircraft, top to bottom, front on the number two engine of an HH-60H Seahawk to back,” said HH-60 Overhaul and Repair Supervisor helicopter on the flight line at NAS Jacksonville on (Mechanical) Mike Adams. “Our team did a great job. May 21. The Navy Reserve unit, based in Norfolk, It was very, very extensive. They rebuilt the whole Va., makes final preparations for the trip home. Fleet drive train that runs from the main transmission all Readiness Center Southeast artisans performed major the way back to the tail rotor assembly.” overhaul and repairs to the aircraft that was wrecked Adams credits Aircraft Mechanic Eddie Toney who Photo courtesy of Mike Novak during night training exercises in 2009. he said was the “key player” in assembling the main Sheet Metal Mechanic Joshua Nix uses a drill to clean out fastener holes in preparation for reassembling rotor gearbox and main rotor head assembly from the nose section of an HH-60H Seahawk helicopter scratch using new components. Adams said Aircraft at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast April 22, 2011. Mechanics Mike Thompson and Jake Naggiar practi- Artisans used major fitting and components includ- cally rebuilt the whole fuselage. Together they spent a ing the cockpit from a HH-60B model helicopter to “few thousand hours” on the project. reconstruct the badly damaged aircraft. The job required assistance from numerous trades and professions. Adams said the electricians essen- tially rewired the whole aircraft, and the avionics technicians had to install communications and radar systems. Production Controller Pat Palompo, Supply Technician George Fickett and HUB Scheduler Andy Hafler worked diligently to obtain supplies and com- ponents. Structural Engineering Technician Myles U.S. Navy photo Colley provided invaluable engineering support. Sheet Metal Mechanic Mike Thompson assembles Adams said the sheet metal workers led by O&R the main rotor transmission head to be installed on Supervisor (Sheet Metal) Scott Wood had to do exten- an HH-60H Seahawk helicopter at Fleet Readiness sive work, such as rebuilding the structures and Center Southeast on April 22, 2011. numerous fittings before the aircraft mechanics could During a visit to Fleet Readiness Center Southeast even begin the reassembly. April 6, 2011, Rear Adm. Steven Eastburg (right), then “I rebuilt four or five helicopters when I worked in the program executive officer, Air Anti-Submarine Pensacola, but I have never seen an aircraft in that bad Warfare, Assault and Special Mission Programs, looks of shape,” said Wood. “I thought they would scrap it, on as Helicopter Production Supervisor Scott Wood that it would go to the boneyard, but it didn’t. Nothing points out extensive repairs artisans are performing was simple on this aircraft. When the aircraft rolled it on a badly damaged HH-60H Seahawk helicopter twisted to where everything was out of alignment.” used for search and rescue and naval special warfare Woods said Sheet Metal Mechanics Rob Paffe, support. The aircraft crashed and flipped when Joshua Nix, Jeremy Burns and Ken Harwell rebuilt during a night training exercise at Fort Pickett, Va. in the airframe and replaced the nose section and main July 2009. transmission beams. Wood credits the entire HH-60 team for bringing the airframe back to its original An HH-60H Seahawk helicopter piloted by Lt. Cmdr. Gabriel Yancey with HSC- configuration, a mighty feat. 84 lifts off from the flight line at NAS Jacksonville May 23. The aircraft was The FRCSE Pattern Shop created compound contour demolished during a crash at Fort Pickett, Va. in 2009. Fleet Readiness Center stretch molds of the aft metal fuselage covers com- Southeast rebuilt the mission-critical aircraft, only one of 35 "H" models serving monly referred to as skins and sent them for fabrica- the fleet. tion to another aviation maintenance depot. When the skins arrived at FRCSE, they did not meet the rigorous engineering specifications needed for correct align- ment. “They weren’t exact so we took them back to Jamie Childers, the sheet metal manufacturing supervi- sor,” said Wood. “He worked his magic and tweaked the skins to make them fit like a glove. When you are doing double curvature, the skins can become buck- led. They are fuel skins and they take a large load.” HSC-84 Pilot Lt. Cmdr. Gabriel Yancey traveled to Jacksonville and flew the successful functional check flight. Also on board was ADC Ben Powers who said there are only 35 operational “H” models serving the Fleet. He said HSC-84 and HSC-85 will soon be the only two Fleet squadrons using the “H” model aircraft. “We have two other aircraft still operating after receiving a number of extensive repairs at this facil- ity,” said Powers. “FRCSE turns out a good product.” The twin-engine, medium lift, Seahawk helicopter supports combat search and rescue missions and naval special warfare operations according to the U.S. Navy Fact File. It can operate from aircraft carriers and a variety of other naval and merchant vessels, as well as land bases. Photo courtesy of Mike Novak 8 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012 RCC From Page 1 tion,” said deLumeau. “The Support Activity (NSA) Panama Service calls will be received new program will also pro- City, Fla.; and NSA Orlando, at the center from each respec- vide improved data integ- Fla. tive Public Works Department rity through quality control The Regional Call Center (PWD) or from a representa- and one streamlined process set up required proper facili- tive appointed on the base. throughout the region.” ties, computer equipment and The RCC staff will process the The team is getting positive a phone system capable of request through a Navy data responses from their custom- receiving calls and evenly dis- management program and for- ers and don’t even notice that tributing them among the call ward to a base operating sup- the move has been made to center employees. This was port (BOS) contract dispatch Jacksonville. done by developing a “Round center or the PWD Shop at each “”People call us direct- Robin” type phone system base to have the work complet- ly on our toll-free number or which will ring service desk ed. email us at our public email phones sequentially to distrib- The call center is located at account,” said Anne Rush who ute the workload. NAS Jacksonville and managed works in the RCC. Each computer is supplied Photo by Matt Simons by NAVFAC Southeast’s Public “My old customers didn’t with two monitors to allow Regional Call Center employee Oscar Gunn utilizes two moni- Works Business Line and is realize that I had relocated multiple programs to open and tors at his workstation to allow multiple programs to open with staffed by full-time govern- when I tell them that I am fully viewable and a hands- full visibility and allows for hands-free phone calls. This was ment employees on a 24-hour, working out of the office in free handset. This was antici- anticipated to speed up the process and allow for more accurate seven days a week basis, begin- Jacksonville.” pated to speed up the process data transfers. The computers access the Navy's Geographic ning July 1. Phase II will begin Oct. 1 by and allow for more accurate Information System that gives operators access to maps and Currently, eight PWDs have adding Naval Submarine Base data transfers. The computers overhead photographs to pinpoint locations. in-house trouble desks and Kings Bay, Ga.; NAS Kingsville, access the Navy’s Geographic six have BOS operated trouble Texas; and Joint Reserve Base Information System (GIS) that tractor-operated call centers dures to avoid old pitfalls,” said desks. These separate call cen- (JRB) Ft. Worth, Texas. gives operators access to maps and some in-house workforces deLumeau. “Now appropriate ters are estimated to contain Phase III begins Oct. 1, 2013 and overhead photographs to were also used. Therefore, dif- chains of approval will be used the cost equivalent of 40 posi- at which time the remaining pin point locations. ferent procedures were used, to ensure consistency with pro- tions, costing approximately $3 bases in the Southeast region Historically, NAVFAC different approval systems and cessing calls and associated million per year. including JRB New Orleans, Southeast had issues with the distribution of costs associated costs with associated repairs.” “We believe that the new La.; Naval Construction manning a call center at each with calls. deLumeau explained that RCC can operate with 18 Battalion Center Gulfport, base. Operational procedures “The Regional Call Center as they attain full steady state, employees by regionalizing Miss.; NAS Pensacola, Fla.; were as diverse as the number provides proper training and the RCC will handle more than the work to this single loca- NAS Whiting Field, Fla.; Naval of bases. Six bases had con- consistent operating proce- 175,000 trouble calls annually. NECE From Page 1

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Photos by Michael Maddox Commander, Navy Region Southeast Rear Adm. Jack Scorby Jr. addresses the crowd during the Jacksonville Memorial Day ceremony on June 9. Navy honors fallen veterans during Navy Band Southeast members play a patriotic song during the Jacksonville Jacksonville Memorial Day ceremony at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Wall. he is proud to take part in the more than Memorial Day 100-year-old tradition, Americans can remember fallen service members every day. observance “Remembering the fallen is the pri- mary message of Memorial Day, but it’s not only about this one day each year. ceremony Today, as we remember and reflect, we By Michael Maddox must also remember to act. We must act Region Southeast Public Affairs as citizens in ways that honor and give life to those who died,” he said. Tropical Storm Beryl may have “We can celebrate who they were and delayed the Jacksonville Memorial Day how they lived their lives and remem- ceremony by nearly two weeks, but that ber their sacrifices. We can tell their didn’t deter local residents from pay- stories – stories of our mothers and ing tribute to service members at the fathers, grandfathers and grandmoth- Jacksonville Veteran’s Memorial Wall ers, uncles, brothers and sisters, and June 9. sons and daughters,” said Scorby. “Each The presentation of wreaths to family of us can find a way to ensure the legacy members of those fallen service mem- of our heroes endures in today’s sound bers whose names were added to the bite culture.” wall highlighted the ceremony. The Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown and names of the service members who U.S. Representative Ander Crenshaw were added to the wall were Air Force also spoke during the event. Crenshaw Senior Airman Daigerrys Leon, Airman reiterated the importance of remember- 1st Class Roswell McKim Barley and ing all of those whose names appear on Army Pfc. Gil I. Morales Del Valle. the memorial wall. Several guest speakers also addressed “The names on this wall are in part the crowd during the ceremony and responsible for the freedoms you and I Rear Adm. Jack Scorby Jr., commander, enjoy,” he said. Navy Region Southeast, was the key- “It’s my prayer today and everyday note speaker at the event. that we will always remember that the Scorby said he’s always honored to greatness of America is drawn from the speak on behalf of the Navy, but speak- blood and sacrifice of those who have ing at the Memorial Day ceremony was gone before us and those who defend us especially humbling. He added, while this day.”

NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders (left) salutes as family members of Senior Airman Daigerrys Leon place a wreath in memory of her ser- vice during the ceremony. 10 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012 VCNO, Navy League Honor Midway Vets at memorial dinner By MC2 Sunday Williams Navy Public Affairs Support Element building a bridge East Detachment Southeast over the River Kwai in Thailand. More than 800 guests “That was a honored World War II vet- terrible time erans at the 15th Annual those years. I was Commemoration of the U.S. thankful to come Victory at Midway Memorial home and it did Dinner held June 9 at the World not keep me from Golf Village Renaissance wanting to serve,” Resort in St. Augustine. s a i d I n g r a m . The event, sponsored by the “Retiring from the U.S. Navy League, was intend- Navy was one of Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark ed to pay homage to 16 veter- my happiest and Ferguson speaks during a Navy League ans who fought so valiantly at greatest accom- Battle of Midway Commemoration din- the Battle of Midway. Photos by MC2 Sunday Williams plishments.” ner at the World Golf Village Renaissance The night began with intro- Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mark Ferguson presents I n g r a m a n d Resort in St. Augustine. ductions between the Midway Theron Touchtone, a Midway veteran who served as a sky look- the rest of the 16 veterans, Navy League offi- out on board USS Yorktown, with a commemorative plaque and Midway survivors were hon- gift of American leadership at cials and other distinguished his official coin honoring his sacrifice during a Navy League ored as they received com- sea. Our Navy has never been Battle of Midway Commemoration dinner at the World Golf guests. Among them, Adm. memorative plaques presented more in demand and never Village Renaissance Resort on June 9. Mark Ferguson, Vice Chief of by Ferguson along with his per- more needed around the globe. Naval Operations and Rear on despite the odds from their USS Houston (CA-30) when the sonal coin. Ferguson said he On any given day, nearly half of Adm. Jack Scorby, commander, ships and the island of Midway, ship was torpedoed and sank believes the historian Walter our ships are underway and on Navy Region Southeast. those who flew on when their on March 2, 1942. Ingram was Lord said it best when he wrote, station,” said Ferguson. Ferguson served as the spe- fuel gages were low, those pulled from the shark-infest- “They had no right to win. Yet The Battle of Midway is wide- cial guest speaker and dis- who attacked without regard ed water after a few days by a they did, and in doing so they ly regarded as the most impor- cussed how the men of the for their own personal safety Japanese patrol boat, interro- changed the course of the war tant naval battle of the Pacific Battle of Midway have inspired and knowing they would like- gated, beaten and then thrown . . . . Even against the greatest in World War II. service members of today. ly not survive, and those who back in the water because he odds, there is something in the Approximately one month “We gather again to honor risked their lives to save the was of no intelligence value. human spirit - a magic blend of after the Battle of Coral Sea these veterans and to remind ones of their shipmates,” said Ingram was recaptured and skill, faith, and valor that can and six months after the attack ourselves of our own capacity Ferguson. taken to Java with numerous lift men from certain defeat to on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. for greatness. We honor those Retired BMC Bill Ingram other prisoners of war. They incredible victory.” Navy decisively defeated the who took the risk to launch was one of the men Ferguson were put to work for three and a “In our Navy today, a new Imperial Japanese Navy and the attack, those who fought spoke of. He served on board half years on a railroad project generation has accepted the turned the war in U.S. favor. MIDWAY From Page 1

gun on the fantail. During the first attack of Japanese bombers, the destroyer fired about 120 rounds of 5” and 900 rounds of 20mm – yet the enemy scored hits on Yorktown, which began smok ing heav ily and slowed to a stop. Damage control went well and Yorktown was soon underway again, launching aircraft. But another enemy aerial attack struck the carrier – this time leaving it dead in the water at a severe list. The carrier’s Sailors began abandoning ship and Hammann assisted in picking up 87 survivors Former USMC Sgt. Marvin Hollis (right) talks about casualties sustained by from the water and life the Midway Island Marine garrison with NAS Jax Executive Officer Capt. Roy rafts. UnderSander. Later that after- team developing anti- tively unscathed. in attendance were part noon, while tied up to submarine magnetic “Fortunately, our navy of CPO 365, a three- the Yorktown to assist anomaly detector (MAD) damaged the Japanese phase, year round devel- with damage con- gear. From there, he was fleet so decisively – they opment program to trol, Cunningham and attached to a Royal Air gave up their plan to make Sailors more effec- his Hammann ship- Photos by Clark Pierce Force unit until the end land troops and attack tive deckplate leaders. mates saw more trouble Battle of Midway survivor and retired BMC Jim of World War II. our positions on Midway Learning naval history approaching. Cunningham talked with Sailors about how his Marine Corps veteran Island,” said Hollis. and heritage is part of “I was walking along destroyer was torpedoed and sank while lending aid Marvin Hollis was part of The prospective CPOs CPO 365 training. the deck and saw four to the damaged aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5) the garrison dug in near wakes in the distance on June 4, 1942. the airstrip to repel any coming straight at us. (DD-397) and taken to Midway, VP-72 was one of Japanese troops landing Some of our gunners Pearl Harbor for medical four PBY squadrons sup- on Midway Island. were firing at the wakes treatment. porting the fierce fight- “We spent a lot of our in hopes of exploding Retired ATC Marlin ing on Guadalcanal, as time building dugouts the torpedoes – but two Crider was a radioman well as the series of naval at tactical locations that struck Hammann and aboard a PBY-5A Catalina battles fought in the seas would shelter up to12 two struck the Yorktown,” flying boat assigned to around the island. riflemen. The Japanese said Cunningham. VP-72. “We were based at When Crider left the air attack, about 20 min- It is estimated that Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, but Pacific, he was assigned utes of bombing and Hammann sunk within were operating a three- to NAS Quonset Point, strafing, damaged oil three to four minutes plane detachment from R.I., where he worked tanks, the seaplane han- after the first torpedo the airfield on Midway with a Massachusetts gar and other buildings explosion. Island. PBYs were the Institute of Technology – but left the airfield rela- “I swam out to a life ‘eyes of the fleet’ in this raft, but there was no time before radar. In room in it. There was fuel addition to our scout- oil, blood and body parts ing role in search of the floating on the surface Japanese fleet, we also – and screams from the flew search-and-rescue wounded,” remembered missions for downed air- Cunningham, who had men.” suffered internal inju- Following the Battle of ries and was coughing up blood. He and his shipmates were picked up by the destroyer USS Behhan JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012 11 ‘Broadarrow Express’ runs from Key Largo to Key West By MCC William Lovelady VP-62 PAO

Members of the six-man team Broadarrow Express, from Patrol Photos courtesy of Jon Townsend Squadron Six Two (VP-62) ran a 100- Broadarrow Express team mem- mile relay in the Florida Keys last bers participate in the Keys 100 month. Ultramarathon, a 100-mile run from Key Largo to Key West, May 19-20. The 5th annual KEYS100 was held May 19 and 20. The race was a point- to-point event beginning in Key Largo and ending in Key West on the Atlantic Ocean at Smathers Beach. KEYS100 pro- Photos courtesy of VP-45 motes charitable fundraising for pros- VP-45 aircrew prepare to go below deck of the diesel-powered submarine BMS tate cancer education and free screen- Tikuna at NSB Kings Bay, Ga. ings, and for 2012, supported of the work of The Cancer Foundation of the Florida Keys. “For our team, each member ran a VP-45 aircrew total of five legs each, ranging from two Ultra-distance runner John Pyle (cen- to 7.1 miles in length,” said ATCS(AW) ter) stands with team "Broadarrow Tim Large, VP-62 maintenance senior Expresss" at the completion of the KEYS100 relay race. Members included tour Brazilian chief. Cmdr. Jon Townsend, Lt. Cmdr. Joseph “Cmdr. Jon Townsend, our executive Kovacocy, ATCS(AW) Tim Large, officer, has run this race the last two AMEC(AW) Jake Baxter, AWO1(NAC/ submarine years,” Large continued. “He thought AW) Erick Alcala, and AWO2(NAC/ By Lt. Matt Melfa that having a squadron team would be AW) Daniel Jervey. On March 1, Pyle VP-45 PAO a great morale booster and help get the began his transcontinental run from Broadarrow name out in the commu- SanFrancisco to Key West. He car - In May, the “Pelicans” of VP-45 con- nity.” ried an American flag to raise aware- ducted bi-lateral training with the Team members included Townsend, ness and $1 million for The Wounded BMS Tikuna (S34), a Brazilian Type- Large, Lt. Cmdr. Joseph Kovacocy, Warrior Project. The flag he carried 209 submarine, in an anti-submarine AMEC Jake Baxter, AWO1(NAC/AW) was flown over Camp Eggers in Kabul, The Tikuna is a modern, quiet, die- Afghanistan. warfare exercise as part of the USS sel-electric submarine that recently Erick Alcala and AWO2(NAC/AW) Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike took part in anti-submarine warfare Daniel Jervey. ing 40th out of a total of 107 teams. Our Group’s Composite Training Unit exercises that included P-3C aircraft “Overall, each runner ran approxi- overall pace was 8:37 per mile. Exercise. Recently, many of the same assigned to VP-45 "Pelicans." mately 17 miles,” said Large. “The “If you start to feel good during an sensor operators from VP-45 were able its diminutive size, the Tikuna, and Broadarrow express ran the race in 14 ultra-marathon – don’t worry, you’ll get to take a closer look at the submarine – other diesel-electric submarines like hours 21minutes and 58 seconds, plac- over it,” Large added. much closer than even the P-3’s infra- it, can pose a viable threat to surface red camera. ships maintaining freedom of the seas After completing the exercise with around the world. the carrier strike group, the Tikuna “With the widespread availability of General visits NAS Jax pulled into NS Kings Bay, Ga. for a diesel-electric submarine technology, NAS Jax Commanding week of visits and training with U.S. there is nothing more valuable than Officer Capt. Bob Sanders submarine forces. Additionally, the knowing the capabilities and limita- greets Gen. William Fraser crew of the Tikuna extended an invita- tions of those assets,” said Lt. Cmdr. III, commander, U.S. Transportation Command tion to VP-45 to tour their boat and the Frank Davis of VP-45. “The chance for during his brief visit to NAS Pelicans gladly took them up on their our crews to see a Type 209 up close is Jax May 29 as Commander, offer. a tremendous training opportunity as Navy Region Southeast Rear “My first impression of the sub was we prepare for our deployment at the Adm. Jack Scorby Jr. looks how small it was,” said AWO2 Jim end of this year.” on. The general visited Ballenger, a non-acoustic sensor oper- With more than 100 ships (including Defense Courier Station and ator at VP-45. At 210 feet in length five Type-209 submarines) in commis- the 832nd Transportation and a crew of 48 sailors, the Tikuna sion, the Brazilian Navy is the largest Battalion during his visit to is a tight squeeze for most. Despite in South America. Jacksonville. Photo by Kaylee LaRocque 12 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012 13

VP-30/P-8ABy Clark Pierce Poseidon: Let the training begin Editor

“Most everything is running smoothly as the transition from P-3C Orion to P-8A Poseidon gathers momentum,” said VP-30 Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Stevens in a June 8 Photo by Clark Pierce interview. The P-8A Poseidon assigned to VP-30 cut short its training mission on June 8 when the flight man- “In our sole P-8, we’re aver- agement control system malfunctioned and the crew was ordered to return to base. aging 150 flight hours per month, which is high – but nec- essary – to stay on track with our ‘train-the-trainer’ plan. The goal is to have our core cadre of qualified P-8 instruc- tors ready to welcome VP-16 in mid-July. Boeing Representative (and He explained, “After the ‘War plane captain) Michael Horne directs the P-8A pilot to hold Eagles’ turn in their P-3s, the as wheel chocks are set on a pilots, NFOs and aircrew will cloudy afternoon at VP-30. check in at the P-8A Integrated A recovery crew led by ATC Heather Lunny After each flight, the P-8A Poseidon must be Training Center (ITC) and start carefully positions a stairway against a P-8A refueled so it is ready for its next training mis- their CAT II transition syl- Poseidon on the flight line near the VP-30 han- sion at VP-30. labus, which takes about five gar on June 8. months.” skills that an individual must will stand alone and begin than the transition to P-8.” “The squadron’s maintain- demonstrate in order to qualify their 12-month IDRC (Inter- “Our plan is to transition two ers will check in at CNATTU to stand watches or perform Deployment Readiness Cycle) squadrons each year.” Jax (Center for Naval Aviation other specific routine duties in preparation for the first The squadron’s second P-8A Technical Training Unit) for necessary for the safety, securi- deployment of a P-8 squadron.” f r o m t h e organizational-level mainte- ty or proper operation of a ship, As the fleet replacement Boeing pro- VP-30 nance classes taught by Boeing aircraft or support system.) squadron for the Maritime duction line Commanding instructors, after which they’ll Stevens added, “By January, Patrol and Reconnaissance i n S e a t t l e , Officer Capt. check in at VP-30 and embed they’ll return to Hangar 511 Force (MPRF), VP-30 is con- Wash., will Mark Stevens themselves in our mainte- and stand up their mainte- currently training aircrew be accept- nance department. Eventually nance department and com- and maintainers for both P-3C ed by VP-30 in July. An addi- they get their PQS (Personnel plete a series of drills in prepa- Orion and P-8A Poseidon. tional P-8A will arrive at NAS Qualification Standards) book- ration for their ‘safe for flight’ “It’s very challenging for our Jacksonville each succeding lets signed off for the P-8A.” inspection.” roster of instructors –but train- month, so the squadron will be (PQS is a compilation of the He concluded, “By the end ing people to safely operate the operating six Poseidon aircraft minimum knowledge and of January, the War Eagles retiring P-3 is no less important by the end of 2012. CNATTU Jax honors civilians of the second quarter By AD1 Zachary Brook CNATTU Jax conducting 10 formal course reviews and teaching 62 students for a combined total of 272 hours of instruc- The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training tion. Unit (CNATTU) Jacksonville recently announced its • Jeffrey Hayes was selected as Civilian of the Civilians of the Quarter for Second Quarter 2012. Quarter. He is qualified to teach 10 avionics courses • Cynthia Passmore was selected as Civilian within Maintenance Training Unit 1011. Instructor of the Quarter because of her strict work Hayes was directly responsible for the training and ethic and expertise in delivering outstanding techni- mentoring of numerous students for a combined total cal instructions. of 452 instructional hours. Not only is he an instructor, Passmore is qualified to teach 24 of 27 courses cur- but he is also a student enrolled in off-duty education, rently taught in Maintenance Training Unit 7016 at as he works on his master’s degree in business admin- Cynthia Passmore Jeffrey Hayes CNATTU Jax. She is also personally responsible for istration from Webster University. 14 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012

By Lt. j.g. Sarah Wallace VP-5 welcomes alumni to the Foxin preparation Den for deployment VP-5 to Japan. Several of the alum- VP-5 recently hosted a ni made a brave attempt to group of 16 Mad Fox Alumni stow away in the pack out and from 1970-75 which included Lanier even offered to com- members of the famous nine- plete a functional check flight plane P-3 formation flight over if needed. “I just need a flight Sigonella, Italy. physical,” he said. These men were also among Following a tour of several the first in the community to aircraft, the men were hon- welcome the P-3C model into ored during command quar- service. ters. The squadron’s new com- “When I was in VP-5, we flew manding officer, Cmdr. Erin P-3As and Bs. They brought Osborn, presented awards to us the P-3C at the end of 1974,” numerous Mad Foxes and hon- remarked Charles Lansford. ored the alumni in a more for- The 16 retired alumni Photo courtesy of VP-5 mal setting. At the end of every VP-5 Alumni from 1970-75, gather for a reunion tour in the "Mad Fox" hangar. members included: Cmdr. quarters, VP-5 concludes with Pat Lanier, Cmdr. Robert Jim Gruentzel, ATC Charles tage is extremely important. again,” Clark said as faded pic- a customary sendoff shout. Thompson, Cmdr. Don Walsh, Lansford, ADC Bob Ormandy We jumped at the opportunity tures, old cruise books and This time it was led by Wise, AFCM James Clark, AVCM and AMS1 John Pyla. to honor these Mad Foxes and several sea stories were passed one of the alumni guests. He Dan Piekarczy, AFCM Gordan They joined VP-5 Execu- thank them for their service” around and shared during stood in front of the men and Richau, ADCS Bob Carter, tive Officer Cmdr. Matt said Pottenburgh. lunch. women of VP-5 along with his AMCS Butch Hubbard, AXCS Pottenburgh for lunch at Many of these men had not After lunch, the men were shipmates from the 1970s and Earl Porter, ATCS Russel Mulligan’s prior to the squad- seen each other in many years. escorted through the squadron shouted, “NO FOX . . .” to which Wise, AWCS Buster Rodgers, ron tour. “It is great to see so many of hangar where they met cur- everyone shouted back, “LIKE AKC Karl Fishennich, ATC “Our Naval Aviation heri- these guys that I served with rent Mad Foxes hard at work A MAD FOX!” Special recognition Free SAT/ACT prep Photos by Shannon Leonard programs for military By Staff

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HM2 Sarah Weaver conducts a body A pharmacy technician pulls a composition analysis in the BodPod at patient's medication from the shelf in Naval Hospital Jacksonville's Wellness Naval Hospital Jacksonville's pharma- Center, giving important feedback on cy. Hospital corpsmen who complete nutrition and exercise habits. Hospital Pharmacy "C" School do similar work corpsmen (celebrating their birthday as civilian pharmacy technicians, but June 17), play in integral role in the in a broader range of settings. Navy's preventive health programs.

Surgical technicial "Noble last role call" - honoring HN Daniel Noble who died as a result of enemy HN Samuel Williams action while conducting security operations with 1st Marine Division in Iraq in arranges surgical tools 2007. Noble's legacy is part of the proud tradition of the Navy Hospital Corps, for a procedure in Naval providing lifesaving care on the battlefield and sometimes giving the ultimate sac- Hospital Jacksonville's rifice. renovated operating room suites. Hospital corpsmen are trained to assist surgeons and surgical nurses in settings ranging from hospital operating rooms to shock trauma platoons.

Hospital corpsmen stationed at Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville navigate an obstacle course while carrying a patient (training dummy) to simulate a realistic combat environment as part of the NH Jacksonville's Tactical YOUTH Combat Casualty Care (TCCC). The TCCC facilitates the training of military FLIGHTCAMPS personnel as they prepare for the challenges they will face when deployed to support combat needs.

BASIC YOUTH AVIATION COURSE: $100 COURSE DATES This 4-day class teaches future flyers the flight fundamentals of safety, 9:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. navigation, teamwork, flight planning and communications. Participants June 27 - 30 register by June 20 will get firsthand instruction with our experienced pilots and log time in July 11 - 14 register by July 3 the cockpits of our aircraft. The course will be capped off by a flight with July 18 - 21 register by July 11 one of our pilots. This course will stimulate the participant in math, science, physics and provide a taste of what aviation is all about. ADVANCED YOUTH COURSE: $150 COURSE DATES This course provides a more in-depth exposure to aviation and follows a 9:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. syllabus that includes 12 hours of classroom instruction. It culminates with Aug. 8 - 11 register by Aug. 1 a navigation flight as planned by the class. Aug. 22 - 25 register by Aug. 15 Attendees must have completed the basic course to attend the advanced course. CAMPS ARE OPEN TO BOTH MILITARY & CIVILIAN TEENS AGES 12 - 18 WITH BASE ACCESS CALL THE JAX NAVY FLYING CLUB AT (904) 777-8549 FOR MORE INFORMATION. 16 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012 Civil Engineer Corps officer retires after 35 years, awarded Legion of Merit From NAVFAC Southeast Public Affairs the example and they established the Naval Facilities Engineering height of the bar. I have them to thank. Command (NAVFAC) Southeast My wife has been a rock solid supporter Executive Officer Capt. John Rice, my entire career, and I love her so very Photos by Cam Betz a Civil Engineer Corps officer, was much. My children, Gregory, Michael, Capt. John Rice, along with his fam- presented the Legion of Merit Medal Brian, and Katie, have made my life ily, was piped ashore on June 8 after June 8 during his retirement ceremo- full.” his retirement ceremony at NAS ny celebrating nearly 35 years of dedi- “God has blessed me with an awe- Jacksonville. Rice, an officer in the cated service with his last tour at NAS some family and numerous friends, I Navy Civil Engineer Corps dedicated Jacksonville. am glad that I will be nearby helping nearly 35 years of honorable service to Guest speaker Rear Adm. Mark raise my grandson to be a fine man, just the United States of America. Handley spoke of Rice’s commitment to like his father,” Rice proudly stated. tant resident officer in charge of con- the country, the U.S. Marine Corps and NAVFAC SE Commanding Officer struction, Okinawa, Japan. He trans- the U.S. Navy. He said it had been a tre- Capt. John Heinzel presented Rice the ferred to Naval Security Group Activity, mendous honor to be at the ceremony, Legion of Merit Medal for exceptional Homestead, Fla., in May 1987 and seeing Rice go from Marine Corps pri- performance while serving as executive served as public works officer. vate to a captain in the U.S. Navy. officer for NAVFAC Southeast from May In August 1990, he detached and Naval Facilities Engineering Command “There are three things that I have 2009 to June 2012. attended the Georgia Institute of (NAVFAC) Southeast Commanding learned in the military,” said Rice. Rice provided extraordinary lead- Technology earning his Master Officer Capt. John Heinzel (right) pre- “First, be careful with power and always ership and technical expertise while of Science degree in Mechanical sented Capt. John Rice with the Legion do the right thing. Second, you must be directing over 2,000 military and civil- Engineering. of Merit. Rice was recognized at his an effective leader. Lastly, people are ian personnel at 22 geographically dis- In January 1992, he transferred to retirement ceremony in front of family, our greatest asset.” persed locations across seven states and Camp Lejune, N.C., where he served friends and other members of the Civil He spoke to the many mentors who the Caribbean performing $3.74 billion as senior assistant resident officer in Engineer Corps for his exceptional mer- helped shape his life and career as a in construction, $1 billion of facility ser- charge of construction. In May 1995, itorious conduct while serving as exec- naval officer, he thanked the few who vices and 14,000 contract actions. he transferred to Pensacola, Fla., as the utive officer for NAVFAC Southeast from May 2009 to June 2012. he has been blessed with the oppor- His innovative management led to BRAC/MILCON coordinator for the tunity to lead conveying his sincerest increased service and lower costs for Chief of Naval Education and Training. executive officer and helped the base respect and he hoped to cast some final supported commanders as he central- In May 1997, he reported to the Public recover after Hurricane Katrina. In guidance to the junior officers that they ized facilities and maintenance tech- Works Center Pensacola and served 2006, he reported to Naval Facilities could embrace. nical and acquisition support for $100 as the production officer. He had the Engineering Command Mid-Atlantic to He truly made it about his father million in annual contracting; tran- honor of serving as executive officer of serve as operations officer. and his family. He spoke highly of his sitioned from contract support to in- Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Rice transferred in 2008 to serve as father’s military service accomplish- house capability for safety training, 5 in April 1998, earning the Battle “E” assistant chief of staff, Engineering ments and of his mother who recently energy management, retro-commis- twice during his tour. In June 2000, he Directorate (J7) Multi-National Security passed. Like Rice, his father was a great sioning and engineering design; and reported to Commander, Third Naval Transition Command in Iraq, helping example of honor, courage and com- restructured field offices to increase Construction Brigade as chief of staff. build much-needed operational and mitment having served in World War II, efficiency. Rice took command of Naval training facilities for the Iraqi Security Korea and Vietnam. Rice’s superior performance of duties Construction Training Center in Force. Upon his return in May 2009, “I pay tribute to both my parents highlights the culmination of 35 years Gulfport, Miss. in 2002. In 2004, he he transferred to Jacksonville where today because they laid the ground- of honorable and dedicated service. transferred to Naval Construction he completed his final tour serving as work for my life,” said Rice. “They set Rice’s first assignment was assis- Battalion Center, Gulfport, serving as executive officer, NAVFAC Southeast.

Ney Award Inspector Ney inspection at Flight Line Café CSCS(SW/SS) Christopher Photos by Kaylee LaRocque Wiggs (right) of the Navy Food CSCM(SW/AW) Bong Villar of the Navy Food Management Team in San Management Diego checks cupboards for cleanliness at the NAS Jax Flight Line Café Team, Norfolk, June 7 as part of the Commander, Navy Installations Command Ney Award Va., talks to inspection process. "I'm here conducting a semi-final inspection and will rec- CS2 Paula Prine ommend four galleys out of 13 for the final inspection. The most important about how she criteria I evaluate is customer service. I want to make sure customers get the prepared roasted same service day in and day out. We also look at cleanliness and food qual- Italian potatoes ity," said Villar. "The bottom line is what we provide the Sailor – they deserve for a special good customer service and quality meals." Italian meal. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012 17

ByLower Capt. Joseph yourMcQuade risk for heat stress – Part 2 NH Jax Public Health Director Ask Dr. Joe Q: How can I “beat the heat” while exercis- ing or working? of your activity level. Last week, we discussed • Don’t wait until you’re heat stroke and heat exhaus- thirsty to drink. Warning: tion. Our wonderful Florida If your doctor limits the sunshine makes for a hot amount of fluid you drink or and humid summer when has you on water pills, ask we all need to understand how much you should drink the warnings of a heat stress while the weather is hot. injury. • Don’t drink liquids Photos by Kaylee LaRocque Exposure to extreme heat that contain alcohol or while exercising or working large amounts of sugar in hot environments puts as these actually cause Emergency Response you at risk of heat stress. At you to lose more body greatest risk are people ages fluid. Also, avoid very cold GM2(SW) Bryan Holmes simulates a “Beretta bite” dur - 65 years and older, those drinks, because they can ing an emergency drill at the NAS Jax Security Small Arms who are overweight, and cause stomach cramps. Range on June 7 to test the response of emergency personnel. those who suffer from heart Capt. Joseph McQuade • Stay indoors in an air-con- According to security personnel, a Beretta bite is a common disease, high blood pressure, ditioned space. If your home injury when handling hand guns and they continually stress or take medications that may be affected by does not have air conditioning, go to the shop- taking appropriate safety precautions when handling these extreme heat. ping mall or public library — even a few hours weapons. Heat cramps usually affect people who spent in air conditioning can help your body sweat profusely during strenuous activity. stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Perspiration depletes the body’s sodium and • Wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fit- moisture levels. Low-salt levels in muscles ting clothing. Although anybody can suffer cause painful cramps. Heat cramps may also be from heat-related illness, some people are at a symptom of heat exhaustion. greater risk than others. Check regularly on: Muscle pain or spasms usually in the abdo- • Infants and young children. men, arms or legs are symptoms of heat cramps. • People ages 65 or older. People with heat cramps should: • People who are physically ill, especially • Stop all activity and sit in a cool place. with heart disease or high blood pressure. • Drink water, clear juice or a sports beverage. Visit at-risk adults at least twice a day and watch • Do not return to strenuous work for a few for signs of heat stress. hours after the cramps subside because further If you must be out in the heat, limit your out- exertion may lead to heat exhaustion or heat door activity to morning and evening hours. stroke. Never leave anyone in a closed, parked vehicle. Seek medical attention if any of the following When it is very hot outside cut down on exer- apply: cise. If you must exercise while it is hot, drink NAS Jax Engineer/Paramedic Tracy Tomes (right) checks vital • The person has heart problems. two to four glasses of cool, non-alcoholic fluids signs on GM2(SW) Bryan Holmes and gathers information • The patient is on a low-sodium diet. each hour. from NAS Jax Security Range Operator Mike McAninch dur- • The cramps do not subside within one hour. A sports beverage can replace the salt and ing a simulated emergency at the range. Heat rash is a skin irritation caused by exces- minerals you lose in perspiration. Warning: sive sweating during hot, humid weather. If you are on a low-salt diet, talk with your Symptoms of heat rash include: doctor before drinking a sports beverage. • Red cluster of pimples or small blisters Protect yourself from the sun by wearing appears on skin. a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses and by • Most likely occurs on the neck and upper applying sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher (the chest, on the groin, under the breasts and in most effective products say “broad spectrum” elbow creases. or “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels) Persons experiencing heat rash should: Living in Florida under the beautiful warm • Work in a cool, less-humid environment sun has its advantages and disadvantages. when possible. Think carefully about any exertion during the • Keep the affected area dry (body powder hottest part of the midday under the hot sun. may be used to increase comfort). Remember to drink clear fluids regularly and Dr. Joe’s tips to prevent heat-related illness- workout with a partner who can look out for es — because the best defense is prevention. you. Exercise should be fun, so always be care- • Drink more fluids (non-alcoholic) regardless ful in the heat. 18 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012 Navy briefs AFTT to Northeast Florida residents From Staff Attn: Code EV22 (AFTT EIS Navy range complexes and test- Project Managers) ing ranges. The U.S. Navy received 6506 Hampton Blvd. The proposed action includes public comments June 6 on Norfolk, VA 23508-1278 sonar testing conducted as part the Draft Environmental Copies of the Draft EIS/ of overhaul, modernization, Impact Statement/Overseas OEIS are available online or maintenance and repair activi- Environmental Impact at the following public librar- ties at shipyard and Navy piers Statement (EIS/OEIS) for Navy ies: Jacksonville Public Library, as well as new construction and training and testing activities 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville; overhaul at Navy-contracted conducted in the Atlantic Fleet and Camden County Public shipbuilder locations. Training and Testing (AFTT) Library, 1410 Highway 40 East, The AFTT Draft EIS/OEIS Study Area, during its meeting Kingsland, Ga. updated the science and anal- at the Prime Osborn Convention The Navy proposes to conduct yses needed to continue criti- Center in Jacksonville. training and testing activities cal previous studies into one, The AFTT region cov- which may include the use of thereby incorporating expanded ers approximately 2.6 mil- active sonar and explosives pri- areas, and new science, plat- lion square nautical miles and marily within existing range forms and activities including encompasses the at-sea portions Photo by Miriam S. Gallet complexes and testing ranges ship shock testing on the east of Navy range complexes and Fleet Forces Command Natural Resources Specialist Laura along the east coast of the coast. research, development, testing Busch explains the proposed actions and alternatives of the United States, Gulf of Mexico, Results from these studies and evaluation ranges along the Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Navy pier-side locations, port show Navy activities continue Atlantic and Gulf coasts of the Statement for the U.S. Navy Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing transit channels and the lower to have negligible affects on Study area to Michael Davis and John Abott, consultants for United States. Chesapeake Bay. The proposed marine mammal and turtle Monroe County, Fla., during the public meeting held June 6 at The Navy is accepting com- the Prime Osborn Convention Center Jacksonville. action also includes activities populations, including endan- ments throughout the 60-day such as sonar maintenance and gered species. Monitoring of comment period that ends July be considered in the final EIS/ com or by mail to: gunnery exercises conducted Navy activities over the past 10. All comments must be post- OEIS. Written comments may Naval Facilities Engineering concurrently with ship transits several years supports these marked or received by July 10 to be submitted to www.AFTTEIS. Command Atlantic and which may occur outside conclusions.

Breakfast at the barracks

Photos by Kaylee LaRocque

CS2(AW/SW) Prince Benton (left) and CS2 Alex Moleon of the Flight Line Café serve a continental breakfast to AMAA Chloeigh Russell (right, front) and AMAR Paige Lunsford in the lobby of the NAS Jax Barracks on June 7. The new service is available from 6-9 a.m. and allows Sailors living in the bar- racks to grab a quick bite to eat before heading to their jobs.

A new marquee in the barracks lobby displays the daily menus for the Flight Line Cafe so Sailors living there can decide what they would like to eat before walking across the street. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012 19 The Social Security question From the Retired Activities Office

When is the best time to sign up for Retiree News Social Security benefits? irs-pdf/p554.pdf for more information. The answer is: only you can deter- Breakeven point: This is the point mine the best time based on a number where delaying to receive bene- of variables. fits equals the amount you will have Your age, health and family longevity. received if taking early benefit. Never Quit Never Fiscal need, amount of earnings you In other words, where the 25 percent Photos by Miriam S. Gallet still bring in. reduced benefit paid out = the amount Amount of benefit based on the age of full benefit pay out. The U.S. Marine Bravo Company, 4th Amphibious Assault Riffle Team timetable. The cross over occurs approximately Jacksonville signals the start of the Never Quit Never Beach Challenge 5K Run Social Security benefits start as early some nine years after full benefit starts, at Jacksonville Beach June 9. The event drew thou- as age 62. But, the benefit is approxi- baring any changes or inflationary sands of runners representing 40 states and 13 mately 25 percent of full benefit. Full adjustments. countries to the Jacksonville Beaches. Social Security benefit occurs at age 66 What happens to my Social Security if Lt. Chuck Roman of Navy Legal Service Office or 67 currently, based on your birth year I get divorced? aboard NAS Jax demonstrates his physical endur- after 1942. If you are 62-plus, were married ance during the pull-up portion the 2012 Never And for every year you delay receiving 10-plus years, are currently unmar- Quit Never Warrior Challenge at Jacksonville your benefit, the amount changes by ried and not entitled to receive a higher Beach. The Warrior Challenge consists of five approximately 8 percent each year. For benefit based on your own work, you events: 50-meter sand crawl, 1.5-mile run, sit-ups, example if you were born in 1950: can receive benefits based on your ex’s pull-ups and a 1.5-mile beach run. When asked why he was participating, Roman replied, "It's a At age 62, benefit = 75 percent of full earnings, even if he or she has remar- fun event and it supports the Wounded Warrior benefit (minimum amount) ried. The following are the guidelines: Project and the Navy Seal Foundation. Also, Never At age 66, benefit = 100 percent (full • If you both worked, generally the Quit Never is a very good foundation." He was one benefit amount) lower earner may receive benefits based of more than 100 area Sailors who participated in At age 67, benefit = 108 percent of full on the higher earner’s work. the event. benefit • If you never worked, you can collect Erik Petroni, organizer of At age 70, benefit = 132 percent of full benefits on your ex’s work, and your ex the annual Never Quit benefit (maximum amount) is still eligible to collect what he or she Never Beach Challenge, If healthy and you have a family his- has earned over the years. enthusiastically greets tory of longevity, you might come out • If your ex hasn’t applied, but quali- thousands of partici- ahead by waiting to sign up for Social fies for benefits, you can still receive pants at the 2012 event Security. If health or family history isn’t benefits if you have been divorced two in Jacksonville Beach. the best, you might want to begin taking years. The event centered on benefits as soon as possible. • You can collect a divorced spouse’s health, love and determi- If married, and you and/or your wife benefits without reducing the amount nation has a mission to educate the community work and earn income, and/or receive of your ex’s benefits. on how to avoid brain a retirement pension (think about yours • The longer you can wait to collect bleeds, stroke and heart or her retired pay), or any other tax- divorced spousal benefits, up to your disease through healthy able investment or savings accounts full retirement age, the higher your ben- life choices and encour- that could affect your Social Security efits will be. age everyone to take a holdback and your federal tax liability, Additional information can be found "Never Quit" attitude go to http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/retire- at “aarp.org/work/social-security” or by and live life to its fullest. ment.htm and http://www.irs.gov/pub/ calling 1-800-772-1213.

“Bikers for the Cure” Motorcycle Motorcycle Association. at the Urban League, Navy Wives Clubs of America Ride & Poker Run to benefit the Door prizes, live music Community Calendar 903 W. Union Street. Jax No. 86 meets the first North Florida Affiliate of Susan G. and bike show. Contact Contact Lt. Cmdr. Paul Wednesday of each month at 7 Komen for the Cure® is June 16 at [email protected] at [email protected] or Nix at 422-8480 or email p.m. in Building 857 (at NAS Jax 9 a.m. Contact 448-7446 or www. for more info. 256-5721. [email protected]. main gate behind Navy-Marine komenpokerrun.com. Dragon Boat Racing Festival, Military Officers Association Disabled American Veterans Corps Relief Society). Not So New Athletics4All Charities Funda- Aug. 9-11 in Oriental, N.C. of America N.E. Florida Chapter Chapter 38 meets the second Shop open Tuesday and Thursday mental Football Camp, June 29- Special armed services division meets the third Wednesday of Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Call 542-1582 30 at Clay High School for kids in for 20 paddlers and one each month, for lunch or dinner, at 470 Madeira Dr., Orange Park. for info. grades one through 12. Call 562- drummer per team. Visit www. usually at the NAS Officers’ club. Service officers available Monday Navy Wives Clubs of America 0975 or go to www.athletics4all. orientaldragonboat.com for rules Open to active duty and retirees thru Friday 9 a.m – 2 p.m. to help DID No. 300 meets the second org. and accommodations. of all branches of service. Capt. with VA claims, call 269-2945 Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Poker Run to benefit Wounded The 2012 First Coast Heart Larry Sharpe at 262-3728. for an appointment. Bingo every at the Oak Crest United Methodist Warrior Project, July 7, 9:30 a.m., Walk will be held Sept. 22 at National Naval Officers Thursday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Church Education Building at begins at 12905 N. Main Street, Metropolitan Park. For more Association meets the fourth Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The 5900 Ricker Road. Call 387-4332 sponsored by Combat Vets information contact Kelly Johnson Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. public is welcome. or 272-9489. 20 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012

Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Free for military and DoD civilians, $3 for guests Learn to swim session one begins June 18 $40 military, $45 DoD Register for swim lessons at the base gym I.T.T. Events Call 542-3318.

2012 – 2013 Live Broadway Series Photo by Shannon Leonard West Side Story – Dec. 8 Mary Poppins – Jan. 26 Billy Elliot – March 2 Free bowling Rock of Ages – April 6 PR2 James Shoemaker of HSL-42 enjoys free bowling at NAS Freedom Lanes June Jacksonville Jaguar Tickets on sale July 6. Active duty military can enjoy free bowling every Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 542-3493. 13 - $58.50 Jaguar game shuttle - $12 $110 per week long session Youth Activities Center Call 778-9772 Disney World Orlando FL 4 day Hopper Twilight Special Drop-in care and open recreation are The Zone Armed Forces Salute ticket- Monday – Friday available! Entertainment Complex $135.50- $162 Play 18 – holes for $17 after 3 p.m. Family Fitness Center hours are Not applicable on holidays Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 542-3521 Bring your child to work out with you! Jacksonville Zoo - Adult $12, Child $7 Mulberry Cove Marina Call 778-9772 for more information. Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament Zoo Train & Carousel - now available at Call 542-3260. Monday & Thursday at 7 p.m. ITT! Free Kayak & Canoe Rental Flying Club Learn and improve your skills MOSH $7 - $12 Every Thursday for active duty Call 777-8549 Ground School Freedom Lanes Jacksonville Sharks - $25 per person Skipper “B” Lessons July 23 – August 29 $150 per person $500 per person Bowling Center Jacksonville Suns $5.50-$11.50 June 15, 16, 17, 23 & 24 Call 542-3493. July 20, 21, 22, 28 & 29 Youth Flight Camps (ages 12 – 18) Wednesday Adventure Landing Season Pass - Basic Aviation Course Free bowling for active duty $86.50 Free Stand-up Paddle Board Lesson $100 per person 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Combo $32, Wet pass $21, 5 attractions Thursday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. June 27 – 30 register by June 20 $20 Mulberry Cove Marina July 11 – 14 register by July 3 Wednesday Evening Bowling Special July 18 – 21 register by July 11 4 – 10 p.m. - All you can bowl for $5.95 Medieval Times – Free royalty upgrade Auto Skills Center Advanced Aviation Course (basic Shoe rental not included with dinner reservation Call 542-3227 course required) 22 work bays, wheel balancing, tool $150 per person Saturday Night Extreme Bowling Pirate’s Dinner Adventure in Orlando checkout, paint booth and welding! Aug. 8 – 11 register by Aug. 1 7 p.m. – midnight Active and Retired military $12 at gate ASE certified mechanic onsite! Aug. 22 – 25 register by Aug. 14 $11 per person for two hours of bowling Family members purchase at ITT Shoe rental included Adult $37, children (3-12) $26

June Family Bowling for 4 Special Daytona International Speedway Thursday, 4–10 p.m. Jalapeno 250 - $24 $39.95 includes, 2 hours of 1 lane bowl- Coke Zero 400, July 7, $70 – 80 ing, rental shoes, 4 hot dogs, 2 large Coke Zero Shuttle - $16 nachos and 4 medium drinks. $25 savings! The Vault

Book your birthday party with us! Liberty Recreation Center Complete packages available including Trips, activities and costs may be bowling, shoe rental, kid’s meal, cake, restricted to E1-E6 single or unaccom- balloons and much more! panied active duty members. Call 542- 1335 for information. Summer Bowling Leagues Now Forming Dave & Buster’s Trip Monday Mixed Trio – 7 p.m. June 14 at 6 p.m. Wednesday After Work League – 4:30 Free $10 Powercard, 20 percent off food p.m. & beverages and unlimited simulator Thrusday Morning Seniors – 9 a.m. play Thursday Night Extreme Bowling – 6:30 p.m. Mall & Movie Trip Friday Intramural League – 11:45 a.m. Orange Park Mall & AMC Theater Sunday Fun Bunch League – 4 p.m. June 15 at 6 p.m.

Fitness & Aquatics Jacksonville Sharks Game Call 542-2930 June 16 at 6 p.m.

Command Circuit Training Jacksonville Suns Game Tuesday & Thursday June 21 at 6:30 p.m. 8 a.m. in the base gym 45-minute, high-intensity group train- NAS Jax Golf Club ing Golf course info: 542-3249 Mulligan’s info: 542-2936 Family Fitness Center (located above Military Appreciation Days the Youth Center Gym) $18 per person, includes cart & green Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. fees For more information please contact June 26 for active duty Melissa Luehrs at (904) 542-3518/4238. June 14 & 28 for retirees & DoD person- nel **New fitness class Extreme Boot Camp Junior Golf Clinic Behind the fitness center Session 1 (ages 11 – 17) June 25 – 29 Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Session 2 (ages 6 – 10) July 16 – 20 Session 3 (ages 11 – 17) August 6 – 10 Outdoor Pool Open Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. NAS Jax Sports Captain’s Cup Indoor Volleyball Team Wins Losses League forming Fabia 1 0 Open to NAS Jax active duty, command Smith 1 0 DoD, DoD contractors and selective TenChavez 1 0 reservists. The games play at lunchtime on Acton 0 0 Tuesdays and Thursdays. Contact the base Brasfield 0 0 Carolan 0 0 gym for rules and required paperwork to Farmer 0 0 join the league. Hurst 0 0 Captain’s Cup Men and Women’s Summers 0 0 Racquetball Tourney – June 25- Brown 0 1 29 Drost 0 1 Open to NAS Jax active duty, selective Hasanic 0 1 reservists, and command DoD men and Mayhew 0 1 women. Participants will earn participation Novick 0 1 points for their command toward the Reiss 0 1 Captain’s Cup and can earn additional Twigg 0 1 points for finishing first, second or third. Intramural Soccer There will be a separate men’s and women’s Final Standings division. Call NAS Jax Athletics to sign up Team Wins Losses by June 19. For more information, call Bill USCG 5 2 Bonser at 542-2930/3239. FRCSE 8 2 NAVFAC 6 2 FACSFAC Jax 6 2 Standings VP-45 5 2 WTU 6 3 As of June 8 VP-30 O’s 5 3 NAVHOSP 5 4 Captain’s Cup VR-58 4 4 Singles Badminton HSL-42 3 3 Team Wins Losses NCTS 3 4 Bonser 1 0 BMC Jax 3 7 Cannizzaro 1 0 VR-62 1 7 Carreiro 1 0 HSM-74 Swamp Fox 1 8 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 14, 2012 21 Commissary patrons advised to stock up for emergencies By Jessica Newby DeCA Public Affairs Specialist

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew, which slammed into South Florida Aug. 24, 1992, devastating Homestead, Florida City and parts of Miami before it crossed File photo the Gulf of Mexico to strike the Louisiana coast- line. It’s a sober reminder that your commissary wants to help make sure you are prepared for any Schedule your donation now disaster. From The Blood Alliance Building 964 Disaster preparedness can help improve your June 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Center for Naval Aviation odds for survival, and the Defense Commissary The Blood Alliance will hold blood donation drives Technical Training Unit Jax Building 3032 Agency and its industry partners are working at NAS Jax: June 26, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Center for Naval Aviation together to offer items needed for severe weather June 18, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Building 1 Technical Training Unit Jax June 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Branch Health Clinic For more information, call 353-8263, Ext. 2324. survival kits at low prices, said DeCA Director of Sales Chris Burns. “Andrew’s anniversary drives home the point that everyone should be prepared,” Burns said. “Your commissary can help you do that. We’ve got Back-to-School physicals and well-child care lots of items to stock up your survival kit.” By TRICARE South Parents should note that TRICARE from birth to age 6. The well-child Since April 1, canned chicken, powdered milk, does not cover sports or camp benefit includes routine newborn batteries, weather-ready flashlights, all-weather If you are a parent with young physicals. care, comprehensive health pro- tape, first aid kits, lighters, matches, candles and children, “back to school” can If your child requires a sports motion and disease prevention hand sanitizer have been reduced in price as part mean “back to the doctor’s office” or camp physical, you may be exams, vision and hearing screen- of DeCA’s severe weather promotional package for annual school required physi- required to submit a Request for ings and routine immunizations that runs until Oct. 31. cals. Non-covered Services form to (according to the Centers for The package coincides with the prime times for School physicals are often your provider. By completing this Disease Control and Prevention required to help ensure that chil- form, you acknowledge that you guidelines), and developmen- both tornado and hurricane seasons in the United dren enter the classroom in good will be paying for the non-covered tal assessment (according to the States. Tornado season runs from April to July. health, with up-to-date immuniza- service. The form is available on American Academy of Pediatrics®). The National Weather reports that 2011 was a tions and free of any diseases that the Humana Military Healthcare For well-child care, there are record breaking year; it was the second most active could pose a risk to classmates. Services, Inc. (Humana Military) no copayments or cost shares. year in recent memory, with a total of 1,690. April For children age 5-11, TRICARE Web site at www.humana-military. To learn more about TRICARE’s 2011 has the greatest monthly total of tornadoes in covers annual physicals and com. school-physical coverage and well- modern record keeping with 758. immunizations required in con- TRICARE also provides well- child benefit, visit www.tricare.mil April also holds the record for the greatest num- nection with school enrollment. child care for eligible children or Humana Military’s Web site. ber of tornadoes on one day – April 27 – with 200. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30 and includes the North Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting a less-active season this year versus other years. Predictions from the NOAA call for a 70 percent chance for about nine to 15 named storms, four to eight of which could become hurricanes; and one to three are expected to be major hurricanes. These predictions do not include which hurri- canes will make landfall, because it’s not possible to plot landfall weeks or months ahead of a storm, the NOAA website said. “Although the NOAA is calling for a less-active hurricane season, it still pays to be prepared,” Burns said. “All of our customers – no matter where they are – should be prepared for any disaster. The commissary can supply our customers with what they need to survive.” Emergency preparedness officials suggest hav- ing a disaster supply kit that includes the following items: Water – at least one gallon daily, per person (three-day supply for evacuation, two-week supply for home) Nonperishable foods – canned meats, fruits, veg- etables, dried fruits, nuts, raisins, cereal, crackers, cookies, energy bars, granola, peanut butter, and foods for infants and the elderly (three-day supply for evacuation, two-week supply for home) Paper goods – writing paper, paper plates, paper towels and toilet paper Cooking items – pots, pans, baking sheet, cook- ing utensils, charcoal, a grill and a manual can opener First-aid kit – including bandages, medicines and prescription drugs Cleaning materials – bleach, sanitizing spray, and hand and laundry soap Specialty foods – diet and low-calorie foods and drinks Toiletries – personal hygiene items and moisture wipes Pet care items – food, water, muzzle, leash, car- rier, medications, medical records, and identifica- tion and immunization tags Lighting accessories – flashlight, batteries, can- dles and matches Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) Duct tape, scissors Multipurpose tool Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth cer- tificates and insurance policies) Cell phone with chargers Family and emergency contact information Extra cash Emergency blanket Maps of the area Blankets or sleeping bags DeCA recommends that customers take advan- tage of their commissary benefit and its average savings of 30 percent or more to stock up on emer- gency items that can sustain them during a crisis. �

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14”x40” wood lathe w/stand like new $150. Gazelle Power WESTSIDE HOMES Plus Exercise eqpt $35. Vita Monthly rent discount with Spa 260gallons $2000. 1 year lease. No sec. dep. Pets 476-7544/786-9651 considered. Section 8 accepted. 1 & 2 br MH starting at $465. 4 miles west of I-295. 904-781-5645 TRAVEL BAG $25. White Wicker border oval mirror 19”x30” $50. Ceiling fan 52”, 4 lights, 5 blades, brass decor 904-384-7809 ��������� 90” SOFA exc cond $125-too Westside - share furnished hm clean, large for condo. 2 year old no pets $400mo incl utils. 904-371-0822 Hawiian Tiffany Lamp, dining room new $45. Luggage used twice exc cond $50. Call 904-278-3064 ���������� ������������������ ��������� ��������������� Genesis Modular Buildings, Inc. ���������������������� 5207 Doolittle Road ����������������� Jacksonville FL 32254 650,620 ���������������������� Office trailers. Modular office bldgs & classrooms for businesses, schools, ���������������������� churches, daycares, medical clinics. ������������������������ New & used buildings available for �������� lease or purchase. Financing avail. 3 types of decks, steps & handicap ������������������������� ramps - wood, metal or concrete. ��������������������� We relocate and buy used modular buildings. Help with permitting ������������������� and blueprints if needed. �������������������� Call & asking for J.P. 904-619-3631 ������������ WWW.GENESISMODULAR.COM ���������������� ������ ������������������ ���������� ��������������� ���� ��������� ������������������� ����������� �������� ����������� ��������������� ������������� �������������������� HOURS �������������������� �������������� ������������������ Besides protecting ������������������ ������������������������� ����������������� ����������������� ��������� �������������������� Goldendoodle Pups F1B mini & reg $625 - ����������� $690; Laberdoodle pups F1B $575; Awe- our country, military ���������������� some Doubledoodle pups $800 706-556-0504 ��������������� ����� Golden Retriever Puppies M/F, ����������������������� AKC, POP, first shots, FL health �������� cert. $700.00 904-451-6389. ����������������������� personnel stationed in ��������� Olde English Bulldog pups ��������� 8W registered $1,500. 904-314-7048 ������������������� ������������ PRECIOUS LITTLE PUPPIES, ������������������� Pecan Park Flea Market 768-6063 �������������� our communities donated �������������� ��������� YORKIE AKC Male Puppy $800. ������������������������ shots up to date. Call 904-200-8278 ��������������������� ���������� ������������������������� 650,620 hours of volunteer �������������������� �������������� �������������� ������ �������� ����� ���������������� ����� �������������������������� ��������� service in Northeast ����������������� ���������������������� ������������� �������������� ���������������� ������������������� ���������� ������������ ���������� Florida and Southeast ���������������� ���������������� ������������������������ ������������������ ������������ ���������� MANAGER TRAINEES ����������������� Georgia last year. �eir 10 immediate positions ����������� available. No experience �������������������� necessary. Will train. ���������� $400-$700 to start. Please call Ron at 904-730-3100 ������������� time was given community ������������������� ���������� ��������� ������������������� ��������������� DAVE’S Carpentry - Int/Ext Doors, Trim, Painting, Facia, Wood rot & organizations, church Drywall repairs. Refs-Ins. 755-6898 �����

���������� 28’ 5th WHEEL, 3 slides, exc. cond., cov’d storage, slps 6, orig owner, upgraded ameni- groups, youth activities, 5 Star Nanny: CPR.CNA.Lifeguard Qual. ties, storage. $2300. 904-771-7295 No Problem Cooking/Cleaning 1-5 children any age $15/hr Full-Time 1st wk advance. Call Kay 904-524-1715 PONTOON BOAT ‘99 Crest 22’ w/dbl axle trailer. 115hp Mosby Family Day Care Home Johnson. Asking $6500. Inc, Now Accepting Summer 912-656-2249 Care Enrollment! Care include scouting and more. USDA Meals & Snacks, Ed. Learning w/fun & Field Trips. FREE ENROLLMENT! Ages 2-6 years old $100/wk. Transp. avail. 904-868-6518/904-406-9426. #F04CL0147 ����������������

‘76 MCI Custom Coach 94k orig. miles, kitch., bath, ����������������� liv.rm, bdrm, basement, stor- age, AWESOME! Call 904-282-2485. $60,000. LIFETIME OFFER ACT NOW! Any Sgl story home $75 Any M/home $40 Lic./Ins. 904-525-0852 VRI Travel Trailer Tow eg 2 TV’s, front bath, new tires, queen bed, slps 6, lrg slide out, ����������� $14K. H:642-0881. C:716-1968 �ank You! ����������������� �������� ���������� ���������������������� ������������� ‘07 YAMAHA TOUR DELUXE �������� 19,400mi, Mustang seat, bub ����������������� exhaust, exc. cond, $9K. Ron ����������������������� 553-3249 lv msg. ������� ������������ ‘07 Suzuki M109R Pearl white Motor Cycle. Only 16K �������� m i les/new clutch+tires ������������������� @ 1 2.3K. ASKING $6.5K ����������� text/call (912) 674-5846 ������������ ������������� 2007 Suzuki GSX R-1000-Full ����������������� Yoshimura exhaust sys., 3 stage Dynojet power com- ������������������� mander, & lowered 1”. Pro- ������������ fessionally installed & maintained by AMR motorsports. ����������� Only 5k mi’s w/clean title in hand. ������������� Asking $8000. Contact – 215.3594 ��������������� ���������� ����������������� ������� ���������� ������������������������� ������������������� BRAND NEW-205.55-R16 Tire & steel rim fits Hyundia ����������� Elantra & Sonata, also Kia. ������������������ 772-7447/635-6673 ������������ �������������� Michelin P225/60R-17 $130. ������� 2 P275/55-R18 109T $200. Each used P255/70R16 exc cond $85. �������� Lincoln Manuals Radiator Hoses Serpentine Wheel Emblem ���������������������� name 904-384-7809

���������� ������������������� Appliances, buy, sell, trade & repair W/Ds, Refrigs., stove, $85-up wrnty. Mon- Sat. 9-7. Delivery 904-695-1412 Classic ‘65 Chevy Impala 69,700mi, all orig., 283cu. needs paint inter., very good cond. WHIRLPOOL WASHER & DRYER - Good cond. $10K. Ron 553-3249 $150each, $300 set. Call 317-2185

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‘06 Kia Rio LX 4dr AT, WANT TO BUY - U.S. Military 43,700mi, 1 owner, very good patches & medals. German & cond. 32mpg $7400. 912-673-7654 Japanese Souvenirs. Call 477-6412

‘08 CHEVY Z71, 4x4, AT, PW, PL, 9800mi, $23,500. Call after ��������������������� 4p. 891-2659. Tom. Orange Pk.

BED-Queen Size Set- New-Still in original plastic- ‘90 CORVETTE ROADSTER, $150-(501)538-4224. Both Tops, Steel Blue/Black Leather, Only 813 made this CEILING FANS 52” Brass color. Loaded, Bose Audio, Globe 4 lights, 5 wooden blades 350cid, Auto, Cold Air, American $85. White Wicker Oval Mirror Racing Wheels, Garage Kept, 19”x29” $50. 904-384-7809 Excellent Condition, All Mainte- nance Records & Documentation since new. $12,000.00 Firm, Ron @ 904-268-2080 ����������� Porsche Boxster '99 Conv, $9,900. Call/text Oscar, 904-416-0449. MOVING SALE-Sat., June 16, Excellent choice, reduced to sell. 7am, furn., collect’s, clothes, & tools 1324 Holmes Landing, Fleming Island, Eagle Harbor.

Mandarin HUGE Sale 4775 Wassail Dr. Thurs. 6/14 to Sat 6/16, 7am-5pm Teacher stuff & misc. Rain or shine. ������������������������

STARKE - Large Garage Sale - June 14-16; Thurs.-Sat. 9am-4pm. Decorative, vintage, few antiques, (Lg) Saville Organ. 7622 SE SR100.

������������� FORD EXPEDITION 2003 with OWNER FINANCING. RED MAPLE FIG TREES 3rd ROW SEATING, VERY LOW $5-$6-$8. Nike sz.11 black $20. MILES, TOW PKG, LIKE NEW Two Rockports leather loafer CONDITION, $11,900. 904-624-4970 business shoes sz.12 $15ea. 904-384-7809

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DIABETIC TEST STRIPS NEEDED Nissan Pathfinder SE 2007 Silver 63,141 miles 2WD 3rd row $ I BUY sealed /unexpired boxes $ seats. minor bumper damage. Call Bob at (904) 712-9015 $13,950. Price negotiable 904-992-9361