THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013

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Photo by Jacob Sippel Surgeon General of the Navy Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan discusses his experiences at a lunch with some of Naval Hospital Jacksonville's highest per- forming military, civilian and contract staff. Navy Surgeon General delivers keynote at patient safety conference By Yan Kennon NH Jacksonville Public Affairs Photo courtesy of VR-62 The VR-62 aircrew gather after the rescue mission. (From left) VR-62 Aircraft Commander Lt. Cmdr. Todd Nichols; AWF1 Joshua Simmons; AWF1 Robert Stanley; AWF1 Pedro Blandin; Lt. Cmdr. Marius Drozdzowski; During a two-day visit to the Jacksonville area, AWF1 Chip Hamner and AWF1 Troy Rudisill. U.S. Navy Surgeon General and Chief, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan visited Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville —its hos- pital and branch health clinics — May 29 and deliv- ered a keynote address at the Center for Global Health and Medical Diplomacy at the University of VR-62By AWFCS(AW/NAC/SCW) findsuled overnight group stop in Guam when lostcommander noticedat a flashsea of light North Florida’s annual Quality & Safety Forum May Michael Wendelin they were contacted by U.S. Coast about five miles ahead and direct- 30. VR-62 PAO Guard Sector Guam and asked to ed all eyes in the flight station to Together with NH Jacksonville Commanding assist with a search and rescue the area. The crew flew towards Officer Capt. Gayle Shaffer, Nathan kicked-off day A crew from VR-62 helped rescue mission off the coast of Chuuk the area and descended to an alti- one of his visit by participating in the hospital’s a boat with five people who were Island, Micronesia. tude of 500 feet for a closer look. morning colors and awards ceremony to recognize adrift and lost at sea May 25. The crew launched at 5 a.m. They soon realized this was the more than a dozen outstanding staff. The ‘Nomads’ crew and their Guam local time on May 25, and vessel they were looking for and Nathan then met with members of NH C-130T logistics aircraft were proceeded to the search area 550 all five occupants were aboard and Jacksonville’s most senior leadership, including diverted from mission Convoy miles southeast of Guam. Rescue alive after drifting for seven days. the commanding officer and directors of medicine, 3744 and became Rescue 313 while 313 arrived on scene at 7 a.m. and Rescue 313 stayed on station nursing, surgery, clinical support, public health, transiting through Guam. began flying the search pattern. healthcare business, resource management and The Nomads were on a sched- Three hours later, the aircraft See VR-62, Page 9 administration. “Navy Medicine’s number one job is to support the warfighter,” he said during interactive discus- sions focused on patients’ health outcomes and the role of performance metrics in improving quality of Furlough decision ‘arduous,’ official says care. By Claudette Roulo Supporting NH Jacksonville’s current oppor- American Forces Press Service tunity to increase primary care enrollment from 57,000 to 63,000 patients, Nathan commented that The Defense Department con- military families love that Navy Medicine doesn’t tinues to look at ways to reduce or get paid based on procedures — that instead, care avoid furloughs, the acting under- decisions are driven by what’s right for the patient. secretary of defense for personnel At the same time, good stewardship of tax dollars and readiness said, but she added is important, especially with the rising cost of the that “right now, unfortunately, the military health system. department will furlough civilian He pointed out that care in the TRICARE network employees for up to 11 days.” costs taxpayers twice the money: the cost to run “The decision to furlough the the military treatment facility and the cost of care civilian employees was a very in the network. And with nine general surgeons hard, arduous decision,” Jessica L. (two of which are fellowship-trained joint special- Wright said, but it was based on ists in arthroplasty), an award-winning Family preserving the readiness of the Medicine Residency Program (the Navy’s oldest force. and largest), state-of-the-art renovated facilities “About 85 percent of our [civil- and expert staff, it’s never been a better time to get ian] force will be furloughed,” care at NH Jacksonville. Wright said, including teachers at Medical Home Port, Navy Medicine’s team Department of Defense Education approach to health care, was another important Activity schools. Photo by Lt. Kevin Wendt topic, as it supports continuity of care by placing Ron Williamson, occupational safety and health manager with the NAS But preserving the integrity of patients in the center of a team of caregivers led by Jacksonville Safety Department (right), gives Kelley Johnson, safety the academic year was the central specialist with the NAS Jax Safety Department, a letter confirming her their primary care managers. Nathan envisions a concern for the department, she hours being cut due to the upcoming civilian furlough. After receiving day when military patients are able to talk directly added. Teachers will be furloughed her furlough letter, Johnson said, "Due to the furlough I will not be able to a provider after-hours for urgent care that doesn’t to pay down my student loan debt and will be unable to repair the air See FURLOUGH, Page 9 conditioner in my car." See VISIT, Page 8 HSM-70 flier recognized as NHA ‘Pilot of the Year’ By Lt. j.g. Eric Hodina exceptional tactical acumen throughout Symposium as a whole is designed to HSM-70 Public Affairs Officer the year. exchange experiences and engage leaders, He also worked to improve the professionals and friends in uniform and Lt. Cmdr. Devon Hockaday of the MH-60R’s Electronic Support Measures in industry. HSM-70 “Spartans” was selected as 2012 system and was integral to advancing the Based at NAS Jacksonville, Helicopter Pilot of the Year by the Naval Helicopter tactical application of the HSM commu- Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 70’s pri- Association (NHA) at its 65th annual sym- nity at large. mary mission is to employ the versatil- posium May 13-16 in San Diego. Hockaday’s previous assignments ity of the MH-60R helicopter across mul- The selection of Hockaday was based included a three-year tour with HSL-44 tiple missions sets to deploy combat ready upon his consistent performance while as Detachment Operations officer, and elements onboard an aircraft carrier and executing demanding duties in a highly a three-year tour at the HSM Weapons her accompanying ships in support of the professional manner. School where he qualified as a Seahawk strike group commander’s objectives. In addition to demonstrating superior Weapons and Tactics Instructor (SWTI) NHA was founded in 1976 as a nonprofit aeronautical ability, Hockaday standard- and served as the program manager for professional organization to promote the ized tactical employment of the MH-60R multiple tactical phases. development and use of naval vertical lift Seahawk helicopter by creating a series of Vice Adm. David Buss, command- aircraft in the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps Lt. Cmdr. Devon Hockaday squadron playbooks that demonstrated er, Naval Air Forces, said the 2013 NHA and Coast Guard. I N S I D E Check us out Online! 2222222 22222222222222222222222222 HSM-72 GyMnaSiuM inSide German Submarine Tour Renovation Update 2013 Emergency DDDDDDDDDDDDDDD DDDDDDDDD DDDDDD DDD Page 14 Pages 4-5 Preparedness Guide jaxairnews.com 2 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013

On May 22, 1955, specialists at Jacksonville Naval Air Station Overhaul & Repair (O&R) Department prepared U.S. Navy photos this R4D-5 (the Navy's version of the DC-3) for Adm. Richard Byrd's 1955-56 antarctic expedition. One prob- Rear Adm. Richard Byrd aboard an R4D-5L aircraft lem O&R workers overcame was the position of the oil coolers. Previously situated at the bottom of the plane, while on a flight over the South Pole as a part of they were damaged by flying snow and ice during take-off and landing. They were relocated to the engine Operation High Jump. The R4D-5L was modified for nacelles above the wings. improved cabin heating, as well as additional fuel and higher gross weight for use in Antarctica. This Week in Navy History From Staff and participating in the National Geographic Society June 10 June 6 - United States Navy Eclipse Expedition at Canton 1854 - U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md., holds 1944 - In Operation Overlord, Allied invasion fleet Island in the Phoenix Islands, Pacific Ocean. first formal graduation exercises. Previous classes (more than 2,700 ships and craft) land troops on 1958 - Navy and U.S. Post Office deliver first offi- graduated without ceremony. Normandy beaches – the largest amphibious landing cial missile mail when USS Barbero (SS-317) fired 1896 - Authorization of first experimental ship in history. Regulus II missile with 3,000 letters 100 miles east of model tank. June 7 Jacksonville, Fla. to NS Mayport, Fla. June 11 1819 – Lt. John White on merchant ship Franklin, 1960 - Helicopters from USS Yorktown (CVS-10) res- 1853 - Five Navy ships leave Norfolk, Va. on three- anchored off Vung Tau, is first U.S. naval officer to visit cue 54 crewmen of British SS Shunlee, grounded on year exploring expedition to survey the far Pacific. Vietnam. Pratus Reef in South China Sea. 1927 - USS Memphis arrives at Washington, D.C., 1917 - U.S. sub-chasers arrive at Corfu, Greece for 1962 - Medical team from Naval Hospital Bethesda, with Charles Lindbergh and his plane, Spirit of St. anti-submarine patrols. Louis, after his non-stop flight across the Atlantic. Md.; Naval Medical Research Institute, Bethesda, Md; 1942 - Battle of Midway ends with loss of aircraft 1944 - U.S. battleships off Normandy provide gun- and Naval Preventative Medicine Unit No. 2 Norfolk, carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5). fire support. Va. sent to San Pedro Sula, Honduras to fight epidemic 1944 - Construction of artificial harbors and shel- 1953 - Navy ships evacuate 20,000 Koreans from of infectious gastroenteritis. tered anchorages begins off Normandy coast. West Coast Islands to safety south of 17th parallel. 1991 - Joint Task Force Sea Angel ends relief opera- 1967 - USS Liberty (AGTR-5) attacked by Israeli forc- June 12 tions in Bangladesh after Cyclone Marian. es in Mediterranean. 1944 - Four U.S. Carrier Groups (15 carriers) begin June 8 June 9 attack on Japanese positions in the Marianas. 1830 - Sloop-of-war Vincennes becomes first U.S. 1882 - Establishment of Office of Naval Records 1948 - The Women’s Armed Forces Integration Act warship to circle the globe. of the War of the Rebellion (became part of Naval provides for enlistment and appointment of women in 1853 - Commodore Matthew Perry arrives at Uraga, Historical Center). the Naval Reserve. Japan to begin negotiations for a treaty with Japan. 1942 - First Navy photographic interpretation unit 1970 - After earthquake in Peru, USS Guam begins 1880 - Congress authorizes the Office of Judge set up for the Atlantic. 11 days of relief flights to transport medical teams and Advocate General. 1959 - Launching of USS George Washington (SSBN- supplies, as well as rescue victims. 1937 - Observation of total eclipse of the sun by U.S. 598), first nuclear-powered fleet ballistic missile sub- 1990 – Cmdr. Rosemary Mariner becomes first Navy Navy detachment commanded by Capt. J. F. Hellweg marine, at Groton, Conn. woman to command fleet jet aircraft squadron. Dustin hoards shoes . . . for mowing the lawn Hey, MoneyChic! By Sarah Smiley MoneyChic sez: We may be young, Special Contributor From the Homefront but it is never too early to prepare for the “just in case” of the future. I am My husband can’t throw anything away. I realize this could When Dustin was on deployment last year, I threw out going to hop on my soapbox for this be viewed as a good thing (I guess he’ll keep me around, too), every pair of “lawn-mowing” shoes I could find in the base- installment of Hey, MoneyChic! but sometimes his closet and bathroom drawers look like an ment. I took a whole sack to the Goodwill and never felt a We never want to think the worst episode of Hoarders. moment of remorse — until last week. about what may happen to us in the Dustin’s favorite item to hoard is . . . (drumroll) . . . shoes. Dustin wanted to work in the yard. He needed shoes. He future. We never want to plan for Not just any shoes, and certainly not designer or stylish also wanted to wear flip-flops to the lake, and as it turns out, I the “just in case.” Life in unpredict- shoes, but shoes for mowing the lawn. Note: I have never seen threw away all of those, too. able and can throw us a curve ball my husband wear more than one pair of shoes to mow the Luckily, Dustin had another hidden stash in the garage. In at any moment. Summer is a time lawn. a back corner, behind old sleds and lawn mower parts, there for enjoying the sun, taking vaca- Let’s back up, though, and talk about how Dustin buys is a Hoarders-worthy pile of golf shoes, water shoes and grass- tions, having parties, but it is also a new pair of shoes, because that’s important. It is a long, stained shoes. the season of an increased number tedious process that involves visiting multiple stores, from As an intervention, I made Dustin watch an episode of of drunk driving accidents. Would high-end to low-end, trying on a variety of sizes and widths, Hoarders that night. He fell asleep just before the woman you know what to do in case of an and ultimately returning to the lowest of low-end stores and hoarding cats opened her freezer and revealed a gruesome emergency? buying something super cheap. secret: she keeps the dead ones in there. A will is only useful if you pass Our mid-shop discussion goes something like this: This made me wonder where else I might find old shoes. away. What happens if you are ill Me: What will the next store have that the first three stores Because the crazy thing is, my husband has approximately or hurt, but are still alive? Would did not? five shirts, three pairs of jeans and one pair of shoes (that he your wife know where the impor- Dustin: A pair that fits my feet, hopefully. wears). He is a very simple man and has no fashion sense at tant paperwork is kept? Would your Me: The five you tried on back there didn’t fit? all. So why does he need piles of old sneakers? husband know which bills are due Dustin: I have really wide feet. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that the very next day, soon? Would your family know your Me: What exactly are you looking for? Dustin woke up and said he needed to get a new pair of shoes. child’s schedule and if they need Dustin: Comfort, quality, a good fit, durability. The soles of his old ones were falling apart and flapping to be picked up from school? Many Me (as we pull into super-cheap shoe store): If your feet hurt under the toe, just like every other pair of old shoes he’s had. families divide the duties of the so much, maybe we should invest in good shoes that will last. “I need something that fits better and feels more comfort- household and complete their tasks Dustin: We don’t have money for that. able,” he said. “I don’t think I got the right size for these.” without involvement from the other We leave the super cheap store with shoes that are tied So I followed him around department stores and athletic spouse. This is an efficient way to get together and seem like they will crack they are so stiff. I can’t stores, and, yes, the same super cheap store where he bought things accomplished, but that also get back those hours I spent shoe shopping. the last pair. I thought I was losing my mind. leaves each spouse only knowing When we get home, we have the same argument: I want to I reminded him of the dead cats in the woman’s freezer that half of what is going on. throw away his old shoes to make room for the new ones, but he didn’t see. Sit down with your spouse and Dustin thinks that is a waste. Dustin just laughed. He’s not putting shoes in the freezer. discuss the information that would “I can’t let you throw out a perfectly good pair of shoes,” he Geez. be necessary to carry on daily life says. Finally, though, I talked him into investing in a really good as usual is the other person was in “If these are so good, why did you get new ones?” pair of shoes. I took him to the kind of store where they mea- the hospital. Compile all of your “Because those hurt my feet.” sure your feet and help you make a selection. Dustin felt good bills and write down when they are “So why didn’t we invest in good shoes this time?” about his selection. usually due and how they are paid. “Well, I need shoes for mowing the lawn, so put the old When we got home, I told him that I was proud of him. He Make sure each spouse has access ones in the basement, at least.” now owned a pair of shoes that would last. And, I’d throw out to the bank accounts and savings In our basement, there are no less than 10 pairs of shoes the old ones with next week’s trash. accounts, and that all accounts have saved for mowing the lawn. This is how hoarding begins. Dustin stared at me with big, round eyes. Today it’s the shoes; tomorrow it’s the half eaten can of tuna. “No, I’ll need those for mowing the lawn,” he said. See MONEYCHIC, Page 10

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NavyFrom the Chief of to eliminate allsupervisor base will be sent an decalsAdditionally Clean Air TrafficJuly Enforcement 1 and Naval Operations e-mail for the individual Act requirements will Random Antiterrorism Office to re-register their vehicle be verified by periodic Programs where it will be with their emissions cer- administrative checks verified that they are reg- Q1.) Why is the Navy tificate. utilizing the Selective istered in CLEOC. eliminating the require- ment for vehicle decals? A1.) Since Sept. 11, 2001, 100 percent I.D. card checks have been i m ple me nt e d at a l l Department of Defense (DoD) installations. Authorization to access any DoD installation is based on verification of a valid credential or I.D. card. Vehicle decals were used to ensure vehicles on Navy installations Photos by MC2 Amanda Cabasos complied with state AM3 John Holt of the NAS Jax Auxillary Security requirements for vehicle Force checks the identification of a driver before registration and insur- allowing entry to the station. ance. State programs have become more uniform and efficient and uni- form, eliminating one of the main reasons for vehicle decals. Other issues prompt- ing the change in pol- icy include: Expense in administering the program; decals being moved from vehicle to vehicle and are eas- ily counterfeited and cars sold to non-Department of the Navy (DoN) per- ing, etc. We will also sonnel with current decal continue to rely on the still attached, all posed assistance of the mili- additional security risks tary community to report to Navy installations. suspicious or abandoned Q2.) Will this elimina- cars, etc. tion change the require- Q8.) Without the vehi- ment for proper licens- cle decal, how will secu- ing and registration for rity identify individu- personnel entering the als who are eligible to installation? park in reserved park- A2.) Persons using pri- ing spaces (CO, CMC, 06, vately-owned vehicles on flag officer, etc.)? Navy installations will A8.) Parking will be still be required to meet managed at the local state and local require- level using a CNIC- gen- ments including valid erated template based on insurance, vehicle safety current color coding sys- inspections, registration, tem (Blue: officers; Red: proof of motorcycle safety enlisted; Green: DoN training (where applica- civilians). ble), etc. The template provides Q3.) When will the for some standardization elimination of these at all Commander, Navy decals take place? Installations Command A3.) The elimination of installations, but allows the requirement for base for minor changes to decals will be effective accommodate unique July 1, 2013. local circumstances. Q4.) How will this Q9.) How will I be able affect contractors com- to enter military bases ing on the base? that require decals if I A4.) Contractors are don’t have a vehicle managed separately. decal? Contractors either A9.) This depends on receive a temporary pass the requirements of for a one trip visit or that particular service. register under the Navy You may be required to C o m m e r c i a l A c c e s s obtain a visitor’s pass. Control System that pro- If you frequently visit vides background checks installations that still and periodic reviews to require decals, you may allow them to be issued wish to check and see an annual valid creden- if that installation will tial for access for official allow you to register your business. vehicle (and obtain a Q5.) Will this affect decal) for that particular visiting procedures? base. A5.) No. Visitors will Q10.) Will commis- continue to use the nor- sioned officers still be mal visitor procedures saluted? established by the instal- A10.) Yes. After check- lation commanding offi- ing the I.D. card, the cer. active duty Sailor gate Q6.) What should driv- sentry will render the ers do with the decals proper salute, assuming currently on their cars traffic conditions and once the change is force protection condi- implemented? tions permit. As done A6.) For frequent visi- currently, Navy civil- tors to installations ian police and guards requiring decals, the cur- will render appropriate rent decal may be left on respect and deference. the vehicle until the expi- Q11.) How will Clean ration date. Otherwise, it Air Act Requirements is recommended that the for privately ow ned decal be removed. vehicles be verified? Q7.) How will the elim- A11.) Compliance with ination of decals affect Clean Air Act require- security on Navy instal- ments for privately lations? owned vehicles will be A7.) In addition to our verified upon registration policy of conducting of the vehicle on-base in random anti-terrorism the Consolidated Law checks, we will conduct Enforcement Operations command authorized Center (CLEOC). administrative checks, The length of registra- similar to the way secu- tion is determined by the rity departments conduct length of time the state driving-under-the-influ- the installation is physi- ence checks. cally located in requires These administrative emission checks. checks will check iden- At the end of that time tification, vehicle licens- the individual and their 4 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013

The NAS Jax Gymnasium is scheduled to reopen in mid-July. New energy efficient windows and doors are part of the renovation project.

In addition to the renovated gym project, the PRT Pavilion is designed for com- mand physical training sessions. It will provide Sailors with a covered workout platform during times of inclement weather. Jim Gilmore, owner of Gilmore Masonry in Palatka, checks off completed items on his daily worksheet. NAS JAx gym reNovAtioNS NeAr completioN By MC2 Amanda Cabasos NAS Jax Public Affairs

The $2.4 million NAS Jax Gymnasium renovation project that began last December is nearing completion at Workers apply a non-slip the end of this month. According to top coat on the floor of NAS Jax MWR Fitness Director Tanya the men's locker room Henigman, the gym grand opening cer- located on the second emony will be scheduled in mid-July level of the facility. after new fitness equipment is installed These rusty doorways that separate in the gym’s workout rooms. the gymnasium locker rooms from the “This building – built in the early indoor swimming pool will be replaced 1940s – needed a lot of work,” said by corrosion-resistent fiberglass doors. Cape Design Engineering Company commands to conduct physical train- Superintendent Joseph DeBlasio. “It ing. Hundreds of gallons of epoxy resin glaze were used during the installation of the heavy duty industrial smelled bad due to moisture build-up. “The PRT Pavilion area will help flooring system, designed to keep workout areas When we ripped up the rubber flooring, enable our Sailors stay healthy, stay fit and locker rooms safe and dry. there was moisture everywhere. The and stay Navy because they will be able building was close to falling apart.” to continue physical training even dur- DeBlasio added, “There were con- ing inclement weather,” she said. struction issues we found in the build- “There are few places to PT on base ing that we addressed as we worked. So because we have very limited space. it’s a much safer building now and the The two small gyms we have are not big HVAC system we installed will keep the enough to accommodate the number of Andrew Boatwright measures a length building moisture free.” Sailors on this base,” she explained. of electrical wire during an equipment installation in one of the gymnasium The project includes a ductless, According to Henigman, the fit- workout rooms near the basketball court. energy efficient Heating, Ventilation ness center accommodates more than and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system 280 patrons a day, which is not nearly that demands less electricity to main- enough room to accommodate all the tain good indoor air quality through Sailors, spouses, reservists and civilians improved ventilation and filtration. on base. The renovated gym features newly The refurbished gym will add capac- refurbished floors, restrooms and lock- ity to serve more patrons and relieve er areas, painted walls, new electrical crowding at the fitness center. systems, lighting sensors as well as new The renovated gym will have new fit- doors and windows. ness equipment and a designated PRT “I think the most beneficial thing is room where Sailors can train for their a clean and sanitary building,” said bi-annual PRT on the bike and ellipti- DeBlasio. “Once Sailors and civilians cal, according to Henigman. experience the new building, it will get “It’s not always what you can provide a lot more people coming here for fit- physically, but what you can provide for ness training and recreation.” the morale,” said Henigman. Additionally, a PRT (Physical “A lot of working out and exercise Readiness Test) Pavilion was added to does not just depend on your physical the contract. Located behind the gym- capabilities, but it also depends on your nasium and MWR Fitness Center, the mental capabilities. And when you are Sneak peak of PRT Pavilion will provide a sheltered working out at a facility that has been the renovated place for Sailors to do their PRT work- upgraded, it can uplift your spirit and women's bathroom and outs during hot, cold or rainy days. boost the morale of the patrons utilizing sauna at the Henigman said, “Sailors will not only the facility. Your mental attitude about gymnasium. benefit from the new gym, but also with fitness is half of a good workout,” she the PRT Pavilion that is designed for added. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013 5

At the MWR Fitness Center, Nathan Shoaf learns how to use the new Hoist fitness system, with tips from MWR Fitness Director Tanya Henigman.

On the refinished gymnasium floor, Andy Akers painstakingly trims masking tape for court lines to be painted for basketball, volleyball and badminton.

Subcontractor Phillip Bessette paints on the refurbished basketball court floor at Photos by the renovated gym. MC2 Amanda Cabasos and Clark Pierce

MWR Fitness Specialist Tony Vedova demonstrates a new piece of equipment that will be installed at the renovated gym. 6 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013 Region Family Readiness Program conducts emergency response exercise By MC1(SW) Greg Johnson event and it never really hap- The exercise was phase one Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs pens the way you exercise it, of a three-phase process. While but we at least need to have a this phase included only play- Commander, Navy Region plan in place. We are going to ers from installation FFSCs, Southeast (CNRSE) Family be providing services and need training and emergency man- Readiness hosted a tri-base to be sure that our people have agement personnel, participa- Emergency Family Assistance confidence in themselves, con- tion will be expanded in phase Center (EFAC) exercise on fidence in their leadership and two and three. board NAS Jacksonville May confidence in the plan,” she Phase two will include addi- 30. said. tional participants from on- The exercise, designed to test Lucius said training like this base organizations, such as the the region’s ability to establish is essential for preparing emer- base housing office and legal. and sustain EFAC operations gency management and FFSC Phase three will expand even in the days and weeks follow- personnel for an actual event, further to include players from ing the landfall of a hurricane, but it is equally as important outside the fenceline, includ- involved more than 30 Fleet for family members and depen- ing the American Red Cross, and Family Support Center dents to know what to do in the Salvation Army and others. (FFSC) representatives from Photo by MC1 Greg Johnson event of an emergency. Sailors, dependents and gov- NAS Jacksonville, NS Mayport Commander, Navy Region Southeast Rear Adm. Jack Scorby Jr. “They really need to know ernment civilians can log into and NSB Kings Bay, Ga., as well gives the opening remarks during a regional emergency response about NFAAS. They need to NFAAS at https://navyfam- as installation and training exercise at NAS Jacksonville May 30. The training, designed to know that it is essential for ily.navy.mil where they can officers and emergency man- test the region's ability to establish and sustain recovery sup- them to have their personal update their contact informa- agement personnel from all port operations in the days and weeks following the landfall of contact information updated in tion, report their status or sub- three bases. a hurricane, included emergency response personnel from NAS NFAAS so that when a disaster mit a needs assessment. “Our ability to take care of Jacksonville, NS Mayport and NSB Kings Bay, Ga. strikes, they can be contacted For more information about our families after a natural bases worked with emergency pants simulated what kind of and they know how to contact hurricane readiness or NFAAC, disaster is critical to our abil- management and training per- EFAC services would be neces- somebody for help,” she said. contact your local FFSC. ity to carry out our mission sonnel to establish an EFAC on sary at two days after a hurri- and support the fleet,” said board NAS Jacksonville. cane, one week after, and two Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr., After a real disaster, the weeks after. commander, Navy Region EFAC would function as a hub “The circumstances in the Southeast. for FFSC case workers and days and weeks following a “Our Sailors and civilians emergency response personnel major storm can change quick- need to be assured their loved to provide a wide range of sup- ly and EFAC personnel and ones are safe so they can focus port services for affected fam- services need to be adjusted on their duties in the event a ily members. accordingly,” Lucius said. hurricane actually does hit one According to Carol Lucius, “We need to decide who of our installations.” CNRSE Family Readiness pro- we should have in the EFAC The exercise came one gram Work and Family Life based on what we think peo- week after the completion of Coordinator, much of that sup- ples’ needs are because it’s not HURREX 2013, which tested port is managed through the staffed only with FFSC person- the region’s hurricane pre- Navy Family Accountability and nel - it’s chaplains, medical, paredness through a scenario Assessment System (NFAAS). legal, housing and many oth- involving multiple, simulated “After a disaster, people can ers,” she said. storms that made landfall near go into the ‘Needs Assessment’ After an actual hurricane, installations throughout the portion of NFAAS and specify EFAC personnel would also Southeast Region. what they need, then our case coordinate with a number of The EFAC exercise was managers can go in and see civilian agencies and local offi- essentially a continuation of what those needs are. We will cials in order to get people the that scenario, and its focus then call them back and get help they need. was on the recovery phase of them the resources they need,” Lucius said most people who Disaster Response. she said. seek help are in need of food, In this scenario, NS Mayport Although NFAAS is one of shelter, clothes or some other and NSB Kings Bay residents the primary methods for EFAC physical need, which makes it were evacuated prior to land- personnel to assess needs after important to conduct this kind fall and each base suffered a disaster, it is not the only one. of exercise in order to be better extensive flooding as the simu- People can also come direct- prepared for recovery efforts lated storm passed. ly to the EFAC for assistance, when a real-world scenario Afterward, FFSC personnel Lucius added. occurs. from all three participating During the exercise, partici- “An emergency is a crisis JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013 7 8 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013 VISIT From Page 1 from regional health organiza- Program to its more than 100 tions at the fifth annual Quality training agreements with & Safety Forum hosted by the universities, colleges and require an emergency room Center for Global Health and medical organizations, NH visit. He characterized the Medical Diplomacy at the Jacksonville—as a member of scenario by saying, “When you University of North Florida. Navy Medicine’s global net- need help, call home — your Discussions throughout the work —understands the value Medical Home Port team.” day were aimed at creating a collaboration plays in ensur- NH Jacksonville has 14 culture of safety in medical ing its physicians, nurses and Medical Home Port teams institutions across the region. technicians are able to provide across the command. “In health care, it’s every- the most sophisticated care Nathan followed the leader- one’s job to make the patient’s available in any environment. ship meeting with two Surgeon Photo by Jacob Sippel life better when they leave the Through its professional edu- General Calls, with participa- facility than it was when they cation and research programs, tion from around 2,000 of the came in,” observed Nathan. NH Jacksonville has built an command’s 2,500 military, Quality and Safety Forum He concluded his remarks to infrastructure to support evi- civilian and contract staff at Naval Hospital Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Gayle the northeast Florida audience, dence-based practices across the hospital and five branch Shaffer (center) addresses regional healthcare leaders at the saying, “We heal patients as a its facilities and in medicine health clinics (via video confer- Quality Collaborative of Northeast Florida's annual Quality community —private-sector, nationwide. ence). and Safety Forum on May 30. She's flanked by leaders from the military, VA —and thank you Whether NH Jacksonville is During his Surgeon General Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Baptist Health, Brooks for embracing Naval Hospital partnering to enhance patient Call with junior military and Health, Duval County Medical Society, Mayo Clinic, Mission Jacksonville staff, not only as safety through participation civilian staff, he applauded the Health and St. Vincent's Healthcare. Shaffer reviewed develop- citizens but as members of the in patient safety conferences, job that the Navy and Marine ments in patient care and thanked the Jacksonville community medical community.” tackling regional issues, or Corps team is doing. “We form for welcoming Naval Hospital Jacksonville. Along with Nathan’s keynote, nurturing health care experts, a Naval and Marine Corps environments—and the criti- men had the unique oppor- speakers throughout the day the command’s ongoing col- maritime team that does some cal role of staff in being ready tunity to lunch with Nathan, included Shaffer; Capt. Joseph laboration remains focused on amazing things around the to go anytime, anywhere. “You Shaffer, Force Master Chief McQuade, NH Jacksonville ensuring its enrolled patients— world,” said Nathan. chose to be a part of an orga- Sherman Boss, NH Jacksonville director for public health; active duty and retired Sailors, “We work in any dynamic nization that is bigger than Command Master Chief Cmdr. Jamie Oberman, NH soldiers, airmen, Marines and across the world, whether it’s yourself, that gives back and Bennora Simmons and other Jacksonville surgeon; Cmdr. guardsmen and their fami- above the sea with naval avia- that makes a difference,” stated leaders. Breaking bread Andrea Petrovanie, officer- lies—receive the highest qual- tion medicine; on the sea with Nathan. together offered the opportu- in-charge of Branch Health ity care. surface medicine; below the “As for our civilians, who are nity for meaningful exchange. Clinic Jacksonville; and lead- “We’re here to heal our sea with submarine medi- amazing in their resilience and The first day wrapped up ers from UNF, Duval County nation’s heroes —our warfight- cine; or on land, supporting ability to get things done, it’s a with Nathan’s tour of hospi- Medical Society, Institute for ers —and their families,” said the Marine Corps and special pleasure working next to you tal spaces to meet staff and Healthcare Improvement, Shaffer. operations, as evident for the each day.” patients. Mayo Clinic, Nemours “And our partnerships, with last 10 to 12 years in Iraq and Taking place between the Underscoring one of Navy Children’s Clinic, UF Health, organizations like the Center Afghanistan—as major mili- scheduled Surgeon General Medicine’s strategic goals to Brooks College of Health, St. for Global Health and Medical tary combat support players.” Calls, NH Jacksonville Sailors, collaborate on shared visions Vincent’s Healthcare, Baptist Diplomacy at the University of In his address to senior staff, civilians and contractors of for health care and interoper- Health, Mission Health and North Florida, are one of the Nathan continued to discuss the quarter and year as well ability (jointness), day two of Wake Med Health. important ways we ensure each Navy Medicine’s portfolio of as a few other hand-selected, Nathan’s visit was his keynote From its award-winning and every one of our patients combat casualty care in all hard-charging hospital corps- address to about 200 leaders Family Medicine Residency gets the best care.” Electronic material now being recycled at DLA NAS Jax to host Little League All Star tournament From Staff for turn-in of items. From MWR visiting the base. Remember that electronic material The games will be played from NAS Jacksonville and Defense is regulated, so please ensure that no NAS Jax will be hosting the approximately 4-10:30 p.m. nightly Logistics Agency (DLA) are working recyclable materials are disposed of in Navy Ortega Lakeshore Little except during the 4th of July together to provide electronic material station dumpsters. League 2013 District 11 All Star weekend when games will recycling to station departments and NAS Jax is subject to significant fines Tournament June 27 through be played from 9 a.m. to 10:30 tenant commands. and penalties when electronic items are July 13 at Blue Angel Field. p.m. Instead of taking electronic material found in station dumpsters. The teams consist of 9- and Volunteers are needed to help to NAS Jax Environmental at Building Anyone finding electronic items 10-year-old players. This is a with a variety of different jobs to 1948 on Thursdays, please contact DLA in dumpsters should call NAS Jax double elimination tourna- support this event. at 542-3411, Ext. 102 to schedule a day Environmental at 542-5251/5789. ment with approximately 12 teams If you can help, please e-mail noljax@ and time to take materials to DLA on that could encompass up to 500 guests gmail.com. Roosevelt Boulevard near Collins Road. DLA will assist commands with requirements, including submitting the necessary paperwork (DD Form 1348) JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013 9 VR-62 From Page 1

until Zeus Leader, a transport ship, was directed to the scene for rescue. Five-and-one-half hours later Zeus Leader arrived and rescued five people. Rescue 313 was low on fuel and diverted to Chuuk Island for refueling. While on the ground, Lt. Cmdr Todd Nichols, Rescue 313’s aircraft commander, called the Coast Guard for an update. “All five souls alive and well.” Once the mission was complete, Rescue 313 returned to Guam for some much needed rest before Photos courtesy of VR-62 resuming their convoy mission. Lt. Cmdr. Todd Nichols of VR-62 reviews the search Based at NAS Jacksonville, VR-62 is one of five Navy VR-62 aircrew survey a lost vessel at sea signaling for area on a map as the aircrew heads out over the Reserve C-130 squadrons serving the U.S. Navy’s high help. All five people aboard were rescued after being ocean. priority logistics needs around the globe. at sea for a week.

FURLOUGH nonappropriated fund employees may human resources department and to ness of the military force as a whole. From Page 1 be furloughed for business-based rea- read the detailed guidance about fur- “Readiness is not a service-specific sons “if the reduction in appropriated loughs on the Office of Professional thing,” she said, “It’s a joint, depart- for five days at the beginning of the fund resources leads to a curtailment Management’s website. mental thing. “We made a very collec- 2013-2014 school year, she explained, in [morale, welfare and recreation] The Web sites for the Labor tive decision to be collective on this but it is up to each superintendent to or exchange business operations . . . . Department and OPM can assist furlough -- that we would furlough the decide what days will be furlough days. Furloughs of NAF employees are pro- employees with questions about eligi- department as a whole.” Schools will be closed to students on cessed under DoD NAF human resourc- bility for unemployment compensation, Senior defense officials have stated those days, she said, and extracurricu- es policies and component procedures.” Wright said. Those eligibility require- that the effects of sequestration will be lar activities scheduled for a furlough Furlough notices started going out to ments differ from state to state, Hull- long-lasting. Uncertainty over whether day will not be held that day. appropriated fund employees May 28, Ryde noted. sequestration will continue has made it “But, it’s important to note that our Wright said. Not all states will be affected equally, difficult to know whether furloughs will summer school will be held this year, “They will either be hand-delivered,” Wright said. “The majority of our work- continue into fiscal year 2014, Wright and that children will get a good aca- she said, “because the employee must ers work outside the Washington, D.C., said. demic year,” Wright added. sign that they’ve received the furlough area,” she noted. “I think that next year is going to be a The department has about 767,000 notice, or, if the employee is on leave, it More than 80 percent of the fed- difficult year,” she said. “We are in the appropriated fund employees, could be sent [via] certified mail.” eral workforce is based outside the process – the department as a whole – of said Navy Cmdr. Leslie Hull-Ryde, a Civilians exempted from furloughs national capital region, Wright said. working through some of the options for Pentagon spokeswoman. About 652,000 generally fall into specific categories, According to Defense Department fig- next year’s budget . . . . If sequestration are scheduled to be furloughed, she Wright said. Examples include civil- ures, in the five states with the most is in effect, it will be very difficult, but said, but that total will change as ians working in combat zones, per- federal employees – California, Georgia, we have not made a decision.” employees respond to furlough notic- sonnel with safety-of-life responsibili- Maryland, Texas and Virginia – workers Pentagon officials will do “everything es and final determinations are made. ties, wounded warrior caregivers and will lose $819 million in wages due to in our power” not to have to furlough Appropriated fund employees include full-time sexual assault prevention furloughs. employees, she added. those employees who are not appoint- and response coordinators and sexual Every employee’s situation is unique, NAS Jacksonville has 6,153 DoD civil- ed by Congress or the president and assault victim advocates for the active Wright said, but the bottom line is this ians that could be impacted if the fur- who are paid by funds designated by and reserve components. decision was made to preserve readi- lough goes into effect July 8. Congress. Employees who receive a furlough As the possibility of a furlough draws notice will have seven days to respond if near, NAS Jax Commanding Officer they believe their duties fall into one of Capt. Bob Sanders’ number one con- the excepted categories, Hull-Ryde said. cern continues to be the 22,000+ mili- Otherwise, furloughs will start no later tary and civilians who work hard every than July 8. The furlough days will be day to ensure the mission of supporting spread over the remainder of the fiscal the warfighters is met. year, which ends Sept. 30. According to the Defense Civilian Wright said she urges employees with Personnel Advisory Service Web site, furlough questions to reach out to their 10 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013

NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Bob VP-5 transition spotlight Sanders (left) By Lt. j.g. Brian and NAS Jax O’Bannon CMDCM(SW/AW) VP-5 Public Affairs Officer Brad Shepherd (right) congratulate Sailors at a May 31 As VP-5 transitions frocking ceremony. to the P-8A Poseidon Frocking is a the squadron is proud military term for a to highlight a transi- commissioned or tioning “Mad Fox” each non-commissioned week. This week’s spot- AO1(AW) Dennis Yearty officer selected for light shines on AO1(AW) promotion to wear Dennis Yearty. officer, AO1 Yearty has the insignia of the Yearty is from Peach been working as the QA higher grade before Tree City, Ga. He is the Safety Observer while the official date of promotion to the father of two and married ordnancemen practice next grade. to VP-5’s Ombudsman uploading and down- Selena Yearty. The loading weapons on the Photo by Clark Pierce ombudsman serves as P-8A. VP-5’s CWTPI is the direct link between next week and will cer- the commanding officer tify the Mad Foxes safe and family members. as independent Poseidon Mad Fox ordnancemen weapons handlers. NASFrom Staff Jax petty officersSailors frocked included: frocked AC2 Elisabeth Albrecht, IC1 Michael Bean Jr., ABH2 Donnavan continue working hard as When AO1 Yearty isn’t The frocking ceremony for NAS Jax Sailors selected Bryant, AC3 Laura Chavez, ABH2 Eduardo Franco, ABE2 they near the end of the busy learning this new for advancement from the March Navy wide examina- Santiago Garcia, AC1 Ayanna Gregg, ABH2 George Heflin Jr., P-8A transition. platform, he spends his tion was held May 31 at Hanger 117. ABH2 Kevin Jeffrie Jr., AC3 Devin Jones, QM2 Monique Jones, For t h e p a s t t w o free time working as the NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Bob AC3 Colette Landreneau, AD3 Samantha Lee, AC3 Scott months they have been Oakleaf High School Sanders told those in attendance, “This is a testament Leishman, MA2 Casey Morgan, ABH2 Maibys Oberto, MA3 Orin Olds, AC3 Alexis VonRay, AC2 Jeremy Steffens, YN3 Jasmine preparing 12 hours a day, Head Junior Varsity base- to all your hard work and dedication. Congratulations Taylor, EN3 Mark Ulbricht, EN1 Jordan Waits, AC2 William i nclud i ng weekends, ball coach and Oakleaf on your advancement and achievement in our Navy.” Wilbanks, and AC2 Christen Wright. for their Conventional Junior High School foot- Weapons Technical ball defensive coordina- Drivers check Proficiency Inspection tor. MONEYCHIC a trusted individual not living I your (CWTPI). VP-5 has been tran- your licenses From Page 2 household know where you keep this As the quality assur- sitioning to the P-8A From Staff information so they may be able to get ance (QA) leading petty Poseidon since Jan. 4. a payable on death form on file with to it if necessary. It is best to keep every- • Has your license each financial institution. If there are thing in one secure location that is eas- expired? • Are you in the state kids, talk about your children’s sched- ily accessible to family members, but that issued the license? ule. not to intruders! • Are you aware of Discuss what routine maintenance Discussing the “just in case” is not an the rules and laws of is done on your cars, when, and where easy thing to do. It is better to be pre- the state you are from you would recommend taking them. pared than to be left feeling as though and state you are in? Gather important paperwork such as: you have no idea how to handle your life If you are active duty, marriage certificate, social security if your spouse in unavailable. your license may be cards, birth certificates, titles to vehi- Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society valid after it expires – cles, wills, passports, etc. and put them can help you plan financially for your but this is not automat- in a secure location (preferably a lock future, stop by the office outside the ic and varies from state box with fire protection). Make a list of NAS Jax Main Gate or call 542-2832. to state. important people that you would like to Have questions for Hey, MoneyChic? Go to www.dmv- know about your situation if something Drop me an e-mail at megan.stolle@ department-of-motor- happens and how to contact them. nmcrs.org. vehicles.com/index. html to your state’s If a spouse or family member has DMV where most ques- monthly prescriptions that need to tions can be answered. be filled, let the other know when and License extensions, if where to do that. It is important to have offered, are for active a doctor’s contact information on hand duty members only for all members of the family so you and do not pertain to are able to access a person’s medical spouses or other family history. When you have written down members. your list of important information, let JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013 11 NAS Jax recognizes Asian Pacific Americans By MC2 Amanda Cabasos Staff Writer

ABH3(AW) Yvan Azucena of the NAS NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer The annual NAS Jacksonville Asian Jacksonville Air Operations Transit Bob Sanders joins civilians and other Pacific Heritage Luncheon was held at Photos by MC2 Amanda Cabasos NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Line, performs Hawaiian Island Reggae participants at the buffet line for some the NAS Jax River Cove Catering and Bob Sanders (left) presents a plaque on the ukulele, a Hawaiian instrument, Asian Pacific favorites during the Conference Center May 29. to ABH2(AW/SW) JamesPaul Viar of during the annual NAS Jacksonville annual NAS Jacksonville Asian Pacific The event was sponsored by the base the NAS Jax Air Mobility Command Asian Pacific Heritage Luncheon. Heritage Luncheon. Multi-Cultural Awareness Committee Terminal, for his participation as the Master of Ceremonies, ABH2(AW) to the community. It made me who I am (MCAC). More than 70 NAS Jax Sailors guest speaker of the annual NAS Jax Calvin Davis, assigned to NAS Jax Air today and it feels good helping others. and civilians attended the event. Asian Pacific Heritage Luncheon on Operations Transient Line introduced One of the best and most unique things The theme of this year’s celebration May 29. guest speaker ABH2(AW/SW) James about our Navy today is the rich cul- is: “Building leadership: Embracing the annual celebration. The month of Paul Viar, assigned to NAS Jax Air ture, diversity and equality. Everywhere Cultural Values and Inclusion.” May was chosen to commemorate the Mobility Command Terminal. I go, I always see different ethnic back- The event kicked off with the sing- immigration of the first Japanese to the “In October 2005, my family and I grounds.” ing of the national anthem by PR3(AW) United States back in 1843 – to mark the migrated to Norfolk, Va. to reunite with A musical selection was also pre- Kristina Thomas of Fleet Readiness anniversary of the completion of the my mother’s brothers and sisters and to sented by ABH3(AW) Yvan Azucena, Center Southeast and the innovation by transcontinental railroad on May 10, also fulfill our American dreams,” said assigned to NAS Jax Air Operations NAS Jax Chaplain (Lt.) Hylanie Chan- 1869.” Viar. Transit Line, who played some Williams. Sanders continued, “Throughout “On January 2007, I decided to enlist Hawaiian Island Reggae on the ukulele, NAS Jacksonville Commanding history Asian Pacific Americans have in the United States Navy to serve oth- a Hawaiian instrument Officer Capt. Bob said, “Asian Pacific fought in every U.S. conflict since the ers and our country,” he stated. The luncheon ended with an awards Heritage Month originated in October War of 1812. Today, many Asian Pacific “Ever since I was young, my father presentation during which Sanders pre- 1978 when President Jimmy Carter Americans serve in the Navy, including and mother taught us how to help peo- sented Viar a plaque in appreciation of signed a joint resolution designating eight flag officers.” ple who are in need and by volunteering his participation in the event. Fleet Logistics Center celebrates Asian Pacific heritage By Kari Hansen NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville taking in what he considered to be an decision, do I stay and continue in my Corporate Communications “honorable occasion.” He then described current path, or do I make a change in my the historical background of AAPI month life, grab this opportunity and go?” An Asian American Pacific Islander and recognized some exceptional con- Barrera recollected how, he knew that (AAPI) Heritage Luncheon event was tributions of leaders of Asian ethnicity in if he continued in his current path, that held May 30 at the Naval Supply Systems their fields of expertise. He talked to how civil engineering in the Philippines was Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics each of the leaders had to make “tough not an easy occupation to get hired into, Center (FLC) Jacksonville command. choices” in order to be where they were nor did it pay as well as it did in other Today, we will take some time to honor at in their careers. Barrera then recount- countries. He knew that it would be dif- some of our Asian and Pacific Islander ed the day that he had to make a “tough ficult to find a job that would afford him leaders and their contributions to the Photo by Lt. j.g. Shelby Green choice” when taking the U.S. Navy exam- opportunities to take care of his family. Armed Forces,” said Cmdr. Tom Dailey, Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet ination over 30 years ago. He recollected “It was a tough decision, but I decid- NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville, executive offi- Logistics Center (FLC) Jacksonville cele- how surprised he was that the U.S. Navy ed I needed to leave the Philippines… cer. “This month is a celebration, not only brated Asian American Pacific Islander would accept him, who at the time was and so I did. And here I am now, 30 years of the service’s legacy of valuing culture Heritage Month May 30 with a cake a struggling second year college student later…an officer in the great United States and diversity, but it is also a testament to cutting ceremony and luncheon. From studying civil engineering, in Subic Bay, Navy and a part of the team here at FLC a diversified workforce of the future. This left, FLC Executive Officer Cmdr. Tom Republic of the Philippines. Jacksonville that honors cultural values is especially apparent in this year’s theme Dailley, FLC Executive Director Mitch “I remember the day that changed my and inclusion.” —Building Leaders: Embracing cultural Palmquist; Cultural Outfit Contest win- life,” said Barrera. “It was in August 1983, NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville personnel values and inclusion.” ner Kathleen Moorman, guest speak- when I reported to the Subic Naval Base continued the celebration and enjoyed er Lt. Cmdr. Palmo Barrera and FLC Dailey went on to introduce AAPI to take my examination. I was nervous, activities celebrating AAPI month Command Master Chief CMDCM Heritage Month celebration keynote Glenda Atwood. yet excited and even more excited when throughout the rest of the day including speaker, Lt. Cmdr. Palmo Barrera, I later learned that I was one of the lucky a cake cutting ceremony, cultural outfit who is currently serving as the FLC Management Department. seven from 200 applicants that had been contest, origami station, and a potluck Jacksonville deputy director of the Supply Barrera thanked the audience for par- selected. I was then faced with a tough unique food dish contest. 12 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013 Contingency Engineering Response Team readies for hurricane season From NAVFAC Southeast Public Affairs

In preparation of the 2013 hurricane season, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast’s Contingency Engineering Response Team (CERT) responds to a simulated hurricane (Hurricane Lay) May 22. The team prepares for damage that could be caused by a Category 2 storm at NAS Pensacola deploying as part of the exer- Joshua Coates, Public Works cise to NS Mayport. Naval Facilities Engineering Command Department NSB Kings Bay, Ga., GIS NS Mayport provided a perfect (NAVFAC) Southeast Civil and Damage analyst, sits in the Mobile Command deployed location for CERT and disaster Assessment Team Two team lead Rob Post and enters data into the assessment team (DAT) training. Each Schroeder (second from left) briefs his Emergency Operations Center data- year NAVFAC Southeast prepares their team as they get ready to head out base as it is received from the Damage teams for the upcoming hurricane sea- to assess a facility. Pictured from left Assessment Teams (DATs) during the Contingency Engineering Response son to be ready for any storm or nat- are: David Walter, IPT South Atlantic structural engineer; Schroeder; Peter Team (CERT) exercise conducted on ural disaster. This training is part of Clinton, NAVFAC Southeast Utilities May 22. the annual plan to maintain skills and and Energy Management; and Bill readiness for both new and experienced Neimes, NAVFAC Southeast remedial “As CERT members, we are charged CERT members. project manager as they go out on mis- with the responsibility to support “As we prepare for the 2013 hurricane sion during the hurricane exercise con- installation and combatant command- Photos by Earl Bittner season, we conduct a CERT exercise ducted on May 22. ers response efforts and work to ensure As part of the Hurricane Exercise as part of the Navy’s annual hurricane the affected installation can return to (HURREX) conducted the third week exercise. We exercise command and safety officers. normal operations as quick as possible,” of May in Navy Region Southeast, control (C2) from a central Emergency “The most important piece in this said Don Maconi, NAVFAC Southeast Naval Facilities Engineering Command Operations Center at headquarters exercise is the knowledge each of you contingency engineer. “These tools help (NAVFAC) Southeast deployed a (NAS Jacksonville) and in the field (NS bring to the team. You all bring different us complete our mission.” Contingency Engineering Response Team (CERT) on May 22 to NS Mayport Mayport standing in for NAS Pensacola expertise to the team. Learn what each “This is a very select group,” said to practice their skills. Public Works this year),” said Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth of you offer and learn from each other,” Kiwus. “In our region it is not a matter Department Mayport Production Vargas, NAVFAC Southeast disaster pre- said Kiwus. of if, but when we will deploy. If there Officer Lt. Cheron Thornton (left) paredness officer. The CERT deploys with some pretty is one group in the command to send briefs the CERT in the mobile com- NAVFAC CERTs are a key part of the high tech equipment including hand to solve a problem, you’re it. This is the mand post on simulated damaged overall base recovery efforts after a held repeater radios, GPS enabled dig- group I would send to solve the prob- buildings (as a simulated hurricane storm. ital cameras and a bus outfitted as a lem.” heads for Pensacola) that will require CERTs consist of one or more DATs Mobile Command Post (MCP) filled CERT capabilities have been dem- assessment by the damage assessment as well as Construction Support Teams with laptops, a fax machine, weather onstrated as teams were sent to Navy teams. The CERT completed the exer- to administer contingency contracts, equipment and other sundries. installations in the Gulf Coast Region cise and is ready for the 2013 hurri- if any. DATs are made up of personnel “We use several communications after Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav. cane season learning valuable lessons from the HURREX. who enable installation facility repair means through our MCP to relay criti- Members of the team also deployed to efforts. The teams consist of active-duty cal damage assessment information,” assist with disaster assessments in Haiti Hurricane Isaac impacted Louisiana in civil engineer corps officers, civilian said Vargas. “We have satellite abilities, after the 2010 earthquake and after August 2012. engineers, architects, project manag- wireless communications, facsimile, ers, facilities managers and contract scanning, Navy Marine Corps Internet specialists. and commercial Internet and email “The CERT is a compilation of capabilities.” experts and capabilities resident within The C2 features streamline the pro- NAVFAC Southeast. All the business cess of getting engineering assessment lines, support lines and integrated data of damage to headquarters offi- product teams provide expertise and cials allowing NAVFAC leadership to manpower to the CERT,” said Vargas. make engineering recommendations Before the assembled team ‘deployed’ to the Commander, Navy Installations to NS Mayport, NAVFAC Southeast Command with the end goal of getting commanding officer, Capt. Christopher the damaged base repaired and fully Kiwus, offered words of encouragement mission capable in short order. and focus to the CERT members. Kiwus commented about the technol- “When you deploy, chances are you ogy available to the team. “Try to use all are going to a more dangerous place the equipment you are issued as a team than most people encounter. I worry but don’t make the equipment your about you getting hurt. I don’t worry focus. Shake out every bit of knowledge about your vehicle or your equipment – you can – that’s the benefits of an exer- I worry about you,” said Kiwus. “Safety cise – so you can use those skills at a is the most important thing as you go later time and place, learning now what about accomplishing your mission.” to do to solve a problem in advance of a The entire team was told to watch out real emergency. That’s the capacity we for each other and that they were all want to grow.” JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013 13 Twilight Special – Daily! Play 18-holes with cart for only $16 after 1:30 p.m. every day!

Monday & Tuesday Play 18-holes for $20 Cart and green fee included. Photos by Shannon Leonard Open to military, DoD and guests. Not applicable on holidays.

Marina Offers Variety Loudmouth Thursday Any golfer wearing a pair of loudmouth (At left) June Fox and Terri Tagliarini enjoy a beautiful day of kayaking on the St. Johns River on May 30. (At right) ATC Jeff Hittenberger and AMC William Hughes shorts or slacks plays 18 holes with cart of HS-11 make their way out onto the St. Johns River during free stand-up paddle for $20 board lessons on May 30 at the Mulberry Cove Marina. Canoes and kayaks are Open to military, DoD and guests available for rent daily at the Mulberry Cove Marina. For more information, call 542-3260. Junior Golf Clinic Outdoor pool hours Jacksonville Sharks - $25 per person - Session 1, June 17–21, ages 11–17 Open Monday - Friday (lap swim only) section 100 Session 2, July 15–19, ages 6–10 During lap swim only the waterslide, Session 3, July 29 – Aug. 2, ages 11–17 water park and concessions will not be Legoland – Kid’s go FREE with an adult $110 per child, per session open. ticket purchase from ITT Mulberry Cove Marina 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. Call 542-3260. Dewey’s 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Discover Disney - Florida resident ticket Free Kayak & Canoe Rental Call 542-3521 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. valid for sale through June 3. Every Thursday for active duty Free Texas Hold’em Tournaments Saturday & Sunday (recreation swim- Tickets are valid for redemption Monday & Thursday at 7 p.m. ming) through June 7. Free Stand-up Paddle Board Lessons 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Every Thursday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free Live Entertainment June 10 pool opens daily for recreational Amelia Island Museum of History - $10 June 7 – Karaoke with Randy swimming family pass, Ghost tour $8 adult, $4 Skipper “B” Classes June 14 – Piece in Harmony child $150 at the Mulberry Cove Marina June 21 – Pam Affronti 2013 Learn to Swim Program June 15, 16, 22 & 23 June 28 – Jason Lamar Session 1: June 10–20 Florida Ecosafaris in St. Cloud – July 20, 21, 27 & 28 Session 2 July 8-18 EcoPark $119, Coach safari adult $28, Aug. 17, 18, 24 & 25 Freedom Lanes Bowling Center Session 3 July 22 – Aug. 1 child $25, Zipline safari $75, Cypress Call 542-3493. Sept. 21, 22, 28 & 29 canopy cycle $40 for one hour New day for free bowling for active duty Oct. 19, 20, 26 & 27 Summer Splash Outdoor Pool Party Thursday The Vault Liberty Recreation Center June 29, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Auto Skills Center 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Trips, activities and costs may be Free food, games and prizes! Call 542-3227 restricted to E1-E6 single or unaccom- 22 work bays, wheel balancing, tool Wednesday Night Bowling Special I.T.T. Events panied active duty members. Call 542- checkout, paint booth and welding! 4–10 p.m. - All you can bowl for $5.95 Call 542-3318. 1335 for information. ASE certified mechanic onsite! Shoe rental not included Jacksonville Jaguars tickets on sale July Jax Suns Baseball Game Youth Activities Center Thursday Color Pin Bowling 5–10 p.m. 13 - $70 section 147 June 6 at 6 p.m. Call 778-9772 $2 games – shoes not included Free admission and transportation Drop-in care and open recreation are Legoland Florida – Free ticket for active available! Saturday Night Extreme Bowling duty military through Oct. 27 I Love Music Concert Tour Family Fitness Center hours are 4–6 p.m. (family themed) $8 per person Featuring Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. 8 p.m. – midnight $10 per person Wet-n-Wild Orlando - $37 adult, $45 New Boyz! Bring your child to work out with you! Price includes two hours of bowling adult w/ meal, $40 child w/ meal June 8 at 2 p.m. Shoe rental included Movie Under the Stars Disney Cruise Lines will be at ITT June Longest Drive Contest June 21 at 8:30 p.m. Sunday Family Day 11, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. NAS Jax Golf Course Patriots Grove 1 –6 p.m., $1.50 games Learn more about exciting 2013/2014 June 12 at 7 p.m. Shoe rental not included trips. America’s Kids Run NAS Jax Golf Club June 28 at 9 a.m. Golf course info: 542-3249 80 Days of Summer Jacksonville Suns Baseball Ages 5 – 12 Mulligan’s info: 542-2936 Sign-up at the youth center June 1 – Aug. 31 $5.50 - $11.50 Military Appreciation Days Youth bowlers 17 years and younger $18 per person, includes cart & green Flying Club receive one free game of bowling every Daytona International Speedway fees Call 777-8549 day until 5 p.m. Subway Firecracker July 5 and Coke 400 June 11 and 25 for active duty Private Pilot Ground School Win prizes all summer long. July 6 June 13 and 27 for retirees, DoD person- June 3 – July 10 Fitness & Aquatics Tickets on sale now! nel and their guests $500 per person Call 542-2930 14 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013

HSM-72By Lt. j.g. Ryan Nelson wardroom visits German submarine HSM-72 PAO

The crew of the German sub- marine U-32 hosted the HSM- 72 “Proud Warriors” wardroom on board their U-boat at Naval Station Mayport for an interna- tional exchange that gave both units an opportunity for some rare interaction and education. U-32 is a German Type 212 non-nuclear, diesel-electric submarine – and its knowl- edgeable complement of offi- cers and enlisted personnel were eager to show off their Photos from HSM-72 German Navy Sublieutentant Hiegl explains U-boat operations impressive vessel. This occa- A group of “Proud Warrior” aviators gather on the conning aboard submarine U-32. (From left) Lt. John Rayho, Lt. j.g. Rob sion marks both the first time tower of German U-boat U-32 that was recently moored at Dooner, and Lt. Dave Vasquez. a Type 212 U-boat has transited Naval Station Mayport during Anti-Submarine Exercise 13-02. coast of Jacksonville – where HSM-72 flew 18 sorties the Atlantic Ocean and the first cally demanding world of the of the many responsibilities the U-boat and the local naval against U-32 in both SH-60B time the U.S. Navy has partici- German submariner. required of such a small (24) aviation communities partici- and MH-60R Seahawks. pated in an exercise with the HSM-72 Commanding crew – including extensive pated in a weeklong training This exercise marked the Type 212. Officer Cmdr. Derek Fleck, was technical training, demand- exercise. first time the Proud Warriors Anti-submarine warfare among the tour participants. ing physical standards, and ASWEX 13-02 included were able to conduct anti-sub- (ASW) is a primary mission “Touring this advanced sub- the family like relationship squadrons from the VP, HSL marine warfare training with of HSM-72 and its MH-60R marine was an amazing expe- the crew develops during their and HSM squadrons based a live submarine in their new Seahawk helicopters. So the rience. It allowed us to view underway period. The Proud at NAS Jacksonville and NS MH-60R “Romeo” helicopters. pier-side tour was of particular our mission from a different Warriors ultimately learned Mayport. The wing-wide train- The Proud Warriors are interest to the Proud Warriors perspective. It certainly made that regardless of whether they ing exercise afforded all partic- building upon the legacy tac- pilots who went on to square the exercise a more personally operate below, upon, or above ipants an opportunity to hone tics of the SH-60B variant with off with U-32 in a recent ASW rewarding event,” he said. the sea, naval warfighters have tactics and increase readiness the upgraded mission systems exercise in the Atlantic. When the tours conclud- more in common than meets to improve their warfighting and dipping sonar capabil- After being greeted by the ed, the Proud Warriors host- the eye, through similarities capabilities. More important- ity of the new MH-60R. ASWEX German Sailors at the Mayport ed the German Submariners that span even international ly, the exercise gave American 13-02 marked a small step in Basin, the German watch at a reception in Jacksonville borders. participants a rare opportunity a long training process the officers walked small groups Beach. After the formalities con- to work together with other avi- command is embarked on dur- of pilots through the subma- Among the crew of U-32 cluded ashore, the crew of ation communities against the ing their transition to the car- rine, giving them a glimpse present was Electronics Petty U-32 sailed from the Mayport quiet and highly evasive Type rier air wing environment for into the technically and physi- Officer Daniel Bleu, who spoke Basin to Atlantic waters off the 212 submarine. future deployments. FRCSE holds first speed mentoring event on Hornet line From Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Public Affairs “It is the same concept as speed dating,” said Juhlin. “It introduces protégés to a variety of professionals for Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) held a quick-hit information, suggestions and ideas that may speed mentoring event May 30 that partnered less enhance their job performance and career develop- experienced employees or protégés with experienced ment. It can also help the protégé overcome work- mentors who shared their insights and knowledge place challenges by providing a variety of viewpoints learned through the years. from knowledgeable mentors.” The first ever event sponsored by the command’s Eduardo Esquivias, an aircraft mechanic who Workforce Engagement and Inclusion (WEI) Team, attended the pilot speed mentoring event, said his paired five mentors one on one with five protégés for a Photo by Victor Pitts mentors were eager to share their experiences and nine-minute session before being signaled to rotate to Mentor Ellie Brock (center), a quality assurance spe- “impart tidbits of knowledge” to help “navigate the next mentor. cialist, speaks with Aircraft Worker Darvin Etienne through the quagmire.” Francine Juhlin, a WEI Team co-chair, said the pilot during a speed mentoring session. The WEI Team is comprised of about 25 federal program was inspired by “speed dating,” a match- short conversations before moving on to the next pair- making process where singles meet face-to-face for ing. See MENTORING, Page 18 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013 15 See something wrong? ChiefBy Kaylee LaRocque commissioned to warrant officer NAS Jax Public Affairs Specialist Do something right From NCIS YNC(SW/AW) Roshell Booker of the NAS Jax Executive Department Did you know there are three ways to report was commissioned to a chief war- a crime to NCIS? rant officer during a ceremony We understand the concerns facing today’s military community. The TEXT, WEB and APP Tip Line is a at the NAS Jax Chapel May 31 as partnership between Naval Criminal Investigative numerous family members, co- Service (NCIS) and the military community, and pro- workers and friends attended the CWO2 Roshell Booker has her vides service members and civilians a safe, discreet event. NAS Jax Executive Officer warrant officer shoulder boards and anonymous option to report criminal and force Capt. Roy Undersander was the protection threats within the U.S. Navy and Marine placed on her uniform by her Corps without concerns of retaliation. Photos by Kaylee LaRocque guest speaker. sons, Malik Jordan and Marcus What type of information does NCIS need? During the traditional ceremony, CWO3 Michael Carter, Navy Food Robinson Jr. during her commis- The NCIS mission is to investigate and defeat crimi- Booker’s chief anchors and cover Management Team Mayport offi- sioning ceremony. nal, terrorist and foreign intelligence threats to the cer in charge, gives the adminis- were officially retired before she and Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet as U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Types of crimes inves- tration of oath to CWO2 Roshell was given the administration of the assistant flag support officer. tigated by NCIS include rape, narcotics, child physi- Booker of the NAS Jax Executive cal and sexual abuse, burglary and robbery, theft of oath by CWO3 Michael Carter, offi- Department during her commis- She reported to the NAS Jax government and personal property, fraud, and homi- cer in charge, Food Management sioning ceremony at the NAS Jax Executive Department as the cide. Within the Department of the Navy, NCIS also Team Mayport. Chapel on May 31. Administration leading chief petty has exclusive investigative jurisdiction into actual, Booker was then presented her officer in July 2012. potential or suspected acts of espionage or sabotage. If warrant officer shoulder boards, VP-45 where she was advanced to “I’m grateful for the Navy you have information pertaining to these or any other serious crime, please let us know. jacket and cover by her hus- yeoman second class; Commander, because it’s all I know. It’s all about Anonymous Text Tips band, Staff Sgt. Anthony Booker, Personnel Command; USS Thomas taking care of the Sailors and look- To send a text tip to NCIS, follow these steps: sons, Malik Jordan and Marcus S. Gates (CG 51) where she was ing out for them because they are 1. Text to 274637 (CRIMES) Robinson Jr., daughter Kennedy selected for chief petty officer; the future and will follow in my 2. Type “NCIS” at the beginning of your text message. Rose Booker and CWO4 Wanda NROTC Jacksonville University; footsteps,” she said. 3. Type and send your message, including as much Trammell. Individual Augmentee deploy- “I’m also grateful for my family detail as possible to ensure the tips can be investigated effectively. Booker, a native of Dermott, ment to Kabul, Afghanistan as a and for supporting me along the 4. You will receive a text with an alias code. This will be Ark., joined the Navy in 1992 as convoy commander for Counter- way and for everything that I’ve your tipster identity code. an undesignated airman. Her Improvised Explosive Device Unit; had to endure through my life Anonymous Smartphone App Based Tips duty assignments include HM-12, Commander, Naval Forces Europe/ because it’s made me who I am To send a text tip to NCIS, follow these steps: Norfolk Va.; HSL-40 at NS Mayport; Commander, Naval Forces Africa today.” 1. Download and open the Smartphone TipSubmit app from your cellular provider’s marketplace. 2. Choose Manually Select and Agency 3. Choose USA, then Federal Agency 4. Create a Password 5. Select New Tip 6. Fill out the form with as much information as possible 7. Select Submit Tip Anonymous Web Tips https://www.tipsubmit.com/webtips.aspx?AgencyID=840 Link to brochure: http://www.ncis.navy.mil/ContactUs/ Documents/trifold-tips.pdf

Photo by Kaylee LaRocque

Photo by Jacob Sippel Check Presentation VyStar Credit Union Regional Vice President Wellness Fair Russell Buck (left) and NAS Jax VyStar Credit Union Vice President Brad Smith (right) present a check HM3 James Freeman and HN Natalie Galloway, for $13,500 to Greater Area Jacksonville USO both from Naval Hospital Jacksonville Wellness Development Director Bob Ross in support of the Center, explain the benefits of physical activity to USO's annual Adventure Landing Military Night Lt. William Shumaker during a health fair held in June 12. The event is held each year to provide a the hospital on May 23. May was National Physical free night of fun for military members and their Fitness and Sports Month – a great time to spread families. The event is so popular, that all tickets have the word about the benefits of being active. Lifestyle already been given out through area USO offices. is one of the top risk factors for heart disease. A Neither the U.S. Navy, nor any other part of the fed- good diet and regular exercise are an important part eral government officially endorses any company, of leading healthier, happier lives. sponsor or its products or services. 16 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013 Nominations sought for Bob Feller Act of Valor Award By MC2 Jesse Dick Feller. Bob Feller’s unselfish devo- in attaining the rank of CPO, doing so, the ship fought in Navy Office of Community Outreach This unique award is intend- tion to our nation and Navy,” nominees must be a CPO (E-7 both World War II theaters and ed to recognize a representa- said MCPON(AW/NAC) Mike only), active or reserve, must earned eight battle stars. Feller Nominations are currently tive from three critical areas of Stevens. be outstanding military pro- was released from active duty being sought from the Navy’s Feller’s life: his baseball career, “He made the personal fessionals, and must embody achieving the rank of CPO, and chief petty officer (CPO) com- his service as a Navy CPO, and choice to give up money and the Navy’s core values of honor, is the only CPO in the Hall of munity for the Inaugural Bob his enshrinement in the Hall fame for the service of others courage, and commitment. Fame. Feller Act of Valor award. of Fame. As such, the award and placed himself in harm’s Feller enlisted in the Navy Nominations must be sub- Established by the Bob Feller will be presented to one Major way with his shipmates during shortly after the attack on Pearl mitted to the Navy Office of Act of Valor Foundation, the League baseball player, one a time of war. The chief petty Harbor while he was with the Community Outreach by June prestigious award is named Navy CPO, and one member of officer selected for the Bob Cleveland Indians, becom- 17. in honor of Major League the Hall of Fame on Veterans Feller Act of Valor Award will ing the first American pro- For more information on Baseball pitcher, National Day, Nov. 11, 2013, at the Navy embody these same traits.” fessional athlete to enlist. He eligibility requirements and Baseball Hall of Fame induct- Memorial in Washington, D.C. In recognition of Feller’s served on the battleship USS the selection process, see ee, and Navy veteran Bob “It is important to recognize significant accomplishment Alabama (BB-60), and while NAVADMIN 138/13.

Captain’s Cup Summer Intramural Golf NAS Jax Sports Captain’s Cup League starts June 12 3-on-Sand Volleyball Standings The league is open to all NAS Jax active attend the meeting to discuss rules and Teams Wins Losses duty, command DoD, DoD contractors and to get the required paperwork to join the Standings NAVHOSP Super Smash Bros 7 0 selective reservists. The league will start league. NAVFAC White 6 1 June 12 at 11:30 a.m. Rosters and entry Captain’s Cup Intramural Basketball As of May 31 FRCSE B 6 2 forms are due. All interested personnel League meeting June 19 FRCSE A 5 2 2013 Intramural Spring Softball NAVFAC Red 4 2 should contact the base gym to receive a The league is open to all NAS Jax active Final Standings NBHC Trap House 4 2 copy of the rules and to get the required duty, command DoD, DoD contractors and selective reservists. The meeting Teams Wins Losses NCTS Blue 3 4 paperwork to join the league. NBHC Tortugas 2 5 will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Dewey’s. VP-30 14 3 Captain’s Cup Badminton Singles FRCSE C 2 6 League meeting June 12 Commands having their athletic officer VP-16 War Eagles 12 3 NBHC Dig Dugs 1 4 The league is open to all NAS Jax active or designated representative attend the CRS-10 9 3 SERCC 1 4 meeting will receive five captain’s cup duty, command DoD, DoD contractors CNRSE 11 4 NAVFAC Blue 1 5 and selective reservists. The meeting will points. All interested personnel should NCTS Gold 0 5 NAVHOSP Dirty Birdz 10 4 be held at noon at Dewey’s. Commands attend the meeting to discuss rules and Captain’s Cup Soccer Standings having their athletic officer or designated to get the required paperwork to join the FRCSE 900 12 5 Teams Wins Losses representative attend the meeting will league. VP-8 11 6 FRCSE 7 0 receive five captain’s cup points. The Captain’s Cup Indoor Volleyball League HSM-70 10 6 VP-8 7 0 NAVHOSP 7 2 matches will be played at lunchtime. underway in July HSM-72 Proud Warriors 9 6 Captain’s Cup Greybeard Basketball The league is open to all NAS Jax active HS-11 6 2 FRCSE Angry Dolphins 9 7 League meeting June 19 duty, command DoD, DoD contractors HITRON 6 3 VP-16 War Eagles 4 3 The league is open to all NAS Jax active and selective reservists. The matches VP-5 Mad Foxes 6 7 VP-30 E’s 4 3 will be played at lunchtime. All interested VR-62 6 9 duty, command DoD, DoD contractors and VP-30 O’s 5 5 selective reservists age 30 and up. The personnel should contact the base gym to HSM-74 Magnum 3 5 NAVFAC 4 4 meeting will be held at noon at Dewey’s. receive a copy of the rules and to get the FRCSE Rabid Possums 4 10 NBHC Twerk Team 3 6 Commands having their athletic officer required paperwork to join the league. Navy Band 3 10 NCTS 2 6 or designated representative attend the For more information, call Bill Bonser VP-5 Mad Foxes 2 7 NCTS 3 12 meeting will receive five captain’s cup at 542-2930/3239 or e-mail bill.bonser@ VR-58 1 5 points. All interested personnel should navy.mil. HS-11 0 9 VR-62 1 7

NEX Winner NAS Jacksonville Navy Exchange (NEX) Store Manager Joy Turner presents a $500 gift card to Clote Hemphill of the NAS Jax Security Department May 24 after he won the Navy Exchange Command's monthly online survey drawing. This is the first time a patron of the NAS Jax NEX has won the worldwide drawing. Patrons are reminded to fill out their survey each time they shop at the NEX.

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NAS Jax Child Development Center Voluntary Pre-kindergarten graduates enjoy singing for their parents during the May 31 graduation ceremony at the Youth Activities Center gym.

Photos by Shannon Leonard Pre-Kindergarten Grads NAS Jax Child Development Center Voluntary Pre-kindergarten graduates recite the Pledge of Allegiance during the graduation ceremony at the Youth Activities Center gym on May 31.

Jackson Allen received congratulations and a VPK diploma from his teacher Marilyn Williams.

NAS Jax Child Development Center Voluntary Pre-kindergarten graduates sing during the May 31 graduation ceremony at the Youth Activities Center gym.

MA3 Drew Risley and Military Working Dog Pato of the NAS Jax Security Department demonstrate a simulated attack during the Woof ‘N' Walk.

Photos by Shannon Leonard Woof ‘N' Walk AS2(AW) Vinicus Segatto with Fleet Readiness More than 50 patrons and their dogs participated in the Morale, Welfare and Command Southeast and his dog, Milo beat the Recreation and Defense Commissary Agency-sponsored Woof ‘N' Walk on June 1 pack and were the first to cross the finish line at NAS Jax. The two-mile fun walk/run included prizes, complimentary dog treats during the Woof ‘N' Walk on June 1 at NAS Jax. and a military working dog demonstration. 18 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013 USS George H.W. Bush completes historic underway By MC3 Derrik Noack in the future picture of our Navy as we USS George H.W. Bush Public Affairs begin integration of unmanned systems into arguably the most complex warf- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS ighting environment that exists today George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) returned – the flight deck of a nuclear-powered to its homeport of Norfolk, Va. May 24 aircraft carrier,” said Vice Adm. David after a successful completion of new Buss, commander, Naval Air Forces. defense testing during a two-week The X-47B returned to the ship three underway period. days later to conduct its first touch-and- The ship tested a new torpedo self go landing on an aircraft carrier. defense system, completed more than Capt. Jaime Engdahl, the UCAS pro- 115 launches and landings in assess- gram manager, took time to thank the ing a precision landing system, as well crew during an all-hands call May 23, as launching the first carrier-based the night before the ship arrived into unmanned aircraft in naval aviation port. history. “I hope all of you are proud of where The X-47B Unmanned Combat Air you’re standing,” said Engdahl. “It’s a System (UCAS) was successfully changed world now. We launched a few launched from the ship as the Navy/ naval aviation firsts and you were all Northrop Grumman team looked on, there.” Photo by MC2 Tony Curtis May 14. The UCAS aircraft flew over USS George H.W. Bush is in port con- An X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System (UCAS) demonstrator conducts a touch- Maryland’s Eastern Shore before land- ducting training operations in prepara- and-go-landing May 21 on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. ing safely at NAS Patuxent River, Md. tion for the upcoming underway sched- Bush (CVN 77). The aircraft, nicknamed Salty Dog 501, made seven touch and go “We saw a small, but significant pixel ule. landings aboard Bush during a training mission in the Atlantic Ocean.

Photo by Lt. Kevin Wendt Creative Cost Conservation Photo by Victor Pitts John Young, stormwater manager with NAS Jax (left), and Christine Bauer, 50 Years and Counting natural resources manager with NAS Jax, inspect a field of wildflowers recently planted in an area next to the Navy Gateway Inn and Suites. "We planted these Hank Simms (left), product support supervisor, presents Larry Giggey Sr. with wildflowers in order to lower contractor costs by reducing the amount of grassy a certificate signed by Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus signifying 50 years areas they have to mow on base. A further benefit we see is that any water run- of dedicated service to the federal government, during a ceremony at Fleet off that may contain organic material will be absorbed by the deeper roots of Readiness Center Southeast May 30. Giggey most recently served as a first these flowers, preventing that material from entering the St. Johns River," Young article manager at the aircraft maintenance facility. He started his government explained. career shortly after graduating from high school.

Photos by Jacob Sippel HN Joseph Joel Tomas, HA Rainwyn July Molleno and HM3 Class Ara Sandel sing traditional music during the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration at Naval Hospital Jacksonville on May 23.

HM3 Paolo Bernales and Capt. Gayle Shaffer, Naval Hospital Jacksonville com- manding officer, participate in a cake-cutting ceremony during an Asian Pacific MENTORING American Heritage Month celebration on May 23. May is Asian Pacific American Hospital From Page 14 Heritage Month - a celebration of the culture, traditions, and history of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States. civilian personnel including General Schedule Celebrates (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) employees and mili- tary members who represent a cross section of the FRCSE workforce. Jose Mendoza, an F/A-18 Hornet Asian aircraft WG worker, serves on the WEI Team as the F/A-18 production line representative. Pacific “This was a reluctant group, but they became engaged immediately,” he said of the protégés. “We got such favorable feedback from both the mentors American and protégés. It was gratifying to see that level of interest. The mentors enjoyed sharing their experi- ences and asked to be invited back.” Heritage Metalsmith Royce Burt was very skeptical about attending the session, but he said he left very impressed. Month “Some artisans feel trapped working on the floor, and I was one of them. But after talking with some of the managers, I learned there were ways to advance. That is good news, and the fact that the managers were there and wanted to help gave me hope. I would like to see more folks attend. I was pleasantly surprised.” The WEI Team plans on holding more speed mentoring events in the near future based on the HM3 Paolo Bernales and HM2 Minerva Bloxham perform the Tinikling dance, initial participant responses. The team is char- which is one of the most popular and well-known of traditional Philippine dances, tered to identify and remove workplace barriers during an Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration at Naval Hospital that undermine employee morale and professional Jacksonville on May 23. development. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013 19 20 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 6, 2013