Hue City Begins Cruiser Modification by MC2(SW) Jacob Sippel Navy Public Affairs Support Element Engineer

2008 CHINFO Award Winner �� Hue City Begins Cruiser Modification By MC2(SW) Jacob Sippel Navy Public Affairs Support Element Engineer. “This is a tremendous East Detachment Southeast undertaking for these systems and it extends throughout the The Ticonderoga Class guid- ship. The waste heat boilers are ed-missile cruiser USS Hue very maintenance intensive and City (CG 66) has begun the a major contributor to just about process of cruiser modification all the ships internal corrosion to extend the ship’s life and issues.” enhance combat capability. Some of the other equipment In 2003, the Navy decid- affected are washers and dry- ed to upgrade 22 of the 27 ers, cooking kettles, dishwash- Ticonderoga Class guided-mis- ers, fuel oil heaters and potable sile cruisers (CG 52 - CG 73), water heaters. in an effort to keep these ships “A significant amount of time combat-relevant until a new is spent fixing steam leaks. The generation of surface warships Navy spends millions of dollars -Photo by MC2 Jacob Sippel can be designed and built. This of repair money every year fix- �� conversion will extend the ships ing problems with our evapora- �� a service life to 35 years each. tors and other portions of the �� The conversion will also allow steam system,” said Lt. Peter �� the ships to participate in land Furman, the ship’s systems test �� attack, littoral undersea warfare, officer. “Not only does it cost force protection and anti-air a lot, but the unseen cost is the face combatant force structure ated with a project of this mag- defense missions; including bal- many man hours the crew uses and will provide a cost effective nitude,” said Furman. “This is a listic missile defense. fixing these steam-related prob- bridge to the introduction of our significant period in the ship’s Part of the many modifica- lems.” future family of ships.” life. Ultimately, it will improve tions happening aboard Hue Additionally, there are some Other alterations include the quality of life for Hue City’s City is an all-electric conver- other improvements being made superstructure strengthening Sailors.” sion. This is when the steam- to Hue City as part of this mod- and improved main space fire- Capt. Paul Stader, Hue City operated equipment is replaced ification. fighting capabilities. commanding officer, says the with electric equipment. “There will be a significant This $24-million project will crew is ready for the challenges “The core of the modifica- weight reduction to improve give Hue City critical new war ahead. tion package is to upgrade the ship’s stability and to enable fighting capabilities as combat “The process of the shipyard -Photo by MC2 Jacob Sippel engineering plant to an all-elec- growth for the ship’s extended systems are upgraded, while environment is very testing and �� trical configuration by remov- service life,” said Furman. “In crew size and maintenance because the ship is out of its �� ing the waste heat boiler sys- all, the cruiser modification pro- requirements are reduced. element, it can be a challeng- �� tems,” stated Don Doyle, Port gram is critical to sustain sur- “It’s a privilege to be associ- See Hue City, Page 3 ��

YAC Encourages Budding Artists $150 Billion Reinvestment From Military Efficiencies From the Department of Defense “Secretary Gates Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced Jan. 6 a charged the Navy series of efficiencies deci- and Marine Corps sions designed to save the Department of Defense more to scrub every- than $150 billion during thing, eliminate the the next five years primarily by reducing overhead costs, unnecessary or improving business practices underperforming, and culling excess or troubled programs. find savings, and Most of the resulting savings apply those sav- will be used by the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force to ings to warfighting. invest in high priority programs We have done that. that strengthen warfighting capabilities. Hard choices were -Photo by Sarah Barthelemy In anticipation of an era of made, but they were modest defense budget growth, Gates launched a comprehen- necessary to make sive effort in May 2010 to certain we are the reduce the Department’s overhead expenditures. The goal most efficient and was to sustain the military’s effective fighting size and strength over the long force we can be.” �� term by reinvesting those effi- �� ciency savings in force structure �� and other key combat capabili- -Secretary Ray Mabus �� ties. Specifically, the military �� services were directed to find �� at least $100 billion in savings overhead costs. �� that they could keep and shift The measures announced �� to higher priority programs. Jan. 6 are the latest in a series �� To achieve the savings targets, of DoD reform initiatives, to �� service leadership conducted a include the President’s last �� thorough and vigorous scrub of two annual defense budgets, �� bureaucratic structures, facili- which have rebalanced the �� ties, programs, business prac- Department’s spending habits �� tices, civilian and military per- while increasing investments sonnel levels, and associated See Efficiencies, Page 18

Mayport Plans HSL-46 Welcomes DoD Outlines For MLK Celebration Back Dets Pay Freeze Page 3 Page 6 Page 13 . 2 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011

ness of U.S. Navy security personnel to respond trol. This new guideline is all the more reason to to threats to installations and units and is NOT a stick with a work out and dietary plan - believe CAPTAIN’s response to any specific threat, but is a regularly me Emily, Steve, Mia, LaPlace, Angie, and all the COLUMN scheduled exercise. professionals will get you where you need and Speaking of New Year’s - the resolutions have want to be. Advancements are not only increased responsibil- been made, and it’s easy to stay fired up for the As I mentioned, now that we have the holidays ity, but more money in your pocket. I want to see first couple weeks....Surfside Fitness Center has behind us, and if you over did it this year on your everyone who is eligible make rate. a new exercise schedule posted and the Personal Christmas spending, the staff at Navy-Marine On Jan. 18, our free VITA Tax Center will open Trainers and fitness specialists are ready, will- Corps Relief Society is standing by to help. They up at 707 A/B Everglades Ct., near the Veterinary ing and able to help you meet and exceed those can assist in laying out a budget for you as well �� Clinic and Thrift Shop. In the VITA Tax Center, fitness goals. Unfortunately I had to separate as provide you with a no interest loan to get you Shipmates, trained professionals will assist you in preparing Sailors for the first time in my Navy career last back on track. If you need further information, Happy New Year, I know beyond a shadow of a and submitting your federal and state taxes - all month for PFA failures, and changes are here call them at 270-5418 ext. 1504. They ARE look- doubt that 2011 will be an exciting, fulfilling and for free. Let’s get that hard earned money back in for those separated for body composition assessing out for your best interest. rewarding year for Team Mayport - never forget your pockets where it belongs! ment (BCA) failure. To comply with DoD-wide On Jan. 25 there will be a free parent program that Power Projection and Global Presence start Looking ahead, Mayport will host the policy, Sailors separated from the Navy after Jan. on college financial aid held by our own School right here on the waterfront and the hangar decks Rawhides from VRC-40, in January and 1 solely for failing the physical fitness test (PFT) Liaison Officer Judy Cromartie. This is a great at Mayport. February. These Naval Aviation professionals will portion of the physical fitness assessment (PFA) opportunity to learn all the resources you have On Jan. 17, we will celebrate the contribu- support the USS George H.W. Gush Strike Group will not be authorized involuntary separation pay, available for your upcoming college student. tions and genius of Martin Luther King Jr. with the venerable C-2 Greyhounds. If you see according to the latest NAVADMIN released Dec. The class will start at 6:30 p.m. at Building 1. with a Federal Holiday. Later that week on the any of these young professionals walking around 29. For more information, call Judy at 270-6289 ext. 20th, Mayport will hold a special concert by “campus” say Hi and welcome them to Mayport, Policy for involuntary separations before Jan. 1305. Jacksonville-based Edward Waters College Florida. 1 did not distinguish between separations for fail- Please keep safety in mind at all times, and Concert Choir at 10 a.m. at the Base Chapel. Exercise Solid Curtain/Citadel Shield 2011 ing the PFT and separations relating to weight call “Club 2000” if you need to. It is a resource Oasis Galley will present a special menu in con- will kick off on Feb. 21-25 on base and on instal- control. Members separated for failing the BCA that can save your life and others. No questions junction with the observance. lations throughout the country. Solid Curtain/ in any of three PFA failures may receive one-half asked...if you are too impaired to drive, call 270- Also on the 20th of January, our First Class Citadel Shield is the largest anti-terrorism and involuntary separation pay as long as they are 5401. Petty Officers will take the CPO exam, and hope- force protection exercise conducted nationwide. eligible for such pay in all other respects, includ- I look forwards to the year ahead and I can’t fully every Mayport First Class Petty Officer The exercise may cause increased traffic ing the requirement, if qualified, to serve in either tell you enough how much I appreciate how will make the Board. I know ya’ll (we are in around the base or delays in access to the base. the selected reserve or individual ready reserve. much all of you bring to the table each day. Keep the South) are way ahead of the curve and have Area residents might also see increased security Members who have been involved in misconduct up the great work, be safe and keep those sug- been hitting the books. Keep your eye on the activity associated with the exercise. This exer- or who are not performing satisfactorily must be gestions coming into the CO’s suggestion box or prize and continue to make studying a priority. cise is designed to enhance the training and readi- separated for those reasons, not for weight con- email them at [email protected] A Golden Opportunity Leads To Treasure is fuel efficient, has good insur- and cause a lot more pain and out from their present situation ance rates, and will make for a heartache in the future. without really thinking things low car payment. It is a golden I see parallels in Navy life through. That’s why we need to CHAPLAIN’s opportunity, to be sure ~ but it all the time. Being the newest understand and appreciate what CORNER isn’t “cool” looking. deck seaman on the ship is a a golden opportunity really is. “You want me to drive challenge for any young man or back, “It will completely ruin Now in our family, if some- THAT?!?!” woman. There are times when Simply put, a golden oppor- my life ~ FOREVER!!” thing comes along that may Ah, yes, I do. anything looks great if it will tunity means there is a trea- So went the argument when have some work up front, or Fortunately (or not, perhaps, remove them from their plight sure out there if you are will- I transferred her from a not-so- may cause a temporary incon- if you are a teenager), life is ~ including going UA ~ but ing to hunt for it. There is huge good high school to one of the venience, or may not be what full of golden opportunities. My will rarely in the end be ben- reward if you are willing to be �� nation’s top rated public high the rich and famous are all objective with my children is eficial or move them to where patient. There is incredible free- �� schools. As time goes on (she is about, but at the same time has not to make life unbearable, but they really want to be. This dom in the end if you are will- now a sophomore at UNF), she the potential for a great out- rather to teach them to discern is also true for Navy spouses; ing to get the work done first. “It will be a golden oppor- grudgingly concedes that it was come ~ it is a “golden oppor- as they grow into adults how being married to a Sailor is And a golden opportunity usu- tunity!!” I screamed for what in fact a very golden opportu- tunity.” Unfortunately, for my to recognize and take advan- hard work and often the grass seemed to be the millionth time nity. It has had a more positive three children, it still carries the tage of things that come their looks greener on the other side ally is pointed out by someone at my high school freshman effect on her life than if she had stigma of “ruining their lives.” way. And at the same time, not of the fence ~ so they give up senior to us who, believe it or daughter. stayed at the high school she Like, for example, buying a fall prey to quick, easy schemes and leave. Both are examples not, knows more than we do “No it won’t,” she screamed had been attending. used car that has low mileage, that are full of empty promises of being quick to want to get (that was for my kids!). Web Resource Update For Public School Parents The Florida Department of classrooms on a student-by-stu- allows our parents and students listing of the content which will Education’s Success Measures dent basis. Through this tool, to understand Florida’s curricu- be covered on those assess- website is aimed at educat- parents and students can per- lum standards and assessments ments. ing parents and students about KNOW form individualized searches is critical to our efforts to make how Florida’s curriculum stan- T H E R O P E S to see exactly what material them more informed about their To utilize this new tool, visit dards and assessments system they will be learning, as well as schools.” the Florida Department of combine to produce statewide including details on what your state assessments designed to which assessment(s) they will The Success Measures Education website for Success measures of student success. children are being taught in measure that learning. be taking and when. Pathway Tool will allow users Measures at www.fldoe.org/ Presently, the website focuses our classrooms and how their Last week the Department F l o r i d a E d u c a t i o n to submit the school year, grade SuccessMeasures. on student assessments such learning will be assessed. As of Education launched a new Commissioner Dr. Eric J. level, and the anticipated cours- as the Florida Comprehensive Florida’s assessment programs web resource for parents for Smith applauds this new tool es their student will be taking. Judy Cromartie is the Assessment Test (FCAT), FCAT mature beyond the Florida all their assessment questions. as it “will help us to better With this basic information, the School Liaison Officer for NS 2.0, and End-of-Course assess- Comprehensive Assessment The newly created “Success work with parents to prepare Pathway Tool will then gener- Mayport. She can be reached ments. Test ® (FCAT), Florida’s, it’s Measures Pathway Tool” has our children for their contin- ate a brief report detailing the via email at judith.cromartie@ The Success Measures web- important that parents and stu- been designed to provide par- ued educational achievement assessments which are aligned navy.mil or by phone at (904) site will continue to be updated dents have a clear understand- ents and students with personal- and future workforce success.” with the selected courses at the with important information on ing of the materials students are ized reports detailing what is He believes that by “providing time the courses will be taken. 270-6289 ext. 1305 [office] or Florida’s assessment programs expected to learn and the new being taught and tested in the a user-friendly resource that It will also provide a thorough (904) 219-3894 [cell]. Ellen Rykert Named Publisher Of Military Pubs From Florida Times-Union Competition. Union.” said Mark Lane, Bobby Martin, Times-Union national defense and local com- Ellen Rykert has been named “Under Ellen’s leadership, vice president of advertising. general manager added‚ “Ellen munities. All three publica- publisher of The Florida Times- the Military Publications have “Ellen’s passion for the Navy is very passionate about our tions have been award winners Union’s Military Publications. become a cornerstone of excel- is respected and appreciated by three Navy bases and their thanks to Ellen’s hard work and The T-U has been a long-stand- lence for The Florida Times- all of us.” important contribution to our dedication to quality.” ing partner with the U.S. Navy to bring our military community the latest news and information via Jax Air News (NAS Jax), The Mirror (Mayport Naval Station Mayport Capt. Douglas F. Cochrane...... Commanding Officer NAS) and The Periscope (Naval Cmdr. Patrick Pickard ...... Executive Officer Submarine Base Kings Bay). CMDCM David Anderson ...... Command Master Chief “Ellen has demonstrated Naval Station Mayport Editorial Staff �� Roman Catholic Mass Bill Austin ...... Public Affairs Officer exemplary leadership skills Sunday 9 a.m. ET1(SW/A W) Marty Parsons...... Deputy Public Affairs Officer during her nine years with the �� Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. OS2 Shantae Salmon...... Assistant Public Affairs Officer company,” Lucy Talley, pub- �� Confessions: before & after mass Paige Gnann...... Editor or upon request lisher of The Times-Union, The Mirror is distributed without charge throughout Mayport’s Navy community, including the Naval Station, CCD: Sunday 10:30 a.m. said. “We have no doubt these �� on- and off-base Navy housing areas, and ships, squadrons and staffs homeported at NS Mayport. 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THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 3 Free Tax Center Local Business Leaders Visit Opens Jan. 18 From RLSO Mayport ��- irs.gov) On Jan. 18, NS Mayport will dents Where and when: reopen the Tax Center to pro- �� Tax returns can be done vide free basic tax preparation more than 30 days on a first-come-first-served, services through the Voluntary �� walk-in basis or by making an Income Tax Assistance program demobilization appointment. Saturdays are BY (VITA). �� APPOINTMENT ONLY. Also, This program saves Sailors pre-mobilization if you have a complex return, hundreds of thousands of dol- What to bring to the Tax please call ahead to make an lars they might otherwise pay Center: appointment. to get their taxes done and �� The VITA Center is located at obtains millions of dollars in �� 707 A/B Everglades Ct. tax refunds for Sailors. cards for taxpayers and depen- Hours of operation are: 9 VITA is the ONLY free tax dents a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday preparation service on base. �� For more information or to -Photo courtesy of USS Samuel B. Roberts Private tax preparers charge �� make an appointment, please �� $50-$100 or more per return routing numbers contact the Tax Center directly �� and often pressure Sailors ��- at 270-5150. to pay high rates to get their ing copies of 2008 tax returns if refunds more quickly. VITA available E-files almost all returns, ensur- �� ing fast refunds. VITA is run returns should come to the Tax entirely by volunteers who have Center together. If a spouse is been certified by the IRS in unavailable, the spouse prepar- basic tax preparation. ing the return will need to bring Who is eligible for free tax a Power of Attorney that specif- preparation through VITA? ically covers tax filing purpos- ��- es, or an IRS Power of Attorney bers and their dependents Form 2848 (available at www. Celebrate MLK Day With Special Concert From Staff Act, designating the King Come out and observe Dr. Holiday as a day of volunteer Martin Luther King Jr. Day service. Executive Order 13401, with Naval Station Mayport dated April 27, 2006, further with a special concert by the delineates responsibilities of Edward Waters College Concert federal agencies with respect Choir on Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. at to humanitarian efforts on the the Base Chapel. King Holiday. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day The next MLK Day of is a United States holiday mark- Service will be held Jan. ing the birth date of Rev. Dr. 17, 2011. The national recur- Martin Luther King, Jr. and ring theme of this holiday is observed on the third Monday “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A of January each year, around Day On. Not A Day Off.” the time of King’s birthday, Jan. It calls upon the American 15. people to engage in public King was the chief spokes- service and promote nonvio- man for nonviolent activism lent social change. Dr. King’s in the civil rights movement, unfinished movement toward which successfully protested equality can be achieved by racial discrimination in federal our united, enduring efforts. and state law. He was assassi- Additional resources and refer- nated in 1968. ence materials are available on On Aug. 23, 1994, Congress the Defense Equal Opportunity passed the Martin Luther King Management Institute Web site Jr. (MLK) Holiday and Service at www.deomi.org. Lost And Found For lost personal property/items please contact NAVSTA Mayport’s, Command Lost and Found Custodian, Mike Meeks at (904) 270-6289 ext. 1338. 1 Set of keys with dog tag belonging to Simmons W.G. 1 Brown Teddy Bear wearing red shirt 1 Samsung “Moment” Sprint cell phone 1 Pink iPod 8gb Nano with headphones and carrying case

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ing period for the crew and and get operational!” leadership,” said Stader. “It’s The mission of USS Hue City been a very productive yard is to conduct prompt, sustained period, but we look forward combat operations at sea in sup- doing to what we do best, port of a carrier battle group or and that’s being underway at amphibious assault group and sea. It has been a great effort is designed to defend against between us, Southeast Regional coordinated saturation attacks Maintenance Center and the involving enemy surface ships, many government contractors. submarines, aircraft and mis- We are ready to wrap this up siles. . 4 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 USS Boone Helps MEDEVAC Injured U.S. Submariner By Ensign Crystal Curtis USS Boone an SH-60 Seahawk helicopter to support person- While underway operating independent- nel transfers to and from the submarine. Bush ly to conduct training evolutions in support of was standing by off-station in case the injured ULTRA-S, Mayport-based guided-missile frigate Sailor needed to be airlifted to the carrier, which USS Boone was sent an urgent retasking message has better facilities and more extensive medical to make best speed to the location of a submerged capabilities than the submarine and the frigate. U.S. submarine on Dec. 16. The nuclear aircraft USS Boone’s Executive Officer, Lt. Cmdr. carrier USS George H. W. Bush was also sent Robert Speight, remarked about how quickly these orders as they were pulling into their home- Boone’s crew adapted to the drastic change in port of Naval Station Norfolk. The tasking came tasking and accomplished all requirements during following a Sailor on board the submarine suffer- the time-intensive situation. ing severe head trauma. Because of the critical- “The mission at hand is always Boone’s top ity of the injury, the Sailor was in dire need of priority, especially when it comes to saving a medical attention more specialized than could be fellow Sailor’s life,” Speight said. “Fortunately -U.S. Navy Photo provide on board the submarine. Boone and her crew are trained, experienced and �� USS Boone transported a fleet surgeon and equipped well enough to respond to the call of �� anesthetist from NAS Jacksonville and provided duty at a moment’s notice.” �� Flushing The Lines USS Simpson Shows Support For CFC From USS Simpson

USS Simpson again showed overwhelming support for the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign and the charities it sup- ports. Organized by Chief Gas Turbine System Technician Mechanical (SW) Shane Hightower, Information Systems Technician 1st Class (SW) Ervin Kelly, Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class (SW) Young, and Navy Counselor 1st Class (SW) Zavithsanos, USS Simpson was able to raise more than $18,500, with Operations Department leading the way with more than $5,000. The initial goal was $7,300 and contributions helped surpass that by 250 percent, including an average donation per Sailor of $95. “Despite the difficult economic times we are facing as a nation, Simpson Sailors rose to the occasion and exhibited -Photo by MC2 Gary Granger Jr an inspirational giving spirit. This crew’s willingness to give �� makes me proud to call myself a SIMPSON Sailor,” says �� Kelly. .

THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 5 SERMC, FISC Team Up For ‘Toys for Tots’ 2010 By FC2 (SW) nities in a common cause for Courtney Ortega three months each year during FISC JAX DET SERMC the annual toy collection and SERMC and FISC JAX DET SERMC generated three over- distribution campaign; and to flowing tri-walls and seven contribute to better communi- boxes of toys for the “Toys For ties in the future,” according Tots” 2010 toy drive. to U.S. Marine Corps Reserve “The objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate Toys for Tots Program web children throughout the United page. States experience the joy of SERMC started collecting Christmas; to play an active toys on Nov. 30. On Dec. 17, role in the development of one the toys were picked up and dis- of our nation’s most valuable resources, our children; to unite tributed by the Marine Corps in all members of local commu- time for Christmas.

-Photo by YNC Campbell ��

New Boats For Coast Guard Mayport

-Photos by Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Evanson �� . 6 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 ‘Wicked Jacks,’ ‘Screamin Seagulls’ Back Home

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From HSL-46 The Detachment Eight “Wicked Jacks” of HSL-46 embarked on USS Kauffman (FFG-59), and the Screamin’ Seagulls of Detachment Three embarked on USS Normandy returned to Naval Station Mayport in December. The Wicked Jacks departed Norfolk, Virginia in July and completed 144 days underway in the Fifth Fleet Area of Operations. Detachment Eight were tasked to support Standing NATO Maritime Group ONE (SNMG-1) in the battle against piracy. Detachment Eight flew more than 500 mishap free hours and stopped multiple pirate “motherships” from attacking merchant shipping. While underway, Aviation Electronics Technician 1 st Class Trimble was re-enlisted since May. The Seagulls were Hansen flew his 2000th-hour in and promoted, as well as two deployed in support of the September. other petty officers being pro- Global War on Terror in the Other detachment accom- moted, Air Warfare Rescue Fifth Fleet area of responsibility plishments included promot- �� 2nd Class Stroud and Aviation as part of the Harry S. Truman ing four enlisted Sailors and �� Electronics Technician 3rd Class (CVN 75) Carrier Strike Group. two officers, conducting mul- Ocasioalmodovar. Detachment Three flew more tiple re-enlistments at sea, and The Wicked Jacks earned a than 800 mishap free flight awarding three Sailors with NATO Service Medal, a Sea hours, sometimes during a high the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Service Deployment Ribbon, operational tempo, through- Specialist wings. Detachment and multiple individual awards. out their seven month deploy- Three visited France and took Detachment Eight also enjoyed ment. While conducting their liberty in multiple ports in many port visits to include, assigned missions two members the Arabian Gulf, to include Djibouti, Oman, Crete, and the reached important milestones Bahrain and Jebel Ali, Dubai. Seychelles Islands. in their aviation careers. Lt. Detachment Three was wel- Detachment Three has been David Hoopengardner flew his comed home to NS Mayport by deployed on the Norfolk-based 1,000th-hour in the SH-60B in friends, families and squadron ship USS Normandy (CG 60) mid July, and Lt. Cmdr. Mike mates.

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THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 7 ‘Healing Our Nation’s Heroes’ NBHC Mayport Is On The Job

-Photos by CS3 Christopher Glory ��

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Jan. 13: All-Khaki Gaming Night. 6 p.m. every Thursday at ‘Snoopy’-ing Through The Paper Foc’sle CPO Club with 40-cent MWR wings, drink specials and all- � � � � � � � � � � you-can-drink soft drinks for $1. All Khakis welcome only option $8). 270-5377 Officer, Judy Cromartie. (Chief Petty Officers, Officers Jan. 17: Martin Luther King (904) 270-NAVY x1305 and their guests). 270-5431 Holiday Bowling Special. 11 Jan. 14: Paul Lundgren a.m-5 p.m. at Mayport Bowling Jan. 26: All Hands Seafood B a n d . 9 p . m . L i v e a t Center. 2 hours of extreme Boil. 4-7 p.m. at Foc’sle CPO Castaways. FREE. 270-7205 bowling, shoes, . lb. burger or Club. Cost is $10 per person. Jan. 16: Winter Bowling hot dog with fries and a soda and Band Bash, featur- for only $10 (non-food option Purchase tickets in advance; ing Jacksonville’s own Big $8). 270-5377 limited tickets available at the Engine. 8-11 p.m. at Mayport Jan. 25: Free Parent door. For ticket information, Bowling Center. Enjoy bowl- Program: Financial Aid. 6:30 ing, food, soda and a show p.m. at building 1. Presented call SHCM Watson at 270- for only $12 (food and show by the School Liaison 7178.

-Photo by ET1(SW/AW) Marty Parsons ��

Jan. 14: Movie Night PJ Party. 7-11 p.m. at the Youth Center. Cost is $7 KID in advance or $9 day-of, � � � � space permitting. 270-5680 Jan. 14: Teen Cosmic Jan. 26: All Hands Seafood Night. 7-11 p.m. at the Youth Bowling. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Cost Boil. 4-7 p.m. at Foc’sle Center. Cost is $7 in advance is $8 and includes shoes and CPO Club. Cost is $10 or $9 day-of, space permitting. 2 hours of bowling. Advanced per person. Purchase tick- sign-up and permission slip ets in advance; limited tick- 270-5680 required. Minimum 16 years of ets available at the door. Jan. 29: Teen Trip: Kick age. 270-5680 For ticket information, call Ball, Gym and McDonald’s. Jan. 25: Free Parent SHCM Watson at 270-7178. 5-9 p.m. Advanced sign-up Program: Financial Aid. 6:30 Jan. 26: Teen Winter Dance. and permission slip required. p.m. at building 1. Presented 7-11 p.m. at the Teen Center. by the School Liaison Refreshments and food avail- Bring money for McDonald’s. Officer, Judy Cromartie. able for purchase. 270-5680 Minimum 16 years of age. 270- (904) 270-NAVY x1305 Jan. 28: Wild West Dance 5680 .

THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 9 Allegheny String Band Kept Tune At RV Park By Bill Austin write a lot of our own and pre- from his fifth tour of duty in ily, but show time they come of all ages on the road. It truly took mandolin, guitar and fid- NS Mayport PAO fer the sound of old country,” Afghanistan. together and you would never is a great experience,” she said. dle in hand, they banged out Love for the road and the said Mary, the oldest of the trio The beginning of the know by listening to them that When they do take the sweet sounds of music keep the at eighteen. All of her band Allegheny String Band was they are still new to the music stage, they are dressed in old an excellent rendition of the Schillinger family in tune. mates come from different parts simply a gift of musical instru- game. time clothes reminiscent of the late Blue Grass legend Bill On Jan. 6, the Allegheny of the country and none were ments. The road has taken them 1930’s with long dresses and Monroe’s “Dark Hollow” for String Band sat down for a talk musically inclined before com- “Mom bought Mary and I a recently through Northern hats. It’s appropriate dress for that would be filled with sto- ing together as a family. fiddle and we just picked it up,” California, and eventually they the music that comes from this the RV audience already hang- ries of life on the road and how “All of them are adopted,” said Joe. will return back to Pennsylvania young talented group with an ing out and waiting for the this family had come to land at said Pete, with a smile and Beth followed shortly after where they live on a farm and earthy sound accompanied by show. Naval Station Mayport. obvious pride as he and his wife with a guitar, and the group was work big gardens and can a lot smooth harmonies. The group, comprised of Jackie watched them set up for formed. of the bounty. On this night, they were in Bill Monroe would have been Mary, Beth, Joe and their father the night’s performance. He “We taught dad how to play “It all seems to work out,” jeans and shorts and when they proud. Pete, play a mixture of blue- added that they have only been the stand up bass but we don’t said Jackie, who serves as not grass, Irish gospel and civil war part of the family for a few let him sing,” said Mary as the only mom but the group’s man- music and they make no bones short years. The Schillinger’s rest shared a big laugh. ager. or apologies about their dislike have three older children, Life on the road has its chal- “They are homeschooled and for most modern music. “We one of them just returned lenges according to the fam- have met so many great people

-Photo by Bill Austin ��

The following activities tar- Tournament. 6 p.m. at Planet get single or unaccompanied Mayport. Sailors. For more information, Jan. 28: Dinner Trip call 270-7788/89 or stop by LIBERTY to Dave & Busters. Van Planet Mayport Single Sailor CALL departs Planet Mayport Center and pick up the monthly at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $10. activity calendar with a com- Sign up deadline is Jan. 25. plete listing of all upcoming Mimi’s Sports Grill. Van with your Liberty Program. J a n . 2 9 : H o g g e t o w n e Liberty events. departs Planet Mayport 6 p.m. J a n . 2 6 : P o o l Medieval Faire Trip. Van Jan. 14: Movie Trip: Jan. 22: Ringling Bros, Tournament Finals . 6 departs Planet Mayport at 8:30 The Green Hornet. Van Barnum & Bailey Trip. Van p.m. at Planet Mayport. a.m. FREE departs Planet Mayport Departs Planet Mayport at 6:15 Jan. 26: All Hands Seafood at 5 p.m. Cost is $5. p.m. FREE Boil. 4-7 p.m. at Foc’sle CPO Jan. 14: Paul Lundgren Band. Jan. 23: St Augustine Club. Cost is $10 per person. 9 p.m. Live at Castaways. Day Trip. Van departs Planet Purchase tickets in advance; FREE. 270-7205 Mayport at 10 a.m. FREE limited tickets available at the Jan. 15: Paintball. Van Jan. 24: Liberty Committee door. For ticket information, departs Planet Mayport at 9 Meeting. 3:30-4 p.m. at call SHCM Watson at 270- a.m. Cost $5 (includes paint- Planet Mayport. Come 7178. balls, gear and transportation) help decide what happens Jan. 27: Texas Hold’em Jan. 16: Winter Bowling and Band Bash, featur- ing Jacksonville’s own Big Engine. 8-11 p.m. at Mayport Bowling Center. Enjoy bowling, food, soda and a show for only $12 (food and show only option $8). 270-5377 Jan. 17: Martin Luther King Holiday Bowling Special. 11 a.m-5 p.m. at Mayport Bowling Center. 2 hours of extreme bowling, shoes, . lb. burger or hot dog with fries and a soda for only $10 (non-food option $8). 270-5377 Jan. 21: Dinner Trip to . 10 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 New Fitness Schedules At Surfside, Gym Fitness of Navy personnel through fit- in four Latin dances; salsa, strength and balance while Surfside Fitness schedule is ness and nutrition. Emphasis is cumbia, samba and merengue. enhancing posture, mental focus as follows: placed on injury prevention via This is a 30- minute instruc- and coordination. Deter injury Monday MWR tissue management and refuel- tional program which will pre- and the effects of stress, burn 6:30 a.m., NOFFS Nutrition �� ing. pare you for the regular Zumba calories and improve overall & Fitness Series 1 p.m., Moms in Motion class. It is recommended you health. Mind Body is a fusion NOFFS (Navy Operational A fusion of hot, sexy and join this PT program. Meets A monitored exercise pro- master the basics before joining of Yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi Fitness and Fueling Series) is a explosive Latin American and behind Surfside Fitness Center. gram designed for pregnant the regular Zumba program. 11:30 a.m., Spartan Training program designed to improve International dance music. 5:30 p.m., Yoga women and new moms. This 11:30 a.m., Zumba Unconventional training the operational performance Caloric output, fat burning and A dynamic blend of breath- class helps improve muscle A fusion of hot, sexy and for the unconventional war- of Navy personnel through fit- total body toning are maxi- ing, yoga postures, and relax- tone, ease stress, relieve back explosive Latin American and rior which centers on the art of ness and nutrition. Emphasis is mized through fun and easy to ation techniques. This class pain, and increase energy. All International dance music. developing the body through placed on injury prevention via follow dance steps. Come expe- increases vitality, energy, calm, participants are required to sub- Caloric output, fat burning and refined functional tactics. tissue management and refuel- rience the ultimate dance party agility, flexibility, mental and mit a doctor’s release to partici- total body toning are maxi- Spartan Training employs a ing. in this high energy, motivating physical strength in the body, pate. Moms can bring babies in mized through fun and easy to combination of kettlebells, cal- 9:30 a.m., Kickboxing class that is great for both the both internally and externally. carriers to this class. Held at follow dance steps. Come expe- isthenics, sprint and distance Learn basic kicks, punches body and the mind. Wednesday Surfside Fitness Center. rience the ultimate dance party running, tire flips, sledge ham- and balance moves in this cal- 6:30 p.m., Functional 7 a.m., Conditioning For 5:30 p.m., Step & Kick in this high energy, motivating mers, sled drags, TRX, and orie burning, sweat producing Flexibility Running Step up the fat burn and class that is great for both the many other advanced train- knock out of a workout. This class consists of highly Put your best foot forward kick down those cals with this body and the mind. ing techniques. Meets behind 10 a.m., Young at Heart effective flexibility regimen and improve your 1.5-mile combo class of step aerobics 11:30 a.m., TRX Surfside Fitness Center. A fitness program for those that will strengthen, stretch and time, run a 5K or a marathon. and kickboxing. (weather permitting) Build who require cardiac rehabili- relax the body. Say good-bye to Meets behind Surfside Fitness 5:30 p.m., Kids’ Clinic functional strength and muscu- The Gym Schedule is as fol- tation. Program incorporates tense, tight aching muscles. Center. Can accommodate 200+ This clinic is designed for lar endurance with this suspen- lows: a wide variety of fitness tools. Tuesday personnel. children ages 10-14. It teaches sion training system developed Monday Blood pressure and heart rate 6:30 a.m., Spartan Training 9:30 a.m., 20/20/20 how to safely use fitness equip- by the Navy Seals. Now used 6:30 a.m., Cardio, Combat are monitored while progress is Unconventional training A fusion of our Low Impact, ment and provides general on military installations all & Core charted. for the unconventional war- Resistance and Intro Mind information on exercise and fit- over the world, the TRX is a In this heart-pounding full 11:30 a.m., Step rior which centers on the art of Body classes. Twenty minutes ness workouts. Held at Surfside space saving, portable tool used body workout we break a seri- 1 p.m., Moms in Motion developing the body through will be devoted to cardio train- Fitness Center. After comple- to attain peak operational fit- ous sizzlin’ sweat. This fusion A monitored exercise pro- refined functional tactics. ing, twenty minutes to strength tion of the course, participants ness. Mayport’s TRX training of cardio and resistance train- gram designed for pregnant Spartan Training employs a training and twenty minutes to will be issued a card which will area can be found behind the ing will max out your exercise women and new moms. This combination of kettlebells, cal- flexibility training. allow them to use the facility Surfside Fitness Center. afterburn. Meets at Gym bas- class helps improve muscle isthenics, sprint and distance 10 a.m., Young at Heart when accompanied by a parent 1 p.m., Strength Solutions & ketball court 1A. tone, ease stress, relieve back running, tire flips, sledge ham- A fitness program for those or legal guardian. Flexibility Fix-Ups 11:30 a.m., Spinning pain, and increase energy. All mers, sled drags, TRX, and who require cardiac rehabili- 6:30 p.m., 20/20/20 This class assists in pre- This 45-minute indoor participants are required to sub- many other advanced train- tation. Program incorporates A fusion of our Low Impact, venting and overcoming inju- cycling class will enhance your mit a doctor’s release to partici- ing techniques. Meets behind a wide variety of fitness tools. Resistance and Intro Mind ries. Ride the road to recov- speed and strength and burn pate. Moms can bring babies in Surfside Fitness Center. Blood pressure and heart rate Body classes. Twenty minutes ery! Meets at Surfside Fitness mega calories without compro- carriers to this class. Held at 9:30 a.m., Step are monitored while progress is will be devoted to cardio train- Center lobby. mising joint health. Good for Surfside Fitness Center. 11:30 a.m., Kickboxing charted. ing, twenty minutes to strength 7 a.m., Beach Bootcamp all fitness levels. Meets at Gym 3 p.m., Conditioning For Learn basic kicks, punches 11:30 a.m., TRX training and twenty minutes to (weather permitting) This racquetball court 3. Running and balance moves in this cal- (weather permitting) Build flexibility training. Commando PT utilizes various 2:30 p.m., Row-bics Put your best foot forward orie burning, sweat producing functional strength and muscu- Thursday training techniques to achieve Learn to row on the Concept and improve your 1.5-mile knock out of a workout. lar endurance with this suspen- 6:30 a.m., Yoga the highest fitness levels pos- 2 rower used by Olympic row- time, run a 5K or a marathon. 1 p.m., Strength Solutions & sion training system developed A dynamic blend of breath- sible. Meets behind Surfside ing teams. The full body rhyth- Meets behind Surfside Fitness Flexibility Fix-Ups by the Navy Seals. Now used ing, yoga postures, and relax- Fitness Center. Can accommo- mic nature of the rower makes Center. Can accommodate 200+ This class assists in pre- on military installations all ation techniques. This class date 200+ personnel. it extremely efficient at burn- personnel. venting and overcoming inju- over the world, the TRX is a increases vitality, energy, calm, 9:30 a.m., 20/20/20 ing fat with minimal stress to 5 p.m., Zumba Basics ries. Ride the road to recov- space saving, portable tool used agility, flexibility, mental and A fusion of our Low Impact, your legs, feet or joints. All fit- Learn the basic dance steps ery! Meets at Surfside Fitness to attain peak operational fit- physical strength in the body, Resistance and Intro Mind ness levels welcome. The com- in four Latin dances; salsa, Center lobby. ness. Mayport’s TRX training both internally and externally. Body classes. Twenty minutes mand version of this class is cumbia, samba and merengue. 2:30 p.m. FEP Bootcamp area can be found behind the 9:30 a.m., Bootcamp Basics will be devoted to cardio train- great for Fitness Enhancement This is a 30- minute instruc- Basics Surfside Fitness Center. An introduction to Bootcamp ing, twenty minutes to strength Personnel. Meets at Gym rac- tional program which will pre- Bootcamp-style workout 11:30 a.m., N O F F S style training. Will incorpo- training and twenty minutes to quetball court 3. pare you for the regular Zumba regimens designed to improve Nutrition & Fitness Series rate primarily outdoor training flexibility training. Tuesday class. It is recommended you PFA scores, help you meet body NOFFS (Navy Operational including TRX, sports drills and 11:30 a.m., Advanced Mind 11:30 a.m., Spinning master the basics before joining composition standards, and heal Fitness and Fueling Series) is a other H.I.T. training techniques. Body This 45-minute indoor the regular Zumba program. and deter injuries. Get off the program designed to improve 11 a.m. Zumba Basics Mind Body programs focus See Schedule, Page 11 5:30 p.m., Zumba FEP program quick when you the operational performance Learn the basic dance steps on improving flexibility, .

THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 11 Schedule From Page 10 cycling class will enhance your your legs, feet or joints. All fit- Jax Knights Spend Day At Mayport speed and strength and burn ness levels welcome. The com- mega calories without compro- mand version of this class is mising joint health. Good for great for Fitness Enhancement all fitness levels. Meets at Gym Personnel. Meets at Gym rac- racquetball court 3. quetball court 3. 4:30 p.m., Spinning 11:30 a.m., Weight Training This 45-minute indoor for War Fighters cycling class will enhance your An adrenaline producing speed and strength and burn 1-hour class devoted to build- mega calories without compro- ing strength and stamina in mising joint health. Good for active duty personnel. Emphasis all fitness levels. Meets at Gym is placed on sound, proven racquetball court 3. weight training techniques. Wednesday Topics include squatology, sup- 6:30 a.m., Cardio, Combat plements and muscle growth. & Core Meets at Gym weight room. In this heart-pounding full 5 p.m., Spinning body workout we break a seri- This 45-minute indoor ous sizzlin’ sweat. This fusion cycling class will enhance your of cardio and resistance train- speed and strength and burn ing will max out your exercise mega calories without compro- afterburn. Meets at Gym bas- mising joint health. Good for ketball court 1A. all fitness levels. Meets at Gym 11:30 a.m., Weight Training racquetball court 3. for War Fighters Friday An adrenaline producing 6 a.m., Spinning 1-hour class devoted to build- This 45-minute indoor -Photos by MC2(SW) Jacob Sippel ing strength and stamina in cycling class will enhance your �� active duty personnel. Emphasis speed and strength and burn �� is placed on sound, proven mega calories without compro- �� weight training techniques. mising joint health. Good for Topics include squatology, sup- all fitness levels. Meets at Gym plements and muscle growth. racquetball court 3. Meets at Gym weight room. 7 a.m., Row-bics 2:30 p.m., Weight Training Learn to row on the Concept for War Fighters 2 rower used by Olympic row- An adrenaline producing ing teams. The full body rhyth- 1-hour class devoted to build- mic nature of the rower makes ing strength and stamina in it extremely efficient at burn- active duty personnel. Emphasis ing fat with minimal stress to is placed on sound, proven your legs, feet or joints. All fit- weight training techniques. ness levels welcome. The com- Topics include squatology, sup- mand version of this class is plements and muscle growth. great for Fitness Enhancement Meets at Gym weight room. Personnel. Meets at Gym rac- Thursday quetball court 3. 6:30 a.m., Spinning 11 : 3 0 a . m . , S t re n g t h This 45-minute indoor Training Basics for Women cycling class will enhance your This introductory weight speed and strength and burn training class is designed espe- mega calories without compro- cially for women and includes mising joint health. Good for educational material and pro- all fitness levels. Meets at Gym gram design. Meets at Gym racquetball court 3. weight room. 11:30 a.m., Row-bics Learn to row on the Concept 2 rower used by Olympic row- �� ing teams. The full body rhyth- �� mic nature of the rower makes �� it extremely efficient at burning fat with minimal stress to . 12 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 Enterprise CSG Deploys With Mayport Dets By Commander, Second Fleet Public Affairs B. Kraft, commander of ENT after a successful Joint Task a professional crew and to be Fighter Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137 “Rooks,” Fleet CSG. “These sailors and Force Exercise in December, a part of the legacy and heri- (VMFA) 251 “Thunderbolts,” Logistics Support Squadron C o m m a n d e r , S e c o n d Marines have exceeded all we spent our time ensuring the tage of Enterprise,” Mewbourne Carrier Airborne Early (VRC) 40 “Rawhides,” Fleeet announced Jan. 7, that expectations in a very short ship, our Sailors, and our fami- said. Warning Squadron (VAW) 123 and Helicopter Anti- Enterprise Carrier Strike Group amount of time. We are trained lies were ready for this deploy- ENT CSG is made up of “Screwtops,” Carrier Tactical Submarine Squadron (HS) 11 (ENT CSG) will deploy for and ready to go over the hori- ment,” said Kraft. Commander, Carrier Strike Electronic Warfare Squadron “Dragonslayers.” operations in the U.S. Navy’s zon and support our joint and This is the third deployment Group 12, the aircraft carrier 5th and 6th Fleet areas Jan. 13. coalition partners in the execu- leading an aircraft carrier into USS Enterprise (CVN 65), This deployment is part of tion our nation’s maritime strat- combat operations over the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1, an ongoing rotation of U.S. egy.” last three years for Capt. Dee Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) forces supporting maritime ENT CSG consists of approx- L. Mewbourne, who assumed 2, the guided-missile cruiser security operations in interna- imately 6,000 Sailors who, over duties as commanding officer USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) with tional waters around the globe. the last four months, have suc- of USS Enterprise (CVN 65) embarked HSL-48 Detachment Working with allied and part- cessfully completed refresher Tuesday. Mewbourne most One, and the guided-missile ner maritime forces, ENT CSG training and certifications to recently commanded USS destroyers USS Barry (DDG units will focus heavily on mar- ensure they operate effectively Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 52), USS Bulkeley (DDG 84), itime security operations and and safely together. 69) and while in command he and USS Mason (DDG 87) with theater security cooperation “Enterprise returned to the completed two successful com- embarked HSL-46 Detachment efforts, which help establish waterfront last spring ready to bat deployments supporting Seven. The squadrons of CVW conditions for regional stability. tackle her upcoming deploy- Operation Enduring Freedom. 1 embarked in Enterprise are “I’m extremely proud of ment. The strike group spent “It is clear Team Enterprise is Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) the men and women of the most of October at sea training trained and ready to accomplish 11 “Red Rippers,” VFA 136 Enterprise Carrier Strike during a challenging Composite the missions that lay ahead. I “Knighthawks,” VFA 211 Group,” said Rear Adm. Terry Training Unit Exercise, and am honored to be joining such “Fighting Checkmates,” Marine

-U.S. Navy Photo �� LCS Contract Award Announced Special from Navy Office of Information contractor’s 10-ship bids reflect mature strategy meets the spirit and intent of the The Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin designs, investments made to improve Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act Corp. and Austal USA each a fixed-price performance, stable production, and con- of 2009 and reflects the Navy’s commit- incentive contract for the design and con- tinuous labor learning at their respective ment to affordability. The benefits of com- struction of a 10 ship block-buy, for a total shipyards. The award was based on lim- petition, serial production, employment of of 20 littoral combat ships from fiscal 2010 ited competition between teams led by mature technologies, design stability, fixed- through fiscal 2015. Lockheed Martin and Austal USA. Under price contracting, commonality, and econo- The amount awarded to Lockheed Martin these contracts, both shipbuilders will also mies of scale will provide a highly afford- Corp. for fiscal 2010 littoral combat ships deliver a technical data package as part of able ship construction program. is $436,852,639. The amount awarded the dual award, allowing the government a “The rigor and diligence of the source to Austal USA for the fiscal 2010 litto- wide range of viable alternatives for effec- selection process has resulted in the acqui- ral combat ships is $432,069,883. Both tive future competition. contracts also include line items for nine This approach, which is self-financed sition of quality, capable ships at fair pric- additional ships, subject to Congressional within the program by adding a year to es,” said Assistant Secretary of the Navy appropriation of each year’s Littoral the procurement and utilizing a portion of for Research, Development and Acquisition Combat Ship (LCS) Program requirements. the greater than $2 billion total savings Sean Stackley. “This dual award strategy When all 10 ships of each block buy are (throughout the Future Years Defense exemplifies the Navy’s compliance with awarded, the value of the ship construc- Program), enables the Navy to efficiently Secretary Gates’ and Under Secretary tion portion of the two contracts would produce these ships at an increased rate and Carter’s direction to improve the buying be $3,620,625,192 for Lockheed Martin meet operational requirements sooner. power of the Defense Department. Both Corp., and $3,518,156,851 for Austal USA. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary teams have shown cost control on their The average cost of both variants including Roughead praised the Navy’s plan to add second ships, and we look forward to the government-furnished equipment and mar- both ship designs to the fleet: “The LCS delivery of these capable fleet assets in the gin for potential cost growth across the five is uniquely designed to win against 21st future.” year period is $440 million per ship. The century threats in coastal waters posed by The Navy remains committed to a pricing for these ships falls well below the increasingly capable submarines, mines and 55-ship program and the LCS is needed to escalated average Congressional cost cap of swarming small craft. Both designs provide fill critical, urgent warfighting requirements $538 million. the capabilities our Navy needs, and each gaps that exist today. The LCS Program “The awards represent a unique and valu- offers unique features that will provide fleet is required to establish and maintain U.S. able opportunity to lock in the benefits of commanders with a high level of flexibility competition and provide needed ships to in employing these ships.” Navy dominance in the littorals and sea our fleet in a timely and extraordinarily cost The innovation and willingness to seize lanes of communication choke points effective manner,” said Secretary of the opportunities displayed in this LCS com- around the world. Navy Ray Mabus. petition reflect exactly the improvements to The LCS Program operational require- This award is a unique opportunity to ‘the way we do business’ in order to deliver ments have been virtually unchanged since maximize the buying power on the LCS better value to the taxpayer and greater the program’s inception in 2002 and the Program by leveraging the highly effec- capability to the warfighter. both hull forms will meet the Navy’s opera- tive competition between the bidders. Each Moreover, the Navy’s LCS acquisition tional warfighting requirements. .

THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 13 Defense Official Outlines Pay Freeze Details By Karen Parrish on ensuring all federal employ- that always have been avail- a really fine job.’” employees.” service, senior foreign service, American Forces Press Service ees receive equal treatment. able to them - and still are - to President Barack Obama The freeze covers what have senior-level and scientific, and Defense Department civil- “Whether you’re the most reward employees. announced his intent for a two- traditionally been known as professional. Postal employees ian employees affected by the junior civil servant on the first “When it’s appropriate, you year pay freeze for federal civil- general pay increases, he said, and military service members federal pay freeze for 2011 and day of the job or you’re a mem- give somebody a performance ian workers Nov. 29. Congress which normally take effect each are not affected by the freeze. 2012 will still have the oppor- ber of the executive leadership award,” he said. “If you tell approved the proposal, and January and consist of a com- However, OPM officials tunity to receive performance team, it applies to you,” he said. them the organization has five Obama signed it into law Dec. bination of base pay and local- said, the pay freeze policy may awards, promotions and normal Defense leaders, he noted, have or six goals, and they do a lot 22. ity pay increases for most civil- not apply to any increase that longevity increases, a senior been “very clear” in directing of heavy lifting to help you The Office of Personnel ian employees. Federal civilian defense official said. that the freeze should affect all get to those goals, then I think Management issued a memo- pay increased an average of 3.5 is required by a collective bar- P a s q u a l e “ P a t ” M . employees equally. you should sit down as a leader randum Dec. 30 to heads percent in 2008, 3.9 percent in gaining agreement that has Tamburrino Jr., deputy under- “Not everything is covered and say, ‘We have to recognize of executive departments 2009, and 2 percent in 2010, already been executed. secretary of defense for civilian by statute,” he said, noting that that.’” and agencies, detailing how according to government fig- Except for minor instances in personnel policy, told American heads of agencies have some Most employees, he said, the freeze applies to the fed- ures. Alaska, Hawaii and other non- Forces Press Service in a recent administrative discretion in want three things: clear guid- eral work force in accordance “The president determined, foreign areas, locality pay also interview that senior leaders are some dimensions of pay. But ance on the management team’s with existing law and presi- based on the state of the econ- is frozen, Tamburrino said. working to ensure that employ- guidance on the pay freeze priorities, the tools and resourc- dential guidance. The Defense omy, that those pay raises that “I think everybody recogniz- ees are treated fairly during the instructs agency heads to man- es necessary to complete their Department issued guidance in are statutory in nature should es [the pay freeze] was a really freeze. age administrative privileges work, and coaching and feed- line with OPM’s the same day. not be granted [during the two- difficult decision,” he said. “I “We value the contributions the same way the president back. “It’s a response to the dif- year freeze],” Tamburrino said. think we did a tremendous job of our career federal employees, treated general pay increases in “Financial compensation is ficulties the country is facing, According to the OPM guid- in issuing some very clear guid- and we value their service to the executive order, he added. important because it is; we all and I think what’s really good ance, the freeze, which extends the nation. Nothing has changed “You should not use that have financial obligations that about it is [that] it’s universal,” though Dec. 31, 2012, affects ance, and I think the leadership there,” he said. privilege to grant a pay raise,” have to be satisfied,” he said. Tamburrino said. “You have to some 2 million federal civilian of the Department of Defense From the time the pay freeze he said. “But what’s really important as have a very clear understand- employees in most pay sys- did a really good job in making was announced, Tamburrino Tamburrino said he encour- well is [that] you want to tell ing of what’s in and what’s tems: general schedule, execu- it very level and even across the added, the emphasis has been ages managers to use the tools your employees, ‘You’re doing out, because that’s what affects tive schedule, senior executive department.”

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-Photo by MC2 James R. Evans -Photo by MC2 James R. Evans �� . 14 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 Wars, People, Balancing Risk Pres. Obama Top Chairman’s 2011 Guidance Signs Defense By Jim Garamone plays in the region, Mullen the capabilities that forces have, responsibilities and provide American Forces Press Service noted. The United States wel- Mullen said, as soldiers and the primary capabilities to bal- Authorization Act The chairman of the Joint comes India’s “steadying Marines do not have the time to ance global risk elsewhere,” he By Karen Parrish Chiefs of Staff’s guidance for contributions to regional sta- conduct training to carry out the wrote. American Forces Press Service from the U.S. facility at 2011 charts the way forward in bility, and applaud the minis- full range of missions. Asia is the region most Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. America’s wars, in improving terial talks between India and “I will issue instructions that affected by this, he noted. “We Noting his objection One prohibits the use of the health of the force and in Pakistan,” he wrote. “The next we adopt ‘Total Force Fitness’ will closely monitor the uncer- to two of its provisions, funds appropriated by the balancing global risks. year will be critical, but our - a methodology for changing tainty stemming from politi- President Barack Obama act to transfer Guantanamo Navy Adm. Mike Mullen’s commitment to all our regional the way we understand, assess cal succession in North Korea, signed the fiscal 2011 detainees into the United 2011 guidance was released partners is enduring.” and maintain our peoples’ well- and maintain a robust deterrent defense authorization act States, and the other bars the Jan. 5, relaying the admiral’s In Iraq, fewer than 50,000 being and sustaining our ability against future provocations,” into law Jan. 7. use of certain funds to trans- priorities and strategic objec- American troops remain, all to carry out our mission,” the the chairman wrote. “We seek The Ike Skelton National fer detainees to the custody tives for the year. engaged in advising and assist- chairman wrote. to resume military-to-military Defense Authorization or effective control of for- The military’s mission this ing Iraq’s security forces. All The military will continue relations with China in order Act for Fiscal Year 2011 is eign countries unless speci- year focuses on defending American forces will be out of to focus on rising suicide rates to prevent miscommunication named for former U.S. Rep. fied conditions are met. America’s vital national inter- the country by the end of 2011. and the signature injuries of the and foster cooperation in areas Ike Skelton of Missouri, But despite his objec- ests in the broader Middle East “As our military draws down, wars - post-traumatic stress and of mutual interest.” The United longtime chairman the tions to the two sections, the and in South-Central Asia, a robust Office of Security traumatic brain injuries. Mullen States will defend freedom of House Armed Services president said in his state- the chairman’s guidance says. Cooperation will form the cor- said the problems probably will navigation and access to sea Committee, who lost his ment, “I have signed this He noted that in 2010, more nerstone of our security partner- get worse before they get bet- lines of communication, he House seat in November’s act because of the impor- American troops and resources ship with the Iraqis,” Mullen ter, and that leaders at all levels added. election. tance of authorizing appro- were dedicated to the war in said. “We must ensure this tran- must improve their understand- In addition, the military must “The act authorizes priations for, among other Afghanistan to support the U.S. sition is adequately resourced to ing of the scope of the problems address risks in Somalia, Yemen funding for the defense of things, our military activi- strategic objective to disrupt, get it right.” and the signs and symptoms of and North Africa, Mullen wrote, the United States and its ties in 2011.” dismantle and defeat al-Qaida The United States is concen- vulnerable populations. as well as the increasing risks in interests abroad, for mili- T h e a c t g o v e r n s a in Afghanistan and Pakistan. trating more attention on the The chairman’s guidance the cyber world. The American tary construction, and for wide range of Defense “The surge in U.S. forces has Persian Gulf and on the area says he wants the government military also must be prepared national security-related Department activities, helped arrest Taliban momen- composed of Southwest Asia to cooperate to build a “con- to move at a moment’s notice energy programs,” the pres- including procurement; tum in some places, though we and the eastern Mediterranean tinuum of care” that spans the when catastrophe strikes, he ident wrote in a statement research, development, test- have not yet seen a fundamental Sea, Mullen wrote. U.S. ser- Defense and Veterans Affairs added, as it did in response accompanying the signing’s ing and evaluation; equip- shift in momentum necessary to vice members are working to departments. to an earthquake in Haiti and announcement. ment operation and main- deny al-Qaida safe haven and train legitimate forces, defeat Mullen also stressed the flooding in Pakistan last year. Obama registered “strong tenance; military personnel prevent them from threatening transnational groups and com- importance of the services Meanwhile, Mullen said, the objections” to two of the authorizations and policy; U.S. or ally interests,” Mullen bat the spread of weapons of working together. “We must U.S. military must remain the act’s provisions related and reserve-component wrote. mass destruction. Iran, and its develop more effective ways professional, disciplined and to transfer of detainees management. In addition to the U.S. surge, pursuit of nuclear weapons, is to improve and assess joint apolitical force that Americans Afghanistan now has more the most significant threat in and unit readiness,” he wrote. admire. trained and capable army and the region, he added, and the “Training and exercises must “Strength of character is the police forces. Across the bor- American military will “con- become more joint, interagency heart of our armed forces,” der, Pakistani security forces tinue to plan for a broad range and multinational.” he wrote. “It is a strength that have taken back vast swaths of of military options should the The chairman said reinforc- comes from the remarkable the border area, “and al-Qaida president decide to use force ing readiness goes hand in hand diversity of the citizens we pro- senior leadership is weaker than to prevent Iran from acquiring with finding efficiencies in the tect and serve.” at any other point since it fled nuclear arms.” department, as the military must Mullen said the military will Afghanistan in 2001,” the chair- The guidance also addresses focus resources where they are continue to value the diversity man wrote. the health of the force and the needed most. and inclusivity of the military. Looking ahead, U.S., Afghan welfare of its people. Mullen On balancing global risk, “I look forward to working and coalition forces must con- wrote that the strain on the U.S. Mullen wrote, it’s more of an with Defense Secretary [Robert tinue to apply pressure on the force will remain high in 2011, art than a science. The United M.] Gates and the service chiefs Taliban and al-Qaida, Mullen especially for special operators, States will maintain forward to prepare and certify the joint wrote, adding that the U.S. mili- the Army and the Marine Corps. presence and have forces ready force to implement the new law tary will continue to develop The Army and Marine Corps to respond to all contingencies, that repeals ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t the trust and experience needed will not reach the target ratio he said. Tell,’” he wrote. “I commit to build a strategic partnership of one year deployed and two “Since our top priority this to making sure the process is with Pakistan. years at home station this year, year is success in Afghanistan, well-led, maintains our combat The U.S. military also rec- he acknowledged. our air and maritime forc- readiness and upholds our high ognizes the crucial role India This lack of balance affects es must shoulder additional standards.” .

THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 15 Gates Outlines ‘Don’t Ask’ Repeal Process By Cheryl Pellerin by personnel specialists, chap- man to certify the implementa- Mullen said the legisla- American Forces Press Service lains, commanders and other tion plan before the repeal takes tion specifies that the repeal Defense Secretary Robert M. leaders, and those who are in effect. On Nov. 30, Pentagon will take effect only after he, Gates described the Pentagon’s daily contact with service mem- officials released the report of Gates and Obama certify that three-step process for preparing bers, he said. a working group that reviewed new policies and implementing to allow gays to serve openly in The third phase, the secretary issues associated with a poten- regulations are consistent with the military services on Jan. 6. explained, is the actual training tial repeal. And on Dec. 18, the standards of military readiness, At a Pentagon news confer- for service members. Senate voted 65-31 for repeal, effectiveness, unit cohesion and ence with Navy Adm. Mike “We’re trying to get the first and President Barack Obama retention. Mullen, chairman of the Joint two phases of that process signed the legislation into law “From my perspective,” Chiefs of Staff, Gates updated done as quickly as possible,” Dec. 22. the chairman said, now is not reporters on the department’s he said. “My hope is that it can Gates said Clifford L. the time to ‘come out,’ if you plan for implementing repeal of be done within a matter of a Stanley, undersecretary of the so-called “Don’t Ask, Don’t -DoD photo by Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Morrison very few weeks, so that we can defense for personnel and readi- will,” noting that even after Tell” law, which has been in �� then move on to what is the real ness, is leading the effort. the required certification takes effect since 1993 and remains in �� challenge, which is providing “I have asked Undersecretary place, the present law will effect until the process is com- �� training to 2.2 million people.” Stanley to accelerate the first remain in effect for 60 more plete. The House of Representatives two phases of this process as days. “We’ll get through this. “Our goal here is to move as as a three-step process. The first clearer definition on benefits.” passed legislation in May that much as he possibly can so that We’ll do it deliberately. We cer- quickly, but as responsibly, as is to finalize changes in regula- The second phase is to pre- called for the president, defense we can get on with the training tainly are focused on this, and possible,” Gates said. “I see this tions [and] policies [and] get pare training materials for use secretary and Joint Chiefs chair- process,” the secretary said. we won’t dawdle.”

Obama Authorizes Moving Constitution U.S. Joint Forces Command Closing By Karen Parrish command’s missions would be American Forces Press Service reassigned to other organiza- President Barack Obama tions but should be retained issued an official memoran- in the Norfolk-Suffolk area of dum Jan. 6 authorizing Defense Virginia. Secretary Robert M. Gates Army Gen. Raymond T. to dissolve U.S. Joint Forces Odierno commands Joint Command. Forces Command, which is “I hereby accept the recom- mendations of the secretary responsible for the military’s of defense and chairman of joint training, doctrine and the Joint Chiefs of Staff and operations. In August, Gates approve the disestablishment said that with the depth of joint of United States Joint Forces experience now established in Command, effective on a date the services through experience to be determined by the secre- in Afghanistan, Iraq and around tary of defense,” the memo read the world, the need for such a in part. joint advocate has lessened. In the document, Obama also The military no longer directed Gates to notify the requires a “separate four-star Congress on his behalf. combatant command, which, Gates announced in August in the case of [Joint Forces that he would recommend the command be eliminated and Command] entails about 2,800 its essential functions assigned military and civilian positions -Photo by MC3 Kathryn E. Macdonald to other organizations. During and roughly 3,000 contractors �� a Pentagon news conference of all kinds at an annual cost of �� yesterday, Gates said about at least $240 million to oper- half of the Norfolk, Va.-based ate,” the secretary said. . 16 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 Health Plan Officials Work To Improve Efficiency By Donna Miles cost.” immunizations and increasing- American Forces Press Service TRICARE officials have ly participating in a new con- As Defense Secretary Robert worked hard to manage the cept called “patient-centered Free Health Care For Troops M. Gates presses for a modest per-patient cost of health care, medical homes” that provide By Donna Miles increase in health plan premi- Hunter said. TRICARE Prime, more comprehensive and per- American Forces Press Service plan, and has not been raised al enrollment fee of $230 ums for working-age military the managed-care option that sonalized health care. They’re since.” per year for an individual or retirees to help offset rising covers all active-duty members making greater use of online Though Defense Secretary Gates noted the dramatic $460 for a family. Those in health care costs, the head of and many retirees, costs the appointment services and health Robert M. Gates seeks mod- increase in insurance premi- TRICARE Standard, a fee- the TRICARE Management government $4,202 per benefi- care education materials. And est premium increases for ums during that period for for-service plan, pay no Activity reported progress ciary per year, program spokes- they’re increasingly using working-age military retirees private-sector and other gov- enrollment fee or premium. already made in improving effi- man Austin Camacho reported. expensive emergency-room ser- who use the TRICARE Prime ernment employees. Federal Instead, they pay a yearly ciencies as well as the quality of TRICARE Standard, the pro- vices only for actual emergen- health plan, the benefit will workers pay roughly $5,000 a deductible of $150 per person health care services. gram’s fee-for-service plan, cies. remain free to service mem- year for a comparable health or $300 per family, as well “We’ve been hearing the sec- costs $3,584 per beneficiary per “All of these things help bers, defense officials empha- insurance program, he said. as co-payments or cost shares retary talk all year about how year. TRICARE for Life, for us work together to help us sized Jan. 7. “Accordingly, with the for inpatient and outpatient concerned he is about health beneficiaries age 65 and older, achieve the secretary’s goals, Gates unveiled sweeping fiscal year 2012 budget, we care costs. We are too,” Navy costs the government $3,874 and we are already starting to cost-cutting initiatives yester- will propose reforms in the care and medications, up to a Rear Adm. (Dr.) Christine S. per patient per year. make progress,” she said. “We day, including a recommen- area of military health care $3,000 annual cap on out-of- Hunter told American Forces “We are doing a pretty good need to be very aware that there dation to increase TRICARE to better manage medical pocket expenses. Press Service shortly after job of managing costs on a per- is a pressure [to improve effi- Prime premiums for working- cost growth and better align Military retirees aren’t Gates announced his plan patient basis, and year-over- ciency and control costs] and age retirees in fiscal 2012, the department with the rest required to report wheth- yesterday to seek a premium year growth is low,” Hunter the resources are not infinite. the first increase in the plan’s of the country,” Gates said. er they have jobs that offer increase for working-age mili- said. But we are all part of the solu- 15-year history. “These will include initiatives insurance plans, Camacho tary retirees in the fiscal 2012 In their drive to balance cost tion.” “For some time, I’ve spo- to become more efficient, as said, noting that having budget request. considerations with other “qua- Hunter said she’s confident ken about the department’s well as modest increases to other insurance does not “We want to use our bene- druple aim” priorities, officials the TRICARE organization and unaffordable health costs, TRICARE fees for ... work- take them off the TRICARE fits wisely, and we want to be are focusing heavily on preven- its beneficiaries will continue and in particular the ben- ing-age retirees, with fees rolls. Rather, he explained, responsible about the costs,” tive medicine. working together to streamline efits provided to working-age indexed to adjust for medical TRICARE becomes the “sec- Hunter said. “But most of all, “If we work together to get to costs and promoting efficien- retirees under the TRICARE inflation.” ond payer” for health care, we want to be responsible to better health, it will cost less,” cies so the system can remain program,” the secretary told These initiatives could save picking up co-payments and our patients.” Hunter explained. “So whatev- robust. reporters. the department as much as deductibles from the primary Cost-effective health care er we can do to work together “The momentum has started “Many of these beneficia- $7 billion over the next five insurance plan. management is a pillar in what to use the benefit most wisely for us to work together with ries are employed full-time years, he said. Meanwhile, the senior Hunter calls TRICARE’s “qua- then allows the benefit to be as patients and leaders to achieve while receiving their full pen- Military retirees automati- druple aim.” robust as it can be for as many this,” she said. “We have a sions, and often forego their cally are enrolled in one of TRICARE officer told “We want to have readiness people as possible. We get the community of TRICARE lead- employers’ health plan to two TRICARE plans, pro- American Forces Press for the military members and most for all of us.” ers and patients that together remain with TRICARE,” he gram spokesman Austin Service the system is poised their families, and we want to Hunter cited several initia- can help to achieve what said. “This should not come Camacho explained. Retirees to support Gates’ new effi- do that through the best pos- tives already bearing fruit. America is trying to achieve. as a surprise, given that the who join TRICARE Prime, ciency measures and already sible health [for beneficiaries] More beneficiaries are using We would like to be as healthy current TRICARE enrollment the system’s managed-care is making progress as it and enhance the patient experi- the lower-cost mail-order phar- as possible, and we would like fee was set in 1995 at $460 option that covers active- strives to provide the best ence,” she said. “And then we macy option to fill prescrip- to have the right health care a year for the basic family duty members, pay an annu- health care at the best cost. want to do so at a responsible tions. They’re getting their there when we need it.” Congress Extends Stop-Loss Deadline

From American Forces Press Service Congress established the retroactive pay to compen- erans and beneficiaries are eligible. Because most The deadline for eligible servicemembers, veter- sate military members who served involuntary exten- of those eligible had separated from the military, the ans and their beneficiaries to apply for Retroactive sions or whose retirement was suspended between services have engaged in persistent outreach efforts Stop Loss Special Pay has been extended to March 4, Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, 2009. Eligible members throughout the year. Efforts, including direct mail, Defense Department officials announced today. and their beneficiaries are required to submit a claim to engaging military and veteran service organiza- The deadline extension is included in the continu- their respective military service to receive the benefit of ing resolution bill that President Barack Obama signed $500 for each full or partial month served in stop-loss tions, social networks and media outlets, will con- Dec. 21, providing funding for federal government status. tinue throughout the period of eligibility, Defense operations through March 4. The services estimate 145,000 servicemembers, vet- Department officials said. .

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Nominations Open For Military Need Job Experience? Volunteer With FFSC Child Of The Year Award From FFSC By Elaine Wilson community. They deserve to A panel of judges - compris- when Willie was a toddler. Volunteering is an important and fulfilling way to help American Forces Press Service have their moment in the sun- ing an Operation Homefront He also volunteers at church, your community and increase your job skills. It can add to A nonprofit organization is shine as well.” staff member and volunteer school and on the athletic field. your skills bank since it gives you a chance to work at dif- giving Americans the chance Each winner will receive service members and spouses The year before, Brittany ferent jobs. In addition to helping the community with your to sing the praises of a group $5,000 and be flown here with a - will select the five winners. Wallace took the title. When donated time, you help yourself by becoming more market- often called the nation’s unsung parent or guardian for a special The panel will look at objective her father was severely injured able. heroes: military children. recognition ceremony April 7. criteria, such as the number of in Iraq, Brittany took over as You can develop new skills, make contacts for possible Operation Homefront, a In the past, just one mili- months a child has dealt with head of the household while her future employment, and establish good references. By vol- troop- and military-family sup- tary child out of the services deployments, and at subjec- mother tended to his rehabilita- unteering your time, you have a perfect opportunity to show port group, is inviting people to received the annual top honor. tive criteria, such as leadership, tion. Brittany, who was 17 at that you are responsible, have initiative, and a willingness to nominate outstanding military But this year - the program’s strength of character, resilience the time, took care of her two learn. These are marketable assets for future employers! children from all branches of third - officials have expand- and ability to thrive in the face younger siblings, cleaned the Most employers want their new workers to already be service for the 2011 Military ed the program to recognize of challenges, Knotts explained. house and made meals - all Child of the Year Award. one child each from the Army, Past winners have set a high while keeping up her grades at trained or experienced. They neither have the time nor “It is vitally important to Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps bar, Knotts said, but he added school. funding to train workers. Therefore, if you do not have recognize military children,” and Coast Guard. that he has no doubt many oth- “The two past winners are specific training or job experience, volunteering is a way to said Jim Knotts, Operation “The sacrifices of military ers are just as deserving of the indicative of tens of thousands gain both. You will save future employers money, and that Homefront’s chief executive kids are so dramatic,” Knotts award. of exemplary military kids that makes you a more desirable potential employee! officer. “I think kids have got- said. “They live through and Last year’s winner, 10-year- are out there,” Knotts said. A volunteer is a very special person since she or he is not ten overlooked as we’ve rec- thrive in the face of such great old Willie Banks, helped to care Nominations will be accepted doing it just for monetary reward. Sometimes we volunteer ognized the sacrifices of the challenges, it is wholly appro- for his younger sister when his online until Jan. 31 at http:// because we want to make positive changes to help others. military, and they are such an priate to recognize more of mother deployed to Iraq. His www.OperationHomefront. Become a FFSC volunteer. Call Pamela Ottesen at 904- important aspect of our military them.” father, an Army major, died net/MCOY. Nominees must 270-6600 ext. 1606 for more information. have a valid military ID or currently be enrolled in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System, be between the ages of 8 and 18 and able to travel to Washington, D.C., for the April 7 ceremony. . 18 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011 ‘Call To Service’ Award Presented To Retired CMC By MC2 Robert Stirrup Roughead. our Navy and nation a better place, and the president of the United States,” Award Call to Service pin is reserved Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Taylor has been personally respon- I know your work is especially appre- Taylor said. for those who have committed them- The chief of naval operations (CNO) sible for planning, overseeing and con- ciated by all who have received your “It is an honor to be nominated for presented the Presidential Volunteer ducting approximately 250 burial hon- support.” this, and it is an honor to have it pre- selves to more than 4,000 volunteer Service Award to a retired U.S. Navy ors for Pearl Harbor survivors, and has “Your actions bring great credit to sented by the CNO,” he said. hours during their lifetime. command master chief during an donated more than 3,000 hours of his our Navy, and I send you my personal Taylor also said he could not have awards ceremony at Sharkey Theatre time during the last two years to the thanks for extending yourself to veter- earned the award by himself. The President’s Council on Service on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Navy. ans and their families,” CNO added. “There are a lot of people in my life and Civic Participation was established Jan. 7. “For 54 years, you have served our Taylor stated that he was both sur- that helped me get to where I’m at, and James Taylor, volunteer Pearl nation in uniform, in civil service, and prised and honored when he got called I feel they are the true reason why I’m in 2003 to recognize the valuable Harbor survivor liaison for Navy now as a volunteer for Commander, on stage to receive the award. standing where I’m at today,” Taylor contributions volunteers are making Region Hawaii, was awarded with Navy Region Hawaii,” said Roughead. “I was shocked when I first found stated. the Call to Service pin by Adm. Gary “It is individuals like you who make out that I was receiving an award from The Presidential Volunteer Service throughout the community. Efficiencies From Page 1 in proven capabilities most rel- consumption within the Air four services to find savings, ing capability, although it will evant both to current wars and “The Navy enthusiastically participat- Mobility Command; Improving Gates announced last August necessitate a reduction in the to the most likely future threats. ed in Department of Defense efficiency depot and supply chain busi- a set of initiatives aimed at size of the Army and Marine “Meeting real-world require- ness processes to sustain weap- reducing overhead costs and Corps starting in fiscal 2015. ments. Doing right by our peo- efforts. I am pleased with the rigor under- ons systems, thus improv- improving efficiency across the The total savings generated ple. Reducing excess. Being taken throughout this process, the results ing readiness at lower cost; DoD as a whole – with special by DoD-wide overhead effi- more efficient. Squeezing costs. and Reducing the cost of com- attention to the headquarters ciencies, the civilian staffing Setting priorities and sticking of which will contribute to the Navy’s warf- munications infrastructure by and support bureaucracies in and pay freeze, and the future to them. Making tough choic- ighting capabilities. The initiatives we have 25 percent. the Office of the Secretary of decrease in ground forces, when es. These are all things that we The Department of the Army Defense, the combatant com- added together, are roughly should do as a Department and undertaken will allow the Navy to address would use its savings to: mands, and other defense agen- equivalent to the sum of the as a military regardless of the readiness and warfighting capabilities, Provide improved suicide cies and field activities. top-line reductions projected in time and circumstance. But they prevention and substance Gates announced Jan. 6 that the FYDP. With the efficien- are more important than ever at optimize organizations and operations abuse counseling for sol- this effort – combined with a cies savings, Gates said he is a time of extreme fiscal duress, and ensure that resources are optimized diers; Modernize its battle government-wide freeze on confident the Department can when budget pressures and fleet of Abrams tanks, Bradley civilian salaries – has yielded effectively meet the threats it is scrutiny fall on all areas of gov- in operations and maintenance initiatives. fighting vehicles, and Stryker approximately $54 billion in likely to face over the next few ernment, including defense,” These savings and changes will enable us wheeled vehicles; Accelerate savings over the next five years. years. But he also stressed the said Gates. fielding to the soldier level These savings include further FYDP represents the minimum “While America is at war to be the Navy the nation needs today and of the Army’s new tacti- reducing the contractor staff level of defense spending nec- and confronts a range of future into the future.” cal communications net- cadre, consolidating IT support, essary given the complex and security threats, it is important work. Accelerate procurement culling redundant intelligence unpredictable array of security to not repeat the mistakes of of the service’s most advanced organizations, eliminating challenges the United States the past by making drastic and -Adm. Gary Roughead Grey Eagle UAVs; and Buy unnecessary reports and stud- faces around the globe. Beyond ill-conceived cuts to the over- more MC-12 reconnaissance ies, freezing civilian staff levels this five year time frame, the all defense budget. At the same aircraft to support ground forc- and pay, downgrading overseas savings from overhead efficien- time, it is imperative for this new generation of sea-borne move essential ISR programs es, and begin development of a commands, decreasing the num- cies and force reductions will Department to eliminate waste- unmanned strike and surveil- from the temporary war bud- new vertical unmanned air sys- ber of generals, admirals and have mostly run their course. ful, excessive, and unneeded lance aircraft; Buy more of the get to the permanent base bud- tem to support the Army in the civilian executives, and modest Gates concluded by talking spending. Indeed, to do every- latest model F-18s and extend get. Going forward, advanced future. increases in TRICARE premi- about the importance of follow- thing we can to make every the service life of 150 of these unmanned strike and reconnais- The Army proposed $29 bil- ums on military retirees. ing through on all DoD reform defense dollar count.” aircraft as a hedge against more sance capabilities must become lion in savings over five years In addition to terminating the measures while maintaining The service departments delays in the deployment of an integrated part of the ser- to include: Marine Corps’ Expeditionary adequate levels of funding. achieved savings in several the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF); vice’s regular institutional force T e r m i n a t i n g t h e Fighting Vehicle, Gates also “This Department simply areas, including the number and and Purchase additional ships – structure; Increase procurement SLAMRAAM surface to air stated that he is placing the cannot risk continuing down the size of headquarters staffs, base including a destroyer, a littoral of the Evolved Expendable missile, and the Non-Line Marine Corps’ short take-off same path – where our invest- operations, energy consump- combat ship, an ocean surveil- Launch Vehicle to assure access of Sight Launch System, and vertical landing (STOVL) tion, and facilities sustainment. lance vessel and fleet oilers. to space for both military and the next-generation missile variant of the JSF on the equiv- ment priorities, bureaucratic At the same time, the service The Department of the Navy other government agencies launcher originally conceived alent of a two-year probation habits, and lax attitudes towards leaders undertook the normal proposed efficiencies savings of while sustaining our industrial as part of the Future Combat because of significant testing costs are increasingly divorced process of setting priorities and more than $35 billion over five base; Modernize the radars of System; Reducing manning by problems. As a result, the devel- from the real threats of today, assessing risks in preparing the years to include: F-15s to keep this key fighter more than 1,000 positions by opment of the Marine vari- the growing perils of tomorrow, fiscal 2012 budget request – a Reducing manpower ashore viable well into the future; Buy eliminating unneeded task forc- ant will be moved to the back and the nation’s grim financial process that led to the recom- and reassigning 6,000 person- more simulators for JSF air es and consolidating six instal- of the overall JSF production outlook,” Gates declared at the mended termination or restruc- nel to operational missions at crew training; and Develop a lation management commands sequence. To fill the gap created conclusion of the announce- turing of a number of troubled sea; Using multi-year pro- new long range, nuclear-capa- into four; Saving $1.4 billion from the slip in the JSF produc- ment. “These times demand or unneeded weapons programs. curement to save more than ble penetrating bomber, which in military construction costs tion schedule, the Department that all of our nation’s lead- The services will keep the $1.3 billion on the purchase will be designed using prov- by sustaining existing facili- of the Navy will buy more ers rise above the politics and savings they were motivated to of new airborne surveillance, en technologies, an approach ties; and Consolidating the ser- Navy F/A-18s. parochialism that have too find and reinvest in the needed jamming, and fighter air- that should make it possible to vice’s email infrastructure and The formal announce- often plagued considerations of capabilities each service needs craft; Disestablishing sev- deliver this capability on sched- data centers, which should save ment of the President’s fiscal our nation’s defense – wheth- to support the warfighter. The eral staffs (but not the associ- ule and in quantity. $500 million over five years. 2012 budget submission next er from inside the Pentagon, bulk of the savings will be used ated platforms) to include The Air Force proposed effi- Of the $100 billion identi- month is also expected to call from industry and interest by the service departments to submarine-, patrol aircraft-, ciencies measures that will total fied by the service departments, for a $78 billion reduction to groups, and from one end of make key investments in areas and destroyer-squadrons plus some $34 billion over five years approximately $28 billion will the FYDP, to include no real Pennsylvania Avenue to the such as ship building, long- one carrier strike group staff; and include: also be used over the next five growth in defense spending in other. I look forward to work- range strike, missile defense, and Disestablishing the head- Consolidating two air years by the Army, Air Force, fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2016. But ing through the next phase of intelligence, reconnaissance and quarters of Second Fleet at operations centers in the Navy and Marine Corps to deal because of the rigorous reform the President’s defense reform surveillance (ISR), wounded Norfolk, Va., and transfer- United States and two in with higher than expected oper- efforts undertaken over the effort with the Congress in the warrior care and facilities, and ring responsibility for its mis- Europe; Consolidating ating expenses such as fuel, past year, it is possible for the weeks and months ahead – to much more. sion to the Navy’s Fleet Forces three numbered Air Force maintenance, health care and DoD to absorb this reduction in do what’s right for our Armed Specifically, the Department Command. staffs; Saving $500 million training costs. the projected top-line without Forces and what’s right for our of the Navy is proposing to use For the Department of the Air by reducing fuel and energy In addition to directing the significant impact to warfight- country.” efficiencies savings to: Force, this efficiencies process Accelerate development made it possible to: of a new generation of elec- Buy more of the most tronic jammers to improve advanced Reaper UAVs and the Navy’s ability to fight and survive in an anti-access environment; Increase the repair and refurbishment of Marine equipment used in Iraq and Afghanistan; Develop a .

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Out in Town Branch 290 is hosting a for a full breakfast, or $3 for a in the warm season. Please call Mystery Dinner from 5 - 8 breakfast sandwich, is request- Jeannie at 904-387-8850 to pre- Thursday, Jan. 13 COMMUNITY p.m., at the Branch Home at ed. As always, the public is register. Fleet Reserve Association, � � � � � � � � 390 Mayport Rd. A donation of invited. Join a park ranger at 2 p.m. Branch 290, will host Dinner $8 is requested for each dinner. Saturday, Jan. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. The menu this Carry out orders are accepted. T h e J a c k s o n v i l l e for a presentation and leisurely week will be Fried Shrimp. A ing many interesting facts Branch Home, 390 Mayport The public is always invited to Genealogical Society will hold guided hike through different donation of $8 is requested for about sea creatures and com- Rd. Snacks will be available dinner. Starting at 9 p.m., the their regular meeting on at Florida ecosystems on a quest each dinner. Carry-out orders mon shells found in the area. for a donation of $1.50 to $5. music of Southern Magic will 1:30 at the Webb-Wesconnett to characterize tracks left by are accepted. As always, the The program will take place at Then stay and enjoy the music entertain until 1 a.m. Please Branch Library, 6887 103rd St. an assortment of critters. This public is invited to attend. pavilion one on Little Talbot of Doug Bracey from 9 p.m. to call 246-6855 for more infor- We are fortunate to have as our Please call 246-6855 for more Island. 1 a.m. mation or to place an order. speaker Mr. Alvie Davidson. program will take place at the information or to place an order. Fleet Reserve Association Thursday, Jan. 20 Join a park ranger at 2 p.m. Mr. Davidson is a certified Ribault Club on Fort George Friday, Jan. 14 Branch 290 is hosting dinner Fleet Reserve Association, and discover the importance of genealogist, retired U.S. Naval Island Cultural State Park. Fleet Reserve Association from 5 - 8 p.m., at the Branch Branch 290, will host dinner estuarine systems that surround Reserve Intelligence Officer, Saturday, Feb. 12 Branch 290 is hosting dinner Home at 390 Mayport Rd. The from 5 to 8 p.m. The menu this the inshore sides of barrier Florida certified private inves- Join a park ranger at 2 p.m. from 5 - 8 p.m., at the Branch menu will be Taco Salad with week will be Shrimp Fajitas. islands like those of the Talbot tigator, Class A license, and an for a leisurely paced hike to Home at 390 Mayport Rd. Spanich Rice and refried beans. A donation of $8 is requested Islands State Parks complex. author. His research specialty The menu will be Meatloaf A donation of $6 is requested for each dinner. Carry-out This ranger-guided hike along is Lineage Societies and Heir discover the island’s natural with sides. A donation of $6 for each dinner. Carry out orders are accepted. As always, the salt marsh will help point Searcher. Mr. Davidson is from communities. Participants are is requested for each dinner. orders are accepted. The pub- the public is invited to attend. out why these areas are one of Lakeland, Fla. Mr. Davidson’s encouraged to bring bug spray Carry out orders are accepted. lic is always invited to dinner. Please call 246-6855 for more the most productive ecosystems presentation is “Introduction to and bottled water. The program The public is always invited Starting at 9 p.m., the music of information or to place an order. on Earth, the many roles the Forensic Genealogy.” A case will meet at pavilion one on to dinner. Starting at 9 p.m., Doug Bracey will entertain until The Duval County Extension salt marsh plays, the plant and study of forensic research. the music of Doug Bracey will 1 a.m. Please call 246-6855 for Office will hold “Water animal life found in this natu- Please note this is a meet- Little Talbot Island. entertain until 1 a.m. Please more information or to place an Saving Tips & Rain Barrel ral community, and the impacts ing date change. For further Saturday, Feb. 19 call 246-6855 for more infor- order. Demonstration” from 7-8:30 humans have on this system. information please contact Jim Join a park ranger at 2 p.m. mation or to place an order. Sunday, Jan. 16 p.m. at Willowbranch Library, This program will take place Laird, (904) 264-0743. for an introduction to the basics Ever wonder what is look- Fleet Reserve Association, 2875 Park St. Participants at the Ribault Club on Fort Join a park ranger at 2 p.m. to of hiking. Weather, wildlife ing back at you just beyond the Branch 290, hosts Breakfast will learn water conservation George Island Cultural State learn about the many common campfire light? That noise that from 8 a.m. to noon at the tips for inside and outside the Park. species that inhabit the natural tracking, trail safety and proper you keep hearing in the bushes; Branch Home, 390 Mayport home and how to create their The Duval County Extension communities of the undevel- gear will all be discussed. This what is it? Come join a park Road, Atlantic Beach, FL. own rain barrel. This is a free Office will hold “Starting oped barrier islands of northeast program will take place at the ranger at 6:30 p.m. and find out Menu includes eggs, bacon or program. Please pre-register Vegetables from Seeds” from Florida. The program will take Ribault Club on Fort George what animals are at the Talbot sausage, grits or hash-browns, with Becky at 387-8850. This 10 a.m.-noon. Participants will place at pavilion one on Little Island Cultural State Park. Islands that may go “bump in biscuits & gravy, pancakes or program is co-sponsored by the learn how to start their own Talbot Island. Saturday, Feb. 26 the night. The program will take toast. Omelets are also avail- Duval County Extension Office vegetable garden by planning Saturday, Feb. 5 place at the campground fire able. Coffee is included with and the St. Johns River Water seeds. They will take home The Duval County Extension Join a park ranger at 2 p.m. to circle. This program is free with all meals. A donation of $5 Management District. their own planted seed tray. Office will hold “Vegetable learn about the many common campsite reservation. for a full breakfast, or $3 for a Friday, Jan. 21 The cost for the class is $15. Workshop” from 10 a.m.-noon species that inhabit the natural Saturday, Jan. 15 breakfast sandwich, is request- Reserve Association Branch Pre-registration is required. at its office, 1010 N. McDuff communities of the undevel- T h e A m e r i c a n L e g i o n ed. As always, the public is 290 is hosting dinner from 5 - Call Jeannie at 904-387-8850. Ave. Cost is $5. This workshop oped barrier islands of northeast Auxiliary Unit 316, 1127 invited. 8 p.m., at the Branch Home at The class will be at the Duval will cover the basics of grow- Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, Monday, Jan. 17 390 Mayport Rd. The menu County Extension Office, 1010 ing warm season vegetables and Florida. The program will take will serve a Beef Stew Dinner Fleet Reserve Association, will be Spaghetti with gar- N McDuff Ave. go into some detail concerning place at pavilion one on Little with salad and biscuit, from 5 Branch 290, invites you to play lic bread. A donation of $6 Sunday, Jan. 23 the particular vegetables grown Talbot Island. p.m. until sold out. Music by Bingo at the Branch Home, 390 is requested for each dinner. Fleet Reserve Association, Guitar Redd from 8 p.m. until Mayport Rd. Games start at 6 Carry out orders are accepted. Branch 290, hosts Breakfast Midnight. Take out is avail- p.m. and are usually finished by The public is always invited to from 8 a.m.-noon at the Branch able.¬† For any additional 8 p.m. Snacks will be available dinner. Starting at 9 p.m., the Home, 390 Mayport Rd. Menu information please call 249- for a small donation. music of Southern Magic will includes eggs, bacon or sau- 0202. Wednesday, Jan. 19 entertain until 1 a.m. Please sage, grits or hash-browns, Join a park ranger at 2 p.m. Fleet Reserve Association, call 246-6855 for more infor- biscuits & gravy, pancakes or for a walk on the beach as they Branch 290, invites you to mation or to place an order. toast. Omelets are also avail- explain the importance of unde- participate in its “Wings-N- Saturday, Jan. 22 able. Coffee is included with veloped beach habitat, includ- Things” from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Fleet Reserve Association all meals. A donation of $5 Town Hall Meets On First Coast From Northeast Florida Regional Council Institute is interested in get- Town Hall meetings are being 2011: Flagler County The Regional Community ting input into the vision from planned in each County for the Monday, February 28, 2011: Institute of Northeast Florida, all residents of the region, and following evenings: St. Johns County Inc. is a not-for-profit with the understands the importance of Monday, January 31, 2011: Details will be posted soon mission of creating a vision for the military to the region, and Duval County at firstcoastvision.com about growth and development in the the input of military personnel Thursday, February 3, 2011: how to provide input and about First Coast region for the next to the vision. All are invited to Nassau County meeting venues. Want more 50 years. learn about First Coast Vision Monday, February 7, 2011: information? Go to firstcoast- They were asked to do the at a meeting in each of the Baker County vision in a timeframe that seven counties in the region. Thursday, February 10, 2011: vision.com or contact Margo would allow it to be consid- Residents will have the oppor- Clay County Moehring, Director of Policy at ered by the Northeast Florida tunity to chose the growth pat- Thursday, February 17, 2011: the Northeast Florida Regional Regional Council Board as it tern they prefer for the region, Putnam County Council at 904 279 0885 ext. updates the plan for the region, to talk with neighbors and plan- Thuirsday, February 24, 161 or [email protected]. the Strategic Regional Policy ners about the draft goals and Plan (SRPP). First Coast objectives being contemplated Vision is planned to be com- for inclusion in First Coast plete by September 2011. Vision, and to give planners The Regional Community their input. . 20 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, January 13, 2011

The following are just a sam- Elementary School. Little doned. Volunteers assist Child Also, see www.imshomeless- ple of volunteer opportunities Brothers and Sisters are needed Protective Investigators with center.org/volunteers.html available through NS Mayport REACHING just as much as Big Brothers feeding, bathing and playing Dignity U Wear and Volunteer Jacksonville. � � � and Sisters! If you are interest- with the children. They may Volunteers are needed to help For more information, call NS ed in this opportunity, please also assist in the clothes clos- process clothing in order to Mayport volunteer coordinator visit our website for more infor- et, providing the children with fulfill the needs of our clients. CS1 Terry Jackson at 270-5373 call 904-630-1200 to schedule a es. You provide the interest and mation: www.usojax.com clean clothing. 360-7091. Volunteers are needed Monday and AC1 Chandra Chaney at screening interview. enthusiasm, and the zoo will Navy-Marine Corp Relief N S M a y p o r t R e t i re d thru Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 270-6130 or Dianne Parker at First Coast “No More provide the training. Scheduling Society Needs You Activities Office and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday. 542-5380 or you can immedi- Homeless Pets” is flexible. Volunteers receive The Navy Marine Corp Relief Naval Station Mayport is They also can help raise aware- ately sign-up online for oppor- F i r s t C o a s t N o M o r e special discounts, free admis- Society is in need of Volunteers currently searching for com- tunities using www.volunteer Homeless Pets brand new high sion, newsletters and special to give a couple of hours of mitted volunteers to serve the ness of our mission, introduc- gatewayjacksonville.org. capacity Spay /Neuter Clinic programs only available to their time each week to help local retiree community in the ing us and our cause to their Guardian ad Litem opens this month. The new employees and volunteers. Take others in need. The mission of Retired Activities Office (RAO) friends. Contact a Michelle Be the voice for children facility will be able to help this opportunity to meet oth- the Navy-Marine Corp Relief located in the Fleet and Family Charron at (904) 636-9455 for abused, neglected, or aban- thousands of pets and owners ers who share your interests in Society is to provide emergency Support Center (FFSC). RAO information on volunteering. doned. These children have no as well as stray and feral cats the animal kingdom. New Adult financial help and educational volunteers maintain the vital Children’s Home Society ability to participate in deci- -each year, with free or low Volunteer Orientations are assistance to members of the link between the retiree, local Children’s Home Society sions affecting their lives. When cost spay/neuter and low cost held at the Pepsico Foundation Naval Services - active, retired, military communities and other (CHS) has been providing children are removed from their vaccinations. We still need lots Education Campus. All inter- and family members - when government and non-govern- services to children and their homes, the courts can appoint of volunteers for the clinic at ested personnel please CS1 in need: to assist them achieve ment agencies. Anyone inter- families since 1902. Started in a special advocate to make the new location on Norwood Hopkins or call 270-5373 for financial self-sufficiency and ested should contact the FFSC Jacksonville, CHS is a state- sure that the best interests of Avenue. No medical experi- more information. to find solutions to emergent for an application or to get more wide non-profit agency pro- the child is given appropriate ence needed. For more infor- YMCA of Jacksonville requirements. Navy-Marine information about the duties viding services such as foster consideration. This advocate is mation, email Debbie Fields at YMCA of Jacksonville is Corp Relief Society firmly and responsibilities of the RAO care, adoption, child abuse known as a Guardian ad Litem. [email protected] looking for volunteers for their believes in personal financial volunteers. Call the FFSC at prevention, group shelters, and In the 4th Judicial Circuit, Jacksonville International outreach programs geared responsibility. By helping the (904) 270-6600 Ext. 110 mentoring. CHS’s MODEL which includes Clay, Duval Airport Volunteer towards males. For more service member and family I.M. Sulzbacher Center for and Nassau Counties, there are Ambassador Program information, contact Terra through difficult times and by the Homeless (Mentors Opening Doors more than 2,000 children who We are looking for volunteer Herzberger at 265-1820. assisting them to develop their Volunteering at the I.M. Enriching Lives) Program need an advocate to help them to assist travelers with locating Children’s Home Society of own problem solving capabili- Sulzbacher Center for the matches volunteers with chil- navigate the Dependency sys- arrival and departure gates, tele- Florida ties, they will achieve financial Homeless The I.M. Sulzbacher dren ages 4-18 who have a par- tem. As we build our volunteer phones, baggage claim and tick- Children’s Home Society of stability, increase self-worth Center for the Homeless serves ent incarcerated in prison. We base we are asking members eting areas. The Ambassadors Florida is getting ready to per- and reduce the need for future more than 1,000 well-balanced, are seeking volunteers that will of our community to consid- provide vital customer assis- manently place seven or eight financial assistance. Without nutritious and delicious meals commit to a minimum of one er being a Guardian as Litem. tance and a lot of smiles to children in loving homes within their volunteers, the Society per day, every day of the year. hour per week for one year with These guardians do not provide ensure a pleasant and memo- the next couple weeks. Seeking could not meet the needs of so These meals are prepared and a child. Volunteers need to be direct care for the children; rable experience while traveling children’s furniture. Contact many. If you are interested in served with the help of more at least 21 years old and com- the guardians ad litem visit the through our airport. Benefits of Nick Geinosky at 904-493- volunteering and would like than 100 civic, religious and plete an interview and back- child at least once per month, being in the Ambassador pro- 7738. more information, contact Bill business organizations from ground screening. We provide interview family members, gram include gratitude of the Homeless Pet Shelter Kennedy at 270-5418, 9 a.m.- the Jacksonville community. training and ongoing support gather information from medi- passengers served each day, Jacksonville Homeless Pet 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Annually, these Volunteer Meal for all volunteers. Volunteers cal, mental health, and educa- invitations, to volunteer appre- Shelter seeks volunteers. The St. Johns County Habitat For Groups provide over one hun- build a friendship with a child tion professionals, and attend ciation events, free parking at new Homeless Pet Shelter is Humanity Needs Volunteers! dred thousand dollars in support while engaging in community court hearings to ensure the the airport, meal voucher for seeking help at a Temporary Habitat for Humanity is and more than 13,000 hours of best interests of the children are every four-hour period worked, Clinic on surgery days. Days in need for volunteers every volunteer time. Serving meals activites such as going to the maintained. The work is com- service recognition and the and hours vary. Contact Friday and Saturday to help at the Center is a fun and feel- library, beach, park, or play- pelling. To become a Guardian opportunity to meet people [email protected]. build homes in St. Augustine. good way to give back to the ing sports. For anyone inter- ad Litem, candidates need a from all over the world. Contact St Augustine Amphitheatre No skill is necessary. Must be community. For informa- ested in additional information compassionate heart, be at least Yvonne Pooler at 904-741-2006 Seeks Volunteers 16 or older. They are starting tion about volunteering at the or becoming a mentor, please 19 years old, complete 30 hours or email [email protected]. St. Augustine Amphitheatre a new home every month and I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the contact Christine Small at 904- of initial training and undergo Jacksonville Zoo seeks volunteers to be used as need help on the construction Homeless call 904.394.1356. 493-7747. a background check. The pro- The Jacksonville Zoo is ask- ushers, checking tickets, and site. Please call 826-3252 ext. cess begins with a screening for volunteers. Volunteers pointing out seats. As a volun- 2006 to sign up. ing interview so you can learn are needed to educate varied teer, you get to see the entire Lea’s Place more about this opportunity to audiences about the natural show. For more information, Lea’s Place is a volunteer make a difference in the life world, teach conservation mes- contact Lisa Tomkins at 209- program, on-call 24 hours a of a child. If this kind of vol- sages, beautify the grounds, 3750. day, 7 days a week to help the unteer opportunity sounds like assist guests in various areas Big Brothers Big Sisters Department of Children and something you would like to of the park, input data, lend Mentoring Families take care of children participate in, please visit the a hand in animal care areas, Big Brothers Big Sisters is who have been removed from Guardian ad Litem website, answer questions, drive trains providing an in-school men- abusive or neglectful situa- www.guardianadlitem.org, or and enhance guests’ experienc- toring program at Mayport tions or who have been aban- Scholarships Available For Nurse Assistant Through Red Cross From American Red Cross financial hardship, and/or lack necessary to be a successful The Northeast Florida of other available resourc- nurse assistant. You will gain Chapter of the American Red es due to participation in the new-found independence. And Cross is extending full scholar- Iraq or Afghanistan conflicts. ships for participation in Nurse Applicants will be required as a Red Cross nurse assistant, Assistant Training (NAT) for to provide Florida ID to veri- you’ll be an important part of eligible applicants through a fy Florida residency in one of a health care team that works grant from the Florida BrAIve our servicing counties and a together to provide compas- Fund established at The copy of official documentation Community Foundation in verifying their or their family sionate care for nursing home Jacksonville. member’s service to Operation residents and patients. It’s a job Applicants must demonstrate Enduring Freedom (OEF) or where you make a difference. Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). For more information, please With Red Cross NAT training, you will master fundamen-��call the SAF Mayport Service tal academic and social skills�� Center at 904-246-1395. ��

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USS Simpson family readi- form in a single session. This interviews. These stories are center for more information. ness group will meet from updated online form, along with placed on our website for others There is a computer 6:30-9 p.m. on Jan. 13. USO the revised VA Form 10-10EZ, to listen and learn: www.vhp- resource center available to HSL-48 family readiness � � � � reduces the collection of infor- firstcoast.org. We are a partner group will meet from 6-8 p.m. mation from veterans by elimi- with the Library of Congress all service members with email, on Jan. 17. nating some questions. In addi- in Washington, D.C. where the Internet and word processing. USS The Sullivans family For information on qualifica- http://uso.myphotoproducts. tion, there are minor changes to memories of those we interview Fax, copy and free notary ser- readiness group will meet from tions and necessary forms to com. simplify the wording of ques- are archived for future genera- vice is also available. 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Jan. 18. receive these discounts, visit The U.S. Department tions and provide clarity in the tions: http://www.loc.gov/vets/. Watch TV or a movie from Your Greater Jacksonville www.FloridaStateParks.org/ of Veterans Affairs has instructions. Further enhance- Our goal at VHPFC is to A re a U S O i s n o w o n thingstoknow/annualpass. announced the launch of its ments to the online applica- reach the more than 200,000 the video library. Service Facebook. cfm#discountsforveterans. new and improved online tion are expected to be deliv- veterans in our area. If you are members can also enjoy video Honorably discharged vet- The USO and RocketLife, form, “Application for Health ered in increments throughout interested in volunteering to games or use the sports equip- erans, active-duty service and have partnered to deliver a Benefits,” which will make it 2010. Veterans may complete help us achieve this goal, please ment. reserve members will receive heart-warming opportunity easier and faster for veterans or download the 10-10EZ form visit our website for more infor- There is a full kitchen, a 25 percent discount on the for the men and women of the to apply for their health care at the VA health eligibility web- mation on how you can enrich purchase of a Florida State armed forces and their fami- benefits. This revised online site at https://www.1010ez. your life and honor a veteran. showers, a quiet reading room Park annual pass. The discount lies. The Personal Photo Book application form (10-10EZ) med.va.gov/sec/vha/1010ez/. United Through Reading and a meeting room avail- provides a savings of $15 on program enables troops serv- provides enhanced navigation Veterans may also contact the program makes it possible to able at the USO. The USO is an individual annual pass and ing abroad and their families features that make it easier and VA at 1 (877) 222-VETS (8387) share in the enjoyment of read- available for meetings, support $30 on a family annual pass, to create 20-page personal faster for veterans to use. The or visit the VA health eligibility ing to the children in your life, groups, receptions, parties and which allows up to eight peo- photo books and ship them new version also allows veter- website at www.va.gov/healthe- even while thousands of miles ple in a group to access most to any APO/FPO address for ans to save a copy of the com- ligibility. apart. The Mayport Center and pre-deployment briefs. A TV, of Florida’s 160 state parks. In free. These full-color, custom- pleted form for their personal The Veterans History NAS Center can record you VCR and overhead projector addition, honorably discharged ized photo books are small records. The most significant Project First Coast is dedi- reading a book to your children are available for use. veterans who have service con- enough to fit in a soldier’s enhancement allows veterans cated to honoring the many and send it to them after you For more information about nected disabilities, and surviv- cargo pockets yet can hold more to save their application to their veterans of Northeast Florida have gone on deployment. It is activities or meeting avail- ing spouses of military veterans than 60 photos of loved ones. local desktop and return to the and those who supported war a great way to make them smile who have fallen in combat, will RocketLife prints the books for application at any time without efforts. We record the memo- on their special day even when abilities, call 246-3481 or stop receive a lifetime family annu- free, and the USO pays for the having to start over. Previously, ries of those who have served you can not be there with them. by the center at 2560 Mayport al entrance pass at no charge. shipping. To get started, visit veterans had to complete the our country by conducting Please contact your local USO Road. Final Weeks To Nominate For 2011 Secretary Of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award From ESGR Air National Guard are lead- the federal law requirements. employer community. In the Guard and Reserve service by For questions regarding the The beginning of the new ing among the seven service Nominations may be submit- past 15 years, 145 employers advocating relevant initiatives, nomination process, visit www. year marks the final two weeks branches. ted at www.FreedomAward. from across the nation have recognizing outstanding sup- FreedomAward.mil or contact for Guard and Reserve mem- The Secretary of Defense mil through January 17, 2011. received this prestigious award. port, increasing awareness of Maj. Melissa Phillips, ESGR bers and their families to Employer Support Freedom The names of all nominated Established in 1972, ESGR’s applicable laws, and resolving Public Affairs, at 703-696-1171, nominate supportive employ- Award is the highest rec- employers will be announced in mission is to develop and pro- conflict between employers and ext. 519 or email at ESGR- ers for the 2011 Secretary of ognition given by the U.S. the spring and the 15 Freedom mote employer support for service members. [email protected]. Defense Employer Support Government to employers for Award recipients will be Freedom Award. During the their outstanding support of announced in early summer. 2011 nomination period, Guard their employees who serve in The 15 recipients for 2011 will and Reserve members have the Guard and Reserve. Nearly be honored in Washington, D.C. nominated military supportive one-half of the U.S. military at the 16th annual Secretary of employers in all 50 states, D.C., is comprised of the Guard Defense Employer Support Guam, Puerto Rico and the and Reserve, making the role Freedom Award ceremony in Virgin Islands. of U.S. employers in support September. To date California, Texas, of employees in the military The Freedom Award was Florida, New York and Ohio increasingly important. instituted in 1996 under the are the top five states submit- Guard and Reserve members auspices of Employer Support ting nominations for the award, and their families are eligible of the Guard and Reserve indicating strong support by the and encouraged to nominate (ESGR), a Department of state’s employers for its citizen employers that have provided Defense agency, to recognize warriors. 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