CHINFO Award Winner Vol. 56 • Issue 11 www.nsmayport.navy.mil www.mayportmirror.com THURSDAY, March 20, 2014

Sharpen Your Pencils

Today Wraps Up Spring Advancement Exam Cycle

E-4 Exams will be held at Mayport Fitness Center at 6:30 a.m. Bring ID card for admittance.

Team Effort To Conserve Energy At NS Mayport By MC1 Michael Wiss Navy Public Affairs Support Ele- ment East, Detachment Southeast

As Naval Station Mayport pushes to execute its ener- gy mission of promot- ing positive command, conservation and behav- ior change, Navy leaders are looking to installation energy managers (IEMs) to help shape energy culture across the region. Funded by Commander, Naval Installations Command -Photo by OS2 Michael Childs (CNIC), IEMs track energy USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) an Oliver Hazard Perry- class frigate conducts an in-flight refueling of an MH60R helicopter usage at bases, facilitate from HSM-46 Detachment Five. Samuel B. Roberts and the detachment deployed March 14 to participate in Joint Warrior 14-2, a new projects, and meet with semi-annual, -led training exercise designed to provide NATO and allied forces a unique multi-warfare environ- leadership to tackle a vari- ment in which to prepare for global operations. ety of energy challenges. The man tasked with this daunting task is new Naval Station Mayport Installation Energy SBR, HSM-46 Leave For Manager Chris Vidal. He is the contact person at the base, but needs all person- nel to support him to mak- Joint Warrior Exercise ing energy conservation a part of their day to day By Ensign Zachary Keating 71), and fleet replenishment oiler USNS event for the participating U.S. ships. operations. Navy Public Affairs Support Element East Kanawa (T-AO 196) will participate in the “The entire spectrum of planned activi- “Everyone needs to be Six ships, led exercise, which is intended to improve ties is a chance for our ships to train and aware of their surround- by Commander, interoperability between allied navies in hone their skills before their upcom- ing areas, and eliminate an operationally challenging environ- ing deployments,” said Krause. “We are energy waste,” Vidal said. Squadron ment. thankful for this opportunity and excited “Everyone needs to buy in. (DESRON) 26, “Joint Warrior provides our Sailors with to return to to participate in this There are many little things departed the U.S. an opportunity to work with our coali- exercise with our allies.” people can do to conserve for Scotland, tion partners in a unique tactical envi- Joint Warrior will begin in late March energy. Making sure to March 14, to par- ronment,” said Capt. Cary Krause, com- and will last approximately two weeks. turn off lights and comput- ticipate in Joint mander, DESRON 26. “This exercise will It will involve air, sea and ground assets ers at night and making Warrior 14-2, a semiannual, United enhance our ability to operate with our from Belgium, Canada, Denmark, , sure electrical items are Kingdom-led training exercise designed to allied navies, and will prepare our partici- Germany, Greece, the Netherlands, secured. If people waste provide NATO and allied forces a unique pating crews to conduct combined opera- , Sweden, New Zealand, Turkey energy by not doing these multi-warfare environment in which to tions during deployment.” and the United Kingdom. things, there can be a huge prepare for global operations. The U.S. Navy did not participate in Exercise scenarios include small boat energy waste issue.” Sailors aboard guided-missile frigate Joint Warrior in 2013 due to budgetary attacks, boarding operations, air defense, One of the major conser- USS Samuel B Roberts (FFG 58), guided- constraints. However, with a new bud- anti-submarine warfare, and ship maneu- vation projects the energy missile cruisers USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55), get in place, the Department of Defense verability tasks. More than 30 individu- team has implemented is USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) guided-missile approved the Navy’s participation in Joint al units, including aviation, surface, and an Energy Management USS James E. Williams (DDG Warrior 14-1 because this exercise also subsurface, are participating and playing See Energy, Page 11 95), USS Cole (DDG 67), USS Ross (DDG serves as a pre-deployment certification a distinct role.

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CAPTAIN’S CORNER

I also want to say fair winds and fol- Capt. Wesley McCall lowing seas to Cmdr. Jay Cayangyang. NS Mayport Chaplain Cayangyang is returning Commanding Officer to civilian life after serving as Naval Station Mayport’s Command Chaplain for the past two years. Chaplain Shipmates, Cayangyang and his family became This March has been a period of new an integral part of our installation’s beginnings and bittersweet endings. community through his inspirational -Photo by Paige Gnann I want to welcome CMDCM Ross Sunday morning services and his tre- Cramer to the Mayport team. CMC mendous work throughout our local Members of the Naval Station Mayport Chapel congregation pose for a photo Cramer is returning to Naval Station community. Naval Station Mayport with Base Chaplain, Cmdr. Jay Cayangyang and his family before he ends his Mayport after serving as CMC of the will miss Jay, Linda and their entire tour at the installation. RIVRON’s in Norfolk and most recent- family. (FFG 49) on March 28. Commissioned audience. It was a great opportunity ly as CMC of NS Guantanamo Bay, I want to welcome home Cmdr. Chris in 1984, the Oliver Hazard Perry-class for the fleet to engage with the CNO Cuba. He is not a stranger to Mayport. Follin and the crew of USS Simpson frigate was named after Lieutenant and for him to address their concerns. He served here as the Security (FFG 56), with embarked HSM 46 Robert G. Bradley, who was awarded Lastly, I just wanted to remind you Department LCPO in 2007 before Detachment Eight, after a six month the Navy Cross posthumously for his to turn off the light when you leave a moving on to CMC duties onboard USS NATO deployment during which they heroism on USS Princeton (CVL-23) room, shut down your computer when Halyburton and USS Carney. I look successfully conducted theater secu- during the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Over you leave for the evening and don’t forward to working with CMC Cramer rity operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet the years, the crews of RGB have prov- leave windows open with the air condi- and building on the great works of his Area of Responsibility. USS Simpson en themselves as warriors of the sea tioner running. Naval Station Mayport predecessor, CMDCM Bob White. and Detachment Eight deployed with time and time again. Mayport will miss has joined other military installations Thank you CMC White for all that four Fire Scout (MQ-8B) Vertical the “Fightin’ 49.” in implementing energy conservation you have accomplished during your Takeoff and Landing Tactical (VTLT) As many of you know, our CNO, tactics to help make our military green- tenure here at Naval Station Mayport. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Admiral Jonathan Greenert stopped er and more cost efficient. Help us all Your leadership and guidance has been WELCOME HOME! by Naval Station Mayport on Tuesday by doing your part. immeasurable and it has been my plea- While we are welcoming home USS to hold an All Hands Call to discuss Please continue sending your sug- sure to work with you. I wish you all Simpson, we are also preparing to say budget and ethical issues, as well as to gestions to the CO’s suggestion box or the best in your future endeavors. goodbye to USS Robert G. Bradley answer questions from Sailors in the email them to [email protected]. Resources For Family Deployment Issues

Support Centers status), and their fami- Davis, (FFSC) offer various pro- lies. Contact Military •Susan Schanen at grams which range from OneSource 24 hours Mayport Elementary and KNOWING crisis and information, to a day, 7 days a week at Jax Beach Elementary THE ROPES stress management and 1-800-342-9647 or www. with school counselors parenting workshops. militaryonesource.com. Melissa Hammond and a military parent may •loss of stability, and Each center has profes- The Military Carla Forest-Crumley, understand a child’s •isolation. sional counselors avail- and Family Life •Robyn Ashburn reactions to deployment Limiting exposure to able for individual and Counselor (MFLC) a t M a y p o rt M i d d l e and have learned to spot media coverage of the family consultations. It Program also provides with school counselor these reactions, the par- war will help the child is part of the Fleet and short-term, situational, Adrienne Wakefield, ent may not know how to feel encouraged and safe Family Support Center’s problem-solving coun- •Cheryl Alvarado at Judy Cromartie address them. at a time when the world mission to ensure that seling services to Active Venetia Elementary School Liaison First and foremost you seems a dangerous place. Navy families have the Duty, Guard, Reserve, and John Stockton Officer need to seek help for the If the child is exhibit- support they need to deal and their families. The Elementary with school child. While emotional ing these responses with a child’s response to Department of Defense counselors Na’toria With so many com- responses vary from and seems to need help deployment. Contact the Educational Activity Campbell and Cheryle mands deployed or child to child, there are beyond what you can FFSC at NS Mayport by Fund has now provid- Roman, about to be deployed at some similarities in how provide or the school, calling 904-270-6600. ed MFLC’s in several •Willie Lott at this time, the emotional children feel when their there are resources avail- Military OneSource of Duval County Public Oceanway Middle and effects may be impact- lives are impacted by a able to the military fam- provides access to face- schools. Currently, these San Mateo Elementary ing your child. While deployment, especially to ily to provide help for to-face counseling; MFLC’s are in place to with school counselors most military depen- a war zone. Some com- your child and you. short-term solution- assist dependent chil- Amelia Williams and dents are able to deal mon responses include Take advantage of focused telephone con- dren in the following Duane Monte, well with a deployment the following: existing supports which sultation; and online schools: •Shelley Rosen at of a parent, other chil- •fear, are provided by a num- consultation for Active •Ruthanne Wing at New Berlin Elementary dren may exhibit behav- •loss of control, ber of organizations. Duty, Guard, Reserve Finegan Elementary with ioral changes. While •anger, The Fleet and Family (regardless of activation school counselor Donna See Deployment, Page 3 Spring Cleaning Is A Time To Prepare For Future

to you, but reflection of change in this organi- single day. and action can become a zation whether it be from The great and wise huge relief. Pray and ask one PCS to another, one Solomon once wrote in CHAPLAIN’S God what He may have underway to the next, or Ecclesiastes 3:1, “For CORNER for you to do in this sea- a change of command or everything there is a sea- to have a new start and the way, but remember son of fresh starts, as you retirement. Each sea- son, and a time for every to prepare for the sum- to pass along to others, “Come before the throne son of change brings matter under heaven…” mer of fun that lie ahead. the things that perhaps of grace with boldness…” about new opportunities Spring is just around But it took a little bit of made you better so they (Hebrews 4:16) to reflect on what has the corner, so throw up work and elbow grease too can grow and change. The importance of brought us to that point, the proverbial windows to get there. Some things Regardless of the renewal and refresh- shake off some dust and of life, let some fresh air Chaplain in the house had to be “spring cleaning” that ing for the next season prepare for the next and sunshine in, and Justin Bernard rearranged, taken to the may need to be done in is something that has adventure ahead. see how God will refresh USS New York trash or perhaps given your life, I encourage become abundantly Wherever you may your spirit! Command to someone who needed you to find some time to clear to me in my adult find yourself this spring, “Create in me a clean Chaplain them more than I, in evaluate and start now! life, and particularly in remember that God heart, O God, and renew Growing up I remem- order to make-way for The stress and busyness the Navy. We find our- desires to do new things a right spirit within me.” ber very clearly the the new season ahead. of life may feel weighty selves in constant states in and through us every Psalm 51:10 change in seasons from This idea rings true winter to spring. One not just in a custodial might think that the sense but in many areas increase in tempera- of our lives whether they Naval Station Mayport ture outside, the longer are physical, emotional Capt. Wesley McCall ...... Commanding Officer Cmdr. Patrick Pickard ...... Executive Officer days or perhaps daylight or spiritual. This spring CMDCM Robert L. White ...... Command Master Chief savings might be key there may be routines Command Chaplain Naval Station Mayport Editorial Staff Lt. Cmdr. MCC William Townsend ...... Public Affairs Officer indicators of this. Not in your life that need to Jerome Cayangyang GSM3 Hillary Hicks ...... Assistant Public Affairs Officer so much in our house- be moved around a bit Paige Gnann...... Editor Roman Catholic Mass hold. Instead, it was so that you can see and Sunday 9 a.m. The Mirror is distributed without charge throughout Mayport’s Navy community, including the Naval Station, Monday-Thursday on- and off-base Navy housing areas, and ships, squadrons and staffs homeported at NS Mayport. Copies four dreaded words from think more clearly. 11:30 a.m. are also available at the Naval Station’s Public Affairs Office, Building 1, and The Florida Times-Union, Mom (usually early on Take a look at your Holy Day of Obligation 1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202. (call chapel for schedule) The deadline for all submissions is Thursday at 4 p.m., one week prior to publication. News and articles a Saturday morning), schedule and simplify or Confessions: before & after mass should be submitted to the Public Affairs Office, or mailed to: “Time for spring clean- de-clutter so that you can or upon request The Mirror CCD, RCIA & Adult Ed: P.O. 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This may 9 a.m. Ellen S.Rykert • Publisher MOPS 1 Riverside Avenue • Jacksonville, FL 32202 to my fort building or be something tangible 1st & 3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m. (904) 359-4168 baseball playing efforts, or maybe just a lesson Advertising Sales For more information, (904) 359-4168 • (800) 472-6397, Ext. 4168 • FAX (904) 366-6230 call 270-5212. it was kind of refreshing that you picked up along Johnny Lloyd • Territory Sales Representative • (904) 591-5464 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014 3 New CMC Outlines His Goals For Sailors By CMDCM sionalism you deserve. he attended Gunner’s Selected and Initiated as Program. During this Ross Cramer WE will challenge our- Mate “C” School before a Chief Petty Officer in tour, he was given the NS Mayport Command Master selves to be better than reporting to USS September 1996. privilege of acting as Chief we thought possible and Yorktown CG-48 where In August 1999, he Command Master Chief Hello Team Mayport! WE will hold ourselves he assumed duties reported aboard USS I cannot express enough accountable to OUR as Gunnery Division Kearsarge (LHD 3) as for USS Halyburton how honored I am to Navy Core Values. Leading Petty Officer. the Chief Master-at- (FFG 40). have been chosen to I am truly honored to In November 1992, Arms, where he qualified In July 2008, he be the Naval Station call each and every one he was accepted into Enlisted Surface Warfare reported to USS Carney Command Master Chief. of you my SHIPMATE. the Military Working and Aviation Warfare (DDG 64) as Command Command Master Chief When I call you Dog program (MWD) Specialist. Master Chief and proud White, shipmate, thank SHIPMATE, know that it and certified as a In July 2002, he was Carney Warrior, dur- you for your service and means I understand that Patrol and Detector assigned to Mid-Atlantic CMDCM Ross ing this tour the Carney thank you for the great Cramer I owe you the very best Dog Handler. His first Regional Public Safety turnover. You have left NS Mayport I have and I will always MWD assignment was in Norfolk, VA, and the Nation won the pres- me some very big shoes Command Master strive to live up to that. Naval Weapons Station Regional Kennel Master tigious Battenberg Cup to fill. Chief To my fellow Senior Yorktown, VA, as a and selected for promo- and various other unit I was asked to share Enlisted, thank you for Patrolman and MWD tion to Senior Chief Petty awards. a little about my history finest all along the way. your service and I am Kennel Leading Petty officer. In October 2010, he with you and introduce I have a couple of goals honored to be a part of Officer. He was convert- In July 2004, he reported to Riverine myself to everyone in that will take a team the team! ed to Master-at-Arms reported overseas to the area who reads The effort to achieve. My ... and advanced to Petty Naval Support Activity Squadron One and Mirror. so here you go. I first goal is to take the Officer First Class. Naples, Italy as the became a proud River joined OUR Navy almost “Finest Service to the CMDCM (SW/EXW/ I n J u l y 1 9 9 5 , h e Security Department Rat. He led Squadron 28 years ago, with sev- Finest Fleet” and make AW) Ross A. Cramer left reported to Naval Leading Chief Petty One through the tran- eral of those years right it better. This is, in my Kentucky and joined the Support Activity Souda Officer and Kennel sition into the Coastal here at NS Mayport as a opinion, the finest base U.S. Navy in July 1986. Bay Crete, Greece as the Master. In January Riverine Squadron. MACM at NavSta and as in our Navy and I chal- Following recruit train- Kennel Supervisor and 2006, he attended the the CMC of USS Carney lenge everyone to help ing in , CA, was assigned duties to Senior Enlisted Academy In August 2012, he and USS Halyburton. I me make it better. he attended Fireman support the Greek Air and was advanced to reported to Naval Station have served on three Secondly, is to chal- Apprenticeship School Force and Explosive Master Chief Petty Guantanamo Bay, Cuba additional ships, been lenge ourselves to be the and reported to USS Disposal Team. Officer. as Command Master the CMC of a Riverine very best we can be both Stump (DD 978) where In August 1996, In July 2007, he Chief and became a Squadron and was a part on and off duty. Every he laterally converted to he reported to Naval reported to Naval Station proud member of Team of Team GTMO before one of you, regardless of Gunner’s Mate (Guns) Station Yorktown, Mayport as Security GTMO. coming back to Florida. pay grade or position, is and was advanced to VA, as the Security Department Leading I can truthfully say I no more important than Petty Officer Second Department Leading Chief Petty Officer, and Cramer reported to have had the honor of the other; and I will treat Class. Petty Officer and MWD was selected for the Naval Station Mayport in serving with America’s you with the profes- In October 1989, Kennel Master. He was Command Master Chief March 2014.

Improving lives. Help Keep Mayport Clean Curing type 1 diabetes. From NS Mayport Environ- (the eastern-most cov- To learn more, call mental JDRF.org ered pavilion) near Keep Jacksonville A CFC participant. Provided as a public service. Volunteers are needed Pelican Roost RV Park Beautiful at (904) 630- in support of The 19th on Bon Homme Richard Annual St. Johns River Street. This event will 3420 or visit www.coj. Celebration & Cleanup, run until approximately net (key words: St Johns to collect litter and 11 a.m. Volunteers are River Celebration) or debris on the beach and welcome to participate along the St John River for part or all of that contact Naval Station waterfront at Naval time frame. Gloves and Mayport Water Quality Station Mayport. garbage bags will be Program Manager, Scott Participants should provided. Community Dombrosky at 270-6781. plan to meet at 9 a.m. Service hours may be Saturday, March 22 earned from participa- Pre-registration is not at Jetties Pavilion #3 tion in this event. required.

2013 Associate of the Year

-Photo courtesy of NEX Mayport Navy Exchange Mayport General Manager Bill Hockenbury, along with NS Mayport CMDCM Bob White, left, and Commanding Officer, Capt. Wes McCall, right present the 2013 Associate of the Year award to Rochell “Theresa” Richardson on March 10. As Services Operations Clerk, Theresa is responsible for daily sales reconciliation, fuel dispensing audits, govern- ment charge sales, receiving, monthly inventory and close out, government credit card reconciliation, payroll, and many other duties. In that capacity, she deals with NEX patrons, NEX Mayport associates, Headquarters per- sonnel, vendors and representatives from other government agencies.

Deployment From Page 2 and Sheffield Elementary with school Child and Youth Specialist MFLC, at counselors Marisa Negron and Ginger 904-741-7842. Or you can contact Brown, and Fleet and Family Support Center or •Kimberly Cruise at Enterprise Military OneSource for deployment Learning Academy and Chimney Lakes support. Elementary with school counselors But while you are providing extra Ellen Golden and Shelia Handress. help to your child, don’t forget to take These counselors provide valuable time for yourself. You, too, are deal- services and support to military fami- ing with your own reactions to the lies at no additional cost to the families situation. The organizations indicat- or the school district. These services ed above will also provide assistance are designed to offer extra support to to you in dealing with not only your assist with the unique challenges which child’s reactions but yours too. Self- military families experience. MFLC care is one of the most important – and counselors are licensed clinicians who often the most forgotten – things you have demonstrated expertise in work- can do as a parent who is carrying the ing with children. They can provide load while a spouse is deployed. When support in a variety of different ways: individual meetings with children, pre- your needs are taken care of, your child sentations about life skills issues, skill- will benefit as well. building group discussions, and meet- Judy Cromartie is the School Liaison ings with parents and families at the Officer for NS Mayport. If you have family’s request for additional counsel- questions about this article or concerns ing/coaching support. While meet- about an educational issue impact- ing with children, the MFLC counsel- ing your child, she can be reached via ors always remain in line of sight of a email at [email protected] teacher, staff member, or a parent. or by phone at (904) 270-6289 X1305 And while the MFLC’s will not be [office] or (904) 993-5860 [cell]. Or available during the summer, you can you can schedule a meeting with her in contact the area MFLC Dr. Mia Wilson, her office in Building One. 4 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014 Welcome To The CARNEYVAL! By Ensign Marina Nan- artowich USS Carney PAO USS Carney (DDG 64) reached the half way mark in her Fifth Fleet deployment earlier this month. Carney warriors celebrated with a week- long “CARNEYVAL”— among other activities, the week was complete with talent shows, corn hole tournaments and a Mongolian-style bar- beque. The various events provided a much appreciated break in Carney’s rigorous daily routine, allowing the crew a few moments to unwind. CARNEYVAL kicked off with Carney’s origi- nal version of culinary “Fear Factor.” Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Salomon Mejia and other Culinary Specialists cooked up some inter- esting concoctions that were far from their nor- mal delicious meals. Clams, peanut butter, syrup and Cheerios were -Photos courtesy of USS The Sullivans among the secret ingre- Former Commanding Officer, Capt. Glenn Kuffel, stands proudly with the rest of CarneyNation on Carney’s flight deck after address- dients in the champion- ing the crew and awarding Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pins to Carney Sailors. Current Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Edward ship round of the event. Crossman, left, and CMC Jonathan Lonsdale, right. Electronic’s Mate 2nd Class Vladymir Odysse sion accomplished!” Script, complete with an went through a damage won the event, with event overall with a run won the event, proving Other events dur- original guitar solo to control obstacle course. Boatswain’s Mate 2nd time of 17:13. Neal and that fear was not a fac- ing the week included close the act. The course started Class Matthew Klimek in Gas Turbine Specialist tor for him… and that he “Carney’s Got Talent,” MWR ran an excit- by dressing out in fire- a close second. (Mechanical) 2nd Class had the strongest stom- a talent show hosted ing game night and the fighting gear and grab- Carney Nation kept Joan Fanel, who finished ach onboard. on the mess decks by Chief Petty Officer’s bing “Oscar,” the heavy the competitive spirit with a time of 18:16, “Our Sailors work Carney’s very own resi- hosted the Carney dummy figure used for alive during the Carney were the only two to their tails off day in and dent DJ, Electrician’s Nation favorite: MWR man overboard drills. 5K. More than half the defeat Command Master day out,” comment- Technician 3rd Class BINGO Night! Repair After carrying Oscar crew, approximately 140 Chief Lonsdale, finish- ed Command Master Brian Woosley. Fire Division hosted “Damage down to medical, par- Sailors, participated in ing with a time of 18:29, Chief Jon Lonsdale, Controlman 3rd Class Control Olympics,” ticipants heaved a fire the event by either run- in the “Beat the CMC” “CARNEYVAL was about Higinio Jimenezsegura which proved to be fun hose down to the flight ning, biking, walking or Challenge. letting them blow off earned first place in the and an excellent oppor- deck and put out a simu- using the elliptical to E n s i g n K a t h e r i n e some steam and promote talent show with his tunity for quality train- lated fire. Senior Chief complete the 5K race. Bollino, Ensign Fallon esprit de corps within acoustic rendition of ing. Participants raced Damage Controlman Fire Controlman 2nd Puppolo and Turbine the Carney Nation—mis- “Falling to Pieces” by The against the clock as they Richard Simpson Class Kevin Neal won the See Carney, Page 5

The sun set is framed on the shoulder of a Carney A Sailor gives thumbs up after completing a Carney chief. 5K.

More than half the crew, approximately 140 Sailors, participated in the Carney 5K by either running, biking, walking or using the elliptical to complete the 5K race.

Sailors open up dozens of boxes filled with goodies supplied by the Carney family readiness group.

Left, Lonsdale stands with the participants in A Visit, Board, Search and Seizure(VBSS) team this year’s CARNEVAL member from USS Carney prepares to train during talent show. the ship’s underway. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014 5

Sailors prepare for an underway replenishment The crew of USS Carney perform an unrep during Sailors play corn hole during the week-long (unrep) . the deployment. CARNEYVAL events.

USS Carney (DDG 64) reached the half way mark in her Fifth Fleet deployment earlier this month. Carney continues to conduct Maritime Security Operations Sailors work on a small arms familiarization qualifications during the under- in the Arabian Gulf. way.

Sailors are recognized for their hard work during an Sailors compete in a Damage Control Olympics A Sailor races to “put out a fire” during the Damage awards ceremony on board the ship. competition held during CARNEYVAL week. Control Olympics competition

Carney From Page 4 Specialist (Mechanical) “Every day the crew 3rd Class Mercedes put together a differ- Lopez were the top fin- ent event,” Carney’s ishing females, Bollino Commanding Officer, winning the event with a Cmdr. Eddie Crossman 22:01 run time. commented, “It really The Family Readiness mixed things up and Group (FRG) sent doz- engaged their competi- ens of boxes filled with tive spirit. Four months goodies for the “Shoebox into a deplopyment it Auction.” Carney Sailors can be difficult to main- enjoyed the surprises tain motivation. The inside the boxes, relish- CARNEYVAL week put ing a piece of home with on by the crew, for the each other. crew was a great way to The week of fes- get over that motiva- tivities ended with an extravagant ice cream tional wall. The crew is social and a gourmet motivational, in shape Mongolian Barbeque. and meeting all mission Carney’s skilled Culinary tasking!” Specialists worked their Carney continues magic on the grill cook- to conduct Maritime ing up shrimp, chicken, Security Operations and scallops, beef, noodles stay trained and ready to and a variety of vegeta- answer the call to nation- bles and sauces for the al tasking in the Arabian A CarneySailor goes for Bingo during a fun Bingo competition sponsored by the Carney CPO Mess. crew to enjoy. Gulf. 6 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014

Night. 4-7 p.m. at Mayport Bowling Center. Catch a Leprechaun Run Cost is $10 per person and includes your choice of a ¼ lb hamburger or a hotdog with fries and a soda, All-You-Can Bowl with shoes, music vid- eos, light show and col- ored headpin bowling for Intramural Sports bowling, shoe rental, prizes. 270-5377 March 25: Men’s prizes and dazzling laser Windy Harbor Golf Captain’s Cup light show. 270-5377 Club Kickball Meeting. Saturday Nights: Wednesdays: 11 a.m. at the Fitness Xtreme Bowling. 8-11 Military Appreciation Center. 270-5451 p.m. every Saturday at Day every Wednesday Mayport Bowling Mayport Bowling Center. at Windy Harbor Golf Center $10 include 2 hours of Club.18 Holes and a Cart Friday Nights: black light bowling, shoe Xtreme Bowling. rental, prizes and daz- Only $15. Offer open 8-11 p.m. every Friday zling laser light show. to DOD, active duty, at Mayport Bowling 270-5377 retired, and military Center. $10 include Sunday Nights: dependents (Must pro- 2 hours of black light Bowling Family Fun vide proper ID)

Van departs 8 a.m. $40 for hotel and transpor- -Photo by Rita Hammerstad tation only; $30 per day More than 142 runners came out last Tuesday for the MWR Catch A Leprechaun at the door. Sign up by 5K Fun Run. Pictured from left, Angie Michalak, Roch Schwarz, Leprechaun March 19 Megan Moore of MWR Fitness, Cmdr. Jose Fuentes of C4F Mark Bergman, John March 24: Billiards Gosztyla and Art Porcelli. Winner of $50 gift card was Petty Officer Michael Tournament. 6 p.m. at McMurry of ATG. Tuesday’s 5K Run was sponsored by University of Phoenix Liberty Center. and First Command. The next run will be Spring Forward on April 8 at 8:10 March 29: Mall a.m. start in front of the Fitness Center. For more information, call 904-270- Trip: Town Center. 7719. Van departs Liberty The following activi- endar with a complete Center at 1 p.m. ties target single or unac- listing of all upcoming Transportation only. companied Sailors. For Liberty events. March 31: Billiards MWR Softball Pre-Season more information, call March 21: Movie Tournament. 6 p.m. at 270-7788/89 or stop Trip. Van departs 6 p.m. Liberty Center. by the Mayport Liberty Transportation only. April 4: Movie Trip. Center and pick up the March 22-23: Van departs 6 p.m. monthly activity cal- Megacon in Orlando. Transportation only.

Friday- Let’s Go to April 11: Freedom the Drive In! Movie Friday. 7-11 p.m. at the Night. 7-11 p.m. at the Youth Center. Cost is $10 Youth Center. Cost is $10 advanced sign-up and advanced sign-up and $12 day of, space permit- $12 day of, space permit- ting. 270-5680 ting. 270-5680 April 25: Operation April 4: Teen Megaphone March 20: Teen Art Movie Trip: Captain Walk Field Trip. 4:30- America: The Winter Worldwide Lock- 9 p.m.; Meet at the Teen Soldier. Ages 13+. Meet In. 7 p.m.-7 a.m. at Center. Bring your own at the Teen Center. Bring the Teen Center. $18 money; permission slip your own money; per- advanced sign up, $20 -Photo by Rita Hammerstad required. 246-0347 mission slip required. day of if space permits. HSL-48 Vipers win the softball pre-season opener. For more info on getting your March 28: Freedom 246-0347 Permission slip required. team involved contact Rita at 904-270-7719. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014 7

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Operations Specialist Seaman (SW) Brian Darby and Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Hull Technician 2nd Class (AW) Donald White from USS Simpson and Lt. Cmdr. (SW) Kevin Trinidad play a raucous game of musical chairs with their group of James Meadows from HSM-46 Det. 8 do some needed gardening at the Bennani girls at the Bennani School for Girls. School for Girls. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014 9

Simpson From Page 8 in interviews and tours deployment. The flight Many Sailors were able with many Moroccan deck tent was erected, to make connections press representatives. lights rigged along all with local residents and Simpson’s 1st Lieutenant sides, flags were hung get advice on places to Ensign Arabia Littlejohn to adorn the hangar go, best restaurants to fielded questions on the bay, and tables and bars visit, and local items that pier while the Combat were set up around the should be brought home. Systems Officer Lt. John flight deck. The Culinary Some guests even offered Bear led the group on a Specialists created a to show Sailors around tour. large and diverse spread personally, showing After taking on sup- of food to accommodate kindness that exempli- plies Simpson’s off duty the different tastes of our fies the Moroccan peo- crew members were multi-national guests. ple. able to enjoy some lib- The meal was topped off As USS Simpson erty. Sailors practiced with cakes depicting the departed Casablanca their bargaining skills US and Moroccan flags Follin said, “I am very visiting the Old Medina and a blue ice sculpture pleased Simpson was where hundreds of ven- Logistics Specialist 2nd Class (SW) Jacob McLeod poses for a picture with his new of Simpson’s mascot, the given another opportuni- dors sell their wares. friend Zineb El (a member of the Moroccan American Volunteer Group) at the Falcon. ty to visit Casablanca and Many returned from Bennani Center for Girls while doing a community relations. More than 200 people to operate with the Royal liberty with various attended the reception Moroccan Navy. It’s not Moroccan items such Sailors volunteered to by saying, “I couldn’t to Hassan II Mosque. ranging from local busi- very often that one of as, hand carved wooden visit the Bennani School be more proud of this Hassan II Mosque is ness owners, Foreign our ships has the oppor- pieces, rugs, and other for Girls to lend a hand crew’s unselfish dedica- touted as the 3rd largest Embassy delegates, tunity to re-visit friends decorative items. Other gardening, baking, tion to our Navy’s mis- mosque in the world, military personnel we made on a previous places of interest were teaching, and playing sion as demonstrat- has the highest religious from different nations, deployment. More than the Moroccan Mall and several games and sports ed by their volunteer minaret in the world and of course Simpson 50 percent of the crew Anfa Point where Sailors with the residents. The work conducted at the at 200 meters and can Sailors. Due to most remains on board since were able to do enjoy Bennani School houses Benanni Center Girl’s house 25,000 worship- guests speaking French our last visit in January/ more shopping, try tra- orphaned or disadvan- School,” said Cmdr. pers at one time. Each and only limited English February 2012 and we ditional Moroccan food, taged girls ranging from Chris Follin, Simpson’s Sailor participating in there was some difficul- enjoyed building upon and soak up the local age 7 to 18. The com- commanding officer. the tour was in awe of ty with translation, but the cooperative efforts culture. Rick’s Café was munity relations partici- “This event was a major the sheer size, beauty, everyone displayed good and interoperability also a place that Sailors pants volunteered along- highlight of their port and amount of min- spirits and managed to in training that both of frequented. It is the res- side local college stu- visit that will never be ute detail built into the communicate enough to our Navies strengthened taurant made famous by dents from the Moroccan forgotten by our Sailors mosque. enjoy each others com- during our last visit. the classic American love American Volunteer or the bright faces of the While some Sailors pany. The reception When we share ideas and story Casablanca starring group who were able school children.” were on liberty oth- was a huge success on learn to operate togeth- Humphrey Bogart and to help translate and Throughout the ers across all depart- all accounts and attend- er, we become twice as Ingrid Bergman. explain the various proj- port visit, the Royal ments kept busy pre- ees were very pleased strong a force capable of The highlight of the ects or games taking Moroccan Navy gra- paring the ship for the with the décor, ambi- delivering a more secure visit came on day two. place during the day. ciously offered to host largest reception of this ance, food, refreshments, world for our children to More than 30 Simpson summed the day up Simpson Sailors on tours 2013-2014 AFRICOM and the people present. enjoy.”

st Senior Chief Fire Controlman (SW) Allen Bylls Commanding Officer Cmdr. Chris Follin talks with 1 Lieutenant Ensign Arabia Littlejohn conducts conducts VBSS training with a Moroccan boarding Rear Adm. Mnarek Dakhni of the Royal Moroccan an interview with Moroccan journalists during team during a recent joint exercise between USS Navy during Simpson’s reception onboard in Simpson’s port visit to Casablanca, Morocco. Simpson FFG-56 and Moroccan vessel Hassan II. Casablanca. 10 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014 Haly Refurbishes Local Park In Colombia

-Photos courtesy of USS Halyburton Chief Petty Officer Andres Vega of , Electriconics Technician Second Class Surface Warfare Samuel Whisman, Hospitalman Seaman Arick Price, Logistics Specialist Chief Petty Officer Leketa Gaines, Culinary Specialist Seaman Montrel Moore, Culinary Specialist Second Class Surface Warfare Kordrey Rucker, Culinary Specialist Second Class Surface Warfare Emmanuel Appiahkubi, Personnel Specialist Seaman Rueben Cruz, Information’s Systems Technician Second Class Chester Sumbry, Operations Specialist Second Class Surface Warfare Quintrel Brown, Gunner’s Mate Seaman Justin Gregory and local children in vil- lage of Tierra Bomba Island.

By OS2(SW) local villagers. more before Halyburton Quintrel R. Brown “It’s a very rewarding decommissions,” said USS Halyburton Public Affairs experience to be able to Operation Specialist 2nd Ten Sailors from the bring smiles to faces to Class Quintrel R. Brown. USS Halyburton (FFG those less fortunate than This deployment 40) crew teamed up with myself,” says Culinary is Halyburton’s last Colombian Navy sailors Specialist 2nd Class deployment in her to conduct a community (SW) Kordrey Rucker. 30-year career, as she relation project, refur- This event was is scheduled to decom- bishing a local park in coordinated by USS mission later this year. Cartagena, Colombia. Halyburton’s Coalition Her keel was laid Sept. This was Halyburton’s of Sailors Against 26, 1980 and she was first community relat- Destructive Decisions commissioned Jan. ed project during their (CSADD) team. CSADD 7, 1984. She is named Sea deploy- is designed to create for Petty Officer 2nd ment conducting counter command activity alter- Class William David illicit trafficking opera- natives using resources Halyburton, a pharma- tions in support of U.S. and tools that promote cist’s mate, who was Southern Command. good decision-making posthumously awarded U.S. Naval Forces and enabling leadership the Medal of Honor for Southern Command development at the most extraordinary heroism, and U.S. 4th Fleet sup- junior level. May 10, 1945, while port U.S. Southern “This is the seventh serving with the Marine Command’s joint and Local children in village of Tierra Bomba Island pose for a picture. community relation proj- Rifle Company, Second combined military oper- ect that I have organized Battalion, Fifth Marines, ations by employing Sailors a brief tour of the With the Sailors work- opportunity to socialize since being onboard First Marine Division on maritime forces in coop- Colombian Navy Frigate, ing diligently side-by- with the children and and I hope to plan many Okinawa. erative maritime security ARC Antioquia FM-53. side, the task of picking operations to maintain “It looked like a up debris and hanging access, enhance interop- cruise ship inside,” said tires for swings was com- erability, and build Gunner’s Mate Seaman plete in less than two enduring partnerships Justin Gregory. hours. to promote peace, stabil- Shortly after the tour, “The children were ity, and prosperity in the Halyburton Sailors so excited to get new Caribbean, Central and enjoyed a short boat swings, that they jumped South American regions. ride to the small island on them before we had Prior to the commu- of Tierra Bomba, only 10 finished hanging them nity relation project, minutes from the main- up,” said Chief Logistics Chief Andres Vega of the land of Cartagena, to Specialist Leketa Gaines. Colombian Navy gave a start the refurbishing of Finishing the park few of the Halyburton the village park. early left the Sailors an

Gunner’s Mate Seaman Justin Gregory, Culinary Specialist Second Class Surface Warfare Emmanuel Appiahkubi, and Logistics Specialist Chief Petty Officer Local child lends a hand to Hospitalman Seaman Arick Price, while sweeping up Leketa Gaines assist in holding the tire swing as Colombian Navy Chief Petty the trash in the park. Officer Andres Vega tie and hang them. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014 11 C4F Admiral Speaks At WWII Photo Exhibition By Lt. Megan Dooner U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs Rear Admiral Sinclair Harris, Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/ U.S. 4th Fleet, spoke at a brunch for ‘The Last Good War: The Faces and Voices of World War II’ photo exhibition, held at the Cultural Center in Ponte Vedra on Monday, March 3. This National exhibit, photographed and curat- ed by Thomas Sanders, tells the story of WWII through photos and the words of its veterans. The brunch was attended by over 60 WWII veterans and family members. Petty Commander U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet Rear Adm. Officer Second Class Sinclair M. Harris speaks to people attending a WWII photo exhibition in Ponte Robert Wise, USN Vedra, March 3. retired, at age 95, is the -Photo taken by Florida Cultural Center oldest living WWII veter- an interest in what we Navy. Both were very the National exhibit, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th an in Northeast Florida. did. People in our coun- proud of their time in ‘The Last Good War: Fleet Rear Adm. Sinclair M. Harris posses for a Wise spoke with Harris try taking an interest is the Silent Service,” said The Faces and Voices group photo with Robert Wise (left) and Capt. (Ret.) about the pride he has in very heartwarming,” said Harris. of World War II’, the Donald Miller, during a WWII photo exhibition in African Americans being Miller. Community rela- Cultural Center is also Ponte Vedra, March 3. in the service. Harris spoke with both tions opportunities hosting the Local Heroes “I was glad, as I was was proud to see that I was involved in the bat- of these veterans at the such as this are of great exhibition, with photo- telling [Harris], that had served on subma- tle of Leyte Gulf. Miller brunch and commented importance to U.S. graphs of local veterans it was nice to see a rines. There were only commented on how on his time with them. Naval Forces Southern submitted by members high ranking African 2400 African-Americans much he enjoyed the “I had the great honor Command/U.S. 4th of the community. For American officer. in the submarine force brunch and how mean- of meeting two of our Fleet. more information, visit Because when I was in, during WWII,” said ingful it was to be part of W W I I S u b m a r i n e The exhibit will be on http://www.ccpvb.org/ there was segregation Wise. such an event. Shipmates. Both are display at the Cultural the-last-good-war-exhi- and the (Naval) Academy Captain Donald Miller, “Very rewarding real- still in fighting shape Center from March 3 to bition.html or call the usually washed them out. USN retired, also served ly, and very enjoyable. I and continue to be great April 4. Cultural Center at (904) I am glad he made it. He aboard submarines and appreciate that they took advocates for our great In conjunction with 280-0614.

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Control System (EMCS), or command needs a moni- role to help conserve energy,” conserve energy. Some bases consumption of energy this which controls temperatures tor to report to the IEM any he said. “They are the ones in the last few years have start- year over years past,” Vidal in over 50 buildings at Naval issues or repairs to be made who report energy problems ed to present energy bills for said. “With the improve- Station Mayport. They make to conserve energy. Personnel to the energy team, so we can residents if their consumption ments of the EMCS unit and sure and set the building tem- can report any issues to their take care of the problem and exceeds certain limits. This other projects in the works peratures to a certain comfort monitor, who in turn sends it help to conserve energy.” has not happened at naval we are becoming more energy level, not allowing person- up through the chain of com- Base housing energy con- Station Mayport, but brings to nel to adjust the thermostats, mand directly to the energy sumption is another problem reality that everyone needs to efficient and are controlling which in turn controls ener- manager. According to Vidal, area. With some many units do their part to conserve ener- energy waste. We are striving gy waste. Another important the monitors are his biggest and only a few monitors for gy. toward the future and it is up assistance is the building ener- line of defense. the area it is tough at times to “Naval Station Mayport is to everyone to do their part to gy monitors. Every building “The moniters play a key get everyone on board to help improving, as a base on the help energy conservation.” 12 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014 Resident of the Week OperatiOn: identificatiOn

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Call 800-822-6344 or visit stjude.org to learn more. -Photo by MC3 Abe McNatt Sailors heave a line aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG A CFC Participant – provided as a public service. 58) as it departs from Aksaz, Turkey. Philippine Sea is on a scheduled deploy- ment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th fleet area of responsibility. Phil Sea Departs Turkey From USS Philippine Sea Public Affairs Aksaz and its many dif- Mary house while other The guided-missile ferent shops and restau- tours offered the chance -Photo courtesy BBC cruiser USS Philippine rants. to experience Turkish Balfour Beatty Communities would like to con- Sea (CG 58), attached to “The people were very mud baths and hot gratulate Mr. and Mrs. Pollock who is the Resident the George H.W. Bush friendly, the food was springs. of the Week! We appreciate the Pollock Family and Carrier Strike Group delicious, and we had Philippine Sea also all of our residents who live with Balfour Beatty (GHWBCSG), departed an amazing time experi- hosted 10 Turkish offi- Communities! Cpl. Pollock is a field training officer Aksaz, Turkey March 12, encing the culture,” said cers for a luncheon and in the patrol division and Mrs. Pollock is a full-time to continue its scheduled Operations Specialist tour of the ship includ- nursing student. Will you be the next Resident of the deployment in the 6th 2nd Class Kristopher ing an SH-60R Seahawk Week? For more details about the program, please fleet area of operations. Welshman. helicopter demonstra- call 904-270-8870. The port visit pro- The Morale, Welfare, tion. vided an opportunity and Recreation (MWR) “The luncheon served to work with our part- office offered mul- as a wonderful opportu- ners and strengthen tiple different prear- nity to thank the Turkish bonds between the U.S. ranged tours giving naval officers for hosting and Turkey, refuel and Sailors opportunities to us in Aksaz,” said Lt. j.g. restock the ship, and immerse themselves into Molly Hanas, the ship’s allow the crew to have the local culture. Some of navigator. “We enjoyed liberty. Philippine Sea’s the tours included trips learning the similarities crew was able to enjoy to the historical city of and differences between the beautiful city of Ephesus and the Virgin our naval cultures.” THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014 13 Increased Assignment Flexibility Allows Detailers To Fill Anticipated Vacancies From Navy Personnel Com- mand Public Affairs A change to ing requirements for for their next assign- tact shore duty Sailors Also, nuclear enlisted MILPERSMAN 1306- those positions do not ment, their orders may that are approaching sailors will have their A change to person- 104 gives Navy detail- align with the number direct transfer ear- or beyond 24-months initial sea tour PRDs nel policy now allows ers increased flexibil- or availability dates of lier than the previous ashore, and consider detailers to write orders ity in filling anticipated Sailors in their orders three months prior to them for an early return set in accordance with directing the trans- fleet vacancies on time negotiation window. four months after their to sea move. When being their prescribed sea tour fer of Sailors up to six with a fully trained and PRDs will not be PRD allowed. The actu- considered for an early lengths. This change months prior to or after qualified relief. Although adjusted and the cur- al transfer date will be return to sea require- removes unnecessary their Projected Rotation the use of the Voluntary rent Career Management determined by the com- ment, Sailors will be con- administration from the Date (PRD), according Sea Duty Program, Sea System/Interactive mencement of training tacted by their detailer, to NAVADMIN 058/14 Duty Incentive Pay, and Detailing (CMS/ID) for the prospective job and their current com- ships, allows for more released Mar 13. the Chief Petty Officer application and detail- and the date of the antic- mand will be contacted accurate personnel Additionally, shore Early Return to Sea ing policies remain ipated fleet vacancy they by their placement coor- inventory reports and duty Sailors in pay- programs have made unchanged. Sailors will are being ordered to fill. dinator, and they will be provides our Sailors with grades E-4 to E-9 may be progress in improving still enter their CMS/ID Additionally, when the afforded a 30-day win- more accurate PRDs pulled for Early Return fleet manning, there are order negotiation win- number of critical fleet dow to submit an impact to Sea Duty, after hav- times when the number dow nine months prior vacancies exceeds the statement for consider- upon receipt of orders to ing completed at least of fleet vacancies and/ to their PRD. However, number of sea duty roll- ation regarding their their initial aircraft car- 24-months ashore. or the associated train- when they are selected ers, detailers may con- early transfer. rier sea tour. HSM 74 Det. 2 Completes 2,000 Safe Landings By MC3 Lorenzo J. Burleson inspections and resul- Air crewmen said USS Gettysburg Public Affairs tant functional check they are proud to have Sailors assigned to flights (FCF). Twelve air achieved 2,000 deck hits Helicopter Maritime crewmen have qualified while deployed, and take Strike (HSM) Squadron enlisted surface warfare pride in maintaining, 74 Detachment 2, specialist and two have repairing and inspecting embarked aboard the qualified enlisted avia- their helicopters. guided-missile cruiser tion warfare specialist “It’s a rewarding USS Gettysburg (CG 64), during deployment. In moment to know that completed 2,000 safe addition Detachment I’m part of something deck hits on deployment 2 has flown over 1,000 as big as 2,000 deck March 4. flight hours and have landings,” said Naval The mark signifies the qualified three pilots as Aircrewman (Tactical number of deck land- helicopter aircraft com- Helicopter) 2nd Class ings that detachment 2, manders (HAC), said (AW/NAWS) Britt part of Carrier Air Wing Lt. Kyle Stewart, a pilot Turner. “I look for- (CVW) 3, has complet- assigned to Detachment ward to increasing this ed since being deployed 2. in the 5th Fleet Area of -Photo by MC3 Lorenzo J. Burleson “It was our goal to milestone as we con- Operation. The crew con- Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Seth Courtney gives hand signals to reach new milestones tinue to provide support sists of six pilots, four the pilot of an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Swamp Foxes" of during this deployment throughout deployment.” enlisted air crewmen, Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) Squadron 74, on the flight deck of the guid- and the commitment of Gettysburg is deployed and 18 maintenance ed-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64). Gettysburg is deployed as part of the the aircrew have made as part of the Harry S. personnel responsible Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations reaching that goal pos- Truman Carrier Strike for the employment and and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibil- sible,” said Stewart. “ We Group supporting mari- support of two MH-60 R ity. have to continue to push time security operations Seahawk helicopters. hours to reach this mark, mark safely required the Since the beginning of forward as a detachment and theater security “The aircrew has done said Lt. Cmdr. Jack efforts of the entire air- deployment, Detachment and qualify our Sailors to cooperation efforts in an outstanding job and Clark, detachment officer crew and strict attention 2 has completed seven help support the entire the U.S. 5th Fleet area of has dedicated many in charge. “To reach this to detail.” phase maintenance air wing.” responsibility. 14 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014 Learn How To FFSC Classes Help Manage Navy Life ‘Market Yourself’ From FFSC

The Mayport Fleet and Family Support Center is sponsoring a once-a-year presenta- tion on transition here, on March 31, from 8:30- 11 a.m. in Ocean Breeze Conference Center. The presentation entitled “Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” is offered From FFSC by The Military Officers acter in your child, Association of America The following classes and •encouraging and (MOAA), and is FREE to activities are offered by the •helping children listening to attendees. Fleet and Family Support your child, cooperate, All ranks may attend, Center (FFSC) and are free •discipline that makes sense though it is geared of charge. Pre-registration is Each week a different topic towards officers and required and childcare is not is thoroughly covered via senior NCOs. Spouses, available. For more informa- discussion, video vignettes, civilians, and retirees are tion about the classes or to reg- and handbook information. also welcome. ister call 270-6600, ext. 1701. Participation required for all 6 In the current environ FFSC is located in Building sessions. The Transition Center One on Massey Avenue. March 24, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., at MOAA provides this March 20, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Conflict Resolution for presentation to teach the Healthy You, Healthy Women, FFSC Bldg. 1, Room Managing Anger Group, Active Parenting, Bldg. 1 latest trends in transi- Family, Bldg. 1 Room 702 702 Bldg. 1 Room 702 Room 702 tion to include resume March 24, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., IA March 25, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 March 27, 9 a.m.- The program is based on Dr. writing, networking, use (Individual Augmentee) p.m., Stress Management, 11 a.m., Relationship Michael Popkin, PH.D ACTIVE of LinkedIn, leveraging Family Connection Group, Bldg. 1 Room 702 Wellness Communication, Bldg. 1 PARENTING NOW 6 classes. social media, and mar- USO Center Room 702 This program is designed to keting yourself. March 24, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., Stress is a normal part of Whether you’ve been dating assist you and your family put It also educates lead- Part 2:Targeting Your everyone’s life. It can be ener- for 6 months or married for 20 into practice the skills learned ers in the transition pro- Resume, Bldg. 1 Room 702 gizing and a factor in motivat- years, effective communica- in the class. Specific parenting cess in order to coach March 24, 10 a.m.-Noon, ing us. But too much stress, tion is critical to keeping your skills that are discussed as well and mentor their subor- Active Parenting, Bldg. 1 without relief, can have debili- relationship happy, healthy as are challenges that are faced dinate, especially dur- Room 702 tating effects. This program and strong. Come learn new by all families include: ing these times of force The program is based on Dr. is designed to provide partici- techniques, which will help you •understanding yourself and reductions, selective Michael Popkin, PH.D ACTIVE pants with an understanding of build on the strengths of your your child, retirement boards, etc. PARENTING NOW 6 classes. what stress is and how it affects relationship and learn to iden- •the four goals of misbehav- The presentation will This program is designed to them. The class also helps par- tify barriers to effective com- ior, be given by Colonel John assist you and your family put ticipants begin to look at their munication. Class is held every •building courage and char- D. Sims, USA (Ret), a into practice the skills learned own lives and development month from 3-hour class. acter in your child, deputy director at the in the class. Specific parent- way to cope with stress and March 27, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., •encouraging and Transition Center at ing skills that are discussed as make life style changes. Healthy You, Healthy •helping children listening to MOAA’s national head- well as some of the challenges March 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Part Family, Bldg. Room 702 your child, cooperate, quarters in Alexandria, that are faced by all families 1:Organizing Your Job March 31, 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m., •discipline that makes sense Virginia. include: Search & Networking, Bldg. Part 2:Targeting Your Each week a different topic is To RSVP for the •understanding yourself and 1 Room 702 Resume, Bldg. 1 Room 702 thoroughly covered via dis- seminar or for further your child, March 26, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m., March 31, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., cussion, video vignettes, information, contact •the four goals of misbehav- Capstone Event (All Pay Managing Anger Group, and handbook information. the FFSC at 270-6600, ior, Grades), Bldg. 1 Room 1616 Bldg. 1 Room 702 Participation required for all 6 x1701. •building courage and char- March 26, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., March 31, 10 a.m.-Noon, sessions.

No Dough Dinner Mayport USO will host a No Dough Dinner on March 24 from 5-7 p.m. USO Meatloaf is on the menu NEWS for that day. on Saturday, March 29 conjunction with THE USO Memorial Golf for a tribute to women PLAYERS Championship Tournament in the military hosted at TPC Sawgrass, May The annual USO Golf by A&E’s Rodeo Girls. 5-11, 2014. We encour- Tournament will be held See Morgan Frazier, age you to visit www. at NAS JAX Golf Club on Jamie Davis, Rionn birdiesforcharity.play- Friday, March 21, 2014 Page and concert head- erschampionship.com, with a 10 a.m. shotgun liner DARRYL WORLEY where you will have the start. Funds raised go at Mavericks. See the opportunity to make a directly to support the attached flyer for more donation to your Greater troops and their families. info. Tickets are on Jacksonville Area USO Lt. Dan Band sale now at www.mav- AND to become eli- Gary Sinise and The ericksatthelanding. gible to win a fabulous Lt. Dan Band will be com. Tickets are $20 for grand prize! Upon mak- performing at Dewey’s general admission and ing your donation, you at NAS Jacksonville on $25.00 for VIP. Active will be asked to guess Friday, March 28. Doors Duty, Retirees, and the total number of bird- open at 6 p.m. and the dependents receive $5 ies that will be made show starts at 7 p.m. off with presentation of during the competition This is a free concert. valid military I.D. card. rounds of the tourna- Please bring chairs and Adventure Landing ment. The individual blankets. No outside Fun-Raiser who guesses the exact food or drink permit- Mark your calen- number of birdies made ted however, there will dars for Thursday, April (or closet thereto) at the be concessions available. 10 from 5-9 p.m. The 2014 PLAYERS will win The kids zone will open Greater Jacksonville $5,000. In addition, the at 6 p.m. For more infor- Area USO is host- charity that the individ- mation, call (904) 542- ing a FUN-raiser night ual supports with their 3491. at Adventure Landing entry, will receive an A Salute To Women in Jacksonville Beach. additional $5,000 bonus. In The Military: Past Tickets are $10 per per- In the event of a tie, a & Present Festival- son ($25 off the ticket tie-breaker question will Friday, March 28 price at the gate) and be used to determine the The Greater include unlimited laser winner. Deadline for all Jacksonville Area USO tag, miniature golf, go- entries is Wednesday, will be hosting a FREE karts, wacky worm, and May 7. festival honoring women frog hopper. Tickets Military Spouse in the military. The festi- can be purchased at the COMPASS Program val will be Friday, March Mayport and NAS Jax COMPASS is a spouse- 28 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. USO offices. Tickets to-spouse mentoring at Navy Federal across are open to active duty, program that intro- from the Yorktown Gate. retirees, national guard, duces participants to and even reimburse you that you would like to service is also available. There will be live music, reservists, dod, and all aspects of the mili- for babysitting fees** donate, please bring it There is a full kitch- appearances by Morgan dependents. Tickets are tary lifestyle. COMPASS (please inquire with a to either the Mayport or en, showers, a quiet Frazier and A&E’s Rodeo $10 each cash only. offers military spouses Compass Mentor for NAS JAX USO Center. reading room and a Girls, jump houses, and 2014 Players the opportunity to estab- more info). Registration This will be a great fun- meeting room available much more including a Championships lish a peer network, IS REQUIRED! Please draiser for the USO at the USO. The USO is presentation by Capt. Birdies For Charity acquire knowledge and visit www.gocompass. so please help us fill available for meetings, JoEllen Drag Oslund, Your Greater develop skills neces- org to find a Session near the bins. Help support support groups, recep- (Ret.). This festival is Jacksonville Area USO sary to successfully you. the troops with your tions, parties and pre- free an open to the pub- is pleased to be par- meet future challenges Recycling unwanted paper! deployment briefs. lic. ticipating in the 2014 of military life. Please Recycling has come to There is a computer For more information Country Concert At PLAYERS Championship come join us! We’ll be the Greater Jacksonville resource center avail- about activities or meet- “Mavericks”- Tribute Birdies for Charity pro- sure to make you smile, Area USO. If you have able to all service mem- ing availabilities, call To Women In The gram. This unique com- help you meet other any office paper, shred- bers with email, Internet 246-3481 or stop by the Military munity-based fundrais- spouses, provide you ded paper, old maga- and word processing. center at 2560 Mayport Join us at Mavericks ing initiative is held in with YUMMY Dinners, zines, and newspapers Fax, copy and free notary Road. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014 15 16 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 20, 2014