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ActiveBy Twilla Smith shooter drills test commands at NAS Jax bers evacuated in an orderly fashion. Some Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs employees reacted to electronic and telephone notifications, while others heard more simu- As part of Exercise Solid Curtain-Citadel lated gunfire in the building. Shield 2014 (SC-CS 14) being held Navy wide Feb. Security personnel responded to the scene 18-28, Naval Hospital Jacksonville and the head- within minutes, evaluated the situation, and quarters of Commander, Navy Region Southeast implemented their emergency response proce- (CNRSE) were targets of an “active shooter” dures. workplace violence drill on consecutive days A “shelter in place” order was issued for all beginning Feb. 19 at the hospital. base personnel, including housing residents. NAS Jacksonville Installation Training Officer Members of NAS Jacksonville’s Fleet and Family Jim Butters views this training as crucial. Support Center staff activated to provide sup- “Unlike most emergency response incidents, port to military and civilian members and their whether they are real-world or exercises, an families. active shooter incident provides little to no Once they confirmed that an active shoot- warning – therefore, it is extremely important er was in the building, the combined security that all personnel, including first responders, force sealed the perimeter and began locating know their respective responsibilities and pre- wounded personnel and fatalities. The shooter planned responses.” was eventually located and subdued by security The active shooter drill on Feb. 20 at CNRSE responders. When the shooter had been neutral- was one of many such drills occurring at mili- ized and the “all-clear” was passed, fire rescue tary installations throughout the region during and emergency medical responders treated the SC-CS 14. Blanks fired inside CNRSE Building wounded. 919 created the sound of a real gun. Soon, emer- “The key to minimizing injuries is the initial gency messages by phone and email alerted mil- notification and alerting mechanisms that are in itary personnel and civilian employees through- place – and that was one of our key objectives for out the facility. the drill conducted today,” said Butters. For this exercise, CNRSE Force Protection, “The most important job of NAS Jacksonville’s Operations and Training Departments, the NAS security personnel is to neutralize the threat Photo by MC2(SW) Marcus Stanley First responders MA2 Glenn Patton, MA3 Amanda Nicks Jacksonville security and fire departments, and and clear the building so medical response and MA2 Andrew Bernhart, from NAS Jacksonville Security members of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office all teams can enter. Security’s approach is the same Department, clear rooms and hallways as they search for an responded to the active shooter scenario. armed suspect in Building 919, the headquarters of Commander As the scenario unfolded, CNRSE staff mem- See SHOOTER, Page 4 Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE).

Photo by Clark Pierce Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens held an all-chiefs meeting Feb. 21 at Dewey's aboard NAS Jacksonville. Topics of discussion included integrity, trust and Sailorization.

Photo by MCC Elizabeth Thompson Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Adm. Robin Braun answers questions Feb. 22 during an infor- mal all-hands call at Fourth Navy Expeditionary Logistics Regiment at Blount Island, MCPON talks integrity located on the St. John’s River. The all-hands call was part of a visit by Braun to local units assigned to Navy Operational Support Command Jacksonville, so Sailors could hear about the latest developments in the Navy Reserves, exchange information on challenges reserv- ists face in maintaining unit readiness, and discuss possible ways to improve training and withBy Clark Pierce chiefs’ messto learn of the breakdown in procedures. Editor discipline. “To say I am disap- pointed would be an under- Master Chief of the Navy statement,” Greenert said. “We (MCPON) Mike Stevens met expect more from our Sailors with the chief petty officers — especially our senior Sailors.” Chief of Navy Reserve meets (CPOs) of NAS Jacksonville Adm. John Richardson, and its tenant commands to director of the Navy’s nuclear discuss Navy ethics – as well propulsion program, said the with Jacksonville-area Sailors as news reports from across alleged cheating came to light By MCC Elizabeth Thompson lenges Sailors face in maintaining unit the Department of Defense of when a senior enlisted Sailor readiness, and to discuss possible ways to incidents involving unethical at the Charleston training site The Chief of Navy Reserve spoke with improve training and procedures. behavior. reported the cheating to higher Sailors about issues facing the reserves “I always get great information when I Stevens was welcomed at authorities. Richardson said the and recognized personnel for their accom- come out to the NOSCs or the regions, from Dewey’s All Hands Club by unidentified Sailor “recognized plishments during a Feb. 20-22 visit to Sailors who are working with the fleet and NAS Jacksonville CMDCM(AW/ that this was wrong” and chose Jacksonville. have challenges, and I want to hear what sort SW) Brad Shepherd and to report it. During her visit, Vice Adm. Robin Braun of things you recommend we do,” Braun told Commander Navy Region Stevens told the audience that met with commanding officers from participants. Southeast CMDCM(AW/SW) with the recent incidents hap- Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) In a meeting with commanding officers, Mack Ellis. pening across the Department Jacksonville, held an all-hands call and vis- Braun received reports on how units support In 2013, it was announced of Defense, the Secretary of ited different commands to learn about the the active component in NOSC Jacksonville’s that dozens of Air Force nucle- Defense could conclude that needs of locally drilling Sailors. area of responsibility and on how reserve ar missile officers allegedly there’s an epidemic of undisci- She met with Rear Adm. Sinclair Harris, billets are manned. cheated on exams, highlighting plined behavior, however, he is commander of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Two commands highlighted at the meet- a series of security lapses and assured that isn’t the case with Command/U.S. 4th Fleet, and with Reserve ing were Littoral Combat Ship Seaframe and slip-ups that have plagued the the Navy. Sailors supporting the command on NS Littoral Combat Ship Mine Countermeasure ICBM corps. In fact, he said, each branch Mayport. She also spoke at the change of Mission Module Mayport, which provided Later, it was announced that of the military has been ordered command ceremony for HSL-60. pre-commissioning availability support senior instructors at the Navy’s to take a hard look at their eth- Ways to improve training, unit and overall aboard USS Coronado (LCS 4) from Jan. 31 nuclear propulsion school in ics codes – and that, soon, the reserve force manning, and mission capabil- to Feb. 12. Over that time period, 37 reserv- Charleston, S.C., were suspend- Pentagon will appoint a gener- ities were top areas of discussion throughout ists assisted their active duty counter- ed from duty for alleged cheat- al officer to head up an “ethics the visit. parts with Anti-Terrorism Force Protection ing on exams meant to qualify initiative” much like those that More than 150 Sailors attended the all- watch standing, completion of 602 Planned them to train others to operate have been developed for suicide hands call at NAS Jacksonville to hear Maintenance System checks in five work naval nuclear power reactors. and sexual assault prevention. about the latest developments in the Navy Adm. Jonathan Greenert, the “CNO and I understand that Reserves, to exchange information on chal- See CHIEF, Page 8 chief of naval operations, told the Navy by itself has some reporters at a Feb. 4 Pentagon news briefing, that he was upset See MCPON, Page 8 I N S I D E Check us out Online! VP-10/Canada Honoring ias 2015 Budget Cold Weather Missions Getting It Done One-By-One Military Cuts Are Coming Page 12 Page 7 Page 13 jaxairnews.com 2 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 Naval aviation pioneer John Towers heads mission From Staff notified the admiral that a hostile force was approaching. These 1913 photos show Navy Curtiss From the aviation camp, Towers and flying boats at Fisherman’s Point on his fellow Navy pilots explored the Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. potential of their planes to serve Navy Lt. John Towers, a graduate of the aerial reconnaissance, bombing, pho- Curtiss Flying School in 1911, arrived tography and radio communications Jan. 10, 1913 and took command of the needs. In the ocean waters off Cuba new aviation camp. Four large tents they were able to spot submarines at U.S. Navy photos served as hangars for Curtiss A-2 and depths of up to 40 feet. C-1 flying boats. Towers was officially designated as On March 6, 1913, Towers was Naval Aviator No. 3 in 1915. He’s also ordered to prepare an air search for a credited with the development of “hostile fleet” approaching the Cuban the naval aviator badge, which was coast. This flight became the first tacti- designed in 1917. cal maneuver involving naval aircraft. In 1960, the NAS Jacksonville airfield Towers spotted approaching destroy- was named “Towers Field” in recog- ers without himself being detected. nition of Towers’ exemplary service Because his radio malfunctioned, in developing naval aviation through Towers landed beside the flagship and World War I and World War II. This Week in Navy History From Staff sunk the following day and one escaped. March 1 Feb. 27 1942 - U-656 becomes the first The seaplane tender USS Langley (AV- German submarine of World War II to be 3), formerly the first aircraft carrier of sunk by naval air power (VP-82). Island in the Bahamas, to capture “experimental work in the development the U.S. Navy, was sunk by Japanese air 1954 – First of six detonations in urgently needed ordnance and gunpow- of aviation for naval purposes.” attack while ferrying 32 Army Air Force Operation Castle nuclear test. der. 1925 - Congress authorizes restoration P-40s to Tjilatjap, Java. March 2 1871 - Navy Medical Corps estab- of USS Constitution. Feb. 28 1859 - Launch of USS Saginaw at Mare lished. 1947 - Operation High Jump, air opera- 1893 - Launching of USS Indiana (BB- Island (northeast of San Francisco), the 1883 - Congress authorizes four mod- tions in Antarctica, ends. 1), first true battleship in U.S. Navy. first Navy ship built on America’s West ern ships of steel, three cruisers: Atlanta, 1963 - Navy C-130 Hercules aircraft 1980 - Blue crew of USS Francis Scott Coast. Boston and Chicago, plus, dispatch boat completes 12-day rescue operation of Key (SSBN-657) launches four Trident I 1867 - Navy Civil Engineer Corps Dolphin. critically ill Danish seaman from Danish (C-4) missiles in first operational test. established. 1915 - Office of Chief of Naval freighter off the coast of Antarctica. Feb. 29 1899 - Act of Congress creates the rank Operations (CNO) established. March 5 1944 – Consolidated PB4Y Privateers “Admiral of the Navy” for George Dewey. 1915 - Congress creates Federal Naval 1913 - Tests held at Guantanamo Bay, from squadrons VB-108, VB-109 and 1973 - Women begin pilot training to Reserve. Cuba, by Navy Air Pilot Lt. John Towers VD-3 conduct a low-level bombing raid U.S. Navy. 1960 - USS Sargo returns to Hawaii reported that submarines were visible against Japanese positions on Wake March 3 from arctic cruise of 11,000 miles, 6,003 from the air at depths from 30 to 40 feet. Island. 1776 - First amphibious landing opera- miles under the polar ice. 1942 – The name “Seabees” and insig- 1968 - Four North Vietnamese trawl- tion. Continental naval squadron under March 4 nia officially authorized. ers attempting to simultaneously infil- Commodore Esek Hopkins lands Sailors 1911 - The first funds for Naval 1943 - USS Bogue (CVE-9) begins first trate supplies into South Vietnam were and Marines, commanded by Capt. Aviation are appropriated, providing anti-submarine operations by an escort detected. Three of the trawlers were Samuel Nicholas, on New Providence $25,000 to the Bureau of Navigation for carrier.

ByThe Sarah SmileySmileys attend the state dinner (Part 1) Special Contributor From the Homefront When the first invitation came It was frigid the morning of the of flags, pageantry, uniforms, honor via e-mail, I thought it was a joke. French president’s arrival, and my guards, and the always impressive I mean, how often does one get boys’ “Les Miserables”-inspired Marine Corps Band, led by Drum an invitation to the White House? caps and pea coats provided little Major Master Gunnery Sgt. William Then the formal invitation, printed warmth. But we live in Maine, so Browne. Despite our military fam- on the finest paper I’ve ever held, we smiled as we exited the cab at ily history, the boys had never seen Photo by Clark Pierce arrived in the mail. 15th and Pennsylvania Streets and such a display. They hardly noticed Still, I did a double take. tried to look hardy. that we waited nearly 45 minutes in But a quick phone call to the Getting into the White House, the bitter cold for the ceremony to White House Social Office con- even for an event that’s taking begin. Honors to LaRocque firmed that it was true. I had been place on the lawn, is a complicat- And yes, the boys saw our presi- The NAS Jax Environmental Department recently invited to the state dinner in honor ed endeavor. It requires multiple dent and the French president, presented NAS Jax Public Affairs Specialist Kaylee of French President Francois checkpoints and scanners, most of as well as the first lady and many LaRocque (fourth from right) with a placque in Hollande. which takes place outside in the other dignitaries, but what might recognition of her significant contributions to the And when I say “I” was invited, cold. Our toes would be frozen by have been the most education- station's environmental program. Her numerous that’s what I mean. The invita- the time we entered the famous al of all for them was the young environmental articles published in Jax Air News tion read, “The President and Mrs. Bookseller’s room in the White Marine standing in formation who focused on how station departments and tenant Obama request the pleasure of the House. fainted within 10 feet of us. This commands can incorporate environmental com- pliance and conservation into daily operations. company of Ms. Smiley at a din- But before that, still outside in happens more often than people LaRocque recently accepted a public affairs posi- ner.” Not “Commander Smiley.” Not the cold, our hearts were warmed might expect if a soldier locks his tion at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast. “Commander and Mrs. Smiley.” But when we saw our own congress- knees. What is exceptional, how- “Ms. Smiley.” This is an important man and previous “Dinner with ever, is how much pride these men detail for someone who has been the Smileys” guest, Rep. Mike and women take in their duty to labeled a “military dependent” Michaud (Maine), walking down the president that almost noth- SAPR Assistance for 37 years. After countless times the path between the U.S. Treasury ing changes when a soldier goes being my Navy husband’s “+1” I was Department and the White House. down. The soldiers on either side Available 24/7 finally the principal invitee and he My youngest son, Lindell, ran to still stand stiff as boards, and the was my date. him like a favorite uncle. And then downed soldier stays in place until The DOD Safe Helpline The next morning, I went out in the most amazing thing (if you’re help arrives. In this case, the Secret may be reached by phone search of a dress. And two weeks a 7-year-old boy who loves dogs) Service got to him first. When he 1-877-995-5247, text 55-247 or via the app on iOs. later, my three sons, my mother happened – a White House staff- stood up, there was blood on his The Naval Air Station (who coincidentally was visiting er came through with the First face. Jacksonville Civilian SAPR us in Maine but lives in Virginia), Family’s Portuguese Water Dogs, My boys turned to their dad, also Victim Advocate 24/7 Duty and the dress were stuffed in my Bo and Sunny. Forget the congress- in uniform, with eyes big as sau- phone is (904) 910-9075. mini-van like the Clampetts. We man or the White House, Lindell cers. Later, he would talk to them The Naval Air Station Jacksonville Sexual Assault were headed to Washington, D.C. was in the presence of dogs, and it about the duty, pride and honor Response Coordinator (SARC) Duty phone is (904)548- to meet Dustin, who was already was the highlight of his day. Sure, those soldiers feel for their position; 7789. there working at the Pentagon. most kids don’t get to stand in the why no other solider could move to The Naval Station Mayport Sexual Assault Response Because I was also invited to the Bookseller’s room of the White help the downed man; and why the Coordinator (SARC) Duty phone is (904)548-8392. Civilian Community Sexual Assault Services may be official arrival ceremony the morn- House or have a front-row view of man who fainted would rather col- obtained by calling (904) 721-RAPE or 721-7273. ing before the state dinner, I decid- an official arrival ceremony, but all lapse and bust open his face than Commands are encouraged to post their Unit SAPR ed to take the boys out of school Lindell wanted to do was pet those shirk his duty to the country and Victim Advocates name and after hours Duty phone and bring them along for a front- dogs again. the president. number visible in the commands to be accessible to row seat to history — our family’s Inside the White House, aides Impressive indeed. sexual assault victims. Victims’ Legal Counsel (904) 542-5430 personal history and the country’s. gave us French and American flags But for Lindell, still not as memo- Chaplains may be reached for support (904) 542-3051 Of course, this meant another har- before we exited onto the South rable as meeting Bo and Sunny. or Duty phone (904) 614-7385 ried trip to buy the boys appropri- Lawn, and back out in the cold, for Next week: Dustin and I arrive at Fleet and Family Support Center may be reached for ate clothes for such an event. the official ceremony. It was a sea the state dinner. counseling services 1-866-293-2776

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AD1(AW) Christopher Chinery (left) and AS1(AW/SW) Johnny Opdenbosch verify a serial number on a cold section module that contains the compressor of a T700 helicopter engine assembly at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) Detachment (DET) Mayport Feb. 6. Opdenbosch, the Ground Support Equipment (900) division production control supervisor and Quality Assurance leading petty officer, is the FRCSE 2013 Sailor of the Year.

Photo by Victor Pitts FRCSE announces Sailor of the Year By Kaylee LaRocque Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Public Affairs

AS1(AW/SW) Johnny Opdenbosch has been selected as the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) 2013 Sailor of the Year (SOY). He is currently attached to FRCSE Detachment Mayport Ground Support Equipment (900) division where he works as division production control super- visor, main production control supervisor and quality assurance (QA) leading petty officer (LPO). “It is an honor to have represented FRCSE Detachment Mayport among Jacksonville and Detachment Key West,” said Opdenbosch. “However, the greatest honor is to have been selected as FRCSE Sailor of the Year. This accomplishment serves as recognition of the hard work and performance of the entire detachment.” Opdenbosch was selected as SOY for expertly man- aging the daily production efforts of 39 work centers in six divisions culminating in the training and qualifi- cation of four production controllers. He spearheaded the detachment’s Naval Aviation Maintenance pro- gram (NAMP) baseline system ensuring directive adherence through the detachment bringing 11 pro- grams back to “on-track” status. He continually audits and monitors the divisions and 42 NAMPs analyzing trends and implementing controls for compliance. He also acts as a collateral duty inspector and provides mentoring and guidance to the QA supervisor on QA and NAMP programs and procedures. A native of Barranquilla, Columbia, Opdenbosch moved to North Bergen, N.J. after graduating high school and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in April 1999. After completing boot camp at Recruit Training Center, Great Lakes, Ill., he attended Aviation Support Equipment “A” School in Pensacola, Fla. Opdenbosch reported to USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) in January 2000 where he was advanced to third and sec- ond class petty officer. In January 2004, he transferred to the Center of Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Jacksonville as a “C” school instructor. Two years later, Opdenbosch reported to FRCSE where he was selected Sailor of the Third Quarter. In January 2008, he transferred to VP-26 where he served as line division LPO, QA representative and mainte- nance control coordinator/safe-for-flight supervisor. He advanced to first class petty officer. Opdenbosch reported to FRCSE Detachment Mayport in 2012. During his tour, he led four first class petty officers and one chief petty officer in com- pleting production control qualification, provided technical and NAMP support to the civilian mainte- nance detachment at the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center, Andros Island, Bahamas. At Detachment Mayport, Opdenbosch’s collateral duties include serving as First Class Petty Officers Association president organizing events to raise money for the command’s children holiday party and coordinating Adopt-A-Highway cleanups; command lead financial specialist; and AIRSpeed representa- tive – facilitating/instructing AIRSpeed and Lean Six Sigma concepts (Yellow/Green Belt) to 76 officers and enlisted Sailors. Opdenbosch is married with two children. While off duty, he enjoys spending time with his family, build- ing and flying remote control airplanes, playing guitar and fishing. He is also currently working on his bach- elor’s degree in technical management with Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University. His future plans are to make chief petty officer and subsequently become a chief warrant officer. 4 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014

The NAS Jacksonville Emergency Operations Center served as the command and communications hub for the on-site incident commander, security response team, medical personnel and the public affairs officer who kept local media informed.

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regardless of the type of building. The full cooperation and support by CNRSE leadership and staff NAS Jacksonville Police are trained to provide rapid response and resulted in a quality exercise from apprehension during an active shooter scenario. This three-person which everyone benefitted,” said response team works to clear a room of office cubicles on Feb. 20 in Butters. their search of Building 919. The active shooter scenario was a planned exercise that had the look and feel of a real world event. The exercise was not held in response to a specific threat. According to Butters, every effort was made to ensure minimal impact to the installation’s normal operations. The Department of Homeland Security website describes an active shooter as an individual actively engaged in killing or attempting to kill people in a confined and populated area, typically through the use of firearms. The website also provides a What Can You Do course for the public that can be downloaded at http:// www.dhs.gov/active-shooter-preparedness. A team of first responders from NAS Jacksonville Security Department systematically cleared offices and cubicles in Building An NAS Jacksonville Security Department Petty Officer waits for the signal to move forward 919 during their search for an active shooter, as well as victims. Feb. 20 from a stairwell in Building 919.

CNRSE personnel who fled Building 919 during the Feb. 20 active shooter drill, mustered at the NAS Jax Public Works Department to await the "all clear." JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 5

( F r o m l e f t ) M A 2 (From left) HM Jonathon Andrew Bernhart, DoD Stallworth and HMSA Patrolman Malcom Christian Cage-Williams, Watson and MA3 Alycia f r o m N a v a l H o s p i t a l Delgado clear a hallway Jacksonville, treat a child- of simulated bad guys size mannequin Feb. 19 dur- and innocent person- ing exercise Solid Curtain- nel at Naval Hospital Citadel Shield 2014. Jacksonville Feb. 19 dur- ing Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield. (From left) MA3 Amanda Nicks, DoD Patrolman Mark McGinty, MA2 MA3 Amanda Nicks and Glenn Patton and MA2 Andrew Bernhart MA2 Andrew Bernhart discover a simulated victim, continue clearing CNRSE employee Jon hallways and cubicles Vondette, unresponsive in in Building 919 after his office at Building 919. discovering a mock casualty.

MA1(SW/AW) James Williams portrayed the simulated active shooter at both the Feb. 19 Naval Hospital Jacksonville Building 2080 and the Feb. 20 CNRSE Building 919 Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2014 exercises.

Photos by MC2(SW) Marcus Stanley, Twilla Smith, Jacob Sippel and Clark Pierce

MA3 Alycia Delgado, from NAS Jacksonville Security, remains alert for mock aggressors at Naval Hospital Jacksonville on Feb. 19 during Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2014. The exercise is an annual anti-ter- MA3 Alycia Delgado protects mock wounded personnel during a drill at Naval Hospital rorism and force protection drill that allows security, fire department Jacksonville Feb. 19 as part of the Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2014 anti-terrorism/force pro- and various tenant commands to work together during force protec- tection exercise that tests Navy installations throughout the continental U.S. tion scenarios.

The active shooter role player at both Naval Hospital Jacksonville Building 2080 and CNRSE Building 919 was MA1(SW/AW) James Williams, who was eventually sub- dued by NAS Jacksonville Security Department responders. 6 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 Tidd announces DoN Strategic Plan for Religious Ministry By Christianne Witten Chief of Chaplains Public Affairs plete confidentiality, dignity, “Each chaplain has a role U.S. warships to that country in respect, and compassion to play in aligning their com- 39 years. Chief of Chaplains Rear • Advising commanding offi- mand religious program to He went on to serve as dep- Adm. Mark Tidd announced cers on the accommodation of support the commander’s uty command chaplain on the release of the Department religious needs; the spiritual mission and intent as well the USS Theodore Roosevelt of the Navy (DoN) Strategic well-being of service members as the DoN Strategic Plan for (CVN 71). Marine Corps tours Plan for Religious Ministry and families; a moral and ethi- Religious Ministry 2014-2019,” include 3rd Battalion, 2nd 2014-2019, Feb. 10. cal command climate; and reli- Tidd said. Marines, and the division staff “Chaplains play a vital role gious matters that affect the The Navy Chaplains Corps of 2nd Marine Division, Camp for our Navy and Marine Corps command’s mission. is currently comprised of 1,056 Lejeune, N.C., deploying to team, providing counsel, The strategic plan will focus chaplains in both the active Southwest Asia in support of building hope, and increas- on leveraging these core capa- and reserve components, rep- Operation Desert Storm. ing the resilience of our force,” bilities to meet three strategic resenting more than 100 faith He served at Marine Secretary of the Navy Ray goals: serve our people, engage groups and religious organiza- Corps Combat Development Mabus states in the strategic Rear Adm. Mark Tidd with leadership, and meet tions. Command as the chaplain for plan. professional standards, Tidd About your the Marine Corps Brig and the Navy chaplains and religious Shipmates serve. Whether at explained. Chief of Navy Chaplains Base Security Battalion and program specialists operate home or operating forward, “When professional religious Rear Adm. Tidd comes from later returned to 2nd Marine across a broad spectrum of our Navy chaplains play a vital ministry is delivered effective- a career Navy family and is a Division as the division chap- environments to fulfill the mis- role in ensuring our Sailors, ly, chaplains can help inspire graduate of Williams College in lain. sion of the Chaplain Corps – to Civilians, and families have the hope, strengthen spiritual Williamstown, Mass. Tidd has served in lead- inspire hope and strengthen resilience to meet every chal- well being, increase personal He received his Master ership positions on the chief spiritual well being through lenge they face,” Chief of Naval resilience, and enhance mis- of Divinity from Fuller of Chaplain’s staff as the the delivery and coordination Operations Adm. Jonathan sion readiness across the Naval Theological Seminary and branch head for Professional of effective religious ministry Greenert states in the strategic Service,” Tidd added. a Master of Theology from Development and Religious at sea and ashore. plan. The strategic plan will serve Princeton Theological The DoN Strategic Plan Gen. James Amos, comman- as the foundation for policy Seminary. Programs and as the Advanced for Religious Ministry 2014- dant of the Marine Corps, also and programming for the pro- He is a graduate of the Training officer at Navy 2019 was carefully designed remarked in the strategic plan fessional delivery of religious National War College in Chaplain School. to support the priorities of that “chaplains are invaluable ministry across the Navy, Washington, DC, with a Master Tidd was assigned as the the Secretary of the Navy, when it comes to ensuring we Marine Corps, and Coast of Science in National Security force chaplain for U.S. Naval Chief of Naval Operations, keep faith with our Marines, Guard. It will also inform and Strategy and a graduate of the Forces Central Command and Commandant of the Marine our Sailors, and our families.” shape the development of pro- Marine Corps Command and the fleet chaplain for U.S. 5th Corps, and Commandant of Navy chaplains support the fessional standards for chap- Staff College and the Armed Fleet, headquartered in the the Coast Guard. religious freedom of Sailors, lains and religious program Forces Staff College. Kingdom of Bahrain. The plan also advances Marines, Coast Guardsmen, specialists. Tidd’s Navy tours include After serving as command Professional Naval Chaplaincy DoN Civilians, and families as “Every chaplain oversees a NAS Moffett Field, Calif. with chaplain for the U.S. European and expands on the goals of well as support commanders command religious program Patrol Wing 10 and the USS Command, he became deputy the previous strategic plan as they carry out their charge of which can address health of Reeves (CG 24), homeported in chief of Navy Chaplains and released in 2008, Tidd said. command by: force issues that impact resil- Yokosuka, Japan. Chaplain of the Marine Corps. “Part of ‘Be Ready’ is hav- • Providing and facilitating ience and readiness in a mean- During his time on board, Tidd assumed his current ing the opportunity to prac- religious ministry ingful, substantive way,” he Reeves visited Qingdao, China, duties as the 25th chief of Navy tice one’s faith wherever our • Caring for all with com- added. as part of the first port visit by Chaplains on Aug. 27, 2010. DoD stresses cutting debt, saving more in ‘Military Saves Week’ By Terri Moon Cronk force program, which began in 2003. American Forces Press Service Military Saves encourages service members and their families to take a pledge to reduce debt and set Because Defense Department leaders believe per- up automatic savings programs for necessities such as sonal financial readiness equals mission readiness, retirement, emergency and contingency savings. officials want service members to “set a goal, make “The first step in attaining financial security is mak- a plan and save automatically” in the Military Saves ing a commitment to changing personal spending and Week campaign now underway. savings habits,” Thompson noted. Military Saves is a year-long campaign with DoD Financial readiness is equated with mission readi- partner the Consumer Federation of America as office of family policy and children and youth. ness within DoD, she added, because when a service part of the larger America Saves effort, said Barbara “DoD over last 10 years has had a very robust finan- Thompson, director of the Defense Department’s cial readiness campaign,” Thompson said of the total- See MILITARY SAVES, Page 8 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 7 Individual Augmentees recognized By MC2 Amanda Cabasos Staff Writer

Naval Air Station Jacksonville and the Northeast Florida Navy League Council hosted the 12th bi-annual Individual Augmentee (IA) Recognition Luncheon Feb. 20 at the station’s River Cove Catering and Conference Center. Photos by MC2 Amanda Cabasos Twenty-three spouses joined 53 IAs Individual Augmentees from NAS Jax commands, along with their spouses, mem- from base and tenant commands, as bers of the Northeast Florida Navy League Council, Rotary Club of Orange Park well as Blount Island Command. The and Rotary Club of Orange Park Sunrise gather for a photo after the luncheon. event was sponsored by the Northeast ily behind which is extremely difficult. Florida Navy League, Rotary Club of It’s also a disruption to your surgical Orange Park, Rotary Club of Orange practices as a surgeon. It is very differ- Park Sunrise, and the Marine Corps ent working out in the field. It makes it League. tough when leaving and coming back, The luncheon kicked off with the but on the other hand it is a tremendous singing of the national anthem by HMC Guest Speaker Rear Adm. Sinclair opportunity to serve. I was able to treat Gloria Cardona, and the invocation by Harris, commander of U.S. Naval war injuries and as a surgeon that is NAS Jacksonville Chaplain (Lt.) Andrew Forces Southern Command and U.S. a great thing. On the other hand you Hayler. Music was provided by Navy 4th Fleet commends the 53 Individual see some horrific things. I was able to Band Southeast Brass Quintet. Augmentees (IA) for their outstanding treat the local population while I was As awardees and command repre- service during the NAS Jacksonville IA there. And the patients are very grate- sentatives enjoyed their lunch, NAS Recognition Luncheon held on base ful for the medical help. That was one Feb. 20. Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. of the highlights of my experience. The Roy Undersander welcomed the guests scribable places. These IAs are part of challenge though was you don’t always and thanked the IAs for their dedicated that long lineage of service members know who is your friend or enemy. service. deploying and they should be very PS1(SW/AW) Princess Bacote from “We are here today to honor the men proud that they are showing the rest of PSD Jacksonville said, “I have recent- and women who have returned from the world that they are the best of what ly returned from Camp Lemonnier Orthopedic Surgeon Cmdr. Jorge IA duty. I congratulate them for com- our Navy is all about.” in Djibouti Africa where I aided ser- Brito from Naval Hospital Jacksonville pleting such rigorous assignments that IA guest speaker Cmdr. Jorge Brito, vice members from all the branches speaks at the IA Recognition Luncheon and expresses his personal experience were often outside of what they were M.D., is an orthopedic Surgeon when they arrived in country. I issued deploying to Afghanistan. trained to do as a Sailor or Marine. In who deployed from Naval Hospital ID cards and fixed pay issues. We also all cases they served the joint force and Jacksonville to Camp Holland, a base aided in many volunteer efforts such as The IA Recognition Luncheon was our country with honor and distinc- located in the southern region of building orphanages and feeding the first held at NAS Jax in 2008 and ini- tion. And by doing so reflected a great Afghanistan. hungry children on the street. I thought tiated by the Northeast Florida Navy credit upon themselves and the Navy Brito said, “It’s an honor and a priv- it was a great opportunity going to League Council. and Marine Corps team.” ilege to be able to deploy. It was also Africa because it really opened my eyes “The Navy League has been privi- He then introduced Commander of something that I wanted to put behind in what is going on around the world.” leged to honor more than 1,850 IAs over U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command me. It comes with sacrifices. What IA To close out the luncheon, each IA the past six years. Our Sailors have left and U.S. 4th Fleet Rear Adm. Sinclair Sailors do is make the best of it when we was presented with a special plaque, their families to take on a mission that Harris as the guest speaker. are deployed, because we can’t control a Boots on the Ground coin from was not expected of them but they have Harris said, “I appreciate having the what happens to us but we can control the Northeast Florida Navy League stepped up on a voluntary basis to meet opportunity to be here today to honor how we feel about it and what we do Council, and thank-you letters from the challenge. We feel very privileged to our shipmates. Having served as an IA with it. That is what a lot of us IAs do, U.S. Senators Bill Nelson and Marco honor our Sailors and their spouses for myself in 2010 to Pakistan and several as well as our families. We find ways to Rubio and U.S. Representatives Ander their sacrifice in the continuing War on other places, I truly appreciate these make the best of it.” Crenshaw and Corrine Brown. Each Terrorism,” said Mike McGrath, former IAs and their spouses for the sacrific- He explained, “Deployments are spouse was also presented with a rose national director, Navy League of the es made during the separation. Today an experience with contradictions. courtesy of the Navy Exchange. United States. we have more than 3,100 Sailors who We get to provide support. We get to are forward deployed supporting the do something that we were trained to other branches of service to complete do and a part of us is anxious to do it. the mission. Doing God’s work in unde- On the other hand you leave your fam- 8 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 Hagel orders revamp of POW/MIA effort By Jim Garamone ing undersecretary, to develop a ing for missing personnel. facilities, budgets, and oversight conducted. The plan will also American Forces Press Service plan within 30 days “to increase In addition, the plan will pro- of laboratory operations,” Kirby incorporate suggestions and rec- to the maximum extent possible pose ways to increase the num- said. ommendations offered to DoD Defense Secretary Chuck the numbers of missing service ber of identifications, improve “He’s also asked all services, by military and veteran service Hagel has ordered the under- personnel accounted for annu- transparency for families and combatant commands and rel- organizations. secretary of defense for policy ally, while ensuring timely and expand the case file system to evant DoD components to assist “This remains a top priority for to develop a plan to reorganize accurate information is provided include all missing personnel, Mr. Lumpkin with anything he the secretary and for this depart- the department’s POW/MIA their families.” including those from World War needs in this effort.” ment,” Kirby said. accounting effort, Pentagon press Kirby said the goal is to consol- II. Hagel’s memo is consistent “In fact, we believe it is a secretary Navy Rear Adm. John idate relevant department assets “The secretary expects this with congressional legislation sacred obligation. We take it seri- Kirby said Feb. 20. into a single organization with plan to recommend changes and will continue to be informed ously, and we’re going to keep it Hagel issued a memo direct- oversight of and accountability ranging from civilian and mil- by analysis that DoD and other at. We’re going to keep improv- ing Michael Lumpkin, the act- for the entire mission of account- itary personnel to contracting, governmental agencies have ing.” MILITARY SAVES From Page 6

member has financial difficulty, it can affect job per- formance. “DoD feels so strongly about [financial readiness], every major installation and family support center will have personal financial managers to provide counseling and education to service members and their families,” Thompson said, adding that installa- tion banks and credit unions also are committed to increasing financial literacy. Taking a pledge to reduce debt and save money has become a tradition for service members, families and Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Adm. Robin Braun poses for a group photo after an all-hands call held at NAS DoD civilians to make a commitment to themselves, Jacksonville. More than 150 Sailors, assigned to units at Navy Operational Support Command Jacksonville, Thompson said. The pledge can be taken online or attended the all-hands call to hear about the latest developments in the Navy Reserves, exchange information publicly during a major installation event during on challenges Sailors face in maintaining unit readiness, and discuss possible ways to improve training and Military Saves Week. procedures. “Last year, we had over 29,000 [people] take the pledge, and that’s exciting,” she noted. Thompson said pledging to save and developing plans to do so are individual. Some people might CHIEF save a set amount of money each payday, while others From Page 1 devote a percentage, for example. Thompson also emphasized that developing a centers, and 145 equipment valida- financial readiness plan is a family affair, and said the tions. sooner children are introduced to the habit of saving Braun praised the work aboard and spending wisely, the earlier they will learn sound the Coronado and stressed the financial skills. importance of supporting the LCS “Everyone needs to have financial education,” she community as the Navy continues said. to consider Navy Station Mayport The traditional Thrift Savings Plan and its Roth IRA as the future homeport for about TSP counterpart offer painless avenues to automati- 1,000 Sailors and 14 new LCS ships cally save, and the TSP plans are among DoD’s pillars estimated to join the fleet by 2020. of its military family readiness campaign, Thompson “The work you are doing is proof said. that this program is the right way “The TSP gives you an opportunity to think about to go,” said Braun. “I commend your long-term future … [such as] retirement, because you on the excellent work you are Photos by MCC Elizabeth Thompson we think it’s far away, but it’s not,” she said. “Every doing.” Chief of Navy Reserve Vice Adm. Robin Braun asks reservists to raise day, you need to start thinking about saving for retire- While at NAS Jacksonville, Braun their hand if they had been mobilized at least once in their Navy career. ment.” More than 150 Sailors, assigned to units at Navy Operational Support toured spaces at Information Offering resources such as TSP shows how serious Command Jacksonville, attended the Feb. 22 all-hands call to hear about Dominance Corps Region the latest developments in the Navy Reserves, to exchange information DoD is about its troops saving and reducing debt for Southeast. During a pinning cer- on challenges Sailors face in maintaining unit readiness, and to discuss their successes in life, Thompson added. emony at the command, she recog- possible ways to improve training and procedures. In the past 10 years, the numbers of service mem- nized two reservists for their com- bers and their families enrolling in the [traditional] pletion of the Enlisted Information dling battalions and one expedi- smaller command and have the TSP and the new Roth TSP have increased, Thompson Domination Warfare Specialist tionary communications detach- cargo handlers get some one-on- said, calling that development “very exciting.” Program. ment comprised of about 660 full- one time with her is always good,” The Military OneSource website is another resource Braun also traveled to Blount time and selected reservists from Henley said. for help with financial planning, offering online Island on the St. Johns River, where 10 bases throughout Navy Region NOSC Jacksonville provides sup- financial tools and up to 12 sessions per monetary she toured spaces of the Fourth Southeast. port to approximately 2,000 Sailors issue for face-to-face or telephone financial counsel- Navy Expeditionary Logistics YN1(EXW/AW) Keith Henley, one in 66 units at seven locations, ing, she said. Regiment (4th NELR) recognized of the Sailors pinned Feb. 22, said including NAS Jacksonville; Naval About 65 percent of troops and families have emer- three Sailors for their completion of he appreciated the time Braun took Station Mayport; Blount Island; gency savings plans, Thompson said. “That’s impor- the Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare to interact with reservists and see Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay; tant. Our message is getting across about how impor- Specialist Program, participated in some of the training 4th NELR does Naval Support Activity Naples, tant savings is,” she added. advanced cargo simulator training. onsite. Italy; Stuttgart Army Airfield, Overall, having a family financial preparedness NELR serves as the headquarters “To have Vice Adm. Braun take Germany; and Royal Air Force plan is something service members and their fami- element for two Navy cargo han- time out of her schedule to visit a Molesworth, England. lies should have first and foremost on their minds, Thompson emphasized. “Your financial stability is going to make sure your family is secure, and that you don’t have to worry unnecessarily about something you do have control MCPON over,” she said. From Page 1 Navy Code of Ethics problems – but that we don’t have a systemic problem. DO I know from the stats within our CPO Mess, and the • Place loyalty to the Constitution, the laws, and ethical Navy as a whole, that conduct issues are flat or trend- principles above private gain. ing down. That’s why I say that we in the Navy are not • Act impartially to all groups, persons, and organizations. experiencing an epidemic of ethical problems. But • Give an honest effort in the performance of your whenever we do recognize an integrity based problem duties. – big or small – it must be immediately addressed,” • Protect and conserve federal property. said Stevens. • Disclose fraud, waste, and abuse, and corruption to “Why must ethical problems be addressed quickly appropriate authorities. • Fulfill in good faith your obligations as citizens, and and firmly? I’m asking you for the single, key word pay your federal, state and local taxes. that goes with integrity.” • Comply with all laws providing equal opportunity to all A number of CPOs from the audience voiced, almost persons, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, in unison, “trust.” national origin, age, or handicap. Stevens responded, “Someone help me here. Why is DO NOT trust is so important?” • Use nonpublic information to benefit yourself or A female CPO stood and said, “Ultimately, we put anyone else. our lives on the line, so we must trust each other to • Solicit or accept gifts from persons or parties that do have our backs. If not, our mission cannot be accom- business with or seek official action from DoD (unless permitted by an exception). plished. But I trust every brother and sister here today • Make unauthorized commitments or promises that to have my back – and I’ll do the same for them.” bind the government. “Violation of our integrity erodes public trust,” • Use federal property for unauthorized purposes. called out another chief. “We have to be mindful of • Take jobs or hold financial interests that conflict with what we say and how we say it in the age of public your government responsibilities. • Take actions that give the appearance that they are media.” illegal or unethical. Another chief told the assembly that lack of disci- pline can expose Sailors to the threat of blackmail which can create a security risk for confidential infor- mation. “There are lots of bad actors out there who our DNA to handle problems. We take on challenges want intelligence from our spaces. If they find some- with vigor and passion because that’s what we do. one with an ethical or moral problem, they can hold Nobody is better positioned to manage change in any it over you until you give them something they want.” other branch of America’s armed forces. We bring the MCPON was so impressed by the chief, he urged the ability and experience to effectively communicate audience to “please give him a round of applause!” with every rank in the Navy – from a seaman appren- He went on to explain, “I met with 800 chief petty tice to the CNO,” said Stevens. officers the other day in Norfolk. We talked for 90 One more CPO stood and said, “Our common val- minutes – and not one person, myself included, made ues have always been integrity and trust. We create that point. That’s why I’m here today. Because nobody the tempo of a command, and that means we set the knows better than those who live the dream every standards of commitment, performance, achievement single day. and, yes, integrity which simply means knowing right “For more than 120 years, when the Navy faces a from wrong.” challenge, we always turn to our chiefs’ mess. It’s in JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 9

Photos courtesy of FACSFACJAX A group of FACSFACJAX volunteers, led by Executive Officer Cmdr. Shannon Parker (left, second row kneeling and CMDCS Eric Elkin (left, third row standing), OSSR Taylor Carden discovered a goat locker at the Veterans Farm. put in a day's hard labor to create new plantable acreage at Veterans Farm.

By ET1 Patrick Horgan SailorsFACSFACJAX PAO volunteer for farm work Thirteen sailors from Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility, Jacksonville (FACSFACJAX) volunteered on Feb. 6 at Veterans Farm Jacksonville (veteransfarm. org). The event was led by FACSFACJAX Executive Officer Cmdr. Shannon Parker, and Command Senior Chief Petty Officer ATCS Eric Elkin. The crew assisted the farm staff with clearing two fields – (From back) YN3 Tquondra Harris, LSC Terry Loeffelholz and that consisted of cutting and ET2 Jeremy Pugh carry a long tree limb to be cut into fire wood. removing downed trees and limbs. way than our nation’s veter- Veterans Farm will be host- After a half-day of hard work, ans?” asked Ellsberry. ing volunteer events on April 20 (From left) ET2 Jeremy Pugh, IT3 Daniel Ketchum and AC1 Greg the FACSFACJAX team was Another goal is to provide a and May 18 from 8 a.m. to noon. Klein work to get dead trees into manageable pieces. thanked by farm manager Steve combination of work, therapy, Command volunteer events Ellsberry, “The amount of work together in a relaxed, natural ing them grow and sell fruits education and socialization can be scheduled Monday thru that your team completed in environment. and vegetables at farmers mar- through sustainable agricultur- Friday. five hours has saved us over Veterans enrolled in the six- kets, U-pick and commercial al training. For more information, go to: three months of preparation for month fellowship program markets. Veterans Farm collaborates [email protected]. the upcoming fellowship pro- work as a team to develop solu- One of their pillars is to edu- and works with local farm- Large groups are welcome as gram.” tions that will enable them to cate the community about the ers, organic associations, well as students needing com- The Veterans Farm mission is overcome physical and mental health benefits of eating organ- community business lead- munity volunteer hours for to help disabled combat veter- barriers. ic food. ers, the University of Florida high school or college. ans reintegrate back into soci- Their goal is to help veterans “We want to follow a model Agriculture Department and Visit Veterans Farm at ety through the use of horticul- make a social connection with that will help create a healthier the Veterans Affairs work ther- 9526 Argyle Forest Blvd., ture therapy – while working the civilian community by hav- nation. Who better to lead the apy program. Jacksonville 32222.

Photo by Kaylee LaRocque Fleet Readiness Center Southeast artisans in action Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) Commanding Officer Capt. John Kemna (left) discusses the capabilities of the Easily Manipulated Mechanical Arm (EMMA) with FRCSE Fiberglass Worker Jerry Lackey (right) and Chris Chiang of Temple Allen Industries at the FRCSE Paint Hangar on Feb. 21. Emma reproduces the motions of a human operator to sand parts protecting the artisan from contin- ual stress and vibration induced injuries caused by manual sanding. The machine produces a smooth finish at a sanding rate five times greater than manual sand- ing, while capturing dust particles in its integrated vacuum system.

Photo by Victor Pitts Robert Aceves (left), the EA-6B and trainer aircraft deputy product manager, and Capt. Horacio Fernandez, incoming Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA), look on as Bill Connelly, the trainer aircraft program manager, points out wear and tear on a lower nacelle duct removed from a T-44 Pegasus trainer at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast on Feb. 13. Artisans at the military depot are per- forming aircraft conditional inspections to ensure aircraft reliability. 10 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 11

The MWR "2014 Aerobathon" featured six different heart-pumping classes. During the 30-minute Zumba class, instructor CeCe Hartsell Photos by Morgan Kehnert (right) energized her standing room only class. 'Aerobathon' delivers

With 85 fun and fitness participants, the MWR AR Chanay George of VP-45 displays her high "2014 kick during the step class taught by Terry Aerobathon" Crawford at the MWR "2014 Aerobathan" held was a at the NAS Jax Wellness Center. sweaty success. The spin class was full for the entire two hours. Amare Harris, who attended the Aerobathon with his father, was able to pick up the step moves very quickly.

Photos by MC2 Amanda Cabasos Energy reduction bar set high NAS Jax Installation Energy Manager Josh Bass leads the quarterly Building The Building Energy Monitors from various tenant commands were joined by Energy Monitor meeting at the base public works department conference room. NAS Jax Executive Officer Capt. Howard Wanamaker (far left) Feb. 18 to discuss The gathering was an informative meeting that included energy reduction goals energy management goals and practices for the station. and various methods to use power more efficiently. 12 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 ‘Red Lancers’ visit the

GreatBy Lt. j.g. Brendan White McGoey North and Lt. j.g. Jeremy Tijerina the detachment officer in VP-10 Public Affairs charge, oversaw the operations as the crew achieved outstand- The Royal Canadian Air ing success. Force (RCAF) 405 Long Range Throughout their time in Patrol Squadron based in Nova Canada, the Red Lancer crew Scotia, hosted a detachment completed multiple missions, of VP-10, “Red Lancers” from only having to cancel their Jan. 24-30 for exercise Atlantic first scheduled event due to Shield 2014. extremely adverse weather Photo courtesy of VP-10 The event focused on anti- conditions off the coast of Nova Members of VP-10 and 405 LRP Squadron celebrate the final event of Atlantic Shield 2014 at the submarine warfare and anti- Scotia. Royal Canadien Air Force base in Nova Scotia. surface warfare missions. However, CAC-9 and RCAF Despite having to overcome Squadron 405 were able to Unsure of what to expect, Lt. the detachment was treated to were nothing but welcom- the severe weather conditions complete all of their neces- j.g. Ryan Mackey, the tactical a celebration hosted by their ing and hospitable. I’m look- that often plague the area, sary qualifications and train- coordinator for the crew, was RCAF counterparts. The gra- ing forward to any upcoming the detachment proved to be ing requirements during the impressed with how smoothly cious hosts provided din- opportunity we may have to a rewarding and memorable follow-on flights. The complet- the operations were executed. ner as the crews, along with work with them again,” said Lt. experience for crewmembers. ed missions provided the Red “Working with the Canadians the maintenance personnel, Andrew Knott, the patrol plane The Red Lancers sent Lancers with the opportunity felt just like working with shared experiences and trad- pilot for CAC-9. Combat Aircrew (CAC)-9, led to experience real-time, inter- our guys back in the states. ed squadron patches with one VP-10 is home based at NAS by Lt. Dean Legidakes, with a nationally coordinated opera- Communication and coordina- another. Jacksonville, and is currently maintenance contingent led by tions with the RCAF’s own tion meshed perfectly,” he said. “Squadron 405 really went doing work-ups for their next AZC Natalia Luchetti. version of the P-3C Orion, the To celebrate the conclu- above and beyond for us the deployment that will send Lt. Cmdr. Larry Blankenship, CP-140 Aurora. sion of Atlantic Shield 2014, entire time we were there. They them to the 4th and 5th Fleets. African American/Black History In Memoriam From Fleet Readiness Center Month celebration Southeast Public Affairs Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) Human Resources Program Administrator Tammie Wells, 45, passed away Feb. 22 at Orange Park Medical Center. Wells, a Jacksonville native, gradu- Cleve Warren, chief financial ated from William M. Raines Senior officer at Florida State High School in 1986. College at Jacksonville, and She enlisted in the U.S. Marine guest speaker for Naval Corps in October 1987, completing Hospital Jacksonville’s African recruit training at Parris Island, S.C. in American/Black History February 1987. Month celebration Feb. 20, spoke about the past, Wells worked in the administrative field during her service as a Marine, present and future of African Wells Americans. Civil Rights in retiring as a gunnery sergeant in April America was the theme of 2007. in 2007 working as a management this year’s celebration. Wells never saw combat as an technician in the legal office until administrative chief, however her ser- assuming her last position as pro- vice as the casualty assistance calls gram administrator in the Human officer from 2002-07 in Jacksonville Resources Office in 2008. included assisting seven families who Wells also served the community lost loved ones serving on active duty. in numerous capacities including Her job consisted of accompanying a acting as secretary for the Montford chaplain to the family’s home to noti- Point Marine Association Chapter No. fy the next-of-kin and provide details 29 and American Legion Post No. 197, of the cause of death. She explained and assisted with many youth pro- death benefits and served as a liaison grams at Grace Baptist Missionary between the funeral home and family. Church. Her military decorations included A viewing for family and friends the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy will be held Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. at James and Marine Corps Commendation Graham Mortuary, 3631 Moncrief Rd., Medal (two awards), Navy and Jacksonville, Fla. 32209. Marine Corps Achievement Medal The funeral service will be held (five awards), Military Outstanding March 1 at noon at Grace Baptist Volunteer Service Medal and various Missionary Church, 1553 East 21st unit commendations, letters of appre- Street, Jacksonville, Fla. 32205. ciations and meritorious masts. Wells will be buried with full mil- After retiring from the Marine itary honors at the Jacksonville Corps, she joined the FRCSE team National Cemetery March 3.

Photos by Jacob Sippel HM2 Merrian Calzado presents Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Chief Financial Officer Cleve Warren with a plaque on Feb. 20, on behalf of Naval Hospital Jacksonville, during the command’s African-American/Black History Month celebration. Civil Rights in America was the theme of this year’s celebra- tion. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 13 DoD takes holistic view of slowing military compensation growth By Jim Garamone Military and civilian com- decrease in their basic house ing deductibles and co-pays The compensation proposals American Forces Press Service pensation accounts for 50 per- allowance, Hagel said. DoD in ways that encourage mem- do not recommend any changes cent of the DoD budget. This also would no longer reimburse bers to use the most affordable to the military retirement ben- The Defense Department can has put the department out of service members for renter’s means of care – such as military efits for those now in the ser- no longer put off slowing the balance, the defense leaders insurance. treatment facilities, preferred vices, Hagel said. growth of military personnel said, and the department must This change will happen providers, and generic prescrip- “We are awaiting the results costs, and the fiscal year 2015 invest to ensure service mem- slowly, so that no one’s hous- tions, the secretary said. of the Military Compensation budget request DoD is rec- bers are well-equipped and ing allowances will actually go “We will ask retirees and and Retirement Modernization ommending to the president well-trained to handle future down, Hagel said, noting that some active-duty family mem- Commission, which is expected begins that process, defense challenges. the process also will consider bers to pay a little more in to present its report in February leaders said Feb. 24. All savings from compensa- differences in the relative cost their deductibles and co-pays, 2015, before pursuing reforms Saying they are ready to tion reforms will help keep ser- of living, so service members but their benefits will remain in this area,” he added. “But take on the hard task of curb- vice members properly trained in high-rent areas won’t be affordable, as they should be,” DOD continues to support the ing growth in compensation, and equipped, they added. The adversely affected. he said. “To protect the most principle of ‘grandfathering’ for Defense Secretary Chuck budget request recommends a Under the request, the vulnerable, under this plan any future changes to military Hagel and Army Gen. Martin 1 percent increase in military department will not shut down medically retired service mem- retirement plans.” Dempsey, the chairman of the pay, and it freezes pay for gen- any commissaries, but will cut bers, their families, and the Hagel said the proposals were Joint Chiefs of Staff, previewed eral and flag officers. subsidies for some of them, the survivors of service members carefully crafted to reform mili- the fiscal 2015 budget request Hagel and Dempsey stressed secretary said. who die on active duty would tary compensation in a fair, for reporters. that no one in uniform will “Over three years, we will not pay the annual participa- responsible, and sustainable Hagel said all defense lead- see a pay cut. Rather, they reduce by $1 billion the annu- tion fees charged to other retir- way. ers agreed to a holistic and explained, the push is to slow al direct subsidy provided ees, and would pay a smaller “We recognize that no one comprehensive approach growth to put pay and benefits to military commissaries, share of the costs for health serving our nation in uniform to compensation changes. on a more sustainable path. which now totals $1.4 billion,” care than other retirees.” is overpaid for what they do for “Continuous piecemeal chang- “Total pay and benefits he said. “We are not shutting Under the budget recommen- our country,” he added. “But es will only magnify uncertain- increased 40 percent faster down commissaries. All com- dation, the average military if we continue on the current ty and doubts among our ser- than the private sector between missaries will still get free rent retiree would go from paying course without making these vice members about whether 2001 and 2012, and while that and pay no taxes. They will be 8 percent of health care costs modest adjustments now, the promised benefits will be there was the right thing to do at the able to continue to provide a out of pocket to paying 11 per- choices will only grow more in the future,” he said. time, we can’t continue at that very good deal to service mem- cent. Retirees old enough to use difficult and painful down the Dempsey also stressed this rate over the long term,” Hagel bers and retirees – much like Medicare and who choose to road. We will inevitably have in his remarks. “I know this said. our post exchanges, which do have TRICARE as well, even- to either cut into compensation weighs heavily on the minds In addition to pay, the budget not receive direct subsidies. tually would be asked to pay even more deeply and abruptly, of our men and women in uni- request begins the process to Overseas commissaries and a little bit more to enroll in or we will have to deprive our form and on their families,” slow the growth rate of tax-free those in remote locations will TRICARE, Hagel said. men and women of the train- he said. “Our force is extraor- basic housing allowances. This continue receiving direct sub- The approach encourages ing and equipment they need dinarily accepting of change. will continue for five years until sidies.” retirees to use free military to succeed in battle. Either way, They are less understanding of the allowances cover about 95 DoD will simplify and mod- facilities if they are close to we would be breaking faith piecemeal approaches. They percent of the average service ernize the TRICARE health home, which provide outstand- with our people. And the presi- want – and they deserve – pre- member’s housing expens- insurance program by con- ing care and are often under- dent and I will not allow that to dictability.” es. Again, no one will see a solidating plans and adjust- used, the secretary said. happen.” Pentagon: U.S./Afghan agreement remains a priority By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service said he would like to have the agreement said. sions. “It’s a commitment we made long signed by an upcoming NATO Defense Pentagon officials are also studying a ago. It’s a commitment we’re trying to Defense officials continue to urge Ministerial. “That meeting is next week,” Center for Naval Analysis report com- make now on the ground in Afghanistan Afghan President Hamid Karzai to sign Kirby said. missioned by the Defense Department to improve their capacity and capabil- the Bilateral Security Agreement with Karzai has said he will leave it to his that concludes the Taliban will strength- ity.” the United States, Pentagon press sec- successor to sign the document, which en after the NATO combat mission ends, Afghan forces are in the lead for com- retary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said if done soon will allow for the United and that the Afghan military should be bat operations throughout the country, Feb. 20. States and other NATO nations to plan larger than currently projected. the admiral said. They – and NATO – “We continue to believe it would be for Operation Resolute Support -- to “One of the reasons why the alliance never dismiss the Taliban insurgency or enormously helpful to have a bilateral train, advise and assist mission that is interested in the resolute support mis- the threat the Taliban pose not just to security agreement as soon as possible,” is set to begin Jan. 1. 2015. Without an sion post-2014 is to help improve the the United States and its allies, but to the Kirby said during a Pentagon news con- agreement “we’re going to have to start capabilities of the Afghan national secu- Afghan people. ference. planning for a complete withdrawal, but rity forces,” the admiral said in response The CNA report will inform DoD lead- Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has we’re not at that point right now,” Kirby to questions about the report’s conclu- ers as the mission continues, Kirby said. 14 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014

4-6 p.m., Party Extreme $10, 8 p.m. - Gatornationals $32 - $58 midnight (up to 2 hours of play). Shoes Wild Adventures $30 - $70 while supplies Paintball Trip Included. last March 15 at 9 a.m. Sunday: Family Day $1.50 all day, per Disney World Orlando Armed Forces person, per game Salute ticket FL (Expires Sept.27,2014) NAS Jax Golf Club Monthly Handicap Single Tournament: $166 - $194.50 Golf course info: 542-3249 Jan. 18, 1-4 p.m. $20 per person Discover Disney Ticket - Florida Resident Mulligan’s info: 542-2936 Scratch Sweeper: Jan. 25, 1–4 p.m. $30 Ticket Valid for sale through APRIL 12, entry fee 2014 Twilight League now forming *Please note, the specials do not include Universal Orlando Military Special 3rd Begins March 25 shoes unless stated otherwise* day free Nonresident 2014 Team rosters are due on March 18 Orlando Magic $11 - $491 Fitness & Aquatics Jacksonville Symphony - $27.50 Spring Breakout Championship Call 542-2930 THE ARTIST SERIES-BROADWAY IN April 4 at 10 a.m. JACKSONVILLE 2014 SEASON $40 per person Navy Run Training Program Armed Forces Vacation Club Resort At the fitness center Condo Rentals www.afvclub.com instal- Military Appreciation Days Running group meets every Tuesday at lation $349-$369 Play 18-holes with cart for $18 4 p.m. Amelia Island Museum of History $4 - Active duty – March 11 & 25 $10 Retirees, DoD and sponsored guests – Biggest Loser Challenge MOSH $7 - $12 March 13 & 27 8 week program, teams of 2 Ripleys St Augustine $4.25 - $15.50 Begins March 10 St Augustine Alligator Farm Nile Zipline Mulberry Cove Marina Dewey’s $35.25 (free admission with reservation) Call 542-3260. 9th Annual Captain Chuck Cornett Navy St Augustine Alligator Farm $6.75 - Free kayak & canoe rental Call 542-3521 Run $13.50 Every Thursday for active duty Free Texas Hold’em Tournaments April 5 at 8 a.m. Half Hour Boggy Creek Airboat Rides Monday & Thursday at 7 p.m. Register online at www.1stplacesports. $15.50 - $20 Free stand-up paddleboard lessons com/calendar.html Wild Florida Airboats (Kenansville, FL) Every Thursday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Friday Social Hour 7–9 p.m., live enter- $18 - $46.75 *Weather dependent tainment, $.50 wings and $7.95 pizza Lifeguard Course Florida Ecosafaris $22.75 - $52.75 your way Begins March 14 Book Shades of Green, Disneyworld Auto Skills Center Sign-up at the base gym Hotel properties, Universal Hotels and off Call 542-3227 Family Night – Third Friday of the property hotels near attractions at ITT! 22 work bays, wheel balancing, tool month, 5–8 p.m., balloon artist and kara- I.T.T. Events checkout, paint booth and welding oke Call 542-3318 The Vault Liberty ASE certified mechanic onsite E-mail them directly at jaxs_nas_ Freedom Lanes [email protected]. Recreation Center Youth Activities Center ITT current ticket promotions include Trips, activities and costs may be restrict- Call 778-9772 Bowling Center the following: ed to E1-E6 single or unaccompanied Family Fitness Center hours Call 542-3493. Alhambra Dinner show $38 - $50.50 active duty members. Call 542-1335 for Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mondays: All you can bowl for $5, 4-6 Jacksonville Sharks - $25 information. Bring your child to work out with you! p.m. Jacksonville Suns available soon! Wednesdays: All you can bowl for $5.95, Rivership Romance (includes dinner) Ladies Day Out Flying Club 4-10 p.m. $40- $57.75 March 1 at 1:30 p.m. Call 777-8549 Thursdays: Free bowling for active duty Disney On Ice - $15 Private Pilot Ground School 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Funk Fest 2 Day Ticket $62 VIP $169 Neon Vibe Volunteer Trip Call for schedule Saturdays: Family Extreme Bowling $8, Motley Crew Concert - Club seats $63.50 March 8 $500 per person

TaxFrom Region Legalservices available H&R Block software. Service Office Volunteer assistance will be onsite; however volunteers are not The VITA Self Service will be permitted to prepare taxes. available to active duty service Those needing additional assis- members, retirees and dependents, tance outside the scope of the vol- Reservists (active 30 days or pre- unteers may be redirected to a demobilization) and entitled for- nearby tax center. mer spouses from Feb. 4 through The tax center is located at NAS April 15. Jacksonville, Building 4, Room The service is for those whose 108 (Ranger Street). The center adjusted gross income doesn’t is open Monday, Wednesday and exceed $57,000. Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Those who qualify under the Tuesday and Thursday from 11 contact LN1 Clinton Washington at Military One Source will be able a.m. to 7 p.m. 542-8038 or e-mail Clinton.wash- file their taxes for free using the For questions or concerns, please [email protected]. FFSC offers life skills workshops From FFSC noon) - May 20, 27, Sept. 23, 30. • Anger Management Workshop (8 a.m.-noon) - The NAS Jacksonville Fleet and Family Support March 31, April 28, May 19, June 30, July 28, Aug. 25, Center (FFSC) Life Skills Education and Support Program is the foremost preventive measure for Sept. 29, Oct. 27, Nov. 24, Dec. 15. growth in personal and family issues. • Personal Anger Control Group - March 27 - All FFSC workshops and classes are free to ser- May 1 (Thursdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m.), May 27 - July 8 vice members and their families. Pre–registration is (Tuesdays 2-4 p.m.-no workshop June 3), July 29 - Sept. required at 542-5745. 9 (Tuesdays 2-4 p.m.-no workshop Aug. 19), Sept. 25 - If special accommodations or handicapped access is required, please notify FFSC upon registration. Oct. 30 (Thursdays 11 a.m.-1 p.m.). The following is the schedule for 2014: • Individual Communication (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) - • Ombudsman Basic Training - May 12-15 (5:30-10 March 19, May 6, July 15, Sept. 9, Nov. 18. p.m.), Aug. 18-19 (8 a.m.-4 p.m.), Aug. 20 (8 a.m.-12:30 • Parenting with Love & Logic (1-3 p.m.) - March 4, p.m.), Nov. 17-20 (5:30-10 p.m.). 11, 18, 25; May 6, 13, 20, 27; July 1, 8, 15, 22; Sept. 9, 16, • Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Separation Workshop (7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.) - , March 10-14, March 23, 30; Nov. 4, 12, 18, 25. 24-28, April 7-11, May 5-9, May 19-23, June 9-13, June • Active Parenting of Teens (1-4 p.m.) - April 1, 8, 15, 23-27, July 7-11, July 21-25, Aug. 11-15, Aug. 25-29, Sept. 22; June 3, 10, 17, 24; Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26; Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28. 15-19, Oct. 20-24, Nov. 3-7, Dec. 1-5. • Power 2 Change Women’s Support Group (9:30-11 • Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Retirement a.m.) - Every Wednesday Workshop (7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.) - March 17-21, April 14-18, May 12-16, June 16-20, July 14-18, Aug. 18-22, • Expectant Families (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) - March 4, June Sept. 22-26, Oct. 27-31, Nov. 17-21, Dec. 8-12. 3, Sept. 16, Dec. 2. • Federal Employment Workshop (8:30 a.m.-noon) - • Tiny Tots Play Group (10 a.m.-noon) - March 11, 25; April 1, May 2, June 30, June 30, July 29, Aug. 4, Sept. 2, April 1, 15, 29; May 13, 27; June 10, 24; July 15, 29; Aug. Oct. 8, Nov. 14, Dec. 22. 12, 26; Sept. 9, 23; Oct. 7, 21; Nov. 4, 18; Dec. 2, 16. • Job Search & Interview Techniques Workshop (8-9:30 a.m.) - April 2, May 28, July 1, Sept. 3, Nov. 12. • Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) • Resumes & Cover Letters Workshop (9:40 a.m.- Orientation (1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.) - March 13, May. 15, July noon) - April 2, May 28, July 1, Sept. 3, Nov. 12. 17, Sept. 4, Nov. 5. • Million Dollar Sailor Workshop (7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) - • EFMP Command POC Training (1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.) - April 29-30, Aug. 5-6, Nov. 24-25. April 10, June 12, Aug. 14, Oct. 9, Dec. 4. • Command Financial Specialist Training – (7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) - July 31. To register for any of the above workshops, please call • Money, Debt and Credit Management Workshop 542-5745. (1-4 p.m.) - April 1, July 29, Oct.8. • Strategies for First-time Home Buyers (1-3:30 p.m.) - March 31, July 30, Oct. 7. • Strategies for Best Deals in Car Buying (9-10:30 a.m.) - April 4, July 30, Oct. 17. • PCS Sponsor Training (1:30-3:30 p.m.) - April 3, May 1, July 2, Aug. 7, Oct. 2, Nov. 6. • PCS Smooth Move Workshop (1:30-4 p.m.) - March 6, May 8, July 10, Sept. 11, Nov. 13. • Military Spouse 101 Workshop - April 7 (1-2:30 p.m.), July 29 (10-11:30 a.m.), Oct. 4 (1-2:30 p.m.) • What About the Kids (9-11 a.m.) - March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 11, Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 8. • Stress Management 101 Workshop (9-10:30 a.m.) - March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 9. • Extended Stress Management Workshop (8 a.m.- JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 15 Valentine’s Day 5K age-group winners From Staff

Men 19 & under: Austin Reynolds (22:56); Joshua Steverson (24:22) Men 20-24: Matthew Burke (17:34); Jacob Schmit (19:37) Men 25-29: Robert Bobmard (18:53); Chris Fleck Photos by Morgan Kehnert (1956) On your marks . . . . More than 250 runners showed up for the NAS Jax Valentine's Day 5K on Feb. 14. Most competitors fell in love with the sunny sky and moderate temperature. Men 30-34: Erik Koenig (19:12); Vincent Sonson (20:56) Men 35-39: Joe Kovacocy (21:01); Brendan Lockard (22:05) Men 40-44: Andy Patterson (18:05); Jack Parker (20:09) Men: 45-49 Edgar Twining (24:42); Martin Milligan (24:50) Men: 50 & over: John Metzgar (17:37); John Mann (23:41) Women 19 & under: Ashley Pleace (45:08) Women 20-24: Miranda Abbas (22:02); Jennifer Dominguez (22:58) Women 25-29: Rachel Korzeb (25:30); Danielle Robinson (25:35) Women 30-34: Melissa Gomez (22:33); Sarah Little (27:11) Women 35-39: Charlotte Miller (24:15); Stephanie Edwards (27:34) Women 40-44: Susn Heinz (27:57); Krista Willim (29:01) Women 45-49: Denise Metzgar (23:29); Tamara Lugenbeal (31:59) Women 50 & over: Deanna Falls (30:04); Iris Pabon (30:20) Top-3 Men: Matthew Burke (17:34); John Metzgar (17:37); Andy Patterson (18:05) 1st Lt. Matthew Burke of the U.S. Army was the top AWOAN Miranda Abbas of VP-30 was the first Top-3 Women: Miranda Abbas (22:02); Melissa finisher in the Feb. 14 Valentine's Day 5K with a time female runner to cross the Valentine's Day 5K Run Gomez (22:33); Jennifer Dominguez (22:58) of 17:34. finish line with a time of 22:02. NAS Jax Captain’s Cup Sports Sand Volleyball League meeting - Intramural Basketball March 12 at noon Team Wins Losses Open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians FRCSE 700 5 1 and DoD contractors assigned to a command aboard NAS CPRW-11 Griffins 3 1 Jacksonville. Meet at Dewey’s at noon. Commands whose FRCSE 600 4 2 athletic officer or designated representative attend receive NAVHOSP 4 2 five Captain’s Cup points along with rules and required VP-30 E’s 5 3 paperwork. NCTS 4 3 Leprechaun Dash 5k - March 14 NAVHOSP Galley 3 3 The run is free and open to all authorized gym patrons. VP-10 3 3 Runners earn Captain’s Cup points for their commands by NAS Jax 2 3 participating. Sign up at NAS Jax Gym or the Fitness Source VP-45 2 3 prior to the Feb. 7 deadline. The run is held on Perimeter VR-58 2 3 Road at the end of Mustin Road, before the Antenna Farm VP-26 2 4 at 11:30 a.m. Registration will also be held at the run site FACSFAC 1 4 from 10:30-11:15 a.m. TPU/PCF 1 4 Awards will be given to the top male and top female runner Greybeard Basketball for age groups: 19 & under; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40- Team Wins Losses 44; 45-49; 50 & over. NAVHOSP 4 1 Kickball League meeting - March 19 at noon VP-30 4 1 Open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians VP-10 3 1 and DoD contractors assigned to a command aboard NAS NAVFAC 3 3 Jacksonville. Meet at Dewey’s at noon. Commands whose VP-26 3 3 athletic officer or designated representative attend receive FRCSE 2 2 five Captain’s Cup points along with rules and required VP-5 1 1 paperwork. FLCJ 1 4 NCTS 0 5 Men’s & Women’s Singles Badminton Doubles Tennis Tournament – March 24 Team Wins Losses The tournament is open to active duty, selective reservists, CV-TSC Ashore 1 0 DoD civilians, and DoD contractor women assigned to FACSFAC-2 1 0 a command at NAS Jacksonville. Participants will earn NAVFAC Red 1 0 participation points for their command toward the captain’s NAVFAC Blue 1 0 cup and can earn additional points for finishing first, second NAVHOSP MSU 1 0 or third. Sign up by March 21. NBHC Jax 1 0 Greybeard Softball League Forming FACSFAC-1 0 1 Open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians and MWR Dynamic Duo 0 1 DoD contractor personnel age 30 and older who work in a MWR Liberty 0 1 command at NAS Jacksonville. Games play on Tuesday & NAVFAC Gold 0 1 Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Contact the gym at 542-2930 for NAVFAC Green 0 1 rules and required paperwork. Rosters due by March 7. NAVFAC Orange 0 1 Play begins at the end of March or the beginning of April. Winter Golf Intramural Softball League Forming Team Wins Losses Open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians CNATTU Blue 3 0 and DoD contractors who work in a command at NAS NCTS 3 0 Jacksonville. Games play in the evenings. Contact the gym VP-45 3 0 at 542-2930 for rules and required paperwork. Rosters are FRCSE 2 1 due by March 7. Play begins at the end of March or the Navy Band 2 1 beginning of April. VP-30 2 1 Women’s Softball League Forming CV-TSC/PSD 1 2 Open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians; SERCC 1 2 DoD contractors; retirees; and dependents over 18. Games VP-10 1 2 play in the evenings. Contact the gym at 542-2930 for rules CNATTU Gold 0 3 and required paperwork. Rosters are due by March 7. Play begins at the end of March or the beginning of April. Improving lives. Men’s & Women’s Open Singles Tennis Curing type 1 diabetes. Tournament April 28 Open to active duty, retirees, dependents over 18, selective reservists, DoD civilians and contractors. The tournament As many as 3 million Americans may starts at 5 p.m. at the Guy Ballou Tennis Courts on the have type 1 diabetes (T1D). corner of Allegheny Road and Birmingham Road. Call 542- A CFC participant. 2930 to sign up by April 25. jdrf.org • 1-800-533-cure Provided as a public service. For more information, call Bill Bonser at 542- 2930/3239 or e-mail [email protected]. Standings As of Feb. 21 4-on-4 Flag Football Team Wins Losses NOSC 4 0 Vet Clinic 4 0 VR-58 4 0 VP-26 3 1 VR-62 3 1 HSM-72 2 1 ASD Jax 1 3 NavHosp IMC 1 3 FACSFAC 0 2 CRS-10 0 3 FRCSE 62A/690 0 4 VP-62 0 4 16 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 Obama to award Medal of Honor to 24 Army veterans American Forces Press Service lowing individuals who distinguished as an Acting Rifleman in Company A, Company C, 8th Infantry Regiment, themselves by acts of gallantry and 23d Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry 4th Infantry Division during combat President Barack Obama will award intrepidity above and beyond the call of Division during combat operations operations against an armed enemy in 24 Army veterans the Medal of Honor duty while serving during the Vietnam against an armed enemy in Chorwon, Schevenhutte, Germany, on December for conspicuous gallantry during a War: Korea, on August 1, 1952. 3, 1944. White House ceremony March 18. • Sgt. Candelario Garcia will receive • Sgt. Eduardo C. Gomez will receive • Pvt. Joe Gandara will receive the These veterans will receive the Medal the Medal of Honor for his courageous the Medal of Honor posthumously for Medal of Honor posthumously for of Honor in recognition of their valor actions while serving as an acting team his courageous actions while serving his courageous actions while serv- during major combat operations in leader for Company B, 1st Battalion, with Company I, 8th Cavalry Regiment, ing with Company D, 2d Battalion, World War II, the Korean War and the 2nd Infantry, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry 1st Cavalry Division during combat 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Vietnam War, according to a White Division during combat operations operations against an armed enemy 17th Airborne Division during combat House news release. against an armed enemy in Lai Khe, in Tabu-dong, Korea, on September 3, operations against an armed enemy in Each of these soldiers’ bravery was Republic of Vietnam, on December 8, 1950. Amfreville, France, on June 9, 1944. previously recognized by award of 1968. • Pfc. Leonard M. Kravitz will receive • Pvt. First Class Salvador J. Lara the Distinguished Service Cross, the • Spc. 4 Leonard L. Alvarado will the Medal of Honor posthumously for will receive the Medal of Honor post- nation’s second highest military award. receive the Medal of Honor posthu- his courageous actions while serving humously for his courageous actions That award will be upgraded to the mously for his courageous actions while as an assistant machine gunner with while serving as the squad leader of a Medal of Honor in recognition of their serving as a rifleman with Company D, Company M, 5th Infantry Regiment, rifle squad with 2d Platoon, Company gallantry, intrepidity and heroism 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry 24th Infantry Division during combat L, 180th Infantry, 45th Infantry Division above and beyond the call of duty. Division (Airmobile) during combat operations against an armed enemy in during combat operations against an In 2002, Congress, through the operations against an armed enemy Yangpyong, Korea, on March 6 and 7, armed enemy in Aprilia, Italy, on May Defense Authorization Act, called in Phuoc Long Province, Republic of 1951. 27 and 28, 1944. for a review of Jewish American and Vietnam, on August 12, 1969. • Master Sgt. Juan E. Negron will • Sgt. William F. Leonard will receive Hispanic American veteran war records • Staff Sgt. Felix M. Conde-Falcon receive the Medal of Honor posthu- the Medal of Honor posthumously for from World War II, the Korean War will receive the Medal of Honor post- mously for his courageous actions while his courageous actions while serv- and the Vietnam War, to ensure those humously for his courageous actions serving as a member of Company L, ing as a squad leader in Company C, deserving the Medal of Honor were not while serving as an acting Platoon 65th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry denied because of prejudice, accord- Leader in Company D, 1st Battalion, Division during combat operations Division during combat operations ing to the release. During the review, 505th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, against an armed enemy in Kalma-Eri, against an armed enemy near St. Die, records of several soldiers of neither 82nd Airborne Division during combat Korea, on April 28, 1951. France, on November 7, 1944. Jewish nor Hispanic descent were also operations against an armed enemy in • Master Sgt. Mike C. Pena will • Staff Sgt. Manuel V. Mendoza will found to display criteria worthy of the Ap Tan Hoa, Republic of Vietnam, on receive the Medal of Honor posthu- receive the Medal of Honor post- Medal of Honor. The 2002 Act was April 4, 1969. mously for his courageous actions while humously for his courageous actions amended to allow these soldiers to be • Spc. 4 Ardie R. Copas will receive serving as a member of Company F, 5th while serving as a platoon sergeant honored with the upgrade – in addition the Medal of Honor posthumously for Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division with Company B, 350th Infantry, 88th to the Jewish and Hispanic American his courageous actions while serving during combat operations against an Infantry Division during combat opera- soldiers. as a Machinegunner in Company C, 1st armed enemy in Waegwan, Korea, on tions against an armed enemy on Mt. The President will award the Medal of Battalion (Mechanized), 5th Infantry September 4, 1950. Battaglia, Italy, on October 4, 1944. Honor to: Regiment, 25th Infantry Division dur- • Pvt. Demensio Rivera will receive • Sgt. Alfred B. Nietzel will receive • Spc. 4 Santiago J. Erevia will receive ing combat operations against an the Medal of Honor posthumously for the Medal of Honor posthumously for the Medal of Honor for his courageous armed enemy near Ph Romeas Hek, his courageous actions while serv- his courageous actions while serving actions while serving as radio telephone Cambodia, on May 12, 1970. ing as an automatic rifleman with 2nd as a section leader for Company H, operator in Company C, 1st Battalion • Spc. 4 Jesus S. Duran will receive Platoon, Company G, 7th Infantry 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry (Airmobile), 501st Infantry, 101st the Medal of Honor posthumously for Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division during Division during combat operations Airborne Division (Airmobile) during his courageous actions while serving combat operations against an armed against an armed enemy in Heistern, search and clear mission near Tam Ky, as an acting M-60 machine gunner in enemy in Changyong-ni, Korea, on May Germany on November 18, 1944. Republic of Vietnam. Company E, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 23, 1951. • 1st Lieutenant Donald K. Schwab • Staff Sgt. Melvin Morris will receive 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) during • Pvt. Miguel A. Vera will receive the will receive the Medal of Honor posthu- the Medal of Honor for his courageous combat operations against an armed Medal of Honor posthumously for his mously for his courageous actions while actions while serving as commander enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on courageous actions while serving as an serving as the commander of Company of a strike force drawn from Company April 10, 1969. automatic rifleman with Company F, E, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry D, 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), The following individuals distin- 38th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division, during combat operations 1st Special Forces, during combat guished themselves by acts of gallantry Division in Chorwon, Korea, on against an armed enemy near Lure, operations against an armed enemy in and intrepidity above and beyond the September 21, 1952. France, on September 17, 1944. the vicinity of Chi Lang, Republic of call of duty while serving during the • Sgt. Jack Weinstein will receive the The Medal of Honor is awarded to Vietnam, on September 17, 1969. Korean War: Medal of Honor posthumously for his members of the Armed Forces who dis- • Sgt. First Class Jose Rodela will • Cpl. Joe R. Baldonado will receive courageous actions while leading 1st tinguish themselves conspicuously by receive the Medal of Honor for his cou- the Medal of Honor posthumously for Platoon, Company G, 21st Infantry gallantry above and beyond the call of rageous actions while serving as the his courageous actions while serv- Regiment, 24th Infantry Division in duty while: company commander, Detachment ing as an acting machine gunner Kumsong, Korea, on October 19, 1951. • engaged in an action against an B-36, Company A, 5th Special Forces in 3rd Squad, 2nd Platoon, Company The following individuals distin- enemy of the United States; Group (Airborne), 1st Special Forces B, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment guished themselves by acts of gallantry • engaged in military operations during combat operations against an during combat operations against an and intrepidity above and beyond the involving conflict with an opposing for- armed enemy in Phuoc Long Province, armed enemy in Kangdong, Korea, on call of duty while serving during World eign force; Republic of Vietnam, on September 1, November 25, 1950. War II: • serving with friendly foreign forces 1969. • Cpl. Victor H. Espinoza will receive • Pvt. Pedro Cano will receive the engaged in an armed conflict against The President will posthumously the Medal of Honor posthumously for Medal of Honor posthumously for his an opposing armed force in which the award the Medal of Honor to the fol- his courageous actions while serving courageous actions while serving with United States is not a belligerent party. CNO is Battle of Midway keynote speaker June 7 From Navy League Mayport Navy’s greatest sea victories – and the turning point of World War II in the Pacific. The Navy League of Mayport is celebrat- Ticket prices for active duty and spouses: E-6 and ing the 72nd Anniversary of the Battle of Midway below - $25; E-7 to O3 - $40; O4 to O5 - $50, O6 and Commemoration dinner and program. This is an above - $65. Prices for Civilians and Retirees - $65. All Services event featuring a joint color guard, All The evening includes fine dining and a memo- Services Missing Person table, the Navy Band with rable program. Uniform will be O4 and above - din- all the service songs, and numerous historical dis- ner dress white jacket; O3 and below - dinner dress plays. white/dinner dress white jacket optional, and civil- Tickets are now on sale for this year’s event which ian is black tie or business attire. will be held June 7, at the Renaissance World Golf Cocktails begin at 5 p.m., with dinner served at 6 Village Resort in St. Augustine.The keynote speak- Photos by Jacob Sippel p.m. Tickets are mandatory and seating is reserved. er is Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Ticket sales end May 30, unless seating capacity is Greenert. reached before this date. Veterans who served at the Battle of Midway and Congressional staffers veterans of all branches who served in prior con- Make checks payable to NAVY LEAGUE MIDWAY flicts, as well as those currently serving are invited DINNER. Tickets may be purchased from the follow- to attend. Additionally, Medal of Honor recipients ing locations: tour Naval Hospital Jax NAVY LEAGUE MAYPORT and former Prisoners of War who have heroically Capt. William Todd (right), Naval Hospital (NH) answered the call of duty will also be in attendance. Bob Price, 904-246-9982 or 904-718-2118 Jacksonville director of surgical services, and Capt. Come meet these “National Treasures” and hear E-mail: [email protected] Gayle Shaffer, NH Jacksonville commanding offi- their adventures first hand. cer, lead a tour for U.S. Representative Ander The evening promises to be emotional and patriot- NAVY LEAGUE ST AUGUSTINE Crenshaw’s staff. The delegation (from the left: Lt. ic, and provide an excellent opportunity to connect Bill Dudley, 904-806-4712 or 904-794-7814 Kent McLaughlin, defense legislative fellow; Jackie with survivors of what historians call one of the U. S. E-mail: [email protected] Smith, district director; and Erica Striebel, chief of staff) toured physical therapy, occupational therapy, operating suites and maternal infant units. USDA, U.S. Special Operations support military families American Forces Press Service to promoting healthy lifestyles, the USDA stands at the ready to serve.” U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary “We are very grateful for USDA’s support to our Krysta Harden and Navy Adm. William McRaven special operations warriors and their families,” signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) McRaven said. “One of the fundamentals of spe- Feb. 21 between the U.S. Department of Agriculture cial operations is that people are more important and the U.S. Special Operations Command to than hardware. This partnership exemplifies that increase support services for military families. by facilitating access to valuable and credible family The MOU allows the USDA-supported Cooperative support programs and research through land grant Extension System and Land Grant Universities to universities, USDA will play a vital role in strength- work directly with SOCOM to conduct research and ening our force’s resiliency and mission readiness.” develop programs for military families of SOCOM The MOU builds on a current MOU between USDA units on issues such as personal financial manage- and the DoD to strengthen child, youth and family ment, health and nutrition, child care and youth programs for military personnel and their families, empowerment, USDA said in a news release. according to the release. That agreement, the release The USDA and the DoD have a longstanding rela- said, was signed in 2010 by Dr. Roger Beachy, former tionship in support of service members and their director of USDA’s National Institute of Food and HM Kaylin Jones of Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s families, Harden said in the release. Agriculture, and Dr. Clifford Stanley, then-undersec- occupational therapy ices Jill Lawson’s forearm while “This agreement allows us to extend similar sup- retary of defense for personnel and readiness. U.S. Representative Ander Crenshaw’s staff tours the port to SOCOM Forces by developing programs that Under that agreement, the release said, the USDA- facility on Feb. 20. help improve the quality of life for military family supported Cooperative Extension System and Land members,” Harden said. “From offering workshops Grant Universities and DOD are engaged in a 10-year JOIN about financial management to creating positive effort to leverage each other’s resources and exper- TODAY! ducks.org 800-45-DUCKS A CFC participant - youth development environments for military kids, tise in support of military families. provided as a public service JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 17 ‘Saves Week’ is every day at your commissary By Cherie Huntington DeCA public affairs specialist about $91 million. and “brown bag” lunches for work and “Our customers know coupons school, and the commissary can sim- equate to cash,” Chandler said. “And plify those efforts. The annual “Military Saves Week the Commissary Rewards Card delivers Easy, economical meals at home save campaign,” now running through even more savings via paperless cou- money, but leftovers compound the March 1, aims to encourage military pons to download onto your card.” value by providing future ready-to-heat members and their families to save, by In addition to digital coupons, meals, especially when chili or hearty reflecting the theme: “Set a goal, make a patrons can also find special commis- soups grace the menu. This can turn a plan, save automatically.” sary promotions offered through the $25 meal out on the town into a $5 meal DeCA photo by Leslie Brown As a campaign partner, the Defense rewards card program. made with good health in mind. A shopper at the Vogelweh, Germany, Commissary holds up her Commissary Commissary Agency (DeCA) offers sav- For more information or to register for Toting lunch to work doesn’t have Rewards Card. Commissary patrons ings every day by delivering 30 percent a rewards card, visit https://deca.cou- to be boring, and the commissary can have downloaded more than 2.5 mil- or more savings on groceries. ponselectionpage.com/offers/all. help keep the lunch box interesting as lion coupons since the program began “We sell at cost since we provide a Commissary customers can always well as economical. in 2012. Coupons usage helps shoppers non pay benefit earned through mili- go to the DeCA website, http://www. It’s easy to bag fresh, crisp veggies save even more on their grocery bills. tary service,” said Randy Chandler, commissaries.com, to find information for snacks, and protein-packed Greek DeCA’s director of sales. about what’s on sale at their local com- yogurt makes a perfect light lunch. Military Saves is part of the “Shopping consistently at your com- missary through the Shopping Aisle tab, No refrigerator available? Shelf-stable, Department of Defense’s Financial missary saves you money without the and they can also access the Exclusive heat-and-eat entrees in lunchtime por- Readiness Campaign to encourage hassle and expense of driving all over Savings link to find more coupons, spe- tions can be stored in a desk drawer. military families to save money every town looking for items on sale.” cials, promotions, sales and healthy Not only during Military Saves Week month. Commissary shoppers also use cou- recipes. but year round, commissaries world- Customers can join Military Saves pons to achieve even higher savings, he The Military Saves website offers wide support the campaign by provid- via Facebook, Twitter, Web page and said. tips on saving money, living well and ing information on personal financial monthly newsletter. Last year, they redeemed nearly 100 spending less. Not surprisingly, many awareness and preparing nutritious Visit http://www.militarysaves.org for million coupons for customer savings of ideas call for more meals made at home meals for less. more information. 2014 Patient Guide now available From Naval Hospital Jacksonville Public Affairs

Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville’s new 2014 Patient Guide is now in-stock and available at all of its facilities — its hospi- tal and branch health clinics — and at www. med.navy.mil/sites/ navalhospitaljax. The guide pro- vides patients with current information on Medical Home Port teams, urgent and emergency care, expecting and new parent services, Photo by Jacob Sippel pharmacy and the many other services, programs and classes available at each NH Jacksonville health care facility. ”Great American Spit Out” Get connected, like us www.facebook.com/ NavalHospitalJacksonville, follow us www.twitter.com/NHJax, HM3 Julian Vincent (left), from Naval Hospital Jacksonville Wellness Center, explains the nega- watch us www.youtube.com/user/NavalHospitalJax and send tive impacts of smokeless tobacco to AWO3 Phillip Reynolds during the "Great American Spit an email to [email protected] to sign up for email Out" health fair at NAS Jacksonville’s Flight Line Cafe. The annual Great American Spit Out updates. campaign raises awareness to the health dangers of smokeless tobacco. 18 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014 19 20 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, February 27, 2014