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-Photo by Paige Gnann Naval Station Mayport Commanding Officer, Capt. Doug Cochrane is joined by members of the Installation Energy Conservation Board for a ribbon cutting ceremony of the newly installed Energy Management Controls System. Some of Mayport’s top conserving departments and tenant commands helped cut the ribbon. Pictured from left, MWR Mayport Director Lonnie Kenney, SERMC Commanding Officer, Capt. Ronald Cook, Mayport Public Works Director Lt. Cmdr. Phillip Lavallee, Peter Wilk with Energy Systems Group, CHSMWL Capt. Daniel Boyles and Cochrane. See full story, Page 9.

26th Anniversary Of USS Stark Attack Mayport Keeps Promise To ‘Never Forget’ From Staff Cypress International, Inc. in deployment of the SBX and Stark’s crew saved the ship. accounts of some of the events NS Mayport will host ame- Alexandria, Virginia as Vice- XBR to the northern Pacific and Stark was decommissioned at that occurred following the morial ceremony on May 17 President of Navy Programs, Bering Sea for winter operations Mayport in 1999. attack, both aboard ship and at Mayport’s Memorial Park. consulting with Defense firms. and participated in other SBX In order to preserve the here in Mayport, from crew and The ceremony will be at 10 W h i l e w i t h C y p r e s s and BMDS Joint Training stud- tradition once the ship was volunteers who worked to pro- a.m. and guest speaker for this International, and subsequent- ies. He remains a Defense con- retired, the Naval Order of the vide information and support year’s event is retired Rear Adm. ly, he participated in various sultant. United States, North Florida services to the families of crew George A. Huchting. panels supporting the Missile On May 17, 1987, while on Commandery, assumed spon- Huchting retired from the Defense Agency focus areas. patrol in the Arabian Gulf, 37 sorship for the memorial ser- members. in January Most recently Adm. Huchting Sailors died when two Iraqi vice. Mayport’s Memorial Park of 1999 after 36 years of service. led the Operational Viability missiles struck USS Stark. Several members of the 1987 was established Aug. 1, 1987, From 1999 until early Assessment (OVA) for SBX-1 Despite the severe damage crew of Stark will attend the with the dedication of the Stark 2006, he was employed with prior to the successful initial inflicted, the heroic efforts of service. The service will feature monument. USS Farragut Holds Change Of Command By Ensign B. L. Lovdahl USS Farragut Public Affairs Cmdr. William Musser relieved Cmdr. Glen B. Quast as commanding officer of guided-missile USS Farragut (DDG 99) during a change -Photo by Paige Gnann of command ceremony Capt. Logan Jones and Capt. Lyle Hall cut the cake with a ceremonial sword after a on May 10. change of command ceremony for USS Vicksburg. Hall relieved Jones as commanding Quast assumed com- officer of the ship. mand in October of 2011. He led Farragut through its Basic phase training, -Photo by Paige Gnann COMPTUEX with the Cmdr. Glen Quast reads his orders as he turns over com- mand to Cmdr. William Musser during a change of com- Hall Takes Command Dwight D. Eisenhower By Ensign to the ship while under- He assumed responsi- , mand ceremony May 10. Rachel Manning going maintenance in her bility as the Enterprise and 2012-2013 deploy- USS Vicksburg PAO homeport of Mayport, Carrier Strike Group Air ment to the 5th and 6th lence in the areas of mari- today as the Captain of a Capt. Lyle Hall relieved Florida. Defense Commander Fleet areas of operation. time warfare; engineer- Battle E AEGIS Destroyer Capt. Logan Jones as During Jones’ tour, he overseeing one cruiser, Farragut returned from its ing and survivability; and after an awesome nine commanding officer of led the ship through inter- three , four F-18 10-month deployment in command, control, com- and one half month USS Vicksburg (CG 69) mediate and advanced squadrons, 1 E-2C squad- April of this year. Under munication and informa- deployment as the prod- during a change of com- phase training and an ron, 1 EA-6B squadron, his command, Farragut tion warfare (C4I). uct of great parents, an mand ceremony on May eight-month deployment and four SH-60B helicop- was awarded the Battle “I am honored and awesome crew, great 10. The ceremony was to the Fifth and Sixth Fleet ters. While in Fifth Fleet, “E” for displaying excel- humbled to stand here See Farragut, Page 6 held on the pier adjacent Areas of Responsibility. See Vicksburg, Page 6

Check us out Online! Dierks Bentley Mayport Gets Ready Foc’sle Lounge Entertains Troops At TPC For Hurricane Season Gets Set For Reopening Page 4 Page 10 Page 13 mayportmirror.com 2 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013

Hurricane Exercise (HURREX/Citadel Jacksonville venues, like THE PLAYERS Gale-13) here at NS Mayport in conjunc- show for those who can do anything - CAPTAIN’S tion with CNRSE, and local emergency but choose to serve their Nation. CORNER and state personnel. Finally, you all have heard a lot over Last year’s Tropical Storm Beryl was the past year about sexual assault putting down mulch and this last week- definitely a rude reminder of the power and sexual harassment within the end our shipmates spent a significant of these storms and the damage they Department Of Defense. This is a sub- amount of time shining the ships bell can do. Even though hurricane season ject that I take very seriously, and this from USS Franklin D. Roosevelt CV doesn’t officially start until June 1, that CRIME will not be tolerated on this 42. The SCPOA has made the Mayport doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared Installation. Capt. Doug Cochrane Memorial Park “Their Own” and it really now. Beryl hit Mayport and Jacksonville Secretary Mabus told the Senate that shows - Bravo Zulu Shipmates! on May 27, bringing torrential rains and he was angry about sexual assault in the Shipmates, We had a great time filming Naval strong winds - I lost a palm tree in my Navy and we should all be angry too! We Tomorrow we will honor the 37 fallen Station Mayport’s version of the Harlem side yard at 0200! are a team and to achieve Team Victories Sailors of USS Stark during an annual Shake with CSADD. If you haven’t had Make sure you have all of your contact the single most important tenant is the memorial ceremony held at Memorial a chance to check it out yet, it has been information up to date with your com- respect, trust and treatment of our team- Park at 10 a.m. This is the 26th anniver- uploaded to the Naval Station Mayport mand, including that of your family. mates. Sexual assault tears our moral sary of the attack on the ship and I am CSADD page or you can do If you haven’t already done it, now fabric apart, it negatively impacts our proud of the continued commitment to a quick search for it on Youtube under would a good time to have an evacuation warfighting capability, violates our core never forget the shipmates we lost in CSADD TV Episode 3. plan in order, along with an emergency values and the high standards of profes- 1987. Everyone is invited and encour- The team also talks about Perform To supply kit filled with blankets, clothing, sionalism and personal discipline we are aged to attend. Serve and having fun while still follow- flashlights and important papers, and held accountable to. It takes courage to Retired Rear Adm. George Huchting ing the rules. It was a great video and it don’t forget about those family pets! come forward and say you have been a will be this year’s guest speaker and pits CSADD Harlem Shake version ver- Last week the marquis event in NE victim. We have set up several avenues Finegan Elementary is providing a cho- sus the NS Mayport Department Heads Florida took place - THE PLAYERS for support and I want to reiterate the rus from the school to perform. version. Tough draw on who does a bet- Championship! I hope you all got a fact that I will not tolerate it at this com- This year, NS Mayport Second Class ter job. But you can vote on your choice chance to take advantage of the free mand. Let’s continue to work together Petty Officer’s Association has teamed on the Facebook page through the end of admission all week, enjoy the spec- to eliminate this crime from our Service up with the Naval Order of the United the month. tacular amenities including free food and eliminate the conditions that make States to coordinate the event. The XO Cmdr. Pat Pickard said it best in and beverages at Patriots’ Outpost and this crime possible - let’s stay proactive SCPOA has really stepped up to make the video - “Who says we don’t have fun a great concert by Dierks Bentley on and “get to the left of it!” sure the Memorial Park is in top condi- here at Planet Awesome?” I know I’m liv- Military Appreciation Day. Please continue sending your sugges- tion. Each month, they perform main- ing the dream - all day every day! They put on a fabulous show and I tions to the CO’s suggestion box or email tenance on the area, pulling weeds, We are currently conducting a am always amazed at the support that them at [email protected]. Colleges, Careers…All The Places You Can Go! Bullying: A Guide for Student sessions con- ed. The closing session, Parents & Caregivers, nected students to high which was followed with Knowing presented by Ju d y school and postsecondary box lunches, promised an THE ROPES Cromartie, School Liaison success with the following even larger conference Officer, NS Mayport; presentations: next year. Participants The conference is ing and education issues. Appearance is College Choice were advised that the part of a larger initiative Parents and students P r o c e s s , p r e s e n t e d Everything evaluation sheets would by Duval County Public filled their tool kits with by Wendell Webster, Building Resiliency Schools to strengthen the information needed on Enrollment Development College Knowledge 101 be used to upgrade ses- K-12 college and career- their path towards future Coordinator, Florida State Cyber Awareness sions and to provide addi- Judy Cromartie tional sessions. School Liaison Officer ready pipeline. With a success. College at Jacksonville; First Things First: Steps focus on middle school This year’s conference Financial Literacy, to Success in Middle Judy Cromartie is the as the critical bridge targeted schools with the presented by Pete School School Liaison Officer for “Colleges, Careers. . between elementary and AVID program. The orga- Hernandez, Outreach Ke e p i n g Yo u r Ac t NS Mayport. If you have .All the Places You Can high school and then on nizing committee hopes Representative, Office Together! (Goal Setting/ questions about this arti- Go” was the theme of The to postsecondary, the to expand the conference of Student Financial Time Management/ cle or concerns about an Success by Design Family conference gave stu- next year to all Duval mid- A s s i s t a n c e , F l o r i d a Decision Making) educational issue impact- Conference for middle dents an opportunity to dle schools. Department of Education; Straight from the ing your child, she can school students and their attend workshops rang- The parent sessions and Source: A Student Voices be reached via email at parents/guardians pre- ing from “Keeping Your educated parents on ways Advocating for Your Panel judith.cromartie@navy. sented Saturday, May 11 Act Together” to “College to communicate, cop- Child: Building Effective Transition to High mil or by phone at (904) at Florida State College at Knowledge 101.” ing with day to day stress, School Partnerships, School Jacksonville’s Downtown Parents had an oppor- and strengthening par- presented by D r. This first conference for 270-6289 X1305 [office] or Campus. It began at 8 tunity to attend work- ent-child relationships. Chris Janson, Associate middle school students (904) 993-5860 [cell]. Or a.m. with a continental shops aimed at cultivating Parent sessions included Professor, University and families was a suc- you can schedule a meet- breakfast and closed with healthy families, financial the following: o f N o r t h F l o r i d a , cess! More than 140 stu- ing with her in her office a luncheon at 1 p.m. literacy, and other parent- Bullying and Cyber Jacksonville FL. dents and parents attend- in Building One. Don’t Forget Spiritual Fitness For Overall Health tion. (You can search for forgive ourselves and oth- your spiritual concerns “Navy Spiritual Fitness ers, 6) we are respectful and issues, provide men- CHAPLAIN’S Guide” to see it online.) of others, and 7) we are toring about relation- CORNER The Spiritual Fitness engaged in our core val- ships and spiritual prac- Guide can help us as indi- ues and beliefs. tices, and work with you term can also be used may not all understand viduals see how we are Even though we may be to renew hope, faith, more specifically to refer the importance of spiri- doing spiritually. We can doing well overall spiritu- to how we practice our tual exercise for our spiri- identify areas of spiritual ally, all of us have spiri- and purpose in your life. religion, philosophy, or tual fitness. strength as well as areas tual concerns sometimes Please know that your way of life. Spirituality So how can we check where we have spiritual and may experience spiri- chaplain cares and is can be expressed by seek- our spiritual fitness to see concerns and may need tual stress. This can occur devoted to helping you Chap Luke Wilson ing to strengthen our- how we are doing? We help and support. when our beliefs or values with your spiritual fitness Surface Force Ministry selves and build healthy are all familiar with hav- The main indicators are disrupted and when and health. And remem- Center relationships with others; ing a Physical Fitness that we are spiritually fit our relationship with oth- ber that when you talk to it can also be expressed by Assessment, but is there and healthy are: 1) we are ers or our relationship a Navy chaplain, there is In the Navy, we often seeking to exercise faith a way to assess our spiri- engaged in life’s meaning with God is threatened or complete confidentiality. focus on taking care of and to develop a relation- tual fitness? The Navy and purpose, 2) we are challenged. I pray that we all will take our physical fitness, but ship with God through Chaplain Corps has devel- hopeful about life and the If you have spiritual we can sometimes neglect religious practices such as oped a Spiritual Fitness future, 3) we make sound concerns and are spiri- the opportunity to check our spiritual fitness, worship and prayer. Guide to help; it is a self- moral decisions, 4) we tually stressed, it can be how we are doing spiritu- which is very important Our spiritual fitness will assessment tool each of are fully engaged with our helpful to talk with your ally and that we will reach for our overall health and become healthier as we us can use to consider family, friends, and com- chaplain. He or she can out for the help and sup- well being. What is spiri- practice our beliefs and our own spiritual condi- munity, 5) we are able to assist you in exploring port we need. tual fitness? Spiritual fit- participate in activities ness refers to one’s spiri- that support our spiritu- tual health and reflects ality. On the other hand, how spirituality can help our spiritual fitness can Naval Station Mayport us to cope with challenges become less healthy when Capt. Douglas F. Cochrane ...... Commanding Officer Cmdr. Patrick Pickard ...... Executive Officer and to experience joy. we neglect our faith and CMDCM Robert L. White ...... Command Master Chief Spirituality can be used spirituality. We all rec- Command Chaplain Naval Station Mayport Editorial Staff Lt. Cmdr. MCC William Townsend ...... Public Affairs Officer in a general way to refer ognize the importance of Jerome Cayangyang ET3 Michelle Maltese ...... Assistant Public Affairs Officer to what gives us meaning physical exercise for our Paige Gnann...... 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Suzann Knight • Territory Sales Representative • (904) 710-8042 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013 3 NS Mayport, NAVSEA Host 5th Annual International Frigate Working Group By Team Ships Public Affairs U.S. and partner navies Naval Station Mayport to improve communica- and Naval Sea Systems tions, logistics support, Command hosted the gain efficiencies, and fifth meeting of the enhance long term readi- International Frigate ness. Working Group (IFWG) “Our collaborative May 6-10, bringing approach to sharing together the current users knowledge and experi- of the Oliver Hazard Perry ences has proven to be (FFG 7) class frigates. immensely successful The navies currently and informative in years operating the class meet past,” said Shannon. “We annually to assess lessons are looking forward to learned and to discuss another opportunity to opportunities to improve share the trials and suc- capabilities, maintenance cesses of this ship class and support of these with our partner navies to ships. continue to make strides The U.S. Navy currently with some of the modern- operates 18 Perry-class ization challenges.” frigates, all of which are NAVSEA’s Surface slated for decommission- Warfare Directorate is ing in the next several responsible for the main- years. A total of 34 Perry- tenance and moderniza- class frigates are in use tion of non-nuclear sur- by partner navies, includ- face ships currently oper- ing Australia, Bahrain, -Photo by Paige Gnann ating in the fleet. Through Egypt, Turkey, Poland, Members of the International Frigate Working Group stand outside of Building One during the fifth annual meeting planned modernization S p a i n , Ta i w a n a n d hosted by NAVSEA and NS Mayport on May 6-10. and upgrade programs, Pakistan. Hosting respon- the directorate equips sibility for these yearly information to ensure partners is a corner- The International ment and modernization today’s surface ships with meetings rotates among these ships remain com- stone of the U.S. Navy’s Frigate Working group programs. the latest technologies IFWG membership. bat ready,” said Rear global maritime strategy. is an opportunity to pro- IFWG members recog- and systems to keep them “ The International Adm. Jim Shannon, These meetings provide mote communication nize that U.S. Navy sup- in the fleet through their Frigate Working Group NAVSEA’s deputy com- a unique opportunity between U.S. and allied port of the FFG 7 platform service lives. continues to provide an mander for surface war- to share success stories, partners in an effort to will become increasingly open and collaborative fare. “Fostering commu- address challenges and identify maintenance, challenging as it decom- forum for the U.S. Navy nication and sustaining establish initiatives to obsolescence and logis- missions the remaining 19 and its international part- cooperative relationships ensure these ships remain tics issues impacting the ships. IFWG provides an ners to exchange vital with our international supportable throughout class, and to also present opportunity for improved their service lives.” alternatives for sustain- cooperation between the 4 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013

-Photo by MC3 Damian Berg Service members salute during the singing of the National Anthem at the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass during Military Appreciation Day. Military appreciation day was held in honor of service members, veterans, future service members and their families.

-Photo submitted Naval Station Mayport Executive Officer,Cmdr. Patrick Pickard, reenlists Quartermaster 1st Class (SW) Daniel Daugherty at the Patriot’s Outpost at THE PLAYERS on May 8.

-Photo submitted Dierks Bentley plays for a crowd of military service members, reservists, retirees and their families during the Military Appreciation Day program. THE PLAYERS Thank Military For Service From Staff Hundreds of service members, pion Fred Funk. Eagle Scout Nicholas retirees, reservists and their spous- Leisle led the audience and participants es came out on May 8 for the Military in the Pledge of Allegiance and the Red Appreciation Day program, “A Salute to Starts of North Florida provided a spec- -Photo by MC3 Damian Berg the United States Navy,” held on the TPC tacular flyover. A performance by coun- Dierks Bentley meets with service members before his concert at the Players Sawgrass Clubhouse Lawn. try music star Dierks Bentley concluded Championship at TPC Sawgrass during Military Appreciation Day. Military appre- The program included pageant- the Military Appreciation Day program. ciation day was held in honor of service members, veterans, future service members and ry by military personnel, a perfor- THE PLAYERS week was filled with their families. mance by the Jacksonville Children’s activities that highlight the “good side Chorus, as well as remarks from PGA of sports,” most notably, a commitment TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem, to honoring the men and women who Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown, Adm. serve in the U.S. Military. Jack Scorby and 2005 tournament cham-

-Photo submitted -Photo submitted A crowd gathers on the lawn at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse to enjoy a concert by Service members stand at parade rest outside of the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse during the Dierks Bentley. Military Appreciation Day program. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013 5

VietnamBy MC2 Wall Travels To Jacksonville Area Marcus Stanley Navy Public Affairs Element East, Detachment Southeast More than 500 people attended a ceremony at Green Cove Springs Junior High School May 11 to honor service mem- bers who lost their lives during the Vietnam Conflict. The ceremony, hosted by the Green Cove Springs Junior High School Beta Club students, used the 300-feet long, six-feet tall Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall as a back- drop for the ceremony. “I can stand here and tell you that the wall is six feet at the apex, I can tell you that the east wing is 144 feet but that’s not what this wall is about,” said Greg Welsh, Vietnam Traveling Wall manager. “This wall is about a young child; a boy or girl coming out for the first time seeing the name of an uncle or a grandfather that they only heard about at family events,” Welsh added. “Or maybe its Gold Star parents coming out and sharing some time with their son or daughter who life was taken so many years ago.” One highlight of the ceremony was when guest speaker, Rear Adm. Jack Scorby, commander, Navy -Photo by Kaylee LaRocque Region Southeast, pre- Senior Chief Fire Controlman (SW) John Ballard, left, and Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class (SW) Fernando Perez of USS sented retired Warrant Roosevelt (DDG-80) move a section of the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall at Green Cove Springs Junior High School May 9. Officer Ernesto Serna with the Purple Heart for his of our Vietnam veterans form, It’s very moving,” he walked along the actu- We raised nearly $10,000 football field grounds, bravery and efforts during for their amazing service said Lynn Burgess, friend al wall and was moved by through various fundrais- painting the stadium and the Vietnam War. to our country.” of William Stalnecker. the many names of those ers and speaking engage- participating in the cer- “I am incredibly hon- As the ceremony ended, “The boys who didn’t who never came home. ments.” emony. ored to present a Purple the crowd that included come back and the ones When he returned to “And, many of the busi- “It truly has been a Heart to Warrant Officer many Vietnam veter- that did, deserve a lot school, he mentioned nesses here pitched in collaboration of many, Serna, who earned 34 Air ans and family members more than what they got that he wanted everyone by donating goods and many people over many, Medals throughout his of those lost during the when they returned. So to have the experience their time to make this many hours to make this distinguished career,” said Vietnam War scrolled the this is a good reminder he had and a plan was happen,” said Rachel all happen. But what a Scorby. wall and found and traced of what the Vietnam War hatched by the Beta Club Thompson, an eighth great experience for our “I’m especially honored the name of their loved really was.” members to bring the wall grader at the school and community and these to be here with the heroes ones. The Vietnam Traveling to Green Cove Springs. member of the Beta Club. students,” said AECS who witnessed some of “It’s kind of touching to Me m o r i a l Wa l l w a s “This is great for our Also helping out were Jeannette Wright of VP-62, the defining moments of come out here and actu- brought to the school community. It truly has members of VP-62 at NAS who coordinated the our nation’s history,” he ally get to touch the wall after a student traveled to been a community effort Jacksonville who spend community service events said. “I want to thank all and see them in some Washington, D.C. where to bring the wall here. hours landscaping the for the Sailors.

-Photo by MC2(SW) Marcus L. Stanley Rear Adm. John C. Scorby, commander Navy Region Southeast and John E. Hamilton, Commander-in-Chief Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, carry a -Photo by MC2(SW) Marcus L. Stanley wreath during a ceremony in honor of servicemembers A Veteran reads over the names of fallen service members displayed on the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall. who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.

Photo by Kaylee LaRocque -Photo by MC2(SW) Marcus L. Stanley OS2(SW) Benjamin Wright, left, and MM2(SW) Darron Phillips of USS Roosevelt Rear Adm. John C. Scorby, Commander Navy Region Southeast presents the Purple (DDG 80) carry railing in preparation of setting up the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Heart to Ernesto Serna. Wall at Green Cove Springs Junior High School May 9. 6 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013 FFSC Workshops, Classes Schedule Set From FFSC ian employment arena; those who are develop- The following class- learning about resumes, ing a rough resume and es and activities are employment interviews for those who are close offered by the Fleet and and marketing them- to the “perfecting” theirs. Family Support Center selves. If you are within We will work in a small (FFSC) and are free of a minimum of 180 days group format to review charge. Pre-registration of leaving the military see is required and childcare your career counselor and provide input on par- is not available. For more for a quota for this highly ticipant’s resumes. This information about the successful program. unique learning method classes or to register call May 20, 8:30 a.m. helps participants real- 270-6600, ext. 1701. FFSC - 12:30 p.m., Anger ize that we can all be is located in Building One Management Workshop, experts and that we can on Massey. Building 1 Room 702 get great input from our May 16, 9 a.m. - noon, What does anger do peers. FFSC Staff will par- Tottle Tyme Playgroup, for you? Communicate ticipate and provide input USO for you? Keep people USO Parents and chil- at a safe distance from on individual resumes. A dren together meet to you? Keep you in charge? completed rough resume share parenting concerns, For many people, anger will be required. ideas, and fun! The group serves them many uses, May 22, 11:30 a.m. - invites professionals to but all too often, it is at a 12:30 p.m., Consumer address specific areas of high cost…usually of rela- Awareness, Building 1 concern such as nutrition, tionships, unhappiness Room 702 toilet training, etc. We in the workplace, and May 23, 9 a.m. - noon, even take field trips sev- a general feeling of dis- Tottle Tyme Playgroup, eral times a year to local dain. If you want to be parks, museums and play- able to break out of the USO grounds. This group is “get angry/get even” syn- May 23, 1 - 3 p.m., designed for moms new drome, come to this class. Troops to Teachers, to the area or moms who Participants learn how Building 1 Room 702 want their child to inter- anger and judgment are May 28, 6 - 8 p.m., act with other children related, about irrational Ombudsman Assembly, their child’s age. All chil- beliefs and faulty self-talk, -Photo by MCC William Townsend Building 1 Room 104 dren age four and below what “E + R = O” means, May 29, 9 a.m. - are invited to attend. Members of NS Mayport Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) man a phone booth and the roles of stress and noon, Resume Writing May 20-24, 7:30 a.m. - at First Coast News to talk about services available to military and their spouses on May forgiveness in anger. Workshop, Building 1 4:30 p.m., Transition GPS 8. May 22, 9 a.m. - Separatee Workshop, days of leaving the mili- ily members. Participants guage and are exposed noon, Resume Writing Room 719 Building 1 Room 1616 tary. The seminar focus- receive help in translat- to the civilian job mar- Workshop, Building 1 May 30, 9 a.m. – noon, Designed for Military es on benefits for service ing their military acquired ket and how to success- Room 719 Tottle Tyme Playgroup, personnel within 90-180 members and their fam- skills into civilian lan- fully compete in the civil- This workshop is for USO NEX Expands Price Match Policy To Online From NEXCOM their NEX, so we are now Customers should present competitor’s lower price the only retailer to match policy which will help The NEX has made matching major online the advertised price in the or the NEX 14-day price everyday shelf prices and ensure that they do.” a big change to its Price retailers.” form of a printed adver- guarantee. major online retailers as For details and more Match Policy. 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We are html or stop in and speak “We expanded our Price be matched on the spot. cal item for less at the NEXCOM. “The NEX is excited to offer this new with a NEX associate. Match Policy to be more No proof is required. If the NEX within 14 days of the responsive to our cus- lower price on one of the original purchase we will tomers,” said Rear Adm. online sites listed above is match the lower price. Robert J. Bianchi (Ret), more than $10, the price The same 14 day price Chief Executive Officer, may be verified by a NEX guarantee applies to a Navy Exchange Service associate or supervisor. local competitor’s adver- Command (NEXCOM). As before, the NEX will tisement or at a qualifying “More people are shop- continue to match the on line retailer; the NEX ping online for their pur- regular, everyday shelf will match the price. chases and we want to price or advertised price Items already on lay- assure them that they in a local competitor’s away also qualify for a can get the same price at current advertisement. price reduction due to a

Farragut From Page 1 chiefs, great officers, and and completed sea tours M e d a l , M e r i t o r i o u s an awesome wife,” reflect- onboard USS Wasp (LHD- Service Medal, the Navy ed Quast. He went onto 1), USS McFaul (DDG-74), Commendation Medal, “thank the crew for every- and USS Carney (DDG- the Navy Achievement thing they have done over 64). During shore duty, Medal and a variety the last 18 months.” Quast Musser served on the of unit and campaign will report to the United OPNAV staff, the per- awards. States Naval Academy to sonal staff of the Chief of “I feel extraordinarily become the Seamanship Naval Operations in the blessed to take command and Navigation Academic Strategic Action Group of an outstanding warship Department Head. (N00Z), and, at the U. manned by our Navy’s fin- Guest speaker Capt. S. Pacific Command est Sailors,” said Musser. Paul Flood, Commodore, as the Data Fusion/ “Cmdr Quast has been D estroyer S quadron Ballistic (DESRON) 14, praised Integration officer and instrumental to Farragut’s Quast for his success- executive assistant to the success, and I am com- ful leadership of Farragut Director of Operations mitted to continuing his during his tour. (J-3). He graduated with high standards and posi- Musser takes command distinction from the Naval tive leadership.” of Farragut after serving Post Graduate School Farragut is entering as her Executive Officer with a Masters degree in a summer-long main- since October 2011. He National Security Affairs. tenance period at Naval graduated from the U. S. His awards include the St a t i o n May p o r t i n Naval Academy in 1996 Defense Meritorious Florida.

Vicksburg From Page 1 he also served for three the prestigious Battle Oklahoma, Hall gradu- months as the NAVCENT/ Efficiency “E” award. ated from Texas A&M CTF 50 Regional Air Jones’ next assignment University in 1991 with Defense Commander. will be as commanding a Bachelor of Science Under his command, officer of Naval Support degree. Previously, Hall the crew of Vicksburg Activity Annapolis, MD. w a s h o n o r e d w i t h Hall is the 16th com- commanded USS Taylor the Meritorious Unit manding officer in USS (FFG 50) and served as Commendation, the 2012 Vi c k s b u r g ( C G 6 9 ) . Deputy Commodore of CNO Safety Award, and A native of Cement, 24.

Volunteering? Is your command, department or POA participating in a local community relations project? Get your command and the organization highlighted in The Mirror! Call 270-7817 ext. 1012 or email [email protected] THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013 7 Beaches Vets Hold Sammy B. Port Call In Greece Memorial Day Program From BVMP Project Coordinator The Beaches Veterans will hold a Armed Forces of the United States, Memorial Day Program honoring our will dedicate The Chaplains Memorial fallen Veterans and those Chaplains who Garden to those brave men who gave died supporting them in combat since their lives for their God and Country. the Revolutionary War at the Beaches Please bring chairs or blankets since Veterans Memorial Park at the inter- seating is limited and share your time section of Mayport Road and Atlantic in commemorating this year of remem- Boulevard. brance for our ‘lost’ family members and The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. with a High School Drill Team Exhibition, the conflicts in which they gave their followed by the Memorial program at 2 lives. p.m. The program will proceed in the The Right Reverend Charles Lovett American Legion 316 “Great Hall” in Keyser, Past Bishop Suffragan for the case of in climate weather. Tickets On Sale For Battle Of Midway Dinner From Navy League Mayport The Navy League former Prisoners of War tainment. Uniform will of Mayport is hosting from the local area who be O4 and above - din- the 71st Anniversary of have heroically answered ner dress white jacket; O3 -Photo by Paul Farley the Battle of Midway the call of duty will also and below - dinner dress A messenger line is heaved ashore as the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel C o m m e m o r a t i o n be in attendance. Come white/dinner dress white B. Roberts (FFG 58) arrives for a port visit in Souda Bay, Greece. Samuel B. Dinner. Tickets are now meet these “national trea- jacket optional and civil- Roberts, homeported in Mayport, Fla., is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of on sale for this year’s surers” and hear their ian is black tie or business responsibility supporting maritime security operations and theater security coop- event, which will be held adventures first hand. attire. Cocktails begin eration efforts. Saturday, June 1, 2013, at The evening prom- at 1800, dinner at 1900. the Renaissance Resort ises to be emotional and Tickets are mandatory Hotel, World Golf Village patriotic, and provides an and seating is reserved. in St. Augustine. The excellent opportunity to Make checks payable keynote speaker is Adm. connect with survivors of to Navy League Midway William E. Gortney, USN, what historians call one Dinner. Tickets may be Commander, U.S. Fleet of the U. S. Navy’s greatest purchased from the fol- Forces Command. sea victories and the turn- lowing locations: Numerous Veterans of ing point of World War II •Navy League Mayport: the Battle of Midway and in the Pacific. Bob Price, Phone several widows of these Ticket costs are: Active 904-718-2118; email: Veterans, and Veterans of Duty E-6 and below, $25; [email protected] all branches of the mili- E-7 to O3, $35; O4 to O5, • Nav y L e a g u e S t . tary have been invited $45, O6 and above, civil- Augustine: Bill Dudley, to attend this year’s din- ians, and retirees, $65. Phone 904-806-4712 or ner. Additionally, Medal The evening includes 904-794-7814; email: anu- of Honor recipients and fine dining and enter- [email protected] 8 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013 9 Career Intermission Program Revisions Open Positions, Change Leave Policy By Ensign Amber Lynn Daniel receive a small monthly stipend equal to Diversity and Inclusion Public Affairs 1/15th of their basic pay. Members may New guidance for the Career also choose a Navy-funded permanent Intermission Pilot Program (CIPP), change of station move to anywhere released with the update of OPNAVINST in the continental United States when 1330.2B, includes a provision that now entering the program. permits Full Time Support (FTS) person- Upon returning to Active Duty, the nel to apply for CIPP. CIPP participant’s date of rank/service -Photo by Paige Gnann Announced in NAVADMIN 125/13, the is adjusted day for day to account for NS Mayport Energy Manager, Lt. Shawn Talley, demonstrates the capabilities of the revised instruction authorizes FTS per- their intermission, ensuring participants the new Energy Management Controls System (EMCS) currently being used to regulate sonnel the option to participate in CIPP, compete in promotion boards with peo- building temperatures thoughout the naval station. Once fully online, the system will which was previously closed to all Navy ple at the same experience level. manage heating and air conditioning units (HVAC) throughout the base in one central Reserve Sailors. Twenty officer applications and twen- location. “These changes were in direct ty enlisted applications are accepted response to feedback we received from for the program each year. Interested the fleet,” said Vice Admiral Scott Van applicants must first submit an electron- Buskirk, . “CIPP ic package to Navy Office of Diversity allows us to meet the short-term needs and Inclusion (OPNAV N134) program Controls On Thermostat of our Sailors, while ensuring they stay manager for consideration. Packages Navy for the long term. These impor- are then reviewed for eligibility and Help Save Big On Energy tant changes will now allow us take that routed to the member’s detailer com- By Paige Gnann mission further, providing more Sailors munity managers before final approval Editor tify problems faster. the opportunity to utilize this valuable by the Commander of Navy Personnel “Initial energy savings are showing program.” Command. Members of the Naval Station an average of 20-25 percent reduction The revised instruction also authorizes All program participants will return Mayport’s Installation Energy Conserva- in the buildings’ energy consumption,” up to 60 days of accrued unused leave to active duty at the end of the period tion Board gathered outside of Building Talley said. “The system will eneable to be carried over through a CIPP par- prescribed and will incur a two-to-one One on May 7 for a ribbon cutting cer- centralized controls of the temperature ticipant’s intermission. It also clarifies service obligation for every month in the emony to celebrate the integration of a setpoints according to CNIC guidance. authorization for disability processing, program. This obligation is in addition to $3.3 million energy project that will keep Additionally, it will provide improved allowing participants that are critical- any previously existing obligation. Time Mayports thermostats on the same dial. response to any problems with the ly injured or ill to be treated under the spent in the IRR will not count towards Direct Digital Controls (DDC) are buildings’ mechanical [HVAC] systems same provisions as a member serving on retirement, computation of total years of currently being installed in buildings to help Public Works better serve the active duty. commissioned service, or high year ten- throughout the naval station to direct- naval station.” CIPP presents a unique opportunity ure limitations. ly link to the an Energy Management So far appoximately 58 percent of the for Sailors to take a career intermission Sailors who are interested in learn- Controls System (EMCS). Once fully project has been completed with around from the Navy, without penalty, and ing more or applying to the Career online, the system will manage the heat- 15 of the 56 buildings fully online with return to active duty to complete a suc- Intermission Pilot Program can visit ing and air conditioning units (HVAC) of the EMCS, including Building One. cessful Navy career. http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers- 56 buildings in one central location. The energy savings will make sig- During their time in CIPP, partici- npc/support/tflw/Pages/CIPP.aspx.> Mayport Public Works is currently nificant contributions toward the pants retain their full medical and den- For more news from Chief of Naval working with Energy Systems Group to mandated requirements of the Energy tal benefits for themselves and their Personnel - Office of Diversity and install the DDC and eliminate zoned Independence Security Act of 2007 dependents, as well as exchange and Inclusion, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp- thermostats within the buildings. which requires specific reductions in commissary benefits. Participants also diversity/. According to NS Mayport Energy energy in federal facilities of at least 30 Manager, Lt. Shawn Talley, the new sys- percent by fiscal year 2015. tem can customize temperature settings Mayport has worked diligently to based on building occupancy times; lower its energy consumption, already align workspace temperatures with rec- receiving the FY12 Enenrgy Water ommended energy efficient settings; and Management Award Gold Level of provide real-time tracking to help iden- Achievement. 10 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013 NS Mayport Conducts Stocking Up For Trip Back HURREX/Citadel Gale 2013 Exercise From Staff actions are required with- vacancy because rooms Naval Station Mayport in each COR in order to fill quickly. Plan multiple is currently participat- properly secure the instal- routes as traffic conges- ing in the U.S. Fleet lation and prepare per- tion is likely. If possible, Forces Command (USFF) sonnel. The level of prep- travel with family, neigh- and Commander Navy aration increases with the bors or friends. Ensure Installations Command progression of each COR your vehicle is properly (CNIC) led hurricane level (i.e. from picking up maintained and has a full preparedness exercise, loose gear in COR 5, to tank of gas. Obtain a re- HURREX/Citadel Gale removing awnings in COR entry pass from your local 2013, May 13-24. 3, to reporting to shelters municipality if you reside The purpose of this in COR 1). east of the inter-coastal annual exercise is to pre- To ensure readiness, waterway. pare the Navy to respond Sailors, civilian employ- •All commands should to weather threats to U.S. ees, and their families have comprehensive coop -Photo by Paul Farley coastal regions, and to should make hurricane plans that have been exer- Sailors move supplies aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley maintain the ability to preparations now and cised. Mission critical and (FFG 49) following its arrival for a scheduled port visit. deploy forces even under review those preparations mission essential per- the most adverse weather periodically throughout sonnel should be identi- conditions. the year. When a hurri- fied and re-entry passes HURREX/CITADEL cane approaches, ships obtained. GALE 13 will involve may be ordered to sortie •Have emergency sup- three simulated storm and aircraft may evacuate. plies on hand and a sur- systems developing and Any final hurricane prep- vival kit ready, regardless intensifying to hurricane arations will fall onto fam- of your evacuation deci- strength, threatening the ily members who must sion. Some recommend- Caribbean Islands, East be prepared to assume ed items to have in your Coast and Gulf Coast the burden of self-protec- survival kit include, but regions. tion and survival in the are certainly not limited All Navy commands absence of their spouse. to: change of clothing, with personnel in these Making preparations now, personal hygiene items, regions will participate, to include developing sleeping bags/blankets, to include reviewing and an evacuation plan and first aid kit with essential exercising heavy weath- assembling a survival kit, prescription medications, er instructions and pro- is the best way to avoid battery operated radio, cedures and account- problems and confusion flashlights, extra batteries ing for Sailors and Navy associated with last min- and chargers, eyeglasses, families in the affected ute storm preparations. games or toys for chil- -Photo by Paul Farley regions through the Navy Actions to be taken dren, important papers, Capt. John Esposito, commander of Destroyer Squadron 60, speaks to the crew of Family Accountability before the storm. bottled drinking water, the guided-missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG 49) during an all-hands and Assessment System •Prepare an evacuation canned food, can opener. call. Robert G. Bradley, homeported in Mayport, Fla., is deployed to the U.S. 6th (NFAAS). plan. Having a plan will •Make arrangements Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime operations and theater security There will be no U.S. allow for timely evacu- for pets. Most shelters and cooperation efforts. Navy ship movements ation should military or hotels will not allow pets. associated with this exer- local authorities order Ensure pets have iden- cise. an evacuation. In many tification tags, current An order to set tropical cases, voluntary evacua- license and shots are up cyclone condition of read- tion may be prudent even to date. iness (COR) 5 for all NS if authorities don’t order •Check your house and Mayport departments and a mandatory evacua- yard. tenant commands has tion. If possible, plan to •Know the difference been released. Mayport stay at the home of a fam- between a hurricane will remain in COR 5 ily member or friend out- watch and hurricane throughout the hurricane side the reach of the hur- warning. Review your season to ensure a state of ricane. If your plan is to insurance policy. Now is readiness is maintained. stay at a hotel/motel, call the time to get hurricane Certain preparatory well in advance to ensure smart. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013 11 Jax Vets awarded Congressional Gold Medal By MC1 Sean Allen 4th Fleet Public Affairs recruits trained at Montford award the Congressional Gold Point. Of those Marines over Medal to the Montford Point Two Jacksonville area 13,000 served overseas during Marines on November 23, 2011. Veterans were awarded the the war. Most were assigned to The presenting official for Congressional Gold medal dur- ammunition and depot compa- the ceremony was Marine ing a ceremony at City Hall May nies and brought ammunition Brig. Gen. W. “Blake” Crowe, 2 in downtown Jacksonville. and supplies to the front lines Commander, United States The award recipients Vincent and returned wounded and Marine Corps Forces, South. Calhoun, and Leroy Jones, Jr dead to the transport ships. At “From the Commandant of both attended Marine Corps the end of the war, all but 1500 the Marine Corps, I say thank boot camp at Camp Motford were discharged at the conve- you for your service, this recog- Point in North Carolina at a nience of the government. nition is long overdue.” time when African Americans In July of 1948, President Crowe went on this discuss were segregated and forced to Harry S. Truman issued not only the importance of rec- train separately. After the com- Executive Order 9981 negating ognizing Jones and Calhoun, pletion of boot camp both went segregation and in September but making sure all Montford on to serve in World War II. 1949, Montford Point was deac- -Photo by MC1 Sean Allen Point Marines were recognized. Jones discussed his desire tivated ending seven years of Brig. Gen. W. Blake Crowe, Commander United States Marine Corps to serve his country and in the segregation. The camp was “Get the word out, go to Forces, South, presents the Congressional Gold Medal to Leroy James Marines. renamed Camp Johnson after your neighborhoods, talk to Jr. during a cermony in Jacksonville, Fla. May 2. Jones a former “I was excited when I found Sgt. Maj. Gilbert “Hashmark” your family, so that all of these Marine attended Marine Corps boot camp at Camp Montford Point out I had the opportunity to Johnson, one of the first African Marines can be recognized.” in North Carolina at a time when African Americans were segregated serve my country, I knew it Americans to join the Marine The Montford Point Marine and forced to train separately. After the completion of boot camp he would be a challenge but it is Corps. Association is a non-profit went on to serve in World War II. President Barack Obama signed something I am glad I was able The Congressional Gold Veteran organization created into law the legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the to do then and now.” Medal is the highest civilian to recognize the contributions Montford Point Marines on Nov. 23, 2011. In 1941, President Franklin honor bestowed by Congress of those who served there. For D. Roosevelt signed Executive in the Marine Corps. African Point. for distinguished achievement. more information please visit Order 8802 allowing African American recruits received Between 1942 and 1949 there President Barrack Obama their website at http://www. Americans to be recruited basic training at Montford were 19,168 African American signed into law the legislation to montfordpointmarines.com.

Adventure Landing COMMAND, EMAIL female, full contact recre- There is a computer Night A D D R E S S , P H O N E ational and competitive resource center avail- The annual USO night NUMBER. roller derby team based able to all service mem- at Adventure Landing USO USO Military in Orange Park. Come out bers with email, Internet (Jacksonville Beach) will NEWS Ap p r e c i a t i o n Ni g h t and experience the hard- and word processing. Fax, be held on Wednesday, At The Jax Zoo - hitting action of women’s copy and free notary ser- June 12 from 6-11 p.m. Watch the Jacksonville Concert- Ticket Drawing Rescheduled flat-track roller derby - the vice is also available. Wristbands for our annual Sharks take on the For the first time in 40 Du e t o i n c l e m e nt same roller derby that is Watch TV or a movie fun evening at Adventure San Jose SaberCats on years, “The Rascals” are weather Friday, May 3rd, currently under con- from the video library. Landing will go on sale Saturday, May 18th for back together. Want to Military Appreciation sideration for the 2020 Service members can also To day b e g i n n i ng at their annual Military see The Rascals “Once Night at the Jacksonville Olympics! enjoy video games or use NOON. Wristbands will Ap p re c i a t i o n g a m e. Upon a Dream” con- Zoo has been rescheduled The Tri-County the sports equipment. be on sale for $2 each and Games are played at the cert May 31 at the Times to July 26 from 6-9 p.m. Rolling Militia (TCRM) There is a full kitchen, will be available for pur- Veterans Memorial Arena Union Center Moran Tri-County Rolling has six remaining home showers, a quiet reading chase by ACTIVE DUTY with kickoff beginning at Theater? Your Greater Militia Roller Derby games (or “bouts” as room and a meeting room and families only (Guard 7 p.m. BUY ONE TICKET, Jacksonville Area USO is League they are called in roller available at the USO. The and Reserves on active GET ONE TICKET FREE conducting a drawing for The Tri-County Rolling derby) for the 2013 sea- USO is available for meet- orders eligible). They for anyone with a valid two pairs of tickets. The Militia Roller Derby son. The venue for these ings, support groups, will be on sale at your military I.D. This offer drawing is open to Active League invites active- bouts is the Skate Station receptions, parties and Mayport USO, NAS Jax is open to Active Duty, Duty (including those on duty Military personnel, Funworks at 230 Blanding pre-deployment briefs. USO and a limited num- Retirees, National Guard active duty orders) only. and their dependents, to Blvd. in Orange Park, A TV, VCR and overhead ber at Kings Bay ITT. Save and Reserves. To pur- The deadline to enter is attend their roller derby Florida. The doors open projector are available. the date for this annual chase tickets in advance, Wednesday, May 22. To games in Orange Park, at 5:30 p.m. and the bout For more information sold out event! call (904) 621-0700 or enter, email drawing@ Florida. The Tri-County begins at 6 p.m. The game about activities or meet- Jacksonville Sharks present your military I.D. usojax.com with the fol- Rolling Militia’s adult dates are May 19, June 23, ing availabilities, call 246- Military Appreciation at the Box Office. low ing infor mation: roller derby team, the Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Oct. 20, 3481 or stop by the center Game The Rascals In LAST NAME, FIRST, MI, Jade Grenades, is an all- Nov. 17. at 2560 Mayport Road. 12 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013 MWR Sports/Fitness

Intramural Sports Sunday Nights: Windy Harbor Golf 11:30 a.m., Zumba 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 21: Men’s Tennis Bowling Family Fun Club Wednesday Open Sandbox Open Sandbox Meeting. 11 a.m. at the Night. 4 - 7 p. m . a t Wednesdays: Military 11:30 a.m., Strength Tuesday Saturday Gym. Season begins June. Mayport Bowling Center. Appreciation Day every Training For Women 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 9:30-11:30 a.m. 3; season ends Sept. 19. Cost is $10 per person and Wednesday at Windy Thursday Open Sandbox Open Sandbox 270-5451. includes your choice of a Harbor Golf Club.18 9:30 a.m., Strength Wednesday The new Gymnasium M a y p o r t B o w l i n g ¼ lb hamburger or a hot- Holes and a Cart Only Fundamentals 7-8:30 a.m., Open class schedule is as fol- Center dog with fries and a soda, $15. Offer open to DOD, 11:30 a.m., Zumba Sandbox lows: Friday Nights: Xtreme All-You-Can Bowl with active duty, retired, and Friday 7 a.m., NOFFS Monday Bowling. 8 p.m. to shoes, music videos, light militar y dependents 9:30 a.m., Zumba Basics 9 : 3 0 a . m . , T R X 11:30 a.m., Spinning Midnight every Friday at show and colored head- (Must provide proper ID) 11:30 a.m., Strength Suspension Training 5:45 p.m., Kids Clinic Mayport Bowling Center. pin bowling for prizes. Training For Women 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Tuesday $10 include 2 hours of 270-5377 The new Surfside Mayport Sandbox Open Sandbox 11:30 a.m., Steel Anchor black light bowling, shoe May 27: Beat the Heat Fitness class schedule is The Mayport Sandbox Thursday 4:30 p.m., Spinning rental, prizes and dazzling Memorial Day Special: as follows: is a high intensity (H.I.T.) 7 a.m., Sunrise Yoga laser light show. 270-5377 Just $12 for 2 hours of Monday outdoor workout area 7-8:30 a.m. Wednesday S a t u r d a y N i g h t s : bowling, shoe rental, ¼ 11:30 a.m., Kickboxing l o c a t e d o c e a n f r o n t Open Sandbox 7 a.m., Rowing Xtreme Bowling. 8-11 lb hamburger or hot dog Learn basic kicks, behind Surfside Fitness 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 11:30 a.m., Rowing p.m. every Saturday at with fries, a soda and an punches and balance Center. Open Sandbox 11:30 a.m., Spinning Mayport Bowling Center. ice cream sundae for des- moves in this calorie Monday Friday Thursday $10 include 2 hours of sert! Kids 4-5 years old $7; burning, sweat producing 7-8:30 a.m., Open 7-8:30 a.m., Open 5:30 p.m., Steel Anchor black light bowling, shoe Kids 3 and under FREE. knock out of a workout. Sandbox Sandbox Friday rental, prizes and dazzling Holiday hours 11 a.m. - 5 Tuesday 7:30 a.m., Command 7 a. m. , C o m ma n d 7:30 a.m., Spinning laser light show. 270-5377 p.m. 270-5377 9:30 a.m., Yoga Bootcamp Bootcamp 11:30 a.m., Rowing

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-Photo by Rita Hammerstad USS Philippine Sea has taken to the field with flying colors. Their motto “TEAM WINS” on the sleeve of their uniform says it all. The teamwork paid off in their softball season with multiple awards including League Champions, Playoff Champions and Runner-up for the Dusk To Dawn All Night softball tournament held in April. They recently participated in the USSSA Military Classic Softball Tournament held in town at Davis Park and came home Intramural Division Champions. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013 13 On The Messdeck Bogey’s Specials Thursday, May 16 Turkey Spinach Avocado Wrap with a Side, $7.95 Auto Skills Center Lunchtime Bingo. Every general trivia knowledge! Universal Militar y Passholders receive Blackened Tilapia M a y S p e c i a l : Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. The winning team of four Salute: All active duty unlimited access to Sandwich with a Transmission flush, cool- at Beachside Bingo. Two takes home awesome military, retirees, reserves Side, $6.95 ant flush and fuel injec- $500 payouts every week. prizes! 270-7205 or national guard can Shipwreck Island at BBQ Pulled Pork tion cleaning, $180 (most Buy two, get one free. Still Foc’sle Lounge CPO receive one complimen- Adventure Landing Sandwich with a vehicles). 270-5392 only $13.00 per pack. 270- Club tary Park-to-Park pass Jacksonville Beach as well Side, $6.50 Tire Special: Buy four 7204 Every Tuesday: All for Universal Studios as daily deals throughout Chicken Cobb tires and receive free rota- Castaway’s Lounge Khaki Wings and Trivia Orlando or Islands of Salad, $7.95 tion on those tires for E v e r y W e e k d a y : Night. 3-7 p.m. every Adventure (while sup- the week and special dis- S o u p : C h i c k e n life (must show receipt C a s t a w a y ’ s A f t e r Tuesday at Foc’sle CPO plies lasts). All three days counts on off-season and Gumbo to receive rotation). 270- Work, At Ease: Stop Club with 40-cent wings, must be used within a 14 holiday events. 270-5145 Friday, May 17 5392 into Castaway’s every drink specials and all- consecutive day window. BBQ Pulled Pork Beachside Bingo Monday-Friday from 4-6 you-can-drink soft drinks Tickets valid through June Coke Zero 400 Tickets Sandwich with a Tues days : Sp e cial p.m. for our great nightly for $1. Trivia begins 30, 2013. Must have valid on sale. Race is July 5-6 Side, $6.50 Pricing! Every Tuesday specials! Enjoy Margarita at 5:30 p.m. All Khakis military ID to activate at Daytona International Blackened Tilapia at 6:30 p.m. at Beachside Monday, Tuesday’s Pint welcome (Chief Petty ticket at front gate. 270- Sandwich with a Bingo. $18 for a 3 pack, Glass Night, Around-the- Officers, Officers and their 5145 Speedway. Tickets start Side, $6.95 $20 for a 6 pack, and com- World Wednesday, BOGO guests). 270-5431 Blue Man Group at at $31.00 for Subway Pot Roast with puters are just $50 for a Thursday and Five Dollar Active Chicken Wednesdays. Universal Studios: Firecracker 250 General Potatoes, Vegetable 3-6 pack. Plus door prizes Friday! Plus, Last Buck Every Wednesday, 11 duty, retirees, reservists and a Roll, $7.95 nightly, lots of surprises Bottles on the 14th and last a.m.-2 p.m., at Foc’sle and children only pay $29 Admission Seating (July 5 E g g S a l a d and an additional $5 off day of every month! 270- Lounge. Enjoy a two- per ticket; Regular tickets only). Children under 12 Sandwich with a side, for all active duty mili- 7205 piece fried chicken plate $44 per person. 270-5145 are free in Sprint Fanzone $4.25 tary (must show valid ID). E v e r y T h u r s d a y : with two sides for only S h i p w r e c k Is l a n d Soup: Crab Bisque 270-7204 Trivia on Tap. 5:30 p.m. $7.00. 270-5431 Season Passes on or General Admission. Monday, May 20 W e d n e s d a y s : at Castaways. Test your ITT Sale: $89.50 per pass. 270-5145 Buffalo Chicken Tender Sandwich with a Side, $7.95 The following activities BBQ Pulled Pork target single or unaccom- Sandwich with a panied Sailors. For more Side, $6.50 information, call 270- Blackened Tilapia 7788/89 or stop by the Sandwich with a Mayport Liberty Center Side, $6.95 and pick up the month- Steak Caesar Salad, ly activity calendar with $10.95 a complete listing of all Soup: Chicken upcoming Liberty events. Noodle May 17: Mall Trip: Town Tuesday, May 21 Center. Van departs Shrinp Po’Boy with Liberty Center at 6 p.m. Liberty Center. May 26: Action Movie a Side, $7.95 May 18: Halo 4 May 21: Madden 13 Marathon. 2 p.m. at BBQ Pulled Pork Tournament. 6 p.m. at Tournament. 6 p.m. at Liberty Center. Free Sandwich with Fries, Liberty Center. Liberty Center. Popcorn! Chips or Slaw, $6.50 May 19: Comedy Movie May 22: Help Feed the May 28: COD: Black Ops Blackened Tilapia Marathon. 2 p.m. at Homeless. Van departs Tournament. 6 p.m. at Sandwich with Fries, Liberty Center. Free 3:15 p.m. Sign up dead- Liberty Center. Chips or Slaw, $6.50 Popcorn! line May 20 May 31: Mall Trip: Town Van Ma h i Ma h i o n May 20: Billiards May 24: Movie Trip. Center. Van departs departs 6 p.m. Mixed Greens, $8.95 Tournament. 6 p.m. at Liberty Center at 6 p.m. Soup: Beef Noodle Wednesday, May Ma y 2 4 : O u t d o o r May 31: Outdoor 22 Movies- H o t e l Movies- Wreck It Ralph 8 Oz NY Strip Transylvania (PG). Film (PG). Film begins at Steak, Onion Rings, begins at Sunset behind Sunset behind Beachside and Bourbon Baked Beachside Community Community Center. FREE. Beans, $10.95 Center. FREE. 270-7205 270-7205 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich with Fries, Chips Or Slaw, $6.50 Blackened Tilapia MWR Liberty Program Helps Mission House Sandwich with Fries, Chips or Slaw, $6.95 Blackened Mahi on Mixed Greens, $8.95 Soup: Chicken and Rice Mayport Bowling Center Specials Thursday Cheeseburger with fries and soda, $6 Friday 2 chili dogs, fries, and 20 oz. soda, $5 2-pieces fish, fries, and 20 oz. soda, $6.25 Fish sandwich (2 pieces), fries, and 20 oz. soda, $6.25 Monday Chicken patty sandwich with let- tuce, tomato, onion, pickles, fries and 20 oz. soda, $6.25 Cmdr. Scott Grover of ATG Mayport helps sort food by category collected into dif- Tuesday ferent bins. Volunteers from Naval Station Mayport joined the Liberty Program BBQ beef sand- -Photos by Sarah Barthelemy in assisting local Jacksonville Food Bank, Mission House, in the annual Postal wich, fries and 20 oz. Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Mark Leinaar Mayport Fuel Carriers Food Drive on Saturday, May 11. From 1-7 pm, volunteers assisted in soda, $5 assists in unloading canned food collected by local postal picking up food from the nearby post office and sorting it at the Mission House Wednesday carriers. Location. Hamburger with jalapenos, grilled onions, fries and 20 oz soda, $5.75 Foc’sle Lounge Happy Mother’s Day S m a s h e d Sandwich, $8 Chicken Breast & Spinach Panini, $8 Strawberry Chicken Salad, $7.50 Big Chief Grilled Cheese Sandwich, $7 Shrimp & Bacon Pita, $8.50 Every Wednesday: Fried Chicken Buffet With Ice Tea or Water, $8

-Photo by Sarah Barthelemy Guests enjoyed a lovely all-you-can eat spread at Foc’sle Lounge’s Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12. Items included eggs benedict, roast beef carving sta- tion and omelets to-order. 14 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013 15 16 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, May 16, 2013