CHINFO Award Winner Vol. 55 • Issue 42 www.nsmayport.navy.mil www.mayportmirror.com THURSDAY, October 31, 2013 Mayport Gets Ready For Fall Mayport Legal Advocate Dedicated To Sexual Assault

VictimsFrom RLSO The first judge advocate assigned to the Navy’s Victim Legal Counsel Program (VLC Program) in Navy Region Southeast reported to Naval Station Mayport on Oct. 21 to help victims of sexual assault stationed within Navy Region Southeast. Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Korody, JAGC, USN will serve as the supervising attorney for the VLC Program in Navy Region Southeast. He and judge advocates assigned to VLC Program units at NS Mayport, NAS Jacksonville, NAS Pensacola, NCBC Gulfport and Joint Base San Antonio will provide legal services to eligible victims of sexual assault, including assistance and advocacy in the investigative and military justice processes. The Navy is implementing the VLC Program to offer a military attorney to rep- resent and assist victims of sexual assault. Because VLCs will form an attorney-client relationship with eligible victims, all com- munications will be confidential. VLCs can assist eligible victims with a decision to make a restricted or unrestricted report of sexual assault; represent them in military courts; advocate on their behalf to investi- gators, commanders, and prosecutors; and provide other legal advice and assistance connected to the sexual assault. The VLC Program’s initial capabilities will be online by Nov. 1, with full capabilities set for January 2014. To make an appointment to speak to a -Photo by MC2 Marcus L. Stanley VLC, contact Korody directly at 270-6289 Ext. Dinah Stanley was all smiles in the pumpkin patch at the Harvest Festival aboard Naval Station Mayport. MWR Mayport 1213 or [email protected] or stop by hosted a Festival Celebration (formerly Fall Fest) at the Lake Wonderwood Field. The event featured games, rides, bouncy his office located at Naval Station Mayport houses, arts and crafts vendors, a haunted house, and a pumpkin patch. See all the photos from the festival in next week’s The Building 1 Room 1104. Mirror.

Transiting The Gulf Chapel Hosts Harvest

FestFrom Staff All Saints Day, Friday, Nov. 1 is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics. The Mayport Chapel will have two masses on Nov. 1 at 11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. in the main Chapel. Naval Station Mayport Chapel will hold its annual Harvest Festival on Nov. 2 from noon-3 p.m. at the Chapel grounds. Sponsored by the Protestant Women of the Chapel, there will be food, fun, games and prizes for the family. There will also be a moon- walk, cake walk, crafts and games. -Photo by MC2 Donald R. White Jr. All DoD cardholders and The guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) transits the Gulf of Oman in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Gettysburg is dependents are invited to deployed as part of the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation attend. efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

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Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Pages 4-5 www.mayportmirror.com mayportmirror.com 2 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 Happy Birthday To Navy Chaplain Corps tioned in this Navy article, Benjamin Balch’s son, Marine Corps and to the reference to a divine William Balch, was the the United States Coast service and sermon first chaplain known Guard. Many active CHAPLAIN’S implies that Congress to have received a com- CORNER intended that an ordained mission in the US Navy duty chaplains, includ- clergyman be on board after the department was ing myself, have uni- That’s a couple hundred Navy. The Navy Chaplain to conduct such services. established in 1798. forms hanging in our years of naval traditions, Corps itself has some Interestingly enough, the So who are the Navy closets from all three. the evolution and prac- interesting history with- first mention of a chap- Chaplains of today that tice of naval warfighting, in the larger backdrop of lain in the Journals of the will celebrate its 238th Navy Chaplains serve as well as the develop- U.S. Navy history. Continental Congress Birthday? The Navy as Shepherds for their ment of our core values: Here is how Article refers to his share in Chaplain Corps consists Chaplain Steven Souders Sailors and families, and “Honor, Courage and 2 of the Rules for the the distribution of prize of endorsed ordained CNSL Ministry Center share in both the difficul- Commitment.” Regulation of the Navy money. clergy for specialized So let me add my well- in 1775 read: “The O n No v. 1 5 , 1 7 7 6 , military ministry, who are ties and the rewards of Every October we come wishes to the many others Commanders of the ships Congress fixed the base also commissioned naval Navy life, including long together to celebrate the by saying, “Happy 238th of the thirteen United pay of the chaplain at officers. The principle deployments. Navy’s Birthday. This year Birthday, US Navy!” Colonies, are to take care $20 a month and the purpose, as it was at its So, too, the Navy we celebrate the Navy’s What most Sailors and that divine service be first chaplain known founding, is to “promote Chaplain Corps has a long 238th Birthday. others miss every year performed twice a day to have served in the the spiritual, religious, Think a minute about is that in a few weeks on board, and a sermon Continental Navy was moral and personal well- history with a bottom line how long 238 years is. If we will celebrate the preached on Sundays, the Reverend Benjamin being of the members of still the same today as it you dedicated just one Navy Chaplain Corps’ unless bad weather or Balch, a Congregational the Department of the was in the beginning: “to minute to mark each year 238th Birthday. Many other extraordinary acci- minister, whose father Navy.” serve and care for all.” of the Navy’s existence, do not realize that Navy dents prevent.” had served in a similar The Navy Chaplain you would spend about 4 Chaplains have been Although the chaplain capacity in the British Corps also provides chap- Happy Birthday, Navy hours. That’s a long time. around as long as the is not specifically men- Royal Navy. Moreover, lains to the United States Chaplain Corps! Sum Up Bullying, Cyberbullying Prevention district in Florida adopt are willing to help with WebMD, Depression a policy prohibiting bul- whatever problem they Guide, Recognizing the Knowing lying and harassment in are dealing with. Warning Signs of Suicide” the schools. Duval Public • Explain that revenge THE ROPES [online] Schools has addressed will not solve the problem physical, psychological, the US’s largest school this issue. If your child and could make it worse. 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Cyber bullying phone at (904) 390-CALL. For More Information [online] I have focused my or bruises, victims are 1.9 times more An investigation will be The “Jeffrey Johnston Judy Cromartie is the October columns on bul- •complains of head- likely to have attempted conducted by the school Stand Up for All Students School Liaison Officer for lying and cyber bully- aches, stomachaches, loss suicide than those who principal or his/her des- Act” is a memorial to NS Mayport. If you have ing prevention. Today I of appetite, trouble sleep- were not cyber bullying ignee. Consequences will Jeffrey Johnston, son questions about this arti- would like to wrap up the ing, or bad dreams, victims. be in accordance with the of Debbie and Robert cle or concerns about an series with a summary of •frequently makes up What is the Law in Student Code of Conduct. Johnston. Jeffrey’s story the information which I excuses to avoid attending Florida? If necessary, individuals can now be found, with educational issue impact- presented. school, Florida Statute involved will be referred other “bullycide” stories, ing your child, she can What is Bullying? •begins to do poorly in 1006.147, “The Jeffrey for appropriate services. in the book, “Bullycide be reached via email at It is defined by the school, and/or Johnston Stand Up for In Addition to in America: Moms speak judith.cromartie@navy. National Institute of •suffers from low self- All Students Act,” prohib- Reporting to School out about the bullying/ mil or by phone at (904) Child Health and Human esteem. its bullying and harass- Authorities, What Else suicide connection”. The 270-6289 X1305 [office] or Development (NICHD) as Does Bullying Just ment of any student or Can I Do as a Parent? book can be ordered at (904) 993-5860 [cell]. Or a variety of negative acts Occur at School? employee of a Florida • Maintain calm and www.bullycide.org. carried out repeatedly No, in a survey of 2,000 public K-12 educational open communication. Stop Cyberbullying you can schedule a meet- over time. These negative randomly selected mid- institution. This law Let them know that you www.stopcyberbullying. ing with her in her office acts can take three forms: dle-schoolers in one of requires that each school trust them and that you org in Building One. Using Parent Tricks For Good Halloween Treats bowls, and eventually end that some kids take inven- and for Goodness Sakes, up in our own kids’ treat tory of their Halloween do not leave wrappers The Meat&Potatoes bags. When our kids sort booty, so parents must lying next to your bed! If OF LIFE through their candy at the be discreet when poach- pressed, blame it on the end of the night, we will ing kids’ treats. If there dog, the accuser’s sibling, Princess costumes, carry tends to be exactly the be there to kindly accept is only one Crunch Bar, or Grandma. This usually plastic pumpkin buckets, kind of candy we adults their discards. leave it and take one of works. and knock on neighbors’ love to stuff into our gul- It’s a win-win for every- the seven Baby Ruths and Now, I know some of doors begging for treats. lets. Personally, I fancy one! a couple of stray Tootsie you might be thinking, And we certainly can’t Almond Joys, so I always Additionally, once the Rolls instead. Also, keep “But we can’t steal from walk into stores and buy mix several dozen of them sugared-up little goblins bags of bulky fruit snacks our own children, right?” Lisa Smith Molinari bags of candy for our- together with the Pixie have toddled off to bed, or raisin boxes on hand to Wrong! Military Spouse selves. Aside from the Sticks, Kit Kats, Laffy Taffy parents may get a hanker- pad your kids’ treats in the It’s not only acceptable Columnist embarrassment of pub- and other candy I give out ing for pumpkin-shaped event that your thievery for parents to pilfer candy licly exposing a fondness to Trick-or-Treaters on peanut butter cups or bat- noticeably depletes their from their kids’ treat Right about now, par- for sinking our crowns Halloween night. shaped chocolate bars. supply. bags on Halloween, it is ents across this country into copious amounts of Interestingly, those What to do?! Just tiptoe If the kids become sus- arguably our God-given are calculating, plan- snack-sized candy bars, Almond Joys parents give right on over to your kids’ picious that someone is parental duty to reduce ning and scheming. Their we know that, as long as out on Halloween night pumpkin buckets and eating their candy, act our children’s sugar con- minds are racing with we sneak the candy with- will get traded, recycled take what you want, silly! offended while flatly sumption. clandestine plots, subver- out anyone knowing, we back into other treat However, be mindful denying the accusations, Yea, that’s the ticket. sive strategies and covert won’t gain ten pounds on operations. They’re not Halloween. talking, because their In order for us to enjoy plans are on the “DL”, very Halloween treats with- Naval Station Mayport hush-hush, absolutely top out unwanted stigma and Capt. Wesley McCall ...... Commanding Officer Cmdr. Patrick Pickard ...... Executive Officer secret. calories – we must resort CMDCM Robert L. White ...... Command Master Chief You see, it’s Halloween, to fraud, trickery, embez- Command Chaplain Naval Station Mayport Editorial Staff Lt. Cmdr. MCC William Townsend ...... Public Affairs Officer and as much as we won’t zlement, and occasion- Jerome Cayangyang GSM3 Hillary Hicks ...... Assistant Public Affairs Officer admit it, we parents are ally, bold-faced lying; and Paige Gnann...... Editor Roman Catholic Mass just like our sticky, choco- here’s how to do it: Sunday 9 a.m. The Mirror is distributed without charge throughout Mayport’s Navy community, including the Naval Station, Monday-Thursday on- and off-base Navy housing areas, and ships, squadrons and staffs homeported at NS Mayport. Copies late-smeared, sugar-mon- Before buying 11:30 a.m. are also available at the Naval Station’s Public Affairs Office, Building 1, and The Florida Times-Union, gering little rug rats. Halloween treats, ascer- Holy Day of Obligation 1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202. (call chapel for schedule) The deadline for all submissions is Thursday at 4 p.m., one week prior to publication. 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(904) 359-4168 • (800) 472-6397, Ext. 4168 • FAX (904) 366-6230 Johnny Lloyd • Territory Sales Representative • (904) 591-5464 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 3 NAVFACSE Presents Meritorious Service Medal To Former Mayport PW Officer From NAVFAC visionary innovation, and that included work at NS Mayport’s Public Works N a v a l F a c i l i t i e s relentless commitment to Mayport, Marine Corps Officer one of the most Engineering Command excellence revitaled the Blount Island Command, challenging and reward- (NAVFAC) Southeast Public Works Department and the Navy Fuel Farm.” Commanding Officer and improved customer One inititive accom- ing of my career,” said Capt. Christopher Kiwus service, while enhancing plished by Dieguez was Dieguez. “The successes presented the Meritorious the alignment and allo- a waterfront energy con- and accomplishments Service Medal (sec- cation of fiscal resources, servation program that highlighted by the award ond award) to Cmdr. according to the award resulted in a decrease were a complete team Miguel Dieguez, NAVFAC citation. of 12 percent in elec- S o u t h e a s t A s s i s t a n t “He expertly ensured tricity consumption at effort.” Regional Engineer, in a the effective execution of NS Mayport, netting $3 “Much of the credit (for brief ceremony Oct. 21. $180 million while pro- million in savings and the award) belongs to the Dieguez was recognized viding support for instal- leading to the instal- men and women of Naval for outstanding meritori- lation facilities manage- lation receiving the Station Mayport’s Public ous service while serving ment, recapitalization, 2012 Secretary of the as Public Works Officer -Photo by Earl Bittner base operating support, Navy Energy and Water Works Department,” con- for NAVFAC Southeast at Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) and environmental man- Management Gold Level tinued Dieguez. “They are Public Works Department Southeast Commanding Officer Capt. Christopher agement,” said Kiwus Achievement Award. without a doubt the most Naval Station Mayport Kiwus (left) presents Cmdr. Miguel Dieguez with the during the award pre- “The opportunity talented and dedicated f ro m O c t o b e r 2 0 1 1 Meritorious Service Medal Oct. 21 for outstanding meri- sentation. “He superbly to support the Fleet, group of professionals I through March 2013. torious service while serving as Public Works Officer at managed construc- Warfighter, and their Die guez displaye d Public Works Department Naval Station Mayport from tion programs valued at families at Naval Station have had the pleasure of dynamic leadership, October 2011 through March 2013. more than $161 million Mayport made my tour as serving with.” MAYPORT MILESTONES

Navy An d Marin e MA2 Harley Lowe, NS Corps Commendation Mayport Medal MA3 Aaron Alford, NS Lt. Alicia Salerno, NS Mayport Mayport MA3 Gerardo Gonzalez, Navy An d Marin e NS Mayport Corp s Achie v em ent MA3 Robert Marshall, Medal NS Mayport MM1 Earl James, NS FRUITS Vary your fruit choices. Mayport MASN Naomi Medina- Fruits differ in nutrient content. Military Outstanding Garcia, NS Mayport Volunteer Service Medal Sailor of the Quarter WHOLE GRAINS Snack on SH1 Maria Torres, NS SH2 Antoine Mathews, ready-to-eat, whole grain cereals or whole grain crackers. Mayport NS Mayport SCHOOL Flag Letter Of M A 3 G e r a r d o SUPPLIES Commendation Gonazalez, NS Mayport Success in school depends on a lot more than the CS1 Tata M. Latham, NS right pencils, books and erasers. Studies show that a MASN Dane Gonzalez, diet rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, along Mayport with a healthy lifestyle, can help your child succeed. NS Mayport Find out how good nutrition can lead to great things MA1 Charles Figueroa, VEGETABLES Try crunchy at MyPyramid.gov. F S C J D e a n ’s L i s t vegetables as a school snack. NS Mayport Summer 2013 MILK MEAT AND BEANS Letter Of Appreciation Include fat-free or Choose lean turkey, chicken, low-fat milk with roast beef or ham for sandwiches. MA1 Jose Pacheco, NS David Haynes meals or snacks. Mayport FSCJ President’s List GM2 Cristina Bruni, NS Summer 2013 Mayport Jennifer Milewski 4 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013

-Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley Family and friends at Naval Station Mayport welcome home Sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) after a six-month deployment. Samuel B. Roberts deployed with HSM-46 Detachment 9 to the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility in April 2013 to support Maritime Security Operations, Theater Security Cooperation and Operation Active Endeavor.

USSBy Lt.j.g. Samuel B. Roberts Returns Home Fredy W. Jurkowitsch II USS Samuel B. Roberts Public Affairs The guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) returned to Naval Station Mayport today, marking the com- pletion of a six-month deployment to U.S. Africa Command in the Central Mediterranean. The ship deployed in April with Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 4 6 D e t a c h m e n t 9 embarked, and traveled to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility to sup- port Maritime Security Operations and Theater Security Cooperation as well as Operation Active Endeavor. While on deployment, the ship steamed more than 30,000 nautical miles and the crew conducted 18 underway replenish- ments, 22 small boat evolutions, and hosted a -Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley flight deck reception in Lt. jg. Kyle Chance kisses his wife after returning to Naval Station Mayport from a six-month deployment aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Gaeta, Italy. Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58). “Sammy B” also set a new Navy record of 1,712 “Our deployment has ing officer. “We are proud deployment rewarding tasking that made a dif- to be named in honor of Fire Scout Unmanned been incredibly success- of the contributions we on a personal and profes- ference and served our Samuel Booker Roberts Aerial Vehicle flight hours ful due to the hard work made in theater, but are sional level, from travel- country well into the Jr, a coxswain who divert- in support of mission and dedication of the very happy and excited ing to different ports to future,” said Operations ed enemy fire with his tasking, breaking the pre- entire crew,” said Cmdr. to be returning home to completing the mission. Specialist 1st Class (SW) Higgins Boat during the vious record by more than Erica Hoffmann, Samuel Mayport.” “It gives me great plea- Sean Gagne. Battle for Guadalcanal in 800 hours. B. Roberts’ command- Sailors found the sure to have taken part in FFG 58 is the third ship World War II.

-Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley -Photo by Paige Gnann -Photo by Paige Gnann Family and friends at Naval Station Mayport welcome Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Ruscitti finds his wife Chief Master-at-Arms Drew Koehler kisses his wife, home Sailors aboard USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Kaitlyn on the pier during the ship’s homecoming. Kaitlyn Rachel, after returning to Naval Station Mayport with after a six-month deployment. is 37 weeks pregnant. USS Samuel B. Roberts on Oct. 23. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 5

-Photo by Paige Gnann Katie Pirches waits with her sons, Kenny, 4, and Kole, 2, for their dad, Chief Information Systems Technician Ken Pirches to return to NS Mayport with USS Samuel B. Roberts.

-Photo by Paige Gnann -Photo by Paige Gnann Beth Cencelewski waits with her son, Owen, and mom, Sonar Technician Surface 1st Class Michael DeGennaro kneels in front of Haley Locklair as he asks her to marry him Connie Ault for the return of their Sailor, Damage after returning to NS Mayport with USS Samuel B. Roberts on Oct. 23. The ship was deployed for six months with Controlman Fireman Recruit Brandon Parrish during HSM-46 Detachment 9. the homecoming of USS Samuel B. Roberts.

-Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley -Photo by Paige Gnann Electronics Technician 3rd Class Daniel Jacox lifts his son in the air on the pier at Naval Nicole Miller gets the first kiss from her Sailor, Personnel Specialist 1st Class John Davis. Station Mayport after returning from a six-month deployment aboard the guided-mis- Davis returned Oct. 23 with the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) sile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58). after a six-month deployment.

-Photo by Paige Gnann -Photo by Paige Gnann Friends and family members of the crew of USS Samuel B. A chief aboard USS Samuel B. Roberts waves to a loved Roberts and HSM-46 Detachment 9 line the pier waiting one as the ship pulls pierside on Oct. 23 after returning to for the ship to pull pierside. NS Mayport from a six-month deployment.

-Photo by Paige Gnann Sailors aboard USS Samuel B. Roberts man the rails as the ship pulls into NS Mayport’s basin with a special “lion” guest aboard. Samuel B. Roberts deployed with -Photo by Paige Gnann -Photo by Paige Gnann HSM-46 Detachment 9 to support Maritime Security Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class JC Pena gets a first hug and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Dohnnie Gage reunites with Operations, Theater Security Cooperation and Operation kiss from his wife Jeanice after returning to NS Mayport his family, wife Alessandra, and 2-year-old son Bryan Active Endeavor. with USS Samuel B. Roberts. after returning to NS Mayport on Oct. 23. 6 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 ATG Has Winning Recipe At NEX Chili Cook Off

-Photos by Paige Gnann Above, First place winner Paul Turban of ATG Mayport, red shirt, stands with the competitors at the first NEX Last Command Standing Chili Cook Off held Oct. 25 at the Main Navy Exchange, off Mayport Road. Six teams from ATG, SERMC, USCGC Valiant, and RLSO put their best recipes up to the test. SERMC Mayport’s First Class Petty Officer’s Association came in second, followed by Valiant in third place. Each group that entered the contest received a certificate from the NEX to use at a later date for up to 5 percent off their total purchase for their Christmas party or other function. Above right, ATG Mayport Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Adam M. Aycock receives his chili samples in a blind chili tasting.

SERMC Mayport’s First Class Petty Officer’s Association serves up a bowl of chili dur- ing the NEX Last Command Standing Chili Cook Off held Oct. 25 at the Main Navy Exchange. Commands were able to sell their chili on site. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 7 FRCSE Sailors Share Insights At BOG By Marsha Childs FRCSE Deputy Public Affairs Officer Flag-level officers from across Naval Aviation Enterprise (NAE) visited Fleet Readiness Center S o u t h e a s t ( F R C S E ) D e t a c h m e n t ( D e t . ) Mayport, Fla. on Oct. 23 to meet with junior Sailors and tour the helicopter repair facilities at Naval Station (NS) Mayport as part of “Boots on Ground” (BOG). BOG is an ongoing program designed to give NAE leaders a bet- -Photos by Victor Pitts ter understanding of the Top Naval Aviation Enterprise leaders Russell Howard (left), Vice Adm. David Buss issues impacting aviation (center left), Vice Adm. David Dunaway (center), Rear Adm. Paul Sohl (center right), readiness from Sailors Jim Beebe (third from right), and Rear Adm. John King (far right) listen as AM2 Phillip Dunaway (left), Buss (right), AM2 Charles Beatty working at the Deckplate. Schultz explains a continuous process improvement (CPI) initiative during the Boots examine a helicopter rotary wing blade. Beatty and the Vice Adm. David Buss, On Ground (BOG) tour at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Detachment Mayport Oct. AirSpeed Team devised the process to reduce corrosion commander, Naval Air 23. Schulz and the AirSpeed Team identified a repair process for the H-60 main landing and reduce the number of maintenance evolutions. Forces, headed the mul- gear for an annual cost avoidance of more than $1 million. tidisciplinary team of senior-level Navy and decade-long CPI jour- ing gear, blade retention he identified a quick fix Rear Adm. John King, FRCSE Commanding Marine Corps officers, ney and the results of CPI bearing, and the RAST costing $142.09 in parts commander, Naval Supply Officer Capt. John Kemna Senior Executive Service training were paying off probe assembly. already stocked in Navy S y s t e m s C o m m a n d praised Cmdr. Michael (SES) civilians and for the Fleet. The Sailors identi- supply. By replacing the Weapons Systems Barriere, the detach- Department of Defense The admiral recog- fied innovative solutions jam nuts and O-rings and Support, said he makes ment’s officer in charge, personnel. They started nized Rodriguez’ efforts to reduce cycle time, adding the part numbers these BOG trips a top pri- for his leadership, as well the day with briefs at the in a letter read to the BOG increase throughput, to the technical publica- ority and knows the inge- as the AirSpeed core team Ocean Breeze Conference participants. He was reduce work-in-process, tions, the Sailors were nuity these petty officers for their ingenuity and Center. cited for his hard work reduce operating expens- able to repair the compo- possess. tireless efforts to drive A i r c r e w S u r v i v a l to instill a CPI culture at es and improve schedul- nent for a cost avoidance “We can help them find down costs. Team mem- Equipmentman (PR) 1st the detachment and his ing accuracy to enhance of $165,580 on 10 units a solution or they will find bers included Rodriguez, Class Jerry Rodriguez role as the AirSpeed core support to the Fleet. (annual average). a solution on their own.” Cisneros, Saffa, Lt. Javier and Aviation Support team leading petty offi- “BOG is a great oppor- “When the red light A major theme heard Castro, Senior Chief Equipment Technician cer. Rodriguez oversaw 15 tunity to interact with comes on in your car, you throughout the day was Aviation Machinist’s (AS) 1st Class Domingo projects that resulted in young Sailors; they are say ‘I have to do some- how to institutionalize Mate (AD) Richard Davis, Cisneros, both Six Sigma a cost avoidance of $14.5 on the point of attack thing about it,’” said these great CPI initiatives. and Aviation Electronics Black Belt trained, pre- million with an additional for innovation and will Dunaway. “A red light Rear Adm. Paul Sohl who Technician (AT) 2nd Class sented an AIRSpeed/con- $20.4 million in potential look for creative ways to was going off, and these commands eight Fleet John Ivicic. tinuous process improve- savings to the NAE. stretch our resources,” Sailors pursued it. We do Readiness Centers said “BOG highlighted some ment (CPI) project for the B u s s p r e s e n t e d said Buss. have the CPI culture. If he is looking for ways “to of the successes we’ve helicopter rescue hoist. Rodriguez and Cisneros V i c e A d m . D a v i d each one finds something share good ideas among had in supporting the Buss encouraged the with commander’s coins Dunaway, command- to pursue like this elec- our repair sites.” H-60 community, and Sailors to keep using for identifying innovative er Naval Air Systems trical connector, we can “The best solutions are our Sailors got some well- AIRSpeed tools to look for solutions to Deckplate Command, was also very have an enormous impact often found within 50 feet deserved recognition for ways to enhance opera- problems. impressed with the savvy on readiness.” of where the work is per- their hard work from the tions and reduce costs. T h e N A E l e a d e r s Sailors. After lunch, BOG mem- formed,” said Sohl. “Our Air Boss and top leaders,” Rodriquez said “deploy- next visited FRCSE Det. Aviation Electrician’s bers visited the mainte- job as leaders is to ensure said Kemna. “Although ment, execution and sus- Mayport Level II divisions Mate (AE) 2nd Class nance hangars to discuss these maintenance solu- we still face some chal- tainment” were the keys where they discussed with Joshua Saffa presented tool room rapid improve- tions and best practices lenges, we will continue to success. junior Sailors CPI projects his main motor slip ring ment events and conclud- are replicated in similar working as a team to pro- Buss said NAE had such as the H-60 blade project. With the support ed the day with an out sites or where they make duce cost-wise readiness come a long way on its rotary wing, main land- of the AirSpeed Team, brief. sense.” to the Fleet.” 8 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 Resiliency, Culture Change Are Focus

OfFrom Chief of Naval 2013 Operations Navy Energy Action Month Navy Energy Action vulnerability both afloat can increase capabil- The training sessions will The Navy wants to hear Energy and Environmental Readi- Month efforts is to bring and ashore,” explained ity, reduce vulnerabilities, focus on energy savings ness Division Public Affairs them! The new Collab Lab about cultural and behav- Rear Adm. Kevin Slates, and enhance resiliency. practices, culture change, tool, developed by Navy Navy commands world- ioral change that enables director of Navy’s Energy “We deliver 1.25 bil- and increasing awareness Warfare Development wide are participating energy security and resil- a n d E n v i r o n m e n t a l lion gallons of fuel world- of energy use. Center, allows individuals in Energy Action Month iency. The Navy’s energy Readiness Division. “Our wide to operators annu- At the Pentagon, Navy and institutions to submit to share information on initiatives are highlighted combat capability is ally. This represents an Energy Action Month energy efficiency ideas, energy efficiency, high- in October, but continue directly tied to the energy Achilles’ heel in opera- posters and electronic comment on ideas post- light Navy’s successful throughout the year. we have available-and our tors,” explains Capt. billboard signs are help- ed by others, and vote on energy initiatives, and fos- The Navy launched ability to use it efficiently James Goudreau, direc- ing to increase awareness the ideas that are already ter an energy-aware cul- a video this month that so we have it when and tor of the Navy Energy of Navy energy initiatives. there. Become part of ture. describes a new informa- where it’s needed.” Coordination Office. Energy Action Month the solution and submit President Obama tion campaign to inspire The Department of “Our efforts are focused is also a perfect oppor- your energy ideas on the declared October as energy behavior change Defense (DoD) accounts on technology chang- tunity to highlight ways Collab Lab page at http:// National Energy Action and awareness among for 80 percent of the ing behavior to provide Sailors and civilian per- dld.bz/collab-lab. Month and issued a call to the Navy workforce. The Federal government’s options for increased pay- sonnel can reduce energy For more informa- action for all Americans to campaign’s theme, “Did energy consumption. load, range, or endurance, consumption. For lists of work together to achieve You Know?” highlights the The Navy accounts for thus giving commanders ideas, visit http://dld.bz/ tion and resources, visit greater energy security. importance of energy to 22 percent of DoD’s total greater operational flex- energy-action-month. the Navy Energy Action Navy commands world- the Navy’s mission. The petroleum consumption; ibility.” How are you taking Month webpage at http:// wide are participating video can be viewed here: 84 percent of this fig- The Department of action to save energy? dld.bz/energy-action- in Energy Action Month http://youtu.be/1D8JFu- ure is consumed in fleet the Navy is also provid- What does energy resil- month. to share information on gpzg. operations. These rates ing energy-awareness iency mean to you? For more news energy efficiency, high- Energy security and of consumption repre- training opportunities Join the conversation at from Chief of Naval light Navy’s successful mission success go hand- sent strategic and opera- for fleet Sailors and avia- #NavyEnergy. Operations Energy and energy initiatives, and in-hand for the Navy. tional vulnerabilities. By tors, Marine Corps expe- Do you have ideas on Environmental Readiness foster an energy-aware “Energy is our greatest making more energy effi- ditionary operators, and how the Navy can take Division, visit www.navy. culture. The goal of 2013 enabler and our greatest cient choices, the Navy shore energy managers. action to save energy? mil/local/n45/.

Valiant Effort To Clean Up Mayport

-Photo courtesy of USCGC Valiant The crew of USCGC Valiant participated in a beach clean up along the beach at Reynolds Park on Oct. 25. The crew picked up 24 bags of garbage, along with a large bit of fishing gear refuse. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 9 The Sullivans Raises $ For Wounded Warriors By Lt. j.g. Sean Menezes recording times. Howe USS The Sullivans Public Affairs found he didn’t want to Guided-missile destroy- separate from the event. er USS The Sullivans “I doubled up on shifts, (DDG 68) raised $3,000 because I wanted to for the Wounded Warrior spend more time in that Project (WWP) by hosting environment,” said Howe. a 36-hour treadmill run Along with the ship’s Oct. 11. contributions, Howe said The event was divided he plans to send a letter to into 15-minute time slots, the WWP expressing how with Sailors making dona- much The Sullivans’ crew tions to secure their slot cares for and respects to run on a treadmill. their efforts to engage No Sailor was allowed to with wounded veterans. run more than one hour Howeitthe at a time, however, some At the conclusion of the Sailors chose to run two event, Howe spoke to the or three times during the crew over the ship’s pub- event’s duration. The two-day event lic address system. “We was organized by Sonar thank you for your gen- Technician (SW) 2nd erosity and enthusiasm Class Russell Howe. in helping us remind our “On this ship, our motto wounded warriors that is ‘We Stick Together’,” -Photos by Lt.j.g. Sean Menezes they have not been forgot- said Howe. “I’d like this Chief Personnel Specialist Errilyn S. Reaves runs her ten,” he said. event and events like it to 15-minute leg of the Wounded Warrior Run. The Sullivans is cur- become traditions on the hour, the furthest distance make donations. His goal rently deployed in sup- ship.” run in one hour by any of $1,500 was well sur- port of maritime security Commanding Officer runner. passed. Ensign Megan Crawford runs her 15-minute leg in sup- operations and theater Cmdr. Samuel de Castro, Sailors who did not Howe’s shipmates in port of the Wounded Warrior Project. security cooperation led all participants, run- want to participate in Combat Acoustics divi- from start to finish. They ing down the treadmill efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet ning 8.77 miles in one the run were still able to sion monitored the event worked in shifts wip- between runners and area of responsibility. The Sullivans Crews Reunite

-Photos submitted Above, USS The Sullivans DD-537/DDG-68 Association members attend the annual reunion at Nval Station Great Lakes in September. Above right, Lt.j.g. Jaime Ochoa of Naval Station Great Lakes, Amy Tillotson, Naval Station Great Lakes Executive Officer, Cmdr. Mike Thibodeau and COMDESRON 14 Capt. Ryan Tillotson attend Tillotson was commanding officer of USS The Sullivans (DDG 68) from 2007-08. The NS Mayport-based guided-missile destroyer is named after the five Sullivan brothers killed with their 700 shipmates when the USS Juneau was torpedoed by a Japanese sub on Nov. 13, 1942 during the Battle of Guadalcanal. One hundred forty badly wounded USS Juneau Sailors survived the sinking, but only 10 Sailors were finally rescued after eight days without food or fresh water in the shark infested waters. There have been two U.S. Navy ships named for the brothers.

EOQFrom staff Lunch On Oct. 31 Edward Ramos, Fire/Emergency Come out and support the nominees Services at the Naval Station Mayport Employee Patricia Beasley, Housing of the Quarter (4th quarter) luncheon/ presentation at Ocean Breeze on Peter Nickodem, MWR Thursday, Oct. 31 at 11:30 a.m. Pay $8 at Patricia Livingston, PWD/NAVFAC the door. Nominees are as follows: James Monroe, Security 10 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 Mayport Makes A Difference With True Blue

-Photos by MC2 Marcus L. Stanley Above, Sailors assigned to Naval Station Mayport clear brush around Lake Wonderwood aboard Naval Station Mayport for Make a Difference Day 2013. The brush clearing and clean-up was the first phase of an on-going project that will bring a mile-long recreation path surrounding the lake, picnic pavilions and playground renovations. Pictured below clockwise from left, Cmdr. Lareava Meschino carries away a log that was chopped down during Make a Difference Day 2013. Top right, Sailors assigned to Naval Station Mayport clear brush around Lake Wonderwood. Bottom right, Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Michael McCarthy cuts down a tree during a clean-up around Lake Wonderwood. Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Edgar Olivar clears brush.

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Volunteers from Naval Station Mayport, True Blue Navy Family Benefactors, Inc., First Coast News and CSX came out to make a differ- ence for Mayport families on Oct. 26. Part of the True Blue L a k e W o n d e r w o o d Renovation project and “Make a Difference Day,” the Sailors spent the day working side-by-side with community members “We have approxi- mately 200 volunteers who are spending all day doing manual labor to clear brush, walking and bike trails and children’s areas,” said Diana Fox with True Blue. “I just wanted to come to help, said Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Kathryn Davis of SERMC. Davis was one of sev- eral Mayport Sailors who pitched in to help Saturday. The project is being funded by True Blue Navy Benefactors, Inc. It includes a mile-long rec- reation path around the lake, picnic pavilion and playground renovations. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 11 ITT Annex Open For Business

Auto Skills Center Monday-Friday from 4-6 your card shark abilities November Special: p.m. for our great nightly for great prizes. Free to Coolant flush $40 and specials! Enjoy Margarita enter. 270-7205 free antifreeze check. 270- Monday, Tuesday’s Pint Community Events 5392 Glass Night, Around-the- Nov. 10: Tim McGraw Tire Special: Buy four World Wednesday, BOGO Live at Naval Station tires and receive free rota- Thursday and Five Dollar Mayport. Pier Echo/ tion on those tires for Friday! Plus, Last Buck Foxtrot parking lot. Enjoy life (must show receipt Bottles on the 14th and last one of the biggest acts to receive rotation). 270- day of every month! 270- in Country Music. Gates 5392 7205 open at 6 p.m.; show Beachside Bingo E v e r y T h u r s d a y : begins at 7:15 p.m. No W e d n e s d a y s : Trivia on Tap. 6 p.m. at one under the age of 10 Lunchtime Bingo. Every Castaway’s. Test your allowed at this event. Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. general trivia knowledge! Only ticket holders will at Beachside Bingo. Two the winning team of four be admitted to this event. $500 payouts every week. takes home awesome 270-5228 -Photo by Sarah Barthelemy Buy two, get one free. Still prizes! 270-7205 Foc’sle Lounge CPO NS Mayport Commanding Officer, Capt. Wes McCall, Information Tickets and Travel only $13.00 per pack. 270- Every Sunday: NFL Club (ITT) Office Manager Tina Chicoine, and MWR Director Lonnie Kenney cut the ribbon 7204 Sunday Ticket. Every Every Tuesday: All at the Grand Opening of the new ITT Annex on Oct. 24. This new ITT facility is now Nov. 29: Black Friday Su n day at No o n at Khaki Wings and Trivia open and conveniently located in the Mayport Commissary parking lot. at Beachside Bingo. 6:30 Castaways. Watch you Night. 3-7 p.m. every p.m. Join us on “Black favorite NFL team on Tuesday at Foc’sle CPO Chicken Wednesdays. p.m. at Foc’sle CPO x148. Friday” for specials, dou- one of Castaways’ 9 flat- Club with 40-cent wings, Every Wednesday, 11 Club. Cost is $12 per ITT ble payouts and more. screens. Drink specials drink specials and all- a.m.-2 p.m., at Foc’sle person. Purchase tick- Disney Jr Live: Pirates 270-7204 throughout the day and you-can-drink soft drinks Lounge. Enjoy a two- ets in advance; limited and Princesses. Tickets Castaway’s Lounge opportunity to win prizes for $1. Trivia begins piece fried chicken plate tickets available at the are on sale for Monster E v e r y W e e k d a y : every Sunday. 270-7205 at 5:30 p.m. All Khakis with two sides for only door. Sponsored by the Jam on March 8, 2014 at C a s t a w a y ’ s A f t e r Nov. 6: Poker welcome (Chief Petty $7.00. 270-5431 COMDESRON 14. For the Times Union Moran Work, At Ease: Stop Tournament. 7 p.m. at Officers, Officers and their Nov. 13: All-Hands tickets, call ITCS Philip Center. Tickets $15 each; into Castaway’s every Castaway’s Lounge. Test guests). 270-5431 BBQ Pork Night. 4-7 Smith (904) 270-5801 available only at ITT.

Intramural Sports Windy Harbor Golf Youth Center. Cost is $8 Please contact Rita Club advanced sign-up and $10 Hammerstad at rita.ham- Wednesdays: Military day of, space permitting. [email protected] for Appreciation Day every 270-5680 more information Wednesday at Windy Nov. 15: Freedom Nov. 6: Racquetball Harbor Golf Club.18 Friday- Superhero Party. Turkey Shoot. Sign up by Holes and a Cart Only Come dressed up as your Oct. 31. $15. Offer open to DOD, Nov. 12-15: Fall Sports Bowling Family Fun videos, awesome laser active duty, retired, and favorite superhero. 7-11 Challenge. Sign up your Night. 4 - 7 p. m . a t light show, and special militar y dependents p.m. at the Youth Center. command at the Fitness Mayport Bowling Center. drink specials $10. (Must provide proper ID) Nov. 1: Freedom Cost is $8 advanced sign- Center for this bi-annu- Cost is $10 per person and Friday- FL/GA Tailgate up and $10 day of, space al, four-day, multi-event includes your choice of a Party. 7-11 p.m. at the permitting. 270-5680 challenge. FREE. 270-5451 ¼ lb hamburger or a hot- Nov. 19: Turley Trot dog with fries and a soda, 3K Walk/5K Run. 8:10 All-You-Can Bowl with a.m. in front of the Fitness shoes, music videos, light Center. show and colored head- M a y p o r t B o w l i n g pin bowling for prizes. Center 270-5377 Friday Nights: Xtreme Nov. 29: Day After Bowling. 8 - 1 1 p. m. Thanksgiving Bowling every Friday at Mayport Specials. 3 different spe- Bowling Center. $10 cials, all day at Mayport include 2 hours of black Bowling Center. Daytime light bowling, shoe rent- Special: 10:30 a.m.-5 The following activities Nov. 3: Paintball. Van al, prizes and dazzling p.m. 2 hours of Red Pin target single or unaccom- Departs 7:30 a.m. at laser light show. 270-5377 Bowling, plus a ¼ lb. panied Sailors. For more Liberty Center. Cost $15; Saturday Nights: Xtreme burger or hot dog with information, call 270- includes transportation, Bowling. 8-11 p.m. every chips and a soda $11. 7788/89 or stop by the field fees and gear. Sign Saturday at Mayport Evening Special: 5-8 Mayport Liberty Center up by Oct. 2. Bowling Center. $10 p.m. 2 hours of Red Pin and pick up the month- Nov. 5: Billiards include 2 hours of black Bowling, plus one item of ly activity calendar with Tournament. 6 p.m. at light bowling, shoe rental, Fast Lanes Grille Menu a complete listing of all Liberty Center. prizes and dazzling laser and a soda $13. Late Night upcoming Liberty events. Nov. 8: Movie Trip. Van light show. 270-5377 Special: 8-11 p.m. 2 hours Nov. 2: Billiards departs Liberty Center at S u n d a y N i g h t s : of Xtreme Bowling, music Tournament. 6 p.m. at 5:30 p.m; transportation Liberty Center. only. 12 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 Some Tuition Assistance Requests Impacted By Government Shutdown By Susan D. Henson Sailors who want additional which provides Sailors with Center for Personal and Professional information can visit https:// the opportunity to earn col- Development Public Affairs NAVY www.navycollege.navy.mil/ lege degrees. CPPD additionally The recent shutdown of the ta_payments.aspx, and contact manages the United Services U.S. government has led to NEWS their servicing Navy College Military Apprenticeship disapproval of some Sailors’ Office, or the Virtual Education requests for Tuition Assistance The DoD instruction does not worldwide have been fielding Center at [email protected]; DSN: Program (USMAP), which offers (TA), Center for Personal and allow funding to be awarded questions from Sailors, some 492-4684 or toll free: 1-877-838- Sailors the opportunity to earn Professional Development retroactively, so TA requests for who started a course without 1659. civilian apprenticeship certifi- (CPPD) leadership said Oct. 25. classes starting before Oct. 17 approved TA funding. Navy CPPD is responsible for pro- cations. “No fiscal year 2014 funds that weren’t authorized prior to education professionals are rec- viding a wide range of personal For more information about were available to approve TA the Oct. 1 shutdown will not be ommending those Sailors con- and professional development the Virtual Education Center, requests during the Oct. 1-16 funded. tact their school representative courses and materials, includ- visit: https://www.navycollege. government shutdown,” said “The instruction is very regarding withdrawal options, ing General Military Training, navy.mil/. Ernest C. D’Antonio, Navy explicit, so we aren’t able to financial aid or a school schol- Navy instructor training, alco- For more information about Voluntary Education Program approve waiver requests,” arship, or to contact Veterans hol and drug awareness pro- director. “Approximately 1,200 D’Antonio said. Affairs regarding possible use of gram training, suicide and sex- the Center for Personal and Sailors were affected since their Sailors who received autho- their veteran’s education ben- ual assault prevention, bystand- Professional Development webTA applications were not rization for their webTA appli- efit. er intervention, and personal (CPPD), visit: https://www. approved for funding prior to cation for courses that began “This is not the news we responsibility classes. CPPD’s netc.navy.mil/centers/cppd/. the start date of the course they prior to Oct. 17 are not affected wanted to give Sailors,” said required leadership train- Find CPPD on Facebook wanted to take.” because their webTA requests Capt. John P. Newcomer, CPPD ing is delivered multiple times at https://www.facebook. The Navy follows guidance were submitted and funded commanding officer. “It’s a very throughout a Sailor’s career via com/pages/Center-for- from Department of Defense with FY-13 funds. This may have unfortunate situation, but TA command-delivered enlisted Personal-and-Professional- Instruction 1322.25, which caused confusion for Sailors program guidance is very clear. leadership training material states that service members are who did not receive TA approv- As always, we strongly encour- and officer leadership courses Development/100056459206 required to request and receive al. age Sailors to submit their TA in a schoolhouse setting. CPPD and on Twitter @ approval for TA funding before The Virtual Education Center requests up to a month prior to also administers the Navy’s CENPERSPROFDEV. CPPD: the official date a course begins. and Navy College Offices a course start date.” voluntary education program, Where Mind Meets Mission. Navy Awards Contract For ex-Forrestal Scrap From Naval Sea Systems Com- mand Office of Corporate Com- munication

The Navy awarded a $0.01 delivery order Oct. 22 for dismantling and recycling ex-USS Forrestal (AVT 59). The delivery order was made under an indefi- nite-delivery, indefinite- quantity contract to All Star Metals for the tow- ing, dismantling and recy- cling of conventionally powered aircraft carriers stricken from the Naval Vessel Register. The price of the deliv- ery order reflects the net price proposed by All Star Metals, which considered the estimated proceeds The decommissioned aircraft carrier Ex-USS Forrestal (CV 59) departs Naval Station Newport in June 2010. The first of the supercarriers, Forrestal from the sale of the scrap was commissioned Sept. 29, 1955, and was in service for more than 38 years. On Oct. 22, the Navy awarded a contract to dismantle and recycle the metal to be generated old carrier. from dismantling. In May 2012, the Navy solicited proposals for tial award of one carrier for the Navy’s approval the contractor’s perfor- a museum or memorial. Drydock Co., and com- the award of up to three to each successful offeror, for the tow of ex-Forrestal mance during disman- However, no viable appli- missioned Sept. 29, 1955. contracts for the disman- the Navy has the capabil- from its current berth at tling of the ship. cations were received and The award of con- tling and recycling of ity of scrapping additional the Navy’s inactive ship Forrestal was decom- the vessel was removed tracts for two additional inactive conventionally- conventionally-powered facility in Philadelphia missioned Sept. 11, from donation hold in conventional carriers - powered aircraft carriers. aircraft carriers over a to All Star Metals’ facil- 1993, after more than December 2003 and ex-Saratoga (CV 60) and All Star Metals is the first five-year period under ity in Brownsville. The 38 years of service. On redesignated for disposal. ex-Constellation (CV 64) of three successful offer- delivery orders competed ship is expected to depart June 16, 1999, the Navy The first of the “super- - are pending, as they are ors to receive its facility between the three con- Philadelphia before the announced the ship carriers,” Forrestal contingent upon the two security clearance, which tractors. end of the year. Navy civil- would be available for w a s l a u n c h e d D e c . other successful offerors is required prior to con- All Star Metals will now ian personnel will be on donation to an eligible 11, 1954, by Newport receiving their facility tract award. After the ini- develop its final tow plan site full time to monitor organization for use as News Shipbuilding and security clearances.

Classes,From FFSC Workshops Available At FFSC Communication, FFSC enting skills that are dis- Nov. 12, 10 a.m.-noon, mation on the military children as encompass- The following class- Bldg. 1, Room 702 cussed as well as some Active Parenting Ages lifestyle, benefits, financ- ing behavior, emotion, es and activities are Whether you’ve been of the challenges that 5-12, FFSC Building 1, es and resources. Guest development and social- offered by the Fleet and dating for 6 months or are faced by all families Room 607 speakers from the military ization. Parents need to Family Support Center married for 20 years, include understanding Nov. 13, 9 a.m.-noon, and civilian communities understand that there is (FFSC) and are free of effective communica- yourself and your child, Part 1: Organizing will present useful infor- an intergenerational cycle charge. Pre-registration tion is critical to keeping the four goals of misbe- Your Job Search & mation to help you have of violence and they may is required and childcare your relationship happy, havior, building courage Networking, FFSC Bldg. a pleasant tour here at be creating a legacy for is not available. For more healthy and strong. Come and character in your 1, Room 607 Naval Station Mayport. their child of learned vio- information about the learn new techniques child, and encourag- Nov. 13, 1:30-3 p.m., Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-noon, lent behavior. The pur- classes or to register call which will help you build ing and listening to your Part 2: Targeting Your Part 1: Organizing pose of this program is 270-6600, ext. 1701. FFSC on the strengths of your child. Each week a differ- Resume, FFSC Bldg. 1, Your Job Search & not to shame parents for is located in Building One relationship and learn ent topic is thoroughly Room 607 Networking, FFSC Bldg. events that have already on Massey Avenue. to identify barriers to covered via discussion, Nov. 13, 11 a.m.-noon, 1, Room 607 happened, but to instill Oct. 31, 9 a.m.-noon, effective communica- video vignettes, and Saving & Investing, FFSC Nov. 20, 1:30-3 p.m., hope that things can Tottle Tyme Playgroup, tion. Class is held every handbook information. Bldg. 1, Room 719 Part 2: Targeting Your change. The knowledge USO month from 3-hour class. Participation in all 6 ses- Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-noon, Resume, FFSC Bldg. 1, that the violence, which Parents and children Couples are encouraged sions is required. Tottle Tyme Playgroup, Room 607 many parents incorrectly together meet to share but not required to attend Nov. 6, 8:30 a.m.- USO Nov. 21, 1-3 p.m., believe is unseen by their parenting concerns, class together. 12:30 p.m., Stress Nov. 14, 10-11 a.m., Troops to Teachers, children, is negatively ideas, and fun! The group Nov. 4-8, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 Management, Wellness Healthy You, FFSC Bldg. FFSC Bldg. 1, Room 702 impacting their children’s invites professionals to p.m., Transition GPS Center 1, Room 702 Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-noon, growth and development address specific areas of Retiree Workshop, FFSC Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-noon, Nov. 14-15, 8 a.m.-4 Tottle Tyme Playgroup, and may provide an addi- concern such as nutrition, Bldg. 1, Room 1616 Part 1: Organizing p.m., Boots to Business, USO tional motivator for end- toilet training, etc. We Nov. 4-8, 8 a.m.-4:30 Your Job Search & FFSC Bldg. 1, Room 719 Nov. 21, 10-11 a.m., even take field trips sev- p.m., Victim Advocate Networking, FFSC Bldg. Nov. 18-22, 7:30 a.m.- Healthy You, FFSC Bldg. ing the violence and seek- eral times a year to local Training, Bldg. 1, Room 1, Room 607 4:30 p.m., Transition GPS 1, Room 702 ing intervention. parks, museums and play- 104 Nov. 6, 1:30-3 p.m., Separatee Workshop, Nov. 22, What About Nov. 25, 9 a.m.- grounds. This group is Nov. 5, 10 a.m.-noon, Part 2: Targeting Your FFSC Bldg. 1, Room 1616 the Kids?, 10 a.m.-noon, noon, Resume Writing designed for moms new Active Parenting Ages Resume, FFSC Bldg. 1, Nov. 19, 10 a.m.-noon, FFSC Bldg. 1, Room 702 Workshop, FFSC Bldg. 1, to the area or moms who 5-12, FFSC Building 1, Room 607 Active Parenting Ages Children who witness Room 1616 want their child to inter- Room 607 Nov. 6, 10:30-11 a.m., 5-12, FFSC Building 1, family violence are often Nov. 25, Anger act with other children The program is How to Survive the Room 607 forgotten as the unintend- Management Workshop, their child’s age. All chil- based on Dr. Michael Holidays, FFSC Bldg. 1, Nov. 19, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 ed victims. A wide range FFSC Bldg. 1, Room 702 dren age four and below Popkin, PH.D ACTIVE Room 719 p.m., Welcome to the of child adjustment prob- Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-noon, are invited to attend. PARENTING NOW 6 Nov. 7, 9 a.m.-noon, Military, FFSC Bldg. 1, lems has been found to Active Parenting Ages Nov. 4, 6-7 p.m., IA classes. This program Tottle Tyme Playgroup, Room 702 be associated with expo- 5-12, FFSC Building 1, Family Connection is designed to assist you USO Are you a new military sure to domestic violence. Room 607 Group, USO and your family put into Nov. 7, 10-11 a.m., spouse or new to the area, Parent’s need to see, Nov. 26, 9-11:30 a.m., Nov. 4 , 1 - 3 p. m. , practice the skills learned Healthy You, FFSC Bldg. this one day workshop understand the effects Salary and Negotiations, R e l a t i o n s h i p in the class. Specific par- 1, Room 702 provides valuable infor- of domestic violence on FFSC Bldg. 1, Room 1616 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 13 Military Parenting Website Calling Ready Assists Communication Navy Kids By Amaani Lyle Affairs Department and 5 or below.” commissioned officer American Forces Press Service DOD. Murphy added that the in charge of knowledge Service members who “We initially did an site goes beyond the job operations, both of whom deploy or are otherwise environmental scan of and hits home in terms of work at Joint Base Lewis- For Zombie separated from their everything within the affecting family relation- McChord, Wash. families due to mission DOD as well as commer- ships, building resilience “This website is excel- needs now have an online cially available, and one and helping service mem- Challenge lent -- it’s a one-stop From Commander, Navy resource allowing them to of the areas that seemed bers to be happy with shop instead of jump- Installations Command Ready both inside and out- hone their parenting skills to be at a deficit was a their lives within the mili- ing around to multiple Navy Program side the neighborhood, as they reconnect with comprehensive parenting tary. appointments,” Sabrina * a communication their children. program that looks at the She also noted that ser- said. Children ages five to plan, to contact each Pam Murphy, the basics,” Murphy said. vice members’ personal- During family separa- 17 years old to make a other if separated, Defense Department’s She noted that while ized accounts interwoven tions, Murphy said, appli- Zombie Escape Plan * plans for family lead psychologist for the a plethora of parenting into the site make the and be ready for a cations such as Skype pets website, said the launch information exists online, situations and solutions “Zombie Apocalypse.” and Facetime can help * an emergency sup- of http://www.military- it was difficult to identify relatable. Ready Navy Kids in keeping families con- ply kit. parenting.org offers a free, private “military- “We included videos of are invited to draw, nected, but the military Once ready to face unprecedented, compre- centric” program. real service personnel ... write out, or create a parenting website pro- Zombies, you are ready hensive and free comput- “This is one of the first to talk about their real- video of their Zombie to face other emergen- er-based training from of its kind,” Murphy said. life experiences with par- vides ideas for technol- Escape plan and send cies like hurricanes, a service member’s per- The interactive site, she enting, reintegrating and ogy-based activities that it to readynavy@navy. tornadoes, or wildfires. spective on parenting and explained, develops and making those everyday can help in reuniting par- mil. Winning plans will building strong relation- reinforces parenting skills decisions,” Murphy said. ents and children after be displayed on the Be a Ready Navy Kid! ships with their children. to help families reconnect The website consoli- a deployment. “A lot of Ready Navy website in Click for more infor- A clinical psycholo- through in-depth technol- dates and simplifies infor- times, kids don’t know November. mation on the Zombie gist with more than 20 ogy solutions that appeal mation that was previ- what to talk about with Children are encour- challenge and disaster years of experience in to younger parents. ously accessible across their parents when they aged to work with their preparedness, and fol- community and private “Many of the parents multiple resources, said are on the phone or on parents to make a plan low us @ReadyNavy. practice, Murphy said in the service member Air Force Senior Airman the computer with them,” that includes: Ready Navy is a the Integrated Mental population are gener- Matthew Siegele, a pro- she said. Murphy said the * a written escape C N I C - s p o n s o r e d Health Strategy Program ally younger,” she said. tocol specialist, and his website can help military plan emergency prepared- is a collaborative initia- “Prominent age groups of wife, Air Force Staff Sgt. parents to reconnect with * meeting places ness program. tive between the Veterans their children are typically Sabrina Siegele, non- their children. Flame-Resistant Coveralls Coming To Fleet From U.S. Fleet Forces Command Nomex flight jackets. U.S. Fleet Forces and Command ball caps are Pacific Fleet released a authorized for wear with joint message Oct. 24 the FRV. detailing the use and Materials making the wear of the new Flame coveralls flame-resistant Resistant Variant (FRV) are incorporated into the coveralls, which will fabric fibers. Wear life is begin being distributed to Sailors in the fleet before dependent on many fac- the end of the year. tors, including wear Scheduled to start arriv- and cleaning frequency, ing in December, the new cleaning method and coveralls will initially be environmental exposure. provided to the crews of The joint message from ships scheduled to deploy Adm. Bill Gortney (USFF) in early 2014. and Adm. Harry B. Harris “We made the decision -Photo by MC1 Rafael Martie (PACFLT) emphasized the to supply flame-resistant A static display of the new flame-resistant variant (FRV) coveralls is on exhibition in U.S. Fleet Forces Command Navy’s commitment on coveralls to all Sailors headquarters building at Naval Support Activity Norfolk. The FRV coveralls are scheduled for distribution to the fleet safety. assigned to ships as an towards the new year. “We operate in an envi- added safety precaution,” ronment that contains said Adm. Bill Gortney, inherent risks. Given commander, USFF. “The ensure sailors have an afloat be outfitted with pose coverall solution that wear life of 18-24 months. information provided in opportunity to see and the additional protection. is flame resistant and low Like other organizational what has been learned the manner wear mes- feel the FRV. The goal is Once outfitted, Sailors lint version is available, it clothing, the FRV cover- through the organization- sage will ensure every- to provide an understand- are directed to wear the is expected that it will be alls will be replaced by al clothing working group one understands what is ing on the basics of where, FRV while underway. The made available to the sub- each ship over time based analysis and NWU type expected in the wearing when and how to wear the NWU type I and other marine force. (2) The FRV on normal wear and tear. I burn test, we are striv- of this new organizational new coverall. Based on polyester and poly blend will not be worn in place The name/rank config- ing to make shipboard clothing.” production schedules, ini- uniforms are no longer of organizational cloth- uration of the FRV cover- environments safer. We According to the mes- tial fleet outfitting should authorized for wear while ing mandated for specific all will consist of a Velcro- have made initial prog- sage the FRV will be dis- complete by October underway except for spe- operational environments backed name tag and ress toward that goal and tributed to several fleet 2014. cial events such as man- such as flight decks or metal collar devices. To believe that providing the units before the end of Flame resistant orga- ning the rails, change of while performing work on build unit esprit de corps, FRV coverall to all afloat the year. Early shipments nizational clothing had command or receptions electrical systems requir- each unit CO has the dis- sailors will help reduce will focus on next deploy- previously been limited to held at anchor. ing arc flash protection. cretion to authorize the the risk of injury aboard ers and forward deployed Sailors working in engi- E x c e p t i o n s : ( 1 ) The new coveralls are wear of the embossed naval forces. The type neering departments, on Personnel assigned to expected to maintain leather name tag (same ship. When worn prop- commanders will hold flight decks and in other submarines will continue performance properties, as worn on the V-neck erly, the FRV offers sig- a series of show and tell high-risk areas, but the to wear the poly/cotton durability and appear- sweater) or develop a nificant protection from roadshows in November Organizational Clothing utility coverall due to its ance for typical deploy- fabric embroidered unit flame and flash fire. We and December in fleet Working Group recom- low lint characteristics. ments of six to nine specific name tag similar are committed to always concentration areas to mended every Sailor Once a long-term, all-pur- months, with an optimal to those worn on green improving safety. NMCPHC Hosts Virtual Smokeout Share Fair By Hugh Cox Navy and Marine Corps Public Health of tobacco cessation programs us an opportunity to highlight local tobacco cessation efforts. well as the Tobacco Workshop Center Public Affairs and outcomes. some really good Navy efforts “This was an excellent way and Tobacco Medication Clinic According to Dr. Mark Long, and programs for the Great to utilize technology, share from the Naval Health Clinic In support of November’s NMCPHC Public Health educa- American Smokeout as well as ideas and information, enhanc- Naval Station Norfolk. health observance, Tobacco tor and event coordinator, the innovative and effective group ing our capabilities to educate Free Living, the Navy and Share Fair will generate aware- interventions, along with dis- patients and promote tobacco For more information on Marine Corps Public Health ness among health promotion cussion and dialogue on tobac- cessation programs navy wide,” Navy public health and tobac- Center (NMCPHC) hosted its coordinators and educators co issues, in a cost effective said Cmdr. Gerald White, Naval co cessation, visit http://www. first Virtual Smokeout Share and healthcare team members manner,” said Long. Hospital Jacksonville Wellness med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/ Fair Oct. 25 for health promo- about tobacco cessation tools Representatives from near- Center department head. Pages/Home.aspx. tion and wellness professionals and resources, successful prac- ly 20 Department of the Navy Successful practices were also Follow the Navy and Marine and leaders Navywide. tices, and lessons learned, in activities who influence or sup- discussed as part of the Share Corps Public Health Center on The focus of the Share Fair order to increase use of these port tobacco programs at the Fair, including Great American was to promote idea and knowl- tools and strengthen resilience local level, participated in the Smokeout planning at Naval Facebook for the latest news edge sharing to bring about among Sailors and Marines. event, sharing challenges along Hospital Bremerton and Naval and updates on health promo- the continuous improvement “The Tobacco Share Fair gave with success stories regarding Health Clinic Cherry Point, as tion and wellness.

NewFrom TRICARE Management Vaccine year the flu vaccine Protects offers The new vaccinesAgainst stuffy nose, bodyAdditional aches, the flu shot and flu mist.Flu which Strain can lead to the flu: Activity even more protection. include protection against headaches and fatigue. Beneficiaries may be able - Avoid close contact Each year, flu season Until now, seasonal a second strain of influ- According to the Centers get their flu vaccine, at with people who are sick; affects millions of people. flu vaccines have only enza B, which experts for Disease Control and no cost, from a military - Stay at home when Flu season usually begins protected against three expect will prevent the Prevention, the flu virus treatment facility, hospital sick; in October, so now is a strains of flu - two strains vast majority of type B can be more serious for or from a pharmacist at - Cover mouth and nose great time to protect your- of influenza A, which usu- infections. young children, older one of the 45,000 network when coughing or sneez- self and your family by ally causes more cases The flu is a contagious adults, pregnant women pharmacies that adminis- getting vaccinated. and more severe illness, respiratory illness caused and people with medical ter vaccines to TRICARE ing; The flu shot is easy to and one of influenza B, by influenza viruses that conditions. It can cause beneficiaries. - Wash hands often with get and inexpensive ¬ñ which is less common but infect the nose, throat and mild to severe illness, and CDC officials also rec- soap and water; and often free ¬ñ for TRICARE also circulates in multiple lungs. Symptoms include at times can lead to death. ommend steps to pre- - Avoid touching eyes, beneficiaries, and this forms. fever, cough, sore throat, TRICARE covers both vent the spread of germs, nose or mouth. 14 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 Keep Streets and Sidewalks Deadlines Out Safe for Trick-or-Treaters For Holiday From Navy Personnel Command Males ages 21-34, or Public Affairs Halloween Fun approximately 64 per- Navy officials urge Naval Station Mayport cent of the Navy’s enlisted MailFrom American Forces DeliveryPress Sailors and their fami- trick or treating will be held on force, are particularly at Service destinations. lies to keep themselves Oct. 31 from 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. risk of being involved in Military Postal USPS is offering a and the children who will a traffic fatality as a result Service Agency offi- discount on its larg- be trick-or-treating this Halloween: meal. of “buzzed” or drunk cials recommend that est Priority Mail Flat Halloween safe. * Know your limit. * Help keep trick-or- driving. This demo- parcel post packages Rate box at $14.85. The “The scariest part of Refrain from drinking out treaters safe. Don’t let graphic comprised near- for service members price includes a $2 per Halloween is the increase of punch bowls or witch- your friends and ship- ly half of all drunk driv- overseas be mailed by box discount for mili- in drunk drivers on es’ cauldrons where the mates drink and drive. Nov. 12 for delivery by tary mail being sent to ers who were killed on the road,” said Dorice alcohol concentration is According to the the holidays. APO/FPO/DPO des- the road during the 2011 Favorite, director, Navy hard to determine. National Highway Traffic Officials at MPSA, an tinations worldwide, Halloween period, report- Alcohol and Drug Abuse * Don’t try to keep up Safety Administration extension of the U.S. officials said. Prevention. “Sailors who with others who are on a (NHTSA), in 2011, 44 per- ed NHTSA. Postal Service, have Priority Mail Flat drive drunk or “buzzed” fast-track to becoming a cent of the nation’s fatali- Don’t let your published a chart at Rate boxes are avail- are not only risking seri- zombie. ties during Halloween Halloween night turn http://hqdainet.army. able free at local post ous financial and career * Plan ahead for a safe weekend occurred in a deadly - keep what you’ve mil/mpsa/xmas.htm offices, or can be consequences, but they’re ride home before you crash involving a drunk earned. For more infor- that shows deadlines ordered from USPS endangering the lives of start drinking any potions driver. A total of 172 mation and to help pro- for various mailing online. Postage, labels children in their commu- or concoctions. people lost their lives in mote responsible drink- options, broken down and customs forms nities.” * Never drink on an drunk driving-related ing within your com- by the APO/FPO/DPO also are available NADAP offers these empty stomach - candy crashes during Halloween mand, visit www.nadap. numbers of various online. tips for a safe, yet spooky corn doesn’t count as a from 2007-2011. navy.mil. Commissary Offers More Savings For Holidays By Sallie Cauthers DeCA marketing and mass communica- to prepare a memorable holiday to check their local commissary for these recipe booklets in your Hawaii. Participants must be 18 tion specialist smorgasbord.” for details on dates and times local commissary beginning years of age or older and eligi- Military families facing the “Our industry partners are for the following promotions: Oct. 24, with coupons good ble to use the commissary. Look annual ritual of planning their offering greater savings than The Third Annual “Get All through Nov. 28. for this promotion in November. holiday menus need look no ever before through high-value the Fixin’s – Save Big on Your Nestlé’s Make Your Home Acosta and its participating farther than their commissary coupon booklets,” he added. Bird.” This worldwide promo- Extra Special for the Holidays. brand products present the for quality and savings. “Some promotions include tion revolves around a 16-page This contest will award one “Believe in Heroes!” promo- “Your commissary has the a free turkey opportunity and recipe booklet with coupons grand prize of $6,000 along tion. Commissaries worldwide most affordable, high-quality, there’s a promotion benefitting valued at more than $43. The with 147 runners-up prizes will receive 250,000 flyers con- name-brand ingredients for wounded warriors.” coupons provide commissary of $25 commissary gift cards. taining high-value coupons. the perfect holiday meal,” said Throughout November, the shoppers with greater than Look for entry forms and boxes Randy Chandler, the Defense commissary’s industry part- normal savings or free turkeys adjacent to Nestlé’s Good Food, During the sale, most par- Commissary Agency’s sales ners – vendors, suppliers and when purchasing their holi- Good Life name-brand prod- ticipating brands will provide director. “Whether the menu is brokers – are collaborating with day meal essentials. Terms and ucts: Stouffer’s, DiGiorno, Hot donations to the Wounded a traditional roast turkey and stores to offer discounts beyond conditions are on the coupons. Pockets, Nesquik, Toll House Warrior Project foundation. potatoes, or a vegetarian meal everyday savings. 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Holiday Food Baskets teams from the city‚Äôs com. See attached flyer resource center avail- And Giving Tree- Taking hockey history. Former for more information. able to all service mem- Donations Now USO Bullets, Lizard Kings, and M i l i t a r y S p o u s e bers with email, Internet Help local service News Barracudas players will COMPASS Program and word processing. Fax, members in need this compete in an exhibi- COMPASS is a spouse- copy and free notary ser- holiday season. The become a vendor. Vendor Jacksonville USO. A por- tion game against NHL to-spouse mentoring vice is also available. M a y p o r t a n d N A S slots fill fast, so sign up tion of every ticket sold Legends Ray Bourque, program that introduces Jacksonville USO centers today. will be donated to the R o n D u g u a y , R i c k participants to all aspects Watch TV or a movie are in need of food dona- America’s Heroes Greater Jacksonville Area Middleton, Gary Leeman, of the military lifestyle. from the video library. tions for our holiday food Celebration- Nov. 15 USO. For the musicians Stephane Richer, Mike COMPASS offers mili- Service members can also basket program to help Nov. 15, Grammy out there, keep an eye on Krushelnyski, and oth- tary spouses the oppor- enjoy video games or use provide Thanksgiving and award winner T-Pain will the blast to find out how ers. Tickets are $22 each tunity to establish a peer the sports equipment. Christmas meals to ser- celebrate the local mili- you can open the show. ( a $3 savings)/cash only network, acquire knowl- There is a full kitchen, vice members in need as tary and their families in Legends Of Hockey- and are open to Active edge and develop skills showers, a quiet reading well as toy donations. the greater Jacksonville Tickets On Sale Now Duty, Retirees, Reservists, necessary to successfully room and a meeting room M i l i t a r y S p o u s e area. In an effort to raise The Mayport and NAS National Guard, DOD, meet future challenges of Vendor Show awareness and support Jacksonville USO centers and Veterans. military life. Please come available at the USO. The Looking for holiday gift our troops and fami- are selling discounted NOSA Holiday Bazaar- join us! We’ll be sure to USO is available for meet- ideas? Are you a military lies through the Greater tickets to the Legends of Dec. 7 make you smile, help you ings, support groups, spouse with a small busi- Jacksonville USO, T-Pain Hockey. On Nov. 15 at 8 Join NOSA at the meet other spouses, pro- receptions, parties and ness? If you answered will perform at a special p.m. the Jacksonville Mayport USO for their vide you with YUMMY pre-deployment briefs. yes to either of these event at the Times Union Veterans Memorial annual holiday bazaar. Dinners, and even reim- A TV, VCR and overhead questions, the Military Center. Partnered with Arena will play host to its There will be food, ven- burse you for babysitting projector are available for Spouse Vendor Show Mildeals.com, Budweiser, first-ever NHL Legends dors, and fun for all. fees** (please inquire with use. at the Mayport USO on Ernie Palmer Toyota Hockey Game, as part of a NOSA will provide free a Compass Mentor for For more information Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Scion, and Pepsi; the weekend of sports-related holiday photos so come more info). Registration is for you. Please email T-Pain & Friends Concert activities. The NHL stars dressed in your holiday IS REQUIRED! Please visit about activities or meet- milwivesbusinessande- will salute Jacksonville’s will be joined by for- best. For vendor reg- www.gocompass.org to ing availabilities, call 246- [email protected] for military community and mer Jacksonville hockey istration, please email find a Session near you. 3481 or stop by the center more information or to the mission of the Greater pros representing three Jennifer.wilsnack@gmail. There is a computer at 2560 Mayport Road. Out in Town COMMUNITY Saturday, Nov. 2 CALENDAR Join a park ranger at 2 p.m. for a walk on the bustling with soldiers in Kirkland cemeteries beach as they explain period costumes involved and the Beaches com- the importance of unde- in firing demonstrations, munity intriguing past. veloped beach habitat, marching drills, cooking Tickets are $10 and $7 for including many interest- and daily activities. Ladies Beaches Museum mem- ing facts about sea crea- in their dresses, sutlers bers and are available for tures and common shells displaying their wares, purchase at the Beaches found in the area. Bring fife players and drum- Museum, 381 Beach sunscreen and water. The mer boys bring every Boulevard, Jacksonville program will take place at part of the civil war era Beach. The tour is limited the end of Boardwalk #1 to life. Come join in this to 40 people. For informa- located at the north beach unique, family friendly tion about the tour, please area on Little Talbot event. Fees include the $6 visit BeachesMuseum.org Island. No reservations per vehicle Park entrance Tuesday, Nov. 5 are necessary and the fee plus $2.00 per per- JobNewsJax.com along program is free with regu- son Fort admission. For with AmeriLife, Scotts lar park admission. additional information, LawnService and in part- Saturday, Nov. 2-3 contact the park at (904) nership with WorkSource The Florida 277-7274 or visit www. Florida, will be hosting information. Parking and The Cummer Museum artfully inspired tapas. Department of FloridaStateParks.org. a job fair from 10 a.m.- admission are free. Active of Art & Gardens, 829 Wednesday, Nov. 6 E n v i r o n m e n t a l Sunday, Nov. 3 2 p.m. on at the Adam duty and retired military Riverside Ave., presents The Amelia Island Protection’s Fort Clinch Put on your walk- Herbert University Center and their families will free Tapas Tuesdays at Museum of History invites State Park, 2601 Atlantic ing shoes and spend an located on the campus of receive early entry at 9:30 The Café every Tuesday you to attend its Brown Ave., Fernandina Beach hour following Johnny the University of North am. The University Center from 5-7 p.m. Tapas Bag Lunch at noon. Dr. will host a Union Garrison Woodhouse, The Beaches Florida. Jobseekers will is located at 12000 Alumni Tuesdays at The Caféat Bill Birdsong will deliver event on Saturday, Nov. 2 Leader resident his- be able to speak directly Drive on the campus of The Cummer allows visi- a presentation entitled: at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Nov. tory detective, as he with recruiters and hiring UNF. Job seekers should tors to relax on the new True Stories of Civil War 3 at 9 a.m.-noon. This leads a tour of two his- managers with compa- dress professionally, bring outdoor deck under one Wounds. This program is program will allow visi- toric Beaches cemeteries nies in a variety of indus- resumes and can pre-reg- of our magnificent oaks, free and open to the pub- tors to interact with living on at 1 p.m. Tour goers tries. Booth space is still ister at: take in the sunset while lic. For more information historians to experience will hear the historic tid- available and employers https://www.jobnew- listening to local musi- contact Gray at 261-7378 life in the fort as it was in bits and tales behind H. can call Andrew at (904) susa.com/JAX/events/ cians and enjoy beer and ext 102, or gray@amelia- 1864. The grounds will be Warren Smith and Lee 296-3006 for additional job_fairs wine tastings paired with museum.org. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013 15 16 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, October 31, 2013