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By Steve Vanderwerff ed the award on behalf of NETC Commander, Rear would not be as successful. We want to do the right NETC Public Affairs Adm. Joseph F. Kilkenny. thing.” “I’m honored to accept the award on behalf of Rear Nathaniel Stinson was the Navy’s first Equal Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) Adm. Kilkenny and the entire NETC staff,” said Capt. Employment Opportunity officer. He is recognized for was awarded the 2009 Nathaniel Stinson Award for hav- Markus Hannan, NETC chief of staff. “The award establishing Navy EEO when affirmative employment ing the best equal employment opportunity (EEO) pro- reflects Rear Adm. Kilkenny’s belief and commitment, was taking shape in the workplace. In 1993, the secretary gram in the Navy, during an award ceremony at the to diversity and equal opportunity. It also recognizes the of the Navy inaugurated the Nathaniel Stinson Equal Senior Executive Service Leadership Seminar in unwavering effort by our staff in the Civilian Personnel Employment Opportunity Awards. Arlington, Va., recently. Programs Department.” The Nathaniel Stinson Equal Employment It’s the first time since 2004 that NETC has received NETC Civilian Personnel Programs Director, Cheryl Opportunity Achievement and Leadership Awards pro- the award for outstanding achievement in affirmative Lawson and Jackie P. Holley, EEO manager, also attend- gram salutes commands, activities and individuals who employment, human rights, equal opportunity, human ed the ceremony. have directly aided the mission of the Department of the resources, fair hiring practices, cultural and heritage pro- “Receiving the award validates the commitment of Navy by increasing efficiency, effectiveness and imple- grams. my staff to equality of opportunity,” said Lawson. Capt. Markus K. Hannan, NETC chief of staff, accept- “Without the support of NETC’s leadership, our program See NETC/EEO on page 2 Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show set to thrill thousands he Navy’s world-famous Blue Angels Flight Demonstration TSquadron are preparing to fire-up their F/A-18 “Hornets” for their final shows of the 2009 season aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola’s Sherman Field Nov. 13 and 14.

This year, along with the Blue Angels perform- ance, the Blues’ C-130 Hercules transport known as “Fat Albert” will demonstrate a jet assisted take-off (JATO) with the help of solid fuel rockets. Other military performers include the F-16 Viper E Demo Team, the F/A 18F Super Hornet and a P-51 Mustang. The Emerald Coast Skydivers will make a jump and Training Air Wing Six will feature a fly-by with wing aircraft. Tentatively scheduled for both days will be aero- Family members record a greeting to be sent to 1st Lt. Jason Carracino in Iraq. (Left to right, top row): Terry batics by performers such as Jan Collmer flying the Godwin, Debbie Brooks, Tommy Godwin, Angel Sutek, Marvin Wiggins; (bottom row) Nicole Hilburn, Kayla Fina Extra 300L, David Martin piloting his Breitling Brooks (17), Kathy Godwin, Heaven Sutek (10) and Elaine Wiggins. CAP 232, Kent Pietsch will entertain the crowd with his comedy show in the Jelly Belly Cadet and Patty Wagstaff will be pushing her Extra 300S to its limits. Operation Best Wishes hosts Otto the helicopter will amaze everyone with his antics and family oriented entertainment and the Geico Skytypers will fly their six World War II-vin- holiday greetings for deployed tage SNJ-2s as they deliver aerial messages to the crowd. Story, photo enlisted members a chance to send You A Merry Christmas.” There will be several fly-by appearances of various by Nikki Nash a live greeting free of charge to “It’s classic ‘us,’” said Terry aircraft and Kent Shockley will roar down the runway NASP Public Affairs deployed loved ones. Godwin, of the video of the family in the 36,000 horsepower Shockwave Jet Truck. One of the families taking of 10, which was both funny and Along with incredible flying demonstrations, more Operation Best Wishes recently advantage of the service was send- sentimental. Godwin is Jason’s than 50 military and civilian aircraft will be on display. hosted an opportunity for family ing warm holiday wishes to 1st Lt. brother These statics include the FedEx airbus, as well as air- and friends to send holiday wishes Jason Carracino, stationed at Camp The family currently uses Web craft ranging from present-day, state-of-the-art jet to their loved ones deployed over- Normandy, Iraq. The entire family sites like Facebook to connect with fighters to aircraft from the 1930s. seas. agreed, “he’ll love it,” when asked Jason who is serving his third tour. In addition to the scheduled Friday and Saturday The event — which took place how Jason will feel when he They have also used web cams to shows, there will be a night show beginning at 4:30 Nov. 5 at the Pen Air Federal Credit receives their greeting consisting of communicate but find it p.m. on Saturday. Aircraft will light up the sky with Union’s corporate office on Nine sing-alongs to the “Dukes of full afterburner and pyrotechnics. Mile Road — gave family and Hazard” theme song and “We Wish See Best Wishes on page 2 Admission, parking and shuttle service for all shows are free. Security personnel and signs will SECNAV direct spectators to parking areas near the show site. Enlisted naval pilots Areas will be reserved for the physically challenged. designates Food and memorabilia will be available at numerous November as concession stands. Pets, coolers and smoking are not include air show in last visit Warrior Care Month permitted. By Anne Thrower their nametags will proudly say – By Zona Lewis Gosport Staff Writer one more reunion than the number Navy Safe Harbor Public Affairs of U.S. presidents, which is 44. Included among the thou- There will be 52 enlisted WASHINGTON (NNS) — In sands who will be watching pilots coming to the ALNAV 069/09, released Oct. 30 the Blue Angels this reunion. Counting family to all Navy and Marine Corps weekend will be a group members, the group personnel, Secretary of the Navy of former Navy pilots numbers about 150. (SECNAV)designated who are distinct in their “We all have enough November 2009 as Warrior Care own right. aches and pains of grow- Month. They are among the last ing older that we under- Throughout November, the of the enlisted pilots from the stand the process has caught Navy and Marine Corps will Navy, Marine Corps and Coast up with us,” said retired Navy Capt. focus its attention on one of the A “Heritage Flight” consisting of vintage and modern Guard. And they have decided to Jack Evans. Department of the Navy’s highest fighter aircraft make a pass in front of the crowd at the make this weekend (Nov. 12-15) But the pride of being a Silver priorities — caring for wounded, Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show 2008. (Top to the last time they meet as the nation- Eagle remains. “I think we were ill and injured Sailors, Marines bottom) P-51 Mustang, F-16 Eagle and F/A-18 al Silver Eagles group. Hornet. Photo by Mike O’Connor It will be their 45th reunion. As See Silver Eagles on page 2 See Warrior Care on page 2

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NETC/EEO from page 1 government. ment is directly tied to diversity, as THIS WEEK “We are committed to hiring and well as our shared values, goals and menting forward thinking EEO promoting highly skilled people. principles. We must respect and IN NAVAL HISTORY policies and objectives. It raises It’s vital to doing good business, encourage those differences to fur- awareness of the Navy’s EEO and the right thing to do,” said ther our mission, and to remain the November 13 efforts, and reflects the Navy’s NETC Commander, Rear Adm. best.” 1776 — Capt. John Paul Jones in Alfred with brig belief that recognizing and support- Joseph Kilkenny. “Employees with For more news from Naval Providence captures British transport Mellish, car- ing diversity is instrumental to a diverse backgrounds are crucial to Education and Training Command, www.navy.mil/local/cnet/. rying winter uniforms later used by Washington’s productive workforce and good NETC’s success. Our accomplish- visit troops. 1943 — Fifth Fleet carriers begin long-range night Best Wishes from page 1 repeatedly. If viewed live, the deployed service member is bombing attacks on Japanese positions in able to send a text message back to the family responding hard to schedule a good time. Carracino is scheduled to Gilberts and Marshalls in preparation for landings. to the video. come back home in August. “We travel around to credit unions that host us and “This has been a great experience and nice of Pen Air to allow families to connect to the troops overseas,” said November 14 have it available for them to come to the credit unions and Kevin Mann, Webcast production specialist for WesCorp 1846 — Naval forces capture Tampico, Mexico. do this,” said Kathy Godwin, Jason’s mother. Federal Credit Union in San Dimas, Calif., who traveled 1910 — Civilian Eugene Ely pilots first aircraft to “Pen Air Federal Credit Union will always support our with Operation Best Wishes filming the event. “We have take-off from a ship, USS Birmingham (CL 2) at troops and military families — we are proud to be able to filmed baby’s first steps before that the dad or mom missed Hampton Roads, Va. He lands safely on host an event that brings families together — especially for because they were away … baby’s first words,” Mann Willoughby Spit, Norfolk, Va. the holidays,” said Ron Fields, Pen Air FCU president and said. “If they want us back, we’ll be back,” said Mann chief executive officer. when asked if they would come back again next year. November 15 The annual event, which started in 2004, travels to var- “It gives me such personal pleasure to know that Pen 1942 — Although U.S. lost several ships in Naval ious credit unions across the nation connecting families Air Federal Credit Union can help link folks together that Battle of Guadalcanal, Naval Force under Rear with their loved ones serving overseas. It is offered to fam- are thousands of miles apart and add joy to their day and I ilies free through the Defense Credit Union. Adm. Willis Lee, USS Washington (BB 56), turns am happy that Operation Best Wishes contact Pen Air Operation Best Wishes travels with a mobile studio Federal Credit Union to do this we want to do this again,” back Japanese transports trying to reinforce equipped with video and sound equipment, laptops, TV said Patty Veal, Pen Air FCU vice president of marketing. Guadalcanal. The Japanese never again try to monitors to give family the chance to send a 10-minute “Everyone that left here was so overwhelmed and joyful send large naval forces to Guadalcanal. greeting overseas. for doing it,” said Veal. “We were watching one woman’s Last year, Best Wishes helped 2,100 family members video, and we were all tearing up and crying.” The expe- November 16 send holiday greetings overseas. This year, Pensacola was rience appeared to be emotional and rewarding for all 1776 — First salute to an American flag (Grand its only stop in Florida where they gave seven families the involved. Union flag) flying from Continental Navy ship Andrew chance to record and send a message. After leaving Pensacola, Operation Best Wishes trav- Doria, by Dutch fort at St. Eustatius, West Indies. Each greeting recorded can be viewed live and watched eled to Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Ga. 1942 — Navy’s first night fighter squadron (VMF(N)-531) established at Cherry Point, N.C. Silver Eagles from page 1 In all there were about 5,000 “We are all getting pretty old,” 1973 — Launch of Skylab 4 under command of enlisted pilots, with about half of said Bob Fife, who joined the Navy always the envy of all the other Marine Lt. Col. Gerald P. Carr, USMC. The missions them enlisting during World War II. at 17 in July 1941. And they all real- Sailors,” he said. “It was a wonderful Most went on to get commissioned, ize this will probably be the last time lasted 84 days and included 1,214 Earth orbits. opportunity.” but a lot reverted back to their enlist- they see many of their colleagues. By 1947 the Navy discontinued ed status. They timed the visit to be in November 17 using enlisted pilots and required The Silver Eagles group actually Pensacola with the Blue Angels fly- 1917 — USS Fanning (DD 37) and USS that all future pilots be officers. disbanded several years ago, even ing, a place and flying team the Nicholson (DD 52) sink first enemy submarine, U When the Navy first started flying in though there are still wings in cities group knows quite well. 58, off Milford Haven, Wales. 1911, about 20 percent of the pilots around the country, including San For more information on indi- 1941 — Congress amends Neutrality Act to allow came from the enlisted ranks. Diego, San Francisco and Orlando. vidual pilots see page A6. U.S. merchant ships to be armed.

November 18 1890 — USS Maine, first American battleship, is launched. 1922 — Cmdr. Kenneth Whiting in a PT seaplane, makes first catapult launching from aircraft carrier, USS Langley, at anchor in the York River.

November 19 1943 — Carrier force attacks bases on Tarawa and Makin begun. 1969 — Navy astronauts Cmdr. Charles Conrad Jr. and Cmdr. Alan L. Bean are third and fourth men to walk on the moon. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) the Honorable Ray Mabus awards the Bronze Star with Valor medal and a Purple Naval historical data excerpted from U.S. Naval History & Heart medal to Navy SEAL Lt. Dan Cnossen at the National Medical Center in Bethesda, Md. Cnossen was wound- Heritage Command’s Web site. For complete listings, visit ed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. Photo by MC2 Kevin S. O’Brien www.history.navy.mil/wars/dates.htm. Warrior Month from page 1 issues, education and training benefits, commissary and exchange access, respite care, traumatic brain injury/post Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, Gosport will be and Coast Guardsmen. traumatic stress support services and transition assistance. published the Wednesday before (Nov. 25). Classified “More than 10,000 Marines and Sailors have been Warrior Care Month is a way to highlight these programs advertising and editorial material deadline for that issue wounded since Sept. 11, 2001,” stated Ray Mabus, SEC- across the Department of the Navy so wounded warriors will be Thursday, Nov. 19. NAV. “The Department of the Navy remains committed to and their families are aware of the various programs, servic- supporting and assisting our wounded, ill and injured serv- es and support available to them. Reminder Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) closed ice members and their families through the Navy Safe “Integral to supporting our wounded warrior is support- Nov. 20-22: During the weekend of Nov. 20-22, it will be Harbor program and Marine Corps Wounded Warrior ing their family,” stated Mabus. “I ask all Department of the necessary for NHP to temporarily close, while new emer- Regiment.” Navy personnel to join me in expressing our heartfelt grati- gency generators begin a phased-in installation. These programs offer a variety of non-medical assistance tude and support for our wounded, ill and injured Sailors, Sick call and non-emergency outpatient care for mili- to wounded, ill and injured service members through a com- Marines, their families and caregivers.” tary and enrolled beneficiaries will be available on a walk- prehensive approach designed to optimize their recovery, For information on Warrior Care Month activities or in basis at the branch health clinic at Naval Air Technical rehabilitation and reintegration. about the Department of the Navy’s wounded warrior pro- Training Center (NATTC) onboard NAS Pensacola. Hours Non-medical care support covers a wide range of areas grams, contact Navy Safe Harbor toll free at (877) 746-8563 of operation for these services are Friday, noon to 7 p.m.; including pay and personnel issues, invitational travel or visit http://www.safeharbor.navy.mil/. and Saturday and Sunday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. orders, temporary lodging and housing adaptation, child and For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit youth care, transportation needs, legal and guardianship www.navy.mil/local/cnp/.

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Editorials and commentaries are the opinion of the writer and should not be interpreted as offi- the writer can be reached during working hours. All submissions are subject to editing to com- cial government, Navy, or command policy statements. Reader editorials and commentaries ply with established policy and standards. Address editorials and commentaries to: Gosport are welcome but should not exceed 500 words. Articles should be typed, double-spaced on Editor, NAS Pensacola, 190 Radford Blvd., Pensacola, FL 32508-5217. E-mail: one side of the paper only. Submissions must be bylined and contain a phone number where [email protected]. GOSPORT November 13, 2009 PAGE 3 Cherish your spouse, never take them for granted By Gen. Stephen R. Lorenz greatest military. It only takes a minute to spouse for granted. work should be no different Commander Air Education Training I don’t think anyone let them know how much Our spouses make signifi- when at home. Command would argue the importance you care; a simple squeeze cant sacrifices each and Lastly, when you feel your of having such a foundation. of the hand, rub on the every day. There are count- spouse has neglected you in RANDOLPH AIR Our lives need balance and shoulder or a phone call dur- less stories of spouses who some manner, it is best to FORCE BASE, Texas our spouses help provide ing the day. Think about the go above and beyond; stories forgive without pretense. Put (AFNS) — While walking that stability. I like to use the things that make you feel of men and women who vol- past grudges aside so you past the base chapel the other analogy that such balance is appreciated and loved. Do unteer in the local communi- can move forward together. day, I witnessed a scene that similar to the spokes of a those things for them in ty and pursue their own suc- After all, forgiveness is what caused me to pause and bicycle wheel. You see, a return. Always strive to give cessful careers despite long you hope for after apologiz- reflect. I turned and watched bicycle needs balanced more than you receive. days and deployments by ing for those “boneheaded” as people, dressed in their spokes in order to provide a their military spouses. things I just discussed. Sunday best, flowed from smooth ride. It only takes a There are even more As I turned to leave, the the chapel doors, smiling Our lives are no different. untold stories about spouses crowd had already forgiven and casually chatting. I think of the spokes as the minute to let them who quietly make a differ- the bride and grooms' hasty They slowly split into two different priorities in our know how much you ence every day. The story of departure, and started to dis- lines, creating a path that led lives. If one of the spokes, the wife who, after a long sipate from the front steps of to a waiting limousine. The like the relationship with care; a simple swing shift, returned home the chapel. crowd stood and waited, your spouse, the needs of to wake her family, cook The couple was starting fueling my anticipation. your children or the respon- squeeze of the hand, everyone breakfast and send their life together, as a mili- Suddenly, a photographer sibilities at work, get slight- them all out the door before tary team. I thought of my burst from the doors, turned ed, the wheel no longer rolls rub on the shoulder collapsing herself; the story spouse, Leslie. We made a and captured a bride and the way it should. or a phone call dur- of the husband who stayed commitment to each other groom as they ran outside. It might even get to the up all night taking care of more than 34 years ago. The crowd erupted with point where it stops rolling ing the day ... sick children so that his wife We knew that our lives cheers. altogether. could go to work rested and would be better if spent The bride, white gown We must balance each of This isn’t an easy thing to ready. Resist the temptation together and have learned flowing as she ran, paused to our life’s spokes very delib- do. Maintaining the friend- to become accustomed to through the years to depend hug a friend. The groom erately and carefully. ship, trust and energy in a such acts of sacrifice and on each other in order to immediately tugged at her When we are balancing relationship is a full-time kindness. accomplish our goals. hand, pulling her toward the shortfalls and managing a job. It’s up to you to make it These tremendous exam- For me, Leslie has been waiting limousine. Without limited amount of time, a fun job; for both you and ples are often interrupted by the key to keeping my wheel pause, they hopped in the money and manpower, our your spouse. the “other” stories. We’ve all balanced. I’ve worked hard limousine and the crowd spouses often are the ones I have warned service done “boneheaded” things through the years to make again cheered as they sped who get short-changed. members about the danger of like forgotten important each day with her better than away. We can’t afford to let that complacency in our profes- occasions, not paid enough the one before; to keep my I couldn’t help but smile happen and must always sional lives. attention to our spouse’s wheel rolling smoothly. as I watched the newly mar- make time to tell our spous- The same goes for our per- concerns and tried to solve Our individual strength ried military couple start es how much we appreciate sonal lives too. Many people their challenges for them comes from the foundation their new life together. It them. When you’re tired confuse complacency with (instead of just listening that our spouses provide at made me think about our from the challenges at work, comfort. Although comfort sympathetically). home. By cherishing your spouses and our military take a deep breath, walk in can help build stability in a Work hard to avoid these spouse and making sure they families. Our families, espe- the door with a smile and tap relationship, complacency thoughtless acts in the first know how much you appre- cially our spouses, are the your energy reserve to make can cause a relationship to place. Be critical of yourself ciate them, your wheel can foundation that enable each a difference with the time drift apart. and the things you do. Your continue to cruise happily of us to serve in the world's that you have. Never, ever take your standard of excellence at through life as well. 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GOSPORT Blue Angels Homecoming

November 13 & 14 2009 Special Keepsake Section November 13, 2009 GOSPORT

Patty Wagstaff Jan Collmer — in the Fina Extra 300L Skip Stewart David Martin — in the Breitling Plane Shockwave Jet Truck Kent Pietsch — in the Jelly Belly Cadet Emerald Coast Skydivers Aerostars Formation Aerobatic Team Geico Skytypers Rich’s Incredible Pyro Otto the Helo with stuntman Todd Green Dale Snodgrass — in the P-51 Mustang Heritage Flight — F-16s F-16 Viper E Demo Team

Fat Albert C-130 JATO — last JATO demo Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Team

Night Air Show

Acts are subject to changes

The Homecoming Air Show is show. Patrons may bring chairs, however, virtual games and a bungee jump to help held at Pensacola Naval Air Station Friday no coolers, backpacks, food, drinks or pets entertain the children. Home Depot will and Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14. Gate admis- will be allowed. A handicap area is set aside have a Kids Workshop Area with craft proj- sion is free. Gates open at 8 a.m. each day. for wheelchairs only. MWR rents bleachers ects. The show begins at 9:45 a.m., with the to provide seating for those not bringing For those who have never attended an air Blues scheduled to fly around 2 p.m. The chairs and bleacher seating is available for show, be advised the aircraft can be very pilots do sign autographs after the show. $5 per person. Many large groups reserve noisy and young children need protection More than 100,000 people are expected to seating in advance so bleacher seating is for their ears. It can also be windy on the view the show daily. Visitors are directed to limited and pre-purchase is recommended. tarmac and layers of clothes are recom- the airfield parking from both gates, but are The show includes static displays of air- mended. encouraged to use the shuttle parking lot to craft of all types, food, beverage and ven- The Saturday night air show (starting avoid very long walks. Buses will make the dor booths, virtual reality experiences and about 4:30 p.m.) will be open to the public rounds, dropping patrons off on the tarmac other attractions that make this show a as well as to sponsors and the military for and picking them up. Traffic is well han- favorite excursion for folks from all over whom the sponsors have helped fund this dled and clears the base easily after the the country. There will be a “Kids Zone,” show. History of the Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron At the end of World War II, a commanding officer vice a Chester W. Nimitz, then the flight leader (Cmdr. Tony Chief of Naval Operations, Less was the squadron’s ordered the formation of a first official commanding flight demonstration team to officer), added support offi- keep the public interested in cers and further redefined naval aviation. the squadron’s mission, The Blue Angels per- emphasizing the support of formed their first flight recruiting the nation’s finest demonstration less than a to serve their country. year later in June 1946 at On Nov. 8, 1986, the Blue their home base, Naval Air Angels completed their 40th Station (NAS) Jacksonville, anniversary year during cer- Florida. Flying the Grumman emonies unveiling their F6F Hellcat, they were led present aircraft, the new by Lt. Cmdr. Roy “Butch” sleek F/A-18 Hornet, the Voris. first dual-role fighter/attack Only two months later on aircraft now serving on the August 25, 1946, the Blue nation’s front lines of Angels transitioned to the defense. Grumman F8F Bearcat. In 1992 more than one One year later, the 1947 million people viewed Blue team, led by Lt. Cmdr. Angel’s performances dur- Robert Clarke, introduced ing a 30-day European the now famous “Diamond deployment to Sweden, Formation.” (VF-191), Satan’s Kittens, in cated to their present home Douglas F-4J Phantom II Finland, Russia, Romania, By the end of the 1940’s 1950. base at NAS Pensacola, (1969). Bulgaria, Italy, the United the Blue Angels were flying The team reorganized the Florida. It was here that they In December 1974, the Kingdom and Spain. This their first jet aircraft, the next year and reported to progressed to the swept- Navy Flight Demonstration was the first European Grumman F9F-2 Panther. In NAS Corpus Christi, Texas, wing Grumman F9F-8 Team began flying the deployment in 19 years. response to the demands where they began flying the Cougar. McDonnell Douglas A-4F The 2009 show season placed on naval aviation in newer and faster version of The ensuing 20 years saw Skyhawk II and was reor- brought out more than 15 the Korean conflict, the team the Panther, the F9F-5. The the Blue Angels transition to ganized as the Navy Flight million spectators. reported to the aircraft carrier Blue Angels remained in two more aircraft, the Demonstration Squadron. Since 1946, the Blue USS Princeton as the nucle- Corpus Christi until the win- Grumman F11F-1 Tiger This reorganization per- Angels have performed for us of Fighter Squadron 191 ter of 1954 when they relo- (1957) and the McDonnell mitted the establishment of more than 450 million fans. GOSPORT November 13, 2009

The Blue Angels • The U. S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron

The Blue Angels’ mission is to enhance Navy and Marine Corps recruiting efforts and to represent the naval service to the United States, its elected leadership and foreign nations. The Blue Angels serve as positive role models and goodwill ambassadors for the U. S. Navy and Marine Corps. A Blue Angels flight demonstration exhibits choreographed refinements of skills possessed by all naval aviators. It includes the graceful aerobatic maneuvers of the four-plane Diamond Formation, in concert with the fast-paced, high-performance maneuvers of its two Solo Pilots. Finally, the team illus- trates the pinnacle of precision flying, performing maneuvers locked as a unit in the renowned, six-jet Delta Formation. The team is stationed at Forrest Sherman Field, Naval Air Station Pensacola, during the show sea- son. However, the squadron spends January through March training pilots and new team members at Naval Air Facility El Centro, California. Since its inception in 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 427 million fans.

Flight Leader / Right Wing Left Wing Slot Commanding Officer Lt. Cmdr. Maj. Lt. Mark Cmdr. Greg McWherter Paul Brantuas Christopher Collins Swinger

Lead Solo Opposing Solo Narrator Events Coordinator Maj. Nathan Lt. Frank Lt. Ben Lt. Amy Miller Weisser Walborn Tomlinson

C-130 Pilot C-130 Pilot C-130 Pilot Maj. Drew Maj. Brendan Capt. Edward Hess Burks Jorge November 13, 2009 GOSPORT

produce more than 16,000 shaft-horsepower, provide Fat Albert Airlines Fat Albert Airlines with the power to land and depart on runways as short as 2,500 feet. At select show sites, Fat Albert demonstrates its jet-assisted takeoff An all-Marine Corps crew of three officers and five enlisted personnel (JATO) capability. Eight solid-fuel rocket bottles, four on each side, operate the Lockheed-Martin C-130T Hercules, affectionately known as attached near the rear paratrooper doors thrust the Hercules skyward. Fat Albert Airlines. Fired simultaneously, the JATO bottles allow the mammoth transport air- Fat Albert joined the team in 1970 and flies more than 140,000 miles craft to takeoff within 1,500 feet, climb at a 45-degree angle and propel each season. It carries more than 40 maintenance and support person- it to an altitude of 1,000 feet in approximately 15 seconds. Getting Fat nel, their gear and enough spare parts and communication equipment to Albert airborne in minimal time and distance simulates conditions in hos- complete a successful air show. tile environments or on short, unprepared runways. Fat Albert cruises at a speed of more than 320 knots (approximately This year’s homecoming air show will mark the last time JATO will be 360 miles per hour) at 27,000 feet. Four Allison turboprop engines, which used on Fat Albert. Maintenance and support Boeing F/A 18 characteristics personnel keep Blues flying The Blue Angels’ support team is made up of the Events Coordinator, Maintenance Officer, Flight Surgeon, Administrative Officer, Public Affairs Officer, Supply Officer and approximately 110 enlisted Navy and Marine Corps volunteers. Alternating crews of about 45 team members travel to each show site. All career-oriented enlisted Sailor or Marine applicants come recommended for Blue Angel duty by their current commanding officer. Applicants go through extensive screening, including interviewing with the members of each of the 15 squadron work cen- ters. The keen selection process secures the squadron’s tradition of excellence, ensuring the Blue Angels are a direct reflection of the professionalism of today’s Sailors and Marines. After completing their Blue Angel tour, individuals return to the fleet to continue their naval careers. Selected enlisted personnel volunteer for a three- year tour with the squadron. Though every team mem- ber brings skills in a distinct job specialty, each is expected to work beyond that specialty, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the Blue Angels. The squadron consists of seven distinct departments, joint- ly responsible for guaranteeing command readiness. A tribute to this dedicated team is the fact that the Blue Angels have never cancelled an air show due a mainte- nance problem. Administration: The Administration Department is responsible for executive and official correspondence, squadron records, pay and travel orders. Administration maintains instructions and notices, handles promotions and awards, and controls legal and security concerns. Aviation Medicine: The Aviation Medicine Department is responsible for the health and wellness of each team member. The medical team performs annual physical examinations and emergency medical procedures, keeps medical and dental readiness up to date and acts as a liaison for advanced medical care. Events Coordinator: The Events Coordination Department schedules preseason visits with show site sponsors and secures accommodations and ground support for each demonstration show. Fat Albert Airlines: The all-Marine flight crew assigned to the squadron’s Lockheed-Martin C-130 Hercules is responsible for transporting road-crew per- sonnel, supplies and equipment to and from each show site throughout the season. The crew also demon- New and returning pilots for 2010 season strates the C-130’s jet-assisted take-off (JATO) capabil- ities. New team member F/A-18 Hornet pilots: Maintenance: The Maintenance Department consists Navy Lt. Robert Kurrle, Jr., 30, of Statesville, N.C., is currently assigned to VFA-106 of Airframes, Avionics, Corrosion Control, Crew Chiefs, at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. He is a 2002 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy. Life Support, Maintenance Control, Power Plants, Navy Lt. Christian Simonsen, 33, of Coon Rapids, Minn., is currently assigned to Quality Assurance and Video shops. The maintenance VFA-106 at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. He is a 2002 graduate of the U.S. Naval team is responsible for aircraft upkeep. Academy. Public Affairs Office: The Public Affairs Office docu- ments and promotes the Blue Angels. It designs, Navy Lt. James Tomaszeski, 30, of Coronado, Calif., is writes, photographs, edits, publishes and distributes currently assigned to VMFAT-101 at Marine Corps Air all promotional materials. The Public Affair Office also Station, Miramar, Calif. He is a 2000 graduate of Florida coordinates coverage and interviews with local, nation- State University. al and international media and manages the VIP rider Current pilots expected to return next year: program. Supply: The Supply Department researches, pro- Navy Cmdr. Greg McWherter, 40, of Atlanta, Ga. cures, stores, and issues spare parts, tools, and uni- Marine Maj. Chris Collins, 34, of Darien, Conn. forms. Supply also researches future squadron logisti- Navy Lt. Frank J. Weisser, III, 31, of Atlanta, Ga. cal needs and initiates contracts for services required Navy Lt. Ben Walborn, 29, of Reading, Pa. to support daily operations. GOSPORT November 13, 2009 PAGE 5

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1. Nurse of 13 years on staff. piercing needles cost .10 we follow strict health codes She worked at both Baptist cents each. It would be and regulations. Hospital and West Florida foolish of any company to Hospital. She knows the re-use a needle. 5. We have the absolute best importance of following all medical sterilization health codes and safety 3. We have been in business equipment available and regulation. in Pensacola 8 years and we unlike other tattoo shops, we have done thousands of keep backup equipment on 2. We NEVER re-use tattoos. In that time we have site. That means if any of the needles. We order needles never had a single complaint medical equipment fails we that are individually filed against us with the simply use our backup packaged and they come Florida Health Dept. We equipment. from the factory believe there is no other pre-sterilized. We open tattoo shop in Florida that These are just a few of the every needle in front of the can match that record. reasons we believe we are customer. Tattoo needles the safest tattoo business in cost .15 cents each and 4. We are state licensed and the area. state certified. That means While other tattoo shops in our area brag about “Military Discounts”, Tit 4 Tat and it’s employees truly support the military by paying ALL OF THEIR TAXES! Last year over $106,000.00 PAGE 6 November 13, 2009 GOSPORT Enlisted naval pilots reunite at NASP for one last visit By Anne Thrower to fly them. He was serv- in July 1943 as a newly- Florida where he worked back to college and earned Gosport Staff Writer ing as a captain’s yeoman wed, and by October he with the space program. degrees he said he never on the USS Savannah had become AP1C – avia- Today he lives about 50 used. But he did work as a Bob Fife, who grew up when the chance to go to tor pilot first class. He had miles from the space cen- salesman, selling Delta in rural South Dakota, flight school came his way. been a third class yeoman. ter in Smyrna, Fla., with faucets for 12 years and decided to join the Navy at “I didn’t know anything And his career his wife, Margaret. They retiring at 62. More 17 right out of high school. about aviation,” he said. advanced, becoming a had three children. recently he retired from Little did he know at the But by the time he was 19, chief by the time he was After the Navy he went golf at 80. time in July 1941, he he was a pilot. 20. He had orders to go to would learn to fly, bump- Fife didn’t know it at the South America when ing heads with dignitaries time, but he would be World War II ended. The Jones was last to retire and even astronauts in his among the last of the rest of his 30-year career Story, photo 30-year Navy career. enlisted pilots. Bob Fife included time in numerous by Anne Thrower He didn’t join the Navy By 1947 the Navy Most went on to get ports and Washington, Gosport Staff Writer to become a pilot. But back would discontinue using commissioned, including D.C., where he flew mem- then, as Fife likes to put it, enlisted pilots and require Fife, who became Lt. j.g. bers of Congress around. R.J. Jones was in the Navy they were making planes that all future pilots be offi- Fife at 37. His last job was at for almost 38 years. And for faster than they had pilots cers. ed ranks. Fife came to Pensacola Patrick Air Force Base in almost all of those years he was an enlisted pilot. When he meets this week- end (Nov. 12-15) with fellow Evans enlisted in the Navy to become a pilot enlisted pilots for their last By Anne Thrower any torpedoes, but two bombs did who will be at Naval Air Station national reunion at NASP, he Gosport Staff Writer hit the ship, killing five men. Pensacola this weekend for a final will bring the distinction of Evans was injured with metal reunion, which includes seeing the being the last enlisted pilot to Jack Evans met an enlisted Navy retire. fragment in both legs. “I was pretty air show. That was in 1981, and he R.J. Jones pilot when he was in high school in lucky,” he said, saying he never felt Although World War II was continued to fly for another 20 Corcoran, Calif. it. They took the fragments out and winding down, Evans went on to years, making a flight to Fairbanks, Alaska, as his last flight in So when he enlisted in the Navy sent him back to duty. have a distinguished 33-1/2 year 2001. in June 1941 that’s what he wanted The ship went on to spend time career in the Navy, reaching the “I always thought we would stay with it until the last two, to become. He was 17 at the in the South China rank of captain, before retiring in and then we would break the last bottle,” Jones said. Instead the time. Sea. While not in 1974. smaller wings spread around the country will continue, but not But before he was able to a national organization. The nearest wing to Jones — who lives the fight, the ship He spent two tours at the in Kim, Colo. — is in Dallas. get his wings, he spent two was nearby for the Pentagon, and during the Vietnam Like many Navy pilots who joined during World War II, years on the USS Tennessee Battle of Coral War he was the commander of the Jones spent most of the war on a ship. He was 20 when he where he was wounded at Sea and the Battle USS Pyro, an AE 24 ammunition enlisted and spent almost two years on the USS Aucilla, mak- Pearl Harbor. of Midway. ship. ing four trips across the Atlantic carrying fuel for the invasion “It was quite an experience Despite all the Today Evans, 85, lives in La fleet. for a young man,” he said. action he experi- Mesa, Calif., with his wife. And Unlike some Navy guys, Jones didn’t join the Navy to He had already completed become a pilot. “The only reason I ended up in flight school is enced during the trip to Pensacola brings some because they had come out with a directive requesting fleet his cleaning station and fin- World War II, prior memories as well as some Sailors for flight school,” he said. ished breakfast that Sunday Evans never lost realities. He came to Pensacola in January 1947 and received his morning and was deciding Jack Evans his interest in “We all have enough aches and wings in August. The 200 in his group knew they were going to where to go to church, when becoming a pilot. pains of growing older that we be the last enlisted pilots. he saw the Japanese planes coming. He had to wait until August 1943 to understand the process has caught And it was in Pensacola he retired in 1981. In between he From his lookout 110 feet above start his training. up with us,” he said. “It’s getting spent more than 30 years as a pilot, including a stint in Vietnam water, he saw the first torpedo He received his wings in January harder to travel.” in 1967-68 providing supplies to the troops. planes as they approached. He He wrote a book “Skidmarks in the Sky” based on his expe- 1945. His training included stints in But the pride of being a Silver riences as a pilot that he calls “safety manual” that includes “all recalled seeing a Japanese aviator the Pensacola area, including the Eagle remains. the mistakes I made during the 51 years that I flew.” with a machine gun in the rear seat former Bronson Filed and at “I think we were always the At 86, Jones spends time in Pensacola visiting his son, Paul, of one plane. “We could see each Whiting Field where he received envy of all the other Sailors,” he who is also a pilot. He followed in his father’s footsteps, serv- other’s faces very clearly,” he said. instrument training. said.“It was a wonderful opportuni- ing in the Navy. But unlike his father, Paul Jones was an officer The USS Tennessee didn’t get He is among the Silver Eagles ty.” and graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.

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Partyline e-mail submissions Volunteers needed for base Lighthouse information will air Nov. The run is a 15K that begins in Submissions for Partyline should Christmas party 18 on SyFy Network. Pensacola, crosses the Pensacola Bay be e-mailed to: anne.thrower.ctr NASP’s 2009 Christmas party will Bridge and the Bob Sikes Bridge and @navy. mil. take place Dec. 8 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Dance Off party Nov. 21 finishes on Pensacola Beach. Submissions should include the Military and civilian employees New Skool Entertainment presents There is also a 5K run/walk that organization’s name, the event, what may volunteer to work the command- the $200 cash Dance Off, Nov. 21, at begins in Gulf Breeze and finishes on the event is for, who benefits from the sponsored event with department The Edge in Pensacola. Pensacola Beach. event, time, date, location and point head/supervisor concurrence. Doors open at 10 p.m. There is a $5 Registration is $30 through Dec. 31 of contact. Those interested should contact admission, but women enter free until and $35 beginning Jan. 1. Register at ABEC Christopher Scott or GSM2 11:30 p.m. Must be 18 to party and 21 pensacolasports.com. Naval hospital closed Nov. 20-22 Justin Cooper at Community to drink. Also the Pensacola marathon will Naval Hospital Pensacola will be Outreach, Bldg. 624, by memorandum For information, call 232-0545 or now be in November. The marathon is closed Nov. 20-22 for a scheduled no later than Nov. 27. 512-7085. scheduled for Nov. 14. power outage. The hospital will They can be reached at 452-3100, The Pensacola Marathon includes a reopen Nov. 23 at 7 a.m. ext. 1245 or 1241. Talent gospel show Dec. 5 marathon, half Marathon and a kids Military and enrolled beneficiaries B.J. Entertainment, TK and marathon. seeking non-emergency care may go Army TRADOC inspector general Kirkland Ent. presents So You’ve Got For questions regarding the run or to the Naval Branch Health Clinic at requests session Talent Gospel Show at Pensacola marathon, contact the Pensacola the Naval Air Technical Training The inspector general for U.S. High on Dec. 5. Sports Association at 434-2800 or jol- Center (NATTC) onboard NAS Army Training & Doctrine Command, There will be more than $2,500 in [email protected]. Pensacola Col. Geoffrey Ling, will host an cash, prizes, trophies, studio recording NATTC hours are Friday, noon-7 Inspector General Action Request ses- time, cell phones, clothes, shoes and Air Force band to perform at Saenger p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 7 a.m.- sion for all active Army, Army dinners. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the The United States Air Force Band 7 p.m. Call 453-8970, ext. 123, for Reserve, National Guard, Army show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are avail- Airmen of Note (jazz band) are com- info and directions. retired, or separated Army personnel able at Gold market, The Cellphone ing to Pensacola for a free concert, on Nov. 17 from 4:45-5:45 p.m. at Place, The Drizzle BBQ and Zevo’s. 7:30 p.m., on Nov. 19 at the Saenger New hours for relief society Bldg. 3712 (Crosswinds) on Corry For information or to sign up for Theatre. The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Station. auditions, call 232-0545. During the concert the band will Society Pensacola will have new This session is to afford the oppor- also tell the story of today’s military, hours from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. tunity for a complainant to complete Blanket ride for the homeless Nov. 28 and demonstrate its ideals: honor, For a quick assistance loan (QAL), the IGAR, present it to the IG, who in The benefit motorcycle ride to gath- service and excellence. clients must arrive by 2:45 p.m. Also, turn, initiates the appropriate action. er blankets for the homeless will take While admission is free, tickets are phones will still be answered from 8 When completing an IGAR, place Nov. 28 starting at 1 p.m. required. a.m.-4 p.m. at 452-2300. include as much detail as possible. The cost to participate is $5 or a Tickets are available from the This enables the IG to conduct a blanket per person. Saenger Theatre box office at 595- Mega team century ride spin Dec. 5 through inquiry. Riders will meet at the Panhandle 3880. There are no reserved seats. Spin into the holidays with a Mega Motorcycle Society (PMS), 1487 Ticket holders must be seated 15 min- team century ride on Dec. 5, starting at Latin event Nov. 14 in Pensacola South Fairfield Drive, in Pensacola. utes before the performance begins. 8:30 a.m. at the Radford Fitness LatinFlavorEnt. presents Latin The ride will leave at 2 p.m. and go For information on the concert, Center at NASP Flavor Saturdays at The Edge in to the Heavenly Blessings Ministry in contact Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola at 474- As part of the ride two member Pensacola. Pensacola where Pastor Renee Star 2483 or [email protected]. teams complete 100 miles per team The event includes merengue, salsa, will be accepting blankets. Riders will riding the StarTrac NXT Indoor Spin bacatha, reggaeton, Latin house and then return to PMS for live music and Women golfers meet on Thursdays Bikes. punta. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. celebration. Attention women golfers. A.C. The contest will have 40 bikes for Women are admitted free until mid- For information, contact Cat Read women’s golf league plays on the 20 teams. There will be prizes for night. Warfield at 492-6224 or 375-0428. Thursday mornings. Membership is first, second and third place. $35 and is open to active duty, retirees The winning team is usually over Ghost hunter show Nov. 18 Double Bridge Run scheduled and dependents. the line in a little more than two hours. The “Ghost Hunters” episode with The 2010 Double Bridge Run is For more information, call 287- To participate call 452-6802. U.S. Coast Guard and Pensacola scheduled for Feb. 6, 2010. 1433 or 423-276-8682. Advertise with us! Call Simone Sands at 433-1166 Ext. 21 PAGE 8 November 13, 2009 GOSPORT SECTIONB November 13, 2009 NAS Whiting Field changes command; see page B2 GOSPORTLIFE Spotlight Area hospitals American Cancer Society’s 34th annual implementing smoke-free initiative Great American By Mike O’Connor Gosport Associate Editor

On Nov. 19, 2009 — the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smoke-Out Day — NHP Naval Hospital Pensacola Anti- (NHP) will begin year- smoking From American Cancer Society long education and pre- mascot vention initiatives in Ciggy preparation to support the Butts s the official sponsor of birthdays, the American military medical facility becoming a tobacco-free Cancer Society marks the 34th Great American campus for the 2010 Great American Smoke- Smokeout Nov. 19 by encouraging smokers to use the Out. A NHP, Baptist Health date to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking Care and Sacred Heart Health System Less smoking that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step announced recently a partnership to promote a leads to more toward a healthier life – one that can lead to reducing cancer risk healthier environment for area residents by birthdays and creating more birthdays. going tobacco free on all campuses. Researchers say that quitting a quit day within 30 days, then The Great American Smokeout • Thirty percent of cancer Baptist Health Care smoking can increase life counts down the selected day encourages smokers to commit deaths, including 87 percent of will implement its expectancy — smokers who with tips for each day; and the to making a long-term plan to lung cancer deaths, can be smoke-free policy on quit at age 35 gain an average of Craving Stopper helps smokers quit smoking for good. attributed to tobacco. Nov. 19, coinciding with eight years of life expectancy; beat cravings by offering a fun Important facts about tobacco • Smoking also accounts for the 2009 Great American those who quit at age 55 gain distraction. The American use: $193 billion in health care Smoke Out; Sacred Heart about five years; and even long- Cancer Society created the • Tobacco use remains the expenditures and productivity Health System will term smokers who quit at 65 trademarked concept for and single largest preventable cause losses. implement their smoke- gain three years. held its first Great American of disease and premature death • Great progress is being free policies in late 2010. Smokers who want to quit Smokeout in 1976 as a way to in the United States. made in reducing tobacco use in Together, the local hos- can call the American Cancer inspire and encourage smokers • Cigarette smoking accounts the United States, with adult pitals join 1,800 hospitals Society Quit For Life program to quit for a day. One million for about 443,000 premature smoking rates in 2007 declining nationwide who have operated and managed by Free people quit smoking for a day at deaths — including 49,400 in among all adults to 19.8 per- adopted smoke-free poli- & Clear at (800) 227-2345 for the 1976 event in California. nonsmokers. cent. cies. Locally, four health tobacco cessation and coaching care facilities — Baptist’s services that can help increase Jay Hospital, Baptist their chances of quitting for And you’re still smoking? Manor, Baptist good. Behavioral Medicine Research shows that people Hospital, and Santa Rosa who stop smoking before age Seven things you should know Medical Center — have 50 can cut their risk of dying in already established the next 15 years in half com- Facts 3. “Just one cigarette” is not OK. smoke-free campuses. A pared with those who continue 1. Every cigarette you smoke takes away 5 min- 4. Do not give up. utes from your life. 5. Remain aware of your reasons for not smoking. smoke-free policy rein- to smoke. Smokers who quit also reduce their risk of lung 2. Smoking is the single most preventable cause of 6. Smoking cessation aids along with counseling forces the commitment to death in the United States. significantly increase your chances of success. improving the health of cancer — 10 years after quit- 3. Smoking accounts for more than 430,000 7. Smoking a cigarette never solves a problem. area residents. ting, the lung cancer death rate deaths annually — more than alcohol use, drug “Navy medicine is about half that of a continuing use, car accidents, fires, suicides and homicides Things to avoid delivers world-class smoker’s. Some of the health combined. 1. Alcohol healthcare anywhere, effects of quitting are almost 4. Smokers can save nearly $2,000 each year by 2. Caffeine products anytime,” said NHP instant, too — heart rate and not smoking — possibly more. 3. Boredom Commanding Officer, blood pressure drop 20 minutes 5. There are more than 4,000 chemicals in ciga- 4. Stressful situations Capt. Maryalice Morro. after quitting. rette smoke. Some of them are also in wood var- 5. Places and things associated with smoking “It is in the business of The Great American nish, insect poison, arsenic, nail polish remover 6. Fellow smokers and rat poison. 7. Convenient supply of cigarettes saving lives … on the Smokeout Web site (www.cancer.org/ Great 6. Most smokers try to quit three to seven times battlefield and at home. before being successful. Things to do Tobacco usage is in Americans) contains user- 7. Recovery from the effects of smoking begins 1. Pause to let the urge pass. direct conflict with our friendly tips and tools towards a within minutes of quitting. 2. Drink more water. mission; and we have a smoke-free life. In addition to Reminders 3. Practice relaxation techniques. responsibility to our tip sheets and calculators, the 1. A failed attempt to quit smoking is an opportuni- 4. Exercise. patients to not only pro- site also offers downloadable ty to overcome the next attempt. It is not a charac- 5. Use smoking substitutes such as sugar-free vide an environment desktop helpers to assist with ter flaw or lack of will power. gum, mints and lollipops. that is conducive to planning to quit and succeeding 2. It’s never too late to reap the benefits of a 6. Reward yourself. healthy living but to set in staying tobacco-free. The smoke-free lifestyle. 7. Keep a smoking journal to help identify triggers. the standard for healthy Quit Clock allows users to pick living.” Word Search ‘You can quit’ Gosling Games Jokes & Groaners V G L I J N W F E P M X I M W Smoking isn’t funny, but... L R T G X O X D L P G H U I M Color Me ‘Butt out’ Nicotine patches are great. Stick one over each eye and you Z W T L L I U E S T C W E M K can’t find your cigarettes. — author unknown. K K S V I T H I D T D V V U F Why do drugstores make sick people walk all the way to the Q H O M I A G I C J I H I K X back of the store to get their prescriptions while healthy G F E T A N P C V B P U L Z S people can buy cigarettes at the front? B P T X M I F X Q V X X Q P C Overheard: “You know, lady, you don’t actually smoke. The Y A O S X M O S D Q N S S U X cigarette does all the smoking — you are just the sucker.” D S M S T R E N G T H U E T C B P E N I E M B Q C Y P H Y M “Tobacco drieth the brain, dimmeth the sight, vitiateth the smell, hurteth the stomach, destroyeth the concoction, dis- L Z L M Z T Y G H J T P N B L turbeth the humors and spirits, corrupteth the breath, G J W L H E I A Y X A O P M N induceth a trembling of the limbs, exsiccateth the windpipe, W C W R R D N V F E A R Y S D lungs, and liver, annoyeth the milt, scorcheth the heart and causeth the blood to be adjusted.” — Tobias Venner, (1577- G G D Y N G R R E K F T L T F 1660). C B H P E H T L A E H K J D Z “The tobacco industry is finally going on record acknowl- ATTITUDE LIVE edging the dangers of smoking. But back in my day, all we CHANGE POSITIVE would admit was: 'Smoking is known to cause ashtray DETERMINATION QUIT residue.’” — Kent Salem, former tobacco lobbyist. HEALTH STRENGTH HELP SUPPORT PAGE B2 GOSPORTSPOTLIGHT November 13, 2009 Capt. Pete Hall assumes command of NAS Whiting Field

Story, photos by Jay Cope NAS Whiting Field

he world’s busiest Naval Air Station observed a change at the helm Nov. 5 Twhen Capt. Pete Hall relieved Capt. Enrique Sadsad as commanding officer. More than 700 community leaders, military personnel, friends and family filled Naval Air Station Whiting Field’s Atrium to watch the time-honored Navy tradition. Capt. Pete Hall and Capt. Enrique Sadsad trade salutes as they prepare to request permission for Hall to assume duties as the commanding officer of Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Nov. 5. Rear Adm. Townsend Alexander, efforts. For his contributions, he was transferred to Aviation Officer permission to “take charge” from Commander Navy Region Southeast, named the Santa Rosa County Candidate School and designated a Alexander. The admiral called Hall’s served as the guest speaker for the Chamber of Commerce’s Man of the naval flight officer in 1984. Since then record “impressive.” event and referred to the importance of Year for 2008 and the Alliance of he completed aviation-related tours He comes to Whiting Field from the the ceremony. Defense Communities’ Military through many parts of the world, air warfare division of the director of “The formal change of command is Leader of the Year for 2009. earned his master’s degree, been for- the operational test and evaluation for a cornerstone in our Navy. It gives us a That level of community participa- ward deployed on a carrier, and com- the Office of the Secretary of Defense. chance to celebrate the past accom- tion was equally displayed by the pres- manded a training squadron before tak- While there, he served as the action plishments of one while welcoming ence of local political leaders, area ing command at Whiting Field. officer overseeing the testing of air- the changes that come from another,” businessmen, school representatives, It is a distinguished career that borne electronic warfare systems. Alexander said. “This is always done civic organizations and the participa- began due to the good impressions left Previously, Hall completed tours of in this manner so there is never any tion of the local high schools’ band and by Sailors visiting the Philippines duty aboard USS John C. Stennis question about who is in charge. And color guard. when he was a youth. (CVN 74) as the air boss; as well as for the last 25 months at NAS Whiting In addition to the civilian accolades, “What motivates me to do these various other operational and staff Field, there has been no doubt that the military recognized his accom- things? I remember seeing Sailors and commands. Hall has accumulated Rick Sadsad has been in charge.” plishments during the ceremony by Marines come to my elementary more than 3,000 flight hours and 500 During Sadsad’s tour of duty, presenting him with the Legion of school in the Philippines to repair and carrier arrest landings during his 22- Whiting Field worked with Training Merit medal. It was an honor that paint our classrooms and deliver text- year career. Air Wing Five to surpass more than Sadsad was quick to attribute to others. books,” Sadsad said. “Those are my He promised to continue Sadsad’s 420,000 aircraft flight hours and “Our team has done an exceptional- memories of the U.S. Navy and the efforts and thanked the community for greater than four million flight evolu- ly impressive job. The base appear- American people. Those same quali- their warm welcome. He also praised tions. But his greatest contributions ance, its efficiency and teamwork ties came to life when we came to NAS the base personnel and expressed his were the partnerships he formed with speak for itself. This is absolutely the Whiting Field and this great communi- excitement in working with them in the the communities, making the Whiting best staff a commanding officer could ty … we have found our new home.” future. Field – Santa Rosa County team a ask for,” he said. “They are consum- Although his next tour of duty will “The wealth of talent and experience model of cooperation across the mate professionals. Every job is doable be as the Commanding Officer Naval I have seen is amazing. You are a Southeast region. He worked diligent- and they do it with pride and a lot of Support Activity Bahrain, Sadsad national treasure. I ask that you con- ly to help make the Aviation class. I am extremely fortunate to be a stresses that he will return to the local tinue your outstanding work and in Commerce Park a reality. And he part of this winning team.” area when his Navy career is complete. return pledge my loyalty and commit- renewed many lagging community During his 32-year Navy career, Hall assumed duties as the 39th ment to each and every one of you. relationship programs encouraging Sadsad served as an enlisted aviation commanding officer for NAS Whiting Thank you again for being here and military and civilian base personnel to machinist’s mate for various helicopter Field, with a short reading of his sharing this special day. I look forward get involved with the area’s outreach squadrons. After six years, he was orders, an exchange of salutes, and the to what we will do together,” Hall said. NASC announces MMoQ, JMMoQ, SIoQ, JIoQ, CoQ for fourth quarter

Story, photos, by Ens. Tim Kirsch NASC PAO

aval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) recently announced the command’s Military Member, Junior Military Member, Senior Instructor, Junior Instructor and Civilian of the Quarter awardees for fourth quarter fiscal year 2009. N ABE1(AW) Glenn AWR2(NAC/AW) Walter Brandon M. Horton All five members have made Military Member of the Quarter, greatly contributed to the com- significant contributions to better is currently serving as a high-risk pletion of more than 500 mishap- their departments, and improve training instructor at Aviation free training hours, 125 enlisted command climate. Rescue Swimmer School aviation students, and the gradua- ABE1 (AW) Glenn Walter, (ARSS). He supervises five high- tion of 1,200 officer and enlisted command Military Member of risk instructors and has success- aviation students. As the com- the Quarter, is assigned to fully executed more than 150 mand master training specialist NASC’s Survival Department as training evolutions. Additionally, (MTS) board chairman, he a water survival instructor. He he was directly responsible for ensured 100 percent compliance was directly responsible for the the graduation of 26 rescue with the MTS program, resulting execution of six emergency swimmer candidates. His efforts in the qualification of five new response drills, all six receiving were instrumental in the organi- master training specialists. Young ABEC(AW/SW) AWR2(NAC/AW) Branden grades of “outstanding.” Walter zation of a rescue swimmer wave has dedicated numerous off duty Alexander D. Patrick J. Penston also led a team of six high-risk generator data collection pilot hours to help feed the homeless Young Neeley instructors in revising the course. As divisional CFC coor- at the Emanuel Lutheran Church Survival Department standard dinator he fostered 100 percent Soup Kitchen. Corps aircrew candidates toward NACCS safety program, over- operating procedure (SOP), participation among the depart- AWR2 (NAC/AW) Patrick J. qualification as naval aircrew- seeing training of more than which resulted in more than 250 ment staff, resulting in a contri- Neeley, NASC Junior Instructor man. Neeley also fills collateral 1,400 students annually. He has training evolutions and a 98 per- bution of more than $5,000 to the of the Quarter, is working as a duty billets as the command’s personally trained more than 240 cent student fleet-availability CFC. In his off duty time, Horton high-risk training instructor at exercise evaluator, MTS evalua- students in both classroom and rate. As the divisional Combined volunteers at the Sacred Heart Naval Aircrew Candidate School tor, and NAVOSH/safety repre- practical laboratories. Penston is Federal Campaign (CFC) coordi- Miracle Camp, Santa Rosa (NACCS). He was instrumental sentative. an ardent volunteer and partici- nator, he personally raised more County Special Olympics and in developing an electronic data- Branden Penston, NASC pant in the Sacred Heart Miracle than $5,000, adding to the com- trains Mobile County Sheriff’s base of MTS study materials Civilian of the Quarter, is an Camp and the United Way. mand’s $27,000 overall contribu- Office in water rescue proce- which greatly aided in the quali- instructor and safety officer at Naval Aviation Schools tion. Walter volunteers numerous dures. fication of four new master train- NACCS. He made several key Command takes great pride in off duty hours with the C.A. ABEC (AW/SW) Alexander ing specialists. As the NACCS recommendations, significantly honoring its fourth quarter fiscal Weiss Elementary School men- D. Young, NASC Senior shop supply manager, he ensured impacting the NACCS training year 2009 awardees. torship program as well as con- Instructor of the Quarter, serves all department personnel were schedule. Through his review of For more information about tributing to the recent renovations as the physical training and swim properly outfitted with the the NACCS training curriculum, Naval Aviation Schools of the Liberty Church in leading chief petty officer of required gear for the rigorous his department received zero dis- Command visit Pensacola. Water Survival Department. training evolutions. Through his crepancies on its most recent https://www.netc.navy.mil/nascw AWR2 (NAC/AW) Brandon Through his leadership and mentoring and leadership he safety inspection. He is recog- eb/ or contact the NASC public M. Horton, NASC Junior “safety first” mentality, he has motivated 422 Navy/Marine nized as the “backbone” of the affairs officer at 452-3182. GOSPORT November 13, 2009 PAGE B3 Mullen praises WWII Japanese-American troops By John J. Kruzle German forces had cut off the Texas total, about 14,000 men served at the Americans in internment camps following American Forces Press Service National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 141st 442nd Regimental Combat Team, ulti- the bombing of Pearl Harbor. “Yet, these Infantry Regiment, in the Vosges mately earning 9,486 Purple Hearts, 21 Japanese-Americans who chose to serve WASHINGTON, — For three days in Mountains when commanders ordered in Medals of Honor, and an unprecedented felt not only a deep sense of patriotism, October 1944, a Japanese-American mili- the 442nd. The German troops already had eight Presidential Unit Citations, Mullen but they also felt that they had to prove tary unit fought in dense woods, heavy fog repelled repeated rescue attempts by the told an audience that included troops from their patriotism, their loyalty to a then- and freezing temperatures in the moun- 141st’s other two battalions. the 442nd and 141st. ungrateful nation.” tains of France, answering the prayers of Nearly half of the men in the Japanese- “I am truly humbled in the deepest The chairman said he derives another an American battalion pinned down by American unit would be dead or wounded sense possible to be in their midst, to share important lesson from the 442nd from an German forces. three days later, with the Texas battalion with you some of the many lessons I have anecdote about one of the unit’s officers. In a bloody rescue mission that became still isolated. learned from their intrepid service,” he When a Colonel Kim, a Korean- one of World War II’s most famed battles, “Then, something happened in the said. “Their story has taught me so many American, was told to transfer out of the more than 800 troops fighting with the 442nd,” according to an official account at things and has likely inspired all who have unit because of a historical Korean- 442nd Regimental Combat Team died as the Army Center for Military History. “By heard it.” Japanese friction, he refused the order. the unit saved 217 American forces. ones and twos, almost spontaneously and Mullen said a study of what inspired “‘They are Americans. I am an “The 442nd, for its size and length of without orders, the men got to their feet Japanese-American troops is a lesson in American. And together, we are going to service, is the most decorated unit in the and, with a kind of universal anger, moved pride, courage and a heartfelt belief in the fight for America,’” Mullen said, quoting entire history of the United States mili- toward the enemy position. Bitter hand-to- liberties promised by the U.S. Kim. tary,” Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman hand combat ensued as the Americans Constitution. “In everything we do, every choice we of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said this week fought from one fortified position to the “These Japanese-Americans nobly vol- make,” Mullen continued, “we should in remarks before the Japanese American next. Finally, the enemy broke in disor- unteered to serve the very country who strive to make our communities and this Memorial Fund. “Their story has taught der.” persecuted and imprisoned them and their nation as rich and diverse as possible by me so many things and has likely inspired The original 4,000 men had to be families,” Mullen said, referring to the living up to the principles upon which the all who have heard it.” replaced nearly three and a half times. In U.S. policy of placing Japanese- United States of America was founded.” Call Simone Sands to advertise in GOSPORT at 433-1166 Ext. 21 PAGE B4 GOSPORTOFF DUTY November 13, 2009

Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show, Nov. 13-14 Night show will be Saturday, Nov. 14 For details visit www.naspensacola.navy.mil/mwr/current/airshow/airshow.htm

November Liberty Two 5K benefits Activities WORSHIP planned at NASP The Liberty Program events NAS Pensacola Two 5Ks are planned target young, unaccompanied Protestant at NASP in the next few active-duty military. For a Sunday weeks. monthly calendar of activities • 8 a.m., Communion The Turkey Trot 5K at the main Liberty Center in Service** will take place at 8 a.m., the Portside Entertainment • 10:15 a.m. Worship Nov. 21. People are Complex or onboard Corry Service* encouraged to register Station, call 452-2372 or visit • 6 p.m. Contemporary between 6:30-7:30 a.m. their Web site at Service** at the track near the www.naspensacola.navy.mil/ Tuesday parade field. mwr/singsail/ • 9 a.m., Women’s Bible The event — open to liberty.ht. Study*** people with military ties Wednesday — will include a 5K, a 13-14 • 5:30 p.m. Fellowship Mashed Potato one-mile Liberty — Blue Dinner run and a toddler trot. Angels Homecoming • 6 p.m. Bible Study*** The 5K costs $20, the Air Show. Roman Catholic one mile costs $10 and Saturday The United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note jazz band will be at the Saenger Theatre, 7:30 p.m., on Nov. 19. Admission is free, but tickets are required and available the Toddler Trot costs 15 • 3:45 p.m. Sacrament of $5. All proceeds will Liberty — Free Penance**** at Saenger’s box office at 595-3880. There are no reserved seats. Ticket holders must benefit the NASP movie premier — • 4:30 p.m. Mass* be seated 15 minutes before the performance begins. For information, contact Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola at 474-2483 or [email protected]. Photo courtesy of the U.S. Air Christmas party. “Public Enemy” at Sunday NASP , 11 a.m. and 7 • 8:30 a.m. Mass* Force For information or to p.m.; and “GI Joe” at Monday and Thursday register in advance, call Corry, 11 a.m. and 7 • Noon Mass**** PS2 Liliana Balcazar at Gallery Night Nov. 20 downtown p.m. Friday 452-3100, ext. 1121. • 11 a.m. Mass**** By Heather J. Holloway Pensacola’s gallery nights began in The Navy Exchange Arts Council of Northwest Florida 1992 to highlight local artists while is sponsoring the 5K 16 encouraging patronage of businesses Combat Run on Dec 5 at Liberty — Hitch the Corry Station The Arts Council of Northwest and nightlife in downtown Pensacola. NASP. Dating Doctor at Protestant Florida will present a sneak preview of Along with more than 45 merchant Money raised will Portside Club, 7:30 Sunday the new Escambia County Arts and participants in three downtown dis- benefit The Navy p.m., with shuttle from • 9 a.m. Adult Bible Culture Information Center on the tricts, Gallery Night is Pensacola’s Marine Corps Relief Corry at 6:30 p.m. Study (chapel conference final 2009 Gallery Night, Nov. 20, premiere family event. Society. room) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Tourists and locals will want to Pre-registration start- “NAS Live” — The • 9 a.m. Chapel Choir Pensacola. stroll through an eclectic array of mer- ed Oct. 30 and will be show airs at 6:30 p.m. (sanctuary) Located on the corner of Palafox chants, galleries and cafes; enjoy the every military pay day on Cox Cable’s • 10 a.m. Worship and Government streets, the new Arts diverse and exceptional talent of until the run. Channel 6 or Service and Culture Information Center is painters, photographers, sculptors, People can register in Mediacom’s Channel • 11:30 a.m. Fellowship located in the old Escambia County musicians and more. Admission is the food court area of 38. • 7:30 p.m. Praise and Courthouse and has just undergone a free. Bldg. 630 from 11:30 $1.12 million restoration and renova- Gallery Night’s merchant partici- Worship a.m.-3 p.m. 17 tion. pants and sponsors will provide trolley Thursday There will be prizes Liberty — Free mall The Arts and Culture Information services for easy access to any of the • 5:30 p.m., Bible Study for the fastest males and shuttle, leaves 5:30 and dinner (fellowship Center will be a resource center for three downtown districts — Belmont, p.m. artists and arts organizations, and it Palafox and Historic Pensacola. the fastest females. hall) First-place prizes are Roman Catholic will be a resource center for tourists, Two trolleys will make stops at cen- 18 economic development and citizens of tralized locations throughout the three $100 NEX gift cards Sunday and second-place prizes Liberty — Go Cart • Noon Mass Escambia County with a broad range districts. outing, $20 for two of information on cultural activities all Also, the Junior League’s are $75 gift cards. Tuesday When the runners hours, unlimited rides • 11 a.m. Mass (small year. Marketbasket 2009 at the civic center and mini golf. Leaves Additionally, it will host a variety of will be going on. sign up and give a $10 chapel) NASP at 5 p.m. and exhibits in the center gallery from A long-time favorite for Pensacola’s donation, they will receive a goodie bag as Corry at 5:15 p.m. Latter Day Saints member organizations to community holiday shoppers, admission to partners such as the University of West Marketbasket is $7 and will close at 8 well as a T-shirt for the Sunday 19 Florida and Pensacola Junior College. p.m. event. • 10:30 a.m.** Liberty — 9-Ball Wednesday The goodie bags have Operation: Send the Fight now accepting items more than $40 worth of Tourney, 7 p.m., $5 • 7-8:30 p.m., Bible entry, cash prizes. Study (Corry) product. Several buildings at are needed are toiletries, Office, Bldg. 634; and The runners will Naval Air Station snack foods, drink Portside Enlisted Club, 20 *Naval Aviation receive their numbers at Pensacola have been mixes, nutrition bars, Bldg. 3912. check in. People are Liberty — Free Memorial Chapel designated as collection magazines, books, bat- For information, call encouraged to start reg- movie premier — **All Faiths Chapel sites for Operation: Send teries and soccer balls. 452-9460, ext. 3113, or istering at 7:30 a.m. for “The Ugly Truth” at ***J.B. McKamey the Fight. Collection buildings e-mail sendthefight. NASP , 11 a.m. and 7 Center the 9 a.m. run. The organization pro- include MATSG-21, gmail.com. p.m. and “Public ****Lady of Loreto People with questions vides support and care Bldg. 3450; Fleet and The organization is Enemy” at Corry, 11 Chapel should contact or e-mail packages to Marines in Family Support Center, not endorsed by or affil- a.m. and 7 p.m. Afghanistan. Bldg. 625; Base iated by the Department Amy TerHorst at 458- Among the items that Command Religious of Defense. 8884, ext. 3326. Advertise with us! Call Simone Sands at 433-1166 Ext. 21 November 13, 2009 PAGEB5 GOSPORTMOV IES

Movies and show times for Portside Cinema

FRIDAY Whip It (PG13) 5; Surrogates (PG13) 5:15; Couples Retreat (PG13) 7:15; The Stepfather (PG13) 7:30; Jennifer’s Body (R) 9:30; Zombieland (R) 9:45

SATURDAY Fame (PG) noon; All About Steve (PG13) 12:15; Surrogates (PG13) 2:15; Whip It (PG13) 2:30; The Stepfather (PG13) 4:30; The Invention of Lying (PG13) 5; Zombieland (R) 7; Couples Retreat (PG13) 7:15; Jennifer’s Body (R) 9:15; The Informant (R) 9:30

SUNDAY Love Happens (PG13) noon; The Invention of Lying (PG13) 12:15; Whip It (PG13) 2:15; Surrogates (PG13) 2:30; Couples Retreat (PG13) 4:30; The Stepfather (PG13) 4:45; Jennifer’s Body (R) 7; Zombieland (R) 7:15

MONDAY Closed

TUESDAY Whip It (PG13) 5; Surrogates (PG13) 5:15; Couples Retreat (PG13) 7:15; Zombieland (R) 7:30

WEDNESDAY Fame (PG) 5; The Invention of Lying (PG13) 5:15; The Stepfather (PG13) 7:15; Jennifer’s Body (R) 7:30

THURSDAY Whip It (PG13) 5; Surrogates (PG13) 5:15; Couples Retreat (PG13) 7:15; Zombieland (R) 7:30

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We Cannot Print an Unreadable Ad. piling house sur- 2007 Loaded, lots Nissan Frontier— Honda 1-800-753- Category: rounded by deck of extras # 2006 Crew cab, SE, 8272 Sub-category: $135,000 850-712- P7H710744low miles # 6212 $17,992 Pensacola P6C463038Honda Odyssey Headline:______(Bold headline for $1 per word) Honda 1-800-753- $16,593 Pensacola LX—2008 One Convenient to 8272 Honda 1-800-753- owner, Honda cert, Navy Bases 8272 100K warranty # 3BD/2BA, Florida VW Jetta TDI— T8B018304 room and den, 2006 One owner, Subaru Forester— $21,991 Pensacola workshop and metal diesel, leather # 2009 Premium, one Honda 1-800-753- storage bldg, fresh T6M788183 owner # 8272 paint throughout, $13,992 Pensacola P9H705729 spotless, 2 car Honda 1-800-753- $23,592 Pensacola garage $149,900 8272 Honda 1-800-753- Call 850-748-5405 8272 or 438-5595 Toyota Camry LE—1998 Moon Toyota Tacoma— Motor roof, spoiler # 2007 One owner, TWU845869 prerunner # Autos for Sale $6,991 Pensacola P7M011914 Honda 1-800-753- $20,993 Pensacola Honda Civic— 8272 Honda 1-800-753- 2003 Hybrid, must 8272 Put your Number of words = see # T3S030549 Acura TL—2007 $9,991 Pensacola Navi, loaded, must Honda CRV—2002 Basic cost of ad per week = $ Honda 1-800-753- see # P7A005190 EX, only 77K miles Classified ad Extra words (50¢) x words = $ 8272 $26,991 Pensacola # T2U012383 Honda$1 1,592 Pensacola Big headline/Bold type ($1) x words = $ Ford Mustang— 1-800-753-8272 Honda 1-800-753- here! x insertions = $ Total cost 2007 6 speed, red 8272 leather # Honda Accord Desired Start Date: (Only on Friday) Desired End Date: (Only on Thursday) T75223453LX—2008 Honda Ford Edge—2007 Call 433-1166 Month: Day: Year: Month: Day: Year: $21,992 Pensacola cert, 100K warranty Super clean, one Payment: Honda 1-800-753- #P8C031473 owner # 8272 $18,993 Pensacola P7BB50493 ext. 29 Cash Check MasterCard Visa AmEx Honda$21,991 Pensacola Card Number Mercury Grand 1-800-753-8272 Honda 1-800-753- Marquis—2006 8272 Exp. Date LS, loaded # Honda Accord Name P6X606678SE—2007 Honda Jeep Wrangler— $11,992 Pensacola cert, 100K warranty 2007 Unlimited, only Address Honda 1-800-753- # P7A168911 28K # T7L187914 City State Zip 8272 $17,592 Pensacola $23,991 Pensacola HondaHonda 1-800-753- Phone 1-800-753-8272 8272 Signature PAGE B8 November 13, 2009 GOSPORT

Autos For Sale Toyota Camry LE—1998 Moon roof, spoiler Subaru Forester—2009 Premium, one owner # TWU845869 $6,991 Pensacola Honda 1-800- # P9H705729 $23,592 Pensacola Honda 1-800- Honda Civic—2003 Hybrid, must see # 753-8272 753-8272 T3S030549 $9,991 Pensacola Honda 1-800- 753-8272 Acura TL—2007 Navi, loaded, must see # Toyota Tacoma—2007 One owner, prerunner # P7A005190 $26,991 Pensacola Honda 1-800- P7M011914 $20,993 Pensacola Honda 1-800- Ford Mustang—2007 6 speed, red leather # 753-8272 753-8272 T75223453 $21,992 Pensacola Honda 1-800- 753-8272 Honda Accord LX—2008 Honda cert, 100K Honda CRV—2002 EX, only 77K miles # warranty #P8C031473 $18,993 Pensacola T2U012383 $11,592 Pensacola Honda 1-800- Mercury Grand Marquis—2006 LS, loaded # Honda 1-800-753-8272 753-8272 P6X606678 $11,992 Pensacola Honda 1-800- 753-8272 Honda Accord SE—2007 Honda cert, 100K Ford Edge—2007 Super clean, one owner # warranty # P7A168911 $17,592 Pensacola P7BB50493 $21,991 Pensacola Honda 1-800- Infinity 130—2001 Super clean, low miles # Honda 1-800-753-8272 753-8272 T1T004109 $9,591 Pensacola Honda 1-800- 753-8272 Honda Civic EX—2006 Honda cert, 100K war- Jeep Wrangler—2007 Unlimited, only 28K # ranty # T6L033557 $16,592 Pensacola Honda T7L187914 $23,991 Pensacola Honda 1-800- Honda Accord LX—2003 Automatic, only 64K 1-800-753-8272 753-8272 miles # P3A040094 $11,994 Pensacola Honda 1-800-753-8272 Honda Accord EXL—2007 V6, Honda cert, Ford Expedition—2004 Third seat, XLS, 100K warranty # P7A004260 #23,991 loaded # T4LA70538 $10,992 Pensacola VW Passat TDI—2005 Only 72K miles # Pensacola Honda 1-800-753-8272 Honda 1-800-753-8272 T5P059424 $14,991 Pensacola Honda 1-800- 753-8272 Honda Odyssey EXL—2007 Honda cert, 100K Trucks, SUVs and Vans warranty # P7B030113 $29,991 Pensacola Dodge Neon SXT—2004 Automatic, good Honda 1-800-753-8272 MPG #T4D646877 $6,991 Pensacola Honda 1- Chevy Colorado—2004 5 speed, A/C # 800-753-8272 T48138718 $8,991 Pensacola Honda 1-800- Honda Element EX—2005 Honda cert, 100K 753-8272 warranty # P5L005748 $15,991 Pensacola Honda Accord—2006 One owner, only 31K Honda 1-800-753-8272 miles # P6G710534 $15,992 Pensacola Honda Chevy 1500—2007 Reg cab, must see # 1-800-753-8272 T7Z187675 $10,991 Pensacola Honda 1-800- Honda Pilot EXL—2007 Honda cert, 100K 753-8272 warranty # P7B008531 $27,991 Pensacola VW Beetle—2004 Conv, TDI, only 24K miles Honda 1-800-753-8272 # T4M301693 $15,991 Pensacola Honda 1- Honda Ridgeline RTL—2006 Leather, loaded 800-753-8272 # T6H563013 $18,991 Pensacola Honda 1-800- Honda CRV EXL—2008 Leather, only 14K 753-8272 miles, Honda cert, 100K warranty # P8C022135 Toyota Camry SE—2004 6 cylinder, only 28K $27,991 Pensacola Honda 1-800-753-8272 miles # T4U588615 $14,991 Mazda Tribute—2005 Low miles, nice SUV # T5KM57688 $12,991 Pensacola Honda 1-800- Honda Ridgeline—2006 RTL, Honda cert, Honda Civic SI—2007 Loaded, lots of extras # 753-8272 100K warranty # P6H512647 $24,991 P7H710744 $17,992 Pensacola Honda 1-800- Pensacola Honda 1-800-753-8272 753-8272 Jeep Wrangler—2006 4x4, big wheels, low miles # P60746545 $20,991 Pensacola Honda Honda Odyssey—2007 EXLR, DVD, Honda VW Jetta TDI—2006 One owner, diesel, 1-800-753-8272 cert, 100K warranty # P7B112969 $26,991 leather # T6M788183 $13,992 Pensacola Pensacola Honda 1-800-753-8272 Honda 1-800-753-8272 Nissan Frontier—2006 Crew cab, SE, low miles # P6C463038 $16,593 Pensacola Honda Honda Odyssey LX—2008 One owner, Honda 1-800-753-8272 cert, 100K warranty # T8B018304 $21,991 Pensacola Honda 1-800-753-8272