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2008 CHINFO Award Winner Vol. 54 • Issue 7 www.nsmayport.navy.mil www.mayportmirror.com THURSDAY, February 16, 2012 Decoms, Ship Movements Proposed 3 Mayport CGs Tapped For Decommission From Department of the Navy resents the Department took into account innova- operate forward, preserve growth of compensation adapt in order to proac- P r e s i d e n t B a r a c k of the Navy’s budget tive methods to generate the peace, respond to cri- and benefit programs; tively address the chang- Obama sent Congress request. This is a decrease more forward presence ses, and protect U.S. and continues to make better ing nature of the secu- a proposed defense of $1.4 billion from last with a smaller and leaner allied interests. use of defense resources rity environment and to budget of $613.9 bil- year’s baseline appropria- force while retaining the The $525.4 billion for by reducing lower-priority reflect new fiscal realities. lion for fiscal 2013, Feb. tion. Rear Adm. Joseph ability to surge as needed. the base DoD budget programs, and restruc- Highlights of the Navy 13. The request for the Mulloy, deputy assistant Following the Defense includes cuts and other tures the defense orga- budget proposal include: Department of Defense secretary of the Navy for St rat e g i c G u i d a n c e, initiatives that will reduce nization to achieve more -Investment of approxi- (DoD) includes $525.4 budget, briefed media at Mulloy said Navy’s bud- planned spending by efficient approaches to mately $13 billion per billion in discretion- the Feb. 13 DoD budget get was built by applying $259 billion over the next doing business. year in shipbuilding, ary budget authority to press conference about the tenets of warfighting five years and $487 bil- Defense officials say resulting in 41 new-con- fund base defense pro- the Navy portion of the first, operate forward, lion over ten years, levels the DoD budget request struction ships across grams and $88.5 bil- budget. and be ready. As a result, that are consistent with focuses on funding pri- the Future Years Defense lion to support Overseas Mulloy said that dur- he believes the force will the Budget Control Act. orities for a 21st century Plan (FYDP). Although Contingency Operations ing budget deliberations, be leaner, agile, flexible, The budget adjusts pro- defense that protects the a decrease from the (O CO), primarily in a premium was placed ready and technologically grams that develop and country and sustains President’s FY12 Budget, Afghanistan. on the Navy’s presence advanced while retaining procure military equip- U.S. global leadership. the investment strives to Of the discretionary in the Asia-Pacific region core Navy-Marine Corps ment; begins to re-size It reflects the need for maintain a healthy indus- budget, $155.9 billion rep- and the Middle East and warfighting capabilities to ground forces; slows the DoD and the military to See Mayport, Page 7 DoD New Base Pool Takes Shape Begins Proprating Imminent Danger Pay By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service Service members now will receive immi- nent danger pay only for days they actually spend in hazardous areas, Pentagon offi- cials said here today. The change, which took effect yesterday, was included in the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which President Barack Obama signed into law Dec. 31. “Members will see the prorated amount in their Feb. 15 pay records,” Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. John Kirby said. The act called for DOD to pay service members imminent danger pay only for -Photo by John Aimone the time they spend in areas that quali- Construction on Naval Station Mayport’s new fitness facility progresses as the concrete is poured for the new Olympic-sized indoor pool. The pool fy for the pay. In the is part of a $27 million project to replace the outdated gym, along with the new pool. past, service mem- bers received $225 per month if they spent any time that month in an area where the pay was Get Fiscally Fit With ‘Military Saves’ authorized. By MCSA The program is de- “This is a more tar- Damian Berg signed to change savings geted way of handling Navy Public Affairs Support behaviors by educating Element East, Detachment that pay,” Kirby said. Southeast service members and Now, service mem- their families on how bers will receive $7.50 “Military Saves Week,” they can build wealth, a day for days spent in Feb. 19 to 26, is an not debt. these areas. Personnel important part of the “Try to save more and who travel to the des- Department of Defense spend less,” said Tanner. ignated areas for peri- (DoD) campaign for “Financial stability is ods less than 30 days personal financial readi- highly important to ser- should keep track of ness. Commands are vice members and their the number of days encouraged to provide families, and we want they are in the area to financial resource infor- them reduce debt and in verify that they are paid mation and training to turn build wealth.” for the correct number Sailors and their family Over the coming of days, officials said. members. weeks, the Military Saves The military ser- “It’s a national Cam- Campaign will provide vices are working to paign that has been saving tips, strategies, waive or remit debts around since 2007 and awareness and initia- for members who may it’s a means to assist ser- tives through a variety of have been overpaid vice members in achiev- mediums to help them -Photo by MCSA Damian Berg for January, officials ing financial stabil- reach their goals. From left Capt. Douglas Cochrane, Doug McBride, Janie Phillips, Cmdr. Pat Pickard, said. The services can ity,” said Gregory Tanner, “A challenge with Gregory Tanner, Amie McKague, Marc Childers and Cyndi Hill with the proclamation waive this “when there personal financial man- establishing a budget is for Military Saves Week. The Military Saves Week Campaign is a year-round social mar- is no indication of ager at Fleet and Family keting campaign to persuade, motivate and encourage Department of Defense employ- See Fiscal, Page 9 See Pay, Page 9 Support Center (FFSC). ees to save money and reduce consumer debt. Check us out Online! Navy College Fair Edward Waters Choir Sings Mayport Talks ERB Scheduled For Feb. 27 At Black History Month Observance With FET Team Page 3 Page 7 Page 9 mayportmirror.com 2 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, February 16, 2012 all the significant accomplishments of and more than 10,000 female Reservists our women in uniform with Woman’s are serving in the Navy, comprising CAPTAIN’S History Month. 17.1 percent of the force. The current CORNER Navy commands throughout the Navy Total Force includes 34 active fleet will reflect on the national 2012 and Reserve female flag officers and 59 one and well done. theme, “Women’s Education - Women’s female command master chiefs. Vice Speaking of well done, thanks to our Empowerment” to increase their knowl- Admiral Ann E. Rondeau, current pres- Harbor Operations crew, MWR, Security, edge and awareness of the contributions ident of National Defense University, and everyone involved in welcoming women have made both to U.S. history remains the most senior three-star USS Enterprise during an overnight stop and to the Navy. admiral in the Navy. Capt. Doug Cochrane pier side. Great support, and the feed- Women have served with great honor Fair Winds to the crew of USS Taylor back I received from the ship’s leader- and valor in defense of our nation since (FFG 50) as they set sail last week for Shipmates, ship was phenomenal. the Revolutionary War. However, women operations in the European Theater. Be Big thanks to our Air Operations team Last Thursday we welcomed home our did not become an official part of the safe, and know that each and every one for all the hard work during the recent own Master Chief Dave Anderson from service until 1908, when Congress estab- distinguished visitor overnight embarks his IA assignment in Afghanistan. Master lished the Navy Nurse Corps. The first of you have our support. on board USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Chief had a very successful tour there, 20 nurses, called the “Sacred Twenty” Finally, watch over your shipmates. The program is designed to show com- and as he did here, mentored Sailors broke the barriers that eventually paved Far too often tragedy occurs that could munity leaders and dignitaries what throughout the region while making the way for all women to officially enter be prevented by counseling, or simply Navy life is all about, and their first sure their career goals and quality of life naval service. just listening. There is no problem big or impression of the Navy happened right was all it should be. He is a true Sailors Today, nearly every naval community small that we can’t fix together. here on our flight line. From exceptional Master Chief, and we are certainly happy is open to women and female Sailors Be safe, and keep sending those sug- customer service to gourmet refresh- he is back safe and sound. continue to excel in almost all facets gestions to the CO’s suggestion box or ments courtesy of our galley, you all March is just around the corner and of naval duties both ashore and afloat. email them at douglas.cochrane@navy. came through in aces. Thanks to every- we will all recognize with the nation, More than 54,000 active duty women mil You Might Be In Need Of A Chaplain If..