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By Clark Pierce VP-16Editor begins new chapter When the VP-16 “War Eagles” recently returned home to NAS Jacksonville from their suc- cessful 7th Fleet deployment, they turned in their vintage P-3C Orion aircraft, as well as their tools, equipment and NATOPS manuals. Then, on July 11, VP-16 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Molly Boron led her aircrews to the P-8A Integrated Training Center – where they are now studying to become the first operational squadron certified to fly the P-8A Poseidon. Boron, who took command of the squadron eight weeks ago at Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, has served 11 years in the Navy’s Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force (MPRF) community. “I completed my P-3 flight training at VP-30 back in 2001, and now I’m back with a truly talented squadron to transition to the P-8A platform. It’s quite an honor for our people.” Boron noted that when she was a department head at VP-40 she served under Capt. Mark Stevens (who is now commanding officer of VP-30) and alongside Cmdr. Andy Miller (who is now OIC of the P-8A Fleet Integration Team). Photos by Clark Pierce “Because we served together at Like her fellow pilots, VP-16 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Molly Boron is eager for that segment of the training schedule when she VP-40, it’s reassuring to enter takes the controls of a non-simulated P-8A Poseidon for the first time. this historic transition having vious eight months were a and detachments to destina- Eagles flew nearly 4,000 flight turned our attention to the previously worked with the blur of activity for VP-16. “Our tions that included Indonesia, hours.” P-8A transition. Since early VP-30 leadership and under- final deployment with the Singapore, Thailand, India, “After our homecoming at 2011, we’ve been working on stand their expectations.” P-3C Orion at Kadena Air Base Guam and Kwajalein Atoll in NAS Jax in June, we bid fare- She explained that the pre- was filled with joint exercises the Marshall Islands. The War well to our P-3 Orions and See VP-16, Page 9 Sexual assault training teams ready for deployment From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

Master Mobile Training Teams from the Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) task force are now deploying worldwide to provide SAPR training to fleet leaders, Navy officials said July 12. Part of the Navy’s aggressive efforts to prevent sexual assaults and promote essential culture changes within the force, the 14 SAPR Master Mobile Training Teams (MMTTs) will deploy from the Center for Professional and Personal Development (CPPD) around the globe starting July 13 to provide SAPR leadership (SAPR-L) training to command leadership triads (commanding officer/officer in charge, executive officer/assistant officer in charge, and command master chief/chief of the boat/senior enlisted advisor) in fleet concentration areas and locations with significant Navy presence. The command triads will then deliver the SAPR-L training to their command leadership, E-7 and above. “In the last fiscal year alone, the Navy received 582 reports of sexual assault, affecting Sailors across all ranks. Photo by Clark Pierce This crime is corrosive to both our morale and to our (From left) NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders, Commander Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing Atlantic Capt. Doug Ten Hoopen and Northrop Grumman Vice President of operational readiness. Just as all Sailors are affected, all Tactical Unmanned Systems George Vardoulakis take up the ceremonial scissors July 10 at the opening hands must work together to reduce and ultimately elimi- of the MQ-8 Fire Scout operator training facility. nate these crimes,” said Rear Adm. Martha Herb, director of Personnel Readiness and Community Support. “SAPR-L training will provide our team the critical tools to elimi- nate sexual assault and promote the Navy’s core values of honor, courage and commitment that define our culture of respect and professionalism.” MQ-8B Fire Scout training The MMTT preparatory training to command triads will prepare the command triad to provide valuable SAPR training to officers and enlisted leaders, explained Capt. Scott Seeberger, chief of staff for the SAPR Task Force. facility unveiled at NAS Jax “The MMTTs have a great journey ahead of them as they By Clark Pierce Editor squadrons assigned to HSMWL, the MQ-8B Fire train our command leaders and provide tools critical to Scout unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program is reducing sexual assault and promoting a culture of respect Northrop Grumman and Helicopter Maritime seeking to lock in its future with the Navy by pro- and professionalism in the force. SAPR-L will be the first Strike Wing Atlantic (HSMWL) personnel hosted viding a leading-edge simulator center. phase of this training utilizing a top-down leadership a ribbon-cutting reception July 10 for the new Commander, HSMWL Capt. Doug Ten Hoopen approach,” said Seeberger. “We’ve structured the MMTTs MQ-8B Fire Scout operator training facility at NAS said he was pleased to bring yet another training to reflect the command triad with a captain, commander Jacksonville. capability to NAS Jacksonville. and master chief. We’ve also added a Judge Advocate The facility is equipped with four mission simu- “Our wing of Bravo and Romeo Seahawk heli- General (JAG) officer to each team to explain the legal lators and an instructor’s station, as well as sepa- copters is the only one in naval aviation to fly procedures that follow an allegation of sexual assault and rate classrooms. After two years of operational testing with See MQ-8, Page 9 See SAPR, Page 8 I N S I D E Check us out Online! HSL-42 Det 8 NAVFAC Cooks Compete The “Doomsdayers” Deploy Change of Command All American Platter Page 3 Pages 4 & 5 Page 11 jaxairnews.com 2 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012

U.S. Navy photo NASA photo The light cruiser USS Houston (CA-30) was a favorite of President Franklin Apollo 11 Lunar Module Pilot Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin salutes the U.S. Flag in D. Roosevelt. He was an on board guest for a number of occasions in 1934, 1969. He was the second U.S. astronaut (after Mission Commander Neil 1935, 1938 and 1939. Here, he poses with shark that he caught during a Armstrong) to set foot on the moon. He described the view as “magnificent cruise in the Pacific. USS Houston went on to distinguish itself in World War desolation.” II. After taking part in the Battle of the Java Sea, the ship encountered an overwhelming Japanese force near the Sunda Strait and was sunk fighting in a night battle. This Week in Navy History From Staff Constitution escapes from British by HS-4 helicopters from USS Hornet crossing of Pacific to bring aircraft, squadron after three-day chase off New (CVS-12). troops and supplies to Korea at start of July 18 Jersey. July 21 the conflict. 1775 - Continental Congress resolves 1886 – USS Atlanta, one of the first 1823 - After pirate attack, Lt. David G. 1958 - USS Nautilus (SSN-571) departs that each colony provide armed vessels. steel-hulled American cruisers armed Farragut leads landing party to destroy Pearl Harbor for first submerged transit 1779 - Commodore Abraham with breech-loading rifled guns, is pirate stronghold in Cuba. of North Pole. Whipple’s squadron captures 11 ships commissioned. 1944 - Invasion and recapture of 1993 - Sarah Deal becomes first in largest prize value of Revolutionary 1897 – Lt. Robert Peary departs on Guam begins. woman Marine selected for naval avia- War. yearlong Arctic Expedition that makes 1946 - In first U.S. test of adaptabil- tion training. 1792 - John Paul Jones dies in Paris, many important discoveries, including ity of jet aircraft to shipboard opera- July 24 France. one of largest meteorites, Cape York. tions, XFD-1 Phantom makes landings 1944 - Following 43 days of naval 1920 - Naval aircraft sink ex-German 1918 - Armored cruiser USS San Diego and takeoffs without catapults from USS gunfire and air bombardment, Naval cruiser Frankfurt in target practice. sunk off Fire Island, N.Y., by a mine laid Franklin D. Roosevelt (CV-42). Task Force lands Marines on Tinian. 1943 - German submarine shoots by U-156. July 22 July 25 down K-74, the first and only U.S. air- July 20 1802 – The heavy frigate Constellation 1779 - Amphibious expedition against ship lost during WW II. 1846 - First visit of U.S. warships (USS defeats nine Corsair gunboats off British in Penobscot Bay, ME 1966 - Launch of Gemini 10 with Lt. Columbus and USS Vincennes) to Japan Tripoli. 1863 - U.S. Squadron bombards Fort Cmdr. John Young as Command Pilot. is unsuccessful in negotiating a treaty. 1905 - Body of John Paul Jones moved Mission involved 43 orbits at an alti- 1960 - USS George Washington (SSBN to Annapolis, Md. for reburial. Wagner, N.C. tude of 412 nautical miles and lasted 598) successfully fires the first two 1964 - Four Navy divers (Lt. Cmdr. 1866 - David G. Farragut is appointed two days, 22 hours and 46 minutes. operational Polaris missiles while sub- Robert Thompson, GM1 Lester the first Admiral in the U.S. Navy. Recovery was by HS-3 helicopter from merged off Florida. Anderson, QMC Robert Barth and HMC 1912 - First specifications for naval USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7). 1969 - Former Navy pilot Neil Sanders Manning) submerge in SeaLab aircraft published. 1973 - Task Force 78, a mine counter- Armstrong is first man to set foot on I for 10 days at a depth of 192 feet, 39 1934 - First president to visit Hawaii, measures force, departs waters of North the moon. While taking the first step, miles off Hamilton, Bermuda. They sur- Franklin D. Roosevelt, reaches Hilo on Vietnam after completing minesweep- he said, “That’s one small step for man, faced on July 31, 1964. board the light cruiser USS Houston ing operations of 1,992 tow hours at the one giant leap for mankind.” Armstrong July 23 (CA-30). cost of $20.39 million. was Commander of Apollo 11, which 1947 - First all-jet Navy squadron 1941 - Bureau of Ordnance issues first July 19 during its 8-day mission landed on (VF-17A) receives its first aircraft (FH). Navy “E” certificates (for excellence) for 1812 – The heavy frigate USS the Sea of Tranquility. Recovery was 1950 - USS Boxer (CV-21) sets record industry.

ItBy Sarah wasn’t Smiley ‘dinner with the city councilman’ Special Contributor Dustin and I wondered when Time seemed to have stopped From The Homefront we’d ever have time alone. We and quickly moved forward at Thirteen months is a long envisioned ourselves smil- the same time. time to be away from family, so nothing and I wondered if it was children in all aspects of R&R. ing helplessly at one another On Tuesday, we arrived home the military allows for a two- worth having him come home Others do not. I’ve even heard across the tenth family game to surprise the boys. They week R&R (rest and recupera- at all – we’d just have to go of couples rendezvousing at a of Monopoly. I mean, we can’t thought our 29th ‘Dinner with tion) period in the middle of a through the dreaded goodbye secret destination and not tell- even talk in code around these the Smileys’ that night was yearlong deployment. Sounds again. ing the children that Dad had guys anymore! They can spell with City Councilman Geoffrey generous, doesn’t it? That was then. two weeks back in the U.S.A. and everything. Gratwick. That’s what I had told One of my annoyances at the Now, however, two weeks What they don’t know can’t hurt So we hatched a plan: I’d them. Around 5:30 p.m., howev- beginning of this deployment really does seem “nice.” If I’ve them, right? pick him up at the airport, we’d er, photographer Andrea Hand was people who asked, “Does learned anything in my 35 years Some people meet as a fam- steal away for two days at the asked the boys and their bab- Dustin get to come home at as a military dependent, it’s that ily at Disney World or the Samoset Resort in Rockland, ysitter to come outside. “Your all?” everyone deals with separations Bahamas. Other people want Maine, and then surprise the mom has a surprise for you,” Me: “Yes, he will have two differently. Some people like to have a two-week slice of nor- kids. We’d be filled up on “cou- she said. weeks at home this summer.” to talk to their husband every malcy at home. ple time” and ready to share The boys thought it would be Them (smiling): “Oh, well, chance they get. Others like to We all have different cir- with the boys. a new kayak. that’s nice.” stick to a set day and time. cumstances. In my family’s I couldn’t believe it when The video of what hap- Me (in my head): “Really? “Why do we need to talk mul- case, our children are some- I saw him at the airport. One pened next is on http:// That’s ‘nice’? Two measly weeks tiple times a day?” they say. “We what older, so they stay up late, day he was across the world for www.Facebook.com/Dinner out of 58 is ‘nice’? Would you don’t even talk that much when and they don’t take naps. The nearly eight months – and now WithTheSmileys. like to see your husband for just he’s home.” two oldest are in that murky, he was standing in front of me. We owe Councilman two weeks out of a whole year?” Some people like to have a pre-teen space of wanting to On our way to the Samoset, Gratwick a Dinner with the I never said this out loud, of big party when their husband be around us, but ultimately I remembered things that had Smileys. But for the next two course, because to do so would returns. Others want it to be thinking we’re kind of boring. happened in November, and I weeks, Dustin is exactly where be tacky. “just family.” (Note: For many, They usually have their own, was confused: “Were you here he should be – at the table, next But when Dustin left in “just family” does not mean separate plans, but they are still for that? Or, had you already to me and across from his boys. November, I wasn’t rational. parents and in-laws.) too young to enact them with- left? Wow, you really weren’t And that’s more than “nice.” It’s Back then, two weeks felt like Some people include their out our help. here when that happened?” wonderful. Chapel Center Calendar Sea Cadets Sunday Services 8:15 a.m. - Protestant Liturgical Worship 9:15 a.m. - Catholic Mass fly Seahawk 9:45 a.m. - Protestant Sunday School 10:45 a.m. - Catholic CCD 11 a.m. - Protestant Worship (From left) Sea Cadets ET2 Jeb Holmes (Fowler Daily Catholic Mass at 11:35 a.m. (except Friday) Division) and SN Sean Luttrell (Mayport Division) Weekly Bible Study at 6 p.m. in the Barracks share the controls of an HH-60H Seahawk flight Every Monday at 6 p.m. – Officer Christian Fellowship and Bible study simulator July12 at the Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic training facility aboard NAS Jacksonville. NAS Jacksonville Chapel Center Corner of Birmingham Avenue & Mustin Road Photo by Clark Pierce 542-3051

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Members of HSL-42 Detachment Eight gather in front of their SH-60B Seahawk helicopter while on deployment on board USS Winston S. Churchill.

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Photo courtesy of HSL-42 HSL-42 Det. Eight deploys By Lt. Sean Castle HSL-42

HSL-42 “Doomsday” Detachment Eight departed their homeport of NAS Jacksonville June 18 to embark onboard USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG-81) attached to the Eisenhower Strike Group, for an extended deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsi- bility (AORs). Doomsday Detachment Eight is flying the last SH-60B “Bravo” Seahawk helicopters before the squadron transitions to the MH-60R “Romeo” Seahawk helicopter next year. Det. Eight, led by Lt. Cmdr. Christian Beard and ADC(AW/SW) Rommel Pitts, includes six pilots, three aircrewmen and 17 maintainers. In preparation for deployment, the detachment completed three phase maintenance inspections and more than 3,000 man- hours of maintenance, enabling the aircrew to fly over 160 flight hours at sea during a fast paced pre-deploy- ment workup schedule. The Doomsdayers of Det. Eight have participated in five months of workup operations, with 33 days of underway time, completing Week One Workups, Composite Training Unit Exercise and Joint Task Force Exercise. The detachment fields two highly versatile SH-60B Seahawk LAMPS (Light Airborne Multi-Purpose System) MK III helicopters, capable of antisubmarine warfare, surface warfare, search and rescue, medical evacuation, naval surface fire support, vertical replen- ishment, and a variety of other missions. The Doomsdayers of Det. Eight, while in the 5th and 6th Fleet AORs, will conduct operations includ- ing counter-piracy, surface surveillance coordination, and maritime interdiction operation missions. All Det. Eight members are looking forward to sup- porting the fleet from the tip of the spear and visiting new and interesting ports in the region.

Photos by Gabe Thompson New artificial turf installed The NAS Jacksonville logo is prominently displayed on the 50-yard line's new artificial turf at Sea King Park.

Workers from Cape Design Enterprises install artifi - cial grass on the 20-yard line at Sea King Park July 5. The $1.2 million project is expected to be completed later this month. "This is the same type of artificial turf used for professional football teams. It is the top- of-the-line field and will greatly benefit our sporting activities at NAS Jacksonville," said NAS Jax Facilities Maintenance Manager Mark Craig. 4 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012

NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at NS Mayport NAS Jacksonville

NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at NSB Kings Bay NAS Pensacola Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast Providing facilities support services and oversight of NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at NAS Key West military construction From NAVFAC Southeast Public Affairs

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast change of command ceremony takes place July 20 at 9 a.m. in Hangar 117 aboard NAS Jacksonville as Capt. Christopher Kiwus takes the helm from Capt. John Heinzel. K i w u s c o m e s t o NAVFAC Southeast from U.S. Africa Command in Stuttgart, Germany where he served as the Engineering Division Chief, Operations and Logistics Directorate. Heinzel will retire in a separate ceremony July 20, after 27 years of hon- orable and dedicated ser- vice. Capt. Christopher Kiwus NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at NAV FAC Sout heast was established June the Naval Support Activity in Orlando 2, 2006 when NAVFAC Southern Division (Charleston, S.C.), Navy Public Works Center (Jacksonville, Fla.) and the Engineering Field Activity (Jacksonville) were disestablished. The commissioning of NAVFAC Southeast was the last phase of a major transformation of the Capt. John Heinzel NAVFAC global engineer- ing, acquisition and public works organizations that were designed to enhance efficiency and effectiveness NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at – as well as improve product and service delivery and make access to the Navy’s engineering, acquisition, NAS Joint Reserve Base New Orleans facilities maintenance, construction, transportation and utilities services easier for Navy Region Southeast. NAVFAC Southeast is comprised of nearly 2,000 military and civilian professional engineers, archi- tects, skilled craftsmen, environmental specialists, and acquisition professionals. They provide a full spectrum of 24/7 facility support services to the Navy, Marine Corps and other supported commands in the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. Using dedicated in-house craftsmen and contract resources, NAVFAC provide maintenance, repair and construction of facilities; engineering and design sup- port; utilities generation and distribution; transporta- tion services; and environmental services. NAVFAC’s volume of business for fiscal year 2011 was roughly $2.4 billion with an annual payroll of $220 million. The NAVFAC Southeast headquarters, in Jacksonville, Fla., supports activities in more than 22 field offices within its area of responsibility. Every day presents new and different challenges – from planning a new full-service hospital to the construction of a state-of-the-art hangar facility, members of the com- mand make significant contributions to the Navy. For more information, visit the NAVFAC Web site at NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at www.navfac.navy.mil or visit their facebook page at NS Guantanamo Bay http://www.facebook.com/navfac. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012 5

NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at NAS Meridian

NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport

NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at NAS Corpus Christi

NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at NAS Kingsville

NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base

NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at NAVFAC Southeast Public Works Department at NAS Whiting Field Naval Support Activity Panama City

NAVFAC Southeast Assistant Regional Engineer NAVFAC Southeast Core Integrated Product Team staff (IPT) staff

NAVFAC Southeast Resident Officer in Charge of Construction at Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany

NAVFAC Southeast Resident Officer NAVFAC Southeast Resident Officer in Charge of Construction at in Charge of Construction at Joint Barksdale Air Force Base Base Charleston

NAVFAC Southeast Resident Officer in Charge of Construction at Keesler Air Force Base

NAVFAC Southeast Resident Officer NAVFAC Southeast Resident Officer in Charge of Construction in Charge of Construction at Beaufort at Shaw Air Force Base 6 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012 Transient Personnel Unit/Pre-Trial Confinement Facility hold change of command By Kaylee LaRocque NAS Jax Public Affairs Specialist Kennedy (CV 67) as the admin- innovative management skills, istration department head. She and superior professional acu- led her department through men directly influenced the Cmdr. Carol Schrader the completion of an extended successful accomplishment relieved Cmdr. John Loth selected restricted availabil- of every mission area with- as commanding officer of ity, an inter-deployment train- in Transient Personnel Unit/ Transient Personnel Unit/Pre- ing cycle and the ship’s final Pre-trial Confinement Facility, Trial Confinement Facility deployment before decommis- Jacksonville. July13 at the BOQ Pavilion. NAS sioning. During his tour, Loth led, Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Remaining in the area after managed, and mentored his Bob Sanders was the guest her sea tour, she reported as staff to process 2,931 tran- speaker. the NAS Jax administration sient Sailors in support of 247 A native of Greenville, Pa., officer in April 2006. During shore commands and 21 ships. Schrader enlisted in the Navy this tour, she was selected for He was accountable for the in March 1983. Her first duty an Individual Augmentation resource stewardship of mil- assignment was as a support assignment and was deployed lions of dollars in personnel yeoman at Recruit Training to Iraq from September 2007 costs associated with these Command, Great Lakes, Ill. until May 2008. transients from ships, overseas Other enlisted assignments In October 2009, Schrader units, and local squadrons. included Naval Submarine reported as branch head for Additionally, through supe- Training Center, Pacific; executive services in the PERS rior initiative and unparalleled Commander in Chief, U.S. 44 Division of Navy Personnel drive, he ensured the seamless Pacific Fleet (Protocol Office); Photo by Kaylee LaRocque Command. merger of Transient Personnel Office of the Chairman, Joint Cmdr. Carol Schrader reports to NAS Jax Commanding Officer Schrader has a Bachelor’s Unit and Pre-trial Confinement Chiefs of Staff (Protocol Office) Capt. Bob Sanders (left) as she assumes command of Transient degree in Business Admini- Facility, Jacksonville into one and White House Military Office. Personnel Unit/Pre-Trial Confinement Facility from Cmdr. John stration from St. Leo University. highly functional command. His Following commissioning Loth (right) during a change of command ceremony on July 13. During the ceremony, Loth efforts resulted in each of the as a limited duty officer (LDO) face warfare officer. After the ened tour due to regionalization was presented the Meritorious facilities receiving an “excel- (administration) in May 1994, ship’s decommissioning, she of the PSD’s, she was assigned Service Medal for out- lent” in both the Chief of Naval Schrader reported for duty as reported as the administrative as OIC, PSD Norfolk, Va. standing meritorious ser- Operations corrections inspec- the admin officer/ship secre- department head on board USS In 2000, Schrader was vice as commanding officer, tion and a “Certified Pipeline tary on board USS Samuel Nassau (LHA 4) in Norfolk, Va. assigned as detailer for admin- Transient Personnel Unit/ Mover” award for expeditious Gomers (AD 37) homeported She was then assigned as offi- istration and band LDO/CWO’s Pre-trial Confinement Facility, transient processing. in Alameda, Calif. During this cer in charge (OIC), Personnel at Navy Personnel Command, Jacksonville from September Loth is transferring to Navy tour, she qualified as officer of Support Detachment (PSD) Millington, Tenn. She then 2010 to July 2012. Region Mid-Atlantic in Norfolk, the deck (underway) and sur- Dam Neck, Va. After a short- reported to USS John F. Loth’s superb leadership, Va. Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility Jax to hold change of command By ET2(SW) Calvin Rhine FACSFACJAX PAO p u b l i c inspired with great satisfaction knowing that my infor- an envi- command’s mission of providing servic- Cmdr. Shawn Petre will relieve Cmdr. m a t i o n ronment es to operational war fighters has been Todd Abrahamson as the 18th com- cam- o f t h e outstanding. I wish my good friend and manding officer of Fleet Area Control p a i g n “Four- shipmate, Cmdr. Petre all the best.” and Surveillance Facility Jacksonville and un- D o ’ s : ” Since its establishment in1977, (FACSFACJAX) July 19. matched 1. DO FACSFACJAX has maintained, con- Petre, a native of Manchester, N.H., mission f o c u s trolled and monitored 80,000 square has worked as a P-3C naval flight offi- a n d on t he miles of sea and air space along the cer with the VP-8 “Fighting Tigers,” train- b a s i c s ; United States’ southeastern coast. VP-30 “Pro’s Nest,” Commander, ing sup- 2 . D O FACSFACJAX is responsible for sched- Second Fleet on board USS Mount por t to the right uling and control of offshore fleet oper- Whitney as information warfare officer, the fleet Cmdr. Shawn Petre Cmdr. Todd Abrahamson thing; 3. ating areas. VPU-2 “Wizards,” and most recently as elevated his command to new heights. DO respect yourself and your peers; 4. Additionally, FACSFACJAX is the lead FACSFACJAX’s executive officer. I wish my friend, Skipper Abrahamson DO enjoy what you do. He commended FACSFACJAX’s for- all the success in the world has he When asked for his parting remarks, military coordinator with the Federal mer commanding officer. assumes the helm as air boss on ‘Old Abrahamson stated, “It has been Aviation Agency and other cognizant “I want to congratulate Skipper Salt,’” said Petre. a tremendous honor to command agencies for fleet liaison while conduct- Abrahamson on a fantastic tour lead- During Abrahamson’s tour as FACSFACJAX. The FACSFAC JAX war ing operations in the Jacksonville area ing the FACSFAC Jacksonville team. His FACSFACJAX commanding officer, he fighters are second to none and I leave of responsibility. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012 7 ‘Swamp Foxes’ complete first MH-60R detachment deployment By Lt. David Schmitt HSM-74 Detachment 3 ond BALTOPS experience, “The oppor- tunity to work with foreign nations in The “Swamp Foxes” of HSM-74 planning and execution is an invaluable Detachment 3 successfully completed learning experience for our junior and the squadron’s first MH-60R deployed more experienced pilots alike. More detachment on board the guided mis- importantly, the ability to hone our sile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60). skills and tactics in a new environment Detachment 3, known as “The against unfamiliar platforms provid- A-Team,” embarked on the Norfolk- ed unparalleled training opportunities based Normandy in early May to pro- and experience to all those involved.” vide organic helicopter assets in sup- FRUKUS is an annual event of port of the 40th annual Baltic Operations cooperation between the naval forc- (BALTOPS) and FRUKUS 2012 multina- es of France, the Russian Federation, tional exercises. Great Britain, and the United States to BALTOPS is an annual event to pro- increase interoperability of naval forc- mote mutual understanding, confi- es of participating countries under the dence, cooperation, and interoperabil- auspices of the United Nations. ity among forces and personnel of part- The Russian Federation Navy nering nations. hosted this five day training mission During BALTOPS ’12, 27 ships from Photo courtesy of HSM-74 12 NATO and Partnership for Peace which involved coordination between A flight crew from HSM-74 Detachment 3 prepares to take off from the deck of USS Normandy with HSM-74 Det 3 (PFP) countries participated, including USS Normandy in support of Baltic Operations. Denmark’s HDMS Absalon, Germany’s embarked, French frigate De Grasse FSG Werra, Russia’s Ropucha class Additionally, there were over twen- Baltic Sea exercise. (D612), Russian naval vessel Yaroslav landing ship RFS Kaliningrad, and sev- ty aircraft from eight NATO and PFP Lt. Andrew Howerton, the detach- Mudriy (727), and Royal Navy destroyer eral mine countermeasure ships. nations participating in this large scale ment’s operations officer said of his sec- HMS York (D98). VR-62 receives humanitarian recognition From VR-62 Public Affairs Facility Atsugi as part of their normal detachment rotation. They airlifted 127 Fifty-four members of Fleet Logistics tons of relief material in support of the Support Squadron (VR) 62 were award- operation. ed the Humanitarian Service Medal The Humanitarian Service Medal was for the VR-62 “Nomads” work during established by Executive Order 11965 Operation Tomodachi. on January 19, 1977. Operation Tomodachi was the It is awarded to members of the humanitarian assistance mission to Armed Forces of the United States support the Japanese people in the who distinguished themselves by U.S. Navy photo AWF1 Adam Lockwitz directs a forklift operator while AWF2 Clint Mason and wake of the earthquake and tsunami meritorious direct participation in a AWFCS Mike Wendelin serve a safety observers inside a VR-62 C-130T Hercules that struck Honshu, the main Island of Department of Defense-approved sig- aircraft during 2011 relief operations for Japanese earthquake and tsunami vic- Japan, in March of 2011. VR-62 aircraft nificant military act or operation of a tims. and aircrew were already at Naval Air humanitarian nature. 8 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012 SAPR From Page 1

discuss recent changes in the Uniform Code of Military Justice that apply.” The MMTT training is coordinated and hosted by CPPD and uses videos and a vari- ety of methods to reinforce the fact that sex- ual assault is a crime and will not be toler- ated in the Navy. “We’ve put a lot of time and effort into working with the contractor to ensure that the training is innovative, effective and rel- evant with today’s Navy,” said Capt. John Newcomer, CPPD commanding officer. “There isn’t a single briefing slide in the entire presentation – the focus is on interac- tion and facilitated face-to-face discussion to provide command leaders the tools to develop and promote a culture of change.” Nearly 650 SAPR-L training sessions are scheduled in the next month, pro- SAPR-L viding training for training at NAS regular and reserve Jacksonville for commands. The few commanding commands that are officer, executive Photo courtesy of VP-45 deployed and unable officer and Members of the VP-45 First Class Petty Officer Association help repair goal posts at the Sweet Water Athletic to host a MMTT can command Complex in West Jacksonville as part of a community service project. receive the training master chief via Defense Connect will take place at The Zone Online. SAPR-L train- (Building 798) ing must be completed on July 19, Aug. for all E-7 and above 3 and 8, with by Sept. 30 and SAPR-L class times training completion at 7:30 – 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m. – ‘Pelicans’ FCPOA lends a will be documented by noon, and 1:30 individual commands – 3:30 p.m. via the Fleet Training Management Planning System. Capt. Clark Price, commanding officer hand in the community of the Navy ROTC unit at Savannah State By Lt. Matt Melfa where several service member s children play sports. The University and assigned as team leader for VP-45 PAO ’ area is home to many single parent families who could the Florida/Central Command MMTT, will not afford registration fees for its teams or pay for field present some of first SAPR-L sessions, start- The VP-45 First Class Petty Officers Association improvements. As the complex’s funds are limited, the ing at NAS Pensacola, Fla. (FCPOA) recently undertook the restoration of the Sweet project gave the field a much-needed overhaul. “The training for the MMTTs was excel- Water Athletic Complex. The community service project “I am impressed by FCPOA’s dedication to community lent; it got the teams up to the podium included building shelves for athletic equipment, repaint- service in Jacksonville and around the world,” said Cmdr. almost immediately and ready to prepare ing the goalposts and field fences, repairing holes in the John Brabazon. “They are truly setting the example of the command triads to conduct interactive field’s turf using tools and funds supplied completely by what it means to be a World Famous Pelican.” training with their senior leadership,” said members of the “Pelicans’” FCPOA. Donnie Moore, vice president of the Sweet Water Price. “My team has an aggressive schedule “We always go overseas and help out other communi- Athletic Association, was also grateful for the help from of 11 cities in 30 days allowing us to see a ties when we’re on deployment,” said AM1(AW) Randy the FCPOA. lot of the fleet. My team is looking forward Wade, one of the project’s organizers. “VP-45 FCPOA Additionally, 20 children from the Sweet Water Athletic to delivering the CNO’s message on sexual wanted to start giving back locally to let people know that Association, along with children of the Pelican FCPOA, assault prevention.” VP-45 and the Navy cares about Jacksonville.” participated in the event. Part of the day’s activities Sexual assault prevention is an impor- Past deployment projects of the Pelicans’ FCPOA included an address to the kids from Moore, in which he tant element of the readiness area of the 21st included everything from cleaning up a cheetah preserve encouraged the children to show good sportsmanship Century Sailor and Marine initiative, which in Djibouti to volunteering time with children at orphan- and camaraderie. The day concluded with a pick-up game consolidates a set of objectives and poli- ages in El Salvador and Sicily. Association members say of football which was enjoyed by all. cies to maximize Sailor and Marine person- they plan to coordinate similar projects in Jacksonville in The Sweet Water Athletic Complex is located in West al readiness, build resiliency and hone the the future. Jacksonville and hosts Pop Warner football and cheer- most combat-effective force in the history of The FCPOA saw a need at the Sweet Water Complex leading contests. the Navy. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012 9 MQ-8 VP-16 From Page 1 From Page 1 the Fire Scout. We began in 2010 with a 4th Fleet drug interdiction mission aboard the P-8A manpower requirements. Unlike the P-3 aircrew, the P-8 does the guided-missile frigate USS McInerney not require a flight engineer. And the P-8 maintenance department is (FFG 8), where Fire Scout helped confiscate much smaller – so we’ve been working on transfers for those who will not 60 kilos of cocaine from a fast boat.” be joining the transition,” said Boron. The next MQ-8B success came from the “While on deployment, we sent some of our top maintenance profes- 5th Fleet deployment aboard the frigate sionals back to NAS Jax to observe the VP-30 safe-for-flight inspection of USS Halyburton (FFG 40). From off the the P-8A – so we’d have a better picture of what to expect in the coming coast of Somalia, Fire Scout provided an months.” overland ISR (intelligence, surveillance, Photos by Clark Pierce At the P-8A Integrated Training Center, VP-16 pilots, NFOs and war- Retired Rear Adm. Victor Guillory, reconnaissance) platform for special oper- fare operators spend their first two weeks getting familiarized with the director of Military Affairs, Veteran ations forces. and Disabled Services for the City of Poseidon through lectures and computer-based classroom training. Then Most recently, the frigate USS Klakring Jacksonville, checked out the MQ-8B Fire the training migrates to the P-8A operational flight trainer (OFT), a full- (FFG 42) deployed to the Horn of Africa Scout flight simulator on July 10 at NAS motion reproduction of the aircraft cockpit that replicates the visual out- area of responsibility with four Fire Scouts. Jacksonville. of-window display and cockpit noises. The OFT can be used as a stand- “As the Fire Scout UAV program evolves, alone trainer or be connected with the weapons tactics trainer (WTT) in it will be part of what we call ‘composite order to “fly” a P-8A complete with mission systems. detachments’ that deploy with a manned In the WTT stand-alone configuration, mission specialists receive MH-60R Seahawk and an unmanned Fire realistic weap- Scout. ons and sensor “Also, with today’s shrinking budgets, e m p l o y m e n t this new center allows us to train squadron training. The personnel without incurring the travel, P- 8 A m i ssion food and lodging expenses to send them systems include to NAS Patuxent River, Md. Today, we’re dual display bridging the Fire Scout simulator capac- screens at five ity gap and improving the already robust operator stations training environment here at NAS Jax,” – two acoustic said Ten Hoopen. stations, one He concluded, “For the past two years, non-acoustic Photo courtesy of VP-16 (From left) Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy DeYoung and The VP-16 "War Eagles" are the Navy's first opera - operator and maintainer training has station, one tac- AWF1 David Berber, reservists attached to tional maritime patrol and reconnaissance squadron taken place here in temporary spaces HSL-60, demonstrate the MQ-8 Fire Scout tical coordina- to transition from the P-3C Orion (left) to the P-8A among the H-60 Seahawk crews. In a few flight simulator to media representatives. tion and one Poseidon at NAS Jacksonville. minutes, you’ll see the leading-edge design navigation and of our new permanent simulator facility.” mix of manned and unmanned activities communications station. The P-8A stations are completely interchange- George Vardoulakis, vice president and – and that this Fire Scout training facility able with respect to data. Also, an operator can sit at any of the five sta- program manager of tactical unmanned will ensure operators are well schooled in tions and operate any system. systems for Northrop Grumman executing its multi-mission capabilities. Boron added, “As our aircrew train at the P-8A ITC, our maintainers are Aerospace Systems, welcomed the military According to a Northrop Grumman, the attending classes at CNATTU-Jax, as well as getting hands-on instruction and civilian guests. MQ-8B Fire Scout is an unmanned heli- at the maintenance department of VP-30.” “Fire Scout complements the Navy’s copter for U.S. Navy situational awareness “We expect our pilots to begin logging actual flight hours at about our manned helicopters by effectively extend- and precision targeting. The unmanned 55th training day. If everything goes according to plan, we should finish ing the range and area of ship-based aircraft is based on the Schweizer Model training in December and be ready for our safe-for-flight certification in intelligence gathering operations,” said 333 two-seat manned helicopter. It can January,” said Boron. Vardoulakis. autonomously take off and land on any avi- “Our greatest challenge is that there is no blueprint for this transition in “Its modular architecture accommo- ation-capable warship and at unprepared the MPRF community because it’s been 50 years since Orion went opera- dates a variety of electro-optical, infrared landing zones near battlefields. tional. At the same time, it’s very exciting to help shape the transition pro- and communications payloads that pro- Northrop Grumman has demonstrat- cess and find solutions to any speed bumps we may encounter along the vide ground- and ship-based command- ed MQ-8 Fire Scout radar capability to way. We will also pass along lessons learned to squadrons following in the ers with high levels of situational aware- detect and track several targets with a footprints of VP-16.” ness and precision targeting support,” he Telephonics RDR-1700B radar system. The In 2013, the War Eagles will enter their traditional Inter-Deployment added. “The system has been in develop- Fire Scout may eventually be armed with Readiness Cycle (IDRC) with two P-8A Poseidons. They will certify 12 ment for about 10 years and is particularly gun pods, Hydra 70-millimeter rocket pods combat aircrews and be ready to deploy the first week of December, at well suited to support littoral combat ship and small missiles. which time they expect to be assigned six Poseidon aircraft. missions such as drug interdiction, anti- The MQ-8 Fire Scout is 30 feet long and The P-8A Poseidon is the latest Navy aircraft designed to execute long- piracy, search and rescue, and reconnais- 9.4 feet tall, with a rotor diameter of 27.5 range anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, intelligence, surveillance sance operations.” feet. It can fly as fast as 125 knots and and reconnaissance missions. It will replace the P-3C Orion, which has He said that today’s Navy is increasing its achieve altitudes of up to 20,000 feet. been in operation for more than 50 years. 10 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012 ‘Men in Black’ to deploy solely with UAVs By Lt. David Vasquez responsibility. became the first military crew HSL-42 Public Affairs D e t a c h m e n t Tw o , l e d in history to operate two air- by Lt. Cmdr. Jay Lambert craft simultaneously from a HSL-42 Detachment Two’s and AWSC(NAC/AW) John single ground control station “Men in Black” are poised to Chapman, consists of five offi- and conduct a Dual Air Vehicle make history as the squad- cer air vehicle operators, four (DAV) Tactical Control Data ron’s first all MQ-8B Fire Scout enlisted mission payload oper- Link swap in a tactical training detachment. ators, 21 enlisted maintainers environment. Two days later, Following successful com- and technicians, and a handful Detachment Two flew con- posite SH-60B/Fire Scout of civilian Northrop Grumman tinuous DAV operations off the deployments on board instructors, technicians and coast of North Carolina, which USS McInerney and USS engineers. The Northrop marked the end of a historic Halyburton, Detachment Two Grumman team has been and successful COMPTUEX. will embark on board USS immeasurably helpful and sup- While the MQ-8B is relatively Klakring and operate solely as portive from the detachment’s young in its service-life, USS an unmanned aerial vehicle standup, and they will con- Klakring will embark on its (UAV) detachment. tinue to be an invaluable asset final deployment after 30 years The MQ-8B is a rotary wing throughout the deployment. of naval service. Both the ship’s vertical takeoff and landing Similar to SH-60B work- crew and the air department tactical unmanned air vehicle ups, Detachment Two partici- are looking forward to the chal- (VTUAV) designed to provide pated in a Week One Work Up lenges ahead as the ship sets an intelligence, surveillance, cycle, an underway Advanced sail for its final cruise. and reconnaissance (ISR) plat- Readiness Program evaluation, HSL-42 Detachment Two is form for U.S. Navy ships and and a Composite Unit Training mission-ready to provide ISR File photo coalition partners. Today’s Exercise (COMPTUEX). services, and the Men in Black The U.S. Navy’s Fire Scout unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), seen modern battlefield has a high During COMPTUEX and under will continue HSL-42’s legacy here at NAS Patuxent River, Md., is progressing through its oper- demand for unmanned ISR, the supervision of Northrop as the premier and frontline ational testing. HSL-42 Detachment Two, on board USS Klakring, and the Men in Black will sup- Grumman instructors and operators of the MQ-8B Fire is operating solely as a UAV detachment – with four Fire Scouts. ply it to the 6th Fleet area of engineers, the Men in Black Scout. ‘Night Furies’ continue to lead the way By Lt. John Martin HSL-42 operational needs, maintenance require- ments, and training to continuously pro- vide the best aircraft and aircrews possible HSL-42, Detachment Ten, “Night to complete the various demanding mis- Furies”, have recently passed the halfway sions. mark into their seven-month 5th Fleet Training with the ship’s crew has deployment. allowed for practice search and rescue lit- The NAS Jacksonville-based detachment ter training with the VBSS team, helicopter left Norfolk, Va. on March12 on board USS in-flight refueling and forward VERTREP James E. Williams (DDG 95) and transited Photos courtesy of HSL-42 training. All of this has been accom- across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the HSL-42 Detachment Ten squadron plished while the detachment’s aircraft members conduct operations on board Enterprise Carrier Strike Group. have completed major phase maintenance USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) while Before the Night Furies entered the on deployment. inspections with subsequent functional Mediterranean Sea they were tasked with check flights. their first of many challenging missions, a tion operations, visit, board, search, and Diligent training continues in addi- medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) through seizure (VBSS), and passenger transfers in tion to completing maintenance work Members of HSL-42, Detachment Ten the Strait of Gibraltar to USS Enterprise. support of the strike group while operating and missions, resulting in newly-pinned conduct vertical replenishment opera- With weather, sea state, and ship’s distance in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman, enlisted aviation warfare specialist petty tions on board USS James E. Williams working against the crew, they were able to and Arabian Gulf. officers, with several more in the process. (DDG 95). deliver the patient to the USS Enterprise, USS James E. Williams and Detach-ment Following the results of March’s advance- With so much already experienced dur- saving the finger of a talented culinary Ten have worked diligently to improve ment exams, Detachment Ten was proud to ing their first four months at sea, the Night specialist. relations with countries in the region by frock three detachment members, includ- Furies are looking forward to the challeng- Since then, the Night Furies have con- participating in multiple exercises includ- ing AWR2 Amado Vazquez, AE2 Sasha es that lay ahead of them in their second tinued to display their talents flying over ing Eagle Salute and PASSEX with the Haywood, and AT2 Warren Mercer. half of the deployment. 400 hours with tasks consisting of surface Egyptian Navy and Indigo Serpent with surveillance and control, vertical replen- the Saudi Arabian Navy. ishment (VERTREP), maritime intercep- The Night Furies continue to balance JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012 11

ByNAS Kaylee LaRocque Jax Flight Line Café hosts culinary competition NAS Jax Public Affairs Specialist

Six teams of Navy culinary specialists (CS) participat- ed the All-American Platter Culinary Competition hosted by the NAS Jax Flight Line Café July 11. The event was held to allow the CS teams to showcase their “best” burgers, potato salad and baked beans. “This is a kick-off to sum- mer so we challenged culi- Photos by Kaylee LaRocque nary specialists from different (From left) Fleet Logistics Center Jax Commanding Officer commands in the area to cre- Capt. Kevin Head, Chef David Bearl of First Coast Technical ate home-cooked hamburg- College, and Chef Jean Stephane Poinard of Bistro de Leon in St. ers,” said NAS Jax Food Service Augustine, judge the presentation of one of the entrees. Officer CWO4 Kathy Wiseman. Members of the Flight Line Café (from left), CS2 Alex Moleon, CS2 Nikita Thompson, CWO4 Kathy Wiseman, CS2(SW0 “It’s a great way for them to Marnika Ash and CS2(SW) William Freshwater proudly display receive training so when it the first place trophy after winning the All American Platter comes time for certification, Culinary Competition on July 11, as the judges look on. they are used to cooking under pressure.” “We gave them the option of using their creative talents to make something unique. By CS2(SW) Garvin Williams of hosting these competitions, the Naval Hospital Jax Child the CSs get some extra train- Street Cafe serves a hamburger ing and have some fun doing it. plate to Fleet Logistics Center A lot of times, they don’t have Jax Commanding Officer Capt. CS3 Garland Henderson of the opportunity to learn and Kevin Head, who acted as a CS2 Alex Moleon of the NAS USS Dewert (FFG 45) flips be creative in their day-to-day judge for the competition. Jax Flight Line Café team pulls CS1(AW/SW) Wayne Rickerson some butter burgers on the jobs,” she added. his puffed pastry lamb and of the NS Mayport Oasis grill during the competi- The CS teams consisted of swiss cheese burgers from the Galley carefully creates his tion. "We put cubes of butter three or four members from the oven before serving them to team's "Bourbon" burgers. inside to keep them moist," he the judges. The unique cre- NAS Jax Flight Line Café, NS explained. Mayport Oasis Galley, Naval ation earned the team the first- Hospital Jax Child Street Café, place win in the competition. bringing chefs to the ships, USS DeWert, USS Carney and every day. We’re here to give through our certification pro- USS The Sullivans. them advice and enhance gram and through competi- As the teams chopped, diced, their skills. We’ve had a lot of tions. These competitions are sautéed and grilled their ingre- CS2(SW) Rene Millington ( great competition here. CWO4 critical to maintaining our dients to prepare the platters, left) and CS2(AW) Katherine Wiseman has been instrumen- culinary specialist’s proficien- judges graded them on safety Ledford of USS Carney (DDG tal in promoting some wonder- cies.” and sanitary measures in the ful training opportunities.” For the participants, it was 64) slice and dice potatoes and (From left) CS2(SW) Garvin kitchen. After putting the fin- onions while making potato Williams, CS2 Gerald “We are currently imple- not only fun but gave them the ishing touches on the plates, salad. Foxworth and CS3 Louis menting a plan to change the opportunity to try something the CSs presented them to the Flight Line Café, followed by Regus, of the Naval Hospital way we do business by looking different. judges, describing the meal the USS Carney team and the Jacksonville Child Street Café, at our menus and balancing “When you cook in the Navy, and how it was prepared. NS Mayport Oasis Galley. prepare their plates for the them with the right amount of most of the time we use recipe Once the judges calculated “I’ve been training Navy judges. fresh products and prepared cards and have to follow strict their scores for overall prepa- cooks since 1989 and these their customers,” stated Chef products,” he said. guidelines. But when we par- ration, presentation, creativ- are some of the finest cooks David Bearl of the First Coast “We also continue to look ticipate in competitions like ity and taste, the winners were in the world. Morale starts Technical College, who was at training to ensure our CSs this, we can do our own thing announced and presented tro- in the chow line and this is one of the judges for the com- are getting the training need- and really showcase our talents phies for their efforts. Placing what it’s all about – train- petition. “By putting on a com- ed both aboard ships and on and skills. And of course, when first for their puffed pastry ing and improving meals petition like this, it gives them shore. We do this through lamb burgers was the NAS Jax and what they can deliver to enthusiasm for what they do the Adopt-a-Ship Program by See COMPETITION, Page 12 12 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012 Sea Cadet/Academy grad credits FRCSE mentor for success By Marsha Childs FRCSE Public Affairs Specialist the right thing.” face.” To complete her basic mili- Up until that moment, life It was a 13-year-old girl’s tary requirements and course- had been all about her. She sheer determination that con- work prior to graduating from started to ask herself how she vinced her immigrant parents high school, Castro attended could best serve the Navy. Back in 2003 to let her join the U.S. two summer training sessions at the academy, she learned Naval Sea Cadet Corps (NSCC), each year to earn the rank of from the senior submarine a decision that led to a mentor chief petty officer in 2007, the nuclear accessions officer and later an officer’s commis- highest attainable enlisted that her class was the first to sion. sea cadet rank. Only 10 per- be open to direct transition Ensign Katie Castro cred- cent complete the requirement to the Navy’s submarine ser- its her involvement with the according to Tillett. vice. After two grueling tech- Sea Cadet program and one Castro said Tillett played nical interviews and a final remarkable mentor, June a major role in her suc- interview with Adm. Kirkland Tillett, for helping her to real- cess. “When I was a Sea Cadet, Donald, director, Naval ize her dream of pursuing a I remember thinking I want to Nuclear Propulsion, Castro career in the U.S. Navy. Castro be like her when I grow up,” she made the cut, along with six was one of 1,077 midship- Photo by Victor Pitts said. “Cmdr. Tillett was one of other pioneering women. men to receive a diploma dur- Lt. Cmdr. June Tillett (from left), the U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps my most important mentors “Adm. Donald trashed my ing the U.S. Naval Academy regional director for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, with an incorruptible moral uniform and corrected my Class of 2012 graduation and and Ensign Katie Castro view the dorsal section of an F/A-18 compass.” grammar,” she said. “When he Hornet aircraft as Aircraft Worker Jeremy Mosley prepares to commissioning ceremony in Castro entered the Naval asked me why I wanted to serve install the dorsal fins and Avionics Technician Scott Sorrento Annapolis, Md., May 29. Castro explains the procedures during a tour at Fleet Readiness Center Academy in 2008 to pursue in his submarine force, I told said she was obsessed with Southeast on June 29. an aeronautical engineering him I’m not here on a whim.” military aviation at a young degree with a minor in French. She reported to the Naval age and dreamed of one day regional director for Northeast zone. In the end, he allowed his Her dream to become a naval Nuclear Power Training becoming a pilot. She learned Florida and Southeast burgeoning ballerina to join aviator was shattered when she Command in Charleston, S.C., about NSCC from an article in Georgia. With 17 years of ser- the Sea Cadets. learned her nearsightedness in early July for 12 months of the local paper with a photo of vice, Tillett currently holds the “Katie had so much confi- was not surgically correctible. training followed by 10 weeks Sea Cadet AN Aaron Stemen rank of NSCC lieutenant com- dence,” said Tillett. “When “I was sitting in the lobby of study at the Submarine sitting in a helicopter simulator mander. She has oversight for she first reported in 2003 for of Bethesda feeling sorry for Officer Basic Course in at NAS Jacksonville. nine units and 315 personnel training in her civilian cloth- myself when a bus pulled up Connecticut. The first female She contacted Tillett, from Daytona Beach, Fla. to ing, she saluted me. I had filled with wounded warriors officers to complete the Navy’s the Fleet Readiness Center Savannah, Ga. never seen that before. She some without arms and legs nuclear submarine program Southeast (FRCSE) industrial Tillett said Castro’s Cuban- said, ‘Ma’am, I’m going to the arriving for physical therapy,” broke a longstanding gen- manufacturing program man- born father took a lot of con- Naval Academy,’ and I believed she said. “They were strong der barrier by joining crews ager, who also serves as the vincing; he was worried his her. She was an exemplary Sea and stoic. It was a sobering on Ohio-class submarines in U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps daughter would deploy to a war Cadet; she always wanted to do moment; it was a slap in the November 2011. Be cautious when encountering snakes, alligators and other wildlife By. Lt. Ostell Hargrove The best way to avoid being injured by a snake NAS Jax Game Warden is to leave them alone and stay away from them. Alligators can be found in and around most NAS Jacksonville has an abundance of rep- ditches and ponds at NAS Jax. It is against the tiles, some nice and some not so nice. The law to feed them. Feeding them can cause them Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Canebrake to become familiar with people, encouraging Rattlesnake, Dusky Pigmy Rattlesnake, and them to become a nuisance when fishermen Cottonmouth Moccasin are members of the arrive or individuals are simply out to enjoy hemotoxin species whose venom can cause nature. Then they will have to be relocated or damage to the surrounding body tissue when destroyed. bitten. With the rainy season is upon us, the water These are pit vipers with fangs that inject their level is rising thereby pushing wildlife further venom much like a hypodermic syringe. It has inland to higher ground so be cautious and been found that on the first strike or fang pen- aware of where you step. etration, only 40 percent of these cases result in Remember, we also have Florida Panthers, venom being introduced, however, if stricken a and Black Bears which are on the protected spe- second time, venom is almost always present. cies list on outlying properties. The venom may cause death if not treated The feral hogs are considered a nuisance ani- properly and promptly! mal but can be aggressive with the presence of The Eastern Coral Snake, whose venom humans while protecting their young. Be safe attacks the central nervous system, is the only out there! neurotoxin species present in the NAS Jax If you spot a snake, alligator or other wild ani- area. It has small teeth that break the skin, and mal where it shouldn’t be, leave it alone and call its venom is introduced by excreting venom into NAS Jax Security Dispatch at 542-2662 or 911 if Photo courtesy of Lt. Ostell Hargrove its saliva. They have a small mouth, which you feel threatened. The Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake is just one of several ven- makes these bites uncommon. Direct handling For further information, contact the NAS Jax omous snakes that residents and employees should watch out for is usually the cause. game warden at 542-0969, Ext. 144. at NAS Jacksonville. Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation awards 56 scholarships nationally than 40 scholarships for students who “As a naval aviator, I understand the challenges these families face in support of have chosen to continue their education. 2 local recipients their military member. WOASF works to provide college scholarships to dependents Its mission is to provide college schol- of Naval Aviation to help them realize their educational goals. I applaud the work of Wings Over America Scholarship Foundation and encourage others to support this arships to dependent children and receive scholorships worthy foundation.” spouses of all naval aviation commands, – President George H.W. Bush officer and enlisted, active duty, retired, By Christine Wilson honorably discharged or deceased. Winners were selected on the basis of High School – Wings Over America The Foundation has proudly awarded Wings Over America Scholarship academic excellence, extra-curricular Scholarship Foundation Scholarship more than $635,000 to outstanding stu- Foundation (WOASF) announced its activities, community service and char- • Deana Laga, St. John’s River State dents since 1987. The foundation is fund- 2012 scholarship award recipients June acter. WOASF scholarships are valued at College – NAS Oceana Spouses’ ed solely through the generous contribu- 6. There were 49 winners nationwide $2,000 or more. Local recipients includ- Scholarship tions of private and corporate sources and include two from the Jacksonville ed: The Wings Over America Scholarship and is a registered a 501(c) 3 non-profit area. • Meghan Kenny, Fleming Island Foundation annually sponsors more foundation. Balfour Beatty COMPETITION From Page 11 Communities to kick-off you make burgers from scratch, it’s a lot better than buying packaged ones from the store. 2012 housing survey We get to be creative,” said CS2 From Balfour Beatty Communities Gerald Foxworth of the Naval Hospital Jax Child Street Café. In a few weeks, family housing residents will be “This is my first competition receiving the CEL Resident Satisfaction Housing and I really loved it. I’ve wanted Survey. The annual survey is part of Balfour Beatty to be a chef since I was 16 and Communities’ performance assessment program. now I’m living my dream as a “The survey allows us to see where we are succeed- cook in the Navy.” ing and where there is room for improvement,” said “This competition was all Diana Heintz, community manager for Balfour Beatty. about burgers although we put “It’s important for residents to fill it out honestly.” a little twist to it by creating a Balfour Beatty Communities encourages residents puffed pastry using lamb and to fill them out and return them at its CEL “Splash” other ingredients. We wanted to Event July 20 at the NAS Jax Outdoor Pool at 6 p.m. do something different,” added By completing and handing in the survey, residents CS2(SW) Marnika Ash of the will qualify for weekly prize drawings. The top prizes NAS Jax Flight Line Café. include a patio set. Residents who hand in the sur- “We’ve been participating in vey by Aug.10 will also qualify for a special early bird a lot of fine-dining competi- drawing. tions lately, so it was fun to have “We truly strive to exceed our residents’ expecta- an ‘every day’ type food event tions and hope that every resident enjoys their home – even though we put our own and the services that we provide,” explained Heintz. unique spin on it.” Once residents complete their surveys and seal According to Naval Supply them in the postage-paid envelopes provided, they Systems Command Food can simply bring it to the Balfour Beatty Communities Service Director Cmdr. Danny Management Office and drop it in the authorized King, who also judged the com- locked mailbox. Only CEL employees will open the petition, the Navy continues to returned envelopes. Survey results are completely strive to provide healthy, nutri- confidential and anonymous. The survey deadline tious meals to Sailors both at date is Aug. 31. sea and on shore. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012 13 VP-45 promotes senior chiefs By Lt. Cmdr. Mike Saylor she said. “And you never know and Lt. Matt Melfa the impact that you have on VP-45 Public Affairs others.” Reiterating, she stated, “It’s Frockings at NAS Jackson- not your job which people ville are often low-key with remember you for; rather it is only the presence of fellow how you make others feel.” squadron mates in the respec- George, who served with tive command’s hangar. Yet, Smith at VP-30, considered as VP-45 frocked their newest Smith to be the most impor- senior chiefs, AMCS Patrick tant mentor in his career. McNulty and AWOCS Tom George not only carries Smith’s George, the event was tinted legacy with him symbolically with a special touch of heritage by wearing his single-starred and reflection. anchors, but he also bears that Not only were they frocked same legacy professionally. to senior chief, but they were “The most lasting impact witnessed by the family of the that senior chief made on my late AWCS Sidney Smith who career was the lesson that you Photos courtesy of VP-45 served in VP-45 as an from need to affect the life of at least (From left) Sidney Smith III, Sidney Smith Jr., Trinity Smith, Sonia December 1999 to February AMCS Patrick McNulty of one of your Sailors every day. Smith, AWOCS Tom George, and Nick and Brennan George 2004 and again from November VP-45 stands with his wife, He taught me that if you’re not gather after AWOCS George's frocking ceremony at VP-45 2006 until his death in August Nancy after his frocking cer- doing that, you’re not doing recently. 2008. emony. your job as a senior chief,” stat- Sonia Smith spoke to the duced her to the command and ed George. by the visit and stated, “I was motivate all future ‘Pelicans!’” command for the first time then handed her the micro- Both Mrs. Smith and George touched that the Smith family Each year, VP-45 presents since her husband’s passing. phone. agree that the bequest of took the time to come witness the Senior Chief Sidney Smith After she pinned the single “My husband always said you Smith’s anchors brings a poi- our frocking. I never had the Award to a deserving Sailor, starred anchor on George, never know who pays atten- gnant closure to both his naval honor of working with Sidney, E-6 and below. This year’s VP-45 Commanding Officer tion to you on a day to day basis career and his passing. but the legacy he left behind award winner was AD2 Royce Cmdr. Michael Vitali, intro- while you’re doing your job,” McNulty was also inspired will continue to inspire and Harrell. Short sale assistance available for military homeowners From the Federal Housing have declined in value, they A short sale, also known as requirement for a cash con- • www.FannieMae.com/ Finance Agency may be unable to sell the home a pre-foreclosure sale, is when tribution or promissory note so loanlookup or calling and obtain sufficient funds to you sell your home for less than long as the property was pur- 800-7Fannie (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Federal Housing Fi- pay off the mortgage debt obli- the balance remaining on your chased on or before June 30, EST) nance Agency (FHFA) is an- gating them to continue mak- mortgage. If your mortgage 2012, (to apply personal assets • www.FreddieMac.com/cor- nouncing changes to short ing monthly payments after company agrees to a short sale, to cover the shortfall after out- porate/ or 800-Freddie (8 a.m. sale policies that will make it relocating to a new duty sta- you can sell your home and standing unpaid principal bal- to 8 p.m. EST) easier for military homeowners tion. pay off all (or a portion of) your ance and sales price). Resources with Fannie Mae and Freddie Changes to Fannie Mae and mortgage balance with the pro- Eligibility requirements • www.KnowYourOptions. Mac mortgages to honor their Freddie Mac short sale poli- ceeds. • The person must be in the com/Military or call 877-MIL- financial commitments when cies for military homeowners Service members with PCS military and have a PCS order. 4566 (Fannie Mae) they are issued a Permanent will alleviate some of the issues orders will be: • The existing mortgage must • www.FreddieMac.com/ Change of Station (PCS) order. faced when a member of the • eligible for a short sale be owned or guaranteed by avoidforeclosure or call FHFA will issue guidance by Armed Forces receives a PCS immediately, even when they Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. 800-Freddie (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sept. 30 and it will be effective order including the burden of are current on their existing • The service member can be EST) 60 days later. having to sell their home in a mortgage (the PCS order is current or delinquent on their Currently, military hom- difficult housing market. These treated as a hardship to deem mortgage to apply for a short Fight Deadly Childhood Diseases. eowners with PCS orders are changes dovetail with guid- them eligible); sale. 800-822-6344 • www.stjude.org required to move to a new duty ance issued by Fannie Mae and • exempt from deficiency • T h e p r o p e r t y m u s t station under short, strict time- Freddie Mac to servicers last judgments from Fannie Mae have been purchased on lines. However, service mem- year establishing PCS orders as and Freddie Mac when receiv- or before June 30, 2012. bers still remain bound to their a qualifying hardship for for- ing permission for a short sale; Homeowners can determine financial obligations, including bearance and loan modifica- and if they have a Fannie Mae or their mortgages. If their homes tions. • relieved of any request or Freddie Mac loan by going to: A CFC Participant – provided as a public service. 14 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012 Recycling Center benefits Sailors quality of life and environment By Gabe Thompson Staff Writer

The NAS Jacksonville Recycling Center is dedicated Photo courtesy of NAVFAC SE to collecting and processing recyclables on base. CS3 Wayne Lee removes recycling materials from They take all recyclables, including cardboard, a bin at Naval Facilities Engineering Command white paper, newspaper, clear and colored glass bot- Southeast on June 27. tles, colored plastic bottles, cans, copper wire and even lead batteries. “Certain things that we can’t pick up are trash, plastic bags and hazardous materials,” said STG2(SW) John Oyler, who works for the recycling center. “Everything we collect either gets compressed into square bails or collected in metal bins,” added Oyler. “An outside company then comes and takes every- thing away to be processed.” According to Qualified Recycling Program Manager Photo by Kaylee LaRocque Mark Craig, all profits from recycling on base benefit Sailors’ quality of life. “One-hundred percent of our profit goes to Morale Welfare and Recreation, so they Registering to vote can put that money back into programs that benefit Sailors and their families, such as outdoor recreation, AWF1(NAC/AW) Lee Harn of VR-62 talks to St. the Auto Skills Center and the unit allocation fund,” Photos by Gabe Thompson Johns County Voting Representative Jenny O'Dell said Craig. CS3 Wayne Lee unloads a truck filled with card - during a voter registration drive at the NAS Jax “Recycling on base has advanced by leaps and board into the cardboard compactor at the NAS Jax Navy Exchange Courtyard July 12. Representatives Recycling Center. bounds,” said Oyler. “When I got here in 2009, the from Duval, Clay and St. Johns Counties were on hand to sign up military members, Department of metal in the yard was stacked up higher than our Defense civilian employees and their families to truck. It was just too big of a workload for the amount vote in upcoming elections. For more information of people they had working here at that time. Now, about registering, call 542-2889. it’s gone. Since then, we’ve had as many as 30 people working here at one time, but now we’re down to only 15. Even though our numbers have decreased, our quality of work has progressed.” “We have crews that go around to all of the build- ings on base and empty out recycling bins,” said Recycling Center Leading Chief Petty Officer ATC Jeffery Deckard. “Our trucks run Monday through Friday collecting paper products from offices through- out the base.” A big inconvenience for the Recycling Center is dealing with garbage. “It’s a common misconception that we’re garbage men,” said Oyler. “A lot of old food gets put into the bins mixed with Housing Referral Specialist Michaella Tarter at the the recyclables, and we have to throw it all away Navy Family Housing Welcome Center gives her because it’s unsanitary. We regularly find open dip recyclables to MM2 Mario Miniel during his routine cups and sometimes old cups of noodle soup in the collection route. recycle bins.” To discard used oil, oil filters, brake pads and anti- “We’ve also found raccoons and snakes before in freeze, drop it off at the NAS closed up bins,” continued Oyler. “Someone once Jax Auto Skills Center located in Building 622 next dropped off a box of kittens. The kittens were even- door to the recycling center. Electronic recyclables tually adopted after the vet on base gave them their are collected every Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at shots.” Building The Recycling Center is also unable to recycle pack- 1948 behind the Fire Station on Mustin Road. ing paper. “It gums up the machines,” said Oyler. “It’s The NAS Jax Recycling Center is located in Building just too thin of a material, but we take anything else 623 on Birmingham Avenue. Call 542-3113 for answers that’s recyclable.” to any recycling questions. Celebrate a naval officer’s

life by riding participateyour in a longer ride.bicycle From NAS Jacksonville Public Affairs For more information, call NAS Jacksonville PAO, th The 10 anniversary of the Lt. Cmdr. Jim Miriam S. Gallet at 542-5588. Warmowski Share the Road Memorial Bicycle Ride will take place Saturday, July 21 at 8 a.m. All military and civilian personnel are invited to participate in this bicycle ride and celebrate the life of Warmowski, a former NAS Jacksonville naval offi- cer, who was tragically killed by an intoxicated driver while training for the Kona Ironman Triathlon. The ride will depart the Fleming Island Winn Dixie parking lot on CR-220 at 8 a.m. and proceed down US-17 for 12 miles to the site of the tragic accident. An NAS Jacksonville chaplain will deliver prayers, a Navy Band Southeast bugler will play taps and two NAS Jacksonville sailors will place a wreath at the memorial marker. The peloton will ride the first 12 miles as a group. After a ceremony, cyclists will have the option to ride back to the starting point or continue on with the North Florida Bicycle Club. The club will be offering three different rides raging from 23, 34 or 42 miles for those cyclists wanting to JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 19, 2012 15

Extreme Boot Camp Thursday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Behind the fitness center Free Mall & Movie Trip Mulberry Cove Marina Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Orange Park Mall & AMC Theater July 20 at 6 p.m. Auto Skills Center Outdoor Pool Open Call 542-3227 Monday – Sunday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Adventure Landing Trip 22 work bays, wheel balancing, tool Free for military and DOD civilians, $3 July 21 at 10 a.m. checkout, paint booth and welding! for guests ASE certified mechanic onsite! Learn to swim session two begins July 9, Daytona Beach Trip session three begins July 23 July 29 at 9 a.m. Youth Activities Center Lessons are available at the indoor and Call 778-9772 outdoor pool NAS Jax Golf Club Drop-in care and open recreation are $40 military, $45 DOD Golf course info: 542-3249 available! Register for swim lessons at the base gym Mulligan’s info: 542-2936 Family Fitness Center hours are Military Appreciation Days Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. I.T.T. Events $18 per person, includes cart & green Bring your child to work out with you! Call 542-3318. fees Call 778-9772 for more information. July 24 for active duty Trapeze High Florida July 26 for retirees & DoD personnel Register now for before & after school Fleming Island program $35 per person Junior Golf Clinic Ages 5 (starting kindergarten) through Session 2 (ages 6 – 10) July 16 – 20 delete 12 Scenic St. Augustine Cruise Session 3 (ages 11 – 17) August 6 – 10 Fees based on household income The Zone Adult $11.75, child $5.50 Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Entertainment Complex $110 per week long session National Night Out Wet N Wild Orlando August 7, 6 – 9:30 p.m. Call 542-3521 Adult $34, child $29 Twilight Special Outdoor pool & Allegheny softball field Blast Away Beach is now open! Monday – Friday Free cookout, pool games, bounce Monday Pizza Madness Play 18 – holes for $17 after 3 p.m. house, guest speakers, music, outdoor $5 for a 14” one topping pizza 2012 – 2013 Live Broadway Series Not applicable on holidays movie and more! 2:30 – 9 p.m., dine –in or carry-out only West Side Story – Dec. 8 Mary Poppins – Jan. 26 Golf & Dine Special Flying Club Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament Billy Elliot – March 2 Play 18-holes with cart and choice of Call 777-8549 Monday & Thursday at 7 p.m. Rock of Ages – April 6 breakfast or lunch for $26! Ground School Learn and improve your skills Not applicable on holidays. September 10 – October 17 Legoland – 1 day $45.50, 1 day w/water $500 per person Freedom Lanes Bowling Center park $52.75, 2 day $54.50, 2 day w/water Mulberry Cove Marina Call 542-3493. park $58.75 Call 542-3260. Youth Flight Camps (ages 12 – 18) Wednesday Free Kayak & Canoe Rental Basic Aviation Course Free bowling for active duty Jacksonville Jaguar Tickets - $58.50 sec- Every Thursday for active duty $100 per person 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. tions 146 & 147 July 18 – 21 register by July 11 delete Jaguar game shuttle - $12 Skipper “B” Lessons Advanced Aviation Course (basic Wednesday Evening Bowling Special $150 per person course required) 4 – 10 p.m. - All you can bowl for $5.95 Wild Adventures Theme Park July 20, 21, 22, 28 & 29 $150 per person Shoe rental not included 1 day $29.50, 2 day $40 August 17, 18, 19, 25 & 26 August 8 – 11 register by August 1 August 22 – 25 register by August 14 Saturday Night Extreme Bowling Disney World Orlando FL 4 day Hopper Free Stand-up Paddle Board Lesson 7 p.m. – midnight Armed Forces Salute ticket- $11 per person for two hours of bowling $135.50- $162 Shoe rental included Armed Forces Vacation Club Resort July Family Bowling for 4 Special Condo Rentals Thursday, 4 – 10 p.m. www.afvclub.com installation code #62 $39.95 includes, 2 hours of 1 lane bowl- ing, rental shoes, 4 hot dogs, 2 large Tampa Zoo - $19 (Adult) - $17.50 (Child) nachos and 4 medium drinks. $25 savings! Now booking all-inclusive Sandals and Super-Clubs Resorts vacations Book your birthday party with us! Complete packages available including Jacksonville Zoo - Adult $12, Child $7 bowling, shoe rental, kid’s meal, cake, Zoo Train & Carousel - now available at balloons and much more! ITT! MOSH $7 - $12 Summer Bowling Leagues Now Forming Jacksonville Sharks - $25 per person – Monday Mixed Trio – 7 p.m. delete Wednesday After Work League – 4:30 p.m. Blue Man Group in Orlando - $59, Thrusday Morning Seniors – 9 a.m. includes City Walk venue Thursday Night Extreme Bowling – 6:30 p.m. Jacksonville Suns $5.50-$11.50 Friday Intramural League – 11:45 a.m. Sunday Fun Bunch League – 4 p.m. Adventure Landing Season Pass - $86.50 Fitness & Aquatics Combo $32, Wet pass $21, 5 attractions Call 542-2930 $20

Command Circuit Training Medieval Times – Free royalty upgrade Tuesday & Thursday with dinner reservation 8 a.m. in the base gym 45-minute, high-intensity group train- The Vault Liberty ing Recreation Center Family Fitness Center (located above Trips, activities and costs may be the Youth Center Gym) restricted to E1-E6 single or unaccom- Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. panied active duty members. Call 542- For more information please contact 1335 for information. Melissa Luehrs at (904) 542-3518/4238. Free Jacksonville Sun’s Baseball Game **New fitness class July 19 at 6:30 p.m. NAS Jax Sports Standings 2012 Captain’s Cup Singles Intramural Volleyball Standings As of July 13 Badminton Standings Team Wins Losses As of July 6 BHC 1 0 Team Wins Losses FRCSE – Ball Smack 2 1 Tenchavez 4 0 CPRW-11 1 1 NAVHOSP – Caduceus 1 1 Bonser 5 1 NCTS 1 1 Carolan 5 1 SERCC 1 1 Fabia 4 1 VP-10 1 1 FRCSE 0 2 Smith 3 1 Intramural Summer Golf Standings Cannizzaro 3 1 As of July 13 Carreiro 2 1 Team Wins Losses Summers 1 1 NCTS 3 0 VP-30 3 0 Robenson 1 1 VR-58 3 0 Drost 2 4 FRCSE 2 1 Acton 1 4 SERCC Blue 2 1 SERCC Gold 2 1 Hasanic 1 4 VP-10 2 1 Hurst 1 4 AIR OPS 1 2 Farmer 0 2 CBMU202 1 2 Novick 0 2 CNATTU Gold 1 2 PSD/TPU 1 2 Brown 0 3 CNATTU Blue 0 3 Reiss 0 3 VR-62 0 3 Jaguars tickets Lt. Nick Harvey of VR-58 purchases Jacksonville Jaguars tickets from Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT) Recreation Aide Kendra Andrews on July 13. Tickets are now available for all of the upcoming NFL Jaguars games.

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MAINTENANCE LEAD �������� 2007 Suzuki GSX R-1000-Full Chrysler Town & Country Manufacturer in Yulee, FL V-TECH Dect 6.0, 3 handset ����� Yoshimura exhaust sys., 3 Wheelchair Van 2010 with 10'' has an immediate opening for a expandable cordless phone, Jacksonville’s stage Dynojet power com- lowered floor, wheelchair Maintenance Lead. Must have digital answering machine, ��������� mander, & lowered 1”. Pro- worked in a manufacturing caller ID, like new $45. BIGGEST GUN SHOW fessionally installed & ramp and tie downs. For more environment, have experience in 904-508-2163 JAX FAIRGROUNDS ���������������������� maintained by AMR motorsports. info please call Shawn July 21st & 22nd Only 5k mi’s w/clean title in hand. mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, ���������������� Asking $8000. Contact – 215.3594 727-492-1630 welding, and a strong electrical Sat. 9-5 Sun. 10-5 FREE PARKING ���������� background. Able to troubleshoot HD Street Glide 2012 MERCEDES SL 500 Sport 1999 and problem solve to maintain a INFO 407-275-7233 ���������� floridagunshows.com $22,500.00 Many extras, Garaged kept, lady driven, low variety of equipment. Management ������� ���������������� call 904-718-8241 for details. 103 CI, miles, showroom condition, $20,500. background a plus. Full benefit 6 speed, Cruise, ABS, 1386 miles. for details call 904-751-7475 package, 401K retirement. Nordic Track for sale! Good ������������������������ Email work history/resume, condition! Denise 614-3791 ������������ HONDA GOLDWING 2008 including wage requirements to: $70.00 Mint cond! Less than 3,000 miles, DIABETIC TEST STRIPS NEEDED ���������� $12,500. 865-406-0815 [email protected] $ I BUY sealed /unexpired boxes $ ������������������������ TEXT JAX14361429 ����������������� Call Bob at (904) 712-9015 THULE RACEWAY 9001 Premium bike rack, holds 2 ����������� '03 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 4x4 bikes, fully adj., like new $180. ���������� Crew Cab Tan V8/6.0 litre 4 new 904-508-2163 �������������������� tires Running Boards, Rhino liner, tow package. 15,700 miles. CLEAN �������������������� ���������� one owner. Asking $9700 NADA/BB BRAND NEW-205.55-R16 Tire is $11,000. Call 904-233-4249 ����������������� ������������� & steel rim fits Hyundia Waterproofer. Commercial Water- Elantra & Sonata, also Kia. proofing Caulking Call 904-880-8886 ������������������� 772-7447/635-6673 ‘06 TOYOTA TUNDRA-4.7 V8, ���� ��������� fully loaded, exc cond, $12,400. ���������� Michelin P225/60R-17 $130. Call 536-0715 to set appt. to TRAVEL BAG $25. White ����������� veiw vehicle. Wicker border oval mirror ������������������� 2 P275/55-R18 109T $200. Each 19”x30” $50. Ceiling fan 52”, 4 ��������������� used P255/70R16 exc cond $85. ����������� ��������������� Lincoln Manuals Radiator lights, 5 blades, brass decor 904-384-7809 �������������������� Hoses Serpentine Wheel Emblem ����������������� name 904-384-7809 �������� �������������� 650,620 HOURS ���������������� ���������� Besides protecting our country, ������������� ������������������� military personnel stationed in our �������� ������� ������������ ‘76 MCI Custom Coach 94k communities donated 650,620 hours orig. miles, kitch., bath, of volunteer service in Northeast ����������������� �������������� liv.rm, bdrm, basement, stor- ����������������������� age, AWESOME! Call CHRYSLER 300 2dr ‘65 2nd owner Florida and Southeast Georgia last 904-282-2485. $60,000. 77K orig miles unrestored beauty year. �eir time was given to community ������� Student Flute, Emerson EF1, $13,500. Call Don 904-635-5682 includes hard case, music organizations, church groups, youth LOST : Cat. Zingy. Black w/ white Flagstaff 176SD LTD Forest River ������������ stand, and beginning flute 2008 Pop-up camper 1353 lbs, 17’ activities, scouting and more. books, $100, call 912-576-4989. face and paws. Clifton area. Miss- Classic ‘65 Chevy Impala �������� ing about a week. Reward. long, sleeps 6, A/C, heat, propane 69,700mi, all orig., 283cu. needs ������������������� 904-327-4978 or 904-726-5424. stove 3-way refrig., sink, stabilizer paint inter., very good cond. �ank You! jacks & power lift new battery & $10K. Ron 553-3249 ����������� Porti-Potty $5,400. obo. 904-502-1509 ������������ KEYSTONE MONTANA 3 ������������� ������������������ Slides, 2880 RL Deluxe 5th ����������������� Whl, exc cond, great RV or ����������� ����������������� home. $23,500. F250. Avail. ������������������� $19,900. or Pkg Deal ������������ Genesis Modular Buildings, Inc. ‘03 Honda Civic EX $6800. Cold ����������� 5207 Doolittle Road Border Collie Pups 6 wks wormed A/C. 111K mi’s, 35mpg, blk, Jacksonville FL 32254 shots can email pics $200 912-882-3492 ���������������������� 4dr, AT, runs great, Miguel ������������� Office trailers. Modular office bldgs 939-579-0825 ��������������� & classrooms for businesses, schools, 1997 Jeep Wrangler SE churches, daycares, medical clinics. BOXER PUPS 4male 6 wk. 1wht $500 ‘90 CORVETTE ROADSTER, Utility 2D Great Condition 2 fawn/blk, 1 tri $400 ea 912 230 0231 ‘07 YAMAHA TOUR DELUXE $7000. Call 655-7721 ���������� New & used buildings available for 19,400mi, Mustang seat, bub Both Tops, Steel Blue/Black lease or purchase. Financing avail. exhaust, exc. cond, $9K. Ron Leather, Only 813 made this ����������������� 3 types of decks, steps & handicap 553-3249 lv msg. color. Loaded, Bose Audio, ������� ramps - wood, metal or concrete. Lab Puppies AKC $350 blk/yellow 350cid, Auto, Cold Air, American FORD Explorer SPORT ������������������������� We relocate and buy used modular Health Cert. 904-908-4644 Jax ‘07 Suzuki M109R Pearl white Racing Wheels, Garage Kept, buildings. Help with permitting Motor Cycle. Only 16K Excellent Condition, All Mainte- TRAC ‘03 Value Priced ������������������� and blueprints if needed. m i les/new clutch+tires nance Records & Documentation $9,988 Claude Nolan Call & asking for J.P. 904-619-3631 Poodles AKC Toy. 8 wks Blk & Wh @ 1 2.3K. ASKING $6.5K since new. $12,000.00 Firm, Ron @ ����������� WWW.GENESISMODULAR.COM $500.00 ea. Ph 904-446-0129 text/call (912) 674-5846 904-268-2080 Cadillac 642-5111 ������������������ ������������ �������������� ��������� ���������������������������� ���������������������������� ������ ������� �������������������������������� ������� �������� ���������������������� Navy �������� Classified

AMERICAN INDIAN ITEMS WANTED - Old rugs, Pottery, Ads Jewelry, Bead work, Paintings, etc. Pre- 1960. Please call FL 352-466-3013 or N.M. 505-228-5974 THE FLEET ���������� Rank/Grade:______Work Phone#______Organization: ______Date Submitted:______

Appliances, buy, sell, trade & repair MARKET W/Ds, Refrigs., stove, $85-up wrnty. Name(please print):______Signature:______Mon- Sat. 9-7. Delivery 904-695-1412 A D V E R T I S I N G 1. Free advertising in the Fleet Market is restricted to active duty and retired military 7. Additional readership in other publications can be arranged for a nominal fee by ������� RU LES personnel (or their dependents) and civilian employees assigned to the Mayport calling 1-800-258-4637 (toll free), or enclosing your phone number. Naval Station. 8. Faxed ads will be accepted at 904-366-6230, however, they must be completed Wedding dress 1990s Size 8 Please fill out this 2. Advertising in the Fleet Market is a free service provided by the publisher to on an original form. sparkly, embellished re-make fablous Halloween princess form in black or help qualified personnel dispose of unwanted personal articles. Service ads Select the number of weeks ad is to run: � 1 wk � 2 wks � 3 wks � 4 wks costume $15, call 912-576-4989 such as sharing rides to work or on leave, announcing lost and found items, and garage blue ink. sales will be accepted. ADS PERTAINING TO GUN SALES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ANIMAL To renew your ad after the allotted time, you must re-submit your ad to The Mirror. ������������ OR PET ADS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF THE ANIMALS ARE OFFERED FREE. CHILD CARE NOTE: (1) This form must be clipped (not torn) along the outside border. (2) No PROVIDERS CANNOT DISCRIMINATE. REAL ESTATE ADS WILL BE LIMITED TO ANNOUNCEMENT more than one word (or abbreviation for one word) per block. (3) Only two free WANT TO BUY - U.S. Military DEADLINES OF HOMES FOR SALE OR RENT BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH PERMANENT CHANGE OF ads per family, per week. (4) Select the category for the ad by referring to the patches & medals. German & Japanese Souvenirs. Call 477-6412 STATION (PCS) OR “OFFICIALLY REASSIGNED” ORDERS. REAL ESTATE ADS MUST CONTAIN Classified Index. ONE OF THOSE STATEMENTS IN THE BODY OF THE AD– OTHERWISE THEY WILL BE BILLED. THE 3. All information requested must be included and readable. All ads should be ������������ written independent of other information contained on this form. Category: B. Langston’s Presents MIRROR 4. Ads received after the above time will run in the following week’s issue. ANTIQUES & MORE ANTIQUES 5. Completed forms should be delivered or mailed to the Fleet Market, Jax Air 1800’s TO 1950’s standing room only 5233 Colonial Ave off Cassat Thurs., News, Bldg. 1, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL 32212, or to Jax Fri, Sat 9-5. www.blangston.com Noon Air News, One Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202 6. Ads appearing to be in the promotion of a business or which do not meet the ��������������������� Friday above requirements will be billed. The publisher reserves the right to omit any

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