THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2013

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Byreplacement Clark Pierce pilots Editor

A training detachment from the “Greyhawks” of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 120 concluded its field carrier landing practice (FCLP) at Outlying Landing Field (OLF) Whitehouse June 26. The shore-based training from NAS Jacksonville was followed in short order by shipboard training on an underway aircraft carrier in the Atlantic. VAW-120 is the Navy’s fleet replacement squadron (FRS) for carrier airborne early warning squadrons flying the E-2C Hawkeye and fleet logistics support squadrons flying the C-2A Greyhound aircraft. Lt. Cmdr. Chris Swanson led the detachment of 16 instructor pilots, 18 student pilots and eight landing signal officers (LSO). “We detach to NAS Jacksonville about four times a year for routine FCLP training. For students, FCLP represents the approaching completion of their FRS training syllabi,” explained Swanson. “A major part of the training is ‘ball flying’ that involves the Improved Photo by Clark Pierce Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System (IFLOLS) at OLF An E-2C Hawkeye flown by a VAW-120 student pilot takes off from NAS Jacksonville on June 20 and heads to Outlying Landing Field Whitehouse to perform field carrier landing practice. See VAW-120, Page 9 VR-62 ‘Nomads’ visit Iwo Jima during Japan detachment From Commander Naval Air trip, Cmdr. Brad Carr, one of Force Reserve Public Affairs the pilots, worked on his gui- tar skills while taking a break The island of Iwo To (Iwo from flying. After three days of Jima) is on many Sailors’ lists travel, the Nomads were on the of places to visit if they ever ground in Atsugi, ready to start get close enough. For a crew moving high-priority cargo for from Fleet Logistic Support U.S. Pacific Command.” Squadron Six Two (VR-62) that After transporting a group of opportunity finally came dur- Seabees, the Nomads were sent ing their recent detachment to back to Iwo To to pick up the Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. stuff they left there the week The “Nomads” were tasked before. with delivering Sailors and Mission Commander Lt. cargo to a Navy unit operating Timothy Berryhill, a for- on the island – and retrieving it mer Marine, wanted to take a a few days later. closer look at the famous bat- “On June 21, we visited the tleground. He even arranged famous battleground where transportation to the top of so many Soldiers, Sailors and Mount Suribachi. Marines made the ultimate “Having the opportunity to sacrifice,” said AWFCS Mike Photo courtesy of VR-62 visit Iwo Jima is the opportu- Wendelin, one of the loadmas- VR-62 PACOM detachment visits the Iwo Jima Marine Corps memorial on Mount Suribachi. (From nity of a lifetime. I’m very hum- ters on the trip. left) Lt. Cmdr. Mike Brady, AWFCS Mike Wendelin, Lt. Timothy Berryhill, AWF2 Zach Makowski, bled and honored to be able to “The trip came and went AWF3 Gage Soinski and AWF3 Daniel Jacobson. see such a historic site,” said fast, but it will always be in our Berryhill. memories. things was how small Iwo To is base of NAS Jacksonville, Fla. “The 4.5 hour leg to Alaska The Nomads were transport- We were tasked to move 25 – mostly a flat island, except for On June 17, they departed was the ‘easy day.’ Day three ing 16,200 pounds of cargo Sailors and 15,000 pounds of Mount Suribachi at the end.” Jacksonville for NAS Whidbey was a killer 11-hour and and 11 passengers back to NAF cargo. It was three hours from While only a few hours south Island, Wash. The next day 50-minute flight to NAF Atsugi, Atsugi, so they had to load the NAF Atsugi via our C-130T of Atsugi, Iwo To is half a world they flew to Elmendorf AFB, Japan,” said Wendelin. Hercules. One of the striking away from the Nomads’ home Alaska. “To pass the time on the long See VR-62, Page 11 Pass & ID NAS Jax holds change of

SAPRBy MC2 Amanda Cabasos standdown involved service members as Staff Writer hours either being the victim or the From Security accused. Department Base leaders from NAS The command training was Jacksonville engaged with held by NAS Jax Commanding The following are the new Sailors June 25-28 to rein- Officer Capt. Bob Sanders, hours of operation for Pass force the necessity of all hands Command Master Chief & ID: to work together to eliminate (C M D C M) (AW/S W ) B r a d sexual misconduct within the Shepherd, Command Chaplain Photos by MC2 Amanda Cabasos Yorktown Gate Building NAS Jax Command Master Chief (CMDCM)(AW/SW) Brad Navy’s ranks. (Cmdr.) Shannon Skidmore 9/Pass & ID Office hours: Shepherd stresses the importance of understanding the Sexual The training comes in and Command Judge Advocate Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. Assault Prevention and Response training to NAS Jax Sailors June response to Defense Secretary General (Lt.) Ingrid Paige. to 4 p.m. 25 at the base chapel. Chuck Hagel’s directive for all “In the majority of sexual Commercial Gate/Pass military services to conduct a assault cases reported, the can do it yourself by talking to opinions. Among topics dis- Office: Monday – Friday Sexual Assault Prevention and victims knew the predator in the individual and tell them to cussed were creating proper from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Response (SAPR) standdown some form or fashion and there stop, or go to your chief petty command climates and treat- Passes will be issued by prior to July 1. is a level of trust between the officer. I don’t care if you are ment to all individuals. the Yorktown gate sentry According to the 2012 two,” said Sanders. an E-1 or an E-6, this is where “We all have different beliefs. after hours and weekends. Department of Defense Sanders continued, “It is very leadership comes in and where We all have different systems, Non-NCAC (RAPID Gate) (DoD) annual report on sexu- easy not to be a leader and to we need your help.” points of reference. It’s our personnel will only be al assault in the military, the not step in and say something During the training, the compass,” said Skidmore. authorized access during military services received 3,374 when a wrong has occurred. base leaders posed questions “We need to learn to listen commercial gate hours. reports of sexual assault in We have avenues to assist you regarding SAPR and the Sailors FY-12. The reported incidents with situations like this. You expressed their concerns and See SAPR, Page 6 I N S I D E Check us out Online! Dual awarDs learn to Fly Fast roping Bachelor Housing Excellence Jax Navy Flying Club HS-11 Assists Mayport EOD Page 3 Pages 4 & 5 Page 8 jaxairnews.com 2 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013

U.S. Navy photos The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II was a supersonic, all-weather interceptor with ground An F-4J Phantom II releases an arresting wire aboard attack capability. Armament included Sparrow and USS Independence (CVA 62) steaming off the coast Sidewinder air-to-air and Bull Pup air-to-ground mis- of Vietnam. McDonnell Douglas produced the F-4 siles. Bombs were loaded on five stations under the from 1955 to 1979, when a total of 5,057 were built. wing and fuselage of this VF-41 Phantom flying over In addition to service with our Navy, Marines and Air Vietnam in 1962. Force, the Phantom was flown by seven allied coun- An F-4 Phantom II is towed across the flight deck tries. From Staff of USS Ranger (CVA 61) as three other Phantoms aircraft carrier. approach for recovery after a combat mission over July 15 July 11 North Vietnam. Proving highly adaptable, it was also 1942 - First photographic interpretation unit set up in the 1798 - Reestablishment of Marine Corps under the flown by the Marine Corps and Air Force. It was also Pacific. Constitution. the only aircraft used by both U.S. flight demonstra- 1958 - In response to request by President of Lebanon, 6th 1918 - Henry Ford launches first of 100 Eagle boats. tion teams – the USAF Thunderbirds (F-4E) and the Fleet lands 1,800 Marines at Beruit to support Lebanese 1943 - Gunfire from U.S. cruisers and destroyers stop US Navy Blue Angels (F-4J). government against Communist rebels. German and Italian tank attack against Army beachhead at July 16 Gela, Sicily. 1862 - Congress creates rank of Rear Admiral. David G. July 12 This Week in Navy History Farragut is named the first Rear Admiral. 1836 - Commissioning of Charles Haswell as first regularly 1915 - First Navy vessels, battleships Ohio, Missouri, and appointed Engineer Officer. 1939 - Appointment of Rear Adm. Richard Byrd as Wisconsin, transit Panama Canal. 1916 - North Carolina is first Navy ship to carry and operate commanding officer of 1939-1941 Antarctic Expedition. 1945 - First atomic bomb test at Alamogordo, N.M. aircraft. 1943 - During Battle of Kolombangara in Solomon Islands, July 17 1921 - Congress creates Bureau of Aeronautics to be in The Navy lost USS Gwin (DD-433) while Japanese lost light 1858 - U.S. sloop Niagara departs Queenstown, Ireland, to charge of all matter pertaining to naval aeronautics. cruiser Jintsu. assist in laying first trans-Atlantic telegraph cable. 1951 - Ninth Naval District forces assist in flood relief work July 14 1898 - Santiago, Cuba surrenders to U.S. naval forces. in Kansas City. 1813 – Lt. John Gamble, the first marine to command a ship 1927 - First organized dive bombing attack in combat by 1953 - United Nations Fleet launches heavy air and sea in battle (prize vessel Greenwich in capture of British whaler Marine Corps pilots against Nicaraguan bandits who were attack on Wonsan; Major John Bolt, USMC becomes first jet Seringapatam) surrounding U.S. Marine garrison at Ocotal, Nicaraguan. ace in Marine Corps. 1853 - Commodore Matthew Perry lands and holds first 1944 – More than 320 men are killed in an ammunition 1988 – Secretary of Defense approves opening Navy’s meeting with Japanese at Uraga, Japan. explosion at Naval Magazine, Port Chicago, Calif. Underwater Construction Teams, fleet oilers, ammunition 1882 - Sailors and Marines from four U.S. ships land to help 1975 - Docking in space of the U.S. Apollo (Apollo 18) and ships, and combat stores ships to women. restore order at Alexandria, Egypt. Soviet Soyuz (Soyuz 19) space craft. This was the first 1990 – Cmdr. Rosemary Mariner becomes first woman to 1945 - U.S. warships bombard Kamaishi, Japan; first naval manned space flight conducted jointly by the two nations. command an operational aviation squadron (VAQ-34). gunfire bombardment of Japanese Home Islands. Former naval aviator Vance Brand was the Apollo Command July 13 1950 - U.S. Marines sail from San Diego for Korean Conflict. Module Pilot. The Apollo craft was in space for nine days 1863 - USS Wyoming battled Japanese warlord’s forces. 1952 - Laying the keel of USS Forrestal, the first 59,900-ton and 7.5 hours. Recovery was by USS New Orleans (LPH-11).

By Sarah SmileyTwo columns spark reader debatesboys’ favorite parts of our “Dinner with Special Contributor From the Homefront the Smileys” project was when former Maine Gov. John Baldacci played catch Reactions to a recent column about sentiments. generations ago, men enlisted to protect with them in the backyard.) So I’m not Ford’s last year of Little League sur- But that column wasn’t about me. the women and children they love back sure the blame can be placed squarely prisingly helped to solidify my points And it wasn’t particularly supportive of home. Now they enlist to do the same on Dustin. Neither do I think it should, in another recent column (about the the military, either. What I wrote is that thing, but people view them as dead- anymore than a working mother should changing role of fatherhood and how as it becomes more commonplace for beat dads because of it. (Sound familiar be blamed for a child’s poor grades. it affects military dads), which, by the all fathers to be at every parent-teach- moms?) Ford didn’t make All-Stars because he way, also received interesting reactions. er conference, Little League game and A week after that column was pub- can’t hit the ball very far. Maybe that’s For a while, my inbox felt like a vor- school play, men considering a career in lished, I wrote a separate one about my because his dad wasn’t here. Maybe tex, with readers disagreeing with me the military will have more to consider oldest son’s last year of Little League it’s because his mom was helping him. one week and then proving my point before they enlist. It’s becoming a new and how he did not make the All-Star Maybe it’s because he hasn’t hit his the next. All of which shows me that the hurdle for recruitment and retention. team. growth spurt. Maybe he hadn’t had his concept of fatherhood, and in particular Men who aren’t fully and physically (a My husband has not been physically Wheaties that morning. military fatherhood, is still in flux. key qualifier) present in their children’s present for most of Ford’s Little League But does it really even matter why? Three weeks ago, I wrote that soci- lives are looked upon with the same career. He has, however, provided much These are Ford’s life circumstances. ety’s new expectations of fathers mean disdain as working mothers used to be a encouragement and lessons through Everyone has some. that military men who leave their chil- generation ago. e-mail and the telephone. In fact, while After the second column, a read- dren for months at a time are sacrific- The whole thing has flip-flopped. Dustin was deployed overseas, he er wrote me and asked, “Why does a ing in new and different ways than did Women have, for the most part, come to watched Ford pitch for the first time father join the military and do that to their predecessors — military men from terms with their dual home/work lives, through Skype on my iPhone. his kids?” the 1970s and earlier who were need- but for men, it is a new concept. It’s not But you can’t play catch through I’m not sure what “that” is, but my ed around the house about as often as enough just to bring home the bacon; a the phone or the computer. I realize answer is this: a father joins the mili- fathers in general were. dad has to be there to cook it, eat it and that. Everyone knows that. Still, some tary today for the same reason fathers I wrote about my own father, who clean up afterward, too. And if you can’t readers wasted no time reinforcing always have — to protect the ones they missed my birth, and how that didn’t do it all, well then, you pretty much the point: If Dustin hadn’t been away, love. The only thing that has changed is seem strange because most men — mil- stink. (PS: welcome to our world, dads.) maybe his son would have made All- society’s idea of what a father should be, itary or not — were not allowed in the This is a new and unbeatable chal- Stars. (Would we have thought that 20 which is moving closer to what a mother delivery room anyway. lenge for military dads in particular years ago?) always has been expected to be. Readers said I was complaining about because they have no choice (aside from Except, guess who did play catch So shouldn’t it have been enough that being a military wife. “This is what you enlisting in the first place) about wheth- with Ford. Me! And also his brothers I was out there playing catch with Ford? signed up for” and “military families er they are home for tonight’s dinner and anyone else in the community who Or should I have been folding laundry always want sympathy” were common or the next 365 family dinners. Several accepted Ford’s invitation. (One of the and making beds instead?

Photo by Victor Pitts Photo by MC2 Amanda Cabasos Road Closure NAS Jax XO Tours FRCSE NAS Jax Executive Officer Capt. Roy Undersander (left) holds a composite NAS Jax Public Works reminds drivers that Birmingham Avenue between Mustin model of a hand control unit for a Forward Looking InfraRed turret mounted on Road and Langley Street will be closed July 22 through Aug. 26 for storm water H-60 helicopters, as he tours the Industrial Manufacturing Division accompa- piping and box culvert repairs. Detour signs will be displayed. nied by Kevin Brooks, Dora Quinlan, NAS Lead Planner Cheryl Milligan, Cmdr. Duane Decker and Rick Delp at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast on June 25.

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The staff of NAS Jacksonville Unaccompanied Housing was recognized for their outstanding ser- vice to its customers by earning the prestigious CEL and Associates, Inc. A-List Platinum and 2012 Crystal Award July 3. This is the second consecutive year NAS Jax Unaccompanied Housing team has received the Platinum Award and the fourth consecutive year they’ve earned the Crystal Award. Each year, the Navy conducts resident satisfaction surveys to monitor the level of customer satisfac- tion, a program that is managed and administered by Photos by Morgan Kehnert Commander, Navy Installations Command. Richard Dye of Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Family Support Programs (fourth from left) presents NAS Jax “I attribute these awards to the staff here. I have an Bachelor Housing Manager Beverly Nix (seventh from left) and her team with the A-List Platinum award for excellent staff and they do a great job. Their care, con- excellence in customer service on July 3 as NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders, (right) looks on. cern and respect for the residents who live here is what “ W e h a v e makes this possible. Our motto is ‘don’t treat people 21 people on NAS Jax Commanding Officer how they treat you, treat them how you want to be staff work- Capt. Bob Sanders (left) presents treated.’ It’s all about customer service,” said NAS Jax ing around the NAS Jax Bachelor Housing Unaccompanied Housing Manager Beverly Nix. clock to ensure Manager Beverly Nix with the Crystal Award as Richard Dye of Nix also praised Wayne Jensen of NAS Jax Public all their needs Navy Region Southeast Fleet and Works for overseeing the maintenance of the are met. It’s all Family Housing Programslooks on Unaccompanied Housing buildings. about customer during the extended department “As facilities manager for our buildings, he has the service and I head meeting on July 3. This is same mindset as our staff – that customer service is have a superb the fourth consecutive year NAS the top priority. He ensures that all trouble calls are team which I Jax Bachelor Housing has won handled efficiently,” she added. am extremely the Crystal Award for outstanding NAS Jax Unaccompanied Housing boasts 838 rooms thankful for,” service to its customers. at 86 percent capacity. Nix said. Bikes Blessed Naval Hospital (NH) Jacksonville Chaplain (Lt.) Joseph Shubert delivers a prayer for command bikers, including motorcyclists and bicyclists, during a Blessing of the Bikes ceremony on June 28. Capt. Gayle Shaffer, NH Jacksonville commanding officer, expressed the significance of this event and the command's commitment to increase awareness and promote safer ridership among current and future riders. On average, every year in Florida there are approximately 7,500 motorcycle mishaps, with 6,700 requiring medical attention and 400 resulting in a fatality. Last year, the Navy and Marine Corps team reduced motorcycle injuries and fatalities by 36 percent. Photo by Jacob Sippel 4 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013

AE3(AW) Daniel Coulter of VP-16, conducts a pre-flight check with Jax Navy Flying Club Chief Flight Instructor John Nayfack before a flight over Jacksonville. Learning to fly with . . . By Kaylee LaRocque NAS Jax Public Affairs Specialist

Sharing the runway alongside the P-8A Poseidon, P-3C Orion aircraft and helicopters at NAS Jacksonville are several small Piper and Cessna air- craft belonging to the Jax Navy Flying Club (JNFC). These aircraft are used for pilot training, maintaining proficiency and private travel by club members. While JNFC is sponsored by the NAS Jax command- ing officer and administered by the NAS Jax Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department, they are a non- profit, operating self sufficiently through club mem- bership, aircraft rentals and their Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) Part 141 flight school. The club is open to all active duty mem- bers, reservists, retirees, Department of Defense employees and members of the Civil Air Patrol. “We offer flight training from private pilot through airline transport pilot. As a Part 141 school, we are recognized by the VA so eligible students can use their GI Bill to help defray 60 percent of the cost,” said JNFC Members of the Jax Navy Flying Club listen as Manager Moe Vazquez discusses the new NAS Jax Air Manager Moe Vazquez. Operations instruction for closed tower operations during a club meeting on June 15. To earn a private pilot’s license, students must have an FAA medical screening which is recommended before enrolling in any flight program. It is also rec- ommended they enroll in six weeks of Private Pilot Ground School or complete an accredited course online. “The course is not required to complete the flying portion requirements, however, students must have an endorsement by an accredited institution or flight instructor stating they have sufficient knowledge to pass the FAA private pilot written exam. This written exam must be satisfactorily completed before tak- ing the final check ride with an FAA instructor,” said Vazquez. Before students are accepted into a flight program, they are interviewed by a JNFC flight instructor to ensure they are up to the challenge. “It takes a lot of time and dedication to earn a pilot’s license. We recommend they complete ground school which is two nights a week for six weeks. Once they finish ground school, we try to schedule flight les- sons in the aircraft as least twice a week. Students must complete 40 hours of flight time before testing AE3(AW) Daniel Coulter of VP-16 (left) works on his flight plan as Jax Navy Flying Club Chief Flight Instructor with an FAA instructor,” explained JNFC Chief Flight John Nayfack assists before heading out for a flight on June 15. Instructor John Nayfack, a retired Navy pilot who has trained more than 300 students over the past 20 years. According to Vazquez, students should expect Piper Archer and are purchasing a Piper Arrow,” said to pay around $8,500 for a private pilot’s license, Vazquez. “Our members can pick a destination, rent although the majority of students in the military use an aircraft and go providing they follow base instruc- their VA benefits. Depending on which VA training tions and safety guidelines.” benefits a military student is under, they may be able The club also takes care of all maintenance on the to utilize it for flight training above the private pilot aircraft. Members meet monthly to discuss finan- level. cial, safety and maintenance issues. They also relay AE3(AW) “It’s definitely a commitment. The pipeline varies interesting stories about some of their flights, lessons Daniel Coulter for each student based on their schedules but it usu- learned and publicly acknowledge students for their fills the club's ally takes about four months to obtain their private accomplishments. There are also two half-day stand Piper Archer pilot license,” he said. “They can continue training to downs each spring and fall. with fuel after earn their instrument rating certification and go on to “I joined the club a few months ago because it’s a the flight. become commercial pilots, flight instructors or airline great way to maintain my flight experience and cur- transport pilots.” rency for my certification. And, because I really love to For student, AE3(AW) Daniel Coulter of VP-16 learn- fly!” said Ensign Winston, a student at VP-30. ing to fly has always been a dream of his. “I grew up in “I got my private pilot’s license about nine years and Mississippi and have wanted to fly since I was young. someday plan to become an airline pilot.” We used to go to Keesler Air Force Base and watch Currently JNFC boasts about 130 members. “Our the aircraft there. So when I arrived here and learned members come and go. One great thing about the about the flying club, I decided to learn to fly,” said club is that the membership transfers if another base Coulter, who recently completed his first solo cross- has a flying club. All they have to do is get country flight to visit his family in Leesburg, Fla. a letter of ‘good standing’ with us and they “My solo flight was quite a rush because it was the can go to another club and (with an appro- first time flying by myself. But I was confident because priate checkout) rent their aircraft,” said of the great training I’ve gotten at JNFC,” added Vazquez. “We are always looking for new Coulter. members and our flight school is one of the “Daniel has really progressed quickly through this best around. So if anyone is interested, they course. He realized the opportunity he has here and can contact us and we’ll explain what we are knows the sacrifices involved – time and money. After all about.” working at his squadron, he comes here to work on his For more information on the Jax Navy Flying flying curriculum instead of doing other activities. It’s Club, call 777-8549 or visit their Web site at a real sacrifice,” said Nayfack. www.jaxnfc.net. Once the student earns their private pilot license and remains a member of the club, they are required to fly once every 90 days. There is no expiration on the license, however, for those under the age of 40, medi- Jax Navy Flying Club Chief Flight cal screenings are required every five years for private Instructor John Nayfack (right) and pilots and every two years for commercial pilots. AE3(AW) Daniel Coulter carefully push JNFC members are encouraged to use the club’s the Piper Archer back to its place on the tarmac after the flight. aircraft. “We currently have three Cessna aircraft, one JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 5

AE3(AW) Daniel Coulter of VP-16, a AE3(AW) Daniel Coulter of VP-16 (left) and Jax Navy Flying Club Chief Flight Jax Navy Flying Club Chief Flight student pilot at Jax Navy Flying Club, Instructor John Nayfack crank up the aircraft to taxi to the runway. Instructor John Nayfack ensures conducts a safety check around the AE3(AW) Daniel Coulter of VP-16, aircraft before the flight. a student pilot, monitors the gauges during a pre-flight check in the club's Piper Archer aircraft before taking off for a flight.

Flying over downtown Jacksonville in the Jax Navy Flying Club's aircraft.

Up, up we go - leaving the NAS Jax flightline past the Air Operations control tower.

A look at EverBank Field from the Jax Navy Flying Club's Piper Archer aircraft.

One of the Jax Navy Flying Club sits in the club's hangar where it will undergo some maintenance. "All of our aircraft are continually checked for maintenance issues by certified Photos by Kaylee LaRocque mechanics to ensure the safety of our pilots and students," said Jax Navy Flying Club Manager Moe Vazquez.

Soaring through the sky like a bird From Staff

Another avenue for private pilots is a certification to fly glid- er aircraft with the North Flo- rida Soar- ing Society ( N F S S ) located at H e r l o n g Field. Currently there are a b o u t 7 5 A Schweizer SGS-2-33 glider from the North North Florida Soaring Society Pilot Giorgio Azzalin uses the society’s Piper Pawnee to tow the mem b er s , Florida Soaring Society comes in for a land- glider to 3,000 feet. The glider, piloted by Joseph Campisano, is then released to fly powerless m o s t l y ing after a flight. Several Jax Navy Flying Club through the air like a bird through the clouds and eventually back to the ground at Herlong with mili- members spend their time soaring the skies Airfield. tary back- after earning their private pilot's license at NAS grounds. Jacksonville. For more information, go to www. Jax Navy Flying Club (JNFC) “I be- njsoaring.org. and North Florida Soaring came inter-ested in becoming a glider pilot while performing Society (NFSS) member Joseph touch-and-goes at Herlong Field as a JNFC pilot. Glider flying Campisano of Naval Hospital captivated me,” said Joseph Campisano of Naval Hospital Jax, Jax preps a LET L-23 Super who earned his private pilot’s license with JNFC in 1987. Blanik glider for a flight at Gliding in a sailplane is a unique experience. The glider is Herlong Airfield on June 15. towed to a certain altitude by a tow plane and released to soar Campisano earned his private freely using “thermals” and piloting skills to sustain flight. pilot license from the Jax Navy Some flights may last several hours if conditions are in sync. In Flying Club in 1987 and went on landing a glider, the pilot must perform a precision landing; the to earn his glider license from NFSS. "I became interested in same precision required when landing on the flight deck of a becoming a glider pilot while carrier. The only difference is there’s no engine to execute a go- performing touch and goes at around. Herlong Airfield as a JNFC pilot. Anyone interested in learning about glider training, can visit Glider flying just captivated www.nfsoaring.org. me," said Campisano. 6 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 Wing 11 adds another

MTOCFrom Staff

Mobile Tactical Operations Center Nine (MTOC-9) was established June 26 aboard NAS Jacksonville Photos by Clark Pierce by Commander, Patrol and Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11, Capt. Eric Wiese (center) stands with Sailors assigned to Mobile Tactical Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) Operations Center Nine (MTOC-9) that was established aboard NAS Jacksonville on June 26. 11, Capt. Eric Wiese. Lt. Jason York was named officer in charge of the rapidly deployable mobile command and control, communications, computers and intelligence (C4I) unit that supports mari- time patrol and reconnais- sance operators worldwide. York said MTOC-9 consists of four officers and 22 enlist- ed personnel. “We’re already moving forward with our IDRC (Inter-Deployment Readiness Cycle) in conjunction with VP-10. We’ll be working with the VP-10 operations and train- Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11, Capt. Eric ing officers to intertwine our Wiese congratulates MTOC-9 Officer in Charge Lt. Jason York (From right) MTOC-9 Officer in Charge Jason York and SA Ahjah schedules.” during the establishment ceremony on June 26 aboard NAS Cohen cut the ceremonial cake, as Cohen's parents, John and Jacksonville. Karen McCall, look on. FRCSE F414 engine team earns NAVAIR commander’s award, improves Fleet support From Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Public of the F414 Engine/Module Team,” said Dunlap. Affairs “This was the ultimate team effort in support of engine readiness for the Fleet and the warfighter. The Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) people standing here today and the 60-80 men and announced the Fleet Readiness Center Southeast women back home at the engine building are the ones (FRCSE) F414 Engine and Module Team as one of seven that made it happen. This award validates their hard category winners to earn a commander’s national award work, technical skill, leadership and professionalism.” during a video teleconference broadcast from Patuxent NAVAIR recognized the team for its extraordinary River, Md., June 27. achievement from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2012, in surging Rear Adm. CJ Jaynes, commander, Fleet Readiness capabilities to provide F414 engine modules to sup- Centers, read the team accomplishments in Maryland port Fleet requirements with a remarkable 53 percent as FRCSE Production Director Holly Martinez presented increase in engine module throughput. the award in Florida to Donald Dunlap, the Aircraft During this period, the team exceeded all expecta- Engine Repair Strategic Business Team division director. tions in meeting an aggressive production schedule The F414 engine team earned the 2012 NAVAIR Photo by Marsha Childs and proved the highest quality delivery of F414 engine Fleet Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) Production Commander’s National Award in the Logistics and modules to Fleet Readiness Center West and other Fleet Director Holly Martinez (front row, center left) pres- Industrial Operations category that recognizes techni- ents Donald Dunlap with the 2012 Naval Air Systems activities. cal, business and leadership excellence. Command (NAVAIR) National Commander's Award in In his remarks during the award ceremony, Vice Adm. Team members recognized for their individual contri- the Logistics and Industrial Operations category. David Dunaway, NAVAIR commander, congratulated butions were Donald Dunlap, Richard Eveson, Richard all the winners and said the teams recognized in the O’Cain, Greg Davis, Richard Morris, Kevin Fowler, Terry Fenske. various categories “are standing out in a sea of standout Benjamin Phipps, Jr., Joseph Donato, Mary Ann Ball and “I’m proud and honored to accept this award on behalf people.” SAPR From Page 1 “The purpose of this training is to “I think some times the predators continued. inform Sailors, officers or enlisted to think they are above the law. They think The training fully reinforced the address the different issues relating to they won’t get caught, or they won’t understanding that sexual assault or to our moral compass so when we get sexual assaults and harassment,” said be that guy. Even though they attend harassment is a crime that truly hurts into situations or see others in situa- RP1 (SW/FMF) Gregory Haywood of the training, and it brings awareness, once one and affects all and has no place in tions where the red light is flashing, we NAS Jax Chapel. they leave, they forget everything they the United States Navy. watch, step in, intervene and inform “This training reminds us to keep learned. It has gotten to the point where Get more information and resources someone,” Skidmore stated. an open eye on what is going on in the it is affecting our mission. The mission to combat sexual assault at http://www. “That is what shipmates do. They commands and communities. I think at hand is to take care of our people,” he sapr.navy.mil. take care of one another and should be this is great training and helps point out able to trust and protect them. And that certain things people might not know comes from who we are as individuals.” or different things we should be looking Among inquiries asked, female for. If a sexual assault case does occur, Sailors were asked what they could do the training helps prepare us for what to prevent their risk of sexual assault. steps to take,” he stated. The women responded with several “I think most sexual assault cases ideas, including being mindful of your occur because of a lack of a mor- surroundings, dressing appropriately, als,” said NAS Jax Command SAPR having a plan, knowing your alcohol ACC(AW/SW) John Jones of NAS Jax Air limits and using the buddy system. Operations. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 7 8 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 Mayport EOD September case lot sale fast ropes with cancelled From the Defense ‘Dragonslayers’ Commissary Agency By Clark Pierce The Defense Commissary Agency Editor Photos by Clark Pierce is canceling its September case lot Five Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians from sale because of budgetary reductions Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians from Detachment Mayport prepare to load ropes and rappelling mandated under sequestration. This gear into an HS-ll helicopter on the NAS Jax flight line. EOD Detachment Mayport teamed up with the HS-11 announcement follows DeCA’s deci- “Dragonslayers” in mid-June to certify personnel in sion in February to cancel the May Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques (HRST) at the south case lot sale. antenna farm aboard NAS Jacksonville. The case lot sale cancellations are “HRST is a means to insert or extract ground forces by part of ongoing steps to reduce oper- helicopter – primarily reconnaissance, special operations ating costs wherever possible. Those and EOD teams – from rural terrain, urban areas, or mari- steps include a hiring freeze, restric- time vessels,” explained EOD1 Ryan Waller. “This afternoon, tions for official travel, and postpone- the Dragonslayers are providing the aerial platform –an ment of all Guard and Reserve on-site HH-60H Seahawk – from where our EOD team will recertify sales after July 8 until further notice. in rappelling and fast roping.” Commissaries will continue to Waller was joined by shipmates EOD1 Zachary Phillips, offer savings on sidewalk sales, EOD1 Gabriel Cantu, EOD1 Joel Graves and EODC Jack truckload events and in-store pro- Hanson. The EOD team has retrieved the fast rope and await a sig- motions. Stores will also continue to For the first evolution, nal from the helicopter crew chief to approach and stow offer items in the value-sized, eco- HS-11 Commanding the rope for the next training insertion. nomical ‘club pack’ format found in Officer Cmdr. Ryan Keys off-base club warehouse stores. flew in the left seat as Customers should check with their an observer of one of his local commissary to get information junior pilots. about upcoming sales. Customers “The Dragonslayers are can visit commissaries.com, click using this exercise to cer- on the “Locations” tab on the home tify four of our Seahawk page, then “Alphabetical Listing”, pilots in HRST. We’re find your local store, and then click also providing two SAR- on “Local Store Information.” qualified hospital corps- They can also click on the men as safety observers,” “Shopping” tab on the home page to said Ryan. Wearing protective helmets, access promotional prices. “ W hen t he rop er s goggles and gloves, EOD clear the egress site, they technicians begin their first recover the rope so the fast rope insertions from an Seahawk can land and HH-60H Seahawk from HS-11. board more ropers, as well as change out pilots when needed. Part of the pilot The pilot of the Dragonslayers' HH-60H Seahawk heli- copter was required to fly a 'racetrack' holding pattern qualification is flying a four- minute ‘racetrack’ holding pat- between training sessions. tern.” HRST Masters are qualified instructors who teach the the HH-60H Seahawk at the antenna farm. They radioed methods of rappelling/fast roping typically used for inser- for a troubleshooter from the squadron, but ultimately the tions on board ships, in jungle environments or clearing Seahawk could not be repaired until the following day –and buildings from the outside in. the exercise would be rescheduled. Waller summarized the exercise as, “Approach the egress EOD Detachment Mayport consists of a five-person team site, kick a rope out, send some ropers down, recover the whose mission is to “render safe all types of ordnance, both rope, fly a racetrack and repeat.” conventional and unconventional, improvised, chemical, When the HRST exercise was underway for about 25 biological, and nuclear to include Improvised Explosive minutes, a malfunctioning electrical generator grounded Devices and Weapons of Mass Destruction. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 9 VAW-120 From Page 1

Whitehouse.” IFLOLS is a system consisting of 12 vertical light cells and 10 horizontal datum lights that a pilot can see from about 1.5 nautical miles out, giving them time to make the necessary final adjustments that will ensure their tail hook connects with the arresting gear on board the aircraft carrier’s flight deck. Photos by Clark Pierce A C-2A Greyhound taxis by three E-2C Hawkeyes on Assistant Officer in Charge Lt. Alex Glass said, “Our A C-2A Greyhound assigned to VAW-120 is prepared the flight line of NAS Jacksonville. All are assigned LSOs at Whitehouse are focused on one thing – accu- for launch from NAS Jacksonville June 20. Note the to fleet replacement squadron, VAW-120, based at rate landings without mishaps. squadron's E-2C Hawkeyes in the background. Norfolk, Va. Their most important job is grading each touch- of their syllabi, they depart VAW-120 for assignment and-go landing (a ‘bounce’) at Whitehouse. After to one of the Navy’s operational E-2 or C-2 squadrons flight ops, each student pilot is debriefed by their based at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. or Naval Base LSO.” Ventura County at Point Mugu, Calif. Every day, for 10 days, the students average 32 day According to the Naval Air Systems Command fact and night bounces. The squadron’s training goal is to sheet, the E-2C Hawkeye provides all-weather air- achieve consistent landing accuracy, whether it takes borne early warning, airborne battle management place during day or night operations. and command and control functions for the carrier The runway at OLF Whitehouse is the same width as strike group and joint force commander. an aircraft carrier flight deck. Because the Hawkeye’s Additional missions include surface surveillance wingspan is so wide, student pilots must fly the ball coordination, air interdiction, offensive and defensive for a dead-on centerline landing without drifting to counter air control, close air support coordination, one side or the other. time critical strike coordination, search and rescue During their detachment to NAS Jacksonville, each airborne coordination and communications relay. student pilot averaged 200 or more bounces at OLF The C-2A Greyhound, or “COD” (carrier onboard Whitehouse. delivery), provides critical logistics support to carrier Glass added that, “In the week following FCLP, our strike groups. Its primary mission is the transport of student pilots undergo ship-board carrier qualifica- high-priority cargo and passengers between carriers tions where each Hawkeye or Greyhound pilot must and shore bases. accomplish at least 10 daytime traps and six night Priority cargo such as jet engines can be transported traps. from shore to ship in a matter of hours. A cargo cage The FRS mission is to train pilots, naval flight offi- system or transport stand provides restraint for loads cers and maintainers. Upon successful completion during launches and landings. Bureau orders refunds for troops after faulty car loans By Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service for the loans. changed to further pro- up around the use of the “The examination also tect service members. allotment system.” About 50,000 service found that the MILES Holly Petraeus, CFPB’s Accord i ng to Kent members will get refunds program deceived service assistant director for Markus, the bureau’s averaging $100 – though members by understat- service member affairs, assistant director for some will be far higher ing the cost and scope of joined Cordray on the enforcement, service – after an enforcement certain add-on products, call and echoed his senti- members due refunds action involving auto such as a service con- ments about allotments. don’t need to take loans that Consumer tract, marketed and sold The system has been action. They will receive Financial Protection in connection with the around since long before t hem eit her t hroug h B u r e a u o f f i c i a l s loans,” he said. electronic fund transfers an account credit or by announced June 27. The action requires existed, she noted, and check. The bureau is order- return of at least $3.2 mil- has been extremely use- Markus noted the ing U.S. Bank and one lion in undisclosed fees ful for troops who need to enforcement action also of its nonbank part- and costs, he said, and make regular payments mandates that MILES ners, Dealers Financial $3.3 million for the cost to their creditors, espe- d r op t he a l lot me nt Services, to return about of the add-on products. cially when deployed or requirement, and that $6.5 million to service CFPB won’t impose on the move. the institutions involved members across the civil penalties, he said, But allotments have make no further decep- country, CFPB Director in part “because of the drawbacks, she added. tive statements or omis- Richard Cordray told manner in which U.S. They may include costs sions. reporters during a con- Bank and DFS cooper- for third-party proces- ference call today. ated with the bureau to sors, “as we saw in this “We’ve determined that resolve these matters.” case,” she said, and they the companies devel- “The action reflects our reduce budget flexibil- oped a joint program that determination to act to ity, because an allotment engaged in deceptive protect service members comes out before a ser- marketing and lending against harmful prac- vice member receives his practices while provid- tices in the consumer or her pay. ing subprime auto loans financial marketplace. . . Allotments also offer to tens of thousands . Everyone at the bureau less protection and less of active-duty military will continue to stand transparency than elec- members,” he said. side by side with our tronic bank transfers, she Cord ray e x pla i ned military and veterans,” said. that U.S. Bank and DFS Cordray said. Noting Hagel’s inter- created the Military The director said he agency working group Installment Loans and is pleased that Defense to study allotments, Educational Services pro- Secretary Chuck Hagel Petraeus said, “I hope all gram, better known as ordered an interagen- of us can work together MILES, to sell subprime cy effort to determine to try to eliminate the auto loans to active- whether the allot- risks to military con- duty service members at ment system should be sumers that have grown communities across the country located near mil- itary bases. The consumer bureau found that MILES used the military discre- tionary allotment sys- tem to its advantage. Service members were required to pay by allot- ment, which he noted is “straight from their pay- check before the money hit their personal bank accounts,” without dis- closing all associated fees and the way the program worked. Specifically, he said, MILES failed to accurate- ly disclose the finance charge, annual percent- age rate, payment sched- ule and total payments 10 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 11

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Photos courtesy of VR-62 America's Kids Run AWF3 Gage Soinski mans the rusted gun in a Japanese pillbox dug into Mount Suribachi. The 2013 America's Kids Run, created to facilitate the need for an age appro- priate running event, was held at the outdoor track aboard NAS Jacksonville June 28. There were 165 children ages 5 through 12 that ran in this year's event. The event is not only designed to challenge youth, but also to give them an obtainable goal, teaching them that fitness is fun.

July 13 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Zone The commanding view of the beach from atop Mount Suribachi. (Brew house) Bldg. 798 VR-62 MWR will be selling restaurant equipment and From Page 1 supplies such as: reefer, shelving, chairs, pans, plates, glassware, cutting boards, etc. aircraft first and then visit the moun- *MWR employees and their relatives are not tain. Then they would return to their eligible to make purchases during the yard sale event. aircraft, load the passengers and fly to *Off base personnel are welcome to attend. Atsugi. “AWF3 Daniel Jacobson figured out Base access forms are due July 1, 2013. the puzzle of a balanced load, and we For questions about the yard sale and base access please were ready,” said Wendelin. Cargo and passengers are safely stowed contact Margaret Baker at (904) 542-3123 or “Getting things in the right order is a e-mail [email protected]. lot of what a loadmaster does. We sent within the Nomads' C-130T Hercules aircraft for the flight from Iwo Jima to the loading team back to put the pallets NAF Atsugi. in the right order to balance the aircraft for flight. tlefield silent. Our crew was silent, too, “When the aircraft was loaded, we as we took it all in. Then we headed to got in the van to drive up the mountain. the beach to see what it looked like from As we drove to the top, I felt a lump in that vantage point. Open fields of fire my throat imagining what it must have with nowhere to hide, but very peace- been like to be here for the big battle. ful now. After some reflection, it was Marines and Sailors fighting for every time to go back to our aircraft. We got blood soaked inch of this small island,” the passengers loaded and flew back to said Wendelin. Atsugi. But I will never forget my visit to “The view from the top of Mount that place,” Wendelin concluded. Suribachi is beautiful. We could look “I feel humbled by all those Marines down the coast and see where it hap- and Sailors who fought here. We have pened. It’s peaceful now, with the bat- the watch now. May they rest in peace.” 12 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 VP-30 O’s complete clean sweep in soccer playoffs By Bill Bonser (10-0); VP-8 (3-2); Navy NAS Jax Sports Coordinator Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) Jacksonville (2-1); and Hitron The 2013 Captain’s Cup (2-0). Soccer League began in April Meanwhile, top seed- with 17 teams playing on the ed FRCSE fought their way new turf field for the first time. through the loser’s bracket One of the factors that the beating the VP-30 E’s again 6-1; teams faced was playing the NBHC 2-1; and Hitron 3-1 to set regular season without paid up a match with the VP-30 O’s officials due to the sequestra- for the soccer base champion- tion. ship. The VP-30 O’s had not Some games were officiat- lost a match in the playoffs and ed by volunteers while other FRCSE had one loss in the play- games were officiated by play- offs so FRCSE would have to ers playing in the game. Most beat the VP-30 O’s twice to win teams played at least eight the championship. games in the regular season FRCSE took a 1-0 lead at the with Fleet Readiness Center end of the first half. The VP-30 Southeast (FRCSE) winning the O’s Mattus Paulsen scored league with an 8-0 record and a goal to tie the game at one VP-8 finishing second with a in the second half. The teams 7-0 record. battled back and forth until Twelve out of the 17 teams Photo courtesy of VP-30 finally the VP-30 O’s Matt made it to the double elimina- Members of the VP-30 O's Soccer Team proudly display their medals after winning the 2013 McCullough scored a goal to tion playoffs to determine the Captain's Cup Soccer Championship on June 26. put VP-30 up 2-1. The score base champion. The 22 game would stand as neither team playoffs were officiated by paid 3-1. FRCSE was not so fortu- Commerce Center. The VP-30 O’s cruised to could make another goal and officials. nate in their second game of The VP-30 O’s finished the the championship game the VP-30 O’s defeated the top The top seed in the playoffs the playoffs when they were regular season with a 6-5 by recording defeats over seed FRCSE to win the 2013 was FRCSE who won their first handed a 2-1 loss by the Coast record and the number seventh N a v a l C o m p u t e r a n d Captain’s Cup Soccer League match against the VP-30 E’s Guard Hitron Unit out of Cecil seed in the playoffs. Telecommunications Station Base Championship. Naval Branch Health Clinic’s ‘Trap House’ wins sand volleyball championship By Bill Bonser ning their next two matches to set up a 21-14 and 21-12 to force a second and NAS Jax Sports Coordinator second showdown with Naval Hospital final best two out of three game match Jacksonville in the playoffs. Trap House against FRCSE since both teams had Naval Branch Health Clinic’s “Trap had their work cut out for them as they one loss in the double elimination play- House” 3-on-3 Sand Volleyball Team would have to win three consecutive offs. finished the 2013 Captain’s Cup 3-on-3 best two out of three game matches to In the first game of the final match, Sand Volleyball League regular season win the 2013 Captain’s Cup 3-on-3 Sand Trap House defeated FRCSE 21-9. June 25 with a 4-2 record. Volleyball Championship. However, FRCSE did not give up and The league is played at the out- Trap Hose beat Naval Hospital won the second game 21-18 to set up a door sand volleyball courts located Jacksonville 21-10 and 21-20 to win the third and final game for the match and next to the Mulberry Cove Marina. match and to get into the championship the base championship. Trap House won their first match of game against unbeaten Fleet Readiness The third game of the best out of the playoffs, but lost to Naval Hospital Center Southeast (FRCSE). three game match was to 15 points Jacksonville in their second match of To win the championship, Trap with a win by two up to a 21 point cap. the playoffs sending them to the loser’s House would have to beat FRCSE four The match was even for a while as both bracket. out of six games. In the first match, teams battled back and forth. Trap House bounced back by win- Trap House won the first two games In the end, Trap House managed to pull away to win the game 15-10 and to Photo by Bill Bonser win the 2013 Captain’s Cup 3-on-3 Sand (From left) Micah Tossas, Sebastian Quinceno and Eric Robertson Volleyball Championship. NAS Jax Sports from Naval Branch Health Clinic Captain’s Cup Badminton played in the evenings Monday through Jacksonville's "Trap House" 3-on- Thursday. All interested personnel should 3 Sand Volleyball Team display their Singles League forming gold medals after defeating Fleet The league is open to all active duty, contact the base gymnasium to obtain the rules and entry forms to join the league. Readiness Center Southeast in the 2013 command DoD, DoD contractors and For more information, call Bill Bonser selective reservists assigned to a command Captain's Cup 3-on-3 Sand Volleyball at 542-2930/3239 or e-mail bill.bonser@ Championship June 25. at NAS Jacksonville. The matches will navy.mil. be played at lunchtime on Fridays. All interested personnel should contact the base gymnasium to obtain the rules and an entry form to join the league. Standings Captain’s Cup Greybeard Basketball League forming The league is open to active duty; DoD As of July 5 civilians, DoD civilian contractors and Intramural Summer Golf Selective Reservists assigned to a Teams Wins Losses command at NAS Jacksonville who are CPRW-11 Tacmobile 3 0 age 30 & up. The games will be played NCTS 3 0 at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays. VP-10 3 0 All interested personnel should contact the PSD 2 1 base gymnasium to obtain the rules and CNATTU Gold 2 1 entry forms to join the league. CBMU202 1 2 Captain’s Cup Intramural CV-TSC 1 2 SERCC 1 2 Basketball League forming VP-30 1 2 The league is open to active duty; DoD VR-62 1 2 civilians, DoD civilian contractors and CNATTU Blue 0 3 selective reservists assigned to a command FACSFAC 0 3 at NAS Jacksonville. The games will be JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 13 Private pool parties can be NAS Jax Golf Club reserved at the fitness center Skipper “B” Classes Parties are not available during Golf course info: 542-3249 $150 at the Mulberry Cove regular business hours of oper- Mulligan’s info: 542-2936 Marina ation and occur in the evenings Military Appreciation Days July 20, 21, 27 & 28 when the pool is closed. $18 per person, includes cart & Aug. 17, 18, 24 & 25 Parties must be reserved 10 green fees Sept. 21, 22, 28 & 29 days prior to party date, pay- July 23 for active duty Oct. 19, 20, 26 & 27 ment due at time of reservation July 11 & 25 for retirees, DoD For more information call 542- personnel and their guests Auto Skills Center 3518 Call 542-3227 Monday & Tuesday 22 work bays, wheel balancing, The temporary gym, The Zone, Play 18-holes for $20 tool checkout, paint booth and Bldg. 798 closes July 10 Cart and green fee included. welding! The Base Gym, Bldg. 614 will Open to military, DoD and ASE certified mechanic onsite! reopen July 22 guests. Not applicable on holi- days. Youth Activities Center I.T.T. Events Call 778-9772 Call 542-3318. Furlough Fridays Drop-in care and open recre- Jacksonville Jaguars Tickets on All civilian employees that ation are available! sale July 12 - $70 section 147 have been furloughed can play Family Fitness Center hours 18-holes with cart & green fee are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 Legoland Florida – Free ticket for $20 p.m. for active duty military through Bring your child to work out Oct. 27 Junior Golf Clinic with you! Session 2, July 15–19, ages 6–10 Call 778-9772 for more infor- Jacksonville Suns Baseball Session 3, July 29 – Aug. 2, ages mation. $5.50 - $11.50 11–17 $110 per child, per session Movie Under the Stars MOSH - $7 - $12 July 19 at 8:30 p.m. Mulberry Cove Marina Patriot’s Grove Jacksonville Sharks - $25 per Call 542-3260. person - section 100 Free Kayak & Canoe Rental Flying Club Every Thursday for active duty Call 777-8549 Amelia Island Museum of Private Pilot Ground School History - $10 family pass, Ghost Free Stand-up Paddle Board Aug. 5 – Sept. 16 tour $8 adult, $4 child Lessons $500 per person Every Thursday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Dewey’s 1 –6 p.m., $1.50 games Gatorland – Free admission Call 542-3521 Shoe rental not included for active duty and retired Free Live Entertainment military until the end of the July 12 Kevin the Human 80 Days of Summer year. Family tickets can be Jukebox Going on now through Aug. 31 purchased at ITT. $19.95 adult, July 19 Karaoke with Randy Youth bowlers 17 years and $12.50 child, zip line $54.25 July 26 Jason Lamar Duo younger receive one free game of bowling every day until 5 The Vault Liberty Freedom Lanes Bowling Center p.m. Call 542-3493. Win prizes all summer long! Recreation Center Free bowling for active duty Trips, activities and costs may Thursday Fitness & Aquatics be restricted to E1-E6 single or 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 542-2930 unaccompanied active duty Outdoor pool hours members. Call 542-1335 for Saturday Night Extreme Lap Swim (water park, water information. Bowling slide and concessions are not Mandarin Mills Putt Putt Trip 4–6 p.m. (family themed) $8 open) Monday – Friday 6–8 July 13 at 6 p.m. per person a.m. & 6–7 p.m. $5 per person 8 p.m. – midnight $10 per per- Recreational Swim (water park, son water slide and concessions are Jacksonville Beach Trip Price includes two hours of open) Monday – Sunday 11 a.m. July 20 at 9 a.m. bowling – 6 p.m. Shoe rental included 2013 Learn to Swim Program Kayak Trip Session 3 July 22 – Aug. 1 July 27 at 9 a.m. Sunday Family Day 14 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 Summer Splash Pool Party held for military families By Shannon Leonard MWR Marketing

The Summer Splash Pool Party proved highly successful despite inclement weather con- ditions June 29. More than 450 patrons enjoyed a day of fun, enter- tainment and activities at the outdoor swimming pool cour- tesy of the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department and presenting sponsor Sprint. Photos by Shannon Leonard Patrons received a free hot Fifteen teams particpate in the boat regatta competition during dog, beverage of their choice, the summer splash outdoor pool party on June 29. The first three and chips. The Sprint NASCAR teams to finish won tickets to Adventure Landing in Jacksonville. JJ Burkes (left) and Kenshin simulator allowed guests to Loveless toss bags during a experience a simulated race on game at the summer splash a NASCAR speedway. outdoor pool party. One of the highlights of the party was a cardboard boat regatta, where teams competed to build a floatable boat out of cardboard and other materi- als,, such as duct tape and pool noodles. The first three teams to finish won tickets to Britney Scarlett makes her Adventure Landing. way across the pool during the Participants also enjoyed boat regatta competition. karaoke and showcased their singing talents for free ice added, “My favorite event was (From left) Evan Dodani, cream. the boat regatta competition. It Jaeden and Liam Strange sing “The weather held out and was great working together as a karaoke for free ice cream dur- it was a great time. The music team.” ing the summer splash outdoor pool party. and food were awesome and Special thanks to the pre- the event was a great opportu- senting sponsor Sprint for Navy or any other part of the nity for the kids to have some making this day possible for federal government officially fun,” said Suzanne Speight. military families. endorses any company, sponsor Anthony Crawford (left) and Cody Owens have a blast on the Ten-year-old Jaden Strange Neither MWR, nor the U.S. or its products or services. Sprint-sponsored NASCAR simulator.

Capt. John Kemna, the executive office of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast throws out the first pitch at a Jacksonville Suns game in front of fans, including a group from the Navy depot – about 100 employees, family and friends – hosted by the Civilian Employee Welfare and Recreation Committee on June 21. Although the Suns lost, the rain held off and a great time was had by all.

Photos by Marsha Childs FRCSE XO Throws Some Heat At Suns

Capt. John Kemna (left), executive officer of Fleet Readiness Center Southeast and Dr. Nicolai Vitti, the superintendent of Duval County public schools, after each threw the "first pitch" at the Jacksonville Suns baseball game June 21. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 15 16 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 VP-5 transition spotlight By Lt. j.g. Brian O’Bannon Diversity: Promoting readiness VP-5 PAO From Naval Hospital Jacksonville Public Affairs As VP-5 transitions to the P-8A Poseidon, the Today and in the next decade, squadron is highlighting a transitioning “Mad Fox” Sailors and civilians will remain each week. This week’s “spotlight” shines on YN3 the centerpiece of the U.S. Alan Trahan. Navy’s warfighting capability. Trahan is from Queens, N.Y. and is the youngest To maintain our warfight- of seven children. His father is a retired Air Force ing edge, it is essential that our tech sergeant who performed air traffic control people be diverse in experience, duties. Trahan previously served an operational background and ideas; person- tour with Navy Information Operations Command ally and professionally ready; in Fort Meade, Md. before coming to VP-5. and proficient in the operation As a mem- of their weapons and systems. ber of the Diversity is not founded on Mad Foxes “Diversity brings new innovation "Diversity is important so we can statistics, percentages, or quo- into the Navy, both culturally and learn about the different cultures Administra- tas. Diversity is about achieving prospectively.” around the world and have knowl- tion Depart- peak performance. HM2 Keenan Fitts edge of the countries we serve and ment, Trahan Our force will draw upon Naval Hospital protect." has been very the widest possible set of tal- Jacksonville Admissions Dennis Fletcher busy during ents and backgrounds to maxi- TRICARE the P-8A tran- mize our warfighting capabil- sit ion. E ach ity, adapt to address new threats administra- and challenges, and take advan- tion member tage of new opportunities. has continued Naval Hospital Jacksonville the behind-the staff members share their -scenes work thoughts on why diversity is YN3 Alan Trahan that ensures important to the U.S. Navy. Mad Fox main- tainers and aircrew can focus on their demanding transition syllabus. These duties included routing qualifications, keeping records up to date, rout- ing award nominations, and processing gains and losses. “The transition has presented many new chal- lenges with handling the administration of our people across multiple training syllabi,” comment- "As nurses, we are advocates for "One of the benefits of serving in the patient. Having a diverse envi- the Navy is meeting people from ed Trahan. ronment, especially in the medi- all over the country and the world. “I would not be able to do my part if it wasn’t cal community, brings a variety of I would not have necessarily expe- for the support and motivation provided to me by opinions on care to the patient. rienced this if I had stayed in my everyone on our administration team.” This ensures the best outcome." hometown." Along with his primary administration job, Lt. j.g. Charles Hardaker Lt. Kelly Mueller Trahan keeps busy as president of VP-5’s Coalition Naval Hospital Jacksonville Naval Hospital Jacksonville of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD). Operating Room Intensive Care Unit Staff Nurse The goal of this group is to provide junior enlist- ed Sailors under the age of 25 the opportunity and support to participate in low-risk, yet highly enter- "The importance of diversity in the "When diversity within the work- taining off duty activities. Navy is the ability to learn from CSADD has already had a bowling and the different cultures and back- force is encouraged, it allows for Adventure Landing night and look forward to an grounds. No matter the ranks or increased contributions toward the rate, being a part of such a diverse organization's mission. The best upcoming ‘Gas and Glass’ fundraiser. Navy family gives us the ability to teams are those that embrace col- In his off time, Trahan enjoys playing his guitar, take a piece of everyone you come laboration and diverse perspec- going to church, singing, weight lifting and playing in contact with from various duty tives." basketball. stations." Dr. Melanie Sembach He is also taking night classes with the American HM3 Tamellia Burns Naval Hospital Jacksonville Ear, Military University as he works towards a degree in Nose and Throat Audiologist Navy Operational homeland security. Support Center Tallahassee VP-5 has been transitioning to the P-8A Poseidon since Jan. 4. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 17 Navy receives first F-35C Lightning II From Commander, Naval Air Forces Public Affairs Navy Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 received the Navy’s first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant aircraft from Lockheed Martin June 22 at the squadron’s home at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The F-35C is a fifth generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fight- Photos by USAF Maj. Karen Roganov er speed and agility, fully fused sensor Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Tabert, an information, network-enabled opera- F-35C instructor pilot, prepares to tions and advanced sustainment. exit the cockpit after landing at Eglin The F-35C will enhance the flexibili- Air Force Base, Fla. The Navy's Strike ty, power projection and strike capabili- Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 received ties of carrier air wings and joint task the Navy's first F-35C Lightning II car- forces and will complement the capa- rier variant aircraft from Lockheed bilities of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Martin on June 22. VFA-101, based which currently serves as the Navy’s at Eglin, will serve as the F-35C Fleet Replacement Squadron, training both premier strike fighter. aircrew and maintenance personnel to By 2025, the Navy’s aircraft flying fly and repair the aircraft. Navy F-35C Lightning II instructor pilot, Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Tabert, lands on in carrier-based air wings will con- June 22 at Eglin Air Force Base after a two-hour flight from Ft. Worth, Texas. sist of a mix of F-35C, F/A-18E/F Super Unmanned Carrier Launched Airborne Hornets, EA-18G Growlers electronic Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) air craft. Replacement Squadron, training both attack aircraft, E-2D Hawkeye battle vehicles, MH-60R/S helicopters and VFA-101, based at Eglin Air Force aircrew and maintenance personnel to management and control aircraft, Carrier Onboard Delivery logistics air- Base, will serve as the F-35C Fleet fly and repair the F-35C. Supply Corps officer served with distinction By Kari Hansen Culinary Federation); prima- NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville ry assistant to the supply offi- Corporate Communications cer for services on board USS Independence (CV-62), home Cmdr. Tom Dailey asked per- ported in Yokosuka, Japan mission to go ashore for the from 1996-98; director, indus- final time of his naval career trial support at the Fleet and at the Officer’s Club Pavilion at Industrial Supply Center, Ship NAS Jacksonville June 28. The Repair Facility in Yokosuka, ceremony hosted more than 100 Japan from 1998 to 2000; sup- people, some of whom had trav- ply officer, USS Port Royal eled from across the country (CG-73) home ported in Pearl and globe, to celebrate Dailey’s Harbor, Hawaii from 2000- retirement after 33 years of 02, rating assignment officer, active naval service. Navy Personnel Command in Dailey had worked as the Millington, Tenn. from 2002-03; executive officer of NAVSUP and fleet readiness officer for Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Commander, Pacific Fleet, Pearl Jacksonville since June 2011. Harbor, Hawaii from 2003-07. During his tenure at NAVSUP Dailey’s previous tour before FLC Jacksonville, his hands-on becoming the executive officer management entailed leading at NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville over 900 military, civilian and entailed serving as the direc- contractor personnel providing tor of Navy Food Services at premier regional logistics sup- the Naval Supply Systems Photo courtesy of FLC Jax port to 17 sites, 49 fleet units, Command in Mechanicsburg, Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville Executive Officer Cmdr. Tom Dailey is saluted by sideboys at the and two industrial activities in conclusion of his retirement ceremony on June 28 after serving 33 years of honorable naval service. Penn. from May 2007 to June seven states, throughout the 2011. During this tour, Dailey Southeastern United States and recognized for their contribu- home ported in Key West, Fla., food service officer on board completed an Individual the Caribbean. tions and sacrifices. from 1984-87; and Naval Air USS Independence (CV-62), Augmentee tour as logis- A native of Dracut, Mass., A former mess manage- Forces Atsugi, Japan from 1987- home ported in San Diego and tics department head, Base and the son of Joseph Dailey Jr., ment specialist, Dailey’s 90. Yokosuka, Japan from 1991-94; Command Group at Al Asad many family members attend enlisted tours included: USS Dailey earned his offi- officer-in-charge of the Navy Airbase, Iraq from October 2008 the event including his wife and Constellation (CV-64) home cer commission through Food Management Team in San to May 2009. daughters. Donna Dailey was ported in San Diego from 1980- the Limited Duty Officer Diego from 1994-96, (during Dailey plans to continue honored and officially retired 82; USS Midway (CV-41) home Commissioning Program in which he became the first naval residing in Jacksonville and as a “Navy wife,” and his daugh- ported in Yokosuka, Japan from August 1990. His officer assign- officer to become a certified open a consulting and market- ters, Tiffanie and Fiona were 1982-84; USS Pegasus (PHM-1) ments include: wardroom/ executive chef by the American ing business. Flight Line Café Commissaries holds ‘vendor day’ collect items for By Kaylee LaRocque Feds Feed Families NAS Jax Public Affairs Specialist

The NAS Jax Flight Line Café held a spe- through Aug. 31 cial “vendor day” June 27 to allow military From the Defense patrons the opportunity to sample a vari- Commissary Agency ety of foods to help determine what new food items they would like to see served Commissaries are again serving as during meals. one of the collection points on mili- “We have 17 different vendors here tary installations for the annual Feds today introducing new food products to Feed Families food drive campaign the troops to get their feedback informa- underway now through Aug. 31. tion on their likes and dislikes. Then we Military customers and federal will evaluate the products to see about employees can donate nonperish- adding them to our inventory. It’s like a Photos by Kaylee LaRocque able food and personal hygiene menu review board where we determine Food vendor David Pauly of World Marketing Company serves AWF3 Jesse items to the campaign using marked what meals will be served here,” said NAS Brigham of VP-30 a chicken cordon bleu ball during the Flight Line Cafe's annual bins in participating commissaries. Jax Food Service Officer CWO4 Terresa food vendor day. Donations help charitable organiza- Cullipher. tions such as the local food bank. “We are holding this event because we This year, 180 commissaries in 46 care about our customers and want them states and Puerto Rico are collecting to have a say so in what types of meals donations. we are serving them,” stated CS1(SW) The most needed items include: Marnika Ash, who coordinated the event. canned vegetables – low sodium, no “We are asking our patrons to sample salt; canned fruits – in light syrup the items and fill out surveys to rate their or its own juices; canned proteins – favorite foods and ask them how we can tuna, salmon, chicken, peanut butter improve our service.” and beans; soups – beef stew, chili, As military members went through the chicken noodle, turkey or rice; condi- chow line, they were greeted by vendors ments – tomato-based sauces, light promoting their products such as cooked soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, salad samples, free give-a-ways and beverages. dressing or oils; snacks – individually “I think it’s cool they are allowing us packed snacks, crackers, trail mix, to experience other foods, not normally dried fruit, granola and cereal bars, served here and maybe adding it to the pretzels and sandwich crackers; mul- wide variety that we already have. Adding tigrain cereal; 100 percent juice – all more just makes it even better,” said AEAN sizes, including juice boxes; grains Robert Lucas of the Center for Naval – brown and white rice, oatmeal, Aviation Technical Training Unit Jax. bulgar, quinoa, couscous, pasta, and “I came here to have lunch and was sur- macaroni and cheese; paper prod- prised because I didn’t know they were ucts and household items – paper having vendor day. But it’s great because towels, napkins, cleaning supplies; it gives us the opportunity to see what dif- ADAN Kenton Mason of the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit and hygiene items – diapers, deodor- ferent foods they have to offer,” added PS2 Jax, right, gets some samples of Italian sausage from food vendor Anthony Gulla, ants, feminine products, toilet paper, Audrey Hicks of Navy Operational Support a national military food service sales representative for Fontanini during a vendor tissues, soap, toothpaste and sham- Center Jax. day at the Flight Line Cafe June 27. poo. 18 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013 19 20 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, July 11, 2013