2010 Census Counts Deployed Sailors

2008 CHINFO Award Winner �� 2010 Census Counts Deployed Sailors From the Chief of Naval Personnel Public Af- fairs Each ship received Census enumera- counted, even when executing mis- completion of both forms is required U.S. Postal Service beginning Mar. 15. tion materials from the Census Bureau sions at sea,” said Tom Yavorski, to ensure appropriate representation. Completed forms should be returned in Military personnel and civil- enabling them to conduct a complete Navy’s Representative at the Joint When completing the SCR, Sailors the envelope provided. ians located on vessels April 1 will enumeration of personnel assigned to Census Working Group. “Therefore should include the full address of their Sailors residing in group quarters retain their right to ensure proper each ship, even during at-sea periods they have provided two opportunities primary onshore residence. will be contacted by their Census Congressional representation and such as deployment or work-ups. for deployed members to complete this In addition to counting deployed Project Manager to complete the their community’s federal funding “Congress and the Census Bureau year’s census.” Sailors and civilians, the Census Military Census Report, a sub-set of through participation in the shipboard understand the importance of, and Sailors who maintain an onshore res- remains focused on counting members the standard Census questionnaire. enumeration phase of the Census, the high operational tempo of naval idence will receive both the standard serving closer to home. Naval person- The 2010 Military Census Report which includes all vessels assigned to forces and are committed to ensuring Census questionnaire at their home nel who reside in an apartment off base and Shipboard Census Report contains a homeport in the United States and Sailors and Navy civilians and con- address as well as a Shipboard Census or family housing on base will receive six questions and takes less than five Puerto Rico. tractors have the opportunity to be Report (SCR) onboard the ship. The Census questionnaires through the minutes to complete.

Navy Updates A ‘Comfort’-able Mission Evaluations, DESRON Returns From Haiti By DESRON 40 Public Affairs Fitness Reports The Mayport-based staff of Destroyer From Navy Personnel Command Public Squadron Four Zero (DESRON 40), Affairs mands or as an IA. We want to returned home Sunday March 14 after ensure all Sailors are properly spending approximately 50 days on sta- The Navy announced changes recognized for superior perfor- tion in Haiti on board USNS Comfort to the performance evaluation mance.” (T-AH20) as part of Operation Unified system and advancement policy Additionally, both concurrent Response. on March 9 to better reflect ser- IA/GSA and regular evaluations The mission of helping the people of vice as an individual augmen- will be used to determine per- Haiti in its most critical time of need tee (IA)/Global War on Terror formance mark averages and exemplified the Navy’s role as a “global support assignment (GSA) and time-in-rate waivers to ensure force for good.” physical fitness assessment outstanding performance during The DESRON 40 staff, as Combined results. an IA/GSA is properly reward- Task Group 41.8, played a critical role as The changes apply to all ed. the command element onboard Comfort. reports ending Aug. 1 or The new policy also requires Their efforts were instrumental by coordi- later and come as a result of reporting seniors to document nating operational requirements from both Sailor feedback, according to all physical fitness assessments inside and outside the theater of opera- NAVADMIN 083/10. Under (PFAs) conducted during the tions so that the medical professionals the new policy, a new bil- regular reporting period using could focus on caring for patients. let subcategory code will be new PFA codes on performance During the ship’s mission, Task Group added to performance evalua- evaluation and fitness reports. 41.8 worked closely with Haiti’s Ministry tion and fitness reports to pro- The change supports Navy’s of Health and health care professionals vide a mechanism for reporting culture of fitness and is another from the U.S. Agency for International seniors to identify Sailors per- tool available to leaders to iden- Development (USAID), international forming an IA/GSA. tify and reward top performers, relief organizations and NGOs to secure “The IA/GSA billet subcat- according to the message. follow-on care for patients in recovery. egory was added to ensure IA The new policy applies to Relationships were forged quickly and and GSA Sailors are recog- performance reports ending successfully by making connections nized for their service away Aug. 1 or later. Timing of the between US and partner nation military from their parent command change minimizes impact to organizations, other government organi- and remain competitive with selection board deliberations zations, and non-governmental organiza- their counterparts,” said Vice and the advancement process. tions in the country. Adm. Mark Ferguson, chief of For more information, read DESRON 40’s experience working in naval personnel. “Our Sailors NAVADMIN 083/10. the United States’ Fourth Fleet’s area of are doing great work around For more news from Navy focus was a definite help in successful- the world, whether assigned to Personnel Command, visit ly completing their mission. As part of traditional billets, joint com- www.navy.mil/local/npc/. Amphibious Southern Partnership Station 2009 embarked aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1), the staff had worked with the government of Haiti less than two months prior to the earthquake. The Comfort also had Designer Drugs - Photo courtesy of DESRON 40 formed many critical ties with Haitian �� Added To Zero See DESRON 40, Page 10 �� Tolerance Policy From CNRSE In response to a growing number of designer drugs available, Mayport Names 2009 Athlete of Year Rear Adm. Tim Alexander, Commander, Navy Region Southeast, �� signed an instruction banning service members in the southeast �� region area of operations from possessing certain designer drugs �� which are contrary to Navy standards and policy. �� The use of designer drugs to induce excitement or stupefaction �� of the central nervous system is incompatible with the Navy’s core �� values of honor, courage, and commitment. These substances place �� shipmates in danger, are harmful to good order and discipline, and �� may threaten the health and life of the abuser. �� Due to the health and safety concerns surrounding the abuse of �� substances and consistent with instructions signed by the Secretary �� of the Navy, the purchase, possession, introduction, distribution, or �� use of such substances, or any analogues or variants, is prohibited �� and punishable under Article 92 of the Uniform Code of Military �� Justice. �� Navy Region Southeast installations have contacted local estab- �� lishments asking them to take necessary precautions to ensure �� service members can frequent their place of business without �� exposure to an environment where illegal controlled substances �� are readily available. Service members provide an income to local �� businesses through their patronage. However, if street-level drug �� dealing continues at a place of business, installation officials could �� ask the CNRSE Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board to place - Photo by Paige Gnann �� the establishment on a list making it off-limits to Navy personnel.

USS Hue City USS Samuel B. Roberts SecNav Weigh In Hosts Aerospace Legends Returns To Mayport On NMCRS Fund Drive Page 4 Pages 6-7 Page 13 .

2 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 Responsible, Practical, Stress-Free Living

lawyer pauses and swallows never claim some things that when we deceive ourselves into hard). To my sister Louise I were never ours to begin with. overspending and building up leave my complete collection It is all about stewardship and excessive debt. CHAPLAIN’s of ceramic Fidel Castro figu- responsible management of our � � � � � � rines. To my cousin Henry I personal financial and material Reality happens when we leave the ball of string that I’ve resources. You see, you and realize that there is still too You remember meeting aunt about the Mercedes you will been collecting since 1933. To I arrived in this world naked much month left at the end of Lulu some twenty years back drive, the new boat you will my brother James, who was (nothing, zilch, “nada”) and will our paycheck. Reality happens at a family reunion. You had sail and the new wardrobe you always telling me that health leave this world with nothing, never seen her again but you will purchase with the inheri- is far more important to a per- not even our tonsils. when we realize that we can’t never forgot her words: “I tance money. You can’t sleep son than wealth, I now leave the I n t h e m e a n t i m e t h e claim some things that were won’t forget you, Charlie,” she at night. Nothing can squelch entire contents of my third floor Almighty, in all wisdom, has never ours to begin with. The said. your excitement. closet, my sun lamp and…to made us stewards (caretakers) key to a responsible financial �� Well, as it turns out your The big day finally arrives. my great nephew whom I prom- over a variety of things. This �� great aunt Lulu was a bit of an You dress in your “finest” and ised to remember…HI THERE would include our relationships, lifestyle is finding that fine bal- eccentric, shall we say a very make the pilgrimage to the CHARLIE!” our physical body, our family, ance between the use of money You go and check for the eccentric “fruit-cake.” To your attorney’s office for the read- OUCH! What a cruel act of our moral and spiritual well- and its limits. To be sure, mail (snail mail). Sitting in the amazement the letter informs ing of aunt Lulu’s will. It deception. But, it really has being and our financial and money can buy many things mailbox is this official look- you that you have been named reads as follows: “I, Mrs. Lulu been an act of self-deception. material resources. Responsible except love, character, freedom ing letter addressed to you in her last will and testament!! McIntosh, being of sound mind That is usually how greed starts. management of our finances from the law firm of “Northam, The reading of the will takes and body, am richer than any- We can lull ourselves into fanta- can be especially challenging of the spirit and immortality. Southern, Eastin, Westin and place in two weeks at the attor- one can possibly imagine. I am sizing about things that belong in our consumer-driven soci- Living within our means in Fred.” You open the envelope ney’s office and your presence leaving my entire fortune to my to us when in fact they do not. ety. It requires personal disci- the present and proper plan- and read the contents. It con- is requested. The next four- cats with the exception of a few That’s also how excessive pline in planning and personally ning for financial success in the tains both good and bad news. teen days go by very slowly. token gifts to the friends and indebtedness begins. acknowledging the limits of our First the bad news: Your great The anticipation is simply kill- relatives who least offended The moral of the story is spending power. Faltering future is responsible, practical aunt Lulu has passed away. ing you. You keep dreaming me during my lifetime. (The very simple. That is, we can in this area typically happens and stress-free. Resources For Military Families Are Available mation to you, N.S. Mayport featured include the following: children. Camps, lock-ins, and the Beaches schools have �� tutoring, sports, and dance rep- collaborated to offer a night of �� resent just of the few oppor- KNOW resources: �� tunities available for children � � � � � � � � � Military Family Resource Consultant on or near the installation. And Fair �� linkage to school information – All Family Members of �� enrollment, special needs, state Active and Retired Military, �� testing, school choice – will Military Family Resource Fair National Guard and Reserves Society Tuesday, March 23rd at 6 p.m. �� give parents the support they Coming on March 23rd a special night for military fami- Mayport Coastal Sciences �� need to insure the academic and lies! School, 2600 Mayport Road, �� personal/social success of their Presenters include Atlantic Beach �� children. �� Presenters will be given the �� Come join us for light �� opportunity to briefly introduce resources (SOAR) refreshments, a performance by �� the services provided by their �� the Mayport Coastal Science �� programs. Then each presenter Several of the programs offer Symphonic Band, and great Over the last few months, �� will man a table in the cafeteria training for stress management, information! several of my weekly The �� to answer individual questions weight loss, parenting, and Judy Cromartie is the Mirror articles have refer- �� and distribute program informa- financial planning. They may School Liaison Officer for NS enced the services of Military �� tion. provide personalized consulta- Mayport. If you have ques- OneSource. �� The programs cover every- tions on issues such as deploy- tions about this article or con- The most recent one referred �� thing from student camps to ment, career education, legal cerns about an educational issue families seeking financial aid �� emergency funds to improv- issues, and travel, as well as for college to call 1-800-342- �� ing academics for your student. links to community resources impacting your child, she can 9674 to speak with an educa- This special night is hosted by NS Mayport and the The goal of each program is to and appropriate military refer- be reached via email at Judith. tional consultant. Beaches elementary, middle and high schools. improve the quality of life of rals. Face-to-face counseling is [email protected] or by But there are so many more So mark your calendar for March 23, 6 p.m. at Mayport military families and the over- also available to service mem- phone at (904) 270-6289 ext. resources available for military Middle School. all effectiveness of the military bers and their families. 1305 [office] or (904) 219-7891 families. To provide that infor- community. The programs to be But the focus will be on the [cell]. Opportunities, Benefits That Make Military Life Easier By Beth Wilson Military Spouse Contributor your MWR office to learn more 6-18 years of age), Education military is “Purple.” It does not Military Spousedom comes and ENJOY! Log on to www. Services (transition assistance matter what branch your spouse with benefits we may not be HOMEFRONT mwr.navy.mil for more infor- for our mobile children). Ok, may be in you can utilize the aware of. Many of us know � � � � � � � � mation. this needs its own column as resources and benefits as ANY about military medical care Child and Youth Programs: well. In the mean time, check installation. So, if your ser- (TriCare) but there are other tax but funds used to reinvest theatre (free movies includ- Got kids? Your local base offers out https://qol.persnet.navy.mil/ vice member is in the National many other benefits that make right back into the commissary. ing special previews), Bowling programs and services for your CYPWeb/Web/Home/Home. Guard, don’t be a stranger to the my life better. You are proba- Exchange privileges: Similar alley, Restaurants, IT&T teen, youth and young children aspx. Navy base in your town. We’re bly aware of most of them but to the commissary, the Navy (Information, Tickets and Tours including; Child Development I want to speak with my sis- all family! if not, here is a partial list. I’ll Exchange (NEX) or AAFES – get discount tickets to attrac- Centers (CDC – daycare for 6 ter spouses from the National Beth is hitting the road! Beth cover many of these more fully (PX) exchange is our depart- tions across town or across weeks to five years old), Child Guard and Reserve. All of these is making plans now to visit a in future columns but here is the ment store. All items are sold the country, MWR sponsored Development Homes (CDH resources are also available overview. tax-free and proceeds benefit tours and more), Golf courses – childcare for 4 weeks to 12 to you. Please check out the base, installation or armory near Commissary privileges: I MWR (Morale, Welfare and (on many bases), Rental equip- years of age in a local home), resources at the military instal- you this summer. Contact her love this one. To be honest, the Recreation – more on them ment (everything from table & School-Age care (SAC – lation nearest to you. You now if you’d like her (beth@home- Commissary benefit is a column later). The exchange provides chairs to lawn equipment to rec- before/after school care and day have unlimited commissary frontinfocus.com) to speak all in itself but suffice it to say quality merchandise at compa- reational equipment like boats camps for ages 6 – 12 years), and exchange privileges. You at your group or installation! that the Defense Commissary rable prices and offers a ‘price and campers), Cabins, resorts Youth and Teen Programs may already know this but it Check out Navy Homefront Agency (DeCA; www.commis- match guarantee’ with any com- and Inns (for that needed get- (YTP – sports programs, leisure bears repeating. When it comes Talk at www.blogtalkradio.com/ saries.com) or ‘commissary’ petitor. Another great way to away) and much more. Stop by classes, and much, much for to ‘services and benefits’ the nht. is the ‘grocery store’ found on stretch your military dollar! base. I recently learned that MWR: Morale, Welfare and 80% of commissary patrons are Recreation (MWR) is definitely the military spouse. This is the a column in itself. But to get deal; want to save 30 percent you started enjoying this ben- Naval Station Mayport Capt. Aaron Bowman...... Commanding Officer on your food bill? Then shop efit, MWR runs many services Cmdr. Mike Watson...... Executiv e Officer at the commissary! Items are on base for which you are eli- CMDCM David Anderson ...... Command Master Chief sold at cost plus 5 percent sur- gible; including: gym access Naval Station Mayport Editorial Staff Roman Catholic Mass Bill Austin ...... Public Affairs Officer charge. The surcharge is not a (enjoy a workout!), Movie Sunday 9 a.m. MC1 Heather Ewton...... Deputy Public Affairs Officer Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. OS2 Shantae Salmon...... Assistant Public Affairs Officer Confessions: before & after mass Paige Gnann...... 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THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 3 Daytona Hosts Roosevelt Reenlistment By Lt.j.g. Charles Wood USS Roosevelt

Daytona International Speedway and Customer Care Specialist Stacy Springman hosted Sailors, friends and family from guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) for a memorable re-enlistment. During pre-race ceremo- nies for the 2010 Budweiser Shootout in February, Interior Communications Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Weber and Electronics Technician 3 rd Class Adam Williams re-enlisted in Campbell Suites on the Front Stretch of the Daytona International Speedway. Weber checked onboard Roosevelt on April 7th, 2007, as a newly rated Interior Communications Specialist Fireman Apprentice (ICFA). Nearly three years later, he is the lead technician and Work -Photos courtesy of USS Roosevelt Center Supervisor for all ship- �� board Interior Communications �� with two deployments worth of �� experience under his belt. Williams joined the Navy and is the lead Super High Wood, Roosevelt’s Electronic chose to ask his grandfather, Both Sailors signed a four- “The opportunity to re-enlist on Feb. 6 th, 2006, from Frequency Communications Materials Officer. retired Aviation Fire Control year re-enlistment, signifying in Daytona for the Budweiser Philadelphia, Penn. In his ten- Suite technician. Electronics Technician 2nd Technician 2 nd Class John their continued dedication to Shootout was a really unique ure onboard, he has become The Oath of Enlistment Class (SW) Dwight Black H. Scott, to join Wood in re- the Navy against the backdrop experience,” said Weber. “I’m the Work Center Supervisor was administered for both joined Wood in administering enlisting him during this special of the Daytona International proud to be able to share it with for Shipboard Test Equipment parties by Lt.j.g. Charles the oath to Williams Weber occasion. Speedway. everyone who came.”

Holy Week Schedule Landry Is NAVSEA Shore, SERMC SOY Roman Catholic By NAVSEA/SERMC March 28, Passion (Palm) Sunday Naval Sea Systems Command graduate of Istrouma High School and Vicksburg (CG 69), USS Carney Mass: 8:45a.m. (gather in outside (NAVSEA) and Southeast Regional Technology (DDG 64) and at the Navy and Marine classrooms) Maintenance Center (SERMC) recent- Academy in 1996, Landry complet- Corps Reserve Center Marietta, Ga. Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; ly announced their Sailor of the Year. ed Recruit Training Command in Great Landry’s personal awards include six Mass: 11:30a.m. (in Small Chapel) Gas Turbine Systems (Mechanical) Lakes, Ill. Graduating as a CG-47 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Sacred Triduum First Class (Aviation Warfare/Surface Gas Trubine Mechanical Maintenance medals, and the Military Outstanding April 1, Holy Thursday, Mass of Warfare) Jorrick Landry was named as Technician in January 2001, Landry the Lord’s Supper: 7 p.m. Volunteer Service medal. NAVSEA Shore Sailor of the Year and earned Navy Enlisted Classification April 2, Good Friday: 3 p.m Landry will now continue to the next SERMC Sailor of the Year. code 4124. April 3, Holy Saturday, Easter He emerged as SERMC ‘’best of Landry earned his Surface Warfare level of competition where he will rep- Vigil Mass: 8 p.m the best.’’ Landry is the leading petty qualification while deployed aboard resent NAVSEA at the Vice Chief of Easter Sunday, April 4 officer of the Marine Gas Turbine USS Hawes (FFG 53), and earned Naval Operations Shore Sailor of the Protestant Easter sunrise service: Repair Shop at Southeast Regional his Aviation Warfare qualification Year Competition and the chance to 7 a.m. Maintenance Center, Mayport, Fla. while serving aboard USS Yorktown be promoted to the rank of Chief Petty Easter Sunrise Mass: 7 a.m. Born in Baton Rouge, La., and a �� (CG 48). He later served on USS Officer. .

4 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 Legends of Aerospace Visit USS Hue City

�� By Lt.j.g. Graduate, aviator, and test pilot; Nicholas Watts-Fernandez was a member of the first crew USS Hue City to orbit the moon; one of only On March 9, 2010, USS Hue three men to travel to the moon City (CG 66) was honored to twice; and coauthored “Lost host three very distinguished �� visitors as part of the Legends which became to basis for the of Aerospace Tour. movie “Apollo 13.” David Hartman, retired Capt. The guests were greeted Gene Cernan, USN (ret), and on the flight deck by Chief retired Capt. Jim Lovell, met Master-at-Arms Anthony with the Wardroom and Crew Sganga and were escorted to share stories of space, answer to the mid-ships quarterdeck, questions, and take photos. where they were met by four Hartman, the tour moderator, rainbow side boys and an honor -Photos courtesy of USS Hue City is an Emmy award winner for Boatswain’s Mate, who piped his television news documen- them aboard. After meeting �� taries; was the original host of Hue City Commanding Officer ABC’s Good Morning America; Capt. A.W. Swain, Executive live a bold life and make the here.’” the sacrifices that are made by discussion, the group posed for currently hosts PBS’s “Walk Officer Cmdr. Jack Rice, and decision to answer the coun- The discussion concluded those in uniform. Cernan was photos and handshakes with the Through” series; is a retired Air �� try’s call to service. The dis- with Lovell explaining that then asked what the Earth looks Crew. Force officer; and is a renowned Blade, the guests were allowed cussion then turned to stan- the second most asked ques- like from space. It was evident that Lovell and Aviation and Space writer. to freshen up prior to meeting dard questions, prompted by tion, one that has been asked by It was obvious by the far Cernan and Hartman were very Cernan is a retired Naval with Hue City’s officers. Hartman asking Cernan to tell everyone from grade schoolers away look in his eyes that he excited to be on board and were Aviator; an astronaut for the During a discussion with the the Wardroom the last words to an unnamed First Lady, is was visualizing the picture in happy to interact with the crew, Gemini 9, Apollo 10 and Apollo Wardroom, Captains Cernan spoken on the moon. “How do you go to the bath- his mind as he answered, “We if even for a limited amount of 17 projects; is the only man to and Lovell were struck by the Cernan, after chuckling that room in space?” to which he know the earth is rotating, but time. have descended to the moon average young age of the offi- he was being set-up, said, “The replied “Very carefully!” when you are flying away from Their words of support, twice; is the author of “Last cers of Hue. last words I spoke while stand- The two then posed for pho- it, you see it spinning, and encouragement, and advice Man on the Moon”; and was the After a joke about not being ing on the moon…and that tographs and small talk before you can see your land and the resounded through the passage- last man to leave his footprints recognized, Cernan stated with would be the last words any- going down to the mess decks oceans and the clouds and the ways, and the crew of Hue City on the surface of the moon all seriousness, “Too many one has spoke standing on the for a similar conversation with weather, and it is surrounded by was honored and privileged to (December 14, 1972). young people today…those moon…were ‘We now leave as the crew. a blackness beyond our under- have three living members of Lovell is best known as the in your age group…are risk we once came, and God will- While speaking to the crew, standing…a blackness that is history on board. Now when Commander of the Apollo averse. You must be bold in ing, we will return.’ What I Lovell reiterated the pride that nearly three dimensional… and Hue Sailors look to the stars, 13 mission; was an astronaut order to succeed and achieve said once we got into the cap- he feels when meeting such we know that the earth moves they can feel a little more of a for the Gemini 7, Gemini 12, your dreams.” sule, forgetting that it was being “remarkable young people” and with a purpose that is incompre- connection, as they have met Apollo 8, and Apollo 13 mis- He complimented the young broadcast across America, was wanted to ensure that the crew hensible but beautiful.” the men who made space travel sions; is a U.S. Naval Academy officers on having the drive to ‘Let’s get this mother** out of knew that America is proud of Upon the conclusion of the possible. .

THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 5 USS McInerney Spends USS Bush Visits Mayport Time Helping Others By Ensign David Forman The next COMREL took ing on improving Nutre Hogar’s USS McInerney PAO place on Nov. 30. This day facilities. Some of the facilities While in the SOUTHCOM McInerney Sailors volun- repaired by McInerney Sailors AOF the Officers and Crew of teered to assist an organization were playground equipment, a USS McInerney have frequent- named Fundacion Calicanto; sink, and an AC unit. Sailors ly involved themselves in needy located in Old Town Panama also worked on general indoor communities, principally taking City. Fundacion Calicanto is a and outdoor cleaning. part in community service proj- non-profit organization, which After the COMREL event ects in Panama. develops programs to help concluded, McInerney Sailors The projects they have been people in the community find returned to the ship to relax and involved in range from the alternatives to gang life. The enjoy the rest of their time in renovation of a century’s old programs range from art and port; however, there was still school building to improving theater, which provide kids an work to be done. This being the sanitary conditions of a outlet to express themselves, to the case, two McInerney Sailors neglected children’s shelter. The re-education programs that help returned following day to install hard work and dedication of young women learn a trade, a sink and a ceiling fan, which McInerney Sailor’s is apparent which will assist them in find- the ship had purchased for in some of the most impover- ing employment. The building Nutre Hogar. The actions of -Photos by MC2 Gary Granger Jr. ished communities of Panama. that houses the organization these Sailors demonstrated the �� The successes of McInerney has served several purposes commitment of the Officers and �� Community Relations Events over the years; from a convent Crew to represent the United �� (COMREL) have been a to a school, this building has States Navy and the people of �� highlight of her historic final been as a center for community the Untied States honorably. deployment and with the con- involvement since it was con- Although their time in tinued commitment of her structed. To help this building Panama was limited, the Officers and Crew there will be continue its impressive history improvements made to Hogar many more successes to come. Fundacion Calicanto has been Divino Niño, Fundacion On Oct. 31, 31 officers and slowly restoring the building Calicanto, and Nutre Hogar crew of McInerney participat- with the help of countless vol- helped create the memories ed in their first COMREL of unteers. of great days that will last for the 2009-2010 SOUTHCOM McInerney Sailors arrived years to come. One often won- deployment. This COMREL ready and eager to lend a help- ders if what has been done was took place in Vasco Nuñez ing hand. They spent the day enough to make a difference in de Balboa, Panama at Hogar erecting the framework to hang the lives of those they strive to Divino Niño; a home for chil- dry wall, which created four serve. It is not difficult to see dren who were neglected and new classrooms. The metal the proof of McInerney’s suc- given up to foster care. The working skills and the manpow- cess; the smiles of those who home houses more than 30 chil- er provided helped to ensure were assisted are evidence dren whose ages range from Fundacion Calicanto took tre- enough. newborn to five years old. mendous strides towards their McInerney Sailors will con- COMREL participants lent a goal of a fully renovated land- tinue to serve the community, hand to aesthetically improve mark. which has been such a gracious the conditions of the home; The subsequent COMREL host throughout their time in painting several rooms inside, took place on Dec. 31. Nutre Latin America. as well as several walls and Hogar is a clinic which pro- structures outside. In addition vides care to malnourished to that, the volunteers spent children. In addition to being time cleaning up the backyard a clinic, it provides education, and children’s play areas. Also, in reference to proper nutrition a few COMREL participants techniques, to the parents of the were able to take the children malnourished children. During to a nearby by park and play the day, Sailors took turns play- games. ing with the children and work- .

6 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 Sammy B Returns From Africa From SBR Public Affairs see Rota, and enjoy Spanish Family and friends of Sailors culture. aboard USS Samuel B. Roberts Transiting south, Sammy (FFG 58) gathered on the pier B stopped for fuel once more to welcome the Sammy B back in Dakar, Senegal, and then home March 15 from their further south, kicked off 2009-2010 Africa Partnership the first of several Theater Station deployment. Security Cooperation (TSC) Roberts’ most recent deploy- port visits, working with the ment took Sailors from Florida Sierra Leonean Navy and the to the Western coast of Africa U.S. Coast Guard Maritime and back. Operating under the Security Response Team operational control of U.S. 6th (MSRT). Several MSRT Fleet, Sammy B traveled up and members embarked Sammy down the coast, visiting several B in Rota to engage Sierra nations along the way to pro- Leone in an African Maritime vide military-to-military train- Law Enforcement Partnership ing and Community Relations (AMLEP) operation. (COMREL) project support. AMLEP operations utilized Sammy B was also able to satellite imagery, Automatic donate 10 pallets of Project Information System (AIS) tech- Handclasp hygiene and recre- nology, and radar and known ation items to many children fishing areas to find fishing ves- in the countries visited. All of sels engaged in illegal activities. these endeavors were in sup- Sammy B became the cata- port of Africa Partnership lyst for Sierra Leone to be Station (APS) West, the over- able to patrol her exclusive arching mission of Sammy B’s economic zone (EEZ), which AFRICOM deployment. extends 200 nautical miles out APS is an international initia- from the coastline, and in which tive developed by Naval Forces Sierra Leone has exclusive Africa to strengthen global -Photo by Paige Gnann claim to the natural resources. maritime partnerships through �� Combined with the technical training and other collaborative �� expertise of the Coast Guard activities in order to improve MSRT and Sammy B’s watch- maritime safety and security in of natural resources so all can addressing three main ‘pillars’ The deployment began with marily for planning the next standing, communication, and the waters off the coast of West benefit, and anti-piracy, which of maritime safety and securi- a 10-day transit across the several port visits. Sammy B small boat capabilities, Sierra Africa. is not only a major issue in the ty. Those pillars are maritime Atlantic, during which Sammy pulled into Funchal, Portugal Leone’s Maritime Wing was The three focus areas are traf- waters off Somalia, but is also a domain awareness (knowledge B trained and made prepara- to take on fuel, and then was able to patrol further than their ficking of drugs from South growing threat for other areas in of what’s happening on the tions for the upcoming partner- off again the same day to Rota, resources alone have allowed America thru Africa to destina- Africa – especially in West and water), military professional- ship operations. Spain. In Rota, stores and fuel in the past, in order to enforce tions in Europe, ensuring the Central Africa. ism, and supporting infrastruc- The translant was very valu- were taken onboard, and crew their laws applicable to the efficient movement and security APS achieves these goals by ture. able underway time used pri- members were able to get out, See Sammy B, Page 7

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EEZ. two different orphanages visit- tary-to-military training in hosted by the U.S. Ambassador of the TSC events, Sailors leaps were made in solidifying Sammy B embarked on ing the ship for games, tours, visit, board, search, and seizure to Gabon, Ambassador Eunice were out enjoying liberty and relations with Nigeria and in similar operations with the lunch, and a donation of Project (VBSS), basic navigation, com- Reddick. During all of this, COMRELs. Both Project bolstering future cooperation. Senegalese Navy prior to pull- Handclasp hygiene and recre- munications equipment, contact Sailors were able to experience Handclasp items and soccer After the two day underway, ing into Dakar; for six days, ation items, as well as many tracking with AIS technology, Gabonese culture and enjoy balls and jerseys were donated Sammy B held a reception, Sammy B operated in close stuffed animals. and small boat maintenance. some time off. at the COMRELs and soccer attended not only by Nigerian proximity to the Senegalese For New Years, Sammy B Simultaneously, many Sailors Following Gabon, Sammy game. officers and officials, but also Patrol Boats BSC PODOR and found herself in beautiful Cape participated in COMRELs aid- B was warmly welcomed to The whirlwind schedule of by four U.S. Congressional BSC POPONGUINE, assisting Verde, a former Portuguese ter- ing Two UNICEF Abandoned Pointe-Noire, Republic of port visits continued with a Representatives, Representative them in detection, identifica- ritory. The country, consisting Children’s Homes in basic con- Congo by her top ranking mili- week long visit to Sao Tome & �� tion, and interception of small of five volcanic islands provid- struction and providing Project tary officials, military band, and Principe, where she commenced Meeks (D-NY), Melvin Watt craft in their EEZ. ed several days of liberty and Handclasp hygiene and recre- members of the press. on more military-to-military (D-NC), and Bob Goodlatte In those six days, the relaxation for the crew, as well ation items. During her stay in the training in basic navigation, (R-VA). Sailors from each of Senegalese ships boarded and as a new culture to enjoy. Throughout the port visit, Republic of Congo, Sammy B contact tracking with AIS, basic their districts were able to meet inspected over 22 vessels. On Jan. 9, underway once Cmdr. Chuck Sellers, Sammy again held military-to-military seamanship, recruiting tactics, with their Representatives and This was particularly exciting again, at 000° 00.0’ West and B’s Commanding Officer, training in combat lifesaving, and small boat maintenance and because the cooperation with 000° 00.0 North, the crew of attended office calls with AIS technology, and small boat engineering. share Sammy B with them. Sammy B allowed Senegal to Samuel B. Roberts became hon- leading Gabonese officials, maintenance and handling. The week continued with the Sailors participated in two patrol her own waters more orable emerald shellbacks as and presided over the Project Office calls and ship tours same basic schedule of events more COMRELs, consisting of than ever before and enforce they crossed both the equator Handclasp donations. took place, as well as anoth- as the previous TSC port visits, a great deal of painting, repairs, Senegalese Maritime law fur- and the prime meridian at the A Sammy B vs Gabon soccer er reception, this time hosted but with different participants. and electrical work, and another ther out than their own resourc- same time, in an arduous and game, with a Project Handclasp in conjunction with the U.S. The reception in Sao Tome & donation of Project Handclasp es have allowed in the past. time-honored ceremony over donation of soccer balls and Ambassador to the Congo, Principe was held at one of the items to an orphanage and a Following this very success- �� jerseys afterwards, as well as a Ambassador Alan Eastham. hotels on the island, rather than maternity hospital in Lagos. ful week, Sammy B proceed- This was a proud moment for basketball game of Sammy B And again, a Sammy B vs on the flight deck. The crew Upon completion of her TSC ed back to Dakar to celebrate every Sammy B crew member. vs. a Gabonese civilian team, Congolese soccer game took enjoyed themselves at the TSC obligations, the crew was able Christmas and engage in some Shortly after christening took place later in the week. place to build up relations, events, as well as on liberty, but to attend a cultural event, host- well-deserved liberty and a many new emerald shellbacks, Ultimately, the Gabonese team morale, and camaraderie, and soon Sammy B was on her way ed by the Nigerian Navy, dur- COMREL project. Sammy B pulled into Port won, but not without a stout have some fun. Again, the once again. ing which Sailors viewed, and Many Sailors donated Gentil, Gabon on Jan. 11, where fight. home team took the victory, Several days after departing sometimes participated in, tra- their time and efforts to the she embarked on her first TSC Sammy B hosted tours but by a marginal difference in Sao Tome, Sammy B pulled ditional Nigerian dances, tasted COMREL, which consisted of port visit. onboard the ship, as well as a score. into Lagos, Nigeria, where various Nigerian food and bev- approximately 50 children from The visit consisted of mili- reception on the flight deck, co- In conjunction with all office calls and tours were held, erage delicacies, and mingled as well as a welcome reception with Nigerian Navy personnel. for officers and chiefs at the The next day, Sammy B Naval Base. commenced her journey However, unlike the previ- home. With all TSC port vis- ous TSC visits, while there was its accomplished with flying military-to-military training in colors, she began the trek back port in damage control, first up the African coast, stopping aid, and VBSS, Sammy B went underway for two days of train- once again in Dakar for fuel, ing with Nigerian Naval Ships Rota, Spain for liberty, fuel, and BARUTU and NWAMBA. stores, and finally in Funchal, The joint Sammy B and Portugal for a top off before Nigerian VBSS teams had embarking on the Transatlantic the opportunity to board both crossing taking her home to Nigerian vessels, providing Mayport. unparalleled training. After some hard earned time This was the first instance off and leave, Sammy B will -Photo by MC1 Heather Ewton of a U.S. ship working directly enter a planned maintenance �� -Photo by MC1 Heather Ewton with the Nigerian Navy; great and overhaul period. ��

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8 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 SWO Bonus Adjusted, Podcast Explains Change From Chief of Naval Personnel Public of their promotion. Follow- year. ments. Affairs Office on payments of $12,000 will The junior SWO bonus To listen to the complete pod- Adjustments to the Critical be disbursed on the third and remains unchanged and contin- cast, visit http://www.navy.mil/ Skills Retention Bonus (CSRB) NAVY fourth anniversaries. ues to provide eligible lieuten- media/audio/cnp/RADML%20 program for surface warfare � � � � O-4s currently under a single- ants $25,000 to remain in the Dan%20Holloway%20on%20 officers (SWO) were announced year contract will not be eligi- community upon completion of SWO.mp3. the week of March 8 in ence needed to execute today’s According to the message, ble for bonus payments beyond their minimum service require- For more information on NAVADMIN 084/10. global mission,” said Rear the SWO critical skills bonus their existing contract. ment through the ninth year of the changes to SWO bonuses, “As retention goals are Adm. Dan Holloway, direc- for O-4s will only be available In addition, the senior SWO commissioned service and the review NAVADMIN 084/10 at achieved or personnel require- tor of Navy’s personnel, plans for a three-year commitment; bonus for commanders and completion of two department www.npc.navy.mil. ments change, CSRB award and policy division, in a recent single-year agreements are no captains serving in senior-level head tours. Information on all incen- levels are adjusted to reflect podcast. “We will continue to longer available. Eligible lieu- command positions was adjust- Applications for the SWO tive pays for the surface war- Navy’s manning and mission review all bonuses and pays in tenant commanders at the 12th ed. Authorized O-5 bonus levels bonus received after the fare community can be found requirements to ensure we response to retention behavior year of commissioned service will be reduced from $15,000 to NAVADMIN release date of at http://www.npc.navy.mil/ provide the fleet with skilled and external market factors to can receive a $22,000 bonus $12,000 and O-6 bonus levels Mar. 9 will be processed under Officer/SurfaceWarfare/ SWOs who posses the experi- properly compensate our force.” paid on the second anniversary from $20,000 to $10,000 per the new levels and require- PayIncentives/. Care Plan to Encompass More Military Families By Elaine Wilson for financial and logistical sup- explained, unless extenuating pate that they won’t be able to member away from a child and of a departure. Legal assistance American Forces Press Service port, including relocation and circumstances exist. reach an agreement with or trust sending the servicemember to offices are a valuable resource The Defense Department’s medical care. This situation can put a the noncustodial, biological par- Iraq or Afghanistan. No com- for help with a plan, as well as family care plan policy will While the family care plan deployed parent in a tough, ent should visit their legal assis- mander is going to want that to Military OneSource at http:// be expanded in the coming always has been a required and stressful spot while far from tance office so they understand happen.” www.militaryonesource.com or months to encompass a wider useful planning tool for dual- home, he noted. the legal ramifications of not In extreme cases, when the Military Homefront at http:// population of military parents, a military couples and single par- “The worst possible thing involving the biological parent, servicemember just can’t piece www.militaryhomefront.dod. defense legal expert said. ents, the lack of inclusion of is when things come to a head Shumake advised. together a family care plan, the mil. The new policy will require “blended” families represented while the servicemember is The new policy also will commander has the option of For parents needing more military parents with cus- a “gaping hole” in the policy, gone,” Shumake said. “The address issues that affect all separating the servicemember extensive assistance, such tody of children from a previ- Shumake said, prompting the servicemember is going to parents required to have a care from service. “The commander as those seeking court orders ous relationship to file a fam- first policy update since 1992. be overseas, and that biologi- plan. For instance, if a cata- needs to rely on his people and to establish guardianship, ily care plan, said Army Col. “What we’re trying to do is cal parent is going to pop up strophic circumstance arises - a needs to know they’ll be there,” Shumake advised they first Shawn Shumake, director of put these servicemembers in the and be able to walk away with temporary guardian refusing to Shumake said. check with their legal office the Pentagon’s office of legal best possible position before that kid.” Requiring service- care for the child or getting into The commanders also are for advice. Local legal offices policy. The requirement already they leave,” he said. members with a blended fam- an accident and being unable to tasked with advising service- can help to point them to free is in place for dual military In recent years, Shumake ily to have a family care plan provide care, for example - the members of the risks involved legal assistance, such as that couples and single parents with said, he has seen an increase will lead to anticipating some of new policy allows for a deploy- with designating a nonviable offered through the American custody. in custody disputes involving these potential problems early ment deferment until the issue guardian or leaving a biological Bar Association’s Military Pro Family care plans are used blended families that mostly on, he said. is resolved. Commanders also parent out of the equation, he Bono Project. to ensure dependents are cared arose from a lack of prior coor- Shumake noted that although will be sensitive to those cir- explained. The new policy will Above all, the aim is to avoid for while the servicemember is dination. The deploying parent it’s helpful, the family care plan cumstances, Shumake said. outline this increased respon- problems in the first place, away for an extended period of may designate guardianship to isn’t a legally binding docu- “It would shock me if there sibility for commanders, he Shumake said. “We want to time, whether it’s for training, a the step-parent, for instance, ment. But if it’s prepared early was any commander out there added. mitigate or avoid the prob- deployment or a remote assign- only to have the biological par- enough, the servicemember who would not allow a military Family care plans are exten- lems before they happen,” he ment, Shumake explained. The ent intercede while the custo- generally would be able to take parent the opportunity to deal sive and can take some time said. “Deployments are stress- document includes everything dial parent is gone. And the bio- the plan to court and petition for with that and figure out a good to fill out, Shumake acknowl- ful enough without the added from designation of temporary logical parent has every right a court order to enforce it. response,” he said. “We have edged, further underscoring the worry of care for your children guardianship to arrangements to custody of that child, he Servicemembers who antici- no interest in ripping a service- need to start well in advance back home.” .

THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 9 myPay Users Have New York Comes To Mayport Better Pay Options

From DFAS accounts secure. A year after the Defense Finance and While the options may vary from one customer Accounting Service first launched the myPay category to another, all myPay users can estab- Web-based pay account system in 2000, less than lish alternate login credentials for use by fam- 500,000 military, military retirees, annuitants ily members, tax preparers or others they trust and federal civilian employees were listed as to view account information and download tax online users. Today that number has increased to statements. approximately 3.7 million users with access to “The myPay system has been with us for a pay account information, tax statements and the while,” Gustafson said. “Our security enhance- ability to update their bank, personal and allot- ments have been developed to counter threats to ment information instantly and, most importantly, our customers’ personal and financial informa- securely. tion. The growth in what can be accomplished To date, more than 2.6 million myPay users has reflected the needs and wishes of many recip- have accessed their 2009 tax statements online, ients of our payroll services. In short, myPay avoiding the delays and possible security risks of gives them a way to avoid the risks of postal regular mail delivery. delivery of their information, and a way to really Last November, DFAS implemented a myPay shorten the amount of time it takes to update security enhancement requiring users to establish information in our pay systems. new login credentials, including personalized “But the bottom line is still how these users login IDs and passwords. The agency has posted view the importance and worth of myPay. Do step-by-step instructions in both text and video they understand their role in keeping their finan- -Photo by MC1 Corey Lewis at the myPay site (https://mypay.dfas.mil/mypay. cial information current and accurate?” �� aspx) and its public Web site (www.dfas.mil) While DFAS maintains some of the more tradi- �� to help customers set up their new information. tional methods of submitting changes to customer �� Currently, 82 percent of myPay accounts have information or inquiring about pay issues such as been updated with new login information. fax, call centers and mail, the myPay system pro- “While some might view 82 percent as a posi- vides a faster and more efficient means to com- tive, I’m concerned that some of our custom- municate with their payroll service provider. ers don’t appreciate what myPay provides,” Another benefit of the system is reduced costs said DFAS Principal Deputy Director Richard in delivering pay information to customers. This Gustafson. “We want to provide a tool for our year, DFAS has saved taxpayers approximately customers that is both useful and gives them a $1.5 million in postal fees by electronically dis- feeling of confidence that their information is tributing 2009 tax statements via myPay. protected. We want to help our customers become “The changes customers submit via myPay educated customers, to partner with us to make are effective immediately,” said Dawn Coulter, sure all aspects of their pay – from what they are the agency’s e-Commerce director. “Rather than due to how it is delivered – are as accurate as waiting for the fax machine or mail to get the possible.” information to DFAS, then waiting for a pay- Users of myPay have greater control over their roll technician to input that information into the pay accounts and can make changes to vital infor- pay system, address changes, new bank account mation in a very secure environment. Some of the information or other data become effective the options within myPay include: moment the customer hits the submit button.” ��- DFAS officials have advised all eligible myPay mation from military retired or annuitant account users to establish their new login credentials and statements, or military/federal employee leave keep that information secure. Once able to access and earning statements. the online application, they are encouraged to ��- review their pay account information and make ments such as W-2s and 1099Rs. sure it is accurate. �� for direct deposit. -Photo by MC2 Gary Granger Jr. �� - �� ing amounts. �� .

10 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 USS Doyle Hosts Vets Testing The Limits By Ensign Kassandra Richardt ed. Coming from a diverse range of rates, the USS Doyle PAO veterans noted changes in the equipment on A group of veterans and their wives proudly board, from the ships supply services, the radars boarded USS Doyle (FFG-39) and fondly remem- and the weapons systems. bered their experiences and times at sea onboard “I remember we used to paint the mast black USS Buchanan (DDG-14). due to the diesel smoke while we were under- USS Buchanan was one of three Adams Class way,” commented Browning, as he gazed up the DDG’s commissioned during the Centennial of mast. “It was pointless to have them gray since the Civil War and provided major support during the smoke would make them black. the Vietnam Eastern Defensive in 1972. Many of In Doyle’s CIC, Operations Specialist 1st Class, veterans, retired now for almost 30 years, were Richard Tarsitano, described Doyle’s radars, active during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s, weapons systems, the capabilities of a frigate, and were heavily employed in Vietnam providing and our missions when deployed. The veterans gunfire support for amphibious forces. “I miss the excitement of being in the Navy remarked on the new technology available to and being part of the crew. We served dur- Navy ships and reminisced about their experienc- ing a major time in history,” said former Sonar es sailing through the Southern Pacific without Technician 1st Class Rob Browing as he looked at some of the technology we use today. the weapons systems on Doyle. USS Buchanan decommissioned October 1, The tour, led by Ensign Bernhardt consisted 1991 after spending 31 years active. She was of a walk through Doyle’s Combat Information finally used as a target ship during RIMPAC 2000 Center (CIC), the Pilot House and the 0-2 level, and was sunk in 1999. Her final resting place is where Doyle’s main weapons systems are locat- now 2540 fathoms under the sea.

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DESRON 40 From Page 7 contacts during its participa- nongovernmental volunteers to and time away from our loved tion in Continuing Promise provide critical support to the ones is always tough, but this 2009 when it spent two weeks multinational effort in Haiti. was definitely a very reward- in Port-Au-Prince providing The hospital ship ran 10 oper- ing. The Haitian people that medical care to the Haitian ating rooms at full capacity to we were able to help make it People. The friendships forged care for injured Haitian and all worth it,” said Lcdr. Tony by the task force team in the American earthquake victims Mortimer. recent past laid a great ground- requiring surgical care. DESRON 40 is already busy work from which to begin tack- The amount of work accom- at work preparing for its next ling their challenging mission. plished on the Comfort was mission, Southern Seas 2010. The task force was combined remarkable. Beginning in early April, the team of professional all driven “It is all the support from staff will be the command toward a common goal: help- people at home that helped to element embarked on USS ing Haiti. It took more than make this possible,” said Capt. doctors, nurses and corpsmen Rodelio Laco, Commodore, ��- to ensure that the 843 surger- DESRON 40. “I would be ment will include UNITAS ies performed were successful. proud to serve with any of these Atlantic, UNITAS Pacific and Along with the 25 DESRON Sailors, any time, any where.” Peruvian Silent Forces Exercise -Photo by Bill Austin 40 personnel, there were more After a rewarding, yet ardu- 2010, along with numerous �� than 1,400 Navy medical pro- ous mission Haiti the staff is other passing exercises, theater �� fessionals and support person- happy to be home with their security cooperation events, and �� nel, ranging from culinary spe- family and friends. “It was a community relations projects, �� cialists to engineers that came great mission, a mission that throughout the Fourth Fleet area together with civil mariners and changed us all. The long hours of focus. .

THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 11 USS Roosevelt Ends 3-Month Drydocking By Ensign Charles Daven- port and Lt.j.g. Geof Zann ing lines were cast off and USS Roosevelt Roosevelt left Mayport basin for what would turn out to be Like the arrival of spring and over three months of intense the need for deep cleaning that shipyard work. comes with, in the life of a ship While the concept of using a there comes a point when it is drydock as a means for repair- time for it to go high and dry, ing a ship has been in place for up on blocks in a drydock so hundreds of years, it still does major overhauls and repairs can not negate the fact that each one take place. For guided-mis- requires complete preparation, sile destroyer USS Roosevelt careful calculation and a com- (DDG 80), commissioned in mitment to safety of men and 2000, this point came this past machine over keeping to a set fall when she entered into her timetable. second major drydock period, As Roosevelt approached known as a Docking Selected the entrance to the now ballast- Restricted Availability (DSRA). ed-down USNS Sustain dry- While Oct. 28, would be the dock, the tugs that had towed big day that she came out of her from Mayport handed her the water, preparations for that over to a team of five civilian event began over six months tugs that would turn her stern before that as her crew and towards the mouth of Sustain Sean McMurray of South East and carefully guide her, with Regional Maintenance Center the help of previously-placed (SERMC), her Port Engineer, centering guides on the flight began figuring out how to make deck, back into the drydock. the most of this opportunity. Once in place, the dock Work Center Supervisors began to ballast up, with divers began submitting all sorts of constantly checking to ensure jobs to be accomplished rang- that Roosevelt was properly -Photo courtesy of USS Roosevelt ing from simple refinishing aligned on the massive blocks �� of decks all the way to com- that would support her 9,000 plete overhauls of the ship’s tons. After nearly eight hours to get back in the water and Connected Replenishment of careful efforts, Roosevelt back to Mayport. The morn- (CONREP) stations. As the was finally high and dry and her ing of Feb. 4, the entire crew jobs were submitted, evaluated, crew was able to go home for came aboard their warship and and approved, drafting of the the night. the drydock began to ballast DSRA contract began. While the crew, with the back down as the water of the As October rolled around, exception of each day’s duty St. Johns picked up Roosevelt. much of the preparatory work section, would go home each In a process almost reversed was completed and it was night, crews of workers would from three months before, tugs time for the work to begin. end up working around the returned Roosevelt to Mayport Contractors began checking in clock to ensure that the timeline basin and brought a newly refit- at the quarterdeck and fanning for completion was adhered to ted destroyer one step closer to out around the ship to remove every step of the way. returning to full combat ready lagging, rig hoses, and complete Despite complications that status. the assessments that would arose, not the least of which “It was a great accomplish- make for a smooth transition was the cold and sometimes ment that would not have from Mayport Naval Station to rainy weather, every effort was been made possible without Atlantic Marine Drydock. At made to ensure that all work the cooperation, communica- the same time, the crew moved was conducted with the highest tion and teamwork of everyone onto YRBM-L 45, a berthing standards of quality maintained. involved,” said Ensign Charles barge that would be their tem- Though a monumental effort, Davenport, the Officer of the porary home for the next three through the cooperation of the Deck for Roosevelt’s transit and a half months. ship’s crew, SERMC personnel, back to Mayport. “The crew Finally, the big day arrived. the shipyard and drydock, and is excited to be done with With most of the various fuel outside contractors, the work this major milestone and as and water tanks emptied, was accomplished in a safe and Roosevelt’s keel rose off the Roosevelt sat very high in the timely manner. blocks you could almost feel water as the tugs arrived and Time in drydock introduced everyone’s hopes rise as well made up to her bow and mid- a variety of new stresses to as everyone looks forward ships to tow her up the St. the crew of Roosevelt and as to the day when Good Ship John’s River to drydock. With February arrived nearly every Roosevelt returns to sea where all hands in place, moor- member of the crew was ready she belongs.” .

12 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 Carney Boarding Team Builds Goodwill At Sea By Ensign Emily Rhatican role in the region. Boarding Officer Ensign USS Carney “The crews of these vessels Shawn Toth adds, “The visits The Visit, Board, Search, have been very appreciative of give us the opportunity to say and Seizure (VBSS) Team on our presence,” said Boarding ‘we’re here, and we care about board USS Carney (DDG 64) �� your security.’ Hopefully, they has been hard at work building “They invite us to visit and talk will spread the word back to relationships with commercial face to face, which gives us a their communities that we are mariners to ensure a safe and better view of the challenges friends if they ever need assis- secure maritime environment facing the commercial mariners tance.” in the Fifth Fleet area of opera- in the region. They say they Merchant mariners and fish- tions. feel more secure in the knowl- ermen ply their trade amongst Carney’s VBSS Team has edge that we are operating in numerous dangers at sea, conducted numerous approach these waters.” including human trafficking, and assist visits with vessels VBSS teams conduct a wide slavery, weapons and narcotics in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, range of operations, from smuggling, and piracy. and Arabian Sea in the first approach and assist visits to Carney deployed with the two months of her deployment. non-compliant boardings, all USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Approach and assist visits are part of a larger effort to increase (CVN 69) Strike Group on 2 a valuable method of gaining maritime security and deter January, and is currently operat- information on the patterns or disrupt use of the maritime ing with Combined Task Force -Photo courtesy of USS Carney of life in an area and raising environment for criminal or ter- 150 conducting maritime secu- �� awareness of the United States’ rorist activity. rity operations. ��

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THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 13 2010 NMCRS Fund Drive In Full Swing By Ray Mabus And as a direct result of the organization. Marines who need just a little in the United States to make million. Given the unstable Secretary Of The Navy NMCRS efforts, countless The financial assistance help, accounted for nearly half personal house calls. They economy, that level of giving For 106 years, the Navy- men and women in uniform NMCRS offers is in the form the casework and one-fourth of currently follow more than was commendable. However, Marine Corps Relief Society’s have been able to focus fully of interest-free loans and grants. all the financial assistance pro- 750 service members injured across the Navy and Marine (NMCRS) work has improved on their commitment to protect Since its founding in 1904, vided by the society in 2009. in Iraq, Afghanistan and the the lives of Sailors, Marines and our nation, knowing there is a the NMCRS has been the first The QAL program provides Arabian Gulf and made 9,338 Corps, less than one-third of their families. safety net at home to care for organization our Sailors and an alternative to high interest, contacts over the last 12 months uniformed members contributed Young parents grappling with their loved ones. Marines have turned to when predatory lenders, and has been with this important segment of to the campaign. I ask you to new responsibilities, Sailors and Beginning March 1, 2010, they need help. During the past a tremendous success story. our sea service population. consider this: this year, if just Marines struggling with bills active duty Sailors and Marines year, the NMCRS responded to The society’s 48 regis- NMCRS has always had a 50 percent of our active duty they cannot pay and unexpected will be encouraged to give gen- the financial needs of Sailors, tered visiting nurses continue special relationship with Sailors Sailors and Marines make a car repairs, families grieving erously to the active duty fund Marines, and families 91,418 to support our wounded and and Marines. Your contribu- commitment of $5 per month, the loss of loved ones, and wid- drive in support of the NMCRS. times - up 17 percent from a injured Marines, Sailors, and tions are the primary fund- ows on limited incomes have At the same time, I will be com- year ago - and provided over their families, providing long ing that enables the Society to the 2010 Campaign will gener- all been touched by the kind- municating directly with more 47.4 million dollars in interest- term case management for as deliver high quality services. ate 16 million dollars in funding ness, compassion and efficiency than 500,000 retired Sailors and free loans and outright grants. long as needed. These nurses The NMCRS web site at www. for the society. of this private, non-profit char- Marines - reminding them that Those numbers are higher than make face-to-face contact with NMCRS.org shows the scope Please continue the tradition ity. Through it all, the society’s they, and their family mem- anytime since 1993 when the the injured and their families and variety of assistance they of taking care of our own by array of programs and servic- bers, remain eligible for finan- size of our Navy-Marine corps while they are being treated in Offer as well as a complete helping make this year’s cam- es has assisted the Navy and cial assistance from the society. team was significantly greater. military medical facilities, then listing of office locations, hours Marine Corps in caring for our I will also encourage them to The society’s popular remain in close personal con- of operation, and more. paign the most successful ever. most precious resource - our continue their generous finan- quick assist loan (QAL) pro- tact following their recovery or In 2009, your generosity Thank you for supporting your people. cial support of this wonderful gram, designed for Sailors and discharge, traveling anywhere resulted in donations of $10.1 shipmates and fellow Marines. USO � � � �

Jacksonville USO Centers what promises to be an exciting will be collecting gently used Poker Run. More info to follow. ball caps for the “Stand Down” Disney’s “Armed Forces for the Homeless Veterans Salute‚” is being held through being held at the Jacksonville July 31, 2010. Active Duty Agricultural Fairgrounds and retired military (including on Saturday, April 17. If you Coast Guard, National Guard would like to help, just bring and Reserves). Military I.D. your donation into any one of Card-carrying Spouses may our three USO Centers and drop also purchase Disney’s 4-Day them in the box. We will end Military Promotional Tickets our campaign on April 9. for $99 plus tax for themselves Everyone is invited to and up to five family members another great event in Palencia for use at Walt Disney World Friday, March 26 at 5:00 pm. Resort. The Park Hopper and This is a free event with D.J. Water Park Fun & more options entertainment, arts & crafts, may be added for an addition- �� al $26, plus tax. No more than BBQ, Vendor Street Fair, six Disney’s 4-Day Military Farmers Market and Art Walk. Promotional Tickets (with or There will be special appear- without options) may be pur- ances by The Easter Bunny, chased by any eligible mem- Smokey the Bear and Jaxson ber. You may also save up to ��- 40 percent on rooms at select cy houses, Disney games, danc- Disney Resorts! This offer is ing and prizes. Please bring good for stays most nights, non-perishable goods for dona- with the exception of 3/28 - tion to the St. Francis House. 4/10, and 7/1 - 7/5, and may For more information visit be booked through July 31, www.palenciaclub.com 2010. (The number of rooms 5th Annual Captain Chuck allocated for this offer is lim- Cornett 10k Run & 5k Walk ited. Minimum length of stay race will be held on the Naval requirements may apply for Air Station Jacksonville, Friday or Saturday arrivals. Saturday, April 3 at 8 a.m. Valid Military ID required upon Entry fees for this race are as check-in. No group rates or follows $15 for Military until other discounts apply. Advance March 26, $20 for Authorized reservations required. For infor- base personnel, and $25 after mation regarding Disney’s March 27 through the day of 4-Day Military Promotional the race. For more information Tickets, or to make room reser- visit www.cnic.navy.mil/jack- vations, call (407) 939-7830 or sonville. participating U.S. military base FRA Branch #91, Collins ticket offices (ITT). Also, visit Road, Orange Park (down the www.disneyworld.com/military road from NAS JAX) will host for more information. its 2nd Annual USO benefit Watch TV or a movie from motorcycle Poker Run or “Fleet the video library. Service mem- Fun Run‚” on March 20. Costs/ bers can also enjoy video games registration info for motor- or use the sports equipment. cycle ride participants will be There is a full kitchen, show- forthcoming. You do not have ers, a quiet reading room and a to ride a motorcycle to enjoy meeting room available at the the day. FRA Branch #91 is USO. The USO is available a great, family-friendly envi- for meetings, support groups, ronment with that focuses on receptions, parties and pre- family activities/socials. This deployment briefs. A TV, VCR event is great fun for everyone! and overhead projector are There will be door prizes, food, available for use. and live band entertainment, For more information about and much, much more. This is activities or meeting avail- a great way to spend the day abilities, call 246-3481 or stop with your family. For those who by the center at 2560 Mayport ride - enjoy the challenges of Road. .

14 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 What’s Your Goal For Avoid The National Nutrition Month? Dinnertime By Chris Halagarda no nutritional value, there are many herbs and your omelet. Rush Hour Navy fitness, performance enhancement dieti- spices that top the ORAC list. For example, �� tian ground cinnamon rates higher than blueberries or different amounts of cumin, coriander, red pepper �� March is National Nutrition Month! What are you pomegranate juice, while oregano and turmeric rate and paprika. (Always experiment with smaller DeCA dietitian going to do this month to improve your nutritional above powerhouses like raspberries, strawberries amounts, such as . teaspoon.) Do you find yourself struggling to decide and asparagus, all extremely healthy foods. �� health? Try to lose weight? Increase your fruit what to have for dinner 30 minutes before it and vegetable consumption each day? Eat less red Also, “standing tall” on this list include paprika, �� needs to be on the table? An all too familiar meat? Drink more water? What about trying out rosemary, ginger and thyme, to name a few. So, For more information about making healthy some new herbs and spices? for National Nutrition Month this year, how about choices, visit Ask the Dietitian on http://www. sound in many homes around dinnertime is the Most people don’t think of herbs and spices as putting down the salt shaker and sprinkling some commissaries.com and post your questions on the kids saying, “Mom, I’m hungry – what’s for improving their nutritional health, but they are herbs and spices on your food? Consider the DeCA Dietitian Forum. Be sure to look for other dinner?” Many families find themselves peer- some of the best sources of nutrition known to following: useful information in the Dietitian’s Voice archive. ing into the refrigerator or stopping off at the man. For example, if you look at the Department �� Sign up with the DeCA Dietitian on www.twitter. closest fast-food restaurant to grab something of Agriculture’s Database for Oxygen Radical with peanut butter, fruit cup or yogurt and granola. com and get messages sent to your cell phone today. to eat. Absorbance Capacity, you’ll find a listing of the �� To help make life a little easier when it antioxidant levels of common foods. vegetable stir-fry. And to enjoy all your commissary has to offer, sign comes to eating, try using a meal planner. Despite the belief that herbs and spices have �� up for the Commissary Connection. Something as simple as a weekly calendar with a shopping list attached to it will work. To help make that shopping list a little easier to fill in, keep a list of foods you use almost Commissaries Kick every day beside the planner on your refrigerator. Getting started Off ‘Your Pet, Your Pick a day to fill out your weekly menu and involve the family. Allow your children to help plan the menu; have each child plan a dinner Family’ Campaign along with adding necessary items to the shopping list. This is a great time for children to share what they may be learning about nutri- By Tammy L. Moody tion in school – depending on their age. You DeCA marketing and mass communications specialist “Pets are wonderful additions can use this time to talk about choosing foods Whether you feel a distinct comfort when Fido to households, as they bring a lot that help children grow, according to www. greets you at the door with full-body wagging, of joy to our lives,” said Linda MyPyramid.gov. or laugh hilariously when playing laser light Callery, a pet category buyer. Tools to use chase with Socks, or marvel at Petey’s ability to “They’re a great form of compan- Using tools can help your menu planning mimic sounds as he makes you answer a nonring- ionship for many people, so select- go smoothly, along with helping save money ing phone, you believe your furry and feathered ing the right mix of pet products is and time. With a little organization, using these friends are family. an essential part of my responsibil- tools to help create a menu can greatly reduce The Defense Commissary Agency agrees with ity for DeCA.” the stress level around dinnertime for every- you as it kicks off its “Your Pet, Your Family” Callery also understands how one. campaign March 27, at Randolph Air Force Base pets deserve treats now and then, Tools include: Find out what is on sale for in San Antonio, Texas. This campaign recognizes so customers can find a variety the week on www.commisaries.com, and use that in many military families, pets are thought of of those in commissary pet aisles, the coupon sites there. Gather your coupons as family members and need as much care as the as well as pet toys — all at great and keep them in the car for the shopping trip. adults and children in the family. commissary savings. This means less chance of forgetting them “Our military community is made up of a vari- Shopping at the commissary when you are in a hurry. Check your pantry ety of people, many of whom treasure the comfort can also help customers with their and refrigerator to see what foods are already of companion animals in their lives,” said DeCA battle against fleas and ticks on on hand, and make sure to include these foods Director and CEO Philip E. Sakowitz Jr. “We want pets, as DeCA stocks high-end pet in your weekly menu to help save even more our customers to know that not only do we support health products specially devel- money. them and their family members, but also the pets oped to keep bugs away from furry Going for the gold in their family.” family members. Take it a step further and decide who is The “Your Pet, Your Family” campaign empha- The “Your Pet, Your Family” your pet is ‘just a pet,’ remember the commis- going to prepare different foods for different sizes that the 30 percent or more customers save campaign will help customers think of the com- sary knows they are never ‘just a pet,’ ” Cauthers dinners. Of course, this depends on your chil- on grocery purchases at their commissary extends missary the next time they’re looking to pro- added. “We know your pets are your family, so dren’s ages, skill levels and after-school activi- to all kinds of pet foods as well, from the new vide for their family pets,” said Sallie Cauthers, look for pet promotions throughout the year in ties. Involving your children with the smallest “fresh refrigerated” items most commissaries DeCA’s chief of marketing. your commissary, as part of our commitment to tasks to the most advanced food preparation carry, to the more high-end name brands for pets. “So, if you bristle a bit when someone says your companions.” tasks can be a learning experience that begins at a young age and advances as they grow. With a little help, very young children can wash vegetables, set the table, and pour, mea- ‘Let’s Move!’ Campaign Helps sure and stir ingredients. Older children can prepare simple foods and help guide younger children, too. Learning how to cook can be fun Families Tackle Childhood Obesity and educational for everyone, while providing many opportunities to share and appreciate By Lt. Col. Karen E. Hawkins bers of the medical community, will educate doc- The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award is pro- real food together as a family. DeCA dietitian tors and nurses across the country about obesity. vided through the President’s Council on Physical For more information about making healthy Making healthy choices for children and fami- Doctors will regularly monitor your child’s body Fitness and Sports. This challenge for children and choices, visit Ask the Dietitian on http:// lies is getting easier with the newly released “Let’s mass index and educate you about healthy eating adults is to build healthy habits by committing to www.commissaries.com and post your ques- Move!” campaign. Nearly 20 percent of children habits and physical activity. regular physical activity five days a week, for six tions on the DeCA Dietitian Forum. Be sure and teens in Department of Defense families are To help families make healthier food and weeks. The council plans to double the number of to look for other useful information in the considered obese. Across the nation, the numbers physical activity choices, U.S. Department of children in the 2010 to 2011 school year who earn Dietitian’s Voice archive. Sign up with the are even greater as one child in three is over- Agriculture plans to revamp the food pyramid. a Presidential Active Lifestyle Award by engaging DeCA Dietitian on www.twitter.com and get weight. The Web site: http://www.MyPyramid.gov, will in regular physical activity. messages sent to your cell phone today. For To help address this issue, Let’s Move! pro- make available several different tools to put the Let’s Move! is helping provide access to �� vides a coordinated effort that involves families, Dietary Guidelines into practice. healthy, affordable food And to enjoy all your commissary has to offer, schools, private industry and the government. You Let’s Move! is helping schools As many as 6.5 million children live in areas sign up for the Commissary Connection. are encouraged to join First Lady Michelle Obama During the next school year, the USDA will that do not have adequate access to a supermarket. and others in this campaign to tackle the challenge work with schools and the private sector to double These communities – where access to affordable, of childhood obesity. Let’s Move! is committed the number of schools that meet the Healthier U.S. quality and nutritious foods is limited – are known to solving the childhood obesity epidemic within Schools Challenge Program and add 1,000 schools as food deserts and can be found on the USDA’s a generation through supporting parents; provid- each year for the next two years. The program new interactive Food Atlas. So, Let’s Move! is ing healthier food in schools; helping children to includes standards for food quality at schools, par- working to ensure that all families have access to be more physically active; and making healthy, ticipation in meal programs, physical activity, and healthy, affordable food in their communities. affordable food available across the nation. nutrition education. It also provides recognition Coming this spring Obese children may become obese adults for schools that meet these standards. As part of the national campaign, Let’s Move! Overweight children and adolescents are more To help meet the goal of increasing the number will look for tools and strategies to help increase likely to have risk factors associated with heart of schools that meet the challenge, major school physical activity and help increase access to disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and food suppliers have agreed to meet the Institute healthy, affordable food Type 2 diabetes. Obese children and adolescents of Medicine’s recommendations within five years throughout the nation. also are more likely to become obese as adults. to decrease the amount of sugar, fat and salt in For more information about According to the Centers for Disease Control, school meals; increase whole grains; and double making healthy choices, visit one study found that about 80 percent of children the amount of produce they serve within 10 years. Ask the Dietitian on http:// who were overweight at ages 10 to 15 were obese Let’s Move! with physical activity www.commissaries.com and adults at age 25. Another study found that 25 per- Children need 60 minutes of active and vigor- post your questions on the cent of obese adults were overweight as children. ous play every day to grow up to a healthy weight DeCA Dietitian Forum. Sign This study also found that if a child is overweight category, according to the Centers for Disease up with the DeCA Dietitian on by age 8, obesity in adulthood is likely to be more Control and other resources. www.twitter.com. severe. Let’s Move! is helping parents T h e F o o d a n d D r u g Administration is develop- ing and providing guidance for retailers and manufacturers to include new nutritionally sound and consumer-friendly, front-of- package labeling. The American Academy of Pediatrics, along with mem- .

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The following activities tar- Tournament. 6 p.m. start at March 25: Spring Barracks at 4 p.m. Deadline to sign-up is get single or unaccompanied Planet Mayport. Deadline to Bash. 4-7:30 p.m. behind March 25. (Free) Sailors. For more information, MWR sign-up is March 21. (Free) Barracks Buildings 1586 and M a r c h 2 9 : R P G call 270-7788/89 or stop by � � � � � � � � � � March 23: Bowling Night. 1587. Food, games, giveaways, Warhammer 40K. 4-10:30 Planet Mayport Single Sailor Depart Planet Mayport at 6 p.m. DJ entertainment and more. p.m. at Planet Mayport. (Free) Center and pick up the monthly March 11. includes transportation, hotel for Mayport Bowling Center. (Free) March 30: Golf Outing to activity calendar with a com- March 19: Movie Trip. Van and ticket to see the Tampa Includes burger, fries, soda, March 26: Dave and Windy Harbor Golf Club. Van plete listing of all upcoming departs at 6 p.m. for the the- Bay Lightning versus the three games of bowling and Busters Trip. Van departs departs from Planet Mayport at Liberty events. atre. Transportation and movie Washington Capitals hockey shoe rental. (Free) Planet Mayport at 7 p.m. Game 3:45 p.m. or meet us there at 4 March 18: Train Concert admission included. Deadline to game. Cost is $30. Deadline to M a r c h 2 4 : P o o l card included. Deadline to sign- p.m. Free clinic, nine holes of Trip. Van departs from Planet sign-up is March 17. (Free) sign-up is March 15. Tournament Wednesdays. 6 up is March 24. (Free) golf including cart and clubs, Mayport at 6:30 p.m. Cost is March 20-21: Tampa Trip. March 22: Call of Duty p.m. start at Planet Mayport. March 27: Monster and a box lunch. Deadline to $20. Deadline to sign-up is Trip departs at 11 a.m. and Modern Warfare Online Prizes! (Free) Motocross Trip. Van departs sign-up is March 15. (Free)

March 20: Teen Scavenger Hunt. During open recreation For A Good Cause hours, 5-9 p.m. at Club Teen. Age 12 through grade 12 wel- KID come. (Free) 270-5680 or 246- � � � � 0347 March 26: Youth Freedom a basket or bag for collect- Youth Day Camp. 6 a.m.- Friday, Movie Night. 7-11 ing eggs. All other activities, 6:30 p.m. daily at the Youth p.m. at the Youth Activities including carnival games, prizes �� and inflatables, begin after the through age 12. Fees based on 12. Cost is $7 if advance sign- egg hunt. (Free) 270-5228 total family income and a fee up or $9 the day of, if space. A p r i l 4 : D e a d l i n e scale. Register Monday through 270-5680 or 5421 for Lifeguard Training Friday 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at the March 26: Teen Extended Certification Class. Class will Youth Activities Center until all Hours, Movie Night. 7-11 p.m. be held during Spring Break. spaces are filled. 270-5680 or at Club Teen for age 12 through Ages 15 and older are eligible. 5421 grade 12. (Free) 270-5680 or Candidates must attend one of 246-0347 two pre-qualification sessions April 5, 6, 8: Junior Golf March 27: Easter on either April 5 or 6. Register Clinic. 9-11 a.m. daily at Eggstravaganza. 10 a.m.-1 at the Base Gym. Completion Windy Harbor Golf Club for p.m. at the ball fields behind of the course does not guaran- ages 8 and older. Cost is $100 the Gym. The annual egg hunt tee employment with MWR per child. Pre-registration is for ages 9 and younger begins Mayport. 270-5425 or 5451 required at Windy Harbor Golf promptly at 10 a.m. Bring April 5-9: Spring Break Club. 270-5380

The following activities target single or unaccompanied Sailors. For more information, call 270-7788/89 or stop by LIBERTY Planet Mayport Single Sailor � � � � Center and pick up the monthly activity calendar with a com- Modern Warfare Online Planet Mayport at 7 p.m. Game plete listing of all upcoming Tournament. 6 p.m. start at card included. Deadline to sign- Liberty events. Planet Mayport. Deadline to up is March 24. (Free) March 18: Train Concert sign-up is March 21. (Free) March 27: Monster Trip. Van departs from Planet March 23: Bowling Night. Motocross Trip. Van departs Mayport at 6:30 p.m. Cost is Depart Planet Mayport at 6 p.m. at 4 p.m. Deadline to sign-up is $20. Deadline to sign-up is for Mayport Bowling Center. March 25. (Free) March 11. Includes burger, fries, soda, M a r c h 2 9 : R P G March 19: Movie Trip. Van three games of bowling and Warhammer 40K. 4-10:30 departs at 6 p.m. for the the- shoe rental. (Free) p.m. at Planet Mayport. (Free) atre. Transportation and movie M a r c h 2 4 : P o o l March 30: Golf Outing to admission included. Deadline to Tournament Wednesdays. 6 Windy Harbor Golf Club. Van sign-up is March 17. (Free) p.m. start at Planet Mayport. departs from Planet Mayport at March 20-21: Tampa Trip. Prizes! (Free) 3:45 p.m. or meet us there at 4 -Photo by MC1 Heather Ewton Trip departs at 11 a.m. and March 25: Spring Barracks p.m. Free clinic, nine holes of �� includes transportation, hotel Bash. 4-7:30 p.m. behind golf including cart and clubs, �� and ticket to see the Tampa Barracks Buildings 1586 and and a box lunch. Deadline to �� Bay Lightning versus the 1587. Food, games, giveaways, sign-up is March 15. (Free) Washington Capitals hockey DJ entertainment and more. game. Cost is $30. Deadline to (Free) sign-up is March 15. March 26: Dave and March 22: Call of Duty Busters Trip. Van departs Free PLAYERS Tickets Available From MWR All active duty, Reserves, passes are also available. retired military members and The Patriot's Outpost For the their dependents are invited to second year, military members be guests of THE PLAYERS and their dependents attending Championship (TPC) and see TPC are also invited to enjoy a the best professional golfers private hospitality venue called in the world compete at TPC the Patriot's Outpost, which is Sawgrass May 3-9. Military located on the hill between #16 members and their families can and #18 fairways. A valid CAC receive complimentary tickets card must be presented to gain by going online to http:www. ticketmaster.com/promo/t0p06r admission into the area. A free and downloading their free tick- lunch will be provided. ets. For more information call the The complimentary tickets NAS Jax ITT Office at (904) will be valid Monday through 542-3318, NS Mayport ITT Sunday. Guests must show a Office at (904) 270-5145 or valid CAC card upon arrival at �� the appropriate gate. Parking (912) 573-2289. .

THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 17 MWR Brings Activities, Services To Sailors

-Photo by Stephanie Edwards �� -Photo by OS2 Shantae Salmon

Surfside Fitness schedule is as follows: Monday MWR 7 a.m., Spartan Training �� 9:30 a.m., Resistance 10:30 a.m., Broken Hearts Thursday Training 11:30 a.m., Step n Kick 9:30 a.m., Power Walking Wednesday 1 p.m., Moms in Motion 11:30 a.m., Adv. Mind Body 6:30 a.m., Functional 4:30 p.m., Zumba 1 p.m., Strength Solutions & Flexibility Tuesday Flexibility Fix-Ups 7 a.m., Command Cardio 9:30 a.m., LoImpact Friday Pump 11:30 a.m., Intro TRX 7 a.m., Beach Bootcamp 4:30 p.m., Spinning 1 p.m., Strength Solutions & 10:30 a.m., Zumba Basics Thursday Flexibility Fix-Ups 11:30 a.m., Spartan Training 7 a.m., Cardio, Combat and 5:30 p.m., Yoga The Gym Schedule is as fol- CORE Wednesday lows: 11:30 a.m., Spinning 9:30 a.m., Intro Mind Body Monday 2:30 p.m., Intro to Weight 10:30 a.m., Broken Hearts 11:30 a.m., Adv. Weight Training for Warriors 11:30 a.m., Zumba Training for Warriors Friday 1 p.m., Moms in Motion 2:30 p.m., C o m m a n d 6:30 a.m., C o m m a n d 2:30 p.m., Command/FEP Rowbics Spinning TRX & Conditioning for 3 p.m. Victory PRT 9:30 a.m., Intro to Spin Running Tuesday 11:30 a.m., S t re n g t h 5 p.m., Zumba Basics 6:30 a.m., Command Jump Training Basics for Women 5:30 p.m., Kids’ Clinic and Jab 11:30 a.m., Steel Anchor 5:30pm Kickboxing 11:30 a.m., Steel Anchor Testing .

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Out in Town be found on the area’s beaches. tion of $1.50 to $5. Then stay starting at 9 p.m. the music of The program will take place at and enjoy the music of Doug SHELL GAME BAND will Saturday, March 20 COMMUNITY pavilion one on Little Talbot Bracey from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. entertain until 1 a.m. The 2010 Great Atlantic CALENDAR Island. No reservations are nec- Friday, March 26 Join a park ranger at 1 p.m. Music and Seafood Festival essary and programs are free Fleet Reserve Association for an interpretive program that will “celebrate the Salty Way of Collection with the Main activities, great food and meet with regular park admission. Branch 290 is hosting “Pizza/ discusses the various types of Life in all of us” at the ocean- Library, discussing how federal adoptable dogs and cats. Event For additional information on Calzone” dinners, from 5 to 8 bird species that can be found front SeaWalk Pavilion in documents, not just the census, is free and open to the public. any of these programs, con- p.m., at the Branch Home at across the natural communities Jacksonville Beach. Beginning can assist all of us in tracing our More information is available at tact the Talbot Islands Ranger 390 Mayport Road, Atlantic of the Talbot Islands. The pro- at 11 a.m.10 p.m., this free family history. For additional www.jaxhumane.org or by call- Station at (904) 251-2320. Beach. We’ll do the cooking gram will take place at pavilion festival on the ocean will pres- information please contact, Jim ing 904-725-8766. This event is For more information about for you. A donation of $5 to one on Little Talbot Island. No ent 10 hours of non-stop live Laird, (904) 264-0743. part of the organization’s year- Florida State Parks, visit www. $8 is requested for each din- reservations are necessary and music by national recording The North Florida Chapter of long celebration of its 125th FloridaStateParks.org. ner, and depends on what is programs are free with regular artists and regional touring the National Multiple Sclerosis anniversary. Join Keith Ashley, archaeolo- ordered. Carry out orders are park admission. For addition- bands, performing rock, blues, Society (NMSS-NFL) will Sunday, March 21 gists from UNF, for a presenta- accepted. The public is always al information on any of these Americana, and newgrass hold its annual MS Mud Run Palm Valley Baptist Church tion about local natives and the invited to dinner. Happy hour programs, contact the Talbot sounds. Headlining the festival Jacksonville at Cecil Commerce located at 4890 Palm Valley influences of outside cultures precedes the dinner from 4 to Islands Ranger Station at (904) is Anders Osborne. The festi- Center. The MS Mud Run Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, from 1-3 p.m. The presentation 6 p.m., all drinks are 50¢ off. 251-2320. For more informa- val food court will present a Jacksonville is a 10K, military- Florida will be hosting will be followed by a question After dinner, enjoy the music of tion about Florida State Parks, variety of Florida Seafood and style obstacle course race, with Homecoming Day. The service and answer period.¬† The pre- SOUTHBOUND from 9 p.m. to other assorted fun foods. The most of the obstacles surround- will start at 9:15 a.m. followed sentations will take place at the 1 a.m. visit www.FloridaStateParks. Festival Market Place will host ed by (or consisting entirely of) by a covered dish luncheon. Ribault Club on Fort George Saturday, March 27 org. dozens of unique and interest- mud. Individuals, teams of two Rev. Virgil Courts, a former Island Cultural State Park. No Fleet Reserve Association, Sunday, March 28 ing original arts, crafts, home- and teams of five will compete pastor, will present the messag reservations are necessary and Branch 290, will host a din- Palm Sunday Festival - made goods and Professional for prizes and the satisfaction and Mark Shaw, former music the presentations are free. ner featuring Shepherd’s Pie Everyone is welcome to Isle of Services. There will be fun, of a doing a dirty job very well. director, will provide the music. Wednesday, March 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Branch Faith’s Annual Festival, 1821 friendly, family rides, games The MS Mud Run Jacksonville Rev. Jeffrey Witt is the current Fleet Reserve Association, Home, 390 Mayport Road, San Pablo Rd., on from 11:45 and kids activities to please all will be held from 9-3 p.m.. New pastor. For more information, Branch 290, invites you to Atlantic Beach. A donation of a.m.-2 p.m. Dress casually and ages. this year is the Mud Run Fun please call the church at 285- participate in its “Wings-N- $6 is requested for each dinner. bring your own chair. Isle of Jacksonville Mayor John Run for Kids event, which will 2447. Things” from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Carry out orders are accepted. Faith is located at 1821 San Peyton and the Jacksonville be held at 2 p.m. Boys and girls Join a park ranger at 10 a.m. Branch Home, 390 Mayport As always, the public is invited Pablo Road, Jacksonville Fl, Children’s Commission invite ages 7-12 will run a three-quar- for a discussion on the differ- Road, Atlantic Beach. Snacks to attend. Happy hour precedes 32224. Go to www.isleoffaith. all members of Mayor Peyton’s ter of a mile course featuring ent types of shark teeth that can will be available for a dona- the dinner from 4 to 6 p.m. The org/ for directions. Book Club and their families three to five obstacles, includ- to the sixth annual Museum ing the large Slip n’ Slide. The Hop, a free reading celebra- registration fee for this event tion at four Jacksonville muse- is $30 per child and a signed ums from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. notarized waiver by a parent/ at Jacksonville Museum of guardian will be required. Teens Science and History (MOSH), 13-18 may run the full course 1025 Museum Circle; The if accompanied by a parent or Ritz Theatre and Museum, guardian at all times. Complete 829 N. Davis St.; Museum of information about the MS Mud Contemporary Art Jacksonville Run Jacksonville is available (MOCAJ), 333 N. Laura St.; at www.mudrunjax.com, where The Cummer Museum of Art you may also register for the and Gardens, 829 Riverside event. Registration fees are $45 Ave. per person and each partici- T h e J a c k s o n v i l l e pant agrees to raise a minimum Genealogical Society will of $100 for NMSS-NFL. For hold its monthly meeting at information about volunteer- the Webb-Wesconnett Branch ing or the event in general, visit Library, 6887 103rd St., www.mudrunjax.com, send an Jacksonville, Fl., at 1:30 p.m. email t o Jessica.Eichhorn@ We will have two guest speak- fln.nmss.org or call (904) 332- ers. First, Mr. Charles Felder, 6810. has a “project” he will take a The Jacksonville Humane few minutes discussing with the Society is offering adoption members. Next we are delight- specials at a party in honor ed to have Kathleen Krizek, of St. Patrick’s Day from 10 Senior Librarian, Government a.m. to 4 p.m. at 8464 Beach D o c u m e n t s / G e n e a l o g y Boulevard. Enjoy fun children’s .

THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 18, 2010 19 New FFSC Classes, Workshops In March From FFSC March 25, 9-11 a.m., Resume Parents and children together The following classes and Walk-in Review Assistance, meet to share parenting con- activities are offered by the FFSC cerns, ideas, and fun! The Fleet and Family Support M a r c h 2 9 , 6 - 9 p . m . , Center (FFSC) and are free Ombudsman Assembly, USO group invites professionals to of charge. Pre-registration is March 29, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., address specific areas of con- required and childcare is not The Fleet and Family Support cern such as nutrition, toilet available. For more information Center offers this class to mili- training, etc. We even take about the classes or to register tary spouses new to the area, call 270-6600, ext. 1701. FFSC and those new to the military field trips several times a year is located in Building One on way of life. Guest speakers to local parks, museums and Massey Avenue. from the military and civilian playgrounds. This group is M a r c h 1 8 , 1 - 3 p . m . , communities will present useful designed for moms new to the Establishing A Sound Family information to help you have Budget, FFSC a pleasant tour here at Naval area or moms who want their March 18, 9-11 a.m., Smooth Station Mayport. child to interact with other Move, FFSC March 30, 9-11 a.m., children their child’s age. All This workshop is designed Parenting Class, FFSC children age four and below are for inexperienced, as well as The program is based on experienced military members Dr. Michael Popkin, PH.D invited to attend. on permanent change of station “ A C T I V E PA R E N T I N G April 6, 9-11 a.m., Parenting (PCS) orders. The Personal NOW” classes. This program Class, FFSC Property Shipping Office will is designed to assist you and The program is based on provide information on how to your family put into practice deal with movers and personal the skills learned in the class. Dr. Michael Popkin, PH.D property entitlements. The trav- Specific parenting skills are dis- “ A C T I V E PA R E N T I N G el section of Personnel Support 4 p.m., Command Financial economy to dealing with poten- meet to share parenting con- cussed as well as some of the NOW” classes. This program Detachment (PSD) will pres- Specialist Training, Building 1 tial terrorist activities. You will cerns, ideas, and fun! The challenges that are faced by all is designed to assist you and ent a section on travel pay and Room 1616 have a chance to understand the group invites professionals to families. Each week a differ- your family put into practice allowances. FFSC staff will March 22-25, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., emotional cycles of overseas address specific areas of con- ent topic is thoroughly covered discuss the emotional cycles of TAP Separatee Workshop, living to making this tour the cern such as nutrition, toilet via discussion, video vignettes, the skills learned in the class. relocation, budgeting for a PCS Building 1 Room 104 best part of your Navy career. training, etc. We even take and handbook information. Specific parenting skills are dis- move and provide some strate- Designed for Military per- Specific information about field trips several times a year Participation in all six sessions cussed as well as some of the gies for families. sonnel within 180 -90 days of visas and absentee voting will to local parks, museums and is required. challenges that are faced by all March 18, 9-11 a.m., Resume leaving the military. The semi- be discussed. playgrounds. This group is March 30, 9-11 a.m., Resume Walk-in Review Assistance, nar focuses on benefits for ser- March 23, 9-11 a.m., designed for moms new to the Walk-in Review Assistance, families. Each week a differ- FFSC vice members and their family Parenting Class, FFSC area or moms who want their FFSC ent topic is thoroughly covered March. 18, 8-11 a.m., Anger members. Participants receive The program is based on child to interact with other March 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Tri- via discussion, video vignettes, Management, FFSC help in translating their mili- Dr. Michael Popkin, PH.D children their child’s age. All base Job Fair, Morocco Shrine and handbook information. What does anger do for you? tary acquired skills into civil- “ A C T I V E PA R E N T I N G children age four and below are Center �� ian language and are exposed NOW” classes. This program invited to attend. March 25, 1-3 March 31, 9 a.m.-noon, Participation in all six sessions people at a safe distance from to the civilian job market and is designed to assist you and p.m., Home Buying, FFSC Tottletyme Playgroup, USO is required. ��you in charge? For how to successfully compete your family put into practice many people, anger serves them in the civilian employment the skills learned in the class. many uses, but all too often, arena; learning about resumes, Specific parenting skills are dis- it is at a high cost…usually of employment interviews and cussed as well as some of the relationships, unhappiness in marketing themselves. If you challenges that are faced by all the workplace, and a general are within a minimum of 180 families. Each week a differ- feeling of disdain. If you want days of leaving the military ent topic is thoroughly covered to be able to break out of the see your career counselor for a via discussion, video vignettes, “get angry/get even” syndrome, quota for this highly successful and handbook information. come to this class. Participants program. Participation in all six sessions learn how anger and judgment M a r c h 2 3 , 1 - 3 p . m . , is required. are related, about irrational Overseas Living, FFSC March 23, 9-11 a.m., Resume beliefs and faulty self-talk, what Overseas Living is a class Walk-in Review Assistance, “E + R = O” means, and the designed to prepare you for liv- FFSC roles of stress and forgiveness ing in new and different setting. March 24, 9 a.m.-noon, in anger. This class will provide helpful Tottletyme Playgroup, USO March 22-26, 7:30 a.m.- information about living on the Parents and children together .

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The following are just a sam- Volunteer Orientations are service member and family business organizations from ple of volunteer opportunities held at the Pepsico Foundation through difficult times and by the Jacksonville community. available through NS Mayport REACHING Education Campus. All inter- assisting them to develop their Annually, these Volunteer Meal and Volunteer Jacksonville. � � � ested personnel please CS1 own problem solving capabili- Groups provide over one hun- For more information, call NS Hopkins or call 270-5373 for ties, they will achieve financial dred thousand dollars in support Mayport volunteer coordinator which includes Clay, Duval The Mayport Lions Club is more information. stability, increase self-worth and more than 13,000 hours of CS1 Terry Jackson at 270-5373 and Nassau Counties, there are looking for Volunteers to help YMCA of Jacksonville and reduce the need for future volunteer time. Serving meals and AC1 Chandra Chaney at more than 2,000 children who with various projects. If you YMCA of Jacksonville is financial assistance. Without at the Center is a fun and feel- 270-6130 or Dianne Parker at need an advocate to help them are interested (military & civil- looking for volunteers for their their volunteers, the Society good way to give back to the 542-5380 or you can immedi- navigate the Dependency sys- ian), please contact either Bob outreach programs geared could not meet the needs of so community. For informa- ately sign-up online for oppor- tem. As we build our volunteer �� towards males. For more many. If you are interested in tion about volunteering at the tunities using www.volunteer base we are asking members Officer, USN(Ret) 509-4945 information, contact Terra volunteering and would like I.M. Sulzbacher Center for the gatewayjacksonville.org. of our community to consid- or Chuck Carroll, Commander, Herzberger at 265-1820. more information, contact Bill Homeless call 904.394.1356. The 15th Annual St. Johns er being a Guardian as Litem. USN(Ret) 463-2884 . Homeless Pet Shelter �� Also, see www.imshomeless- River Celebration Cleanup These guardians do not provide Jacksonville International Jacksonville Homeless Pet 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. center.org/volunteers.html Saturday, March 20 direct care for the children; Airport Volunteer Shelter seeks volunteers. The Lea’s Place Dignity U Wear Volunteers are needed to col- the guardians ad litem visit the Ambassador Program new Homeless Pet Shelter is Lea’s Place is a volunteer Volunteers are needed to help lect litter and debris at Helen child at least once per month, We are looking for vol- seeking help at a Temporary program, on-call 24 hours a process clothing in order to Cooper Floyd Park (Little interview family members, unteer to assist travelers with Clinic on surgery days. Days day, 7 days a week to help the Jetties Park) in support of The gather information from medi- locating arrival and departure and hours vary. Contact Department of Children and fulfill the needs of our clients. 15th Annual St. Johns River cal, mental health, and educa- gates, telephones, baggage [email protected]. Families take care of children Volunteers are needed Monday Celebration. The Park is tion professionals, and attend claim and ticketing areas. The St Augustine Amphitheatre who have been removed from thru Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. located at 3600 S.R. A1A near court hearings to ensure the Ambassadors provide vital Seeks Volunteers abusive or neglectful situa- and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday. Sherman Point on the St. Johns best interests of the children are customer assistance and a lot St. Augustine Amphitheatre tions or who have been aban- They also can help raise aware- River, west across from Naval maintained. The work is com- of smiles to ensure a pleas- seeks volunteers to be used as doned. Volunteers assist Child ness of our mission, introduc- Station Mayport. pelling. To become a Guardian ant and memorable experience ushers, checking tickets, and Protective Investigators with ing us and our cause to their The event will occur from ad Litem, candidates need a while traveling through our air- pointing out seats. As a volun- feeding, bathing and playing friends. Contact a Michelle 8–11 a.m. on March 20. Gloves compassionate heart, be at least port. Benefits of being in the teer, you get to see the entire with the children. They may Charron at (904) 636-9455 for and trash bags will be provided. 19 years old, complete 30 hours Ambassador program include show. For more information, also assist in the clothes clos- information on volunteering. Following the clean-up, of initial training and undergo gratitude of the passengers contact Lisa Tomkins at 209- et, providing the children with Children’s Home Society volunteers are invited to a background check. The pro- served each day, invitations, to 3750. clean clothing. 360-7091. Children’s Home Society gather from noon – 2 p.m. at cess begins with a screen- volunteer appreciation events, Big Brothers Big Sisters N S M a y p o r t R e t i re d (CHS) has been providing Metropolitan Park in down- ing interview so you can learn free parking at the airport, meal Mentoring Activities Office services to children and their town Jacksonville for a celebra- more about this opportunity to voucher for every four-hour Big Brothers Big Sisters is Naval Station Mayport is families since 1902. Started in tion where free refreshments, a make a difference in the life period worked, service recog- providing an in-school men- currently searching for com- Jacksonville, CHS is a state- commemorative t-shirt, and of a child. If this kind of vol- nition and the opportunity to toring program at Mayport mitted volunteers to serve the wide non-profit agency pro- live entertainment will be pro- unteer opportunity sounds like meet people from all over the Elementary School. Little local retiree community in the viding services such as foster vided (as supplies last). something you would like to world. Contact Yvonne Pooler Brothers and Sisters are needed Retired Activities Office (RAO) care, adoption, child abuse To learn more about how to participate in, please visit the at 904-741-2006 or email just as much as Big Brothers located in the Fleet and Family prevention, group shelters, and join this effort or other partici- Guardian ad Litem website, [email protected]. and Sisters! If you are interest- Support Center (FFSC). RAO mentoring. CHS’s MODEL pating locations, go to: www. www.guardianadlitem.org, or Jacksonville Zoo ed in this opportunity, please volunteers maintain the vital (Mentors Opening Doors coj.net, keywords: St. Johns call 904-630-1200 to schedule a The Jacksonville Zoo is ask- visit our website for more infor- link between the retiree, local Enriching Lives) Program River Celebration; or con- screening interview. ing for volunteers. Volunteers mation: www.usojax.com military communities and other matches volunteers with chil- tact Naval Station Mayport First Coast “No More are needed to educate varied Navy-Marine Corp Relief government and non-govern- dren ages 4-18 who have a par- Water Program Manager, Scott Homeless Pets” audiences about the natural Society Needs You ment agencies. Anyone inter- ent incarcerated in prison. We Dombrosky at 270-3188. F i r s t C o a s t N o M o r e world, teach conservation mes- The Navy Marine Corp Relief ested should contact the FFSC are seeking volunteers that will Pre-registration is not Homeless Pets brand new high sages, beautify the grounds, Society is in need of Volunteers for an application or to get more commit to a minimum of one required; an adult must accom- capacity Spay /Neuter Clinic assist guests in various areas to give a couple of hours of information about the duties hour per week for one year with pany youth under age 18. opens this month. The new of the park, input data, lend their time each week to help and responsibilities of the RAO a child. Volunteers need to be at Guardian ad Litem facility will be able to help a hand in animal care areas, others in need. The mission of volunteers. Call the FFSC at Be the voice for children thousands of pets and owners answer questions, drive trains the Navy-Marine Corp Relief (904) 270-6600 Ext. 110 least 21 years old and complete abused, neglected, or aban- as well as stray and feral cats and enhance guests’ experienc- Society is to provide emergency I.M. Sulzbacher Center for an interview and background doned. These children have no -each year, with free or low es. You provide the interest and financial help and educational the Homeless screening. We provide train- ability to participate in deci- cost spay/neuter and low cost enthusiasm, and the zoo will assistance to members of the Volunteering at the I.M. ing and ongoing support for all sions affecting their lives. When vaccinations. We still need lots provide the training. Scheduling Naval Services - active, retired, Sulzbacher Center for the volunteers. Volunteers build a children are removed from their of volunteers for the clinic at is flexible. Volunteers receive and family members - when Homeless The I.M. Sulzbacher friendship with a child while homes, the courts can appoint the new location on Norwood special discounts, free admis- in need: to assist them achieve Center for the Homeless serves engaging in community activ- a special advocate to make Avenue. No medical experi- sion, newsletters and special financial self-sufficiency and more than 1,000 well-balanced, ites such as going to the library, sure that the best interests of ence needed. For more infor- programs only available to to find solutions to emergent nutritious and delicious meals beach, park, or playing sports. the child is given appropriate mation, email Debbie Fields at employees and volunteers. Take requirements. Navy-Marine per day, every day of the year. For additional information or consideration. This advocate is [email protected] this opportunity to meet oth- Corp Relief Society firmly These meals are prepared and becoming a mentor, please con- known as a Guardian ad Litem. M a y p o r t L i o n s C l u b ers who share your interests in believes in personal financial served with the help of more tact Christine Small at 904-493- In the 4th Judicial Circuit, Volunteers the animal kingdom. New Adult responsibility. By helping the than 100 civic, religious and 7747. � �� THE NS MAYPORT, FLORIDA Classified PLACE YOUR MILITARY CLASSIFIED AD CLASSIFIED INDEX BY PHONE 366-6300 CANCELLATIONS, CHANGES & BILLING Announcements Instruction Mon.–Thurs. 7:30a.m.–6:00p.m. Ad Errors - Please read your ad on the first day of publication. We accept responsibility for only the first incorrect Fri. 7:30a.m.–5:30p.m. insertion and only the charge for the ad space in error. 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Call Sandy Blvd , 7 miles from Retail For Sale Services Qn bed hdbrd sale of old Military Aviation 904-781-0441 Mayport, spacious, Management/Professional Portable Buildings w/mirror. LT & patches, t-shirts from past 50 years. BOGO. CHEVY Trailblazer LT 2car garage, above Retail For Rent cabinet storage Boats `06 Alloys, OnStar, CD, Marketing Public Sales area $50obo. Qn bed �� ground pool, $1300mo., gray metallic/lthr, 45K Mechanics frame $20obo. 781-2760 STEP LADDER 10’ lawn care incl. Call St. Johns Commercial/ Sporting Goods aluminum. Heavy Sailboats mi, $15,800. 904-731-4013 904-434-6498 Medical/Health Care �� Industrial For Sale Tickets Q U E E N B E D - duty. Exc. cond. Boat Dockage & Rentals Marine/Trade Trailers Hdbrd w/mirror, LT $65.00. 268-2482 �� St. Johns Commercial/ Nurses/Nurses Aides & cabinet storage Marine Equipment Arlington/ Ft. Caroline Wanted to Buy or Trade Video Phone $150. 4br/2ba, near amenities Industrial For Rent O�ce/Clerical/ a rea. $50obo. 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