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www.cnic.navy.mil/jacksonville www.jaxairnews.com VOL. 70 • NO. 23 • NAS Jacksonville, Fla ‘State of the Base’ promotes NAS Jacksonville’s future By Kaylee LaRocque system, a new All Hands Club, NAS Jax Public Affairs Specialist renovation of the base marina, gymnasium and Navy Lodge Civic, business and govern- and building a new commis- ment leaders from Northeast sary. Florida attended the annual Sanders also stressed the NAS Jacksonville State of the importance of being a good Base presentation to learn steward of the environment. about current and future oper- “We continually look at how ational and construction proj- our energy consumption today ects May 31. will impact our future. As of The briefing presented by today, we’ve installed 5,300 NAS Jax Commanding Officer solar panels on our build- Capt. Bob Sanders, highlight- ings saving about $300,000 a ed construction projects, roles year. And, our wastewater of tenant commands, energy reuse project in which we are conservation efforts, transition partnering with the City of of the P-3A Orion to the P-8A Jacksonville, will ensure zero Poseidon aircraft and the tran- discharge of treated wastewa- sition of helicopter anti-sub- ter into the St. Johns River by marine light squadrons to the 2014,” he stated. new helicopter maritime strike Photo by Kaylee LaRocque The presentation also high- NAS Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders welcomes guests to the annual NAS Jax squadrons. lighted the missions of tenant State of the Base Breakfast and Brief at the NAS Jax Officers' Club on May 31. “We are always planning commands aboard the station. ahead and set our eyes on the continued. station. tems will be based depending “NAS Jax is primarily an air- future whether it’s supporting He also discussed upcom- “The $4.4 million training on the needs of the Navy, but field with about 75,000 take the warfighter, energy infra- ing military construction facility is expected to be com- the operators will be trained offs and landings each year. structure or helping Sailors projects including building pleted at the end of fiscal year here.” The station’s largest opera- and their families with quality the Navy’s first Broad Area 2012 and the $22 million mis- Other projects planned in tional tenant is Patrol and of life issues,” said Sanders. Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) sion control facility will be the near future include a new Reconnaissance Wing 11, con- It’s our focus on customer Unmanned Aerial System completed the following year,” P-8A ordnance loading facility, sisting of six active duty P-3C service that makes NAS Jax the (UAS) training and mission said Sanders. “At this time, we repaving of the main runway, Orion squadrons and one premier station in the Navy,” he control facilities aboard the are unsure where these sys- upgrading the base lighting See STATE OF BASE, Page 8 Remembering the

BattleBy Paige Gnann of Midwayof the brave veterans who fought that The Mirror Editor battle. It is a reminder of what makes our Navy great.” Sailors and local dignitaries commem- The Battle of midway was fought June orated the 70th anniversary of the Battle 4-7 and is considered one of the most of Midway with a ceremony and wreath decisive battles of World War II. At the toss on June 4 aboard the guided-missile end of the three days, the Japanese had frigate USS De Wert (FFG 45). lost four large carriers to the U.S. Navy, Guest speaker for this year’s event was along with more than 100 trained pilots Rear Adm. Jack Scorby, commander, and 700 trained aircraft mechanics Navy Region Southeast. “whose technical expertise could not be “The Battle of Midway was undoubt- easily replaced,” Scorby added. Photo by Paige Gnann edly the turning point of the war in the “The victory at Midway defeated the Naval Station Mayport Commanding Officer Capt. Doug Cochrane (left) is joined Pacific,” Scorby said. “The victory at sea Japanese attempt to draw the U.S. car- by Commander, Navy Region Southeast Rear Adm. Jack Scorby Jr. and NAS Jacksonville Executive Officer Capt. Roy Undersander as they toss a commemora- cemented the role of naval aviation in riers into a decisive battle and also tive wreath honoring the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway into the basin combat and this celebration affords us thwarted their attempts for further of NS Mayport June 4. the opportunity to commemorate the offensive action,” he said. heroic actions of the fighting men of the “Today, the courage, valor and innova- proud traditions that clearly show we tossing by Scorby, NS Mayport Pacific fleet. tion of our people continue to be the key are the greatest Navy in the world. We Commanding Officer Capt. Doug “Celebrating the hard-earned victory to the Navy’s success. We remember this remember those who fought and what Cochrane and NAS Jacksonville at Midway provides an opportunity to . historic sea battle, a battle that changed they were fighting for.” Executive Officer Capt. Roy Undersander . . recognize the courage and sacrifices the course of history and established the The ceremony ended with a wreath into Mayport’s basin from a local tug. Fallen hero honored

Photos by Kaylee LaRocque (Above) Military Photo by MC1 Elizabeth Thompson members line the NAS Jax flightline to pay respect VP-5 trains Indonesian counterparts to Spc. Junot Cochilus who was Lt. j.g. Tim Clemmons, assigned to the "Mad Foxes" of VP-5, discusses functions killed in Afghanistan on May 2. of a tactical coordinator (TACCO) station within the P-3 Orion to Indonesian (Below) An Army Honor Guard stands at attention as the casket of Spc. Junot aviators Cmdr. C.H. Ahdriahtoro (left) and Lt. Y. Rizali during a June 1 ori- Cochilus is lowered from the Angel Flight onto the NAS Jacksonville flightline entation flight as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) June 1. Cochilus, 34 of Charlotte, N.C. died May 2 in Logar Province, Afghanistan Indonesia 2012. CARAT 2012 is a nine-country, bilateral exercise between the of injuries from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 7th U.S. and Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Engineer Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Philippines, Thailand, and Timor Leste. It's designed to enhance maritime secu- Drum, N.Y. as a combat engineer. rity skills and operational cohesiveness among participating forces. I N S I D E Check us out Online! New Leaders CNATTU Hurricane VP-45/SERCC Training Maintainers Guide Change of Commands Pages 6-7 Inside This Issue! Page 3 jaxairnews.com 2 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012

U.S. National Archives U.S. Navy photo Coast Guard-manned LST-21 unloads British Army tanks and trucks onto a Cmdr. Rosemary Mariner sits in her A-7E Corsair II attack aircraft. In 1990, she "Rhino" barge during the early hours of the Normandy invasion, June 6 1944. was the first woman to assume command of a Navy aviation squadron – VAQ-34 Note the nickname "Virgin" on the Sherman tank (at left). – at NAS Point Mugu, Calif. In 1993, Mariner became one of the first female avia- tors to be promoted to captain. craft carrier USS Yorktown graphic interpretation unit set support to troops fighting This Week in Navy History (CVS-10) rescue 54 crewmen of up in the Atlanic. inland. From Staff tered anchorages begins off British SS Shunlee, grounded 1959 - Launching of USS 1953 - Navy ships evacu- Normandy coast. on Pratus Reef in South China George Washington (SSBN- ate 20,000 Koreans from West June 6 1991 - Joint Task Force Sea Sea. 598), the first nuclear-powered Coast Islands to safety south of 1944 - In Operation Overlord, Angel ends relief operations 1962 - Medical team from fleet ballistic missile subma- 17th parallel the Allied invasion fleet in Bangladesh after Cyclone Naval Hospital, Bethesda, rine, at Groton, Conn. June 12 (more than 2,700 ships and Marian Md.; Naval Medical Research June 10 1944 - Four U.S. Carrier small craft) lands troops on June 8 Institute, Bethesda; and Naval 1854 - U.S. Naval Academy Groups (15 carriers) begin Normandy beaches in the larg- 1830 - Sloop-of-war Preventative Medicine Unit at Annapolis, Md., holds first attack on Japanese positions in est amphibious landing in his- Vincennes becomes first U.S. No. 2, Norfolk, Va. sent to San formal graduation exercises. the Marianas. tory. warship to circle the globe. Pedro Sula, Honduras to fight Previous classes graduated 1948 - The Women’s Armed June 7 1853 - Commodore Matthew epidemic of infectious gastro- without ceremony. Forces Integration Act provides 1819- Lt. John White on Perry arrives at Uraga, Japan enteritis. June 11 for enlistment and appoint- merchant ship SS Franklin, to begin treaty and trade 1967 – Intelligence ship USS 1853 - Five Navy ships leave ment of women in the Naval anchored off Vung Tau, is negotiations. 1880 - Congress Liberty (AGTR-5) attacked Norfolk, Va. on three-year Reserve. first U.S. naval officer to visit authorizes the office of Judge by Israeli forces in the expedition to survey the far 1970 - After earthquake in Vietnam. Advocate General (JAG). Mediterranean, 34 crewmen Pacific. Peru, amphibious assault ship 1917 - U.S. Navy submarine 1958 - Navy and Post Office were killed and 173 wounded. 1927 – Light cruiser USS USS Guam (LPH-9) begins 11 chasers arrive at Corfu, Greece deliver first official missile June 9 Memphis (CL-13) arrives at days of relief flights to trans- for anti-submarine patrols. mail when submarine USS 1882 - Establishment of Washington, D.C., with Charles port medical teams and sup- 1942 - Battle of Midway ends Barbero (SS-317) fired Regulus Office of Naval Records of the Lindbergh and his plane, Spirit plies, as well as rescue victims. with the loss of aircraft carrier II missile with 3,000 letters 100 War of the Rebellion (became of St. Louis, after his non-stop 1990 – Cmdr. Rosemary USS Yorktown (CV-5). miles east of Jacksonville, Fla. part of Naval Historical flight across the Atlantic. Mariner becomes first Navy 1944 - Construction of to Mayport, Fla. Center). 1944 - U.S. battleships off woman to command a fleet jet artificial harbors and shel- 1960 - Helicopters from air- 1942 - First Navy photo- Normandy provide gunfire aircraft squadron. Breaking bread with the principal Hey, MoneyMan! By Sarah Smiley Special Contributor Hey, MoneyMan! I am getting ready to purchase my first new car. Some kids go to the principal’s office. My kids have the prin- From The Homefront The car I intend to trade in was cipal come to dinner – for our 23rd “Dinner with the Smileys.” purchased used two years ago. I I had hoped that the presence of Lynn Silk, principal of 14th imitated his mom — and she shared with us the details of the financed it through my credit union Street School in Bangor, would encourage extra good behavior helicopter crash that killed him. and still have two more years of from the boys. Sadly, I underestimated five-year-old Lindell’s Dustin is a helicopter pilot. payments. My friends all tell me ability to embarrass me when I least expect it. After a long pause, Owen looked up at Mrs. Silk and said, that the dealership can pay off my Lynn, however, knows something about managing a house “How can a helicopter make someone die?” trade as part of the deal but I’m get- full of boys. She also raised three sons, all of whom went on Sometimes, there is no way to protect your children from ting conflicting advice about some- to serve their country and their community as policemen reality. Many times, we shouldn’t anyway. thing called GAP insurance. My and soldiers. Lynn’s oldest son, Staff Sgt. Brandon Silk, died Lynn and Jaclyn had brought with them what they called buddies in the shop tell me that I in a helicopter crash on June 21, 2010, while serving with the their “flat boys,” almost-to-scale (depending on which brother definitely should purchase GAP, U.S. Army’s 101st Airborne Division in Afghanistan. Her two you ask) cardboard cutouts of Lynn’s younger sons. Time pro- but my LPO and division chief both younger sons, David and Blaine, are now deployed overseas. hibited them from getting a “flat Dustin” for Ford, Owen and say that it depends on the situation. David’s wife, Jaclyn, came with Lynn to dinner, making this Lindell, but they brought Dustin’s likeness nonetheless: an ice Who should I listen to? only the second Dinner with the Smileys that we spent with cream cake with an edible photo image of Dustin on the top. MoneyMan Sez: Good question someone who is either currently or recently dealing with a What happened next was worse than biting the ears off a shipmate! I want to commend you deployment. (Our sixth dinner was with the Mazzei family, helpless chocolate bunny. I held a butcher’s knife above the for taking your time and seeking whose husband/father, Lincoln, was deployed last year.) Being frozen-solid cake with my husband’s image on it, and when advice on such a large purchase. with people who know firsthand what you’re going through is Owen and Lindell realized the horror of what was about to Based on the information you pro- crucial for military families. happen, they both screamed, “No, don’t do it!” vided I am going to declare your Lynn, Jaclyn and I bypassed explanations of lingo and poli- There was no good, less horrific place to cut. I pushed the LPO and chief the winner. cies often necessary for the uninitiated to military life, and knife into the cake and cringed. It was morbid and horrible. GAP, or Guaranteed Auto (or we got down to the real conversation: Skype is great, but not Still, the tears of laughter — a release from all the emotion ear- Asset) Protection, is a product you perfect; dinnertime is the hardest time to be alone; and when lier in the meal — streamed down my cheeks. can purchase to protect you if your people say “Thirteen months will pass really quickly,” do they “It had seemed like a good idea at the store,” Lynn said, vehicle is declared a total loss. think about what they’re actually saying? laughing, too. Typically this occurs through an Maybe Lindell sensed the comfort and acceptance of being “I will not eat any part with Dad on it,” Owen said, which auto accident but could be a result with another military family. Or maybe the water balloons considering the size of the image, was going to be a difficult of theft, fire, flood, tornado, vandal- Jaclyn brought for the boys took over his common sense. But request. ism, or hurricanes. If your car is by the end of the night, Lindell was wearing only his swim “I’ll take his head,” Ford bravely said. And then, “Dad’s declared a total loss, your insurance trunks and spraying his principal with a water gun. going to give me a piece of his mind.” company generally will compensate I was in nonstop apology mode, despite Lynn’s good nature As I cut around the cake, slicing the image into a dozen you for the actual cash value (ACV) and her obvious delight in seeing three boys play together. wedges, I realized the next problem: Forget Dustin’s head, of the vehicle. ACV may be consid- Jaclyn’s participation in the water fight, which ended with who was going to eat the piece with his, well, um, you know. erably less than the retail value and her in soaking-wet jeans and shirt, convinced me that what “Go ahead, Sarah,” Jaclyn said, smiling. “Take one for the is often considerably less than the was unfolding on the front lawn was welcomed. In hindsight, team and for all the military wives out there.” actual amount you still owe on the perhaps it was exactly what everyone needed after our dinner I flopped the piece with my husband’s lower half onto my vehicle. GAP insurance covers the conversation about Brandon’s death. plate. difference between what the insur- Earlier in the day, I told the older boys it would be okay to Lynn and Jaclyn left after the final water-gun fight outside. ance company pays (ACV) and what ask Principal Silk about her son. Ford and Owen looked at me It was, after all, a school night for Principal Silk, too. When the you still owe on the vehicle. with disgust. “Why would we ask her about that?” Ford said. boys and I were back inside, Lindell, still in his bathing suit, Your LPO and chief were cor- They thought it would be rude to “make Mrs. Silk sad,” despite climbed into my lap. His back was dotted with bug bites, and rect in that there are situations my insistence that she probably loves talking about her son. So he had dark, tired half moons beneath his eyes. I pulled him where GAP insurance is well worth at dinner, while the older boys awkwardly stared at their lasa- closer to me and he rested his head on my shoulder. “Will my the cost, and there are situations gna, I brought it up for them. Daddy die in a crash?” he said. where purchasing GAP insurance Lynn told us about Brandon as a person — how he broke I patted his back, unsure how to answer, and shushed him records in track, how he loved to make people laugh, how he to sleep. See MONEYMAN, Page 8

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commandingBy Lt. j.g. Matt Melfa At the end officerof the S-3’s service, Vitali VP-45 PAO transitioned to the P-3C Orion at VP-30 at NAS Jacksonville and has since VP-45 held its 70th change of com- served with VP-16, VP-4, and the J-5 mand May 25 as Cmdr. Michael Vitali Strategic Policy Division for the U.S. relieved Cmdr. Paul Ditch as com- Southern Command at MacDill Air manding officer. Force Base. The guest speaker was Commander, Ditch took command of VP-45 Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing in May 2011. He led the squadron Eleven Capt. Trey Wheeler. through a successful tri-site deploy- Vitali, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, ment to Comalapa, El Salvador; graduated from Purdue University in Djibouti, Djibouti; and Sigonella, 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in history Italy. The deployment supported U.S. Photo courtesy of VP-45 and was commissioned as an ensign Navy Fifth and Sixth Fleets involve- Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Eleven Capt. Trey Wheeler con- in the United States Navy through ment in Operation Enduring Freedom, gratulates VP-45 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Michael Vitali after the change of the Purdue University Naval Reserve Operation Unified Protector, Operation command ceremony on May 25, as former VP-45 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Officer Training Corps. Active Endeavour, Operation Carib Paul Ditch looks on. He then earned his naval flight offi- Shield, and Operation Caper Focus. cer wings of gold at NAS Pensacola, Of note, these operations lead to the Under Ditch’s leadership, VP-45 flew ment readiness cycle in which he will Fla. During his first two tours, Vitali unseating of Libyan dictator, Momar 568 sorties, which resulted in the execu- lead the squadron to prepare the squad- served as a tactical coordinator flying Qaddafi, the seizure of hundreds tion of 5435 mishap-free, combat flight ron for their upcoming deployment to the S-3B Viking at VS-35 and then as an of thousands of dollars in narcotics hours. Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan. He instructor at the S-3 Fleet Replacement bound for the U.S., and the prevention Vitali assumes command of VP-45 in will be joined by new Executive Officer Squadron, VS-41. of piracy around the Horn of Africa. the midst of a 12-month inter-deploy- Cmdr. John Brabazon. Martin takes charge of Southeast Regional Calibration Center today From SRCC Public Affairs The first included an automated process to the UPM-155 test set that is used to calibrate Identification Lt. Kevin Martin will assume command of the Friend or Foe (IFF) equipment on board ships. Southeast Regional Calibration Center (SERCC) June Implementation of the automated process reduced 7 when he relieves the retiring CWO5 Marc Manor in a production time of the UPM-155 from an average of 10 a.m. combined change-of-charge/retirement cere- 13.8 hours to 5.7 hours. mony to be held at the NAS Jacksonville Officers’ Club. The second Airspeed project was the implementa- The event’s presiding officer is Capt. Paul Haas, tion of streamlined logistics support processes that chief-of-staff, Naval Air Forces Atlantic. Guest speaker resulted in reducing repair part turn-around time is Capt. Marlin Anthony, commanding officer, Naval from an average of 19.1 to 6.7 days while saving 10 per- Operational Support Center, Houston, Texas. cent in administrative costs. After enlisting, Martin served at sea aboard USS Several other process improvement and emergent Nicholson (DD 982), USS Ramage (DDG 61), USS repair projects were completed under Manor’s watch, Roosevelt (DDG 80), USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67), USS including judicious management of micro-miniature Lt. Kevin Martin CWO5 Marc Manor Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) and USS Gettysburg (CG repairs that resulted in a cost savings of over $741,000. 64). (CGN 25), USS Arkansas (CGN 41), USS Cushing “These cost-saving and efficiency initiatives were He served ashore at Naval Computer and (DD 985), USS Dubuque (LPD 8), USS Klakring (FFG successful because of the superb leadership of the Telecommunications Station Sicily. He and his wife, 42), and USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49). Shore assign- SERCC CPOs and the extraordinary technical ability Kathryn, are raising one son, Jarrod, age 15. ments include tours at Naval Communications of the SERCC crew. I will forever be grateful for the Manor, a native of Muncie, Ind., enlisted in the Navy Station Philippines, Defense Information Systems opportunity to serve with such a highly professional in 1982 as a Radioman. He earned his Bachelor of Agency Pacific Wahiawa Hawaii, Naval Computer and group of Sailors,” said Manor. Science degree in International Business from Hawaii Telecommunications Station Sicily, and Southeast “They are all aware of the importance of their mis- Pacific University and a Master of Education from the Regional Calibration Center, Jacksonville. sion and I am certain there will be more great things University of Oklahoma. He received his commission On Manor’s watch, SERCC completed two Airspeed to come under the leadership of Lt. Martin.” Feb. 1, 1998. projects that resulted in significant improvements to He and his wife, Myrna, have two sons, Alex and He served sea duty tours onboard USS Bainbridge the calibration and fleet support missions. Andrew. 4 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 Navy seeks officers for specialty career path program From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

The Navy is accepting applications from eligible officers for the Fiscal Year 2013 (FY-13) Specialty Career Path (SCP) program, according to a Navy mes- Photos by Lt.j.g. Danae Moore NAS Jax Command Master Chief (CMDCM) (AW/SW) Brad Shepherd, left, and NAS Jax Commanding sage released May 29. Applications must be received at Officer Capt. Bob Sanders, right, gather with recently frocked second class petty officers June 1. Newly Navy Personnel Command (NPC) no later than June frocked Sailors promoted were: MA2 Aaron Bloom, ABE2 Andrew Bolli, CS2 Andrew Bunce, CS2 Latoya 25. Carter, AC2 John Castro, CS2 Marzelos Clark, ATO2 Ronald Conzo, AZ2 Mario Correajackson, GM2 Kahlil The SCP program provides officers alternatives Davis, AC2 Kelley Haas, AM2 David Hall, CS2 Ray Johnson, AC2 Alyssas Martinez, ABH2 Shane Miller, to the traditional command-at-sea-career path and MM2 Marieo Miniel, ABH2 Luis Rojasnatal, ABE2 Ronnie Shephard, EM2 Nathaniel Tantype, and ABE2 Willie Washington. supports demand for senior unrestricted line offi- cer expertise in growing mission areas, according to NAVADMIN 167/12. The program is designed to develop and utilize selected officers in the following distinct specialty Sailors frocked career paths: • Operations Analysis Congratulations to MA1 Brian Gamble, • Financial Management MA1 Ronald Hughes, CS1 Larozzo Shugart, • Naval Operational Planner BM1 Kakia Shuler, AC1 Fred Sigears and AC1 Amarilys Torres on promotion to first • Anti-terrorism/Force Protection class petty officer. • Shore Installation Management • Anti-Submarine Warfare • Mine Warfare • Missile Defense • Strategic Sealift • Education and Training Management The FY-13 SCP Selection Board will be held July 23 - 27at Navy Personnel Command (NPC). Eligibility information and application procedures can be found in the NAVADMIN. Officers who meet eligibility requirements may apply for up to two specialty career paths. The board will select eligible officers best qualified to serve the needs of the Navy in each specialty career path. Selectees will retain their original officer designator and will receive an additional qualification designator that indicates their area of specialization. Specialty career path provide selectees jobs with increasing complexity and responsibility. Officers will gain experience and develop management and leadership skills that will best serve the Navy while providing enhanced opportunity for successful career transition upon retirement. The FY-13 SCP Selection Board will also screen pre- viously unselected SCP lieutenant commanders and Congratulations to AC3 Elisabeth Albrecht, CS3 Marissa Carolus, MA3 Vernon Colbert, MA3 Nichole commanders for SCP executive (XO) and command- Currotto, YN3 Danielle Fontaine, MA3 Geoffrey Edward, MA3 Demarcus Hires, AC3 Kimberly Janus, MA3 ing officer (CO) billets within their mission areas. Josue Lopez, GSM3 Aziz Olanipekun, AZ3 Julian Richardson, OS3 David Riverapaez, MA3 Briana Roy, SCP XO and CO screened officers will be eligible to MA3 Bryan Russell and OS3 Sierra Sanders on promotion to third class petty officer. fill designated SCP milestone billets. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 5 FY12 Second quarter small business advocate recognized By Caretha Brown-Griffin NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville Mark’s business experience is evident. He sees Director of Small Business Programs beyond customary practices and considers all pos- sibilities when achieving the final product. He consis- In a ceremony held May 22 on the command tently demonstrates the discipline to get the job done quarterdeck, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) right the first time. Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Kevin He diligently encourages small business participa- Head recognized Lawrence Mark as the Acquisition tion when performing market research, to include Advocate for Small Business Concerns for Fiscal Year award of several 8(a) sole source acquisitions [Small 2012, Second Quarter. Business Administration, 8(a) Business Development Mark’s path to Jacksonville was an interesting one. Program] as authorized by the Assistant Secretary of He served twelve years in public safety as a firefighter the Navy. and emergency medical technician in Flint, Mich., During this second quarter of FY12, Mark awarded and Myrtle Beach, S.C. nearly $7 million dollars to small business concerns. Mark had always combined his passion for public His meticulous style and conscientious efforts have safety with business. In 2009, he decided to hang up Photo by Daphne Cassani tremendously enhanced NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville in his fire helmet and focus solely on his business profes- NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Jacksonville achieving the mandatory DoD/Navy small business sion. Commanding Officer Capt. Kevin Head presents targets. His career in federal service began in June 2009 Mark Lawrence with a certificate of achievement on Lawrence completed his Level I certification in the May 22, recognizing him for his selection as NAVSUP with a Department of Defense (DoD) college intern- Acquisition Career Field of Contracting in just a few FLC Jacksonville's Acquisition Advocate for Small ship in the Civilian Personnel Management Service Business Concerns for fiscal year 2012, second quar- months and is currently pursuing his Level II certifi- Recruitment Assistance Division at Michigan ter. cation. Technological University, Houghton, Mi. He worked as Additionally, Mark received his Bachelor of Science a student recruiter and was one of only five students in ciation, which introduced fellow students to the busi- in Business Administration from Michigan Tech in the country that recruited fellow students for civilian ness sector and assisted local small businesses to 2010 and Associate Degree in Fire Science from Lake careers within DoD. expand. Superior State University, Mich. in 2002. Mark’s enthusiasm for business and entrepreneur- ship blossomed at an early age. He established his first company at 17 and has created a total of four small businesses; two of those businesses were started while in he was in college. He also helped create the Entrepreneurship Asso- Free SAT/ACT prep programs for military By Staff

Tremendous challenges face America’s military families, especially when frequent relocation’s are involved. Military families move approximately every two years and military children will attend six to nine different schools between kindergarten and high school graduation. They must become acquainted with new schools and stress can affect school performance. It is espe- cially difficult for high school students preparing for college. But, families do not need to spend a fortune preparing students for SAT and ACT exams. In alliance with the Department of Defense, and supported by athletes from the NFL and MLB, eKnowledge is donating free SAT and ACT PowerPrep Programs to military families worldwide. To place an online order go to: www.eKnowledge. com/MilNews or call 951-256-4076. 6 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012

The full-size CNATTU JAX Composite Maintenance Trainer (CMT) for the H-60 Seahawk helicopter platform is used for teaching mechanics, electricians and airfram- ers. During the course, a number of maintenance labs are performed by students, such as removing and installing pumps, engines, environmental control systems, hydraulic components, flight controls and blade folding. Providing a pathway of learning

By Clark Pierce Editor

More than 170 Navy, Marine Corps and civilian instructors staff the six Maintenance Training Units that annu- ally graduate more than 21,000 students from 1,900 classes at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) on board NAS Jacksonville. In the P-3 airframe schoolhouse, MTU-1011 Department Head Rob Powden talks “We primarily support the fleet as AS1 Dhodie Apoyan prepares a ground with instructor AM1 Chad Bull as he awaits a class of career students who will be the central point of advanced main- support equipment lesson presentation troubleshooting simulated gripes concerning hydraulic flight controls. tenance training for the P-3C Orion in one of the many CNATTU JAX elec- and the H-60 Seahawk in what we call tronic classrooms. ‘C-squared/M-squared’ or Course that provides on-site instruction for avi- Daryl Pierce explained that P-3/P-8 P-3 squadron to transition to the P-8A Curriculum Model Manager,” said ation maintenance and training divi- transition will be fully supported. Poseidon.” CNATTU JAX Commanding Officer sions. “We’re working with PMA-205, Senior Enlisted Leader ASCM(AW) Cmdr. Michael Gramolini Sr. in a May “In these days of reduced budgets, Boeing, VP-30 Fleet Integration Michael King said, “Our H-60 Seahawk 23 interview. it can be more economical to teach Team and Commander, Patrol and helicopter program is very robust and “In addition, our learning sites pro- on site at a squadron than to send Reconnaissance Wing 11 to develop the our C-squared/M-squared curriculum vide organizational- and intermediate- a dozen maintainers to the CNATTU P-8A Poseidon maintenance training is keeping maintainers on the leading- level training for ground support equip- JAX schoolhouse. Senior-level enlisted unit. Until our new P-8 facility is con- edge of change during the transition to ment, aviation maintenance adminis- responsible for maintenance control, structed, we’ve identified classrooms MH-60R and MH-60S platforms.” tration, undersea warfare equipment, maintenance data and technical pub- and other spaces at CNATTU JAX that Gramolini added, “In the very and soon, P-8 airframes and power lications libraries can choose from 29 Boeing and contractors can utilize for near future, CNATTU JAX will pro- plants.” courses at the organizational or inter- interim training. We’re scheduled to vide MH-60R maintenance train- Another growing resource is the new mediate levels,” said Gramolini. begin work with VP-16 in July as the CNATTU JAX Mobile Training Team CNATTU JAX Executive Officer Cmdr. ‘War Eagles’ become the Navy’s first See CNATTU JAX, Page 7

Aviation electronics technicians use their MH-60R electronic technical manual to troubleshoot a gripe in the maintenance simulator's cockpit. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 7

Senior instructor AWFC Randall Benson points out an electrical control to stu- (From right) P-3C engine instructor ADC Jeffrey Jackson checks the calculations dents learning about the simulated P-3 Orion hydraulic power system. of AD3 Shane Miller and AD1 Keisha Phillips. They used a micrometer to make sure an engine bearing was performing within specifications.

Instructor AD1 Bertley Englade checks the internal components of an Allison T-56-A-14 turboprop engine prior to the arrival of students at the CNATTU JAX P-3C engine lab. (From left) AT2 Marnicta Perry coaches AD2 Tyler Ensign wields a plastic mallet ATAN Ixel Figueroa and ATAA Michael to loosen an Allison T-56-A-14 engine Odom in the MH-60R maintenance component as instructor AD1 Jason simulator. She said that the students Villarreal keeps an eye on the proce- learn basic troubleshooting sets in dure. Photos by Clark Pierce order to understand what each system does in the helicopter and how they interface with each other.

Aviation Support Equipment Instructor Sgt. Joshua Sherwood introduces students to the NC-10C trailer- mounted mobile electric power plant. This diesel- AS1 Marc Patag is the instructional systems develop- powered unit is designed to provide AC and DC ment leading petty officer and is responsible for power for servicing, starting and maintaining aircraft. updating courses that cover more than 200 topics – from the H-60 power plant to the P-3 armament system. AWFC Randall Benson, CNATTU Jax Senior Instructor of the Year, discusses the P-3 hydraulic power system with students enrolled in the flight engineer course.

Aviation Support Equipment Instructor Sgt. Kevin Rolfe, USMC, lets three stu- dents familiarize themselves with the engine components under the hood of a tug that’s used to tow aircraft and equipment on the flight line. CNATTU JAX From Page 6 Gramolini proudly noted, “CNATTU JAX instructors have the highest ratio of ing to a Royal Australian Navy heli- master training specialists (MTS) in the copter squadron that is procuring 24 CNATTU domain. The MTS qualifica- of the new Romeo ASW Seahawks. tion provides recognition for outstand- Our instructors modified the Romeo ing individual effort and fosters greater curriculum to reflect differences in command training professionalism. Australian maintenance rates. When Our MTS instructors demonstrate high- the Australians complete their class ly effective teaching skills and a com- work, they will embed with one of the prehensive understanding of learning operational HSM squadrons here at management, training administration NAS Jacksonville.” and curriculum management.” The majority of students come to Another part of CNATTU JAX is CNATTU JAX on PCS orders to increase Training Support Department Mayport, their maintenance certifications and to which satisfies many training needs get hands-on training from one of the of the surface community – including Navy’s finest cadres of aviation main- the Center for Surface Combat Systems, Marine Corps aviation support equipment technicians surround a jet aircraft tenance instructors. Other students are Surface Warfare Officers School, Center start unit. The trailer-mounted gas turbine air compressor is used to provide air sent TAD by their aviation maintenance for Security Forces and the Center for and electrical power for starting jet aircraft such as the F/A-18 Hornet and AV-8B officers for specialized training courses. Information Dominance. Harrier II. 8 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 MONEYMAN From Page 2 HurricaneWhat hurricane conditions Season: mean Severe weatherWhen information ordered to evacuate keep your Important Phone Numbers Storm Condition IV: Estimated time of Base Closure Line: 1-800- 849-6024 chain of command informed as to your arrival (ETA) is within 72 hours Duty Chaplain (Emergency): (904) 542-0024 location and status. is a waste of money. We Fleet and Family Service Center: (904) 542-2766 Storm Condition III: ETA is within 48 Navy-Marine Corps Relief: (904) 542-3515 Local emergency shelters provide a great have all heard the terms hours Navy Family Housing: (904) 779-1060 service however, they are often crowded “upside down” or “under Naval Hospital: (904) 542-7300 Storm Condition II: ETA is within 24 Security: (904) 542-2661 and offer little to no privacy. Plan for other water” to describe the hours Fire Dept.: (904) 542-3333 alternatives such as leaving the area (help a situation where the Storm Condition I: ETA is within 12 Emergency Management Office: (904) 542- fellow sailor that may be in a similar situa- amount owed on a vehi- 1496/5595 hours OOD: (904) 542-2338 tion) to stay with friends or relatives. cle is greater than the What to do if severe weather approaches CDO: (904) 509-1106 Navy Lodge and TVQ: value of the vehicle. I Important Web Sites Check your disaster survival kit Region: www.cnrse.navy.mil NAS Jacksonville does not provide trans- prefer the term “negative Review your all hazard survival plan Installation: www.nasjax.navy.mil portation or maintain shelters. If ordered to equity” but all the terms Evacuate low-lying areas Red Cross: www.redcross.org evacuate the base it is your responsibility to mean the same thing, FEMA: www.fema.gov Protect your windows with boards, shut- State EM: www.floridadisaster.org know where to go and how to get there. Visit your vehicle is worth less ters or tape Local EM: www.coj.net/services the following websites and type in the key- than what you owe on it. Homeland Security: www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/index. Close all windows and doors (make your jsp word shelters: When you trade in your home airtight as possible) Navy Family Accountability and Assessment www.coj.net used vehicle and have the Systen: https://navyfamily.navylmil Secure outdoor objects or bring them Mass Warning and Notification (MW&N) www.claycountygov.com dealership add the nega- inside In the event of an emergency you may be notified by www.co.st-johns.fl.us tive equity to the cost of Fuel the car one or more of the following systems: www.nassaucountyfl.com your new car, you may be Giant Voice – Installed throughout NAS Save at least a 3-5 day water supply Jacksonville. It is the same system utilized to www.nefloridaredcross.org creating a negative equi- Withdraw cash from the bank (ATM’s broadcast Taps and Colors. For base closure and recovery status of ty situation on the new Phone Tree – i.e. a phone call from your command may not be functioning after a storm) Base-wide (Mass) Email – from the EMO/PAO NAS Jacksonville, call the NAS Jax Hotline car you drive off the lot Monitor local media (a NOAA or Red at: 1-800-849-6024 for a recorded message. before the car is even one Cross weather radio is recommended) Follow ALL evacuation orders. All Navy personnel are reminded to update day old! In this case pur- Keep radio and flashlights on hand with Personnel living in the barracks: their family and emergency contact infor- chasing gap insurance is plenty of batteries Monitor local media and follow the guid- mation in the Navy Family Accountability a smart move. Know how to shelter-in-place (in your ance provided by your command and Assessment System at https://navyfam- Another example is if residence and your workplace) Know how to shelter-in-place ily.navy.mil. you purchase a vehicle with no down payment or a very small down pay- ment and finance for an STATE OF BASE extended period (greater From Page 1 Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center said Sanders. “We continually work with than 60 months). Rapid Jacksonville which boasts 24 sites to pro- area residents and partner with the local depreciation of new vehi- reserve squadron providing anti-subma- vide combat capability though logistics agencies to purchase land in the surround- cles could cause a nega- rine/surface warfare capabilities. We are throughout the southeast region. “ ing areas to ensure we are in compliance tive equity situation to also home to VP-30, the Navy’s P-3C fleet Sanders also discussed the $60 million with the Air Installation Compatible Use develop in a relatively replacement squadron,” explained Sanders. renovation of Naval Hospital Jacksonville Zones Program.” short amount of time. In “We recently conducted the roll-out of the which includes new operating rooms, Sanders concluded his presentation by this case, GAP insurance Navy’s newest surveillance aircraft – the expansion of the physical/occupational emphasizing what a great relationship the might be something you P-8A Poseidon which will transition into therapy unit, a new breast care center and military has with the local community here. should consider. the fleet here this year and eventually much more. “During my naval career I’ve been stationed If you are paying cash replace the P-3C aircraft.” “The hospital staff are committed to pro- in many different cities. I can definitely say for a vehicle or have the On the helicopter side of the house, NAS viding the best possible care to our military that I’ve never seen a community that is so ability for a large down Jax currently supports three squadrons that members, their families and retirees. They supportive of our military members. Thank payment (greater than 20 also provide anti-submarine/surface war- are also the only naval hospital working on you!” percent) your probably fare capabilities. By 2015, NAS Jax will be recapturing patient care vice outsourcing,” After the event, guests discussed the great will not ever see a “GAP” home to four carrier-based helicopter mari- added Sanders. partnership between the military and sur- between the actual cash time strike squadrons and one expedition- As for mission sustainment, NAS Jax pro- rounding communities. value and what you still ary squadron. actively develops encroachment protection “We are fortunate and blessed to have our owe on the vehicle. In He went on to highlight Fleet Readiness partnerships with the City of Jacksonville servicemen and women working here. The this case GAP insurance Center Southeast. “They are our larg- and other local governments to ensure retirees and veterans are a terrific addition is not something you est tenant command with more than resources such as Outlying Field (OLF) to the workforce we need in our communi- need to spend money on. 4,000 employees. They’ve worked on basi- Whitehouse and Pinecastle Range Complex ty. I think its important that our community cally every Navy aircraft since the 1940s are available for fleet training. continues to be one of the best supporters maintaining capability for and perform- “These areas are vital for our warfighters of our military in the nation because it will ing a complete range of depot-level rework to train. OLF Whitehouse is crucial to train reap rewards for Jacksonville for genera- operations,” said Sanders. “Another pri- pilots on carrier landings and Pinecastle is tions to come,” said Jaxport Chief Executive mary command here is Naval Supply the Navy’s only east coast bombing range,” Officer Paul Anderson. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 9 VR-62 Wardroom bids farewell to officers From VR-62 Public Affairs Pacific with a crew to Australia. The VR-62 Wardroom said goodbye to I believe this is four Selected Reserve (SELRES) officers simply one of the and two full-time support (FTS) offi- coolest and most cers May 19. Each of the SELRES offi- rewarding jobs cers had flown in support of VR-62 for you can do,” said between nine and 10 years, so it was a Pantaz. bittersweet ceremony for those in atten- Corey added, dance. “I have v isited VR-62 Commanding Officer Cmdr. places all over the Alex Ellermann expressed his sincere world with VR-62, thanks to each officer for their enduring some of which commitment to the squadron and the I did not even U.S. Navy. “Your leadership, experience know existed. I and aircraft knowledge will be truly will miss it.” VR-62 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Alex Ellermann (right) presents Cmdr. missed,” he said during a brief “hail Photo courtesy of VR-62 Lt. Cmdr. Barth (Back row, from left) Lt. Cmdr. Barth Boyer, Cmdr. Troy Chris Duffy with a squadron photo and farewell” ceremony held in con- Boyer, a n F TS during a hail and farewell event at a junction with the retirement party at a Solberg, Lt. Cmdr. Marc Monbouquette. (Front row, from of f icer is a lso left) Cmdr. Alex Pantaz, Cmdr. Matt Corey, Lt. Cmdr. Mike Jacksonville Suns game on May 19. Jacksonville Suns baseball game. leaving VR-62 as Brady, Cmdr. Chris Duffy and Cmdr. Magnus Leslie. The SELRES officers – Cmdr. Matt he retires after 20 er FTS officer with VR-62, was also bid Corey, Cmdr. Alex Pantaz, Cmdr. Troy less NALO missions and more than years of service. Boyer joined the Navy farewell. Solber, and Cmdr. Chris Duffy began 60 detachments, carrying millions of in May 1992 and started his career fly- He joined VR-62 in May 2009 and drilling with the squadron when pounds in cargo and personnel, and fly- ing P-3’s at NAS Whidbey Island, Wash. will be departing the squadron in VR-62 was based in Brunswick, Maine. ing thousands of hours in support of the He joined the FTS over 10 years ago June. Vizcarrando has taken orders to When the squadron moved to NAS U.S. Navy. and spent several years with VR-62 VR-53, a C-130 squadron that is based at Jacksonville several years ago, they The officers expressed their appre- before going back to school for his mas- Andrews AFB, Md. chose to commute to Jacksonville to ciation and respect for the VR-62 ter’s degree. Boyer returned to VR-62 in Ellermann thanked Boyer and complete their reserve careers with members who they have had the privi- 2009 and assisted with the relocation of Vizcarrando for their commitment and VR-62. lege of serving with and shared their the squadron from NAS Brunswick to dedication to the squadron. “I always Their combined careers at VR-62 thoughts of life in VR-62. “I had the NAS Jacksonville. knew I could count on you to get the job are hard to quantify. They flew count- amazing opportunity to fly across the Lt. Cmdr. Nando Vizcarrando, anoth- done,” he stated. NOFFS brings sea of change to Navy fitness From CNIC Public Affairs Naval Operations’ Physical Readiness Program office could draw and refine The Navy Operational Fitness and to meet the needs of every operational Fueling Series (NOFFS), launched Navy- platform. wide in January 2012, represents a sea of Sailors now have everything they will change in the way the Navy implements need at their fingertips to gain and sus- fitness activities. tain high levels of physical performance NOFFS employs a new methodology at home or at sea. to keep Sailors ashore and afloat in top CNIC’s recent release of the NOFFS physical condition. Based on world- iPhone app (available in the iTunes class sports science training philoso- app store) and the 2011 launch of the phies that have produced multi-mil- NOFFS virtual trainer found at www. lion dollar athletes, NOFFS is designed navyfitness.org round out a program to improve operational performance, delivery platform unmatched within decrease the incidence and severity of the Department of Defense. musculoskeletal injuries and provide File photo To learn more about incorporating foundational nutritional guidance for Both active duty and retired patrons at the NAS Jax MWR Fitness Source may NOFFS into a personal or command Sailors. participate in a variety of aerobic classes and weight training activities. For more training plan, contact your local MWR The result is a program highly rel- information on summer fitness programs, call 542-3518. Fitness Office or visit the “find a NOFFS evant to Sailors. Athlete’s Performance ing-edge yet proven methodology Development; Commander, Navy instructor” tab on the website. Contact Institute, a key partner in the devel- from which the Navy’s experts from Installations Command (CNIC); Navy NAS Jax MWR Fitness Source at 542- opment of NOFFS, provided a lead- Center for Personal and Professional Bureau of Medicine; and Chief of 3518. 10 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 Naval Hospital Jacksonville CO recognized for contributions to medical excellence By Tami Begasse Naval Hospital Jacksonville Florida, Capt. Welling made hospital and branch health Public Affairs Officer sure Navy Medicine was at the clinic staff with the knowledge forefront of all efforts in the and skills needed to ensure the In Jim Collins’ book, Good to region to enhance quality and best care available is delivered Great, he states that great lead- safety,” Coble observed. to each and every patient. ership is a paradoxical blend Naval Hospital Jacksonville NH Jacksonville rolled of humility, modesty and fero- along with Nemours Children’s out the Jacksonville Kaizen cious resolve. Collins discov- Clinic and University of Florida Production System (JKPS) in ered that the best chief exec- & Shands Jacksonville were the November 2011. utive officers (CEOs) are usu- first in the community partici- “We took an outside the box ally more like Socrates and pating in the Patient Centered approach to ensure our patients Abraham Lincoln—soft-spoken Caring Communication get the best, safest care possi- men of few words and many Initiative to improve patient ble while staying ahead of the questions. and staff satisfaction, reduce nation’s budget crisis. We’ve Collins went on to write that medical errors and reduce brought together today’s most soft-spoken visionary leaders claims. powerful improvement tools usually create powerful and Coble also pointed out that and methodologies includ- lasting results within their Capt. Welling expanded the ing Lean Six Sigma, industrial companies and among those Patient Safety Symposium engineering, high-reliability around them. with the collaboration of major organizing and industry best Naval Hospital (NH) File photo healthcare organizations in practices. We’ve added the Jacksonville’s CEO equivalent, NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Lynn Welling addresses Northeast Florida, bringing infrastructure – stability, con- Commanding Officer Capt. his physician colleagues at the annual Duval County Medical in national experts while fully tinuity, accountability – so we Lynn Welling, embodies the Society Navy Dinner on Sept. 22, 2011. using local expertise. can successfully execute our qualities associated with great nation’s premier accredit- And NH Jacksonville’s Coble went on to describe readiness mission,” Welling, a leadership. When he assumed ing system for hospitals—NH Patient Safety Symposium Welling’s determination to naval aviator turned emergency command of the hospital and Jacksonville became the first drew 200 national and region- impact the epidemic of pre- physician, explained. five branch health clinics in hospital on Florida’s First Coast al healthcare leaders includ- scription drug abuse in Florida. “And it’s all about driving Florida and Georgia two years to receive the prestigious Baby ing Virginia Mason Medical In April 2011, Welling presented quantum leaps in performance, ago, he brought with him an Friendly designation by the Center, Mayo Clinic in Florida, a plan that was enthusiasti- eliminating waste and never open-minded approach to World Health Organization Baptist Health, Center for cally endorsed by the Quality accepting the status quo.” problems and an ability to lis- and United Nations Children’s Global Health and Medical Collaborative of Northeast Using the JKPS approach, ten. Fund. Diplomacy at the University of Florida, the Quality Forum, the command is already seeing On June 8, he moves on, leav- Illustrating the hospital’s North Florida, and University the Healthcare and Bioscience measurable results. ing a lasting legacy. clinical excellence, the Family of Florida College of Medicine. Council of Northeast Florida, Staff has increased produc- “We are part of something Medicine Residency Program The list is endless for the com- and the CEOs and emergency tivity in its operating rooms by bigger than we are. Not just in was named the Uniformed mand that serves a patient pop- departments of hospitals across 29 percent, reduced Urology medicine…but Navy Medicine. Services University of the ulation of approximately 57,000 the region. Clinic wait times by 25 min- We are here to heal our nation’s Health Sciences Clinical Site of active and retired Sailors, “Implementation of a major utes, and improved its pre- heroes. And we have the honor the Year. Soldiers, Marines, Airmen, public health initiative in such operative experience of care and privilege of caring for Eleven Medical Homeport Guardsmen and their families a short time by such a wide for patients—reducing it from amazing people—the warriors teams—the Navy-wide with primary care doctors at sector of the community is a process that could take up to who go forward to fight our approach to primary care that one of its facilities. an extraordinary example of five hours, down to an average nation’s battles, our veterans places patients in the center “Capt. Lynn Welling has had the power of leadership,” said of only one hour. and retirees, families who took of a team of caregivers—were a remarkable tenure of accom- Coble. And that’s just a sampling of care of the children while mom implemented at the hospital plishment and leadership at “Capt. Welling’s total com- the results gained from the now or dad was deployed for six and branch health clinics at Naval Hospital Jacksonville, by mitment to the three fun- more than 200 projects. months, the kids who missed Kings Bay and Mayport. every objective measure. What damental traditions of medi- Another initiative builds on their mom and dad . . . they all The Navy Inspector General is extraordinary and unique is cine—caring, ethics and sci- NH Jacksonville’s history of pri- stepped up to something big- recognized the command’s that he has simultaneously, in ence—along with his personal vate and public-sector collabo- ger than they are. And it’s my Deployment Health Center, this short time, made equally attributes engender enormous ration across the region. honor to take care of them. It’s a Third-Party Collections, Case important and enduring con- trust and hope and the willing- To help tackle the abuse of huge responsibility. And we do Management and Civilian tributions to medical excel- ness to collaborate far beyond prescription pain medication in it well,” said Welling. Personnel departments as best lence in Northeast Florida,” expectations on behalf of the Florida, Welling and members Along with successfully practices. said Director of the Center community. He is truly a lead- of the Quality Collaborative of passing more than 20 com- The command was twice for Global Health & Medical er for all seasons,” concluded Northeast Florida’s Rational mand readiness inspec- named by First Coast Worksite Diplomacy at the University of Coble. Prescribing of Controlled tions—including receipt of Wellness Council as one of North Florida Yank Coble. Along with the collabora- Substances Task Force devel- The Joint Commission Gold Jacksonville’s healthiest com- “As a leader of the Quality tive efforts, Welling was very Seal of Accreditation, the panies. Collaborative of Northeast focused on empowering the See WELLING, Page 11 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 11 WELLING BUMED headquarters moves From Page 10 Welling’s remarks at the change of command ceremo- By Shoshona Pilip-Florea ny in June 2010 when he first arrived. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Public Affairs oped a set of guidelines to ensure the appropriate He said, “We will be ‘the one’ all other hospitals turn treatment of chronic or recurrent pain in local emer- to when they need advice or guidance on implement- The Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery gency rooms. ing practices that ensure each patient receives the saf- (BUMED), the flagship command for all of Navy and NH Jacksonville was the first to put the guidelines est, highest quality care. We will be ‘the one’ that not Marine Corps medicine, started relocating its staff into practice in its emergency room on Oct. 1, 2011. only conceives the plan for being the most effective May 30 from Washington, D.C., to Falls Church, Va., For this initiative, Welling received the Duval and most efficient provider of that outstanding medi- as part of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) County Medical Society (DCMS) Distinguished Service cal care, but ‘the one’ that executes. We will be ‘the Act of 2005. Award for outstanding leadership and exemplary stew- one’ that leads in training our most important assets, Vice Adm. Matt Nathan, U.S. Navy surgeon gen- ardship. our people, in achieving their own greatness. We will eral and chief, BUMED, officially transfered his flag “Capt. Welling has been at the forefront of the be ‘the one’ our patients go out of their way to return to June 1, with the rest of the BUMED staff completing Rational Prescribing of Controlled Substances initia- because they trust us.” their move by June 5. tive,” said Duval County Medical Society Executive According to Welling, those goals were achieved. “BUMED is alive and strong,” said Nathan, at Director Bryan Campbell. Not only that, the goals evolved into the blueprint for a symbolic “Change of Port” ceremony held May “His dedication to quality and compassionate Welling’s strategic plan which aligned perfectly with 3 at its former location in Washington, D.C. “It is care as well as his efforts spearheading the Quality the Military Health System’s quadruple-aim—readi- a culmination of the men and women who serve Collaborative initiative will undoubtedly leave a last- ness, population health, patient experience of care and the Navy Medical Department, whom our Sailors, ing legacy throughout the entire healthcare commu- cost. Marines, and their families are counting on to com- nity.” So what does Welling hope his NH Jacksonville lega- plete the mission. We are simply about to shift col- And as with many soft-spoken leaders, Welling is the cy will be? ors and go to a new homeport.” first to attribute command achievements to his staff of It’s a goal he takes with him to each and every com- BUMED has been located at “the Hilltop” in the 2,500 military and civilian personnel located at its hos- mand he leads. Foggy Bottom area for 70 years, but the campus has pital and five branch health clinics. “If I’ve done my job right—when I walk out the door served a variety of U.S. Navy and Navy Medicine “They not only embraced my vision, mission and no one will know I’m gone. This means we’ve trained activities for nearly a century. The compound holds strategic plan, but can tell you exactly how they con- the staff to act on their own in alignment with the significant Navy historical value and houses the tribute to it on a daily basis,” he said. vision and mission. When they do that, we know we’ve original Naval Observatory. “It is with mixed emo- He’s also quick to recognize his fortune to be able to changed the culture. We have embraced this change tions that we are leaving here,” said Rear Adm. build on the strong foundation set by those before him, and know the imperatives out there: Patient safety and Michael Mittelman, U.S. Navy deputy surgeon gen- such as Capt. Bruce Gillingham and Rear Adm. Raquel quality. Then you add the healthcare and budget cri- eral. “It is also with excitement that we will be mov- Bono. sis. We understand that we have a sacred obligation to ing to our new location. This place will always hold So how does a leader come in and drive such positive those people we serve. And at the same time, we’ve got a special place in our hearts. Our ethos will not change in only a two-year rotation? Welling explains to be smart; we’ve got to be better. We don’t have to do change, just where we sit.” the two things at the root of his leadership approach. more with less. We have to put the right person in the BUMED will be co-locating with its Army, Air The first is to establish the mission. right place at the right time to do the right thing. And Force, and TRICARE Management Activity medical “When you put the patient first, everything else falls our guys get it. We’re not there yet, but we are leading counterparts into a new facility called the Defense in place. So we spent some very important time when from the front,” Welling continued. Health Headquarters, but all the services will main- we first got here in defining our mission. For everyone It’s this philosophy that will pave the way on June 8 tain their own missions and leadership structure. to know the mission, vision, strategic plan and know for NH Jacksonville’s next leader—Capt. Gayle Shaffer, In a May 9 email message to his BUMED staff, how to contribute to it on a daily basis was a huge a Dental Corps officer who was previously the execu- Nathan emphasized that the mission goes on, undertaking. And when staff are actively engaged and tive officer at NH Okinawa—who will come in and take despite the move. know where they fit in, they can make positive differ- the command to the next step. “Defense Health Headquarters is not an entity, it ences,” said Welling. “Getting our team of 2,500 to march in the same line, is simply a building,” said Nathan. “BUMED has a The second aspect of Welling’s leadership is execu- take care of thousands of patients, develop a system long and proud tradition and an eight-mile stretch tion. that helps take care of those thousands of patients in of highway does not change that. An address is only “When you give staff the vision . . . give them lateral a manner that will always be there so the patients can a geographic location. It is not what makes our com- limits so they don’t step out of their lane . . . adjust the trust it, to trust us and to know we’ve got their back—is mand great –it is each and every one of you, your rudder every now and then to course correct . . . moti- huge and very rewarding,” said Welling, who places dedication, your hard work, and your commitment vate and remove the barriers . . . it’s amazing to listen NH Jacksonville as one of the two most rewarding to our Sailors and Marines to provide them the very to depths of discussions around the hospital, and then commands he’s led. best in care and support.” see the results they achieve. There’s a culture of ‘do it’ And like all good leaders, the Navy Medicine jour- The new address for BUMED is 7700 Arlington as opposed to those who don’t do it.” ney is never-ending. Blvd., Falls Church, Va., 22042-5113. As the Navy NH Jacksonville’s mission is clear: “No matter how good we are today, we can and will Surgeon General and Chief, BUMED, Nathan Provide force health protection through readiness, become better tomorrow. Upon my departure, I know leads 63,000 Navy Medicine personnel that pro- operational support, health promotion and quality that Naval Hospital Jacksonville’s team of Sailors, civil- vide healthcare support to the U.S. Navy, Marine family-centered care to all those entrusted to it, or in a ians, contractors and volunteers will continuously, Corps, their families and veterans in high opera- word, readiness. passionately and relentlessly strive to deliver the care tional tempo environments, at expeditionary medi- The command—a hospital and five branch health that earned us status as ‘the one’,” he said. cal facilities, medical treatment facilities, hospitals, clinics—produces readiness. “I salute you. It has been an honor to serve with you,” clinics, hospital ships and research units around It’s interesting to compare this strategic plan with said Welling. the world. 12 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 CNATTU Jax welcomes NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville new ombudsman Sailor receives honor From CNAATTU JAX Public Affairs From NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville, Site Key West The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) Jacksonville On May 10, the South Florida Federal Executive recently named Christina Wagner as the Board (FEB) recognized ABF1(AW/SW) David Johnson new command ombudsman. The com- as the South Florida Federal Employee of the Year in mand ombuds- the Trades and Crafts category. Johnson serves as m a n i s a n the fuels contracting officer representative (COR) for essential link NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Jacksonville at b e t w e en t he NAS Key West, Fla. The FEB selected Johnson out of command and 35,000 federal employees in South Florida and among family mem- four finalists in his category. bers of military “This is a huge honor for service mem- me, and I’m enormously bers. grateful to my chain of com- Wagner, who mand for nominating me for is married to this award. Until I came to C NAT T U Ja x NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville, I I n s t r u c t o r Wagner had never gotten any recog- AS2 Anthony nition like this, so it makes Wagner was born in The Philippines. Her me even more proud to father was in the Air Force and retired serve with the supply pro- as a major in 1997. She graduated high fessionals in Key West,” said school in 2006 from Putnam City North Johnson. Johnson Photo by Kaylee LaRocque High School in Oklahoma City, Okla. She Given the large concentra- is currently a full-time student enrolled at tion of federal employees in the University of Phoenix to complete her South Florida, the South Florida FEB Employee of the Bird rescue Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology. Year award is very competitive, but also a great tool to Wagner served on active duty in the honor the most outstanding personnel in the area. NAS Jax Assistant Natural Resources Manager Angela Glass U.S. Navy from July 2006 – July 2011. She “It is very competitive, and we are proud of ABF1 carefully secures a Least Tern chick that fell from its nest before transporting it back to the rooftop nesting area at is an extremely motivated individual and David Johnson for winning in the Trades and Crafts Fleet Readiness Center Southeast on May 31. Least terns, is excited about serving CNATTU Jax as category. He is truly deserving of this award, along the smallest tern species found in North American, are command ombudsman. with his recent selection as American Petroleum endangered. They arrive in the spring to breed and leave at Institute Navy Fuels Petty Officer of the Year,” said the end of summer to return to their wintering grounds in Diane Moll, deputy site director at NAVSUP FLC Mexico, Central and South America. Jacksonville, Site Key West. “I’m thrilled that ABF1 Johnson has gotten the rec- ognition he deserves for all of his hard work. He’s the Vet kind of Sailor who goes full throttle in getting the job done, and that’s exactly the sort of initiative every officer hopes to see in a first class petty officer with his visits level of responsibility,” said Lt. j.g. Taylor Burks, site director for NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville, Site Key West. NAS Jax Com- manding Offi- cer Capt. Bob Sanders wel- comed World FRCSE supports NOAA War II veteran Flight Engineer Ken Heystek, Co-Pilot Lt. Cmdr. Scott Ed Podgorski Price and Pilot Cmdr. Mark Sweeney prepare to board on May 29 at "Kermit," a Lockheed WP-3D Orion aircraft at Fleet B u i l d i n g 1 . Readiness Center Southeast (FRCSE) May 21. National Podgorski en- Photo by Clark Pierce Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) uses listed in the the highly instrumented aircraft to hunt hurricanes. Navy after Pearl Harbor and was later assigned to NAS FRCSE artisans routinely perform planned maintenance Jax as a chief radioman who provided instruction on the on the aircraft, which recently underwent nondestruc- care and repair of radio transmitters. "As I expected, NAS tive inspection on the outer wings, and center wing Jax looks very different from the time I spent here," said lower section replacement. Podgorski. Today, he is a New Jersey physician specializing in diagnostic radiology. Photo by Victor Pitts JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 13

Members of the Members of the Armed Forces NOT on Active Armed Forces on Active Duty Duty Promote and Yes Yes encourage voting Political activities and Attend partisan Yes, when not in political club Yes, when not in uniform uniform meetings Serve in an official capacity of a Yes, when not in uniform and no appearance of No social media guidelines partisan political DoD endorsement By Lt. Adam Brandon, JAGC, USN club SJA, NAS Jacksonville Department of Defense Directive Speak before a Yes, when not in uniform and no appearance of (DoDD) 1344.10 lays out the basic rules partisan political No DoD endorsement Marine Sgt. Gary Stein may have for political activities by members of gathering thought he was simply exercising his the Armed Forces. All service mem- Perform any duties for a partisan Yes,, when not in uniform and no appearance of No constitutional rights when he criti- bers may carry out the responsibilities political committee DoD endorsement cized President Obama on Facebook. of citizenship. For example, a Sailor or candidate Write a letter to the Yes, may need “Screw Obama and I will not follow all or Marine may register to vote, vote, Yes, may need disclaimer orders from him,” the young Marine encourage others to participate in the editor disclaimer wrote on his “Armed Forces Tea Party” political process, sign petitions, attend Publish partisan political writings No Yes, when no appearance of DoD endorsement group page. The sergeant also posted rallies as a spectator, give money to soliciting votes an image of the commander-in-chief political organizations, and put normal Attend partisan Yes, when not in on a Jackass movie poster. The Marine sized bumper stickers on their cars. fundraisers and uniform and no Yes, when not in uniform and no appearance of further superimposed the president’s However, active-duty1 military mem- events (merely as a appearance of DoD DoD endorsement spectator) endorsement image on a poster for The Incredibles bers like Stein cross the line (and vio- Participate in partisan fundraisers Yes, when not in uniform and no appearance of which he changed to The Horribles. late DoDD 1344.10) when they partici- No While sophomoric rants are common pate in partisan politics or campaign and events (more DoD endorsement than mere spectator) on Facebook, this episode ended pre- for or against a political candidate. Contribute money to dictably (and poorly) for Stein when an Prohibited activities include putting a political party or Yes Yes administrative separation board voted political posters in government hous- candidate 3-0 to discharge Stein from the service ing, marching in a partisan parade, March in a partisan Yes, when not in uniform and no appearance of No with an “Other Than Honorable” dis- attending a political dinner or fund- political parade DoD endorsement charge. This is the same characteriza- raiser, speaking on behalf of or against tion of service that may be awarded to a candidate, fundraising for a party or list their rank and title on their personal bers are entitled to their personal politi- drug users or convicted felons. While cause, distributing partisan literature, (not official) Facebook profiles and they cal opinions. But those opinions should some may consider this outcome to be or wearing the uniform to a political may even fill in the “political views” stay personal. Sailors and Marines harsh, the young Marine violated the event. field or “like” a political party, group, should never imply that the DoD, the long-standing American tradition of The prohibition on partisan politi- or candidate. However, DoD person- Department of the Navy, or an individ- a professional, non-political military cal activity carries over into the social nel should not advocate for or against a ual command is anything other than force. media context. Active-duty Sailors may political party, partisan political group, a professional, non-partisan fighting or candidate for partisan political office force. through a blog, Facebook, Twitter, or A summary of the rules for political any social media platform. If a Navy activities is below. If you have any con- New carrier ship or command has its own official cerns, please consult an ethics advisor Facebook page, then it should never or a judge advocate. include political views as that would The political restrictions on reservists imply that the DoD engages in partisan and civilians are slightly looser than politics. the restrictions on active-duty Service The bottom line is that military mem- members.

Photo by Ricky Thompson The final keel section of the future USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is lowered into place on May 24 at Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding. The 680-metric-ton, 60-foot-tall lower bow unit was joined to the other keel sections. It was the last major section of the ship installed below the waterline. Gerald R. Ford is now more than 75 percent structurally complete in the dry dock, and is on schedule to launch in 2013. The ship is scheduled to be deliv- ered to the fleet in 2015. 14 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012

Photo by Brittany Brown Dinner at Liberty The Zone Entertainment Complex Liberty Center employee Kevin Harris grills some free hamburgers and bratwurst for hungry Sailors at the Call 542-3521 Liberty Center May 29. For more information about Liberty programs, call 542-1335. Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament Monday & Thursday at 7 p.m. West Side Story – Dec. 8 Junior Golf Clinic Learn and improve your skills Mary Poppins – Jan. 26 Session 1 (ages 11 – 17) June 25 – 29 Billy Elliot – March 2 Session 2 (ages 6 – 10) July 16 – 20 Freedom Lanes Bowling Center Rock of Ages – April 6 Session 3 (ages 11 – 17) August 6 – 10 Call 542-3493. Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Jacksonville Jaguar Tickets on sale July 13 - $58.50 $110 per week long session Free bowling for active duty Jaguar game shuttle - $12 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Mulberry Cove Marina Disney World Orlando FL 4 day Hopper Armed Forces Call 542-3260. Wednesday Evening Bowling Special Salute ticket- Free Kayak & Canoe Rental 4 – 10 p.m. - All you can bowl for $5.95 $135.50- $162 Every Thursday for active duty Shoe rental not included Armed Forces Vacation Club Resort Condo Rentals Skipper “B” Lessons Saturday Night Extreme Bowling www.afvclub.com installation code #62 $150 per person 7 p.m. – midnight June 15, 16, 17, 23 & 24 $11 per person for two hours of bowling Tampa Zoo - $19 (Adult) - $17.50 (Child) July 20, 21, 22, 28 & 29 Shoe rental included Now booking all-inclusive Sandals and Super-Clubs Free Stand-up Paddle Board Lesson June Family Bowling for 4 Special Resorts vacations Thursday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thursday, 4–10 p.m. Mulberry Cove Marina $39.95 includes, 2 hours of 1 lane bowling, rental Jacksonville Zoo - Adult $12, Child $7 shoes, 4 hot dogs, 2 large nachos and 4 medium Zoo Train & Carousel - now available at ITT! Auto Skills Center drinks. MOSH $7 - $12 Call 542-3227 $25 savings! 22 work bays, wheel balancing, tool checkout, paint Jacksonville Sharks - $25 per person booth and welding! Book your birthday party with us! ASE certified mechanic onsite! Complete packages available including bowling, shoe Blue Man Group in Orlando - $59, includes City Walk rental, kid’s meal, cake, balloons and much more! venue Youth Activities Center Call 778-9772 Summer Bowling Leagues Now Forming Jacksonville Suns $5.50-$11.50 Drop-in care and open recreation are available! Monday Mixed Trio – 7 p.m. Family Fitness Center hours are Monday – Friday, 9 Wednesday After Work League – 4:30 p.m. Adventure Landing Season Pass - $86.50 a.m. – 1 p.m. Thrusday Morning Seniors – 9 a.m. Combo $32, Wet pass $21, 5 attractions $20 Bring your child to work out with you! Thursday Night Extreme Bowling – 6:30 p.m. Call 778-9772 for more information. Friday Intramural League – 11:45 a.m. Medieval Times – Free royalty upgrade with dinner Sunday Fun Bunch League – 4 p.m. reservation Flying Club Call 777-8549 /6035 Fitness & Aquatics Pirate’s Dinner Adventure in Orlando Ground School Call 542-2930 Active and Retired military $12 at gate July 23 – Aug. 29 Family members purchase at ITT $500 per person Command Circuit Training Adult $37, children (3-12) $26 Tuesday & Thursday 8 a.m. in the base gym Daytona International Speedway 45-minute, high-intensity group training Jalapeno 250 - $24 Coke Zero 400, July 7, $70 – 80 Family Fitness Center (located above the Youth Center Coke Zero Shuttle - $16 Gym) Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Vault Liberty Recreation Center For more information please contact Melissa Luehrs at Trips, activities and costs may be restricted to E1-E6 (904) 542-3518/4238. single or unaccompanied active duty members. Call 542-1335 for information. **New fitness class Extreme Boot Camp Wet n’ Wild Day Trip Behind the fitness center June 9 Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. $10 per person includes park fee and transportation.

Outdoor Pool Open Weekends Dave & Buster’s Trip Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. June 14 at 6 p.m. Open weekdays beginning June 11 Free $10 Powercard, 20% off food & beverages and Free for military and DoD civilians, $3 for guests unlimited simulator play Learn to swim session one begins June 18 $40 military, $45 DoD Mall & Movie Trip Register for swim lessons at the base gym Orange Park Mall & AMC Theater June 15 at 6 p.m. Summer Splash Pool Party June 9, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. NAS Jax Golf Club Free food, karaoke, games and prizes! Golf course info: 542-3249 Mulligan’s info: 542-2936 I.T.T. Events Military Appreciation Days Call 542-3318. $18 per person, includes cart & green fees June 12 & 26 for active duty 2012 – 2013 Live Broadway Series June 14 & 28 for retirees & DoD personnel

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Lower your risk for heatloss stress of the water and sodium, – from Part a sitting or lying position. 1 By Capt. Joseph McQuade NH Jax Public Health Director usually through excessive Factors that may contribute to Ask Dr. Joe sweating. Most prone to heat heat syncope include dehydra- Q: How can I “beat the heat” exhaustion are people who are tion and lack of acclimatiza- while exercising or working? age or older, are • Hallucinations elderly or have high blood pres- tion. I frequently recommend that overweight, suf- • Chills sure. Symptoms of heat syncope my patients regularly exercise fer from heart dis- • Throbbing Symptoms of heat exhaus- include: to help with a variety of com- ease or high blood headache tion include: • Light-headedness mon conditions. pressure, or take • High body • Heavy sweating • Dizziness There really is very little medications that temperature • Extreme weakness or • Fainting bad that can come of a regular may be affected by • Confusion/ fatigue People with heat syncope exercise regime to boost your extreme heat. dizziness • Dizziness, confusion should: metabolism and help to drop Heat stroke is • Slurred speech • Nausea • Sit or lie down in a cool weight, adding years to your the most serious Take the follow- • Clammy, moist skin place. life. I tell patients with depres- heat-related dis- ing steps to treat • Pale or flushed complexion • Slowly drink water, clear sion or anxiety to start an exer- order. It occurs Capt. Joseph heat stroke: • Muscle cramps juice or a sports beverage. cise program. Exercise is a nat- when the body McQuade • Call 911, get • Slightly elevated body tem- Living in Florida under the ural anti-depression medicine. becomes unable help from others perature beautiful warm sun brings But exercise comes with a to control its temperature — around you. • Fast and shallow breathing both advantages and disadvan- caveat. Exposure to extreme the body’s temperature rises • Move the sick person to a Treat a worker suffering from tages. Think carefully about heat while exercising or work- rapidly and the sweating cool shaded area. heat exhaustion with the fol- any exertion during the hottest ing in hot environments may mechanism fails, so the body • Cool the person using lowing: part of the day. put you at risk of heat stress. is unable to cool down. When methods such as: • Rest in a cool, shaded or air- Remember to drink clear flu- Heat stress can result in heat heat stroke occurs, the body - Soak their clothes with conditioned area. ids (water is best) regularly and stroke, heat exhaustion, heat temperature can rise to 106 water. • Drink plenty of water or workout with a partner who cramps or heat rashes. Our degrees Fahrenheit or higher - Spray, sponge or shower other cool, nonalcoholic bever- can look out for you. Exercise wonderful Florida sunshine within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat them with water. ages. should be fun, always be care- makes for a hot and humid stroke can cause death or per- - Fan their body. Evaporative • Take a cool shower or ful in the heat. summer when we all need to manent disability if emergency cooling methods work best. sponge bath. Next week, in part 2 of heat understand the warnings of a treatment is not provided. Place the person near a fan and Heat syncope is a faint- stress, we’ll discuss how to avoid heat stress injury. Symptoms of heat stroke spray them with cool water. ing episode or dizziness that heat cramps and heat rash. Until At greater risk of heat stress, include: Heat exhaustion is the usually occurs with prolonged then, stay cool and enjoy good are people who are 65 years of • Hot, dry skin (no sweating) body’s response to excessive standing or sudden rising health. Operation: Identification ‘RedFrom VP-10 Public Lancer’ Affairs McClard retires from VP-10 Cancer is one of our children’s cian at NAS Pensacola, Fla. Upon gradua- Shop. He was hand selected to lead a Lean biggest enemies. Chances of tion, he reported to the “Golden Eagles” of Six Sigma event that resulted in an 85 percent survival are greatly enhanced After 15 years of naval service, AT1 Brad VP-9, homeported at Barbers Point, Hawaii. production increase. if it is identified early. McClard departed the maritime patrol com- During his tour from 1998-2001, he success- It was during this tour that he met his Parents, please be aware munity as a VP-10 “Red Lancer,” when he fully completed two deployments to Diego wife, Anais, while she was in college at Cal- of these warning signs: retired May 18. Garcia and Japan. Lutheran University. They were married McClard will move on to his second career McClard left Hawaii as an E-5 and trans- in 2007 and departed southern California • Persistent fatigue • Loss of appetite or nausea as lead maintenance engineer with Allied ferred to Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron for Brunswick, Maine to join the VP-10 Red • Swelling or lumps Wireline, located in Midland, Texas, where (VQ) 2 in Rota, Spain. While completing mul- Lancers. • Stumbling or falling his skills and experience earned in the mili- tiple detachments in support of Operation Upon completion of his second deploy- • Continual pain • Easy and frequent bruising tary will help him build a successful second Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, he ment, McClard achieved the rank of E-6 and career. found his passion for being an AT and thrived was assigned as the leading petty officer of Call 800-822-6344 or visit www.stjude.org to McClard was born in 1979, to parents Linda in this challenging environment. By the time the avionics branch. He led his Sailors to the learn more. and James in the small town of Perryton, he transferred from VQ-2 in 2004, he had successful completion of his final deploy- Texas. At age 17, he asked his father to sign a qualified as a collateral duty inspector and ment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, waiver so he could join the military. In May quality assurance representative. Enduring Freedom, and New Dawn. 1997, he left for Navy Basic Training in Great His next duty was at Fleet Readiness Center He returned home in December 2011 Lakes, Ill. Southwest, Point Mugu, Calif. were he was just in time to witness the birth of his son, After boot camp, McClard attended assigned as the 600 division supervisor in Tristen. He finished out his career with VP-10 training as an aviation electronics techni- charge of the USM-449 bench and Radar attached to the quality assurance division. A CFC Participant – provided as a public service. 16 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 Blount Island to save $500,000 annually in energy costs From NAVFAC Southeast Public Affairs

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held May 16 at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island to offi- cially celebrate the completion of their first Utility Energy Service Contracts (UESC) project saving approximately $500,000 annually in energy costs at the Marine C o r p s installation. U E S C projects are v i a b l e a s they reach out to util- ity provid- ers to supply Photos by Lt. Jason Boatright financing for Guests at the ribbon cutting view the new solar panels atop of the headquarters building at Marine Corps the projects Support Faciilty Blount Island on May 16. and special The $5 million UESC project will reduce electrical Chiller Units. incentives energy usage by providing lighting conservation mea- After the ribbon cutting everyone in attendance took (e.g. rebates, sures, replacing Air Handling Units (AHUs), installing a tour of the new Solar Thermal and PV systems atop cover design ultra violet (UV) lights in HVAC units, HVAC compo- the Headquarters Building (B100) to see the new array. c o s t s , o r nent upgrades, compressed air system repairs, cubi-

e n e r g y cle occupancy motion sensors, warehouse insula- a u d i t s ) tion upgrades, and renewable technologies (solar hot A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Dating Violence: t o t h e May 16 at Marine Corps Support water, photovoltaic (PV) and geothermal systems) Government Facility Blount Island to celebrate throughout 18 facilities. ÒHow to Prevent it and help the completion of a $5 million util- It also includes the installation of 45 Advanced t h e N a v y ity energy service contract sav- Meter Reading (AMR) meters, which will allow the How to Get Out of it!Ó and Marine ing approximately $500,000 annu- government to more accurately track and manage Corps meet ally in energy costs. (From left) facility electrical consumption, prioritize mainte- energy goals Dennis Maschinot, operations offi- nance requirements and energy saving projects. set by the cer for TECO People's Gas; Tommy Included was replacement of thousands of T8 32W S e c r e t a r y Sailors, facility manager for Marine and T5 54W lamps with modern T8 28W to T5 51W, Corps Support Facility Blount Island; of the Navy respectively, and 88 metal halide lamps with induc- Capt. Mark Edelson, operations offi- (S E C N AV ) cer, Naval Facilities Engineering tion lamps. The new lamps were configured with a n d t h e Command Southeast; Lt. Col. Richard motion occupancy sensors which aid in energy con- President. Steele, commanding officer, Marine servation. “ We s e e Corps Support Facility Blount Island “The UV lights on the AHUs kill bacteria on the t h e v a l u e and Peter Wilk, project officer, exterior of the coiling coils which provides better heat added by Energy Systems Group. transfer over the life of the system, reduces main- When: June 21 from 2-4 p.m. these proj- tenance cost, and extends the life of the system,” Where: NAS Jacksonville Fleet and Family Support Center

ects as they help the installation save energy and are claimed Peter Wilk, project manager, Energy Systems For: Single active duty Sailors, teenagers 13+ and parents excited about the growing use of renewable technolo- Group. Presenters: Earl Godoy, Erica Schneider, and LaTresa Henderson gies,” said Lt. Col. Richard Steele, commanding officer, HVAC component upgrades included the replace- Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island. ment of old HVAC units with newer more efficient “Initial calculations estimated that Blount Island units, along with motor upgrades to HVAC AHU and Command will realize approximately $500,000 sav- chill water pumps on building 450. The Geothermal ings annually and reduce energy consumption by Systems will pump water through a piping network

17,000 MMBTU annually,” said Tommy Sailors, facility that utilize cooler temperatures from the aqui-

manager, Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island. fer (buildings104 and 450) replacing their standard For more information, contact Erica Schneider at 542-5249. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 17

CoolBy Shannon Leonard off at NASCay Kissimmee, St.Freedom Augustine Pirate Dinner Show. Lanes thisJuly 21summer - Medieval Times Dinner Show MWR Marketing Manager & Treasure Museum, Alligator Farm The 80 Days of Summer program is – 4 admissions St. Augustine, Wild Adventures Theme open to all authorized MWR patrons. St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Park, Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott, For official rules or more information Museum – 4 admissions (MWR) Department is hosting the Wet n’ Wild Orlando, Dave & Buster’s, call 542-3493. July 28 - Kennedy Space Center – 2 annual “80 Days of Summer” program Old Town Trolley Tours St. Augustine, Weekly Prize Drawing Schedule admissions through Aug. 26 at NAS Freedom Lanes. Casa Monica Hotel, Acapulco Resort – Two drawings each week, one prize Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Show – 4 This program includes daily, weekly in Daytona Beach, and the Daytona drawing per person. admissions and grand prize drawings. Patrons are International Speedway. June 9 - Kennedy Space Center – 2 Aug. 4 - Sunday Brunch for 2 at the entered into the daily drawings every The grand prize and runner up draw- admissions Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine time a game is bowled. Youth bowl- ings are Sept. 1 at 7:30 p.m. The grand Dave & Buster’s (4) $20 Powercards Country Inn & Suites Calypso Cay ers 17 years and younger can bowl one prize includes an Orlando family vaca- June 16 - Clarion Suites Maingate – 2 Kissimmee – 2 nights stay game daily for free until 5 p.m. tion package featuring a two-night stay nights stay Aug. 11 - St. Augustine Pirate & Daily prize drawings include food, at the World Quest Resort, two SeaWorld Adventure Landing Jax – 2 waterpark Treasure Museum – 4 admissions beverages, games of bowling and admissions and two admissions to + (5) dry activities tickets Kennedy Space Center – 2 admissions more. The weekly drawings are held SeaWorld’s waterpark Aquatica. June 23 - Pirates Dinner Adventure – Aug. 18 - Alligator Farm St. Augustine on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and priz- First runner-up receives a two-night 4 admissions – 4 admissions es are sponsored by the Kennedy stay at the Acapulco Resort in Daytona St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Dave & Buster’s, (4) $20 powercards Space Center, World Quest Resort Beach and four personalized tours of Museum – 4 admissions Aug. 25 - Old Town Trolley Ghost & Orlando, Clarion Suites Maingate, the Daytona International Speedway. June 30 - Fleming Island Sleep Inn & Gravestone Package St. Augustine Adventure Landing, Pirates Dinner Second runner-up receives a two- Suites – 2 nights stay – 1 family packages to include 2 adult Adventure, Fleming Island Sleep night stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Kennedy Space Center – 2 admissions admissions and two children Inn & Suites, WonderWorks, Arabian Marriott in Valdosta, Ga. and four adult July 7 - WonderWorks – 4 admissions Adventure Landing Jax – 3 waterpark Nights, Quality Inn & Suites Orlando, admissions to Wild Adventures Theme CoCo Key Water Resort – 2 nights stay + (5) dry activities tickets CoCo Key Water Resort, Seralogo Park. Third runner-up receives a two- July 14 - Dave & Buster’s (4), $20 pow- Neither MWR, nor the U.S. Navy or Hotel & Suites Kissimmee, Medieval night stay at the Quality Inn & Suites ercards any other part of the federal government Times Dinner Show, Sleuth’s Dinner Orlando, four admissions to Wet n’ Wild Seralogo Hotel & Suites Kissimmee – officially endorses any company, sponsor Show, Country Inn & Suites Calypso and four admissions to Arabian Nights 2 nights stay or its products or services.

Chapel Center Calendar Sunday Services 8:15 a.m. - Protestant Liturgical Worship 9:15 a.m. - Catholic Mass 9:45 a.m. - Protestant Sunday School 10:45 a.m. - Catholic CCD 11 a.m. - Protestant Worship Daily Catholic Mass 11:35 a.m. (except Friday) Weekly Bible Study 6 p.m. in the Barracks Officer Christian Fellowship and Bible study Every Monday at 6 p.m. NAS Jacksonville Chapel Center Corner of Birmingham Avenue & Mustin Road 542-3051

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FromBlood The Blood donors, Alliance scheduleBuilding your 919 donation now June 18, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Building 1 The Blood Alliance will hold blood donation drives June 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Branch Health Clinic Building at NAS Jax: 964 June 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Personnel Support Detachment, June 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Center for Naval Aviation Building 789 Technical Training Unit Jax Building 3032 June 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Naval Facilities Engineering June 26, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Center for Naval Aviation Command Southeast Technical Training Unit Jax June 13, 8-11 a.m. – Commander Navy Region Southeast For more information, call 353-8263, Ext. 2324. 18 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 Carter: DOD puts strategy before budget for future force By Cheryl Pellerin American Forces Press Service Control Act and the new gence, surveillance and recon- Congress, he said, is resisting defense strategy is a balanced naissance (ISR) platforms. several changes proposed for strategic package in three Other capabilities going for- cost savings by DOD to the fol- The Department of Defense parts. ward include a payload mod- lowing programs: (DOD) has placed strategy First is continued DOD dis- ule for the Virginia-class sub- • TRICARE, for which pre- before budget in facing pres- cipline in spending taxpayer marines, conventional prompt miums would rise slightly for ent and anticipated threats dollars. Second, is to retain tax- strike and a host of upgrades retirees; while building its joint force payer confidence that DOD is in radars, electronic protec- • Aircraft retirements for for the future, Deputy Defense putting its money to good use. tion, electronic warfare, new some aging single-purpose air- Secretary Ashton Carter said Third, is what DOD calls rebal- munitions of various kinds and craft in favor of newer multi- May 31. Photo by Glenn Fawcett ancing toward the Asia-Pacific more. role aircraft; Deputy Secretary of Defense “While we’ve been fight- region. Cyber security is another • Reductions in intra-theater ing [in Iraq and Afghanistan] Ashton Carter delivers remarks “The Pacific region has area where DOD will spend concerning budget priori- strategic lift, for which model- the world has not stood still, enjoyed peace and stability for more in the future, Carter said, ties for 21st Century defense ing indicates is in excess of cur- our friends and enemies have on May 30 at the American over 60 years, and in that cli- along with certain aspects of rent need; not stood still, and technology Enterprise Institute in mate, first Japan, then Korea, the defense science and tech- • Reductions in size for the has not stood still,” the deputy Washington, D.C. and even China have had an nology base, special opera- Army and Marine Corps to defense secretary said. environment in which they tions forces, unmanned aerial accommodate a wider spec- “Now we must meet these Budget Control Act – but the could develop economically systems, space initiatives, and trum of future combat capabil- changes and . . . in some plac- deeper, more fundamental and politically without war or countering capabilities for ter- ity; and es, catch up with them,” Carter force is that of strategic histo- conflict, the deputy defense rorism and weapons of mass • A somewhat larger and added. ry,” he said. secretary said. destruction, including bio-ter- decidedly more capable Navy. “To do that we must let go of The 2011 Budget Control Act “That’s not a birthright,” he rorism. “In all our services and in the old and familiar and grab is a U.S. federal statute that added. “That is something that “We made decisions within hold of the new to build what seeks to reduce the national was guaranteed [and] rein- the constraints of the Budget all of our activities in nation- [Chairman of the Joint Chiefs deficit. forced by the pivotal military Control Act. We had to. And al security, we’re embarked of Staff Army Gen. Martin] A “sequestration” mecha- power of the United States in when additions are made to on a strategic transition fol- Dempsey calls the Joint Force nism in the law automatically that region.” that package in one area, we of lowing the wars in Iraq and 2020 – an agile and technologi- takes more cuts out of federal The DOD now is bolster- necessity have to take some- Afghanistan,” Carter said. cally advanced force of tomor- spending, including another ing defense capabilities in the thing out elsewhere,” he said. “This is just the beginning,” row.” $500 billion from DOD, which Asia-Pacific region, Carter said. Altering DOD’s proposed he added. U.S. security must face two would mean a total defense Meanwhile, the Air Force budget package “could lead to “This ship is making a very forces simultaneously, Carter budget reduction of more than continues on with the new an unbalanced portfolio, for big turn, and we need to follow said. $1 trillion over 10 years. stealth bomber, the KC-46 example, a hollowing of the through on our plan and keep “The first is obviously the The result of the Budget tanker and a host of intelli- force,” Carter said. moving toward the future.” Navy awards LHA-7 construction contract From Naval Sea Systems increased aviation capacity, Office of Corporate Communications including an enlarged hangar deck, realignment and expan- The Navy awarded a $2.3 bil- sion of the aviation mainte- lion contract to Huntington nance facilities, a significant Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII) increase in available stowage May 31, for the detail design for parts and support equip- and construction of the future ment, and increased aviation USS Tripoli (LHA 7), the Navy’s fuel capacity. next large-deck amphibious LHA 7 will use the same assault ship. gas turbine propulsion plant, “I’m very proud of our Navy- zonal electrical distribution industry shipbuilding team and electric auxiliary systems and the tremendous effort that designed and built for USS has culminated in the award Makin Island (LHD 8), replac- of this critical shipbuilding ing the maintenance-intensive program,” said Secretary of the steam plants of earlier amphib- Navy Ray Mabus. “This ship ious ships. This unique aux- U.S. Navy photo illustration will ensure that the amphibi- iliary propulsion system is The Navy awarded a $2.3 billion contract to Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc. (HII) on May 31 for ous fleet remains capable of designed for fuel efficiency. the detail design and construction of the future USS Tripoli (LHA 7), the Navy's next large-deck expeditionary warfare well into The ship will provide a flex- amphibious assault ship. the 21st Century.” ible, multi-mission platform The ship will be construct- with capabilities that span the projection as an integral part of and operations in an amphibi- Supporting forces will include ed at the HII operations in range of military operations – joint, interagency and multina- ous objective area to include: helicopters and Osprey tilt Pascagoula, Miss. Ship delivery from forward deployed crisis tional maritime expeditionary embarking, transporting, con- rotors, as well as the new joint is expected in fiscal year 2018. response to forcible entry oper- forces. trolling, inserting, sustaining strike fighter aircraft (F-35B Like the future USS America ations. LHA 7 also will provide Tripoli will operate for sus- and extracting elements of a Lightning II short takeoff/verti- (LHA 6), LHA 7 has an forward presence and power tained periods in transit to Marine air-ground task force. cal landing). Military libraries announce Summer Reading Program By Commander, Library Program. developed by iREAD, the Navy ‘JaxReady’ mobile Navy Installations Command Public Affairs “This year’s theme ties in two managed initiative, “Reading Is great flavors – reading for the fun So Delicious” will reach thou- device hurricane of it and healthy eating. We want sands of families. Navy General Library Program to create and support a bumper Resource guides for the pro- leaders announced May 25 that crop of voracious readers.” gram were developed to motivate registration is ongoing for a Research spanning 100 years children to read. app now available shared summer reading program shows that students typically “Summer reading programs From City of Jacksonville Pubic Affairs that will reach military families in score lower on standardized tests are valuable not only in reduc- all branches around the globe. at the end of summer vacation ing fall-off in educational attain- Jacksonville Mayor Alvin Brown announced June Readers of all ages can dig into than they do on the same tests at ment over the summer, but as a 1 a new mobile device weather app for citizens that a wide variety of books centered the beginning of the summer. means for families and children to can now be downloaded for free. The app is called around the theme, “Reading Is So Summer reading programs can spend time together, an especial- “JaxReady” and it provides updates on potential storm Delicious.” help to offset this loss, because ly important aspect for military threats, weather patterns, evacuation information, Most programs will run eight studies also indicate students who families,” Carrato added. bridge and road closures, and much more. weeks with open enrollment dur- read recreationally out-perform For more information on “Our goal is to provide up-to-the-minute informa- ing the summer. Activities range those who don’t. Students read tion regarding all things storm-related – right to users’ by location and include every- more when they can choose mate- the program, call Nilya Carrato finger tips,” said Brown. “This will help residents who thing from edible art projects to rials based on their own interests. with the Navy General Library may be affected when power is out and they have no discussions of books like “James This year marks the third in Program at 202-433-0785 or email other line of communication except a mobile device and the Giant Peach.” which 250 base and installation [email protected]. such as a smartphone or an iPad.” “Last year we saw a 400 percent libraries will participate in the The Navy General Library JaxReady was created by the city’s information tech- increase in participation across shared summer reading program. Program is a Commander, Navy nologies and emergency preparedness divisions at no the program, and we plan to con- Last year’s program logged more Installations Command program cost to the taxpayer. During production of this app, tinue this trend with creative pro- than 10 million minutes spent designed to support base libraries the city’s ITD staff researched other communities in grams that connect with readers reading by children and families. around the world and participate the state and across the country that had similar apps. of all ages,” said Nilya Carrato, Sponsored by the Department in the initial outfitting of ship- It found that only a small number of cities across the program assistant, Navy General of Defense with program content board libraries across the fleet. country have such an app, meaning Jacksonville is on the leading edge of this kind of technology for resi- dents. Improve your life skills with free knowledge from FFSC “The application serves as a great example of how From FFSC Public Affairs • Transition Assistance Program (TAP) • Strategies for First-time Home Buyers our city government is working hard in tough times to Retirement Workshop (7:30 a.m.-4:15 (1-3:30 p.m.) – Sept. 6. increase service without increasing costs,” said Mayor Your NAS Jacksonville Fleet and p.m.) – June 18-22, July 23-27. • Strategies for Best Deals in Car Buying • Executive Transition Seminar for O-5 (9-10:30 a.m.) –Aug. 29, Nov. 13. Brown. Family Support Center (FFSC) Life Skills Education and Support & above (7:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m.) - July 30- • PCS Sponsor Training (1:30-3 p.m.) – The launch of the mobile app comes with a 30-sec- Program is the foremost preven- Aug. 2. Aug. 7, Oct. 2, Dec. 4. ond public service announcement, that is airing on tive measure for growth in per- • Federal Employment Workshop (9 a.m.- • PCS Smooth Move Workshop (1:30-4 noon) – July 19, Aug. 3, Sept. 5, Oct. 12, p.m.) –July 10, Sept. 13, Nov. 11, Nov. 13. local television and radio stations. The PSA and an sonal and family issues. All FFSC instructional video about JaxReady are available at Nov. 14. • Military Spouse 101 Workshop – July workshops and classes are free to • Job Search & Interview Techniques 16 (1-3 p.m.), Sept. 12 (5-7 p.m.), Nov. 17 http://www.youtube.com/mayoralvinbrown. service members and their fami- Workshop (8-9:30 a.m.) – July 18, Sept. (10 a.m.-noon). Brown also reminded residents, that on the heels lies. Pre–registration is required 4, Nov. 19. • What About the Kids (9-11 a.m.) –June of Tropical Storm Beryl, they should make emergency at 542-5745. If special accommo- • Resumes & Cover Letters Workshop 11, July 9, Aug. 6, Sept. 10, Oct. 15, Nov. kits now with items like canned food, can openers, dations or handicapped access is (9:40 a.m.-noon) – July 18, Sept. 4, Nov. 19, Dec. 10. 19. • Stress Management 101 Workshop (9- water and blankets. Visit JaxReady.org to find out required, please notify FFSC upon registration. • Million Dollar Sailor Workshop (7:30 10 a.m.) – July 11, Aug. 1, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, more about special needs shelter registration and how a.m.-4 p.m.) – Aug. 27-28, Nov. 20-21. Nov. 7, Dec. 5. to create a family plan. • Ombudsman Basic Training - Aug. 13- • Command Financial Specialist Training • Anger Management Workshop (8 a.m.- 15 (8 a.m.-4 p.m.), Nov. 13-16 (5:30-10 – (7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.) – June 11-15, Sept. noon) –June 19, July 17, Aug. 21, Sept. “Once a storm hits Jacksonville, it’s too late to pre- p.m.) pare. The time is now.” said Brown. “The JaxReady 17-21, Dec. 10-14. 18, Oct. 16, Nov. 20, Dec. 18. • Transition Assistance Program (TAP) • Money, Debt & Credit Management For more information or to reg- application and JaxReady.org are here to help.” Separation Workshop - July 9-13. Workshop (8-11 a.m.) – July 16, Oct. 3. ister, call 542-5745. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 19 Obama announces military-to-civilian skills certification program By Claudette Roulo “don’t get hired simply because to 126,000 service members to include everyone with relevant provide unlimited certifica- American Forces Press Service they don’t have the civilian obtain civilian credentials and skills and training, the officials tion testing at the U.S. Army licenses or certifications that a certifications in a number of said. Ordnance School at Fort Lee, President Barack Obama has lot of companies require.” high-demand industries, offi- The initiative was devel- Va., for soldiers in certain announced a new presidential At the same time, the presi- cials said. oped in response to a report machinist and welding special- initiative aimed at preparing dent noted, business lead- “I applaud President on veterans’ employment ties. service members for civilian ers often say they can’t find Obama’s initiative to help by the President’s Council The school trains about employment. enough workers with the skills thousands of service members of Economic Advisers and 20,000 service members each Obama provided details necessary to fill open positions. obtain industry-recognized the National Economic year to develop, produce and about the military-to-civilian “Eighty percent of manufac- certifications for the trade Council. The report, Military maintain weapons. Service certification program dur- turers say this, according to skills they have learned and Skills for America’s Future: members who acquire these ing his visit to a Honeywell one survey,” Obama said. “So worked hard to master while Leveraging Military Service specialties will automatically International Inc. plant in think about it -- we got all these in uniform,” Defense Secretary and Experience to Put Veterans receive the equivalent civilian Golden Valley, Minn. Defense openings and all these skilled Leon E. Panetta said in a state- and Military Spouses Back to credentials. contractor Honeywell report- veterans looking for work, and ment issued today. Work, describes the difficulties The third partnership, edly has hired hundreds of somehow they’re missing each The Defense Department has faced by veterans and military between the Army and the military veterans at its plants other.” created a military credential- spouses in transitioning their Society of Manufacturing and facilities since early 2011. That doesn’t make any sense, ing and licensing task force as military experience to civilian Engineers, will expand certi- “Let me tell you something the president said, noting it’s part of the initiative, officials employment. fication opportunities for offi- -- if you can save a life on the time to fix it. said. It developed partnerships Three such partnerships will cers and warrant officers at the battlefield, you can save a life “Today, I’m proud to with major manufacturing cre- begin this summer, the offi- Army’s Engineer School at Fort in an ambulance. If you can announce new partnerships dentialing agencies to expand cials said. Leonard Wood, Mo. The school oversee a convoy or millions between the military and man- certifications to active duty The first, a partnership will conduct a one-year pilot of dollars of assets in Iraq, ufacturing groups that will military personnel in the fields between the Manufacturing program for students to quali- you can help manage a supply make it easier for companies of engineering, logistics, main- Skills Standards Council and fy as Certified Manufacturing chain or balance its books here to hire returning service mem- tenance and welding. the Army, Navy, Air Force and Technologists and earn Lean at home,” Obama said at the bers who prove they’ve earned “Supported by the efforts of Marine Corps, will involve Bronze Certification -- indus- plant. the skills our country needs,” the Defense Department’s mil- a pilot program for a limited try-standard manufacturing “If you can maintain the Obama said. itary credentialing and licens- number of service members. engineering certifications. most advanced weapons in the “Soldiers, sailors, Marines, ing task force, these certifica- They will be eligible to “achieve “Going forward, the presi- world, if you’re an electrician airmen, Coast Guardsmen – if tions will give our returning industry-recognized creden- dent and I will remain commit- on a Navy ship, well, you can they’ve got skills in machining troops a leg up in a competitive tials that can support a tran- ted to addressing the full range manufacture the next genera- or welding or weapons mainte- job market, and they will make sition from military service to of challenges our troops and tion of advanced technology nance, for example, you’ll have it easier for veterans to tran- frontline jobs in the growing their families face as they leave in our factories like this one. a faster track to good-paying sition to civilian life,” Panetta fields of advanced manufac- the service, and to making sure If you’re working on complex manufacturing jobs.” said. turing and logistics,” accord- that these men and women machinery, you should be able “Service members with expe- Service members can earn ing to a statement issued by the have the support they so richly to take those skills and find a rience in logistics or mainte- these credentials free of White House. deserve,” Panetta said in his manufacturing job right here nance on the front lines” will charge. The services will also The second partner- statement. -- right here at home.” “have a faster track to jobs in explore how credentialing ship, among the Army, the “They are a national asset, But unfortunately, Obama those fields here at home,” he opportunities can be integrat- American Welding Society and they stand ready to con- said, many returning veter- added. ed into existing military train- and the National Institute tinue making our country great ans with such advanced skills The initiative will enable up ing programs and expanded to for Metalworking Skills, will in their civilian careers.”

Photo courtesy of NAVSUP FLC Jax Following a commencement ceremony from an intense two-week course at First Coast Technical College of Culinary Arts in St. Augustine May 25, Navy culinary specialists gather with instructor Chef David Bearl (left) and commencement speaker NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jax Executive Officer Cmdr. Tom Dailey. Navy culinary specialists honeBy Lt. j.g. William Davantskills at FCTC NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville At the course’s completion, the culi- nary specialists took a certification Eleven Sailors honed their culinary test, which all passed with flying col- skills and graduated from First Coast ors. Although the culinary specialists Technical College (FCTC) of Culinary wished the course had been longer, they Arts in St. Augustine, Fla., May 25. all agreed they had gained a tremen- The Sailors, who represented the 2011 dous amount of knowledge. As a bonus, Ney Award winning commands, spent they were able to fit in some site seeing two intense weeks learning new recipes during their two-week stay in the city, and advanced culinary techniques. which founded in 1565. The Capt. Edward F. Ney award for NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center food service excellence award pro- Jacksonville Executive Officer Cmdr. grams was established in 1958 when the Tom Dailey delivered the ceremony’s International Food Services Executives commencement address. His speech Association approached the Secretary reflected on the history of Navy food of the Navy to sponsor this award pro- service, the advancement in the qual- gram. ity of its product, and also the sacrifices The Sailors proudly represented their that Navy food service personnel have commands at the commencement made along the way. ceremony. The graduates were CS2 “Congratulations to your ships and Anthony Oaks, CSSN Carmelo Ramos, stations in winning the Captain Ney and CSSN Ruel Jacob of USS Rentz (FFG Food Service Excellence Awards,” said 46), CS2 Krystle Mattia of Commander Dailey, a former culinary specialist. Fleet Activities Yokosuka, CS2 of Gerald “I also congratulate you for succeed- Winley of Naval Amphibious Base ing here at First Coast Technical College Coronado, CS3 Hannah Forrester, CS3 . . . . Your peers and seniors will envy Tacora Williams, CS3 Amit Shivanni, this opportunity to hone our craft.” CSSN Tori Thornton of USS Abraham The FCTC course was a great reward Lincoln (CVN 72), and CSSN John for the hard work these Sailors put in Eppers and CSSN Victor Robinson of every single day. The opportunity to USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62). perfect their craft is something these The Navy culinary specialists learned Sailors will carry with them for a career various garnishing techniques, cooking and a lifetime. preparation, knife skills, and sanitation A cook’s job is never done, and the from instructors Chef David Bearl, Chef importance of their contribution to Kevin Gallagher, and Chef Anthony their shipmates’ quality of life cannot Lowman. be overestimated. 20 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, June 7, 2012 NAS Jax Sports Captain’s Cup Indoor Volleyball Team Wins Losses League forming Air Ops 14 2 The league is open to all NAS Jax active FRCSE Screwballs 12 4 duty, command DoD, DoD contractors VP-5 10 4 and selective reservists. The games will HSL-42 10 5 be played at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Dirty 30 11 7 Thursdays. All interested personnel should FRCSE 900 Misfits 8 7 contact the base gymnasium to get a packet VPU-1 8 7 of the rules and required paperwork to join CBMU202 8 8 the league. Rosters and entry forms are NMC Bombers 8 9 due by June 8. CNRSE 7 10 Captain’s Cup Men and Women’s MSRON10 6 9 Racquetball Tourney – June 25- DLA Scared Hitless 8 12 29 NavHosp Dirty Birdz 5 8 The tournament is open to all NAS Jax active VR-62 5 9 duty, selective reservists, and command FRCSE Rabid Possums 5 10 DoD men and women. Participants will VP-45 4 11 earn participation points for their command NCTS 3 13 toward the captain’s cup and can earn NBHC 2 14 additional points for finishing first, second Intramural Soccer or third. There will be a separate men and Team Wins Losses women’s division. Call NAS Jax Athletics to NAVFAC 6 1 sign up by June 19. For more information, call Bill Bonser FRCSE 7 2 at 542-2930/3239 or e-mail bill.bonser@ WTU 6 2 navy.mil. FACSFAC Jax 6 2 VP-45 5 2 USCG 4 2 Standings VP-30 O’s 5 3 VR-58 4 4 Naval Hospital 4 4 As of June 1 HSL-42 3 3 Intramural Spring Softball NCTS 3 4 Final Standings VP-30 E’s 2 7 Team Wins Losses BMC Jax 2 7 HSM-70 15 1 VR-62 1 6 VR-58 14 2 HSM-74 Swamp Fox 1 7 Roth TSP to expand financial readiness options By Claudette Roulo Service members should start saving American Forces Press Service for retirement early, she said, because they never know what path their careers A major retirement savings tool avail- might take. able to all service members and DOD “If you don’t put something away in civilians is the Thrift Savings Plan, and that retirement plan, you may not have soon there will be a new way to save something if you don’t reach your 20 for retirement -- the Roth TSP, a senior years as a military member,” Thompson Defense Department official said June said. 1. And, because of compound interest, The Roth TSP, which uses after- she added, service members who wait tax dollars, will begin phased imple- to save until late in their careers can mentation this month for the Marine lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. Corps, and in July for DOD civilians, However, financial readiness “also said Barbara Thompson, director of the includes debt management, managing Defense Department’s Office of Family your credit card[s] and basically [prac- Policy/Children and Youth. ticing] impulse control on your buying The Roth TSP plan will be available to make sure that you don’t live outside for Navy, Air Force and Army members your means,” Thompson said. in October of this year, Thompson said. Free financial consulting servic- The phased implementation will es are available through installation ensure each customer’s taxable wages family assistance centers and Military and TSP contributions are comput- OneSource, Thompson said. ed accurately, according to Defense Military OneSource provides advice Finance and Accounting Service offi- and assistance for service member fam- cials. The schedule allows for thorough ily issues such as deployments, parent- testing of the complex changes made ing, financial management, education, to the various civilian, active duty mil- child care, military spouse employ- itary and reserve component payroll ment, and more. systems, DFAS officials said. In any event, financial decisions “The TSP website has a wealth of should not be made in isolation, information to help guide you on the Thompson said. differences between the [TSP] plans,” “It’s important to get expert advice,” Thompson said. she said, “and our personal finan- Financial readiness, including choos- cial counselors – both on the military ing the right investments and savings installations and through Military plans, is crucial to service members’ OneSource – are certified financial financial futures, Thompson said. counselors.” Community Calendar Battle of Midway 70th Anniversary Society). Not So New Shop open Tuesday Commemoration Dinner, June 9 at 6 and Thursday (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Call 542- p.m. at Renaissance World Golf Village 1582 for info. Resort in St. Augustine. Keynote speaker Navy Wives Clubs of America DID No. 300 is Adm. Mark Ferguson, vice chief of meets the second Thursday of each month naval operations. More info at 651-9948 or at 7 p.m. at the Oak Crest United Methodist [email protected]. Church Education Building at 5900 Ricker “Bikers for the Cure” Motorcycle Ride Road. Call 387-4332 or 272-9489. & Poker Run to benefit the North Florida Fleet Reserve Association Branch 290 Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure® monthly meeting is the first Thursday at 8 is June 16 at 9 a.m. Contact 448-7446 or p.m., 390 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach. Call www.komenpokerrun.com. 246-6855. Athletics4All Charities Fundamental COMPASS Spouse-to-Spouse Military Football Camp, June 29-30 at Clay High Mentoring Program by Naval Services School for kids in grades one through 12. Family Line. Help others help themselves. Call 562-0975 or go to www.athletics4all. Call Melanie at 904-200-7751 or email: org. [email protected] Poker Run to benefit Wounded Warrior Association of Aviation Ordnancemen Project, July 7, 9:30 a.m., begins at 12905 meets the third Thursday of each month N. Main Street, sponsored by Combat Vets at 7 p.m. at the Fleet Reserve Center on Motorcycle Association. Door prizes, live Collins Road. For information, call AOC music and bike show. Contact drewhathy@ John Newman at 683-5407 or visit www. gmail.com for more info. aao9.com. Dragon Boat Racing Festival, Aug. 9-11 Retired Activities Office (RAO) at NAS in Oriental, N.C. Special armed services Jax Fleet and Family Support Center division for 20 paddlers and one drummer (FFSC) needs volunteers to assist military per team. Visit www.orientaldragonboat. retirees and dependents. Work three hours com for rules and accommodations. a day, one day per week. Call 542-2766 Military Officers Association of America ext. 126 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays N.E. Florida Chapter meets the third to volunteer. Wednesday of each month, for lunch or Navy Jacksonville Yacht Club meets the dinner, usually at the NAS Officers’ club. first Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Open to active duty and retirees of all at the clubhouse (Building 1956) adjacent to branches of service. Capt. Larry Sharpe at Mulberry Cove Marina. Open to active duty, 262-3728. reserve and retired military, plus, active National Naval Officers Association or retired DoD civilians. Call 778-0805 or meets the fourth Thursday of each month at email [email protected]. 5 p.m. at the Urban League, 903 W. Union Orange Park Lions Club meets the Street. Contact Lt. Cmdr. Paul Nix at 422- second and fourth Monday at 7 p.m. at 423 8480 or email [email protected]. McIntosh Avenue, Orange Park, Fla. For Disabled American Veterans Chapter 38 more information, call 298-1967. meets the second Tuesday of each month National Active and Retired Federal at 7 p.m. at 470 Madeira Dr., Orange Park. Employees Westside Jacksonville Service officers available Monday thru Chapter 1984 meets at 1 p.m. on the fourth Friday 9 a.m – 2 p.m. to help with VA claims, Thursday of each month at the Murray Hill call 269-2945 for an appointment. Bingo United Methodist Church, (Fellowship Hall every Thursday from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Building) at 4101 College Street. Call 786- Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The public 7083. is welcome. National Active and Retired Federal Navy Wives Clubs of America Jax No. 86 Employees Clay County Chapter 1414 meets the first Wednesday of each month meets at 12:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Building 857 (at NAS Jax main of each month at the Orange Park Library, gate behind Navy-Marine Corps Relief 2054 Plainfield Avenue. Call 276-9415. �

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Bckgrd chk. 781-1010 opened June 16, 2012 at 2pm. ������������� lGreet patients and office visitors For info Call Myles Greene ������������������ lProvide professional telephone 912-384-3894 or 912-389-5002. ���������������������� services [email protected] �������������������� lSchedule and register patients �������������������������� lPatient appointment reminders �������������� lObtain insurance authorizations/ RIVERFRONT lot for sale. 1/4 ������������������������������ referrals acre, cleared, septic tank, well, Requirements: electric hookup, on a high bluff in ��������������������������� Brantley County, GA. Perfect for ������ lBachelor’s Degree (or equivalent work log cabin. $25,000. Call Chris at ���������������������� experience) 904-881-4411 or Ron at ���������������� lExperience as a receptionist, preferably in 912-222-1819. ��������� a healthcare setting ������������������������� lExcellent telephone skills and etiquette �������� lDetail oriented �������������������������� lKnowledge of medical terminology desired ���������������� Pay Basis: ��������� ����������� �������������������������� lHourly - Full Time ������ Please submit resume to �������������� ������������������� Tricia Pelger at PINE FOREST AREA ����������������������� [email protected] 3 BR - 1 Bath - 912 sq.ft. - ������������������������������� Financing available for qualified For more information about buyer - Low Down Payment - ������������������������� Call Billy Schlee @ 800-395-4414 ������������������ this job, visit ������������ www.firstcoastoncology.com ������������������������ WESTSIDE CONDO: The Enclaves at Eagle 3BR/2BA LRG LR & DR COMBO Harbor (all amenities incl), Island new kitchen and baths, great living 1828sq ft 2/2 with MBR suite, �������� beautiful model home many �������������������� neighborhood 7466 Proxima Rd. upgrades, cathedral ceilings, $895mo. 904-716-7766 garage, enclosed lanai, outside ����� storage rm $160k and seller willing to pay 3% closing costs or 3% real- FOR SALE BY OWNER: 4/2/2 tor fee. 410-713-6823 for showing. Orange Park Efficiency WESTSIDE $492.21/mo Mandarin brick POOL home. 1br/1ba comfortably furnished, RENT TO OWN, Duplex 3/1 MILITARY SPOUSES- Tired of New roof and AC. Newly remod- Green Cove Springs water access / views avail also contains 2/1, Handyman changing jobs after every PCS? eled throughout. Workshop has 3/2, 1550/sf, New Kitchen and Master 3265 Doctors Lake Dr #A. $595mo. Special, 3 quarters fenced. 2222 W. ���������� Looking for PT/FT, transferrable electric & AC. Two sheds/Well & Bath, Fresh Paint Inside and Out, Call 904-716-7766 Irrigation $189,900. Ph 904-477-7066 New Windows and Doors, New TV 2nd St. 32209. 904-786-3142; 379-8188 to any location stateside. Room, Florida Room, 2 Car Garage ��������� Call Dan Morgan 904-226-7689 All with New Metal Roof on 1/2 ��������������� Acres Lot in Green Cove Springs $149,500 904-382-3891 ���������������������� ���������������������� ������������������ ����������������� �������� ���������������������� ��������������������� ���������������������� ���������� From $599 per mo. MURRAY HILL !!! ������������������������ Affordable Senior Living - Must Spacious Homes for Rent �������� be 62 +. Rents are income based. Call 904-992-0181 ������������������������� DEEP WATER 100’ Equal Housing Opportunity Warehouse Handicap Accessible units avail- ��������������������� RIVERFRONT. able! Call 904-381-4800 TODAY ������������������� MATERIAL HANDLER Minutes to the Ocean. Time for a New Address? Great New Homes �������������������� Move Appliance and Other Small 3/1, Concrete Block home, For Rent or For Sale ������������ Products for Delivery Artesian well. 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OFFICE FOR LEASE. 3 BR - 2 Bath 984 sq. ft. - $10,000. -$75,000. 2 Executive offices, large conference �������������� Financing available for qualified 904-226-2342 rm, plenty of storage, ample off ������������������� buyer - Low Down Payment Ortega Farms 1BR Furn $475; Unfurn street parking $1500mo. Available ������������ METAL ROOFING Call Billy Schlee @ 800-395-4414. www.jaxhomebuy.com $450. 2BR Furn $550; 2br Unfurn $500 immediately. Call Mike Slagle today w/d conn. No pets/smkrs 904-388-1335 904-945-4175 Assign Rlty 904-541-0084 ���������������� 226-4225 Ins. & L ic. 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