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NAS Jax Sports THURSDAY, JUNE 7, 2012 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.
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