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www.cnic.navy.mil/jacksonville www.jaxairnews.com VOL. 70 • NO. 42 • NAS Jacksonville, Fla NAS Jax best in Energy, water management Southeast Region Will now compete at CNIC level From Staff Fromaward NAS Jax Public Works goes to NAS Jax For the second consecutive year, Commander, NAS Jacksonville officials traveled Navy Region Southeast selected NAS to Washington, D.C. Oct. 18 where Jacksonville as the nominee for the Commander, they received the 2012 Federal Naval Installation Command (CNIC) Installation Energy and Water Management Excellence Award. Award recognizing their outstand- The station was also the recipient of last ing contributions in the areas of year’s CNIC Installation Excellence Award and energy efficiency, water conserva- Presidential Installation Excellence Award. It tion, and the use of advanced and will now go on to compete with 76 other instal- renewable energy technologies at lations for the CNIC Installation Excellence federal facilities. Award. NAS Jacksonville completed the “I am very pleased to announce that NAS largest utility energy service con- Jacksonville and NSA Panama City have tract project to date in the Naval been selected as our nominees for large and Facilities Engineering Command small installations respectively for the FY-12 Southeast Region – reducing its CNIC Installation Excellence Award,” said energy intensity by four percent Photo by Ken Shipp Commander, Navy Region Southeast Rear Adm. and water consumption by 24 per- Celebrating the 2012 Federal Energy and Water Management award for Jack Scorby Jr. cent from the prior year during only NAS Jacksonville on Oct. 18 are: (from left) Dr. Timothy Unruh, Program “Our cross-functional panel of experts consid- four months of operation in FY 2011. Manager, Federal Energy Management Program, U.S. Department of ered excellent packages from all of our installa- This is equal to savings of 34 billion Energy; Rear Adm. David Boone, Director, Shore Readiness (OPNAV tions. NAS Jacksonville and NSA Panama City Btu of energy and 79 million gallons N46), Deputy Chief of Naval Operations; Thomas Hicks, Deputy submitted the best packages in their respective of water, respectively. Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Energy; Cmdr. Anant Patel, Public categories, demonstrating how they exceeded The $17.3 million project audited Works Officer, NAS Jacksonville, Naval Facilities Engineering Command the criteria set forth by the Office of the Under Southeast; Lt. j.g. Luis Velazquez, Energy Manager, NAS Jacksonville, more than 30 facilities and incorpo- Secretary of Defense to support the Fleet, Fighter Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast; Dr. Kathleen Hogan, rated numerous upgrades including and Family.” air handler unit ultraviolet lights, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency, U.S. Department of Energy; Rear Adm. Christopher Mossey, Commander, Naval Facilities NAS Jacksonville sustained excellence in a Engineering Command (Chief of Civil Engineers), Washington, D.C. wide range of operational and warfighter readi- See ENERGY, Page 8 ness support functions, better mission perfor- mance and superb quality of life for military men and women and their families, and commu- nity outreach program set it apart from 17 other Southeast installations. The nomination exemplified the total commit- ment to excellence by its military and civilian personnel and sets the air installation as one of the contenders for the CNIC Award. In a message to base personnel, NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders said, “Congratulations! You have been named the best large installation in the Southeast Region. You truly are the best at what you do and I want to personally thank you. I cannot tell you how proud I am to be a part of this outstanding orga- nization!” When asked to explain the reason for their success, Sanders remarked, “The contributions of every person – military, DoD civilian and con- tractor – is valued. We are truly one team, one fight in pursuit of excellence and support to the Fleet, Fighter and Family.” Photo courtesy of HS-11 With the mission of supporting the fleet, fight- An HS-11 “Dragonslayers” SH-60F Seahawk helicopter takes off from USS Enterprise (CVN 65) for a mission. er and family, NAS Jax is the premier installation for delivering effective, sustained and improved shore readiness for Sailors, their families and civilian employees. HS-11 ‘Dragonslayers’ home from historic deployment Base personnel worked around the clock pro- From HS-11 deployment. At the end of March the squadron was in Athens, viding services to 14 home-based squadrons, On March 10, all seven HS-11 “Dragonslayer” helicop- Greece for its first port visit. After departing Athens, the numerous detachments, joint commands, gov- ters departed Jacksonville and began the flight north to squadron provided an ATFP alert for the strike group’s ernment agencies and carrier strike group exer- NS Norfolk, Va. to join USS Enterprise (CVN 65) for her Suez Canal transit. cises. final deployment. The next day, the carrier departed Following the transit, the squadron began flying Air Operations handled more than 52,600 NS Norfolk to begin operations in support of Operation plane guard and SSC for the strike group while the air flight operations and supported 30 detachments. Enduring Freedom (OEF). wing flew in support of OEF. Coupled with supporting The award-winning air installation continued The squadron began their deployment on a high note OEF, HS-11 also performed many vertical replenish- its unprecedented and accident-free growth in by rescuing an Enterprise Sailor who had fallen over- ment (VERTREP) operations where they delivered over fiscal year 2012 (FY12) by exceeding the Chief board. 353 tons of cargo to keep the USS Enterprise (CVN 65) of Naval Operations’ mandated 75 percent mis- During the transit through the Strait of Gibraltar, fully supplied. hap reduction goal in addition to being almost HS-11 provided anti-terrorism force protection (ATFP) The carrier conducted 10 Strait of Hormuz tran- 60 percent below the industry guidelines for and surface surveillance control (SSC) for the carrier. sits throughout deployment during which the days-away restricted time established by the The Dragonslayers also supported the first of many Dragonslayers provided armed ATFP and SSC. HS-11 Occupational Safety and Health Administration. successful photo exercises during this historic final See HS-11, Page 8 In partnership with 110 tenant commands, sta- tion personnel provided support and service to transition the P-3C Orion to the P-8A Poseidon; HS to HSM, logistic and reserve squadrons, joint HSL-42 Detachment 10 returns from deployment services and allies. By Lt. j.g. Tim Boyce and Lt. John Martin The station also completed or started con- struction on nearly $100 million of construction More than 18 months after the commencement of in support of the P-8A as well as the Triton and pre-deployment workups, the HSL-42 Detachment 10 Fire Scout helicopter unmanned aerial systems. “Night Furies” returned home Oct. 31. The dual-aircraft Achieving the Secretary of the Navy’s gold detachment was embarked on board the Norfolk-based level of achievement for energy savings, NAS destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), in support Jax installed 1,140 square-feet of solar panels of the USS Enterprise Carrier Strike Group during the bringing the total to 5,500 saving approximately aircraft carrier’s final deployment in its storied 51-year $300,000 annually. history. NAS Jacksonville looks forward to compet- The detachment, led by Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Conlon ing at the CNIC level. The winner of the CNIC and AEC Michael Smith, successfully executed more Installation Excellence Award will be nominated than 1,400 mishap-free flight hours since standing up for the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for in March 2011. Lt. Hector Ferrell, Lt. Benjamin O’Neill, Installation Excellence. and AWR2 Amado Vazquez, each earned the coveted Photo courtesy of HSL-42 Established in 1984, the award recognizes the 1,000 Sikorsky H-60 flight-hour benchmark during the Members of the HSL-42 Detachment 10 “Night Furies” outstanding efforts of personnel in the opera- gather in front of Proud Warrion 435 on the flight deck tions and maintenance of U.S. military installa- See HSL-42, Page 8 of USS James E. Williams (DDG 95). tions worldwide. I N S I D E Check us out Online! USS Alaska Pizza SOQ Salute VP-26 Aviators Host Sub Crew TV Chef Robert Irvine Visits Sailors Of The Quarter Page 3 Pages 4-5 Page 6 jaxairnews.com 2 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012

U.S. Navy photos The single-seat Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk scout plane entered the fleet in 1944 and could be catapult-launched from U.S. Navy cruisers and battleships. Powered by a Wright R-1820-62, 1,350 h.p. radial engine, the aircraft had a range of 625 miles and cruised at 130 mph. Manufactured in Columbus, Ohio, production ceased in 1946, after 577 Seahawks had been built.

The P2 Neptune was a land-based maritime patrol and anti-submarine air- craft powered by two Wright piston engines and two jet pods to assist in This Week in Navy History take-off. Its first squadron delivery was in1947. More than 1100 were built and no other post-war maritime patrol aircraft has been built in such large From Staff numbers. Pictured above in 1959 is a P2V-7, the final Neptune variant off number of passengers carried by a sin- the Lockheed production line. It featured the MAD boom installation in Nov. 1 gle lighter-than-air craft. place of the rear tail turret and an APS-20 radome mounted under the fuse- 1841 - “Mosquito Fleet” command- 1943 - Battleship Oklahoma (BB-37) – lage. ed by Lt. Cmdr. J. T. McLaughlin, sunk at Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 – is carries 750 Sailors and Marines into refloated. 1915 - In an AB-2 flying boat, Lt. valley of the Amazon and its tributaries, the Everglades to fight the Seminole 1956 - USS Cambria (APA-36) removes Cmdr. Henry Mustin makes first under- reaches Iquitos in the jungle region of Indians. 24 members of United Nations Truce way catapult launch from a ship, USS the upper Amazon after their departure 1941 - President Franklin D. Roosevelt Commission team from the Gaza Strip. North Carolina, at Pensacola Bay, Fla. from Lima, Peru. places Coast Guard under jurisdiction 1956 - USS Chilton (APA-38), USS 1917 - German submarine torpe- 1941 - On Neutrality Patrol, USS of Department of the Navy for duration Thuban (AKA-19), and USS Fort does the yacht USS Alcedo (SP-166) Omaha (CL-4) and USS Somers (DD- of national emergency. Snelling (LSD-30) evacuate more than off French coast. She was the first 381) intercept the German blockade 1967 - Operation Coronado IX began 1,500 U.S. and foreign nationals from American vessel lost in World War I. runner Odenwald disguised as U.S. in Mekong Delta. Egypt and Israel because of the fighting. 1923 - Tests designed to prove the freighter, board her after the German 1979 - Beginning of retirement 1961 - After Hurricane Hattie, heli- feasibility of launching a small sea- crew abandoned the ship, and brought of Polaris A-3 program begins with copters from USS Antietam (CV-36) plane from a submarine take place at the ship to San Juan, Puerto Rico, where removal of missiles from USS Abraham begin relief operations at British Hampton Roads Naval Base. A Martin the boarding party was awarded sal- Lincoln (CVN 72). Last Polaris missile Honduras providing medical personnel, MS-1, stored disassembled in a tank on vage shares. removed in February 1982. medical supplies, general supplies and board submarine USS S-1, was removed 1942 - First officer and enlisted Nov. 2 water. and assembled. Then the submarine women from training schools report for 1943 - In Battle in Empress Augusta Nov. 4 submerged allowing the plane to float shore duty around the USA. Bay, U.S. cruisers and destroyers turn 1967 - Landing craft from USS free and take off. back Japanese forces trying to attack Navarro (APA-215) rescue 43 men from 1944 - TF 38, under Commanding transports off Bougainville, Solomons. British SS Habib Marikar aground on Officer Vice Admiral John S. McCain Time change 1968 - Operation Search Turn begins a reef at Lincoln Island in the Tonkin begins two days of carrier strikes on in Mekong Delta. Gulf. Luzon, Philippines. Remember to “fall back” Nov. 3 1971 - USS Nathaniel Greene (SSBN- 1945 - Ensign Jake West (VF-41) one hour as Eastern 1853 - USS Constitution seizes sus- 636) launches a Poseidon C-3 missile in makes first jet landing on board a car- Standard Time begins Sunday, Nov. 4. pected slaver H. N. Gambrill. first surface launch of Poseidon missile. rier, USS Wake Island (CVE-65) . The NAS Jax Fire 1931 - Dirigible USS Los Angeles Nov. 5 Nov. 6 Prevention Division also makes 10-hour flight from NAS 1775 - Commodore Esek Hopkins 1851 - U.S. Navy expedition under recommends changing Lakehurst, N.J., carrying 207 passen- appointed to Commander in Chief of command of Lt. William Lewis your smoke alarm batteries gers, establishing a new record for the the Continental Navy. Herndon, on a mission to explore the at this time. My boys’ first experience with ‘Top Gun’ By Sarah Smiley died doesn’t look like dad.” Special Contributor From The Homefront “Still,” Owen said. “So many things in the Navy are dangerous. I mean, Goose For several mornings in a row recent- mouth turning up in a smile. Dad,” Lindell said. was just practicing and he died.” ly, I woke to the same conversation “My Pop?” Lindell asked. “And that expression,” Ford yelled, I had no good response for this. All coming from the landing outside my “Yes. But there’s more.” I reminded pointing at the screen. “That, right I could do was nod and push the hair bedroom: the boys of the aircraft carriers I grew- there, looks just like him.” away from Owen’s forehead. “Owen, get my back. Get my back!” up on and around in Norfolk, Virginia. It became difficult to follow the sto- Next, there were “ewws” and fake “Got it. The enemy’s on my tail.” “You’re going to see an aircraft carrier ryline because the boys had so many vomiting when Maverick and Charlie “Hard right! Hard right!” in this movie. It’s the same one your dad questions: Was I born when Pop went (Kelly McGillis) kissed on screen. “I see him. I’m locking in. Got ‘em.” was on during his first deployment. He to Top Gun? No. Has Dad (Dustin) ever This seemed to replace all the heavy “There’s another one. Locking in.” and Pop were actually on it together at rescued pilots out of the water in the thoughts from before. The boys went to “He’s on my tail.” one point.” helicopter? Yes. Did I ever ride in an bed and said very little more about Top The boys were playing a Nintendo Wii The boys’ minds had just been blown. F-14? No. But I did watch Pop break the Gun. game called “World War II Aces.” Using As I realized that I had even more to tell sound barrier once. The next day, however, all those sto- the handheld remote, they led historic them, I wondered what took me so long Then the scene came where Goose ries I had told them, having percolated aircraft through maneuvers on famed to show them this movie. dies. The room grew quiet. On the overnight, grew and become distorted. I missions. Even Lindell, 5, was learning “Can we watch now?” Ford asked. screen, Maverick packed up Goose’s overheard Owen telling a neighbor, “My “pilot talk.” The first time I saw him use I pushed play and said what I thought belongings and took them to Meg Ryan, Pop went to Top Gun and was the best his hands to demonstrate how a plane was an aside, “Also, people say the main who played Goose’s wife. fighter pilot that ever lived. He breaks banked left – I knew it was time to show character, Maverick, looks a lot like your “I don’t think I can watch this,” Owen the sound barrier all the time. He was them Top Gun. (Well, not all of Top Gun dad.” said. better than Tom Cruise.” – I’d fast-forward through the amorous Owen put his hand over his mouth. “Owen,” Ford sighed. “The one who Hey, Old Man, you’re welcome. scenes.) “Does Maverick die? I don’t want to I put the DVD in the player, and when watch if Maverick dies.” the title screen came on, the first notes That’s when I remembered that Goose Jacksonville Jaguars tickets available at USO of Kenny Loggin’s iconic “Danger Zone” dies. I was having second thoughts. But From the USO playing against the whistle and wind of the other boys were already enthralled Dec. 23, 1 p.m. – Jags vs. New jet noise, the entire 1980s washed over with the F-14 catapulting off the flight The NAS Jax, NS Mayport and NSB England Patriots (Tickets on sale Dec. me. I felt like I might even smell the old deck. Kings Bay USO offices are now sell- 10) perm in my hair. “I can’t imagine Pop flying that,” Ford ing tickets to all Jacksonville Jaguars Jaguars ticket sales will begin at The boys stared at the television, their said. home games. All tickets are located noon per the above schedule. Tickets mouths hanging open. This is when I “Yeah, I can’t imagine an old man fly- in the 200 Section, lower area in the are first come, first served. Price is $15 knew they needed some background ing that plane,” Lindell said. north end zone. per ticket (cash only). All active duty information. I laughed. “Well, he wasn’t old back Nov. 4, 1 p.m. – Jags vs. Detroit Lions members including Florida National I paused the DVD. “Okay, first,” I said, then,” I said. (Tickets on sale Oct. 22) Guard, Reservists on active duty “you should know that this is what I After Maverick landed his plane and Nov. 8, 8:20 p.m. – Jags vs. orders and family members are eli- grew up with. Pop, your grandfather, took off his helmet, the boys gasped. Indianapolis Colts (Tickets on sale gible to purchase/use these tickets. was an F-14 pilot. What you’re about to “He does look like Dad,” Ford said. Oct. 29) Military personnel with authorized see is what he did for work when I was “I can’t watch this if he dies,” Owen Nov. 25, 1 p.m. – Jags vs. Tennessee dependents may buy a maximum of a kid. He even went to the famous Top said. Titans (Tickets on sale Nov. 12) four tickets if member and dependents Gun school.” The boys stood to get closer to the Dec. 9, 1 p.m. – Jags vs. New York equal four. If you have less than four, “Pop?” Owen said, the corners of his screen. “His mouth, it looks just like Jets (Tickets on sale Nov. 26) See TICKETS, Page 8

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David Loo, dinated anti-submarine HSL-51 commanding warfare (ASW) exercise officer, showed his appre- with the “Warlords” of ciation by offering to take HSL-51 while on detach- VP-8 crewmembers on a ment to NAF Atsugi, low level training flight Japan. around the city of Tokyo The “Warlords” are in a SH-60B “Seahawk” the U.S. Navy’s only for- helicopter. The flight Photo courtesy of VP-26 ward deployed Sikorsky consisted of an hour-long VP-26 Executive Office Cmdr. Mark Sohaney greets Cmdr. Robert Wirth, commanding officer of USS SH-60B/F Seahawk trip and offered the crew- Alaska as they begin their daylong visit. LAMPS Mk III helicop- members a unique way ter squadron. Home of experiencing the area ported at NAF Atsugi, of Japan surrounding the “Warlords” provide Tokyo. VP-26 ‘Tridents’ play host to submariners combat-ready a r med “I had never been to By Lt. Elizabeth Alonso culty of flying an approach under emergency conditions, anti-surface and anti- Tokyo and to see it like VP-26 Public Affairs such as an engine failure. submarine helicopter that was amazing,” said The officers of the crew were then escorted to the detachments to ships Lt. Chris Powell of VP-8 The “Tridents” of VP-26 recently hosted members of tactical operational readiness trainer (TORT) to observe deploying in the Korea, after the flight. “I want to the gold crew from USS Alaska (SSBN 732), a ballistic a combat aircrew conduct an anti-submarine warfare Wester n Paci f ic a nd thank Cmdr. Loo and all missile submarine home ported at Naval Submarine (ASW) mission. The officers got a glimpse of the crew Arabian Gulf regions, as of HSL-51 for their out- Base Kings Bay, Ga. coordination necessary to search, track and attack an well as executive trans- standing work during the Cmdr. Mark Sohaney, executive officer of VP-26, greet- enemy target. The trainer has stations for every member port for Commander, U.S. exercise, and the once ed Alaska Commanding Officer Cmdr. Robert Wirth and of the tactical team, including the acoustic operators, 7th Fleet home ported in in a lifetime experience Executive Officer Lt. Cmdr. Brian Earp, along with sev- radar operator, in-flight technician, navigator and tacti- Yokosuka, Japan. afforded to us today.” eral others from the submarine’s wardroom. After the cal coordinator. The unique TORT trainer allows the This exercise focused The Fighting Tigers are submariners traded their coveralls for flight suits, the crew to train to complex scenarios that are impossible to on improving multiplat- on a six-month deploy- group departed on a crew training flight aboard a P-3C simulate in the actual aircraft. form communication and ment in support of U.S. 7th Orion. The gold crew met with Capt. Eric Weise, commodore coordination during ASW Fleet. A crew training fight (CTF) is designed to stimulate of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11, who expressed prosecutions while work- scenarios for the crew to retain proficiency in real-world his interest in continuing to host members of the sub- ing in a dynamic envi- mission requirements. Throughout the flight, the sub- marine community here at NAS Jacksonville. Wirth ronment. mariners observed how a patrol plane crew operates on extended an offer to host a tour of the submarine Alaska “It’s always great to typical missions. The visitors were also able to take turns for aviators to expand the knowledge of U.S. submarine work with a different sitting in the pilot and copilot seats flying the aircraft. capabilities. platform, especially one While the CTF was underway, others from the crew After lunch at the golf course, the crew was given a full as versatile as the P3,” of the Alaska were taken to the P-3C simulator building tour of the P-3C Orion, followed by a brief on the capa- said Lt. Andrew Lathrop, where they received a tour of the spaces. The visitors bilities of the aircraft. The crew was also given a look at a helicopter aircraft com- were given a chance to experience flying the full-motion the future of the maritime patrol community, the P-8A mander for HSL-51. “It simulator under the guidance and supervision of Lt. Poseidon, which is scheduled to replace the P-3C over was a great experience. Cmdr. John Wickham, VP-26’s operations officer. The the coming years. We definitely look to for- visiting crew had the opportunity to fly approaches to Wirth called the tour “excellent and informative” ward to doing more of an airfield both in the clear skies and in poor weather as he and Sohaney exchanged autographed photos of this in the future.” conditions. their respective platforms before departing. The Alaska At the conclusion of After the Alaska crewmembers experienced flying and VP-26 will continue to look for opportunities to the exercise the squad- under normal conditions, Wickham demonstrated com- exchange knowledge and strengthen ties among the rons arranged a reception bat descents onto a hostile airfield and finally, the diffi- Navy’s warfighting communities. at Atsugi Air Base where 4 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012

At the conclusion of the pizza making competition, Chef Robert Irvine (left) thanks all the participants and stresses how important food preparation is for morale and welfare. "To us, because you serve in the Navy, you're all winners today," Irvine stated.

Justin Leonard, branding and media director for Robert Irvine (left), CS2 Gerald Foxworth (left) and CS2 Jonathon Graciano, both with NAS Jacksonville Flight Line Chef Lee Lucier, and Chef Robert Irvine examine the quality of their Café, roll and add bits of flour to the pizza dough before letting it rest and rise. homemade pizza dough – which weighed close to 100 pounds and was enough for 20 pizzas.

Kicking off the pizza making competition, CS2 Peter Chef Robert Irvine begins preparing his Chef Robert Irvine (right) gives instruction on finely chopping Torres with NS Mayport Oasis Galley begins rolling and own pizzas to be served for lunch at the garlic and herbs to CS2 Ray Johnson of NAS Jacksonville Flight flattening out his team's pizza dough. NAS Jacksonville Flight Line Café. Line Café. The ingredients were used in creating a homemade pizza sauce.

By Lt. j.g. Kevin Wendt Staff Writer Irvine began by assigning members of his own cooking It was an exciting day in crew and other CS’s to make the culinary arts for NAS homemade pizza dough and Jacksonville, as Food Network sauce. He also took the time to Chef and “Restaurant: mentor Sailors with his inven- Impossible” star Chef Robert tive cooking ideas. Irvine displayed his cooking “I thought it was a great prowess at the Flight Line Café experience for everyone. on Oct. 24. It’s exciting to meet such an With a galley full of resourc- experienced culinary profes- es and a crew of culinary spe- sional who is also has his own cialists (CS) at his disposal, cooking show,” said CS2 Ray Irvine set about bringing to Johnson of the NAS Jax Flight life his version on one of the Line Café. most basic, yet favorite meals of As both the dough and sauce Americans: Pizza. neared completion, a different The event, sponsored by the twist was applied to the event: NAS Jax Fleet Logistics Center a friendly pizza making com- (FLC) and Lighthouse Foods (a petition. Splitting up the CS’s company that distributes some Chef Robert Irvine (left) lays out the rules for the pizza making competition, stressing creativity into four teams, Irvine briefed of Irvine’s line of foods), was and a combination of flavors. "I don't wanna see just red sauce, cheese and pepperoni," comment- the Sailors on exactly how the put together as a fun training ed Irvine. rules would work. event for the CS’s at the Flight Irvine here to provide creative food service officer of the NAS but he is making a full set of “From the time you get your Line Café. training to our crew,” com- Jax Flight Line Café. “Not only pizzas that will be served to pizza dough, you’ll have 30 “It’s really great to have Chef mented CWO4 Teresa Culliper, is he here to promote training, base personnel for lunch.” See CHEF, Page 5 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 5

The pizza making competition's panel of judges. (From left) Billy Hashey, president of Lighthouse Foods; Gail Kim, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star and wife of Robert Irvine; Chef Robert Irvine; and Cmdr. Tom Dailey, executive officer of Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville.

CS2 Peter Torres, with NS Mayport CS2 Jeremy Smith, with NS Mayport Oasis Chef Robert Irvine pours in cans of tomato paste in preparing his home- Oasis Galley, spreads the pizza Galley, cuts his team's finished pizza into slices made pizza sauce, while CSCM Michael Carter of NAS Jacksonville Flight sauce created by Chef Robert Irvine – four of which will be served to the judges panel Line Café continues to stir the mixture. onto his baked pizza crust, while at the end of the pizza-making competition. adding additional ingredients of his own to 'tweak' the flavor for the pizza-making competition. CHEF From Page 4

minutes to come up with an idea for an original pizza. Get creative, but keep it simple. You should be able to come up with something that is both tasty and healthy. I don’t wanna see just red sauce, cheese and peppero- ni,” Irvine stated. As the Sailors went to work, the tension in the kitchen was high as they rushed to complete their pizza ideas within the allotted time. In the meantime, the Flight Line Café assembled a team of four judges, including Irvine, his wife, Gail Kim, President of Lighthouse Foods Billy Hashey and FLC Executive Officer Cmdr. Tom Dailey. Thirty minutes seemed like 10, but each team finished their piz- zas with flying colors and present- ed them to the judges’ panel. As the judges munched on the platters (From left) Gail Kim, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star and wife of Robert Irvine; Chef Robert Irvine; Justin served to them, they evaluated each Leonard, branding and media director for Robert Irvine; and Kyra Cunningham, contract specialist with Lighthouse Foods, team based on taste and creativ- pose for a quick photo during the pizza-making competition. All four assisted Flight Line Café teams in prepping their pizzas. ity. Ultimately, the team from the NS Mayport Oasis Galley claimed first place, it’s members being CS2 Peter Torres, CS2 Jeremy Smith, and CSC Wayne Rickerson. Their pizza included a fantastic combination of spinach, onion, bacon, basil and scrambled eggs, lightly topped with cayenne pepper. After the awards were presented and Irvine took photos with all the CS’s who competed. He closed by saying, “I was a cook in the Royal Navy for 10 years, and I know how important what all of you do is to the morale and welfare of the military. Thank you for the effort and hard work, and for the service you provide everyday to the men and women who serve with you.” CS2 Varweshi Eldridge, with the NAS Neither the U.S. Navy, nor any other Jacksonville Flight Line Café, pulls his part of the federal government officially team's pizza dough from the oven endorses any company, sponsor or its as they prepare to dress it up with products or services. creative ingredients. 6 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 NAS Jax top Sailors

recognized Photos by Kaylee LaRocque Commander, Navy Region Southeast Senior Sailor By Kaylee LaRocque NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders of the Quarter MC1(SW) Greg Johnson accepts NAS Jax Deputy PAO presents an envelope with a $25 Visa Gift Card from his Sailor of the Quarter envelope from NAS Jax Vystar Credit Union and a Sailor of the Quarter coin Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders during the NAS Jacksonville rec- from First Command Financial Services to YN2(AW) NAS Jax Sailor of the Quarter Luncheon. ognized 99 top Sailors Bridget Dehoyos of VP-16 during the NAS Jax Sailor from the base and tenant of the Quarter Luncheon on Oct. 24. who fail. And because you are here today, it’s obvious commands for the third The event’s guest speaker was NAS Jax Senior Sailor you don’t have that mindset and that’s what we need quarter during the Sailor of the Quarter AC1 Amarilys Torres. in today’s Navy.” of the Quarter (SOQ) “When I joined the Navy, I was looking for a family. Sanders then presented each SOQ an award enve- luncheon at the NAS Jax And, I found it. I joined as an aviation support equip- lope containing a $25 Visa gift card from VyStar Officers’ Club Oct. 24. ment technician – it really wasn’t the job I wanted. Credit Union and a Sailor of the Quarter coin from “In the insanely hec- My goal was to be in the medical field but I ended up First Command Financial Services. The event was tic operational tempo of converting to air traffic controller. It’s been the best sponsored by VyStar Credit Union, USAA, First Coast NAS Jax Senior Sailor today’s Navy, we have decision I’ve ever made,” said Torres. “The Navy has Financial Services, University of Phoenix and Navy of the Quarter AC1 over 321,000 Sailors serv- Amarilys Torres talks taught me discipline and my job requires me to make Mutual Aid Association. ing through the world. about her experiences decisions under pressure and it’s made me who I am “This is a pretty big deal going on here and some- We have 287 ships in ser- in the U.S. Navy during today.” thing I’ve never been a part of before. I’m so very excit- vice which 113 including the NAS Jax Sailor of the “This is honor to be here. And for all of you being ed to be here and be recognized today. I really appre- four aircraft carriers and Quarter Luncheon. recognized today, there is so much more. Reach for ciate all this,” said AM3 Kendra Martinez of VP-30. five big deck amphibious the stars. The Navy has so much to offer and if it wasn’t “I think this is a great honor. I’ve strived pretty hard ships are currently underway and deploying in every for the Navy and all the wonderful people who have to make Sailor of the Quarter and it’s really cool that area of responsibility in the world. Our objective is taught me so much I wouldn’t be where I am today,” I get to come here with my wife and be recognized,” to project power for deterrence while sustaining the she added. added AD2 (AW) Billy Burton of Fleet Readiness American way of life. And in a couple weeks you have Following lunch, NAS Jax Commanding Officer Center Southeast. the privilege of voting which many countries do not,” Capt. Bob Sanders thanked the Sailors and their Neither the U.S. Navy, nor any other part of the said NAS Jax Command Master Chief CMDCM(AW/ spouses. federal government officially endorses any company, SW) Brad Shepherd. “I’ve been in the Navy for 26 years and I know that sponsor or its products or services. “Today we continue with battles in Afghanistan, we cannot achieve anything without the support of the withdrawal from Iraq, detainee operations in our families. In the Navy, we continually face chal- Guantanamo Bay and pirate operations in 5th Fleet, lenges and how we view those challenges is what to name a few. However, today this event is about you defines us as people, leaders and Sailors. Do we see – our Sailors of the Quarter. You are the future of our these challenges as stepping-stones to the future or as Navy and today we are recognizing your accomplish- obstacles. If we see them as obstacles, they will soon ments,” he continued. become problems,” said Sanders. “You, as Sailors of MU2 Laura Carey of Navy Band Southeast per- the Quarter, are the leaders of tomorrow. You are the formed the national anthem and NAS Jacksonville leaders who junior Sailors will look up to, to overcome Command Chaplain (Cmdr.) Shannon Skidmore these obstacles and solve the problems. It’s very easy delivered the invocation. to not want to do this but that is the mindset of people NAS Jax Sailors of the Quarter NAS Jacksonville PRAN Janeth Barradas Junior Sailor of the Quarter Senior Sailor of the Quarter Marine Expeditionary Security AD2(AW) Daniel Shaner. AC1 Amarilys Torres Squadron 10 Blue Jacket of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter AE3 Matthew Shea IT2 Tranette Harding OS2 Carlo Noid VP-16 Junior Sailor of the Quarter (Selected Reservist) Senior Sailor of thQuarter ABH3 Jose Rodriguez Sailor of the Quarter AWO1(NAC/AW) Joshua Lyons Blue Jacket of the Quarter GM1 Eric Varela Junior Sailor of the Quarter ACAN Joseph Barry Naval Computer and YN2(AW) Bridget Dehoyos Aviation Support Detachment Telecommunications Station Blue Jacket of the Quarter Jacksonville Sailor of the Quarter AE3(AW) Latonya Wheeler Sailor of the Quarter ET1(IDW/SW/AW) Petra McNutt VP-26 LS2 Carmen Hickman Junior Sailor of the Quarter Senior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter IT2(SW) Jacob Wilson AM1(AW) Donald White LS3 Ceroma Love Blue Jacket of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter ET3(IDW) Kassandra Hipolito AWO2(AW/NAC) Matthew Searfoss AWFAN Brett Parks LSSN Kamila Leon Naval Hospital Jax Junior Sailor of the Quarter Center for Naval Aviation Technical Senior Sailor of the Quarter AT3(AW) Marcus Flowers Training Unit Jax HM1 Virginia Robles Blue Jacket of the Quarter Senior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter PSSA(AW) Randall Cooper AS1 Daphne Guzman HM2 (FMF/SW) Harley Sheffield VP-30 VP-30 Sailor hospitalized Junior Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter Senior Sailor of the Quarter AS2 Anthony Wagner PS3 Karmen Sales AO1(AW) Noah Correll Commander Navy Region Navy Operational Support Center Sailor of the Quarter after robbery attempt Southeast Sailor of the Quarter PR2(AW) Terrell Manigault Senior Sailor of the Quarter LS1 Marcella Kenniston Junior Sailor of the Quarter By Lt. William Ross VP-30 Public Affairs Officer MC1(SW) Gregory Johnson Junior Sailor of the Quarter AM3(AW) Kendra Martinez Junior Sailor of the Quarter LS2 Brian Miguel Blue Jacket of the Quarter IT3 Patrick Schroeder Navy Region Southeast Reserve ATAN Paul Troili AWFAN Brett Parks remains hospitalized after Command Patrol Reconnaissance Component Command VP-30 SAU Wing 11 Sailor of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter suffering a gunshot wound when he came to the (Sea) HM1 Reina Cordero AME1 Juanluis Andreani aid of someone calling for help. The Jacksonville Senior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter VP-45 Sheriff’s Office has an on-going investigation into AWO1 (NAC/AW) Travis Gregory YN3 Luis Mojica Senior Sailor of the Quarter the incident. The suspect allegedly shot Parks while Junior Sailor of the Quarter Naval Munitions Command YN1 Ebony Campbell fleeing the scene of a robbery attempt. The inci- OS2 (AW/SW/IDW) Anthony Strowder Sailor of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter (Shore) GM1 Lamarcus Hopson AWO2 Rebecca White dent occurred Oct. 17 at the Colony of Deerwood Senior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter apartment complex near the St. Johns Town Center. AWO1 Brandon Lehne AO2 Alex Zima AMAN Miguel Carrilocoira Parks was immediately rushed to the intensive care Junior Sailor of the Quarter Personnel Support Detachment VP-62 unit at Shands Jacksonville Medical Center. OS3 Paul Avila Jax (Full Time Support) According to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the sus- Defense Service Office Southeast Sailor of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter PS1 Lovon Green AWF1 Shawn Gray pect is in custody. LN1 Stephani Pavoni Search and Rescue Swimmer School Junior Sailor of the Quarter Originally from South Florida, Parks enlisted in HSL-42 Sailor of the Quarter AWO2 Daniel Jervey the Navy in 2008. A member of VP-30 for approxi- Shore Sailor of the Quarter FC1(SW) Benjamin Dean Blue Jacket of the Quarter mately two years, he is known as a dedicated Sailor AZ1 Bryan Millstid Instructor of the Quarter AWF3 Jesse Holbrook and fitness enthusiast who enjoys being a personal Shore Junior Sailor of the Quarter AWS2(NAC/AW) Zachary Klesser (Selected Reservist) AO2 Edwin FontCruz Southeast Regional Calibration Sailor of the Quarter trainer in his free time. Sea Senior Sailor of the Quarter Center AO1 Anthony Petito His Leading Chief Petty Officer, AWFC Mark AD1 Nicholas Toolsieram Senior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter Mason, was not surprised to hear that Parks rushed HSM – 70 AT1(AW/SW) Sean Broadhurst AM2 Paul Holladay to the scene to help someone – describing him as, “a Senior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter AE1(AW) Jeremy Dickey AT2(AW) Joseph McKinstry AME3 Benjamin Raines hardworking, selfless Sailor.” Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter VR-58 The Navy immediately assigned a casualty assis- AE2(AW) Donald Hough ET3 Rikisha Simon (Selected Reservist) tance calls officer to provide a direct link for his Junior Sailor of the Quarter Tactical Support Center Sailor of the Quarter family to assist with their needs during Parks’ AT3 Ryan Lively Sailor of the Quarter YN1(AW) Sara Williams recovery. Blue Jacket of the Quarter AWR1 John Frietze Junior Sailor of the Quarter AMAN Brian Parnell Transient Personnel Unit/Pre-Trial AWF2(NAC/AW) Barry Kohlmann This incident also highlighted the importance of Fleet Area Control and Confinement Facility Blue Jacket of the Quarter blood donation in the community. News of Parks’ Surveillance Facility Jacksonville Sailor of the Quarter AEAN William Thompson shooting generated significant interest by VP-30 Sailor of the Quarter SH1 Danielle Bradford (Full Time Support) Sailors in donating blood. The squadron will spon- ET1 Brian Butler Junior Sailor of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter sor a blood drive in November. Junior Sailor of the Quarter QM2 Tyronda Brown AWF1(NAC/AW/SW) Jason Gibson ET2 Brent Thompson VP-5 Junior Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter AZ2(AW) Menell Horton ACAN Austin Rogers PS1 Solomon Marshall Blue Jacket of the Quarter Fleet Readiness Center Southeast Junior Sailor of the Quarter AWF3(NAC/AW) Zachary Jones (Sea) AM2 Richard Livingston VR – 62 Sailor of the Quarter Mad Fox of the Quarter (Full Time Support) AD2 Billy Burton AT3 Jessey Sweeden Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter VP-8 AWF1(NAC/AW) David Cobb AT3 Tory Rooks Senior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter PR1(AW) Brandon Gulley AS2(AW) Brandy Piser ATAN Jessica Thomas Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter (Shore) AWO2(NAC) Teron Aldredge LS3(AW) Jasmine Robinson Senior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter (Selected Reservist) AS1 Wayne Guan AO3 Damien Lapointe Sailor of the Quarter Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter PS1(SW) William Jones AS2 Theodore Taylor ATAN Kris Buckler Junior Sailor of the Quarter Junior Sailor of the Quarter VP-10 AE2(AW) Canarius Thompson AD3 Tamatha Schulmerich Sailor of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter Blue Jacket of the Quarter AD1(AW) Ronny Moore Jr. AT3 Kane Douglas JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 7 8 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 HS-11 From Page 1

aircraft identified and tracked potentially hostile small boats, patrol craft, and one midget class sub- marine during the transit, and actively shielded the Enterprise from aggressive vessels by keeping them at bay. For these transits, HS-11 developed and used new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for the strike group, which were submitted to the small boat interaction weapon tactics conference at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in August. The Enterprise also performed flight operations in the Arabian Gulf. In addition to the normal duties of plane guard and SSC, HS-11 continuously assisted the helicopter detachments on board USS Nitze (DDG 94) and USS Vicksburg (CG 69) by flying additional SSC flights that granted those detachments a reprieve to perform critical maintenance on their aircraft. The Dragonslayers also took advantage of their close prox- imity to Udairi Army Airfield. The squadron deployed three separate detachments of two aircraft that allowed 24 pilots and 37 aircrew- men to regain terrain flight currency. HS-11 also conducted several distinguished visitor flights and executed a successful helicopter second pilot swap Photos courtesy of HS-11 with HSL-46 Detachment Six on board USS Vicksburg An HS-11 "Dragonslayers" SH-60F Seahawk helicopter flies a photo mission around the aircraft carrier USS (CG 69). Enterprise (CVN 65) during the ship's final deployment. Enterprise will be inactivated Dec. 1, in a ceremony Seven pilots and five aircrewmen were swapped at Naval Station Norfolk, bringing to a close more than 51 years of distinguished service. between the two squadrons, providing valuable train- ing and experience to crews from both platforms. An HS-11 Seahawk helicopter Nearing their departure from the 5th Fleet area of crew conducts a vertical responsibility, the Dragonslayers provided critical replenishment mission on board logistical support to the USS Iwo Jima Expeditionary USS Enterprise during their Strike Group as they prepared for contingency opera- deployment. tions following the attacks on U.S. Embassies through- out the region. The ability of the Dragonslayers to quickly and effectively flex to and accomplish countless missions added to the flexibility of strike group operations in ENERGY the compressed operating area of the Arabian Gulf. From Page 1 The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group transitioned to 6th Fleet in mid-October and the Dragonslayers motor variable frequency drives, direct digital con- picked up where they left off in 5th Fleet, provid- trols, fuel conversions, chiller retrofits and replace- ing critical logistics support to the strike group. The ments, and boiler replacements. Sailors of HS-11 then enjoyed a well-deserved port call The venture also addressed heating, ventila- in Naples, Italy allowing for some rest and relaxation. tion and air conditioning mechanical opportuni- Upon leaving the Mediterranean and cross- ties such as chiller retrofits with magnetic bearing ing the Atlantic, HS-11 off-loaded tons of weapons compressors. Exemplifying the contract’s success, and stores to USNS Sakagawea in preparation for roof-mounted solar water heating systems were Enterprise’s homecoming and ultimate deactivation. installed at several facilities, delivering an average Family and friends then welcomed home the vet- of 3.8 million Btu per day. The first year of renew- eran Dragonslayers at both NAS Jacksonville and NS able cost savings exceeded $30,000. When fully Mayport at the completion of a truly historic and suc- implemented, the contract is expected to result cessful combat deployment. in annual savings of more than 65 billion Btu and By the end of deployment the Dragonslayers had $3.3 million, with estimated avoided greenhouse flown 1012 flights for 2,575.8 hours completing 99.9 HS-11 crewmembers await the landing of one of their gas emissions of about 9,840 metric tons of carbon percent of their flights. helicopters on board USS Enterprise. dioxide. Even with the Enterprise’s high operation tempo, The Department of Energy’s Federal Energy the Dragonslayers had 33 Sailors earn their Enlisted Management Program (FEMP) facilitates the fed- Aviation Warfare Specialist qualifications and 14 eral government’s implementation of sound, cost- earned their Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qual- effective energy management and investment prac- ification. tices to enhance the nation’s energy security and HS-11 aircrew board one of their environmental stewardship. helicopters on the deck of USS FEMP awards recognize outstanding achieve- Enterprise for a mission while ments across the following areas: deployed to the 5th Fleet area of • Energy and water efficiency and conservation; responsibility. • Renewable energy implementation; • Sustainable practices for high-performance buildings; • Fleet and transportation management.

HSL-42 Enterprise Strike Group by conducting over 15 verti- From Page 1 cal replenishments, 50 personnel transfers, and five medical evacuations. On one occasion, the Night TICKETS deployment. Furies were able to assist in the rescue of 10 Iranian From Page 2 Detachment workups started with a trip to Atlantic fishermen, whose dhow caught fire, forcing them to Undersea Test and Evaluation Center for Helicopter abandon ship on a dark, moonless night. While per- you may only purchase total for family. Spouses Advanced Readiness Program training, followed forming the role of on-scene commander, the Night may purchase tickets for military personnel, but by a myriad of exercises over the course of the next Furies monitored the safety of all adrift survivors with under no circumstances are dependent children year. Most notably, Detachment 10 flew in support of the use of its forward looking infrared camera, vec- authorized to represent the service member/spouse two Submarine Commander Courses – Exercise Bold tored the ship’s RHIB to the survivors and coordinated to purchase tickets. Larger families desiring to pur- Alligator 2012, and Exercise Frukus 2011, that includ- the successful recovery of all mariners whose dhow chase in excess of four tickets must be approved by ed forces from France, the United Kingdom, Russia eventually sank. the USO Center director. and the United States. A defining portion of the summer months was spent Single service members may purchase a maxi- The detachment also showcased its anti-subma- conducting armed escorts of national high-value units mum of two tickets, one for their use and one for a rine warfare (ASW) proficiency by participating in a through the Strait of Hormuz, a high-risk choke point guest. No exceptions. CNO-mandated Mk-54 torpedo evaluation. The Night for ships that requires careful planning and con- For deployable commands, a request for a “block Furies successfully loaded and launched seven MK-54 stant monitoring of the recognized maritime pic- of game day tickets” may be requested by CO/XO/ block upgrade torpedoes, enabling urgent software ture in order to avoid inadvertent collisions and pos- CMC only to the executive director. These blocks upgrades to be introduced for fleet use. sible threats. The Night Furies flew in support of 14 may be approved for commands either deploying or While operating in the Red Sea for several months, transits, escorting CVN, LHD, LPD, and T-AO class returning during the season. Requests, with justifi- Detachment 10 flew over 30 hours in support of three ships. Detachment 10’s reputation for precise contact cation, must be sent to John Shockley at jshockley@ international exercises, strengthening partner nation reporting while developing over-the-horizon surface usojax.com . capabilities. pictures and application of required pre-planned If anyone is caught purchasing excess tickets or During exercise Eagle Salute, a four-day exercise responses earned praise from carrier strike group reselling tickets he/she will be prohibited from buy- with Egyptian naval forces that involved ASW and commanders, amphibious battle group commanders ing any more tickets for the entire season. maritime interdiction operations (MIO), the detach- and fleet admirals alike. ment conducted dual ASW operations with an The success of the Night Furies would not have Egyptian SH-2. Exercise Indigo Serpent was a two-day been possible without the best maintenance support exercise with Royal Saudi Naval Forces that involved in the fleet. Led by Smith, the detachment’s main- more ASW and MIO. Finally, the detachment conduct- tenance department shined. Throughout workups ed a one-day passing exercise with Egyptian forces, and the intense summer climate of the Middle East, focusing on basic anti-surface warfare tactics. over 12,000 man hours, including seven at-sea phase The detachment spent the majority of deployment inspections, were logged in order to maintain a robust flying in support of counter terrorist/narcotic opera- flight schedule. tions throughout the 5th Fleet area of responsibil- In addition to maintaining such high maintenance ity. The Night Furies worked with various interna- standards, nine members earned enlisted aviation tional units to provide valuable intelligence and track- warfare specialist qualifications and three earned ing information through the use of the legendary their enlisted surface warfare specialist qualification. SH-60B’s myriad of active and passive sensors. The The high quality of the Sailors on Detachment Ten Night Furies worked hand-in-hand with an embarked was also exemplified through the 100 percent reten- U.S. Coast Guard Advanced Interdiction Team. The tion rate and 12 advancements made since the detach- members of this 12-man detachment provided the ment was created. ship with a highly qualified maritime boarding ele- In mid-October, the Night Furies left 5th Fleet and ment. Detachment 10 successfully integrated these traded the unflinching heat of the Arabian Gulf for individuals as members of the aircrew, providing an the fair winds of the Mediterranean and one last port extremely specialized capability for the supported call. Detachment 10 enjoyed a myriad of port calls commander. This interaction not only increased the during their eight month deployment, including Italy, utility of the LAMPS Mk III airborne asset, but also Seychelles, Jordon, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Israel and provided the detachment with significant lessons the United Arab Emirates. learned that will shape future USCG/HSM partner- The Night Furies represent one of the last HSL ships in 5th Fleet. detachments that HSL-42 will deploy as the sun sets Ever flexible, Detachment 10 also supported the on the legendary SH-60B aircraft. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 9 Japanese citizens thank VR-62 for assistance From VR-62 ed with Tomodachi began with a woman in Fukushima, Japan who wanted to thank the The VR-62 “Nomads” received thank you Navy for everything they had done for her. messages written on 280 origami cranes from “I suggested that we send origami cranes with Japanese citizens during a ceremony held names and messages on the wings,” Sullivan recently at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. said. The gifts were given in appreciation of the “We collected cranes from all over Japan to squadron’s efforts during Operation Tomodachi, donate them to the U.S. Navy units that took part an operation that provided humanitarian aid in Tomodachi.” and disaster relief assistance after an earth- Sullivan said it was important to her to thank quake and tsunami struck Japan in March 2011. the Sailors and the Navy for their assistance dur- The event was organized by Helping Hands, a ing Operation Tomodachi. Yokosuka, Japan-based organization designed “I knew that a lot of Sailors donated clothing, to help families displaced by the tragedy. Bobbi Bauer-Chen acted as the liaison between blankets, and personal items,” said Sullivan. Helping Hands and VR-62. “I knew it wasn’t because the Navy told them Bauer-Chen is a former VR-62 aviation mainte- to, but because they really wanted to help peo- nance duty officer now residing in the Yokosuka ple. It was beyond the Navy’s job. I wanted the area. Bauer-Chen told Helping Hands members people of Japan to continue remembering those Photo courtesy of VR-62 Bobbi Bauer-Chen, a former VR-62 aviation maintenance officer of VR-62’s role in Operation Tomodachi, and things and give something back to the Navy.” now residing in Yokosuka, Japan, presents AMC Bryan Hale of VR-62 was on station at NAF Atsugi when the Masako Sullivan insisted that origami cranes be VR-62 (left) and Lt. Cmdr. James Lawson, also of VR-62, with created for the squadron personnel. earthquake and resulting tsunami struck. a wreath of 280 origami cranes with thank-you messages from Sullivan, founder of Helping Hands, said the The squadron moved 127 tons of relief materi- Japanese citizens for providing humanitarian and disaster relief idea of sending gifts to the Sailors who assist- als during Operation Tomodachi. aid during Operation Tomodachi. VyStar Credit Union donates to NMCRS VyStar Credit Union donated $1,500 to the NAS Jax Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society on Oct. 23. (From left) VyStar Credit Union Regional V ice P r e s i d e n t Russell Buck, Navy Photo by Lt. j.g. Kevin Wendt and Marine Corps R e l i e f S o c i e t y Director Dave Faraldo, VyStar Credit Union NAS Jax Branch Vice President Brad Smith, and NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Bob Sanders. Neither the U.S. Navy, nor any other part of the federal government officially endorses any com- pany, sponsor or its products or services.

Home cooking at Hangar 511 Members of the VP-26 Officers Spouse Club set up a delicious lun- cheon spread on Oct. 24 to raise funds for their community rela- tions projects. Photo by Clark Pierce 10 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012

NAS Jax Security Department Armorer In preparation for the excercise inside David Austin role-played as a hostage the NAS Jax Security Department who was shot in the shoulder by the Armory, Lt. Olympia Jackson applies disgruntled Sailor who did not want her "moulage" to an articulated training Navy career to come to an early end. mannequin. Moulage is the art of cre- ating mock injuries to train emergency MA1 Jennifer Hannan role-played a medical response teams and other mili- disgruntled Sailor who is not being tary personnel. retained by the Navy. Acting as the opposing force (OPFOR), she places the muzzle of a Patrolman Juis Jusino was one of blue training pistol against the ribs of Range the first responders to the sound Operations Lead Michael McAninch. of simulated gunfire on Oct. 23 at the NAS Jax Security Department Armory.

(From right) Sgt. Dion Alexander radios in "shot fired," as patrolmen John Garner, Luis Jusino and Timothy Parker prepare to follow him into the armory.

Inside the NAS Jax Security Department Armory, NAS Jax Installation Training Officer Jim Butters (right) discusses safety issues with armorers and role players prior to commencement of the shooter/hostage exercise on Oct. 23. Security drill at police Photos by Clark Pierce

departmentBy Clark Pierce armory Editor

NAS Jax Security Department person- nel had to deal with “one of their own” Oct. 23 when the station’s Integrated Training Team implemented an exer- cise involving an in-house shooter/hos- tage simulation with injuries. (From left) At the incident command post, NAS Jax Police Lt. Jeary Coble Installation Training Officer Jim and NAS Jax Commanding Officer Detecting no pulse, Sgt. Deon Butters described the exercise. “An Capt. Bob Sanders discuss the fast- Alexander reports the hostage-taker active duty Master at Arms attached changing hostage crisis taking place in is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot to our base security department Building 876. wound. learns she will not be retained due to the severely over-manned rate. As a wife and a mother of three boys, she despairs for her family’s future and expresses her outrage in an inappropri- ate – and ultimately violent way.” Using her police identification, role- player MA1 Jennifer Hannan made her way to the armory ready-for-issue room – where she requested entry to retrieve her cell phone. Upon gaining access, "Where is Lt. Johnson? Get him here she shoots one armorer and takes the now!" Standing outside the line of fire, the hostage-taker yells her demand other hostage. to speak with Security Department The duress alarm was sounded and Officer in Charge Lt. Timothy Johnson. a security force arrived to isolate the armory and establish communications with both the hostage-taker and the NAS Jax Emergency Operations Center (EOC). As the Incident Command Post was established near building 876, a radio request was made for an NCIS (Navy Criminal Investigative Service) hostage negotiator. Sgt. Dion Alexander led the four- man security force at the armory and NAS Jax Police patrolmen stand at the engaged the hostage-taker in conserva- ready as the hostage-taker weighs her tion until the negotiator arrived. “Now options. "We want to get you back in is the right time to drop your weap- the arms of your kids," said the NCIS on and let us get you some help – just negotiator. There was no verbal reply don’t harm anybody else,” implored from the hostage-taker. Alexander. cer, as well as to post her situation on She responded, “Sgt. Dion, my Facebook and Twitter – but NCIS agents patience is wearing thin –I must have had anticipated that action and shut OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder, down her social media accounts. an anxiety disorder) because I can’t sit Alexander tried to assure her that the tight too long. I’m not upset with you or negotiator would arrive soon. “We’re your team, Sgt. Dion – my beef is with doing whatever it takes to achieve a the Navy.” peaceful outcome here. I’m positive that The hostage-taker then used her cell phone to call the base public affairs offi- See DRILL, Page 18 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 11 Golden Eagles

By Clark Pierce landEditor at NAS Jax

Eight retired Navy and Marine Corps aviators renewed their bonds of mili- tary fellowship at NAS Jacksonville Oct. Photos by Clark Pierce 24-25 at a mini-reunion of the Early and Golden Eagles visit HSM-70 "Spartans" at NAS Jacksonville Hangar 1122. (From Pioneer Naval Aviators Association, left) Capt. Bob Crippen, Rear Adm. Tom Watson, Rear Adm. Mike Johnson, Adm. better known as “The Golden Eagles.” Stan Arthur, HSM-70 Commanding Officer Cmdr. Christopher Herr, Vice Adm. Golden Eagles (from left) Col. Gary They’re considered the best of the best John Lockard, USMC Col. Gary VanGysel, USMC Col. Bill Huffcut and Capt. VanGysel and Rear Adm. Tom Watson Roger Sheets. – with some members whose combat take turns flying an MH-60R simulator missions began in World War II – and on Oct. 24 at NAS Jacksonville. operational Poseidon squadron,” said (500 combat missions, 11 Distinguished with many of the rest logging flight Johnson. Flying Crosses and 51 air medals); Vice hours over Vietnam, Bosnia and Iraq. Retired Navy Captain and for- Adm. John Lockard (300 combat mis- “Our organization perpetuates the mer astronaut Bob Crippen sions, Distinguished Flying Cross and spirit of excellence and achievement (Congressional Space Medal of Honor 32 air medals); Rear Adm. Tom Watson among notable naval aviators,” said and Distinguished Flying Cross) flew (75 combat missions, two Distinguished USMC Col. Gary VanGysel (250 combat on four Space Shuttle missions aboard Flying Crosses, Bronze Star and seven missions, Navy Commendation Medal Columbia and Challenger, including air medals); Capt. Roger Sheets (280 (V) and 23 Air Medals). three as commander. “As a naval avia- combat missions, nine Distinguished “After 28 years with the Marine Corps tor, I flew the A-4 Skyhawk, a very capa- Flying Crosses, three Bronze Stars and and 18 years with Boeing, aviation will ble ground-attack aircraft, until join- 26 air medals); and Col. Bill Huffcut always be in my blood. Talking with ing NASA in 1969. I spent a lot of my (1,000 combat missions, Navy Cross, these JOs and young Sailors is very time with the space program working three Distinguished Flying Crosses, energizing for our group – that’s why Lt. Eric Kohut of HSM-70 talks with on computer systems and simulators,” three Purple Hearts and 50 air medals you’ll some 82-year-old pilots still Vice Adm. John Lockard about the said Crippen. Founded in 1956, The Golden Eagles anti-submarine warfare capabilities of climbing around airplanes and helicop- “The computer-based training sys- function as a living memorial to those the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter. ters today.” tems that we checked out today at the early naval aviators who pioneered the VanGysel was pleased to tour two of cial. P-8A Integrated Training Center show development of this unique military the Navy’s newest aircraft – the P-8A “And the hospitality we’ve been how quickly technology advances. aviation force. Membership is limited Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and shown by commands at NAS Jax is out- The simulator visual displays for the to 200 regular members. Qualifications the MH-60R Seahawk anti-submarine standing. What really impressed us is Poseidon and the Seahawk are state-of- remain highly restrictive. In order to and anti-surface warfare helicopter. the leading role that this installation is the-art and well advanced from any- perpetuate the spirit of the earliest “It reminds me of the Navy’s transi- playing in transitions to new naval avia- thing we used in NASA. I’m glad to see members, selection for membership is tion to the F/A-18 Hornet, when digi- tion platforms,” said Johnson. that our naval aviators are training on made from those are pioneers in some tal instrumentation and controls were “The P-8A Poseidon, MH-60R the best equipment available.” new aspect of naval aviation or who first developed. The way in which train- Seahawk, MQ-8B Fire Scout and MQ-4C Other distinguished participants are respected by their peers for their ing tracks have evolved since we were Triton show how truly integrated Navy at The Golden Eagles mini-reunion outstanding skills as a pilot, their wide young officers is also very interesting – warfighters have become. Our ‘eye included: experience, good judgment, personal especially the computer based training in the sky’ unmanned aerial vehicles Former Vice CNO Adm. Stan Arthur character and dedication to flying. and high fidelity flight simulators,” said will extend the sensor and intelligence VanGysel. range of manned aircraft, in order Jacksonville resident Rear Adm. to increase our capabilities despite Mike Johnson (180 combat missions, reduced manpower. It makes sense to two Distinguished Flying Crosses and have the training and operations for 15 air medals) was recently inducted both the Poseidon and Triton (Broad as a member of The Golden Eagles. Area Maritime Surveillance vehicle) “Needless to say, it’s a huge honor to be platforms here at NAS Jax. associated with such a distinguished “We also toured the P-8A Integrated group of aviators. For my 33-year career Training Center and saw how VP-16 was to be recognized by this group of most- approaching the end of their training decorated naval aviators is really spe- cycle and will soon be the Navy’s first 12 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012

Underwater

Photo by AT3 Michael Mitchell A group of VP-8 Sailors gather after a friendly game of soccer with Japanese construction Sailors from Japan Maritime Self Defense Force’s VP-3. VP-8 conducts exercise with Japanese squadron From VP-8 Public Affairs Naval Facilities Engineering match and cookout. The On the last day of the Command Southeast Civil While on detachment, soccer match was held detachment prior to the Engineer Corps officer Lt. Combat Aircrew (CAC) on Oct.17 and due to the final flight both squad- j.g. Jonathan Berube, who 3 from VP-8 “Fighting large turnout, four teams rons had one last oppor- is also a U.S. Navy diver, Tigers” took part in a were formed and a tour- tunity to send crewmem- repairs Wharf BRAVO at bilateral exercise with nament ensued. Teams bers to tour the other Naval Station Guantanamo the Japan Maritime Self were divided evenly squadron’s aircraft. Bay, Cuba. Defense Force (JMSDF) and consisted of both Crewmembers enjoyed VP-3 “Sea Eagles,” Oct. Japanese and U.S. mem- learning about the simi- Naval Facilities Engineering 16-18. bers. Afterwards the Sea larities and differences Command Southeast Civil The exercise focused on Eagles presented the win- between the two aircraft. Engineer Corps officer Lt. j.g. Jonathan Berube, also Photos by John McCoy improving tactical com- ning team with a certifi- “I would like to thank a U.S. Navy diver, supports munication and coor- cate and sticker from their VP-8 for their participa- the design of repairs of Wharf BRAVO at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, dination between the Atsugi Soccer Club. tion in these exercise,” Cuba. Berube is a construction manager at the Public Works Department squadrons and consisted “The soccer matches said Lt. Sato, JMSDF plane Jacksonville, as well as contingency engineer. In addition to Wharf BRAVO, of a static aircraft display were a lot of fun,” said commander. “It is great he provided vital underwater structural information of the ferry maintenance where both squadrons AWO2 Amanda Sullivan. to have the opportunity to wharf that will go a long way in determination of the allowable crane loading were invited onboard to “The Japanese are such work together and accom- at this facility. His significant diving experience proved instrumental with the tour the aircraft followed good hosts and a lot of fun plish a common goal.” planning, coordination, and execution of this underwater site investigation. by a coordinated anti-sub- to be around.” marine warfare flight. Following the conclu- “I’ve been fortunate to sion of the soccer match- have worked with VP-2 es the Sea Eagles invited ‘Odin’ during an exer- the Fighting Tigers to a cise in Misawa and now cookout. Hot dogs and the Sea Eagles in Atsugi. hamburgers were served, Both experiences have while members of both been great. The squad- squadrons exchanged rons have tremendous patches, hats, and other knowledge and skill, and gifts while having the provide valuable train- chance to interact prior to ing experiences for our the exercise. aircrew,” said Lt. Daniel “It was great being Kuriluk, VP-8 plane com- able to interact with the mander, who had worked Sea Eagles on both a per- with the JMSDF before sonal and then a profes- and was again impressed sional level,” said AWV2 with their skill and profes- Daniel D’Orsi. “You could sionalism. tell friendships had been The Sea Eagles hosted formed over just a few a number of social events days which made working during CAC 3’s detach- together during the exer- ment including a soccer cise a lot more enjoyable.” JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 13 NAS Jax Golf Club Golf course info: 542-3249 Mulligan’s info: 542-2936

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competition Twilight Special Play 18-holes with cart for only HN Dominique Gallimore of Naval Hospital jumps high to make $16 after 2 p.m. every day! Photos by Kevin Harris his slam dunk to win the competition at NAS Jax Liberty Center HN Chris Tran of Naval on Oct. 24. He won a $25 Buffalo Wild Wings gift card for his Monday & Tuesday Hospital Jax goes for a slam efforts. Neither MWR, nor the U.S. Navy or any other part of the dunk. Fifteen Sailors com- Play 18-holes for $20 federal government officially endorses any company, sponsor or DEWEY’S peted in the event. For more Cart and green fee included. its products or services. information about upcoming Open to military, DoD and Call 542-3521 Saturday Night Extreme Fleming Island Liberty events, call 542-3491. guests. Not applicable on holi- Dewey’s is now open! Bowling $35 per person days. Dewey’s is located in Bldg. 608 7 p.m. – midnight Gator Bowl Patch - $9 between Gillis St. and Keily St. $11 per person for two hours of Scenic St. Augustine Cruise Capital One Bowl - $85 Turkey Trot Killer Scramble off of Enterprise Ave. bowling, shoe rental included. Adult $11.75, child $5.50 Russell Athletic Bowl - $70 Nov. 21 at noon Dewey’s offers a full service $50 entry fee, $60 for civilian menu, bar and a friendly atmo- Fitness & Aquatics 2012 – 2013 Live Broadway Wild Adventures Theme Park guests sphere that is great for all ages! Call 542-2930 Series – 1-day $29.50, 2-day $40, Gold Four-person scramble Monday – Friday Family Fitness Center (located West Side Story – Dec. 8 pass $71 10:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. above the Youth Center Gym) Mary Poppins – Jan. 26 Mulberry Cove Marina Saturday & Sunday –10 p.m. Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m. – Billy Elliot – March 2 Book Shade of Green, Call 542-3260. • CPO Lounge 1 p.m. Rock of Ages – April 6 Disneyworld hotel properties, Free Kayak & Canoe Rental Monday, Tuesday & Friday For more information, con- Universal hotels and off prop- Every Thursday for active duty 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. tact Melissa Luehrs at 542- Jacksonville Jaguar Tickets - erty hotels near attractions at Wednesday – Thursday 3518/4238 $58.50 sections 146 & 147 ITT. Free Stand-up Paddle Board 11 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Jaguar game shuttle - $12 Lesson • All Hands Specials Extreme Boot Camp Daytona 500 Feb. 24, 2013 tick- Thursday, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Monday Pizza madness 2 – 9 Behind the fitness center MOSH $7 - $12 ets on sale now! $62 - $209 Mulberry Cove Marina p.m. One-topping pizza Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Spring Fan Zone - $53.50 for only $5 Blue Man Group in Orlando – Auto Skills Center Free Texas Hold’em Poker Outdoor pool Special until March 31, adult Call 542-3227 Tournament Thurs. at 7 p.m. Open for lap swimming $44, child $29, military $29 The Vault Liberty 22 work bays, wheel balancing, Friday social hour, 7 – 9 p.m., Monday – Friday tool checkout, paint booth and $.50 wings & $7.95 pizza your 5:30 – 8 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Upcoming ITT Trips: Recreation Center welding! way -- chicken and extra Recreational swimming Lakeridge Winery – Nov. 10 Trips, activities and costs may ASE certified mechanic onsite! cheese additional charge Monday – Friday 4:30 – 8 p.m. be restricted to E1-E6 single or NFL Ticket Sunday Saturday & Sunday 11 a.m. – New Disney World Orlando unaccompanied active duty Youth Activities Center 12:30 – 9 p.m., $.50 wings 2:30 p.m. Armed Forces Salute 4- day members. Call 542-1335 for Call 778-9772 hopper - $153.25 information. Drop-in care and open recre- Freedom Lanes I.T.T. Events ation are available! Call 542-3318. Complimentary tickets for Paintball Trip Family Fitness Center hours Bowling Center Kennedy Space Center active duty and retirees, free GTF in Yulee are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 Call 542-3493. Adult $40, child $35.50 3-day, park-to-park ticket with Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. p.m. Wednesday valid military ID. Admission is Bring your child to work out Free bowling for active duty Spanish Military Hospital valid for up to 14 days from first Free Jaguars vs. Lions game with you! 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Museum in St Augustine use. Tickets are available at ITT Nov. 4 at 11:30 a.m. Call 778-9772 for more infor- Adult $4.50, Child $31 through March 31, 2013 and mation. Wednesday Evening Bowling must be redeemed by Free Jaguars vs. Colts game Special Victory Casino Cruise in Port June 30, 2013. Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Flying Club 4–10 p.m. - All you can bowl Canaveral Ask about our special discount- Call 777-8549 for $5.95 Meal/slot play $25 ed tickets for family members. Florida Gators Football Game Ground School Shoe rental not included Nov. 10 Oct. 29 – Dec. 10 Trapeze High Florida Gator Bowl tickets - $35 Free admission and transportation $500 per person NAS Jax Sports Turkey Trot 5k - Nov. 16 7-on-7 Flag Football The run is free and open to all authorized Team Wins Losses gym patrons. Runners will earn Captain’s FRCSE 4 0 Cup points for their commands for VP-30 4 0 participating. Runners can sign up at the VP-30 Pro’s 4 0 NAS Jax Gym or Fitness Source prior to the AIR OPS 3 0 Nov. 13. The run will be held on Perimeter VP-45 Pelicans 3 0 Road at the end of Mustin Road near the Naval Hospital 2 1 Antenna Farm at 11:30 a.m. Registration VP-10 Red Lancer 2 1 will also be held at the run site from 10:30- VR-58 Sunseekers 2 1 11:15 a.m. HSM-70 Spartans 2 2 Intramural Fall VP-26 2 2 Golf League forming FACSFAC/NAVFAC 1 2 The league is open to all NAS Jax active FRC-U 1 2 duty, command DoD, DoD contractors HITRON 1 2 and selective reservists. All interested NMC Bombers 1 2 personnel should contact the gym to obtain NOSC/NAR 1 2 the rules and to get the required paperwork TPU/PCF 1 2 to join the league. The league will be played VP-16 Black 1 2 on Wednesdays at 1130 a.m. Teams are VP-16 Red 1 2 comprised of four players using a best ball HSL-42 0 3 format. Rosters and entry forms are due by NBHC 0 3 Nov. 2. VR-62 0 3 NCTS 0 4 Greybeard Basketball Intramural Fall Softball League forming Team Wins Losses The league is open to all NAS Jax active HSM-70 4 0 duty, command DoD, DoD contractors VP-16 4 0 and selective reservists age 30 & up. The VR-58 Sunseekers 4 0 league will be played on Tuesdays and FRCSE Angry Dolphins 3 1 Thursdays at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. All VP-26 3 1 interested personnel should contact the FRCSE Rabid Possums 2 1 NAS Jacksonville Sports Department to get NAVHOSP Dirty Birdz 2 1 the required paperwork to join the league. NCTS 3 2 For more information, call Bill Bonser CNRSE 2 2 at 542-2930/3239, or e-mail bill.bonser@ FRCSE 900 2 2 navy.mil. VP-30 Dirty 30 2 2 DLA Scared Hitless 1 2 CORIVRON 10 1 3 VP-10 Lancers 1 3 VR-62 1 3 CBMU-202 0 2 Standings HSL-42 Proud Warriors 0 3 NBHC 0 3 As of Oct. 26 NMC 0 4 Badminton Doubles 3-on-3 Sand Volleyball Final Standings Final Standings Team Wins Losses Team Wins Losses NCTS 5 1 BHC 5 0 MWR 5 1 BHC Purple Cobras 5 1 NAVFAC 3 4 2 FRCSE 4 2 CNATTU 3 3 NCTS A 3 2 Naval Hospital 2 3 FRCSE 600 1 5 NAVFAC 2 1 5 NCTS B 1 5 NAVFAC 1 0 5 SERCC 1 5 14 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 ‘War Eagles’ of the past return for glimpse of MPRF future By Lt. j.g. Amy Crisp VP-16 Public Affairs

Past and present VP-16 “War Eagles” met Oct. 12 to learn about the future of the mari- time patrol and reconnaissance force (MPRF) during the annual VP-16 reunion. About 120 for- mer War Eagles made their way to NAS Jacksonville to reunite with old friends and share memories with former ship- mates and current War Eagles. AWO2 James Burnett gives a The group started their tour of the P-8A Poseidon to a weekend being greeted by the Photos by MS2 Guiliana Dunn member of the VP-16 Alumni entire squadron in formation at VP-16 Alumni Group members came from all over the United States to visit NAS Jacksonville dur- Group. The "War Eagles" are Hangar 511. ing a reunion for the group on Oct. 16. The former "War Eagles" toured the new P-8A Poseidon the first squadron to make the “Seeing the whole squadron aircraft and meet with members from the command who are currently transitioning to the new transition to the P-8A and will in formation like that meant aircraft. be receiving their first aircraft a lot to us. It was very impres- This was the 15th annual ed a dinner that included cur- tion to the P-3A. During dinner, later this fall. sive,” said Dan Adcock, a for- reunion of former War Eagles, rent members of the command. the group also presented an dinner. mer member of VP-16. some from as far away as The guest speaker was Cmdr. award to Bill Creel, who was a “I really learned a ton about Following introductions, War California. The reunion is held Molly Boron, commanding offi- VP-16 “plank owner” when the our history and heritage,” Eagles of the past were given in a different city each year, but cer of VP-16. She focused on squadron was first established reflected Lt. Brad Zalud. “I tours of a P-3C Orion and a the members were very excited the similarities and differences in 1953. particularly enjoyed the sto- P-8A Poseidon by the War to return to Jacksonville this between the transition from Having this type of event ries they brought home from Eagles of today. VP-16 is cur- time to learn about the future the P-2V Neptune to the P-3A left an emotional mark on all deployments. All in all, the rently training to be the Navy’s of the MPRF community. They in 1964 and the current transi- involved – from the tears shed message seemed to be, ‘Once a first operational squadron to also took part in a trip to St. tion to the P-8A. Many of the during the initial formation to War Eagle, always a War Eagle,’ transition to the new P-8A air- Augustine over the weekend. attending veterans were part of the sense of family and tradi- no matter what plane we are craft. Veteran War Eagles also host- VP-16 during the earlier transi- tion felt by all who attended the flying.”

VP-45By Ltjg Alec Verone ‘Pelicans’ hold reunion VP-45 PAO

The VP-45 “Pelicans” sent a P-3C detachment to Mobile, Ala. to participate in the three-day VP-45 Association Reunion Oct. 20. The VP-45 Association is an organization dedicated to former and current members of VP-45 by providing an avenue for shipmates to re-establish friend- ships and preserve squadron history. The association holds a reunion every two years at various locations through- out the United States. AWO3 Andrew “Getting together at these reunions promotes camaraderie and provides a Stover (left) and great way to reconnect and stay in touch with old friends and shipmates,” said George Dragos retired Lt. Cmdr. Doug Mitchel, president of the VP-45 Association. were honored “Many of us voice the opinion that these squadron reunions are much more as the youngest fun and rewarding than high school or college reunions we have attended.” and oldest VP-45 The VP-45 commanding officer, executive officer and command master chief Pelicans at the Photos courtesy of VP-45 all joined a full combat air crew for the VP-45 Reunion Banquet Dinner. “It was VP-45 Reunion. VP-45 Sailors gather during the VP-45 Reunion in Mobile, Ala., a great experience for our members to participate in the banquet dinner,” said on Oct. 20. (Front row, from left) AWF2 Clinton Abell, AWO1 VP-45 CMDCM Tom Ayers. Steven Oles, AT3 Jackson Msimbe and AWV3 John Townsend. “It allowed them to learn about our squadron history first hand from people who lived it. We now (Back row, from left) HM3 Lataija Days, AWO2 Jim Ballenger, Lt. all have a greater sense of honor knowing we will represent all former and current members of the Eric Nuckols, CMDCM Ernest Ayers, VP-45 Commanding Officer World Famous Pelicans on our upcoming 7th Fleet deployment.” Cmdr. Michael Vitali, VP-45 Executive Officer Cmdr. John The VP-45 Association is already planning for their 2014 reunion. Check the association website at Brabazon, AOW3 Andrew Stover, Lt. Adam Godfrey and AWO2 http://www.vp45association.org for more information. Timothy Moradi. JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 15 Ribbon cutting event opens new schools in Haiti From NAVFAC Southeast Public Affairs Artibonite Department and the the schools and local commu- City of Gonaives. nities,” stated Roby. Ribbon cutting events were Also in attendance were These contracts, along with held Oct. 15 for the inau- representatives from USAID; the remaining Humanitarian guration of the newly con- Palgag Building Technologies Assistance Program contracts structed schools at Mandarin (the Israeli contractor who throughout Haiti, were awarded and Ecole Pont Gaudin, both provided the design and con- by Naval Facilities Engineering located within the Artibonite struction of the project); Command in Jacksonville, Department of Haiti in or near Cmdr. Dewayne Roby, the Fla. and administered by Roby the City of Gonaives as part Photo by Cmdr. Dewayne Roby Resident Officer in Charge with acquisition and engineer- of U.S. Southern Command’s Representatives of the International Development Bank and of Construction Haiti with ing support provided from Humanitarian Assistance Fond D'Assistance Economique et Sociale (FAES); Haitian gov- Naval Facilities Engineering NAVFAC’s Jacksonville office. Program (HAP) in Haiti. ernment representatives from the Ministry of Education, the C o m m a n d ( N A V F A C ) U.S. Southern Command’s Artibonite Department and the City of Gonaives; and mili- “This was great timing to Southeast; Sgt. 1st Class Roland HAP will provide a total of nine tary representatives from the U.S. Embassy and U.S. Southern ensure that the facilities were Command and Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southeast Laforest, the U.S. Southern emergency operations centers ready for the new school year,” attended the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the opening Command HAP Program and disaster relief warehouses, said Cmdr. Dewayne Roby, the of newly constructed schools in Haiti near the City of Gonaives. Manager, who was also the eight community clusters and U.S. Navy’s officer in charge of The ceremonies drew a large showing of support from both the interpreter for the ceremonies. fourteen fire stations in loca- the construction projects. schools and local communities. The children sang a wel- tions throughout Haiti. “The children were very coming song and presented The program is designed to excited to see their new classroom school at Ecole Pont who provided the furniture for flowers and a personal thank assist the people of Haiti in schools.” Gaudin and the five-classroom outfitting the schools; Cmdr. you to Tipton as well as to the building and sustaining their The schools are located with- school at Mandarin. Richter Tipton, who represent- International Development capacity to prepare for and in larger community cluster Speaking at the ceremonies ed the United States Embassy Bank and the Minister of respond to disasters, while pro- projects that include commu- were representatives of the and U.S. Southern Command; Education representative at viding basic facilities which can nity centers, medical clinics, International Development along with Haitian govern- each ceremony. help provide education, medi- wells, latrines and hand wash Bank and Fond D’Assistance ment representatives from “The ceremonies drew a large cal care and other services to stations, in addition to the six- Economique et Sociale (FAES), the Ministry of Education, the showing of support from both the Haitian people.

By Kaylee LaRocque Deputy Public Affairs Officer

It was the perfect day for the NAS Jax Monster Dash Oct. 26 as 203 runners turned out to participate in the 5K run. Photos by Shannon Leonard The event was coordinated by A group of runners hit the starting line for the annual Monster the NAS Jax Morale, Welfare Dash 5k on Oct. 26. and Recreation Department Melissa Howard Kingsley Nelson, 21:40 (MWR). Lisa Bruscato Steven Damit, 22:28 Placing first overall and first Bridget Maney Women’s 50 and up in the men’s 30-34 category was Jeremy Judernatz – 18:13 Naketa George – 24:40 Men’s 40-44 Susan Romanelli Matthew Murain, 24:31 Leigh Robinson Jeremy Judernatz with a time Women’s 19 and under Women’s 25-29 Chris Valdivia Nancy Filonelli of 18:13. Naketa George took First - Jamie Lear First - Camilla Funk, 24:44 Lloyd Walker The event was sponsored by first in the women’s 30-34 cat- Second - Sydney Lear Second - Elizabeth Lienhart Women’s 40-44 American Allied University egory and was the first female Men’s 20-24 Third - Shandrica Phillips Marcia Harmon, 26:44 and the University of Phoenix. First - Aaron Stucky, 23:21 Men’s 30-34 Susan Stoltman The next run will be the annu- to cross the finish line with a Second - Connar Goetz Second - Jacob Neith Becky Thacker time of 24:40. Due to techni- Third - Sean Harmon Third - Ryan Murphy Men’s 45-49 al Turkey Trot Nov. 16 at 11:30 cal difficulties with the timing Women’s 20-24 Women’s 30-34 Lee Grose, 21:31 a.m. For more information, call equipment, many of the times First - Allison Lang, 27:26 Second - Joan Spencer Louis Lavopa 542-3239/3518. were not recorded. Second - Christina Fowler Third - Angela Reid Billy Pabon Neither MWR, nor the U.S. Third - Danielle Hawks Men’s 35-39 Women’s 45-49 Navy or any other part of the Other winners were: Men’s 25-29 First - Doug Herin, 22:20 Deann Falls Men’s 19 and under First - Robert Gourse, 23:58 Second - Eric Cole Janie Senishin federal government officially First - Jacob Schimolt, 20:39 Second - Tyler Metzger Third - Gregory Bradford Marcee Graves endorses any company, spon- Second - Christian LaFond Third - Anthony Rivera Women’s 35-39 Men’s 50 and up sor or its products or services. 16 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 Beware of what you download Community Calendar Connerʼs Farm & Corn Maze are holding Retired Activities Office (RAO) at NAS a military appreciation day Nov. 3 from Jax Fleet and Family Support Center 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. All military members (FFSC) needs volunteers to assist military and their immediate families (those retirees and dependents. 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For some sharing programs may seem like a great Wilde at 349-2820. more information, call 298-1967. people, this is the first time they realize way to build your music collection or Wild Adventures Theme Park is offering National Active and Retired Federal free admission to military members with ID that they may have downloaded some- catch up on that sitcom episode you Employees Westside Jacksonville cards (active, retirees, disabled veterans, Chapter 1984 meets at 1 p.m. on the thing illegally. For other people, they missed but much of this “free” enter- military reservists and their families) Nov. fourth Thurs. of each month at the Murray realize that they should have secured tainment is copyrighted. This means 23-25. For more information, go to www. their wireless router or uninstalled a that your free movie, song, or sitcom wildadventures.com. Hill United Methodist Church, (Fellowship Military Officers Association of Hall Building) at 4101 College Street. 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Ladies Auxiliary of Fleet Reserve Unit it is essential that you see an attorney as user, you could be at risk if you don’t meets the fourth Thurs. of each month at 5 p.m. at the Urban League, 903 W. Union 126 meets the second Thurs. of each soon as possible. secure your wireless network. If your Street. Contact retired Lt. Cmdr. Paul Nix month at 10 a.m. at the Fleet Reserve Whether you downloaded something network is unsecured, not only can your at 542-2518 or email [email protected]. Building, 7673 Blanding Blvd. Call 771- without thinking, used a file sharing neighbors slow down your Internet, but Association of Aviation Ordnancemen 6850. software (e.g. bit torrent, pirate bay, they could download something ille- meets the third Thurs. of each month at Retired Enlisted Association meets the gnutella), or think your neighbor may gally. Most illegal actions committed 7 p.m. at the Fleet Reserve Center on fourth Wed. of each month at 1 p.m. at the Collins Road. For information, visit www. Fleet Reserve Hall at 7673 Blanding Blvd. have been mooching off of your router, online are first traced through the IP aao9.com. Call 772-8622. you could be held liable for copyright address. So, if you can’t prove that your infringement as a result of a download neighbor downloaded something ille- and ordered to pay the plaintiff dam- gally and not you, you may be on the ages. This means that, depending on hook for your neighbor’s actions. For the outcome of your case, you could be whatever reason, many people think ordered to pay anywhere between $200 that their actions online are private. and $150,00. In addition, you could be If there is one thing you take away ordered to pay the plaintiff’s attorney from this article, remember that noth- fees and court costs. ing done online is private. Just as you Even if you (or your mooching neigh- would not steal a CD from a music bor) never actually downloaded the store, you shouldn’t download some- copyrighted material, release of your thing without permission. If you secure information by your Internet provider your wireless router and think before could lead to threats from the plaintiff’s you click, you can live the cyber dream attorney(s) trying to get you to settle the without exposing yourself to a cyber case out of court for thousands of dol- nightmare. lars. However, you likely have several If you have any other ques- options in avoiding such a costly out- tions, please contact your local legal come but your options will be severe- assistance office as follows: NAS ly limited if you delay in seeking legal Jacksonville at 542-2565, Ext. 3006; advice once you receive the letter from NAVSTA Mayport at 270-5445, Ext. 3017 your Internet provider. or NSB Kings Bay, Georgia at (912) 573- The letter from the Internet company 3935. usually informs you that the Internet This article is not intended to substi- company will release your name, tute for the personal advice of a licensed address, and other information con- attorney. NEXCOM changes its NEX price match policy From Navy Exchange less. Customers need not bring a copy Service Command of a competitor’s advertisement for items under $10. The Navy Exchange Service For items on the NEX web store, Command (NEXCOM) has revised myNavyExchange.com, the NEX will its Price Match Policy for its Navy visually verify the price of the item prior Exchanges (NEX) around the world. to matching the price. The NEX Price Match Policy guaran- In addition, overseas NEXs will match tees that NEXs will match any brick and the pricing of current mail order cata- mortar retailer’s advertised price within logs as well as web stores from Sears, the local market area on any identical J.C. Penney, Walmart and any other in-stock item. comparable commercial retailers with “We want the NEX to be our custom- web stores. ers’ choice for shopping,” said Richard Freight charges, if applicable, are Dow, NEXCOM senior vice president, added to the competitor’s price. store operations. The NEX Price Match Policy does not “Revamping our NEX Price Match apply to fine jewelry, automotive parts, Policy gives our NEX cashiers more automotive labor and service, gasoline authority to match prices which will and special orders. give an even greater customer service Double and triple coupons, clearance, experience to our customers.” percent and dollar off items, flea market NEX sales associates have the author- sales, going out of business sales and ity to match an advertised price reduc- commissary prices are also excluded tion up to $100. An NEX supervisor from the NEX Price Match Policy. must authorize a price match over $100. For more information on the NEX Customers may ask for a price adjust- Price Match Policy, see your local NEX ment at any cash register in the store. manager or https://www.mynavy- The advertised priced may be pre- exchange.com/command/customer_ sented in the form of a printed ad or service/p_policy.html. a mobile marketing device, such as a cell phone or smart phone, from a local competitor. Photographs of an item taken with a cell phone or smart phone will not be accepted. A NEX cashier will also accept a cus- tomer’s verbal price challenge for an item with a price difference of $10 or JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 17 Navy cancels Service Dress Khaki, announces Service Dress Blue

lightweight Photo by MC1 Brien Aho Two Sailors shows off the prototype Photos by MC2 Pedro Rodriguez uniform for service dress khaki, a Sailors assigned to Naval Air Facility Misawa and VP-8, pull weeds from a farm fabric options throwback to the traditional WWII field during a community relations project. This group of 25 Sailors volun- style uniform. It allowed for chiefs and teered for an overnight community relations project to help with the cleanup From Chief of Naval Personnel officers to shift from service khaki to of the area affected by the 2011 tsunami that struck the northern Japan region. Public Affairs service dress khaki by adding a black tie and jacket. NAVADMIN 314/12, released Oct. 19, announced the Chief of Naval cancel Service Dress Khaki.” Navy Misawa and VP-8 team Operations’ (CNO) decision to termi- The Navy decided to terminate the nate the Service Dress Khaki (SDK) ini- SDK uniform as an optional uniform tiative. The NAVADMIN also reempha- due to factors identified during a com- up to help Japanese community sized the optional wear of the Service prehensive uniform assessment. These By MC2 Pedro Rodriguez Dress Blue (SDB) uniform as an accept- factors included the evaluation of quan- Naval Air Facility Misawa Public Affairs able alternative during summer uni- tities of SDK sets ordered/sold, wear form wear periods when participating test of several models evaluating qual- More than 20 Sailors from VP-8 and in events, ceremonies and meetings ity, durability, appearance and fit, and Naval Air Facility Misawa took an where wearing a coat and tie is appro- estimated cost per uniform set to the overnight trip to Miyagi Prefecture, priate and when other uniforms are not individual. Oct. 19-20, to help the victims of the prescribed. The NAVADMIN 314/12 also reaf- March 2011 tsunami that struck north- “The Navy continuously monitors firmed E-7 to O-10 personnel may wear eastern Japan. Sailors’ uniform concerns and develops the SDB as a suitable alternative for On a chilly 40-degree morning, uniforms and design changes based on wear in lieu of summer white and ser- Sailors gathered and loaded their feedback received and research con- vice dress white uniforms when a coat bus for a six-hour ride down south to ducted,” said Rear Adm. Tony Kurta, and tie is appropriate. Minamisanrikucho. director, Military Personnel Plans and SDB uniforms may be prescribed for Upon arriving to their destination, AM3 Shada McBurnie of VP-8, left, Policy. “After May 2012 when the con- wear year-round to all official functions they immediately disembarked their and IT3 Krystal Harlow of Naval Air temporary design for SDK was approved (when formal dress, dinner dress, or full bus and headed out to work. Facility Misawa pull weeds from a for optional wear, the Navy continued dress uniforms are not prescribed) and The community relations project farm field during a community rela- tions project on Oct. 19. The Sailors to conduct research with product ven- civilian equivalent dress is coat and tie. consisted of cleaning up a local farm – volunteered for an overnight commu- dors and with the information gained This uniform is available for purchase roughly 5,000 square yards in size. nity relations project to help with the and reviewed, the decision was made to in a quality lightweight fabric. “We are helping them help them- cleanup of the area affected by the selves recover from the devastation 2011 tsunami that struck the northern the tsunami caused in the area,” said Japan region. ADC Roy Cedeño. “I think the local population By mid-afternoon, the job was done depends on the farms to subsist, and and the fields were ready for planting. we are honored to have the opportuni- “It was a lot of work, but we were ty to come out here and help our host happy to make a difference in this nation in whatever way they need us.” hard-hit area,” said IT1 Lydale Hyde. After a long day of work, Sailors “I think it’s important that our spent the night in a local common Japanese brothers and sisters know house, and woke up early to continue they can count on us to lend a helping the work they started. hand whenever it’s needed.”

Photos by Shannon Leonard Ê And they’re off! Participants and their dogs begin the two-mile fun walk/run dur- For when you come home, either standing or dead, know we will remember you fought and you bled. Our payment to you, and this you can trust, that we will always remember, we will always be ing Barktoberfest Oct. 29 at the NAS Jacksonville Vet Treatment Facility. faithful, as you were faithful to us. Barktoberfest brings out the canines By Shannon Leonard NAS Jax MWR Marketing Director Ê Jacksonville The Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department hosted Barktoberfest at the Semper Fidelis Society NAS Jacksonville Vet Treatment Facility You are cordially invited to attend Oct. 20. The beautiful fall day encour- aged more than 50 participants and Dedication Ceremony their dogs to attend the festivities. Patrons participated in a two-mile of the fun run, a pet costume contest and a Amanda Bredenkamp as a princess and Marines and Navy FMF Corpsmen her dog, Lewis as a hot dog, strut their family-themed costume contest. Memorial Monument stuff in hopes of winning best costume th “We do this for our patrons, espe- during the Barktoberfest event. Nov 10 at 1100 cially the ones who live on the base since there are not a lot of events that For more Located at occur over the weekends. We want to information on The Jacksonville National Cemetery encourage our military families to par- upcoming fit- ticipate in fitness activities and to enjoy ness events, call Contact the Semper Fidelis Society it! I would like to thank the commis- 542-4238. at sary Purina representative for donat- Neither MWR, [email protected] ing all the great goodie bags and priz- nor the U.S. Navy es for the event,” said NAS Jax Fitness or any other part Semper Fidelis Coordinator Melissa Luhers. of t he federal AE1 Troy Kress of Ê AT1 Jacin Kopitke added, “This was the Center of Naval government offi- a great family event. We really enjoyed Aviation Technical cially endorses the day as a family with our dog.” Training Unit Jax a ny compa ny, The event concluded with an impres- and his dog, Kovu sponsor or its sive military working dog demonstra- finish way ahead of products or ser- tion. the pack. vices. 18 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 MV-22 Osprey flight ops tested on board USS Nimitz By MC3 Renee Candelario “We were taught how to properly USS Nimitz Public Affairs chock and chain the aircraft along with how to turn, ‘taxi’ (move an aircraft The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz without having to use a tractor or a tow (CVN 68) received and refueled an bar), and stow it on the flight deck,” said MV-22 Osprey for the first time Oct. 6. Taylor. “Basically, we learned the ins- Assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor and-outs of the aircraft. We got inside Squadron (VMM) 165 – a potential all of the batteries and oxygen tanks replacement for the C-2A Greyhound, and learned what to look for in case the Osprey was the first from VMM- the aircraft crashes and how to pull 165 to make a carrier landing. It was the emergency door in case a fire broke part of an on-going initiative from the out.” Joint Program Manager Air (PMA) 275 This training played a key part in office to increase the number of avail- allowing the Osprey to make its first able platforms. carrier-based landing on Nimitz and “This was a first for our squadron,” turned out to be a unique experience for said Capt. Patrick Johnson, of VMM- the crew. 165. “We recently made the switch from “We all took turns landing the air- helicopters to the Osprey, so it was a craft because it was something new that new experience for most of us.” we had never seen,” said ABH1 Ricardo Johnson embarked Nimitz as a liaison Camposflores, a flight deck lead- between the pilots of the MV-22 and ing petty officer on board Nimitz who Nimitz’ primary flight control. As the Photo by MC2 Mick DiMestico assisted with the Osprey landing. “We subject matter expert, Johnson was able An MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Tiltrotor Operational Test and Evaluation all got a chance to learn something new to provide the Nimitz crew with infor- Squadron (VMX) 22 departs from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry from this landing.” Landing the Osprey S. Truman (CVN 75) on July 19, 2012. This was Truman's first Osprey launch mation about the MV-22 to aid in the will be another memory Nimitz’ crew and recovery. The Osprey may replace the C2A Greyhound as the fleet's carrier recovery of this aircraft. onboard delivery aircraft. will be able to add to the long history of Since this was the first time the the ship. Osprey landed on Nimitz, though simi- that comes from the aircraft’s rotors] is is secure and make sure everything is “I will remember this experience for lar to standard Navy aircraft, there were a lot more than a helicopter,” explained out of the way.” a long time,” Taylor smiled. “I was more some things the flight deck crew had to ABH2 Andre Taylor, a flight deck direc- Nimitz sent some of its flight deck excited than I was nervous. It’s a dif- be mindful of. tor on board Nimitz. “This aircraft has a crew to Marine Corps Air Station ferent feeling. Most people don’t get a “With the Osprey you have to be care- larger landing area so we have to make Miramar, Calif., for training on how to chance to be a part of these experienc- ful because the ‘down-wash’ [the air sure anything around the landing area handle the Osprey. es.” Navy Wounded Warrior: A critical resource for Sailors By Commander, Navy Castaneda’s recovery. wounded warrior’s recovery, NWW enrollment is not lim- the University of Hawaii Nov. Installations Command “[NWW] is one of those pro- rehabilitation and reintegra- ited to service members who 12–17. More than 50 serious- Navy Wounded Warrior - grams that commands may tion needs. It’s team of experts have been wounded in combat ly wounded, ill and injured Safe Harbor Program Staff have heard about but don’t addresses pay and personnel operations or shipboard and Sailors and Coast Guardsmen know too much about,” said issues, child and youth care, training accidents. It also is from across the country – Early one morning in Castaneda. “But once they transportation and housing available to those affected by including Castaneda – will October 2007, BM1 Jim know what it does and how needs, education and train- serious illness – like Castaneda compete for a place on the 2013 Castaneda suffered a stroke it helps families and severely ing benefits, and much more. – or liberty accidents. Warrior Games Navy-Coast during muster aboard USS injured Sailors they will appre- The program’s goal is to return November marks Warrior Guard team. Tortuga (LSD 46). The stroke ciate it.” wounded warriors to duty, Care Month, a time to recog- N W W e n c o u r a g e d was entirely unexpected Indeed, only one-quarter of but when that’s not possible, nize wounded warriors, as Castaneda to get involved in and, in a matter of moments, enlisted Sailors and less than it works collaboratively with well as their caregivers, for adaptive athletics several years Castaneda’s life was forever one-half of naval officers are federal agencies and partner their service, sacrifices, and ago, and it has had a tremen- changed. aware of Commander Navy organizations to ensure their achievements. dously positive impact on his Shortly after arriving at Installations Command’s successful reintegration back This year’s theme, “Success life. He says, “Everyone [com- Naval Medical Center San Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe into their communities. through Transition,” high- peting in adaptive athletics] Diego for treatment, Castaneda Harbor program and the ser- “NWW will address virtually lights the many ways wound- seems seven feet tall – larger was referred to Navy Wounded vices it provides. Yet, it is any problem that surfaces dur- ed warriors and their families than life. I feel like superman. I Warrior (NWW) - Safe Harbor. among the most important ing a wounded warrior’s recov- thrive after illness and injury can do anything now.” His NWW non-medical care resources available to Navy ery process,” said NWW direc- – on active duty, on the playing Sailors and their families manager helped his fam- families. tor Capt. Steve Hall. field, in the classroom, or on are urged to take time during ily navigate the various non- Illness or injury can strike at “NWW non-medical care the job. Warrior Care Month to honor medical issues – from securing any time. When they do, NWW managers provides enrollees This month, Adm. Cecil and support our wounded war- various payments and entitle- can clear away the clutter and a shoulder to lean on, a help- Haney, commander of the riors. They can refer a service ments, to providing advice on allow service members to focus ing hand, an ear to listen and U.S. Pacific Fleet, will host the member to the program who a home application, to access- on what’s most important – get- encouraging words. They act as first-ever Wounded Warrior has experienced serious illness ing Veterans Affairs benefits – ting well. advocates when service mem- Pacific Trials at Joint Base or injury by calling 855-NAVY that threatened to distract from NWW tailors support to each bers need one most.” Pearl Harbor-Hickam and WWP (628-9997). USO and partners invite Americans to ‘Grant a Wish for Our Heroes’ From the USO of their child, via Skype. This USO to honor our troops with My Coke Rewards: Let our are collecting donations in all November, we’ll also be help- the 2012 Military Limited troops know they are not for- U.S. Old Navy stores Nov. 8-12. The USO and partners will ing those dads send some spe- Edition product line. ameri- gotten. Donate your My Coke (this language was approved recognize Veterans Day with cial items home to their new- cancrew.com/militaryedition/ Rewards points to the USO and and provided by Old Navy) old- Grant a Wish for Our Heroes, born and mom- so they can be AOL: The USO will be fea- help support America’s troops navy.com an initiative that will give a part of those first precious tured as the Cause of the Day and their families. mycokere- Wells Fargo: From Nov. 1 Americans opportunities to weeks of their child’s life. this Veterans Day on aol.com wards.com through Dec. 13, Wells Fargo thank those who serve in the Support Child Heroes- and will take over AOL’s mail NFL: The NFL will support customers will have the oppor- Armed Forces by granting Help the USO provide the sign-in page for one day in the USO with its annual Salute tunity to make a donation of wishes for our troops and their book “Little CHAMPS” (Child November. to Service campaign during the up to $249.99 when using families by supporting them Heroes Attached to Military Bass Pro Shops: Stop by a month of November through their Wells Fargo card at their in a variety of ways. “Grant a Personnel) to military fami- Bass Pro Shop and check out a fundraiser during games local ATM’s. US states except Wish for Our Heroes is a call to lies in order to ease their chal- how Reelin’ It In For the Troops in Weeks 9 - 11 of the season. Arkansas, Missouri, and the action for anyone who wants lenges and fears of deployment, is supporting Operation USO Fans can also help support this District of Columbia. wellsfar- to take a moment and give relocation and injury of a loved Care Package. basspro.com/ campaign through an online go.com. back to our troops and military one. Cheerios: For every code auction at nfl.com/salute start- To learn more about Grant a families in the ways they’ve Education, Employment and entered from specially marked ing Nov. 1, 2012. Wish for Our Heroes, visit uso. told us helps the most. USO Community Reintegration for Cheerios®, Honey Nut Cheerios® Old Navy: Old Navy salutes org/grant-a-wish. offers concrete ways, big and our Wounded Warriors- USO or MultiGrain Cheerios® at military families this Veterans Neither the U.S. Navy, nor small, to show our troops that Warrior and Family Care Walmart, General Mill’s will Day and is proud to partner any other part of the federal Americans appreciate their provides Hire Heroes USA/ donate $1 to the USO (up to with the USO on “Operation government officially endorses service and sacrifice,” said USO Workshops and Careers $50,000). Additionally, con- Donation”. To support our any company, sponsor or its Sloan Gibson, president and Opportunity Days for wound- sumers can send messages of troops and their families, we products or services. CEO of the USO. ed, ill and injured service men support to troops and their For years, troops and fami- and women, their spouses and families through the digital lies have been telling the USO caregivers. Career Opportunity USO Thanks from Everywhere what programs and services Days are in collaboration platform. cheerios.com/uso DRILL From Page 10 they need the most through a with Hire Heroes USA and the CVS: CVS/pharmacy will comprehensive annual survey, U.S. Chamber of Commerce once again hold a USO dona- we can negotiate a way out of this “Tell USO,” and the USO has and offer our healing heroes, tion campaign as part of its flu for you.” responded. Our programs help spouses and caregivers a non- shot program during the week She responded, “Up until today, I’ve been a good Sailor. I ease the stress of deployment traditional career fair where of Veterans Day. cvs.com know I’ll have a mark on my record after this, however, I can do for both troops and their loved employers connect on a per- ESPN: This Veterans Day, the return to duty program. It’s only fair that I do my time, then ones. This Veterans Day, the sonal level based on interest ESPN partners with the USO to the Navy can go ahead and rehabilitate me. I want to continue USO asks Americans to help and background. Employers help lift the spirits of America’s my service honorably, just like I have for 11 years.” support these USO programs conduct mock interviews and troops and their families. When the NCIS crisis negotiator arrived, he reaffirmed, “We and initiatives that our troops provide feedback, providing an Using its broad portfolio of want to get you back in the arms of your kids.” have requested most: additional level of support for multimedia assets, ESPN is The only response he received was the sharp retort of a pis- Holiday Boxes for Deployed transitioning troops to meet driving awareness and action tol. After 11 years of service, the hostage-taker was dead from Troops- Many deployed troops with employers offering jobs. from November 4-11 by invit- her own firearm. spend holidays away from their Corporations, media part- ing its viewers and consum- NAS Jax Security Department Training Division Officer Maj. families. The USO helps bring ners and a variety of commu- ers to give a gift to our heroes Jerry Syrek noted that police arriving at a hostage scene before a touch of home to troops with nity organizations have signed through USO Wishbook – an a negotiator may be trained to use the “ICER” concept: boxes containing decorations on to the USO’s “Grant a Wish alternative giving catalog ben- Isolate - Isolate the hostage zone, create an outer perimeter games, snacks, movies and for Our Heroes” this Veterans efiting troops and their fami- and keep onlookers beyond the police safety line. themed items. Day include: lies. You can visit uso.org/espn Contain - Limit the mobility of the hostage-taker to the Connecting Troops to American Airlines: American beginning Nov. 4 to select a gift smallest area possible (the inner perimeter) and prevent him/ Families Back Home- Missing Airlines is proud to be the and learn more. her from observing police activity. the birth of your child may official airline of the USO, Lockheed Martin: Lockheed Evaluate - Without causing any escalation, gather informa- seem hard to imagine, but it’s Honoring those who serve, Martin will donate $1 to the tion, including the number of hostage-takers and hostages, a reality for many of our troops Veterans Day 2012. aa.com/ USO for every new “Like” their appearance, weapons and so on. overseas. The USO has made it military of their facebook page, up to Report - Report all available information gathered to inform possible for some of our mili- American Crew: American $25,000. facebook.com/lock- other officers and the chain of command. tary dads to witness the birth Crew has teamed up with the heedmartin JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012 19 20 JAX AIR NEWS, NAS JACKSONVILLE, Thursday, November 1, 2012