CHINFO Award Winner Vol. 55 • Issue 37 www.nsmayport.navy.mil www.mayportmirror.com THURSDAY, September 26, 2013

WelcomeFrom Staff To Mayport, USS Shamal Patrol Coastal USS Shamal (PC 13) made the homeport shift from Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Virginia to Naval Station Mayport on Saturday, bringing with her a crew of 30 to join the Florida installation. “The crew and their families are extremely excited about moving to Mayport,” said LCDR Frank Azzarello, com- manding officer of USS Shamal. “We already have some families who have moved to the area and they cannot say enough about it.” Shamal is the first of three Patrol Coastal ships to join the Mayport basin, soon to be followed by USS Tornado (PC 14) and USS Zephyr (PC 8). “ I a m e x c i t e d t o have the PCs join the -Photo by MCC William Townsend Mayport waterfront, said Patrol Coastal USS Shamal (PC 13) pulls into Naval Station Mayport’s basin on Saturday after shifting homeport from Joint Expeditionary Base Capt. Ryan Tillotson, Little Creek in Virginia Beach, Va. Shamal is the first of three Patrol Coastal ships to join the Mayport basin, soon to be followed by USS Tornado (PC Commodore of Squadron 14) and USS Zephyr (PC 8). 14. “USS Shamal is the first of several ships we Patrol, Amphibious, and ties and challenges for the crew remains excit- Operations. together and travel south will have join us over the Littoral Combatant ships. our staff. The ships will ed about moving to The Patrol Coastals to the Arabian Gulf. next year. The arrival of The waterfront will look change but our primary Mayport,” Azzarello said. are based, in part, on Shamal was commis- new ships continues to different but the excel- mission to provide war- “Our mission will to be the Vosper-Thornycroft sioned as the USS Shamal show the Navy commit- lent reputation Mayport ships ready for tasking support USNAVSO/Fourt “Ramadan” class and are (PC13) on Jan. 27, 1996, ment to the Jacksonville has as a great duty sta- to any Fleet will stay the Fleet tasking.” named for weather phe- in Baton Rouge, La. Her area and provides our tion with great ships will same. It may sound corny Shamal was the 13th nomena. Shamal is the first operational deploy- Sailors new opportunities still be at the forefront of but the future truly does Cyclone-class Patrol Arabic name for a violent ment was to the U.S. to serve on a variety of dif- what we do. look bright for Mayport Coastal built by Bollinger wind and sand storm that Southern Command for ferent platforms. Three Squadron 14 will change and Squadron 14.” Shipyard of Lockport, originates at the point a 6-month deployment. years from now we will as well and we are excit- “The shift has been La., for the U.S. Navy to where the Tigris and have , Coastal ed about the opportuni- challenging, however support Naval Special Euphrates Rivers come See USS Shamal, Page 6 Navy Recommends Security Changes In Wake Of Navy Yard Tragedy By Jim Garamone the timeline of Alexis’ service and American Forces Press Service what the Navy knew about secu- The Navy has recommended rity problems during a Pentagon three changes to security proce- background briefing. Alexis’ service dures following the Washington went from 2007 to 2011. Navy Yard shooting Sept. 16 in “Looking individually at the which a Navy contractor killed 12 events, as we knew them at the people at the facility. time, it’s very difficult to see a glar- Juan M. Garcia, the assistant sec- ing indicator that there is any kind retary of the Navy for manpower of potential for the events that took -Photo by Paige Gnann and reserve affairs, studied the ser- place last week, the senior Navy Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Regional Director John Smith talks to command CFC vice record of the shooter ¬ñ Aaron official said. coordinators and key workers during a CFC training session on Sept. 19 about the 2013 fund Alexis ¬ñ to see how his conduct Many questions were raised drive. CFC is a yearly fund drive which gives vetted charitable organizations the ability to solicit “did or did not meet the threshold about how Alexis, a former sailor donations from employees of the federal government of the United States. More than 2,000 for the sustainment of his securi- and Navy contractor at the time national and local charities are a part of this year’s drive. ty clearance and fitness for Naval of the shootings, received a secret duty.” security clearance. Three years One recommendation, which prior to his enlistment, Alexis shot must go to Defense Secretary out the tires of a construction work- Chuck Hagel for approval, is that all er’s vehicle in Seattle. No charges Giving To Your Favorite Office of Personnel Management were filed. investigative reports include any Upon entering the Navy Reserve available police documents related in 2007, OPM initiated an investiga- to the subject being backgrounded. tion. The check turned up Alexis’ Charity Just Got Easier Navy Secretary Ray Mabus has fingerprints in the FBI system and By Paige Gnann cine supplies for the sick, $5 a month. Imagine what Editor already approved two other rec- investigators became aware of the said Combined Federal kind of good that could do.” ommendations. The first will incident in Seattle. OPM sent inves- Got 5 bucks in your pock- Campaign (CFC) Regional CFC gives service mem- require command security man- tigators to speak to Alexis at Great et? What are you planning Director John Smith during bers and federal civilians ager responsibilities be assigned to Lakes Naval Training Center, Ill. on spending it on? A soda a CFC training session held the opportunity to donate to executive officers or other senior There was no mention of the inci- and chips or maybe a cof- at Naval Station Mayport on any of more than 2,000 pre- members of commands. Currently, dent involving firearms in the OPM fee? It doesn’t take long for Sept. 19. screened charities, includ- junior officers hold those responsi- report to the Navy. you to spend $5 nowadays “A dollar in the hands of ing several local charities bilities. The OPM report to the and it definitely doesn’t go non profits goes a lot farther that directly benefit Naval The second is to “require senior- Department of the Navy Central far when you do. But in the than in your pocket,” he told Station Mayport. level accountability on all detach- Adjudication Facility determined hands of a non-profit orga- command CFC coordinators MWR Youth Activities ment of individual evaluations/fit- Alexis was eligible for a secret nization, it could mean and key workers in atten- and Child Development ness reports.” clearance with one caveat - he had feeding a family, clothing dance at the training. “And Centers, Greater Jacksonville A senior Navy official discussed See Security, Page 11 children or buying medi- donators can give as little as See CFC, Page 7

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Finegan Elementary this school year. ence, a family member or friend. MWR This money will go a long way toward Child Development Center and Youth providing awards for students who dem- Activities Center, American Red Cross, CAPTAIN’S onstrate outstanding scholastic perfor- and the Greater Jacksonville USO are all CORNER mance. local charities here on or near the base times for one reason or another, but we That makes energy conservation a that benefit from CFC. are definitely nearing the end of con- win-win for all of us! Plus, there are more than 20,000 other struction. Another shout out to CMC Bob White local and national charities for you to According to our great folks at MWR, and his team for putting on an outstand- choose. I’m asking for you to consider the Gym should finally be fully opera- ing POW/MIA ceremony this past Friday choosing at least one. Capt. Wesley McCall tional by mid-October. I know you’re at Mayport Memorial Park. It can be as little as $5 a month out of NS Mayport Commanding Officer tired of waiting, but just hold on a little Capt. Glenn Kuffel, Deputy your paycheck - the cost of a Starbucks while longer. The end product is going to Commander, Destroyer Squadron 14, coffee - with enormous returns for Let me start off by welcoming aboard be magnificent. was guest speaker at the event and that charity. It’s amazing how they can Lt. Cmdr. Frank Azzarello and the crew I want to say good luck to USS reminded all in attendance of the Sailors stretch $5 into so much more. So when of USS Shamal (PC 13). The Cyclone- Simpson (FFG 56) and embarked HSM- and ships lost in battle over the past 230 a CFC coordinator or key worker comes class Patrol Coastal ship is the first of 46 Detachment 8, who set out last week years. to your space with a pledge form in their three to join Mayport’s basin over the with four Fire Scout (MQ-8B) Vertical It reminded me of how dedicated hands, spend a moment to listen to what next few months. Takeoff and Landing Tactical (VTLT) each branch of our military services, they have to say. You never know when I know Mayport has seen a lot of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) on a in particular the Navy, are in providing you’ll be on the receiving end. change with the steady decommission- NATO deployment to conduct theater life changing services and support to I’d like to close this week’s article by ing of our frigates over the past couple of security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet our fellow service members, their fami- expressing my heartfelt condolences years, but now the winds have changed Area of Responsibility (AOR). The ship lies and the public. It’s evident through to the families and shipmates who lost and we’re in period of growth. and crew will bring these maritime sur- the success of programs like the annual their loved ones and co-workers last First Shamal, followed soon by her sis- veillance and reconnaissance asset into Combined Federal Campaign fund drive week during the deadly shooting at the ter ships, Tornado and Zephyr; then the the operational theater. conducted each year throughout all fed- Washington Navy Yard. long awaited arrival of USS New York I also want to say thank you to all our eral institutions. Rest assured, we are doing every- and the rest of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Naval Station Mayport families who Soon volunteers from all commands thing in our power to keep the men and Readiness Group. This is an exciting switch off unnecessary lights, preserve will be reaching out to our Sailors and women who live and work here as safe time in Mayport’s history and I am excit- water and turn up their thermostats to a Government Service employees about as possible. It is everyone’s responsibil- ed to be a part of it. reasonable level in an effort to do their giving to their favorite charities through ity to stay vigilant and not dismiss signs Now I want to address the “big part in conserving energy on the instal- CFC. that someone or a particular situation elephant” of the base, our Gym. lation. I understand it’s sometimes difficult just doesn’t seem right. Naval Station Construction on the Gym has been For those of you in housing who have to give up part of your hard-earned Mayport has several outlets ready to underway for the past couple of years signed up for the Switch 4 Good pro- paycheck, but the rewards reaped are help, including the therapists at Fleet and I know everyone is anxious for it to gram, double BZs. worth it. There is not ONE of us who and Family Support Center. open. Signing up for the energy conservation can say they haven’t been touched by Please continue sending your sugges- As you are probably aware, the open- education program has allowed Balfour a non-profit organization in some way tions to the CO’s suggestion box or email ing date has been pushed back a few Beatty Communities to donate $500 to - whether it is through personal experi- them to [email protected]. Teaching Children To Get Along With Others more and more outside “How did I get the group they have something to of school with friends, on or members of the team offer others helps one to committees, on a team, to decide on that course Knowing feel good about ones self. THE ROPES or in a dance class, this of actions?” They can skill can resolve many begin to build a library of This easily translates to at school working with successfully make group conflicts. One particu- conflict resolution strate- feeling good about help- others to successfully decisions. For example if larly important social skill gies. ing others. complete a task, younger they must decide which which may need practice But can these skills Judy Cromartie is the children do not always get fast food restaurant they is agreeing to disagree, work if the child is being the necessary practice. would agree to, they look meaning that individu- bullied? Both bullies School Liaison Officer for They may need additional for common ground, dis- als can express and retain and chronic victims can NS Mayport. If you have Judy Cromartie practice at school by shar- cuss the final alternatives, their own opinions on be helped by those same questions about this arti- ing supplies or at home and make a mutual deci- things without arguing, skills of cooperation, col- School Liaison Officer cle or concerns about an sharing responsibilities sion. fighting, or otherwise laboration, and compro- for completion of a chore. I n v o l v e m e n t w i t h becoming disagreeable mising, in addition to educational issue impact- As the school year pro- Cooperation is a neces- sports, board games, Children can learn empathy and self-respect. ing your child, she can gresses, conflicts will sary skill required for con- crafts, or even volunteer- and remember strategies In the next few weeks, I be reached via email at emerge. These can go flict resolution. ing will teach the skills which may work for them will write a new article judith.cromartie@navy. unresolved if the child Children also need of collaboration and in the next situational on bullying explaining involved in the conflict the skill of compromise. cooperation with others. conflict by reflecting on the new system Duval mil or by phone at (904) does not have the neces- Without the ability to Appropriate social skills which strategies have Schools has put into 270-6289 X1305 [office] or sary skills for cooperation, compromise, arguments can also be learned dur- worked best for them in place. (904) 993-5860 [cell]. Or collaboration, or compro- or hurt feelings can result. ing these activities - no similar situations. By Empathy will allow the you can schedule a meet- mise. But even very young chil- matter what the age of the asking themselves ques- individual to feel compas- While older children dren can be taught strate- individual. tions such as, “How did sion and caring for oth- ing with her in her office spend most of their day gies which allow them to As students engage we both decide that?” or ers. And recognizing that in Building One. Keeping Your Civility In An Uncivil World Matthew 7:12; Luke 6:31). them which despitefully tion begins with the viola- This principle of reciproc- use us and persecute us tion of simple principles ity reminds us all of our (see Matthew 5:44) takes of civility. Over time, CHAPLAIN’S responsibility toward one faith, strength, and, most cooperation, humility and CORNER another and of the impor- of all, courage. empathy can gradually tance of community in The need for civility is give way to contention, Becoming more civil does that virtues such as love, our lives. especially relevant to reli- strife and hatred. not mean weakening generosity, humility and Speaking about civil- gion and politics. As we I pray that all of us will one’s faith. Developing responsibility form the ity on a personal level and interact with people who strive to treat others with convicted civility can help foundation of our lives about how to respond have different beliefs and respect regardless of the us become more spiritu- and are “the outward in difficult situations, perspectives, we realize situation, to love one ally mature. We can cul- manifestation of the inner another religious leader that we live in a pluralistic another (see John 13:34), Chaplain Luke Wilson tivate civility and actually man.” Therefore, moral emphasized recently that society. It is also impor- to be active in our com- CNSL Ministry Center strengthen our convic- virtues have an influence some people mistakenly tant to recognize that dif- munities, and to work tions at the same time. on civic virtues. think responses such as ferent people share many together cooperatively. I When civility is sincere, The moral basis of civil- silence, meekness, and values in common. In invite each of us to reflect In his book Uncommon it is not only an outward ity is the Golden Rule, forgiveness are passive the midst of a diversity of on this thought expressed Decency, Fuller show of politeness, but taught by various religions or weak. But to love our voices and opinions, we by Richard Mouw: “Being Theological Seminary also heartfelt compas- and cultures: Do unto enemies, bless them that must continue to have civil is a way of becom- President Richard Mouw sion for others. To really others as you would have curse us, do good to them civil discussion. ing more like what God discusses the impor- be civil is to genuinely them do unto you (see that hate us, and pray for The decline of civiliza- intends us to be.” tance of civility in our care for others, to truly polarized society where love your neighbor (see there is often an “us- Leviticus 19:18). versus-them” mental- A religious leader Naval Station Mayport ity. He explains what he once stated that living Capt. Wesley McCall ...... Commanding Officer Cmdr. Patrick Pickard ...... Executive Officer refers to as “convicted together in communi- CMDCM Robert L. White ...... Command Master Chief civility” – we can have ties with respect and Command Chaplain Naval Station Mayport Editorial Staff Lt. Cmdr. MCC William Townsend ...... Public Affairs Officer strong convictions and concern one for another Jerome Cayangyang GSM3 Hillary Hicks ...... Assistant Public Affairs Officer stay true to our beliefs is “the hallmark of civi- Paige Gnann...... Editor Roman Catholic Mass while also treating oth- lization.” Civility can be Sunday 9 a.m. The Mirror is distributed without charge throughout Mayport’s Navy community, including the Naval Station, Monday-Thursday on- and off-base Navy housing areas, and ships, squadrons and staffs homeported at NS Mayport. Copies ers who are different from understood as the mea- 11:30 a.m. are also available at the Naval Station’s Public Affairs Office, Building 1, and The Florida Times-Union, us with courtesy and sure of our collective and Holy Day of Obligation 1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202. 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(904) 359-4336 • FAX: (904) 366-6230 Suzann Knight • Territory Sales Representative • (904) 710-8042 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013 3 Coast Guard Offloads $78 Mil In Drugs

-Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony L. Soto -Photo by Lt. Cmdr. Corey Barker A crew member stationed aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Forward places a bag of seized Personnel from the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement detachment embarked aboard cocaine with the rest of the cache on Sept. 20 at NS Mayport. The drugs were seized the guided-missile frigate USS Rentz (FFG 46) prepare an estimated $78 million of con- approximately 260 nautical miles north of the Galapagos Islands. fiscated cocaine for transfer to USCGC Forward (WMEC 911).

By MC1 Sean Allen American isthmus. U.S. 4th Fleet Public Affairs “The flow of illegal The Oliver Hazard drugs has a destabiliz- Perry-class frigate USS ing effect on our partner Rentz (FFG-46) and its nations, and together, we embarked Coast Guard are determined to prevent law enforcement detach- it,” said Rear Adm. Sinclair ment transferred $78 M. Harris, the command- Million in confiscated er of U.S. Naval Forces cocaine Sept. 15 to the Southern Command and U.S. Coast Guard cutter U.S. 4th Fleet. “The hard Forward (WMEC 911) in work of the Rentz and the Western Forward crews is essential Sea while assigned to the to this effort.” U.S. 4th Fleet. U.S. military participa- The 2,123 pounds of tion in Operation Martillo cocaine were seized in is led by Joint Interagency early August from a fish- Task Force-South, a com- ing vessel north of the ponent of U.S. Southern Galapagos Islands while Command the Rentz was conducting U. S. Nava l Fo rc e s Counter Transnational Southern Command and Organized Crime U.S. 4th Fleet employ Operations (C-TO C ) maritime forces in coop- in the 4th Fleet area of erative maritime securi- operations in support of ty operations in order to Operation Martillo. maintain access, enhance Operation Martillo, interoperability and build Spanish for “hammer,” enduring partnerships is a partner-nation effort that foster regional secu- targeting illicit traffick- rity in the U.S. Southern ing routes in coastal Command Area of waters along the Central Responsibility. 4 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013

-Photos by Veronica Mandez Two-year-old Michael Estrada enjoys playing in the “Go Fish” pool at the “Day for Kids” event sponsored by MWR and Boys & Girls Clubs on Saturday at the Sea Otter Pavilion. A Day For Kids At NS Mayport

Athena Cornell paints faces of one of the children enjoy- ing a fun day at NS Mayport.

From Staff val games, face painting Naval Station Mayport and food for the whole MWR Youth Activities, in family. Day for Kids is a conjunction with the Boys Boys and Girls Clubs & Girls Clubs, hosted a event to remind families “Day for Kids” on Sept. 21 to celebrate and honor at the Sea Otter Pavilion. America’s children by The free event includ- spending meaningful ed bouncy house, carni- time with them. Timia Goldenvoi hands out cupcakes at the Day for Kids event.

Kids get hopping in the potato sack race, one of several activities planned at the Day for Kids event. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013 5

Teen volunteer Devon Roddel gets wet in the dunking booth on Saturday at the Sea Otter MWR Children and Youth Programs assistant Brian Wargo makes balloon animals for Pavilion during the Day for Kids event. kids at the Day for Kids event.

Left, Daisy Keil enjoys a cookie while getting a ride in a Radio Flyer during the Day For Kids event sponsored by Mayport MWR and Boys and Girls Clubs. Above, the Cregreen family puts together blocks, one of several activi- ties planned at the Day for Kids event.

Kids get together and pull with all their might during a tug-o-war event.

Latrice Scott, Christine Ngaballa and Bethany McClendon do the macarena dance at the Day for Kids event at Sea Otter Pavilion. Kyle Creegen shows off his face paint at Day for Kids.

The McClendon family enjoys a day together at Day for Kids, a day devoted to honoring America’s kids through Latrice Scott and Carla Ludwig hand out iceesto Jersey Long and Sarah McClendon. play. 6 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013 Remembering A Visit From Home Those Who Fell On Sept. 11 By BM2 Daniel Dunn USS Halyburton Lt. Tom Bingol, the Chaplain attached to USS September 11th, a day Halyburton, concluded that has defined a genera- the ceremony by lead- tion. Many still remem- ing the ship in prayer fol- ber exactly where they lowed by a moment of were and what they were silence. doing when this trag- The moment of silence, edy occurred. This year honoring those lost in marks the 12th anniver- the towers, the attack on sary of that day, and USS the Pentagon, and those Halyburton honored the retaking Flight 93 before fallen with a remem- it could reach Washington brance ceremony. D.C., was observed by The ceremony was all onboard. The Sailors announced over the ship’s of USS Halyburton will 1MC, to allow Sailors always remember, not just to continue work and the terrorism that hap- remember. pened that day, but also Speakers includ- the heroism. ed Command Master USS Halyburton’s motto Chief Lee Friedlander, is “Not for Self, but for Chief Hull Technician Country”; the passengers -Photo by Paige Gnann Kyle Heck, Cryptologic on flight 93, firefighters Australian Ambassador to the United States, the Honorable Kim Beazley, meets with Royal Australian Navy Technician (Technical) and police in New York service members during a visit to Naval Station Mayport last week. Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 1st Class Patrick Walters, City, and service mem- (HSM) 40 is training Royal Australian Navy (RAN) pilots and maintainers of 725 Squadron in the operation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd bers in the Pentagon dis- and maintenance of the MH-60R Seahawk helicopter. Forty-two Australian pilots and 40 Australian mainte- Class Frank Charles, and played a similar courage nance personnel are being extensively trained in the operation and upkeep of the MH-60R. Seaman Justin Gregory. on that fateful day.

Shamal From Page 1 In 1999, Shamal underwent two In February 2005, Shamal located Height, 60 feet shipyard periods resulting in a hull- a hidden compartment on a 165- Draft, 8 feet strengthening modification and foot coastal freighter containing Propulsion, Four Paxman-Valenta the first Patrol Coastal stern ramp 35 bales of cocaine weighing 2,030 Diesel Engines 14,000 combined and Combat Craft Retrieval System pounds. Shamal has also inter- horsepower (CCRS) modification. Shamal’s sec- cepted 146 illegal aliens, conducted Max Speed, 35 knots ond 6-month deployment was to numerous search and rescue opera- Small Boats, 24-foot RHIB the U.S. Central Command in the tions, and participated in the Coast Weapons, Two Mk 38 25mm can- Arabian Gulf in 2000. Guard’s response to the devastation nons; Two Twin .50 cal machine From November 2001 until her caused by Hurricane Katrina. guns; Two M240 machine guns; transfer, Shamal was operation- On Sept. 30, 2011, Shamal was One Mk 19 Grenade launcher; ally assigned to the Coast Guard returned to U.S. Navy custody and Various Small Arms to assist with maritime homeland re-commissioned USS Shamal. In security patrols. June 2013 Shamal shifted away from In her first year in commission as the rotational crew concept and was a Coast Guard cutter, Shamal made permanently embarked by PC Crew a significant impact. Kilo. In January 2005, Shamal pursued Specifications: and seized a 45-foot go-fast and Displacement, 370 Long Tons recovered 19 bales of marijuana Length, 179 feet weighing 2,090 pounds. Beam, 25 feet THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013 7

CFCBy Karen ParrishAdds -Online It’s more confidential andOption other resources to For research availableDonors this year. Atpledge ‘MyPay’ form still can do so. American Forces Press Service secure, as no paper forms pass charities before giving DFAS DeCristofaro said use of the The new option is “an exam- The annual Combine d from hand to hand; and their final instructions. system, like participation in ple of a collaborative effort that Federal Campaign adds a new - It’s less prone to error. “I made my gift on Tuesday, CFC, is strictly voluntary. Many went into increasing our effi- feature for donors this year: an He explained that donors ... [and] I was easily matched employees have asked for and ciency,” he added. online pledge option available directly enter their input online to my local campaign,” he said. will likely prefer electronic The new option will be avail- through the Defense Finance only once, while the informa- DeCristofaro said the process options, he said, although any- able to eligible donors includ- and Accounting Service’s tion on paper pledge forms is took him 10 minutes, and the one who wants to make a one- ing departments of Veterans MyPay website, which most typed and retyped into the sys- next morning he had an email time gift or use a paper CFC Affairs and EPA. service members and civilians tem -- offering more chances confirming his donation and already use to view their leave for mistakes to creep in and also start date. and earnings statements. consuming thousands of total The system has been in active CFC From Page 1 Anthony DeCristofaro work hours in processing. development for two years, USO and the Northeast Florida little is a lot. is assistant director of the He said ease of use is poten- he said. The Defense Finance Chapter of the American Red This year’s campaign theme DoD Voluntary Campaign tially much greater, since and Accounting Service led Cross are just a few of the local is “Make It Possible.” Smith told Management Office, which donors using the online pledge the effort, with support from charities vetted to participate in the coordinators and key work- is within the Washington option can search local, nation- the Office of Management and this year’s campaign. Headquarters Services’ human al or international charities. Budget, which has a similar sys- Last year, commands ers that the best way to make resources directorate. He told “Here in Washington, we have tem in its executive agencies. throughout the base raised this year’s campaign possible American Forces Press Service 4,500 charities,” he noted. “But In its first year, the service is more than $242,000 with the is by reaching out to each and during a telephone interview nationwide, there are about open to employees in 90 of the donations coming from just 16 every person in their command. that the online pledge option 20,000 different charities in this 160 local CFC areas. Officials percent of the eligible contrib- To find out more or to look at offers several advantages over campaign.” said more areas may be added utors. This year’s campaign is paper pledge forms: DeCristofaro added that in the future, and ask donors to really focusing on upping the the approved charities list, go to - It’s available all the time, donors also are encouraged use paper pledge forms in areas amount of donors and getting www.nefl-sega-cfc.org or con- from any computer; to use local CFC websites and where the MyPay option is not people to understand that even tact your CFC coordinator.

NS Mayport Takes Time To Remember America’s MIAs/POWs

-Photo by MC2 Marcus L. Stanley Above, Musician 3rd Class Shawn Reince assigned to Navy Band Southeast plays taps during a Prisoner of War/ Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day ceremony held on Naval Station Mayport. Left, Capt. Glenn Kuffel, commander Destroyer Squadron Fourteen, gives a speech during a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day ceremony held at Naval Station Mayport. National POW/MIA Recognition Day is observed on the third Friday in September and honors those who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action. 8 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013

Rewarded for Good Works FFSCFrom FFSC Schedule Set yourself and your child, Tottle Tyme Playgroup, The following class- the four goals of misbe- USO es and activities are havior, building courage Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-noon, offered by the Fleet and and character in your Active Parenting Ages Family Support Center child, and encourag- 5-12, FFSC Building 1, (FFSC) and are free of ing and listening to your Room 607 charge. Pre-registration child. Each week a differ- O c t . 7 , 1 - 3 p. m . , is required and childcare ent topic is thoroughly R e l a t i o n s h i p is not available. For more covered via discussion, Communication, FFSC information about the video vignettes, and Bldg. 1, Room 702 classes or to register call handbook information. Oct. 7-11 7:30 a.m.-4:30 270-6600, ext. 1701. FFSC Sept. 30, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Transition GPS is located in Building One p.m., Anger Management Separatee Workshop, on Massey. Workshop, FFSC Building Bldg. 1, Room 1616 Sept. 26, 10-11 a.m., 1, Room 702 Oct. 9, 9 a.m.- Healthy You, Healthy Oct. 1-2, 7:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m., Militar y Family, FFSC Building 1, 4 p.m., Million Dollar Family Employment Room 719 Sailor, FFSC Bldg. 1, Orientation, FFSC Bldg. Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-noon, Room 1616 1, Room 719 Tottle Tyme Playgroup, Oct. 2, 9 a.m.- Oct. 9, 1:30-3 p.m., -Photo by MCC William Townsend USO 12:30 p.m., Militar y M i l i t a r y F a m i l y Chaplain Karen Rector is presented the Military Chaplains Association’s Parents and children Family Employment Employment Resume Distinguished Service Award for the Navy, along with a Navy/Marine Corps together meet to share Orientation, FFSC Bldg. Writing, FFSC Bldg. 1, Commendation as well as a promotion to during an parenting concerns, 1, Room 719 Room 719 awards ceremony on Sept. 3. Pictured is CNSL Ministry Center Cmdr. Steven ideas, and fun! The group Oct. 2, 2-4:30 p.m., Just Oct. 9, 8:30 a.m.- Souders, Rector, NS Mayport Commanding Officer, Capt. Wes McCall, and NS invites professionals to For Dad’s Class, USO 12:30 p.m., Stress Mayport Chaplain Jay Cayangyang. address specific areas of Oct. 2, 1:30-3 p.m., Management, Wellness concern such as nutrition, M i l i t a r y F a m i l y Center toilet training, etc. We Employment Resume Oct. 9, 11 a.m.-12:30 even take field trips sev- Writing, FFSC Bldg. 1, p.m., Developing Your eral times a year to local Room 719 Spending Plan, Bldg. 1, parks, museums and play- Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-noon, Room 719 grounds. This group is designed for moms new to the area or moms who want their child to inter- act with other children their child’s age. All chil- dren age four and below are invited to attend. Sept. 26, 10 a.m.-noon, Active Parenting Ages 5-12, FFSC Building 1, Room 607 T h e p r o g r a m i s based on Dr. Michael Popkin, PH.D ACTIVE PARENTING NOW 6 classes. This program is designed to assist you and your family put into practice the skills learned in the class. Specific par- enting skills that are dis- cussed as well as some of the challenges that are faced by all families include understanding THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013 9 Volunteers Help Clean Mayport Waterways From Staff

On Sept. 21, military and civilian person- nel from Naval Station Mayport joined with the Ocean Conservancy and hundreds of thousands of volunteers around the world when they hit the beach and the Jetties for the 2013 International Coastal Cleanup. Volunteers spent two hours picking up trash and debris from these areas resulting in the col- lection of many large bags of trash. The largest group to turn out for the event was from the Navy JROTC at Terry Parker High School. Every year, count- less marine mammals, sea turtles, seabirds, and other animals are sick- ened, injured, or killed because of dangerous items that are carried by -Photos by Paige Gnann rain water and wind into Volunteers from Terry Parker High School NJROTC pick up trash along Naval Station Mayport’s Jetties during the 2013 International Coastal rivers and ultimately the Cleanup held Sept. 21. Military and civilian personnel from Naval Station Mayport joined with the Ocean Conservancy and hundreds of thousands of volunteers around the world ocean.

Brownies Jaiden Rucker, 7, and Ariana Lovelace, 8, pick up trash along the edge of the Scott Dombrowsky of Mayport Environmental thanks volunteers for coming out base jetties, at the mouth of the St. Johns River. Mom Rebecca Hofsheier holds a trash Saturday morning to participate in the 2013 International Coastal Cleanup to help clear bag and makes sure the girls don’t go out too far on the rocks. out trash and debris from Mayport’s jetties and beach. 10 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013 Simpson, HSM-46 Deploy To 6th Fleet AOR By USS Simpson Public Affairs to prepare independent The guided-missile deployers for a wide range frigate USS Simpson of war fighting capabili- (FFG 56) and embarked ties. HSM-46 Detachment 8 Simpson is one the few deployed on Sept. 18 from remaining Oliver Hazard its Mayport, Fla. home- Perry-class frigates. She is port on a NATO deploy- ment to conduct theater a multi-warfare platform security operations in and stands ready to take the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of on any task in the 6th Fleet Responsibility (AOR). AOR. In preparation for their Commissioned on deployment the Simpson Sept. 13. 1985, Simpson crew recently complet- was named after Rear ed a basic/intermedi- Adm. Rodger W. Simpson, ate training period and who commanded USS a shipyard availability, Mahan (DD-364) and where the ship was out- Destroyer Division Fifteen fitted with four Fire Scout (MQ-8B) Vertical Takeoff during World War II. and Landing Tactical During his years of com- (VTLT) Unmanned Aerial bat duty in the Pacific, Vehicles (UAV). Simpson was awarded the Follin is excited about Navy Cross, the Silver Star bringing the maritime and the Legion of Merit surveillance and recon- for rescuing and evacu- -Photos by Paige Gnann naissance asset into the ating more than 7,500 Damage Controlman 2nd Class (SW/EXW) Gage Radtke takes a quiet moment to say goodbye to his fianceé Hannah operational theater. Allied POW’s and civilians “As Simpson returns Thomas before deploying with USS Simpson (FFG 56) on Sept. 18. The guided-missile frigate, led by Cmdr. Chris interned in Japanese con- to the 6th Fleet Area of Follin, left its NS Mayport homeport on a NATO deployment to conduct theater security operations in the U.S. 6th centration camps as well Responsibility with the Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR). highest level of combat as other significant tacti- readiness and certified of the most dynamic and is well prepared to do our also to the Mediterranean Certification Exercise cal operations. for Maritime Security exciting surface warfare nation’s business.” Sea, in July 2012 and (IDCERTEX). This is a For more information, Operations, we will per- environments,” he said. Simpson returned from recently completed an three-week long war- contact [email protected]. form our mission in one “Our ship and this crew her previous deployment, Independent Deployer game specifically tailored mil or CNSL PAO.

Families wave fairwell to the Sailors aboard guided-missile frigate USS Simpson as it deploys with embarked HSM-46 Detachment 8. Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class (AW) Raul Hernandez of HSM-46 Detachment 8 holds his family close before deploying with guided-missile frigateUSS Simpson (FFG 56) on Sept. 18. USS Simpson, with embarked HSM-46 Detachment 8, left its NS Mayport homeport on Sept. 18 on a NATO deployment to conduct theater security operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR).

Martha White holds her 11-year-old daughter Jasmine after they say goodbye to Hull Technician 2nd Class Donald White who is deploying with USS Simpson on a NATO deployment to U.S. Sixth Fleet Area of Responsibility.

Lt.j.g. Nils Mattson says his last goodbyes to girlfriend Carmen Figueroa before USS Simpson deploys from Naval Station Mayport for its NATO deployment. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013 11 De Wert Families Stay United Through Reading By Ensign with ease separation have missed their child’s Kierstin King USS De Wert PAO issues, provide comfort, first day of school and and bridge the distance have used this program More than wearing the deployment may cause. to become more involved uniform and fighting for Cryptologic Technician from far away. our country, most Sailors (Technical) 2nd Class share the dual role as Benjamin Rera has estab- Several Sailors have parents. Parents leaving lished the project for contacted their child’s for deployment can put a USS De Wert Sailors. He teachers and will be strain on the children that personally connected reading their children’s are left at home. with this program as an homework assignments The United Through expecting father himself. to them. This helps the Reading program gives Emily Rera, his wife, will parents feel involved in Sailors the opportunity to be giving birth to their their child’s education have a video recorded in first child shortly after which they read a book deployment. A lot of while helping the child to to a loved one or friends. Sailors today experience see their mother, father, This video is placed onto depression or separation uncle, brother. a DVD and mailed to the anxiety due to lengthy There are many sacri- family or friend. Seeing deployments and lack fices that Sailors and their and hearing the voice of communication with families make to ensure of the recorded Sailor is loved ones back home. our freedom. It is of great especially great for chil- The United Through -Photo by Ensign Kierstin King appreciation for programs dren and young fam- Reading program was Sonar Technician (Surface) Seaman Apprentice Juan Thigpen, Interior Communi- ily members to hear their of great interest to our like United Through cations Electrician 1st Class Bradley Laroche, Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Mom or Dad. The DVD Sailors as many of them Reading to ease of trials of Class Benjamin Rera, and Seaman John Acebu read to their loved ones through United recording may also help are parents. Many Sailors deployment. Through Reading. USS De Wert

From USS De Wert Pins New“This Chiefs Phase II season The U S S D e Wer t was a successful, knowl- Chief Petty Officer (CPO) edge refreshing experi- Selectees lined up in ence,” said Lumpkin. ranks on the flight deck “Our past, present, and with the rest of the crew FY14 Chief’s have paved during their CPO pin- the way for today’s Navy. Newly pinned Chiefs ning ceremony on Sept. Making it the most pow- stand proudly with 13. This was the final erful Navy in the world… their fellow chief’s CPO induction ceremony This is my 4th pinning mess. USS De Wert held on her decks before ceremony and every time is currently deployed her decommission in the this day comes I get excit- with Coalition Task spring. ed and emotional at the Force (CTF) 508 in De Wert Commanding same time because the support of Anti-Piracy Officer, Cmdr. Joe feeling is real. I would like operations within the Thomas, gave a power- to also congratulate CMC Gulf of Aden and the -Photo by CTT1 Rioridan ful speech to the crew, Thomas Caudle, Chief Somali Basin. explaining how the CPO Michael Flowers (Phase Selectees had earned II Lead), Chief Nicholas such a major achieve- Caciopoli and the rest of ment. He explained the the Chief Mess on USS new responsibility that De Wert for a successful came with wearing the Phase II experience this Anchors of Chief Petty year.” Officer. He also explained “The culmination of all how many of the new Selectee Chief’s had over- the hard work and events come numerous trials and that led to the pinning tribulations to achieve ceremony made for the this once in life time goal proudest day of my Navy in U.S. Navy. career,” said newly pinned As the pinning ceremo- Chief Fire Controlman ny ended, Chief Tyrone (SW) Fairbanks. Lumpkin led the Chief’s “Being pinned as a Mess in a cheer for the Chief Petty Officer has new selectees. “Navy topped all the great Chief!” To which the experiences of my Navy USS De Wert Chief Mess career,” Chief Yoeman replied, “Navy Pride!” (SW/PJ) Breshion Benn in unison. Their voices said. “I’m looking forward echoed on the flight deck to continue taken care of and throughout Gulf of Sailors and service to my Aden. country.”

Security From Page 1 negative credit informa- cleaning it. tion. His commander initiat- During his Navy service, ed actions to administra- Alexis received a non- tively separate Alexis from judicial punishment for an unauthorized absence the service, but once the during service with VF-46 charges were dropped, in Atlanta, Ga. His unau- that process stopped. thorized absence coin- On December 2, 2010, cided with a brief stay in Alexis requested separa- jail after being arrested for disorderly conduct out- tion from the service in side a nightclub. accordance with a reduc- There were other inci- tion-in-force program. On dents, but there were no Jan. 31, 2011, he received further Article 15s. In one, an honorable discharge Alexis discharged a fire- arm in his quarters. He with a reentry code of stated he accidently dis- RE-1 – the most favor- charged the weapon while able code.

Detailing Countdown Quick Reference Is Guide Available A detailing countdown reference guide is avail- able for your Sailors; the guide lists what Sailors should be doing and expecting as they begin to enter the orders window. A step by step timeline from 18 months out from their PRD all the way until their PRD is out- lined in the guide. The guide is available at http://www.pub- lic.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/toolbox/ Documents/Detailing%20Countdown%20 (20%20AUG%202013).pdf 12 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013

Intramural Sports- Please 11:30 a.m., Zumba 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Open contact Rita Hammerstad at Friday Sandbox [email protected] for 9:30 a.m., Zumba Basics Thursday more information 11:30 a.m., Strength Training 7 a.m., Sunrise Yoga Oct. 8: Knock Out Domestic For Women 7-8:30 a.m. Violence 3K Walk/5K Run. Mayport Sandbox 8:10 a.m. in front of the gym. The Mayport Sandbox is a Open Sandbox Oct. 8: Men’s Basketball high intensity (H.I.T.) outdoor 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Meeting. 11 a.m. at the Fitness workout area located ocean- Open Sandbox Center. front behind Surfside Fitness Friday Oct. 18: Surf Contest. 10 a.m. 5377 12 and under. Advanced tick- Center. The area includes 7-8:30 a.m., Open Sandbox at Sea Otter Pavilion. Sign up by Saturday Nights: Xtreme ets and reservations required. a Pull -up Bar and Ring rig, 7 a.m., Command Bootcamp. Oct. 9. 8-11 p.m. every To purchase tickets, please call Kettlebells, Sleds, Tires, TRX Bowling. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Oct. 21-24: Pre-Season Saturday at Mayport Bowling (904) 270-5377 Suspension Frame, Slam Open Sandbox Basketball Tournament. Sign Center. $10 include 2 hours of Windy Harbor Golf Club Balls, Ropes, Ab Mats, Sledge up by Oct. 14. black light bowling, shoe rental, Wednesdays: Military Hammers, Farmers Walk, Saturday Oct. 28: Men’s Basketball prizes and dazzling laser light Appreciation Day ever y Olympic Lift area and equip- 9:30-11:30 a.m. Season Begins. Season ends show. 270-5377 Wednesday at Windy Harbor ment, Monkey Bars, Low Crawl, Open Sandbox Feb. 13. Sunday Nights: Bowling Golf Club.18 Holes and a Cart Sprint and Drag area. H.I.T. Gymnasium class schedule Mayport Bowling Center Family Fun Night. 4-7 p.m. at Only $15. Offer open to DOD, training involves functional Monday Every Friday in September: Mayport Bowling Center. Cost active duty, retired, and mili- programming that will take your 11:30 a.m., Spinning Active Duty Bowl Free. Every is $10 per person and includes tary dependents (Must provide workout to the next level. 5:45 p.m., Kids Clinic Friday from 4-6 p.m. at Mayport your choice of a ¼ lb hamburg- proper ID) Monday Bowling Center. Free bowl- er or a hotdog with fries and a Surfside Fitness class sched- 7-8:30 a.m., Open Sandbox Tuesday ing for active duty when they soda, All-You-Can Bowl with ule 7 : 3 0 a . m . , C o m m a n d 11:30 a.m., Steel Anchor bring a non-active duty friend; shoes, music videos, light show Monday Bootcamp 4:30 p.m., Spinning guest fee $5. Includes 2 hours of and colored headpin bowling 11:30 a.m., Kickboxing 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Open Wednesday Xtreme Bowling and awesome for prizes. 270-5377 Tuesday Sandbox 7 a.m., Rowing music videos and light show! Oct. 27: Halloween Family 9:30 a.m., Yoga Tuesday 11:30 a.m., Rowing 270-5377 Fun Night. 4-7 p.m. at Mayport 11:30 a.m., Zumba 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Open 11:30 a.m., Spinning Friday Nights: Xtreme Bowling Center. Enjoy a night Wednesday Sandbox Thursday Bowling. 8-11 p.m. every Friday of ghoulish fun which includes 11:30 a.m., Strength Training Wednesday at Mayport Bowling Center. $10 Xtreme Bowling, shoe rental, For Women 7-8:30 a.m., Open Sandbox 5:30 p.m., Steel Anchor include 2 hours of black light goodie bags, costume contest (4 Thursday 7 a.m., NOFFS Friday bowling, shoe rental, prizes and age brackets) and more. $10.00 9 : 3 0 a . m . , S t r e n g t h 9:30 a.m., TRX Suspension 7:30 a.m., Spinning dazzling laser light show. 270- for adults, $7.00 for children Fundamentals Training 11:30 a.m., Rowing

No Dough Dinner at the Mayport USO on COMPASS is a spouse- There is a computer The Mayport USO Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. to-spouse mentoring resource center avail- Center will host a No USO is for you. Please email program that introduces able to all service mem- Dough Dinner on Sept. NEWS milwivesbusinessande- participants to all aspects bers with email, Internet 30, from 5-7 p.m. This [email protected] for of the military lifestyle. and word processing. Fax, is free for Active Duty more information or to COMPASS offers mili- copy and free notary ser- Service Members and tion forms, stop by either tion. For more informa- become a vendor. Vendor tary spouses the oppor- vice is also available. their immediate fami- your Mayport or NAS Jax tion please visit: www. slots fill fast, so sign up tunity to establish a peer lies. The wonderful staff USO Centers. There will southernwomensshow. today. network, acquire knowl- There is a full kitchen, and volunteers will serve be age group awards, com. Mayport and NAS Are You Ready For edge and develop skills showers, a quiet reading chicken pot pie, broccoli, overall prize payouts, a JAX USO Centers are sell- Some Football? necessary to successfully room and a meeting room salad, and dessert. challenged athletes divi- ing tickets for $5 each/ Jaguar Ticket sales will meet future challenges of available at the USO. The 2013 Marine Corps - sion, and medals to all cash only. Tickets will also begin at noon. Price is military life. Please come USO is available for meet- Marathon And Freedom finishers. be available for purchase $15 per ticket (cash only). join us! We’ll be sure to ings, support groups, 5k Southern Womens through the ITT office at All active duty mem- make you smile, help you receptions, parties and Join us for the 10th Show Kings Bay. bers, including Florida meet other spouses, pro- pre-deployment briefs. Anniversary Marine The Southern Women’s M i l i t a r y S p o u s e National Guard, Reserve vide you with YUMMY A TV, VCR and overhead Corps - Marathon and show will be at the Prime Vendor Show personnel who are on Dinners, and even reim- projector are available for Freedom 5K down at Osborn Convention Looking for holiday gift current active duty orders burse you for babysitting use. Metropolitan Park on Center on Oct. 17-20. ideas? Are you a military and dependents are eligi- fees** (please inquire with Saturday, Oct. 5. Over Come on out to enjoy spouse with a small busi- ble to purchase/use these a Compass Mentor for For more information 3,500 runners take to the food, fashion, celebrity ness? If you answered tickets. Tickets are first more info). Registration about activities or meet- roads at 7 a.m.! Come out guests, health informa- yes to either of these come, first served. IS REQUIRED! Please visit ing availabilities, call 246- for one of Jacksonville’s tion, along with beauty questions, the Military Military Spouse www.gocompass.org to 3481 or stop by the center finest races. For registra- and lifestyle informa- Spouse Vendor Show COMPASS Program find a Session near you. at 2560 Mayport Road. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013 13

Auto Skills Center Drink specials throughout the Foc’sle Lounge. Enjoy a two- Sept. Special: 10% off vehicle day and opportunity to win piece fried chicken plate with diagnostics and open stall fees. prizes every Sunday. 270-7205 two sides for only $7.00. 270- 270-5392 Sept. 27: Reggae Night. 8 5431 Oct. Special: 10% off open pm at Castaway’s Lounge. Live ITT stall fees and 4-wheel brake job, music by Sugar Bear, giveaways Monster Jam Tickets Now turn rotors, tire rotation and and more! 270-7205 On Sale. Tickets are now on balance $225 (most vehicles). Oct. 2: Poker Tournament. 270-5392 7 p.m. at Castaway’s Lounge. sale for Monster Jam on Feb. 22, Tire Special: Buy four tires Test your card shark abilities for 2014 at Everbank Stadium. 200s and receive free rotation on great prizes. Free to enter. 270- section is $22 and 100s is $42. those tires for life (must show 7205 270-5145 receipt to receive rotation). 270- Oct. 16: Game Night. 7:30 Halloween Horror Nights 5392 p.m. at Castaway’s Lounge Now On Sale. Tickets are now Sept. 28: NAPA Brake Clinic. Enjoy a nigh of your favorite available for Halloween Horror Open to active duty and depen- games: Life-Sized Jenga, Twister Nights at Universal Studios dents; limit 10 people. Register & more. 270-7205 Orlando select nights from Sept. in person at the Auto Skills Oct. 18: UFC 166-Velasquez 20- Oct. 31. Prices range from Center Sept. 1-24. One lucky vs. Dos Santos. 10 p.m. at $44.25-$74.25. 270-5145 participant will win a FREE Castaway’s Lounge. 270-7205 Jacksonville Zoo Halloween front brake job (pads only; and Oct. 25: Liberty Halloween $85 value); Winner will be noti- Party. 8 p.m. at Beachside Spooktacular Tickets on Sale. fied Sept. 25. 270-5392 Community Center. Be pre- Dates available Oct. 18-20 and Beachside Bingo pared to be scared to death. DJ, Oct. 25-31. Tickets are $9.00, Wednesdays: Lunchtime food, costume contest, prizes, ages 3 and up (under 3 are free) Bingo. Every Wednesday at games and more. 270-7205 270-5145 11:30 a.m. at Beachside Bingo. Foc’sle Lounge CPO Club Oct. 2: Halloween Horror Two $500 payouts every week. Every Tuesday: All Khaki Nights Day at ITT. 10:30 a.m.- Buy two, get one free. Still only Wings and Trivia Night. 3-7 2 p.m. Come and speak to a $13.00 per pack. 270-7204 p.m. every Tuesday at Foc’sle Universal representative who Castaway’s Lounge CPO Club with 40-cent wings, can help you plan your visit. Every Weekday: Castaway’s drink specials and all-you-can- Prizes will be awarded every After Work, At Ease: Stop into Thursday and Five Dollar the winning team of four takes drink soft drinks for $1. Trivia half hour, plus there is a grand Castaway’s every Monday- Friday! Plus, Last Buck Bottles home awesome prizes! 270- begins at 5:30 p.m. All Khakis Friday from 4-6 p.m. for our on the 14th and last day of every 7205 welcome (Chief Petty Officers, prize of a Halloween Horror great nightly specials! Enjoy month! 270-7205 NFL Sunday Ticket. Every Officers and their guests). 270- Nights Getaway including 2 Margarita Monday, Tuesday’s Every Thursday: Trivia on Sunday at Noon at Castaways. 5431 tickets to the park and a 2-night Pint Glass Night, Around-the- Tap. 6 p.m. at Castaway’s. Test Watch you favorite NFL team on Chicken Wednesdays. Every getaway to Coco Key Resort. World Wednesday, BOGO your general trivia knowledge! one of Castaways’ 9 flat-screens. Wednesday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at 270-5145

The following activities want on YOUR Liberty up and $10 day of, space target single or unaccom- Calendar. Free Food! Stop permitting. 270-5680 panied Sailors. For more by and bring your ideas! Oct. 18: Freedom information, call 270- Oct. 16: Help Feed the Friday- Spooktacular 7788/89 or stop by the Homeless. Van departs Costume Dance Party. Mayport Liberty Center 3:15 p.m. Sign up dead- 7-11 p.m. at the Youth and pick up the month- line Oct. 7. C e n t e r. C o s t i s $ 8 ly activity calendar with Oct. 18: Mall Trip: advanced sign-up and a complete listing of all Town Center. Van departs $10 day of. upcoming Liberty events. Liberty Center at 5 p.m; Oct. 19: Teen Trip- Ice Sept. 28: Jacksonville transportation only. Oct. 4: Freedom Skating at Jacksonville Tattoo Convention. Van Oct. 20: Jacksonville Friday- Freaky Creepy Ice and Sports Complex. Departs 10 a.m. at Liberty Jaguars vs. Friday Movie Night. 7-11 Departs 6 p.m.; returns Center. $15 at the door. Chargers. Van Departs p.m. at the Youth Center. no later than 11 p.m. Cost Sign up by Sept. 26. only. Lunch is free for up by Oct. 2. 11 a.m. at Liberty Center. Cost is $8 advanced sign- $15. Sept. 29: Jacksonville those on a Galley meal Oct. 7: Billiards Cost $15. Sign up by Oct. Jaguars vs. Indianapolis plan; all other eligible Tournament. 6 p.m. at 14. Colt. Van Departs 11 a.m. Galley patrons pay $4.25. Liberty Center. Oct. 23: Chess at Liberty Center. Cost 270-5373. Oct. 11: Halloween Tournament. 6 p.m. at $15; Sign up by Sept. 26. Oct. 2: Ping Pong H o r r o r N i g h t s a t Liberty Center. Sept. 30: Chess Tournament. 6 p.m. at Universal. Van Departs Oct. 27: Jacksonville Tournament. 6 p.m. at Liberty Center. 10 a.m. at Liberty Center. Jaguars vs. San Liberty Center. Oct. 4: Movie Trip. Cost $40.00. Sign up by Francisco 49ers. Van Oct. 2: Mess Lords Van Departs 5:15 p.m. Oct. 8. Departs 11 a.m. at Liberty C e l e b r i t y C h e f s a t a t L i b e r t y C e n t e r. Oct. 14: Ping Pong Center. Cost $15; Sign up Mayport Galley. 11-1 pm. Transportation only; sign Tournament. 6 p.m. at by Oct. 21. A special lunchtime menu up by Oct. 2. Liberty Center. Oct. 29: Ping Pong from celebrity chefs Sarah Oct. 6: Paintball. Van O c t . 1 5 : L i b e r t y Tournament. 6 p.m. at Simington, Hodad and Departs 7:30 a.m. at Programmer Meeting. 4 Liberty Center. Brian Duffy. This special Liberty Center. Cost $15; p.m. at the Liberty Center. Oct. 30: Call of Duty lunchtime event is open includes transportation, This is a chance to tell the Black Ops Tournament. to active duty personnel field fees and gear. Sign programmer what you 6 p.m. at Liberty Center. 14 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013 15 16 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, September 26, 2013