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TA Wants You To Spend Money Tuition Assistance Program Funds Awaiting Sailors’ Use
By Susan D. Henson Center for Personal and Pro- “We think a variety fessional Development Public of things influenced Affairs our being below the TA The Center for budget right now,” said Personal and Profes- Wadsorth. “Our execu- -Photo by Paige Gnann sional Development tion rate dropped in Capt. Wyatt Chidester, left, shakes hands with Capt. Dan Uhls after relieving him as commanding officer (CPPD) is asking Sailors October with the gov- of USS Hué City during a change of command ceremony held aboard the ship on Feb. 28. Guest speaker to submit their Navy ernment shutdown and for the event was Rear Adm. Michael Gilday, Commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight pictured far right. Tuition Assistance (TA) that’s carried through Also pictured is CMDCM Jimmie Carter. requests – and now the year. The usage would be good – said rate steadily increased , the director of Navy in November and Voluntary Education December. But then it (VOLED) March 3. dropped back down in New CO For USS Hue City According to Ernest January, probably due From Staff D’Antonio, CPPD’s to uncertainty with the Capt. Wyatt Chidester relieved include Damage Control Effectiveness Awards on both VOLED program direc- federal budget. Although Capt. Dan Uhls as commanding Assistant and Machinery ships. Captain Uhls served tor, the expenditure rate we have funding now, officer of USS Hué City during a Officer in CG-26 Belknap (the as Air and Missile Defense for TA funding is cur- the usage rate hasn’t change of command ceremony SIXTHFLT Flagship, home- Commander to Commander rently below normal lev- increased significantly held aboard the ship on Feb. 28. ported in Gaeta Italy), Air United Kingdom Carrier Strike els, which means there’s since then. Sailors need Guest speaker for the event Defense Officer in CG-71 Capt Group (2008-2009) and more funding available to understand that their was Rear Adm. Michael Gilday, St. George, Operations Officer Commander Carrier Strike Group than usual at this time of education benefits reset Commander, Carrier Strike and Chief Engineer in DDG- EIGHT/IKESTRKGRU. He has the year. “We use histori- each year, and unused Group Eight. 58 LABOON, Executive Officer deployed to Central, European, cal ‘burn rates’ as a guide amounts don’t carry A native of Franklin, KY, Uhls in FFG-59 Kauffman, Chief and Southern Command Areas of for allocating TA funding over.” graduated from Ole Miss in 1988 Staff Officer to Commander, Operations 12 times. throughout the year,” he D’Antonio said, “We with a degree in history and was Destroyer Squadron SIX/ Ashore, he served as Reserve said. “We plan really well want Sailors to contin- commissioned via the NROTC FORTY, Commanding Officer Component community Manager for routine years. After ue to pursue their edu- program. in PC-11 Whirlwind and DDG- furloughs and a govern- cation and submit their His assignments at sea 57 MITSCHER earning Battle See CoC, Page 11 ment shutdown, Fiscal TA requests - we work Year 2014 (FY-14) hasn’t hard to allocate every TA been a routine year,” he dollar available to give said. Sailors the most oppor- Lt. Cmdr. Mark tunities to use their TA Make Plans For MWR Expo Wadsworth, direc- funding allotment for From Staff Mayport programs and services. the various information booths. tor of CPPD Support each fiscal year.” The annual MWR Expo and In addition to travel and recre- Giveaway items, to include hotel Site Saufley Field in He said more than Travel Show will be held on ation information booths, the stays, theme park tickets, recre- Pensacola, Fla., leads 25,000 Sailors have used March 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Expo will also have popular base ation equipment, gift cards and the team that monitors TA benefits so far this Ocean Breeze Conference and services on hand such as FFSC, baskets, will be available to those CPPD’s Navy TA spend- fiscal year and empha- Catering Center. Navy College, NEX, Commissary, attending. The MWR Expo and ing. He said FY-14 TA sized that a Sailor’s com- This free, yearly event fea- Navy Lodge, The Mirror and Travel Show is open to every- execution is currently mand is an important tures all the latest information Navy Federal Credit Union. one with access to Naval Station trailing FY-13’s execu- part of TA authorizations from regional travel destinations Event participants will enjoy Mayport. For more information, tion rate by just over $6 because they’re the first including resorts, hotels and free food and beverage sam- call MWR Customer Service at million year-to-date. See Tuition, Page 11 theme parks, along with MWR ples from vendors as they visit 270-5228.
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15-April 15. I highly encourage every- Southeast Region. This is your chance one to find out more about this non- to talk to the Admiral about your con- profit organization and donate if you cerns. I highly encourage you to take feel compelled. For more information advantage of this opportunity. about receiving help from the NMCRS, Another event to put on your cal- CAPTAIN’S call (904) 270-5418 or visit their Web endar is the annual MWR Expo and CORNER site at www.nmcrsmayport.org. For Travel Show scheduled for March 14 more information about the fund drive, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Ocean Breeze contact RPC Hector Feliciano at 270- Conference Center. Although I have Solid Curtain portion of the exercise. 5212 or [email protected]. not had the opportunity to attend Capt. Wesley McCall Their participation was the highlight of I want to welcome Captain Wyatt this event, I have heard from many NS Mayport this nation-wide exercise. N. Chidester and Commander Oscar reliable sources that this is an event Commanding Officer On Tuesday, I joined Navy-Marine Toledo to the Naval Station Mayport you don’t want to miss. It features all Corps Relief Society Director Bill leadership team and wish fair winds the latest information from regional Kennedy and fund drive coordina- and following seas to Captain Dan travel destinations including resorts, Shipmates tors from around the base to kick off Uhls and Commander William Maske hotels and theme parks, along with First off, I want to congratu- the 2014 NMCRS Fund Drive. This as they take on new assignments and MWR Mayport programs and ser- late everyone involved in this year’s amazing organization and its vol- responsibilities. Captain Chidester is vices. In addition to travel and rec- Exercise Citadel Shield/Solid Curtain. unteers have dedicated the past 110 returning to Mayport after serving as reation information booths, the Expo These exercises are designed to eval- years assisting our Navy and Marine Director, Maritime Warfighting and will also have popular base services uate installation-level responses to a Corps family with no interest loans Department Head Training (N73) and on hand such as FFSC, Navy College, wide range of force protection situa- and grants, financial counseling, visit- Director, Command-at-Sea Training NEX, Commissary, Navy Lodge, The tions. Over the past two weeks, rep- ing nurse programs, Baby Boot Camps (N75), Surface Warfare Officer’s Mirror and Navy Federal Credit Union. resentatives from on and off base and many other services. Last year, School, Newport, Rhode Island. Event participants will enjoy free food have worked together to create real- Mayport’s active duty service mem- Welcome back to warmer weather! and beverage samples as they visit the life emergency scenarios to assess bers raised $215,000 to help their Commander Toledo served as HSL- various information booths. Giveaway our responses. It takes considerable shipmates in need. That is a great 60’s executive officer before assuming items, to include hotel stays, theme coordination and planning to bring amount, but nowhere near the more command and I look forward to the park tickets, recreation equipment, this together and we certainly learned than $837,000 loans and grants squadron’s continued excellence under gift cards and baskets, will be available a lot throughout the process. I want NMCRS Mayport distributed to 1,500 his leadership. to those attending. The MWR Expo to thank the Security Department, local families. The Navy-Marine Corps The Chief of Naval Operations, and Travel Show is free and open to Personnel Support Detachment, Fire Relief Society offers hope, a chance for Admiral Jonathan Greenert will be vis- everyone with access to Naval Station and Emergency Services and our Naval a rebound, and a solution to a dire situ- iting Naval Station Mayport on March Mayport. For more information, call Branch Health Clinic for their partici- ation without repercussions. NMCRS 18 to hold an all-hands call. The CNO MWR at 270-5228. pation in these exercises. And….special uses 100 percent of incoming dona- is visiting to discuss the DoD bud- Please continue sending your sug- thanks to USS Vicksburg and Afloat tions for the benefit of its clients. The get, reinforce ethics and get a sense gestions to the CO’s suggestion box or Training Group for their help with the fund drive will be held between March of morale and fleet concerns in the email them to [email protected]. Real Hope Can Be Found In Your Faith hard for me not to get issues. Psychic Hotline you have depressed being around I was flabbergasted definitely reached the him, and I am generally that someone would look bottom of the barrel. CHAPLAIN’S a pretty upbeat person. to the Jerry Springer In the end, as a CORNER One day I saw him show, or one like it, to Presbyterian minister, I watching one of those save their marriage. understand that ultimate ful reflection and humble depression. There are Jerry Springer like A few days later, I got hope can only be found service of Christ as we a lot of events and situ- shows on T.V. It was a a $900 phone bill and in Jesus Christ and not move forward towards ations that can lead so called “greatest hits” noticed that there was in anything that we can Holy Week and culmi- someone to lose hope. show and they were let- over $800 in charges do for ourselves as sinful nate with the celebration However, in a strange ting all the people who for calling the Psychic human beings. Chaplain of Christ’s resurrection sort of way God often worked behind the hotline. You guessed All of us have to find Buster Williams on Easter Sunday. uses seemingly hopeless scenes tell their favorite it. My roommate with hope somewhere, for CNSL Ministry During Lent I like to situations to lead us to scenes from the show. no money had called the without hope there is Center reflect on the whole issue reflect on and find the Well, my roommate Psychic hotline to find little purpose to life. of hope. As a chaplain only source of true hope. proudly proclaimed “I out how to save his mar- During this season of I often talk with people When I was enlisted in know that guy” who riage and what his future Lent I would challenge This week many litur- who have found them- the army I had a room- worked behind the might hold. Of course, you to reflect on what gical Christians have selves in a seemingly mate who was seriously scenes. I was confused. since he was leaving the gives you hope, and not entered into the sea- hopeless situation. depressed. His mar- He then told me that he military in a few days I just wishful thinking, son of Lent with Ash It could be that their riage had fallen apart, he had talked to him when got stuck paying most of but real, honest to good- Wednesday services held marriage is falling had medical issues and he called the show to try the bill. ness hope. True hope yesterday. apart, or maybe a feel- financial issues, and he to get on as a guest. He I found myself think- is an anchor for the soul. For Christians, Lent ing of financial hopeless- was being discharged and his wife thought it ing that if your only hope Don’t be satisfied with is a season of thought- ness, or possibly severe from service soon. It was would fix their marriage is Jerry Springer and the anything less. Coffee Chat At Jax Beach Elementary Supports Local Military Families
Handress life skills issues, skill- vided confidentially and The MFLC services are building group discus- no case records or docu- KNOWING designed to offer extra sions, and meetings with mentation is kept. The THE ROPES support to assist with parents and families at counselors do not assess the unique challenges the family’s request for or diagnose, and when which military families additional counseling/ they encounter more in to work full-time with •Shelley Rosen at New experience. Military coaching support. While depth issues/diagnoses, school counselors at no Berlin Elementary and Family Life counselors meeting with children, they offer to connect mil- additional cost to the Sheffield Elementary are licensed clinicians MFLC’s always remain in itary families with other families or the school with school counsel- who have demonstrat- line of sight of a teacher, helping agencies avail- district. This free service ors Marisa Negron and ed expertise in working staff member, or a par- able on the installation is the result of a collab- Ginger Brown, and with children. They can ent. or in the community. Judy Cromartie oration with The Office •Kimberly Cruise at provide short-term non- The primary focus of Some of the common School Liaison of the Deputy Under Enterprise Learning medical counseling sup- the Military & Family issues that CYB MFLCs Officer Secretary of Defense Academy and Chimney port in a variety of dif- Life Counseling Program help with include the fol- Military Community and Lakes Elementary with ferent ways: individual is prevention, education, lowing: Family Policy, Duval school counselors Ellen meetings with children, and counseling support. Jacksonville Beach County Public Schools, Golden and Shelia presentations about The services are pro- See Support, Page 3 Gifted and Talented and N.S. Mayport and Magnet school hosted NAS Jax. The seven a Coffee Chat for par- MFLC’s assigned to work ents on Tuesday, March in area schools include Naval Station Mayport 4. The month’s topic the following: Capt. Wesley McCall ...... Commanding Officer Cmdr. Patrick Pickard ...... Executive Officer “Supporting Military •Ruthanne Wing at CMDCM Robert L. White ...... Command Master Chief Families” provided prac- Finegan Elementary with Command Chaplain Naval Station Mayport Editorial Staff Lt. Cmdr. MCC William Townsend ...... Public Affairs Officer tical information and school counselor Donna Jerome Cayangyang GSM3 Hillary Hicks ...... Assistant Public Affairs Officer resources for teachers Davis, Paige Gnann...... Editor Roman Catholic Mass and parents. An impor- •Susan Schanen at 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 tant resource for the Mayport Elementary and 11:30 a.m. are also available at the Naval Station’s Public Affairs Office, Building 1, and The Florida Times-Union, school is the U.S. Navy’s Jax Beach Elementary Holy Day of Obligation 1 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202. (call chapel for schedule) The deadline for all submissions is Thursday at 4 p.m., one week prior to publication. News and articles School Liaison Officer with school counselors Confessions: before & after mass should be submitted to the Public Affairs Office, or mailed to: or upon request The Mirror (SLO), Judy Cromartie. Melissa Hammond and CCD, RCIA & Adult Ed: P.O. Box 280032 A major role of the SLO Carla Forest-Crumley, Sunday 10:30 a.m. Naval Station Baptisms Mayport, FL 32228-0032 involves working with a •Robyn Ashburn 3rd Sunday of month 10:30 a.m. Commercial: (904) 270-7817 Ext. 1012 DSN: 270-7817 Ext. 1012 school’s counselor and a t M a y p o rt M i d d l e Catholic Youth Group Commercial FAX (904) 270-5329 DSN FAX: 270-5329 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:30 a.m-1 Email: [email protected] teaching staff to sup- with school counselor p.m. CO Actionline: 270-5589 or 1-800-270-6307 Protestant Worship This DoD newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of port the social and emo- Adrienne Wakefield, Sunday 10:30 a.m. The Mirror are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department Sunday school 9:15 a.m. tional implications of the •Cheryl Alvarado at of Defense or the Department of the Navy. Published by The Florida Times-Union, a private firm in no way Choir: Wednesday 7 p.m. transitioning student: Venetia Elementary Baptism: For information, connected with the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with Naval Station Mayport, Fla. The appear- contact your chaplain ance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by deployment and separa- and John Stockton Women’s Bible Study the Department of Defense, U.S. Navy or The Florida Times-Union, of the products or services advertised. tion, building confidence Elementary with school Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without Protestant Youth Group regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, and resiliency, and sup- counselors Na’toria 1st Friday Youth Quak Trip or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The editorial content of this publication is the 6:30 p.m. responsibility of the Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Public Affairs Office. porting children through Campbell and Cheryle 2nd & 4th Friday at Chapel Advertisements are solicited by the publisher. Inquiries regarding advertising should be directed to: trauma and loss. Roman, 5-8:30 p.m. PWOC To help bolster the •Willie Lott at 2nd Saturday 9:30 a.m. PMOC SLO’s role here in Oceanway Middle and 3rd Saturday Prayer Breakfast Duval County Public San Mateo Elementary 9 a.m. Ellen S.Rykert • Publisher MOPS 1 Riverside Avenue • Jacksonville, FL 32202 Schools, seven Military with school counselors 1st & 3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m. (904) 359-4168 Family Life Counselors Amelia Williams and Advertising Sales For more information, (904) 359-4168 • (800) 472-6397, Ext. 4168 • FAX (904) 366-6230 (MFLC’s) were hired Duane Monte, call 270-5212. Johnny Lloyd • Territory Sales Representative • (904) 591-5464 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 6, 2014 3 NEX Mayport Sells NMCRS Benefit Sales Ticket To Support Fund Drive From NEXCOM The discount also reduced furniture with and Bremerton, Wash.; From March 1 – April cannot be applied to prices ending in .94, .96 NEX Newport, R.I.; 27, customers at select purchases made on or .97 will be 30 percent NEX Gulfport, Memphis NEXs, including Naval MyNavyExhange.com, off. The maximum dis- and Meridian, Miss.; Station Mayport and any gift cards or prepaid count for any transaction NEX Patuxent River, NAS Jacksonville, will be cards, Autoport ser- is $250. Bethesda and Annapolis, able to show their sup- vices and the Exchange NEXs participating Md.; NEX New London, port for the Navy Marine Catalog. in this event include Conn.; NEX Corpus Corps Relief Society The benefit sales tick- NEX Norfolk, Oceana, Christi, Texas; NEX Belle (NMCRS) by purchasing et also offers 10 percent Portsmouth and Little Chasse New Orleans, a $5 benefit sale ticket. off the entire stock of Creek, Va.; NEX Pearl La.; NEX Charleston, The benefit sales ticket fine jewelry, excluding Harbor; NEX San Diego, S. C.; NEX Kings Bay, will entitle customers to Rolex watches, Omega North Island, Port Ga.; NEX Fallon, Nev.; specific percent-off dis- watches, Maui Divers Hueneme, Lemoore and NEX Mitchel Field, counts for a one-time and Pandora jewelry. Monterey, Calif.; NEX N.Y.; NEX Naples, purchase on either April With the benefit ticket, Great Lakes, Ill., NEX Italy; NEX Sigonella, 25 - 27. customers will receive Mayport, Pensacola, Sicily; NEX Rota, Spain; As it has been done for 20 percent off the entire Jacksonville, Orlando, NEX Yokosuka, Sasebo the past several years, stock of regular priced Whiting Field and Key and Atsugi, Japan; the entire $5 dona- apparel, shoes, watches West, Fla.; NEX Bangor, NEX Bahrain; and NEX tion will be passed onto and sunglasses. Already Everett, Whidbey Island Guam. NMCRS on behalf of Merchandise storewide tronics, cameras, com- customers. The ben- is 10 percent off, but puters, video games and efit sales ticket entitles excludes merchandise systems, uniforms, gas, customers to tiered dis- previously purchased, DVDs, CDs and conces- counts depending on existing layaways, special sion departments, home the type of merchandise orders, tobacco, alco- delivery, Keep it New with some exclusions. holic beverages, elec- and Tempurpedic. Midway Dinner Tix On Sale
From Navy League of Mayport excellent opportunity to connect with The Navy League of Mayport is cel- survivors of what historians call one of ebrating the 72nd Anniversary of the the U. S. Navy’s greatest sea victories Battle of Midway Commemoration and the turning point of World War II Dinner and Program. in the Pacific. This is an All Service event featuring Ticket prices for Active Duty and a joint Color Guard, All Service Missing Spouses: E-6 and below - $25; E-7 Person Table, the Navy Band with all to O3 - $40; O4 to O5 - $50, O6 and the Service Songs, and numerous his- above - $65. Prices for Civilians and torical displays. Retirees - $65. Tickets are now on sale for this year’s The evening includes fine dining event which will be held on June 7 at and a memorable program. Uniform the Renaissance World Golf Village will be O4 and above - dinner dress Resort in St. Augustine. The invited white jacket; O3 and below - dinner keynote speaker is Admiral Jonathan dress white/dinner dress white jack- Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations. et optional and civilian is black tie Numerous Veterans who served at or business attire. Cocktails begin at the Battle of Midway and Veterans of 1700, dinner is served at 1800. Tickets all branches of the military who served are mandatory and seating is reserved. in prior conflicts and those currently Ticket sales will end May 30, unless serving have been invited to attend this seating capacity is reached before this year’s event. date. Additionally, Medal of Honor recipi- Make checks payable to NAVY ents and former Prisoners of War from LEAGUE MIDWAY DINNER. the local area who have heroically Tickets may be purchased from Bob answered the call of duty will also be in Price, at 904-246-9982 or 904-718- attendance. 2118 or [email protected]. You Come meet these “National can also purchase tickets from Bill Treasures” and hear their adventures Dudley from the Navy League St first hand. Augustine by calling 904-806-4712 or The evening promises to be emo- 904-794-7814 or emailing anuday00@ tional and patriotic, and provides an aol.com
Support From Page 2 Stress management and coping skills vices at your neighborhood school, you Anger management/conflict resolu- can contact your school to request the tion direct number for the MFLC on cam- Deployment and reintegration issues pus. Feeling associated with separation Judy Cromartie is the School Liaison and divorce Officer for NS Mayport. If you have Grief and loss reactions questions about this article or concerns Leadership skills about an educational issue impact- Communication skills ing your child, she can be reached via Self-esteem and confidence email at [email protected] All military families at these area or by phone at (904) 270-6289 X1305 schools are given the opportunity to [office] or (904) 993-5860 [cell]. Or consent for their children to participate you can schedule a meeting with her in in this free service or to opt-out. For her office in Building One. more information about MFLC ser- 4 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 6, 2014
-Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley Chief Master-At-Arms James Watkins plays the role of an active shooter during Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2014 active shooter and hostage drill aboard Naval Station Mayport. Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield is a two-week anti-terrorism force protection exercise that test Navy installations on various crises in response to elevated Force Protection Conditions due to active shooter/hostage situations, report of suspicious packages, vehicles or people.
States to enhance the commands, ships and and defuse the situation. Officer Lt Matthew training and readiness of other agencies to be on Solid Curtain is an Hamm, the exercise was Navy security person- the lookout for terror- exercise focused on com- a great opportunity to nel as well as establish ist activity. We take mand, control, and com- test the readiness of the Exercise a learning environment every threat seriously, munication (C3) between ship’s security team. for security personnel to with other situations all echelons Navy wide. “This drill is an excel- exercise functional plans that have happened in The Solid Curtain por- lent opportunity to test and operational capabili- the world, you have to tion involved a small our own organization, ties. be ready because you boat attack on USS but also working with Exercise According to Naval can never tell where the V i c k s b u r g ( C G - 6 9 ) the base security depart- Station Mayport threat might come from.” homeproted at Naval ment as well as with Antiterrorism and Citadel Shield is an Station Mayport. The agencies off the base,” he Deputy Security Officer installation-level training attack was much like that said. “This is a once in a Exercise Ronald Novak, this exercise to test the ability of USS Cole (DDG-67) lifetime opportunity for exercise showcases the of naval security forces bombing which killed 17 a single ship to execute By MC1 Michael Wiss exercise Feb. 20-28. Mayport team working during an emergency. Sailors and injured 39 a real world situation, and Lt.j.g. John Rosa SC/CS 14 is a Force with other tenant com- The Citadel Shield others on October 12, and how to respond to NPASE Detachment Southeast and ATG Mayport Protection exercise con- mands and civilian agen- of the Mayport exer- 2000. a casualty that we don’t ducted by Commander, cies in the event of a cri- cise involved an active According to USS The Naval Station U.S. Fleet Forces sis situation. shooter who killed and Vicksburg Operations See SC/CS, Page 5 Mayport personnel put Command (USFF) and “We have to train our injured several person- their force protection Commander, Navy folks to be prepared for nel and held three people and antiterrorism skills Installations Command any crisis situation on hostage. The Mayport to the test during the (CNIC) on all Navy short notice,” he said. NCIS team used nego- Solid Curtain-Citadel installations in the “We need to be able to tiation tactics to be able Shield (SC/CS 14) 2014 Continental United work with other tenant to overtake the assailant
-Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley Watkins plays the role of an active shooter dur- -Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley ing Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2014 active shoot- Chief Hospital Corpsman Noel Martinez briefs Branch Medical Clinic master-at-arms before the commence- er and hostage drill at PSD aboard Naval Station ment of Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2014 active shooter and hostage drill aboard Naval Station Mayport. Mayport.
-Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley -Photo by Paige Gnann -Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Antiterrorism and Deputy Security Officer Base police officers conduct a sweep of Branch agents enter the Personnel Support Detatchment Ronald Novak talks with Naval Station Mayport Medical Clinic during Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield office aboard Naval Station Mayport during Solid Commanding Officer, Capt. Wes McCall, in the 2014 active shooter and hostage drill aboard Naval Curtain-Citadel Shield 2014 active shooter and hos- emergency operation center during the Citadel Station Mayport. tage drill. Shield exercise. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 6, 2014 5
-Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley Afloat Training Group Mayport simulates a small boat attack during Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2014. Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield is a two-week anti- terrorism force protection exercise that test Navy installations on various crises -Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley in response to elevated force protection conditions due to active shooter/hostage Sailors aboard USS Vicksburg (CG 68) respond to a training casualty after a situations, report of suspicious packages, vehicles or people. small boat attack exercise during Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2014.
-Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley Hospital Corpsman from Branch Medical Clinic -Photo by Paige Gnann at Naval Station Mayport assist Sailors from USS USS Vicksburg Sailors are comforted by Chaplain Calvin Gardner at the first triage area aboard the ship Vicksburg (CG 68) in a mass casualty training exer- during the Solid Curtain exercise on Feb. 27. cise during Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2014.
SC/CS From Page 4 see or train for every Control Lead. “During day.” the drills we were able Afloat Training Group to train in all aspects of Mayport supported Solid firefighting, flooding and Curtain/Citadel Shield. quick actions respons- Sailors aboard the ATG Mayport provided es. Being able to utilize small craft OPFOR sup- guided-missile cruiser recharging stations on the port, while conducting USS Vicksburg (CG pier and base services in Basic Phase Training 68) prepare to fight a conjunction with contin- for USS Vicksburg. ATG fire during a training Mayport trained the ship ued shipboard firefight- exercise part of Solid in Damage Control and ing efforts was a unique Curtain-Citadel Shield Medical Training in a training environment.” 2014 at Naval Station multi-faceted environ- Training is an impor- -Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley Mayport. ment. These training tant element of the opportunities are rare readiness area of the and not normally inte- 21st Century Sailor and grated within the Afloat Marine initiative which Training organization. consolidates a set of “This was a rare oppor- objectives and policies, tunity to see the integra- new and existing, to max- tion ATG Mayport and imize Sailor and Marine base medical working personal readiness, build closely to support a mis- resiliency and hone the sion,” said Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman (SW/ most combat-effective FMF) Robert Bicanovsky, force in the history of the Afloat Training Group Department. Mayport’s Medical Lead. According to Novak, “I believe there were mul- year round training keeps tiple lessons learned in everyone working togeth- patient tracking, patient er as a team to help coun- movement and triage in ter any crisis situation. a multi-casualty scenar- “We have to per- io. These events will only form continuous train- improve our training and ing because the players ultimately improve the change with Navy turn- ships response to real over,” he said. “The best world events.” thing we get out of this “Damage Control train- ing was detailed and inte- is to critique what we did grated throughout the right and what we did scenario,” added Chief wrong. Hopefully we can continue to improve -Photo by MC2 Marcus Stanley Damage Controlman -Photo by GSM3 Hillary Hicks readiness and learn what (SW) Shimran Ali, Naval Station Mayport Fire and Emergency Sailors aboard USS Vicksburg (CG 68) respond to a Afloat Training Group needs to be done to han- Services coordinates damage control efforts during training casualty after a small boat attack exercise Mayport’s Damage dle any crisis situation.” the Solid Curtain Exercises. during Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2014. 6 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 6, 2014 USS New York Sailors Judge School Invention Convention By MC3 Angus Beckles USS New York Public Affairs
A group of 13 Sailors from the amphibi- ous transport dock USS New York (LPD 21) judged a number of projects and inventions at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School’s Invention Convention recently. The judging is New York’s first event as part of its Adopt-A-School Program as part of its Community Relations (COMREL) program. “The program is a good opportunity for New York Sailors to be mak- ing their mark in the Mayport/Jacksonville area,” said Lt. Justin Bernard, the ship’s chap- lain. “ Jacksonville Beach Elementary was the school that wanted New York as their ship and this was a great oppor- tunity for us to reach out to the community and enjoy some of the cre- -Photos by MC3 Angus Beckles ativity our young citizens Religious programs specialist second class Jeremy Galton from amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) tries out one of are producing.” the inventions on display at Jacksonville Beach Elementary (JBE) School Invention Convention. New York chose JBE as her school for its A total of 24 inven- Adopt-A-School Program as part of its Community Relations (COMREL) Program. tions were on display for the Sailors to judge. The young inventors ranged from kindergarten to third grade. “This was fun!” said Hospital Corpsman Danielle Tannous. “ It’s just cool to see how young minds process things to come up with new ideas to make lives easier or just being cre- ative and having fun with their projects.” Praga Shah and Rana Shaban, members of the school’s Parent Teachers Association, spearhead- ed the organization of the convention. Students are asked to volunteer and to invent some- Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class thing that they feel there Alexander Maglaris from amphibious transport Hospital Corpsman Danielle Tannous and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class is need or improve on dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) grades a project Thionta Buckner from amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) something that has been at the Jacksonville Beach Elementary (JBE) School reads to a group of students at the Jacksonville Beach Elementary (JBE) School already invented. They Invention Convention. Invention Convention. are given guidelines and a packet to fill out. “It’s a great learning experience because the lower grades don’t really have a science fair so this a learning experience and a step into the sci- ence world where they learn some of the termi- nology,” said Shah. “It’s really exciting and a lot of work that goes into it from both kids and par- ents and they are very excited to present and see their projects on dis- play.” “This is the third con- secutive year we have had Navy personnel judging and we enjoy having them here,” said Shaban. “ They enjoy watching the new inven- tions that the kids pres- ent and we wanted to OperationSpecialist 2nd Class Timothy Woelky from amphibi- maintain the consisten- Sailors from amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD ous transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) grades a project cy.” 21) judges projects at the Jacksonville Beach Elementary (JBE) at the Jacksonville Beach Elementary (JBE) School Invention New York recently School Invention Convention. Convention. shifted homeport to Naval Station Mayport, Fla., as part of a larger move of an amphibious ready group homeport change in support of strategic maritime dis- persal.
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A CFC participant. Provided as a public service. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 6, 2014 7 USS Simpson Arrives In Cartagena By MC2 Tim D. Godbee USS Simpson Public Affairs Guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) arrived in Cartagena for a scheduled port visit, Feb. 28. Simpson’s visit serves to strengthen the exist- ing partnership between Spain and the U.S. and allow Sailors an oppor- tunity to experience Spanish culture first- hand. During the visit, the ship’s leadership is scheduled to meet with Spanish Navy officials and Simpson is sched- uled host a reception and ship tours. “This is my first visit to Spain, so I’m look- ing forward to experi- encing Spanish culture and interacting with the Spanish Navy,” said Cmdr. Kenneth Anderson, Simpson’s executive officer. “It will be interesting to see the differences and similarities between our two navies. It’s an out- -Photo by MC2 Tim D. Godbee standing opportunity for The guided-missile frigate USS Simpson (FFG 56) pulls away from USS Elrod (FFG 55) after a scheduled port visit to Augusta Bay our counties to interact before making its current port visit in Cartegena, Spain. Simpson is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations on multiple levels.” and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th fleet area of responsibility. With Simpson near- ing the end of its deploy- ment, the visit gives its Simpson is on a sched- crew an opportunity to uled six-moth deploy- see southern Spain up ment to the 6th Fleet close and in person. area of responsibility “I’ve been to parts of conducting maritime and Spain in the past and theater security opera- enjoyed every second tions. of it,” said Operations U.S. 6th Fleet, head- Specialist 3rd Class quartered in Naples, Justin Vasquez, a Italy, conducts a full crewmember aboard range of maritime secu- Simpson. rity operations and the- “I love the culture, ater security cooperation scenery and most of all missions in concert with the great weather,” he coalition, joint, inter- added. “I’m excited to agency, and other par- get another opportunity ties in order to advance to enjoy this beautiful security and stability in country.” Europe and Africa. 8 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 6, 2014 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 6, 2014 9 Wardogs Rise To The Occasion By Ensign Jennifer Penley and proved to be the real test cise. The ship closed boosted my morale,” said crew is also thankful to morale of the crew at Ensign Dyuti Das for the crew with multi- out the day with an Air Quartermaster Seaman the Culinary Specialists high levels with popcorn USS Philippine Sea Public ple exercises to include Defense Exercise that Seth Dubinski. and Supply Department nights and ice cream Affairs Anti Surface Warfare continued to prove Like Dubinski, the who are able to keep the socials. It’s been a busy week exercises, a Rescue and her excellence in Air on board USS Philippine Assistance drill, and con- Defense. Sea (CG 58). From gun tinued wartime readiness The Wardogs also sup- shoots to air defense drills to keep combat ported HSM-70 through exercises, the crew has mission ready. multiple flight quarters been on its toes since Philippine Sea topped and landing qualifica- their departure on Feb. off the week with anoth- tions to ensure the readi- 15. er fire event and sea- ness of both the pilots First up was a gun manship drills with and the flight crew. exercise to demon- USS Roosevelt and USS Finishing off the week- strate the remark- Truxton to practice end, Philippine Sea spent able capabilities of the maneuvering while fir- a majority of Sunday warship. Successfully ing shipboard weapons replenishing fuel at sea. shooting the 5-inch systems. Pulling alongside USNS guns and the Closed- Philippine Sea set the Big Horn proved to be a In Weapons System, bar high for the rest of challenge due to rough the Gunner’s Mates set the group by hitting the seas. the tone for the rest of inflatable target on the But like always, the the week. After the gun first try. Immediately crew of Philippine Sea shoot, the engineers after, the ships gathered got the job done just in trained to sharpen their in formation aroun- time for the Wardogs response skills with a dUSNS Big Horn for a to enjoy their weekly Main Space Fire Drill, photo exercise, requiring Sunday night Ice Cream a simulated fire drill in close quarters ship han- Social. the main space engine dling and communica- “After an arduous day rooms requiring much tion between them. filled with the replen- skill and technique in The Wardogs contin- ishment at sea, the order to combat the fire. ued with a simulated ice cream social really The middle of the week Search and Rescue exer- topped off the day and
–Photo by MC3 Abe McNatt Quartermaster Seaman Seth Dubinski, left, from Janesville, Wis. and Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Ontario Williams from Grambling, La. handle line during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Philippine Sea is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group in support of maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 6, 2014 11 Learn How To ‘Market Yourself’ From FFSC Spouses, civilians, and retirees year visit is to supplement the The presentation will be ment decision itself, employer The Mayport Fleet and are also welcome. terrific work the installation given by Colonel John D. perceptions, your competi- Family Support Center is In the current environment is doing with transition assis- Sims, USA (Ret), a depu- tion, resumes, cover letters, sponsoring a once-a-year with the military drawdown, tance. ty director at the Transition job search, networking, career presentation on transi- budget cuts and economic ALL military personnel Center at MOAA’s national fairs, interview techniques, tion here, on March 31, from uncertainty, understanding eventually transition to civil- headquarters in Alexandria, salary negotiation, benefits 8:30-11 a.m. in Ocean Breeze how to manage your transition ian life. Therefore, this pre- Virginia. packages, the current job mar- Conference Center. The pre- is more important than ever. sentation is perfect for those The presentation is given ket, and other relevant and sentation entitled “Marketing The Transition Center at who are considering separa- annually at over 150 military important transition topics. Yourself for a Second MOAA provides this presenta- tion or retirement. installations of all Services Career” is offered by The tion to teach the latest trends It also educates leaders in nationally, and is universal- It’s never too early to begin Military Officers Association in transition to include resume the transition process in order ly praised by audiences as, learning about your transition. of America (MOAA), and is writing, networking, use of to coach and mentor their “up-to-date, motivational, To RSVP for the seminar or for FREE to attendees. LinkedIn, leveraging social subordinate, especially dur- and sharply focused– a must further information, contact All ranks may attend, media, and marketing your- ing these times of force reduc- attend “. the Fleet and Family Suport though it is geared towards self. tions, selective retirement It includes comprehensive Center at 904-270-6600, officers and senior NCOs. The purpose of our once-a- boards, etc. information on the retire- x1701. FFSC Workshops Available To Sailors, Families From FFSC many parents incorrectly 1 Room 702 The following class- believe is unseen by their March 6, 10 a.m.-11 es and activities are children, is negatively a.m., Healthy You, offered by the Fleet and impacting their chil- Healthy Family, Bldg. Family Support Center dren’s growth and devel- Room 702 (FFSC) and are free of opment and may provide March 10, 1:30 p.m.-3 charge. Pre-registration an additional motivator p.m., Part 2:Targeting is required and child- for ending the violence Your Resume, Bldg. 1 care is not available. For and seeking intervention. Room 702 more information about March 3, 1:30 p.m.-3 March 10, 1 p.m.- the classes or to regis- p.m., Part 2:Targeting 2:30 p.m., Conflict ter call 270-6600, ext. Your Resume, Bldg. 1 Resolution for 1701. FFSC is located in Room 702 Women, FFSC Bldg. 1, Building One on Massey March 3-7, 8 a.m.-4:30 Room 702 Avenue. p.m. Victim Advocate Mar 10-14, 8 a.m.-4:30 Feb. 27, 9 a.m.- Training Bldg. 1 Room p.m., Transition GPS noon, Tottle Tyme 1616 Playgroup, USO March 4-5, 7:30 a.m.- Separatee Workshop, Parents and children 4 p.m. Million Dollar Bldg. 1 Room 1616 together meet to share Sailor Bldg 1 Room 702 March 11, 8:30 a.m.- parenting concerns, March 4, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., Welcome to ideas, and fun! The 12:30 p.m., Stress The Military, Bldg. 1 group invites profession- Management, Bldg. Room 702 als to address specific tion is critical to keep- the birth of a child. Room 702 1 Room 702 Wellness Are you a new mili- areas of concern such as ing your relationship March 3, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Mar 3, 10 a.m.-Noon, Center tary spouse or new to the nutrition, toilet train- happy, healthy and Anger Management, What About The Stress is a normal part area, this one day work- ing, etc. We even take strong. Come learn Bldg Room 702 Kids, Bldg. 1 Room 702 of everyone’s life. It can shop provides valuable field trips several times new techniques which What does anger do Children who witness be energizing and a fac- information on the mili- a year to local parks, will help you build on for you? Communicate family violence are often tor in motivating us. But tary lifestyle, benefits, museums and play- the strengths of your for you? Keep peo- forgotten as the unin- too much stress, without finances and resources. grounds. This group is relationship and learn ple at a safe distance tended victims. A wide relief, can have debili- Guest speakers from designed for moms new to identify barriers to from you? Keep you in range of child adjust- tating effects. This pro- the military and civilian to the area or moms effective communica- charge? For many peo- ment problems has been gram is designed to pro- communities will pres- who want their child to tion. Class is held every ple, anger serves many found to be associated vide participants with ent useful information interact with other chil- month from 3-hour class. uses, but all too often, it with exposure to domes- an understanding of to help you have a pleas- dren their child’s age. March 3, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., is at a high cost, anger tic violence. Parent’s what stress is and how ant tour here at Naval Tottle Tyme Children’s New Dad’s Class, USO can effect ones relation- need to see, understand it affects them. The class Station Mayport. Playgroup meets every This program is ship, career and friend- the effects of domestic also helps participants March 12, 11 a.m.- Thursday from 9:00am designed for new Dads ship. If you would like violence on children as begin to look at their Noon, Developing to 12:00pm at the USO. and Moms. The program to break out of the “get encompassing behav- own lives and develop- Your Spending Plan, All children age four will address, investigate, angry/get even” syn- ior, emotion, develop- ment way to cope with Bldg. 1 Room 719 and below are invited to and discuss issues facing drome, come to this ment and socialization. stress and make life style March 12, 9:00 attend. fathers in today’s weird class. Participants learn Parents need to under- changes. a.m.-1 p.m. Part Feb. 27, 11:30 a.m.- world. The attendees how anger and judgment stand that there is an March 5, 9:00 1:Organizing Your 12:30 p.m., Banking will look at being a father are related, about irra- intergenerational cycle a.m.-1 p.m. Part and Financial in the military, on care of tional beliefs and faulty of violence and they may 1:Organizing Your Job Search & Services, Bldg. 1, Room newborns and toddlers self-talk, what “E + R = be creating a legacy for Job Search & Networking, Bldg. 1 104 and how to grow with O” means, and the roles their child of learned vio- Networking, Bldg. 1 Room 702 Feb. 27, 9-11 a.m., your child and become of stress and forgiveness lent behavior. The pur- Room 702 March 12, 3 p.m.-4:30 Relationship the Dad you really want in anger. Managing your pose of this program is March 5, 3 p.m.-4:30 p.m., Managing Anger Communication, to be. The program will anger group is recom- not to shame parents for p.m., Managing Anger Group, Bldg. 1 Room FFSC Room 719 increase the participant’s mended as well. events that have already Group, Bldg. 1 Room 702 Whether you’ve been knowledge about child March 3, 1 p.m.- happened, but to instill 702 March 13, 10 a.m.- dating for 6 months or development and will 2:30 p.m., Conflict hope that things can Mar 6, 9 a.m.-11 11 a.m., Healthy You, married for 20 years, also address relationship Resolution for change. The knowledge a.m., Relationship Healthy Family, Bldg. effective communica- changes that accompany Women, FFSC Bldg. 1, that the violence, which Communication, Bldg. Room 702
Tuition From Page 1 CoC From Page 1 step in the process after a Sailor sub- is not too soon for Sailors to submit at the Bureau of Naval the staff of Commander, (DDG 68) complet- mits a request. their TA request. In fact, a TA applica- Personnel and as the Cruiser Destroyer Group, ing one deployment to “It’s each command’s responsibility tion can be submitted a year before head of Full Time Three. Following his the Fifth Fleet Area of to ensure their Sailors are aware of and the actual class start date, which will Support Assignments LDO commission, he Responsibility support- meet all relevant TA policies, are com- help ensure the Sailor’s TA request is in Navy Personnel com- served consecutive CIC ing Commander, Joint fortable with their Sailors’ ability to funded and allows us to better manage mand. Officer tours in USS Task Force 150 opera- complete a requested course, and pro- expenditures.” Uhls holds a Master of Gridley (CG 21) and USS tions and the Global War cess each Sailor’s TA request prompt- D’Antonio also stressed that Sailors Arts degree in National Chancellorsville (CG 62) on Terror. ly,” said D’Antonio. should work closely with an NCO or Security and Strategic completing two Middle From December 2005 “A command approver can review a VEC counselor to help them reach their Studies with an empha- East Force deployments to January 2008, he Sailor’s request and deny it if all Navy educational goals. “The VOLED team is sis in Asian Security in support of Operation served as the Assistant requirements aren’t met, if the Sailor’s here to help, bottom line. Our job is to Policy from the Army Southern Watch and as Surface Warfare performance isn’t up to standards, or if work with Sailors, inform them about Command and General the Assistant Surface Captain Detailer (PERS the command’s mission might not per- options, provide impartial counseling Staff College where he Operations and Theater 41A), Navy Personnel mit the Sailor to complete the course. and point out avenues for Sailors to graduated highest dis- Missile Defense Officer Command, Millington, Ultimately, it’s the commanding offi- pursue their life-long educational and tinction. Additionally, on the staff of the Tennessee before mov- cer’s decision,” said D’Antonio. credentialing goals.” he holds a Master of Commander-in-Chief, ing on to command the D’Antonio also recommended each According to CPPD Commanding Arts degree in National U.S. Naval Forces Arleigh Burke Guided command approver continually review Officer Capt. John Newcomer, Navy Security and Strategic Europe, in London, Missile Destroyer, USS the Sailor’s education progress. leaders are committed to provid- Studies from the Naval England. Forrest Sherman (DDG “Our biggest reason for disapproval ing Sailors with voluntary education War College where he Chidester then served 98). of TA requests is they aren’t received opportunities. graduated with highest consecutive Operations Following his com- from the Sailor’s command approv- “We know that educated Sailors are distinction. Officer tours in USS mand tour, Captain er prior to the course start date, as strong performers with well-devel- Chidester is a native Carney (DDG 64) and Chidester served as required by DOD instruction. Often oped critical thinking skills and the of Iowa and entered USS Gettysburg (CG 64) D i r e c t o r , M a r i t i m e when we review a TA request, a Sailor ability to make informed decisions,” the Navy in July 1979, completing two deploy- Warfighting and may be missing some of the TA pre- said Newcomer. “A college degree is an p r o m o t e d t o C h i e f ments in support of Department Head requisites such as a current education investment in a Sailor and a contribut- Operations Specialist in USS John F. Kennedy Training (N73) and counseling by a Navy College Office ing factor in Navy mission accomplish- 1987, commissioned as and USS Enterprise Director, Command- (NCO) or Virtual Education Center ment.” a Limited Duty Officer Battle Group opera- at-Sea Training (N75), (VEC) counselor, or an individual edu- in 1991, and converted tions in the Sixth Fleet Surface Warfare Officer’s cation plan or degree plan on file, or to Unrestricted Line in Area of Responsibility. 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zling laser light show. Stop by and bring your 270-5377 ideas! Sunday Nights: March 18: Help Feed the Homeless. Bowling Family Fun Van departs 3:15 p.m. Night. 4-7 p.m. at Sign up deadline March Mayport Bowling Center. 17. Cost is $10 per person March 21: Movie and includes your choice Trip. Van departs 6 p.m. of a ¼ lb hamburger or Transportation only. a hotdog with fries and a March 22-23: Intramural Sports Kickball Meeting. The following activi- March 6. Megacon in Orlando. March 6: Pre- 11 a.m. at the Fitness soda, All-You-Can Bowl ties target single or unac- March 10: Chess Van departs 8 a.m. $40 Season Softball Center. 270-5451 companied Sailors. For Tournament. 6 p.m. at with shoes, music vid- for hotel and transpor- Tournament. Sign up Mayport Bowling more information, call Liberty Center. eos, light show and col- tation only; $30 per day by Feb. 25. 270-5451 Center 270-7788/89 or stop March 16: ored headpin bowling for at the door. Sign up by March 10: Men’s Friday Nights: by the Mayport Liberty Paintball. Van Departs Captain’s Cup Xtreme Bowling. prizes. 270-5377 Center and pick up the 9 a.m. at Liberty Center. March 19 Softball Begins. 8-11 p.m. every Friday Windy Harbor Golf monthly activity cal- Transportation only; you March 24: Billiards Tournament. 6 p.m. at Season Ends May. 8. at Mayport Bowling Club endar with a complete pay for the paint. Sign up Liberty Center. 270-5451 Center. $10 include Wednesdays: listing of all upcoming by March 13. March 11: Catch 2 hours of black light Liberty events. March 17: Liberty March 29: Mall Military Appreciation a Leprechaun 5K bowling, shoe rental, March 7: Movie Programmer Trip: Town Center. Run/3K Walk. 8:10 prizes and dazzling laser Day every Wednesday Trip. Van departs 6 p.m. Meeting. 4 p.m. at the Van departs Liberty a.m. in front of the light show. 270-5377 at Windy Harbor Golf Transportation only. Liberty Center. This Center at 1 p.m. Fitness Center. Saturday Nights: Club.18 Holes and a Cart March 9: St. is a chance to tell the Transportation only. March 14-16: March Xtreme Bowling. 8-11 Only $15. Offer open Augustine Day Trip. programmer what you March 31: Billiards Madness Basketball p.m. every Saturday at Van departs 10 a.m. want on YOUR Liberty Tournament. 6 p.m. at to DOD, active duty, Tournament. Sign up Mayport Bowling Center. FREE. Sign up deadline Calendar. Free Food! Liberty Center. by Feb. 28. 270-5451 $10 include 2 hours of retired, and military March 25: Men’s black light bowling, shoe dependents (Must pro- dependents ages 15-17 by Open to all active duty Captain’s Cup rental, prizes and daz- vide proper ID) Apr. 30, 2014. 270-5680 dependents ages 15-17 by March 14: Freedom Friday- Decades Apr. 30, 2014. 270-5680 Dance. 7-11 p.m. at the March 20: Teen Art Youth Center. Cost is Walk Field Trip. 4:30- $10 advanced sign-up and $12 day of, space 9 p.m.; Meet at the Teen permitting. 270-5680 Center. Bring your own March 12: Teen March 18-19: Teen Employment Career Launch. 1-5 money; permission slip Orientation. 5-6 p.m. pm at the Youth Center. required. 246-0347 at the Youth Center. This Teens will learn the March 28: Freedom orientation will provide ins and outs of the hir- you an overview of the ing process including Friday- Let’s Go to employment program, how to write a resume, the Drive In! Movie hiring process, resume mock interviews, judg- Night. 7-11 p.m. at the help, and more. This ing experience and skills orientation is highly rec- and much more. This Youth Center. Cost is ommended to any teen program is highly rec- $10 advanced sign-up interested in our Teen ommended for anyone Employment Program. interested in the Teen and $12 day of, space Open to all active duty Employment Program. permitting. 270-5680 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 6, 2014 13
No Dough Dinner Mayport USO will host a “No Dough Dinner” on March 10 from 5-7 p.m. USO This is free for Active NEWS Duty Service Members and their immediate lic. the opportunity to estab- families. Country Concert At lish a peer network, JU Baseball “Mavericks”- Tribute acquire knowledge and Military Appreciation To Women In The develop skills neces- Game Military sary to successfully meet Come see an exciting Join us at Mavericks future challenges of mili- game as the Jacksonville on Saturday, March 29th tary life. University Dolphins for a tribute to women Please come join us! baseball team takes on in the military hosted by We’ll be sure to make the Indian Hoosiers on A&E’s Rodeo Girls. See you smile, help you Friday, March 7. The Morgan Frazier, Jamie meet other spouses, pro- game starts at 6:30 p.m. Davis, Rionn Page and vide you with YUMMY at the John Sessions sta- concert headliner Darryl Dinners, and even reim- dium located at 2800 Worley at Mavericks. See burse you for baby- University Blvd. North. the attached flyer for sitting fees** (please All military personnel more info. inquire with a Compass will receive free admis- Tickets are on Mentor for more sion for two with valid sale now at www. info). Registration IS military I.D. mavericksatthelanding. REQUIRED! Please visit Calling All Chili com. Tickets are $20 for www.gocompass.org to Cooks general admission and find a Session near you. Join us for the 3rd $25.00 for VIP. Active Recycling annual Jax USO Chili Duty, Retirees, and Recycling has come to Cook Off on March dependents receive $5 the Greater Jacksonville 15 from noon-5 p.m. off with presentation of Area USO. If you have at the Fleet Reserve valid military I.D. card. any office paper, shred- Association on Collins Adventure Landing ded paper, old maga- Road. Visit jaxusochili- Fun-Raiser- Tickets zines, and newspapers cookoff.com for more On Sale that you would like to information on rules and Mark your calen- donate, please bring it sign ups. dars for Thursday, April to either the Mayport or USO Memorial Golf 10 from 5-9 p.m. The NAS JAX USO Center. Tournament Greater Jacksonville This will be a great fun- The annual USO Golf Area USO is host- draiser for the USO Tournament will be held ing a FUN-raiser night so please help us fill at NAS JAX Golf Club on at Adventure Landing the bins. Help support Friday, March 21, 2014 in Jacksonville Beach. the troops with your with a 10 a.m. shotgun Tickets are $10 per per- unwanted paper! start. Funds raised go son ($25 off the ticket United Through directly to support the price at the gate) and Reading program troops and their families. include unlimited laser makes it possible to and word processing. There is a full kitch- VCR and overhead pro- A Salute To Women tag, miniature golf, go- share in the enjoyment Fax, copy and free notary en, showers, a quiet jector are available for In The Military: Past karts, wacky worm, and of reading to the children service is also available. reading room and a use. & Present Festival frog hopper. in your life, even while Watch TV or a meeting room available For more information The Greater Tickets can be pur- thousands of miles apart. movie from the video at the USO. The USO is about activities or meet- Jacksonville Area USO chased now at the The Mayport Center and library. Service mem- available for meetings, ing availabilities, call will be hosting a FREE Mayport and NAS Jax NAS Center can record bers can also enjoy video support groups, recep- 246-3481 or stop by the festival honoring women USO offices. Tickets you reading a book to games or use the sports tions, parties and pre- center at 2560 Mayport in the military. The festi- are open to active duty, your children and send equipment. deployment briefs. A TV, Road. val will be Friday, March retirees, national guard, it to them after you have 28th from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. reservists, dod, and gone on deployment. It at Navy Federal across dependents. Tickets are is a great way to make from the Yorktown Gate. $10 each cash only. them smile on their spe- There will be live music, Military Spouse cial day even when you appearances by Morgan COMPASS Program can not be there with Frazier and A&E’s Rodeo COMPASS is a spouse- them. Please contact Girls, jump houses, and to-spouse mentoring your local USO center for much more including a program that intro- more information. presentation by Capt. duces participants to There is a computer JoEllen Drag Oslund, all aspects of the mili- resource center avail- (Ret.). This festival is tary lifestyle. COMPASS able to all service mem- free an open to the pub- offers military spouses bers with email, Internet OUT COMMUNITY IN CALENDAR The Duval County on Fort George Island Extension Office is offer- Cultural State Park. TOWN ing a Spring Gardening March 15-16 Tips Workshop from The Florida 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The D e p a r t m e n t o f Saturday, March 8 workshop will be located Environmental Join a Park Ranger at the Highlands Branch Protection’s Fort Clinch at 2 p.m. for a leisurely Library, 1826 Dunn Ave. State Park, 2601 Atlantic paced hike to discover Jacksonville, Fl. This Ave., Fernandina Beach, the island’s natural com- workshop will cover veg- will host a Confederate munities. Participants etables, fertilizer, pest Garrison event on are encouraged to bring control, lawn tips and Saturday, March 15 bug spray and bottled much more. This is a from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and water. This program will free workshop. Please Sunday, March 16 from take place at the Ribault call 904-255-7450 or 9 a.m.-noon. This pro- Club on Fort George email Evie at epankok@ gram will allow visitors Island Cultural State coj.net to pre-register. to interact with living Park. Saturday, March 15 historians to experience Monday,March 10 Ever dreamed of get- life in the fort as it was in Join Lavilla School ting the perfect shot of a 1861. Fees include the $6 of the Arts Drama great blue heron in flight per vehicle Park entrance Department for a day or a bumble bee nestled fee plus $2.00 per per- of fun and golfing with on a flower? Join a pho- son Fort admission. For an 8:30 a.m. shot- tographer at 10 a.m. and additional information, gun start at the Hidden nature enthusiast for a contact the park at (904) Hills Country Club. For leisurely stroll on the 277-7274 or visit www. more information or to Fairway Loop Trail and FloridaStateParks.org. become a sponsor call learn techniques to help Saturday, March 22 635-2315 or go to www. capture the beauty of the Container Gardening, lavilladrama.org maritime forest and salt “Traditional and Passive Thursday, March 13 marsh on film. Space Hydroponics”, “Recyle A Jacksonville Walk is limited on this pro- in the Garden”….learn to End Alzheimer’s gram to 10 participants. how to reuse, rein- Welcome Meeting will Please RSVP to the vent, rethink throw- be held from 1-2 p.m. at Talbot Islands State Park away items for the gar- the Times-Union Center Ranger Station at (904) den, and “Grow Bucket for the Performing Arts, 251-2320. This pro- Gardening” how to make Davis Gallery, 300 Water gram will take place at a low cost, water efficient St., Jacksonville 32202. the Ribault Club on Fort and weed free vegetable Learn about Walk to George Island Cultural growing system; to be End Alzheimer’s and State Park. Reservations held at the Duval County find out how you can get are necessary and the Extension Office 1010 N. involved! If you’re inter- program is free. McDuff Ave. 32254, from ested in marketing, team The Talbot Islands 9:00 a.m.-noon. Cost is recruitment or reten- have a rich cultural his- $5 with Pre-registration tions, logistics, securing tory that dates back and pre-payment being prizes, sponsorship or over 5,000 years. Join required. Please con- volunteer recruitment, a Park Ranger at 2 p.m. tact Jeannie Crosby @ we would love to hear for a look into these past 255-7450. Make checks from you! RSVP (800) culturs and the artifacts payable to: DCOHAC 272-3900 or mdrinks@ they left behind. This and mail to: Duval alz.org. program will take place County Extension Office, Thursday, March 13 at the Ribault Club Attention: Jeannie. 14 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 6, 2014 Reserves Looking For Few Good Pilots By MCCS William Lovelady Submitted The Navy Reserve is searching for a few of the best pilots who are ready to leave active duty, but still looking to fly Navy. “Just about every reserve squadron needs a constant flow of high- ly qualified applicants,” said Cmdr. Dave Bowen, the reserve component community manager for pilot accessions. “A squadron with about 25 officers aboard needs one or two new acces- sions a year, but if we have a zero year that becomes a problem.” Reserve pilots are recruited by holding pilot selection boards. Squadrons that have positions to fill will send out a quarterly notice announcing the conven- ing of a board. “A lot of the pilots that apply have known about the squadrons for a long time by word of mouth and have already rushed the squadron by coming to visit on a drill weekend and introduc- ing themselves,” said Bartram. “It’s important -Photo by AWFCS(NAC/SCW) Mike Wendelin for new pilots to visit the Lt. Tim Berryhill, a former USMC C-130 pilot and now a reservist with the VR-62 Nomads, climbs his aircraft past Mt. Suribachi on Iwo Jima. squadron and meet the wardroom in order to commanding officer of manding officer and get put faces with names and the 3rd Fleet Maritime a feel for the commute if see if they are a good fit Operations detach- they aren’t planning to or not.” ment at Las Vegas, but live local,” Bowen said. Because of the long I still fly as a guest pilot “This is a chance to talk and costly training pipe- with VFC-111. For me, I to fellow aviators who line, there are no direct get to enjoy the best of have recently joined the accessions for Navy both worlds—a civilian squadron and get a lot of Reserve pilots. They career in aviation, as well questions answered on have to come from the as continuing my Navy issues like pay and ben- fleet, and their skills are career flying fighters part efits, expectations, and incredibly perishable. time.” work-life balance.” “Our ideal candidate One pilot who recently Pilot selection boards is a junior officer who joined the Navy Reserve are usually held at the just finished a tactical is Lt. Amelia Leeds, wing-level at least twice or instructor tour,” said a P-3 pilot with the annually. Reserve squad- Bowen. “We want to grab VP-62 ‘Broad Arrows’ in ron commanding offi- that pilot and his skills Jacksonville, Fla. After cers and senior reserve that were honed in the serving almost nine pilots typically review fleet and retain it in the years on active duty in applicant records and reserve.” the Navy, Leeds did make recommendations Pilots who have been an interservice trans- to the air wing com- away from active duty for fer from the Navy to mander before billets are a few years, even if they the National Oceanic offered to the selectees. are flying commercially, and Atmospheric Consideration is given to may not have the current Administration (NOAA) officer and tactical per- skill sets needed to get Corps where she flew the formance, recent expe- back in the cockpit of an WP-3D Orion; a modi- rience, and willingness F/A-18 or F-5. fied P-3 used for collect- to meet participation “We’re not looking for ing weather information. expectations. people who barely meet After leaving NOAA, Selected aviators standards. It is our job Leeds became an air should then contact the to provide experienced interdiction agent/ career transition office and well-qualified pilots pilot for U.S. Customs at the Bureau of Naval to meet fleet and opera- and Border Protection, Personnel and request tional support require- before she joined the assistance in affiliating ments,” said Bowen. Navy Reserve in 2011. with the Navy Reserve. “Our reserve pilots are “I found out about the The transition office will highly experienced oper- reserves through numer- work with reserve squad- ators and that’s what ous sources, but mainly rons and manage the the Navy needs from other pilots from work,” required paperwork for us—whether flying tacti- said Leeds. “I went transfer to the desired cal missions in support through a recruiter at reserve component. of combatant command- the [Navy Operational Newly selected reserve ers or flying in adversary Support Center] in aviators can expect a squadrons to train our Jacksonville and put a short period of active -Photo by MCCS William Lovelady junior pilots just arriving pilot package together duty orders to complete Lt. Amelia Leeds, a P-3 pilot with the VP-62 Broad Arrows, joined the Navy in the fleet.” that was given to VP-62. the basic familiarization Reserves after nine years of active duty service with the Navy. The other challenge A big lesson learned is and tactical training syl- Bowen faces with bring- that I wished I had put labus on their new air- how do I apply? the squadron and most community more aware ing new pilots to the in a package sooner. I craft, if required. Once • Do you have to “rush” are flexible with indi- of the close support Navy Reserve is the encourage anyone that this is completed, partic- a reserve squadron in vidual participation con- relationship that exists lack of awareness of the was active-duty to join ipation requirements will order to be selected? cerns.” between the active and opportunities. the reserves. It is a great vary according to squad- • Do I have to be an Commander, Navy reserve components and “No commanding offi- way to continue ron and mission. Many airline pilot to make the Air Forces Reserve let aviators know about cer wants to lose his best to serve your country.” reserve squadrons have commute work if I don’t (CNAFR), has commu- the benefits of being part people, so when a pilot For those aviators recently seen a decline want to live local? nity managers for the of a reserve squadron,” is considering leaving coming toward the end in qualified applicants • How many days per Tactical Support Wing said Bowen. “Pilots com- active duty, there may of their active-duty com- because many aviators month will I be expected which flies F/A-18, F-5, ing off of active duty not be a lot of resourc- mitments, transition- are remaining on active to be at the squadron? EA-6B/EA-18G aircraft have the tactical and es forthcoming,” said ing to a reserve compo- duty, combined with a I don’t want to be away and the Fleet Logistics instructional skills that Bowen. “For some pilots nent squadron is easier general lack of aware- from my family for too Support Wing which we want to retain – and the only exposure they than one might imagine. ness in reserve squadron long--that’s why I left flies the C-40A, C-37, in return give them the have to the reserve com- There are open billets in opportunities. active duty. C-20, and C-130 air- enjoyment and quality ponent is if the squadron almost every communi- “We understand that • Do you have to be a craft. CNAFR also has of service to our country has a reserve squadron ty and squadrons regu- there are a few miscon- “patch wearer” to be con- two VP squadrons which that is unmatched in any augment unit.” larly hold pilot selection ceptions and a lot of sidered for one of the fly P-3C and three heli- civilian job.” Bowen, a graduate boards. The best time for unanswered questions tactical squadrons? copter squadrons which Together, we will defeat of the U.S. Merchant a pilot to begin the pro- concerning being a part • What is the reserve fly the HH-60H and the deadly childhood diseases. Marine Academy, spent cess is within six months of a reserve squadron,” retirement and what SH-60B. Chief of Naval 800-822-6344 • stjude.org more than 10 years on of leaving active duty. said Bowen. “We’re try- other benefits will I Air Training (CNATRA) active duty as an F/A-18 Interested aviators are ing to get the word out receive? also offers reserve avia- Hornet pilot and a T-45 encouraged to contact that these are some of “The answers to these tors and flight officers Goshawk instructor. the squadrons they are the best opportunities to questions might sur- the opportunity to train “I transitioned to the most interested in and stay in the cockpit and prise you,” said Bowen. aviators. If you’re inter- reserves eight and a half find out the time of its enjoy the ready room “The bottom line is that ested in flying with the St. Jude patient, Aaron, with his father Lieutenant Commander, Scott years ago and started next drill weekend. camaraderie part time.” we have reserve aviators Navy Reserve, reach out flying the F-5 Tiger, and “We encourage any- Some of the recurring from a variety of civil- to one of the squadrons began my department one interested in joining questions highlighted in ian professions living all which can direct you to a head tour at VFC-111 a reserve squadron to recent years are: over the country. There community manager. in Key West, Fla.,” said come to a drill weekend, • What reserve squad- are a lot of resources “We hope to make the
Bowen. “Now I’m the meet the pilots, the com- rons are out there, and available to get guys to entire Naval Aviation A CFC Participant – provided as a public service. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 6, 2014 15 16 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, March 6, 2014