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ValiantFrom U.S. Coast Guard Joins Mayport Fleet gained more than 100 new residents when the Coast Guard Cutter Valiant arrived Friday for a permanent homeport change. The 210-foot medium endur- ance cutter moved to Mayport from with a crew of 12 officers, 64 enlisted personnel and their fami- lies. The Valiant is a multi-mission, medium endurance cutter that operates in the Atlantic Ocean, and Gulf of for the commander of Coast Guard Atlantic Area. The cutter’s mis- sions include search and rescue; maritime law enforcement; marine environmental protection; defense readiness; and ports, waterways and coastal security. “Everyone we’ve worked with to make our move possible - the command and personnel at Naval Station Mayport, the St. Augustine chapter of the Navy League and countless members of the commu- nity - has welcomed us with open arms and gone above and beyond to ensure we have a smooth transi- tion,” said Cmdr. Stephen Burdian, commanding officer of the Valiant. -Photos by MC1 Toiete Jackson “We’re extremely fortunate to call Above, The U.S. Coast Guard Jacksonville our new home.” Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) The Valiant’s move to Jacksonville arrives at Naval Station Mayport opens space in Miami for the Coast for a permanent homeport Guard’s new Sentinel-class Fast change from Miami with a Response Cutters, which will be 76-person crew. Left, Family and homeported there. friends of the U.S. Coast Guard An extensive review of multiple Cutter Valiant (WMEC 621) potential homeports determined cheer as they arrive at Naval Naval Station Mayport is the best Station Mayport for a permanent location for the Valiant and its crew. homeport change from Miami. “We have an outstanding rela- The Valiant is a multi-mission, tionship with the Coast Guard here, medium endurance cutter whose and the Valiant’s arrival highlights mission include search and res- that partnership,” said Capt. Doug cue; maritime law enforcement; Cochrane, commanding officer marine environmental protec- of Naval Station Mayport. “We’re tion; defense readiness; and ports, See Valiant, Page 3 waterways and coastal security.

BoylesFrom CHSMWL Takes Command Of CHSMWL to , , Capt. Daniel E. Boyles and reported to HSL-47 relieved Capt. Douglas J. ten where he served as Safety Hoopen as Commander, Officer, Operations Officer Helicopter Maritime Strike and completed a Caribbean Wing, U.S. Atlantic Fleet on Aug. Counter Narcotics deploy- 3 during a ceremony at Ocean ment as Officer-in-Charge of Breeze Conference Center. Detachment Six in USS Doyle Boyles, a native of Mount (FFG 39). Prospect, Ill., was commis- In September 2004, he sioned through the University returned to HSL-47 as of Illinois NROTC program Executive Officer and on Dec. in 1986, where he earned a 8, 2006 he took command of Bachelors of Science Degree in the Saberhawks. During this Mathematics. He was designat- tour the Saberhawks won the ed a Naval Aviator in June 1988. coveted Secretary of Defense Boyles flew the SH-2F Maintenance Award, the Seasprite during his initial sea Lockheed Martin Superior HSL assignment in HSL-35 and Maintenance Award and the made two deployments to the Capt Arnold J. Isbell award for Western Pacific and Indian tactical excellence. In addition, Ocean in USS Sides (FFG 14) the Saberhawks participated in and USS Reasoner (FF 1063). Tsunami and Hurricane Katrina Boyles then transferred to HSL- relief efforts while support- 41 in February 1992, where he ing two USS Abraham Lincoln transitioned to SH-60B Seahawk Strike Group deployments. and served as an Instructor His shore assignments -Photo by Paige Gnann Pilot in the Fleet Replacement included tours to the Director Capt. Daniel Boyles salutes guest speaker Rear Adm. Ted Branch, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, Squadron. Assessments Division (N81) after relieving Capt. Douglas ten Hoopen as Commander, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, U.S. Atlantic In September 1994, Boyles on the staff of the Deputy Fleet on Aug. 3 during a ceremony at Ocean Breeze Conference Center. reported to USS Juneau (LPD Chief of Naval Operations 10), located at Naval Station (Resources, Requirements, and San Diego, where he served as Assessment) and to NORAD receiving his aviation wings in Mobile Bay (CG 53) in support Ten Hoopen’s other sea tours Air Boss and deployed to the and USNORTHERN Command 1989, he was assigned to HSL- of Operations Desert Shield and began in 1995, when he report- Central Pacific and Persian Interagency Liaison Office in 43 in San Diego, Calif., where Desert Storm. The second was ed as Assistant Navigator in Gulf. During this tour Boyles Washington D.C. he completed two deployments as Detachment Maintenance USS Nimitz (CVN 68), home- earned his Officer of the Deck A Long Island native of Bay to the Arabian Gulf while for- Officer in USS Bunker Hill (CG ported in Bremerton, WA. (Underway) and Surface Shore, New York, ten Hoopen ward deployed to Atsugi, . 52) He finished his tour at HSL- While aboard he deployed for a Warfare Officer Qualifications. is a 1987 graduate of the United The first was as Detachment 43 as the Quality Assurance third time in support of Desert In June 1999, Boyles returned States Naval Academy. After Operations Officer in USS Officer. See CHSMWL, Page 8

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NavyBlog Post by Commander, Navy Installa-Housing – Helping Us Help You tions Command Public Affairs me. I am determined to ensure If the issue cannot be resolved, issue. If you feel you are hav- of your home or barracks room we are providing the very best we will work with the Sailor to ing health issues that may be that tend to have more mois- “As a Navy leader – and some- housing throughout the fleet find alternate accommodations. related to conditions in your ture, like kitchens and bath- one who lives in Navy housing – but I also need your help. If Whether in a barracks room or home or barracks room, see rooms, are kept clean on a regu- – I am committed to ensuring you help me by reporting your home, if you live in Navy hous- your medical provider immedi- lar basis. Often times, all it takes service members and their fam- housing issues, we can help ing and suspect a health or ately and then report the issue is a once weekly wipe down ilies have suitable, affordable ensure you maintain a house or safety condition exists, please to your command medical offi- with mold/mildew cleaner. and safe housing. Recent events barracks room that you can feel report it to the local Private- cer or representative and your As a ready and resilient force, pertaining to mold in Navy bar- proud to say is your home.” Public Venture (PPV) office, chain of command. 21st Century Sailors and their racks, and government owned VADM Bill French the local Navy Housing Office Taking personal responsibil- and family privatized housing Should a health or safety or your barracks manager. Use ity to prevent issues like mold families must feel confident have indicated a need to more issue arise during a Sailor’s your Chain of Command; talk before it gets out of hand is they can report personal and clearly communicate assistance stay in Navy barracks, govern- to your LPO, LCPO, Division essential. In many environ- housing concerns in order to available on all issues, but par- ment owned, or privatized fam- officer, Ombudsman and even ments mold can grow no mat- stay safe and healthy in the ticularly when pertaining to ily housing, we’ll work with the your Commanding Officer until ter how well we maintain the places they live so we can all health or safety issues. Sailor as an advocate for their you feel you’re getting the right home or condition the air qual- focus on our mission, our duties This is a personal issue for needs until we find a solution. amount of attention on your ity. Be vigilant and ensure areas and those we care about. Welcome To NS Mayport, Jacksonville and end times, cost of get his lanyard and school stjohns.k12.fl.us Knowing the lunch, sports sched- ID. In August, the website *free tutoring: www. THE ROPES ules, and answers to your will also post the date and SoarAtHome.com; www. transportation questions. time for Open House. tutor.com As the School Liaison As you approach day *special needs: www. Officer I will also be able one, which is Aug. 20 in militarystudent.org; www. While you may be con- family project” which cre- to put you in contact with Duval, establish a regu- autism-society.org cerned about housing, a ates a positive response the school’s counselor. lar bedtime routine and job, and new clothes due to the move for all in the The counselor can pro- morning routine. Decide *Military Youth on to a climate change, your family. vide information about if your child will pack the Move: This pro- children have honed in on By sending a positive registration dates/times, a lunch or buy it. Make gram is supported by Judy Cromartie what will have the greatest message to your children PE routines (includ- sure that he has clothes the DoD and avail- School Liaison Officer impact on them: school. about the good place ing uniforms for middle which are appropriate for able at http://apps.mhf. Moving is hard for the where they are now liv- and high school stu- the school’s dress code. dod.mil/pls/psgprod/ whole family, but it can be ing, the good people, dents), backpack rules, Determine where at home f?p=MYOM: HOME2:0 Most children and their especially hard on kids. and especially, the new and other information he will keep his school ID, This website is designed families get excited about One of the keys to mak- school, your excitement which may not be posted his books, and maybe that to provide relocation and moving to a new commu- ing it easier is prepara- will be transferred to your on the school’s website. lunch so that each morn- outreach support to mili- nity. It is an opportunity tion. Psychologist Gary children. This helps them The school counselor will ing is hassle-free. to start afresh, make new Santavicca says, “In gen- to feel confident about also be able to answer With a little bit of effort tary youth ages 6-18. friends, explore different eral, the more prepara- their new surroundings your questions about your at home, parents can Judy Cromartie is the scenery, and maybe get tion you have, the easier a and the new school. child’s IEP or 504 Plan. establish a positive tone School Liaison Officer for their own bedroom. But transition is.” If you need help getting Check on the indi- for this latest move which NS Mayport. If you have the other side of a move But if you didn’t have more information about vidual school’s web- will result in a great year questions about this arti- for children is leaving time to research this the new school than can site to find out the date of learning. Parental cle or concerns about an friends and starting in a move, now is the time to be found on the school’s of Orientation. Most involvement and enthusi- educational issue impact- new school. “Who will be get online to learn about website, check with me, schools in Duval will asm may be all your child ing your child, she can my teacher?” “Who will I Hanna Park, the fun the School Liaison Officer have this on their web- needs to have a great be reached via email at sit with at lunch?” “Will I things to do throughout at N.S. Mayport. Or you site and on the marquee move and an outstanding judith.cromartie@navy. have to ride a bus?” the Beaches’ communi- can find out school infor- at the front of the school. year of academic success! mil or by phone at (904) These are common ty, the zoo, and their new mation by going to www. At Orientation, your Websites to help make questions, tinged with schools. If possible, have duvalschools.org and child will learn about the the first days and weeks 270-6289 X1305 [office] or anxiety, which your chil- your children help you click on the tab “Parents.” school’s dress code, find easier: (904) 219-3894 [cell]. Or dren are now asking with this online research. Then scroll down to “How out his schedule for the *websites for you can schedule a meet- about this new communi- Santavicca states that by to Enroll” to find enroll- year, meet his teacher or area schools: www. ing with her in her office ty - Jacksonville, . helping, it becomes “a ment forms, the start teachers, and maybe even duvalschools.org; www. in Building One. Olympic Dreams Or Defeats Bring Lessons catalyst for us to truly success tends to breed this purpose I came to accept ourselves and find pride that goes to our this hour.” The hour was CHAPLAIN’S out more of who we are. head. Pride breeds com- when Jesus was betrayed CORNER It is a chance to grow in placency and a self-seek- by Judas and crucified on character as a person as ing attitude. A crushed a cross. He could have we accept the truth of the dream or a moment of evaded the hour, but rath- clinging to the dream of Have you ever faced circumstances that have sorrow is an opportunity er He moved towards it in Olympic gold, hoping it crushing disappointment enveloped us. for God work in our life humility. will become reality. in your life? Has life sud- Oswald Chambers says to break down pride and We all strive and work T h e L o n d o n 2 0 1 2 denly taken a turn you it well in ‘My Utmost for increase humility. hard to pursue our life’s games have indeed been never thought possible? His Highest,’ that “the It is a chance to ask our- dreams, but circumstanc- interesting to watch, as Have you seen a dream only way to find yourself selves, “What really mat- Lt. Stephen Cloer some who were thought you held onto for years is in the fires of sorrow.” ters in life?” es are so many times out- CNSL Ministry Center to be gold medal con- come quickly to an end? These are indeed shap- The character of Christ side our control. When tenders failed to place on Can you relate to these ing moments in our life. is seen in John 12:27 life takes a turn and The Summer Olympics the medal stand. Their athletes who have invest- While we all wish life was where Jesus says, “Now dreams are crushed, take in London has filled our O lympic dream was ed their lives for this day, full of nothing but success My soul has become that time to stop and take home as we tune in to crushed in a moment. For only to walk away empty and achievements, such troubled; and what shall personal inventory and watch each evening to many of these athletes it handed? I am sure we can a life would actually be I say, ‘Father, save Me look to God who has a see who will win a medal. has taken most of their all relate in some way. to our detriment because from this hour’? But for purpose for it all! My favorite part of the life to train for this one Among these Olympic Olympics is hearing the day, so it is indeed a great sad endings, there is a stories of the athletes and disappointment when great lesson to be learned. their families who have they are not able to per- The lesson is that sorrow sacrificed so much to be form on Olympic game and suffering are times there. They have been day. in our life that can be a

New Website Honors Naval Station Mayport Capt. Douglas F. Cochrane ...... Commanding Officer Service Members’ Valor Cmdr. Patrick Pickard ...... Executive Officer By Jim Garamone said, the intent of the CMDCM Robert L. White ...... Command Master Chief American Forces Press Service website will be to honor Naval Station Mayport Editorial Staff Command Chaplain Bill Austin ...... Public Affairs Officer The Defense soldiers, sailors, air- Lt. Cmdr. MC1 William Townsend ...... Deputy Public Affairs Officer Department unveiled a Jerome Cayangyang FC2 Robert Leonard ...... Assistant Public Affairs Officer men and Marines who Paige Gnann...... Editor new website today that Roman Catholic Mass received the highest Sunday 9 a.m. The Mirror is distributed without charge throughout Mayport’s Navy community, including the Naval Station, honors service members’ valor awards in opera- Monday-Thursday on- and off-base Navy housing areas, and ships, squadrons and staffs homeported at NS Mayport. Copies 11:30 a.m. are also available at the Naval Station’s Public Affairs Office, Building 1, and The Florida Times-Union, 1 highest acts of valor. tions since Sept. 11, 2001. Confessions: Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202. The site - at http://valor. before & after mass or upon The deadline for all submissions is Thursday at 4 p.m., one week prior to publication. News and articles These are the Medal of request should be submitted to the Public Affairs Office, or mailed to: defense.gov - is designed Honor, service crosses CCD, RCIA & Adult Ed: The Mirror to raise awareness of ser- Sunday 10:30 a.m. P.O. Box 280032 and the Silver Star. The Baptisms Naval Station 3rd Sunday of month 10:30 a.m. vice members’ heroism Mayport, FL 32228-0032 listing covers only awards Catholic Youth Group and to help deter those 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:30 a.m-1 p.m. Commercial: (904) 270-7817 Ext. 1012 DSN: 960-7817 Ext. 1012 since Sept. 11, 2001. The Protestant Worship Commercial FAX (904) 270-5329 DSN FAX: 960-5329 who falsely claim military Email: [email protected] site currently lists only Sunday 10:30 a.m. honors, officials said. Sunday school 9:15 a.m. CO Actionline: 270-5589 or 1-800-270-6307 those awarded the Medal Choir: Wednesday 7 p.m. This DoD newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of Recognizing those who Baptism: For The Mirror are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Honor, and will expand of Defense or the Department of the Navy. Published by The Florida Times-Union, a private firm in no way have served so honor- information contact your chaplain to include the other Women’s Bible Study connected with the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written contract with Naval Station Mayport, Fla. The appear- ably remains the crux of Wednesday 10 a.m. ance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by awards, officials said. Protestant Youth Group the Department of Defense, U.S. Navy or The Florida Times-Union, of the products or services advertised. the DOD effort, Defense 1st Friday Youth Quak Trip 6:30 Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without Secretary Leon E. Panetta “It is essential that we p.m. regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation, 3rd Friday at Chapel 7-10:30 p.m. or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. The editorial content of this publication is the said. “One of the most honor and recognize PWOC responsibility of the Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Public Affairs Office. 2nd Saturday 9:30 a.m. Advertisements are solicited by the publisher. Inquiries regarding advertising should be directed to: important things we can our service members’ PMOC achievements, while 3rd Saturday Prayer Breakfast 9 do for all veterans is to a.m. honor the service of those maintaining the integrity MOPS 1st & 3rd Thursday, 9:30 a.m. who have gone above and of our award data,” said Ellen S.Rykert • Publisher Erin C. Conaton, under- For more information or other 1 Riverside Avenue • Jacksonville, FL 32202 beyond the call of duty,” worship opportunities and reli- (904) 359-4168 he added. secretary of defense for gious organizations in Jacksonville, Advertising Sales call 270-5212. (904) 359-4336 • FAX: (904) 366-6230 Ultimately, officials personnel and readiness. Pat Waterman • Territory Sales Representative • (904) 359-4680 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, August 9, 2012 3

NGI&SFrom Staff Bowman Hall Gets Facelift Representatives from Naval Station Mayport, Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, Public Works and construc- tion contractors gathered outside of Building 1585 Friday to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Bowman Hall. Bowman Hall has under- gone a total room renova- tion project since December 2009, which included the repair and renovation of 114 guest rooms, hallways, lounges and comon areas. The project was completed in July and cost $5.2 million, including furnishings. Closet walls, doors, shelves, bathroom plumb- ing, flooring - even the ceil- ing fans carpeting and room number signs were demol- ished and removed during the renovation. The new rooms have a modern look and provide a feeling of home, accord- ing to Ada Ferran, NGIS Mayport manager. The furni- ture, fixture and equipment upgrades also include a new queen size bed, bed and -Photo by Paige Gnann bath linens, night stands, art Representatives from Naval Station Mayport, Navy Gateway Inns & Suites, Public Works and OTAK construction contractors gather outside of work, desk and chairs, along Building 1585 Friday to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Bowman Hall. The $5.2 million project, including a total renovation of the 114 with a 32-inch TV. guest rooms, was completed in July. Valiant From Page 1 What does HOPE look like? Hope looks like thrilled the Coast Guard Mary Tyler Moore, chose our base, and we wel- International Chairman, JDRF She has type 1 diabetes, and her hope for come our new shipmates.” better treatments and a cure lies in There are no other Coast the progress of research. To learn more, call 800.533.CURE or visit jdrf.org. Guard cutters perma- nently homeported aboard Naval Station Mayport, but the base often hosts visit- A CFC participant. Provided as a public service. ing cutters in need of tem- porary pier space for port calls, scheduled mainte- nance periods and emer- JOIN TODAY! gency repairs during patrols through the area. ducks.org or 800-45-DUCKS 4 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, August 9, 2012

-Photo by MC2 Anthony Curtis Sailors man the rails aboard Oliver Hazard Perry-class USS DeWert (FFG 45) as the ship arrives in Montreal. DeWert, Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC 3) and Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec (FFH 332) are visiting cities in America and Canada to commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. USS De Wert Visits Canada For War Of 1812 Commemoration By Ensign Hannah receptions for the respec- engaging with the public Johnston USS De Wert Public Affairs tive cities’ mayors, mili- of the host city. More than tary officials, and other 5,000 people visited De USS De Wert (FFG 45) public figures to further Wert in Quebec City and left Jacksonville, Florida our ties with our sister Montreal. on July 16 to begin a country. “I really enjoy the 73-day cruise through the “We did a phenomenal opportunity to meet Great Lakes to commem- job because we func- and mingle with the orate the Bicentennial tioned as a team and people and for them to of the War of 1812. Since were dedicated until the see the finished prod- her departure, De Wert end,” said Cmdr. Joseph uct of all our hard work,” has visited the Canadian Thomas, commanding said Boatswains Mate -Photo by MC2 Tony D. Curtis cities of Halifax, Quebec officer of USS De Wert. 2nd Class Nathaniel Sailors man the rails aboard Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS DeWert (FFG 45) as City, and Montreal and The crew of De Wert has Pennywell. the ship departs Quebec City. DeWert, Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane is currently en route to succeeded at fulfilling a Currently, De Wert (PC 3) and Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec (FFH 332) are visit- her first American port, demanding schedule of is transiting the St. ing cities in America and Canada to commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. Milwaukee. completing ship prepa- Lawrence Seaway, which At each of the Canadian rations, providing tours, provides a system of locks, Atlantic Ocean to the Lakes is a highly antici- the Great Lakes since the port visits, De Wert host- conducting community channels, and canals for Great Lakes. De Wert’s pated event, as it is the ed distinguished visitor relations projects, and ships to transit from the arrival into the Great first Navy frigate to visit See De Wert, Page 5

-Photo courtesy of USS De Wert USS De Wert inside the first of fifteen locks during her transit through the St. Lawrence Seaway.

-Photo by MC2 Dustin Good -Photo courtesy of USS De Wert Cmdr. Joseph C. Thomas, USS DeWert commanding offi- Members of the Wendake First Nation greeted Rear Adm. Greg Nosal, Cmdr. Joe Thomas and the crews of USS De cer, signs the guest book with Jocelyn Ann Campell, city Wert, USS Hurricane, and HMCS Ville de Quebec during a traditional aboriginal welcoming ceremony in Quebec. councillor of Montreal, at city hall.

-Photo by MC2 Tony D. Curtis Operations Specialist 3rd Class Zach Wood, left, and Electronics Technician 2nd Class -Photo by MC2 Tony D. Curtis John Cochran, both from USS DeWert (FFG 45), answer questions from Ted Bird on Sailors assigned to Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC 3) watch a con- TSN Radio 990 Montreal about the ship's visit to the city. cert featuring from Guns n' Roses. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, August 9, 2012 5

-Photo by MC2 Anthony Curtis Chief Electrician's Mate Gerson Paul from Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC 3) gives toy hockey sticks to a patient during a community relations event.

-Photo by MC2 Anthony Curtis -Photo by MC2 Anthony Curtis Quartermaster 1st Class Darkemu Canmu operates a Quartermaster Seaman Patrick Riley from USS De Wert (FFG 45) greets a patient during a community relations event GPS on the bridge aboard USS De Wert (FFG 45). at the Sainte-Justine Mother and Child University Hospital Centre.

-Photo by MC2 Anthony Curtis -Photo by MC2 Anthony Curtis Gunner's Mate 3rd Class T'Darris Booker describes different weapons to tourists aboard Fire Controlman 2nd Class Daniel Faiella describes a .50 caliber machine gun to a tour- USS De Wert (FFG 45). ist aboard USS De Wert (FFG 45). De Wert

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Navy’s last Great Lakes Cruise in 1999. The USS Hurricane (PC 3) and the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Ville de Quebec are also traveling with De Wert throughout the Great Lakes for the com- memoration events. Other scheduled port visits include Chicago, Toledo, Detroit, Cleveland, and Buffalo. The War of 1812, also known as America’s sec- ond war for indepen- dence, is regarded by many as the conflict that started our country’s rise to global influence. From 1812 to 1815, we fought to expand to the north and west, and to assert our rights to trade freely with other coun- tries, without interfer- ence from Britain’s Royal Navy ships on the high seas. Our modern Navy and our role as a global maritime power are root- ed in the events of 1812 to 1815. More informa- tion on the Bicentennial -Photo by MC2 Dustin Good Commemoration of the Technician (surface) 2nd Class Mark Riddell shows a Mk .76 round to Montreal locals during a tour aboard USS De Wert (FFG 45). De Wert, War of 1812 can be found Cyclone-class coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC 3) and Canadian Halifax-class frigate HMCS Ville de Quebec (FFH 332) are visiting cities in at www.ourflagwasstill- America and Canada to commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812. there.org

-Photo by MC2 Dustin Good -Photo by MC2 Dustin Good Lt. Cmdr. Ron Flesvig explains the navy insignia of Informations Systems Technician Interior Communications Electrician 1st Class Michael Klebeck, from Cyclone-class 3rd Class Jeremy Wood to a Montreal news crew aboard Oliver Hazard Perry-class frig- coastal patrol ship USS Hurricane (PC3), explains damage control equipment to ate USS De Wert (FFG 45). Montreal locals during ship tour. 6 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, August 9, 2012

AnnualFrom U.S. Naval Forces Southern Panamax Kicks Off In Mayport the participating nations Command and U.S. 4th Fleet to plan and execute com- Public Affairs plex multinational opera- Rear Adm. Sinclair tions. Harris, commander, U.S. “O ne of the most Naval Forces Southern important benefits of Command and U.S. 4th multinational exercises Fleet (COMUSNAVSO/ like PANAMAX is the fact C4F) and Brazilian Rear that all the participants Adm. Wilson Pereira de will be able to exchange Lima Filho welcomed their experiences, exper- partner nation partici- tise and will gain new pants and staff officially knowledge about each kicking off this year’s other’s culture and peo- PANAMAX exercise, Aug. ple, Harris said. “These 6. interactions strengthen The main focus of our bonds across the PANAMAX is to exercise region and foster long- a variety of responses, lasting friendships and an in coordination with the understanding among the governments of partner nations, ultimate- and Colombia, in order ly benefiting the security to protect and guarantee of the region.” safe passage of commer- COMUSNAVSO/C4F cial traffic through the supports U.S. Southern Panama Canal, ensure Command joint and its neutrality, and respect combined full-spectrum national sovereignty. -Photo by MC2 Salt Cebe military operations by Representatives from Rear Adm. Sinclair Harris, commander, U.S. Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet gives PANAMAX military providing principally 17 nations are participat- exercise T-shirts to local media during a press conference held on board Naval Station Mayport. The main focus of sea-based, forward pres- ing in the annual exercise PANAMAX is to protect and guarantee safe passage of commercial traffic through the Panama Canal. ence to ensure freedom from Aug. 6-17, which of maneuver in the mari- has evolved over many Military and civilian per- that includes partici- bility operations under countries participating time domain, to foster years and now includes sonnel from Mayport- pants from Belize, Brazil, the support of United in PANAMAX share com- and sustain cooperative training for many of the based COMUSNAVSO/ Canada, Chile, Colombia, Nations Security Council mon interests and this relationships with inter- same 21st century threats C4F and Dominican Republic, Resolutions; provide exercise enhances those national partners and to encountered in today’s Squadron 40 (includ- Ecuador, , interoperability training links by fostering friendly, fully exploit the sea as land, sea, air and cyber ing Navy Reservists from F r a n c e, G u a t e m a l a , for the participating mul- mutual cooperation and maneuver space in order environments. More the Jacksonville area) H o n d u r a s , M e x i c o, tinational staffs; and build understanding between to enhance regional secu- than 600 military per- are also participating in Ni ca ragu a, Pa na ma, participating nation capa- participating militar- rity and promote peace, sonnel have traveled PANAMAX. Paraguay, Peru, and the bility to plan and execute ies. This multinational stability, and prosperity to Mayport for the exer- PANAMAX is a U.S.- . complex multinational exercise also contributes in the Caribbean, Central cise including 170 guests sponsored, multina- “This exercise is operations,” Harris said. to interoperability, and and South American from partner nations. tional annual exercise designed to execute sta- The governments of the builds the capabilities of regions. FFSC Mayport Works To Help Sailors, Families From FFSC Car Buying Strategies, Aug. 29, 11 a.m.-12:30 address specific areas of The following class- FFSC Room 702 p.m., Raising Financially concern such as nutrition, es and activities are Aug. 22, 3-4:30 p.m., Fit Kids, FFSC Room 702 toilet training, etc. We offered by the Fleet and Managing Anger Group, Aug. 29, 3-4:30 p.m., even take field trips sev- Family Support Center FFSC Room 702 Managing Anger Group, eral times a year to local (FFSC) and are free of Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-noon, FFSC Room 702 parks, museums and play- charge. Pre-registration Tottle Tyme Playgroup, Aug. 30, 9 a.m.-noon, grounds. This group is is required and childcare USO Tottle Tyme Playgroup, designed for moms new is not available. For more USO Parents and chil- USO to the area or moms who information about the dren together meet to USO Parents and chil- want their child to inter- classes or to register call share parenting concerns, dren together meet to act with other children 270-6600, ext. 1701. FFSC ideas, and fun! The group share parenting concerns, their child’s age. All chil- is located in Building One invites professionals to ideas, and fun! The group dren age four and below on Massey. address specific areas of invites professionals to are invited to attend. Aug. 9, 1:30-3:30 p.m., concern such as nutrition, Troops to Teachers, FFSC toilet training, etc. We Aug. 9, 9 a.m.-noon, even take field trips sev- Tottle Tyme Playgroup, eral times a year to local USO parks, museums and play- USO Parents and chil- grounds. This group is dren together meet to designed for moms new share parenting concerns, to the area or moms who ideas, and fun! 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A CFC participant. Provided as a public service. THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, August 9, 2012 7 USS Klakring Cleans Up In Sicily By DCC(SW/AW) Aus- the Boy and Girl Scouts Beautiful experience.” larly charged with gath- ed volunteers from NAS competition in the stadi- tin C. Hampton USS Klakring of America. Together, Several blocks away, ering a large amount of Sigonella in painting the um courtyard. the crew worked in the Logistics Specialist trash and debris from interior of the stadiums USS Klakring is cur- S a i l o r s f r o m U S S intense Sicilian summer Seaman Jonathan the area within and sur- facilities. Afterwards, the rently deployed on her Klakring (FFG-42) volun- heat, fighting off thorn Winters, Information rounding the Commune volunteers from all orga- final cruise before decom- teered their liberty time bushes and blowing sand Sy s t e m s Te c h n i c i a n Di Floridia Public Soccer nizations gathered to missioning in 2013 and in Sicily to serve the com- to gather a truck-load of Seaman Tommy Stadium. enjoy a meal comprised conducting Fire Scout munity by participating in trash and debris from O’Sullivan, Once finished, the of local favorites while operations in support of two community relations the area surrounding the S y s t e m Te c h n i c i a n endeavoring group assist- watching a friendly soccer AFRICOM. projects. market. (Mechanical) 2nd Class While the ship was After finishing for the Louie Reyes, Engineman in port for a short stop day, Scout Lara Allifi 2nd Class Mauro Jimenez in nearby Augusta Bay, described the event as, and PACE Instructor Klakring Sailors Seaman “The Good, Tired and Dennis Saliny were simi- Pedro Diaz, Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class John Weitzel, Senior Chief Personnel Specialist Dewayne Lynch, Chief Damage Controlman Chase Hampton, and Chaplain Lt. Justin Top participated in a beau- tification project at the Commune Di Floridia Open Market. The Sailors were also joined by Lara Aliffi, Miriana Mollica, and -Photos courtesy of USS Klakring Giuseppe Cospitano, who Sailors from USS Klakring spend time picking up trash are members of a Sicilian during a beautification project at Commune Di Floridia youth group similar to Open Market.

Sailors from USS Klakring stands with bags of trash and debris gathered from the Commune Di Floridia Public Soccer Stadium after a dual community relations project while the s hip was in port in Sicily. 8 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, August 9, 2012 HSL-48 At Work On USS Underwood

-Photos by MC2 Stuart Phillips Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Guanqun Sun (foreground) acts as the landing signalman enlisted (LSE) as Sailors prepare to traverse the flight deck after refueling an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the Vipers of HSL-48 during a "hot pump" and crew Sailors refuel an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to HSL-48 during a “hot pump” swap aboard USS Underwood (FFG 36). and crew swap on USS Underwood.

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Storm, and earned his at HSL-44 as Squadron HSL-42 from September DC, where he served 2000-2002 he served Forces Staff College in Surface Warfare desig- Operations Officer and 2005 until December at the Pentagon as at the Bureau of Naval March 2004 and served nation after qualifying was recognized as the 2006, winning the Battle Administrative Assistant Personnel in Millington, as a branch chief in the as Officer of the Deck 1999 HSLWINGLANT “E” for calendar year to the Assistant Vice TN, first as the HS/HSL Operations Directorate (Underway). Officer of the Year. 2006. Chief of Naval Operations Placement Officer and After three WESTPAC He completed sea Ten Hoopen’s shore (AVCNO), followed by a then as Assistant Aviation of the Joint Chiefs of Staff deployments to the dut y assig nment as duty assignments began 13-month tour as Aide Captain Detailer. He com- from January 2007 until A r a b i a n G u l f , Te n Commanding Officer of in 1993 in Washington, to the VCNO. From pleted studies at the Joint June of 2009. Hoopen chose to do his Department Head tour on the East Coast, where he served at HSL-44 in Mayport, from 1998 - 2000. He first served as Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of Detachment 10 in USS Philippine Sea (CG 58). Upon return from that deployment he deployed again ten days later as OIC of Detachment One in USS Vicksburg (CG 69). He finished his tour

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a CFC participant Provided as a public service THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, August 9, 2012 9 The Sullivans Holds DC Olympics USS The Sullivans Qualifies 4 SWOs

-Photos courtesy of USS The Sullivans Command Master Chief Brian Porter looks on as Information Systems Technician Second Class Christopher Curran demonstrates proper hose handling during USS The Sullivans’ Damage Control Olympics.

-Photo courtesy of USS The Sullivans USS The Sullivans congratulates her newly pinned Surface Warfare Officers, Lt.j.g. Rachel Halnon, Ensign Lauren Raines, Ensign Rachel Howell and Ensign Jonathan Tibbetts.

By Lt.j.g. joining Ensign Rachel great feeling, but it also Ashley Gebicke Howell and Lt.j.g. Rachel makes you feel even more USS The Sullivans Halnon - who passed responsible for your deci- There were handshakes their final board on July sions and actions.” and congratulations all 25 - as four of the newest around The Sullivans’ Surface Warfare Officers Halnon is a 2010 gradu- wardroom as two new in the fleet. ate of the Virginia Military Surface Warfare Officers “It’s such a great feeling Institute, and Tibbetts received their pins on July to have your SWO pin - to is a 2010 graduate of 27. have a group of people Florida State University. Ensign Lauren Raines with years of experience Both Raines and Howell Damage Controlman First Class Jeremiah Bredeson instructs Sailors from USS and Ensign Jonathan in the Navy decide that The Sullivans in firefighting skills during their Damage Control Olympics at Tibbetts successfully you have earned the right are 2011 graduates of Naval Station Mayport on July 26. completed a rigorous to wear a warfare insig- the United States Naval board process Friday, nia,” said Howell. “It’s a Academy. Navy Establishes Program Office For CVN 79 Procurement From PEO Aircraft Carriers by Cmdr. Doug Oglesby. carriers and PMS 378 duction while ensuring the new program office,” op best practices and The Program Executive The new program office for Future Carriers. PMS CVN 78 completes con- said Moore. procedures to affordably Officer (PEO) for will manage the planning 378 retains responsibility struction and delivery to “I am excited to stand deliver these warships.” Aircraft Carriers, Rear and procurement of John for the construction and the highest standards. As up this new program Before the ceremony Adm. Thomas Moore, F. Kennedy (CVN 79) and delivery of Gerald R. Ford the first new aircraft carri- office and manage the concluded, Oglesby was announced the stand up future aircraft carriers of (CVN 78). er design in more than 40 procurement of John F. frocked to the rank of cap- of a new program office, the Gerald R. Ford class. “Standing up a new years, the Gerald R. Ford- Kennedy and CVN 80” tain by Assistant Secretary July 27, within PEO PMS 379 will join existing program office will allow class will move into modi- said Oglesby. “The team of the Navy Research, Carriers, PMS 379, and PEO Carriers programs the Gerald R. Ford-class fied repeat production of will build on success with D e v e l o p m e n t a n d the assumption of office PMS 312 for in-service to begin continuous pro- CVN 79 and 80 through Gerald R. Ford and devel- Acquisition Sean Stackley. 10 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, August 9, 2012 USS Carney Concludes 3-Month Drydocking By Ensign Lily Powers USS Carney (DDG 64) completed, and the entire crew aboard, Carney was Even the best of war- prepared for undocking. ships with an outstanding Tugs returned Carney crew require some time to Mayport basin and out of the water for spruc- brought a newly refitted ing up. For guided-mis- Destroyer one step closer sile destroyer USS Carney to returning to full combat (DDG 64), the time came ready status. in April when she entered “BAE, SERMC and into her third major dry- Carney Sailors did an dock period, known outstanding job conduct- as a Docking Selected ing much needed repairs Restricted Availability since her last docking in (DSRA). 2003. However, the suc- Carney came out of cess and completion of the water on April 19, those jobs and the dock- but preparations for that ing evolutions is directly event began more than contributed to the own- six months before that ership maintained by as her crew and her Port Engineer Sean McMurray Carney Sailors, of which of South East Regional I am most proud of,” said Maintenance Center the ship’s Commanding (SERMC) began planning Officer, Cmdr. Marc D. the logistics of this mile- Boran. stone event. USS Carney is inport Work center super- -Photo courtesy of USS Carney Mayport completing a visors, lead petty offi- The crew of USS Carney stands aft of the ship while it is in dry dock at BAE Jacksonville Shipyard during a three-month maintenance availability, cers and division offi- Docking Selected Restricted Availability. and plans to be under- cers began to determine way for Sea Trials in what work needed to be 45, a berthing barge that time-consuming evolu- efforts, Carney was finally On the morning of July November in preparation accomplished, ranging would be their temporary tion this time around” high and dry and her crew 28, preparations were for her first deployment as from simple refinish- home for the next four said Electrician’s Mate 1st was able to go home for made, space inspections a Ballistic Missile Defense ing of decks to removal months. Class (SW) Odely Aime. the night. and valve verifications Destroyer in 2013. and repairs to the ship’s The “deadstick” tran- As Carney approached While the crew (with propellers. This evolu- sit up the St. John’s River the entrance to the now the exception of each tion required the crew to to drydock was a really ballasted-down drydock, day’s duty section) would be forward-looking and unique experience for the the tugs that had towed go home each night, forward-leaning during crew, especially junior her from Mayport hand- crews of workers would the second half of a sev- officers and Sailors. ed her over to a team of work around the clock en-month-long deploy- “Being up on the bridge civilian tugs that would to ensure that the time- ment to the 5th fleet area during the transit was turn her stern towards the line for completion was of responsibility. pretty cool…even though mouth of the drydock and adhered to every step of Carney was official- we weren’t operating carefully guide her, with the way. ly “on the blocks” at engines or rudder, I still the help of previously- Extra Force Protection around 3 p.m. on April 19. learned a lot about ship placed centering guides watches were stood up, Contractors began check- handling” said Ensign on the flight deck, back and the operational ing in at the quarterdeck Tim Dover, Conning offi- into the drydock. tempo on board Carney and fanning out around cer for the evolution. Once in place, the dock remained fast-paced and the ship to remove lag- Everyone was most began to ballast up, with aggressive. ging, rig hoses, and com- excited to observe the divers constantly check- Through the coopera- plete the assessments that ship’s entrance into the ing to ensure that Carney tion of the ship’s crew, would make for a smooth dry dock. was properly aligned SERMC personnel, the transition from Naval “I had seen the bal- on the massive blocks shipyard and drydock, Station Mayport to BAE lasting process before, that would support her and outside contractors, Jacksonville’s Shipyard. and I was impressed 8,886 tons, or “505 feet of the work was accom- At the same time, the because it was actually American fighting steel.” plished in a safe and time- crew moved onto YRBM a more efficient and less After nine hours of careful ly manner. Redesigned TA Program Announced From DoD ment agencies around the ties as a government is President Obama goal of enhancing career to properly prepare and announced the launch opportunities for service support those serving in o f t h e r e d e s i g n e d members,” said Secretary our military so they are Transition Assistance of Defense L eon E. career ready as they tran- Program developed by Panetta. “Our personnel sition back into civilian an interagency team have developed extraor- life. With this new initia- from the Departments dinary technical expertise tive, we can better ensure of Defense, Veterans and world-class leader- veterans receive the care, Affairs, Labor, Education, ship skills that are in high benefits and employ- and Homeland Security demand. Transition GPS ment services they have as well as the Office will help military mem- earned,” said Secretary o f P e r s o n n e l a n d bers apply their experi- of Veterans Affairs Eric M a n a g e m e n t a n d ence to additional train- K. Shinseki. “This col- t h e S m a l l B u s i n e s s ing, formal education, laborative effort will have Administration on July 23. and develop successful an impact well beyond The revamped program, civilian careers.” this current generation called Transition GPS, is “One of our funda- of individuals returning the first major overhaul of mental responsibili- from combat.” the TA program for mili- tary members in nearly 20 years. The effort began in response to a call from President Obama in August 2011 to ensure all service members are “career ready” when they leave the military. “I applaud the leader- ship of President Obama to bring together govern- THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, August 9, 2012 11

USS Taylor On Task

-Photo by MC2(EXW) Terrence Siren Cmdr. Jeremy Hill, commanding officer of the guided-missile frigate USS Taylor (FFG 50), guides several defense attache members representing Pakistan, India, Egypt and Great Britain, on a tour of the ship. Taylor is assigned to Commander, NATO Task Force 508, supporting Operation Ocean Shield, maritime interdiction operations and counter-piracy mission in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

-Photo by MC2(EXW) Terrence Siren Above, U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to USS Taylor kneel on the flightdeck during the final round of the 9mm gun qualification course of fire. Sailors aboard the USS Taylor (FFG-50) participate in an M9 weap- ons qualification. Above right, Seaman Michael Westfall, a member of the visit, board, search and sei- zure (VBSS) team aboard guided-missile frigate USS Tayor (FFG-50) (background), stands guard during a routine boarding of a dhow. Right, Sailors aboard the USS Taylor (FFG-50) participate in an M9 weapons qualification.

Out in Town 9:30 a.m.-noon. Cost is $15. Pre-registration and Friday, Aug. 10 pre-payment is required, The Ladies Auxillary COMMUNITY please contact Jeannie Fleet Reserve Association CALENDAR Crosby at 255-7450. #290 will host a potluck dinner from 5-8 p.m. at State Park. No reserva- Penman Road, Neptune Make checks payable to: the branch home, 390 tions are necessary and Beach. DCOHAC and mail to: Mayport Rd. The group is the program is free. Saturday, Aug. 25 Duval County Extension asking for an $8 donation. The City of Atlantic Join a park ranger at 2 Office, Attention: Jeannie. Take out orders are wel- Beach will show Dolphin p.m. to learn about the Tuesday, Aug. 28 come. The event is open Tale as its first sum- many common species Duval County to the public. For more mer Twilight Movie in that inhabit the natural Extension Florida information, call 246- the Park. Based on true communities of the unde- Friendly Landscaping 6855. events, this family film veloped barrier islands staff will present a Saturday, Aug. 11 is about Winter, a young of northeast Florida. This C h r i s t U n i t e d dolphin who loses her tail program will take place at “Baker’s Dozen” of Methodist Church invites in a crab trap, and Sawyer, the Ribault Club on Fort landscape tips for the the community to an old- the reserved 11-year-old George Island Cultural upcoming winter season fashioned fish fry, hosted boy who befriends her. State Park. No reserva- from 6-8 p.m. at Webb by the United Methodist Sawyer meets the rescued tions are necessary and Wesconnett Regional Men. Dinners will include dolphin at the Clearwater the program is free. Library, 6887 103rd St. fish, hush puppies and Marine Aquarium, a Tijuana Flats is cel- Learn the difference all the trimmings, all for marine rehabilitation ebrating summer’s end between regular lawn only $7 for adults and $4 center where she lives. with the 48th annual for children. Meet us in Sawyer rallies friends and Summer Beach Run and care and organic lawn Wilson Hall of the church family alike to save Winter its unforgettable post- care and much more. at 4 p.m. at 400 Penman and enlists a pioneering race celebration at 7 p.m. Attendees will also see Road, Neptune Beach to doctor to create a unique at Jacksonville Beach how to prepare their tools reel yours in! Need info? prosthetic appendage to Seawalk Pavilion, 1st St. for the off season includ- Call the church at 249- restore the dolphin’s abil- N, Jacksonville Beach. ing a sharpening dem- 5370. ity to swim. Admission is This family-friendly onstration. This is a free Join a park ranger at 2 free and open to the pub- event will benefit the res- class, but registration is p.m. and learn about the lic, so bring your blankets, taurant’s Just In Queso lifecycle of the sea turtle lawn chairs, and snacks. Foundation, which pro- requested. Call Becky at and the importance of The film is being shown vides aid to individu- 904-255-7450 or email her these creatures. This pro- at Jack Russell Park, 800 als, communities and at [email protected]. gram will take place at Seminole Rd, Atlantic organizations in need. Saturday, Sept. 8 the Ribault Club on Fort Beach. Adults are asked to Participants will not cross Join Wounded Warrior George Island Cultural accompany children. Free the finish line empty- ProjectTM (WWP) for State Park. No reserva- refreshments and fun for handed. Directly after the the WWP 8K Run in tions are necessary and kids of all ages begins at race, runners will be treat- Jacksonville. Activities the program is free. 7 p.m. with the movie ed to free food provided begin at 7 a.m. and a race Saturday, Aug. 18 showing at twilight. Visit by Tijuana Flats, beer and Join a park ranger at 2 the AB website for special live music. This event is start time of 9 a.m. at the p.m. and discover the events page for upcoming the perfect opportunity to Jacksonville Landing to importance of estuarine events atwww.coab.us/ bring friends and families help honor and empow- systems that surround events. together to help the com- er our nation’s Wounded the inshore sides of bar- Sunday, Aug. 19 Christ munity, have fun and stay Warriors. Race proceeds rier islands like those of United Methodist Church fit. The event includes support the free programs the Talbot Islands State will be hosting a back to both a five mile and a one WWP offers wounded Parks complex. This rang- school celebration for mile fun run with a por- service members nation- er-guided hike along the all children of the com- tion of the proceeds from salt marsh will help point munity from 11:30 a.m. the race benefiting the wide. Advance registra- out why these areas are Please join us for fun, Just in Queso Foundation. tion is $25 (includes race one of the most produc- food, games and give- To sign-up or for more day number, timing, and tive ecosystems on Earth, aways as we bid farewell i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t post-race festivities) and the many roles the salt to summer and hello to the event, visit http:// each runner must raise marsh plays, the plant a new school year. For www.1stplacesports. a minimum of $99. Top and animal life found in more information, please “ S t a r t Yo u r O w n finisher awards and addi- this natural community, contact the church office Vegetables from Seed” tional race-day options and the impacts humans at 249-5370 or Hanna Lecture and Hands-on: have on this system. This Thomas, Children’s Take home your own are available. Visit http:// program will take place at Ministry Leader, at thom- planted tray at Duval www.woundedwarrior- the Ribault Club on Fort [email protected]. Christ County Extension Office project.org/wwp-8k-runs. George Island Cultural UMC - Wilson Hall, 400 1010 N. McDuff Ave. from aspx to register. 12 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, August 9, 2012

Aug . 10: Summ er Foc’sle CPO Club. Cost is Aug. 31: Outdoor Sunset behind Beachside Swim Lesson Session $10 per person. Purchase Movies- The Avengers Community Center. FREE. V Begins. Registration tickets in advance; lim- (PG-13). Film begins at 270-7205 is Aug. 3 & 4 at the pool MWR ited tickets available from 8-10 a.m. Cost is $40 HAPPENINGS at the door. Sponsored per child/adult; $35 if by the NS Mayport CPO child is enrolled in Youth Aug. 11: UFC 150: Aug. 15: 12 Signs Selectees. For tickets, call Summer Camp. 270-5101. Henderson vs. Edgar. Astrology Party. 9 p.m. (904) 270-5431. Aug. 10: Beach Blanket 9 p.m. at Castaways at Castaways Lounge. Aug. 24: Dusk til Dawn Bingo. 12:15 pm at Lounge. 270-7205 Featuring DJ Tom. Food, Softball Tournament. Beachside Bingo. Wear A u g . 1 4 : G o t h e giveaways, prizes, bev- Sign up by Aug. 16. 270- your sun hats and shades; Distance 10K Run/ 5K e r a g e s p e c i a l s a n d 5451 dig in the sand for priz- Walk. 8:10 a.m. in front of more.270-7205 Aug 24: Shiver Me es, double payouts on all the gym. Aug . 17: O utdo or Timbers Party. 9 p.m. hard cards, free hot dogs Aug. 14: Men’s Movies- Journey 2- The at Castaways Lounge. and chips and more. 270- S u m m e r S o f t b a l l Mysterious Island (PG- Featuring Rock Band 7204 Organizational Meeting. 13). Film begins at LIFT. Come dressed in Aug . 10: O utdo or 11 a.m. at the Gym. 270- Sunset behind Beachside your best pirate costume. Movies- Hugo (PG). Film 5451. Community Center. FREE. Prizes for best costume, begins at Sunset behind Aug. 15: Just For Fun 270-7205 most original and best Beachside Community Wednesdays. Ev e r y Aug. 20: Men’s couple. Food, giveaways, Center. FREE. 270-7205 Wednesday at Mayport Summer Basketball Open Mic with band, bev- A u g . 1 0 : X t r e m e Bowling Center. It’s not Begins. Season ends Oct. erage specials and more. Bowling. 8 p.m. to about how good you 18. 270-5451 270-7205 Midnight every Friday at bowl, it’s about how Aug . 21: 7v7 Fall Aug. 24: Outdoor Mayport Bowling Center. much fun you can have! Soccer Organizational Movies- Pirates: Band $10 include 2 hours of $1 Colormania Bowling, Meeting. 11 a.m. at the of Misfits (PG). Film black light bowling, shoe drink specials, request Gym. 270-5451. begins at Sunset behind rental, prizes and dazzling your favorite music all day Aug. 22: All-Hands Beachside Community laser light show. 270-5377 long and more. 270-5733 Steak Night. 4-7 p.m. at Center. FREE. 270-7205

The following activities Soccer Organizational (904) 270-5431. most original and best target single or unaccom- Meeting. 11 a.m. at the Aug. 23: Hooter Dinner couple. Food, giveaways, panied Sailors. For more LIBERTY Gym. 270-5451. Trip. Van departs 5 p.m. Open Mic with band, bev- information, call 270- CALL Aug. 21: Chess Transportation Only. erage specials and more. 7788/89 or stop by the Tournament. 6 p.m. at Aug. 24: Dusk til Dawn 270-7205 Mayport Liberty Center Liberty Center. Softball Tournament. Aug. 24: Outdoor and pick up the month- your favorite music all day 270-7205 Aug. 22: All-Hands Sign up by Aug. 16. 270- Movies- Pirates: Band ly activity calendar with long and more. 270-5733 Aug. 18: Liberty Lock- Steak Night. 4-7 p.m. at 5451 of Misfits (PG). Film a complete listing of all Aug. 15: 12 Signs In. Begins at 11:30 p.m. at Foc’sle CPO Club. Cost is Aug 24: Shiver Me begins at Sunset behind upcoming Liberty events. Astrology Party. 9 p.m. the Liberty Center. Come $10 per person. Purchase Timbers Party. 9 p.m. Beachside Community Aug. 8: All-Hands at Castaways Lounge. for snacks, games, and tickets in advance; lim- at Castaways Lounge. Center. FREE. 270-7205 Steak Night. 4-7 p.m. at Featuring DJ Tom. Food, more as we stay open all ited tickets available Featuring Rock Band Aug. 25: Wet n’ Wild Foc’sle CPO Club. Cost is giveaways, prizes, bev- night! at the door. Sponsored LIFT. Come dressed in Water Park. Van departs $10 per person. Purchase e r a g e s p e c i a l s a n d Aug. 19: Paintball. Van by the NS Mayport CPO your best pirate costume. 7 a.m. Cost $20. Sign-up tickets in advance; lim- more.270-7205 departs Liberty Center at Selectees. For tickets, call Prizes for best costume, deadline Aug. 19. ited tickets available at Aug. 15: Ping-Pong 9 a.m. Cost $5 (includes the door. For tickets, (904) Tournament. 5 p.m. at paintballs, gear and trans- 270-5431 Liberty Center. portation) Sign-up dead- A u g . 8 : M i l i t a r y Aug. 17: St. John’s line Aug. 16. Appreciation Day every Town Center Shopping. Aug. 20: Mayport 500 Wednesday at Windy Van depar ts 5 p.m. Pinewood Derby. 8 p.m. Harbor Golf Club.18 Transportation only. at the Liberty Center. Put Holes and a Cart Only FREE you car to the test in the $15. Offer open to DOD, Aug . 17: O utdo or Mayport 500. active duty, retired, and Movies- Journey 2- The Aug. 20: Men’s militar y dependents Mysterious Island (PG- Summ er Basketball (Must provide proper ID) 13). Film begins at Begins. Season ends Oct. Aug. 9: Jacksonville Sunset behind Beachside 18. 270-5451 Suns Baseball. Van Community Center. FREE. Aug . 21: 7v7 Fall departs Liberty Center at 5 p.m. Sign-up deadline Aug. 8. FREE Aug. 10: Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Giants Football. Van departs 5:30 p.m. Cost $8. Aug . 10: O utdo or Movies- Hugo (PG). Film begins at Sunset behind Beachside Community Center. FREE. 270-7205 A u g . 1 0 : X t r e m e Bowling. 8 p.m. to Midnight every Friday at Mayport Bowling Center. $10 include 2 hours of black light bowling, shoe rental, prizes and dazzling laser light show. 270-5377 Aug. 11: UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar. 9 p.m. at Castaways Lounge. 270-7205 Aug. 12: Ichnetucknee Tubing Trip. Van departs 7 a.m. Cost $10. Aug. 13: Pinewood Derby Registration. All Day at the Liberty Center. Come and pick up your derby car & register for the big race. A u g . 1 4 : G o t h e Distance 10K Run/ 5K Walk. 8:10 a.m. in front of the gym. Aug. 14: Men’s S u m m e r S o f t b a l l Organizational Meeting. 11 a.m. at the Gym. 270- 5451. Aug. 15: Just For Fun Wednesdays. Ev e r y Wednesday at Mayport Bowling Center. It’s not about how good you bowl, it’s about how much fun you can have! $1 Colormania Bowling, drink specials, request

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Film 270-7205 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, August 9, 2012 13 First Coast’s Only Baby Friendly Hospital Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week By Jeanne Casey children of our military mem- baby of mother’s milk include the U.S. The Baby Friendly sage, breastfeeding, prepared Naval Hospital Jacksonville Deputy Pub- lic Affairs Officer bers—and encourage the use less ear infections, diarrhea, designation is awarded after a childbirth and an orientation of mother’s milk for the 1,000 respiratory infections, asthma, rigorous on-site survey is com- program. Plus, the hospital’s As the only hospital in babies born in our hospital diabetes, obesity, childhood pleted, and maintained by con- new, private labor/delivery and Northeast Florida or Southeast each year,” said NH Jacksonville leukemia and Sudden Infant tinuing to practice 10 crucial maternal/infant suites offer Georgia certified as Baby Commanding Officer Capt. Death Syndrome. Benefits for program elements. The com- couplet care (with mom and Friendly by the World Health Gayle Shaffer. “And our Baby mom include less postpar- prehensive program includes baby rooming together), breast Organization and United Friendly certification and ongo- tum depression, diabetes, and initiating breastfeeding in the pumps, breastfeeding counsel- Nations Children’s Fund, Naval ing pre- and post-natal classes breast and ovarian cancer. first hour of life, “rooming-in” ing from lactation nurses, “sies- Hospital (NH) Jacksonville illustrate our commitment to Breastfeeding also saves time with moms and babies in the ta for the fiesta” daily quiet time kicks off World Breastfeeding supporting new mothers and and money for families in both same room, educating staff and to support feeding, newborn Week (Aug. 1 to 7) with a series reducing the risks of childhood baby formula and medical care. patients, and fostering breast- hearing screening, and an edu- of activities for patients—ser- illnesses.” “Baby Friendly certification is feeding support groups. cational “newborn channel” on vice members (active duty and According to the American all about reducing infant mor- Along with the classes offered television. Dads are welcome to retired) and their families. The Academy of Pediatrics journal, tality,” said Northeast Florida during World Breastfeeding stay the night and visiting hours week’s events include a Baby infant mortality is reduced by Breastfeeding Collaborative Week (a World Alliance for are round-the-clock. Bootcamp class on Aug. 1 and 21 percent among breastfed Chair Heather Huffman. “Naval Breastfeeding Action effort NH Jacksonville patients New Mom Orientation on Aug. babies in the U.S. And of the Hospital Jacksonville and other launched 20 years ago), NH can register for free classes by 3, along with an educational two to three babies born each hospitals like it across the Jacksonville offers a wide calling 904-542-2229 (BABY). display in the lobby near the day at NH Jacksonville, about 90 nation are doing their part to range of classes free-of-charge To learn more about the Baby pharmacy. percent are breastfed when they promote healthier babies.” to patients giving birth at its Friendly Hospital Initiative “We want to do all we can leave—compared to a nation- NH Jacksonville is currently hospital—including baby (administered in the U.S. by to improve the health of our al breastfeeding rate of about one of only 143 Baby Friendly boot camp, prenatal exercise, Baby Friendly USA), visit www. nation’s youngest heroes—the 75 percent. Other benefits to hospitals and birth centers in Hypnobirthing®, infant mas- babyfriendlyusa.org. DoD Leads Drive Toward Healthier Lifestyles By Lisa Daniel American Forces Press Service sizes.”‚Ä®‚Ä®Thompson’s tips for sodium, and saturated fat - by curbing obesity include: 2015, Disney officials said. The Defense Department -Eliminate sweetened bever- Preventing Obesity in Service is taking a leading role in Shipshape, Base ages, including juices; Members and Families a governmentwide effort -Practice portion control; The military is working to to stop the nation’s obe- -Advocate for your children; sity problem,¬†¬†Barbara CFL Meeting -Ask teachers to reduce help service members and Thompson, the director of From Healh Promotion sweets in the classroom; their families stay healthy. The DoD’s Office of Family Policy/ The Navy and Marine Corp Public Health Center directed -Get the nutritional infor- Military OneSource website, Children and Youth, said. eight-week Nutrition and Weight Management Course is start- mation for school menus and www.miltaryonesource.mil, DOD is one of 17 federal ing here at Mayport Health Promotion on Aug. 28. ensure that they are healthy; offers health coaches for adults departments and agencies The class runs for 8 consecutive Tuesdays and runs from -Ask grocery store managers and teens to help with weight working together to iden- 9-11 a.m. It is open to active duty, Sailors on the Fitness to move sugary foods higher management and to meet their tify opportunities for promot- Enhancement Program, adult dependents, and retirees. than eye level to young chil- overall health goals, Thompson ing healthy living as part of Shipshape is an action-oriented weight management pro- dren; said. the White House’s National gram focusing on nutrition education, increasing exercise, -Exercise as a family; Prevention Council strategy, and behavior modification skills that support a healthy life- -Cook and eat meals as a fam- And, the first lady’s “Joining she explained. style. ily; Forces” campaign recently “One part of that is prevent- The quarterly Health Promotion Command Fitness Leader -Breastfeed; announced that health clubs ing obesity,” Thompson told meeting will be held on Aug. 16 at Health Promotion, Building -Grow a garden, or encourage that are part of the International American Forces Press Service 2050, Marshal Couch Drive from 9-10 a.m. All command your installation to start com- Health Racquet & Sportsclub and The Pentagon Channel. “It Health Promotion Representatives and Command Fitness munity gardens; Association are offering free has a huge impact on our qual- Leaders are welcome to attend. -Make fruits and vegetables memberships to immediate ity of life, both for children and Call 270-5251 for more information. more appealing to children by family members -- teens and adults.” offering a variety of color and Thompson noted a national textures; and older -- of deployed reservists increase in Type II diabetes and DOD’s spending on health- that 62 percent of new soldiers -Don’t stop serving a healthy and National Guard members. cardiovascular disease, believed care is rising at twice the rate were not immediately deploy- food because children refuse to Clubs may provide additional caused by increased fat, salt and as the civilian sector and able, the report says. eat it; it can take many times of benefits such as childcare, chil- sugar in Americans’ diets at the “unhealthy lifestyles and obe- Preventing Obesity in seeing it on their plate for them dren’s programming, group same time that many children sity, in particular, are significant Children to adjust to the taste. classes, discounts for veterans, are less active than in previous contributors to this trend,” the Thompson’s office insti- Also, Thompson said, limit and discounts for active duty generations. There was a 40 report says. It has reached $50 tuted a “5-2-1-0” policy for electronics, not only because families. Participating clubs percent rise in childhood obe- billion annually, taking up 10 the department’s schools and they make kids sedentary, but sity between 1998 and 2008, she percent of the overall defense childcare centers, as well as also because of the advertising. can be found at www.health- said. budget. civilian partners that serve The food industry spends $10 clubs.com. Also, the American The shift toward unhealthi- The trend is wreaking National Guard and Reserve billion annually in marketing Council on Exercise is offer- er foods and less exercise has havoc on the services’ abil- children. The numbers repre- food - most of it high in salt or ing free training and fitness developed over the past 30 ity to recruit, creating a national sent five servings of fruits and sugar - to children, according to instruction to family mem- years or so, and is having a huge security imperative, Thompson vegetables, restricting “screen the “Lots to Lose” report. bers of deployed reservists impact on health, healthcare said, with only 25 percent of 17- time” - TV and computers - to As part of her “Let’s Move!” and National Guard members. costs, and national security, to 24-year-olds able to meet the two hours each day, ensuring campaign to end obesity in a Participating instructors can be Thompson said. military’s weight standards. The one hour of exercise daily, and generation, First Lady Michelle found at www.acefitness.org/ “For the first time, we’re hear- majority of applicants rejected allowing no sweetened bever- Obama has asked food com- ing that this generation will not for military service today have ages. panies with advertising aimed joiningforces. live longer than their parents.” obesity issues, she said. “Policy is one of the most at children to make their prod- If the governmentwide efforts The Bipartisan Policy Center, In 2010, 59 percent of female powerful tools we have to ucts healthier. Last month, and those in DOD seem like a Washington-based think recruits and 47 percent of male implement change,” Thompson Walt Disney became the first a lot just to make Americans tank, issued a major report last recruits failed the military’s said. “We’re sharing those les- to introduce new standards healthier, that’s the point, month, “Lots to Lose,” written entry-level fitness test, the sons learned with civilian com- for food advertising to kids. All Thompson said. by two former Agriculture sec- report says. munity.” foods marketed on Disney’s “We all have to be in this retaries and two former Health Of those recruited, the ser- “The bottom line is that we television and radio chan- together,” she said. “This is and Human Services secretar- vices are seeing large increases have to make healthy options nels will be required to meet ies, that includes a case study in service members with bone available and affordable. And Disney’s nutrition guidelines - going to take a national effort of Defense Department ini- fractures, thought to be the parents need to know how which align with federal stan- to change these habits that have tiatives to counteract obesity, result of calcium deficiencies, important fruits and vegeta- dards to promote fruit and veg- been ingrained in us for the Thompson noted. and so many dental problems bles are -- and small serving etables and limit calories, sugar, past 40 years.” Vaccination Can Prevent Cancer-Causing HPV By Ensign Warren Ross Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences person? HPV is passed through skin-to- in the area where the shot was given. A cine only protects against the virus. It’s student on Family Medicine rotation at Naval Hospi- skin contact. study published in the Journal of the important that all women have Pap test tal Jacksonville Condoms do not fully protect against American Medical Association also and pelvic exams as part of their routine August is National Immunization transmitting this virus. It is possible to found that there is a very small risk of heath care. Awareness Month. There are 26 vaccine- get the virus from a sexual partner who fainting or blood clots right after the shot Does TRICARE pay for the vaccina- preventable diseases, including Human does not have any visible signs of infec- is given. People who have fainted after Papillomavirus (HPV). According to the tion, such as genital warts. receiving shots in the past should alert tion? Yes. TRICARE does pay for HPV Centers for Disease Control (CDC), HPV Why should children and adults be their doctors before getting the vaccine. vaccine. is the most common sexually transmit- vaccinated? The vaccination works to Why vaccinate non-sexually active Should pregnant women get the vac- ted disease in the United States. At least prevent the viruses from infecting the children/adults? The vaccine only pre- cine? No. Pregnant women should not 50 percent of sexually active men and body, and can greatly reduce the risk of vents HPV if the person does not already get the vaccine. Once the baby is born, women will be infected in their lifetimes. developing HPV related cancers. have it. It does not cure an already they can discuss with their healthcare This article addresses frequently Is the vaccine safe? Yes. The United infected person. So the best time to vac- provider the best time to schedule the asked questions about HPV, and why it’s States currently has the safest, most cinate is before sexual activity begins. vaccination. important to get vaccinated against the effective vaccine supply in history. Years For individuals who are already sexu- disease. of testing are required by law before a ally active or those who have already had Protection against cancer-caus- What is HPV? It is a virus spread vaccine is licensed, and they are con- genital warts, the vaccine is still recom- ing HPV, as well as the elimination of through sexual contact. There are tinually monitored for safety and effec- mended as it can prevent infection from polio and smallpox in the U.S., is pow- approximately 40 different types of geni- tiveness. The actual vaccine contains a other strains of the HPV virus. erful examples of why it’s important to tal HPV. Some types can cause cervical, chemical protein coating from the virus- What happens after getting the HPV vaccinate. Patients should talk to their anal, penile, vaginal and mouth or throat -no viral genetic material. It is impos- vaccination? The vaccination series healthcare providers about the right vac- cancer in women and men. Most people sible to contract HPV from the vaccine. consists of three shots. Once the initial cinations for them and their children. To with HPV have no symptoms. According to the Vaccine Adverse Effects HPV vaccine has been administered, a learn more about immunizations, visit Who should get the vaccine? The Reporting System, over 46 million doses second shot should be given two months CDC advises all females and males 9 to of vaccine have been given in the U.S., later. The final shot is required six CDC’s website: http://www.cdc.gov/ 26-years-old receive the full course of and the risks of side effects are very low months after the first one. vaccines/parents/infants-toddlers.html HPV vaccination. (less than 0.05 percent). Side effects Does the vaccine replace the need for or call 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232- How is HPV passed from person to include redness, swelling, or soreness a regular Pap test? No, the HPV vac- 4636).

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