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USO Pal Day

Is Saturday
The USO and city of St.
Augustine will honor mem-
bers of the military and their
families with free admission
to attractions, trolley rides,
parking and lunch during the
51st annual PAL Day on Dec.
6.
Members of the Elks
Lodge #829 will cook and
serve lunch from 11 a.m.-2
p.m., sponsored by the United
Way of St. Johns County and
USAA. Children will receive
goodie bags provided by the
Daughters of the Confederacy.
The Elks Lodge is located
across from the Bridge of
Lions on A1A South, next to
the Amphitheater.
"This is a terrific opportu-
nity for all service members
and their families to explore
the history of and visit the
numerous family venues
See Pal Day, Page 4


Spreading The

Holiday Cheer
The Giving Tree program,
sponsored by Navy Exchange
Mayport, is underway.
The Giving Tree is a special
military community outreach
program designed to extend
holiday warmth to special
children in need throughout
the Mayport military commu-
nity. NEX patrons are asked
to enhance the Christmas hol-
iday and makes dreams come
true for special children. All
Navy Exchange customers
are encouraged to participate
in this worthwhile project.
This program will end on
Dec. 19. The essence of the
program is for individuals to
sign up at the Giving Tree to
purchase and make a gift for
a child who is represented by
a handmade ornament on the
Giving Tree. The ornaments
were provided by the Child
Development Center.
To participate, select an
ornament with a child's
description on it from the
Giving Tree. Register your
name with a Giving Tree staff
member. Purchase and/or
make a gift for the child and
then return it unwrapped and
the ornament to NEX within
seven days. Nominations to
receive gifts as part of the
program will be accepted at
the USO until noon on Dec.
19.

Blood Drive For
Armed Services
Naval Station Mayport
will host the Armed Services
Blood Drive on Dec. 4 from
8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Single Sailor
Center, across from Bravo
Pier. Blood collected goes
directly to the troops. For
more information, go to www.
militaryblood.dod.mil.


Send Shout Out
To Deployed
Gator Country will hold
a remote broadcast on Dec.
6 outside of the Mayport
Commmissary to give Navy
families an opportunity to
record free video "shout outs"
to their spouses on deploy-
ment. The service member
will be able to go to the Gator
Country web and download
afterwards.


Mayport Gears Up For Holidays


By Stephanie Edwards
MWR
Naval Station Mayport has many fun and
exciting activities planned for the 2008 hol-
iday season.
Looking for gift ideas for the outdoor-
sman in your family? MWR's Outdoor
Adventures is holding it's annual Holiday
Sale now through Dec. 24. Receive 10 per-
cent off all fishing, outdoor and scuba gear
(except sinkers). Deep discounts are also
available on end-of-season and closeout
gear. Gift certificates are available.
The Navy Band Southeast brass ensem-
ble will perform holiday favorites from 6-7
p.m. Dec. 6 in the Main Hall at Beachside
Community Center.
Following their performance, MWR will
show two family-friendly holiday mov-
ies. The first movie is Polar Express (G)
starting at approximately 7:30 p.m. fol-
lowed by Deck the Halls (PG), starting at


approximately 9:15 p.m. Both the concert
and indoor movies are free and open to
everyone.
On Dec. 9, MWR welcomes Santa to
Mayport at the annual Magical Christmas
event from 6-8 p.m. at Beachside
Community Center. This year's event fea-
tures free pictures with Santa, games and
prizes, kids' crafts, sweet treats and musical
performances by children from the Youth
Activities Center and Child Development
Center. Dress warm because it will snow
this year! MWR Mayport promises real
snow in Florida this year at Magical
Christmas. All activities are free.
Windy Harbor Golf Club welcomes
patrons to their Balloon Sale and Bogey's
Holiday Premier event on Dec. 10 from 3-6
p.m.
During this special event, customers can
select merchandise at the Pro Shop, pop
a balloon and receive anywhere from 10


percent to 50 percent off at the register. In
addition, free hors d'oeuvres and tasty holi-
day beverages will be offered at Bogey's.
Tickets are on sale now at ITT and Bingo
for Family Christmas Bingo on Dec. 14.
Children, ages 3-16, and their parents (or
grandparents) are invited to an afternoon of
fun at Beachside Community Center begin-
ning at 12:30 p.m.
Admission is $10 per person and includes
bingo, pizza, soda, cookies and one ticket
for the prize drawings. Fantastic prizes will
be awarded throughout the event; no child
will leave empty-handed. Santa will also
stop by with treats for all. Space is limited.
Only 300 tickets will be available for pur-
chase. Everyone pays and everyone plays at
Family Christmas Bingo.
For more information on activities and
events offered by MWR Mayport, includ-
ing upcoming seasonal activities, call 270-
5228.


-U.S. Navy Photo
United States ambassador to Panama Barbara Stephenson, right, and Lt. Cmdr. Cory Christensen, left, from the U.S. Office of
Defense Cooperation at the American embassy in Panama, greet members of the helicopter aircrew from the guided-missile frigate
USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58). Samuel B. Roberts has been diverted from a counter illicit trafficking deployment in the eastern
Pacific Ocean to provide aid and disaster relief to Panama after torrential rains caused severe flooding in the Central American
country.



SBR Diverted To Support



Storm-Ravaged Panama


By MC1 (SW)
Holly Boynton
U.S. Naval Forces Southern
Command/ U.S. Fourth Fleet
U.S. Naval Forces Southern
Command and U.S. Fourth
Fleet (NAVSO/4th FLT) divert-
ed USS Samuel B. Roberts
(FFG 58) from their counter
illicit trafficking deployment
in the Eastern Pacific Nov.
25 to provide aid and disaster
relief to Panama.
Panamanian President
Martin Torrijos declared west-



New Ski
By Ensign Emily S. Castro
USS Boone PAO
Cmdr. Newman J. Evans III
was relieved as commanding
officer of USS Boone (FFG
28) by Cmdr. Stephen Petroff
aboard the ship at Naval Station
Mayport on Nov. 21.
Capt. John L. Madden,
COMDESRON 14 Deputy
Commander, served as the guest
speaker for the ceremony. In his
remarks to the assembled guests
he spoke of Evans's numerous
accomplishments during a high-
ly successful 19-month tour.
"Cmdr. Evans leadership
was demonstrated when Boone
interdicted 1.3 metric tons of
cocaine and rescued 50 migrants
at sea."


ern Panama and regions along
the Caribbean coast in a state
of emergency Nov. 22. The
country had recently experi-
enced heavy rains, resulting in
flooding in some regions and
landslides.
Samuel B. Roberts,
with embarked Helicopter
Antisubmarine Squadron Light
60 Detachment 2, will conduct
storm damage assessments, as
well as be prepared to conduct
search and rescue operations



pper Fo
He also paid tribute to
Boone's rich heritage and the
crew's continuation of that
proud tradition through out-
standing mission execution.
In welcoming Petroff to
Destroyer Squadron 14, Madden
paid tribute to Boone's family
and friends. He welcomed and
wished the family of Petroff
success and thanked the family
of Evans for all of their support
and encouragement.
Evans thanked the Sailors
onboard Boone for a success-
ful tour; "to the most dedicated
Sailors and Officers that I've
ever had the privilege of lead-
ing, I thank you for your hard
work and dedication."
Evans will next report to


and deliver disaster relief sup-
plies.
Samuel B. Roberts, home-
ported in Mayport, Fla., is cur-
rently deployed for NAVSO/
4th FLT in the U.S. Southern
Command area of focus to
conduct counter illicit traffick-
ing operations in support of
Joint Interagency Task Force
South.
As the Naval Component
Command of SOUTHCOM,
NAVSO's mission is to direct



r Boone
OPNAV NG in Washington
D.C.
"I am truly committed to
continued success of Boone as
well as to each officer and crew
members who proudly serves in
her," exclaimed Petroff.
Boone is Petroff's first At-Sea
Command. His previous sea
tour was as executive officer in
USS Lassen (DDG 82).
The ship just returned a
month ago from being deployed
under the operational control
of U.S. Naval Forces Southern
Command as a part of a Joint
Inter-Agency Task Force con-
ducting counter-narcotics traf-
ficking operations in the Eastern
Pacific.


U.S. Naval Forces operating
in the Caribbean, Central and
South American regions and
interact with partner nation
navies within the maritime
environment. Various opera-
tions include counter-illicit
trafficking, Theater Security
Cooperation, Humanitarian
Assistance and Disaster Relief,
military-to-military interaction
and bilateral and multinational
training.


Holiday

Contests In

Good Spirit
From Staff
Naval Station Mayport
is hosing its second annu-
al Gingerbread House
Competition on Dec. 10 at
1 p.m. at the Oasis Galley.
All entries must be edible
and holiday themed. This
is an opportunity for com-
mands to exhibit their cre-
ative and imaginative culi-
nary skills.
There is no size limi-
nation and each command
is allowed one entry. All
entries will be donated to
local organizations. Prizes
will be awarded for first,
second and third place. All
commands are encouraged
to participate. For more
information, contact Chief
Culinary Specialist Wallace
of Culinary Specialist First
Class Glenn no later than
Dec. 8 at 270-5373.
is hosting three events on
Dec. 15 to help celebrate
the holiday season, includ-
ing a ship holiday lighting
competition, the Christmas
Tree decorating contest and
the resident house decorat-
ing contest.
For the ship holiday
lighting competition ships
will be judged on three cat-
egories for the use of lights,
creativity and holiday spirit
displayed. A panel of VIP
judges will visit each ship
that evening to determine
the winner.
The Christmas tree
decorating contest will be
held for all commands at
Memorial Park with the
trees set up by 4 p.m.
Judging for both events
will begin at approximate-
ly 5 p.m. Winners will be
announced that evening and
will receive a bowling and
pizza party for first place;
a wing party and movie for
second place and a movie
night with candy and pop-
corn for third place.
The resident house deco-
rating contest is for military
housing on and off base and
all residents are encouraged
to participate.
The houses will be
judged on use of lights, cre-
ativity and holiday spirit
displayed. Displays must
meet resident guidelines.
There will be first, second
and third place awards,
along with an an honor-
able mention. For more
information about the resi-
dent house contest, contact
the Community Manager
Office at 270-8870.


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-Photo courtesy of USS Boone
From left, Capt. John L. Madden, Deputy Commodore DESRON
14, stands with incoming USS Boone Commanding Officer, Cmdr
Stephen Petroff and outgoing CO Cmdr Newman Evans during
the change of command ceremony on board the ship on Nov. 21.


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2 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, December 4, 2008


CO Column


Now that we have digest-
ed our Thanksgiving meals,
it's time to look ahead for the
impending big changes to the
landscape on base. It should
be no news to anyone that the
Navy has selected the pre-
ferred alternative to homeport
a nuclear carrier here and with
that will come changes to the
base infrastructure, population,
traffic and just about everything
on the base. Once the Record of
Decision is signed and we get
information about the construc-
tion schedule, I will pass it on.
The annual Army-Navy
game is two days away on
Dec. 6 at noon at Beachside
Community Center. This year
the Mayport Flag Football team
will be taking on the local Army
Recruiting Command at 9 a.m.
before the game. We will roll
out our new 20-foot digital pro-


Capt. Aaron Bowman
jection system at beachside for
the game and also be serving
free burgers, dogs, and brats.
Looking forward to a great
turnout by all. Please invite
any active duty, retired, and
friends of army and navy. If
base access is an issue, contact
security to get them through the


gates. MWR is also telling me
that there will be several give-
aways before, during, and after
the game. Our PACEN folks
have produced an excellent
"Spirit Spot" for submission for
possible airing during the game,
and we will get a chance to see
that as well at beachside. I want
to give special recognition to
MC2 Dan Gay from PACEN
for producing a great spirit spot.
Well done and I hope Mayport's
submission is selected.
Thanks goes out to all the
volunteers who rallied at the
chance to ring the bell for
the Salvation Army this year.
Ringing the bell is a great way
to "ring in" the holiday season,
and a very worthy cause. The
people you meet and the holiday
spirit you receive is well worth
the time. It's a heartwarming
thing to see our community give


for such a worthy cause.
We had a good turn out at
the public meeting concerning
Finegan Elementary on Dec. 2,
and I hope that the right deci-
sion is ultimately made to keep
the school open. Principal
Pinter and his staff do an out-
standing job supporting our chil-
dren and having an "A" school
as our next door neighbor is yet
another reason why Mayport
is the number one sought duty
station in the Navy. With the
establishment of Fourth Fleet
headquarters, identification of
the Jacksonville Operating Area
as the preferred alternative for
the Undersea Warfare Training
Range, complete renovation
or demolition of all on base
housing, and now the identifica-
tion of a Nuclear Carrier here
at Mayport as the preferred EIS
alternative, it is evident that


Mayport will continue to grow
and need thriving schools in the
area.
Each week I want to give a
"hats off' shout out to those
departments that are making a
difference each and every day.
All of you are doing this so I
just want to give that extra call
out of appreciation. This week
its "hats off" to everyone at
our base galley. You put on one
heck of a Thanksgiving meal
and everyone from the chow
boss to the dishwashers should
be thanked for a job well done.
The food is always exceptional,
and the service as far as I'm
concerned is the best in the
navy. Thank you all so much
for what you do for us. It never
goes unnoticed.
It's been a tough couple of
weeks at Mayport in that we lost
two Sailors: one from a traffic


accident and one from suicide.
My heart goes out to the com-
mands who lost those Sailors.
The holidays can bring tough
times for some folks -please
watch out for your shipmates.
Help is always available at any
time and if there is ever a need,
you can always start out at our
quarterdeck and get the initial
information of who to contact.
Keep those great suggestions
coming in at aaron.bowman@
navy.mil or the CO's suggestion
box located at the base galley.
Your concerns are my concerns.
Happy holidays to everyone.
I'm doing my best to get our
quarters decorated and be a
part of the great holiday spirit
in Navy housing. You are the
reason I feel great about getting
up and coming to work. It is
truly an honor to serve with all
of you.


Homefront in Focus


By Beth Wilson
Military Spouse Contributor
There is good news? Good
'economical' news? Well, I con-
fess I used that title to get your
attention but I believe there is
some good economical news
in the midst of this economical
mess. Perhaps it is a return to
'value.'
I recently heard a 'man-on-
the-street' cable-news report
that most of us are cutting way
back on Christmas presents this
year. This report mentioned the
'man-on-the-street' is looking
for more 'practical,' or 'needs-
based' gifts this year such as
clothing, small appliances and


needs as opposed to the flashy
'extras' like gaming peripherals
or latest "must have." Another
shopping aspect identified is
we are looking for quality and
value in our gift purchases.
Is it just me or in recent years
have you sensed or picked up
on a fevered, almost crazed,
need to have the latest every-
thing? Cell phones have about
a six month life cycle (if that),
Laptops, gaming, even fashion
and cars. I have to admit I am
too lazy to keep up with the lat-
est and greatest. I just want the
best value for my money and
for it to last to the end of its
(extended) purchase agreement/


warranty. I am a simple woman.
The downturn in the econ-
omy is changing the way we
shop and spend, and I loudly
applaud this return to sanity!
This year I don't have to figure
out how to cover high priced
holiday gifts. Bargains are the
new Chic. Frugal is the 'new
black!' Bargain shopping, cou-
pon clipping 'Frugal Frannies':
Our day has come!
I participate in a couple
online forums. Many ladies are
discussing the change in their
gift giving; they're making gifts
for family and friends this year.
The creativity that is coming
out of these women is amazing


(okay, and intimidating). One
military spouse from the east
coast remarked, "My kids and I
are having the time of our lives
making these gifts. How can
Christmas Day top this?"
Could another change be ush-
ered in by this change in spend-
ing habits? Could our fast-food,
short-shelf-life, disposable,
move-at-light-speed culture
see a change as well? Could
our focus turn from accumula-
tions and acquisitions to rela-
tionships; family and friends?
I think maybe it could really
happen.
We are accumulating less, try-
ing to save, expanding our cre-


activity, but perhaps most impor-
tantly realigning our priorities.
It truly isn't the size or price of
the gift; it is the heart and love
behind it.
Trista wrote, "A few months
ago we started cutting back. The
budget was just so tight. My
husband and I grabbed fast food
on our way home from work.
We rarely cooked or ate togeth-
er. We gave up that practice to
save money. He lost 20 pounds
in four months, I lost 12. We
saved over $350 per month. But
the most amazing thing is our
life changed. We're less stressed
about finances and we're talk-
ing, every night, at the dinner


table. I didn't realize we had
stopped 'talking'! We decided
we are getting a joint Christmas
gift; an espresso machine.
We're giving up our daily run
through Starbucks to start our
day together over a cup of cof-
fee. You and June [Walberg]
offered us tips to save money,
you impacted our marriage as
well."
Here's to a new priority.
Questions for Beth? Write
her at beth@homefrontinfocus.
corn. Don't miss this month 's
broadcasts on Navy Homefront
Talk!, Beth internet talk show
at www.blogtalkradio.com/nht.


Lake Wonderwood Gets A Wellness Check Up


From NSMayport Environmental
You may have noticed a new
boat out on the waters of Lake
Wonderwood in the past couple
weeks. This is not for recre-
ational purposes but is part of
a study by the University of
Florida to quantify the physical,
chemical, and biological char-
acteristics of the lake.
Lake Wonderwood is an
approximately 20-acre man-
made lake originally created in
mid 1950s to provide construc-
tion fill material for the adjacent
housing area.
The maximum depth of the
water is between 20 and 25 feet
and contains both freshwater
and brackish layers depend-
ing on the depth. The lake is a
very significant feature on the
Station that provides for a vari-
ety of uses. It serves as a fish
and wildlife habitat; stormwater
storage and treatment; and as a
recreational site.
The water from Lake
Wonderwood is also used as
the primary source of irrigation
water for the golf course under
a Consumptive Use Permit
issued by St. Johns River Water
Management District. Because
we want to ensure that we


-Photo submitted
A team from University offlIn ida has been conducting studies of Lake Wonderwood to determine the
lake's features and biological make up. The study will help keep the lake healthy.
appropriately manage the lake stormwater basin for a large area, much of the golf course,
for these multiple uses, we have portion of Naval Station and north along both sides of
initiated this study. Mayport, accumulating storm- Bon Homme Richard Street to
Lake Wonderwood is the water from most of the housing Bailey Avenue.


Even though there has not
been a major spill or release of
hazardous substances into the
lake, oil from the roads and
motor vehicles and chemicals
put on lawns can wash into the
lake through the stormwater
drainage system. Anything that
is dripped, dropped, or swept
onto the roads and sidewalks in
this area may eventually end up
in Lake Wonderwood.
Additionally, there have been
infrequent fish kills in the lake
associated with low dissolved
oxygen levels in the water.
This is usually attributed to nat-
ural factors that occur during
extended periods of dry and/or
warm weather and that follow
the passage of tropical weather
systems.
The primary investiga-
tor for the upcoming study
is Dr. Charles E. Cichra,
Ph.D, Fisheries and Aquatic
Sciences, of the University of
Florida's Institute for Food and
Agricultural Sciences. He and
his team will initially determine
the physical features of the lake
resulting in a bathymetric map
showing depth throughout the
lake. Following that, research-


ers will sample water at specific
locations in the lake every three
weeks for a one year period
and analyze it for a variety of
chemical parameters. In addi-
tion, an inventory of biologi-
cal resources in the aquatic and
shore environment, including
fish, invertebrates, amphibians,
reptiles, birds, mammals, aquat-
ic plants and algal species will
be performed.
Based on the data generated,
University of Florida research-
ers will make recommenda-
tions on the most appropriate
means to improve and maintain
all aspects of ecological integ-
rity of the lake and its inlets and
outlet. Caretakers of the lake
will then have a good under-
standing of the health of the
lake and in turn be better pre-
pared to make informed deci-
sions on management regimes
and methods to prevent adverse
impacts on the desired uses of
Lake Wonderwood.


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From Staff
Base Chapel has released its
holiday calendar for Catholic
and Protestant services. Catholic
dates are as follows:
Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Greening of the Chapel
Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m. and 7
p.m., Mass for Immaculate
Conception of the Blessed
Virgin Mary
Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Vigil Mass of
Christmas
Dec. 25, 10 a.m., Mass of The


From American Red Cross
American Red Cross is offer-
ing first aid, CPR and AED
programs Dec. 13 from 9:30
a.m.-5:30 p.m. at the USO on
Mayport Road.
The programs are designed to
give participants the confidence
to respond in an emergency
situation with skills that can
save a life. Red Cross courses
prepare participants to prevent
and respond to life-threatening
emergencies.
Adult, Infant and Child
CPR and First Aid with AED-
Teaches emergency procedures
that prepare individuals to deal


Nativity of the Lord
Jan. 1, 10 a.m., Mass for
Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of
God
Protestant service dates are as
follows:
Dec. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Greening of the Chapel
Dec. 14, 10:30 a.m.,
Christmas Cantata
Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m.,
Children's Pageant
Dec. 24, 7 p.m., Christmas
Eve Candlelight Service


with breathing and cardiac emer-
gencies for infants and children
(birth to age 8) and adults (age
9 and up), and administering
first aid to all ages. Participants
learn techniques such as rescue
breathing, chest compressions,
CPR and Automated External
Defibrillation; as well as ban-
daging, splinting and treatment
for burns.
Anyone with a Military ID
card gets a $5 discount.
For more information or to
register, please call the Mayport
Service center at 246-1395.


Roman Catholic Mass
Sunday 9 a.m.
Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.
Confessions: before & after
mass or upon request
CCD: Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Baptisms: class 3rd Sunday of
month
Protestant Worship
Sunday 10:30 a.m.
Sunday school 9:15 a.m.
Baptism: For information
contact your chaplain

Women's Bible Study
Wednesday 9:30 a.m.
Protestant choir
Wednesday 7 p.m.

Interdenominational
MOPS (Mothers of
Pre-Schoolers)
1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month
9:15 a.m.
For more information contact
MOPS coordinator at maypo-
rtmopsyahoo .com

Marriage
Contact Chaplain 6 months
prior. PREP is required

For more information, calll
270-5212.


Naval Station Mayport
Capt. A aron Bow m an ............................................................... .. ........................ C om m and ing O officer
C m d r. M ike W atson .................................................................................................. Executive O officer
CM DCM Deborah Davidson ..........................................................................Com m and M aster Chief
Naval Station Mayport Editorial Staff
B ill A u stin .......................................................................................................... P u b lic A ffa irs O office r
M C 1 H weather Ew ton............................................................................... D deputy Public Affairs O officer
IC2 Paul Fenn ....................................................................................... A assistant Public A affairs O officer
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Mayport Recognized


For Fire Safety Work


From NS Mayport Fire & Safety
Naval Station Mayport Fire
& Rescue Services was recent-
ly presented with a Life Safety
Achievement Award for 2007
by the Residential Fire Safety
Institute (RFSI). The award was
announced by Roy L. Marshall,
Director of the RFSI.
For 15 years, the Life Safety
Achievement Award has rec-
ognized the local fire preven-
tion activities that contributed
to reducing the number of
lives lost in residential fires.
The Mayport Fire & Rescue
Services qualified for this award
in 207 because it recorded zero
fire deaths in structures during
that year. Although residential




Army Commendation
Medal
SK2 Causseus Anderson,
FRCSE Mayport
Army Achievement Medal
AM2 Michael Murray,
FRCSE Mayport
Good Conduct Medal
SK2 Causseus Anderson,
FRCSE Mayport
AM2 Michael Murray,
FRCSE Mayport
Sailor of the Quarter
SKI Douglas Turner, FRCSE
Mayport
Junior Sailor of the Quarter
AD3 Alfonso Tulavillanueva,
FRCSE Mayport
Blue Jacket of the Quarter
ADAN Matthew Maffet,
FRCSE Mayport
Green Belt Certificate
AT2 Nicolas Nicolas
Izquierdo, FRCSE Mayport
Frocked
AT2 Jessica Alvarez, FRCSE
Mayport
AD2 Marlo Cerrada, FRCSE
Mayport
SK2 Contravious Davis,
FRCSE Mayport


fires in the U.S. account for
only 20 percent of all fires, they
result in 80 percent of all fire
deaths. The RFSI is committed
to reducing that number.
Experience tells us that fire
prevention activity and pub-
lic education can significantly
reduce life and property loss
from residential fires," Marshall
said. "Prevention and education
are very cost effective compared
to the traditional approach of
relying on fire suppression. The
Life Safety Achievement Award
recognizes fire departments for
their fire prevention efforts and
encourages them to continually
improve those efforts."
The RFSI is a public inter-

Myilestones

AT2 Joshua Dillon, FRCSE
Mayport
AZ2 Daniel McCaffrey,
FRCSE Mayport
AT2 Stephanie Valando,
FRCSE Mayport
AS2 Jason Dorsey, FRCSE
Mayport
AS3 Shania Buckner, FRCSE
Mayport
AT3 Ryan Chapman, FRCSE
Mayport
AZ3 Tashika Cunningham,
FRCSE Mayport
AM3 Roger Jones, FRCSE
Mayport
AT3 Ryan Speranza, FRCSE
Mayport
AZ3 Robert Torres, FRCSE
Mayport
PR3 Michael Corbett, FRCSE
Mayport
Reenlistment
DCC(SW/AW) Cecil Harper,
CNE Learning Site Wet Trainer
DC1 (SW) Eduardo Montoya,
CNE Learning Site Wet Trainer
Retirement
Mason
Ship's Serviceman First Class
(SW) Kenneth Lemont Mason


est group whose mission is to
reduce residential fire deaths
and injuries. The RFSI advo-
cates the use of residential
fire sprinklers, smoke alarms,
carbon monoxide detectors
and teaching people fire-safe
behavior. The RFSI assists fire
departments with implement-
ing residential sprinkler/smoke
alarm programs on a local
basis. The RFSI's membership
includes the United States Fire
Administration, the National
Association of State Fire
Marshals and private industry/
associations with an interest in
and commitment to residential
fire safety.




enlisted in the U.S. Navy in
1989. Mason completed Navy
Recruit Training at Recruit
Training Center San Diego
in April 1989 and reported to
Ship"s Serviceman "A" School.
Mason began his first sea tour
on board USS Forrestal (CV-
59). Mason was then assigned
to Naval Station Pensacola, Fl.
After completing his tour in
Pensacola, Mason transferred to
the USS Philippine Sea (CG 58)
and then was assigned to Naval
Station Jacksonville for a three-
year tour. Completing another
successful tour, he then was
transferred to USS Vicksburg
(CG 69). Next, he was assigned
to USS Decatur (DDG 73)
for a one-year tour. In March
2004, Mason reported to Naval
Station Mayport for his last tour
of duty.
Mason relocated to Columbia,
South Carolina with his wife
and kids.


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From FFSC
The following classes and
activities are offered by the
Fleet and Family Support
Center (FFSC) and are free
of charge. Pre-registration is
required and childcare is not
available. For more information
about the classes or to register
call 270-6600, ext. 110. FFSC
is located in Building One on
Massey Avenue.
Dec. 4, 9-11 a.m., Resume
Walk-In Review Assistance,
FFSC
Dec. 5, 9-11 a.m., Car Buying
Tips, FFSC
Dec. 8-12, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Command Financial Specialist
Training, Building 460
Dec. 8, noon-4 p.m.,
Leadership Life Skills for E4 &
Below, Base Chapel
Dec. 9, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Leadership Life Skills for E5 &
E6, Building 460 Room B
Dec. 9, 9-11 a.m., Resume
Walk-In Review Assistance,
FFSC
Dec. 9, 9-11 a.m., Parenting
Class, FFSC
The program is based
on Dinkmeyer & McKay's
Systematic Training for
Effective Parenting (8 STEPS).
The program is designed to
assist you and your family put
into practice the skills learned
in the class. Specific parenting
skills that are discussed as well
as the challenges that are faced
by all families include:
*understanding yourself and
your child,
*the four goals of misbehav-
ior,
*beliefs and feelings,
*encouraging and listening to
your child,


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*helping children cooperate,
*discipline that makes sense,
*and how to choose your
approach.
Participation in all 8 sessions
is required.
Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-noon,
Tottletyme Playgroup, USO
Parents and children together
meet to share parenting con-
cerns, ideas, and fun! The group
invites professionals to address
specific areas of concern such
as nutrition, toilet training, etc.
We even take field trips sev-
eral times a year to local parks,
museums and playgrounds.
This group is designed for
moms new to the area or moms
who want their child to interact
with other children their child's
age. All children age four and
below are invited to attend.
Dec. 10, 1-4 p.m., Leadership
Life Skills for E7 & Above,
Building 1 Room 104
Dec. 11, 9-11 a.m., Resume
Walk-In Review Assistance,
FFSC
Dec. 11, 8-10:45 a.m., Stress
Management, FFSC
Stress is a normal part of
everyone's life. It can be ener-
gizing and a factor in motivat-
ing us. But too much stress,
without relief, can have debil-
itating effects. This program
is designed to provide partici-
pants with an understanding of
what stress is and how it affects
them. It will also help partici-
pants begin to look at their own
lives and ways they currently
cope with stress. Participants
will be challenged to develop
behavior and lifestyle changes
that will improve their ability to
cope with stress.
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Dec. 15-18, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.,
TAP Separatee Workshop,
Building 1 Room 104
Dec. 16, 9-11 a.m., Parenting
Class, FFSC
Dec. 16, 9-11 a.m., Resume
Walk-In Review Assistance,
FFSC
Dec. 17, 9 a.m.-noon,
Tottletyme Playgroup, USO
Dec. 18, 9-11 a.m., Resume
Walk-In Review Assistance,
FFSC
Dec. 18, 8-11 a.m., Anger
Management, FFSC
What does anger do for you?
Communicate for you? Keep
people at a safe distance from
you? Keep you in charge? For
many people, anger serves them
many uses, but all too often,
it is at a high cost...usually of
relationships, unhappiness in
the workplace, and a general
feeling of disdain. If you want
to be able to break out of the
"get angry/get even" syndrome,
come to this class. Participants
learn how anger and judgment
are related, about irrational
beliefs and faulty self-talk, what
"E + R = 0" means, and the
roles of stress and forgiveness
in anger.
Dec. 18, 9 a.m.-noon, New
Parent Support Playgroup, USO
Dec. 19, 9-11 a.m., Credit
Report, FFSC
Dec. 23, 9-11 a.m., Resume
Walk-In Review Assistance,
FFSC
Dec. 23, 9-11 a.m., Parenting
Class, FFSC
Dec. 30, 9-11 a.m., Resume
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4 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, December 4, 2008


USS Klakring Returns From EUCOM Pulse


By Ensign Peter Goodman
USSKlakrng Public. ;,
USS Klakring (FFG 42)
recently returned from a high-
ly successful EUCOM Pulse
that included participation in
Exercise Joint Warrior (JW 082)
and TSC and port visit oppor-
tunities in several Baltic states.
The ship returned to Mayport
to a joyous reunion with family
and friends on Nov. 23, just in
time for the Thanksgiving holi-
days.
Klakring participated in
Joint Warrior along with sev-
eral other U.S. ships, includ-
ing USS Mitscher (DDG 57);
USS Hawes (FFG 53); and
Mayport's own USS Doyle
(FFG 39), in a complex mul-
tinational, multi-warfare area
training event off the northwest-
ern tip of Scotland.
Foreign participation in the
event was robust, and includ-
ed the Royal Navy aircraft
carriers HMS Ark Royal and
HMS Illustrious; the amphibi-
ous assault ships HMS
Bulwark, HNLMS Rotterdam,
AND HNLMS Johan De
Witt, air defense platforms
HMS Gloucester and HMS
Manchester, the multipurpose
frigates HMS Somerset and
HMS Argyll, along with four
OPFOR submarines from the
UK, France, Norway and the
Netherlands.
The exercise is designed
principally to foster and sus-
tain cooperative relations with
multinational partners, and
broaden the interoperability and
advanced warfare skill sets of
all navies involved.
The exercise has grown in
recent years into one of the larg-
est and most complex maritime
training venues of its kind in
the world, and has served for
the last several years as a prin-
cipal training and certification
venue for LANTFLT indepen-
dent deployers.
Klakring's Combat
Information Center Officer,
Ensign Rachel Gray, spent time
on the ship's bridge as well
as in CIC during JW 082 and
emerged from the exercise with
a wealth of knowledge.
"Joint Warrior provided us
with the opportunity to partici-
pate in real-world scenarios and
warfare environments contain-
ing many different threats,"


-Photos courtesy of USS Klakring
USS Klakring participated in several different events, including many DIVTAC exercises, during Joint Warrior Shown in this picture taken from Klakring's port bridge
wing are fellow American ships participating in JW082: USS Mitscher, USS Hawes, and USS Doyle.


commented Gray. "It also gave
us the opportunity to learn how
foreign Navies work to achieve
similar goals and accomplish
similar missions."
Klakring's Sailors not only
gained warfighting experi-
ence, but also significant pub-
lic affairs exposure. Throughout
the exercise a series of differ-
ent media outlets embarked in
Klakring and her fellow exer-
cise participants to gain the
"embedded" perspective on the
war at sea and an appreciation
for how the various navies pre-
pared for the fight. Working
with these media entities was
a challenging and unfamiliar
assignment for the ship's collat-
eral duty Public Affairs Officer,
Ensign Gray Tompson.
"We learned so much from
the SIMPRESS embarks. Just
preparing to bring them aboard
and thinking through all the


aspects of logistics and OPSEC,
the messages and themes we
wanted to express, the pitfalls to
avoid when dealing with inter-
national press it was a tremen-
dous learning environment."
This training crucible stood
the ship in good stead as she
was tasked to perform Theater
Security Cooperation port visits
to several Baltic states imme-
diately following the exercise.
The media training in Joint
Warrior came in handy when
dealing with real, credentialed
international media, on a large
scale, during visits to Helsinki,
Finland and Tallinn, Estonia.
"No question about it, the
exercise world prepared us for
the real world!" noted the ship's
Commanding Officer, Cmdr.
Ian Pollitt. "We are far better
postured for this sort of mission
set going forward, for having
gone through the Joint Warrior


training crucible."
While in Helsinki and Tallinn,
Klakring and her crew hosted
receptions for foreign military
and diplomatic counterparts.
Those welcomed onboard
Klakring included Barbara
Barrett, the U.S. Ambassador
to Finland, and Vice Adm.
Hans Holstrom, Commander
of the Finnish Navy, as well as
Mr. Lauri Almann, Permanent
Undersecretary of Defense for
Estonia and Lieutenant General
Aants, Estonian Chief of
Defense.
The opportunity to experi-
ence foreign cultures was what
most Klakring Sailors joined
the Navy for, and the ship's
participation in JW 082 and the
Baltic pulse provided just that.
Information Technician Second
Class (SW/AW) Gregory
Charles, Klakring's Assistant
MWR representative, helped


organize one such opportunity
with an MWR-sponsored excur-
sion to London and Stonehenge
during a brief weather divert to
Portsmouth, England.
"MWR was excited to give
those onboard with the inter-
est, the opportunity to see some
truly historic parts of British
history." added Charles.
Klakring's crew engaged host
nation counterparts in several
different sports activities during
each visit.
Basketball and soccer were
played against members of
the Estonian military based
in Tallinn and American-style
football was played against
an Estonian semi-pro team.
Klakring was victorious in bas-
ketball, but lost hard-fought
battles in their other two games.
When asked how the ship
could have lost a game of
American football while over-


seas, the CO responded, "When
I saw we were going up against
a semi-pro team, with a real
name, and uniforms, and a web
site, and everything, I knew
it might be a long day. But
Klakring rallied, and to only fall
by the score of 18-12 to such a
juggernaut speaks volumes for
Klakring spirit and can-do atti-
tude!"
Klakring is currently prepar-
ing for a comprehensive CMAV
in advance of its next deploy-
ment.
Armed with the lessons
learned from two months of
intensive multinational opera-
tions, both in port and at sea,
her Sailors look forward to con-
tinued engagement opportuni-
ties on behalf of the forward
combatant commanders, and
fostering further interoperability
with allied naval forces and host
nation country teams.


,.-. ..:- .
Klakring Damage Control Assistant Lieutenant Junior Grade Jean Carlo Tahhan stands in front of
the gates of Buckingham Palace during an MWR trip to the historic city of London.


Members of Klakring's crew took part in a game of basketball with Estonian military personnel dur-
ing their port visit to Tallinn, Estonia. The team was victorious, winning the game with a score of 51-
20.


RGB Hosts Congressman's District Representative


By Lt.j.g. John Phelan
USSRobert G. ',,,,
USS Robert G. Bradley
(FFG 49) had the distinct plea-
sure of hosting Jackie Smith,
Jacksonville District Director
for United States Congressman
Ander Crenshaw, in addition
and her family.
Smith's party enjoyed an
extensive tour of the ship,


Pal Day
in St. Augustine," said John
Shockley, Executive Director
Greater Jacksonville Area USO.
"We appreciate the support of
the United Way of St. Johns
County, Elks Lodge and USAA
to offer this free day of fun for
the entire family, just remember
to bring military identification
since wearing of uniforms is no
longer required."
Armed forces personnel
and their families may pick
up free PAL Day lunch tick-
ets by stopping by any Greater
Jacksonville USO Center,
including the Airport. Tickets


including an in-depth discussion
about the new, non-traditional
roles RGB and other warships
are being tasked to accomplish.
During their tour, the ship was
preparing for a berth shift later
in the afternoon, so the party
was able to receive overviews
of ship spaces by the subject
matter experts on station.
In the Central Control Station,



are also available at the St.
Augustine Visitor Information
Center on Dec. 6. Tickets are
not required for any attraction
or lunch, but to estimate how
many lunches to prepare.
Personnel with questions or
desiring more information can
call any USO Center: JAX:
778-2821; Mayport: 246-3481;
Airport: 741-6655.
Contributing businesses
include the Authentic Old
Jail, Castillo de San Marcos
and Fort Matanzas, Colonial
Spanish Quarter Village, Florida
Heritage Museum, Government


First Class Gas Turbine Systems
Technician (Mechanical) Jason
Washam described the LM2500
Gas Turbine Engine and Power
Turbine installed in Robert G.
Bradley. His expert knowl-
edge brought about a link with
Mr. David Smith, Mrs. Smith's
husband, who flew fighter jets
using an earlier version of the
engine while in the Air Force.

From Page 1
House, Museum-Cathedral
Place, Lightner Museum,
Marineland of Florida, Mission
of Nombre de Dios, Museum of
Weapons and American History,
Old Florida Museum, Old St.
Augustine Village, Old Town
Trolley Tours, Oldest House
Museum, Oldest Wooden
Schoolhouse, Ponce de Leon's
Fountain of Youth, Potter's
Wax Museum, Ripley's Believe
It or Not Museum, Alligator
Farm, Lighthouse & Museum,
Sightseeing Trains, and Spanish
Military Hospital Museum.


Washam was able to share
"engine sea stories" with Mr.
Smith.
Later on the tour the group
had an opportunity to discuss
Pilot House watch standing
with Lt.j.g. John Phelan. After
his discussion on the various
Pilot House instruments, the
group paused for photos in the
Captain's Chair and proceeded


to the Mark 75, 76-mm Otto
Melera deck gun where they
were met by Commander Clint
Carroll, Robert G. Bradley's
Commanding Officer for a brief
one-on-one discussion prior to
lunch in the Wardroom.
Smith's visit to Robert G.
Bradley reflects the continuing
dedication of civic leaders to
Naval Station, Mayport, and its


ships.
"It was an honor to give a
personal tour to the group.
Their interest in our warship
brings a refreshing reminder
that the hard work our Sailors
put in everyday is noticed and
respected by those we live with
in our community," said Phelan.


"We take stock of everything else. Why not take stock of
our greatest assets, our boys and girls?" Father Flanagan

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THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, December 4, 2008


_._ .* ._ Cmdr. Wes Smith presents plaques and ball caps to the Honorable Janina del Vecchio, Minister of Public
-Photo courtesy of USS Underwood Security (far left), the Honorable Peter Cianchette, US. Ambassador to Costa Rica, and a representative for
Ambassador Peter Cianchette frocks Operations Specialist 3"d Class Petty Officer Allec Moore during the VIP Francisco Antonio Pacheco, President of the Costa Rican Congress (far right) during an official tour and recep-
visit to Underwood in port Golfito, Costa Rica. tion held onboard Underwood in Golfito, Costa Rica.


Underwood Hosts Costa Rican Ambassador


From USS Underwood Public. ;i,
USS Underwood (FFG 36)
conducted a port visit to the vil-
lage of Golfito, Costa Rica Nov.
21, while in the area conducting
counter-illicit trafficking opera-
tions.
Underwood hosted the U.S.
Ambassador to Costa Rica,
Peter Cianchette, and members
of the Costa Rican Congress
for ship tours, awards presen-


stations, a mock boarding and
a luncheon. The guests arrived
early in the morning for a recep-
tion on the mess decks, where
they were welcomed by several
members of the crew.
"It was nice meeting
Ambassador Cianchette," said
Culinary Specialist 3rd Class
Moses Gomez. "Hopefully
we can revisit the port in the
future."


Next, various crew mem-
bers guided a tour of the ship
that included a walkthrough of
the flight deck, bridge, combat
information center, and upper
decks of the ship.
One of the highlights of the
morning was when Ambassador
Peter Cianchette frocked the
new Third Class Petty Officers.
After the awards presenta-
tion, U.S. Coast Guard Law


Enforcement Detachment
(LEDET) 108, assigned to
Underwood, conducted a mock
boarding for the party in order
to provide a picture of what
Underwood's mission is while
on station in the Eastern Pacific.
Underwood departed Costa
Rica Nov. 22 to continue
their counter-illicit trafficking
deployment to the U.S. Southern
Command area of focus, which


encompasses the waters sur-
rounding the Caribbean, and
Central and South America.
Underwood, homeported in
Mayport, Fla., is under the oper-
ational control of U.S. Naval
Forces Southern Command
(NAVSO) and U.S. 4th Fleet.
NAVSO, the Navy component
command of SOUTHCOM,
oversees maritime operations
throughout Latin America,


including exercises and deploy-
ments, counter illicit trafficking
support, and Theater Security
Cooperation events.
U.S. 4th Fleet is the num-
bered fleet assigned to NAVSO
exercising operational control
of U.S. Navy units temporally
operating in the SOUTHCOM
area of focus.


Underwood Gives Project Handclasp Items To Elderly


From USS Underwood Public,. -- ,
USS Underwood (FFG 36)
delivered Project Handclasp
items to an elderly association
in Golfito, Costa Rica during a
port visit Nov. 21.
Project Handclasp once again
provided Underwood with
excellent materials to provide
humanitarian assistance to the
Alberge Association for the
Elderly.


With the support of various
public organizations, charity
corporations, and citizen dona-
tions, Project Handclasp assists
countries all over the world by
providing anything from books
and toys to medical and hygiene
products delivered by U.S.
Navy ships and commands scat-
tered around the globe.
Underwood crewmembers
were well received by the facili-


ty and their donation of hygiene
products was greatly appreci-
ated by the Social Service of
Golfito. A small presentation
ceremony was held and the
local media outlet "Golfito
News" was present for media
coverage and interviews.
"Being able to give back to
a community is always fulfill-
ing," said Yeoman 1st Class
Petty Officer Mark Leet. "There


is something special to be said
though, about giving to those in
need in a foreign country. I am
thankful and humbled to have
been given such a noble oppor-
tunity to serve as an ambassa-
dor for the U.S. Navy. I would
like to thank the nursing home
and Costa Rica for their splen-
did hospitality and the Navy for
allowing me the opportunity to
be a part of Project Handclasp."


Underwood departed Costa
Rica Nov. 22 to continue
their counter-illicit trafficking
deployment to the U.S. Southern
Command area of focus, which
encompasses the waters sur-
rounding the Caribbean, and
Central and South America.
Underwood, homeported in
Mayport, Fla., is under the oper-
ational control of U.S. Naval
Forces Southern Command


(NAVSO) and U.S. 4th Fleet.
NAVSO, the Navy component
command of SOUTHCOM,
oversees maritime operations
throughout Latin America,
including exercises and deploy-
ments, counter illicit trafficking
support, and Theater Security
Cooperation events.


-Photo courtesy of USS Underwood


USS Underwood Sailors gather at Central School of San Jose in Golfito, Costa Rica to conduct repairs in the schoolhouse.


Sailors Conduct Repairs To


Costa Rican Learning Centers


From USS Underwood Public. ;,
Office
USS Underwood (FFG 36)
pulled into the small communi-
ty of Golfito on the Pacific side
of the country Nov. 19 while
on a counter illicit trafficking
deployment.
While in port, Underwood
Sailors volunteered their time
and talent to conduct repairs
to the Central School of San
Jose and paint the inside of
the Golfito Public Library.
The Local Golfito News pro-
vided media coverage and con-
ducted several interviews with
the crewmembers while they
worked.
The volunteers walked to the
school in the center of town
and were met by the Sister Ana
Cecilia, who oversees the edu-


cation of children in the sur-
rounding community. Some of
the Underwood Sailors began
to build a second wall around
the upstairs balcony classroom
to minimize the draft and rain
that Golfito experiences in their
tropical environment.
The other half of the Sailors
moved onto Underwood's sec-
ond community relations proj-
ect at the Golfito Public Library
for general cleanup and repairs.
Crewmembers scraped, primed,
and painted the building which
provides public materials to the
surrounding residents.
Information Systems
Technician 2nd Class Milton Hill
said, "I really appreciate the
opportunity to help out the sur-
rounding community." While
on scene, the local Golfito News


covered the event and welcomed
local community members who
stopped by to assist.
Underwood, homeported in
Mayport, Fla., is under the oper-
ational control of U.S. Naval
Forces Southern Command
(NAVSO) and U.S. 4th Fleet.
NAVSO, the Navy component
command of SOUTHCOM,
oversees maritime operations
throughout Latin America,
including exercises and deploy-
ments, counter illicit trafficking
support, and Theater Security
Cooperation events.
U.S. 4th Fleet is the num-
bered fleet assigned to NAVSO
exercising operational control
of U.S. Navy units temporally
operating in the SOUTHCOM
area of focus.


USS Underwood Sailors use their talents to build a second wall around the balcony of one classroom
in the Central School of San Jose during their COMREL project in Golfito, Costa Rica.














6 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, December 4, 2008


Dec. 6: Army vs. Navy.
12 noon kickoff at Beachside
Community Center. Watch the
game on our 20 foot hi-def
screen. Free t-shirts to the first
50 attendees plus free hamburg-
ers, hotdogs, brats and fountain
sodas (while supplies last). 270-
5228
Dec. 6: Navy Band Holiday
Concert and Indoor Movies.
6 p.m. start with the Navy Band
Southeast Brass Group play-
ing holiday favorites inside
Beachside Community Center.
Following the Navy Band,
enjoy a double feature with
Polar Express (G) at 7:30 p.m.
and Deck the Halls (PG) at 9:15
p.m. 270-7196
Dec. 8: Texas Hold 'Em (All
Hands). 7 p.m. every Monday
at Castaway's Lounge. Free to
enter. Everyone welcome. 270-





The following activities tar-
get single or unaccompanied
Sailors. For more information,
call 270-7788/89 or stop by
Planet Mayport Single Sailor
Center and pick up the monthly
activity calendar with a com-
plete listing of all upcoming
Liberty events.
Dec. 7: Mall and a Movie
Trip. Cost is $2 and includes
transportation and admission to
a movie of your choice. Trip
departs at 11 a.m.





Dec. 6: Navy Band Holiday
Concert and Indoor Movies.
6 p.m. start with the Navy Band
Southeast Brass Group play-
ing holiday favorites inside
Beachside Community Center.
Following the Navy Band,
enjoy a double feature with
Polar Express (G) at 7:30 p.m.
and Deck the Halls (PG) at 9:15
p.m. 270-7196
Dec. 6: Teen Skate World
Trip. 7-11 p.m. for middle and
high school ages. Cost is $10 in


A new fitness schedule is now
in effect.
The Surfside Fitness schedule
is as follows:
Monday
7 a.m., TRX with Ruthie and
Emily
9:30 a.m., Power Walking
with Ruthie
9:30 a.m., Broken Hearts with
LaPlace
1 p.m., Moms in Motion with
Traci
4:30 p.m., Zumba with Emily
Tuesday
6:30 a.m., Yoga with Mia
9:30 a.m., Lolmpact with
Emily
11:30 a.m., Advanced Mind
Body with Mia, Ruthie and
Emily
1 p.m., Strength Solutions
& Flexibility Fix-Ups with
LaPlace
Wednesday
6:30 a.m., Functional
Flexibility and Stress
Management with Mia
9:30 a.m., Intro to Mind Body
with Mia
Noon, Lunch Crunch with
LaPlace
1 p.m., Moms in Motion with


7205
Dec. 9: Holiday Cheer
5K/10K Run. 8 a.m. start in
front of the Gym. Free. 270-
5451
Dec. 9: Magical Christmas.
6-8 p.m. at Beachside
Community Center. Event
includes free pictures with
Santa, holiday crafts, game and
prizes, hot cocoa and cookies.
Entertainment will be provid-
ed by children from Mayport's
Youth Center and Child
Development Centers. 270-
5228
Dec. 10 & 11: Bowling
Turkey Shoot. 10:30 a.m.-I
p.m. and 5 p.m.-close at Fast
Lanes Bowling Center. Bowl
three strikes in a row and win a
turkey. $1 per try. Limit one tur-
key per person. Pick up turkey
on Dec. 18. 270-5377


Liberty Call


Dec. 8: Texas Hold 'Em.
7 p.m. every Monday at
Castaway's Lounge. Free to
enter. Everyone welcome.
Dec. 9: Car Care Clinic. 5
p.m. at the Auto Skills Center.
Free for Single Sailors, E1-E6
only. Pre-registration required.
Dec. 11: Comedy Zone Trip.
6:15 p.m. departure from Planet
Mayport (Free).
Dec. 13: Jeff Dunham Live.
Cost is $30 and includes trans-
portation and admission. Trip


K id Zone


advance or $12 day of (if space
is available). Bring additional
money for food and drinks. 270-
5680
Dec. 9: Magical Christmas.
6-8 p.m. at Beachside
Community Center. Event
includes free pictures with
Santa, holiday crafts, game and
prizes, hot cocoa and cookies.
Entertainment will be provid-
ed by children from Mayport's
Youth Center and Child
Development Centers. 270-


Traci
3 p.m., TRX with Ruthi and
Emily
5;30 p.m., Kids Clinic with
Ruthie
5:30 p.m., Kickboxing with
LaPlace
Thursday
9:30 a.m., Pump and Grind
with Emily and Mia
11:30 a.m., Zumba with
Emily
1 p.m., Strength Solutions
& Flexibility Fix-Ups with
LaPlace
Friday
7 a.m., Beach Bootcamp with
LaPlace
9:30 a.m., Broken Hearts with
LaPlace
9:30 a.m., Fitness Equipment
Training with Ruthie
The Gym schedule is as fol-
lows:
Monday
6 a.m., Weight Training for
Warfighters with Ruthie
11:30 a.m., Circuit Senations
with LaPlace
3 p.m., Command Row-bics
with LaPlace
Tuesday
6 a.m., Command Cardio


A fun-filled afternoon of Bingo for children and their parents.

Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008
12:30 p.m. start at Beachside Community Center
Admission: $10 per person
Includes bingo, pizza, soda, cookies
and one (1) ticket for the prize drawings. MA
All kids will go home with a goodie bag!

Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 14th Everyone
at both ITT and Beachside Bingo pays,
(during normal Bingo hours). everyone
plays!
Ages 3-16*
welcome!limited...
*Children ages 300 tickets
3-9 must be available.
accompanied by
an adult guardian.
Adults must be
accompanied by a child.
Prizes will be awarded to
both children and adults.

Santa will stop by
with treats for all!

Event Info:
(904) 270-7204
(904) 270-5145


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Dec. 10: Balloon Sale and
Bogey's Holiday Premier. 3-
6 p.m. at Windy Harbor Golf
Club and Bogey's. Pick your
merchandise. Pop a balloon and
receive 10-50% off at the reg-
ister. Also enjoy hors d'oeuvres
and tasty holiday favorites. 270-
5380
Dec. 15: Sports Program
Holiday Stand-down.
Intramural sports resume on Jan.
12 with Intramural Basketball
and Graybeard Basketball sea-
sons currently in progress. 270-
5451
Dec. 15-19: Free 27-Point
Vehicle Inspections. 10 a.m.-2
p.m. at the Auto Skills Center.
Drop-ins welcome. 270-5392


departs at 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 14: Jaguars vs. Packers
Game Trip. Cost is only $5.
Trip departs at 11 a.m.
Dec. 18: Jaguars vs. Colts
Game Trip. Cost is only $5.
Trip departs at 5:30 p.m.
Dec. 20: Orlando Magic vs.
LA Lakers Trip. Cost is only
$15 and includes transportation
to and from Orlando and admis-
sion. Trip departs at 3 p.m.





5228
Dec. 12: Freedom Friday,
Holiday Movie Night. 7-11
p.m. at the Youth Activities
Center. Cost is $7 in advance
or $9 the day of. Space is lim-
ited; early registration is rec-
ommended. Open to children in
grades K-5th. 270-5680
Dec. 20: Teen Holiday
Survivor Party. 5-9 p.m. at
Club Teen. Open to middle and
high school ages. 270-5680


Pump with Traci
11:30 a.m., Resistance with
Traci
3 p.m., Conditioning for
Running with LaPlace
4:30 p.m., Spinning
5:45 p.m., Fitness Equipment
Training with LaPlace
Wednesday
7 a.m., Cardio, Combat and
CORE with Traci
11:30 a.m., Spinning with
Traci
Thursday
7 a.m., Command Jump and
Jab with Ruthie
11:30 a.m., Row-bics with
Ruthie
3 p.m., Victory PRT with Mia
Friday
6:30 a.m., Command
Spinning with Ruthie
9:30 a.m., Intro to Spinning
with Mia
11:30 a.m., Strength Training
Basics for Women with Traci


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DeCA Gift Boxes Make Holiday Giving Easy


By Kevin L. Robinson
DeCA public specialist
Commissary customers who
want to help members of their
community in need or donate
to their favorite charity have an
option at their local commis-
sary.
The Defense Commissary
Agency is stocking pre-made
holiday gift boxes containing
products including stuffing mix,
coffee, mixed nuts, gelatin,
macaroni and cheese, a cheese-
cake mix, and a special $3 cou-
pon good for a future purchase.
The gift box program was
born from an idea by DeCA
East Deputy Director Robert
Vitikacs to sculpt a commercial
store concept into a one-time
promotion special for military


By Lt. Col. Karen Hawkins
DeCA dietitian
Children and teenagers need
one hour or more of physical
activity daily; just one of the
new 2008 Physical Activity
Guidelines for Americans pub-
lished by the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services.
The guidelines are designed
to provide information and
guidance on the types and
amounts of physical activity
for Americans aged 6 years and
older. The main idea behind the
guidelines is that regular physi-
cal activity over months and
years can produce long-term
health benefits.
The Defense Commissary
Agency has joined TRICARE,
Military OneSource, the Army
and Air Force Exchange
Service, and Health and Human
Services to ask the military
community to "Take the Pledge"
to help address the chronic issue
of childhood overweight and
obesity.
Nearly 20 percent of chil-
dren and teens in Department of
Defense families are considered


commissaries in the United
States, said Rick Page, DeCA's
chief operating officer.
"We recognize that at this
time of year our customers want
to help those in their commu-
nities who are less fortunate,"
Page said. "These gift boxes are
a convenient way for our autho-
rized customers to give during
the holidays."
Stateside stores have already
started displaying pallets of gift
boxes, situated near the cash
register for customer conve-
nience. Once customers pur-
chase the boxes, they can take
them home or donate them to
a military activity, such as the
base Chaplain's Fund, which
has arranged with the commis-
sary to accept the gifts.


obese, and across the nation the
numbers are even greater as one
child in three is overweight.
In recognition of this growing
issue, we encourage families to
be physically active with their
children and teenagers each day.
To address the childhood
overweight and obesity issue,
the "Healthy Youth for a
Healthy Future" initiative led by
the surgeon general, promotes
the importance of healthy eating
and physical activity at a young
age to help prevent overweight
and obesity in this country.
"Healthy Youth for a Healthy
Future" is recognizing commu-
nities throughout America that
are coming together to address
childhood overweight and obe-
sity prevention by encouraging
children to eat right and exer-
cise.
To change children's eating
and activity habits, this initia-
tive concentrates on many of the
people who influence our chil-
dren, including parents, care-
givers, schools, public health
leaders and local community
leaders.


The product mix bears the
advantage of having a long
shelf life while helping to make
the holidays a bit more enjoy-
able for those who receive the
gift boxes, said Charlie Dowlen,
promotions manager for DeCA's
sales directorate. But he advised
customers not to wait to pur-
chase their boxes.
"Once a store's supply is
exhausted there will not be a
resupply," he said, "This is a
special one-time buy for DeCA,
and we owe thanks to our indus-
try partners for helping our cus-
tomers simplify their holiday
giving."


physical F
The surgeon general is on a
national tour to recognize and
highlight those communities
with effective prevention pro-
grams and to motivate commu-
nity members to join in their
efforts to encourage kids to eat
healthier and increase physical
activity to at least 60 minutes
a day.
Guidelines for children and
teenagers
*Children and teenagers
should do 60 minutes or more
of physical activity daily.
*Aerobic: Most of the 60 or
more minutes a day should be
either moderate- or vigorous-
intensity aerobic physical activ-
ity, and should include vigor-
ous-intensity physical activity
at least three days a week.
*Muscle-strengthening: As
part of their 60 or more min-
utes of daily physical activity,
children and adolescents should
include muscle-strengthening
physical activity on at least
three days of the week.
*Bone-strengthening: As part
of their 60 or more minutes of
daily physical activity, children


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The holiday gift boxes will be placed on pallets near the checkout registers of stateside commissaries.
The boxes are a one-time program for DeCA. Once a store's supply is exhausted there will not be a
resupply.


witness Guidelines For Kids


and adolescents should include
bone-strengthening physical
activity on at least three days of
the week.
*Encourage children and teen-
agers to participate in physical
activities that are appropriate
for their age, that are enjoyable
and that offer variety. To help
you decide what is best for your
children, here are examples of
physical activities:
Moderate- and vigorous-
intensity aerobic physical
activities and muscle- and bone-
strengthening activities for chil-
dren and adolescents
Type of Physical Activity
Children
Adolescents
Moderate-intensity aerobic
*Active recreation, such as
hiking, skateboarding, roller-
blading Bicycle riding Brisk
walking
*Active recreation, such as
canoeing, hiking, skateboard-
ing, rollerblading Brisk walk-
ing Bicycle riding (stationary
or road bike) Housework and
yard work, such as sweeping or
pushing a lawn mower Games



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ing, such as baseball and soft-
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Vigorous-intensity
*Active games involving run-
ning and chasing,
*Active games involving run-
ning and chasing, such as flag
football aerobic such as tag *
Bicycle riding Jumping rope
* Martial arts, such as karate*
Running. Sports such as soccer,
ice or field hockey, basketball,
swimming, tennis* Cross-coun-
try skiing
*Bicycle riding. Jumping
rope. Martial arts, such as
karate* Running. Sports such
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basketball, swimming, tennis*
Vigorous dancing. Cross-coun-
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Muscle-strengthening
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crunches)
Bone-strengthening
*Games such as hopscotch.
Hopping, skipping, jumping.
Jumping rope. Running* Sports
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volleyball, tennis
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N avy News


DoD Navigates


By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
The Defense Department has
completed more than 90 per-
cent of the tasks it set out to
accomplish in a language plan
that launched four years ago.
Known as the Defense
Language Transformation
Roadmap, this broad strategy
aims to address national short-
falls in foreign language skills
in the United States. Current
efforts are helping to equip
the department and the mili-
tary with improved language
and cultural proficiency skills
to better meet today's diverse
security demands.
"We believe the department,
with help from the Congress,
has transformed the way it val-
ues, develops, employs and
deploys foreign language capa-
bility and regional expertise,"
states a Defense Department


news release.
One of the key challenges
identified was the need to have
more DoD personnel who are
proficient or possess some lan-
guage skills in the strategic
languages needed today and
in the future. The department
responded by creating a culture
of learning with greater empha-
sis on building and sustaining
language skills.
Efforts focus primarily on
pre-accession education, mean-
ing academics undertaken
before becoming a military
servicemember, and in-ser-
vice training, according to the
department release.
All three service academies,
for example, now feature more
robust strategic language and
cultural program offerings. As
a result, more cadets and mid-
shipmen are studying languages
of strategic importance to DoD.


New Effort
By Donna Miles them at the
American Forces Press Service fighters and
When a shopper goes online them, said I
to make a purchase, a click of Transcom's
the mouse will identify which distribution
retailers offer the product and ment, comn
at what price, and how much munications
they'll charge to deliver it to the teams.
buyer's doorstep. Corporate
U.S. Transportation in the proc
Command's new Corporate out, and wil
Services Vision is bringing that cesses usec
model to the military acquisi- from arrange
tion process, a senior Transcom tion to orde
official said here today. tracking the
The initiative taps into the said. Instead
best practices being perfected in into different
the commercial sector and puts equipment a


Corpsma


That Earr


By Samantha L. Quigley
American Forces Press Service
As the Marines in 1st Platoon,
Alpha Company, 2nd Assault
Amphibious Battalion advanced
to secure the northern bridge in
Nasiriyah, Iraq, on March 23,
2003, it seemed to then-Seaman
Apprentice Luis Fonseca, a
Navy hospital corpsman, that
all hell had broken loose.
"As we came up and over
the bridge, we ran right into
an ambush," he said from his
current assignment aboard the
USS Bataan. "They threw all
they had at us small-arms fire,
heavy machine-gun fire, rocket-
propelled grenades, mortars and
artillery rounds."
That's when Fonseca got the
call from then-Marine Corps
Gunnery Sgt. David Myers, ask-
ing him to check on the Marines
in one of the vehicles that had
been hit.
Trading his communications
helmet for Kevlar, the corpsman
on his first deployment grabbed
his medical bag and headed for
the vehicle, which by then was
in flames. Five Marines had suf-
fered at least shrapnel wounds.
"I noticed I had two patients
with partial lower-leg amputa-
tions, one with flash burns to
his eyes, and all had shrap-
nel wounds," Fonseca said. "I
applied tourniquets on the two
Marines with the partial leg
amputations and instructed the
other Marines around to apply
battle dressings on the others
that were wounded."
Fonseca decided to move the
wounded Marines to his vehicle
to get them out of the middle of
what became a six-and-a-half-
hour firefight. After reassess-
ing wounds and administering
morphine to the two troops with
partial leg amputations, Fonseca
got a call that another vehicle
had been hit.
Normally, the column is lined
up in numerical order. In the
midst of the firefight, as the
vehicles maneuvered to gain an
advantage, they got out of order.
Fonseca couldn't find vehicle
C206 and returned to his own
vehicle just as the enemy got
what he described as four lucky
hits.
T%% o of them were on our
right side. One was on our cen-
ter top hatch. All three were
... 122 mm mortar rounds,"
he said. "The fourth and final
round that disabled the truck
was a recoilless rifle round that
blew up our transmission."
When the smoke cleared, the
wounded Marines were trans-
ferred to another vehicle and
moved out of the area all but
ooo


Taps
fingertips of warf-
those who support
Robert J. Osborn II,
deputy director for
portfolio manage-
mand, control, com-
and computer sys-

Services Vision is
ess of being rolled
1 streamline the pro-
d to do everything
ing troop transporta-
ring spare parts and
cir delivery, Osborn
id of having to go
nt systems to order
nd track shipments,


ROTC programs
benefits, with stude
a wider array of des
study abroad.
The department
lished centers of e:
each military servi
see and standardize
impart essential ai
targeted cultural train
It also increased
Language Institu
Language Center
from a fiscal 2001
$77 million to $270
fiscal year. DLIFLC
Monterey, Calif., is
ment's premiere la
cultural training cen
Meanwhile, DoD
out to the nation's h
munities and inform
opportunities to serve
On the civilian
effort, National
Flagship Program


Language
also reap the allow students to progress from said at
nts enjoying elementary school through high last moi
tinations for school with more advanced In ad
levels of language proficiency sonnel i
has estab- in strategic languages such as shortfall
excellence in Arabic, Hindi and Urdu. a close
ice to over- On the military side, the Army The dep
training and last month activated its first to ident
nd mission- company of native linguists- ties, a k
ning. turned-soldiers, which represent determi
the Defense the service's newest job: 09L, the force
te Foreign referred to as "09 Limas." The
's funding This new military occupa- establish
I budget of tion employs heritage speakers oflangu
million this as interpreters and translators, ments. (
Z, located in representing a new phase in the 141,000
the depart- service's reinvigorated approach across t
nguage and to foreign language. language
ter. "We've found it's easier to strategic
is reaching train a linguist to be a soldier ing to ti
heritage com- than to train a soldier to be a To ei
ning them of linguist," Army Brig. Gen. transfer
'e. Richard C. Longo, director of and suc
side of this training in the Army's Office ment ha
Language of the Deputy Chief of Staff for guage a
initiatives Operations, Plans and Training, military


users will have access to a vir-
tual one-stop shopping experi-
ence.
"Today, if you are trying to
order transportation for some-
thing, track your shipment [or]
find out if it has been delivered,
there are multiple systems you
have to log onto to get the infor-
mation you need," Osborn said.
"Then it is up to you as the user
to collate that information."
Corporate Services Vision is
changing that, integrating myr-
iad redundant and often incom-
patible systems into a single
operation across the enterprise,
he said. This will simplify the


acquisition process, saving
money and making many of the
steps all but transparent to the
user.
Osborn compared the effort
to what a consumer experiences
when buying an item online.
The buyer simply keys in an
item name to determine which
vendors offer the product and at
what price. T
hen, the buyer selects a ven-
dor and designates how quick-
ly he wants delivery and how
much it will cost. Finally, the
buyer pays by credit card and


AN OFFICIAL GAME OF THE


Roadmap


a Pentagon roundtable
nth.
edition to adding key per-
in areas where language
ls exist, DoD is taking
r look at its own stock.
)artment has taken steps
tify its current capabili-
ind of self-assessment to
ne and catalog the skills
es already possess.
department also has
hed quarterly reporting
rage and cultural require-
Currently, there are about
0 language requirements
the roughly 60 different
;es and dialects deemed
cally important, accord-
he department release.
sure that the language
nation occurs smoothly
ccessfully, the depart-
as appointed senior lan-
uthorities in each of the
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receives a code to track the
shipment to delivery.
The queries that drive these
transactions to vendors and
transportation companies are
transparent to the user.
That's what the Corporate
Services Vision will bring warf-
ighters, Osborn said.
"We are changing the onus
of you as a user [having] to
go to different systems to find
out your information," he said.
No%% you will log onto a Web
site, a browser we are provid-
ing, and you will be able to


to conduct oversight, execution


and planning.
It also created the Defense
Language Office to moni-
tor and carry out the tenets of
the Language Transformation
Roadmap, and to institutionalize
the department's commitment to
these critical competencies.
"The bottom line [is that] we
are creating a framework that
will allow us to build a global-
ized force with the right com-
bination of skills, in the right
numbers, that is equipped with
the language and cultural profi-
ciency skills to meet the diverse
operational demands of the
21st century," the release reads.
"This is the beginning of a jour-
ney."


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not on how to get what they
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"If you are at the front of the
spear out in the field trying to
do your job, now that informa-
tion is being given to you so
you can concentrate on making
the right decision based on what
your job is, rather than spending
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N avy News



Gates Provides Continuity As Nation Fights Wars


By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
President-elect Barack
Obama today cited the need for
continuity as the United States
fights two wars in announcing
that Defense Secretary Robert
M. Gates will remain at the
Pentagon when his administra-
tion takes over next month.
"At a time when we face an
unprecedented transition amidst
two wars, I have asked Robert
Gates to continue as secretary
of defense, and I'm pleased that
he's accepted," Obama said at a
news conference in Chicago.
"He restored accountability.
He won the confidence of mili-
tary commanders, and the trust
of our brave men and women in
uniform and their families," he
said. "He earned the respect of
members of Congress on both
sides of the aisle for his prag-
matism and competence. He
knows that we need a sustain-


Robert M. Gates
Defense Secretary
able national security strategy,
and that includes a bipartisan
consensus at home."
The president-elect said he
will tell the secretary to end the
war in Iraq through a successful
transition to Iraqi control.
"We will also ensure that we


have the strategy and resourc-
es to succeed against al-Qaida
and the Taliban," he said. "As
Bob said not too long ago,
Afghanistan is where the war
on terror began, and it is where
it must end."
Gates thanked the president-
elect for his confidence.
"I am deeply honored that
the president-elect has asked
me to continue as secretary of
defense," Gates said in Chicago.
"Mindful that we are engaged
in two wars and face other seri-
ous challenges at home and
around the world, and with
a profound sense of personal
responsibility to and for our
men and women in uniform
and their families, I must do
my duty as they do theirs. How
could I do otherwise?"
"Serving in this position for
nearly two years, and especial-
ly the opportunity to lead our
brave and dedicated soldiers,


sailors, airmen, Marines and
Defense civilians, has been the
most gratifying experience of
my life," the secretary contin-
ued. "I am honored to continue
to serve them and our country,
and I will be honored to serve
President-elect Obama."
Obama said the national secu-
rity challenges facing the coun-
try are as grave and urgent as
the economic crisis.
"We are fighting two wars,"
he said. "Old conflicts remain
unresolved, and newly assertive
powers have put strains on the
international system. The spread
of nuclear weapons raises the
peril that the world's deadli-
est technology could fall into
dangerous hands. Our depen-
dence on foreign oil empowers
authoritarian governments and
endangers our planet."
The United States must be as
strong at home as it is overseas,
and American economic power


must sustain military strength,
diplomatic leverage and global
leadership, he said.
"The common thread linking
these challenges is the funda-
mental reality that in the 21st
century, our destiny is shared
with the world's," Obama said.
"From our markets to our secu-
rity; from our public health to
our climate we must act with
the understanding that, now
more than ever, we have a stake
in what happens across the
globe."
"And as we learned so pain-
fully on 9/11, terror cannot be
contained by borders, nor safety
provided by oceans alone," he
said.
Obama called for a new dawn
of American leadership to face
and master the challenges of the
21st century.
"We will strengthen our
capacity to defeat our enemies
and support our friends," he


said. "We will renew old allianc-
es and forge new and enduring
partnerships. We will show the
world once more that America
is relentless in defense of our
people, steady in advancing our
interests and committed to the
ideals that shine as a beacon to
the world democracy and jus-
tice, opportunity and unyielding
hope because American values
are America's greatest export to
the world."
The president-elect also
announced his choices for other
posts: New York Sen. Hillary
Rodham Clinton as secretary
of state, Eric Holder as attor-
ney general, Arizona Gov.
Janet Napolitano as secretary
of homeland security, retired
Marine Gen. James L. Jones Jr.
as national security advisor and
Susan Rice as U.S. ambassador
to the United Nations.


DoD Defers F-22 Funding Decision To Next Admin


By Sara Moore
American Forces Press Service
To avoid unnecessary tax-
payer spending, the Defense
Department is only partially
funding the expansion of F-
22 Raptor aircraft production,
leaving the decision for fur-
ther expansion to the incoming
administration.
John J. Young Jr., undersec-
retary of defense for acquisi-
tion, technology and logis-
tics, told members of the air
and land forces subcommittee
of the House Armed Services
Committee in a Nov. 19 hear-
ing that he has approved $50
million for advance procure-
ment for four F-22s. DoD will
include the purchase of these
four aircraft in the second fis-
cal 2009 supplemental budget
request, he said.
The decision on whether to
use the rest of the $140 mil-
lion allocated in the 2009
National Defense Authorization
Act for advance procurement
for up to 16 more F-22s will


be up to the Obama adminis-
tration in January, Young said.
Procurement of the four F-22s
provides a bridge to give the
new administration every option
with the program, he said.
"The department is acting
responsibly, consistent with
[Defense Secretary Robert M.
Gates'] commitment and con-
gressional direction, seeking to
ensure that each tax dollar is
used carefully and efficiently,"
he said.
DoD is delaying the advance
procurement on the remain-
ing 16 aircraft to save taxpay-


er money should the Obama
administration decide not to
purchase the aircraft, Young
said.
However, he acknowledged,
if the new administration delays
its decision on the F-22s past
January, it could face higher
costs from the manufacturers.
The NDAA authorizes
advance procurement for the F-
22s until March, and if the deci-
sion on the remaining aircraft
doesn't come until then, there is
a very real chance the cost for
the planes could go up, Young
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estimates for those higher prices
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that haven't been negotiated.
"I'm not ignoring the indus-
try estimates, but I'm also not
granting them credibility, and so
... if we do nothing until March,
I could face -- and that's what I
was told by industry -- a cost,
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analysis of the F-22 program,
and though some Air Force
officials may disagree, Gates
believes the department is on its
way to the right mix of aircraft,
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there has been a hard look at
that analysis and a view that
it is a higher priority to do
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10 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, December 4, 2008


Navy's I
By MCCS(SW/AW)
Bill Houlihan
Master ( Petty Officer of the Navy
Public.
Retired Master Chief Petty
Officer of the Navy (MCPON)
Thomas S. Crow died Nov. 30,
at his home in San Diego fol-
lowing a courageous battle with
cancer. He was 74.
Crow became the fourth
Master Chief Petty Officer of
the Navy Sept. 28, 1979. He
relieved MCPON John Walker
and held the job for three years
before MCPON Billy Sanders
assumed the duties Oct. 1,
1982.
Crow was born in McArthur,
Ohio, in 1934 and joined the
Navy a few days after gradu-
ating high school in 1953.
Crow spent several years in
the aviation community prior
to becoming one of the Navy's
original equal opportunity spe-
cialists and counselors. He was
assigned to Commander, Naval
Air Pacific where he served as
a trainer for race relations and


Fourth MCPON


a member of the quality control
inspection team for overseas
WESTPAC units and carriers.
After completion of the equal
opportunity program specialist
training at Cheltenham, Md., he
became a program manager for
AIRPAC, implementing Phase
II of the equal opportunity/race
relations program aboard carri-
ers in the Pacific.
Crow was selected for
MCPON in June 1979. During
his time in office, he was
instrumental in the opening
of the Navy's Senior Enlisted
Academy and the re-emphasis
on pride and professionalism
across the fleet.
"He never lost that," said
Master Chief Petty Officer of
the Navy Joe R. Campa, Jr.
"He never lost his passion for
Sailors. Every time I spoke with
him it never took him long to
turn the conversation back to
what our men and women were
doing, and what we should be
doing for them."
As part of an interview for


the book, "Winds of Change
Crow said he was aware ear
in his tour of fleet perception
and he added that he kept tt
seagoing Sailor in mind at
times.
"I came from out in the fle
and I wanted to continue to s
the Navy through that set
eyes," he said at the time.
was not going to allow the j(
to turn me into a bureaucrat or
politician who would bring ba
to the CNO (Chief of Nav
Operations) what I thought
wanted to hear."
Campa said the entire Navy
chiefs mess mourns the lo
of one of the finest leaders tl
enlisted force has ever pr
duced.
"Tom Crow's legacy is st
alive through the Sailors I
mentored, even after he retired
said Campa. "Sailors he train
are leading our Navy to this da
and the lessons they learn
from Tom Crow continue
resonate on the deckplates
the fleet."


Passes Away
"," Following his retirement in
ly 1982, he remained an active
ns advocate of the Navy as a co-
he chariman of the Secretary of
all the Navy Retired Affairs from
1983-86, honorary board chair-
-et man, U.S. Navy Memorial
ee Foundation, Navy League of
of the United States, Fleet Reserve
"I Association, and a member on
ob the board of advisors to San
ra Diego Armed Services YMCA.
ck He is survived by his wife
7al Carol Crow of 39 years; his
he children, Thomas Michael Crow
of Washington State, Stephen
y's Bundy Crow of Tennessee, Teri
ss Laslo of Virginia, John Crow
he of San Diego, Steve Crow of
o- Nevada, Joel Crow of San
Diego, and Candace Barnes of
ill Mississippi, 27 grandchildren
he and 14 great grandchildren.
I," Crow was preceded in death
ed by two of his children Deborah
ay, Graves and Stanley McDuffee. Mast
ed Information regarding funer- Master ChiefPett
to al and memorial services will talks with retired
in be released to the Navy via Crow at Naval A
NAVADMIN. Naval Air Forces J


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-Photo by MC1 Jennifer A. Villalovos
y Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Joe R. Campa Jr.
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FRCSE Mayport Feeds Troops For Holidays

























-Photos courtesy of FRCSE
Sailors sit down at the FRC shop to enjoy fried turkey, side dishes and dessert. Sailors file through thefood-ladden tables.
By Lt.j.g. R.L. Jones
FRCSEMayport
FRC Southeast Region
Detachment Mayport and
SAviation Support Division held
its sixth annual luncheon for the
troops on Nov. 21 at the FRC
Mayport GSE hangar.
/The luncheon is held during
the season of giving to showJ
appreciation to the troops for all
eof their efforts and hard work
they displayed thru out the year.
The senior leadership at both
commands provided food for the
event. The Officer Wardroom
provided all of the hams, and
the Chiefs' mess brought and
fried turkeys. The First Class
Mess brought side dishes and
served the troops.
The Second Class Mess
ass isted by brin ging some side
lak .nd ... dis hes and desserts. MWRa
from all three commands pro-
vided the drinks.
The luncheon was free for all This is the sixth annual feed the troop luncheon held at the FRCSE
military and civilian personnel GSE hangar
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12 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, December 4, 2008


USS Roosevelt's FCPOA Hosts Fundraiser


By MA1 Christian C.
Carter
USS Roosevelt
The First Class Petty Officer
Association (FCPOA) aboard
the guided missile destroy-
er USS Roosevelt (DDG 80)
recently organized a Food
Service Attendant (FSA) for
Day fundraiser designed to not
only raise money, but to also
boost the morale of Roosevelt's
Sailors.
Roosevelt's FSA for a Day
fundraiser gave Sailors the
opportunity to nominate up
to four E-6s to serve as Food
Service Attendants, a temporary
assigned duty usually performed
by E-4 and below, on the ship's
mess decks for a day.
FCPOA president Fire
Controlman 1st Class Steven
Scott commented on the event,
"Today's junior sailors are chal-
lenged to work in environments
where expectations are set high.
The role of the Food Service
Attendant (FSA) requires them
to work early mornings to
evening hours for a period of
approximately 90 to 180 days in


-Photos by CTM2 Leslie Wiscovitch
Information Systems Technician 1st Class Patrick Miller does the
dishes.


a high pace environment where
they provide customer service
to over 300 sailors, maintain-
ing constant cleanliness in the
mess areas. The hours usu-
ally start from 0500 to 1800.
Other duties performed include
"breakouts", in which the fol-
lowing day's three meals are


retrieved from the food stor-
age areas and prepped in the
galley. Daily field day follows
when all areas of the mess are
cleaned and inspected. Without
these shipmates, our messing
areas would be a total disas-
ter." FC1 Scott went on to say,
"Performing the same duties


as these sailors shows that we
(First Class Leadership) are
willing to work side by side and
get our hands dirty which culti-
vates an atmosphere of camara-
derie throughout the command.
Some of our sailors have taken
our lead and developed the
Junior Enlisted Association and
are building a strong foundation
for future leaders."
More than 40 of the
Roosevelt's First Class Petty
Officers volunteered to par-
ticipate in the event. The top
four E-6s who received the
most nominations would then
carry out the various duties that
FSAs perform including deep
sink and scullery duty, serving
meals to the crew, and working
on the mess decks. Nominations
cost one dollar each, and Sailors
could vote as many times as
they liked.
Interior Communications



a


Electrician 1st Class Jessica
Douglas received the most votes
in a close competition. She
said, "The surprising part about
all the votes is that I really
didn't get that many two people
just spent a lot of money ensur-
ing I washed the pots and pans!
My nails still haven't complete-
ly grown back from that day."
ICI Douglas was a great sport
and smiled the entire time.
The other winners were Navy
Counselor 1st Class Terence
Magby, Electronic Technician
1st Class James Brown and
Fire ControlmanIst Class Peter
Landrum.
The event helped raise more
than $676, most of which will
be used to fund future activities
for the FCPOA and the junior
Sailors. More important than
the money raised was that the
Sailors enjoyed the event and
look forward to future activi-


ties from Roosevelt's FCPOA.
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Oral Hygiene Is Important To Overall Health


By Lisa Glaeser-Joseph and
HM2 Mark Niederhaus
NH Jacksonville
Thorough oral hygiene hab-
its should be part of your daily
routine. Failure to practice
good oral hygiene may cause
significant harmful consequenc-
es to your overall health. Poor
hygiene typically leads to halito-
sis, known as bad breath, decay,
periodontal (gum) disease, and
possibly pre-term births.
Dental caries is an infectious
disease caused by bacteria that
produces acids when exposed
to starchy or sugary foods over
time. The acids then diffuse
into the tooth and dissolve tooth
minerals which, after many epi-
sodes, will lead to tooth decay.
About 90 percent of the popu-


lation has some form of tooth
decay; most acquiring their first
cavity by age five.
In general, people do not
realize that dental and some
medical conditions are closely
linked. For example, periodon-
tal disease is an infection tar-
geting the supporting structures
of the teeth; gum tissue and
underlying bone. The destruc-
tive bacteria produced with this
infection enters the bloodstream
and causes an inflammatory
response that negatively affects
arteries. It is estimated that
roughly 75 percent of adults
have some degree of periodon-
tal disease and most do not
know it.
Recent research has indicat-
ed that uncontrolled periodon-


tal disease is a significant risk
factor for chronic heart disease
and myocardial infarctions,
also known as heart attacks.
Researchers have found that
people with periodontal disease
are almost twice as likely to suf-
fer from coronary artery disease
as those without the disease.
Diabetic individuals are more
prone to periodontal problems
considering their increased sus-
ceptibility to infections. Some
research indicates that 95 per-
cent of diabetic adults have
some type of gum disease.
Pregnant women with peri-
odontal disease are seven to
eight times more likely to have
a pre-term, low birth weight
baby. Realizing that any infec-
tion in an expectant mother


can pose a serious risk to the
unborn baby, United Concordia
has enhanced the TRICARE
Dental Program (TDP) benefit
for active duty families, allow-
ing pregnant women up to three
routine dental cleaning in a
consecutive 12-month period at
no cost, instead of the tradition-
al two cleaning.
The mouth-body connection
should not be overlooked when
considering overall health for
the adult population. There are a
few simple steps one can follow
to avoid these dental ailments.
First and foremost, see your
dentist and dental hygienist rou-
tinely-this is a requirement for
all active duty personnel as part
of the annual Preventive Health
Assessment (PHA). The den-


tal professionals will be able to
point out any problems and will
set up the proper steps to attain
a healthy mouth.
In the meantime, brush your
teeth at least three times a
day with an American Dental
Association (ADA) seal
approved soft toothbrush and
fluoridated toothpaste. Use
floss daily to keep the areas
between your teeth plaque
free. Remember, you only have
to floss the teeth you plan on
keeping. Good oral hygiene is
simple and essential in keeping
your entire body healthy. For
the sake of your overall health,
get serious about the health of
your mouth!
Active duty personnel may
contact their command PHA


representative or call the
Branch Health Clinic (BHC)
Jacksonville Dental Department
at 542-3441 (x7116) for assis-
tance. For more information
about the TDP available to
all family members of active
duty personnel, visit www.tri-
caredentalprogram.com. For
information on the TRICARE
Retiree Dental Program, visit
www.trdp.org.
Lisa Glaeser-Joseph is a
Registered Dental Hygienist
at BHC Mayport and Hospital
Corpsman 2nd Class Mark
Niederhaus is assigned to
the BHC Jacksonville Dental
Department.


Don't Give Up Yet; Relationships Take Hard Work


By Lt. Elliott Rosenbaum
NHJPsychology Staff
Lots of people want to ride
with you in the limo, but what
you want is someone who will
take the bus with you when the
limo breaks down. -Oprah
Winfrey
Studies show that being in a
healthy and supportive relation-
ship contributes to a person's
sense of well-being and physi-
cal health. Like all areas in our
lives, this area takes hard work
and dedication to succeed, and
all relationships can benefit
from some fine-tuning. Here are


four effective ways to keep your
relationship in great shape.
View your relationship as a
bank account: A healthy bank
account is maintained by having
more deposits than withdrawals.
In a relationship, a deposit is
doing anything for your part-
ner that they appreciate and that
makes them feel loved, whether
it is a compliment, taking out
the trash, or listening to the
details of their day. A withdraw-
al is doing anything that accom-
plishes the opposite like argu-
ing, speaking in a rude tone, or
being unhelpful. Ensure that


both you and your partner make
more deposits than withdrawals
for a healthy relationship.
Learn the essentials of
respectful and assertive com-
munication: Some of us are
great at expressing our needs
and disappointments, but are not
always respectful or appropriate
in our approach. The literature
refers to this as aggressive com-
munication. It is not the most
effective way to communicate,
because it sparks bad feelings
and arguments. Others of us,
in order to avoid a fight, don't
express our needs to our partner


and are not honest with them
in doing so. This is referred to
as passive communication. It
is also not effective in creating
a positive relationship, as one
partner usually feels unhappy.
Assertive communication gives
you the best chance at peace-
fully getting your point across.
It always consists of the follow-
ing four components:
*Honest How do you feel?
*Appropriate Make sure it
is the right time and place to
discuss this.
*Respectful Your tone can
make all the difference.


*Direct Be specific. What
do you want?
Read a good book about
relationships: Books like Men
are From Mars, Women are
From Venus are a great way to
gain insight into potential pit-
falls of relationships such as
ruts and what can be done about
them.
Consider talking to a
trained professional: Talking
things through with a trained
professional can help. If you
are experiencing depression or
anxiety associated with your
situation, call Value Options/


TRICARE at 1-800-700-
8646 for more information or
Behavioral Health Provider
Locator and Appointment
Assistance Line (for Active
Duty and Active Duty Prime
Family Members) 1-877-298-
3514
Dr. Elliott Rosenbaum is a
member of the psychology staff
at Naval Hospital Jacksonville.
He can be reached at elliott.
rosenbaum@ med.navy.mil.


DoD Joins VA To Resolve Gulf War Vets' Health Issues


By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
The Defense Department
continues to work with the
Department of Veterans Affairs
to resolve veterans' health
issues, including maladies
associated with the Gulf War,
a senior DoD official said here
today.
"We work very closely with
the VA for those who've sep-
arated" from military service,
Dr. Michael E. Kilpatrick, dep-
uty director of health affairs
for force health protection and
readiness, told American Forces
Press Service and Pentagon
Channel reporters.
"We find that the No. 1 dis-
ability that veterans have is
problems with muscles, bones
and joints, ankles, knees and
lower back," Kilpatrick said.


These types of ailments, he
said, also surface as the top
health issues cited by active-
duty troops at sick call.
"So, there's a relationship
between service and those kinds
of wear-and-tear joint prob-
lems," Kilpatrick said.
Of the nearly 700,000 U.S.
military members involved
in the 1990-1991 Gulf War,
Kilpatrick said, about 120,000
servicemembers returning
from deployment in the Middle
East reported a multitude of
symptoms, including depres-
sion, tiredness, muscle and
joint aches and pains, memory
loss, headaches, and rashes.
Servicemembers suffering from
one or a combination of these
maladies would later be said to
have "Gulf War Illness."
While 80 percent of those


120,000 veterans received a
medical assessment and treat-
ment for their ailments, about
24,000 veterans with Gulf War
Illness-related symptoms remain
undiagnosed, said Kilpatrick,
a former Navy physician who
commanded an Army/Navy
infectious disease research unit
during the Gulf War.
A congressionally-mandated
report titled "Gulf War Illness
and the Health of Gulf War
Veterans" was released Nov.
17 and presented to Veterans
Affairs Secretary Dr. James
Peake. The 400-plus-page
report says Gulf War Illness is


a genuine medical condition.
The report also notes that pyr-
idostigmine bromide pills taken
by some servicemembers in the-
ater as a prophylactic against
nerve agents and the use of pes-
ticides to ward off desert insects
are possible causes of Gulf War
Illness.
Kilpatrick said he disagrees
with the report's findings
regarding causes of Gulf War
Illness, especially the alleged
role played by anti-nerve agent
pills and pesticides. Previous
tests had determined that the
pills were safe for consumption
by servicemembers, he said,


and there's no medical evidence
that pesticide use was responsi-
ble for Gulf War Illness-related
maladies.
Other reports conducted on
Gulf War Illness over the years,
he noted, failed to substantiate
its existence or couldn't provide
medical evidence of possible
causes.
Unlike today, the U.S. mili-
tary did not conduct pre-deploy-
ment medical screenings of
servicemembers during the
Gulf War, Kilpatrick said. He
suggested that some individu-
als reporting Gulf War Illness-
related symptoms may have had


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pre-existing medical conditions
before they deployed to the
Gulf.
"I think if you take a look
at chronic fatigue syndrome,
where people are extremely
tired even after a good night's
sleep; they're lethargic, they
may have some short-term
memory loss, some muscle
pain in joints," Kilpatrick said.
"That's part of that syndrome."
Gulf War Illness isn't a mys-
tery, Kilpatrick said, but it is
"something we don't under-
stand, and we need to do more
work."


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Calendar


On Base

Saturday, Dec. 6
USS Underwood family read-
iness group is looking for teen
and adult volunteers to help
out with their children's holi-
day party from 2-6 p.m. at the
Ribault Bay Community Center.
Contact Monica Flores 904-
535-2125 or e-mail Mony325@
comcast.net if you are interested
in volunteering.
Thursday, Dec. 11
USS Hue City command
holiday party will be on at One
Ocean Hotel & Spa (previously
known as the Sea Turtle Inn)
in Neptune Beach starting at 6

Out in Town

p.m. Cost varies by rank, and
there will be a cash bar. Please
come dressed in your holiday
best. If your service member
attends, they will have that
Friday off. If you have any
questions, please contact the
FRG board at huecityfrg66@
gmail.com.
Saturday, Dec. 13
USS Hue City children's
holiday party will held at the
Fast Lanes bowling alley on-
base from 1-4 p.m on. Make
sure you come and see Santa! If
you have any questions, please
contact the FRG board at huec-
ityfrg66@0gmail.com.
Thursday, Dec. 18
USS Philippine Sea fam-
ily readiness group will meet
and hold a potluck on the third
Thursday of the month at 6:30
p.m. at the Mayport USO.
Thursday, Dec. 4
The Fleet Reserve Association
Branch 290 will hold their
monthly General Assembly
meeting at 8 p.m. at the Branch
Home, 360 Mayport Road,
Atlantic Beach. All members
and prospective members are
invited to attend. The Fleet
Reserve Association is a world
wide veteran's organization that
represents nearly 165,000 active
duty and retired Navy, Marine
Corps and Coast Guard mem-
bers. The FRA Branch 290 is
called the "active duty Branch"
because of the number of active
duty members. If you have
served in any of the maritime
services, no matter how long,
stop by the Branch Home, 390
Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach,
FL or call 246-6855. New
members are always welcome.
Come celebrate the season
from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. as the
Cummer Museum of Art &
Gardens Store, 829 Riverside
Ave. Jacksonville, presents
a special shopping event for
everyone that includes com-
plimentary champagne, appe-
tizers and holiday music. The
Cummer Store offers unique
gifts, original jewelry, art
and our most recent Cummer
Garden Publication. View Trunk
Showings by: Charles Albert,
Fine Sterling Silver Jewelry,
Baroni Designs, Sterling Silver
for Men, Women and Children,
Josh Bach, Limited, Ties and
Men' s Accessories Michou,
Art Inspired Jewelry Andy
Peters, Blown Glass. Free
admission to the Holiday Open
House at The Cummer Store.
This day only receive an addi-
tional 10percent discount on
your purchase. Regular admis-
sion fees apply for museum
entry. For more information,
call ('"'4) 899-6035.
Friday, Dec. 5
The Mayport Chapter of
MOAA is holding its annual
Christmas Dinner and Dance
with The Chuck Bender
Orchestra at the Ocean Breeze
Conference Center starting
with a 6 p.m. Social Hour. All
Officers are invited by going to
mpmoaa.org calling 646-0944
for their reservations.
Saturday, Dec. 6
There will be a Plant Tour at
the Jacksonville Zoological and
Botanic
Gardens on, 2008. The
tour will begin at 9 a.m. at
Main Camp (entrance) and
last approximately two hours.
Please arrive around 8:45 a.m.
to check-in. Jennifer Best,
Horticulturist, will show win-


ter containers and share secrets
of how she sets up the beauti-
ful containers throughout the
Zoo. Cost for the tour is $10,
Zoo members, and $20, non-
members. Following the Plant
Tour at 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at
the Range of Jaguar Plaza, there
will be a Plant Clinic, sponsored
by Master Gardeners. We wel-
come any gardening questions
and will have a limited number
of plants to give away.
Join a park ranger at 11 a.m.


to learn about the difference
between a conch and a whelk, or
a cockle and a clam? Discover
how to identify many of the fre-
quently found shells that wash
up on the Talbot Islands State
Parks shores. The program will
take place at pavilion one on
Little Talbot Island. No reserva-
tions are necessary and the pro-
gram is free with regular park
admission.
Sunday, Dec. 7
Fleet Reserve Association
Branch 290 hosts breakfast
from 8-11 a.m. at the Branch
Home, 390 Mayport Road,
Atlantic Beach. Menu includes
eggs, bacon or sausage, grits or
hash-browns, biscuits & gravy,
pancakes or toast. Omelets are
also available. Coffee is includ-
ed with all meals. A donation
of $5 for a full breakfast, or
$3 for a breakfast sandwich, is
requested. As always, the pub-
lic is invited.
Join a park ranger at 1 p.m.to
learn about the stinging animals
of the ocean and discover where
stingrays live, how jellyfish
move, and why the Portugese
Man of War only stings and
never bites. The program will
take place at pavilion five on
Little Talbot Island. No reserva-
tions are necessary and the pro-
gram is free with regular park
admission.
Wednesday, Dec. 10
Spend a fun-filled hour
together with your child, ages
3 to 5, in a class based on the
national Start With The Arts
program from 3 to 4 p.m. at
the Cummer Museum of Art &
Gardens, 829 Riverside Avenue,
Jacksonville. This class pro-
vides an infusion of art, move-
ment, literature and music that
will help channel children's
interests into the development
of new skills. Pre-registration is
required. Members $10 per pair,
per class, Non-members $15 per
pair, per class.
For more information or to
register, call (904 355-0630.
Thursday, Dec. 11
Ponte Vedra Presbyterian
Church presents "A Bethlehem
Visit": an interactive city, with
real animals and a cast of over
200 costumed participants por-
traying the local townspeople
and merchants in an active mar-
ketplace setting.
An entire 8,000 square foot
village is re-created to reflect
the City of Bethlehem the way
it might have been the night of
Jesus' birth. Enjoy the sights
and sound of history as you
stroll through the city. Pet
animals along the way as you
make your journey to seek out
the lowly Manger and the Christ
Child. "A Bethlehem Visit" is
the Church's gift to our sur-
rounding communities. This is a
free event for folks and families
of all ages. This exciting eve-
ning tops off with a luminous
bonfire and refreshments. Do-
nations will be accepted to off-
set the cost. Donations may be
given to the beggars in the city
during the event. The church
offers free shuttles to trans-


port you from the parking area
located at the PGA Tour lot off
CR 210 to the church. We also
are set up to accommodate visi-
tors with special needs. Hand-
icapped parking is located at
the Church at 4510 Palm Valley
Road. Make your plans now
to attend "A Bethlehem Visit"
Dec. 11, 12 and 13; 6:30-8:30
p.m. nightly at Ponte Vedra
Presbyterian Church. For more
information go to www.pvpc.
com or call 285-8225.
Just in time for the holi-
days. Join Mary Puckett, Duval
County Extension Office staff
and quest speaker, Master
Gardener, Linda Cunningham,
from 10 a.m.-noon for a make-
and-take workshop at 1010
N McDuff Ave. You will take
home your own strawberry pot
with herbs and/or hanging bas-
ket with strawberry plants. The
cost is $15 for each pot or $25
for both; $5 to attend the lecture
only. Please RSVP to Jeannie at
387-8850.
Friday, Dec. 12
The Fleet Reserve Association
Branch 290 is hosting a "Fish
Fry" from 5-8 p.m., at the
Branch Home at 390 Mayport
Road, Atlantic Beach. A dona-
tion of $8 is requested for each
dinner. Carry out orders are
accepted. The public is always
invited to dinner. Starting at
9 p.m., the music of DOUG
BRACEY will entertain until 1
a.m. Happy hour precedes the
dinner from 4-6 p.m., all drinks
are 500 off.
Saturday, Dec. 13
Enjoy an evening of song and
fellowship at 6 p.m., hosted by
New Friendship Baptist Church,
1996 Mayport Rd. Guest musi-
cal performances by the Chris-
tian Fellowship Inspirational
Choir and the Salvation Army
Choir as well as the New
Friendship Praise Team.
The Cummer Museum of
Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside
Avenue, Jacksonville will host
classes in painting, printmak-
ing, collage and construction
with changing themes for chil-
dren ages 6 to 8 from 10 a.m. to
noon. Members $10 per class,
Non-members $15 per class.
For more information or to reg-
ister, call (904 355-0630.
Sunday, Dec. 14
Join a Park Ranger at 1 p.m.
for a leisurely paced hike to
discover the island' s natural
communities. Participants are
encouraged to bring bug spray
and bottled water. The program
will take place at pavilion one
on Little Talbot Island. No res-
ervations are necessary and the
program is free with regular
park admission.
Fleet Reserve Association
Branch 290 hosts breakfast from
8-11 a.m. at the Branch Home,
390 Mayport Road, Atlantic
Beach, FL. Menu includes
eggs, bacon or sausage, grits or
hashbrowns, biscuits & gravy,
pancakes or toast. Omelets are
also available. Coffee is includ-
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lic is invited.
Tuesday, Dec. 16
Have fun creating a plant
arrangement using material
from your yard, learn how to
care for traditional Christmas
plants and find out what's hot
for gardening gifts at 10 a.m.-
1 p.m. with the Duval County
Extension Office. Find out how
to make a water hose wreath and
decorate a gardening gift bas-
ket. Bring clippers and a bucket
of flowers, foliage and long-
stemmed twigs from your yard.
Pre-register by Friday, Dec. 12
and mail check for $10 made
payable to DCOHAC to Becky
Davidson, 1010 N. McDuff
Ave. Jacksonville, FI 32254.
Questions call 387-8850.
Saturday, Dec. 20
The Cummer Museum of
Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside
Avenue, Jacksonville will host
classes in painting, printmak-
ing, collage and construction
with changing themes for chil-
dren ages 6 to 8 from 10 a.m. to
noon. Members $10 per class,
Non-members $15 per class.
For more information or to reg-
ister, call (904 355-0630.
Join a Park Ranger at 11 a.m. [
and learn how to identify the
most common snakes, their hab-
itat and lifecycles. This inter-
pretive program explores the
snakes that are native to Florida
and live at the Talbot Islands
State Parks. Discover why
these critters are important to
a healthy and balanced natural
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necessary and the program is
free.
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Chabad @ the Beaches
will sponsor a family ori-
ented Chanukah Judaica, gift
and fun Fair titled "Chanukah
Wonderland", which will cul-
minate in the lighting of a giant
eight-foot public Menorah at
the Hilton Garden Inn at 3 p.m.
As in years past the event will
include family entertainment,
fun for children and adults,
fabulous Arts and crafts fair,
Menorah Making Workshop,
and great traditional Chanukah
foods. Beautiful gifts will be
available for purchase, as well
as boutique-jewelry, toys,
Judaica and all your last min-
ute Chanukah needs, all types
of Chanukah toys and mer-
chandise, Menorahs & Judaica.
Children will also have the
opportunity to get their face
painted, C rated (Chanukah
rated) Video, and fantastic bal-
loon related fun filled activi-
ties, plus many new additions
for this year. The event will
conclude with the lighting of
largest Menorah at the beaches
at the Hilton Garden Inn. The
entire community is welcome to
join in the festivities. Event is
open to the public and there is
no admission charge. Chanukah
is the eight-day Jewish "Festival
of Lights," this year begins
at sundown Sunday Dec. 21.
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Sunday, Dec. 28
Join a park ranger at 1 p.m. to
learn about the many common
species that inhabit the natural
communities of the undevel-
oped barrier islands of northeast
Florida. The program will take
place at pavilion one on Little
Talbot Island. No reservations
are necessary and the program
is free with regular park admis-
sion.
Saturday, Jan. 3
Join a park ranger at 11 a.m.
for a discussion on the differ-
ent types of shark teeth that can
be found on the area's beaches.
The program will take place at
pavilion one on Little Talbot
Island. No reservations are nec-
essary and the program is free
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islands like those of the Talbot
Islands State Parks complex.
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THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, December 4, 2008 15


Protect Family, Yourself


With Family Care Plan


By Lt. Jason Kaneyuki
RLSO SE
A few days ago, a Sailor
walked into our office. He was
frantic. He just found out that
he had been selected for an IA.
He was frantic because his wife
is also in the Navy, they have
two young children, and she is
currently deployed.
He came to us wanting to
know who to speak to about his
IA orders. (Because this is out-
side the scope of legal assis-
tance, we suggested that he
start with his chain of command
and then his detailer.) When
we asked about his Family Care
Plan, he insisted that he did not
need one. (In fact, he does.)
This Sailor said that since he
and his wife took turns being
on shore duty, they didn't need
one. (Wrong again).
Read on to understand what
a Family Care Plan is, who is
required to have one, and the
potential consequences of not
having one. Most importantly,
it will help you avoid a frantic
situation like the one described
above.
A Family Care Plan is the for-
mal designation of one or more
individuals who agree to pro-
vide care for a servicemember's
minor children and/or adult
family members/dependants. A
Family Care Plan is actually a
collection of documents, all of
which are submitted through the
servicemember's chain of com-
mand as part of the Family Care
Plan package. Specific require-
ments include:
(1) NAVPERS 1740/6, which
contains a statement that the
caregiver has been thorough-
ly briefed on the needs and
requirements of the persons
in question and the location
of important papers, military
facilities, services, benefits
and entitlements of the family
members, the specifics of which
will be included on NAVPERS
1740/07. This form must be
signed by the servicemember,
the designated caregivers, and




The USO no longer sells
Universal Studio or Sea World
tickets. For free tickets to Sea
World, visit www.herosalute.
com. Universal Studios tickets
may be purchased at your local
base ITT office.
The USO Mayport is collect-
ing canned food items. These
items will be used to prepare
food baskets that will be distrib-
uted to Junior Sailors and their
families before Thanksgiving.
For Jaguars games that have a
high demand for tickets, we will
be selling the tickets via lot-
tery. These games may include
the Colts on sale Dec. 8. On
the day the tickets go on sale,
you will be required to go into
your USO no earlier than 9 a.m.
(both Mayport and NAS JAX)
and fill out a lottery request slip.
This slip enters your name into
the drawing for a chance to buy
two tickets only. If your name
is drawn, you will be called and
required to come into your USO
within 24 hrs to purchase your
tickets with money in hand.
Cost is $20 for two tickets. As
with all Jaguars tickets, these
are for Active Duty Only.
Pick up your free Pal Day
tickets in St. Augustine at
the USO. Pal Day is free for
all Active Duty Personnel
(UNIFORMS are preferred for
active duty but not required)
and their immediate family
members. Families of deployed
personnel admitted free to
all attractions upon presenta-
tion of valid military ID card.
This is immediate family only.
Free Parking is available at the
USO Pal Day Headquarters:
The Visitor/Preview Center, 10
Castillo Drive. Complimentary
Lunch will be served from
llam-2pm by the USO
Courtesy of the Elk's Lodge
#829, across the Bridge of
Lions on A1A South (next to
the Amphitheatre).


any other parties legally entitled
to custody.
(2) A copy of all powers of
attorney prepared for the care-
giver.
(3) A copy of all legal docu-
ments relating to the persons
subject to the Family Care Plan,
including custody or separa-
tion agreements, court orders,
divorce decrees and other relat-
ed documents.
(4) Written provisions for
short-term absences (TAD,
training, etc.) and long-term
absences (deployments, IA,
unaccompanied tours), as well
as other types of absences at the
discretion of the CO (extended
working hours, watches, week-
end duty).
(5) Written provisions regard-
ing financial arrangements,
relocation, and alternate care-
givers of family members and/
or dependants.
(6) Any other information
deemed necessary by the CO
or the servicemember that the
command would need to exe-
cute the Family Care Plan in the
absence of the servicemember.
Formal documentation of a
Family Care Plan is required for
all of the following:
(1) A servicemember with pri-
mary or shared physical custody
of a minor child, and who is not
married to the other parent.
(2) Both members of a mar-
ried dual military couple where
one or both have primary or
shared physical custody of a
minor child.
(3) A servicemember who is
legally responsible for an adult
family member who is incapa-
ble of providing for themselves
in the absence of the service-
member.
(4) A servicemember who
faces any other family circum-
stance or other personal status
change resulting in his or her
becoming legally and primar-
ily responsible for the care of
another person.
The failure to have or main-
tain a Family Care Plan can

U SO News


Bono's Supports the mili-
tary and their families on
Thanksgiving Day with free
meals. The Bono's is locat-
ed at Gate Parkway and JTB
(10065 Skinner Park Drive,
Jacksonville FL 32246), their
phone number is (904)998-
1997. They can accommodate
100 people per seating, the seat-
ings will be at 11 a.m. and 12:30
p.m. You will need to stop by
your local USO to pick up a
voucher for the meal (only for
planning purposes). Families of
deployed personnel have first
choice to attend followed by all
other local active duty person-
nel and their families. Contact
any USO Center for more
information. It is a traditional
Thanksgiving meal completely
donated by Bono's and their
employees have volunteered to
come in and serve it.
There are free tickets avail-
able for the 20th Annual
Christmas made in the South,
while supplies last. (This is
an Arts and Craft Festival.)
There are also coupons for $1
off admission, while supplies
last. The event will be held
Nov. 28-30 at the Prime Osborn
Convention Center.
Cadillac Invitational Golf
Tournament will be held on
Dec. 15, at the Hidden Hills
Country Club. Golfers are
needed for this very important
USO charity. For more infor-
mation, please call the NAS
(904.778.2821) or Mayport
(904.246.3481) USO. Visit our
website at www.jaxuso.org to
download an entry form.
The new Priority Mail Large
Flat Rate Box is now 50 per-
cent larger (12 x 12 x 5 12) and
for the first time in history, the
U.S. Postal Service if offering
a $2 discount when sending the
new larger box to an APO/FPO
address, enabling customers to
send more with one flat price of


have serious consequences to
your Navy career. COs may
refer for separation service-
members who are not able to
or refuse to maintain a current
Family Care Plan, do not main-
tain world-wide assignable sta-
tus, or are unable to perform
their professional and military
duties. Additionally, if sepa-
rated, you may be subject to
recoupment procedures.
Feeling overwhelmed? Don't
worry there are resources
available to help you craft your
own Family Care Plan. Each
command is required to have
a Family Care Plan coordina-
tor. Fleet and Family Support
Centers (FFSCs) are also a valu-
able resource. FFSCs can pro-
vide information and assistance
with developing a Family Care
Plan, as well as individual coun-
seling, if needed. Finally, your
local legal assistance office can
review your Family Care Plan
to ensure that you have consid-
ered local laws and incorporat-
ed any court orders, decrees or
legally binding agreements.
Be advised that this article
is not intended to be a substi-
tute for official policy and/or
requirements. Please read
NAVADMIN 204/07 and
OPNAVINST 1740.4C for the
complete instructions and poli-
cy regarding Family Care Plans.
Contact a legal assistance office
at: Jacksonville, Florida at k"1 '4)
542-2565 ext. 3006; Mayport,
Florida at (k"'4) 270-5445 ext.
3017; Kings Bay, Georgia at
(912) 573-3959; Charleston,
South Carolina at (843) 764-
7642/44; Gulfport, Mississippi
at (228) 871-2620; Pensacola,
Florida at (850) 452-3734; New
Orleans, Louisiana at (504) 678-
4692; Corpus Christi, Texas at
(361) 961-3765; and Fort Worth,
Texas at (817) 782-6009.




$10.95. There are two versions
of the new box; one branded
with 'America Supports You"
(a Department of Defense-spon-
sored organization that supports
overseas military forces) and
includes an APO/FPO address
block. Either version of the
new Priority Mail Large Flat-
Rate Box is eligible for the $2
discount. The boxes can be
ordered at http://www.usps.com
free of charge.
All University of North
Florida athletic events are free
to active duty service members
and their dependents. Just show
your military ID card at the
gate.
Mayport USO is looking for
volunteers to help with visitors,
answer phones, copying, filing
and light administrative assis-
tance. A working knowledge of
Excel and Word is preferred.
Email wendy@usojax.com for
more information. Be sure to
indicate Mayport Volunteer in
the subject line.
There is a computer resource
center available to all service
members with email, Internet
and word processing. Fax, copy
and free notary service is also
available.
Watch TV or a movie from
the video library. Service mem-
bers can also enjoy video games
or use the sports equipment.
There is a full kitchen, show-
ers, a quiet reading room and a
meeting room available at the
USO. The USO is available for
meetings, support groups, recep-
tions, parties and pre-deploy-
ment briefs. A TV, VCR and
overhead projector are available
for use.
For more information about
activities or meeting avail-
abilities, call 246-3481 or stop
by the center at 2560 Mayport
Road. USO is open from 9 a.m.-
9 p.m., Monday-Friday and 9
a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday.


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minimum 3 years exp,
X-ray certified, willing
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Jullngton Creek. Please
fax resume and cover
letter to Dr Amatrudi
904-230-1627



APPOINTMENT
SETTERS
Outstanding opportunity
to work with an autho-
rized service provider
for a Fortune 500 home
improvement company.
We are looking for ener-
getic, motivated
appointment setters to
work in retail locations
in NE Florida & Coastal
GA. Applicant must be
drug free & pass a
criminal background
screening.
20-35 hours weekly +
$10.00 to $25.00 hourly +
Work Thurs Sun. Posi-
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For into to work in:
Brunswick 912-265-5300
Lake City 386-754-0033
Jacksonville 904-224-1085
Yulee 904-277-8229
or e-mail your resume to
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Post office now hiring,
average pay $20/ hour,
57K a year, including
federal benefits, OT,
placed by adSource not
affiliated with USPS
who hires. 866-748-8707

Thank you!
Besides protecting our
country, military
personnel stationed in
our communities
donated 650,620
hours of volunteer
service in Northeast
Forida and Southeast
Georga last year.Their
time was gmen to
community
organizations, church
groups, youth activities,
ciuitino andr mnre


Area Sales
COME ON PEOPLE
This is ridiculous! Week
after week I run ads for
different departments in
my organization & get
limited response. There
are no gimmicks, no
surprises & and no hid-
den factors. We have
everything anybody else
can offer, in other
words, not iust a great
income, but all the good-
ies too! Commissions &
Incentives, vacations,
trips, rewards, health,
dental, life & vision
insurance and a 401(k).
Starting income, up to
$45K $85K per year.
You can even qualify for
a $2,000.00 signing
bonus. Sounds good so
far, doesn't it? That's
why I can't understand
why in the world you
wouldn't investigate this
opportunity. This week
I'm hiring for sales in
our Jacksonville office:
No Experience neces-
sary, we will train you.
Call Harold, 680-0577, or
e-mail your resume to
hrdept@abmrktg.com

To advertise
in the military
publications dis-
tributed at the
local bases in the
area,
Please call
904-359-4336,
Fax 366 6230.

Sales

REWARD OFFERED
$45,000 TO $65,000+
ANNUALLY
We are looking for a few
good people! Only those
who are money moti-
vated need to apply.
Great benefits package,
medical, dental, 401k, &
AFLAC. Also ask about
our $2000 Bonus Plan.
Must have reliable
transportation and be
able to start immedi-
ately. To get your
reward you must call
HafroldJ at 26 13-163


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approximately one-half mile north of Mayport Navy
Naval Air Station
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Cell (904) 463-2065 financing needs, including RULES
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1. Free advertising in the Fleet Market is restricted to active duty and retired military
personnel (or their dependents) and civilian employees assigned to Mayport Naval
Station.
2. Advertising in the Fleet Market is a free service provided by the publisher to help
qualified personnel dispose of unwanted personal articles. Service ads such
as sharing rides to work or on leave, announcing lost and found Items, and
garage sales will be accepted. ADS PERTAINING TO GUN SALES WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED. ANIMAL OR PET ADS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF THE ANIMALS


Organization
Signature:


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Date Submitted:


6. Ads appearing to be in the promotion of a business or which do not meet the
above requirements will be billed. The publisher reserves the right to omit any or
all ads.
7. Additional readership in other publications can be arranged for a nominal fee by
calling 366-6300 or 1-800-2584637 (toll free), or enclosing your phone number.
8. Faxed ads will be accepted at 904-359-4180, however, they must be completed
on an original form.
olert the number of week ad is to run' : 1 wk 9 U2wkse wk e A wks


0 out f a 1090 DEADLINES ARE OFFERED FREE. CHILD CARE PROVIDERS CANNOT DISCRIMINATE. REAL
20 out of a 100 ESTATE ADS WILL BE LIMITED TO ANNOUNCEMENT OF HOMES FOR SALE OR To renew your ad after the allotted time, you must re-submit your ad to Jax Air News.
RENT BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION NOTE: (1) This form must be clipped (not tom) along the outside border. (2) No more
The military community makes up 20 percent of the total TH (PCS) OR "OFFICIALLY REASSIGNED" ORDERS. REAL ESTATE ADS MUST than one word (or abbreviation for one word) per block. (3) Only two free ads per fam-
population for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. CONTAIN ONE OF THOSE STATEMENTS IN THE BODY OF THE AD OTHERWISE ily, per week. (4) Select the category for the ad by referring to the Classified Index.
That means that 20 out of every 100 people you meet are i R RO THEY WILL BE BILLED.
somehow connected with the military. M IRR R 3. All information requested must be included and readable. All ads should be writ- Category-
Get your message to them by advertising in one or all of ten independent of other information contained on this form.
the publications distributed at the local bases in the area. 4. Ads received after the above time will run in the following week's issue. ,... M u Ns MAY. T. FLORIDA
Noon 5. Completed forms should be delivered or mailed to the Fleet Market, Building 1. i fl
Fm advertising information, Box 280032, Mayport Naval Station, Mayport, FL 32228-0032,or to The Mirror, I
=aS m9h434aae, Friday One Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Fax 904-Maa-c1e. One Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville FL 32202
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el stationed in our communities

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08 DODGE AVENGER LOADED ..................................................................................... $15,788
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ACURA OF ORANGE PARK
7200 Blanding Blvd.
77-5600


AUDI JACKSONVILLE
46650-100 Southside Blvd.
565-4000


BENTLEY ORLANDO
895 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd.
Longwood/Odando FI
407-339-3443


TOM BUSH BMW
9850 Atlantic Blvd.
725-0911

TOM BUSH ORANGE
PARK BMW
6914 Blanding Blvd 777-2500


GARBER BUICK
Green Cove Springs 264-4502
www.garberautomall.com

KEY BUICK
4660 Southside Blvd. 642-6060


CLAUDE NOLAN CADILLAC
4700 Southside Blvd. 642-5111

NIMNICHT CADILLAC
7999 Blanding Blvd. 778-7700

PARKER CADILLAC
375 Belz Outlet Blvd
(904)824-9181


NIMNICHT CHEVY
1550 Cassat Ave. 425-6312
www.nimnichtchevy.com
GARER CHEVY
Green Cove Springs 2644502
www.garberautomall.com
GORDON CHEV
1166 Blanding Blvd. 272-2200

JACK WILSON CHEVROLET
2255 US1 South 797-4567

JERRY HAMM CHEVY
3494 Philips Hwy. 398-3036

PINEVIEW CHEVROLET
Macdenny 259-6117


ATLANTIC CHRYSLER
2330 US1 South 354-4421

CARUSO CHRYSLER
1750 Southside Blvd. 725-7300

FRANK GRIFFIN
Chrysler of Orange Park
1515 Wells Rd. 269-1033

GARER CHRYSLER
Green Cove Springs 264-2416
www.garberautomall.com

JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER
JEEP DODGE
9A & BAYMEADOWS. 493-0000

MIKE SHAD CHRYSLER JEEP
1736 Cassat Ave. 389-7792

RICK KEFFER
1-95 Exit 129, Fern Bch.
1-800-228-7454


ATLANTIlC DODGE
2330 US1 South 354-4421


dACFK WAHUUU
REGENCY DODGE
10979 Atlantic Blvd. 642-5600

JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER
JEEP DODGE
9A & BAYMEADOWS. 493-0000

GARBER DODGE TRUCK
Green Cove Springs 264-2416
www.garberautomall.com

ORANGE PARK DODGE
7233 Blanding Blvd. 777-5500

RICK KEFFER
1-95 Exit 129, Fern Bch.
1-800-228-7454

WESTSIDE DODGE
1672 Cassat Ave. 384-6561


BOARD FORD
LINCOLN MERCURY
St. Augustne 824-141
Florida's Super Duty
Headquarters

PAUL CLARK FORD-ERCURY
1-95 N. Exit 129 (Yulee)
225-3673

GARBER FORD-MERCURY
Green Cove Springs 264-4502
www.garberautomall.com

MIKE SHAD FORD
At The Avenues
10720 Philips Hwy.
904-292-3325

MIKE DAVIDSON FORD
AT REGENCY
9650 Atlantic Blvd. 725-3060

MIKE SHAD FORD
OF ORANGE PARK
7700 Blanding Blvd. 777-3673


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NIMNICHT PONT1AC-GMC
11503 Phillips Hwy 8544826

GARBER BMC TRUCKS
Green Cove Springs
2644502
www.garberautomall.com


DUVAL HONDA
1325 Cassat Ave. 899-1900

LOU SOBHHONDA
OF THE AVENUES
11333 Phillips Hwy. 370-1300

LUCAS HONDA OF JAX
7801 Blanding Blvd. 269-2277


HYUNDAI OF ORANGE PARK
7600 Blanding Blvd. 899-0900

KEY HYUNDAI
46560 Southside Blvd. 642-65050


ATLANTIC INFINITE
10980 Atlantic Blvd. 642-0200


CITY ISUZU
10585 Atlantic Blvd.
998-7111
www.cityautomotive.com


JAGUAR JACKSONVILLE
11211 Atlantic Blvd.
642-1500


ATLANTIC JEEP
2330 US 1 South
354-4421


CARUUU dEEP
1750 Southside Blvd. 725-7300

FRANK GRIFFIN
Jeep of Orange Park
1515 Wells Rd.
269-1033

GARBER JEEP
Green Cove Springs
264-2416
www.garberautomall.com

JACKSONVILLE CHRYSLER
JEEP DODGE
9A & BAYMEADOWS.
493-0000

MIKE SHAD CHRYS-JEEP
ON CASSAT
1736 Cassat Ave. 389-7792

RICK KEFFER
1-95 Exit 129, Fern Bch.
1-800-228-7454


LAMBORGHINI ORLANDO
895 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd.
Longwood/Odando FI
407-339-3443


LAND ROVER JACKSONVILLE
11211 Atlantic Blvd. 642-1500


LEXUS OF JACKSONVILLE
10259 Atlantic Blvd. 721-5000
LEXUS OF ORANGE PARK
7040 Blanding Blvd. 777-5100
www.lexusoforangepark.com


NORTH FLORIDA
LINCOLN MERCURY
4620 Southside Blvd. 642-4100


MIKE 5HAD FUND
LINCOLN MERCURY
7700 Blanding Blvd. 777-3673


LOTUS OF JACKSONVILLE
www.lotusoqfacksonville.com
11650 BEACH BLVD. 998-9992


TOM BUSH MAZDA
9850 Atlantic Blvd. 725-0911

MAZDA CITY
6916 Blanding Blvd. 779-0600


BRUMOS MOTOR CARS INC.
10231 Atlantic Blvd. 724-1080

MERCEDES BENZ
of ORANGE PARK
7018 Blanding Blvd. 777-5900



TOM BUSH MINI
9875 Atlantic Blvd. 725-0911
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CITY MITSUBISHI
10585 Atlantic Blvd.
565-2489
www.cityautomotive.com


MIKE SHAD NISSAN OF JAX
1810 Cassat Ave.
389-3621

PARKER NISSAN
2755 U.S. 1 South, St Aug. 904-
794-9990
MIKE SHAD NISSAN OF OP
1565 Wells Rd. 269-9400


GARBER PONTIAC
Green Cove Springs
264-4502
www.garberautomall.com

JACK MILSON PONTIAC
BUICK GMC
2250 US1 South
797-4577

NIMNICHT PONTIAC GMC
11503 Phillips Hwy.
8544826


BRUMOS MOTOR CARS INC.
10100 Atlantic Blvd. 725-9155


ROLLS ROYCE ORLANDO
895 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd
Longwood/Odando FI
407-339-3443


NIMNICHT SAAB
7999 Blanding Blvd, Jax
904-778-7700
www.nimnicht.com


SATURN OF AVENUES
10863 Philips Hwy. 262-7145

SATURN OF ORANGE PARK
8105 Blanding Blvd.
779-0071

SATURN OF REGENCY
8600 Atlantic Blvd. 725-8200
8600 Atlantic Blvd.
725-8200


SUBARU OF JACKSONVILLE
10800 Atlantic Blvd. 641-6455


CITY SUZUKI
10585 Atlantic Blvd.
998-7111
www.dcityautomotive.com


KEITH PIERSON TOYOTA
6501 Youngerman Circle.
771-9100

ERNIE PALMER TOYOTA
1310 Cassat Ave. 389-4561


VW OF ORANGE PARK
1481 Wells Road 269-2603

TOM BUSH VW
9850 Atlanic Blvd. 725-0911

O'STEEN VOLKSWAGEN
11401 Philips Hwy. 322-5100


O'STEEN VOLVO
2525 Philips Hwy. 396-5486


PROFESSIONAL
AUTO LEASING
10231 Atlantic Blvd. 722-1694





BEACH BLVD. AUTOMOTIVE
www.beachblvdautomotive.com
6833 Beach Blvd.
724-3511

BRUMOS MOTOR CARS
PRE-OWNED AUTO CENTER
10211 Atlantic Blvd.
724-1080


Lexus of Jacksonville
Pre-Owned Center
10384 Atlantic Blvd.
998-0012

TOM BUSH BMW
9910 Atlantic Blvd.
371-4381

TOM BUSH MINI
USED CAR
SUPER CENTER
9875 Atlantic Blvd.
371-4877

WORLD IMPORTS
www.worldimportsusa.com
11650 BEACH BLVD.
998-9992



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BMW
Certified
Pre-Owned
bmwusa.com
1-800-334-4BMW


Jacksonville

"You Have a Friend In The Business"

Factory Certified BMW's...
* Inspected and Certified by
BMW Trained Technicians
* Free Carfax on Any Vehicle
* Service Loaner Cars by Appointment


BMW Will Make
Your First Two
Payments Now Thru
DECEMBER 31, 2008


3.9%
for 60 Months*


Prices Include BMW Protection Plan up to 6 years or 100,000 miles


'05 BMW Z4 3.0i Roadster
Premium & Sport Pkg., Auto
#2674B #LU10812 $24,987
'05 BMW 325i Sedan
Premium Pkg., Auto
#A2995 #KW17564 $17,687
'06 BMW 325i Sedan
Premium Pkg.
#A3009 #KX48317 $24,987
'06 BMW 325i Sedan
Premium Pkg., Graphite
#A2983 #KX48962 $25,987
'06 BMW 325i Sedan
Premium & Sport Pkg., Navigation
#A3147 #PT13462 $26,987
'04 BMW 325Ci Convertible
Premium Pkg., Navigation
#3100A #PL33418 $21,987


'06 BMW 325Ci Convertible
Premium & Cold Weather Pkg.
#A3076 #PL34753 $26,987
'05 BMW 325Ci Convertible
Premium Pkg., Auto, Heated Seats
#A3105 #PL39399 $26,987
'04 BMW 330i Sedan
Premium Pkg., Black
#4542B #KM36127 $16,987
'06 BMW 330Ci Convertible
Black Beauty, Only 18K Miles
#9045A #PZ40049 $33,987
'07 BMW 335i Sedan
Premium Pkg., Twin Turbo
#5548A #PA82265 $32,987
'07 BMW 335Ci Convertible
Premium & Sport Pkg., Auto, PDC
#A3008 #PX49033 $44,987


'05 BMW 525i Sedan
Auto, Premium & Cold Weather Pkg.
#A2957 #B863164 $26,987
'05 BMW 530i Sedan
Auto, Premium Pkg.
#P446A #CR57844 $27,987
'05 BMW 545i Sedan
Premium & Sport Pkg.
#A3150 #CN64005 $29,987
'07 BMW 650Ci Convertible
Sport Pkg.
#A2981 #CN81960 $61,987
'03 BMW 745i Sedan
Loaded
#A3123 #DP62353 $22,487
'06 BMW 750i Sedan
Luxury & Sport Pkg.
#A3070 #DT02964 $43,987


'06 BMW 750Li Sedan
Sport Pkg., Rear Shades
#A2944 #DT62694 $41,987
'06 BMW 750Li Sedan
Luxury Seats, Premium Sound, Loaded
#A3005 #DT33265 $43,987
'05 BMW X3 3.0i SAV
Premium Pkg., Auto
#P440A #WD12975 $22,987
'06 BMW X3 3.0i SAV
Premium Pkg., Xenon
#A3143 #WD28097 $26,987
'06 BMW X5 3.0i SAV
Premium Pkg., Premium Sound
#A3132 #LY44293 $30,987
'07 BMW X5 3.0i SAV
Like New, Platinum over Sand
#7034A #LY78654 $41,987


= Certified Pre-Owned =
by BMW


9910 Atlantic Blvd. (904) 371-4381

tombushbmw.com


*3.9% for 60 Months On Select BMW Certified Pre-Owned Models Special Lease or Financing available through BMW Financial Services.
**First two payments due under contract will be paid by BMW Financial Services on Certified Pre-Owned Select Models 2006 3 & 5 Series, 2005 and 2006 X3 & X5 SAV Vehicles.


BMW 2008
32M1


25 MPG +. We Don't Offer Just One Fuel Efficient

Vehicle. We Offer A Fuel Efficient Fleet.


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BMW 135i Coupe
"the 1 Series does a stellar job of incorporating the hallmarks
of the 2002 Series- rear, drive, powerful engine, and space for
four---into a modern, attractive package."
AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE, "08 All Stars"


BMW X5
"On the freeway, the X5 displays a very firm, almost
sports-car-like ride."
AUTOWEEK, January 21,2008


$359 per mo. for 36 months, financing Available
BMW 328i
"One Of Car and Driver 10 Best For 17th Consecutive Year"
CAR AND DRIVER, January 2008


Financing

As Low As

0.9%


BMW 750i
'The 7 Series is contemporary in style, with barrels
of luxury and technology."
AUTOWEEK, Buyers Guide Crain


BMW 650i Coupe
"This has to be one of the best pieces on the road. The 6 Series is
clearly a car for those few who appreciate automotive perfection
when they see it." AUTOWEEK, May 2008


BMW 535i
"{we} recommend the 535i to anyone looking for a
sport sedan that's not only a blast to drive, but well
worth the money."
Caranddriver.com, February 2008


BMW 335i Coupe
"the 3 Series continues to be the perennial bench-
mark of the entry luxury-sports-coupe, -sedan,
-convertible class."
CAR AND DRIVER, "10 Best Cars"


BMW Ultimate ServiceTM
Pay nothing. 4 years/50,000 miles. The most comprehensive maintenance plan (including wear-and-tear items) in its class.**


Brake Pads: $0


Brake Rotors: $0


Engine Belts: $0


Oil Changes: $0


Wiper Blade Inserts: $0


Scheduled Inspection: $0


Experience The Tom Bush Advantage
Price Match Guarantee 24-Hour Emergency Service Free Loaner Car Service Complimentary Car Wash With Service
*Special Lease or Financing available through BMW financial services on the new 2008 BMW 328i, 135i, X5, 535i, 335i, 650i, and 750i vehicles. Offer valid through December 31, 2008. 2008 BMW 328i Sedan monthly lease payment $359 for 36 months 10k per year, based on MSRP of $36,395. $2859 due at lease sign-
ing, includes $359 first payment, $0 security deposit (total lease payments due $21,473). Excludes tax, title, license, and registration fees. Lease up to .9% financing subject to credit approval. Dealer contribution may affect terms. Lessee must cover insurance and all items not covered under the full maintenance program. At
lease end, lessee will be liable for disposition fee ($350), any excess wear and use as set forth in the lease agreement and excess mileage charges of $.20 ($.25 for 750Li Sedan) per mile for miles driven in excess of 30,000 miles per lease terms (36 months). Mileage will be prorated in the event of early termination. For more
information, call 1-800-334-4BMW, or visit bmwusa.com. All BMWs come with BMW Ultimate Service and Warranty standard for 4 years. See the Service and Warranty information booklet for more details and specific terms, conditions and limitations. For more information, all 1-800-334-4BMW, or bmwusa.com 02008 BMW


BMW
Jacksonville
9850 Atlantic Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 371-4728
tombushbmw.com


BMW
Orange Park
6914 Blanding Blvd.
Orange Park, FL 32244
(904) 777-2500
tombushbmworangepark.com


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