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The Mirror

Holiday Hours
The Mirror newspaper will
not publish the weeks of
Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 due to the
holidays. All submissions for
the Jan. 8 edition should be
received no later than Dec.
31. For more information,
call PAO office at 270-5226
ext. 1011.


Holiday Hours

For MWR
Several MWR facilities
will be closed during the holi-
day standdown. The closing
schedule is as follows:
Dec. 24
Ocean Breeze Conference
Center, Pool
Dec. 25
Auto Skills Center,
Beachside Community Center,
Bingo/Castaways/Computer
Cove/Pizza Hut, Business
Office/Admin/Personnel,
Child Development Centers,
Child Development Home,
Fast Lanes Bowling Center,
Information Tickets and
Travel (ITT), Ocean Breeze
Conference Center, Pool,
Outdoor Adventures/SEDA,
Pelican Roost RV Park,
Recycling/Vehicle Storage,
Surfside Fitness, Vet, Youth
Activities Center, Windy
Harbor Golf & Bogey's.
Dec. 26
Auto Skills Center, Admin/
Business Office/Personnel,
Child Development Centers,
Child Development Home,
Information Tickets and
Travel (ITT), Ocean Breeze
Conference Center/CPO
Club, Pool, Recycling/Vehicle
Storage, Surfside Fitness, Vet,
Youth Activities Center
Dec. 31
Ocean Breeze Conference
Center, Pool
Jan. 1
Auto Skills Center, Bogey's,
Business Office/Admin/
Personnel, Child Development
Centers, Child Development
Home, Fast Lane Bowling
Center, Information Tickets
and Travel (ITT), Ocean
Breeze Conference Center,
Outdoor Adventures/SEDA,
Pelican Roost RV Park, Pool,
Recycling/Vehicle Storage,
Surfside Fitness, Vet, Youth
Activities Center
Jan. 2
Business Office/Admin/
Personnel, Child Development
Home, Information Tickets
and Travel (ITT), Ocean
Breeze Conference Center,
Pelican Roost RV Park, Pool,
Recycling/Vehicle Storage,
Surfside Fitness
MWR facilities that will
remain open through the holi-
day include:
Dec. 24
Auto Skills Center
Beachside Community
Center, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Bogey's
On-base Child Development
Center, 6:30 a.m.-noon
Off-base Child
Development Center, 6 a.m.-
noon
Gymnasium, 5 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fast Lanes Bowling Center,
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Information Tickets and
Travel (ITT), 9 a.m.-noon
Outdoor Adventures/
Southeast Dive Adventures
closes at noon
Pelican Roost RV Park, 9
a.m.-5 p.m.
Planet Mayport, 11 a.m.-ll
See Holiday Hours, Page 8


Welcome 2009


At NS Mayport
From MWR
Rock n' Bowl at Fast Lanes Bowling Center on Dec. 31 from 10
p.m. until 12:30 a.m.
Cost is $10 for ages 9 and younger and $15 for ages 10 and
older. Cost includes two and a half hours of bowling, shoes, snacks
and soda plus party hats, noisemakers and a non-alcoholic toast at
midnight.
Reservations are required. Make your reservations by Dec. 26
and receive one free bowling game pass. For those ages 21 and
older, alcohol will be available for purchase from Fast Lanes Grille.
For Rock n' Bowl information, call Fast Lanes at 270-5377.
Castaway's Lounge is ringing in the New Year with Jacksonville's
premier cover band, Neurotic Butterfly, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec.
31. There will also be free hors d'oeuvres and drink specials.
Ages 18 and older are welcome; must be 21 and older to drink.
Check out Neurotic Butterfly at www.myspace.com/neuroticbut-
terflyrocks. Reservations are not required. For more information on
activities at Castaway's Lounge, call 270-7205.
Single Sailors and Geographical Bachelors are invited to Planet
Mayport on New Year's Eve for holiday festivities all day includ-
ing free popcorn, a movie marathon and a sparkling, non-alcoholic
toast at midnight. Planet Mayport will extend its hours until 12:30
a.m. on New Year's Eve. Planet Mayport is located in Bldg. 46
across from Bravo Pier. For more information on Single Sailor
activities, call 270-7788.
On Jan. 1, the Bingo Program will kick off 2009 with a Bingo
See 2009, Page 8


By MCCS(SW/AW)
Bill Houlihan
Master ( .Petty Officer of the Navy
Public.
Master Chief Petty Officer of
the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW)
Rick D. West took the helm of
the enlisted force as the Navy's
12th MCPON, receiving the cer-
emonial cutlass from MCPON
(SW/FMF) Joe R. Campa, Jr.,
in a change-of-office ceremony
at the Washington Navy Yard
Dec. 12.
The ceremony marked the end
of a 29-year career for Campa,
who had served as MCPON
since July 10, 2006. During
his time as MCPON, Campa
emphasized a return to "deck-
plate leadership" for the Navy's
chief petty officer community
and stressed the importance of
infusing the fleet with a sense
of the Navy's heritage, tradi-
tions and rich history.
"With a singular drive, he
infused in our chief petty offi-
cers' mess a renewed spirit
of heritage, service and high


Tastiest Ship In The Basin


-Photo by CTR2 Jaymie Brown
The winning Gingerbread House team from USS Carney, Culinary Specialist 1st Class(SW)
William Stoneback, Culinary Specialist 1st Class(SW) Carlos Appleby, Hospital Corpsman
2nd Class(SW) Jacob Sturgill and Culinary Specialist 1st Class(SW) Jesse McKinley, stand
with judges Capt. Carl Bush, Helicopter Maritime Strike Wing, Atlantic, Capt. Glenn Zeiders,
Commander, DESRON 14, and NS Mayport Commanding Officer, Capt. Aaron Bowman.
Commands throughout NS Mayport were encouraged to participate in the Dec. 10 event. The
houses were donated to local charities.


-Photo by MC1 Jennifer A. Villalovos
MCPON Joe R. Campa, Jr., left, gives the cutlass to Master Chief
Rick D. West during the Passing of the Cutlass ceremony at the Sail
Loft at the Washington Navy Yard. West is replacing Campa as the
12th MCPON.
standards," said Chief of Leadership Mess to coalesce
Naval Operations, Adm. Gary fleetwide chiefs around those
Roughead, who served as the renewed standards and expecta-
ceremony's guest speaker. tions. He created and enforced
"He formed the MCPON's The Chief Petty Officer


Mission, Vision and Guiding
Principles."
Campa wasted little time
beginning a process he referred
to as "re-setting the Navy's
Chief's Mess." He introduced
the Chiefs' Mission, Vision and
Guiding Principles (MVGP) just
two months after taking office
then used that document as a
foundation for a series of CPO
Mess changes and recommen-
dations to senior Navy leader-
ship.
During the 30-month period
he was in office, Campa delib-
erately introduced the MVGP to
the Navy and inserted the lan-
guage into Chief Petty Officer
Selection Board precepts, as
well as the recently developed
new CPO evaluation.
He was instrumental in the
decision to rescind a policy
requiring an associate degree
for selection to senior chief and
also successfully pushed for
opening up advancement exams
to Sailors serving in theaters


such as Iraq, Afghanistan and
the Horn of Africa.
Campa discussed none of
his personal accomplishments
during his retirement remarks,
though, instead focusing on the
gratitude he felt at the oppor-
tunities the Navy has provided
him and the memories he'll
take with him of his years as a
United States Sailor.
"In the years to come I can
guarantee you that the Sailor
in me will never fade," said
Campa. "I'll miss everything
about our great Navy. I'll miss
the Sailors with their energy,
their swagger and their courage
to speak their minds. I'll miss
the culture and the attitude that
is ours and ours alone, and I'll
miss the sea more than I care to
admit."
West, joined the Navy in
1981 and most recently served
as Fleet Master Chief for Fleet
Forces Command in Norfolk.
He had previously served as
See West, Page 4


Ships Light Up NS Mayport


-Photo by MC1 Heather Ewton
A panel of VIP judges from NS Mayport, USO and Gator Country 99.9 FM are greeted by crewmembers of USS Farragut and a cut-out of Admiral Farragut during
the Ship Holiday Lighting Competition on Dec. 16. Ships were judged on use of lights, creativity and holiday spirit displayed. USS Klakring received first place, fol-
lowed by USS Farragut and USS Philippine Sea.



West Assumes Duties As 12th MCPON














2 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, December 18, 2008


CO Column


I'm writing this late Monday
night so I can meet the dead-
line and I know if I turn it in
late, The Mirror editor Paige
Gnann will find some bad pic-
tures of me and put them on the
front page. I wanted to wait to
finish the base holiday light-
ing competition and get the
results in my article. This year
we had three separate catego-
ries: Shiplighting, housing, and
memorial park.
In the shiplighting, we had
three guest celebrity judges
Eden, Amadeus, and Steve from
Gator 99.9 as well as Wendy
from the USO and CMCs
Davidson and Davis. The Fire
and Rescue team patiently
escorted the judges around in
their state of art fire engines and
ambulances. Sixteen ships were
in the basin and I am proud to
announce first place to the USS
Klakring, second place to the
USS Farragut, and third place
to the USS Philippine Sea. I
am so glad I was not a judge
as it was unbelievable competi-
tion. The bribes and Command
Participation may have been
the key factors in the final deci-
sions--well maybe not but at
least I enjoyed them and it was
great seeing the leadership on
the ships.
In the base housing com-


Capt. Aaron Bowman
petition we had the NAVSTA
Executive Officer CDR Mike
Watson and Balfour Beatty
Housing Director John
Armstrong as Judges. First
place went to 878A and the
Kuhl's Griswold Christmas;
right behind them was second
place with the Langs at 847A;
and third place at 1115B from
the Wilsons. Honorable men-
tions went to 1014B/C for the
Lutz/Thompson cooperative
effort, 517 Remillard Holiday
bash, and the 1070B Hawk fam-
ily originality.
The first annual Memorial
park Christmas decorating
winner went to Naval Station
Mayport! Congratulations to all
the winners and I hope all the


Commands enjoy the prizes and
recognition. Super job by all
the participants and I appreci-
ate the hard work by the judges.
The base looks great. I know
I've got a lot of retirees that
read this get out to the base
and take a look because I know
you won't be disappointed.
There are a whole lot of drugs
off our city streets thanks to the
crew of USS Samuel B. Roberts
(FFG 58) and embarked heli-
copter squadron HSL 60
Detachment two. Last week
they pulled into port and off
loaded an incredible 498 bales
of seized cocaine interdicted by
various units from drug smug-
glers. That is 13 metric tons and
a street value of $190 million
dollars! The ship was deployed
under operational control of
U.S. Naval Forces Southern
Command and U.S. Fourth
Fleet conducting counter illicit
trafficking operations in support
of Joint Interagency Task Force-
South in the U.S. Southern
Command area of focus.
Several exciting and season-
al things have gotten us all in
the holiday spirit, and I want
to thank our MWR for helping
to launch the season this year
with the Christmas tree lighting,
the decorations around the base,
and the "Magical Christmas"


event and Children's Bingo
at Beachside Community
Center. Santa arrived and we
even had snow on base! If you
haven't been in the remodeled
Beachside Center, please stop
by and see what the have done-
-what a dramatic and enjoy-
able change. Still a little more
work to do but I am so proud
of how it looks compared to a
few months ago. We also had
the 2nd annual base gingerbread
contest with USS Carney taking
home the trophy.
I want to thank all the volun-
teers we had for the Salvation
Army bell ringers. The efforts
and Christmas spirit you
showed will make a huge differ-
ence in so many lives the holi-
day season. This holiday sea-
son is going to be tough for a
lot of families and the volunteer
work you did will make a huge
difference.
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 so; I just
want to give that extra call out
of appreciation. This week its
"hats off' to everyone at our
base services. You are out there
scraping, painting and mak-
ing this base look sharp as you
breathe new life to the exteriors


of our buildings. It looks fan-
tastic and is noticed by every-
one. My hat is off to you and
all the hard work you are put-
ting into our base. Thank you
so much.
I mentioned this in my last
column and it's worth mention-
ing again. We lost two Sailors a
couple of weeks ago: one from
a traffic accident and one from
suicide. This is the prime time
of year when some folks may
not feel the same holiday spirit
as the rest of us and I cant stress
enough that you are not alone -
please watch out for your ship-
mates. 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. Holiday travel is
another concern of mine and if
you plan to travel and for some
reason might be delayed com-
ing back, please contact your
chain of command for an exten-
sion of your leave if you must.
I would rather have a Sailor
extend leave than be in a rush
getting back and get a phone
call in the middle of the night of
a tragedy.
Service to our country and
tribute to the ultimate sacri-
fice was observed with a day
at sea onboard USS Mclnerney


(FFG 8) during Pearl Harbor
Day Dec. 7. Each year since
1966, Mayport's Fleet Reserve
Association Branch 290 orga-
nizes this event and this year
more than 250 veterans includ-
ing several Pearl Harbor sur-
vivors made the trip to honor
those shipmates who died that
fateful day. This was another
superb job by the association
and crew of McInerney. The
shipmates you hosted will no
doubt have a life long memory
of their day at sea.
Have a wonderful Christmas
and New Year's. I am proud to
serve all of you and I appreci-
ate everyone who has provided
ideas and effort to make this
base even better. I look forward
to 2009, as we will continue to
grow, change and become even
better. Keep those great sug-
gestions coming in at aaron.
bowman@navy.mil or the CO's
suggestion box located at the
base galley. Speaking of the
Galley, they have a great menu
on Christmas day. All are
invited and for $6.35 you get
Turkey, Roast, King, Crab, etc.
Unbelievable menu hope to
see you there.


Homefront in Focus


By Beth Wilson
Military Spouse Contributor
Christmas, Hanukkah, New
Year's; how long is a holiday?
Holidays can be an interesting
time for everyone, civilian and
military. Who do you spend the
holidays with? At home, with
his family, with your family? Is
your service member deployed
or home, home but has duty?
Katie and I were talking
recently. We talked about our
lives, our marriages; holiday
shopping and all the things
women talk about over coffee.
Katie mentioned how blue she
has been over the upcoming



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Finegan Elementary is the
school most of your fellow
sailors' elementary age chil-
dren attend. The school may be
closed without your help. I am
asking you to attend a meeting
being held by the school board
on January 6, 2009 at 6 pm.
This will be held at the Duval
County School Board Office at
1701 Prudential Drive in down-
town Jacksonville. This meet-
ing will help decide the fate of
Finegan Elementary.
At a meeting held in
November parents were
informed that it would be ben-
eficial to have as many com-
munity members and parents
as possible attend to show their
support. The decision has not
been made, so it is still possible
to voice your support and make
a difference. It has been select-
ed to be closed due to lack of
funding from the Duval County
School Board. The proposal
is to move the children from
Finegan Elementary to Mayport
Elementary. This may not seem
like a big deal, but consider the
fact that 96 percent of all the
students at Finegan are military
children. Mayport Elementary
is a great school, but it does
not have the same experiences
with the military children that
Finegan has. It is true that there
are some children that have
deployed military parents that
attend Mayport, the majority of
our military families have chil-
dren attending Finegan.
You may not have children
in Finegan Elementary, but a
lot of your shipmates do. You
may wonder how this affects
you, and why I am writing a let-
ter in the paper asking for your
attendance and support. Let's
be honest: a sailor who is confi-
dent in their family's well-being
while they are deployed is a
more productive sailor. They
are able to concentrate on their
mission, and not worry quite as
much about their family. This


holidays. Katie is very close to
her family and this will be the
first time she isn't with fam-
ily and friends for the holidays.
She is blue in anticipation of
Christmas Day.
Have you noticed that we
women tend to mull things over
in our hearts and minds which
can then affect our outlook? My
husband calls it "nuking it." I
can fret over something or over
analyze a situation or try to
anticipate all the variables and
thereby prepare my reaction to
it. Phew it can be exhausting.
The holidays can be the same.
Managing our expectations of
the holidays can be the differ-


ence between a 'tough' holiday
and a joyous one.
William Fenton, Chief of
Clinical Services, FFSC San
Diego offers Katie, and all of
us, great advice. On my inter-
net talk show last week (www.
blogtalkradio.com/nht) William
asked Katie a simple ques-
tion, "What traditions do you
have with your husband?" That
simple question started a new
thought process for not only
Katie but many listeners. Katie
was focused on the traditions
she would miss with her fam-
ily... with one simple question
her focus was challenged. Katie
is now looking forward to cre-


better to the Editor


directly affects every military
member, both underway and
here at home.
Finegan Elementary is an
extremely supportive place for
our military families. Yes, their
primary function is to educate
our children. They complete
this task in a fantastic man-
ner. However, to do this, they
must also be able to understand
the way of life for the military
child. At any given time, up to
half of the children may have a
father or mother deployed. This
is stressful and scary and can
leave a child with many feelings
they cannot deal with alone. The
peace of mind begins at home
with the parental support and
reassurance of mom or dad. But
outside of the home, children
rely heavily on their neighbors,
friends, available family mem-
bers and their school.
Finegan has a long-standing
successful history of educating
and supporting our children. The
staff is familiar with the needs
of a child who is sometimes
confused as to why their family
member is gone. The teachers
understand the fact that some-
times a child just needs a hug
or someone to listen to them. I
am a parent who has had 3 chil-
dren attend Finegan. I have seen
first hand the attention, love
and dedication to these children
that the children receive at this
school. I also can tell you the
amount of support for me, as
the spouse "left behind" that is
given. As a young, new mili-
tary wife (many years ago) I
had no idea what to expect from
my husband's deployments. I
quickly learned to stay involved
with my children's education
and was encouraged to come to
the school whenever I was able.
Finegan has always maintained
an open-door policy for parents,
desiring us to stay connected
with our children.
I am sure many of your neigh-
bors and fellow military mem-


Chapel Holiday Service
From Staff
Base Chapel has released its holiday calendar for Catholic and
Protestant services. Catholic dates are as follows:
Dec. 24, 5 p.m., Vigil Mass of Christmas
Dec. 25, 10 a.m., Mass of The Nativity of the Lord
Jan. 1, 10 a.m., Mass for Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God
Protestant service dates are as follows:
Dec. 21, 10:30 a.m., Children's Pageant
Dec. 24, 7 p.m., Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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bers have similar stories they
could tell you about Finegan
Elementary: Just ask us, we'll
tell you. I know this school is
not just about convenience, it
is about excellence. There is an
unparalleled commitment to our
children and their education as
well as their emotional well-
being. We are so certain of this,
that even though we have pur-
chased a house by the airport,
we continue to bring our chil-
dren to Finegan.
How many signs a day do
you read on the back of vehicles
stating "Support Your Troops"?
Well my friends, this is a way
to put that thought into action.
Support the local elementary
school that works so hard and
cares so much to support mili-
tary children. Please attend
the meeting on Jan. 6, 2008
at 6 p.m. in the Duval County
School Board building at 1701
Prudential Drive.
Krystella Hubbard


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-
rtmops@yahoo.com

Marriage
Contact Chaplain 6 months
prior. PREP is required

For more information, calll
270-5212.


ating new traditions with her
husband. Her creativity is run-
ning and though she will miss
family, her hopes are with her
new family.
Listening to the show was
Melanie, a National Guard
spouse whose husband is
deployed in Afghanistan for the
second time. She realized she
could take the same principle;
building new traditions, new
expectations, for herself and her
children. Discussing things with
her deployed soldier they are
starting a Christmas 'deploy-
ment tradition' using the inter-
net to connect. The children
picked their favorite ornaments


to send for 'daddy's deployment
tree'. They are picking one pres-
ent to wait for Daddy's return to
have Christmas with him (in the
spring).
I do not want to diminish the
real sadness and disappointment
of being separated from loved
ones and especially our service
member during the holidays. [I
have not been able to spend the
holidays with my family for five
years.] I do want to encourage
all of us that in this magical sea-
son we can manage our expec-
tations and thought-life. We can
focus on what we will 'miss' or
we can expend the same energy
creatively planning to celebrate


By Renee Hylton
Special to American Forces Press Service
The United States is a young country, but four of
the oldest military organizations in the world are
in the country's National Guard.
The National Guard celebrates its 372nd birthday
tomorrow. On Dec. 13, 1636, the Massachusetts
Bay Colony divided its citizen-soldiers, or militia,
into the North, South and East regiments. The
Massachusetts Bay colony was seven years old in
1636.
About 5,000 men, women, and children had made
the two-month voyage to the New World, leaving
behind the relative comfort and safety of England.
In Massachusetts, they confronted a wilderness
of dense forests, wild animals and suspicious
Indians.
The colonists needed a military force for protection,
but they had no money to hire a mercenary army,
which was common practice in Europe at the
time.


the joy, hope and love of this
season with both old and new
traditions.
So, how long is a holi-
day? Clue: how long is any
day of the year? The reality
is Christmas, like today, is 24
hours. New Years Day, like
tomorrow, is just 24 hours. The
days of Hanukkah and Kwanza?
Twenty-four hours. I hope your
24-hours will be full of old and
new traditions.
Questions or comments for
Beth? Email her at beth@home-
frontinfocus.com. Check out
her internet talk show for Navy
spouses, Navy Homefront Talk!
at www. blogtalkradio. com/nht.


So they turned to the English tradition of the
militia citizen-soldiers who gathered for military
training and who could fight when needed. In
Massachusetts, all able-bodied men between ages
16 and 60, except ministers and judges, were
required to join the militia.
By 1636, the Massachusetts Bay Colony militia
was large enough to be divided into three separate
regiments. Today, the military lineage of these
regiments from 1636 is carried on by the 101st
Engineer Battalion, the 101st Field Artillery, the
181st Infantry and the 182nd Cavalry, which are
all still part of the Massachusetts Army National
Guard. These four units, in one form or another,
have been in continuous service since 1636, and
are the oldest units in the U.S. Army.
Much has changed in this country since 1636, but
one thing has not: citizen-soldiers still gather to
train and deploy as they have for 372 years. Renee
Hylton works in the National Guard Bureau.)


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Naval Station Mayport Editorial Staff
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SBR Recovers More Than One Ton of Cocaine


From USS Samuel B. Roberts Public

While on patrol in the Eastern
Pacific Ocean, units assigned
U.S. 4* Fleet and the U.S. Coast
Guard recovered more than one
ton of cocaine Dec. 2.
USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG
58), with embarked Helicopter
Anti-submarine Squadron Light
60 (HSL-60) Detachment 2,
"Smooth Operators," and U.S.
Coast Guard Law Enforcement
Detachment (LEDET) 402
recovered 41 bales of cocaine
floating on the surface of the
water after pursuing a go-fast
vessel into Panamanian territo-
rial waters.
The coordinated actions
of the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast
Guard, and Joint Interagency
Task Force-South (JIATF-S)
were instrumental to the suc-
cessful recovery of the narcot-
ics.
USS Samuel B. Roberts,
homeported in Mayport, Fla.,


is currently deployed to the
Eastern Pacific under the oper-
ational control of U.S. Naval
Forces Southern Command
(NAVSO) and U.S. 4th Fleet,
conducting counter illicit traf-
ficking operations in support
of JIATF-South, U.S. Law
Enforcement and participating
nations' drug control policy.
NAVSO, the Navy compo-
nent command of U.S. Southern
Command (SOUTHCOM),
oversees maritime operations
throughout Latin America,
including exercises and deploy-
ments, counter-illicit trafficking
support, and Theater Security
Cooperation (TSC) events.
U.S. 4th Fleet is the numbered
fleet assigned to NAVSO exer-
cising operational control of
U.S. Navy units temporally
operating in the SOUTHCOM
area of focus, which encom-
passes the Caribbean, Central
and South America and sur-
rounding waters.


Coast Guard photo by PA2 Bobby Nash
Sailors aboard the USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) load bales of cocaine aboard a pallet for transfer off the ship Dec. 12. More than
11 metric tons of cocaine were offloaded from USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) and turned over to federal law enforcement personnel.
The offload consisted of cocaine seized by various Coast Guard and Navy units from separate cases in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and
Caribbean Sea.


-Photo by MC1 Leah Stiles
Drugs seized by the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard are on the
fantail of the guided-missile frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG
58) before being offloaded by law enforcement officials. More
than 13 metric tons of drugs worth more than $220 million were
interdicted by several different units and collected onboard the
ship for transport back to the United States. Samuel B. Roberts
and embarked Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light 60
(HSL-60) Detachment 2 are deployed under operational control
of U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command and U.S. 4th Fleet based
in Mayport, conducting counter illicit trafficking operations in
support of Joint Interagency Task Force-South in the U.S. Southern
Command area of focus.


Coast Guard photo by PA3 Michael Hulme
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4 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, December 18, 2008


CNO Bids Farewell To


Campa, Welcomes West
By MC2(SW)
Rebekah Blowers
( ofNaval Operations Public


-Photo by MC2 Jason R. Zalasky
An SH-60B Sea Hawk from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 42 conducts heli-
copter in-flight refueling aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is
deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security opera-
tions in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.


HSL-42 Supports MSO


Aboard USS Vella Gulf


By MC2 Jason R. Zalasky
Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group Public, -
Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light
(HSL) 42 Detachment 1 conducts a variety of
missions that support maritime security operations
(MSO) in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Operations
(AOO) while embarked aboard guided-missile
cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72).
These missions which include anti-surface
warfare; anti-submarine warfare; reconnaissance;
search and rescue; vertical replenishments; and
personnel transfers help Vella Gulf play a cru-
cial role in providing security and stability in the
region.
"I cannot imagine being underway without this
air detachment," said Capt. Mark Genung, Vella
Gulf's commanding officer. "The SH-60B is an
extension of the ship, and when they are used to
their fullest ability, we are one of the most flex-
ible and capable MSO assets here in the U.S. 5th
Fleet."
Lt. Cmdr. Matt Bradshaw, HSL 42's officer
in charge aboard Vella Gulf, said the ship and
squadron work together to provide security.
"In the U.S. 5th Fleet AOO we help defend
ships or other high value units from small boat
attacks or from low, slow fliers," said Bradshaw.
"We also provide Vella Gulf Sailors with a picture
of who's out there over the horizon, averaging
six to seven hours a day of flight time. We have


flown as many as 12 or 13 hours in a day."
HSL-42 Detachment 1 is homeported in
Mayport, Fla., and comprised of 21 Sailors and
six officers. They began their current deployment
with Vella Gulf in late August.
"The guys are excited to be out here," said
Bradshaw. "They see it as a mission that they
can look at and say, 'what we are doing is impor-
tant.'"
Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima
Expeditionary Strike conducting MSO in the U.S.
5th Fleet Area of Operations. MSO helps develop
security in the maritime environment. From secu-
rity arises stability that results in global economic
prosperity. MSO complements the counterter-
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and seek to disrupt violent extremists' use of the
maritime environment as a venue for attack or to
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Chief of Naval Operations
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bid farewell to Master Chief
Petty Officer of Navy (MCPON)
Joe R. Campa Jr. and welcomed
MCPON (SS/SW) Rick D. West
as the Navy's 12th MCPON in a
change-of-office ceremony Dec.
12.
Campa retired after 28 years
of service and more than two
years as the senior enlisted
member of the Navy. Roughead
said Campa has displayed
extraordinary leadership, keen
insight and sound judgment dur-
ing his career.
"Master Chief Petty Officer
Campa's accomplishments as a
leader however, are matched by
his stature as a warfighter. As a
Fleet Marine Force Corpsman,
he served alongside Sailors and
Marines in peace and war,"
Roughead said.
CNO said Campa should be
proud of his many contributions
and accomplishments while he
served as the llth MCPON,
from deckplate leadership to
empowering the Navy's senior
enlisted community.
"With a singular drive he
infused in our chief petty offi-
cers' mess a renewed spirit of
heritage, service, and high stan-
dards. He formed the MCPON's
Leadership Mess to coalesce
fleetwide chiefs around those
renewed standards and expecta-
tions. He created and enforced
The Chief Petty Officer
Mission, Vision and Guiding

West
Pacific Fleet Master Chief. In
his remarks, he discussed the
honor associated with leading
an entire enlisted force.
"You all exemplify what it is
to be a United States Sailor,"
said West. "Honor, courage and
commitment.
"You are fighting in Iraq and


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-Photo by MC1 Jennifer A. Villalovos
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Gary Roughead delivers
remarks at the Passing of the Cutlass and retirement ceremony in
honor of retiring Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)
JoeR. Campa, Jr., left, and incoming MCPON Rick D. West during
a ceremony at the Sail Loft at the Washington Navy Yard. West
will be the 12 MCPON.
Principles," Roughead said. to working with him.
CNO said Campa was also his "Master Chief West brings to
trusted advisor and helped him the office extreme competence
transition into his position as the and the quiet confidence that
Chief of Naval Operations. He has earned him respect across
talked of traveling with Campa the fleet and throughout the
to the Persian Gulf, Iraq and ranks."
Afghanistan. "He will be my eyes and ears
"As we visited and met with wherever the Navy may be,
our Sailors and I would watch and I look forward to working
him interact with our Sailors, very close with him and to take
it was so clear to me that what advantage of his sage and wise
was shining through was the advice because I know he will
respect, the admiration, the obli- tell me not what I want to hear,
gation and indeed the love he but what I need to hear."
had for every man and woman West most recently served
who wears the uniform that we as Fleet Master Chief for Fleet
hold so dear," Roughead said. Forces Command in Norfolk.
CNO welcomed MCPON He had previously served as
West and said he looks forward Pacific Fleet Master Chief.


Afghanistan; are on I-As in
Cuba, Africa and Bahrain and
are forward deployed on ships
and other duty stations through-
out the world. I will honor your
commitment by upholding the
ideal of service that my prede-
cessors have established."
Campa and West, in a trib-


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ute to CPO heritage, accepted
the ceremonial cutlass from Ima
Black, widow of the Navy's first
Master Chief Petty Officer of
the Navy, MCPON Del Black.
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On Base

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.
Sunday, Jan. 11
Naval Station Mayport
Commanding Officer, Capt.
Aaron Bowman, will speak
before the Mayport Chapter,
MOAA Brunch. The event
will be held at the Ocean
Breeze Conference Center, NS
Mayport, with a social hour
beginning at 12:30 p.m., fol-
lowed by a roast beef buffet.
Bowman will brief members,
and guests, on the present and
future plans for the Mayport.
All officers, and former offi-
cers, and their wives, are invited
to attend, and learn about this
important part of our military
community, by going on line, to
www.mpmoaa.org, or, by call-
ing Ann Froehlich at 946-0944
for their reservations.

Out in Town

Saturday, Dec. 20
Breakfast with Santa-
Come enjoy a festive Pancake
Breakfast on at Isle of Faith
UMC, 1821 San Pablo Rd.
Jacksonville, 32224, in the
Fellowship Hall. Visit with spe-
cial guests, Mr. and Mrs. Santa
Claus. There will be two seat-
ings, the first at 8 a.m. and the
second at 9:30 a.m., so reserva-
tions are needed. Get your pho-
tos with Santa. Tickets are $3
(1-12 yrs.) and $4 for adults (1+
yrs.) For more information con-
tact Debbie at 514-9033. All
proceeds go to the Dominican
Republic Mission team. While
your having fun with Santa, the
team will wrap you presents for
a donation.
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
community. This program will
take place at the Ribault Club
on Fort George Island Cultural
State Park. No reservations are
necessary and the program is
free.
The Jacksonville Zoo and
Gardens' first Milk and Cookies
with Santa event, sponsored
by Winn-Dixie, will take place
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There
will be crafts, cookie deco-
rating, holiday music and of
course that jolly ole elf himself,
Santa Claus! There will be $2
off admission for guests who
bring one or more non-perish-
able food items to be donated to
the Second Harvest Food Bank.
Milk and Cookies with Santa
is free with regular admission
to the Zoo. The Jacksonville
Zoo is a non-profit organization
and is an accredited member
of the Association of Zoos and
Aquariums (AZA). It is open
year-round, seven days a week,
9 a.m. 5 p.m. and is located
on Jacksonville's north side at
370 Zoo Parkway, one-half mile
east from 1-95. For more infor-
mation on the Zoo, log on to
www.jacksonvillezoo.org.
Sunday, Dec. 21
The Beaches Veterans
Association will hold a BBQ
cook out for the Mayport USO's
twice-monthly dinners provided
to families of deployed service
members. The cookout will
include BBQ pork, cole slaw,
baked beans and rolls for a $7
donation. The event will be held
at the American Legion Post
316 at 1-5 p.m. All proceeds go
to the USO No Dough Dinners.
Fleet Reserve Association
Branch 290 hosts Breakfast
from 8-11 a.m. at the Branch


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Home, 390 Mayport Road, As in years
Atlantic Beach. Menu includes include fam
eggs, bacon or sausage, grits or fun for child
hash-browns, biscuits & gravy, fabulous Ar
pancakes or toast. Omelets are Menorah M
also available. Coffee is includ- and great tra
ed with all meals. A donation foods. Beai
of $5 for a full breakfast, or available for
$3 for a breakfast sandwich, is as boutiqu
requested. As always, the pub- Judaica and
lic is invited. ute Chanuka
The Jacksonville Zoo and of Chanuka
Gardens' first Milk and Cookies chandise, Me
with Santa event, sponsored Children w
by Winn-Dixie, will take place opportunity
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There painted, C
will be crafts, cookie deco- rated) Video,
rating, holiday music and of loon related
course that jolly ole elf himself, ties, plus ma
Santa Claus! There will be $2 for this yeai
off admission for guests who conclude wi
bring one or more non-perish- largest Meno
able food items to be donated to at the Hilton
the Second Harvest Food Bank. entire commit
Milk and Cookies with Santa join in the f
is free with regular admission open to the
to the Zoo. The Jacksonville no admission
Zoo is a non-profit organization is the eight-d
and is an accredited member of Lights,"
of the Association of Zoos and at sundown
Aquariums (AZA). It is open Each even
year-round, seven days a week, additional ca
9 a.m. 5 p.m. and is located memorate th
on Jacksonville's north side at the Temple i
370 Zoo Parkway, one-half mile 2,000 years
east from 1-95. For more infor- also celebra
mation on the Zoo, log on to one day's w
www.jacksonvillezoo.org. oil burning f
Wednesday, Dec. 24 a new supply
Christmas Eve Services for For more ii
Isle of Faith United Methodist this or any o
Church will be 7 p.m. for the Beaches acti
Communion and Candlelight tact Chabad
Service. Childcare will be 285-1588, b:
available for infants and tod- chabadbeach
dlers. The 9 pm service will be Sunday, D
Communion and Candlelight. Join a park
There will not be any childcare learn about 1
for this service. Isle of Faith species that
is located at 1821 San Pablo communities:
Rd., Jacksonville FI 32224. For oped barrier
more information and driving Florida. The
directions, go to the website, place at pav
www.isleoffaith.org and push Talbot Islan
the "About Us" button, are necessary
Chabad (@ the Beaches is free with r
will sponsor a family ori- sion.
ented Chanukah Judaica, gift Saturday,
and fun Fair titled "Chanukah Join a parn
Wonderland", which will cul- for a discus,
minate in the lighting of a giant ent types of
eight-foot public Menorah at be found on
the Hilton Garden Inn at 3 p.m. The program


past the event will
ily entertainment,
ldren and adults,
ts and crafts fair,
making Workshop,
additional Chanukah
dutiful gifts will be
r purchase, as well
e-jewelry, toys,
all your last min-
Ah needs, all types
ah toys and mer-
norahs & Judaica.
ill also have the
to get their face
rated (Chanukah
and fantastic bal-
fun filled activi-
any new additions
r. The event will
th the lighting of
orah at the beaches
n Garden Inn. The
unity is welcome to
festivities. Event is
public and there is
i charge. Chanukah
ay Jewish "Festival
this year begins
Sunday Dec. 21.
ng at sunset an
ndle is lit to com-
he rededication of
in Jerusalem some
ago. The holiday
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could be obtained
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ranger at 1 p.m.to
the many common
inhabit the natural
s of the undevel-
islands of northeast
program will take
ilion one on Little
d. No reservations
y and the program
regular park admis-

Jan. 3
k ranger at 11 a.m.
sion on the differ-
shark teeth that can
the area's beaches.
will take place at


pavilion one on Little Talbot
Island. No reservations are nec-
essary and the program is free
with regular park admission.
Sunday, Jan. 11
Join a park ranger at 1 p.m.
and discover the importance of
estuarine systems that surround
the inshore sides of barrier
islands like those of the Talbot
Islands State Parks complex.
This ranger-guided hike along
the salt marsh will help point
out why these areas are one of
the most productive ecosystems
on Earth, the many roles the
salt marsh plays, the plant and
animal life found in this natu-
ral community, and the impacts
humans have on this system.
This program will take place at
the Ribault Club on Fort George
Island Cultural State Park. No
reservations are necessary and
the program is free.
Saturday, Jan. 17
Join a park ranger at 11 a.m.
to learn about the many com-
mon species that inhabit the
natural communities of the
undeveloped barrier islands of
northeast Florida. 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.
Sunday, Jan. 25
Join a park ranger at 1 p.m.
for a walk on the beach as they
explain the importance of unde-
veloped beach habitat, including
many interesting facts about sea
creatures and common shells
found in the area. The program
will take place at the Bluffs
pavilion on Big Talbot Island.
No reservations are necessary
and the program is free with $2
vehicle entrance fee.
Thursday, Jan. 29
The 6th Annual Taste of
Chocolate Challenge event is
underway to fund programs at
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children and families safe dur-
ing times of crisis. The event
will be held at 6 p.m. at the
Haskell Building.The Chocolate
Challenge is a critical event to
The Family Nurturing Center
of Florida's ability to continue
to provide protection, support
and guidance in North Florida
for many families who have
been separated. This year's
Chocolate Challenge is selling
sponsorships and individual
tickets to the event, which will
include a live and silent auc-
tion, a diamond giveaway from
Miriam's Jewelers, and a raffle
drawing for a Carnival Cruise.
The event's theme challenges
local celebrity chefs to create
wonderful chocolate treats for
guests to taste and vote for their
favorite.For sponsorships, tick-
ets or more information about
how you can support Family
Nurturing Center of Florida's
6th Annual Taste of Chocolate
Challenge, please call Stella
Johnson at 904.389.4244 ext.
204 or visit www.fncflorida.org.
Saturday, Feb. 28
Trail of Tails Pet Walk &
Festival Join the Jacksonville
Humane Society for the first
annual "Trail of Tails: Pet
Walk & Festival." Register at
jaxhumane.org prior to the walk
or at 8 a.m. on walk day. The
walk kicks off at 10 a.m. and
will start and end at Friendship
Fountain Park. Entrance is $30
per person, $25 per person for
team members. Animals walk
with their owners for free. A
festival featuring food, drinks
and fun for the entire family
follows the event. Registration
for festival vendors is avail-
able by calling 904-725-8766
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Crowds spilled out the doors
at Beachside Community Center
for MWR Mayport's annual
Magical Christmas event on
Dec. 9.
Children and their families
celebrated the arrival of Santa
Claus, Mrs. Claus and Santa's
elves with free games, crafts,
cookies, hot cocoa and pictures
with Santa. Outside activities
included snow and a train ride.
Musical entertainment was
provided by children from
Mayport's Child Development
Centers (CDC) and Youth
Activities Center (YAC).


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Kindergarteners from the Youth Activities Center wowed the crowd with their striking costumes and charming rendition of the Christmas carol, "Do You Hear What I
Hear?"


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Charles Seidel, age 3, listens closely to instructions on the fishing game from MWR staff member Even w-ilth all the noise and commotion of the crowds playing games and ,iiilingfi, Santa, 6-month-
Maria Rodriguez. old Niamyiah Harris sneaks in a nap on mom's shoulder


From left, Antonio Dean, age 3, Keishawn Bradford, age 6, Mariah Bradford, age 2, and Mario
Williams, age 11, visit the arts and crafts table as grandmother, Regina Bradford watches.


Emily Kuhl, age 9, and brother Keegan Kuhl, age 6, carefully design their own artwork using holiday
stickers.


Kindergarteners from Mayport's Youth Activities Center anxiously waited their turn to perform at
Magical Christmas.


Devon Green, age 11, take his turn at the ring toss game.














8 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, December 18, 2008


SHappenings
MA YPORTj 4


Dec. 18: Thursday Team Trivia. 7-9 p.m. at
Bogey's. Free to play; everyone is welcome. 270-
5143
Dec. 22: Texas Hold 'Em (All Hands). 7 p.m.
every Monday at Castaway's Lounge. Free to
enter. Everyone welcome. 270-7205
Dec. 25: Christmas Day. The Gym is open
8 a.m.-6 p.m. and Planet Mayport Single Sailor
Center is open 10 a.m.-ll p.m. All other MWR


facilities are closed.
Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Cover Band.
Jacksonville's premier cover band, Neurotic
Butterfly, plays 9 p.m.-i a.m. at Castaway's
Lounge plus free hors d'oeuvres and drink spe-
cials. Check them out at www.myspace.com/neu-
roticbutterflyrocks. 270-7205 or 7198
Dec. 31: Rock n' Bowl New Year's Eve. 10
p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Fast Lanes Bowling Center.


Cost is $10 for ages 9 and younger or $15 for
ages 10 and older. Price includes two and a half
hours of bowling, shoes, snacks and soda plus
party hats, noisemakers and a non-alcoholic toast
at midnight. Alcoholic beverages will be available
for purchase for ages 21 and older. Reservations
are required. Make your reservation by Dec. 26
and receive one free game pass. 270-5377
Jan. 1: New Year's Day Bingo Extravaganza.


6:30 p.m. start at Beachside Community Center.
Tickets on sale now at Bingo; $125 per person.
Ticket includes buffet dinner, bingo, prize draw-
ings, champagne and party favors. 270-7204
Jan. 8: National Championship (Florida vs.
Oklahoma). Pre-game begins at 6 p.m. with kick-
off at 8 p.m. at Beachside Community Center.
Watch the game on the mega, 20 foot screen.
270-5228


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. 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.
Dec. 21: Ice Skating Trip.
Cost is only $5 and includes
transportation, skates and skate
pass. Trip departs at 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 22: Texas Hold 'Em.
7 p.m. every Monday at
Castaway's Lounge. Free to


Liberty Cal


enter. Everyone welcome.
Dec. 23: Bowling
Tournament. Free tournament
at Fast Lanes Bowling Center
begins at 6 p.m. Transportation
will be provided from Planet
Mayport.
Dec. 25: Planet Mayport is
Open Christmas Day. Holiday
hours are 10 a.m.-ll p.m.
Dec. 27: Golf Scramble.
Free golf tournament at
Windy Harbor Golf Club.
Transportation provided from
Planet Mayport departing at 1
p.m.
Dec. 28: Indoor Rock
Climbing Trip. Cost is $5 and
includes admission and trans-
portation. Trip departs at 12
noon.
Dec. 31: Planet Mayport is
Open Late New Year's Eve.
Planet Mayport will be open


1


until 12:30 a.m. with festivi-
ties all day including popcorn,
a movie marathon and a non-
alcoholic toast.
Jan. 1: Planet Mayport is
Open New Year's Day. Holiday
hours are 10 a.m.-ll p.m.
Jan. 8: National
Championship (Florida vs.
Oklahoma). Pre-game begins at
6 p.m. with kick-off at 8 p.m. at
Beachside Community Center.
Watch the game on the mega,
20 foot screen.
Jan. 9: Orlando Magic vs.
Atlanta Hawks Trip. This
FREE trip includes transpor-
tation in a 50-passenger bus,
admission and refreshments
on the way to the arena. Trip
leaves Planet Mayport at 2:30
p.m. Pre-registration required.


Dec. 20: Teen Holiday
Survivor Party. 5-9 p.m. at
Club Teen. Open to middle and
high school ages. 270-5680
Dec. 22, 23, 29 & 30:
Holiday Break Junior Golf
Clinic. 9-11 a.m. at Windy
Harbor Golf Club for ages 8-16.
Cost is $100 per child. Pre-reg-
istration required. 270-5380
Dec. 22: Holiday Scavenger
Hunt. 3 p.m. at the Youth
Activities Center for grades K-
5th. 270-5680
Dec. 22: Teen Movie Night.
5-7 p.m. at Club Teen for mid-
dle and high school ages. Soda
and popcorn will be served.
270-5680
Dec. 23: Elementary


K id Zone
Christmas Party. 5:30-7 p.m.
at the Youth Activities Center
for grades K-5th. Cost is $3.
270-5680
Dec. 23: Teen Christmas
Party. 7:30-10 p.m. at Club
Teen for middle and high school
ages. Cost is $3. 270-5680
Dec. 29: Holiday Treasure
Hunt. 3 p.m. at the Youth
Activities Center for grades K-
5t. 270-5680
Dec. 29: Teen Movie Night.
5-7 p.m. at Club Teen for mid-
dle and high school ages. Soda
and popcorn will be served.
270-5680
Dec. 30: Elementary New
Year's Party. 5:30-7 p.m. at
the Youth Activities Center for


grades K-5th. Cost is $3. 270-
5680
Dec. 30: Teen New Year's
Party. 7:30-10 p.m. at Club
Teen for middle and high school
ages. Cost is $3. 270-5680
Dec. 31: Rock n' Bowl New
Year's Eve. 10 p.m.-12:30
a.m. at Fast Lanes Bowling
Center. Cost is $10 for ages 9
and younger or $15 for ages 10
and older. Price includes two
and a half hours of bowling,
shoes, snacks and soda plus
party hats, noisemakers and a
non-alcoholic toast at midnight.
Reservations are required. Make
your reservation by Dec. 26 and
receive one free game pass.
270-5377


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New Year's Eve ~ Wednesday, Dec. 31s1

10 p.m. 11112:30 a.m.

A Ages 9 & Younger: $10 Ages 10 & Older: $15


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hours of bowling, shoes, snacks and sodas.


-Photo by MC1 Leah Stile
Hundreds of families crowd Beachside Community Center on Dec. 14 for an afternoon of Bingo.
Geared toward children, ages 3-16, the event included fantastic prizes, pizza, cookies, and a spe-
cial visit from Santa Claus.


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Extravaganza starting at 6:30 p.m. at Beachside
Community Center. Cost is $125 and includes a
dinner buffet, bingo, drawings, champagne and
party favors. There will be 10 $1,000 games, 20
$200 games and one winner-take-all. Tickets are


on sale now at Beachside Community Center dur-
ing normal Bingo hours of operation. Only 150
tickets are available for this Extravaganza. For
more information on Bingo, including the New
Year's Day Extravaganza, call 270-7204.


Holiday Hours
p.m.
Recycling/Vehicle Storage,
7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Surfside Fitness, 5 a.m.-6
p.m.
Windy Harbor Golf, 7 a.m.-6
p.m.
Youth Activities Center, 6:10
a.m.-noon
Vet, 7:30 a.m.-noon
Dec. 25
Gymnasium, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Planet Mayport, 10 a.m.-ll
p.m.
Dec. 26
Bingo, 6 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Castaways, 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Computer Cove, 11 a.m.-ll
p.m.
Pizza Hut, 11 a.m.-ll p.m.
Bogey's 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Gymnasium, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fast Lanes Bowling Center, 4
p.m.-11 p.m.
Pelican Roost RV Park, 9
a.m.-5 p.m.
Planet Mayport, 11 a.m.-ll
p.m.
Windy Harbor Golf, 7 a.m.-6
p.m.
Dec. 31
Auto Skills, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Admin/Business Office, 7:30
a.m.-3 p.m.
Bingo, 5 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Castaways, 5 p.m.-1:30 a.m.
Computer Cove, 11 a.m.-ll
p.m.
Pizza Hut, 10:30 a.m.-12:30
a.m.
Bogey's, 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
On-base CDC, 6:30 a.m.-


noon
Off-base CDC, 7:30 a.m.-4
p.m.
Gymnasium, 5 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fast Lanes Bowling Center,
8:30 a.m.-i p.m./5 p.m.-i a.m.
Information Tickets and
Travel, 9 a.m.-noon
Outdoor Adventures/SEDA, 7
a.m.-noon
Pelican Roost RV Park, 9
a.m.-5 p.m.
Personnel, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Planet Mayport, 11 a.m.-11
p.m.
Recycling/Vehicle Storage
Surfside Fitness, 5 a.m.-6
p.m.
Youth Activities Center, 6:10
a.m.-noon
Windy Harbor Golf, 7 a.m.-6
p.m.
Vet, 8 a.m.-noon
Jan. 1
Bingo, 6 p.m.-l1 p.m.
Castaways/Computer Cove/
Pizza Hut
Gymnasium, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Planet Mayport, 10 a.m.-11
p.m.
Windy Harbor Golf, 7 a.m.-2
p.m.
Jan. 2
Auto Skills
Beachside Community Center
Child Development Centers
Gymnasium, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Fast Lanes Bowling Center,
4-11 p.m.
Planet Mayport, 11 a.m.-11
p.m.
Outdoor Adventures/SEDA, 8


a.m.-5 p.m.
Windy Harbor Golf &
Bogey's, 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Youth Activities Center, 6:10
a.m.-6:20 p.m.
Vet, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
CPO Club
CPO Club Holiday Stand-
down Foc'sle CPO Club at
Naval Station Mayport will


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be closed beginning Dec. 20
through Jan. 4. Normal operat-
ing hours, including the daily
lunch buffet, will resume on
Jan. 5. Please direct any ques-
tions to Ocean Breeze at 270-
5313.
Commissary
Mayport Commissary will be
closed Dec. 26.


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M WR Sports/Fitness


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
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
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


New Year's Eve Party

at Castaway's Lounge (904) 270-7205


-Photo courtesy of MWR
Naval Station Mayport Hurricanes and Army Recruiting Station Jacksonville proudly stand together
after Mayport's 2nd Annual ARMY VS NAVY flagfootball game.


Navy Triumphs Over Army


By Rita Hammerstad
MWR Sports Coordinator
Naval Station Mayport held
their own ARMY VS NAVY
football game as the Mayport
Hurricanes took on the Army
Recruiting Station.
Last week, Mayport hosted
the 2nd Annual Army vs. Navy
flag football game. The Army
was the first to put numbers on
the scoreboard as they passed
for a touchdown in the opening


drive of the game.
The Navy would hold the
Army on the extra point and
scored 7 points in the end of the
first quarter.
In the second quarter the
Navy took the lead scoring
another touchdown and keeping
the Army from scoring. During
the 3rd quarter the Army opened
up with a touchdown and com-
pleted the extra points keeping
the score to 14-13 Navy.


The 4th quarter had both
teams coming out throwing as
the Navy passed for another
touchdown and extra point. The
Army came back with a touch-
down of their own tightening up
the score.
Needing a 2-point conversion
to tie the game the Army tried
running the ball but was stopped
by the Navy giving the Mayport
Hurricanes the win with a final
score of 21-19.


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Navy


News


DoD Sets '09 Military Housing Allowance Rates


By Army Staff Sgt. Michael
J. Carden
American Forces Press Service
Housing allowances for mili-
tary members will go up an
average of 6.9 percent in 2009,
Defense Department officials
announced Dec. 15.
The increase comes to an
average of about $95 per
month across the board for
the 950,000 servicemembers
expected to draw basic allow-
ance for housing, or BAH, in
2009, but some servicemem-
bers will not see any increase
at all, and others will see less
than that the average increase,
Susan A. Brumbaugh director of
the Defense Department's BAH


program, said in a Pentagon
Channel interview.
"We did see some decreas-
es in some areas for some pay
grades," she said, "[but] it's
not across the broad spectrum.
We also saw some significant
increases across the board, so
it's a balance."
"In some years, you'll have
a rental market that is very
strong in some areas," she
explained, "and in others areas,
you'll have local rental markets
where there's not a lot of hous-
ing available. So it changes. It
can fluctuate from year to year.
Every year you'll see some
[areas] that go down and some
that go up, and this was a very


typical year."
Those who do notice their
area's BAH is lower than
last year's shouldn't worry,
Brumbaugh said, because an
individual rate protection law
is in place to protect those who
already are under a rental agree-
ment. So, if BAH rates in their
area are lower Jan. 1 than Dec.
31, the previous, higher rate
applies. Servicemembers who
change duty stations after Jan.
1 will be affected by the new,
lower rates for that area, she
explained.
"If [the military member's]
status didn't change, his rate
will not go down," she said.
"Individual rate protection is in


place. It's in the law, and it's
not going to change."
The local market economy
serves as the basis for BAH
rate changes. Military housing
offices from each installation
begin collecting data from the
local rental market as early as
January each year. The offices
research the current rates for
two-bedroom houses, town-
houses, single-family homes and
all the different standards and
profiles for homes, Brumbaugh
explained.
Typically, rates are higher in
larger, more heavily populat-
ed metropolitan areas, such as
New York City, Chicago and
Washington, D.C. Rates in rural


areas usually are more stable,
and although they may increase
to some degree, the rise doesn't
have the same impact as in larg-
er cities, she said.
"The military housing offic-
es are looking at adequate and
appropriate dwellings we would
want our military families living
in," she said. "They don't look
at a small, two-bedroom house
and say, 'We could put an E-5
with a family in that.' They look
at it as something that would be
appropriate for that particular
profile."
The BAH program is designed
to benefit servicemembers, but
it's not designed to pay 100 per-
cent of their housing expenses,


Brumbaugh said. Although she's
never met a servicemember who
is pleased with his or her BAH
rates, she said, the program is
very well designed, and once
servicemembers understand the
process for which the rates are
set, they're fairly satisfied.
"The entitlement is a wonder-
ful entitlement," she said. "[The
Defense Department] absolutely
bends over backward to make
sure that if there is any change
at all, it's for the benefit of the
member."


Navy To Survey Sailor's


Use Of Technology


From Navy Personnel Research, Studies, and Technology and
Navy Personnel Command Public. "
Nearly 15,000 Sailors chosen at random have
been asked to share their thoughts on telework
and technology through the first Navy Telework
and Technology Survey, available now through
mid-January.
The survey, which is being conducted by
the Navy Personnel Research, Studies, and
Technology (NPRST) division, asks Sailors to
voluntarily provide their opinions regarding tele-
working and their use of various technologies that
might be used to telework. Telework is an impor-
tant component of the Navy's life/work balance
efforts that are being promoted by Task Force
Life/Work.
Key technologies being explored in the survey
include handheld devices such as cell phones,
iPods, and digital cameras, as well as traditional
computer-based technologies such as the Internet
and social networking. As part of the survey,
respondents may choose to participate in the first


Navywide survey through cell phones, which
expands on a recent text message survey con-
ducted with Navy recruiters.
"Surveying Sailors regarding their use of text
messaging and other technology is cutting edge,
innovative, and exciting research. With text mes-
saging we are able to collect meaningful data
in a flash," said Dr. Paul Rosenfeld, head of
the Institute for Organizational Assessment at
NPRST.
NPRST exists to help the Navy better recruit,
select, classify, train, manage, assign, and care
for its people by employing a unique blend of
innovative scientific and functional expertise.
NPRST investigates, develops, and validates new
technologies, methods, and business processes to
improve the readiness, performance, and quality
of life of Sailors and Marines.
For more news from the Chief of Naval
Personnel, visit www.news.navy.mil/local/cnp/.


By MC3 Mark Meredith
USS Enterprise Publici;-
Commander, Carrier Strike
Group 12, hosted representa-
tives of 11 nations Dec. 2-4
for the initial planning confer-
ence for the 37th annual Baltic
Operations (BALTOPS) exer-
cise at the Sheraton Norfolk
Waterside Hotel.
BALTOPS 2009 will take
place in the Baltic Sea June 8-
19, 2009 and is the largest inter-
national exercise organized in
the Baltic.
The purpose of BALTOPS is
to promote mutual understand-
ing and maritime interoperabil-
ity between U.S. Navy, NATO
and Partnership for Peace (PFP)
participants through a series of
multilateral training exercis-
es. Carrier Strike Group 12 is
assigned as the primary plan-
ning, coordination and execu-
tion command for the exercise.
For the 2009 BALTOPS exer-
cise, 12 countries are sched-
uled to participate: Estonia,
Denmark, Finland, France,
Germany, Latvia, Lithuania,
Netherlands, Poland, Sweden,
the United Kingdom and the
United States.
"The purpose of BALTOPS
is to bring all of the nations


together in one exercise," said
Cmdr. J.G. Olaf Albrecht,
the head of the delegation
from the German Navy Fleet
Headquarters. "We learn how
other navies work and how to
live together in the Baltic Sea,
especially the nations which are
former Soviet nations such as
Lithuania and Latvia. It's a very
educational experience."
The initial planning confer-
ence is only one step in the
preparation for a successful
BALTOPS.
"We have more planning
conferences left; the main plan-
ning conference will be host-
ed in Germany," said Lt. Sam
Bethune, Carrier Strike Group
12 exercise lead planner for
BALTOPS. "And the final plan-
ning conference will be hosted
by Poland. Not only are these
nations helping to plan the exer-
cise, but they're hosting our
conferences so we can learn a
little bit about their country and
culture as we do the planning."
BALTOPS is an important
experience because it improves
interoperability among the
participating nations and cre-
ates forces that are able to eas-


ily integrate into multinational,
multiwarfare operations.
"It's a great exercise and a
great experience for everybody
who will take part because
it's unique," said Albrecht.
"Normally, we don't train with
the United States, so this is the
only time we have training with
Americans inside the Baltic. It's
a very important thing."
Through the dedication and
the hard work of everyone
involved, Bethune hopes this
upcoming BALTOPS will be
as successful as the previous 36
BALTOPS.
"We had great participation at
this conference," said Bethune.
"We hope for even better par-
ticipation at our next conference
in Germany. We accomplished
all of our goals, so we're mov-
ing ahead in pretty good shape.
It was a very successful event,
and having it here in downtown
Norfolk was a treat."


Public Invited To Comment


On Spouse Fed Job Rules


By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
The public is invited to com-
ment on proposed rules to speed
up the hiring process for some
military spouses seeking federal
jobs.
The Office of Personnel
Management published the rules
Dec. 5 in the Federal Register
and will accept comments until
Jan. 5.
OPM drafted the regulations
to implement an executive order
signed by President George
W. Bush on Sept. 25 allowing
agencies to make noncompeti-
tive appointments of military
spouses.
"This is a quick-hire author-


ity that will allow the federal
government easy access to a tal-
ent pool of deserving military
spouses," Pentagon spokesman
Army Lt. Col. Les' Melnyk
explained.
The draft regulations "do not
provide a hiring preference for
military spouses, nor do they
establish selection priority for
these individuals," accord-
ing to the proposed rules in the
Federal Register.
However, "if a spouse is oth-
erwise qualified for the job, he
or she may be hired immediate-
ly by any federal agency, thus
benefiting the agency while
simultaneously eliminating the
oftentimes lengthy application


process and delays that discour-
age many spouses from apply-
ing for federal jobs in the first
place," Melnyk said.
The employment initia-
tive would apply to spouses of
active-duty servicemembers
who have received permanent-
change-of-station orders, spous-
es of servicemembers who have
received 100-percent disabil-
ity discharges, as well as un-
remarried widows or widowers
of military members who have
been killed while on active duty,
according to the proposed rules.
Bush proposed the military-
spouse employment initiative
during his State of the Union
speech to the nation in January.


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USS Gettysburg (CG 64) and
USS Vicksburg (CG 69) gave
their time and effort to help
the Hampton Road communi-
ty Dec. 9 and 10. Gettysburg
Sailors spent their time helping
out the Habitat for Humanity
and Vicksburg Sailors gave
a hand to the Food Bank of
Southeastern Virginia.
Both ships and their crew, home
ported in Mayport, Fla., are vis-
iting Norfolk for training exer-
cises with Carrier Strike Group
EIGHT.
More than a dozen Gettysburg
Sailors used their carpentry
skills to help out the Norfolk
Habitat for Humanity. Sailors
helped build sturdy work
benches for use at construc-
tion sites throughout Hampton
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-Photo by MCSN Christopher Baker
Lt.j.g. Scott Shubert, a chaplain attached to the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS
Vicksburg (CG-69), leads Sailors who volunteered to help pack boxes offood for the Foodbank of
Southeastern Virginia. USS Vicksburg is homeported in Mayport and is in Norfolk for training.


THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, December 18, 2008 11

ads Community
nize the Habitat for Humanity that are harder for us to fill,"
warehouse located on Tidewater said Cheryl McNeill, Volunteer
Drive. Although the weather Manager for the Food Bank of
was considerably cooler than Southeastern Virginia. "We're
the Florida Sailors were used to, really lucky to have volunteers
it didn't damper their enthusi- like them."
asm for lending a hand. McNeill said the distribution of
"Participating in this project groceries from the food bank
made it all worth it," said Sonar would not happen without the
Surface Technician 2nd Class assistance from volunteers like
Jeremy Fuller, a Gettysburg the Vicksburg's crew. Vicksburg
Sailor. "I got to give back what Sailors sorted and arranged 477
I have received." boxes that day, totaling more
"In the holiday season that we than 6,312 pounds of food.
are in, it's always a good thing Sailors received a sense of satis-
to remind ourselves that we faction and achievement helping
gain more blessings from giv- out the local community.
ing than receiving," explained "This is the first community
Gettysburg Command Chaplain, relations project for many of the
Lt. Cmdr. John Thompson. Sailors here," said Gas Turbine
Twenty Vicksburg Sailors spent System Technician 2nd Class
their time sorting food, arrang- David Hurley, a Vicksburg
ing it for pickup and provid- Sailor. "It's good for Sailors
ing an extra set of hands for to get out there and experience
the Food Bank of Southeastern these things so they realize how
Virginia. they can make a positive impact
"They filled the areas of jobs on the community."


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-Photo by MCSN Christopher Baker
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Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Vicksburg (CG-69) inspect and pack cans of food into
boxes during a community relations project for Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.


-Photo by MCSA Ridge Leoni
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Family Christmas Bingo


-Photo courtesy of USS Klakring
Eight Sailors from USS Klakring band together for a destination trip to Daytona Beach that empha-
sized motorcycle safety.


Klakring Rides For Safety


By Ensign Peter Goodman
USS Klakring Public Affairs
Eight Sailors from USS
Klakring (FFG 42) took to the
open road conducting a ride
along some of Florida's most
picturesque shorelines as part of
annual safety stand down train-
ing.
Leaving early in the morning
from 3rd and Atlantic, the rid-
ers set Daytona Beach as their
destination for the trip, before
returning to Jacksonville late
Tuesday evening. The riders all
brought different bikes to the
road, from Yamahas, Suzukis,
Hondas to the incomparable
Harley-Davidson.
The riders ranged in expe-
rience from expert to relative
amateurs, but they all shared
the same passion for the sport
of motorcycling. The idea for
the ride itself was hatched by
Operational Specialist 1st Class
(SW) Michael Bellamy who
initially brought the idea for
the ride up the chain-of-com-
mand in October. With several
motorcycle enthusiasts as part
of Klakring's crew, the concept
quickly gained traction within
the command, as it provided
an opportunity for the riders to
share their interest with each
other.
"In addition reinforcing our
knowledge of motorcycle safe-
ty, the ride helped foster a clos-


er relationship between all those
who rode," commented Chief
Electrician's Mate (SW) Johnny
Hill. "It was great to spend
some time together in an envi-
ronment other than the ship."
The participants were respon-
sible for ensuring they were
fitted with proper safety gear,
which is SOP for all Sailors
who own motorcycles.
With the goal of educating
the participants on motorcycle
safety, the ride's organizer con-
ducted numerous training points
throughout the day regarding
the use of hand signals and
proper techniques when riding
in groups.
Klakring's Main Propulsion
Assistant, Chief Warrant Officer
Dennis Donato, who attend-
ed the ride and is a long time
motorcycle enthusiast, noted,
"With all the bikers out there
today, the lessons we learned
here become ever more impor-
tant, and rides like this give us
a chance to pass such knowl-
edge on to newer riders with
less experience."
A primary lesson taken from
the ride on Tuesday was to
always conduct all your pre-
start checks (Air Pressure, Fluid
Levels, and operation of lights)
in advance of a long ride, to
include the use of fuel stabi-
lizer if your bike is not going
to be used for a period of time,


as a few of the bikers had to
spend time grooming their bikes
throughout the day.
The riders made several dif-
ferent stops on the way, includ-
ing Daytona Harley Davidson
and Ker's Buffalo Wing house.
Doing their part to decrease
motorcycle-related accidents,
the participants hope to make a
tradition of the ride and encour-
age even more Klakring crew-
members to attend next time.
In the future "we hope to
conduct rides like this once
a month when we are in port
to increase the knowledge and
riding ability of our Sailors,"
remarked Bellamy.
"The Daytona ride was a great
opportunity to give something
back to some of our deserv-
ing Sailors, while emphasizing
safety practices in a new and
unique way," noted the ship's
Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Ian
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Klakring is currently con-
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-Photo courtesy of USS Stephen W. Groves
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Joseph C. Finnegan Elementary for raising more than 1,100 can food items for the USO's Annual
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Vicksburg Strips Ex-Thomas S. Gates

From USS Vicksburg
Last week a hand-selected team from USS
Vicksburg traveled to Philadelphia, Penn., to take part
in stripping the ex-Thomas S. Gates (CG 51).
Berthed at Naval Inactive Ship Maintenance Office
onboard the Philadelphia Navy Yard, the ex-Gates
was made available to all Atlantic-based Fleet units to
remove needed parts.
The ability to remove parts off a decommissioned
ship is greatly beneficial to Fleet units, not only
in immediate parts availability but an even greater
impact in monetary value. Of the ships participating
in the stripping availability, Vicksburg came away
with an estimated $20 million in parts, many of which
were immediately placed into service. Working for
two days straight, the ten-man team from Vicksburg
led by Ensign Marc Schron removed parts from all
available spaces on the ex-Gates, obtaining requested
items from all Vicksburg work centers and divisions.
Ranging from gas turbine module power supplies and -
low-pressure air compressor valves to interior voice
communication system modules and projectors for the
Combat Information Center displays, the overall take -
filled the entirety of Vicksburg's rented 26-foot box -
truck., ..
Currently in Norfolk for Fleet Synthetic Trainer 1-80D-GO-PE
with the Eisenhower Strike Group, Vicksburg is ful- -"Lm gapen.sk.
filling her role as the Air Defense Commander for the
Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. Vicksburg contin-
ues to utilize every available opportunity to maintain
its superb state of readiness in preparations for the -Photo courtesy of USS Vicksburg
2009 deployment. USS Vicksburg's stripping team gathers in the truck upon delivery in Norfolk.


NAVSEA Deputy Commander Tours USS De Wert


By Lt.j.g.
Lauren S. Sonnelitter
USSDe Wert
Rear Adm. Thomas J. Eccles
paid a visit to USS De Wert
(FFG 45) on Nov. 19 at NS
Mayport before attending the
Waterfront Chief Engineer's
Conference at the Ocean Breeze
auditorium in Mayport.
Eccles is the Deputy
Commander for Naval Systems
Engineering at the Naval Sea
Systems Command at the
Washington Navy Yard in
Washington, D.C. Eccles was
particularly interested in tour-
ing USS De Wert for the oppor-
tunity it offered in gaining a
first hand perspective on the
daily undertakings and activi-
ties that occur during a typical
surface ship Selected Restricted
Availability period (SRA).
SRA's are pre-planned
maintenance periods set aside
for ships to conduct neces-


sary repairs, restorations, and
modernization that are sched-
uled months or even years in
advance. USS De Wert began
their current SRA period on the
12th of November and expect to
be complete by early April.
Eccles surveyed Auxiliary
Machinery Room Number
Two and Number Three while
accompanied by USS De
Wert's Executive Officer,
Lt. Cmdr. Tremayne Criner,
Chief Engineer, Lt. Matthew
Lehmann, and Project Manager,
Mark Pepper.
These two machinery rooms
are noteworthy as USS De Wert
is undergoing modernization
that includes the removal and
re-installation of major pieces
of equipment in these spaces.
The modernization will
include the removal of four
Stewart Stevenson Diesel
Generators through delicately
constructed openings in the


ships hull. Once removed, the
generators will be replaced with
new Caterpillar diesel genera-
tors.
Two of the four generators
are located in the Auxiliary
Machinery Room Number Two
and another is located in room
number three.
Additionally, in the Auxiliary
Machinery Room Number Three
there are two Distilling plants
used to produce the ships fresh
drinking water while underway
at sea at a rate of 4,000 gallons
a day. These systems will also
be replaced during the SRA
with two new Reverse Osmosis
systems that can produce four
times the quantity of water in
half the time.
Eccles' visit was appreci-
ated and enjoyed by USS De
Wert having been able to show
him first hand the challenges of
surface ship maintenance avail-
abilities.


-Photo courtesy of USS De Wert
Pictured from left, NAVSEA Chief Systems Engineer Howard Freeman, Rear Adm. Thomas Eccles,
USS De Wert Chief Engineer Lt. Matt Lehmann, SERMC Mayport Commanding Officer, Capt. Pete
Shupp, and USS De Wert Executive Officer, Lt. Cmdr. Trey Criner.


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USS Boone Remembers Pearl Harbor Day


By Ensign Emily S. Castro
USS Boone (FFG 28) PAO
USS Boone (FFG 28) sailed
up the Savannah River for a
port visit to the historic-rich city
of Savannah, Georgia in special
remembrance of Pearl Harbor
Day.
While transiting the Savannah
River, Boone received a cannon
salute while passing historic Old
Fort Jackson the oldest standing
fort in Georgia. Construction
of the brick fort began in 1808
and was utilized during the War
of 1812. The fort was later
enlarged and strengthened. It
saw its greatest use as the head-
quarters for Confederate river
defenses during the Civil War.
Boone Sailors were invited
to lead the march in Savannah's
Christmas Parade covering the
entire downtown and riverfront
areas. Savannah citizens waved
and paid patriotic tribute to the
Sailors with kind words and
cheers as they marched past. In
remembrance of the 67th anni-
versary of Pearl Harbor Day,
Boone's presence served as a
symbol of patriotism in the city


-Photos by STG2 (SW) Daniel Garcia
Above, the cannon at Ft. Jackson is fired as a salute to USS Boone
as it passes the old fort., Right, USS Boone nears the Savannah
Bridge during its transit up the river as part of the city's Pearl
Harbor Day events.
of Savannah. comparing the events to those
Cmdr. Steve Petroff, com- of Sept. 11, 2001.
manding officer of USS Boone The museum was estab-
(FFG 28), delivered a speech to lished to honor the 350,000
an audience of more than 150 men and women who served
guests at the Mighty Eighth in the Eighth Air Force at the
Air Force Museum located in height of World War II, where
Savannah. more than 26,000 were killed in
Petroff recalled the historical action and 28,000 became pris-
and grave day of Dec. 7, 1941, owners of war.


Trident Warrior Includes International


Partners, Increases Warfighti


From U.S. 2nd Fleet Public. -
The commander of U.S. 2nd
Fleet addressed attendees at the
opening session of the main
planning conference for exer-
cise Trident Warrior 09 (TW 09)
at Norfolk Naval Station Dec. 9.
Vice Adm. Mel Williams Jr.
addressed more than 250 rep-
resentatives from 70 organiza-
tions in attendance.
The Trident Warrior exercise
series was developed in 2003
by Naval Network Warfare
Command (NNWC) to enhance
the Navy's warfighting capabil-
ity. Scenarios are designed to
improve the Navy's capability
as a ready force and are planned
with staff from Commander 2nd
Fleet, NNWC, Space and Naval
Warfare Systems Command
(SPAWAR), Navy Warfare
Development Command


(NWDC) and the Naval
Postgraduate School.
"The intent of Trident
Warrior is to accelerate new and
improved capability to the war
fighter, and the leadership will
gain FORCEnet value insight on
every technology tested in TW
09," said Brad Poeltler, deputy
director for TW at NNWC.
"Over the next three days will
we go into break-out sessions
and break down each focus area
and the technology to answer
each and every objective ques-
tion, which now stands at 222
questions," said Poeltler.
The week-long confer-
ence supports TW 09, the sev-
enth experiment of the annual
FORCEnet Sea Trial series,
directed by Commander 2nd
Fleet and NNWC.
TW 09 differs from past


Trident Warrior exercises
by its maritime experimenta-
tion scope expansion. This
year's event will take advan-
tage of the networks and assets
of Commander 2nd Fleet and
the support of Commander,
Navy Warfare Development
Command to examine mari-
time operations center (MOC)
operational-level processes and
procedures. This portion of the
experiment is titled Operational
Level Command and Control
(OLC2) and will include par-
ticipants from Commander U.S.
4th Fleet, Canada, Finland,
France, Portugal and the United
Kingdom with observers from
Sweden and Turkey.
Williams said the OLC2
experiment is an excellent
opportunity to explore experi-
mental concepts and procedures


to benefit Navy, joint and coali-
tion forces.
"The experiment will influ-
ence future force development
as well as provide a venue to
team with our allies and part-
ners, while also exploring meth-
ods to improve operational
command and control toward
improved mission effective-
ness."
TW 09 will be conducted in
summer 2009 ashore at Norfolk-
area commands, sea-based
assets operating in the Atlantic
Ocean off the Virginia coast and
multinational partner MOCs.
Last year's exercise was con-
ducted on the Pacific Coast and
was sponsored by NNWC and
Commander 3rd Fleet.
TW 09/OLC2 will be the
inaugural experiment of the
Maritime Operations Center -


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ng cap
Experimental (MOC-X) locat-
ed at Second Fleet Maritime
Headquarters.
"The merging of Navy tech-
nical and doctrinal experimen-
tation in partnership with our
allies will further operational
level of war processes and sup-
porting tools development," said
Capt. Steve Swittel, NWDC,
experimentation director.
The technical experimen-
tation of TW 09/OLC2 is
designed to provide answers to
questions involving more than
115 FORCEnet technologies.
In order to carry out this effort,
technologies are organized into
10 specific focus areas which
include: networks, coalition,
information operations, com-


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mand and control operations,
intelligence, surveillance and
reconnaissance (ISR), electronic
warfare, distance support, infor-
mation assurance/cross domain
solutions, information transport
and maritime domain aware-
ness.
At the end of his remarks,
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-Photo by by Spc. Tiffany Evans
Army Sgt. Kenneth Cisson talks with World Wrestling Entertainment diva Kelly Kelly follow-
ing a WWE Superstars show at Camp Victory, Iraq, Dec. 5, 2008. Cisson and Kelly both are from
Jacksonville, Fla. Cisson was a recruiter at Kelly's high school and tried to get her to enlist following
her senior year.


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Tried To Recruit


You!


Traveler Appreciation Week

The Jacksonville Aviation Authority, airlines, retail shops, food concessions
and other businesses of the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
appreciate the travelers, meeters and greeters who use JAX. So, we have set
aside November 23-29, and December 21-27 as Traveler Appreciation
Weeks. During that time, enjoy musical entertainment and activities designed
to celebrate our traveling public.


By Army Spc.
Tiffany Evans
Special to American Forces
Press Service
Iraq can seem like a world
away to deployed troops -- cer-
tainly not the place you would
expect to run into someone from
back home. But sometimes it is
a small world, even in Iraq.
Or so it seemed to Army
Sgt. Kenneth Cisson, a task
force squad leader, when he
met up with World Wrestling
Entertainment diva Kelly Kelly
on Dec. 5. Kelly had just fin-
ished a show with the WWE
Superstars here when Cisson
saw her for the first time in two
years. Cisson and Kelly are both
from Jacksonville, Fla., and
Cisson tried to recruit her into
the Army while working at her
high school.
"I remember trying to talk
her into joining the Guard or
reserves for extra money while
she was in college," Cisson


said of working at Kelly's high
school during her senior year.
Little did he know after he
left Jacksonville that Kelly had
become famous through the
WWE. His cousin called him
and told him the news.
"I never imagined her as a
wrestler; she was a cheerleader
and worked as a waitress back
home," Cisson said. "I found
out she was one of the divas
coming and hoped I would get
the chance to see her."
They did see each other after
the event and caught up on their
hometown, people they knew
and what's been going on in
each other's lives since they last
saw each other.
"Watching the show and
running into Kelly was like a
breath from home," Cisson said.
"I went to the show with my
squad to support these entertain-
ers who love us enough to come
visit while we are deployed,
and in the process, I got to see


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Mismanagement in

America Supports

You Program


By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
The Defense Department
Inspector General reports that
the America Supports You pro-
gram was being managed in
a "questionable and irregular
manner," the department's top
public affairs official said last
week.
Robert T. Hastings, principal
deputy assistant secretary of
defense for public affairs, spoke
with reporters in advance of the
release of the inspector gener-
al's audit.
Dorrance Smith, then-assis-
tant secretary of defense for
public affairs, requested the IG
audit in May 2007.
Still, Hastings said, America
Supports You is a "tremendous
initiative" for U.S. servicemem-
bers and their families. As origi-
nally conceived, the program
aimed to inform servicemem-
bers and their loved ones of
what "thousands of individuals,
community groups, corpora-
tions, businesses and others are
doing to support them," he said.
The department already has
put in place actions that will
return the program to its roots,
he said.
There were four key findings
in the IG report. The first is that
the program morphed over time
to include building and solicit-
ing support of the public, from
schoolchildren, corporations,
celebrities and so on, Hastings
said.
"So it went from a commu-
nications program to soliciting
support," he said.
The second finding is that
$9.2 million in appropriated
funds was transferred to The
Stars and Stripes a military
newspaper to cover America
Supports You program expens-
es using nonappropriated-fund
aoo


rules.
"Stars and Stripes is a non-
appropriated fund activity,"
Hastings said. "The contracting
rules are different."
The third finding is that the
office of the assistant secretary
of defense for public affairs did
not provide adequate oversight
for an $8.8 million contract to
a public relations firm Susan
Davis International.
"The report questions the
nature of the contract, the nature
of the work that was performed
and the competitive process in
hiring that agency," Hastings
said.
Finally, the report found that
a private foundation using the
America Supports You name
and logo creates confusion and
constitutes an implied endorse-
ment.
"That confusion led to percep-
tions of government endorse-
ments of that private fund," he
said.
Well before the release of
the report, defense officials
began to make changes in the
way America Supports You
was administered. In May,
the department let a contract
to replace the one that went
through Stars and Stripes,
Hastings said.
All America Supports You
work is now being done by
government workers, and the
America Supports You Web site
has been changed to eliminate
any possible confusion between
the government effort and the
private foundation.
Hastings said the report made
good and valid points, and that
officials will use it as a model
to return the program to its orig-
inal goals.


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16 THE MIRROR, NS MAYPORT, Thursday, December 18, 2008


H health Beat


New Year Brings New



Tools to Quit Tobacco 1


From DoD
It's resolution time. The DoD Quit Tobacco
- Make Everyone Proud campaign is launching
some exciting new features at its official website,
http://www.ucanquit2.org, to help military smok-
ers and users of smokeless tobacco resolve to get
free from tobacco addiction.
This unique site is designed specifically to sup-
port junior enlisted personnel who are giving up
tobacco or thinking about it. If they resolve to
quit, we resolve to help.
The news release at www.tricare.mil/press-
room/news.aspx?fid=487 invites service mem-
bers to take advantage of the array of resources at
www.ucanquit2.org. They can access real-time
live help from trained tobacco Cessation Coaches,
read informative articles, play games, send a New
Year's e-card, and calculate their savings by giv-
ing up tobacco.
It's vital for you to get involved in spread-
ing the message because the incidence of smok-
ing and chewing tobacco is significantly high-
er among 18- to 25- year-old enlisted men and
women than their civilian counterparts, and than
older, higher-ranking military personnel. Using


tobacco is a major health risk and impairs mili-
tary readiness and effectiveness.
We are encouraging military tobacco users to
sign the online resolution to quit tobacco at www.
ucanquit2.org/facts/newyears/default., aspx.
In addition to signing the resolution, users
who register can create a blog-either public or
private-where they may document and share
their quit experiences. After Jan. 4, they can also
download a new customizable calendar, a practi-
cal tool to help them stay on track with their quit
plan.
We have created special New Year's resolu-
tion Web banners as links to the Web site. Please
ask your Webmaster to visit www.ucanquit2.org/
aboutus/LinkToUs.aspx and post a link to us on
your Web site. There are New Year's resolution
banners as well as service-specific senior leader
banners for the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps,
and Navy.
Thanks you for your support. Have a wonder-
ful 2009!


-Photo by MC1 Heather Ewton
Ciggy Butts, sponsored by NS Mayport Health Promotions by the Ocean, waves at cars during the
Great American Smokeout. With the beginning of the new year, many Sailors and family members
will make stop smoking a New Year's resolution. DoD and Health Promotion have several tools avail-
able to make the resolution something that will last.


Relationships Aren't Easy,


They Take Hard Work
By Lt. Elliott Rosenbaum for a healthy relationship. are From Mars, Women a
NHJPsychology Staff Learn the essentials of From Venus are a great way
Lots of people want to ride respectful and assertive com- gain insight into potential p
with you in the limo, but what munication: Some of us are falls of relationships such
you want is someone who will great at expressing our needs ruts and what can be done abo
take the bus with you when the and disappointments, but are not them.
limo breaks down. -Oprah always respectful or appropriate Consider talking to
Winfrey in our approach. The literature trained professional: Talkil
Studies show that being in a refers to this as aggressive com- things through with a train
healthy and supportive relation- munication. It is not the most professional can help. If yc
ship contributes to a person's effective way to communicate, are experiencing depression
sense of well-being and physi- because it sparks bad feelings anxiety associated with yo
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more deposits than withdrawals, you the best chance at peace- member of the psychology sta
In a relationship, a deposit is fully getting your point across. at Naval Hospital Jacksonvil
doing anything for your part- It always consists of the follow- He can be reached at ellio
ner that they appreciate and that ing four components: rosenbaum@med.navy.mil.
makes them feel loved, whether *Honest How do you feel?
it is a compliment, taking out *Appropriate Make sure it
the trash, or listening to the is the right time and place to
details of their day. A withdraw- discuss this.
al is doing anything that accom- *Respectful Your tone can
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being unhelpful. Ensure that do you want?
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Tax Center Needs


Base Volunteers


From RLSO
Beginning in January, NS
Mayport will offer free tax
preparation services to active
duty, dependents, retirees, and
reservists on active duty for
more than 30 days.
Through this program, ser-
vice members not only can save
hundreds of dollars on tax prep-
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weeks.
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Oasis Galley


Weekday hours for The
Oasis Galley Are 6-7:30 a.m.
for breakfast, 11 a.m.-12:30
p.m. for lunch, and 4:30-6
p.m. for dinner. Weekend and
holiday hours are 8-9:30 a.m.
for breakfast, 11:30 a.m.-I
p.m. for brunch, and 4:30-
6 p.m. for dinner. The Oasis
Galley also offers a speedline
and hot bars Monday through
Friday. The Menu Line is 270-
6857. For Service Assistance,
call the Oasis Administration
Office at 270-5373. Breakfast
costs $2.10, lunch and dinner
is $3.85. The Menu is subject
to change by FSO due to food
availability. The Thanksgiving
meal is open to all personnel
with DoD Identification Card,
including retirees and family
members.
Thursday, Dec. 18
Breakfast
Sausage Links
Corn Beef Hash
Pancakes
French Toast
Hashbrowns
Oatmeal
Lunch
Clam ( hlio\ dci
Stuffed Fish
Steamship Round
Baked Potato Halves
Rice Pilaf
Broccoli
Corn On The Cob
Natural Pan Gravy
Dinner
Clam ( hlio\ dci
Cajun Roast Beef
Chicken Pot Pie
Oven Browned Potatoes
Brown Rice
Spinach
Friday, Dec. 19
Breakfast
Bacon
Turkey Sausage Links
Pancakes
French Toast
Tater Tots
Lunch
Minestrone Soup
Chicken Wings
Assorted Pizza
Baked Beans
Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Asparagus
Corn
Dinner
Minestrone Soup
Beef Fritters
Creole Fish
Steamed Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Fried Okra
Cream Corn
Breaded Chicken Sandwich
Saturday, Dec. 20
Breakfast
Bacon
Corn Beef Hash
Pancakes
Oatmeal
French Toast
Hashbrowns
Lunch
Cornm ( ho\\ ldc
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Onion Rings
Pancakes
Hashbrowns
Bacon
Dinner
Cornm ( ho\\ dci
Pineapple Chicken
Salisbury Steak
Franconia Potatoes
Carrots
Brown Gravy
Sunday, Dec. 21
Breakfast
Turkey Sausage Patties
Ham Slices
Pancakes
French Toast
Tater Tots
Lunch
Cream Of Potato
Corn Dogs
Curly Fries
Mixed Vegetables
French Toast
Tater Tots
Ham Slices
Dinner
Cream Of Potato
Mambo Pork
Bayou Chicken
Brown Rice
Chicken Gravy
Fried Cauliflower
Monday, Dec. 22
Breakfast
Sausage Patties
Minced Beef
Pancakes
French Toast


Hashbrowns
Oatmeal
Lunch
Chicken Gumbo
Fried Pork Chops
Prebreaded Fried Chicken
Hopping Johns
Sloppy Joes
Baked Beans
Onion Rings
Chicken Gravy
Dinner
Chicken Gumbo
Veal Patties
Herbed Baked Chicken
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Steamed Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Wax Beans
Squash
Chicken Gravy
Tuesday, Dec. 23
Breakfast
Sausage Links
Creamed Beef
Pancakes
French Toast
Tater Tots
Grits
Lunch
Texas Tortilla Soup
Chicken Fajitas
Tacos
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Black Beans
Mexican Corn
Broccoli
Chili Dogs
Baked Beans
Waffle Fries
Dinner
Texas Tortilla Soup
Breaded Catfish
Grilled Pork Chops
Rice Pilaf
Boiled Pasta
Peas & Carrots
Beets
Brown Gravy
Ham Steak
Wednesday, Dec. 24
Breakfast
Turkey Sausage Links
Corn Beef Hash
Pancakes
French Toast
Hashbrowns
Oatmeal
Lunch
Cream Of Broccoli Soup
Spaghetti With Meatballs
Chicken Parmesan
Boiledpasta
Italian Roasted Potatoes
Marinara Sauce
Mixed Vegetables
Cauliflower
Cannon Ball Sandwich
Curly Fries
Baked Beans
Dinner
Cream Of Broccoli Soup
Beef Fritters
Knockwurst
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Lima Beans
Corn Combo
Brown Gravy
Thursday, Dec. 25
Christmas Dinner
Seafood ( ho" dc i
Prime Rib
King Crab Legs
Roast Turkey
Turkey Gravy
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Sweet Potatoes
Savory Bread Dressing
Corn On Cob
Hot Dinner Rolls
Assorted Pies
Assorted Cheese Cakes
Friday, Dec. 26
Breakfast
Turkey Sausage Patties
Ham Slices
Pancakes
French Toast
Tater Tots
Oatmeal
Lunch
Beef Noodle Soup
Chicken Chunks
Assorted Pizza
Baked Beans
Grilled Cheeseburgers
Carrots
Green Beans
Dinner
Beef Noodle Soup
Roast Beef
Braised Pork Chops
Long Grain Wild Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Brown Gravy
Saturday, Dec. 27
Breakfast
Bacon
Turkey Sausage Links
Pancakes
French Toast
Hashbrowns
Grits
Lunch
Chicken And Rice Soup
Chicken Fillet Sandwich
Onion Rings
Pancakes
Tater Tots
Bacon
Dinner
Chicken And Rice Soup
Veal Parmesan
Baked Chicken
Steamed Rice


Oven Browned Potatoes
Chicken Gravy
Sunday, Dec. 28
Breakfast
Corn Beef Hash
Bacon
Pancakes
French Toast
Tater Tots
Oatmeal
Lunch
Creole Soup
Chili Dogs
Onion Rings
Green Peas


French Toast
Hashbrowns
Bacon
Dinner
Creole Soup
Beef Stew
Baked Fish
Steamed Rice
Boiled Pasta
Green Bean Combo
Zucchini
Monday, Dec. 29
Breakfast
Turkey Sausage Links
Grilled Ham Slices
Pancakes
French Toast
Tater Tots
Grits
Lunch
Minestrone
Yankee Pot Roast
Fried Pork Chops
Mashed Potatoes
Cornbread Dressing
Green Beans
Corn
Kielbasa On Bun
Baked Beans
French Fries
Turkey Gravy
Dinner
Minestrone
Chili Mac
Chicken Tetrazzini
Oven Browned Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Asparagus
Carrots
Brown Gravy
Tuesday, Dec. 30
Breakfast
Turkey Sausage Patties
Bacon
Pancakes
French Toast
Hashbrowns
Oatmeal
Lunch
Zesty Bean Soup
Beef Fajitas
Chicken Quesadillas
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Black Beans
Mexican Corn
Broccoli
Chicken Strips
Baked Beans
French Fries
Dinner
Zesty Beans Soup
Cordon Bleu
Swedish Meatballs
Paprika Potatoes
Noodles Jefferson
Green Peas
Cauliflower
Wednesday, Dec. 31
Breakfast
Pork Sausage Links
Corn Beef Hash
Pancakes
French Toast
Tater Tots
Grits
Lunch
Cream Of Broccoli
Chicken Alfredo
Italian Sausage
Boiled Pasta
Italian Roasted Potatoes
Marinara Sauce
Philly Cheesesteak
Onion Rings
Baked Beans
Dinner
Cream Of Broccoli
Salisbury Steak
Pork Chops
Mashed Potatoes
Asparagus
Brown Gravy
Thursday, Jan. 1
Breakfast
Corned Beef Hash
Bacon
Pancakes
French Toast
Hashbrowns
Oatmeal
Lunch
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Steamship Round
Garlic Mash Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Corn On Cob
Natural Pan Gravy
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Chicken Ala King
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Boiled Pasta
Friday, Jan. 2
Breakfast
Bacon
Turkey Sausage Patties
Pancakes
French Toast


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Oatmeal
Lunch
Cream Of Mushroom Soup
Pizza
Spicy Chicken Wings
Waffle Fries
Potato Chips
Baked Beans
Tuna Melt
Green Beans
Carrots
Dinner
Cream Of Mushroom Soup
Herbed Baked Chicken


Ravioli
Steamed Rice
Oven Browned Potatoes
Tangy Spinach
Corn
Chicken Gravy
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Breakfast
Bacon
Turkey Sausage Links
Pancakes
French Toast
Hashbrowns
Grits
Lunch
Chicken And Rice Soup
Corn Dogs
Onion Rings
Peas & Carrots
Pancakes
Hashbrowns
Bacon
Dinner
Chicken And Rice Soup
Meatloaf
Chicken Tetrazzini
Steamed Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Succotash
Green Peas
Brown Gravy
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Turkey Sausage Patties
Ham Slices
Pancakes
French Toast
Tater Tots
Oatmeal
Lunch
Corn ( ho\% dcki
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Waffle Fries
Carrots
French Toast
Tater Tots
Turkey Sausage Patties


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Veal Patties
Bbq Chicken
Steamed Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Brown Gravy
Cabbage
Corn
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Breakfast
Sausage Links
Bacon
Pancakes
French Toast
Tater Tots
Grits
Lunch
Asian Stir Fry Soup
Sweet And Sour Pork
Chicken Adobo
Fried Rice
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Vegetable Stir Fry
Sesame Glazed Green Beans
Grilled Cheese Burgers
Baked Beans
French Fries
Dinner
Zesty Bean Soup
Braised Pork Chops
Meatloaf
Steamed Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Beets
Asparagus
Brown Gravy
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Breakfast
Corn Beef Hash
Turkey Sausage Links
Pancakes
French Toast
Hashbrowns
Oatmeal
Lunch
Chicken Noodle Soup


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Broccoli
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Commissary Bites


Commissary Gift Certificates Help Family,


Friends Show Support For Service Members


By Ta'Lisha Brown
DeCA corporate communications
One way friends, family and
the public can show their sup-
port for military families is to
give commissary gift certifi-
cates as gifts, or donate them
directly to military charities that
assist families.
During the holidays in par-
ticular, gift certificates have
been proven to be handy for
food basket programs by allow-
ing recipients to purchase the
groceries they need and prefer,
rather than getting food items
they might not be able to use.


By Lt. Col. Karen E.
Hawkins
DeCA dietitian
The holidays are here and the
eating is on. Enjoying this time
of year with family and friends
can lead to weight gain without
much thought to it.
Here are a few tips to help
you prevent gaining the average
5 to 10 pounds this time of year:
Eat small portions. You can
eat all those delicious foods that
you love and avoid the guilt
by eating smaller portions of
them. If you have trouble eat-
ing smaller portions, try using a
smaller plate. Growing evidence
shows that using smaller plates
leads to eating less which can
lead to less weight gain over
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NS Mayport has several gift certificates
available for purchase at its Commissary,
located off of Mayport Road behind Pan
Am Plaza.


"And, since commissaries sell
food at cost, military families
save an average of 30 percent
or more by using their com-
missary benefit," said Philip E.
Sakowitz Jr., director and chief
executive officer of the Defense
Commissary Agency.


Popularity of the gift certifi-
cates have increased steadily
over the years, from combined
in-store and online sales that
totaled $3.4 million in fiscal
2006 to more than $3.9 million
in fiscal 2008.
Anyone civilian or military


Four Foods To Enjoy Du


By Lt. Col.
Karen E. Hawkins
DeCA dietitian
'Tis the season to indulge in
some of your favorite foods and
beverages while enjoying some
of the health benefits. Wine,
grape juice, dark chocolate and
cocoa, often enjoyed during the
holidays, all have something in
common: resveratrol. Growing
evidence shows that resveratrol
has many health benefits such
as keeping the heart healthy and
helping prevent certain cancers.
Some of the newest research
shows that resveratrol may be
helpful in preventing or treat-
ing obesity. So as you reach
for another glass of red wine,
a glass of dark grape juice or
a cup of hot cocoa, you can do
something good for your health.


It's in the skins
Why is red wine or red grape
juice higher in resveratrol than
white or rosd? It's in the skins:
When red wines or red grape
juice are made, the grape skins
are left on longer. Resveratrol is
in the skins, so the longer they
are in the mix, the more there is
in the wine and juice.
Fungus is a good thing
Fungal infection on grapes is
a good thing when it comes to
them producing resveratrol. No
fungicide is sprayed on organi-
cally grown grapes so their
resveratrol levels are usually
greater than those sprayed with
pesticides. The resveratrol pro-
tects against fungal infection in
the grapes; leading to the health
benefit.
Make your own sparkling


cider
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups chilled red grape
juice
4 1/2 cups chilled lemon-lime
soda
Frozen, seedless grapes
Directions: In a pitcher, com-
bine grape juice and soda. Pour
into glasses. Add a few frozen
grapes to each glass makes
about seven servings.
Your next party
Impress your guests by
matching a red wine or spar-
kling grape juice with a cheese
or two. Brie, Camembert, Gouda
or strong cheddar go well with a
cabernet sauvignon. "Gentle"
cheeses like mild cheddar or
provolone complement a mer-
lot well. You can buy the most
wonderful local or imported deli


Gifts From The Kitchen


By Kay Blakley
DeCA home economist
If this year's holiday season
finds your pockets a bit bare,
give a gift from your heart
instead. A homemade gift is
often more appreciated and lon-
ger remembered than any other.
And, if it's something from
your kitchen so much the bet-
ter. Just a few reasonably priced
ingredients from the commis-
sary, artfully blended together
will have the receiver thinking
delicious thoughts of you for
weeks to come.
For someone who loves fruit
preserves, think about a gift
of pear honey. All it takes is a
few ripe pears, a can of crushed
pineapple, a bit of sugar and
about 30 minutes of your time
to produce one of the best
fruit spreads you've ever tast-
ed. Have you ever made pea-
nut brittle? It's easy to make
and fun to watch some serious
foaming action when baking
soda is added to the hot candy
syrup. Pack it into small cof-
fee cans, recycled as gift con-


Bake Th

By Kay Blakley
DeCA home economist
Quality time spent with fam-
ily and friends promotes and
solidifies the goodwill spirit of
the holiday season. And, there's
hardly a better way to demon-
strate goodwill than with good
food. That's one reason Kay's
Kitchen on the Web at http://
www.commissaries.com has
been stocked full of marvelous
holiday recipes, most of which
require a bit of baking, but a
few that need steaming or sim-
mering instead.
If an old English traditional


tainers. Press your slow cooker
into service to produce a batch
of sugared pecans or walnuts,
or bake an extra loaf of your
favorite pumpkin or banana
bread and wrap it in a nice new
kitchen towel as a thoughtful
gift. Recipes for all these sug-
gestions are waiting for you in
Kay's Kitchen on the Web at
http://www.commissaries.com.
Another practical, but deli-
cious, idea is ajar of homemade
turkey noodle soup mix. It's the
season for having plenty of left-
over turkey on hand, so this gift
is likely to be put to good use
right away.
Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
(Makes about 10 cups prepared)
1/4 cup red lentils
2 tablespoons dried onion
11/2 tablespoons chicken-fla-
vored bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small bay leaf
1 cup uncooked medium egg
noodles
Layer ingredients in the order


e Season

Christmas holds appeal, set a
figgy pudding to steaming while
an appointed guest leads a few
rounds of Christmas carols.
Time it so the pudding is steam-
ing and the rum hard sauce is
chilling before the guests arrive.
That way you can spend an hour
singing, too, before it's time to
unmold the pudding and serve.
For a morning gathering
like a ladies coffee, go for the
Cranberry-Orange Scones, and
don't skip the Orange Butter to
serve them with. It's "icing on
the cake," so to speak.
Choose the Quick Crescent


given in a glass jar.
Cover the lid with a round or
square of fabric cut 21/2 inches
larger in diameter than the top
of the lid. Fasten with a rubber
band.
Use ribbon both to cover the
rubber band and to attach a gift
tag with instructions for prepar-
ing the soup.
Preparation Instructions:
8 cups water
1 jar Turkey Noodle Soup
Mix
1 (10 ounce) package frozen
mixed vegetables
2 cups cooked, diced turkey
or chicken
Bring water to boil in a large
saucepan over high heat; stir in
soup mix.
Reduce heat to medium-low;
cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Discard bay leaf.
Stir in frozen mixed vegeta-
bles and diced cooked turkey.
Cook 5 minutes longer or until
noodles and vegetables are ten-
der.


n Bright

Baklava recipe for a make-
ahead addition to a holiday
buffet, or make a Merry Berry
Cobbler. It's the perfect season-
al finish to any holiday meal.
If your idea of baking is buy-
ing it already made at the com-
missary bakery, don't worry,
we included something for you,
too. The aroma of a simmering
pot of Christmas Wassail alone
will melt the heart of any hum-
bug in the house. It's a no-fuss,
no-bother recipe just throw
it all in a big pot, stir, simmer
and accept all the accolades that
flow your way.


the holidays. Planning a party
at the office or at home? Then
remember to buy the appetizer-
size plates and call it a Tapas
party. Make it trendy and fun
while controlling the portion
sizes.
Eat before you go. Going
hungry all day so you can "eat
more" at the party is a sure way
to overindulge, leading to feel-
ing guilty later. Instead of skip-
ping meals try eating a light
meal or a snack at home before
going out. This way you can
enjoy the food at the party with-
out overdoing it.
Go for the greens. If you feel
the urge to splurge, go for the
veggies and fruit first, especial-
ly the fresh ones. These have


less calories and more fiber than
many of the tempting dishes
that are there.
Write it down. That is, write
down everything you eat and
drink for a few days. If you
haven't done this before you
may be amazed at how much
you eat and drink over the holi-
days. This is a good way to help
you remember all those little
morsels you mindlessly eat dur-
ing the festive season.
Eat what you love. If you
love the three-layer chocolate
cake and bake it every year then
take it to the party. When head-
ing out the door after the din-
ner or party is over, leave the
cake behind so you will not be
tempted to eat it all.


- can purchase or donate the
gift certificates, but only autho-
rized shoppers can spend them.
There are four ways to pur-
chase a "Gift of Groceries" gift
certificate:
Visit the customer representa-
tive at your local commissary to
buy $25 gift certificates.
On the Web, go to iup "\"\ \
commissaries.com to buy gift
certificates in denominations of
$5 to $100 using Certifichecks'
secure online order form.
By telephone, dial toll-free
(877) 770-4438 and place your
order with a customer service


ring The
cheeses at significant savings in
your commissary, so enjoy.
Go for the cocoa powder and
dark chocolate
Gram for gram, cocoa powder
has the highest amount of resve-
ratrol followed by baking choc-
olates, dark chocolates, semi-
sweet chips, milk chocolate and
then chocolate syrup, accord-
ing to a study published in the
Journal of Agricultural and
Food Chemistry in September
2008. When making hot choc-
olate or baking those holiday
treats, to get the most resve-
ratrol, choose the plain cocoa
(not Dutch) and add your own


representative.
Mail or fax your gift cer-
tificate request using a special
order form available through
a link on DeCA's "Gift of
Groceries" Web page at http://
www.commissaries.com/cer-
tifichecks/index.cfm. Print the
form, fill it out and mail it to
the Certificheck address on the
form.
You can donate gift certifi-
cates to any of the five mili-
tary nonprofit organizations
that participate in the "Gift of
Groceries" program Air Force
Aid Society, Fisher House


Holiday
sweetener and low-fat milk to
be good to your health.
As with all good things, mod-
eration is the key; however, it
may be challenging when you
have numerous parties with lots
of food and drink available at
your fingertips. When you do
splurge, be good to yourself and
enjoy the health benefits of a
walk or an hour at the gym the
next day. Enjoy the holidays
with your family and friends!
For more information about
making healthy choices, visit
Ask the Dietitian on http://www.
commissaries.com and post your
questions on the DeCA Dietitian


Foundation Inc., Operation
Homefront, Operation
Interdependence and the United
Service Organizations through
a secure Certificheck Web page;
click the "Donate Online" link
on DeCA's "Gift of Groceries"
Web page.
Another way to support mili-
tary families with commissary
gift certificates is to donate to
the Scholarships for Military
Children program. In doing so,
you can help send a military
child to college. The Web page
is at http://www.militaryscholar.
org.


Season
Forum. Be sure to look for
other useful information in the
Dietitian's Voice archive. Sign
up with the DeCA Dietitian on
www.twitter.com and get mes-
sages sent to your cell phone
today. For delicious recipes,
check out Kay's Kitchen. And
to enjoy all your commissary
has to offer, sign up for the
Commissary Connection.
Nutrition tip: If you drink red
wine, drink in moderation. For
the maximum health benefits,
you need about two glasses a
day. It may be just as good to
drink red grape juice for your
health.


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please call


904-359-4321


Before you buy, shop these local dealerships first!


ACURA OF ORANGE PARK
7200 Blanding Blvd.
77-5600


AUDI JACKSONVILLE
4660-100 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


GARER BUICK
Green Cove Springs 264-4502
www.garerautomall.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 264-4502
www.garbtermutomall.com
GORDON CHEV
116 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.garberutomall.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


ATLANTIC DODGE
2330 US1 South 354-4421


JACK CARUSO
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. Augustine 824-1641
Florida's Super Duty
Headquarters
PAUL CLARK FORD-ERCURY
1-95 N. Exit 129 (Yulee)
225-3673
GARBER FORD-MERCURY
Green Cove Springs 2644502
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


NIMNICHT PONTAC-GMC
11503 Phillips Hwy 8544826

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


DUVAL HONDA
1325 Cassat Ave. 899-1900

LOU SOBH HONDA
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
4660 Southside Blvd. 642-6060


ATLANTIC INFINITE
10980 Atlantic Blvd. 642-0200


CIY ISUZU
10585 Atlantic Blvd.
998-7111
www.cityautomotive.comn


JAGUAR JACKSONVILLE
11211 Atlantic Blvd.
642-1500


ATLANTIC JEEP
2330 US 1 South
354-4421
CARUSO JEEP
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/Orlando 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. 6424100

MIKE SHAD FORD
LINCOLN MERCURY
7700 Blanding Blvd. 777-3673


LOTUS OF JACKSONVILLE
www.lotusoqacksonville.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



CITY MITSUBISHI
10585 Atlantic Blvd.
565-2489
www.cityautomotive.com



MIKE SHAD NISSAN OF JAX
1810 CassatAve.
389-3621
PARKER NISSAN
2755 U.S. 1 South, St Aug. 904-
794-9990
MIKE SHAD NISSAN OF OP
1565 Wells Rd. 269-9400
COGGIN NISSAN-ATLANTIC
10600 Atlantic Blvd.
888-519-0618
COGGIN NISSAN-AVENUES
10859 Philips Hwy.
888-542-4858


GARBER PONTIAC
Green Cove Springs
264-4502
www.garberautomall.com
JACK WILSON 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
LongwoodcOdando 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.dtyautomotive.com


KEITH PIERSON TOYOTA
6501 Youngerman Circle.
771-9100

ERNIE PALMER TOYOTA
1310 Cassat Ave. 389-4561
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VW OF ORANGE PARK
1481 Wells Road 269-2603

TOM BUSH VW
9850 Atlantic 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
.wwworldimportsusa.comrn
11650 BEACH BLVD.
998-9992

O'STEEN VW CERTIFIED
PRE-OWNED CENTER
11401 Philips Hwy.
322-5100






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Shelf stereo,
television,
DVD and VHS
players per-
l fect for the
barracks room
or dorm $350 OBO Call
861-4393.


Bassett Dark
Walnut Crib,
converts to a
full bed solid
back board
with wheels.
Asking $175.00. Call
904-759-8079.


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FURNITURE


BED A Bargain $150
Queen Pillow Top $
Brand New 904-674-0405

BED King Size Set
New in plastic, $225
Must sell 674-0405

Clayton Martin Sofa For
Sale- 81" length. Navy
Blue, with Burgundy
and Beige design. Excel-
lent condition. Paid
$1500-will sell $500.
762-5998 or 573-9344.

MATTRESS FULL Size
NEW Must Sell $4
Call Carter 674-0405 $140

MATTRESS A Queen Set.
Brand New in plastic
$150 904-674-0405

Microfiber sofa/love new
$675; Qn BR set new 6pc
$399. Matt set, $150.
904-535-3484


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Besides protecting our
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personnel stationed in
our communities
donated 50,620
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Boats
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Marine Equipment
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RV Rentals
RV's & Suppliers
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CHEVY COBALT '08
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$11,975 904-899-6881

CHEVY IMPALA Is '06
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CD player
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***05 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE W/ PWR TOP*** LOW MI DUAL PWR LTHR SPORT SEATS
BOSE 6SPD NAV SELECT RIDE HEADS UP DISPLAY
*** WOW THIS IS THE ONE REDUCED NOW ........................................... $37990***

CHRYSLER/DODGE
07 SEBRING LIMITED SEDAN LTHR PW R PKG........................................................... $14,990
08 DODGE AVENGER LOADED ..................................................................................... $15,788
07 DODGE MAGNUM POW ER PACKAGE ...................................................................... $15,988
08 DODGE MAGNUM POWER PACKAGE LOADED ........................................................ $17,988

DODGE TRUCKS
05 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB REDUCED NOW...................... .............................. 13,788
05 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT W/20 INCH WHEELS .................... ............................... $17,788

FORD
06 MUSTANG ALLOYS PW R PKG 23K MI ................................................................. $13,990
05 MUSTANG GT AT 22K MI LTHR LIKE NEW ........................................................... $17,990

HYUNDAI
08 SONATAS 4 TO CHOOSE FROM OPTIONS VARY FROM ...................................$15,990

ISUZU
07 ASCENDER LS ONLY 2K MI PW R PKG .................................................................. $15,988


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NISSAN
04 NISSAN FRONTIER XCAB LOW MILES ....................................................................... $13,988
05 NISSAN TITAN SE KING CAB ............. ................................... ............ ............ ..... $15,988

PONTIAC
08 G6 GT LOADED W/ROOF .................................................................................... $16,988
08 GRAND PRIX W/ROOF VERY NICE ........................................... ....... ............... ........... $16,988

TOYOTA
05 RAV 4 PW R PKG M UST SEE........................................................................................ $13,988
06 RAV 4 PWR PKG VERY CLEAN ................................................................................ $14288
05 HIGHLANDER V6 W/3RD ROLL............................................................................... $17,988
05 CAM RY XLE LOADED ............................................................................................... $17,988
08 SIENNA VAN DUAL PWR DOORS ............................................... ...... .. .......... .............. $19,788
JEEP
08 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LIKE NEW .......................................... ...... ................ ......... ..$18,988
07 JEEP WRANGLER W/NEW TOP AUTO .....................................................................$21,788
SUZUKI
06 SUZUKI FORENZA LOW MILES ................................................ ....... .. .......... .............. $10,988
04 SUZUKI XL-7 LOADED W/MOONROOF ....................................................................$13,988
08 SUZUKI SX-4 LOW MILES FUN CAR ...................................................... $14,988


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1-800-334-4BMW


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


Vehicle. We Offer A Fuel Efficient Fleet.


$374 per mo. for 36 months


BMW 328i
"One Of Car and Driver


10 Best For 17th Consecutive Year" CAR AND DRIVER, January 2008


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"


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


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


BMW 650i Coupe
'This has to be one of the best pieces on the road. The 6 Series is
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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"


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includes $374 first payment, $0 security deposit (total lease payments due $16,904). Excludes tax, title, license, and registration fees. Lease 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
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Jacksonville, FL 32225
(904) 371-4728
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