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Seabees train in weapons, base
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MCPON
Departing MCPON Joe R. Campa Jr.
delivers message, draws praise

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Holiday visit
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www.kingsbayperiscope.com THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2008


President visits


Baghdad, bids


troops farewell


Bush meets
with Iraqi
leaders during
surprise tour
By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service
President Bush paid a sur-
prise visit to Iraq Sunday,
where he praised lawmakers in
Baghdad for pass-
ing the status of
forces agreement "ThE
with the United ha.
States and offered been
a farewell mes- but i
sage of thanks to been
U.S. troops serving essa
there. Ame
"I am just so sect
grateful that I had Iraqi
a chance to come and
back to Iraq before pea
my presidency Presid
ended," Bush
told reporters in
Baghdad during
a news conference with Iraqi
President Jalal Talibani.
Bush said one of the reasons
for his trip was to herald the pas-
sage of the Strategic Framework
Agreement and the Status of
Forces Agreement, two piec-
es of legislation that will help
guide the future security and
political relationship between
Washington and Baghdad.
The president said passage
of the agreements is "a remind-
er of our friendship and as a
way forward to help the Iraqi
people realize the blessings of
a free society.":'
"The work hasn't been easy,
but it has been necessary for
American security, Iraqi hope,
and world peace;'," he said.
Aboard Air Force One en


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route to Iraq, National Security
Advisor Stephen Hadley under-
scored the meaning of the
Status of Forces Agreement, or
SOFA, which he said exempli-
fied Iraqi political progress.
"The SOFA provides a frame-
work for U.S. forces to continue
their activities in Iraq, but in
a way that gives greater defer-
ence and recognition of Iraqi
sovereignty, and also provides a
framework and a glide path for
them to gradually
over time complete
work their mission suc-
n 't cessfully," Hadley
easy, said.
t has One purpose of
nec- the president's visit
y for was to praise ser-
wIcan vicemembers.
rity, "The reason for
hope the trip is for the
Vorlf President to say
ce. thank you to the
nt George men and women
W. Bush in uniform who
have done such a
magnificent job
and brought us to
the point of where we are today
which is a pretty optimistic
place,' Hadley said.
Army Gen. Douglas Lute, dep-
uty national security advisor for
Iraq and Afghanistan, said that
2009 will be a year of transition
for Iraq. The country is to hold
provincial elections next month
followed by a national election
next December.
"At the same time, '09 is the
first year of implementation
of this new agreement," Lute
said of the SOFA. "So while our
troops on the ground don't face
a new mission, they do face
a new operating environment,
and that's largely described by
way of the terms of this agree-
ment."'


Photos by MC3


The Science Guys

USS Florida Sailors maintain a
unique partnership with Crooked
River Elementary, serving as part
time teacher's assistants and
mentors. For the past couple of
weeks, the Sailors have helped
groups of fourth graders with
laws of motion projects and fifth
graders with chemical and physi-
cal reaction experiments such as
the one (left) in which soft drinks
and Mentos produce an foamy
result. Above, MTC Brad Antone
assists Crooked River Elementary
fourth graders with test of grav-
ity. The Sailors also will judge the
school's upcoming science fair.


i1'That Guy' someone not


to be this holiday season


Merry Christmas m usic Photo by MC3 EricTretter
Members of the Navy Band Southeast perform Christmas tunes on the Fluckey Hall
Quarterdeck Dec. 9. Band members also visited the Pirates Cove Galley, Child Development
Center and the Navy Exchange, bringing holiday cheer to Kings Bay throughout the week.


Safety is no laughing matter


That is unless
Steve Verret is
making his point
By MC1 (SW) Joe Sabo
Periscope Staff

A Wednesday afternoon
uproar of laughter could be
heard outside the walls of
the Chapel aboard Kings Bay
Naval Submarine Base on Dec.
10.
Why, you ask?
A Safety Stand-down was
taking place.


Vehicle safety is ordinar-
ily a serious subject. But Steve
Verret is a different type of
Safety Stand-down speaker.
The Louisiana native incorpo-
rates comedy into his lesson.
"I find that when people
laugh they seem to be more
alert and able to concentrate
better," Verret said. "I started
teaching defensive driving 22
years ago and found that if
used an element of comedy I
could reach more people."
Verret spoke about top-
ics such as insurance rates in
Georgia and why rates may
change when Sailors move


here. He also talked about
road rage and being a sup-
portive driver rather than a
defensive driver and about
how people neglect stop signs,
using jokes about his uncle
Raoul and Boudreau.
So far this fiscal year, there
have been 12 traffic deaths in
the Navy and Marine Corps
combined. That is 12 more
than wanted.
"That was very good. It kept
my interest," said CS2(SS)
Bobby Kimbro of Naval
Submarine Base Kings Bay.
See Verret, Page 3


Campaign, Web
site designed
to help control
binge drinking
By MC1 (SW) Joe Sabo
Periscope Staff

Have you ever been "That
Guy?"
You know, the guy who
drinks one too many and loses
control of rational thinking.
The guy, who takes a good
time a step too far.
It's characterized as binge
drinking. And, there is a Web
site dedicated to the cause of
stopping you from becoming
That Guy.
At www.ThatGuy.com, the
emphasis is on taking a serious
topic and incorporating a little
humor. The overriding mes-
sage is to not be That Guy.
"That Guy is a Web site that
has a message but is keeping it
real," said Jennifer Quermann
senior vice president of
Fleishman-Hilliard Inc. "That
Guy is the guy who loses con-
trol of his environment and
gets carried away after having
one too many drinks."'
The Web site has videos,
cartoons and lists reasons not
to be that guy. The site uses
humor to look at social issues
that may be encountered by


That Guy. For example, dating
and bar fights are addressed in
That Girls of That Guy section.
The Chris Farley foundation,
formed by the deceased actor's
brother and father, supports
the site. Farley was the proto-
typical That Guy, Quermann
said.
The site has a bunch of facts
about drinking and being That
Guy.
"The Web site isn't trying
to deglamorize
alcohol, but, rath- 'I
er, it is trying to reme
teach control and is nc
deglamorize binge excus
drinking," said holds
Naval Submarine CO
Base Kings Bay
Drugs Alcohol
Program Adviser
EMC Frederick
Trujillo said. "There is para-
phernalia you can order, like
posters and coasters and other
things. And you can hear the
That Guy commercial in the
Navy Exchange.
"It's a good program. The
Navy already has programs
that deglamorize alcohol.
That guy never tells you to stop
drinking. It just uses humor to
tell you to drink responsibly."
Trujillo said alcohol is
a depressant which slows
your central nervous system.
It speeds up how fast you
become That Guy.
"This makes women nervous


and will leave you depressed
and alone with a depressed
central nervous system that
is even more depressing,"
Trujillo added.
There are eight types of that
guy that are represented on
the Web site the comedian,
angry guy, dancing guy, the
downer guy, the drama queen,
the life of the party guy, the
player guy and the risky guy.
What are some reasons not
to be That Guy?
don 't The site gives a few
*mber' to consider such
ot an as:
se that Because teeth
eup in look better in your
Purt mouth
Because puk-
That Guy ing through your
campaign nose hurts
Because STD
does not stand for "So Totally
Drunk"
Because insurance doesn't
cover stupidity
Because "I don't remem-
ber" is not an excuse that holds
up in court
"The beautyof Don't Be That
Guy is that it's open-ended
advice. It covers a million pos-
sibilities";' Quermann said. "It's
also not judgmental. It isn't
saying don't drink, don't have
a few beers with your buddies
or don't go out and let loose
a little. It simply means don't
overdo it, don't lose control,
don't be an idiot."


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LOCAL NWEWS VIEws


Briefly Speaking

Naval Branch Health Clinic upgrade to Jan. 5
To enhance the delivery of care available at Naval Branch
Health Clinic, Kings Bay, X-ray equipment is being upgraded
and will soon be 100-percent digital. To meet that require-
ment, space and equipment upgrades began Nov. 24. and will
last until approximately Jan. 5.
During that time, the Naval Branch Health Clinic Kings Bay
will not have the capability to perform any X-ray services. The
necessary provisions have been made with the network to
ensure that all of beneficiaries have access to necessary X-ray
services. NBHC Kings Bay staff appreciates your understand-
ing during this period and anticipates complete X-ray services
will resuming Jan. 5. For questions or concerns, contact the
clinic at (912) 573-4204.

PSD begins holiday work schedule
Personnel Support Detachment Kings Bay begins holiday
work hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19 until Jan. 5,
when 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. hours resume. It's recommended that
all business be conducted as early in the day as possible. PSD
will be open for ID card services only 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dec. 20
and Jan. 3; 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24 and Dec. 31; and closed
for ID card services Dec. 26 and 27. For planning purposes,
contact PSD Kings Bay supervisors for any items of interest
that need to be addressed. Call the PSD SDO at (912) 674-6824
for emergency support.
PSD Kings Bay's ID card section recently expanded service
hours. When holiday hours are not observed, the ID card sec-
tionwillbe open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Personnel are
encouraged to utilize the new ID card appointment scheduling
Web site. Appointments are available Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. To access the
ID card appointment scheduler, visit https://es.cac.navy.mil/
signup.pl. Be sure you use the PSD Kings Bay link, not the NSD
Kings Bay link.
Additionally, the dynatouch kiosk located in the Navy
Exchange may be used to schedule appointments. Personnel
without appointments will be assisted as scheduling permits
during these times. The ID card section is open 7:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Personnel transaction timeliness is important
Department of Defense policy is to achieve a 99 percent
timeliness rate for associated pay transactions. While the local
Personnel Support Detachment has a major role and respon-
sibility in the timely submission of transactions, personnel
administrations, CPCs, the service member and his/her com-
mand is ultimately responsible for providing the required
documentation to PSD in a timely manner. It is imperative that
personnel who divorce, marry, have a child, occupy govern-
ment quarters or move out, come to PSD within five working
days to update their Page Two and to turn in all associated
documentation. This ensures all pay entitlements are stopped,
changed or started, ensuring no overpayments are posted to
the service members pay account.
It is imperative that your CPCs, Admin Office's and Chain
of Commands disseminate this information to your Sailors
to ensure they understand the importance of turning in their
paperwork to PSD as soon as it is available. Timeliness associ-
ated with personnel transactions (officer and enlisted), spe-
cifically: Gains/Losses/Reenlistments/Extensions/UAs/NJPs/
Crew Changes/Leave impact operational planning, personnel
accounting, and mission success. To be consistent with DOD
pay policy, Navy policy is to achieve a 99 percent timeliness
rate for all personnel transactions within four working days of
the effective date. Effective immediately, PSD Kings Bay will
closely monitor all paperwork received for submission and
will provide feedback on each commands timeliness via an
end of month message.

New photo requirement for officer records
All officers are now required to have a full-length color pho-
tograph in their military file. Officers who do not have a pho-
tograph on the electronic military personnel records system in
their grade must submit a photograph. The preferred uniform
will be service khaki without a cover. When service khaki is
unavailable, any regulation uniform is acceptable. The public
affairs center detachment at NS Mayport, Fla., is the tri-base
source for all official photographs. It is recommended officers
needing a full-length photo for selection board call (904)
270-7762 and set up an appointment. When facilities are not
available, officers are authorized to use commercial sources.
If commercial sources are unavailable, officer may submit any
color photograph that complies with the requirements out-
lined in MILPERSMAN 1070-180.

Military Sport Bike Class registration ongoing
In accordance with OPNAVINST 5100.12 (H) chg 1, all
military and DoD civilian sport biker riders are required to
complete the Military Sport Bike Class as soon as possible.
There are one-day classes at Naval Station Mayport which
will meet the required three-year refresher required by the
new OPNAVINST. Participates must have completed either
a BRC or ERC within the past 18 months and use their own
motorcycle. No borrowed or loaner bikes can be used. Class
starts at 7 a.m. at Building 1 (directions provided if needed).
All riders must carry their MSF completion card with them in
order to ride on NS Mayport. Additionallyyou must have base
decals on your bike or you will be required to trailer it to class.
No temporary passes will be issued. Currently active duty has
priority. To register, call Mayport Safety at (904) 270 5218 ext.
1524 then call Kings Bay Safety at either 2525 or 0414 to obtain
the necessary paperwork.






K I NI S El A Y E EO R I A

NSB Kings Bay Commanding Officer
Capt. Ward Stevens


NSB Kings Bay Public Affairs Officer
Ed Buczek

Editor
Bill Wesselhoff- 573-4719

Staff
MC1 (SW) Joe Sabo
MCSN Eric Tretter


How long is a holiday? Just 24 hours


Christmas. Hanukkah.
New Year's. How long
is a holiday?
Holidays can be an interest-
ing time for everyone, civil-
ian 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
holidays. Katie is very close to
her family, and this will be the
first time she isn't with family
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" holi-
day and a joyous one.
William Fenton, Chief of
Clinical Services, FFSC San
Diego offers Katie, and all
of us, great advice. On my
Internet talk show last week
(www.blogtalkradio.com/nht)
William asked Katie a simple
question, "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 tradi-
tions she would miss with her
family. With one simple ques-
tion, her focus was challenged.
Katie is now looking forward
to creating new traditions with
her husband. Her creativity is
running 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 prin-
ciple; building new traditions,
new expectations, for herself
and her children. Discussing
things with her deployed
soldier, they are starting a
Christmas "deployment tradi-
tion" using the Internet to con-
nect. The children picked their
favorite ornaments to send for
"daddy's deployment tree."
They are picking one present
to wait for Daddy's return to
have Christmas with him in
the spring.
I do not want to diminish the


real sadness and disappoint-
ment 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 season we can
manage our expectations and
thought-life.
We can focus on what we
will miss, or we can expend
the same energy creatively
planning to celebrate the joy,
hope and love of this season
with both old and new tradi-
tions.
So, how long is a holiday?
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? E-
mail her at betho@homefrontinfocuscom.
Check out her Internet talk show for
Navy spouses, Navy Homefront Talk! at
www.blogtalkradio. com/nht.


What makes us 'Anything But Dependent?'


The stereotype we try
to mimic is the wife
who can do everything!
This Super Wife has a beauti-
ful spotless home, amazing
children, is organized, always
on time if 10 minutes early
is being on time, cooks deli-
cious meals, bakes, is part of
the PTA, always volunteers
and/or works and looks great
doing it. She is always happy,
strong, and focused. The
Super Wife makes it all look
easy.
If you are not laughing at
this, then you think she is real,
and you probably could gain
from being gently shaken.
This is so far from the truth.
An "Anything But Dependent"
military wife is first and for
most a happy woman. She
knows who she is and is mar-
ried to her best friend who
just so happens to be in the
military. She is independent.
It has nothing to do with how
clean our house is or if we are
organized. For us, it is know-
ing that you are your own per-
son with your own life, that
you don't live through your
husband's job and/or rank.
(Yeah, that will be a whole
column by itself.) We have
our own thoughts, dreams,
goals that don't include the
military.
I know that you are proud
and that you all love your hus-
bands. I'm reminded every
time I go into town and see
the "I heart my Sailor" sticker
on your car or the T-shirt
that says, "USMC Wife, I put
the 'Oo' in Oorah!" It takes a
very passionate wife to dis-
play such affection. But that
should be just a piece of your


life puzzle. It shouldn't define
you as a human being. So
many women get caught up in
their husband's job and lose
sight of who they are. It's won-
derful to be a military wife. I
can't imagine not being one.
But, one day our husbands
are going to retire or get out
and move on to do other
things. Who will you be then,
the retired military wife?
I would rather be known for
my own accomplishments.
Sure I am a proud Navy wife,
but the numbers of deploy-
ments I have been through do
not define me. I would rather
talk about the places I have
traveled, the life obstacles I
have overcome and my own
hobbies and interest.
I did a little study on our
base. When meeting a new
wife on the soccer field or
introduced by a friend at a get
together, I asked, "What do
you do?" Ninety-nine percent
of the women replied, "We are
(insert branch name here)" or
"We are on the USS Where He
Works."
I was shocked. I then asked
again, "No, really, what do you


do?"
Most of the women looked
confused. It took deep
thought and then very short
answers were given. Some
actually said, "Nothing, I'm
just a stay at home mom."
I wanted to grab them and
shake them! How can you
be just a SAHM?? That is one
of the hardest jobs there is.
I have seen Marines the size
of small tanks crumble with
just the thought of taking the
kids for the weekend, so mom
could have a break!
I am not sure where we
lost ourselves. But, it is time
we focused on being the
women we would want our
daughters to be. "Anything
But Dependent" is not some
feminist movement. It is
about having a full life and
remembering our own goals
and dreams.
So what do you need to do
to find this feeling of indepen-
dence? It's simple.
First just go back to who
you were before the husband
and children. For some this is
a short trip. Others, I apolo-
gize! Think of what you want-
ed to do with your life? What
were your hobbies, your inter-
est? Do you still have these
things in your life today? If
not, why?
What was the last thing
you did for fun by yourself, or
with girlfriends? If you can't
remember, it has been too
long. Don't worry if you didn't
like your answers. Today is a
new day!
Start now. Take your life
back. You need balance.
Make time for yourself. If you
are saying to yourself that


you don't have time, you are
wrong. Have the husband take
the kids for a night, day or
even a whole weekend. Take
a trip with the girls. Or start
small and go out to dinner.
Laugh. If your husband is
gone, get a sitter or trade days
with a girlfriend that has chil-
dren. That way you both get
free sitting. If you don't have
children, it is just as impor-
tant for you to have time for
yourself. Set aside money for
your "girl's nights" or hobbies.
If you use to paint, go to the
art store and look around. If
you use to sing, consider join-
ing the local choir in town or
at church.
How about your education?
Did you get the degree you
wanted? If not, take a class.
I am very passionate about
wives having an education or
skill.
If you put yourself first, you
will be a better mother, wife,
friend, daughter, sister and an
all-around better person. You
will never be the Super Wife.
She doesn't exist. So why not
live your best life? Next time
someone asks you, "What do
you do?" tell them about you.
You were a person long before
your husband came along.
The military will take your
husband in and out of your
life, so don't stop living when
he is deployed. And don't
forget to talk to your husband
about this. Ask for him to sup-
port your goals and dreams,
while you support his service.
This will make you
"Anything But Dependent."
E-mail me your comments and
topics you would like to see discussed
at marie@anythingbutdependent. com.


Christmas trees brighten holidays for families


By Sharon Foster
American Forces Press Service

A Christmas tree farm in
Whitehouse, Ohio, is celebrat-
ing the holiday season by giv-
ing away 100 Christmas trees to
military families.
"We've been giving trees to
military families since the war
started," Duke Wheeler, owner
of Whitehouse Christmas Tree
Farm, said. "We feel it's impor-
tant to let these families know


that we appreciate their sac-
rifices. ... We're grateful for all
that they do."
The tree farm is giving away
7-foot Christmas trees through
Dec. 20 to military families who
have a servicemember over-
seas or a servicemember who
recently returned from duty.
Family members can cut
down their own tree at the farm
or have it cut down while they
wait.
Wheeler also participated in


the annual "Trees for Troops"
weekend, which took place
Dec. 5 to 7. For each Christmas
tree bought at participating
Christmas tree farms, another
tree was donated to a military
family. "Trees for Troops" has
delivered more than 34,000
trees since 2005
As a member of the Ohio
Christmas Tree Association,
Whitehouse Christmas Tree
Farm also takes part in
"Operation Evergreen," a 12-


year-old program that allows
American servicemembers
overseas to celebrate Christmas
with a live Ohio tree.
Seventy-five went into Iraq,
100 into Kuwait and 150 into
Afghanistan."
Wheeler says he is happy to
be a part of all three programs
that reach out to servicemem-
bers and their families during
the holidays.
"This is just a small token, a
simple 'thankyou,' he said.


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Holiday programs upcoming


As the holidays
approach, take some
time to plan activities
that include arts viewing, arts
creating or "must-see" screen
viewing of either the big or
little screen variety. Some
suggestions:
Visit the Museum of
Contemporary Art, 333 N.
Laura St., in Jacksonville, to
view a reprisal of Santaland
Diaries. This series of essays,
adapted for the stage by Joe
Montello, featuring actor Ian
Mairs, is an inside look at the
world of department store
Santas and elves. Related by
one department store elf,
Crumpet (the alter ego of
author Sedaris the brother
of actress Amy Sedaris),
the piece is charmingly
snarky, alternately snide and
uproarious. The show runs
Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, Dec. 18, 19 and 20,
starting at 7:30 p.m. Call (904)
366-6911 for information and
reservations.
Watch the Moscow Ballet's
Great Russian Nutcracker
Wednesday, Dec. 17, at
the UNF Fine Arts Center.
Presented by Lite 96.1 WEJZ,
the Moscow Ballet touring
company features top gradu-
ates of national and regional
Russian ballet schools, under
the direction of renowned
choreographers and artistic
directors from that country.
Moscow Ballet is best known
for its annual Great Russian
Nutcracker holiday produc-
tions. The company evolved


out of the all-star Russian cast
Glasnost Festival Tour (1986-
92), making its debut in 1993,
with an all-star Russian cast
presenting the Great Russian
Nutcracker, directed and
choreographed by Stanislav
Vlasov (soloist, Bolshoi
Theatre). Get tickets at nut-
cracker.com/
Experience the Jacksonville
Symphony's presentation of
Handel's Messiah, a long-
running holiday tradition,
at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec.
20,in the Symphony Hall at
the Times Union Center in
Jacksonville. Featuring the
symphony chorus and four
guest soloists, this master-
piece fills the soul and nour-
ishes the spirit. Call (904) 354-
5547 for tickets.
Locally, students of
Dina Barone, area voice
teacher and professional
singer/actress, will present
their voice recital at 4 p.m.,
Saturday, Dec. 27, at 4 p.m. in
the historic St. Marys United
Methodist Chapel. Pianist


Sandra Nihiser will accompa-
ny the performers that range
in age from 10 to 17 as they
sing popular Broadway songs
as well as popular classical art
songs. A carol sing-along also
will be a part of the program.
The recital is free and open
to the public at the United
Methodist Church, located on
East Conyers Street in down-
town St. Marys. For more
details contact Dina Barone at
(912) 882-1036.
Catch your favorite sea-
sonal specials and movies,
from Peanuts and Rudolph
to Jimmy Stewart, during
this holiday season. There
are lots of listings providing
times and stations for all your
best shows, one of which
is tv.popcrunch.com/. Just
click on the link to the 2008
Christmas TV program sched-
ule. Another good reason to
have a digital video recorder
this year!
Finally, tap your inner
scribe and pen a New Year's
haiku expressing your wishes
for 2009. Remember from
high school that haiku is a
non-rhyming Japanese poetry
form featuring three lines
with just 17 syllables, five
on lines one and three, and
seven syllables on line two.
Give it a shot and e-mail your
submission to backtalk@jack-
sonville.com. Who knows?
You might get published on
New Year's Eve.
If you have ideas or events you want
me to share with readers, send me a
note at pkraackl @tds.net.


Photo by MC3 Eric Tretter
Master traffic safety-instructor/comedian Steve Verret uses a high-energy, stand-up act combined
with informative traffic safety material to entertain Kings Bay Sailors, Dec. 10, at the base chapel.
The performance was part of the submarine bases' holiday Safety Stand-down seminar.


Verret makes point using humor


From Page 1
"Sometimes you can see
peoples faces glaze over in a
Safety Stand-down. But, this
one you kept your interest
because you had to partici-
pate.
"It was interesting to hear
why your insurance rates may
go up when moving to a dif-
ferent location, due to higher
minimum coverage."
Verret was approached by
the Marines to speak at Safety
Stand-downs and has done
so for two years on Navy and


Marine bases. He always drew
crowds of military members
when speaking before at-
large audiences in California,
where he resides. Eventually,
the Marines approached him
about teaching Stand-downs
on installations.
"Military members are a tar-
get for accidents and injuries
because, they are normally
aggressive people and statis-
tically aggressive people are
more likely to get into a fender
bender," Verret said. "You take
a gung ho Marine or Sailor


and they are overseas in the
heat serving their country,
and then they come home and
they haven't driven a car or
consumed a beer in over a
year. And then they get behind
a wheel and drive. If I can save
one person from doing some-
thing on the road to endanger
themselves or someone else,
then I have done my job:'."
Verret still teaches on
Saturdays in Southern
California. But he also travels
and teaches across the coun-
try for the military now.


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If you looked though the
pictures of your childhood
Christmases, it is almost a
guarantee that you would find
a picture of yourself and your
siblings happy, excited and
amazed with not a toy, but the
box that it came in.
This is just a friendly
reminder from your local Navy
Marine Corps Relief Society


that Lhristmas is not about the
number of presents, the size of
your gift or having the hottest
most popular toy of the year.
It is about family, traditions
and faith.
The NMCRS suggests giv-
ing your time, energy and love
to your family and not worry
about the Joneses next door.
It doesn't matter how much
they spend or what their kids
receive. Your family will not
become closer with anything


other than the gift of your-
selves.
Call today to make an
appointment with a casework-
er to do a budget. NMCRS
budgets are extremely detailed
and will get you on track to
smart spending and saving. A
budget can tell you how much
money you have for Christmas
this year and help you plan for
next year so the only thing you
have to worry about is your
in-laws.


Here are some quick tips for
this holiday season:
Plan ahead. Decide now
how much your family can
afford to spend for presents.
Use cash whenever pos-
sible. Easy credit will cost
you in the long run. If using
a credit card, treat it as cash.
Deduct the amounts charged
from your checking account
balance so that you will have
the money to pay your state-
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College

assistance

available
From Dolphin Scholarship


New year time


to quit smoking


From TRICARE


Dolphin Scholarship Found-
ation grants are available, on
a competitive basis, to high
school or college children/step-
children, unmarried, under age
24 at time of deadline for mem-
bers or former members of the
Submarine Force who have
qualified in submarines and
have served in the Submarine
Force for at least eight years.
They also are available to
Navymemberswho have served
in submarine support activities,
including submarine bases,
tenders and rescue vessels, for
a minimum of 10 years.
These years of service need
not be consecutive. Qualifying
time must have been served
on active duty. Time served as
a Naval Academy or NROTC
midshipman, in boot camp, or
as a member of the inactive or
Selected Naval Reserve cannot
be used to establish eligibility.
The time in service require-
ment may be waived for quali-
fied submariners who have
been medically retired or med-
ically discharged from the Navy
due to injury or illness which
occurred in the line of duty.
There is no minimum peri-
od of service for children of
personnel who died while on
active duty in the Submarine
Force.
Eligibility criteria
Students
High school senior or col-
lege student
Child or stepchild of mem-
ber or former member of the
U.S. Navy Submarine Force
Unmarried on March 15
Under age 24 on March 15
Scholar must attend a four
year accredited college or
university and intend to work
toward a BS or BA degree
For questions concerning eligibility of
applicants or sponsors, please contact
the scholarship administrator at Dolphin
Scholarship Foundation, 5040 Virginia
Beach Blvd., Suite 104A, Virginia
Beach, VA 23462; from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Monday through Friday call (757) 671-
3200 ext. 111; fax (757) 671-3330; or
visit scholars@dolphinscholarship.org.


Sub tour Christmas gift PhotobyMCI(SW)JoeSabo
Mark and Amy Groccia pose in front of the Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic missile display.
Amy wrote Naval Submarine Base Commanding Officer Capt. Wes Stevens, telling the CO her
Christmas wish for her husband. "I wrote the Captain with my wish to get Mark on a subma-
rine," Amy said. "I wanted to get my husband a Christmas gift that he couldn't buy himself,
something he would remember in the future fondly." Her Christmas wish came true when her
husband got to tour the USS West Virginia (SSBN 736). "Mark is such a submarine enthusiast
that this was the perfect gift," Amy said. "It was a great tour because the tour guides provided
so much information and really showed how much they care about their profession."


Title crucial to car ownership


By Lt. Jeffrey Harper
JAGC, USN
A recent article on the topic
of domicile made a number of
recommendations on how to
establish residency. One item
in that list was to title and reg-
ister your vehicles in your new
state, to demonstrate your
intent to permanently remain
there.
If you are married, you and
your spouse have choices
about how to title your wheels,
choices which have pros and
cons that should be consid-
ered. Generally, your choices
come down to title and regis-
ter the vehicle jointly or title
and register the vehicle in the
servicemember's name alone.
The title to an automobile
defines ownership. The main
benefit of titling a vehicle
jointly is that if one of the own-


ers of the vehicle dies, the sur-
viving spouse automatically
owns the vehicle. Joint own-
ership comes with the "right
of survivorship." For exam-
ple: The Umptyfratzes own a
Honda Accord which is paid
off. The title to the Accord lists
Petty Officer Umptyfratz and
Mrs. Umptyfratz as joint own-
ers. Petty Officer Umptyfratz is
tragically killed in an accident.
Because the Accord was titled
jointly, with right of survivor-
ship, Mrs. Umptyfratz owns
the vehicle without having to
go to court to "probate" Petty
Officer Umptyfratz's estate.
The Servicemembers Civil
Relief Act provides that prop-
erty cannot be taxed solely
because it is in the taxing


jurisdiction because of the
servicemember's "compli-
ance with military orders." In
other words, if Petty Officer
Umptyfratz is domiciled in
Virginia, but lives in Florida
because his orders sent him
there, Florida cannot col-
lect personal property tax
on either his Accord or other
car. Whether Petty Officer
Umptyfratz actually pays
property taxes to the state of
his domicile is irrelevant.
Unfortunately, there is a
loophole in the SCRA, because
this section of the SCRA does
not specifically state it applies
to jointly owned property,
many states will tax jointly
owned property under the the-
ory that they are taxing prop-
erty that is not owned by a ser-
vicemember. In other words,
See Joint, Page 5


The U.S. Department of
Defense and TRICARE are
offering new innovative
online tools to help military
service members keep their
New Year's resolutions to quit
tobacco.
The DoD-sponsored educa-
tional campaign, Quit Tobacco
- Make Everyone Proud, is
expanding its interactive Web
site. Users can now create a
blog when they register on the
site, www.ucanquit2.org, to
share their experiences with
family and friends and sign an
electronic "I Resolve to Quit"
Bulletin Board to publicly
announce their resolution to
become tobacco free.
They also will have access to
a customizable Quit Calendar
after Jan. 4 to record mile-
stones and track progress. The
expanded networking capa-
bilities allow users to share
ideas, tips and advice with fel-
low service members, as well
as family and friends.
"Giving up tobacco is a
challenge, but a challenge
that the men and women of
the military have the strength
and determination to over-
come. We encourage them to
make 2009 the year to start a
healthier lifestyle," said Capt.
David Arday, M.D., M.P.H., a
U.S. Public Health Service offi-
cer and chairman of the DoD
Alcohol and Tobacco Advisory
Committee. "The online tools
are there to support you in
keeping your New Year's reso-
lution'."


Deciding to quit tobacco is
the first step, but becoming
tobacco free may take more
than one try. On average, it
takes 11 attempts before a
person can quit tobacco for
good. Motivation and support
are key factors in giving up
tobacco products.
Studies show that if a person
attempts to quit with a friend,
they are 36 percent more likely
to remain smoke free. The Web
site allows service members to
get the support they need to
quit from family and friends,
no matter where they live.
Quit Tobacco Make
Everyone Proud is aimed at
supporting enlisted active-
duty military personnel in
their efforts to quit tobacco.
DoD urges service members
to log on and take advantage
of the Web site to increase
their chances of becoming
tobacco free.
The new features build on
the interactive support tools
already available on the Web
site. Service members can lis-
ten to podcasts, chat anony-
mously with a trained tobacco
cessation coach and create
personalized quit plans.
Individuals who want to
help someone they know quit
tobacco can visit the Web site
to find information on giving
up tobacco, send motivational
e-cards and view their friend's
and/or family member's prog-
ress to support them in reach-
ing their goals.


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Photo by Marsha Childs
Naval Hospital Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Bruce Gillingham and SHCS Gary Sleeseman
unload donated winter clothing to distribute at the City Rescue Mission in Jacksonville.


Photo by Marsha Childs
ITC Frank Butler and HM1 Jennifer Otterbach work with the mission's kitchen crew to prepare
the meals. The mission is a privately owned nonprofit organization serving the city's homeless.


Naval Hospital Chiefs help ease burden of city's homeless


By Marsha Childs
NHJ Marketing


Naval Hospital Jacksonville's
Chief Petty Officer community
and other hospital personnel
visited the City Rescue Mission
in downtown Jacksonville on
Nov. 21 to deliver clothing
donations, tour the facility and
feed the homeless.
This trip marked the hos-
pital staff's second annual
mission visit the week before
Thanksgiving to show their
support and give back to those
less fortunate. The City Rescue


Mission is a privately owned,
nonprofit organization that has
provided help to the home-
less and needy in Northeast
Florida since 1946. It offers
food, shelter and counseling
services including substance
abuse, one-on-one and group
counseling. The mission relies
solely on private donations.
The hospital's group efforts
were coordinated by Chief
Hospital Corpsman Joshua
Davidson who volunteered for
the assignment. He coordinat-
ed a clothing drive that net-
ted donations of winter coats,


clothing and bedding for the
mission.
"It was a great opportunity
to serve our fellow citizens,"
Davidson said.
He knows firsthand how
rewarding it is to give back.
"When I lived in Raleigh,
N.C., I would serve food with
a local church on Christmas
morning," he said. "I only wish
we could have fed more."'
During their visit, the hospi-
tal staff served lunch to more
than 75 of the mission's resi-
dents, many ofwhom did tours
of duty in the Armed Forces.


Joint, individual titles have pros, cons


From Page 4
if the Umptyfratzes have titled
their vehicles jointly, then
some states will tax the vehi-
cles because Mrs. Umptyfratz,
who is not a servicemember,
owns the vehicle.
Naturally, titling the vehicles
in only the servicemember's
name presents the opposite


advantages and disadvantages.
Petty Officer Umptyfratz,
by titling the family wheels
in his name alone, can avoid
the loophole in the SCRA. The
downside of course, is that if
Petty Officer Umptyfratz dies,
the car becomes part of his
estate, the things he owned
when he died. To change own-


ership, his wife will have to go
to court to probate his estate.
Neither one of these options
is better orworse than the other.
It's up to you and your family to
determine which is best.
This article is not intended to
substitute for the personal advice of a
licensed attorney. Contact your Kings
Bay legal assistance office at (912)
573-3959.


It is estimated that one in
four homeless are military vet-
erans.
The hospital staff members
also had the unique oppor-
tunity to tour the facility and
the overflow dormitory used
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6 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 18, 2008


Fighting Seabees


Photos by MC3 Eric Tretter
Firing the M240 Bravo machine
gun in the field is part of Sea-
bee training at Camp Blanding.


By MC3 Eric Tretter
Periscope Staff
Naval Construction Battalion
Maintenance Unit Seabees
from Naval Air Station Key
West, NAS Jacksonville and Naval
Submarine Base Kings Bays recently
participated in a Field Training
Exercise at Camp Blanding's Joint
Training Center southwest of
Jacksonville.
"The purpose of the program is to
allow personnel to come out and get
training that is going to support their
Seabee Warfare qualifications;' Chief
Warrant Officer Matthew Kiefer said.
"When the training qualifications
were put together, we looked at what
skill sets were required for them to
be able to go out there and earn that
warfare device and developed train-


ing that supported it."
The FTX is broken down into four
blocks of training, each block encom-
passing two days. But, first is camp
set-up along with chemical and bio-
logical training, plus gear inspection
and donning techniques.
Then, the approximately 80
Seabees are divided into the four
squads, each starting a different block
of training and rotating throughout
the FTX.
Adhering to Seabee's motto, "We
Build, We Fight," two blocks of train-
ing involve firing and maintaining
weapons. The small arms portion
included the M-16 rifle, 9mm pistol
and 12-gauge shotgun. Larger weap-
ons training included the 7.62mm
M240 Bravo machine gun and the .50
caliber M2 machine gun.
One firing range included a large,


open sea of sand and underbrush
and pine trees, with a few wrecked
and rusting tanks thrown in for real-
istic targets that provided a gratifying
"ping" when hit.
The third block of training con-
sisted of camp support. Concerns
with distances of tents to water or
portable toilets, and to the galley area
were meshed with lessons entail-
ing camp security. How to search a
vehicle, crowd management at gates,
gate security and entry control points
were included.
A lot of the security issues are
dealt with in the fire plan, which is
a mapped drawing of the camp and
its surroundings. It's used to plan the
defense of the camp. As much infor-
mation possible is gathered about the
area to supplement the map. Foliage
and landscape a tree here, a


stream or hill over there are added
to the map. Different types of wire
- protective, tactical and supple-
mentary and weapons placed in
the defensive posture in relationship
to the wire are mapped on the fire
plan, along with keys such as lateral
limits, grazing fire, dead space and
area target.
After a group discussion of the fire
plan, the Seabees physically created
it. The squad wasted no time, quickly
setting up the three types of barb
wire, hammering stakes and creating
defense points to give an enemy as
little chance as possible of penetrat-
ing the newly constructed lines.
Upon completion, they assembled
to discuss and go over everything
they've done.
"We do this all the time. That's why
we are so proficient at it"; said UT1


Kevin Armstrong, a fresh-out-of-the-
battalion FTX Instructor from Naval
Air Station Jacksonville. "It's easy
enough to draw a fire plan on paper,
but setting it up and then seeing it is
a different story. That's why hands on
training, versus a classroom, is the
best kind of training you can have."
The last training block was built
around military skills, including land
navigation, using a map and a com-
pass, patrolling techniques for secu-
rity or reconnaissance patrols and
familiarity with moving about in the
field at night.
"This is the first time the units have
had an opportunity to do something
like this,";' Kiefer said of the FTX. "This
is our vision of maintaining military
skills while supporting our construc-
tion effort, as well as maintaining our
military readiness."


Shells fly and metal pings as a group of Navy Seabees take turns firing
200 rounds each through the M240 Bravo at Camp Blanding Joint Training


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much more realistic firing range than anything indoors.













THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 18, 2008 7
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Safety and weapon maintenance are part of the 9mm pistol qualification. Accurate scoring is kept on the firing line.


The 9mm pistol qualifications at the range are seen from a shooting tower.
Weapons qualifications, including the M-16 rifle, 12-gauge shotgun, 7.62mm


M240 Bravo machine gun and the .50 caliber M2 machine gun, make up a
significant part of the Seabee Field Training Exercise.
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8 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 18, 2008


Marines'

By Cpl. Melissa McCoy
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune


The Marine Corps Toys for Tots pro-
gram has proudly served the nation's
children for more than 60 years and
Marines nationwide have long been
a part of that tradition.
The local campaigns have been
going strong, despite the many chal-
lenges they have faced this year.
"Due to the recent economic con-
ditions, people are not as willing or
able to donate, so we've fallen back
on our quota;'," said Sgt. Gerardo D.
Ricardez, Camp Lejeune area Toys
for Tots coordinator. "Our ultimate
goal is 60,000 toys by the end of the


Toys for Tots brings joy to those in need


campaign, however, at this point, we
are about 20,000 short."
Along with the downward spiral-
ing economy, the Camp Lejeune
campaign has seen an influx of chil-
dren in need. That, coupled with a
decrease in sponsors, has created the
biggest challenge to overcome.
"There are a lot of kids out there.
We get lists with literally thousands of
names on them," he said. "These are
kids in addition to those we already
have given toys to."
Undeterred, the campaign presses
on to meet the needs of the eight
counties.
"We are hosting more special
events than usual this year," he said.


"Marines tend to warm people's
hearts so we're trying to get out there
more."'
More than 20 toy and fundraising
events have been scheduled in the
surrounding areas between now and
Christmas. All the money and toys
collected at these events will stay in
the county where it was collected.
"A lot of people want to help their
communities;' he said. "The money
we collect won't leave their area. If
we are short on gifts in a particular
county, we can get supplemented
toys from the foundation."
Gifts for teenagers and infants tend
to be the toys the campaign falls short
on. The local campaign can fill this


void in two ways. The campaign can
request the gifts from the national
foundation and monetary gifts can
be used to purchase toys for the age
and gender group that is lacking.
The most desirable way to fill these
gaps is through private toy dona-
tions. In the eight counties covered
by Camp Lejeune, there are more
than 400 drop sites for people to
donate toys.
"We've had great support from the
base;'," he said. "Units have had their
own fundraisers and toy drives. But
at the end, we're still struggling."
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paign manned four counties and
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tinue to guide and mentor all
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operational test of CMS/ID fea-
ture a self-service option which
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the assistance of a command
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Photo by HM3 Jessica Anderson Photo by HM1 (SW) Michael Morgan
Yeoman 3rd Class Kevin Stallworth of Patrol Squadron (VP) 45 enjoys his job, especially now that he doesn't need to wear Capt. Kenneth Brinsko (left) performs corrective vision surgery
glasses any longer. He had artificial lenses implanted to improve his vision. while Ophthalmology Technician Robert Arnau, right, assists.


Naval Hospital sets sights on corrective vision surgeries


By Marsha Childs
NHJ Marketing

The Naval Hospital
Jacksonville Ophthalmology
Department celebrated the
completion of more than 6,000
corrective eye vision surgeries
for deploying war fighters at
a cake cutting ceremony on
Dec. 3.
Many of the guests included
former patients who gave tes-
timonials about their surgical
care and the results that fol-
lowed.
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nician Chief Petty Officer Paul
Rewak who suffered from bad
eyesight since the fifth grade
underwent photorefractive
keratectomy while assigned
to the USS Robert G. Bradley
(FFG-49). PRK is a corrective
laser eye surgery that involves
removal of the outer surface of
the cornea called the epithe-
lium. This exposes the inner
cornea which allows a com-
puter-assisted laser to resculpt
the curvature of the eye.
"It's the best benefit I've
had in the Navy," Rewak said.
"The whole Naval Hospital
Ophthalmology team has been
100 percent professional:'
These sentiments were
echoed by many of the patients
who attended.
CMDCM Howard Simpkins
of Patrol Squadron (VP) 45
had surgery in July after wear-
ing glasses since childhood.
He is grateful for not having to
battle with all the protective
eyewear.
"It is almost life changing.
These people here are unbe-
lievable," he said.
Construction Mechanic
2nd Class Adam Witt with the
Mobile Construction Battalion
(Seabees) Unit 202 had PRK
done in August and is thrilled
with the outcome.
"What's not to like?" he
asked. "You can wake up in
the middle of the night and
see the clock. When playing
sports, you don't have to worry
about your contacts popping
out. Your whole quality of life
is improved:'
ETCS David Parkinson, who
was led into the ceremony
wearing dark sunglasses and
using a cane, got everyone's
attention when he announced
what he lost following the sur-
gery. Removing his glasses, he
joked, "I've lost a few things:
glasses and contacts.
Parkinson, assigned to the
Trident Refit Facility at Kings
Bay Submarine Base, Ga., had
his corrective surgery done in
November 2007 and described
it as one of the better experi-
ences he has had.
He went on to explain how
important accurate vision is
when working on a subma-
rine.
"Our window to the world is
a periscope," he said. "Not to
have to readjust that periscope
each time you look into it, well
that is really great."
Seeing is believing. That
is what the staff at the NHJ
Ophthalmology Clinic tells
active duty personnel when
discussing PRK. Some patients
are obviously apprehensive
about eye surgery. The hos-
ooo


pital's own CDMCM(AW/SW)
Cameron Bracewell had PRK
long ago, and he recalled his
concern about risks.
"I was like anybody," he said.
"You're nervous. You're reluc-
tant to get it done, but when
you do, your quality of life if
greatly improved:'
Bracewell approached this
procedure correctly. Patients
should ask for all the facts and
consider the risks versus ben-
efits for any procedure. At NHJ
the ophthalmologist will care-
fully perform the eye exam,
consider the patient's past
medical history and the mis-
sion requirements.
Then the patient will be pre-
sented with all the facts, so
that with the help of the doc-
tor, together an informed deci-
sion can be made.
NHJ Commanding Officer
Capt. Bruce Gillingham
acknowledged the signifi-
cant contributions of the
Ophthalmology staff citing
the direct impact their medi-
cal care has on enhancing
readiness for the operational
forces.
In a recent DoD survey, he
said, "NHJ Ophthalmology
ranked in the top five military
treatment facilities for patient
satisfaction and access to care.
It is a pleasure to recognize
such a great team.'
Patient satisfaction is so
high that the Ophthalmology
Department Head Capt.
Kenneth Brinsko observed the
biggest complaint he hears is
the selection of music in his
surgical suite.
He credits much of the pro-
gram's success to fellow oph-
thalmologist Cmdr. Terrence
McGee who nurtured the
fledgling program in the early
years and kept it up and run-
ning when funding was tight.
Brinsko added they now
have the latest and greatest
equipment, but he said, "That
won't do a thing without an
outstanding staff. We have
stellar personnel:'
Brinsko also performs a
newer surgery known as
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not good candidates for PRK
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gery. Implantable Collamer
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was doomed to live with poor
eyesight for the rest of his life.
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third option for his nearsight-
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USMC Photo by Lance Cpl. Skyler Tooker
A hundred volunteers with the Sgt. Mac Foundation placed wreaths on 2,200 graves at the
Quantico National Cemetery Saturday, Dec. 6, for the third annual National Wreath Project,
to honor interred service members.


Wreath project honors fallen


in national cemeteries


By Lance Cpl. Skyler
Tooker
Marine Corps Base Quantico


A hundred volunteers with
the Sgt. Mac Foundation placed
wreaths on 2,200 graves at the
Quantico National Cemetery
Dec. 6, for the third annual
National Wreath Project, to
honor the interred service
members.
The foundation was formed
to honor the memory of Sgt.
Eric McColley, who was killed
Feb. 17, 2006, along with
seven fellow Marines and two
Airmen when two Marine CH-
53 helicopters collided off the
coast of Djibouti, while partic-
ipating in Operation Enduring
Freedom.
The National Wreath Project
began in December 2006
when McColley's parents
would bring a new wreath to
his grave on a weekly basis.
At the cemetery, they would
place the existing wreath on
a nearby grave and put the
new one on their son's grave.
Susan McColley his mother,
said they decided to place as
many wreaths as possible on
the other graves because of
how few were decorated.
"I went to the Giant Food
store and bought wreaths for


my son's grave and the store
donated 60 wreaths. And I
thought, well, there are more
graves than that," said John
McColley, Eric's father. "The
manager at the store said, 'If
you come on Christmas Eve,
we discount them greatly.' And
I said I will take them all."
On Christmas Day 2006,
McColley's mother, father, sis-
ter Cheryl, family members
and friends were able to place
515 wreaths at the cemetery.
People who were in the cem-
etery that day even stopped
and helped out in the effort.
In 2007, fund-raising efforts
began early and with the help
of American Legion Posts in
Pennsylvania, Maryland, the
District of Columbia and
Virginia and the foundation
was able to place 2,100 wreaths
in the cemetery.
This year on Friday at 9
a.m. volunteers gathered in
the parking lot of Giant Food
located on Natural Springs
Road in Carlisle, Pa., to tie
the red bows on the wreaths.
Volunteers loaded 2,200
wreaths into containers and
headed to Quantico National
Cemetery.
An additional 400 wreaths
went to the Gettysburg
National Cemetery. The foun-


dation wants to add a cem-
etery to its project each year.
The cost of this year's project
was $18,200.
There were many veterans
groups at the cemetery to
show their support including
Leagen Riders, Strength and
Honor, and Combat Veterans
of America motorcycle club.
The Combat Veterans of
America Motorcycle Club
donated money they had been
raising.
"We did a little background
to see what the founda-
tion was about, and it is for
a great cause," said Randy
Cockers, vice president of
Combat Veterans of America
Motorcycle Club. "We are
about helping veterans, family
of veterans. What better place
to do it but in our backyard at
Quantico National Cemetery."
This is an event that they
can come out and do every
year, he added.
"The motorcycle clubs are
our push to the future, because
those are the guys you can
count on;'," John McColley said.
John McColley said, "We
are excited about getting even
more wreaths for next year."
For more information go to the Sgt.
Mac Foundation Web site at www.
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Military housing


allowances set


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 Tuesday.
The increase comes to an
average of about $95 per month
across the board for the 950,000
servicemembers expected to
draw basic allowance for hous-
ing, or BAH, in 2009, but some
servicemembers will not see
any increase at all, and oth-
ers 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 decreases
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
agreement. 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
,ooo


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 stan-
dards and profiles for homes,
Brumbaugh explained.
Typically, rates are higher in
larger, more heavily populated
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, the rise doesn't have
the same impact as in larger
cities, she said.
"The military housing offices
are looking at adequate and
appropriate dwellings we
would want our military fami-
lies living in";' she said. "They
don't look at a small, two-bed-
room 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 servicemem-
ber 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 won-
derful entitlement;'," she said.
"[The Defense Department]
absolutely bends over back-
ward to make sure that if there
is any change at all, it's for the
benefit of the member."

















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reflects


on tour

By MC1 Tim Comerford
Commander, Navy Region
Mid-Atlantic Public Affairs

The Master Chief Petty
Officer of the Navy has empha-
sized the importance of good
leadership and education dur-
ing his tenure and the Navy's
senior enlisted Sailor.
While reflecting on the mul-
tiple accomplishments of the
past two years strengthening
deckplate leadership, reten-
tion and diversity in the Navy,
MCPON Joe R. Campa, Jr.
humbly summed up his leg-
acy.
"If there is anything I want to
be remembered for, it is being
remembered as a good Chief."
Campa said. "That is one of
the highest compliments a
Chief can attain."'
Campa uses his own Navy
career as an example of how
education can open the path
to success. He wasn't always
sure he wanted to join the
Navy, but he knew he would
be in the military.
"My father served in the
Army during the Korean War,
and my uncle was a Marine
during Vietnam. I think the
seed was planted with those
two pushing me towards mili-
tary service," said Campa, a
native of Lynnwood, Calif. "I
thought about both of those
branches of service until I met
a Navy recruiter."
The recruiter changed
Campa's perspective and his
life.
"The Navy recruiter had
such a passion for going to sea
and for serving our nation that
it made me want to be part
of this organization," Campa
said. "I don't remember the
programs he talked about, but
I remember the stories he told
about being on board a ship,
the places that he had visit-
ed and how much he missed
being in the fleet. The way he
spoke about those things told
me that this organization was
something special:'
Campa, like many Sailors at
the time, came into the Navy
having never finished high
school.
"I don't think at first that it
had that much impact on me,"
Campa said. "I didn't start out
as a hospital corpsman, I start-
ed out as a deck seaman. The
first six or seven months I was
in, I was learning as much as I
could about the Navy and the
ship. But I knew in the back of
my mind that if I wanted to do
more, I would have to take that
step and finish [my degree]."'
Campa then went on to get
his GED and started taking
college courses.


THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 18, 2008 11


CNO praises


Campa's work


Navy photo by MC1 Jennifer A. Villalovos
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Joe R. Campa Jr. speaks with Navy recruiters at the Navy
Recruiting Station, Alameda. MCPON visited three recruiting stations and met with more than
fifty recruiters in the area.


"Throughout my career
when the opportunity pre-
sented itself, I would take a
class," Campa said. "At first it
was just to improve my leader-
ship writing classes, public
speaking those abilities that
would complement my ability
as a leader and as a corpsman.
I came to a point where I had
taken several of these classes,
and I thought of shaping them
into a degree."'
Campa received his bach-
elor of science degree from
Excelsior years later while
attending the U.S. Army
Sergeants Major Academy. All
services send senior enlisted
to one another's leadership
schools.
He took his willingness to
learn further, going to the
Naval War College. He gradu-
ated with a master of science
and strategic studies.
"It is a very challenging
program," Campa said of the
year-long in-residence course
of study.
The MCPON's first mentor
is tied closely with his vision
of what a leader should exem-
plify deckplate leadership.
"My first chief had a big
impact on me. I still look at
what he did," Campa said.
"When he spoke, he spoke
with such credibility because
he had such a strong knowl-
edge of his ship, his rate and
the people that he led; that
inspired me to want to do
well for him. He planted some
seeds, but I have been fortu-
nate throughout my career to
have good, strong, deckplate
leaders, those who kept their
focus on the people and mea-
sured their success through
them.
"That is what I tried to bring
back with deckplate leader-
ship. That kind of leadership is
traditional of the chiefs' mess
and critical to our people and
our Navy."'
He added that he does not
get excited when meeting


someone, famous or not, but
there was one exception to
the rule, MCPON Delbert D.
Black.
"I was getting ready to go
to my first command master
chief tour, and I was stationed
in Great Lakes. The region
master chief, Chief of Naval
Operations-directed Master
Chief Duffy Merril, invited my
wife and me to have dinner at
his home. When we got there,
he had a surprise for us. The
first MCPON and his wife, Ima,
were both there.
"I had read stories about
him throughout my career.
To listen to him talk about
our Navy and the events that
helped shape it was inspiring.
I realized that what he was
telling me was not just about
things he saw, he was passing
down a little bit of our Navy's
history from one generation of
chiefs to the next. He walked
me out to my car, shook my
hand and told me not to forget
who raised me in the Navy and
who I worked for.
"It was one of the most
memorable evenings of my
career."
Campa feels every Sailor
should have a sense of the his-
tory of the Navy.
"Every Sailor should know
where he comes from," Campa


said. "They need to have a
grasp of the organization they
belong to. I don't believe any
leader can be effective if you
don't understand who you are,
what you do and where that
came from."'
And while he agrees that
chiefs should be knowledge-
able, the MCPON doesn't think
that degrees are the answer to
whether a chief is suitable to
be promoted.
"Some people felt very
strongly about chiefs having
degrees in order to advance,"
Campa said. "In a time of war
and looking at who would be
disadvantaged our seagoing
rates and those rates that we
use the most on the ground -
it wasn't feasible to do that."
The new chief's evaluation
still measures professional
growth and education, Campa
explained. The measurement
is not just college education,
but different kinds of educa-
tion and training which makes
the determination fair.
The new evaluation is some-
thing Campa thinks was long
overdue.
"We developed the [chief
petty officer] mission, vision
and guiding principles shortly
after I became MCPON. It goes

See Homeport, Page 15


By MC2(SW) Rebekah
Blowers
Chief of Naval Operations
Public Affairs

Chief of Naval Operations
Adm. Gary Roughead, bid
farewell to Master Chief Petty
Officer of Navy 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 lead-
ership, keen insight and sound
judgment during his career.
"Master Chief Petty Officer
Campa's accomplishments as
a leader however, are matched
by his stature as a warfight-
er. As a Fleet Marine Force
Corpsman, he served along-
side Sailors and Marines in
peace and war," Roughead
said.
CNO said Campa should
be proud of his many con-
tributions and accomplish-
ments while he served as the
11th MCPON, from deckplate
leadership to empowering the
Navy's senior enlisted com-
munity.
"With a singular drive he
infused in our chief petty offi-
cers' mess a renewed spirit
of heritage, service, and high
standards. He formed the
MCPON's Leadership Mess
to coalesce fleetwide chiefs
around those renewed stan-
dards and expectations. He


created and enforced The
Chief Petty Officer Mission,
Vision and Guiding Principles,"'
Roughead said.
CNO said Campa was also
his trusted advisor and helped
him transition into his posi-
tion as the Chief of Naval
Operations. He talked of travel-
ing with Campa to the Persian
Gulf, Iraq and Afghanistan.
"As we visited and met with
our Sailors and I would watch
him interact with our Sailors,
it was so clear to me that what
was shining through was the
respect, the admiration, the
obligation and indeed the
love he had for every man and
woman who wears the uni-
form that we hold so dear,"
Roughead said.
CNO welcomed MCPON
West and said he looks for-
ward to working with him.
"Master Chief West brings to
the office extreme competence
and the quiet confidence that
has earned him respect across
the fleet and throughout the
ranks."
"He will be my eyes and ears
wherever the Navy may be,
and I look forward to work-
ing very close with him and to
take advantage of his sage and
wise advice because I know he
will tell me not what I want to
hear, but what I need to hear."
West most recently served
as Fleet Master Chief for Fleet
Forces Command in Norfolk.
He had previously served as
Pacific Fleet Master Chief.
From more news from the Chief
of Naval Operations, visit www.navy.
mil/local/cno.


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Secretary says '

By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service


Defense Secretary Robert
M. Gates told several hun-
dred troops in Kandahar,
Afghanistan Dec. 11 that a
sense of duty caused him to
agree to stay on in his current
job through the administra-
tion change.
Gates opened the session
at the headquarters for the
southern regional command
by joking about his recent re-
appointment as defense sec-
retary which at one time he
was looking to avoid.
"I now have a better appre-
ciation of what it's like to be
stop-lossed," he joked, refer-
ring to a program that allows
the Army to retain soldiers
in critical specialties beyond
expiration of their enlistment.
Gates said the crucial junc-
tures ofthewars inAfghanistan
and Iraq and upcoming criti-
cal budget decisions at the
Pentagon are among the rea-
sons he chose to stay on the
job. But, he said, the singular
reason came down to a sense
of duty.
If hundreds of thousands of
young Americans are doing
their duty without fail, Gates
said, he had no choice but to
do otherwise.
"Each of you could have
done something easier, safer
and probably better paid. But
you chose to step forward to
wear this country's uniform,"
Gates said. "You chose to vol-
unteer, in some cases re-vol-
unteer knowing full well
that a deployment to a com-
bat theater was the most likely
result."'
Standing on a stage with a
large American flag draped
across a backdrop made of
olive-drab green parachutes,
Gates said that in the past two
years he has come to realize
that the priorities of his office
are to do everything possible
to get the troops what they
need to succeed and protect
themselves on the battlefield.
From practically a standing
start, in the past 18 months,
the Defense Department has
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visiting Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, Dec. 11.


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to expand the intelligence, sur-
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secretary the secretary's
first large-
scale meeting
in Afghanistan. He typically
meets with much smaller
groups of troops, often without
their leaders present, to get an
unfiltered view of their needs
and concerns. In this session,


though, he fielded a handful
of questions from the crowd,
then posed with every service-
member for a photograph.
The group represented a mix
of ranks, services and countries
as this command, with about
24,000 troops, has the largest
NATO International Security
Assistance Force presence of
the five regional commands in
Afghanistan.
Gates told the servicemem-
bers that talking with the
troops has been the highlight
of his job.
"Your suggestions have
shaped my thinking on every-
thing from day-to-day military
operations to enhancing the


Gates delivers words

commitment to Gulf

By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service
Providing reassurances that countries in the region and
other allies can continue to count on the United States and
fostering U.S. relationships in the Persian Gulf region are
among the goals Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates hopes
to achieve at the multinational Manama Dialogue confer-
ence here.
Gates landed here late Dec. 11 to attend the opening of
the annual conference, at which he said he also hopes to
expand U.S. efforts in multilateral air and maritime surveil-
lance capabilities and defensive capabilities in the region.
Speaking to reporters during the flight here, Gates said he
believes those gathered at the conference will be focused on
the direction the United States will take after President-elect
Barack Obama takes office next month.
"I think they will be looking for reassurance of continuity
in U.S. attention to the region and our bilateral and multilat-
eral relationships," he said.
His message will convey that continuity, he added, and
will reinforce that Persian Gulf countries can count on the
United States to remain actively engaged in the region.
The secretary began meeting with senior U.S. and foreign
military leaders in the region.
This year's Manama Dialogue is the fifth annual such
meeting of leaders from more than 25 countries, includ-
ing those from the Persian Gulf, the Middle East, NATO
and the European Union. Hosted by the London-based
International Institute for Strategic Studies, the meetings
serve as a forum on national and regional security issues
and initiatives.


quality of life for servicemem-
bers and their families," Gates
said.
The crowd sat intently lis-
tening, wearing a varied mix-
ture of camouflaged uniforms
with rifles and pistols draped
across their shoulders. Digital
cameras flashed constantly.
"The size and scope of
your mission is going to see
some changes in the com-
ing months;'," Gates said. "The
details are still being worked
out, and the final decisions will
be made by the next president.
But a consensus has emerged
that more troops are needed
to provide security and train
Afghan security forces."
The secretary acknowledged
the campaign will not be easy
or quick for a country scarred by


ethnic fissures, grinding poverty
and daunting terrain. But suc-
cess will not come by military
means alone, the secretary said.
More infrastructure is needed
alongside economic develop-
ment and governance, he told
the troops. Everyone within the
NATO alliance will have to step
up and do more, he added.
In the end, though, Gates
promised success. He said
the planning of the Sept. 11,
2001, terrorist attacks on the
United States were born here,
and that he is convinced that
the U.S. military, alongside its
allies, will begin the work they
started here seven years ago.
"I believe that we can suc-
ceed, that we must succeed,
and we will succeed," Gates
said.


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Left, retired Marine
Gary Dabney talked
about theTet Offensive
and the importance of
Navy Corpsmen with

Lance Corporals
Richard Schmidt and
Gerald Powell dur-
ing a Dec. 11 visit
to the Department of
Veterans Affairs Carl
Vinson Medical Center
in Dublin, Ga. Below
left, a large contin-
gent of Sailors and
Marines made the trip
from Kings Bay. Right,
Sailors and Marines
work together to get
care package bags
unloaded and moved
into the medical cen-
ter.
Photos by MC3 Eric Tretter


Thursday, December 18, 2008 13
5/ 3 __ _


Visit brings holiday cheer


By MC3 Eric Tretter
Periscope Staff


Forming a human-chain,
Sailors and Marines of Naval
Submarine Base Kings Bay
manned a pass-down line, load-
ing more than 90 care-pack-
age bags, plus boxes of books,
games, puzzles and blankets
onto buses in front of the base
Chapel at 6 a.m. Dec. 11.
Their destination was the
Department of Veterans Affairs
Carl Vinson Medical Center in
Dublin, Ga.
"Their [center resident's]
eyes light up and it brings
back memories," said Medical
Center Recreation Therapist
Supervisor Cecilia S. Jones


about the reaction to Kings
Bay's military members' annu-
al charitable visit to Dublin.
"They enjoy seeing the men
and women in uniform, and it
lets them know they have not
been forgotten. There is a con-
nection there. You are where
they've been, especially if you
are serving in the branch they
have been in."
More than 50 Navy, Marine
and Coast Guard service mem-
bers from various Kings Bay
commands were divvied up
into several groups, some fill-
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hallways with impromptu
Christmas carols. Many hand-
ed out donation bags to veter-
ans and chatted about military


experiences, past and present.
The bag's contents included
tooth brushes and paste, dispos-
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ant, pens, envelopes and writing
pads. Donations for the items
came from residents in and
around Kings Bay. The medi-
cal center occupancy repre-
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the Southeastern United States.
Jones said the items bought in
by the Kings Bay volunteers
support a tremendous number
of homeless veterans the cen-
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"I hope it brought a little bit
of cheer to you'," Jones to the
Kings Bay service members. "I
know it brought a whole lot of
cheer to our veterans."


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Classes on your site
now available
The Fleet and Family
Support Center will now take
its regular workshops on the
road if a unit can furnish a
conference room or classroom
and guarantee a minimum of
five participants. Additionally,
personnel will tailor presenta-
tions to cover a unit's General
MilitaryTraining requirements
when those requirements deal
with human resources and
social issues. Counselors also
can create a presentation in
response to a unit's area of
special concerns. Personnel
are available to participate
within areas of expertise in
the indoctrination of newly
assigned personnel and family
members of active duty per-
sonnel.

Anger management
seminar Dec. 31
Anger is often a smoke screen
for other emotions and not an
effective method for getting
what you want. Workshops are
slated for 8:30 a.m. to noon
Dec. 31 and Jan. 28. It can
help you focus on identifying
the feelings anger hides and
explore behaviors helpful in
resolving primary issues. Pre-
registration is required. Call
573-4222 for details.

New Mom's and Dad's
Support Group meets
A New Mom's and Dad's
Support Group will meet every
other Tuesday at the Fleet
and Family Support Center
throughout the month. This
workshop is scheduled for
10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Dec.
23, Jan. 6 and Jan. 20. This
workshop is an opportunity to
share experiences, meet and
gain support from others, and
exchange new ideas. To regis-
ter, call 573-4893.

Department of Veterans
Affairs services available
Cathy Fernandez, the
Department of Veterans Affairs
Representative for Kings Bay,
is in the office two to three
days a week. Appointments
are required. Service members
wishing to participate in the
Benefits Delivery at Discharge
(BDD) Program should be
within 180 to 60 days of dis-
charge or retirement and be
available for an exam by the
VA. For scheduled days con-
tact Fleet and Family Support
Center at 573-4513. For more
information, call 573-4506 or
573-4513.

Stress management
seminar Jan. 20
Events, schedules, daily
pressure and many other items
can cause undue stress in your
life. Stress may or may not be
good for your health depend-
ing on how you manage that
stress. This workshop is slated
for noon to 4 p.m., Jan. 20. Pre-
registration is required. Call
573-4222 for details.

Common Sense Parenting
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Pre-marital workshop
helps enrich future
The Fleet & Family Support
Center is offering a workshop
for pre-marital counseling for
couples that are contemplat-
ing marriage. The workshop
is designed to address couples
interested in enriching their
future through improved com-
munication, problem-solving
skills, financial planning and
realistic expectations of mar-
riage. The class is designed
to meet all clinical counseling
requirements.
The workshop is sched-
uled for 1 to 4 p.m. Jan. 7.
Registration is required and
childcare is not available. For
more information, call 573-
4222.

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helps you cope
Being a military spouse is a
unique experience filled with
many joys and heartaches that
many people will never know
or understand. The pride that
you have as a military spouse
is weighed against the pain of
separation.
Deployments can be tough
for many military families,
which is what sparked a new
workshop for spouses of
deployed or deployable ser-
vice members at the Fleet and
Family Support Center. The
class, Anchored But Not Away
... A Spouse's Deployment
Survival Guide, will address
the difficulties and expecta-
tions that many spouses and
their families experience dur-
ing the deployment process.
Some of the areas that will
be discussed during the class
will include managing life's
challenges, emotional cycles
of deployment, preparation
tips, communication, and
homecoming, to name a few.
Additionally, the class will
provide information regarding
the resources that are available
through military and commu-
nity channels.
Pre-registration is required.
The workshop is scheduled for
9 a.m. to noon Jan. 7. For more
information, call 573-4222.


Avoid marrying a jerk
or jerkette Jan. 6
This workshop is designed
to give participants the tools to
focus on the crucial character-
istics of a loving, lasting rela-
tionship. If these basic princi-
ples are followed while dating,
it is a "foolproof way to follow
your heart without losing your
mind" as you wait to meet
Mr. or Mrs. Right. Workshop
attendees can expect to learn
how to ask the right questions
to inspire meaningful conver-
sations; judge character based
on compatibility, relationship
skills and patterns from pre-
vious relationships; resolve
your own emotional baggage;
open your eyes to problems
in relationships; and identify
destructive dating patterns.
This four-hour workshop will
be a fun-filled experience
for anyone seeking their life
partner. Pre-registration is
required. The workshop is
scheduled for noon to 4 p.m.
Jan. 6. For more information,
call 573-4222.

Ombudsman Assembly
Meeting Jan. 15
The Ombudsman Assembly
Meeting will be held for all
OMB, COs, XO's, CMCs
and COBs at the Kings Bay
Community Center at 6 p.m.
on Jan. 15. The Ombudsman
Advanced Training is for
certified Ombudsmen, new
Ombudsmen and Command
Support Spouses and will fol-
low the Assembly Meeting.
For more information contact
Debbie Lucas at 573-4513.


Learn about car-buying
strategies at workshop
This two-hour workshop
provides in-depth training on
looking for a car, how not to
get taken for a ride and the
important do's and don't
before you step onto the car
lot. Topics include negotiating,
trade-ins, discounts, financing
and high pressure sales tac-
tics. This training is scheduled
fro 2 to 4 p.m. on January 15.
Registration is recommended.
For more information, call
573-9783.

Savings, investments
covered in workshop
This two-hour workshop
provides in-depth training on
how to start an investment
portfolio for as little as $25 a
month. Learn how to begin
investing in stocks, bonds,
mutual funds and more. This
training is scheduled from 2 to
4 p.m. on Jan. 29. Registration
is recommended. For more
information call, 573-9800 or
9783.

Financial planning
for deployment covered
This workshop is to prepare
you for deployment. It will pro-
vide you with a comprehen-
sive "to do list" This is suitable
for active duty married and
single service members, and
spouses. It provides informa-
tion to help you prepare finan-
cially for deployment. This
training is scheduled for 2 to 4


p.m. on January 8. Registration
is recommended. For more
information, call 573-9783.

Ten steps to a Federal
job covered
A Certified Federal Job
Search Trainer will present
this fast-moving three-hour
workshop in a classroom for-
mat.
This workshop gives
Federal job applicants an
easy-to-understand 10-step
approach to managing their
Federal Job Search Campaign.
Comprehensive Federal
Human Resources Curriculum
includes selecting Federal job
titles, grades and agencies;
Writing both a Federal and
Electronic resume; an intro-
duction to KSA writing; "how
to apply" to various agency
systems; track and follow-up;
and interview tips.
This is a comprehensive
program, easy to follow and
understand, based on the best
selling career book, Ten Steps
to a Federal Job, by the author
and curriculum designer.
Participants will receive a copy
of the book for attending.
The workshop is sched-
uled at the Fleet and Family
Support Center from 8:30 to 11
a.m. Jan. 21.
Registration is highly rec-
ommended, as class is limited
to 20 seats. For more informa-
tion, call 573-4513.

Learn to dress for
success at workshop
Does it really matter what
you wear to the job interview?
You bet it does, first impres-
sions are lasting impressions.
Take a fun look at what the
well-dressed job seeker should
be wearing to today's job inter-
views.
The workshop is scheduled
at the Fleet & Family Support
Center from 1 to 2 p.m. on Jan.
Registration is highly recom-
mended, as class is limited to
20 seats. For more informa-
tion, call 573-4513.


Transition Assistance
Program seminars soon
TAP is a seminar for those
separating, retiring or con-
templating leaving the mili-
tary that provides informa-
tion on benefits, job search
skills, employment resources,
resume writing, interviewing,
and other related transition
skills. Spouses are encouraged
to attend.
The seminars are 8 a.m. to
4 p.m. Jan. 5 to 8 (Separation)
and Jan. 26 to 29 (Retirement).
You must be registered by
Command Career Counselor.
For more information, call
573-4513.

Base-wide indoctrination
scheduled Jan. 13
Base Wide Indoctrination,
held at the Navy College, Bldg.
1030, provides a program that
familiarizes you with the Kings
Bay Submarine Base, facili-
ties and services. Spouses are
encouraged to attend. Due to
limited seating, do not bring
children
This workshop is sched-
uled for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jan. 13. You must be regis-
tered by Command Training
Coordinator. For more infor-
mation, call 573-4513.

Job search workshop
has upcoming dates
A job search workshop will
be9 to 11 a.m. Jan. 6 and 1
to 3 p.m. Jan. 22. The Family
Employment Readiness
Program gives assistance,
information and referrals
on employment and educa-
tion resource opportunities.
Services are available to fam-
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ing military, and family mem-
bers of relocating civil service
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required. Call 573-4513 to reg-
ister.

Resume writing class
shows how
This class explores resume
writing for today's job mar-
ket. Resume "stuff', including
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ommended, as class is limited
to 20 seats. For more informa-
tion, call 573-4513.

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covers many topics
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Center is offering Sponsorship
Training to all Command
Representatives. This training
will cover topics to including
letter writing, transportation,
temporary lodging, orienta-
tion to installation and expla-
nation of Command mission.
The workshop is scheduled
at the Fleet & Family Support
Center from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on
Jan. 12. Registration is high-
ly recommended, as class is
limited to 20 seats. For more
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to the heart of the services a
chief should always provide, no
matter what job title. Guiding
principles serve as the founda-
tion to who [the chiefs] are.
"You never stop being the
chief. I felt there was a better
way to align what we are evalu-
ating our CPOs on and what is
expected of them as chiefs."
Campa said he believes
being the first Hispanic master
chief petty officer of the Navy is
a classic example of the Navy's


diversity.
"No matter what your back-
ground, what you look like,
what the color of your skin is,
the opportunities that you have
in the Navy and how far you
can go in this organization are
based on your abilities;'" Campa
said. "I don't think there is a
person in the Navy today that
feels that they have to sacrifice
their culture or heritage to be
part of this organization."
Whether a Sailor knows it or
not, they are role models for


someone.
"Being a Hispanic MCPON,
or even being a Hispanic chief
or first class petty officer, there
are some folks that are going
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said. "Whether you realize it
or not, those that share your
heritage will look to you as a
role model. With that comes
the responsibility to give back
to that community. You do that
by sharing the understanding
of their culture:'
Throughout his 27 years of


service the MCPON has seen
many changes.
The largest change he
thinks is the Homeport Ashore
Program.
"It's probably the biggest
quality-of-life initiative since I
have been in the Navy," Campa
said. "We are taking those
Sailors off the ship and giving
them a room in the barracks
when they are not out at sea. It
is a huge cultural shift. There
were a lot of folk in the Navy
that didn't believe we should
do this, they felt if living on ship
was good enough for them, it
should be good enough for
new Sailors. But it was the right


thing to do; it was critical.
"This has nothing to do with
coddling a Sailor. If you look at
what an E-4 and below Sailor
on ship receives as a living
space and the amount of priva-
cy they have, then look at what
our counterparts in the other
services have, there is a huge
difference. This just brings us
back on par with the rest of the
services."
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ing the quality of life will help
retention, he believes that the
best retention tools are inside
of each naval leader.
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Thursday, December 18, 2008 15
said. "We see it happening all
over the fleet. Good leadership
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of their Sailors. There isn't any-
thing that a well-led Sailor will
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be taking over as MCPON will
have their own style.
"They are going to have to
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"I think we have a lot of great
candidates out there as long as
they keep the Sailors and their
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Holiday social
at Finnegan's
Stop by KB Finnegan's from
3 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 18
and enjoy some holiday cama-
raderie with co-workers and
friends at MWR's annual holi-
day gathering. Hors d'oeuvres
and door prizes will be ready
to pump up everyone's spir-
its and drink specials will be
available.

Bring in the New Year
with Rack-N-Roll Lanes
It's time to start planning
your big New Year's Eve kick
off event! Let Rack-N-Roll
Lanes start your new year off
with some strikes and spares.
Bowling all night from 7 p.m.
to 2 a.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Shoe rental, music, door priz-
es, party favors, pizza buffet,
champagne toast at midnight
with a continental breakfast
being offered to you at a low
cost of only $20 per person
or rent a lane for only $100
for up to six people. Get an
additional $10 off if you pay
for a lane before Dec. 24. Adult
specialty drinks will be offered
for purchase throughout the
evening. Rack-N-Roll Lanes
are taking reservation now, so
sign up early and don't miss
your chance to get "bowled
away into the new year." For
reservations, and information
call 573-9492.

Outdoor Adventure
Center slashes prices
During the month ofJanuary,
all camper rental prices have
been greatly reduced for all
military and civilians alike.
Take $20 off the daily rates, $50
off the weekend rates and $100
off the weekly rates for some
really great camping bargains.
Stop by Outdoor Adventure
and plan a great get-a-way for
you and your family for the
new year. Call (912) 573-8103
for more information.

Auto Skills Drawing
in January
During the month of January
at Auto Skills, any patron pay-
ing for a stall rental can put
their name in for a discount
drawing held at the end of the
month.

Parents Night Out
set for Feb. 13
Just imagine an evening with
no kids. Here's your chance for
that to happen. MWR's CYP is
holding a Parent's Night Out
on from 6 to 11 p.m., Friday,
Feb. 13 at the Youth Center
and CDC.
The cost is only $10 for the
first child and $5 for each
additional child. Register early
to claim your spot at (912)
573-2380 or (912) 573-3888.
Food, activities and games are
included in the cost.

December calendar
for KB Finnegan's
K.B Finnegan's has some
great specials during the
month of December. Start the
week on Mondays with from
6 to 7 p.m. happy hour prices
and $2 Nachos and cheese
from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays
are 35-cent wings from 4 to 7
p.m. On Wednesday from 6
to 7 p.m. happy hour prices
with 4 to 7 p.m. Shepard's Pie
Plate for only $6.50 then happy
hours on Thursday from 4 to 6
p.m. include discounts on all
beverages, 10 percent on pub
food items and hot dogs for
only 50 cents. Finish the week
with Margarita Dollar Night on
from 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays and a
Finnegan's Fish & Chips bas-
ket for only $5.50. If that isn't
enough then Saturdays have
some fun with mixed drinks
for $1 off from 4 to 7 p.m.


MWR holiday hours

MWR Admin. Bldg.
1039
Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
Thursday, Jan. 1, Closed
Auto Skills
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 8
a.m. to noon
Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8
a.m. to noon
Thursday, Jan. 1, Closed
Rack-N-Roll Lanes
Bowling Center
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1 to
6 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 7
p.m. to 2 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 1, Closed
Big EZ "Entertainment
Zone"
Wednesday, Dec. 24, noon
to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 25, noon
to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, noon
to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 1, noon to
8 p.m.
Youth Center
Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
Thursday, Jan. 1, Closed
Child Development
Center
Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
Thursday, Jan. 1, Closed
Conference Center
Dec. 20 to Jan. 4, Closed
Fitness Complex
Wednesday, Dec. 24,
5 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
Friday, Dec. 26, 11 a.m. to
5 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 5
a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 1, Closed
Friday, Jan. 2, 5 a.m. to 5
p.m.
Pool
Nov. 15 to April 1, Closed


Sandwich Specials
of the Month
Take a bite out of high prices
with a great sandwich spe-
cial at Rocky Colletti and KB
Finnegan's. During the month
of December, pick up a fish
sandwich with chippers and a
fountain drink for only $6.50.
This special is good during
normal business hours. Call
ahead for an easy lunch pick-
up at 573-4029.

Winter Break Camp for
youths Dec. 22 to Jan. 7
Winter Break Camp will be
held from Dec. 22 to Jan. 7,
excluding Christmas Day and
New Year's Day, from 6:30 a.m.
to 6 p.m. at the Youth Center.
Registration for school age
care is going on through Dec.
15.
Price is based on total family
gross income.
For more information call
(912) 573-2380.
If the kids are home, you can
let them come over to Rack-
N-Roll Lanes Bowling Center
for some afternoon bowling at
a reasonable rate. Games are
only $1 each plus shoe rental
is $1.
They offer food specials from
Rocky Colletti's, also. This spe-
cial runs during the week of
winter break.

Youth Sports in need
of officials, scorekeepers
Officials and scorekeepers
are needed for the upcoming
Youth Sports Basketball sea-
son.If you are 14 years or older,
have knowledge of the sport
and are interested in earning
a little extra money, certified
or uncertified, all the training
is provided. If your are look-
ing to make a difference in
a child's life then here's your
chance. Call the Youth Sports
Office today at (912) 573-8202
for more information.


Navy Lodge offers value


From NAVSUP
Visiting family and friends
this holiday season is as impor-
tant as ever. Saving money is
also important.
Navy Lodges help you do
both this holiday season with
rates 40 percent below compa-
rable hotels.
When guests visit you this
season, call the Navy Lodge
on base to reserve your extra
bedroom. Most Navy Lodges
allow dogs and cats up to 50
pounds in weight to stay when
traveling with their owners, if a
pet room is available.
Every Navy Lodge guest
room is oversized with cable


TV with premium channels,
a DVD/CD player, direct-dial
telephone service, high-speed
Internet access, and a kitchen-
ette complete with microwave,
refrigerator and utensils.
Navy Lodges also have
housekeeping service, vend-
ing machines, DVD rental ser-
vice and guest laundry facili-
ties as well as handicapped
accessible and non-smoking
rooms. Free local calls, free in-
room coffee and newspapers
as well as convenient on-base
parking are also available.
To make a reservation toll
free at (800) NAVY-INN or log
onto www.navy-lodge.com.


Trident Lakes Golf
Club
Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
but patrons invited to walk
course, free
ITT
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 9
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 9
a.m. to 1 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 1, Closed
K.B. Finnegan's Irish
Pub
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1 to
6 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 7
p.m. to 2 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 1, Closed
Liberty/Oscar's
Recreation
Wednesday, Dec. 24, noon
to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 25, noon
to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 31, noon
to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 1, noon to
8 p.m.
Outdoor Adventure
Center
Wednesday, Dec. 24, 8
a.m. to noon
Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 31, 8
a.m. to noon
Thursday, Jan. 1, Closed
Recycling Center
Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
Thursday, Jan. 1, Closed
Vet Clinic
Monday, Dec. 22, Closed
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 9 a.m.
to noon
Wednesday, Dec. 24,
Closed
Thursday, Dec. 25, Closed
Friday, Dec. 26, Closed
Wednesday, Dec. 31,
Closed
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Why not win your turkey
for this year's holiday feast.
Through Dec. 21, Rack-N-
Roll Lanes invites you to play
"Turkey Shoot.
Here is how it works. Pre-
pay $1 per game, get a strike in
the first, third, sixth and ninth
frame in one game and win a
turkey.
For more information, call
573-9492.

Massage therapy
available at Kings Bay
Is your job stressing you
out? Why not treat yourself
or that special person in your
life to a therapeutic massage?
Renee Crawford, a nationally
certified AMTA Member, is at
the Fitness Complex. Whether
you need to relieve stress or
tension, soothe pain or just to
relax, she has a massage to fit
any budget. Call the Fitness
Complex for more informa-
tion or to purchase gift cer-
tificates. Massages are avail-
able by appointment only. For


more information, call (912)
409-9331.

NFL Sunday Ticket
at Big EZ Sports Zones
Every Sunday inside the
Big EZ Sports Zones is NFL
Sunday Ticket. Doors open at
noon and for only $5 you get
all you can eat food and one
drink of your choice.
Bring your game face and
watch all the games that are
playing. For more info call
(912) 573-4548

Free kids movies every
Saturday, Sunday
The Movie Zone is showing
kid movies every Saturday at
noon and Sunday at 1 p.m.
All youths, under 18 years of
age must be accompanied by
a parent or adult. Snack foods
and beverages are available
for purchase.
If 15 minutes after the pro-
posed start time no one shows
up, then the movie area will be
open for open viewing. Call for
the latest information at (912)
573-4548.


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Car Wash is now open
at Auto Skills building
The Car Wash is now open
and ready to make your vehicle
cleaner than ever. Located in
front of the Auto Skills build-
ing, its four bays wand-oper-
ated washes are just what you
asked for.
For only $2 for five minutes,
your car can look sparkling. A
super vacuum is ready on the
other side for cleaning out the
inside of your vehicle, too.

Paintball is open
at Etowah Park
Paintball adventure is just
waiting for you. The Paintball
field is open for special play,
with gun package rentals avail-
able. Bring your own or rent.
Special days and times can be
reserved for private parties. It
is inside Etowah Park which
is past housing after the Golf
Course. When you hit the dirt
road just keep on driving.
Call OAC for more informa-
tion at (912) 573-8103 or the
Paintball field at (912) 674-
4014.


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THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 18, 2008 17


TRICARE recommends flu shot protection this season


From TRICARE


TRICARE officials urge uni-
formed service families to be
prepared for this year's flu sea-
son and an important step to
do so is receive a flu vaccine.
In the United States more
than 220,000 people are hos-


pitalized and 36,000 die every
year as a result of the flu and
flu-related complications.
Infants and the elderly are
most at risk for serious illness
or death.
For the first time, the CDC
recommend children from age


6 months to 18 years get the flu
vaccination.
TRICARE covers the vaccine
in two forms: The flu shot is an
inactivated vaccine containing
a killed virus and given with a
needle. This form of the vac-
cine may be used in all age


groups. The nasal-spray flu
vaccine, or Flu Mist, is a vac-
cine made with live, weakened
flu viruses. This form of the
vaccination is limited only to
healthy people who are not
pregnant or between the ages
of 2 and 49.


The flu shot is covered for
beneficiaries, as long as it is
administered in a doctor's
office. Flu shots administered
in a civilian pharmacy, drug-
store or other location are
not covered by TRICARE. For
TRICARE for Life beneficia-


ries, Medicare covers flu vac-
cines and TRICARE is second
payer, if needed. Military treat-
ment facilities and clinics also
offer flu vaccinations.
Find out more about flu vaccines at
http://www.cdc.gov/flu or the Military
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Breakfast
Grilled Eggs To Order
Oven Fried Bacon
Oatmeal
Grits
Soft/Hard Cooked Eggs
Grilled Turkey Sausage
Hash Brown Potatoes
French Toast
Lunch
* Regular Line
Texas Tortilla Soup
Chicken Quesadillas
Beef Enchiladas
Refried Beans
Spanish Rice
Mexican Corn
Simmered Green Beans
Cornbread
* Speed Line
Chicken Fillet Sandwich
Hot Italian Sausage Sand-
wich W/ Peppers & Onions
Potato Chips
Cold Cut Bar
Baked Beans
Dinner
Creole Soup
Beef Balls Stroganoff
Fried Catfish
Boiled Noodles
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Simmered Asparagus
Cauliflower Combo
Friday
Breakfast
Grilled Eggs To Order
Waffles
Oven Fried Bacon
Minced Beef W/Toast
Oatmeal
Grits
Cottage Fries
Iced Donuts
Danishes
Lunch
* Regular Line
Beef Barley Soup
Baked Ham W/ Pineapple
Sauce
Parmesan Fish
Steamed Rice
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Black Eyed Peas
Green Bean Creole


* Speed Line
Cheeseburgers
Hamburgers
BBQ Chicken
Baked Beans
Potato Chips
Dinner
Cream of Broccoli Soup
BBQ Beef Cubes
Baked Chicken
Buttered Noodles
Scalloped Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Southern Style Green Beans
Corn Muffins
Saturday
Brunch
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Taco
Burritos
Corn Beef Hash
Grilled Turkey Sausage
Oven Fried Bacon
Eggs to Order
Steamed Broccoli
Dinner
Vegetable Soup
Baked Turkey
Steamed Rice
Mashed Potatoes
Swedish Meatballs
Chicken Gravy
Stewed Tomatoes
Simmered Peas and Carrots

Sunday
Brunch
Chicken Gumbo
Fishwich
Chicken Cesar Roll Up
Onion Rings
Cream Corn
Grilled Turkey Sausage
Oven Fried Bacon
Eggs to Order
Salsa Pasta Salad
Dinner
Cream of Potato Soup
Grillades
Creole Baked Fish
Steamed Rice
Brabant Potatoes
Simmered Mixed Vegetables
Steamed Asparagus
Salsa Pasta Salad
Hot Flaky Biscuits


Monday
Breakfast
Oven Fried Bacon
Breakfast Burrito
Oatmeal
Grits
Grilled Eggs to Order
Soft/Hard Cooked Eggs
Cottage Fried Potatoes
Hard Boiled Eggs
French Toast
Lunch
* Regular Line
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Country Fried Steak
Sausage Gravy
Creole Fish
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Simmered Peas and Carrots
Louisiana Squash
Hot Dinner Rolls
* Speed Line
Chicken Wings
Pizza
French Fries
Dinner
Vegetable Soup
Baked Tender Ham w/
Honey Glaze
Baked Turkey& Noodles
Rice Pilaf
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Cajun Style Black-Eye Peas
Southern Style Greens

Tuesday
Breakfast
Grilled Eggs To Order
Waffles
Oven Fried Bacon
Oatmeal
Grits
Soft/hard Cooked Eggs
Creamed Ground Beef
w/Toast
Hash Brown Potatoes
Lunch
* Regular Line
Tomato Soup
Chinese 5 Spice Chicken
Roast Pork
Pork Jus Lie
Wild Rice Pilaf
Au Gratin Potatoes
Mixed Vegetables
Cauliflower


Chilled Apple Sauce
* Speed Line
Grilled Ham & Cheese Sand-
wich
Tacos
Rice
Refried Beans
Potato Chips
Potato Bar
Dinner
Minestrone Soup
Veal Parmesan
Meat Sauce
Boiled Spaghetti
Oven Glow Potatoes
Calico Corn
Steamed Broccoli
Toasted Garlic Bread
Wednesday
Breakfast
Grilled Eggs To Order
Pancakes
Corn Beef Hash
Oven Fried Bacon
Oatmeal
Grits
Soft/Hard Cooked Eggs
Home Fries
Lunch
* Regular Line
Pepper Pot Soup
Baked Fish
Breaded Turkey Cutlet
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Rice
Okra Tomato Gumbo
Seasoned Mixed Vegetables


Dinner Rolls
* Speed Line
Corn Dogs
Cheeseburgers
Hamburgers
French Fried Potatoes
Baked Beans
Dinner
Chicken Rice Soup
Red Beans and Rice
Hot & Spicy Chicken
Beef Stew
Boiled Pasta-Bow Tie
Brussels Sprout Combo
Steamed Green Beans
Dinner Rolls
Thursday
Breakfast
Grilled Eggs To Order
Oven Fried Bacon
Oatmeal
Grits
Soft/Hard Cooked Eggs
Grilled Turkey Sausage
Hash Brown Potatoes
French Toast Puffs
Asst. Breads & Spreads
Lunch
* Regular Line
Black Bean Soup
Grilled Pork Chops
Creole Macaroni
Franconia Potatoes
Rice Pilaf
Steamed Carrots
Peas w/ Mushrooms
Chilled Applesauce


Corn Muffins
* Speed Line
Chicken Fillet Sandwich
Hot Italian Sausage Sand-
wich w/ Peppers & Onions
Potato Chips
Cold Cut Bar
Baked Beans
Dinner
Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese
Soup
Beef Stroganoff
Roast Tom Turkey
Snowflake Potatoes
Simmered Egg Noodles
Seasoned Corn-On-The-Cob
Herbed Broccoli
Chilled Cranberry Sauce
Dinner Rolls

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Breakfast 6 to 7:30 a.m.
Lunch 11:15 a.m.
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Dinner 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Dinner 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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18 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, December 18, 2008


Winter calls for special precautions regarding fire safety


From the Kings Bay Fire Department

During the winter months,
residential fires are more
prevalent than they are in the
spring or summer. This is due
in part to an increase in the
number of cooking and heat-
ing fires.
With colder temperatures
and the high cost of home heat-
ing fuels and utilities, many
people resort to using fireplac-
es, wood stoves, space heaters
and other alternative heating
methods to keep warm. All
of these methods of heating
are acceptable. However, they
are also major contributors to
residential fires. Many of these
fires can be prevented.
The following fire safety tips
can help you maintain a fire-
safe home this winter.
Did you know?
In the winter, structure fires
increase, although total fires
decrease. A substantial portion
of the structure fire increase is
caused by heating fires.
In an average year, heating
is the cause of 17 percent of
structure fires. However, dur-
ing the winter, heating fires
jump to 27 percent of structure
fires.
Heating fires are concen-
trated in late fall through mid-
winter, December through
February, during winter holi-
days and the coldest months.
Because colder temperatures
result in longer operating time
for heating equipment, there
is more opportunity for that
equipment to cause a fire.


Wood stoves
and fireplaces
Wood stoves and fireplaces
are becoming a very common
heat source in homes. Careful
attention to safety can mini-
mize their fire hazard.
To use them safely:
Be sure the fireplace or
stove is installed properly.
Wood stoves should have ade-
quate clearance of 36 inches
from combustible surfaces
and proper floor support and
protection.
Wood stoves should be of
good quality, solid construc-
tion, and design. Purchase
wood stoves evaluated by a
nationally recognized labo-
ratory, such as Underwriters
Laboratories.
Have the chimney inspect-
ed annually and cleaned if
necessary, especially if it has
not been used for some time.
Do not use flammable liq-
uids to start or accelerate any
fire.
Keep a glass or metal
screen in front of the fireplace
opening, to prevent embers
or sparks from jumping out,
unwanted material from going
in, and help prevent the possi-
bility of burns to occupants.
The stove should be burned
hot twice a day for 15 to 30
minutes to reduce the amount
of creosote buildup.
Don't use excessive
amounts of paper to build
roaring fires in fireplaces. It is
possible to ignite creosote in
the chimney by overbuilding


the fire.
Never burn charcoal
indoors. Burning charcoal can
give off lethal amounts of car-
bon monoxide.
Keep flammable materi-
als away from your fireplace
mantel. A spark from the fire-
place could easily ignite these
materials.
Before you go to sleep, be
sure your fireplace fire is out.
Never close your damper with
hot ashes in the fireplace. A
closed damper will help the
fire to heat up again and will
force toxic carbon monoxide
into the house.
If synthetic logs are used,
follow the directions on the
package. Never break a syn-
thetic log apart to quicken
the fire or use more than one
log at a time. They often burn
unevenly, releasing higher lev-
els of carbon monoxide.
Furnaces
It is important that you have
your furnace inspected to
ensure that it is in good work-
ing condition.
Be sure all furnace controls
and emergency shutoffs are in
proper working condition.
Do not attempt repairs
yourself. Leave furnace repairs
to qualified specialists.
Inspect the walls and ceil-
ing near the furnace and along
the chimney line. If the wall is
hot or discolored, additional
pipe insulation or clearance


may be required.
Check the flue pipe and
pipe seams. Are they well sup-
ported and free of holes and
cracks? Soot along or around
seams may be an indicator of
a leak.
Is the chimney solid, with
cracks or loose bricks? All
unused flue openings should
be sealed with solid masonry.
Keep trash and other com-
bustibles away from the heat-
ing system.
Kerosene heaters
Be sure your heater is in
good working condition.
Inspect exhaust parts for car-
bon buildup. Be sure the heater
has an emergency shut off in
case the heater is tipped over.
Never use fuel burning
appliances without proper
room venting. Burning fuel,
such as coal, kerosene or pro-
pane for example, can pro-
duce deadly fumes. Use only
the fuel recommended by the
heater manufacturer. Never
introduce a fuel into a unit not
designed for that type fuel.
Keep kerosene, or other
flammable liquids stored in
approved metal containers, in
well ventilated storage areas,
outside of the house.
Never fill the heater while
it is operating or hot. Follow
manufacturer's instructions.
When refueling an oil or ker-
osene unit, avoid overfilling.
Cold fuel may expand in the
tank as it warms up.
Refueling should be done
outside of the home or out-
doors. Keep young children


away from space heaters, espe-
cially when they are wearing
pajamas or other loose cloth-
ing that can be easily ignited.
When using a fuel burning
appliance in the bedroom, be
sure there is proper ventilation
to prevent a buildup of carbon
monoxide.
Winter storm
fire safety
Fire-related hazards pres-
ent during and after a winter
storm:
Alternative heating devic-
es used incorrectly create fire
hazards.
Damaged or downed util-
ity lines can present a fire and
life safety hazard.
Water damaged appliances
and utilities can be electrically
charged.
Frozen water pipes can
burst and cause safety haz-
ards.
Leaking gas lines, dam-
aged or leaking gas propane
containers, and leaking vehi-
cle gas tanks may explode or
ignite.
Generators are often
used during power outages.
Generators that are not prop-
erly used and maintained can
be hazardous.
To safeguard yourself, your
family, and your home from
these potential hazards, follow
the safety tips listed below:
Chemical safety
Look for combustible liquids
like gasoline, lighter fluid and
paint thinner that may have
spilled. Thoroughly clean the


spill and place the contain-
ers in a well ventilated area.
Remember to keep combusti-
ble liquids away from any heat
source.
Electrical safety
If your home has sustained
flood or water damage, and
you can safely get to the main
breaker of fuse box, turn off
the power. Assume all wires
on the ground are electrically
charged. This includes cable
feeds. Look for and replace
frayed or cracked extension
cords, loose prongs, and plugs,
exposed outlets and wiring
could present a fire and life
safety hazard. Appliances that
emit smoke or sparks should
be repaired or replaced. Be
sure to have a licensed electri-
cian check your home for any
damage.
Gas safety
Smell and listen for leaky
gas connections. If you believe
there is a gas leak, immedi-
ately leave the house and leave
the door open. Never strike
a match. Any size flame can
spark an explosion. Before
turning the gas back on, have
the gas system checked by a
professional.
Generator safety
Follow the manufactur-
er's instructions and guide-
lines when using a genera-
tor. Always use a generator or
other fuel-powered machines
outside of the home. Carbon
monoxide fumes are odorless
and can quickly overwhelm
you indoors.


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ba, LR, DR
inside laundry
double e car
t garage, large
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0 Washer/Dryer,
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beige, good
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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.
4, Lazyboy
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good condition
$50.00 or best
XI offer. Call
912-882-2339
anytime.
MATTRESS FULL Size
NEW Must Sell $
Call Carter 674-0405 $140
MATTRESS A Queen Set.
Brand New in plastic
$150 904-674-0405
0 Oak Bunkbed
nice, 6 piece
set. Lots of
storage.
Includes
STV/stand pur-
chased fromBadcock.
Call Nikki $650.00 OBO
912-882-6636.
Queen Bed,
complete set.
$150. Decora-
tive Baker's
Rack $40.
912-510-7104
leave message.



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SK-GP. Fits
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K/L square butt (912)
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Large Fenced Backyard!
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$895/mo. Kingsland
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Besides protecting our country, military

personnel stationed in our communities
donated 650,620 hours of volunteer
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and more.


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AUITMTVI IIiRilII


To list your dealership,

please call


904-359-4321


Before you buy, shop these local dealerships first!


ACURA OF ORANGE PARK
7200 Blanding Blvd.
777-5600


AUDI JACKSONVILLE
4660-100 Southside Blvd.
565-4000


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



TOM BUSH BMW
9850 Atlantic Blvd.
725-0911

TOM BUSH ORANGE
PARK BMW
6914 Blanding Blvd 777-2500


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

KEY BUICK
4660 Southside Blvd. 642-6060


CLAUDE NOLAN CADILLAC
4700 Southside Blvd. 642-5111

NIMNICHT CADILLAC
7999 Blanding Blvd. 778-7700

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


NIMNICHT CHEVY
1550 Cassat Ave. 425-6312
www.nimnichtchevy.com
GARBER CHEVY
Green Cove Springs 264-4502
www.garberautomall.com
GORDON CHEV
1166 Blanding Blvd. 272-2200

JACK WILSON CHEVROLET
2255 US1 South 797-4567

JERRY HAMM CHEV
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

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

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

MIKE SHAD CHRYSLER JEEP
1736 Cassat Ave. 389-7792

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


ATLANTIC DODGE
2330 US1 South 3544421


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.comrn

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


BOZARD FORD
LINCOLN MERCURY
St. Augustine 824-1641
Florida's Super Duty
Headquarters
PAUL CLARK FORD-MERCRY
1-95 N. Exit 129 (Yulee)
225-3673
GARBER FORD-MERCURY
Green Cove Springs 264-4502
www.garberautomall.com
MIKE SHAD FORD
At The Avenues
10720 Philips Hwy.
904-292-3325
MIKE DAVIDSON FORD
AT REGENCY
9650 Atlantic Blvd. 725-3060

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


NIMNICHT PONTIAC-GMC
11503 Phillips Hwy 854-4826

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 INFINm
10980 Atlantic Blvd. 642-0200


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


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, Fem Bch.
1-800-228-7454


LAMBORGHINI ORLANDO
895 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd.
LongwoodOriando Fl
407-339-3443



LAND ROVER JACKSONVILLE
11211 Atlantic Blvd. 642-1500


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


NORTH FLORIDA
LINCOLN MERCURY
4620 Southside Blvd. 642-4100

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


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


GARBER PONTIAC
Green Cove Springs
2644502
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
Longwood/Orando 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 Youngernan Circle.
771-9100

ERNIE PALMER TOYOTA
1310 Cassat Ave. 389-4561


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.beachblvdautomotlve.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 MW
9910 Atlantic Blvd.
371-4381

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

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

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






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Adopt a Pet
Pets & Supplies
Livestock & Supplies
Animals Wanted





Appleheads to Yorkies
1/2 Price Puppy Sale
S Starting at $299 V
www.petworldpents.com
904-262-4646 Open 7 days


Ball Pythons
S(two) for
i adoption.
soLs handled daily,
healthy.
Aquarium, heater,
accessories available.
(912)510-7785 or
912-674-8587.
Beagel Pups-8wks 1st
shots and wormed $150
904-716-8728 or 904-781-6297
SIBERIAN HUSKY White
very loving dog, good
with people, house/leash
trained. Must sell to
good home soon $50 OBO
903-283-0153


20 out of a 100

The military community makes up 20 percent of the total
population for Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
That means that 20 out of every 100 people you meet are
somehow connected with the military.
Get your message to them by advertising in one or all of
the publications distributed at the local bases in the area.

For advertising information,
call 904-309-4338,
Fax 904-36-U23U0.

wI Nmiis -MiFiFrrr Terisc.ope


Aviation
Boats
Sailboats
Boat Dockage & Rentals
Marine Equipment
& Supplies
RV Rentals
RV's & Suppliers
Motorcycles & Mini Bikes
Auto Brokers
Auto Parts
Antiques/Classics
Automobiles
Trucks/Trailers/SUVs
Vans/Buses
$2000 or Less
Commercial Vehicles
Misc. Auto
Autos/Trucks Wanted
Auto Rent/Lease







S39' Searay
Yacht for sale
1990, express
cruiser twin
454 engine
runs great,
beautiful interior $70,000


Propeller 21'
pitch Mer-
cruiser. Call
(H) 904-261-0134
$240.00.




Harley Sports-
ter 2004 1200
custom. 8000
miles, pearl
white, saddle
bags, wind-
shield. Excellent condi-
tion. $6500.00 OBO. Call
912-576-4416.



@ BMW M5 '06
Only 36,000 Miles
$51,890 998-0012
LEXUS OF JACKSONVILLE
CHEVY COBALT SPT'08
Spoiler, Big Wheels, Auto
$12,895 904-899-6881
CHEVY COBALT '08
Low Miles, Clean Auto
$11,975 904-899-6881
CHEVY IMPALA Is '06
Low Miles 4-Door Auto
$9,995 904-899-6881
4 Chevy Impala
2004 LS light-
gold, beige
SI eather inte-
rior, 45 K miles
4 32 mpg, moon
roof, below NADA
$13,500 OBO Call
904-491-7996.


irine


MERCEDES C230
Sunroof New Tires
Supercharged $15,995
904-899-6881






Mercedes-Benz






















PONTIAC SOLSTICE '07
Convertible Low miles
GXP $16.995 904-899-6881


SATURN AURA XR '07
Loaded Sunroof One
Owner $12,995
904-899-6881
I TOYOTA AVALON
'08 Touring Edition
Like New $22,980
998-0012
LEXUS OF JACKSONVILLE
> Toyota Camry
98 champagne
AC, PL, PW,
auto trans,
4 132K $5000
OBO Call
912-409-2234.

$7.8 Billion
Is the economic
impact of the
military in Northeast
Florida and
Southeast Georgia.
Advertise in the
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S\ VW BEETLE '05
k-^ #53 HERBIE
MOBILE 13,000 mi,
$13,990 998-0012
LEXUS OF JACKSONVILLE


Volkswagen-
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GLS yellow
S black leather
intee or, 60K
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7 ACURA MDX '06
Touring, Nav,
Retail $30,000 Sale
Price $23,990 998-0012
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0 GMC Suv for
sale 1 owner
$78,000 miles,
j excellent con-
d ition 1999
tj G MC Jimmy
garage kept $6300 deep
blue 904-881-2717 or
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l7 NISSAN
PATHFINDER SE
'06 Fully Equip.
Only 39,000 Mi
Retail $21,250 Sale
Priced $15,490 998-0012
LEXUS OF JACKSONVILLE


650,620


Hours



Besides protecting our country, military

personnel stationed in our communities

donated 650,620 hours of volunteer

service in Northeast Florida and

Southeast Georgia last year. Their time

was given to community organizations,

church groups, youth activities, scouting

and more.



Thank you!



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dealer contribution if $273.56, which could affect final negotiated transaction. Purchase option at lease end for $10,512.50. Rabbit $269 a month plus tax
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a month plus tax with $0 due at signing and $0 first months payment. Based on MSRP of $18,640 for a Jetta S with manual transmission. Monthly payments
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tNew Beetle estimated MPG: 20 city/28 highway. Rabbit estimated MPG: 22 city/29 highway. Jena estimated MPG:21 city/29 highway. All estimates based
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05 CAMRY XLE LOADED .................................................................................................. $17,988
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