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Vol. 75, No. 8 VISIT GOSPORT ONLINE: www.gosportpensacola.com 

February 25, 2011 

New CSO barracks finalize BRAC move 

By Emily Benner 

Gosport Staff Writer 

Blue Angels announce officer, 

enlisted opportunities for 2012 Team 

By MC3 Julia A. Casper 

Navy Blue Angels Public 

Affairs 

EL CENTRO, Calif. 

(NNS) – The Navy Flight 

Demonstration Squadron, 

the Blue Angels, is encouraging 

qualified Navy and 

Marine Corps officers and 

enlisted personnel to apply 

for the 2012 and follow-on 

seasons. 

Application deadlines 

are April 30 for officers and 

May 1, for enlisted. 

According to Lt. Cmdr. 

James Tomaszeski, Blue 

Angels right wing pilot and 

the squadron’s applicants 

officer, the team is looking 

for three F/A-18 demonstration 

pilots, one Marine 

Corps C-130 demonstration 

pilot, one supply officer and 

one administrative officer. 

The squadron’s enlisted 

applications officer, ATCS 

(AW/SW) Patrick 

Hosterman, said the team 

See Blues on page 7 

Anti-terrorism/force protection exercise 

ʻSolid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2011ʼ onboard 

NAS Pensacola ... Exercise scenarios testing 

base readiness were conducted onboard NASP Feb. 

21-25. Called “Solid Curtain-Citadel Shield 2011” the 

anti-terrorism/force protection exercises were conducted 

by Commander Navy Installations Command 

on all continental United States (CONUS) naval 

installations during the week. The scenarios ranged 

from low-key events, such as recognizing and countering 

base surveillance operations, to higher-tempo 

and active simulated emergencies, such as small 

boat attacks on waterfront bases and cyber attacks 

on installations. 

(Above) NASP Chief of Police Carlton Matthews 

(right) negotiates on the phone with a “gunman” who 

has been chased to ground. NCIS Senior Special 

Agent Allison Zavada and NASP Police Training 

Director Jeffrey Glassey listen in. 

(Left) Simulated suspect (AO3 Malcolm Hines) with a 

“bomb.” Photos by Caleb White 

The Air Force recently broke ground on the final 

facility of construction securing its place onboard NAS 

Pensacola. 

The 479th Flying Training Group broke ground for a 

new bachelor officers quarters (BOQ, Bldg. 3246) Feb. 

16. This facility will include energy-efficient construction 

and maintenance as well as EnergyStar appliances. 

This unaccompanied officers quarters (UOQ) will be 

the last of three major building projects resulting from 

the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decision 

signed into law in 2005. This law called for relocation 

of combat systems officer (CSO) training from 

Randolph AFB, Texas, and combining the training program 

with weapons system officer training previously 

located at NAS Pensacola. 

Col. Richard Murphy, commander of the 12th 

Flying Training Wing (FTW), Randolph AFB thanked 

commanding officer of NASP, Capt. Christopher 

Plummer for the “unwavering support and gracious 

hospitality that has allowed the Air Force to make its 

combat systems officer training on NAS Pensacola a 

reality.” 

The new CSO barracks will feature suite-style 

apartments with kitchenettes. The cost of the project is 

an estimated $22.5 million and the 143,000-squarefoot 

CSO barracks is projected for completion in May 

2012. 

See CSO barracks on page 7 

Lt. Cmdr. Shawn Bowen presents tactics to contact 

donors during the Active Duty Fund Drive kick-off 

breakfast Feb. 18 at the Mustin Beach Officers’ Club. 

Margaret 

Flowers Civic 

Award 2010 

recipient named 

By Emily Benner 


The recipient of the 

Margaret Flowers Civic 

Award for 2010 is AWF1 

Manuel Ortega Jr., of Naval 

Aviation Schools 

Command (NASC). 

T h e 

Margaret 

Flowers Civic 

Award was 

presented 

yesterday, 

Feb. 24, at the 

New World 

Landing 

restaurant in 

downtown 

Pensacola by 

the Pensacola 

Council 

N a v y 

League. 

This award recognizes 

individuals who have volunteered 

and done significant 

work in Escambia and 

Santa Rosa counties. It is 

available for any individual 

in the Army, Navy, Marine 

Corps, Air Force or Coast 

Guard and is regarded as 

the most prestigious service 

Base and local officials break ground Feb. 16 

onboard NASP for a new Air Force barracks, slated 

for opening May 2012. Photo by Andrew Gagliano 

Active Duty Fund Drive seeks 

‘total contact’ from NMCRS 

Story, photo 

by Emily Benner 


AWF1 

Manuel Ortega Jr. 

member award in the twocounty 

area. 

Ortega was selected for 

this honor from 11 finalists, 

each representing a 

recruiter-image appearance, 

strong volunteer efforts and 

showcasing professionalism 

and expertise in their 

technical 

specialties. 

According 

to his nomination 

package, 

Ortega 

exhibits a 

high level of 

leadership 

and has 

proven to be 

a guide to 

both students 

and staff at 

his comm 

a n d . 

Consistently sought as a 

master training specialist 

qualification member, 

Ortega’s knowledge and 

technical expertise has led 

him to become an exemplary 

Sailor. 

Ortega is cited as being 

See Flowers on page 7 

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) 

kicked-off its annual Active Duty Fund Drive Feb. 18. 

The kick-off breakfast featured Rear Adm. Joseph 

Kilkenny and Capt. William Cuilik urging Sailors and 

command leaders to reach out and make “total contact” 

with their peers about the fund drive. 

The fund drive will raise money for NMCRS, which 

offers interest-free loans to Sailors and Marine Corps 

members and other military personnel who work 

onboard Navy or Marine Corps installations. 

See NMCRS on page 7 

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By Kaylee LaRocque 

NAS Jacksonville PAO 

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. 

(NNS) — Hundreds of 

Sailors and civilians gathered 

at Naval Air Station 

(NAS) Jacksonville 

Officers’ Club last week to 

learn about the life of the 

Navy’s first black aviator, 

Ens. Jesse Brown, from his 

grandson, Jamal Knight, 

during the annual African- 

American History Month 

observance at the installation. 

During his opening 

remarks, NAS 

Jacksonville Commanding 

Officer Capt. Jeffrey 

Maclay said, “Today and 

throughout our Navy’s history, 

African-Americans 

have seized opportunities 

to serve. They have led and 

excelled in challenging 

assignments, and their 

contributions have shaped 

our legacy. Since the 

By MCC(SW/AW) Sonya Ansarov 

Office of MCPON 

WASHINGTON (NNS) — 

Master Chief Petty Officer of the 

Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick 

D. West, along with Secretary of 

the Navy (SECNAV) Ray 

Mabus recognized actor/comedian 

and former Sailor, Bill Cosby, 

as an honorary chief petty officer 

in a ceremony held at the U.S. 

Navy Memorial and Naval 

Heritage Center Feb. 17. 

Cosby began his relationship 

with the Navy in 1956 when he 

joined as a hospital corpsman 

and attended recruit training at 

Naval Training Center 

Bainbridge, Md. 

During his four-year tour, he 

was stationed at Marine Corps 

Base Quantico, National Naval 

Medical Center Bethesda, Naval 

Hospital 

Argentia, 

Newfoundland, USS Fort 

Mandan (LSD 21), and 

Philadelphia Naval Hospital. 

During his time at Quantico 

and Bethesda, Cosby worked in 

physical therapy helping to rehabilitate 

Korean War veterans, a 

duty he liked and excelled at. He 

was also an athlete for the Navy 

playing football, basketball, 

baseball, as well as running track 

and field. 

Cosby said that the Navy 

transformed him from an aimless, 

uneducated kid into a man 

with drive, discipline and selfrespect. 

“Bill Cosby is not just a comedian 

and an actor, although he’s 

pretty good at both, he’s also 

been a tireless advocate for 

social responsibility and education 

– and a constant friend to the 

Navy,” said Mabus. “Last year 

was the highest compliment I’ve 

ever received – being made an 

honorary chief petty officer, and 

now, Dr. Cosby – you’re about to 

get the same honor.” 

MCPON and SecNav placed 

the chief anchors on Cosby in 

front of a huge gathering of chief 

petty officers and Sailors. 

MCPON helped Cosby don a 

chief hospital corpsman service 

dress blue jacket and SecNav 

presented Cosby with a chief’s 

cover. 

“I will tell to you like I tell all 

of our new chiefs … when I pin 

these anchors on you, your job 

isn’t over and your journey is just 

beginning,” said West. “There is 

no greater honor than having 

earned the title “Chief” and the 

responsibility to our Sailors and 

our Navy that comes with it and 

we will expect more of you.” 

“Thank you all,” said Cosby. 

“The years I spent in the Navy 

and so many moments remembering 

that the Navy gave me a 

wake-up call. The Navy showed 

me obedience and that’s the 

thing that pushed me to realize 

the mistakes I had made in my 

young life at 19 years old and 

that I could do something with 

myself and become somebody.” 

GOSPORT 

Grandson of Navyʼs first black aviator speaks at NAS Jax 

Revolutionary War, 

African-Americans have 

participated in every war 

fought by and within the 

United States.” 

Maclay also praised the 

heroic actions of Brown 

who was killed during the 

Korean War. “On Dec. 4, 

1950, Brown’s aircraft was 

hit while making a strafing 

run against the enemy. 

With tremendous skill, he 

managed to crash land on a 

rough, boulder-strewn 

slope. He survived the 

crash, waving to his 

friends overhead. They 

new he was in trouble 

when he remained in the 

cockpit as smoke began to 

billow from the wreckage,” 

said Maclay. 

“As others attacked and 

held off enemy troops, Lt. 

j.g. Thomas Hudner landed 

nearby and struggled 

desperately to get Brown 

out. I would like to tell you 

they both made it and over 

the years have become the 

best of friends, but that was 

not to be. Brown died on 

that slope in Korea,” 

Maclay continued. “When 

Brown risked his life to 

help a Marine regiment 

that day, he didn’t consider 

their race. And when his 

fellow pilots saw him in 

danger, they did not think 

about the color of their 

Ens. Jesse Brown 

skin. They only knew he 

was an American in trouble. 

“Today, we are honored 

to host his grandson, Mr. 

Knight, and learn more 

about this heroic man’s 

life,” said Maclay. 

As Knight took the 

podium, he stood next to a 

portrait of his grandfather, 

then a young, 24-year-old 

in his Navy dress white 

uniform who earned his 

wings of gold at NAS 

Jacksonville in 1948. 

“The impact of naval 

aviation and the Navy aviator 

can be viewed in all of 

its glory throughout history. 

We are here to celebrate 

100 years of innovation, 

courage and devotion. My 

grandfather Jesse Leroy 

Brown’s desire was not 

only to fly, but to fly and be 

of service to mankind. He 

wanted to be a Navy 

pilot,” said Knight, a senior 

piping engineer in 

Houston, Texas. 

“Growing up in 

Southern Mississippi, set 

the stage for the adventures 

that would lead to my 

grandfather’s path to naval 

aviation. In an unjust 

south, he was often told 

about everything that he 

couldn’t do or become,” 

Knight continued. “The 

word ‘can’t’ became the 

catalyst for my grandfather 

to navigate uncharted territory 

to set his own path. He 

would become a Navy 

pilot, the first African- 

American pilot in Navy 

aviation history.” 

Knight went on to say, 

“My grandfather was the 

son of sharecroppers and 

had five siblings. It 

became apparent early-on 

that he was smart. He 

skipped two grades and 

graduated from high 

school early. He soon left 

Mississippi for Ohio State 

with $980 in his pocket to 

pay his expenses. There he 

spent the next three years 

getting a degree in architectural 

engineering and 

working full time for the 

Pennsylvania Railroad. 

“My grandfather soon 

realized he could not continue 

at this pace, so he 

tried to join the Navy 

ROTC. After taking the 

test several times, he was 

eventually allowed to join. 

In March 1947, he reported 

to Navy Air Training 

Command in Glenview, 

Ill. and was finally sworn 

in as an aviation midshipman,” 

said Knight. 

“He then reported for 

flight training where he 

said he was berated and 

discriminated against 

daily,” said Knight. 

Knight continued, talking 

about his grandfather’s 

proposal of marriage to his 

grandmother prior to their 

arrival at NAS 

Jacksonville in June 1948, 

where he’d eventually 

receive his gold wings four 

months later. 

“His next assignment 

was at NAS Quonset 

Point, R.I., where racism 

still impacted his life as 

many were dismayed to 

see a black man with aviator 

wings. He then reported 

to Fighter Squadron 32 

on board USS Leyte (CV 

32) during the Korean 

War,” stated Knight. 

“On Dec. 4, 1950, my 

grandfather’s flight took 

off towards the Chosin 

Reservoir where he 

crashed and was pinned in 

the aircraft. As his 

squadronmate Tom 

Hudner rushed to him, my 

grandfather asked him to 

cut his leg off but he didn’t 

have a knife. My grandfather 

died on that ridge. To 

this day, the plane wreckage 

can still be seen from 

satellites,” said Knight. 

“Although he faced 

immeasurable odds, his 

courage and devotion 

would not let him fail. My 

grandfather was 24 years 

old when he was killed in 

action protecting Marine 

troops. I never knew my 

grandfather, but I carry his 

story with me of perseverance, 

endurance and a 

deep belief that with God’s 

help and guidance, I can 

accomplish anything.” 

Following his speech, 

Knight was presented a 

special plaque from 

Maclay in appreciation for 

him attending the event. 

Knight was also given a 

base tour where he was 

thrilled to stop at places 

where his grandfather 

might have visited during 

his time here. 

He also had the opportunity 

to “fly” in the MH- 

60R simulator using the 

same runway his grandfather 

flew on. 

“He looked at the sky 

and said, ‘one day I’ll fly a 

plane.’ He fulfilled his 

dream. I’m very mindful 

of what he accomplished 

and some of the things he 

went through. He was a 

strong, strong man. I’m 

proud to carry on the legacy 

of Jesse Leroy Brown 

and to tell his story.” 

Former Navy man Bill Cosby designated honorary CPO 

The Navy showed me obedience and that’s the 

thing that pushed me to realize the mistakes I 

had made...” 

— Honorary CPO, Dr. William Cosby 

Honorary Chief Hospital Corpsman Bill Cosby stands between Master Chief Petty Officer of the 

Navy (MCPON) Rick West, left, and Secretary of the Navy (SecNav) the Honorable Ray Mabus 

during his pinning ceremony at the U.S. Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. U.S. Navy photo by 

MC2 Jason M. Graham 

Cosby was honorably discharged 

in 1960 as a hospital 

corpsman third class. His awards 

included Navy Good Conduct 

Medal and National Defense 

Service Medal. He also received 

the 2010 Lone Sailor Award 

from the U.S. Navy Memorial. 

For more news from Master 

Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, 

visit www.navy.mil/local/mcpon 

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GOSPORT 

COMMENTARY 

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‘Military Saves’ will save you money 

By Beth Wilson 

Military Spouse Contributor 

Tabitha’s hours were 

cut. 

Melanie lost her job 

to workforce reduction. 

Tiffany PCS’d (permanent 

change of station) 

with her husband 

and cannot find a job. 

Her income is sorely 

missed. 

Jason and Melanie PCS’d. They 

owned their home in Norfolk and 

could not sell it prior to PCS’ing. 

Now they are paying a mortgage 

and rent. 

How are your finances? While 

our service members may be secure 

in their job, how secure is yours? 

More than ever it is important to 

“pay yourself” first. Pay myself? 

Yup, pay ourselves … as in savings. 

There is a Department of 

Defense (DoD) supported initiative 

you should know about. Dana Ross, 

Fleet and Family Support Center 

San Diego (FFSC) offers, “When 

we encounter hard times we can 

ride them out when we have savings. 

Military Saves is an effort to 

change our (military) culture, to 

change the cycle of debt and start a 

cycle of wealth through savings. It 

is about the health of our military 

families.” 

Log on to www.militarysaves.org 

to find out more. You can join 

Military Saves to receive outstanding 

resources, information and support. 

You will find tools to help you 

establish a spending plan, reduce 

Beth Wilson 

debt and build wealth. You 

are encouraged to join the 

pledge to make wealth 

through savings and establish 

savings goals – and there are 

opportunities to volunteer to 

help others. 

While Military Saves is 

supported by the DoD, it is 

not a DoD driven initiative. It 

is voluntary and confidential 

and you will never, ever be 

asked to purchase anything. 

But, you will get support, reliable 

information and strategies to build 

wealth. 

For some, our budget is so tight 

there isn’t room for savings. United 

Services Automobile Association’s 

(USAA) June Walbert, certified 

financial planner (CFP), offers the 

following tips to begin the process 

of saving. And, she reminds us that 

income tax refund is a great place to 

start but plan to use at least a portion 

of it to start saving. 

1. Utilize resources to develop a 

spending plan. “Fresh eyes” often 

find room to adjust your spending 

plan. FFSC offers confidential 

financial counseling, as does the 

Army Relief Society and the 

Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society. 

Military One Source also offers 

financial planning assistance. They 

are holding two finance “webinars” 

this week (www.militaryonesource.com). 

2. We will receive approximately 

$26 per month in tax cuts – direct it 

immediately to a new savings 

account. 

3. Use coupons and re-direct the 

savings to an account. 

4. Cut out one Starbucks coffee 

per week and you will save $150 per 

year. One less soda per week will 

save $100. 

5. Check out your base/installation 

banks (armed forces member 

banks and credit unions) for special 

opportunities for high interest bearing 

savings accounts in partnership 

with Military Saves. 

6. Check out USAA (www.usaa.com) 

for information and their 

recent webinar, “Tax strategies for 

now and the future.” 

Tia from Hawaii tells how saving 

money changed their marriage. “We 

were in debt and strapped with no 

savings. We fought all the time. 

When my husband, Darrell, said 

‘We are going to get out of debt and 

start saving. I want to pay cash from 

now on.’ I laughed but he was serious. 

“We started by cutting little 

extras and putting that money in a 

jar with change from our pockets 

and purses. Once a month we put 

that money in our savings account. 

We put our credit cards in the freezer. 

I started using coupons. We 

started paying cash for everything. 

Nine months later my car broke 

down. For the first time in our nine 

years of marriage we had the money 

in savings to pay cash for the 

repairs. I hated it at first but now I 

love having money for necessities 

and luxuries – in the bank. And our 

marriage has never been better.” 

Contact Beth at beth@homefrontinfocus.com. 

Check out Beth’s internet talk 

show for military spouses at 

www.blogtalkradio.com/nht. 

Tips that will 

help you cut back 

• Buy refurbished electronics; often these 

will be just as good as new with a much 

smaller price tag. 

• Get your books from the library; it’s completely 

free. 

• Get DVDs from Redbox or Netflix; both of 

these options are low-cost and are very convenient. 

• Read magazines online; you don’t have to 

pay for them. 

• Get rid of your home telephone; many people 

are using mobile devices as their primary 

source of contact, this can save about $30 per 

month. 

• Shut vents in unused rooms; this can save 

on your heating and cooling costs. 

• Eliminate some cable service; do you really 

need all 500 channels? 

• Pass on extended warranties; it is often an 

excess cost that will not ever end up being 

useful, especially for smaller items. 

• Take your lunch to work; this can save you 

countless dollars, even if it is just one day a 

week. 

• Keep tires properly inflated; it will keep 

you safe and is more efficient, saving you 

money on gas. 

For more tips on how to save green visit 

www.doughroller.net

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GOSPORT GOSPORT 5 

February 25, 2011 PAGE 

Margaret Flowers Civic Award runners-up 

The Margaret Flowers Civic Award is named for a retired civil service employee, Margaret Flowers. The 

award recognizes individuals who have done the most work for various civic activities and organizations 

in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. It is the most prestigious service member award in the two-county 

area. The individual may be from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard. 

Nominees must not only be best in civic achievements, but must also be of the highest caliber of professionalism 

in their technical specialties. They must reflect a recruiter, image appearance. The summaries of their achievements 

below were sampled from their nomination packages. 

These nominees have exemplified every aspect of the Margaret Flowers Civic Award. Their contributions were 

honored yesterday (Feb. 24) at the New World Landing restaurant in downtown Pensacola. 

ABH1 Shane Ammons – NAS Whiting Field 

ABH1 Ammons exemplifies the Navy core values of honor, courage and 

commitment. His personal involvement in projects and managerial talents 

were paramount to his success and have led him to become a dynamic leader. 

His accomplishments for 2010 incude, but are not limited to: Adopt-a-Vet coordinator, 

Sea Cadet training officer, East Milton Sports Association Baseball League 

coach, East Milton Elementary School “fire awareness” program, Milton parades, 

NAS Whiting Field “Sports Day,” Command Diverse heritage assistant coordinator 

and participated in First Class Petty Officer Association (FCPOA) “Adopt a 

Highway” clean-up and Santa Rosa County “Blackwater River Clean-up.” 

CTN1 Robert Byrdsell – NAVIOCOM Corry Station 

CTN1 Byrdsell demonstrates leadership and professionalism in each of his 

accomplishments. His devotion to the command and community have been 

a direct result of more than 800 hours of community service affecting more 

than 50,000 people and raising more than $278,000 for local charitable organizations. 

His accomplishments for 2010 include, but are not limited to: provided direct 

mentorship building a team that produced three Blue Jackets of the Quarter 

and one Blue Jacket of the Year, and served as a little league football coach 

and led 20 Sailors to assist charities over the holidays. 

HM3 Ariel Cortez – NOMI 

HM3 Cortez set the standard for dedication to mission, shipmates and community 

within the Naval Operational Medicine Institute (NOMI). His accomplishments include 

being chairperson of NOMI Junior Enlisted Association, and he strives to excel 

in his classes, maintaining a 3.86 grade point average in his college courses and training. 

His accomplishments for 2010 include, but are not limited to: Actively volunteering 

500 hours at the USO in the Pensacola Gulf Regional Airport, member of the American 

Red Cross of Northwest Florida’s humanitarian relief team, volunteer at American 

Legion Post 340 and participant in Pensacola Runners Association Fiesta 10K/5K. 

Sgt. Eric Dorfman – MATSG-21 

Sgt. Dorfman devotes his personal time to volunteering and goes beyond the call 

of duty to help others. His efforts have improved the quality of life for many individuals 

and he continues work to improve relations between the military and civilian 

communities in Escambia County. 

His accomplishments for 2010 include, but are not limited to: planned and organized 

two separate professional military education programs for personnel onboard 

NASP, provided a comprehensive view of military actions in the Pacific 

theater of operation for an HBO presentation of “The Pacific” and supervised more 

than 3,480 hours of community service in the Pensacola area. 

IT1 Walter Luthye – CID Corry Station 

IT1 Luthye assumes a major role in volunteer activities through the base. In 2010 

he contributed to a staggering 1,154 community service hours. His attitude and 

leadership are exemplary models for the Navy. 

His accomplishments for 2010 include, but are not limited to: organized USS Alabama 

work-day on four occasions, supervisor of several work-days at Perdido 

Key State Park and Big Lagoon State Park, spearheaded the Student Leadership 

Team through the base chapel, which has supported the Manna Food Drive, co-coordinated 

the annual Battle of Midway ceremony and helped Corry Station win 

five major community service awards in the past two years. 

SH2 Lester Louisville – NASP 

SH2 Louisville displays initiative, motivation and eagerness that has allowed his to 

make substantial contributions to the naval community. His leading and mentoring 

skills have made a positive impact on both the local community and NAS Pensacola. 

His accomplishments for 2010 include, but are not limited to: led 10 volunteers to 

assist with the Northwest Florida Heart Walk, contributed to more than 110 hours 

of volunteer work, raised more than $12,000 for the park district “Friends of Pensacola” 

state park, led a team of 15 volunteers for the Fiesta of Five Flags, participated 

in the annual NASP coastal clean-up and led 75 volunteers for the United 

Way “Day of Caring.” 

AO1 Decarveus Madison – NATTC 

AO1 Madison has proven to be a dynamic, proactive leader in the naval 

community. His participation in off-duty activities has inspired other service 

members to volunteer as well. 

His accomplishments for 2010 include, but are not limited to: contributed 

to 500 hours of community service to the Perdido Bay Youth Sports Association, 

created a youth support mentorship program, organized student 

fun day for 4,700 students and spearheaded efforts for the FCPOA to make 

considerable donations to “Fishes and Loaves” which gave needy families 

a Christmas dinner. 

AE2 Brandie Nicholas – NATTC 

AE2 Nicholas is a profound leader whose dedication to community service is exemplified 

not only by her own participation, but also by her efforts to provide opportunities 

for others. Her intense devotion as a decisive, forward-thinking leader has 

distinguished her as an individual who exceeds expectations and personifies the highest 

standards of the Navy. 

Her accomplishments for 2010 include but are not limited to: NATTC Sailor of the 

Quarter for the first quarter and Avionics Sailor of the Quarter for the fourth quarter 

2010, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) advocate and is currently 

maintaining a 4.0 GPA in pursuit of higher education. 

ABF1 Josue Rivera-Class – NATTC 

ABF1 Rivera-Class is recognized in his accomplishments as being dedicated, 

hardworking and professional. His talent in training Sailors has made 

him a profound leader and committed community servant. 

His accomplishments for 2010 include, but are not limited to: dedicated 100 

hours to Habitat for Humanity by providing repairs and general maintenence 

to the elderly in Escambia County, provided drug and alcohol training for 

children with the Young Marines of Pensacola and advocated the opportunities 

of higher education for the children, and as Liberty Church Youth Sports 

Director was recognized for his team-building skills and leadership. 

Staff Sgt. Michele Tapia – MATSG-21 

Staff Sgt. Tapia serves as an ambassador for community relations through her work 

with the disabled and local elementary and high school children. Her skills as a leader 

have offered her the opportunity to coordinate with Marines and expedite movements 

to multiple volunteer events. 

Her accomplishments for 2010 include but are not limited to: assisted multiple charity 

programs in the area including Toys for Tots, the Special Olympics and the Salvation 

Army, served as a volunteer with the Escambia High School Quarterback Club, 

participated in “Clean and Green” restoration project at the Mount Zion Cemetery and 

raised awareness and funds for the American Cancer Society.

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HT-28 change of command takes place March 4 

From NASWF PAO 

Cmdr. Mathew Frost will 

turn over command of 

Helicopter Training Squadron 

28 to Lt. Col. Mark Thompson 

March 4, at 10 a.m., in the 

Naval Air Station Whiting Field 

Auditorium. 

During his tenure as executive 

officer and commanding 

officer, Frost led the “Hellions” 

in executing more than 30,000 

mishap-free flight hours; completing 

more than 18,177 sorties 

and winging 430 Navy, Marine 

Corps, Coast Guard and allied 

naval aviators. With steadfast 

dedication, he led his command 

to grades of “outstanding” during 

two major inspection visits. 

As the executive officer, 

Frost was instrumental in the 

establishment of the Navy’s 

newest helicopter training 

squadron. During his time as the 

Hellions’ third commanding 

Cmdr. Matthew Frost 

officer, he continued the 

squadron’s tradition of achieving 

fiscal year pilot production 

goals. He also led the squadron 

in serving the local community 

through more than 800 hours of 

community service. 

Frost was commissioned 

through the United States Naval 

Academy and was designated a 

naval aviator in November 

1993. Throughout his 20-year 

career, he has flown for HC-3 

and HC-11 out of NAS North 

Island, Calif.; served as an 

instructor pilot; worked as an 

assistant air officer aboard the 

USS Nassau (LHA 4); was the 

officer in charge of Detachment 

Four for the “Chargers” of HC- 

6, out of NAS Norfolk, Va.; and 

completed a joint staff assignment 

at Headquarters, U.S. 

Central Command, MacDill 

AFB, Tampa, Fla. He assumed 

command of HT-28 Dec. 4, 

2009. 

Thompson graduated from 

Georgetown University in 1992. 

Upon commissioning and completion 

of The Basic School, he 

earned designation as a naval 

aviator in 1994. He then had his 

initial training in the AH-1W 

SuperCobra out of Camp 

Pendleton, Calif. 

Since 1994, he was stationed 

Lt. Col. Mark Thompson 

at (HMLA) 369 in Camp 

Pendleton; served with Marine 

Wing Support Squadron 373 at 

MCAS Miramar, Calif.; and 

worked as Marine officer 

instructor, Naval Reserve 

Officer Training Corps Unit, 

University of San Diego/San 

Diego State University, while 

simultaneously holding the 

position of executive officer for 

the Marine Enlisted 

Commissioning Education 

Program (MECEP) Preparatory 

School located aboard Marine 

Corps Recruit Depot, San 

Diego. In 2002, Thompson 

reported back to HMLA-369, 

followed by Marine Medium 

Helicopter Squadron 163 

(Rein). 

He also served at the White 

House as the United States 

Marine Corps military aide to 

President George W. Bush. 

As the emergency actions 

officer, he was the custodian of 

the president’s emergency 

satchel, providing the president 

with immediate access to the 

nation’s most sensitive and critical 

resources. As the president’s 

aide-de-camp, he coordinated 

all Department of 

Defense support to the president 

and served as his ceremonial 

aide. 

By 2nd Lt. Molly LeBlanc 

NASWF PAO 

Receiving one’s first 

bicycle, as a birthday or 

Christmas present, is a 

fond memory of childhood 

that is etched in the memory 

of many American 

youths. 

The thrill of learning to 

ride a bike without training 

wheels is without comparison, 

and it’s an accomplishment 

that is a rite of 

passage for growing kids. 

The only thing that can 

make the pride of learning 

to ride a “two wheeler” 

even better: owning your 

very own bike. 

Bennie Giles, facility 

manager at the Whiting 

Pines housing community 

for Naval Air Station 

Whiting Field, had all of 

this in mind on the day 9- 

year-old Kyle Simpson 

brought a picture into the 

neighborhood management 

office. The picture 

was of Kyle and his 

favorite belonging: his 

bike. He explained that the 

bike had gone missing, and 

asked if Bennie and the 

rest of the staff would keep 

their eyes open for it. 

“I felt so bad, because I 

knew how much he loved 

that bike,” said Giles, 

“every once in a while I 

would take a drive around 

the neighborhood to see if 

I could find it, but I never 

did.” 

The bike had been 

Kyle’s most prized possession 

during the year that he 

owned it. He ensured it 

was always clean and 

shiny, checking the tire 

pressure and polishing the 

reflectors regularly. “He 

always took such good 

care of it,” said Kyle’s 

mother, Alexandra 

Simpson. “He rode it all 

the time. That’s why we 

were so surprised when the 

bike was just gone.” 

After a few weeks of 

unsuccessful searches, 

Kyle began to give up 

hope that they would find 

it again. He started saving 

up to buy a new bike on his 

own by doing chores and 

odd jobs for Giles around 

the neighborhood office. 

He even dreamed of starting 

a recycling program in 

the neighborhood to raise 

the money he needed. 

“I just kept trying to figure 

out how I could help 

more,” Giles said. “You 

get to know the residents 

around here, so you kind 

of take it personally when 

something like this happens.” 

He knew he couldn’t 

buy Kyle a brand new 

bike, but in December they 

got some bittersweet news 

that meant he wouldn’t 

have to. 

Kyle’s mother had 

found the bike in a front 

yard of a nearby neighborhood. 

Unfortunately, it 

wasn’t in good condition. 

“The chain was broken, 

and it had been spray 

painted all over,” she said, 

“it looked like it had been 

Whiting Pines staff member helps boy repair bike 

Bennie Giles and Kyle Simpson 

passed around and used 

until it couldn’t be ridden 

anymore.” 

Giles, however, came up 

with a plan. It had become 

a kind of hobby for him and 

his two sons, ages 14 and 

16, to work on bikes in their 

shop, and he knew they 

would be able to fix up 

Kyle’s. He took the damaged 

bike to work on while 

the Simpson family went 

on a Christmas vacation. 

Over the next couple 

weeks, Giles and his sons 

fixed up the whole bike, 

sanding off the spray paint, 

replacing the chain, and 

installing new handlebar 

grips. Although it didn’t 

look exactly the same as it 

originally did, it was significantly 

better, and most 

importantly Kyle would be 

able to ride it again. 

When the family 

returned from vacation, 

they stopped by the 

Whiting Pines office. 

Before Giles revealed the 

surprise, Heather Sanders, 

Community Manager, 

asked Kyle how his vacation 

was. “He told me it 

was good, but he was disappointed 

that he didn’t get 

the one thing he wanted for 

Christmas — another 

bike.” Little did he know, 

he was about to get exactly 

what he wished for. 

When the “new” bike 

was wheeled out of the 

office, Kyle immediately 

took it outside and rode the 

sidewalks behind the 

building. 

“I was really excited, 

and thankful,” he said. 

Giles was happy to see 

that his repair job had been 

a success. 

“I had wanted to do 

something this Christmas 

to help another person, and 

this was the perfect project,” 

he said. “It was a fun 

to be able to help Kyle get 

his bike back.” 

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PARTYLINE 

Partyline e-mail submissions 

Submissions for Partyline should be e-mailed to: 

emily.benner.ctr@navy.mil. 

Submissions should include the organization’s 

name, the event, what the event is for, who benefits 

from the event, time, date, location and a point of contact. 

Pilot a sailplane at Coastal Soaring Association 

Schedule an introductory sailplane flight for just $60 

at Coastal Soaring Association. Flights are being offered 

Saturdays and Sundays at Coastal Airport on Nine Mile 

Road in Beulah. Contact Art deTonnancourt at 516 -4076 

or by email at artdetonnancourt1@cox.net. Visit the 

Coastal Soaring Association website at 

coastalsoaring.org to view a schedule or learn more. 

Black History Month at NEX 

NEX Pensacola will host its first Black History 

Month event Feb. 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will 

be a historic coloring table with various informative 

coloring sheets about civil rights activists, inventors, 

scientists and athletes. Local artist and performers will 

be in attendance at the event. For more information 

call 554-4106. 

International quartet champs ‘Storm Front’ to visit 

The Feita barbershop chorus will be hosting a 

“Magical night of barbershop harmony” Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. 

with the 2010 international quartet champions the 

“Storm Front.” The event will be held at Washington 

High School. Cost for adults is $15, seniors and students 

is $12 and children are free. For more information visit 

www.fiestachorus.com or call 937-6873. 

Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire 

The 10th annual Gulf Coast Renaissance Faire will be 

open Feb. 26-27 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The festival will 

feature medieval jousting knights, falconry, a king and 

queen, swordsmen, dancers games and much more. 

Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under 

and free for children who are ages 4 and under. 

For more information on the festival e-mail gcrenfaire@aol.com, 

or call 429 - 8462 or go to gcrf.us. 

‘Little Flower Catholic School’ open house 

The Little Flower Catholic School on Lillian Highway 

in Pensacola will be hosting an informational open house 

Feb. 27. For information on the open house or the school 

call 455-4851 or visit www.pensacolalfs.org. 

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation 

The MCHF is now accepting submissions for its annual 

awards program. Each year, the foundation presents a 

series of awards to both Marines and civilian community 

members, recognizing their exemplary work in 

advancing and preserving Marine Corps history. 

Submissions deadline is Feb. 28. Awards will be presented 

at the foundation’s annual ceremony in April. 

Soccer opportunities in Pensacola 

The Allied Forces adult soccer team is looking for 

more players. There are also slots open for a new 6-on-6 

league starting March 1. Games are held at Legion Field 

between NASP and downtown Pensacola. For information 

on the 6-on-6 league call 912-4109. For information 

Flowers from page 1 

directly responsible for coordinating more 

than 18,700 hours of community service in 

the past year and his dedication and 

achievements have yielded a bond between 

the community and the U.S. Navy. 

“He is personally responsible for Naval 

Aviation Schools Command’s successful 

community engagements,” said Capt. 

William Cuilik, commanding officer of 

on other soccer opportunities in the Pensacola area contact 

David Toellner at kiwi_soccer@yahoo.com or call 

382-5494. 

NMCRS Active Duty Fund Drive 

The 2011 Active Duty Fund Drive benefitting the 

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) will 

run March 1-April 16. For additional details contact 

Lt. Cmdr. Shawn Bowen at 452-5273. 

Pensacola Symphony Orchestra ‘The Planets’ 

March 5 at 8 p.m. the Pensacola Symphony 

Orchestra will present Gustav Holst orchestra suite, 

“The Planets,” as well as Schubert’s “Symphony No. 

8. “The performance will take place at the Pensacola 

Saenger Theatre. Tickets start at $20 and can be purchased 

online at www.pensacolasymphony.com or by 

calling 435-2533. 

OAEA meet at Shrimp Basket March 5 

The Gulf Coast Group Chapter of the Old Antarctic 

Explorers Association (OAEA) will meet at 1 p.m., 

March 5 at the Shrimp Basket restaurant in 

Warrington, located at 709 N. Navy Blvd. All members, 

family or interested parties who have been to 

Antarctica or who may have an interest in Antarctica 

are cordially invited. 

Members are strongly encouraged to bring guests. 

Contact Billy Baker at 456-3556 for more information. 

First Tee Golf Clinic 

Free golf lessons for authorized military dependents, 

ages 8-13 will begin March 7. Lessons are six 

weeks long and the deadline to register is March 2. 

Call 453-2417 for information or to register. 

Ombudsman basic training 

Ombudsman basic training will be held at the 

Fleet and Family Support Center, Bldg. 625, 

onboard NASP March 7-10, 5-9 p.m. each 

evening. Training is open to all command nominees 

and Command Support Team members. For 

more information contact the ombudsman coordinator 

at 452-5990, Ext. 3109. 

Tumbling Tots class onboard Corry Station 

Corry Family Fitness is now offering a 

Tumbling Tots classes for ages 1-2 (must be walking) 

and 2-5. The cost is $35 per month with four 

sessions on either Mondays or Fridays. For information 

call 452-6004. 

March enlisted advancement exams 

The Education Services Office of Personnel 

Support Detachment (PSD) will administer the 

Navy-wide enlisted advancement examinations at 

the Mustin Beach Officers’ Club. 

Testing for advancement to PO1 will be held 

March 3; testing for PO2 will be held March 10; 

testing for PO3 will be held March 17. 

Doors will open at 6 a.m. and close promptly at 

7 a.m. Participants are encouraged to report as 

early as possible to begin preparations for exam 

administration. 

For more information call 452-3617. 

11th Annual Tour of Tables preview evening 

The Pensacola Garden Club is hosting the 11th 

Annual Tour of Tables March 10 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. 

at the Garden Center, 1850 N. Ninth Ave. The event 

will feature creative tablescapes from super elegant to 

theme casual. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased 

in advance at the Garden Center or at the door. For 

more information call 221-8222. 

Pensacola Men’s Baseball League 

The Pensacola Men’s Baseball League will be 

holding workouts and taking registrations for the 

2011 season which runs from April-August. Dates are 

March 12, 13, 19 and 20 at Woodham Middle School 

from 1-4 p.m. Fee is $225 for the season. More information 

can be found at www.pmbl.org or call Mark 

Murphy at 450-2352. 

Perdido Key ‘Relay for Life’ wants participants 

The American Cancer Society (ACS) “Relay for Life” 

of Perdido Key is April 3 at noon. This family-oriented 

event features a 24-hour long “relay” to raise funds for 

the ACS. Participants can also enjoy fun activities and 

enjoy local entertainment. 

Register a team today at www.perdidorelay.com or by 

contacting Sarah Morrell at 529-8642. For more information 

on Relay for Life or the ACS visit 

www.cancer.org. 

Annual Sunset Run 

The 28th annual Sunset Run 5K/1mile fun run/walk 

will take place May 14 at 5:30 p.m. The run will start 

at 325 S. Navy Blvd. For more information contact 

Ann Williams at 456-5218 or email 

sunsetrun2010@gmail.com. 

Ballet Pensacola presents ‘American Icons’ 

Jackson Pollack, Leonard Bernstein, Mahalio 

Jackson and Tennessee Williams are some of the 

American icons who will be honored in the Ballet 

Pensacola’s upcoming repertory performance March 

17-18 at the Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 S. 

Jefferson Street, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $17-30 and 

available at the cultural center box office, for information 

or to order call 432-2042. 

Budget for baby class 

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMRS) will 

be holding “Budget for Baby” classes March 10, 11 

a.m.-1 p.m., and March 24 from 6-8 p.m. Both classes 

will be held in the NMRS training room located 

above the USO in Bldg. 625D onboard NASP. Call 

452-2300 for more information. 

MWR hosts giant flea market 

Vendor spaces are now open for reservation for the 

MWR flea market March 27 at the Corry Youth Sports 

Field. Spaces cost $25-$35 and tables can be rented for 

$8. Register online at http://naspensacola-mwr.com/cur 

rent/garagesale/resrveform.htm. 

USS William V. Pratt reunion 

The USS William V. Pratt (DLG 13/DDG 44) will be 

having a ship reunion Aug. 17-21 at the Radisson Hotel 

Nashville Airport. For information contact Rodger Hall 

at (309) 289-8750 or visit www.williamvpratt.com. 

NASC, in Ortega’s nomination package. 

In 2010 Ortega coordinated and supervised 

65 volunteers for Miracle Camp, 

which is dedicated to raising the morale of 

children afflicted with multiple disabilities 

ranging from arthritis to cancer. His efforts 

in this venture culminated more than 520 

hours directed toward cleaning, organizing 

and preparing the camp prior to its opening. 

His leadership also led 15 volunteers in 

planning and executing a carnival for children 

of deployed service members. 

Ortega also coordinated 32 volunteers to 

help run the Helen Caro Elementary 

Carnival. These volunteers helped set-up, 

organize and run the carnival. These efforts 

also provided key safety observers on rides 

at the carnival, cooked food and ran booths 

for the children, ensuring a successful carnival 

for parents and children. 

Ortega personally dedicated more than 

500 volunteer hours implementing a weekly 

volunteer program, responsible for more 

than 3,200 man-hours in restoring the USS 

Alabama. 

Ortega’s accomplishments have 

allowed him to shine above his peers, proving 

that his leadership, devotion, dedication 

and commitment offer an unparallel standard 

for all Sailors to emulate. Because of 

these achievements Ortega has received the 

honor of the Margaret Flowers Civic 

Award for 2010. 

CSO barracks from page 1 

The dormitory buildings will be constructed as three 

separate, three-story dorms, connected by covered 

breezeways. A large “Heritage Hall” will be located in 

the center building, serving as hospitality room for 

friends and family of the officers in training. 

This project is unique to the base as it will abide by 

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design 

(LEED) Silver standards, an internationally recognized 

“green building” certification system. The LEED initiative 

uses strategies aimed at improving performance of 

energy conservation, water efficiency, reduction of carbon 

dioxide emissions and improved indoor environmental 

quality. 

Blues from page 1 

has a variety of positions available for Navy 

and Marine Corps who are E-5 and above. 

Outstanding E-4s could also be considered 

for the following ratings/NECs: aviation 

machinist’s Mate (AD), aviation electrician’s 

mate (AE), aviation structural 

mechanics (AM and AME), aviation ordnanceman 

(AO), aviation electronics technician 

(AT), aviation maintenance administrationman 

(AZ), aircrew survival equipmentman 

(PR), mass communication specialists 

(MC), logistics specialists (LS) and yeoman 

(YN). 

The team is also looking for an E-6 hospital 

corpsman (HM) with an 8406 NEC, 

and E-7s in the AZ, AT, AO, AM, LS and 

YN ratings. 

“Applicants do not need to have F/A-18 

experience,” Hosterman explained. “The 

Blue Angels have a very comprehensive 

preparation process that new team members 

go through. We are looking for the 

most qualified men and women in the 

Navy and Marine Corps. Team members 

must exemplify a strong work ethic, possess 

exceptional communication skills, the 

ability to work as a team and the desire to 

uphold the traditions of the Blue Angels 

organization.” 

Blue Angels CMC (AW/SW) Yoshimi 

Core said enlisted applicants should be 

exemplary Sailors and Marines, who are 

willing to work outside their area of expertise 

and enjoy traveling. 

“Our command mission is to enhance 

recruiting and retention efforts, but we also 

serve as ambassadors of goodwill, and bolster 

pride and patriotism in American citizens. 

It takes a special person to be able to 

do that naturally,” said Core. 

Tomaszeski echoed the master chief’s 

call for applicants and how selective the 

process of choosing future team members 

is. 

“All officers who meet the required 

qualifications are encouraged to apply,” 

Tomaszeski said. “Even if you are not 

interested, maybe you know someone who 

is. The opportunity to demonstrate the 

teamwork and dedication of our military to 

its citizens across the country is a rare privilege. 

We represent the Navy and Marine 

Corps, and it is important to us that the individuals 

selected are the most balanced and 

proficient in their fields. 

“Applying is easy; however, once we 

enter the decision-making process we take 

a lot of time to ensure the right applicant is 

chosen. We have a 65-year tradition of 

excellence to uphold,” Tomaszeski said. 

Information on how to apply may be 

found on the Blue Angels’ website at 

http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/. 

For more information on the officer 

application process, contact Tomaszeski 

until mid-March 2011, at DSN 658-2509 

or commercial (760) 339-2509. After 

March 13, he may be reached at DSN 922- 

2583, ext. 3112; or commercial (850) 452- 

2583, ext. 3112; or e-mailed at: 

james.tomaszeski@navy.mil. 

For more information on the enlisted 

application process, contact Hosterman, at 

DSN 658-2075 or commercial (760) 339- 

2434 until March 13. After March 14, he 

may be reached at DSN 922-2583, ext. 

3130 or 452-2583 ext. 3130, or e-mailed at 

patrick.hosterman@navy.mil. 

NMCRS from page 1 

Over the past few years contributions have been 

decreasing while the amount that the NMCRS has disbursed 

has been increasing. 

During 2010, NMCRS disbursed $49.9 million in 

interest-free loans and grants in response to 99,854 

requests for assistance. In comparison with 2009, those 

numbers represent a 5.3 percent increase in financial aid 

and nearly a 10 percent increase in cases. 

NMCRS helped nearly one in every five active duty 

Sailors and Marines during the past 12 months. Those 

numbers include $15.1 million in quick assist loans to 

51,309 clients, $1.3 million to assist 771 widows and 

$220,000 in combat casualty assistance to 585 clients. 

These numbers reflect the capacity in which the 

NMCRS is utilized within the naval community. 

For information on the fund drive or to make a donation, 

call 452-4806 or 452-3131, ext. 3090 or e-mail 

john.dombroski@ navy.mil or patrick.bergstresser 

@navy.mil.

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MATSG 

Master Gunnery Sgt. 

Robert Rivera retires; 

see page B2 Spotlight 

Navy and Marine Corps 

personnel awarded the 

Medal 

of Honor 

during the battle for 

Iwo Jima 

Twenty-seven Medals 

of Honor – the nation’s 

highest military award for 

bravery – were awarded 

for action on Iwo Jima: 

more than any other battle 

in U.S. history. 

Berry, Charles J., Cpl. 

USMC (posthumous award) 

Caddy, William R., Pfc., 

USMCR (posthumous 

award) 

Chambers, Justice M., Lt. 

Col., USMCR 

Cole, Darrell S., Sergeant, 


award) 

Dunlap, Robert H., Capt., 

USMCR 

Gray, Ross F., Sgt., 


award) 

Harrell, William G., Sgt., 

USMC 

Herring, Rufus G., Lt. j.g., 

USNR 

Jacobson, Douglas T., Pfc., 

USMCR 

Julian, Joseph R., Sgt., 


award) 

La Belle, James D., Pfc., 


award) 

Leims, John H., 2nd Lt., 

USMCR 

Lucas, Jacklyn H., Pfc., 

USMCR 

Lummus, Jack, 1st Lt., 


award) 

Martin, Harry L., 1st Lt., 


award) 

McCarthy, Joseph J., 

Capt., USMCR 

Pierce, Francis J., PHM 1st 

Class, USN 

Phillips, George , Pvt., 


award) 

Ruhl, Donald J., Pfc., 


award) 

Sigler, Franklin E., Pvt., 

USMCR 

Stein, Tony, Cpl., USMCR 

(posthumous award) 

Wahlen, George E., PHM 

2nd Class, USN 

Walsh, William G., 

Gunnery Sgt. USMCR 

(posthumous award) 

Watson, Wilson D., Pvt., 

Because of the distance between mainland 

Japan and U.S. bases in the Mariana Islands, the 

capture of Iwo Jima would provide an emergency 

landing strip for crippled B-29s returning 

from bombing runs. The seizure of Iwo would 

allow for sea and air blockades, the ability to 

conduct intensive air bombardment and to 

destroy the enemy’s air and naval capabilities. 

To the Japanese leadership, the capture of Iwo 

Jima meant the battle for Okinawa, and the invasion 

of Japan itself, was not far off. 

Initial carrier raids against Iwo Jima began in 

June 1944. Prior to the invasion, the eightsquare-mile 

island would suffer the longest, 

most intensive shelling of any Pacific island during 

the war. The 7th Air Force, working out of 

the Marianas, supplied the B-24 heavy bombers 

for the campaign. 

In addition to the air assaults on Iwo, the 

Marines requested 10 days of pre-invasion naval 

bombardment. Due to other operational commitments 

and the fact that a prolonged air assault 

had been waged on Iwo Jima, Navy planners 

authorized only three days of naval bombardment. 

Unfavorable weather conditions would 

further hamper the effects of naval bombardment. 

Despite this, planners decided to keep the 

invasion date and the Marines prepared for the 

Feb. 19 D-day. 

More than 450 ships massed off Iwo as the H- 

hour bombardment pounded the island. Shortly 

after 9 a.m., Marines of the 4th and 5th divisions 

hit beaches Green, Red, Yellow and Blue 

abreast, initially finding little enemy resistance. 

Coarse volcanic sand hampered the movement 

of men and machines as they struggled to move 

up the beach. As the protective naval gunfire 

subsided to allow for the Marine advance, the 

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Japanese emerged from their fortified underground 

positions to begin a heavy barrage of fire 

against the invading force. 

The 4th Marine Division pushed forward 

against heavy opposition to take the quarry, a 

Japanese strong point. The 5th Marine 

Division’s 28th Marines had the mission of isolating 

Mount Suribachi. Both tasks were accomplished 

that day. 

Feb. 20, one day after the landing, the 28th 

Marines secured the southern end of Iwo and 

Fourth Division Marines begin an attack from the beach on Iwo Jima, as another boatload of men 

land from a landing craft, vehicle, personnel (LCVP), Feb. 19, 1945. Note the burning landing vehicle, 

tracked (LVT) and the men ashore taking cover. U.S. Marine Corps photo 

moved to take the summit of Suribachi. By day’s 

end, one-third of the island and Motoyama 

Airfield No. 1 was controlled by the Marines. 

By Feb. 23, the 28th Marines would reach the 

top of Mount Suribachi and raise the U.S. flag. 

The 3rd Marine Division joined the fighting 

on the fifth day of the battle. These Marines 

immediately began the mission of securing the 

center sector of the island. Each division fought 

hard to gain ground against a determined 

Japanese defender. 

Lt. Gen. Tadamishi Kuribayashi, commander 

of the ground forces on Iwo Jima, concentrated 

his energies and his forces in the central and 

northern sections of the island. Miles of interlocking 

caves, concrete blockhouses and pillboxes 

proved to be one of the most impenetrable 

defenses encountered by the Marines in the 

Pacific. 

The 3rd Marine Division encountered the 

most heavily fortified portion of the island in 

their move to take Airfield No. 2. As with most 

of the fighting on Iwo Jima, frontal assault was 

the method used to gain each inch of ground. By 

nightfall on March 9, the third division reached 

the island’s northeastern beach, cutting the 

enemy defenses in two. 

Gosling Games 

Color Me ‘U.S. of A.’ 

The first flag raising on Iwo Jima, Feb. 23, 1945. U.S. Marine Corps 

photo by Lou Lowery 

On the left of the 3rd Marine Division, the 

5th Marine Division pushed up the western 

coast of Iwo Jima from the central airfield to 

the island’s northern tip. Moving to seize and 

hold the eastern portion of the island, the 4th 

Marine Division encountered a “mini banzai” 

attack from the final members of the Japanese 

navy serving on Iwo. This attack resulted in the 

death of nearly 700 enemy and ended the centralized 

resistance of enemy forces in the 4th 

division’s sector. 

A proud moment for those who worked so 

hard to gain control of the island was when the 

first emergency landing was made by a B-29 

bomber March 4. Repairs were made, refueling 

was completed and the aircraft was off to complete 

its mission. 

Operations entered the final phases March 11; 

enemy resistance was no longer centralized. 

Individual pockets of resistance were taken one 

by one. 

Finally on March 26, following a banzai 

attack against troops and air corps personnel 

near the beaches, the island was declared secure. 

The U.S. Army’s 147th Infantry Regiment 

assumed ground control of the island April 4, 

relieving the largest body of Marines. 

The 36-day assault resulted in more than 

26,000 American casualties, including 6,800 

dead. Of the 20,000 Japanese defenders, only 

1,083 survived. The Marines’ efforts, however, 

provided a vital link in the U.S. chain of bomber 

bases. By war’s end, 2,400 B-29 bombers carrying 

27,000 crewmen made unscheduled or 

emergency landings on the island. 

“The battle of Iwo island has been won ... 

By their victory, the 3rd, 4th and 5th Marine 

Divisions and other units of the 5th 

Amphibious Corps have made an 

accounting to their country which only 

history will be able to value fully. Among 

the Americans who served on Iwo island, 

uncommon valor was a common virtue.” 

— Adm. Chester W. Nimitz 

Jokes & Groaners 

Why the English language is hard to learn 

1) The bandage was wound around the wound. 

2) The farm was used to produce produce. 

3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. 

4) We must polish the Polish furniture. 

5) He could lead if he would get the lead out. 

6) The soldier decided to desert his dessert in the desert. 

7) He thought it was time to present the present. 

8) A bass was painted on the head of the bass drum. 

9) When shot at, the dove dove into the bushes. 

10) I did not object to the object. 

11) The insurance was invalid for the invalid. 

12) There was a row among the oarsmen about how to row. 

13) They were too close to the door to close it. 

14) The buck does funny things when the does are present. 

15) A seamstress and a sewer fell down into a sewer line. 

16) To help with planting, the farmer taught his sow to sow. 

17) The wind was too strong to wind the sail. 

18) After a number of injections my jaw got number. 

19) Upon seeing the tear in the painting I shed a tear. 

20) I had to subject the subject to a series of tests. 

And why is it that writers write, but fingers don’t fing, grocers 

don’t groce and hammers don’t ham? If a vegetarian eats vegetables, 

what does a humanitarian eat?

PAGE 

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GOSPORTSPOTLIGHT 


Master Gunnery Sgt. Rivera retires after career spanning six decades 

By 2nd Lt. Demetrios Marinides 

MATSG PAO 

Any Marine who has walked 

the halls of Marine Air Training 

Support Group (MATSG-21) 

HQ in the last 11 years is likely to 

have heard the booming voice of 

Master Gunnery Sgt. Robert 

Rivera, greeting everyone he sees 

with a loud “OO-RAH,” and asking 

them how they are doing. 

Rivera retired recently, and 

was honored in a ceremony at 

the National Naval Aviation 

Museum aboard NAS 

Pensacola. His career is one that 

has served across the spectrum 

of what the Marine Corps does. 

Roberto Rivera joined the 

Marine Corps in September 

1969, not yet having completed 

high school, with the full expectation 

of joining the fight in 

Vietnam. He never would deploy 

there, but he embarked on a 

career that would take him all 

over the world and see him hold 

more than a dozen military occupational 

specialties (MOS). 

“I guess things worked out for 

a reason … what do you know at 

17? You think you know it all, 

and unfortunately you really 

don’t,” said Rivera. “I didn’t really 

know much about the Marine 

Corps, all I knew was that they 

could get you out there pretty 

quick.” 

Coming out of boot camp and 

then infantry training, Rivera’s 

training took off. He received 

orders to Portsmouth, Va., designating 

him as a sea-going 

Marine. In his first year and a half 

as a Marine, he went to Jungle 

Warfare School, noncommis- 

Master Gunnery Sgt. 

Robert Rivera 

sioned officers (NCO) school 

and inflatable boat training. He 

also completed his high school 

equivalency at the urging of his 

first platoon commander. This 

was all while completing ship 

cruises to Europe and South 

America. 

“Every summer, if you wanted 

a school, they were ready to send 

you,” said Rivera, “What else can 

you ask for? The Marine Corps 

was ‘you want it, step up’.” 

In August 1972, Rivera headed 

to NAS Lakehurst, N.J., where he 

was assigned as sergeant of the 

guard and basic military police 

duties, another MOS he had 

picked up by that point. 

In 1973, as things heated up in 

the Middle East, he requested and 

was granted orders to K Co. 3rd 

Bn., 6th Marine Reg. at Camp 

Lejeune, N.C. He was made a 

platoon sergeant and was 

deployed as part of the United 

States peacekeeping force during 

the Yom Kippur War in the fall of 

1973, spending time at the Suez 

Canal and Port Said, Egypt. 

By his fifth year in the Corps, 

Rivera was a staff sergeant. He 

had also become a marksmanship 

instructor, and went on to 

complete Staff NCO Academy 

and Drill Instructor School, serving 

a two-year tour as a senior 

drill instructor at Parris Island. 

“To me Drill Instructor 

School, at that time, was probably 

the most difficult school I had 

done,” said Rivera. 

In July 1977, Rivera transferred 

into the Marine Corps Reserves 

and began a career in law enforcement 

as a deputy sheriff in 

Beaufort, S.C. His reserve duty 

station was at beach and port operations 

in Savannah, Ga., where he 

served as company gunnery sergeant. 

He also attended Logistics 

School during that time. 

He transferred to inactive 

reserves in 1986 and left the 

Marine Corps in 1989, beginning 

a career with Naval Criminal 

Investigative Service (NCIS) and 

was stationed in Hawaii, where 

his main specialty was as a polygraph 

examiner. 

In 1996 he requested to re-join 

the Corps, and was brought back 

in as a gunnery sergeant, after 

being out 10 years. He described 

himself as being “blessed” for 

such an opportunity. He was 

assigned as a military police officer/assistant 

operations senior 

NCO (SNCO) at Kaneohe Bay, 

Hawaii. He was also assigned to 

Marine Corps Combat Camera 

as a photographer, having attended 

Kodak and Nikon photography 

schools during his service as 

a deputy sheriff. 

Rivera was transferred by 

NCIS to NAS Pensacola in 2000, 

and as a result also joined the 4th 

Marine Air Wing Liaison Training 

Branch Detachment as a photographer 

and training SNCO. He 

also taught motorcycle safety 

courses for Marines and was a 

Marine Corps motor vehicle 

driver licensing examiner. He 

retired from NCIS last year. 

“Looking back, my biggest 

regret I ever have about anything 

is the fact that I dropped out of 

high school,” Rivera said. He 

would go on to make up for it, 

completing multiple degrees, 

such as business administration 

and business management, in 

addition to all his Marine Corps 

and law enforcement training. 

His closing advice is to go 

above and beyond to achieve 

one’s goals. “Dream something 

and then pursue it, go after it. 

Don’t let (any)body tell you you 

can’t do something … don’t sit 

back waiting for somebody. No, 

go out and get it,” Rivera said. 

Rivera made a point of thanking 

his wife, Sally, saying that she 

was always supportive no matter 

where his career took him, and 

was his “rock” through his many 

years in service. 

In retirement, Rivera will continue 

his work with motorcycle 

rider safety courses and will also 

work part-time at MATSG with 

Marine Net courses, the Marine 

Corps’ online resource for professional 

military education. 

Thirty-year service mark for NASP Safety Departmentʼs 

Freddie Roper ... NASP CO Capt. Christopher Plummer delivered 

a handshake and a certificate to NASP Safety Specialist Freddie 

Roper, as Roper reached a service milestone – 30 years – Feb. 7. 

“Most of my career has been with (Public Works Department); they are 

like a family to me,” Roper said. “It’s been a joy to be associated with 

such good people.” Photo AN Rachele Lehmann 

Business 

Climate 

Magazine 

For 

Today’s 

Climate 

www.nwflbusinessclimate.com

GOSPORT 


PAGE 

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never be bored 

www.downtowncrowd.com

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B4 

GOSPORTOFF DUTY 


WORSHIP 

NAS Pensacola 

Protestant 

Sunday 

• 8 a.m., Communion 

Service** 

• 10:15 a.m. Worship 

Service* 

• 6 p.m. Contemporary 

Service** 

Tuesday 

• 9 a.m., Women’s 

Bible Study*** 

Wednesday 

• 5:30 p.m. Fellowship 

Dinner 

• 6 p.m. Bible Study*** 

Roman Catholic 

Saturday 

• 3:45 p.m. Sacrament 

of Penance**** 

• 4:30 p.m. Mass* 

Sunday 

• 8:30 a.m. Mass* 

Monday and Thursday 

• Noon Mass**** 

Friday 

Corry Station 

Protestant 

Sunday 

• 9 a.m. Adult Bible 

Study (chapel conference 

room) 

• 9 a.m. Chapel Choir 

(sanctuary) 

• 10 a.m. Worship 

Service 

• 11:30 a.m. Fellowship 

• 7:30 p.m. Praise and 

Worship 

Thursday 

• 5:30 p.m., Bible 

Study and dinner (fellowship 

hall) 


Sunday 

• Noon Mass 

Tuesday 

• 11 a.m. Mass (small 

chapel) 

Latter Day Saints 

Sunday 

• 10:30 a.m.** 

Wednesday 

• 7-8:30 p.m., Bible 

Study (Corry) 

Whiting Field Chapel 


Friday 

• 11-11:30 a.m. Mass 

Protestant 

Sunday 

• 9:30-11:30 a.m. 

*Naval Aviation 

Memorial Chapel 

**All Faiths Chapel 

***J.B. McKamey 

Center 

****Lady of Loreto 

Chapel 

‘First Fridays’ in 

downtown Milton 

From Main Street Milton 

Main Street Milton will kick 

off this year’s sequence of “First 

Fridays in Downtown Milton” 

from 5-8 p.m. each first Friday of 

the month starting, March 4. The 

series will run through Nov. 4. 

First Friday will take on a new 

look this year offering a car club 

of the month, along with a mix of 

arts, crafts, classic cars, live 

music, dining and shopping. 

Portside Cinema re-opens 

FRIDAY 

SATURDAY 

SUNDAY 

MONDAY 

TUESDAY 

Free Movie 

WEDNESDAY 

THURSDAY 

TICKETS 

Megamind (PG) 4:45; Season of the Witch (PG-13) 5; No Strings Attached (R) 6:45, 9:15; 

Country Strong (PG-13) 7, 9:30 

Despicable Me (PG) noon; Megamind (PG) 12:15; True Grit (PG-13) 2, 4:30; The Green 

Hornet (PG-13) 2:15, 4:45; Country Strong (PG-13) 7, 9:30; No Strings Attached (R) 7:15, 

9:45 

True Grit (PG-13) noon, 2:30; Country Strong (PG-13) 12:15, 2:45; The Green Hornet (PG-13) 

5, 7:30; No Strings Attached (R) 5:15, 7:45 

Closed 

The Gulf Coast Regional 

Mustang Club will be the featured 

car club of the month. 

Guests who have classic cars are 

encouraged to attend. Entry is 

free. Cars will line up in the 

parking lot between Elmira and 

Santa Rosa streets, one block 

west of Imogene Theater. 

In addition to arts, crafts, 

shopping and strolling throughout 

downtown, local restaurants 

feature a variety of live music 

True Grit (PG-13) 4:45; Country Strong (PG-13) 5; The Dilemma (PG-13) 7:15; No Strings 

Attached (R) 7:30 

Despicable Me (PG) 5; Season of the Witch (PG) 5:15; The Social Network (PG-13) 7:15; The 

Fighter (PG-13) 7:30 

True Grit (PG-13) 4:45; Country Strong (PG-13) 5; The Green Hornet (PG-13) 7:15; No 

Strings Attached (R) 7:30 

Adults $3, children ages 6-11 $1.50, children younger than 6 free 

and dinner specials on Friday 

nights. 

While downtown, visitors can 

also enjoy shopping at various 

businesses, as well as visiting the 

Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial 

and the Downtown Riverwalk 

Park. 

First Friday in downtown 

Milton is sponsored by the nonprofit 

revitalization group Main 

Street Milton with the support 

from the city of Milton. All activities 

are free and open to the public. 

Children’s activities are provided 

at no charge. 

For more information on First 

Fridays in downtown Milton call 

626-6246 or visit www.mainstreetmilton.org. 

Located along the banks of the 

Blackwater River, downtown 

Milton is a designated “Florida 

Main Street Community” and is 

listed on the National Register of 

Historic Places. It is host to several 

festivals throughout the year, 

including the Scratch Ankle 

Festival, which will take place 

April 16-17 this year, the 

Riverwalk Arts Festival, 

Riverfest, Gallery Night and 

much more. 

Jazz Society of Pensacola hosts ‘Mardi Gras Kick-Off Party’ 

The Jazz Society of Pensacola (JSOP) will be throwing 

a “Mardi Gras Kick-off Party” Feb. 26, from 6-10 p.m. at 

Will Call Sports Grill in downtown Pensacola. 

The party will feature live music, beads, masks and 

dining specials. The two bands that are playing will be 

“The Blackout Brass Band,” from Rucker, Ala., at 6-8 

p.m., and local favorites, “The Blenders,” from 8-10 p.m. 

Cost is $20 per-person in advance or $25 at the door. 

Student admission is just $5 with valid I.D. Proceeds will 

go toward the annual JazzFest in April. 

For tickets or more information call 433-8382 or visit 

www.jazzpensacola.com. 

February/ 

March 

Liberty 

Activities 

The Liberty Program 

events target young, 

unaccompanied activeduty 

military. Events are 

at the main Liberty Center 

in the Portside 

Entertainment Complex 

at NASP unless specifically 

stated to be at Corry 

Station. For additional 

information, call 452- 

2372 or visit 

http://www.naspensacola-mwr.com/sing 

sail/liberty.htm. 

25 

Liberty — 

Military Saves: 

poster party 

starting at 5:30 

p.m. 

26 

Liberty — UFC 

Fight Penn vs. 

Fitch. Cost is 

$5. 

27 

Liberty — 

Tandem skydiving 

departs at 

8 and 11 a.m. 

Cost is $140. 

28 

Liberty — Blood 

drive from 4-9 

p.m. Free T- 

shirts for 

donors. 

March 1 

Liberty — Free 

mall shuttle at 

5:30 p.m. 

2 

Liberty — Movie 

Premiere 

“Gulliver’s 

Travels” 

3 

Liberty — 9-Ball 

Tournament

GOSPORT 


PAGE 

B5 

Navy test pilot completes first F-35C flight 

From Joint Strike Fighter ITF PAO 

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. (NNS) – 

The carrier variant of the F-35 (CF-1) 

Joint Strike Fighter flew for the first 

time with a Navy test pilot at the controls 

Feb. 11. 

Taking off at 2:06 p.m. (EST), Lt. 

Cmdr. Eric “Magic” Buus flew the F- 

35C for approximately two hours. 

Buus’ first flight in the CF-1 checked 

the function of the flutter excitation 

system, which will help measure 

structural loads of the airframe during 

various flight maneuvers. 

“The aircraft flew great for more 

than two hours with no issues. It’s a 

really smooth, solid flying airplane 

and a joy to fly,” said Buus. “This 

flight was a great milestone for me, 

personally, and more importantly, for 

the services during the 100-year 

anniversary of naval aviation. This 

airplane is going to give us a great 

leap in capability, and I’m looking 

forward to putting it through the 

demanding carrier suitability tests 

required to ensure it’s ready for the 

fleet.” 

The F-35C is distinct from the F- 

35A and F-35B variants with its larger 

wing surfaces and reinforced landing 

gear for greater control in the 

demanding carrier take-off and landing 

environment. 

“Magic’s flight today is a tremendous 

accomplishment for him and the 

test team, and a historic event for 

naval aviation,” said Capt. Thomas 

Huff, commodore of Naval Test Wing 

Atlantic. “The determination and 

thoroughness of test professionals 

across all our programs is shaped by 

the education and training they 

receive at the U.S. Naval Test Pilot 

School and Test and Evaluation 

University, ensuring delivery of 

warfighting capability to Sailors and 

Marines.” 

Coincidentally timed with the kickoff 

of the Centennial of Naval 

Aviation in San Diego, this milestone 

represents the Navy’s first hands-on 

experience in its future fighter aircraft 

with stealth capabilities. 

The F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike 

Fighter program is in the system 

design and development phase, focusing 

on delivering three different, new 

aircraft variants to the U.S. Marine 

Corps, Navy and Air Force. The integrated 

test force at NAS Patuxent 

River is focused on testing and evaluation 

of the F-35B and F-35C. 

The U.S. Navy variant of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, the F-35C, conducts a test 

flight over Chesapeake Bay. Lt. Cmdr. Eric “Magic” Buus flew the F-35C for two 

hours, checking instruments that will measure structural loads on the airframe 

during flight maneuvers. The F-35C is distinct from the F-35A and F-35B variants 

with larger wing surfaces and reinforced landing gear for greater control 

when operating in the demanding carrier take-off and landing environment. 

Photo courtesy Lockheed Martin

PAGE 

B6 


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interior. $9K 

OBO. 292-8951 

Hot! Classy. Red. 

Luxury. 2-seater 

Roadster.1995 

Mercedes SL-320. 

Excellent cond. 

$12,000. 932- 

9952 

05 Nissan Titan 

LE Black and 

chrome, new tires 

w/ warrnty,Very 

Clean, 55k miles, 

$17k,please call 

misty at 918-636- 

4406 

2005 Chevy 

Silverado 1500 

reg. cab, 2 door, 

2WD, 65K miles, 

dark color. 432- 

5311 

2006 Mercury 

Mountaineer— 

silver, luxury, 1 

o w n e r , 

nonsmoker, cream 

leather, 24,100 mi. 

Retails for 

$21,025. Loan 

balance is $15,00. 

Make reasonable 

offer. 292-1926 

07 F-150, 

$19,000. OBO, 

34,000 m, Black 

on Black. 

Excellent 

Condition. 

Located at NAS 

Pensacola 901- 

574-0835 

2005 Honda 

Odyssey EX-L, 

ocean blue, exc. 

Mechanical/physi 

cal cond. Fully 

2004 Chrysler 

Serbring LXI 

98500 miles in 

excellent running 

loaded, towing 

condition. Well 

capability. 

Original owner, 

maintained non 

nonsmoker 20/28 

smoked 686-1250 

mpg, 91K mi. 

$14,900 Contact 

Tim 725-6839 

Trucks, Vans & 

SUVs 

This space 

can be yours 

Motorcycles 

09 Yam VSTAR 

1300 cruiser, red, 

orig owner, 7500 

miles, many 

upgrades, $7600. 

Milton, ph 623- 

3677. 

2005 Yamaha 

FZ1—Great 

condition. $1,200 

akrapovic slip on 

muffler w/ jet kit. 

K&N airflow 

filters. New 

Michelin pilot 

tires. Asking 

$3,300. Call 

Dennis 698-6168 

2009 Harley 

Davidson Fat Bob. 

Flat Black, 3700 

miles, $13,400. 

Call Nick 

(432)352-8165. 

02 Harley 

D a v i d s o n 

F L H T C I 

Electraglide 

Classic, garagekept, 

adult ridden, 

many upgrades & 

extras, must sell 

$9,000 Call Frank 

377-5230 

Misc. Motor 

SUMMER is 

COMING! 

SeaDoo GTX 155 

with trailer. 2008. 

NEVER BEEN IN 

THE WATER. 

This is the BIG 

ONE that you can 

innertube a person 

behind you. 

Asking $10,500. 

Call 494-9445 

29' Formula 

1990, Blue & 

White Sport 

Cruiser, Twin 

454's, generator 

a/c, small camping 

quarters. 2 full 

berths - $20,000 

o/b/o call 850- 

232-1068 

19’ Bayliner w/ 

140 HP Suzuki 4 

stroke.Gps/fish 

finder.fish&sfty 

gear.On CF sale 

lot $10k 

9186364406 

RV 2002 

Fleetwood 

Southwind 38’ 

C u s t o m 

shelves/storage. 

4door fridge. 

$49,500. Bill 478- 

6633 

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next page 

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Your 

Classified 

Ad in the 

Gosport. 

Classified 

ads for 

Military 

Personnel 

are free. 

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Ads placed by the Military community 

MILITARY MARKETPLACE 

H Motor H Merchandise H Employment H Real Estate H and more 

Boats-29 ft 01 Beautiful 3BD, Perdido Key Home or Responsible, w/ 1/3 acre wooded Lot—remodeled 1600 sf. 3BR/2BA 

Regal Commodore 2BA for rent. $700 $1,300 Waterview Commercial Christian Values. mobile home lot doublewide house Panoramic water 

Luxury Cabin d e p o s i t 3BR/2BA house Leasing for office, 2BR/2BA Condo. in Pace. No trailer, 1400 sf, view. Renovated 

Cruiser Fully $700/month. 10min on River Rd. healthcare, retail Private Bed/Bath. qualifying ex screened sunroom windows, roof, 

Loaded Generator to base. Call 703- Washer/dryer & and/or computer Shared Living owner finance w/ tile, carport, new A/C, heating, all 

Windlass Sleeps 6 740-6398 for some furnishings sale space. Corner Area w/ W/D $250 down kitchen cabinets, plumbing, 

Reduced to details. 

incld. Call 341- of G & Romana $375 (Includes $150 mo. 712-219 appliances, 2 polished oak 

$39,900 529-1946 

8210 

St., near 

Util.) $350 Dep. 

storage bldgs floors & more. 

Be first to live in 

downtown traffic. 

One Mile from 

140 ft x 50 ft. wide $55,000 5491 $222,000 Call 

42 ft. Kadey newly renovated 

UWF. Available 

3BR/2.5BA 2300 $1,300/mo. 850- 

lot—located at 13 London Ave. 206- Jean McPhee 572- 

Krogan Pilot House 1BR/1BA House 

March 1. 529- 

sf, $1,500/mo. Call 432-5311 

Sioux Trail, behind 6436 

7112 ERA Legacy 

Trawler—2 state near Saufley Fld. 

8722 

John 912-4252 

Budget Brakes on 

rooms, W/D, heat Upscale inside w/ 

Roommates 

Room for rent in 

Mobile Hwy. Lot Beautiful 3 Beautiful all 

& air. Great for new bathroom, new 2BR/2BA, 1900 

furnished home on for your bedroom 2 bath brick 1576 sf, 

Live aboard, kitchen, new sf $900/mo. Call RoommateWestside. 

Kingsize 

bed, ceiling house. Across from 2400 sq ft 2 car floorplan patio 

motorhome or close to NAS. 3BR/2BA open 

cruising, or everything. John 912-4252 Wanted. Mature 

crossing oceans. $600/mo. New 

Male. 3/2. Close fan, cable TV. All WalMart on Mobile garage with Fl home, large 2 car 

Price reduced, must roof, fenced yard. 718 Bayou Blvd. to NAS, utilities included. Hwy. 458-6579 room. 501-6606 side entry garage, 

sell. Call 293-2596 206-7137 or 438- Furnished, all new NavHosp. $350 $115/week. 206- 

off Spanish Trail. 

4994 

appliances, totally mo,plus 1/2 7137 or 438-4994 6119 East Shore For Sale By NE Pensacola 

2004 6-HP Four- 

renovated. utilities. Ph 281- Large oak trees, Dr. 3br/2ba on Owner: Beautiful $165,000 433- 

Stroke Mercury 

1BR Furnished 

2BR/1BA. 2008 

fenced corner lot. Crescent Lake. 3BR/2BA close to 6533 

Outboard Motor 

Poolside Villa at 

Florida/dining rm, 

Runs Great - Very 

Purple Parrot 

Homes for sale 

Includes 18’ NAS. 2400 sq ft 2 

new kitchen Rm 4 Rent:Large 

pontoon boat & car garage with Fl Immaculate 

Little Hrs Price 

Resort. Long term 

$900/mo. 601- Masterbedrm/pvt 

riding mower. room. 501-6606 2BR/2BA, well 

rental. $900/mo. 

$1500 944-2407 

341-2002 bath/prkng/TV + Older Model Screened porch, 

kept, frml dining 

includes cable, 

$500 w/Garage. 

12x65, 2BR 

sprinkler, 3BR/2.5BA 2300 rm, living rm, sun 

electric, water, 

Real Estate 

Room for Rent. Quiet hm. 

Mobile Home in 

workshop, storage sf, $240,000. Call rm, 1400 sf, 1car 

internet. Walk in 

good condition 

All utilities paid. Palafox/Olive Rd 

shed..35 acres. John 912-4252 garage W/D 

Homes for rent ready. Call 380- 

7x14 Enclosed 

Cable included. 454-6137 

$159,900. 469- 

hookup, large well 

0858 

Front Porch on 

$440/ mo. $60 

large Shaded Lot 

1031 

2BR/2BA, 1900 kept backyard, 

3BR/1.5BA 

deposit. Call Judy Roommate 

Large 4BR/3BA 

100x150; 12x12 

sf $145,000. Call sprinkler system, 

Fenced yard, no 

572-3238 W a n t e d — 

Home w/ living 

Storage Shed. This space John 912-4252 new A/C, elec. 

pets/no smoking 

Furnished Room. 

rm., dining rm., 

$20,000 Firm 968- 

heat. $110,000 

can be yours 

6322 Louisville 

3/2. Beautiful Prefer nondrinker, 

den, eat-in kitchen, 

5205 

456-2094 

Ave. $625/mo. 

on cul-de-sac. 

home, centrally nonsmoker. 

725-6890 

Avail. March 1, 

located. 1330 $500/mo. Ensley 

large yard,near 

square feet. Hard area 748-3936 or 

For Rent - 

bases. $1,150/mo. 

wood floors. Call 477-2142 

Chevalier Subd. + $900 dep. 572- 

292-4422. $850. 

4/3. Standby 3915 

generator. 

$1,375/month 497- 1BR/1BA Cottage, 

0681. 

Home For Rent 

$1100/$700, 3 

Bed/3Bath, 2300 

Sq. Ft., 1 Car 

Garage, No pets, 

Backgrnd 

492-3341 

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Go to our website www.gosportpensacola.com 

or fill out the form below and deliver it to Ballinger Publishing at 41 N. Jefferson St., Pensacola, FL 32514 

Motor Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Real Estate Misc. 

Check 

Sngle Bedrm, 

quiet TV, Wifi,frig 

++, $425 (Mil 

Discount)Olive 

Rd/Cody Rd 4- 

details ph 454-6137 

650 sf, nicely 

furnished, water, 

garbage incl. 

$500/mo. + $500 

dep. 587-5078 

3BR/2BA 5690 

Balderas St. Home 

$850/mo. Fenced 

yard, NAS back 

gate. Carpet, tile. 

Waterfront 

community. 1 year 

lease. 206-2367 or 

492-7852 -$25 

Military Discount 

311 Chaseville St. 

2BR/1BA CH&A, 

1 st /last month’s 

rent & dep. Close 

to NAS, Corry, 

references req. 1 

yr. ls. Workshop, 

patio, screened 

porch $625/mo. 

492-7852 or 206- 

2367 

Frt gate NASP 

Twnhm Bayou 

G r a n d e 

2BR,2.5BA,2.5 

garage $950/mo 

Boat slip Mil 

Discount. Jim 813- 

451-9015 

RM4RENT 

$400+deposit 

&1/3 Util. Prkng, 

Cable, WIFI, TV, 

kitchen, laundry. 

5MIN fm UWF, 

20 NAS. Quiet! 

454-6138 

Roommate 

Wanted—1 room, 

w/ private bath in 

waterfront condo, 

5 min from back 

gate. $500/mo. 

All utilities incld. 

703-618-1301 

This space 

can be yours 

Okay 

its the 

New Year. 

Time to 

clean out 

those 

closets 

and garage. 

Organize 

your stuff 

and sell the 

overflow. 

Go to our 

website 

www.gosp 

ortpensacol 

a.com 

to place 

your 

classified 

ad today! 

Free Military Classified Ad Form 

Place your ad by mail, online or in person 

(deadline: Thursday @ 12pm) 

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Phone 850-433-1166 ext. 29 

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To qualify for a free GOSPORT ad, you must be: Active or retired military, DOD personnel (including DOD retirees), 

or contract employees working on a Pensacola area military installation. All free ads must be for a one-time sale of 

personally owned items. Business ads do not quality as free ads. Free ads are limited to three per week (maximum 

25 words per ad), per household. Ballinger Publishing reserves the right to edit, change, delete or cancel your ad if 

it contains information that is contrary to its publishing standards. Contact (850) 433-1166 for more information. 

All goods and services must be available without regard to race, creed or color. The GOSPORT staff and Ballinger 

Publishing are not responsible for any loss or expense that results from the publication or omission of a classified 

ad. Military ads will run for one week and must be resubmitted for additional weeks. Due to space limitations, free 

ads may be bumped to the next issue. Time sensitive ads will take precedence. 

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right to not run any ad that does not meet its publication standards. We will not run ads that contain profanity or offensive 

language. Florida Law requires that all pets sold in the state of Florida are properly inoculated for rabies 

and other communicable diseases. 

DEADLINE: Deadline for all ads is 12pm Thursday, 8 days prior to the following Friday edition. 

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