Naval Air Technical Training Center to change leadership - Gosport

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Vol. 76, No. 6 VISIT GOSPORT ONLINE: www.gosportpensacola.com 

February 10, 2012 

Naval Air Technical Training Center to change leadership 

By AECS(AW/SW) Thomas E. Hebert 

NATTC PAO 

Capt. Michael K. Price will turn over 

command of the Naval Air Technical 

Training Center (NATTC) to Capt. James 

V. Daniels during a ceremony at the Naval 

Air Technical Training Center Aviation 

Support Equipment hangar in Bldg. 3460 

aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola today 

(Feb. 10), at 10 a.m. 

Rear Adm. Michael S. White, assistant 

commander for Career 

Management, Navy 

Personnel Command will 

be the guest speaker. 

Incoming NATTC 

Commanding Officer, 

Capt. James V. Daniels, 

served as the chief staff 

officer of the newly established 

Maritime Civil 

Affairs and Security 

Training Command out of 

Virginia Beach, Va. 

“There is nothing more 

important in today’s Navy, 

By Patrick Foughty 

CNIC Public Affairs 

Capt. James V. 

Daniels 

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) 

Vice Adm. William French, right, assumes the duties 

and responsibilities as CNIC from retired Vice Adm. 

Michael Vitale during CNIC’s official change of command 

ceremony. Photo by MC1 Peter D. Lawlor 

French takes 

helm at CNIC 

WASHINGTON – Vice Adm. William D. French 

relieved Vice Adm. Michael C. Vitale as 

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) 

during a change of command ceremony in CNIC 

Headquarters at the Washington Navy Yard, Feb. 3. 

Vitale has served as the chief officer leading the 

Navy’s entire shore infrastructure for nearly three 

years and was the third commander in the history of 

CNIC. This infrastructure, also known as the CNIC 

Enterprise, includes 11 Navy Regions, 70 

Installations, and 127 Naval Operations Support 

Centers, and is responsible for 31 business lines and 

122 critical shore capabilities across three major categories; 

operations, quality of life, and facilities management. 

French thanked Vitale for his wisdom and guidance 

and spoke briefly about his optimism and vision 

for the future of CNIC. 

“During the last six years I have been with the 

CNIC Enterprise I have learned that we have some of 

the best, brightest, and most talented professionals in 

the Navy,” said French. “Under Vice Adm. Vitale’s 

leadership the CNIC team has set the example for 

how an enterprise should function and have established 

immense credibility on how you are meeting 

customer needs. I’m honored to be taking 

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when we take into account CNO’s sailing 

directions, than having solid training strategy 

which will enable us to meet his 

expectations for today’s missions,” said 

Daniels. “Specifically, deterring 

aggression and winning our nation’s 

wars, our core responsibilities. 

Being proficient in the operation 

of our weapons and their systems 

is critical in providing 

our Sailors confidence in 

their equipment and in 

their own skills. This 

proficiency requires quality and timely 

training in order to provide 

the requisite knowledge, 

skills and abilities for our 

Sailors to meet all mission 

requirements and this is 

what I expect NATTC to 

continue to provide to the 

fleet.” 

During the ceremony, 

White will present Price 

with the Legion of Merit 

Medal for his service. 

“Our school continues to 

have a history of developing 

some of the finest technicians 

in our Navy and Marine Corps; we 

have graduated 28,000 students during the 

New training available for OASC administrators 

From DANTES and NETC PAO 

The Defense Activity for Non- 

Traditional Education Support 

(DANTES), announced 

Feb. 6 that new training 

is available for Online 

Academic Skills 

Course (OASC) 

administrators, making 

it easier to stay up-to-date 

with the course’s latest changes and 

student requirements. 

The OASC administrator training 

Naval Air Station 

Pensacola has Federal 

Bureau of Prison (FBOP) 

inmates that work on all 

NASP sites. The inmates 

can be identified by their 

green uniform (in the summer 

they are allowed to 

where a white T-shirt). 

They also drive dull-green 

trucks identified by their 

group number. 

These inmates have 

been screened by the 

FBOP to be non-violent 

and have volunteered for 

work to help them transition 

back in to society. 

Inmate oversight is provided 

by a contractor, 

Regal Select Services Inc. 

(RSSI). RSSI employees 

wear tan uniforms. 

The following procedures 

apply to interaction 

with inmates: 

No contact should be 

made with inmates. A nod 

of hello or goodbye is 

acceptable but no more 

than that. Try to avoid 

being approached by an 

inmate. If approached by 

an inmate, remove yourself 

if possible. By no 

means should anything be 

given to or taken from an 

past two years. What an accomplishment 

for the staff of this fantastic organization,” 

said Price about his tour. 

Price, a native of Covington, La., 

enlisted in the Navy Feb. 8, 1977, 

upon graduation. Ten years 

later, while stationed at 

Commander Light Attack 

Wing Pacific Fleet (1986- 

1987) Lemoore, Calif., 

AOC Price was commissioned 

to limited duty officer ensign 

March 2, 1987. In 2005, he 

received his master of business 

administration from St. 

Leo University. 

During his career, Price 

served as weapons elevator 

officer aboard the USS 

Carl Vinson (CVN 70) 

(1987-1989); ordnance 

officer onboard Naval Air 

Station Patuxent River 

(1989-91); Carrier Air 

Wing Five ordnance officer 

onboard the USS 

Midway (CV 41) and subsequently, 

aboard the USS Independence 

(CV 62) (1991-93); ordnance officer 

module allows administrators to 

learn about the online course at their 

own pace and on their own schedule 

(much like the OASC itself) through 

computer-based training 

(CBT). 

“By using the 

inmate. 

Inmates are here to 

work. If an inmate 

approaches you or is 

speaking to someone other 

than another inmate or an 

RSSI supervisor, report it. 

“We provide minimum 

security, non-violent 

inmates on a daily basis to 

maintain the grounds on 

Capt. Michael K. 

Price 

OASC training, 

administrators such as 

Navy career counselors 

and Navy College Office 

counselors can better advise students 

and learn how to use the administrator 

tools,” said Kathy Bratsch, 

many area installations to 

include NASP, Corry 

Station and Whiting 

Field,” Sandy Smith, public 

information officer 

with Federal Prison Camp 

Pensacola (FPC), said. 

“Their contact is limited to 

Bureau of Prisons trained 

service members, DoD 

employees and contractors 

onboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville 

(1993-1995); ordnance handling officer 

aboard the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) (1995- 

1998); officer in charge onboard Atlantic 

Ordnance Command Detachment 

Sewells Point, Norfolk, (1998-2000); 

ordnance handling officer and gun boss 

Pre-Commissioning Unit Ronald Reagan 

and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) 

(2000-2005). 

Following prospective commanding 

officer training at Newport, R.I., Price 

reported to the Center for 

Naval Aviation Technical 

Training Unit, Whidbey 

Island in December 2005 

for assignment as executive 

officer, and subsequently, 

commanding officer 

until reporting to Naval 

Ordnance Safety and 

Security Activity 

(NOSSA) (2008–2010). 

Following the ceremony 

Price will continue his 

naval service and transfer 

back to Naval Ordnance 

Safety and Security Activity in 

Indianhead, Md. 

OASC/reference publications program 

manager for DANTES. 

The new CBT covers the OASC 

student experience and the administrator 

portal, so administrators can 

fully understand the components and 

content of the course and features of 

the administrator dashboard. The 

course contains videos and interactive 

exercises, as well as an optional 

audio component for auditory learners. 

After the administrator has 

See DANTES on page 2 

Inmates onboard NAS Pensacola; reminder 

with RSSI. Inmates are not 

to have contact with any 

other individuals on base. 

If you see suspicious 

behavior or have concerns, 

please feel free to contact 

the FPC Pensacola control 

center at 457-1911.” 

RSSI can also be reached 

at 452-8705 to report incidents 

immediately. 

New fence at Port Ops … The face of the Naval Air Station Pensacola Port 

Ops pier is changing. A brand new fence is currently in construction around the 

boat slip near Bldg. 38. The fence, slated to be completed this month, has spent 

years in the docket after the original fence was destroyed in Hurricane Ivan in 

2004. The new fence follows guidelines to complement National Historic 

Landmark, Bldg. 38, and the existing adjacent fence west of Bldg. 26 that was 

constructed as part of the mitigation efforts after Ivan. Photo by Emily Benner 

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GOSPORT 

Second STARBASE-Atlantis 2.0 mentoring program launched 

By Ed Barker 

NETC PAO 

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. – The 

Naval Education and Training 

Command (NETC) announced Feb. 2 

that the STARBASE-Atlantis academy 

at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent 

River has launched the Department of 

Defense (DoD) STARBASE 2.0 mentoring 

program with 24 students from 

Spring Ridge Middle School in 

Lexington Park, Md. 

STARBASE 2.0 is an effort to combine 

Science, Technology, Engineering 

and Math (STEM) activities in a relationship-centric, 

school-based environment 

to provide enrichment for at-risk 

youth making the transition from elementary 

to middle school. According to 

STARBASE staff, the program extends 

the impact of STARBASE through a 

team-mentoring approach which 

strengthens students’ attachment to their 

school and engagement in STEM activities. 

“STARBASE 2.0 is a logical extension 

of our regular STARBASE-Atlantis 

program in that instead of one day a 

week for five weeks at the academy, 

these kids spend one afternoon every 

other week with a mentor for five 

Spring Ridge Middle School After-School Coordinator, Sean Sayers prepares students 

to participate in the STARBASE Scalextric Challenge by demonstrating a Scalextric car 

and race track at the ribbon cutting ceremony during the academy’s first meeting. Photo 

by Gina Downey 

months working on a team project at 

their school,” said Julie Guy, director of 

the STARBASE-Atlantis academy at 

Patuxent River NAS. “These kids are 

older, and most are veterans of the initial 

STARBASE-Atlantis academy. In addition 

to STEM-related activities in the 2.0 

program, the students and their mentors 

work together on numerous goal-setting 

and teamwork activities.” 

The St. Mary’s County School 

District in Leonardtown, Md. has partnered 

with STARBASE-Atlantis to 

bring the DoD STARBASE 2.0 program 

to Spring Ridge Middle School, 

with volunteers from NAS Patuxent 

River serving as mentors. 

“The hands-on learning activities 

that STARBASE 2.0 provides to the 

students allows them to experience 

projects and activities that will assist 

them in being successful at the next 

level of life so each student is college 

and career ready,” said Dr. Michael J. 

Martirano, St. Mary’s County superintendent 

of schools. “Taking a project 

from a computer-aided design (CAD) 

to an actual 3-D printed model in a 

mentored, team environment is an 

actual real-life application that provides 

students with much needed 21st 

century workplace skills.” 

“We’re excited to get STARBASE 

2.0 at Patuxent River,” said Henry 

Giles, director of community service 

and outreach for the Naval Education 

and Training Command. “This is the 

Navy’s second 2.0 academy, and the 

lessons learned here and at the first site 

in San Diego will form a basis for 

expansion to other Navy STARBASE- 

Atlantis locations in the coming years. 

The feedback we have received from 

students, parents and educators on the 

2.0 program has been universally outstanding.” 

For more information on the 15 

Navy STARBASE-Atlantis academies 

or the DoD STARBASE 2.0 programs 

in San Diego and Patuxent River, visit: 

https://www.netc.navy.mil/community/starbase/ 

and www.starbasedod.org. 

Pet control 

on NASP 

beaches 

From NASP Public Works Department 

A reminder: pets are only allowed on NAS Pensacola beaches from the 

seawall walking path westward to the Oak Grove Campground. Pets are 

not allowed west of the campground to Trout Point, including the Trout 

Point Nature Trail, Lake Fredric area and Magazine Point or NATTC 

beaches. 

Pets must be on a leash and waste must be removed and disposed of 

properly. Control your pet at all times and do not harass wildlife. Currently, 

the area between the seawall and Oak Grove Campground is the only area 

where pets are allowed on the beach on base. Be responsible to ensure this 

privilege continues. 

For more information, call PWD Natural Resources 452-3131 ext. 3008 

and 3009. 

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command at this point in the history of the command.” 

Vice Adm. French was promoted shortly before the 

event after having a successful tour at Navy Region 

Southwest in San Diego, Calif., where he accomplished 

major milestones toward energy and water conservation 

and numerous other green initiatives. French, the son of 

an Air Force officer and native of San Antonio, is a 

graduate of Vanderbilt University where he received 

commission through the Naval Reserve Officer 

Training Corps program in May 1979. He earned a 

master of science degree from Naval Postgraduate 

School in 1985 and a master of arts from the Naval War 

College in 1999. 

A career submarine officer, French has served on a 

number of submarines and commanded USS Salt Lake 

City (SSN 716) and Submarine Squadron 3 in Pearl 

Harbor. His prior flag officer commands include tours at 

Navy Region Northwest, Navy Region Marianas in 

Guam and Navy Region Southwest. 

“I am proud to be part of such a superb organization, 

and look I forward to working with you over the next few 

years,” added French. 

Vitale praised the numerous accomplishments of the 

personnel under his command and of the entire CNIC 

Enterprise; from molding the Navy Family 

Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS) into 

the model Personnel Accountability System used across 

the services, to the development of new shore integration 

methods and a total workforce, capable of continuously 

supporting operations and services. 

Throughout his tenure Vitale lead efforts to standardize, 

align, synchronize and innovate new methods and 

processes that furthered CNIC’s mission to deliver effective 

and efficient readiness from the shore that sustain the 

fleet, enable the fighter, and support families. 

“The personnel here at the headquarters, and throughout 

the entire enterprise have faced growing numbers of 

issues and challenges,” said Vitale, “I’ve had the pleasure 

of witnessing this enterprise solve complex and dynamic 

problems, some self-imposed, some caused by outside 

forces, and forge a way ahead toward a model of shore 

integration that has forever changed how we do business 

and provide service to the fleet, fighter and family.” 

Vitale also thanked the many Navy communities 

throughout the world that support and allow the Navy to 

operate in close proximity to their homes and livelihoods, 

acknowledging the importance of maintaining close ties 

from the smallest Installation to the Headquarters level. 

“It’s the communities, both in the U.S. and abroad, 

that invite us to live and operate in their backyard, and 

it’s the communities, both within the Navy and outside, 

that are the anchor of our ability to maintain and operate 

the best naval force in the world, and I want to thank 

each one for their support, patience and welcoming 

spirit,” said Vitale. 

CNIC oversees a $10 billion budget, more than 83,000 

facilities and 58,000 personnel, all managed from a single 

unified enterprise. 

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completed the course, they will take a 

completion quiz. Once passed, newly certified 

administrators can print or save an 

acknowledgement certificate. 

“As an OASC administrator, I have the 

ability to monitor the progress my Sailors 

are making as they use the online course to 

prepare for retaking the Armed Services 

Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB),” 

said ETCS(SW/AW) Jason Szot, enlisted 

education program coordinator for the 

Naval Education and Training Command 

(NETC). “Being able to see their progress 

and completions allows me to certify that 

they have met the qualification requirement 

for retaking the test.” 

The OASC administrator training is 

beneficial to OASC administrators needing 

a refresher or additional information 

about the course and the administrator portal. 

They will learn how the administrator 

portal includes access to assessments, lessons, 

quizzes and practice sets presented to 

students, along with detailed answers and 

explanations for each question, and content 

to help administrators answer student 

questions. 

The administrator portal also offers 

reporting capabilities that allows them to 

monitor course usage and access reports at 

the individual and group level. 

Performance can be broken down by 

assessment and subject, allowing the 

administrator to focus on key areas for 

individual and group learning. At the individual 

or group level, administrators can 

pinpoint student skill levels and monitor 

progress in the course, performance on all 

practice sets and assessments and relative 

performance. 

The OASC is designed for individuals 

in the U.S. military who want to build their 

reading comprehension, vocabulary and 

math skills in order to continue their education, 

excel in their jobs, advance or 

change their careers. 

Strengths and weaknesses are determined 

by a quick pre-assessment. The 

results of this pre-assessment will develop a 

customized learning path for each individual. 

The lessons include interactive exercises, 

along with practice questions and explanations. 

Interactive exercises include dragand-drop 

matching, video game-style multiple 

choice and virtual flash cards with 

audio reinforced learning concepts. 

Each lesson teaches a specific concept 

or skill. The reading comprehension and 

verbal lessons include the skill areas of 

reading and interpreting text, building 

vocabulary, understanding the main idea, 

and reading for the author’s tone, among 

many others. The math lessons include 

percents, rates, solving equations, averages, 

basic geometry and more. 

OASC provides instant feedback on 

progress and provides an overall postassessment 

in each area. Students can 

progress through this online course at their 

own speed, and return to it anytime. The 

course is available via Internet access 24/7. 

Service members (to include Army, Air 

Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, 

National Guard and reserves) and their 

families have unlimited 24/7 access to the 

OASC. Active-duty Army members must 

first contact their Military Education 

Center for initial registration. All other military 

services, to include military family 

members can register directly at www.nelnetsolutions.com/DANTES/. 

For more information about the 

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional 

Education Support, visit the DANTES 

website at: http://www.dantes. 

doded.mil/DANTES_Homepage.html 

Vol. 76, No. 6 February 10, 2012 

Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla.: A Bicentennial Defense Community 

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100th anniversary of naval aviation in 2011: the 

Centennial of Naval Aviation, or CONA. 

The image on the left side of the nameplate 

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bi-plane from the USS Pennsylvania Jan. 18, 

1911. 

While Ely had taken off from the USS 

Birmingham two months earlier after his plane 

had been loaded on the ship, the USS 

Pennsylvania event was the first time a plane 

landed on and then took off from a U.S. warship. 

The image on the right side is the Navy’s 

most modern fighter aircraft, the F-18 Super 

Hornet. 

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GOSPORT 

COMMENTARY 

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Streaming Internet video, digital broadcast 

TV offer cost-saving entertainment alternatives 

By Mike O’Connor 

Gosport Associate Editor 

If your household, 

like many these days, is 

taking a cold, hard look 

at income and payments, 

there is one monthly 

expense you might reexamine: 

your TV bill. 

While it is unthinkable 

for many 

Americans to give up 

cable or satellite TV, 

many have in recent 

years added streaming 

Internet television to 

their home electronics 

suites. 

The on-demand ability 

to play movies when 

you want – not when 

channels or networks 

decide – is striking a 

chord with busy 

Americans who are 

working more and 

longer hours. 

Many Blu-Ray players, 

as well as Wii video 

game systems, have the 

ability to stream Internet 

movie playing channels 

and services such as 

Netflix. If you don’t 

have either of those, a 

small stand-alone device 

called “Roku” 

(www.roku.com) is 

another alternative for 

getting streaming 

Internet video into your 

living room. Once purchased 

(from $59), you 

own this device fee-free 

forever. The Roku box 

uses your existing router 

and Internet connection 

to wirelessly connect to 

scores of movie, news 

and weather sites. Some, 

such as Netflix and 

Amazon, charge a 

monthly or per-movie 

subscription fee but 

many do not. 

Digital TV (DTV), 

which became the 

broadcast standard in 

2009, is also offering 

viewers a lot of versatility 

in free over-the-air 

(OTA) viewing. 

You may (or may not) 

remember, in the longago 

pre-cable TV days, 

receiving a handful of 

snowy, fuzzy local channels. 

This isn’t the case 

any more; with a good 

antenna, digital broadcast 

TV comes in sharp 

and clear. Reception 

may actually be even 

better than your pay TV, 

since many commercial 

signals are compressed 

signals. 

Almost all new televisions 

have a built-in digital 

tuner, ready to 

receive broadcast OTA 

transmissions. But if 

your TV is an older type, 

fear not: there are digital 

“converter boxes” typically 

found for $50 or 

less that can make your 

old TV last well into the 

digital age. Though 

rooftop antennas are 

best, high-tech variations 

of the old “rabbit 

ear” antennas, now 

loaded with built in signal 

preamplifiers to 

boost signal strength, 

may serve your OTA 

needs perfectly well. 

Some local stations 

broadcast in high definition 

(HD) for a crystalclear 

picture. And in the 

event of a hurricane or 

other emergency, local 

news is arguably more 

important than what 

national news outlets 

have to tell you. 

Many local channels 

offer digital sub-channels 

to add to their programming. 

For example, 

WSRE, a service of 

Pensacola State College, is 

found at digital channel 

23.1, offering up PBS 

shows such as 

“Nature,” 

“ N O V A , ” 

“Antiques 

Roadshow” and 

other staples. But at 

channel 23.2, another 

channel called WSRE 

World can be found with 

more news, nature, science 

and public affairsfocused 

shows. On 23.3, 

WSRE Plus “lifestyle 

programming” adds 

more to watch with 

shows on anything from 

cooking to travel. And 

at 23.4, Spanish-language 

V-Me offers alternatives 

in Spanish-language 

programming as 

well as PBS programs 

“presented from a U.S. 

Hispanic perspective.” 

So that’s four free channels 

of diverse programming, 

all found in one 

place at channel 23. 

Between streaming 

Internet and OTA TV, 

more Americans are getting 

the courage to “cut 

the cord” on pay TV. A 

June 2011 survey by 

research group 

Knowledge Networks 

reported 15 percent of 

households – almost 46 

million Americans – 

relying on OTA broadcasts, 

up from 42 million 

the year before. 

Depending 

on your habits 

and lifestyle, the 

brave decision to cut 

the cord may or may 

not suit you. Certain live 

sporting events are only 

found on cable and 

satellite TV. But for 

those who like and 

watch mostly movies 

and network programming, 

it’s something to 

consider, especially in 

these days of financial 

reevaluation. 

In future years of 

austerity that may 

come, more and more 

rooftops across 

America may once 

again be sporting the 

telltale sign of a TV aficionado, 

now gone digital: 

an HD TV antenna. 

To learn more about 

digital broadcast TV, 

visit the government 

website, http://www.dtv. 

gov/. 

To learn what channels 

you can receive, 

visit http://www.tvfool. 

com or http:// 

www.antenna web.org.

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GOSPORT 

NCIS hosts training on ‘insider threat’ 

From NCIS 

As both the Fort 

Hood shooting and the 

trove of documents 

leaked to Wikileaks 

underscored, military 

members have the 

access and training to 

damage national security. 

Now, the Navy is 

highlighting the dangers 

in an all-hands training 

program being conducted 

through March by 

Naval Criminal 

Investigative Service 

(NCIS) agents and command 

leaders. 

The training, featured 

in presentations and 

brochures, will cover 

topics ranging from 

workplace violence and 

espionage to the hidden 

dangers of social media. 

CNIC onboard NASP 

provides routine briefings 

to new indoc students 

at NATTC, 

MATSG 21 and CID on 

a weekly basis. Special 

briefings are availalble 

upon request from 

invidual commands, 

units or activities. 

“Understanding 

insider threats within 

the DoN is important 

for everyone,” was the 

message from Chris 

Ahr, NCIS special 

agent. “As new technology 

and social networking 

remains part of our 

daily lives, anyone can 

themselves, either 

directly or indirectly, be 

involved in potentially 

harming the U.S. Navy 

and Marine Corps 

assets, operations and 

ultimately loss of life by 

putting sensitive information 

on the web or 

other mass media outlets.” 

Here’s what you need 

to know: 

• Recognize warning 

signs: “If someone is 

having a hard time in 

their personal life and 

it’s impacting their 

work, recommend 

appropriate assistance 

and follow-up,” said 

Daniel D’Ambrosio, a 

deputy assistant director 

in the NCIS National 

Security Directorate. “If 

someone is behaving 

inappropriately in the 

workplace – intervene. 

If someone with a clearance 

is taking frequent 

trips out of the country 

for ‘vacation’ and not 

reporting travel, follow 

up. Ask the question.” 

• Case studies: The 

training will review 

incidents involving 

Navy members, focusing 

on the patterns of 

behavior that peers 

might have noticed. 

One example is John 

Walker, a chief warrant 

officer who sold Navy 

secrets to the Soviets 

over decades during the 

Cold War. A more 

recent example is 

Hassan Abujihaad, a 

former signalman 

onboard the destroyer 

USS Benfold (DDG65) 

who posted classified 

details about his battle 

group’s transit into the 

Persian Gulf on an al- 

Qaida website in early 

2001. 

• Don’t overshare: 

The training addresses 

social media, urging 

Sailors to use privacy 

settings on sites like 

Facebook, set strong 

passwords and limit the 

personal information 

they post. Weaving 

together your posts with 

public records may 

allow watchers to track 

you or spy on your command, 

officials said. 

• Online Operational 

Security (OpSec): In 

one training scenario, a 

Marine posts that he’s 

going to miss a bowling 

tournament that night, 

which alerts a drug 

dealer that the Corps 

may be planning a raid; 

the drug dealer cancels 

the buy. This shows that 

“one innocuous posting 

can really have farreaching 

consequences,” 

said Carrie 

Nelson, who manages 

the Crime Reduction 

Program, which produced 

the insider threat 

training. 

• An ounce of prevention: 

The training program 

is part of NCIS’s 

charter to prevent 

crimes. 

“It’s not just about 

responding to crimes, 

it’s about preventing 

crimes or preventing 

terrorism,” said NCIS 

spokesman Ed Buice. 

“We’ve all, everybody, 

has seen the news and 

said, ‘Hey, I knew he 

was acting a little 

weird.’” 

Any suspicous circumstances 

that could 

pose a threat to the 

security of U.S. personnel, 

resources, classified 

information or controlled 

unclassified 

information can be 

reported to NCIS by 

calling (800) 543-6289 

or by visiting www.ncis. 

navy.mil. 

For more information 

or to schedule a briefing 

for your command, 

unit or activity call 452- 

4211. 

Keeping your information locked 

From NCIS 

Social networking sites, like Facebook 

and Twitter, are great ways to connect 

with people, share information and market 

products and services. However, these 

sites can also provide adversaries with the 

critical information they need to disrupt 

your mission and harm you, your coworkers 

or even your family members. 

Think before your post. Remember, 

your information could become public at 

anytime due to hacking, configuration 

errors, social engineering or the business 

practice of selling or sharing user data. 

Here is a safety checklist. 

Do you: 

• Keep sensitive, work-related information 

off your profile 

• Keep your plans, schedules and location 

data to yourself 

• Protect the names and information of 

coworkers, friends and family members 

• Tell friends to be careful when posting 

photos and information about you and 

your family 

Before posting, did you: 

• Check all photos for indicators of 

work-related information in the background 

and reflective surfaces 

• Check filenames and file tags for sensitive 

data (your name, organization or 

other details) 

Are your passwords: 

• Unique from your other online passwords 

• Sufficiently hard to guess 

• Adequately protected (not shared or 

given away) 

Did you: 

• Carefully look for and set all your privacy 

and security options 

• Determine both your profile and 

search visibility 

• Sort “friends” into groups and networks, 

and set access permissions accordingly 

• Verify through other channels that a 

“friend” request was actually from your 

friend 

• Add new “un-trusted” people to the 

group with the lowest permissions and 

accesses 

Remember to: 

• Use and keep your security software 

(anti-virus, anti-spyware, anti-phishing 

and firewalls) updated. 

• Beware of links, downloads and 

attachments just as you would in e-mails. 

• Beware of “apps” or plug-ins, which 

are often written by unknown third-parties 

who might use them to access your 

data and friends. 

• Look for HTTPS and the lock icon 

that indicate active transmission security 

before logging in or entering sensitive 

data (especially when using Wi-Fi 

hotspots). 

OpSec focuses on identifying 

and safeguarding 

sensitive or critical 

information, 

whether it’s about 

you, your family, 

your coworkers, 

your overall mission 

or your day-today 

operations. 

Whether we realize it 

or not, every day there 

are adversaries, such as terrorists, 

spies and criminals, trying 

to gain this information. They piece 

together bits of data, especially unclassified 

open source information, to determine 

the big picture related to missions. 

Use of OpSec every day can make sure 

this does not happen. Your understanding 

and use of sound OpSec practices may 

save lives, including your own. 

The process of OpSec: 

1. Identify critical information. 

The first, and arguably the most important, 

step in the OpSec process is to determine 

which information is critical to the 

organization. Critical information is 

information that would harm the organization’s 

ability to effectively carry out 

normal operation if obtained by an adversary. 

Usually, this information represents 

the core secrets of an organization, and 

can vary from one organization to the 

next. 

2. Analyze the threat. 

Once the critical information is identified, 

the next step is to determine the individuals 

or groups that represent a threat to 

that information. There may be more than 

one adversary, and different pieces of 

information may be targeted by different 

groups. In this stage, the capabilities, use 

for the information, determination and 

resources must also be analyzed. 

3. Analyze the vulnerabilities. 

In this phase, the analyst will “think 

like the wolf,” and view their organization 

from an adversary’s perspective. 

The vulnerabilities of 

the organization must be 

thoroughly explored, 

especially in terms of 

physical safeguards, 

network/electronic 

safeguards and 

personnel training. 

4. Asses the risks. 

For each vulnerability, 

the threat 

must be matched. At 

this point, each vulnerability 

is assigned a risk 

level. This is an unmitigated 

risk level, meaning that any corrective 

factors are not included in the analysis. 

5. Apply the countermeasures. 

Beginning with high-risk vulnerabilities, 

a plan is put in place to mitigate the 

risk factors. The most important element 

of this step is to develop a plan to lower 

or eliminate the risk, or remove the 

threat’s access to the resource. 

Remember, unclassified information is 

important too – pieced together it can 

reveal the whole picture. Adversaries do 

not have to follow legal procedures in 

order to collect information. Protecting 

DoN information is everyone’s responsibility. 

Practicing good OpSec will safeguard 

DoN personnel, missions and facilities.

GOSPORT February 10, 2012 PAGE 5 

Avoid cooking fires; ‘stand by your pan’ 

By Inspector Michael Norton 

Fire and Emergency Services Gulf Coast 

How often has the doorbell rung or a 

child interrupted you while you were 

cooking, causing you to forget about the 

chicken you left sizzling on the stove – 

until smoke filled the house 

If this scenario or a similar one doesn’t 

sound familiar to you, you may want to 

think about it a little more because it’s 

likely that you, a friend or family member 

has run the risk of having a dangerous fire. 

Too often, we don’t talk about unattended 

cooking until after people have suffered a 

damaging fire. 

It’s our hope that people reading this 

article won’t have to learn the hard way. If 

I could give just one fire warning, I’d say 

“stand by your pan.” 

Why Because cooking is the leading 

cause of home fires, according to the nonprofit 

National Fire Protection Association 

(NFPA). The latest statistics from NFPA say 

that one out of every three home fires started 

in the kitchen and more than 100,000 

fires a year were related to cooking. 

Often when we’re called to a cookingrelated 

fire, the residents tell us they only 

left the kitchen for a few minutes. Sadly, 

that’s all it takes for a dangerous fire to 

start. The bottom line is that there’s really 

no safe period of time for the cook to step 

away from a hot stove. A few key points 

to remember: 

• Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, 

grilling, broiling or boiling food. If 

you must leave the room even for a short 

period of time, turn off the stove. 

• When you are simmering, baking or 

roasting food, check it regularly, stay in 

the home and use a timer to remind you. 

• Keep cooking areas clean and clear of 

combustibles (e.g. potholders, towels, 

rags, drapes and food packaging). 

• Keep children away from cooking 

areas by enforcing a “kid-free zone” of 

three feet around the stove. 

• If you have a fire in your microwave, 

turn it off immediately and keep the door 

closed. Never open the door until the fire 

is completely out. If in doubt, get out of 

the home and call the fire department. 

Check your cooking time prior to start. 

• Always keep an oven mitt and a lid 

nearby. If a small grease fire starts in a pan, 

smother the flames by carefully sliding the 

lid over the pan (make sure you are wearing 

the oven mitt). Turn off the burner and slide 

the pan off the burner. To keep the fire from 

There have been a number of cooking mishaps with stoves and microwave ovens 

since last October – be attentive when cooking. Photo courtesy Fire and 

Emergency Services Gulf Coast 

restarting, do not remove the lid until it is 

completely cool. Never pour water on a 

grease fire. If the fire does not go out, get out 

of the home and call the fire department. 

• If an oven fire starts, turn off the heat 

and keep the door closed to prevent flames 

from burning you or your clothing. If the 

fire does not go out, get out of the home and 

call the fire department. 

A cooking fire can quickly turn deadly. I 

have seen too many homes destroyed and 

people killed or injured by fires that could 

have been easily avoided. Heed these simple 

safety rules; we firefighters would like 

to be in your kitchen, but only when you 

invite us for dinner. 

NETC Excellence in Safety Award winners announced 

By Ed Barker 

NETC PAO 

The Naval Education and Training 

Command (NETC) announced the winners 

of the Fiscal Year 2011 NETC 

Excellence in Safety Awards Feb. 6. 

The award recognizes outstanding 

performance in the areas of safety and 

risk management in a training and education 

environment. 

“Safety is a fundamental enabler of combat 

readiness,” said Rear Adm. Don Quinn, NETC commander. 

“Instilling good safety and risk management 

habits during initial training makes our training more 

effective and prepares Sailors for their introduction to 

the fleet. The efforts of our winners have set the 

standard for the domain and have directly 

contributed to fleet combat readiness.” 

The NETC domain activity excellence 

in safety award is Trident Training 

Facility, Kings Bay, Ga. 

The NETC domain individual excellence 

in safety award winner is Steven 

George, Naval Construction Training Center, 

Port Hueneme, Calif. 

The individual excellence in safety (collateral 

duty) award winner is MMCS(SS) Richard Hicks, 

Trident Training Facility, Bangor, Wash. 

“The contributions that these safety professionals 

have made, both on the organizational and individual 

level, have greatly contributed to the present and 

future success of our most valuable assets, our 

Sailors,” said Donald J. Leavens, NETC special 

assistant for safety. “Their attention to detail and willingness 

to adapt to a changing environment have 

made a direct and tangible improvement in all areas 

of safety.” 

The three overall winners will receive a certificate 

and trophy which will be presented during the NETC 

breakout session at the Naval Safety Center’s 

Professional Development Conference March 12. 

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GOSPORT 

NAS Whiting Field recognizes its Sailors of the Quarter 

From NASWF PAO 

Naval Air Station Whiting 

Field recently selected its 

Sailors of the Quarter for the 

first quarter of fiscal year 2012. 

MA1 Scott Grettum, AB2 

Darrell Zofcin and ACAN 

Keesha Hunt were respectively 

named the Sailor, Junior Sailor 

and Blue Jacket of the Quarter. 

All three Sailors were recognized 

for their outstanding performance 

on duty and within the 

community. 

Grettum fulfills the duties of 

naval law enforcement on base. 

Specifically, MAC Russell 

Nunn says Grettum “renders 

assistance to military and 

dependant personnel on the 

clarification of naval law 

enforcement rules and regulations.” 

Grettum does this, of course, 

while acting as mentor and 

trainer to junior Sailors and 

Department of Defense patrolmen 

and guards in the security 

department. 

All told, Grettum is responsi- 

MA1 Scott Grettum 

ble for the guidance of 50 security 

members. 

In addition to being a watch 

commander on weekends, 

Grettum has donated more than 

200 hours of his time to various 

charitable organizations and 

causes such as the Moreno 

Mission, Religious Child 

Development, Operation 

Christmas Tree and Operation 

Elf. 

Department head Lt. j.g. 

Daron Pettus had high praises 

for the master at arms, noting: 

“Grettum is without a doubt a 

AB2 Darrell Zofcin 

true motivator, leader and mentor 

… he is the finest example of 

a first class petty officer.” 

Junior Sailor of the Quarter 

Zofcin serves as NASWF Crash 

Division aircraft rescue fire 

fighting (ARFF) chief. 

His responsibilities include 

training an eight-man crew in 

proper aircraft firefighting and 

rescue operations at Naval 

Outlying Field (NOLF) 

Brewton. 

During his tenure as ARFF 

chief, he has overseen more 

than 300,000 flight operations 

ACAN Keesha Hunt 

and the safe response to 15 aircraft 

emergencies. 

Also during the calendar 

year, Zofcin has dedicated more 

than 100 off-duty hours to the 

United States Sea Cadet Corps 

as officer instructor and physical 

training coordinator. 

Lt. Russell Lawrence, crash 

division officer, said Zofcin 

“shows genuine concern for his 

shipmates and constantly provides 

counseling and mentorship 

…” 

Finally, ACAN Hunt was 

praised by ACSC Trevor Rowe 

and Lt. Chris Mitchell, describing 

her as a “recruit poster” and 

“invaluable Sailor and controller.” 

One of her greater accomplishments 

is qualifying “in four 

controlling positions in less than 

40 percent of the allotted training 

time,” according to Rowe. 

What is more, Hunt is a qualified 

instructor who has trained 

four personnel in controlling 

duties at NOLF Choctaw. 

Off the clock, Hunt participates 

in a number of activities 

including the command color 

guard, divisional community 

service representative, divisional 

exchange and commissary 

representative, and Habitat for 

Humanity. 

Sailors of the Quarter are 

honors reserved for top-performing 

personnel at NAS 

Whiting Field. 

Sailor of the Quarter honors 

typically recognizes the top E-6 

candidate; Junior Sailor of the 

Quarter, E-5; and Blue Jacket of 

the Quarter, E-1 through the 

rank of E-4. 

Training Air Wing Five involved in Caps for Kids program 

By Lt. j.g. Tim Mosso 

NASWF PAO 

Training Air Wing Five 

and their tenant commands 

are bringing Navy 

colors to children in need 

through the Navy’s Caps 

for Kids outreach program. 

The Caps for Kids program 

is a unique and 

meaningful outreach program 

conducted solely to 

raise the spirits of children 

fighting serious illnesses 

in hospitals across the 

country. Under the program, 

Sailors visit children’s 

hospitals and present 

patients with Navy 

ball caps and other Navy 

mementos, and conferring 

on them the title of 

“Honorary Sailor.” 

The Caps for Kids program 

is made possible by 

the generosity of Navy 

commands around the 

fleet which elect to donate 

caps and other materials. 

The program, which is 

coordinated through the 

Navy Office of 

Community Outreach 

(NavCo), has been a valuable 

community service 

program for over a 

decade. 

TraWing-5 has been an 

enthusiastic participant in 

the program for years. 

TraWing-5 Commodore 

“We want to give back to the community, 

even in areas where there might 

not be a strong Navy presence; it 

shows we’re still going to be a good 

neighbor.” 

— Lt. Cmdr. Bryan Shultz 

Col. James Grace lauded 

the program as “a noble 

cause” as he encouraged 

wing personnel to participate 

in the 2012 effort. 

Lt. Cmdr. Bryan 

Schultz, TraWing-5 Navy 

Caps for Kids program 

coordinator, described the 

gesture as multi-pronged 

drive to serve the public 

on the homefront. 

“We want to give back 

to the community, even in 

areas where there might 

not be a strong Navy presence; 

it shows we’re still 

going to be a good neighbor,” 

Schultz reflected. 

Indeed, Navy Caps for 

Kids allows the service 

and its Sailors to aid 

embattled youths in areas 

that are remote from naval 

installations and personnel. 

Through coordination 

with NavCo, Sailors are 

able to deliver encouragement 

to the children 

regardless of geography. 

“We conduct many 

Caps for Kids visits in 

conjunction with ‘Navy 

Fleet Weeks’ across the 

country. It has tremendous 

meaning for the kids 

receiving the caps and for 

the Sailors who deliver 

them,” John Wallach, 

NavCo deputy director 

observed. 

TraWing-5 engaged its 

primary and advanced 

training squadrons to 

gather both caps and command 

T-shirts for its 2012 

donation drive. Schultz 

estimated the total collection 

amounted to four 

dozen shirts and caps, all 

of which are appropriately 

sized for their petite recipients. 

Navy-wide donations 

are collected by NavCo, 

which then arranges visits 

to children’s hospitals 

across the country. 

Commands may also conduct 

Caps for Kids visits 

independently, with 

NavCo available to provide 

assistance and guidance. 

NavCo maintains an 

official Navy instruction 

on the program which 

explains the purpose, 

guidelines and limitations 

associated with hospital 

visits. In 2012, more than 

500 Navy commands contributed 

apparel, personnel, 

or a combination of 

both. 

“We probably average 

about 1,000 caps and 50 

hospital visits per year in 

regions across the country. 

The delivery is always 

by Sailors on a volunteer 

basis,” Wallach explained. 

“There are two goals of 

the Caps for Kids program: 

to raise the spirits 

of children battling illnesses 

in hospitals across 

the country and underscore 

the Navy’s commitment 

to community service, 

especially those in 

need. The program is not 

intended to earn publicity 

for the Navy.” 

“Service really starts at 

home. It makes these kids 

feel better to know the 

Navy is thinking about 

them,” Schultz added. 

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PARTYLINE 

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Submissions for Partyline should be e-mailed to: roselyn.kirkelie@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. 

Military Defense Tech and Intel Career Fair 

The Florida Panhandle Military Defense Tech and Intel 

Career Fair will be held at the Mustin Beach Club onboard 

NASP Feb. 14; the Bayview Club onboard Eglin AFB, Feb. 

15 and the Heritage Club onboard Tyndall AFB, Feb. 16, 

from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All military, civilians and contractors 

with experience in technology or intelligence are invited to 

attend. Active federal security clearance is prefered. For 

more information visit www.transitioncareers.com. 

Retired Activities volunteers 

The Retired Activities office located in the Fleet and 

Family Support Center is looking for volunteers from any 

service. An administrative background as well as basic 

computer knowledge is an asset. For more information or 

to volunteer stop by the Retired Activities office in Bldg. 

625 or call 452-5990, ext. 3111. 

Northwest Florida Mobile Blood Services 

Northwest Florida Mobile Blood Services in partnership 

with the Pensacola NEX will have mobile blood services 

parked between the NEX Mall and home gallery tomorrow 

(Feb. 11) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photo ID is required. Must 

be a minimum of 110 pounds, age 16 or older and be in 

good health. For more information contact Andrea Beck at 

554-1533. 

Veterans Upward Bound program at PSC 

If you are a military veteran wanting to achieve your 

dream of a college education, the Veterans Upward Bound 

program at Pensacola State College (PSC) can help. The 

program prepares eligible veterans for entry into college 

with free non-credit refresher courses and helps veterans 

apply for financial aid and scholarships. Classes are available 

throughout the year. For more information visit 

www.pensacolastate.edu/services/upwardbound.asp or 

contact Keith Wise at 484-2068. 

Avant Garde Mardi Gras Krewe 

The Avant Garde Mardi Gras Krewe celebrates its 29th 

anniversary this year with a masquerade ball, today (Feb. 

10) at the Pensacola Yacht Club. The black tie ball theme is 

“Magical Masquerade.” The reigning queen, Betty 

Summit, along with king, Dean Kirschner, will open the 

festivities and crown the new king and queen for the 2012- 

2013 season. The krewe will host a parade party Feb. 18 to 

coordinate with the downtown Mardi Gras parade. 

Membership dues support the functions throughout the 

year, so admission is free to members. Admission for 

guests and newcomers for the ball is $30. For more information 

or to inquire about membership contact Elaine 

Ciardello at 439-1892. 

March enlisted advancement exam 

Candidates for the Navy-wide advancement exam must 

sign a worksheet prior to March. The Education Service 

Office (ESO) at PSD Bldg. 680 will hold verification/signing 

of worksheets through Feb. 17, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Personnel in temporary additional duty (TAD), leave or 

medical status should contact PSD ESO to make arrangement. 

ESO of PSD will administer the Navy-wide enlisted 

advancement exam at the Mustin Beach Club onboard 

NASP on March 1 for advancement to PO1, March 8 for 

advancement to PO2 and March 15 for advancement to 

PO3. The doors will open at 6 a.m. and close promptly at 7 

a.m. the day of the exam. No cell phones, watches, food or 

beverages are allowed in the exam room. Advancement 

candidates must wear the prescribed uniform of the day 

and have their military ID cards to participate. 

For more information call 452-3617. 

Ombudsman basic training 

Ombudsman basic training will take place March 5-8 

from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Fleet and Family Support 

Center (FFSC). Nominees for NASP and other tenant commands 

are still needed. Ombudsmen serve as a command’s 

liaison between Navy families and the commanding officer. 

For more information or to serve with a command as 

an ombudsman call 452-5990, ext. 3109. 

NARFE monthly meeting 

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees 

Association (NARFE), Pensacola Chapter 086, will hold a 

meeting Feb. 14 at the Bayview Senior Center, 2000 E. 

Lloyd St. The meeting starts at noon. The guest speaker 

will be the recreation supervisor and program specialist 

from the Bayview Senior Center. Luncheon is potluck style 

or a small donation. All active and retired federal employees 

and spouses are welcome. For more information call 

607-2501 or e-mail narfechapter86@cox.net. 

2012 Scholarships for Military Children 

Applicants for the 2012 Scholarships for Military 

Children program are now available. The program awards 

at least one $1,500 scholarship to a student at each military 

commissary. Scholarships are funded by donations from 

commissary vendors, manufacturers, brokers, suppliers 

and the general public. To be eligible, students must have a 

military ID; be an unmarried child of a service member on 

active-duty, reservist, Guardsman, retiree or supervisor of a 

military member who died while on active-duty, or survivor 

of a retiree and be no older than 21, or 23 if enrolled 

as a full-time student at a college or university. Applications 

are available at the Pensacola commissary, as well as online 

at http://www.commissaries.com or http://www.militaryscho 

lar.org. Applications must be turned in at a commissary 

by close of business Feb. 24. 

PMI monthly meeting 

Project Management Institute (PMI) Emerald Coast 

Florida Chapter will hold a monthly meeting Feb. 21 from 

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Navy Federal Credit Union 

offices at 5550 Heritage Oaks Blvd. Jaime L. MacDonald 

and Kim Aderholt will be the guest speakers at the meeting. 

Reservations can be made by visiting http://pmipensacola-feb-2012.eventsbot.com 

or the chapter website at 

http://pmiemeraldcoastfl.org. 

Baby gorilla at the Gulf Breeze Zoo 

A baby gorilla joins the Gulf Breeze Zoo’s family and to 

celebrate the birth they are inviting members of the community 

to help choose a name. Submissions will be accepted 

through Feb. 29 and the name will be announced March 

15. Name submissions can be submitted by mail to: 5701 

Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 or can be 

dropped off in the zoo’s gift shop. Submissions should 

include your name and phone number. For more information 

contact Kayte Wanko at 932-2229. 

Navy League Military Recognition Day luncheon 

The Pensacola Council Navy League will be holding its 

annual Military Recognition Day luncheon and Margaret 

Flowers Civic Award ceremony Feb. 23. The luncheon and 

ceremony will take place at the New World Landing at 11 

a.m. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased by 

calling 436-8552. 

Free classes for Apple OSX Lion 

The Apple shop at the Navy Exchange Mall will be 

offering free weekly classes on the world’s most advanced 

desktop operating system – OSX Lion in February. This 

class will be taught by certified Macintosh solution consultants 

and Apple product professionals. Open to all retired or 

active military personnel and their dependents. No purchase 

required. Seating is limited and participants can 

RSVP by visiting the electronics department at the Navy 

Exchange Mall. For more information or to get the 

February 2012 session schedule e-mail nexmug@me.com. 

NEX Pensacola Mall beauty shop 

The NEX Mall beauty shop is now open Monday- 

Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 

a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. To book an 

appointment or for more information call 458-8804. 

The Fiesta Barbershop Chorus 

The Fiesta Barbershop Chorus presents 

“Remember When,” a concert of music from the 

1960s. International quartet champions OC Times 

will perform as a special guest. The concert will take 

place at the Washington High School auditorium, 

Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 

for seniors and students. For more information or to 

purchase tickets call 937-6873. 

Pensacola Maritime and Pirate festival 

SIK Promotions and Big Wizard Customs present 

the Pensacola Maritime and Pirate Festival, March 

10-11 at Plaza de Luna Park. The festival will celebrate 

Pensacola’s maritime history: past, present and 

future. Come enjoy nautical-themed entertainment, 

live music, tall ships and vessel tours, vendors, kids 

events and family fun for all ages. A portion of the 

events proceeds will benefit a local not-for-profit, 

including the Maritime Museum. For more information 

e-mail suzfest@gmail.com or call 727-322- 

5217. 

The Pensacola Childrens Chorus 

The Pensacola Children’s Chorus, under the direction 

of Allen and Susan Pote, will be performing 

“The Angels Sing” Feb. 26 at the Saenger Theatre. 

More than 300 singers, ages 9-18 will perform classical 

and contemporary choral music. Tickets are on 

sale now at the Saenger Theatre box office, all 

Ticketmasters outlets or at www.ticketmaster.com. 

Tickets are $10, $13 and $15. Visit www.pensacolachildrenschorus.com 

or call 434-7760 for more 

information. 

VA Gulf Coast is now on Facebook 

The VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care system 

can now be found on Facebook. VA clinicians cannot 

discuss specific health concerns of individual veterans 

on Facebook, but VA Gulf Coast officials frequently 

monitor the site and will provide helpful information 

to veterans. Visit www.facebook.com/VABiloxi. 

Gulf Coast Stitchery Guild 

The Gulf Coast Stitchery Guild will hold a bi-annual 

needlework exhibit running now through March 4 

every Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 

exhibit will be at St. Mark’s Methodist Church, 12th 

Avenue in Pensacola. There will be more than 100 

needlework pieces on display and the St. Mark Art 

group will have art work up for show. Admission is 

free. Contact Carole McCown at 432-0109 for additional 

information. 

‘Broadway, Rock’N’Roll and All That Jazz’ 

The 15th annual Pensacola Senior Follies will be 

performing “Broadway, Rock’N’Roll and All That 

Jazz” March 16 at 7 p.m. and March 17-18 at 2 p.m. 

All proceeds go to support various senior programs 

throughout Pensacola. Tickets cost $12 and can be purchased 

at Bayview Senior Center and Felix Miga 

Center. For ticket information call 453-3016. For more 

information contact Jan Harnish at (601) 259-5744. 

Allied Forces Soccer 

The Allied Forces soccer team that represents the 

area’s military bases has openings for the Pensacola 

Adult Soccer League winter/spring season as well as 

the six-a-side team and friendly matches. Any competitive 

players are encouraged to join and recreational 

players are welcome for the Allied Forces “Gold” 

team. For more information visit the Allied Forces 

Soccer Facebook page or contact David Toellner at 

382-5494 or e-mail kiwi_soccer@yahoo.com. 

NMCRS volunteer opportunities 

The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) 

has openings for the Client Service Assistants (CSA) 

and financial caseworkers at the NMCRS and financial 

assistance facility. Due to the nature of the work, volunteers 

for these positions will need to be computer literate. 

NMCRS also has openings at their thrift shop for 

volunteers with retail sales or customer service experience. 

NMCRS will provide training, mileage reimbursement 

and child care for volunteers. For more 

information call 452-2300. 

USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LHD7) Shipmates 

Organization 

The USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LHD7) Shipmates 

Organization will be holding a reunion at the Crowne 

Plaza Hotel, Tysons Corner, McLean, Va., June 6-10. 

This reunion is open to all ship’s company and 

embarked Navy and Marine Corps personnel stationed 

onboard the USS Iwo Jima. For more information contact 

Robert McAnally at (757) 723-0317. 

SAPR recruiting victim advocates 

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response 

(SAPR) program is currently recruiting active-duty 

personnel to serve one week every other month as victim 

advocates for NASP. If you are interested in 

becoming a victim advocate or would like more information 

contact Lillie Johnson at 452-5990 or by e-mail 

at lillie.johnson@navy.mil. 

NAS Pensacola recycling 

The NAS Pensacola recycling program includes 

plastic No. 1 and 2, all types of paper, lead acid car 

batteries, cardboard, all types of metal and rubber 

tires. Recycling can be dropped off at recycling centers 

or any drop off locations or picked up from 

office spaces. For more information call 452-2028. 

USO looking for volunteers 

The USO onboard NAS Pensacola is looking for 

volunteers to help staff the facility, especially during 

nights and weekends. The NASP USO facility 

serves more than 250 military personnel per day and 

is staffed by 99 percent volunteers. Anyone who is 

interested should visit www.usovolunteer.org. 

The United Warrior Survivor Foundation 

The United Warrior Survivor Foundation is seeking 

donations to make “comfort bags” for families 

who have lost a loved one serving as special operations 

personnel. The comfort bags will include a 

book for military widows, a grief journal and comforting 

gifts such as candles, bath-salts and teas. To 

make a donation visit www.uwsf.org. 

Pilot a sailplane at Coastal Soaring Association 

Schedule an introductory sailplane flight for just 

$75 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 e-mail at artdetonnancourt1@cox.net. 

Visit the Coastal Soaring Association website at 

coastalsoaring.org to view a schedule or learn 

more. 

Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program 

Become a volunteer ad litem with the Florida 

Guardian Ad Litem Program. Volunteers are 

appointed by a court to gather information about a 

child who has been removed from their home. To 

volunteer or for more information call (866) 341- 

1425 or visit www.beaguardian.org. 

Volunteer with the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office 

Open to active-duty military, the Escambia County 

Sheriff’s military augmentee program offers training 

and experience while volunteering time to the local 

community. For more information call or text 384-8718. 

Sea Scout unit welcoming new scouts and leaders 

The Sea Scout unit onboard NASP is active and eager 

to grow. The unit (Sea Scout Ship 609) meets Sunday 

afternoons for training and boating activities. Sea 

Scouts are part of Boy Scouts of America and are 

open to males and females ages 14-20. 

For more information call Mark Wenzel 452-9700, 

ext. 3119 or e-mail mark.wenzel@navy.mil. 

American Red Cross needs blood donations 

The American Red Cross and Central Gulf Coast 

Blood Service is declaring an urgent need for blood 

donations. Blood supplies have dropped to a critically 

low level and all blood types are needed. 

To find a blood drive near you visit www.redcrossblood.org. 

Powers Fishing Charters offering military specials 

Powers Fishing Charters will offer a 20 percent 

discount for both inshore and offshore fishing to all 

military with proper ID. For more information call 

261-7953 or visit www.captaindpcharters.com.

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NAS Pensacola 

Sailors of the 

Quarter; 

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Spotlight 

Reflecting on naval history during the 

2012 African American/Black History Month 

By Ens. Amber Lynn Daniel 

Diversity and Inclusion Public Affairs 

As announced by NavAdmin 026/12 

released Jan. 24, the Navy joins the 

nation in celebrating African 

American/Black History Month throughout the 

month of February. With a national theme of 

“Black Women in American History and Culture,” 

commands are encouraged to learn more about the 

contributions of African Americans to the Navy, 

including the Navy’s female Sailors. 

African Americans have a long and 

notable history of service, first with state 

and continental navies and continuing 

with the establishment of the 

Department of the Navy in 1798. During 

the Civil War, black Sailors fought 

against slavery on every type of Union 

warship, and eight were Medal of Honor 

recipients. 

During the Battle of Mobile Bay Aug. 

5, 1864, landsman John Lawson was 

seriously wounded. A member of the 

ship’s berth deck ammunition party, 

Lawson remained at his post despite his 

injuries and continued to supply USS 

Hartford’s guns. For his heroism in that 

action, Lawson was awarded the Medal 

of Honor. 

In the 1880s, Ordinary Seaman 

Robert Sweeney was awarded the 

Medal of Honor twice within three 

years. Sweeney’s first Medal of Honor 

was awarded for saving a shipmate from 

drowning while serving onboard USS 

Kearsarge at Hampton Roads, Va., Oct. 

26, 1881. In addition while USS 

Jamestown was at the New York Navy 

Yard Dec. 20, 1883, Sweeney rescued 

another shipmate, A.A. George, who 

had fallen overboard and was drowning. 

Sweeney received a second Medal of 

Honor for his rescue of George. 

On Dec. 7, 1941, America was 

attacked by Japanese forces at Pearl 

Harbor. During the attack, Mess 

Attendant 2nd Class Doris “Dorie” 

Miller remained steadfast at his post, 

machine-gunning inbound Japanese 

planes. Miller received the Navy Cross 

for his actions during the attack, and 

became one of America’s first national 

heroes of World War II. 

In 1942, Samuel L. Gravely Jr. began 

his career as a seaman apprentice in the 

U.S. Navy. Gravely rose through the 

ranks and achieved many firsts for 

African Americans during his career, 

including becoming the first African 

American to command a combatant 

ship. Gravely was also the first African 

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American to be promoted to flag rank 

and the first to command a naval fleet. 

On May 16, 2009, an Arleigh Burkeclass 

guided-missile destroyer was 

christened the USS Gravely in his honor. 

Following in Gravely’s footsteps was 

J. Paul Reason. Raised in Washington, 

D.C., Reason initially chose to enter the 

U.S. Naval Academy because it seemed 

the most economical way to get an 

excellent education. Reason went on to 

make the Navy his career, and in 1996 

he broke one of the most significant 

color barriers left within the Navy, 

becoming the first African American 

four-star admiral. 

“I totally attribute my success to those 

who have gone before me – all minorities,” 

Reason said during a 2009 interview 

with American Forces Press 

Service. “People who have broken down 

barriers by showing others they’re capable 

of doing the expected task, that they 

can perform and it has nothing to do 

with color of skin or ethnicity – nothing 

to do with anything other than a person's 

capabilities.” 

The contributions of African 

Americans in Navy history aren’t just 

reserved for men, however. In 

December 1944, Lt. j.g. Harriet Ida 

Pickens and Ens. Frances Wills made 

history when they became the first 

African American officers in the Women 

Accepted for Volunteer Emergency 

Service (WAVES) program. African 

American females first enlisted in the 

Navy during World War I, and continue 

to serve with distinction and honor 

today. 

When she was 12 years old, Michelle 

Howard told her older brother she wanted 

to join the Navy. A quarter century 

later, Cmdr. Howard became the skipper 

of the USS Rushmore (LSD 47) and the 

first African American woman to command 

a U.S. warship. Howard went on 

to lead an amphibious squadron, serve 

as senior military assistant to the secretary 

of the Navy, and ultimately achieve 

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flag rank. In 2010, she was selected to 

two-star rank and began serving as chief 

of staff to the director of Strategic Plans 

and Policy on the Joint Staff. 

African American/Black History 

Month serves as an important time for 

all Sailors to reflect on the history of the 

Navy, as well as its future. More information, 

including the many milestones 

achieved by African American Sailors 

and the history of the African American 

Navy experience can be found at the 

Naval History and Heritage Command 

http://www.history.navy.mil/special%20highlights/africanamerican/afri 

can-hist.htm. 

More information on Navy diversity 

events, including African American and 

Black history, can be found on the Navy 

Diversity and Inclusion calendar. To 

Gosling Games 

Astronaut and Navy Capt. Winston E. Scott was selected by NASA in March 1992. He 

served as a mission specialist on STS-72 in 1996 and STS-87 in 1997, and has logged 

a total of 24 days, 14 hours and 34 minutes in space, including three spacewalks totaling 

19 hours and 26 minutes. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command photo 

Color me: ‘Astronaut Dr. Mae C. Jemison’ 

view a list of all of the upcoming diversity 

events, visit www.npc.navy.mil/ 

commandsupport/diversity. 

Complete educational presentations 

on African American/Black History 

month can also be found on the Defense 

Equal Opportunity Management 

Institute (DEOMI) website. Links 

include special observance presentations 

and a downloadable commemorative 

poster. For a complete list of available 

materials, visit http://www.deomi. 

org/SpecialObservance/presentations.cf 

mCatID=2. 

For more news from Chief of Naval 

Personnel – Diversity and Inclusion, 

visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp-diversity/. 

For more information, visit 

www.navy.mil, www.facebook. com/ 

usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy. 

Biography: Dr. Mae C. Jemison 

First African American woman in space 

Born October 17, 1956, in Decatur, Alabama, but considers 

Chicago, Illinois, to be her hometown. Recreational 

interests include traveling, graphic arts, photography, 

sewing, skiing, collecting African art, languages (Russian, 

Swahili, Japanese), weight training, has an extensive 

dance and exercise background and is an avid reader. 

Jemison has a background in both engineering and 

medical research. She has worked in the areas of computer 

programming, printed wiring board materials, nuclear 

magnetic resonance spectroscopy, computer magnetic 

disc production and reproductive biology. 

Jemison was selected for the astronaut program in 

June 1987. She was the science mission specialist on 

STS-47 Spacelab-J (Sept. 12-20, 1992). STS-47 was a 

cooperative mission between the United States and Japan. 

The eight-day mission was accomplished in 127 orbits of 

the Earth and included 44 Japanese and U.S. life science 

and materials processing experiments. In completing her 

first space flight, Jemison logged 190 hours, 30 minutes, 

23 seconds in space. 

Jemison left NASA in March 1993.

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NASP command’s Sailors of the Quarter 

The NAS Pensacola command’s Sailors of the Quarter, first quarter 2012, were recognized 

recently at an awards ceremony in the Naval Aviation Schools Command auditorium. 

Senior Sailor of the Quarter (SSoQ): OS1(SW) Tristan Daugherty 

Sailor of the Quarter (SoQ): IT2 Shahrzad Handy 

Junior Sailor of the Quarter (JSoQ): AWO3 Laisce McDowell 

Blue Jacket of the Quarter (BJoQ): ACAA Toryarna Moore 

OS1(SW) Tristan 

Daugherty 

Daugherty served as air 

intercept controller, Air Traffic 

Control Division, Air 

Operations Department, Naval 

Air Station Pensacola, from 

October 2011 to December 

2011. During that time he 

contributed to the accomplishment 

of more than 1,700 incident-free 

operations conducted 

by Training Air Wing Six, 

operational detachments and 

transient aircraft in the 

Pensacola area of operation, 

providing optimum training 

and guaranteeing safety of 

flight in a fighter tactical environment. 

As a special-use airspace 

scheduler, he was directly 

responsible for deconflicting 

21 military training routes, 

more than 27,000 square miles 

of special-use airspace and 

8,400 square miles of 

IT2 Shahrzad Handy 

surface/subsurface area. These 

accomplishments led to his 

selection as Senior Sailor of 

the Quarter, first quarter, fiscal 

year 2012. Daugherty’s personal 

initiative and unwavering 

devotion to duty reflected 

credit upon himself and were 

in keeping with the highest traditions 

of the United States 

naval service. 

According to her citation, 

Handy served as assistant urinalysis 

program coordinator, 

Transient Personnel 

Department, Naval Air Station 

Pensacola, from October 2011 

to December 2011. She was 

responsible for ensuring Naval 

Air Station Pensacola and 10 

of its tenant commands complied 

with the Navy’s urinalysis 

program. Handy scheduled 

monthly random testing, and 

packaged, boxed and shipped 

850 specimens with zero discrepancies. 

These accomplishments 

led to her selection as 

Sailor of the Quarter. 

McDowell – a member of 

the honor guard at Naval Air 

Station Pensacola from 

October 2011 to December 

2011, trained three Sailors in 

folding and presenting the 

national ensign and the 21-gun 

salute. Her professionalism 

contributed to flawless performances 

during 131 funerals 

and memorial services. She is 

AWO3 Laisce McDowell 

ACAA Toryarna Moore 

an active member of the 

Coalition of Sailors Against 

Destructive Decisions 

(SEASADD) and takes a genuine 

interest in the safety and 

well-being of her shipmates. 

These accomplishments led to 

her selection as Junior Sailor 

of the Quarter. 

Moore served as clearance 

delivery operator, Air Traffic 

Control Division, Air 

Operations Department, 

Naval Air Station Pensacola 

from October 2011 to 

December 2011. She contributed 

to the safe accomplishment 

of more than 5,000 

incident-free flight operations. 

Her motivation to excel 

enabled her to qualify as 

clearance delivery operator in 

half the allotted time, and her 

flawless performance contributed 

to the operational 

success of the command. Her 

volunteer efforts during the 

2011 United Way Day of 

Caring helped to improve 

relations between the local 

community and the Navy. 

These accomplishments led to 

her selection as Blue Jacket of 

the Quarter.

GOSPORT 


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BIRTH 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

Naval Hospital Pensacola, Dec. 29, 2011-Jan. 23, 2012 

Michael Thomas Fraser, was born to Staff Sgt. Tenille 

Fraser, Dec. 29. 

Ryan Alexander Hyland, was born to Tech. Sgt. Anthony 

and Sabrina Hyland, Dec. 30. 

Mason Daniel Devane, was born to AMAA Anika Nye, 

Dec. 30. 

Laura Leigh Webb, was born to AET3 Nicholas and 

Tabitha Webb, Jan. 1. 

Noah Christopher Hartman, was born to Sgt. Jeremy and 

Abby Hartman, Jan. 3. 

Marley Juliet Graham, was born to Capt. John Jr. and 

Jennifer Graham, Jan. 4. 

Luke Alexander Grimm, was born to Mary Meloy, Jan. 4. 

Isabella Louise Bullman, was born to Lt. Jonathan and 

Maria Bullman, Jan. 5. 

Addisyn Grace Schwartz, was born to Gunnery Sgt. 

William and Jennifer Schwartz, Jan. 5. 

Alexis June Niedermaier, was born to CTR1 Michael and 

Michelle Niedermaier, Jan. 6. 

Payton Adeline Young, was born to Gunnery Sgt. James 

and Erin Young, Jan. 8. 

Annabelle Marie Ilagan Chase, was born to Staff Sgt. 

Steven and Rechelle Chase, Jan. 8. 

Andi Rae Norman, was born to Cynthia Norman, Jan. 9. 

Greyson Foster Storey, was born to Lt. j.g. Travis and 

Regina Storey, Jan. 12. 

Walker Drew Martin, was born to 2nd Lt. Jonathan and 

Barbara Martin, Jan. 12. 

Ethan Grey Johnson, was born to Lt. Keith and Denise 

Johnson, Jan. 12. 

Malik Dean Hill, was born to SH3 Darius and Janell Hill, Jan. 13. 

Juliana Elise Gettis, was born to HM3 Edward and 

Lindsay Gettis, Jan. 13. 

Rebekah Jane Barnard, was born to HM3 Jack and 

Angelica Barnard, Jan. 14. 

Elza Nanette Gourrick, was born to 2nd Lt. Kingslee and 

Liga Gourrick, Jan. 16. 

Kris’Tyana Ineda Bullock, was born to ABH3 

Christopher and Shadette Bullock, Jan. 18. 

Jennifer Nicole Wheat, was born to 2nd Lt. Philip and 

Stacy Wheat, Jan. 19. 

Landon Ethan Blankenship, was born to Lt. Clinton and 

Shana Blankenship, Jan. 19. 

Maiya Elizabeth Ann Sallinger, was born to ITSA 

Anthony and Julie Sallinger, Jan. 20. 

Savannah Ruth Driscoll, was born to HM3 Jack and 

Roxana Driscoll, Jan. 21. 

Benjamin Richard Minot, was born to 2nd Lt. Bradley 

and Amy Minot, Jan. 22. 

Wyatt Mark Middendorf, was born to 2nd Lt. Matthew 

Bayer and 2nd Lt. Kalea Middendorf, Jan. 22. 

Kai Brody Gamble, was born to A1C Darius Gamble and 

Alyssa Chambliss, Jan. 22. 

Wyatt Aaron Pannier, was born to Lt. Aaron and 

Catherine Pannier, Jan. 23. 

Cierrah Rose Culpepper, was born to HS2 Thomas and 

Courtney Culpepper, Jan. 23. 

Taryn Nathaniel Thacker, was born to Troy II and CTN3 

Wilma Thacker, Jan. 23.

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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 

Whiting Field Chapel 


Friday 

• 11-11:30 a.m. Mass 

Protestant 

Thursday Bible Study 

• 11:30 a.m. 

*Naval Aviation 

Memorial Chapel 

**All Faiths Chapel 

***J.B. McKamey 

Center 

****Lady of Loreto 

Chapel 

From the Pensacola Saenger Theatre 

Upcoming shows at the historical 

Saenger Theatre will be sure 

to thrill everyone: 

‘Menopause the Musical’ 

The international hit show 

“Menopause The Musical” has 

selected Pensacola as a “hot” 

national market and will play the 

Saenger Theatre for two performances 

only, Feb. 29-March 1. It 

doesn’t necessarily mean women 

in Pensacola are more prone to 

symptoms of “The Change.” It 

does mean they will find joy in 

sharing their experiences. Tickets 

are on sale now and can be purchased 

at the Saenger Theatre box 

office on 22 East Intendencia St., 

charge by phone by calling 745- 

3000 at any Ticketmaster outlet, or 

online at www.ticketmaster.com. 

Group discounts of 10 or more are 

available by calling (888) 686- 

8587, ext. 2. 

Set in a department store, where 

four women with seemingly nothing 

in common but a black lace 

bra meet by chance at a lingerie 

sale. The all-female cast makes 

fun of their woeful hot flashes, 

forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, 

night sweats and chocolate 

binges. A sisterhood is created 

between these diverse women as 

they realize that menopause is no 

longer “The Silent Passage” – it is 

a stage in every woman’s life that 

is perfectly normal. 

“Menopause The Musical” is 

produced by GFour Productions 

and is the work of writer Jeanie 

Linders. The laughter-filled 90- 

minute production includes parodies 

from the classics of the ‘60s 

and ‘70s and ‘80s. It is estimated 

that nearly 11 million women have 

FRIDAY 

SATURDAY 

SUNDAY 

MONDAY 

TUESDAY 

WEDNESDAY 

THURSDAY 

MOVIES 

The Darkest Hour (PG-13) 5; Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 5:30, 8:45; The Devil Inside (R) 7, 

9 

Hugo (PG) noon; We Bought a Zoo (PG) 12:30; Alvin and the Chipmunks (G) 2:30; Mission 

Impossible (PG-13) 3; War Horse (PG-13) 4:30; Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 5:45, 9; The 

Darkest Hour (PG-13) 7:30; The Devil Inside (R) 9:30 

Alvin and the Chipmunks (G) noon; We Bought a Zoo (PG) 12:15; Sherlock Holmes (PG-13) 2; 

Adventures of Tintin (PG) 2:15; The Devil Inside (R) 4:45; The Darkest Hour (PG-13) 5; Girl 

with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 6:45; Mission Impossible (PG-13) 7 

Closed 

attended a performance since the 

2001 opening in Orlando. Inspired 

by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, 

writer and producer Jeanie Linders 

created the show as a celebration 

of women who are on the brink of, 

in the middle of, or have survived 

“The Change.” 

“Menopause The Musical” has 

entertained audiences across the 

country in more than 450 U.S. 

cities, nearly 300 international 

cities and a total of 15 countries. 

For more information, visit 

www.menopausethemusical.com. 

‘Riverdance’ 

Now in its 16th phenomenal 

year, “Riverdance,” the internationally-acclaimed 

celebration of 

Irish music, song and dance that 

has touched the hearts of millions 

around the world returns to 

Pensacola. 

“An explosion of sight and 

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

sound that simply takes your 

breath away,” cheered the 

Chicago Tribune. “A family 

evening unlike anything else,” 

raved The London Times. 

Discover why nothing in the 

world compares to the original. 

Whether it’s your first time or 

your fifth, there is no better time to 

share the magic of “Riverdance” 

with your family. 

Located in the heart of downtown 

Pensacola, the Saenger 

Theatre can supply the equipment, 

trained theater staff, and the 

ambiance to showcase a variety of 

shows such as: Pensacola 

Symphony Orchestra, Harry 

Connick Jr., David Copperfield, 

John Tesh, Wynton Marsalis, 

Ziggy Marley, “CATS” and 

Sesame Street. Visit 

www.Pensacola Saenger.com for 

more information. 

‘Menopause the Musical’ opens at the Saenger Theatre Feb. 29-March 1. 

The Darkest Hour (PG-13) 5; Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 6; The Devil Inside (R) 7 

Adentures of Tintin (PG) 5; War Horse (PG-13) 6; Mission Impossible (PG-13) 7:15 

The Darkest Hour (PG-13) 5; Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (R) 6; The Devil Inside (R) 7 

February 

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. 

10 

Liberty — Free 

mall and movie 

shuttle. Departs at 

5:30 p.m. 

11 

Liberty — 

Volunteer trip – 

Truth for Youth at 

10 a.m. Ice Flyers 

Hockey trip. Cost 

is free. Departs at 

6 p.m. 

12 

Liberty — 

Tandem Skydiving. 

Departs at 8 a.m. 

and 11 a.m. Cost 

is $140. 

13 

Liberty — Movie 

premiere “The 

Rum Diary.” Starts 

at 7 p.m. 

14 

Liberty — Free 

sweet treats at 6 

p.m. 

15 

Liberty — Go kart 

outing. Departs at 

5 pm. and includes 

unlimited rides and 

mini golf. Cost is 

$20 for two hours. 

16 

Liberty — Board 

game night. Come 

join to play your 

favorite game. 

Starts at 6 p.m.


GOSPORT 

COMMANDLINES 

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B5 

Community Outreach 

The NASP Community Outreach is seeking volunteers 

for a large number of opportunities in the area. 

These include: 

• Regency Hospice of Northwest Florida – 

Volunteers are needed for terminal hospice patients 

throughout Escambia County. Active-duty or veteran 

volunteers are also needed for “Hospice for Heroes.” 

Call Victoria Brown for more information at 585-3926. 

• Tennis mentors needed – The Pensacola Parks 

and Recreation Department is seeking volunteers to 

help young children learn to play tennis. Tutoring takes 

place Monday-Thursday from 3-4 p.m. at the Fricker 

Center located at 900 N. F St. For more information 

call 380-5458. 

• Goodwill Good Guides mentoring – The 

Goodwill Good Guides mentoring program is seeking 

volunteers for youth tutoring. For more information 

call Robin King at 438-3699. 

• New volunteer website – The “United We Serve” 

website is now working. It is a web resource that participants 

can use to identify volunteer opportunities in 

their local areas. To look for volunteer opportunities 

today, visit www.serve.gov. 

• Youth Works – The Children’s Home Society of 

Florida is seeking volunteers to mentor youth ages 

14-21. For more information call Rachel Wade at 

266-2715. 

• Learn to Read – Learn to Read of Northwest 

Florida is an adult literacy program. Interested volunteers 

should call 432-4347 for more information. 

• Northwest Florida Blood Services – The 

Northwest Florida Blood Services is seeking volunteers 

to help in general drive preparation. For more 

information call Christen Glover at 473-3853, ext. 

132. 

• The Oaks Adult Care Center – Volunteers are 

needed to help with meals, taking walks, playing 

games, reading, cooking clubs, dancing, sewing, arts 

and crafts and more. They are located at 875 Royce 

St. and are open from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday- 

Friday. For more information call Sandy Holtry at 

432-1475. 

• Restoring the USS Alabama – Volunteers are 

needed to help in the restoration of the USS Alabama. 

For more information call Owen Miller at (251) 767- 

1507. 

• The Villas at Gulf Breeze – The Villas at Gulf 

Breeze has an open invitation to all individuals interested 

in interacting with the senior residents. Hours for 

this activity are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. any day of the week. Call 

Sabrina Shelton at 934-1061 for more information. 

• Big Brothers Big Sisters – Volunteers are needed 

for BBBS in Northwest Florida. For more information 

visit www.bbbsnwfl.org. 

Morale, Welfare and Recreation 

The NASP Morale, Welfare and 

Recreation (MWR) department has a 

number of upcoming events and activities 

that the whole family can participate 

in. 

Some of these events include: 

• Beginner karate classes – New 

beginner karate classes will begin 

Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Portside 

gym, Bldg. 3690 onboard Naval Air 

Station Pensacola. These martial arts 

classes are open to all military members 

for $20 per month and DoD personnel 

for $22 per month. Call 452-9845 for 

more information. 

• Valentine’s Day Dance – The 

Naval Air Station Pensacola Youth 

Center is putting on a Valentine’s Day 

Dance tomorrow, Feb. 11, from 5-10 

p.m. at the Youth Center, Bldg. 3690. 

Cost is $5 per child; ages 5-15 are welcome. 

There will be music, pizza, cake 

and drinks. Prizes will be awarded to 

the winners of the following contests: 

best dressed, most red, most white; and 

best single and team dancers. For questions 

about the dance or to learn more, 

call 452-2417. 

• Winter Wonderland – Though 

winter has been unseasonably warm 

here on the Gulf Coast, MWR is hosting 

a festive Winter Wonderland, Feb. 25. 

This free family event will feature ice 

skating (skates provided), a snow hill 

for sledding, inflatable games, cookie 

decorating, ice fishing, bowling for penguins, 

a coloring contest, games, prizes 

and more. The festivities will be located 

on the old hospital grounds across from 

the Mustin Beach Club from 4-8 p.m 

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or call 433-1166 ext.24. 

Military Marketplace 

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

Employment 

Asst. Super. of 

Maintenance - 6 

McDonald’s 

restaurants. 

Min. 2 yrs. 

exper. in gen. 

construction & 

restaurant 

m a i n t . 

Competitive 

salary + 

benefits. 

Suzanne 438- 

5133x104 

Bulletin Board 

Licensed since 

1990. Good 

clean home & 

f a m i l y 

environment. 

Nutritious meal 

provided, offer 

quality infant 

and toddler care. 

6 am–6 pm. 6 

FOR SALE. 

Recliner, brown, 

miles from 

good condition, backgate NAS 

Services $150. Also have Pcola. 458-2974 

Wing Back 

Haul Off chair green FREE Apple 

Free!!! Lawn pattern very OSX Lion 

M o w e r s , nice, $125. Call classes to all 

Appliances, 494-9445 to see. m i l i t a r y 

Scrap Metal 

personnel & 

850-944-2394 

dependents. 

or 850-602- 

E m a i l 

7337 

nexmug@me.co 

m 4 schedule 

Experienced, 

dependable 

housekeeping. 

Homes, condos. 

Weekly, Biweekly, 

onetime 

cleans. 

Serving Gulf 

Shores, Foley, 

Pensacola area 

850-982-5229 

850-232-3947 

Merchandise 

Articles for sale 

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additional word. Over 

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Gosport every week. 

Go online to 

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sacola.com 

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to place your ad 

today. 

Announcement 

Merchandise 

Articles for sale 

Crossbow. 175” 

pull, 325 feet per 

second, new 

condition. $125. 

712-1425 

Short wave 

radio. Realistic 

Model DX160. $ 

40. 497-1167 

24K BTU Birch 

Ceramic Gaslog 

set from Sears 

for natural gas or 

propane. 

24”x17”x14” 

$100 255-5591 

Garage Sales 

2007 32” TV 

Garage Sale with remote 

Sat. Feb. 11 control. SDTV 

7am. Palm Lake Digital-ready, 

Dr, Chandelle works great. $75 

Subdiv kid toys, 

255-5591 

clothes; misc 

Queen Ann 

household. 

Chair: like new, 

60$ 455-6781 

Merchandise 

4 bikes 2 fold 

up. Take pick 

$200 ea fold ups 

have carrying 

bags. 492-5713 

Whirlpool 

Cabrio lg. cap. 

Washer & dryer. 

3 yrs. old. $300 

for pair. 251- 

284-1499 

CPO/OFFICER 

bridge coat. 

Wool Melton 

Cloth. Brass 

buttons. Great 

condition. 

$100.00 Ron 

554-5462. 

A / R - 1 5 

223/5.56 CAR 

R R A 

new/unfired. 

$925 firm. 712- 

3 3 2 7 

solstice62@gma 

il.com 

Haverty’s sofa, 

like new. 84” 3 

cushions rust 

colored fabric. 

Extra matching 

pillows. Paid 

$800 asking 

$400. 457-4194 

Piano Grinnel 

Brothers, very 

nice, recently 

tuned. $200 

Boat. Small 

fiberglass boat 

Maytag Washer firm. 221-0958 

for setting gill 

and Whirpool 

net or Dryer good Explorer sport 

transporting conditionrack. Hard case 

duck decoys. $100.00 261- roof cargo box. 

$25 712-1425 8794 

Capacity 18 

cubic feet. Like 

new. $100. 492- 

8855 

Merchandise Merchandise Merchandise Merchandise 

Medical Lift 

Chair—New 

$1,200, Sell for 

$750, 3470 

Troy-Bilt 5550 

generator. Like 

new. $500. Troy- 

Bilt chipper, exc 

cond. $350. can 

delvr 475-4026 

Four Michelin 

Truck tires (LT 

245/ 75 R 16) 

Like new, less 

than 160 miles. 

Asking $800. 

Call Sergeant 

M a j o r 

McCorvey at 

477-4403 or 

206-8038 

Base plates & 

crossbar for flat 

towing 04 thru 

09 Colorado 

4WD pickup. 

Paid $450. 

A s k i n g 

$250/OBO 516- 

1996 

Chief Mate 

Drive, 492-5850 

Remoc unit 

For Sale 3 pc. with balanced 

White Leather drives haft for 

Sectional Sofa. flat towing 2WD 

Great Condition. S 1 0 

$300 or best pickup/blazer 

offer. 636-448- $250/OBO 516- 

5092 

1996 

Yamaha HTR- 

5890. 7.1 

Channel 980 

Watt A/V 

Receiver. W/ 

remote. Exc 

cond.$200 492- 

5428 

Klipsch Quintet 

5.1 5/5 Spkers. 

$225 Klipsch 

Synergy 12” 

Pwrd Subwoofer 

650 Watts $225 

or both for $400. 

492-5428 

Stairmaster 

4000 PT 

Excellent 

Condition $425. 

492-5428 

Man’s Huffy 

26” 10-speed 

bike, nearly new 

condition, 

chrome fenders 

& chain guard 

$50. 607-2652 

Multiple 

electronic items 

all in good 

working order. 

Call for list 

p r i c e 

negotiable. 492- 

5713 

Like new, 

three-cushion 

plaid couch. 

Wrapped in 

bubble wrap & 

ready to move 

$100 492-5713 

King size 

bedroom set, 

French-country 

style, includes 

headboard, 

footboard, 2 

nightstands, 

dresser, chestof-drawers. 

$950/obo. 791- 

6499 or 384- 

1718 

Motor 

Autos for sale 

1973 Buick 

Electra, Show 

Condition. 

Asking $5000. 

396-5354 

Classic/Antique, 

shiny and clean, 

fun 

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Trade ‘93 

Chevy Silverado 

in great 2003 H.D. Ann. 

condition for a Edition. 1 

small car. 396- owner, garage 

5354 Daniel kept. 8400 mi. 

black and silver 

‘99 Plymouth mega chrome. 

P r o w l e r $12,000/OBO. 

Convertible. 850-321-2471 

14,680 mi, auto 

transmission. 2001 Yamaha 

10-disc changer/ FZ1 246XX 

AMFM-Radio, miles, $2500. 

air cond., power GYTR Slip-on, 

door-lock 

Metzler M1 

w/alarm, power 

tires, new chain, 

windows $33K. 

fast and 

293-6627 457- 

powerful 

2826 

Misc. Motor 

BMW 325.i, 

2003, steel blue, 

Immaculate 

automatic 

33ft. Shasta: 

sunroof, new 

tires great gas 

Self-Contained 

mileage, 

Asking $6000. 

beautiful car. 

Hurlburt Field 

Call 261-0700, 

area.850 396- 

$12,900 5354 like a 

house 

Dodge 1991 

Pickup Truck 

Runs Great 318 

E n g i n e 

Automatic 

$1,000, 944- 

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Motor Motor Motor 

2010 Airstream 

Camper Super 

Nice!! Loaded, 

Elect Hitch, 

20”LCD/DVD 

player sleeps 6 

62k. 712-1319 

Haulmaster 

4’x8’ steel frame 

foldable trailer. 

950 lb capacity, 

8” wheels, wood 

deck $200 255- 

5591 

1991 Pace 

A r r o w 

motorhome very 

good condition 

all extras, good 

tires, every thing 

works even the 

dashair asking 

$15,000. 492- 

5713 

3BR/2BA 

C o n d o , 

water/garbage 

incl, pool, near 

UWF, fast 

access I-10/110, 

RPP, $795/mo, 

748-8145 

Perdido Key 

waterfront 

condo 2BR/2BA 

furnished 

Holiday Harbor 

$775/mo, 572- 

8462 or 434- 

5058 

Real Estate 

3/2 All electric, 

fenced yard, 

ceramic tile/ 

carpet, close to 

NAS, VA, Corry. 

No pets. $725 

mo, 626-6355 

Windchase Bay 

Condo, 2/2, 1200 

sq ft.Excellent 

cond, great 

location, pool, fp. 

$695/mo. 850- 

261-8695 

W O W ! 

5BR/3BA brick 

home. Water 

access to East 

Bay. 1-block 

walk to fishing, 

swimming, 

sunning. Central 

H V A C , 

Fireplace, Quiet 

neighborhood. 

M i l i t a r y 

Discount! 

BRAND NEW 

Renovation! 3/2 

in quiet 

neighborhood 

close to NAS. 

Dishwasher, W/D 

hookups, fenced 

yard. Nice! Dan 

232-7005 

3/4BR/2BA 

home for Rent. 

Tile carpet Near 

bases nonsmoker, 

no pets. 

$850/850dep 

850-969-1410 

3bd/2ba home 

r e c e n t l y 

renovated 

fenced in yard 

near the base 

$795 mo. Plus 

deposit and lease 

required. 206- 

3331 

Room for rent 

with private 

bathroom. Close 

to NAS 

$500/mutilities 

included. Call 

281-3322 

3B/R, 2 ba 

ranch home on 

fenced 2 acres. 

2000 sq.ft util 

room and 

garage. Near 

NAV HOSP, 

NAS $1400, 

934-6005 

29 Sandalwood, 

charming 

2BR/1BA 

cottage. Just 

minutes to 

NAS/Corry 

CH&A, tile, new 

carpet, laundry 

room, fenced 

back yard, 

storage shed 

$575/mo.+$575 

dep. 438-6129 

831 W. Jordan 

St. Available 

Now. Nice 

2BR/1BA, 

CH&A, tile, 

carpet, shady 

fenced backyard, 

storage shed, 

walk to Baptist 

Hospital 

$600/mo.+$600 

dep. 438-6129 

3Bd/2Ba new 

paint and carpet, 

fenced, garage. 

2509 Ryale Rd. 

$700 dep. 

$825/mo. 434- 

7796 

Home to Share— 

$450, only 

nonsmoker apply. 

Completely 

furnished, bonus 

private living 

room area. Close 

to all bases. Call 

456-1996. 

ROOMATE 

WANTED to 

share 3/2 house, 

$400/Mo, 

perdido, close to 

shopping,rec,bea 

ch & NAS. 292- 

8174 

Roommate to 

share large 2 story 

home near base. 

$495/mo. 

Utilities included. 

1 mile from 

Corry. For more 

info call 206- 

3331 

3/1.5 home; 

72,000 off Olive 

Rd in 

subdivision. good 

condition 291- 

4902 or 505-4949 

Cantonment 

Home: 4 bdrm/3 

full bath (1 is 

hdcpped)/ 1 acre 

fenced w/mower 

must see/ Maria 

292-4531 

FSBO Affordable, 

new 3/2, 8427 

Rose Avenue, 

open porch, blinds, 

fenced $85,000 

456-6855 or 982- 

5870 

FSBO Affordable, 

new 2/2, 8423 

Rose Avenue, 

open porch, blinds, 


456-6855 or 982- 

5870 

Like new, 3/2, 

5910 Bilek Drive, 

front & back 

porch, blinds, 


456-6855 or 982- 

5870 

One of a kind 

4BR/3BA 3000 sq 

ft house on 3 acres 

close to 

everything. 

$369,000 ph 725- 

6890 

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or fill out the form below and deliver it to Ballinger Publishing at 

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Military Marketplace 

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

Trucks, Vans & 

Suvs 

Motorcycles 

Real Estate 

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Roommates 

Homes for sale 

3000 sqft, 

4bd/3ba, all tile 

and hardwood, 

450 sqft 

sunroom, tiled 

and hot tub. 10 

min from NAS 

Whiting, 35 min 

from NAS 

Pensacola. 

$220K 341-8747 

3/2Brick Home 

in quiet hood 3 

miles from NAS 

bases,neighbors 

vets.$81K Call 

529-1934 

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