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Vol. 74, No. 32 VISIT GOSPORT ONLINE: www.gosportpensacola.comAugust 13, 2010PSD Sailor receives combat meritorious advancementStory, photoby Anne ThrowerGosport Staff WriterPSSN Jamel Settles receivedthe biggest surprise of his Navycareer July 30 – he learned he isnow PS3 Settles, having beenmeritoriously promoted for hiscombat service in Iraq.Such advancement, throughthe Combat MeritoriousAdvancement Program, is rare.Only a few Sailors per quarterare granted the advancement bythe Chief of Naval Personnel.What makes it even moreunusual is that it’s almost mathematicallyimpossible for juniorpersonnel specialists like Settlesto advance this quickly, saidPS1 Jeremy Hobbs.NASP Command MasterChief Mike Dollen said he wasproud a Sailor from NASP’sPSD was selected for the honor.“The very few who are chosenfor combat meritoriousadvancement are ones that havemade the biggest contribution tothe war efforts in Iraq andAfghanistan,” Dollen said. “Andthey are the ones who have madethe biggest difference.”Settles, 21, from Augusta,Ga., recently returned from Iraqwhere he had spent the pastyear. He volunteered to go toIraq as an individual augmenteein June 2009. “I wanted to go,”Settles said.And while the hours werelong in less-than-comfortableworking conditions (no air conditioning),Settles said overall itwas a good experience, eventhough he said he was glad to behome.Settles was part of theCommander’s EmergencyResponse Program (CERP), aprogram set up to financiallyassist Iraqi citizens. While inBaghdad, Settles audited andclosed out 1,554 funding projectstotaling more than $88 million.The work involved longhours drawing up the paperwork, providing the cash andthen checking on the status ofthe projects funded.While 15 people were designatedto do the work, Settlessaid they really never hadenough people. At one pointthey were down to four peoplekeeping the work flow going.“We were never close to 15people,” he said.It was not unusual to worklate into the night and then getup early and start another longday, Settles said. And the groupwas 99 percent accurate.The most dangerous part ofthe job was checking up on theprojects that had been funded,he said. Often he would be ableto fly in helicopters to get thedesignated people.Settles was assigned with theArmy’s 1st Cavalry Divisionand the 1st Armored Division.He said he came away from thedeployment with more respectfor the Army. “Those deploymentsare long,” he said.PS3 Jamel Settles was recently promoted from PSSN as part of the Combat Meritorious AdvancementProgram for his work as a personnel specialist while serving in Iraq. He received one coin that reads “WhenArmy strong isn’t enough, call in U.S. Navy” on a stopover in Kuwait on his way home.While in Iraq he was withonly three other Navy people.And he never saw people at hisrate, except in Kuwait.In Settles’ evaluation he wascalled a “dynamic youngSailor” with unlimited potential.“He already possesses the skills,dedication and professionalismof a seasoned petty officer,” theevaluation said.Prior going to Iraq, Naval AirStation Pensacola had been hisfirst command, having joinedthe Navy in August 2007. Whileat Personnel Support ActivityDetachment (PSD), he servedas a transfer clerk for the outboundcommands in Meridian,Miss., Panama City and othergeographically separated basesin Florida, Mississippi and Ala.His next goal is to worktoward becoming an officer inthe Seaman to Admiral-21Program. Meanwhile, he’ll betransferring to Beaufort, S.C.,where he will join Strike FighterSquadron 86 (VFA-86), an F-18Hornet squadron.As a result of his service, hisdesk now sports numerouscoins, combat spurs and the certificatefrom the Department ofthe Navy acknowledging hisefforts.One coin he received inKuwait when he was comingback says, “When Army strongisn’t enough, call in U.S.Navy.”Dollen said about 14,000Navy personnel are currentlyserving in Iraq, Afghanistan andthe Horn of Africa.Renter’s insuranceimportant for baseresidentsBy Wm. Cullen JamesNavy Personnel Command PAONaval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southeast Commanding Officer Capt. John J. Heinzel (left) takes a lookat one of the new solar powered vehicles offered by NAVFAC Southeast as an alternative fuel “green” vehicle to its supportedcommands as a rental option throughout the Southeast. Photo by Matt SimonsNAVFAC Southeast adding solarvehicles to transportation fleetBy Sue BrinkNAVFAC Southeast PAONaval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC)Southeast turns to solar-powered, slow-moving vehicles(SMVs) to offset utility demands as the Navy moves intothe electric vehicle market.“The Navy, through executive orders and SECNAVinstructions, is to reduce petroleum usage 50 percent by2015 using a 2009 baseline,” said Jesse Evans, NAVFACSoutheast transportation specialist. “This is a tall orderbased on our customers mission requirements so we mustventure away from fossil fuel vehicles and move into agreener state.”Electric vehicles provide that capability; however, withthe focus to reduce energy consumption NAVFAC is alsolooking seriously at future impacts on the electrical grid.NAVFAC is reaching out to new technologies and is hopingthat solar technology will help offset utility demand toits customers.“The new vehicles are electric powered with solar integrationwhich is designed to increase the range capabilityand provide charging which will increase the life of the batteryand reduce the electrical demand,” claims Evans.The SMVs will be seen onboard NAS Pensacola soon.“This year NAS Pensacola is going to be receiving 10solar-integrated electric vehicles,” Evans said. “They’vealready received three and the other seven should comeSee Solar vehicles on page 7MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) –Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and wildfireshave all recently impacted the lives ofSailors and their families.Navy leaders are reminding Sailors aboutthe importance of being prepared by havingrenter’s insurance.“We have learned a number of very valuablelessons from both Hurricane Katrina andour flood here in Millington,” said Rear Adm.Don Quinn, commander, Navy PersonnelCommand. “One important lesson is that ourNavy families own more things than eitherthe government or our public/private venture(PPV) housing partners are prepared toreplace. Renter’s insurance is cheap and greatfor peace of mind. I strongly encourage allour Navy families who are renting or in basehousing to invest in this very important safetynet.”Sailors renting homes off-base generallypurchase the amount of coverage they requireto cover the potential loss of personal effects.Some residents of base housing mistakenlybelieve that they are provided full insurancecoverage from the government. That is notthe case.Residents of PPV housing are generallySee Insurance on page 7Published by the Ballinger Publishing, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Navy. Opinions contained herein are not official expressions of the Department of the Navy nor do the advertisements constituteDepartment of the Navy or NAS Pensacola endorsement of products or services advertised.

PAGE4August 13, 2010By Brian WalshRecruit Training Command PAONAVAL STATION GREATLAKES, Ill. – Going throughthe challenges of Navy bootcamp is not an easy transitionfrom civilian life. From thefirst moment recruits enterthe gates of Recruit TrainingCommand (RTC) here theirlives are never the same.First they go through processingdays; sending homeall remnants of civilian life,many times getting a bit morehair cut than desired from thetop of their head, gettingissued the uniforms and gearthey will need for the nexteight weeks of training.Then there is the physicaltraining; push-ups, sit-ups;and running, running, running.All of which culminateswith a series of tests thatrecruits must pass to meet thestandards placed on them inorder to graduate from theNavy’s only boot camp.The recruits also gothrough formal instructorhands-on training and computer-basedclasses to supplementthe training they receivebefore graduating.According to RTC officials,the physical and mentaldemands of recruit training,and the transition from individualityto working as ateam can be very challengingfor recruits.Some have a harder timeadjusting to the physical,mental and moral demands ofboot camp and the adjustmentto Navy life.For those who need extraremediation in successfullymeeting all the requirementsplaced on them, RTC createda number of special programsthat focus on skills a recruitneeds to not only be successfulin boot camp but later intheir Navy career as well.“In special programs weattack problems on threefronts,” Information SystemsTechnician Senior Chief(Surface Warfare/AviationWarfare) Steve Crisp, theleading chief petty officer forRTC’s Special ProgramsDivision, said. “We have programsthat assist in the physical,psychological and academicaspects of boot camp.”These programs arereferred to by variousacronyms such as FIT, RCU,FAST and PASS. Theseacronyms become vital tomany recruits everyday lifeand are central to recruittraining as RTC strives tosend out the most qualifiedSailors to the fleet.Those recruits who areunable to pass their physicalfitness assessment (PFA) orswimming test in the standardtimeframe are placed infitness improvement training(FIT).Recruits in FIT go throughremediation until they areable to pass their PFA whilenonqualified swimmers practiceand are assessed everytime they go to the pool.Remediation and swimmingtake place daily until allrequirements are met.“While at FIT, the recruitis provided with mentors tohelp them meet their physicalfitness requirements,” Crispsaid. “Recruit Division commanders(RDCs) run side-bysidewith the recruits;encouraging them in theirruns, while swim coaches arepresent at the pool to teachthem how to swim.”There are about 15 RDCsthat work as mentors forrecruits participating in theFIT program. Although partof their job is to work withrecruits trying to pass theirPFA, there is a broader focusto the program – one thatgoes a lot further than justrunning and swimming.“We don’t just focus onpassing the run in FIT,”Culinary Specialist Chief(Submarine Specialist)Simeon Yeboah, a staff memberwith the SpecialPrograms Division, said. “Weeducate recruits on leading ahealthy lifestyle. Good nutritiongoes hand-in-hand withphysical exercise.”An important goal for FITmentors is to qualify therecruits within enough timethat they may get back totheir division so they can participatein the recruit graduationceremony. If that doesn’thappen, the recruit willremain with FIT until theypass and then sent to theirnext duty station.Annually, about 2,200recruits are placed in FIT.The success rate is 93 percentfor PFA completion and lessthan 10 recruits (.5 percent oftotal recruits in training) ayear do not pass the swimtest. On average, a recruitneeds 10 days to pass the runand under a week to qualifyfor the swim.The Recruit ConvalescentUnit (RCU) is needed forrecruits who are injured orbecome ill during training.On average, almost 850recruits need to use this programeach year. Althoughthere are instances wherebroken bones and other seriousinjuries have occurred,about 75 percent of recruitswho enter RCU suffer stressfractures.While in RCU, recruitsparticipate in physical therapyat RTC’s health facility,USS Tranquility, FreedomHall Physical TrainingFacility or the USSIndianapolis CombatTraining Pool. To help themkeep up with their academicrequirements, in addition totheir medical care, RCUrecruits continue their trainingin classrooms in their barracks.About 36 percent of thoseplaced in RCU do not completerehabilitation. Theserecruits have injuries toosevere to heal and graduate inthe required 180 days or theircondition prevents them frombeing fit for the fleet.Recruits with limited literacyor verbal skills are placedin the Fundamental AppliedSkills Training (FAST) program.FAST was designed forthose who have low readingand comprehension proficiencies.For some, Englishis their second language.“During the screeningprocess, these recruits aregiven a test,” saidElectrician’s Mate Chief(Surface Warfare/AviationWarfare) Thomas Li, anotherdivision staff member. “Ifthey pass, we will not make itmandatory for recruits toenroll, unless they havescored 42 or below on theirArmed Service VocationalAptitude Battery (ASVAB)test.”There are two areasfocused on in FAST — verbalskills and literacy. The literaturecourse is very helpfulwhen working with recruitswho have trouble with takingexams or understanding technicalmanuals.There are about 15 recruitsenrolled in FAST at any timeduring training. Recruits, onaverage, are enrolled in theprogram for two to fourweeks.Reading and languageskills are taught by contractprofessors from Florida StateCollege at Jacksonville (Fla.)during the day and then areturned over to the RDCs whowork with them on theirrecruit “Sailorization” skills,such as uniform, bunk andlocker inspections, militaryfacing movements, Navy heritageand carrying out theNavy plan of the day.Of those placed in FAST,98 percent continue on tocomplete boot camp.“These recruits are typicallyvery motivated,” Crispsaid. “They have a strongdesire to become Sailors anddo very well once they returnback to their divisions. It isbecause of this attitude thatthey are often selected forrecruit leadership positions.”Staff members agree thatone of the most challengingdivisions in Special Programsis the Personal Applied SkillsStreaming, or PASS program.The PASS program isdesigned to train and mentorrecruits who demonstratesocial skill deficiencies.Staff members providerecruits with necessary toolsto manage low self-esteem,anger and stress, whileenhancing a recruit’s understandingof racial, gender andcultural diversity.“Most RDCs don’t havethe time or the expertise toaddress deep-rooted issuesthat are affecting recruits,”Aviation ElectronicsTechnician Chief (AviationWarfare/Surface Warfare)Joseph Hartel, SpecialPrograms Division staff, said.“There are times they arereferred to the PASS programbecause they have displayedbehavior that may have beenmistaken as just having apoor attitude.”The most prevalent issuesseen by the Special Programsstaff are issues dealing with arecruit’s background.According to Hartel, recruitswho have been assigned toPASS can’t seem to separatetheir past home life with theircurrent Navy life.RDCs are assigned asPASS facilitators to providementorship and counselingassistance to recruits whovolunteer for the program. Inaddition, the recruits gothrough classes held by Fleetand Family Support Centercounselors.“PASS facilitators becomethe recruit’s mentors,”Special Programs Divisionstaff member, Boatswain’sMate Chief (SurfaceWarfare/Aviation Warfare)Douglas Ausberry, said.“It is our job to dig deep toget to the root of the issue.Many times we have to takethem to the breaking pointbefore they start opening up,”he said.Although the program onlylasts five days, the success ofthe program is based more onsteps completed by therecruit in dealing with issuesrather than a specific timeframe in which problemsmust be addressed.GOSPORTRecruit Special Programs Division eases transition into NavyCS1 Pam O’Neil leads recruits in her division during an inhousesession of physical training for strengthening and conditioningat Recruit Training Command. Photo by SueKrawczykAdvertise with us! Call Simone Sandsat 433-1166 ext. 21“Recruits go through a sortof checklist,” Hartel said.“Once they complete onearea they go on to the nextlisting. The length of the programis established on a caseby-casebasis.”Hartel added, that skillslearned in PASS are life longgoing far past their graduationfrom RTC. These skillswill not only help them, butcan be used by the recruit inhelping other shipmatesthrough difficult times.To provide recruits with afresh start upon completingPASS, all negative informationis removed from theirrecruit record, or hard card,and they are placed in a newdivision. Their progress ismonitored and their performanceis evaluated duringweekly follow-up meetingswith PASS facilitators.“It is important to note thatPASS is a volunteer program,”Crisp said. “Recruitscan only be referred forscreening. Besides a commandingofficer mandate, therecruits are the only oneswho can accept placementinto the program.”PASS has a 95 percent successrate — making one themost challenging programsalso one of the most successful.According to an RTCinstruction (RTCINST1540.8H), the FAST programhas been conducted in variousforms for Navy personnelsince World War II.The FIT program started inthe 1970s and the currentSpecial Programs Division atRTC Great Lakes has beenavailable to recruits since2002. The division has beenable to successfully incorporateFAST and FIT, as well asother past programs datingback to World War II, withupdated and newly createdprograms that assist recruitswith their training.In responding to sociological,educational and physiologicalfactors that are changingthe face of America’syouth, RTC continues toimplement an array of innovativeprograms designed toensure today’s recruits andstudents begin their trainingwith every chance to succeed.In 2009, more than 3,500recruits were enrolled in oneof the programs offered. Staffmembers in the SpecialPrograms Division and RTCleadership are confident thatwith the high success rates ofeach program, RTC will continueto turn civilians intosuccessful 21st centurySailors.For more informationabout the Navy’s only bootcamp, Recruit TrainingCommand, go to the websitewww.bootcamp.navy.mil/.For more information fromNaval Service TrainingCommand, visit the websitewww.navy.mil/local/greatlakes/.Place yourclassifiedad with usand beseen byover25,000potentialcustomers

GOSPORT August 13, 2010 PAGE 5NETC: Facebook fans growing, ‘liked’ by 3,000 fansStory, photoby Steve VanderwerffNaval Education and Training Command PAONaval Education and Training Command (NETC) isusing the power of Facebook and its 500 million fan baseto create a solid social media presence and increase audiencesfor its mission and vision.As of Aug. 4, NETC had its 3,000th Facebook fan“like” its page.The training command launched its social networkpage May 21, 2009 and is actively engaged using the siteto reach a global audience to raise awareness about howSailors can further their educational goals, and showcasethe types of training that supports the maritime strategy.Less than six months ago it had less than 600 fans, butin recent months NETC significantly increased its fanbase by aggressively using a steady dose of daily postingsof photos and video taken of learning sites, students andstaff throughout its domain and encouraging fan comments.“Our fans have determined that they like the insiders’glimpse into our domain through our page,” said Cmdr.Dan Gage, NETC public affairs officer.“Our page gives our fans a chance to see in an informalsetting what they can’t see without actually visitingour training commands.”NETC’s audience base has also changed since itsinception.“Originally NETC’s page was set up to communicateeducation opportunities for Sailors, but much likeFacebook itself, the fans have dictated its content,” saidFrom the Department ofDefenseWASHINGTON (NNS) — TheDepartment of Defenseannounced recently the resumptionof a restructured militaryspouse career advancementaccount program — MyCAA,following a comprehensivereview.The program will be availableto spouses of service membersin the pay grades of E1-E5, W1-W2 and O1-O2 beginning Oct.AWSAN Jeannine McNamara, an administrativeclerk at Naval Education and Training Command(NETC), navigates her way through NETC’sFacebook (FB) page, to keep herself up to date andcurrent throughout the NETC domain. NETC startedits social media page in May 2009.Gage.“The page’s fan base and its demographic have alsoexpanded. Today our fans are using our page as anInternet destination to find out about the Navy’s blendedtraining solution, education opportunities and the types oftraining the Navy has to offer.“Fans include soccer moms with children gettingready to graduate to young adults considering theirfuture. We’re growing and expanding our fan base tonew audiences.”By increasing its fan base NETC is taking advantageof social media to allow for two-way communication inan informal setting which encourages the flow of information.NETC’s Facebook functions as a convenient newssource but won’t replace the command’s official Website.“Our Facebook page doesn’t replace our official Webpage, but it’s definitely a game changer as to how ourinformation is distributed and how it’s digested,” said JoySamsel, NETC deputy public affairs officer.“Because of the immediacy and ability to providefeedback via our page, it’s a force multiplier. It makes ita relevant and viable source of information.”NETC’s next goal is to have its 4,000th fan and hopesto reach that number in the very near future.“I believe we will hit that number much quicker thanour last 1,000 new fans. The great thing about socialmedia is its viral nature,” Gage said. “As more peoplebecome fans, it becomes easier — and faster — toincrease our fan base.”“While we don’t have the fan base that some do, we’relearning more about its potential, intricacies and nuanceseach day. It’s amazing what can take place and how rapidlythe numbers multiply,” said Gage.“But, it’s not the numbers that count, its reaching outand making sure our fans are informed with timely andaccurate information. That’s what is important.”MyCAA spouse career advancement program resumes Oct. 2525.“The changes announcedrecently reflect a return to theoriginal intent of the program,which is to help military spouses,with the greatest need, successfullyenter, navigate andadvance in portable careers,”said Clifford Stanley, undersecretaryof defense for personneland readiness. “We fully supportthe program and are committedto ensuring the program’s sustainability.To that end, we aremaking several critical operationalchanges. Among thesechanges, eligible spouses willreceive a total of $4,000 in DoDfundedfinancial aid, with anannual cap of $2,000 per fiscalyear. Funding must be usedwithin three years from the startdate of the first class and must beused to obtain an associates’degree, licensure or certification.A waiver may be granted whenfees for licensure or certificationrequire an up-front fee greaterthan $2,000, up to $4,000.“The MyCAA program popularitygrew beyond our expectationsand became too expensiveto continue. Therefore, weare returning to the originalintent of the program in a waythat is attainable and fiscallyresponsible for the DefenseDepartment,” said Stanley. “Aswe look to the future, we envisiona program that is muchbroader than DoD’s financialassistance component. Militaryspouses will be guided along amore holistic approach to careerplanning.”Under program guidelines,career counselors will work withall military spouses.“The Defense Department iscommitted to investing in militaryfamilies. When we invest inthe well-being of the family, weinvest in the well-being of theforce,” Stanley said.More information can befound on the MyCAA Web site:https://www.militaryonesource.com/MOS/FindInformation/Category/MilitarySpouseCareerAdvancementAccounts.aspx.

PAGE6August 13, 2010GOSPORTTW-5 gets specially painted plane for CONAFrom NAS Whiting Field PAOTo honor the Centennial ofNaval Aviation (CONA),1911-2011, one of each typeof aircraft in the Navy inventorywill be painted to reflectthe color schemes used duringvarious eras of naval aviationhistory. Training Air WingFive at Naval Air StationWhiting Field received theirredesigned TH-57 helicopterin the new scheme Aug. 4.The earliest Navy aircraftdid not have standard markingsor coatings. In 1916, thefirst attempt at rendering anational insignia for Navy aircraftwas adopted and used forabout two years prior to theadoption of the star insigniathat came in 1918. Thisinsignia was a stylized anchor,typically painted in dark blue.Navy Capt. WashingtonIrving Chambers, officer incharge of aviation, preparedTraWing Five’s specially painted TH-57 Sea Ranger in recognition of the 100th anniversary of naval aviation, 1911-2011, being observed Navy-wide next year.the requisition for the Navy'sfirst aircraft to be purchasedfrom aviation pioneer andinventor Glenn H. Curtiss onMay 8, 1911. This marks thebirthdate of naval aviation.Beginning January 2011,the Navy will hold a yearlongcelebration of the men andwomen whose tremendousachievements have contributedto a century of aviationprogress. Celebrationswill be held across the countryto recognize and commemoratethese achievements.These aircraft will provide avisible reminder of our navalaviation heritage and willserve as just one of the manycentennial observances.The TH-57 Sea Ranger isthe helicopter used for trainingflight students at NASWhiting Field. Every Navy,Marine Corps and CoastGuard helicopter pilotreceives training in the SeaRanger before earning theirwings and continuing on tomore advanced helicoptertraining in the fleet.The redesigned TH-57 willbe used in regular circulationfor training.Vector Aerospace paintedthe aircraft at their facility inAndalusia, Ala as part of thehelicopter’s planned five-yearmaintenance at no additionalcost to the Navy. The TH-57will sport the tail number 100as a symbol of the centennial.Whiting Field preparing for annual job fair Aug. 19From NAS Whiting Field PAOIn need of a career change?Looking for a new or better job?Separating from the service anytimesoon? The NAS Whiting Field JobFair provides a broad range of careeropportunities for military memberstransitioning to civilian life, militaryfamily members and the generalpublic.For 21 years it has attracted bothlocal and national employers seekingwell-qualified, educated, experiencedand entry-level individuals foremployment opportunities in thecommuting area and around theworld.A few of the employers are: GulfPower, Landrum Staffing, CoxCommunications, Florida Troops toTeachers, West Corporation,Pinnacle Airlines, U.S. BorderPatrol, The Boeing Company,Express Personnel, TallahasseePolice Department, West FloridaHealthcare, Mary Kay, Networks ofFlorida, Navy Federal, Lowe’s,Raytheon Technical Services,Advance Auto Parts, AGLA,Coldwell Banker United, AquasisServices Inc., Florida Fish andWildlife, Mobile Aerospace, ST.Aerospace Mobile Inc., GrannyNannies, Locklin Technical Center,Express Employment Professionals,Keegan Staffing and more.The number of employers isgrowing daily and currently listsmore than 60 companies.The continued success and growthof the NAS Whiting Field Job Fairhas been the result of consistent participationby high-quality employersand well-qualified job seekers, whilekeeping costs at a minimum. In fact,it is free to both job seekers andemployers. Almost 1,200 peopleattended the 2009 job fair.The job fair will be held in SikesHall aboard NAS Whiting Field onAug. 19. Doors open to the public at9 a.m. and close at 3 p.m.Job seekers are advised to dressfor success, bring several copies oftheir resume and be well preparedfor on-the-spot interviews.Employers may phone NASWhiting Field’s Fleet & FamilySupport Center at (850) 623-7177,or fax (850) 623-7246 to request abooth.There is no fee to employers orjob seekers at this event.The points of contact for thisevent are Darryl Johnson(Darryl.Johnson2@navy.mil), TerriMaddox (Terri.Maddox@navy.mil)or Wanda Mcdaniel(Wanda.Mcdaniel@navy.mil).More than 800 people attended last year’s job fair at Whiting Field. Photo by Jay Cope

August 13, 2010GOSPORTPARTYLINEPAGE7Partyline e-mail submissionsSubmissions for Partyline should bee-mailed to: anne.thrower.ctr@navy.mil.Submissions should include theorganization’s name, the event, whatthe event is for, who benefits from theevent, time, date, location and point ofcontact.ESO exam procedures announcedThe Education Services Office(ESO) of Personnel SupportDetachment Pensacola has outlinedthe following procedures for theSeptember enlisted advancementexams.The signing of the advancementrecommendation worksheets continuesfor commands at the ESO at PSD,Bldg. 680, through Aug. 20 for somecommands. Signings will take placefrom 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Special arrangements have beenmade for some of the larger commandsat NASP (NHP, NATTC).Remote commands are required topost their own times and locations.Personnel in temporary additionalduty (TAD) leave or medical statusshould contact PSD ESO to makearrangements.For additional information, contactPSD ESO at 452-3617, option 8.ESO will administer the Navy-wideenlisted advancement examinations atthe Mustin Beach Officers’ Clubaboard NASP Sept. 2 for advancementto PO1, Sept. 9 for advancement toPO2 and Sept. 16 for advancement forPO3.Doors will open at 6 a.m. and closepromptly at 7 a.m. the day of theexam. Participants are encouraged toreport at 6 a.m. to begin preparationsfor exam administration.No cell phones, watches, food orbeverages are permitted in the examroom. Advancement candidates mustwear the prescribed uniform of the dayof their respective command and havetheir military ID card to participate.Local area commands will be requestedto provide proctors based on numberof candidates from their commands.NEX back-to-school fashion showThe Naval Exchange aboard CorryStation will hold a back-to-schoolevent and fashion show Aug. 14 from10 a.m.-2 p.m.For information call AntangilaWillis at 453-5311.Aug. 13 last day for housing surveyToday (Aug. 13) is the last day tocomplete Balfour BeattyCommunities’ annual housing survey.By completing and handing surveysin, residents will qualify for one of severalweekly drawings. Residents whohand in the surveys by Aug. 13 willalso qualify for a chance to win a 32-inch LCD TV as a special early birddrawing. The survey is part of a performanceassessment program.Once residents complete their surveysand seal them in the postage- paidenvelopes provided, they can bring it tothe Balfour Beatty Communities managementoffice and drop it in theauthorized locked mailbox.Bubba Watson at NASPProfessional golfer Bubba Watsonwill be at NASP Aug. 18 for a youthgolf clinic.The event, which starts at 4 p.m., isopen to all local chapters of The FirstTee and anyone affiliated with NASP.Also appearing is trick-shot artistDennis Walters.The event is hosted by Birdies Forthe Brave and the Blue Angels.For information contact MarcRaiken at marcraiken@pgatourhq.com.Upcoming lighthouse tours plannedThe Pensacola Lighthouse will behaving a Light of the Moon Tour Aug.13-14, Aug. 20-21 and Sept 17-18.Tour times are scheduled for 8 p.m.,9:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.Climb to the top of the PensacolaLighthouse for a view of a moon-litPensacola Bay. Hear true hair raisingtales of the resident ghosts of the lighthouse.Tickets are $15 for adults and$7 for children 12 and under.Also, the Ghost Seekers of Texaswill be at the lighthouse for the LaborDay weekend, Sept. 3-5, to do someghost hunting.The public can join a ghost hunt at8 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., Sept. 3-4. The one-hour hunt costs $15 perperson.A two-hour expanded hunt will takeplace at 9 p.m., Sept. 5. The cost of thetwo-hour hunt is $40 per person.For reservations call 210-531-6759.Proceeds benefit the lighthouse.U.S. Air Force 5K Runway RunThe Air Force Runway 5K Run tosupport the 479th Flight TrainingGroup Booster Club will be held Aug.21, 7 a.m., at the command.The run is for DoD personnel only,including active duty, reserve, DoDcivilians, DoD contractors, retireesand family members.For details call (617) 850-2830Saturday pharmacy hours changingEffective Aug. 28, Naval HospitalPensacola’s main pharmacy will beopen an hour earlier on Saturdays. Thenew Saturday hours will be 8 a.m.-2p.m. Previously, Saturday serviceswere 9 a.m.-4 p.m.During the past 14 months, thepharmacy was averaging two prescriptionsan hour on Saturdays after 2p.m. The change was approved to provideservices that align with the highestdemand period and to make thebest use of limited pharmacistresources. Monday through Fridaypharmacy hours will remain the same— 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. The pharmacy isclosed on Sundays and holidays.SIU registration underway at NASPRegistration is underway forSouthern Illinois University’s bachelorof science degree in workforceeducation and development (WED).Fall semester begins Aug. 28, withclasses offered on weekends at NASP.The accelerated degree program isdesigned for working adults, and collegecredit is awarded for previouswork experience and technical training.Courses in the WED major can becompleted in one year by attending 18weekends of class and completingindependent study classes. SIU isregionally accredited and is VAapproved for the GI Bill.For information contact CharlesForbes onboard NASP at 250Chambers Ave., Bldg. 634, Suite 13.SIU’s program is located at the NavyCollege Center at NASP. Forbes canbe reached at 458-6263 or through e-mail at cforbes@siu.edu, Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.Commissary case lot sale Sept. 2-4The commissary will be holding itsfall case lot sale Sept. 2-4.The sale will take place Sept. 2,7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sept. 3, 7:30a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sept. 4, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.There will be paper products, cleaningsupplies, cereal, vegetables, picnicsupplies, drinks, frozen and chillitems. There will be free give-awayitems, free water and great deals.Annual Marine Corps 5K Sept. 18The 27th annual Marine CorpsLeague and Marine Corps AviationAssociation Children’s Charity 5KRun/Walk will take place Sept. 18 thisyear.The event is sponsored by theMarine Corps League (MCL) andMarine Corps Aviation Association(MCAA).Standard registration is $20 untilSept. 16; $15 for active-duty militaryand MCL/MCAA members until Sept.18; $25 for late registration Sept. 17;and $30 on the day of the race. Therace starts at 8 a.m. at Seville Quarterin downtown Pensacola.To register online visit www.semperficharityrun.org.For informationcall 452-9460, ext 3113.Asian orientation class at HurlburtThe Asia-Pacific OrientationCourse (APOC) will take place Sept.1-3 at the U.S. Air Force SpecialOperations School on Hurlburt Field.APOC provides non-technical educationon the security, historical, political,economic and socio-culturaldynamics of Northeast, Southeast andSouth Asia.This free course is designed for specialoperations personnel preparing tolive in or deploy to the Asia-Pacificregion and is open to military membersof all services, GS employees andcontractors on a space-available basis.To register for APOC, visithttps://jsoupublic.socom.mil/usafsos/regis.php or call 884-4757/4758Forinformation about the APOC contentor schedule, e-mail Capt. MerideeTrimble at usafsos.apoc@hurlburt.af.mil.Solar vehicles from page 1shortly after Oct. 1.”The first three NASP vehicles are pickup trucks; van orpickup-style vehicles will constitute the seven Octoberarrivals.Solar-charging carport structures to power the vehiclesare being planned for NASP as well. Five modular carportsare projected to eventually be in place at various locationsaround the base.“This is just the start. We’re looking into the future forall our SMV vehicles to have a solar integration; we’re alsolooking into solar carport structures that will all feed backinto the electrical grid,” Evans said. “That will provide thecharging for the units and also, when they’re not charginga vehicle, will provide electricity back into the grid.”Evans’ projections through 2015 include five solarstructures located throughout the base with a total of 41SMVs onboard NASP.The SMVs are not designed to leave the naval air station,as they are not suitable for highway speeds. But formany on-base mission requirements, the SMVs will providea green transportation solution.“We have to reduce our fossil fuels by 50 percent by2015; that’s a huge order,” he said. “We not only have todo conservation roles, but look at technology that can helpus meet our mission goals.”Capt. John J. Heinzel, commanding officer, NAVFACSoutheast, test drove a new solar powered truck July 29 tosee what it was like now that they are available throughNAVFAC Southeast’s Transportation Department.“I am impressed with the power it has,” said Heinzel ofthe Greentruck he took for a spin around the block. “I amglad to see that we continue to bring new products like thisto our transportation fleet. We need to be in the forefront astechnology changes and improves.”“SECNAV calls for over 2,500 SMVs to be in the Navyfleet,” said Evans. “The Southeast has the third largest fleetin the Navy and our goal is a 750 SMV inventory fleet by2015.”There are currently 314 SMVs in the Southeast inventorywith 23 having solar integration. NAVFACSoutheast’s SMV fleet inventory includes: sedan, pickup,passenger van, cargo van, and maintenance utility configurations.They accommodate the majority of all missionrequirements that are out there.“By fiscal year 2012, NAVFAC Southeast will have atotal of 412 electric SMVs with121 of those having solarintegration across the Southeast,” said Evans. “A majorityof the solar integrated SMV’s are going to NavalSubmarine Base Kings Bay.”Evans explained that an SMV is not a “green substitute”for a fossil fuel vehicle. It is designed to meet the missionminimum requirements at a reduced rental cost. The factthat they are “green” is a bonus.SMV's are economical, eco-friendly, versatile, and safealternative to big engine gas vehicles. They produce zeroemissionsand can be driven indoors (i.e., warehouses,hangars).The overall benefit is the reduction in fossil fuels andgreenhouse gases that are obtained by operating SMV’s. Inaddition, the solar integration reduces the demand on thealready overburdened electric grid with minimal impactsto the mission.The rental rate in fiscal year 2011 is the same for allSMVs ($228 monthly/$50 daily) with the exception of the4X4 electric SMV ($472 monthly/$86 daily). Rental of anSMV runs at 44 percent of the cost of a sedan or pickup.“For every 35 vehicles converted to SMV, customerswould realize a savings of $100,000 annually,” said Evans.“Based on a typical half-ton pickup driving 15,000 milesannually, there would be a savings of over $1,200 in fuelcosts each year.”It is estimated that maintenance costs will drop roughly15-20 percent over the life of an SMV as the major cost isthe batteries. The solar integration increases the life of thebattery and in turn increases the life of the vehicle. Thesedrivers will ensure rate changes will be minimal in thefuture. The SMVs are designed (and speed-governed) for20 to 25 mph operations and are confined to the installation,regardless of “street-worthiness.” The solar poweredSMVs come with standard equipment such as windshields,exterior mirrors mounted on driver and passengerside of the vehicles, head lamps, tail lamps, brake lamps,emergency flashers and turn signals, reflectors, parkingbrake, safety belts, vehicle ID numbers and horn or otherwarning device. They meet Federal, State, and local safetyrequirements. An 80 percent charge can occur in two hourswith a complete charge in eight hours. A rapid chargingsystems is available that provides a complete charge withinone hour.Commands interested in going green by renting any ofthe SMV models should contact their local Public WorksDepartment Transportation Office.Gosport Associate Editor Mike O’Connor contributedto this report.Insurance from page 1provided limited insurance coverage underthe terms of the rental agreement.“Residents should check their leasingagreement to determine the extent of thatcoverage because it is location dependent,”said Virginia Eilmus, head, PersonnelClaims Unit Norfolk. “In addition, residentsof base housing may be entitled tocompensation for damage or loss underthe Military Personnel and CivilianEmployees Claims Act (Personnel ClaimsAct). The Personnel Claims Act (PCA)allows for limited compensation for activeduty service members and DoD civilianemployees whose personal property islost, damaged or destroyed because oftheir military service. Members whodesire to submit a claim are required tofirst file a claim with their insurance carrier.”The maximum value of a claim filedunder the PCA is limited to $40,000 andservice members who file claims will onlyreceive a depreciated value on their lost ordamaged property.“Renter’s insurance is important, it isthe best way to protect your personal property,”said Navy Personnel CommandForce Master Chief (AW/SW/NAC) JonPort. “And when you’re busy dealing withall the various issues that happen duringand after a disaster, having one less thingto worry about is a blessing.”Just like other insurance policies, thereare limits to what renter's insurance willcover, what kind of deductibles may berequired and policy costs.For advice about renter's insurance, Portsuggests Sailors visit www.cnrc.navy.mil/insurance.htm.Some basic tips from the site include:• Take an inventory: Before purchasinginsurance itemize your belongings withprice estimates, serial numbers, receipts (ifpossible) and purchase dates.• Make an informed decision: Ask yourinsurance company about theft limits, cashor replacement value, deductible optionsand discounts.• Shop around: Call a variety of insuranceagents, and keep track of the coverageand costs.• Read the policy: It’s a contract; ensureyou understand the obligations spelled out.For more information regarding governmenthousing, service members areencouraged to visit their local housingoffice.For more information about emergencypreparedness, visit www.cnic.navy.mil/CNIC_HQ_Site/WhatWeDo/EmergencyManagement/index.htm.

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SECTIONBGOSPORTLIFEAugust 13, 2010NHP’s “one calldoes it all” forwomen’s health;see page B2SpotlightSchool zones surround NASP: watch yourdriving, children are back in school Aug. 23From Federal Citizen Information CenterIt’s estimated that 24 millionstudents nationwide starttheir school day with a tripon the school bus. Whether theywalk, ride the bus or travel by car,teach your kids these few tips toensure they get to and fromschool safely.• Do not play in the street while waitingfor the bus• Carry all loose belongings in a bag orbackpack and never reach under theschool bus to get anything that has rolledor fallen beneath it.• Line up facing the bus, not along side it.• Move immediately onto the sidewalkand out of traffic after getting off the bus.• Wait for a signal from the bus driverbefore crossing the street and walk at least10 steps away from the front of the bus sothe driver can see you.Tips for pedestrians or bike riders• Never walk alone – always travelwith a buddy. Try and find a friend ormake a new friend in the neighborhoodto walk to school or ride the bus with.• Wear reflective or bright colorclothing to increase visibility.• Respect traffic lights and streetsigns.• Always wear a helmet when ridinga bicycle.• Avoid loose-fitting clothing thatcould get caught in spokes or pedals.School buses and children are sharing the roadways in Escambia County starting Aug. 23 — be on the lookout for them.Word Search ‘School daze’Gosling GamesColor Me ‘First day back’Tips for car drivers and passengers• Make sure young children are in safetyseats at all times, and that the seats havebeen properly installed.• All children under 13 years shouldride in the rear seat of vehicles.• Remember that many crashes occurwhile novice teen drivers are going to andfrom school. You may want to limit thenumber of teen passengers to preventdriver distraction.Tips for college-bound studentsStudents heading off to college — perhapsfor the first time this year — may beinexperienced at driving long distances ordriving alone. Motor vehicle crashes arethe leading cause of death for teens in theUnited States, according to NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration(NHTSA). The risk of crashes is higheramong 16- to 20-year-olds than amongany other age group, and, unfortunately,young adults also are less likely to bebuckled up than any other age group.When preparing college-age children for along drive to school, make sure they takethese precautions:• Leave early and give yourself enoughtime to travel at a comfortable pace.Remember, speeding does not increaseyour ability to arrive on time; it onlyincreases your chances of not arriving at all.• Should you find yourself getting tiredfrom the drive, pull over to a rest stop orgas station to walk around and stretch.• Do not talk on your cell phone whiledriving. Phones are distracting and impairyour ability to concentrate on the road. Ifyou must use the phone, pull over to a safe,well-lit parking lot and place your call thereor at least use a hands-free earpiece.• When driving in inclement weathersuch as rain storms, reduce your speed.And, remember to always wear your safetybelt and require any passengers whoride with you to do the same.Make the most of this weekend’s back-to-school sales tax holidayFrom Better Business Bureau of Northwest FloridaThe Florida Legislature and governor approved aback-to-school sales tax holiday on certain books, clothingand school supplies. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. today(Aug. 13) and running through midnight Aug. 15, consumerscan purchase certain books, clothing, wallets orbags having a sales price of $50 or less and certain schoolsupplies having a sales price of $10 or less without payingsales tax on the items. Florida’s Department ofRevenue offers a detailed list of items that do and do notqualify for the tax exemption.To help consumers make the most of the sales tax holiday,your BBB offers the following tips:• Plan ahead. Set a realistic budget and stick to it. Andmake a list of the items you need to purchase to avoidbuying on impulse. Be sure to check with your child’sschool for a list of required supplies to avoid return trips.• Comparison shop, carefully. Tax holiday “sales” andpromotions may not be the bargains they appear to be.Make sure you’re comparing “apples to apples” whenlooking at sales and promotions.I G U B O J G S A L P M O C HN F Y O L R G S N I R Y H G KZ R E H C A E T U C I J L X CS M L J S D C S A N N Q G F DU S O U A F T K R E C H A L KU C E R N U H V B P I N N L JI A G C D C G B G O P W C H TWT M E E R H U M X A G X Q BF D N V A R U S X A L R H U WV T H Z F A Y L R G U U D H VS Y R U F O T A G L R Y W X LH E B Y E P Z W J G P T E T HE M E I P Y C B Y K H R U A FZ T U Q X H E M T T W F G G VI C J T D K Q M F L C S B T XBLACKBOARDBUSCHALKGRADESLUNCHPENCILPRINCIPALRECESSSTUDENTSTEACHER• Talk to the retailer. Before making your purchase, askthe merchant how refunds and exchanges will be handledafter the sales tax holiday ends.• Be aware of your surroundings. Because stores maybe particularly busy during the sales tax holiday, payextra attention to those around you. Never leave yourwallet, purse or credit card on a counter. Don’t get overloadedwith packages. Shop with a companion or ask fora security escort to your car.• Shop at businesses you know to be trustworthy. Geta free BBB Reliability Report on any retailer you’re consideringpatronizing. In July 2010 alone, yourBBB|Northwest Florida provided more than 24,000 reliabilityreports for consumers checking out a business’marketplace record, including length of time in business,number of complaints and how they were resolved,licensing, bonding, insurance or registration that may berequired for the business’ industry, and whether any governmentaction had been filed against the business.For additional information, visit bbb.org.Navy Exchange (NEX) at Corry Station to host back-to-school event and fashion showA combination back-to-school event and fashion show will be held tomorrow (Aug. 14) from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.at the NEX located on Corry Station.The fashion show will take place at 1 p.m. in the main mall.“There will be a wide variety of educational organizations, after-school programs and amusement companiesthroughout the complex,” NEX Pensacola Customer Relations Specialist Atangila M. Willis said.“For the first time this year NEX Pensacola will serve as a drop site for Cram the Van. The actual van will beat the facility on Aug. 14 as well,” Willis said. Cram The Van is the Pensacola Bay area’s annual school supplycollection effort for children in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. “And in the bookstore at 11 a.m. there will bea NEX storytime presentation with characters in costume that children and parents won’t want to miss.”Jokes & GroanersAwful metaphors used in high school essaysThe plan was simple, like my brother-in-law, Phil.But unlike Phil, this plan just might work.Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever.The little boat gently drifted across the pond exactly the waya bowling ball wouldn’t.From the attic came an unearthly howl. The whole scene hadan eerie, surreal quality, like when you’re on vacation inanother city and “Jeopardy” comes on at 7 p.m. instead of7:30.John and Mary had never met. They were like two hummingbirdswho had also never met.Shots rang out, as shots are wont to do.He was as lame as a duck. Not the metaphorical lame duck,either, but a real duck that was actually lame, maybe fromstepping on a land mine or something.It was an American tradition, like fathers chasing kidsaround with power tools.He was deeply in love. When she spoke, he thought he heardbells, as if she were a garbage truck backing up.

PAGEB2GOSPORTSPOTLIGHTAugust 13, 2010NHP: ‘one call does it all’ for women’s healthFrom Rod DurenNHP PAONaval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) has developed a “onecall does it all” women’s health screening campaign toimprove women’s health and compliance, while making theprocess of scheduling appointments easier.When NHP’s enrolledfemale patients receive areminder letter for theirroutine screening mammogram,they may nowschedule the mammogramwithout a referral fromtheir provider. In addition,“one call does it all” nowallows patients to synchronizetheir mammogramappointment with a wellwomanvisit with their primarycare manager.Through the hospital’scentral appointments line(505-7171), enrolledwomen may request anappointment with theirprovider on the same day,just prior to their mammogram.The well-womanvisit with the providerincludes a clinical breastexam and Pap test. Ifappointment times are notconvenient, patients mayalso request a well-womanappointment with theirprovider several days followingtheir mammogram,allowing time for the resultto be reported to theirprovider.In order to take advantageof these exams at thenaval hospital, a womanmust be enrolled in TRI-CARE Prime or TRI-CARE Plus, and have aprimary care manager atNHP or one of its localbranch health clinics.If you are not enrolled inTRICARE Prime andwould like to take advantageof this program, visitthe TRICARE ServiceCenter in Room D-1051 onthe first floor of NHP orcontact the Health BenefitsA phone screener at Naval Hospital Pensacola monitors the hospital’s new “onecall does it all” women’s health line scheduling system.Office at 505-6709.If you choose not toenroll in TRICARE Prime,NHP urges those DoD-eligiblebeneficiaries to contacttheir civilian healthcareproviders to arrangefor well-woman exams.For assistance in locating aphysician in the community,contact the HealthBenefits Office.MOAA officer receives Thai ‘elephant’ awardCapt. Bruce Watson receives the Most Exalted Order ofthe White Elephant, Commander (Third Class) decorationfrom the Honorable Don Pramudwinai, Royal Thaiambassador to the United StatesPensacola resident retired NavyCapt. Walter “Bruce” Watson Jr.recently received a high-rankingaward from the Royal Thai governmentfor “outstanding service andsupport” during his tenure as U.S.naval attaché in Bangkok, Thailandfrom June 2005 to June 2008.The decoration of the MostExalted Order of the WhiteElephant was presented to Capt.Watson by the Thai Ambassador tothe United States, the HonorableDon Pramudwinai, in a ceremonyheld at the Royal Thai Embassy inWashington, D.C., July 22.Watson’s citation read in part,“Capt. Watson ... spearheaded openingthe Port of Laem Chabang toU.S. Navy ships, to include aircraftcarriers. He also arranged for theinduction into a Navy and MarineCorps history museum in Californiathe Royal Thai Navy ship, HTMSNakha. It was actions such as these,and many more, that enamoredCapt. Watson to the Thai people,and greatly improved relationsbetween both countries and bothnavies ... As recommended by theRoyal Thai government, in recognitionof his distinguished services,His Majesty King BhumibolAdulyadej of Thailand is graciouslypleased to bestow the decoration.”This was the first time the Thaigovernment has been compelled topresent an award to a U.S. navalattaché.“I am both honored and greatlyhumbled,” Watson said uponreceiving the award, “but I feelthis award is also deserved byeveryone who was assigned to theDefense Attaché Office inBangkok, especially Cmdr. KenPorter, my former assistant navalattaché.”SupportOurTroopsAdvertisewith us!CallSimoneSands at433-1166ext. 21

GOSPORTAugust 13, 2010PAGEB3Gulf oil spill numbers for people to callNASP’s shoreline habitat and wetlands will be assessed by the EnvironmentalProtection Agency to determine the long-term environmental impact from theApril 20 Gulf oil spill. (Above) The shoreline near Lake Frederick at NASPappears to have no oil Aug. 9. Photo by Anne ThrowerThe next phase of the Gulf oil spill for Naval Air Station Pensacola involves ashoreline assessment to evaluate the long-term environmental impact, said MarkGibson, the Navy natural resources manager at NASP.The Environmental Protection Agency will be in charge of the project which willassess the shoreline habitat and wetlands for long-term needs, Gibson said. A meetingwas held recently to talk about the assessment.Meanwhile, BP contractors continue to clean up the shore along the base. Forinformation about the oil spill response effort, visit www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com.• To report oiled or injured wildlife call (866) 557-1401. Wildlife Sanctuary ofNorthwest Florida cannot take oil-damaged wildlife. But they are working with Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research. To report oiled sea turtles and other marine life, callFlorida Fish & Wildlife Commission at (800) 241-4653, enter pager number2744867, then your area code and number. They will call you back.• To report oiled shoreline or request volunteer information call (866) 448-5816.• To contact the Deepwater Horizon Incident, Joint Information Center call (985)902-5231 or (985) 902-5240.• To submit alternative response technology, services or products call (281) 366-5511.• To submit a claim for damages call (800) 440-0858.Advertise with us!Call Simone Sandsat 433-1166ext. 21

PAGEB4GOSPORTOFF DUTYAugust 13, 2010WORSHIPNAS PensacolaProtestantSunday• 8 a.m., CommunionService**• 10:15 a.m. WorshipService*• 6 p.m. ContemporaryService**Tuesday• 9 a.m., Women’sBible Study***Wednesday• 5:30 p.m. FellowshipDinner• 6 p.m. Bible Study***Roman CatholicSaturday• 3:45 p.m. Sacramentof Penance****• 4:30 p.m. Mass*Sunday• 8:30 a.m. Mass*Monday and Thursday• Noon Mass****FridayCorry StationProtestantSunday• 9 a.m. Adult BibleStudy (chapel conferenceroom)• 9 a.m. Chapel Choir(sanctuary)• 10 a.m. WorshipService• 11:30 a.m. Fellowship• 7:30 p.m. Praise andWorshipThursday• 5:30 p.m., BibleStudy and dinner (fellowshiphall)Roman CatholicSunday• Noon MassTuesday• 11 a.m. Mass (smallchapel)Latter Day SaintsSunday• 10:30 a.m.**Wednesday• 7-8:30 p.m., BibleStudy (Corry)*Naval AviationMemorial Chapel**All Faiths Chapel***J.B. McKameyCenter****Lady of LoretoChapelAir Force night at the museumThere will be a UnitedStates Air Force fighterpilot film and the AirForce reserve jazzensemble will providethe music, but the USAF479th Flying TrainingGroup has given thepublic another reason tomake it out to their specialevent on Aug. 27.At 7 p.m. will be theunveiling of the “mysterious”USAF pelican, asthe promoters for theevent call it.The 479th FlyingTraining group and theNaval Aviation MuseumFoundation are sponsoringAir Force Night atthe museum, whichstarts at 6 p.m. with thefighter pilot film.After the pelican fes-U.S. Air Force Reserve Jazz Ensembletivities the Air Force and are open to the public.Reserve Band: FullSpectrum Jazz The dress is civilianEnsemble will beginplaying at 7:30 p.m.All the events are inbusiness casual and militaryuniform of the day.According to the Airthe museum’s atrium Force website, FullGulf Islands NationalSeashore documentaryAug. 25, Naval Live OaksFrom Gail BishopGulf Islands National SeashoreTo commemorate the 94th anniversary of theNational Park Service, Gulf Islands NationalSeashore will present an encore presentation of theWSRE-produced National Public Broadcasting documentaryof “Gulf Islands National Seashore: TheTreasure of the Gulf Coast.”The film will be shown in the Naval Live Oaksauditorium, Aug. 25, at 5:30 p.m.Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns narrates thevisual journey through the national seashore.Interwoven with aerial and underwater footage, thedocumentary highlights the history, culture andbeauty of Gulf Islands National Seashore.The documentary is a one-hour presentation andcompanion to the 12-hour Ken Burns documentary,“The National Parks: America’s Best Idea,” whichpremiered nationwide last year on public broadcastingstations.For the park’s program schedule and more information,call 934-2600 or visit www.nps.gov/guis.Spectrum is noted for itsdistinctive sound andentertaining blend ofmusical styles.Composed of 12musicians, the ensembleprovides a mixture ofselections, ranging fromoriginal compositionsby today’s mostesteemed composers tothe familiar sounds ofthe Big Band era.This jazz ensembleprovides arrangementstailored specifically forthe group’s uniqueinstrumentation.All members of theensemble are full-timeprofessional Air Forcemusicians working insupport of recruiting andcommunity relationsobjectives.Bands on the Beach . . . Beulah Land Southband will play Southern rock ranging fromLynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top, Blackfoot and othersAug. 17, 7-9 p.m. at the Gulfside Pavilion onPensacola Beach. The band has created aunique sound they call “swamp water music.”Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairsor blankets to the pavilion area. No pets areallowed and glass is prohibited. For more information,call 932-2257, go to www.visitpensacolabeach.comor tune to Cat Country 98.7 for thelatest updates.Local VA offers free Pelicans tickets for veteransFrom Jerron BarnettVA Gulf Coast Veterans Health CareSystem Public AffairsThe Department of VeteransAffairs Gulf Coast VeteransHealth Care System(VAGCVHCS), in partnershipwith the Pensacola Pelicansbaseball team, will hold a welcomehome event Aug. 28.Veterans and active duty whohave returned from supportingOperations Enduring Freedom(OEF) and Operations IraqiFreedom (OIF) are invited toparticipate in the free event.Now through Aug. 25, eachAfghanistan or Iraq War veteranor active-duty military membercan call the VA and reserve freetickets and access to free foodfor themselves and up to twofamily members.To sign up call 912-2380 or912-2057.Tickets will be distributed atthe game.The Pelicans are scheduled toplay the Fort Worth Cats Aug. 28at Pelicans Park.The park is located on theUniversity of West Florida campus,11000 University Parkwayin Pensacola. The game starts at6:45 p.m.VA personnel will be availableto provide information on healthcare benefits for veterans.For information aboutVAGCVHCS, visit www.biloxi.va.gov.August LibertyActivitiesThe Liberty Programevents target young,unaccompanied activedutymilitary. Events areat the main LibertyCenter in the PortsideEntertainment Complexat NASP unless specificallystated to be atCorry Station. For additionalinformation, call452-2372 or visit theirWeb site atwww.naspensacola.navy.mil/mwr/singsail/liberty.ht .13Liberty — Freeshuttle to theRave movie theater,leaves NASPat 6 p.m. andCorry at 6:15 p.m.14Liberty — Corry— Tubing Trip onthe BlackwaterRiver; $20includes tube,transportation andlunch; leavesNASP at 8 a.m.and Corry at 8:15a.m.15Liberty —Tandem skydiving,$140, leavesNASP at 8 a.mand 11 a.m. andCorry at 8:15 a.m.and 11:15 a.m.16Liberty — BloodDrive, 4-9 p.m.,free T-shirt.Liberty — Corry— Free moviepremiere “JustWright,” 11 a.m.and 7 p.m.“NAS Live” —airs at 6:30 p.m.on cable.17Liberty — Freemall shuttleleaves NASP at5:30 p.m., leavesCorry at 5:45 p.m.18Liberty — GoKart outing,$20/two hours;leaves NASP at 5p.m., leaves Corryat 5:15 p.m.

August 13, 2010GOSPORTMOVIESPAGEB5Movies and show times for Portside CinemaFRIDAYDespicable Me (PG) 4:45; Toy Story 3 (G) 5; Predators (R) 7; Grown Ups (PG13) 7:15; Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13) 9:15;Knight and Day (PG13) 9:30SATURDAYSUNDAYMONDAYTUESDAYWEDNESDAYTHURSDAYTICKETSToy Story 3 (G) noon; Despicable Me (PG) 12:15, 2:30; The Last Airbender (PG) 2:15; Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13) 4:30,7; Jonah Hex (PG13) 4:45; Predators (R) 6:45; Knight and Day (PG13) 9:15; Grown Ups (PG13) 9:30Toy Story 3 (G) noon; Despicable Me (PG) 12:15, 2:30; The Last Airbender (PG) 2:15; Knight and Day (PG13) 4:30; TwilightSaga: Eclipse (PG13) 4:45; Grown Ups (PG13) 7; Predators (R) 7:15ClosedDespicable Me (PG) 5; Grown Ups (PG13) 5:15; Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13) 7; Predators (R) 7:30Toy Story 3 (free) (G) 2; The Last Airbender (free) (PG) 2:30; Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13) 5; Despicable Me (PG) 5:15;Grown Ups (PG13) 7:15; Predators (R) 7:30Despicable Me (PG) 5; Grown Ups (PG13) 5:15; Twilight Saga: Eclipse (PG13) 7; Predators (R) 7:30Adults $3, children ages 6-11 $1.50, children younger than 6 free‘Despicable Me’In a happy suburban neighborhood surroundedby white picket fences with flowering rosebushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn.Unbeknown to the neighbors, hidden beneaththis home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded byminions, we discover Gru (Steve Carell voice)planning the biggest heist in the history of theworld. He is going to steal the moon.‘Predators’Royce (Adrien Brody), a mercenary, reluctantlyleads a group of elite warriors whocome to realize they’ve been brought togetheron an alien planet ... as prey. With the notableexception of a disgraced physician, they areall cold-blooded killers.

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GOSPORTAugust 13, 2010PAGEB7Ads placed by the Military communityMILITARY MARKETPLACEH Motor H Merchandise H Employment H Real Estate H and moreTo place a FREE Military Marketplace classified ad433-1166 Ext. 29AnnouncementsMerchandise Motors Motors Motors Real Estate Real Estate Real EstateReal EstateLOST—Men’sring, commissaryparking lot, reward458-6202Yard SalesCommunity YardSale - MiltonMilitary Housingjust off of BerryhillRoad on Saturday,August 14beginning at 7 amto 1 pm. Noearlybirds please!MerchandisePetsShih-Tzu puppiesfor sale Gold andBlack, 3Males$300 Call 485-4176Toy Poodle Whitefemale puppy,raised indoors, allshots & heartwormpreventative up-todate,housebroken,located inPensacola $400OBO 453-533127’’Color TV$100, CornerComputer Desk$85 , BookcaseW/6 Shelves $60,Call 287-1349TV Stand W/2Shelves & twoshelves on ea. doorCALL 287-1349Susan SummersTorsoTrack $60,CALL 287-1349Antique Rocker,Oak platform style.Restored withPaisley cloth.E x c e l l e n tcondition.$75.476-3979Antique picturewith a beautifulGold frame. 24X20inches. $25 476-3979C o l e m a nRoadtrip Grill—$65, like new, onlyused 3 times. 791-6678Bedroom Set—3piece, tripledresser, large chest,bedding available.$250 994-1030Helmet. Believedto be German.Steel with linerfrom WWII. $50.850-497-1167Shark fishing rig.Pin reel. Customrod. 80 pound line.Steel leader andhooks. $100. 850-497-1167Flight jacket.Navy aviatorsleather flightjacket. Sixe XL.Like new. $125.850-497-1167Rocker -Bentwood;purchased in Spain- $50 476-9964Cabinet- Wood,Freestanding, 65”HX 35 1/4”W X13”D $50 476-9964Jack RussellsReady Aug. 8.Males, wire hairs,great bloodline.850-221-8630 ReducedArticles for saleStereo Speakers -1PR, Pioneer,CS-77 $60 476-9964Price:J a c u z z iWhirlpool—10jets, like new.Woodwork w/leather cover. Oldfolks don’t need itanymore. $1,495some extras 456-8789Bagless Upright Wood chipper forVacuum FANTOM sale; AC/DCCYCLONE XL converters; circle$75, CALL 287- saw; hedge1349trimmer; electricalchain saw. 601-679-2410 or 850-316-6255Saxophone, Alto,intermediate, w/case, great sound,Furniture CablereadyTV, cedarwardrobe,upholstered chairs,bookcases, lamps,lots of stuff,reasonable. Makeoffer 455-6781Upright baglessvacuum cleaner$80 OBO 287-1349L a - Z - B o yreclining sofa &matching recliner,excellent cond.$325 OBO 716-680-0001Autos For Sale2007 NissanVersa SLHatchback,sapphire blue, CVTtransmission,122HP, 1.8 liter, 4cyl., 6CD/MP3,power, A/C, 29Kmi., Asking$12,000 478-3876or 712-81381971 VW Reg.Beetle—Texasbeige, fullyrestored, must seeto appreciate. Call712-8138 or 478-38761990 Buick ReattaLimited Edition,second owner, 97Kmiles, automatic,air, powerwindows. Asking$6,500. Call 484-0928 or 698-1752Leave message1979 Corvette 350Automatic $6,500OBO Please Call261-004504 Nissan 350z,Twin Turbo, Black,39k miles, $25,000OBO, $30k+ inupgrades,500+WHP 334-596-10321993 LexusSC300—110,000miles $4,000 850-501-2766 or 228-206-7536‘08 Toyota Yarishatchback, 1owner, 17k miles,M/T, power pkg,gr8 gas mileage,$12k OBO 686-75271973 JensenHealey V8Roadster—twotops, five speed,restored $10,000456-9908newer model,school approved$1,100 457-2656 1992 AcuraNSX—4 speed,auto, customwheels, new tires$30,000 456-99082001 SVT FordC o b r aConvertible—57Kmiles, prior showcar $15,500 456-9908Trucks, Vans &SUVs1997 Jeep GrandCherokee—Excellent condition$2,900 703-340-84302004 DodgeDakota SLT, 4WD,103,000 mi. Silverw/ tinted windows,4 doors, 4.7 literengine $8,500OBO 983-2428Nissan 2008 TitanCrew Cab LE.46,000 miles,DVD, XM, PowerWindow/Seats,Bed Liner - ine x c e l l e n tcondition. $22,000firm. Call Jerry850-602-5085.‘05 ExpeditionXLT 2WD whiteext, V8, 3rd rowpwr seat, tow pkg.114K miles.$10.5K. 492-4370Motorcycles05 Honda VTX,1300C Motorcycle.Must Sell. GreatPrice. 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Large slide-out.Great condition.$15K. 492-43701990 RENKEN2008 WASEAMASTERBOAT 3.0LMercruiser 140hpI/O $4500.00 OBOPlease Call (850)261-004Real EstateRentalsWest Pensacola—2BR/3BA patiohome, totalelectric, 2-story,close to bases,fenced patio, extrastorage, first half ofmonth rent free.$600/mo +$500dep. 554-69051 B R / 1 B ACottage, 650 sf,nicely furnished,water, garbage incl.$500/mo. + $500dep. 587-50783BR/2BA BrickHome.W/W carpet,Central HVAC,R e n t$750/month,$750dep. No pets. 455-3426 Lv messageDuplex—NearNAS 3BR/2BAKitchen equipt,CH&A, W/Dhookup, nice quietarea, no pets$650+lease 455-6781 leavemessage.4/2 QualityCustom Home on1/2 acre. Majorgranny flat.Jacuzzi, weight rm,lg pool, estab.Flowering hedges,lg oaks, 25 min toWhiting/20 min toNAS. $279,000 or$1,600/mo. 601-679-2410 or 850-316-6255PERDIDO BAYGC #5 Cottage.1br/1ba, furn,internet, pool. nosmoke/pets.$550mo. info 850-492-21693BR/2BA 2garage, laundryrm/office, nopets/smokers 7911Stallworth Lane,$775mo/$775dep.944-6575S H A D O WGROVE 3/2,Garage, NiceNeighborhood-$1,050/Mo.+dep.All electric, nopets, Fencebackyard, ScreenedPatio, CH&A,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Laundry rm, nearNAS 941-0301Perdido Bay GolfClub 2BR/2.5BATownhouse, closeto beach & NAS$800 Call 393-8914 Avail. August13BR/2BA 1,600 sf,near Navy Hospital27x11 sun rm w/separate enclosedscreened porch,enclosed garagecan be used for 4thBR, 10x12 shed w/loft $975/mo.+$975 dep. 850-501-2766 or 228-206-7536PensacolaBeach—2 or 3BRGulf-front condo.Per diem ratesavailable now. 221-80243BR/1BA PatriciaDr. 1 yr. Lease.$500 dep.$625/mo. 455-4185 leavemessageRent 3/2, FP, largekit/Lvng, pool, dblgar, water acc,Lillian, near NAS$1200+dep, 256-741-1984renovation justcompleted. No Seaglades—2.5better house at this mi. west of NASprice. $1150/mo back gate,770-362-9202 3BR/2BA newerbrick home, 2CG,For Sale or Rent fenced w/Gulf Breeze 4- sprinkler, kitchen5BR/3BA S,100 sf appliances,excellent cond.$1,050/mo 492-9271 or 380-2984New 1BRfurnished mobilehm resort area w/pool fishing docktennis beach$495/mo 457-4803For Rent5BR/2BA Nearbase, 2CG, livingrm. & dining rm.Month to monthlease avail. formilitary $700/mo.813-843-6250For Rent2BR/1BA Nearbase $350/mo.Month to monthlease avail. formilitary 813-843-6250House for Rent4bed/3bath, BlueAngel SchoolD i s t r i c t$1100/month Call384-3354TimeshareSUMMER BAYTime Share 2 spaciousBedrooms inKissamee Fl. 6mil.to all ThemeParks& Disney.Call 850-287-1349Timeshare forSale Panama City& Sand Destin.Make an offer price455-2966RoommatesSHARE ENTIREHOME-3/2 MasterBM $400-1 $500-2Small BM $300 +$100 util.Laun,prking,kit.454-6137Home To ShareNear Corry, privatebed, bath, livingarea, no smoking$500 utilities +cable included456-1996Share HomePrivate entrance,bedroom, bath,living area, sharekitchen & laundryfacilities.Nonsmokingfemale only.$500/mo. 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Floweringhedges, lg oaks, 25min to Whiting/20min to NAS.$279,000 or$1,600/mo. 601-679-2410 or 850-316-6255Home for Sale 545N. 68th Ave.3BR/1BA, privatefence, back deck,must see 712-8888LynneN MILTONH2O/air quality. 2lots 3+ ac EA.Utilities/pavedroad. 4 mi. WhitingPROVIDENCEACRES.COM5/3 2400sf home$225K, Near water& NASP front gate5 7 2 - 1 6 6 8MLS#391712Rue de Rocheblave32507Gulf Breeze3BR/2.5BA splitlevel.New roof in2006. Close toschools, shopping,churches andrecreation center.Weekly pricereduction. CallCherry Fitch 393-33853 B R / 2 B Aspacious home.2022 sqft. 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