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Story, photoby Janet ThomasGosport Staff Writer

The controls at theNational Flight Academyare set to full steam aheadafter the commissioning ofthe mock aircraft carrier, the“USS Ambition,” May 11.

The $45 million facilitymade a good first impres-sion last week as a bigcrowd of supporters anddignitaries gathered tolaunch the next generationof learning. Special guestsincluded two legendaryastronauts – the first manon the moon, NeilArmstrong, and the lastman on the moon, GeneCernan, who is also aretired Navy captain.

“It is a pretty neatplace,” said astronautMark Kelly, who was onhand to make the keynoteaddress. “I think the kidsthat go through it are reallygoing to enjoy it and getsomething out of it and,hopefully, be motivated topursue careers in math, sci-

ence and engineering.”The commissioning

was a proud moment forthe academy’s staff includ-ing Program Director ChipYarbrough.

“The kids we’ve gothere this week are the kidswho go through our avia-tion classes at Escambiaand Milton and the schoolsystems out there, and theyhave been just spot on withtheir flying skills,” he said.

He said the students,who have been flying intheir classrooms for thelast year, were able toadapt quickly to softwarefor Ambition’s custom-made aircraft.

“I am very impressedwith these kids,” saidYarbrough, who loggedeight years with the spacecamp and aviation chal-lenge programs at the U.S.Space and Rocket Centerin Huntsville, Ala., beforejoining the flight acade-my’s staff. “They are justmodel citizens, they areoutstanding.”

The “Ambition” is now

in full program mode.There are still spots avail-able for summer sessionsbut all goals have beenmet, according to aspokesperson for the acad-emy.

An inaugural group of48 Ambition ExperimentalPilots (AXPs) fromEscambia and Milton highschools completed the firstofficial three-day sessionand a second group ofAXPs from area schools isscheduled for duty aboardthe Ambition over theMemorial Day weekend.

Utilizing naval aviationas a motivating theme, theacademy has created aneducational program forseventh to 12th gradersthat concentrates on sci-ence, technology, engi-neering and math (STEM)skills.

However, the academyis more than just academ-ics. A fully immersivegaming environment is thecenterpiece. The AXPs aredivided into squadrons andcompete against each other

in real-life scenarios thatcombine the thrill of flightwith critical thinking tech-niques.

The interior is modeledas a modern aircraft carri-er, complete with ready

rooms, intelligence andoperations centers andextensive simulationspace.

The facility is designedto make the experience asreal as possible for the stu-

dents, said retired ViceAdm. Gerry Hoewing,president and CEO of theNational Flight Academyand the Naval Aviation

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Students board ‘USS Ambition,’bring flight academy’s dream to life

Naval Air Station Pensacola willobserve the 70th anniversary of the Battleof Midway with a commemoration to beheld at the National Naval Aviation

Museum June 5 at 10 a.m.Rear Adm. Don Quinn, commander of

Naval Education and Training Command(NETC), will be guest speaker; there also

will be a presentation by retired Navy Capt.Kevin Miller.

For more information, call Lt. BrianGreenfield at 452-6527.

Battle of Midway commemoration to be held June 5 onboard NASP

Retired astronaut and Navy Capt. Mark Kelly delivers his keynote address at the com-missioning of National Flight Academyʼs “USS Ambition,” May 11.

The Gulf Coast Veterans Advocacy Council, Inc.,in association with NAS Pensacola and BarrancasNational Cemetery, is proud to sponsor a MemorialDay service May 28, to be held at NAS Chapel. Theceremony starts at 9 a.m., participants should be atthe chapel by 8 a.m.

Congressman Jeff Miller will be in attendance forthe Memorial Day service. The mayor of Pensacolaand other local dignitaries have been invited toattend. The Memorial Day keynote speaker will beJohn Sepulveda, assistant secretary for humanresources and administration for the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs.

Participants from local military organizationsneed to bring only their post or unit flag and flagstands. The ceremonial unit from NAS Pensacolawill be presenting the colors for the ceremony.

For more information, call Robert F. Hall Jr. at456-1561.

Memorial Day serviceonboard NASP May 28

EOD memorial ceremony honors fallen warriorsBy Ed Barkerand Ens. Elizabeth AllenNETC PAO

In a solemn ceremony at the Kauffman ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal (EOD) Training Complex on EglinAir Force Base, the names of 18 fallen EOD warriorswere added to the memorial’s wall May 5.

“This 43rd annual EOD memorial ceremony was anopportunity for the joint service EOD community toappropriately honor our fallen EOD technicians and rec-ognize the sacrifices of their families,” said Lt. Cmdr.

Rudy Schoen, executive officer of Naval SchoolExplosive Ordnance Disposal (NavScolEOD).

“This year we added to the EOD Memorial wall thenames of five Army, five Marine, three Navy and five AirForce EOD technicians who made the ultimate sacrificewhile serving our nation,” he said.

The event is sponsored by the EOD MemorialFoundation, a nonprofit organization established in 1969and dedicated to honoring the legacy of fallen EOD war-riors by providing for the maintenance and upkeep of thememorial at Eglin. Hosted by NavScolEOD, all prepara-tions were coordinated and executed by staff volunteersfrom all four services at the school as well as members ofthe foundation. The additions this year bring the totalnames on the wall to 287 EOD technicians who havedied in the line of duty since 1942, 110 of them sinceSept. 11, 2001.

“The EOD Memorial Foundation funds the memori-alís maintenance and assists EOD families with scholar-ships and travel expenses to and from the annual memo-rial ceremony,” said Foundation President DanTompkins. “We work closely with the services to docu-ment and verify that the member was killed during anEOD-related incident over the past calendar year to beeligible to earn a place on the memorial’s wall.”

Oversight and management of the EOD school is theresponsibility of the Navy, with joint-service manning bythe Army, Marine Corps, Navy and the Air Force.

The school’s mission is to train officer and enlistedpersonnel in the best methods of detection, identification,render safe, and disposal of explosive ordnance and relat-ed devices.

The school’s commanding officer, Capt. JosephPolanin, noted that reading the names placed on the wallat the annual memorial is a sobering reminder that EOD

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Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations,expresses his gratitude to the family of a fallen Navyexplosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician at the43rd Annual EOD memorial ceremony May 5. Photo byCTR1(SW) Joshua Pugh

NASP Honor Guard during 2011ʼs Memorial Dayobservance. Photo by Caleb White

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From Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command

NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Navy has prepared aDraft Environmental Impact Statement/OverseasEnvironmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) for Navytraining and testing activities conducted in the waters offthe east coast of North America and in the Gulf ofMexico.

In accordance with the National Environmental PolicyAct of 1969 and executive order 12114, the Navy pre-pared the Draft EIS/OEIS to evaluate the potential envi-ronmental effects associated with military readinesstraining and research, development, test and evaluationactivities conducted within the Atlantic Fleet Trainingand Testing (AFTT) study area.

The Navy proposes to conduct training and testingactivities – which may include the use of active sonar andexplosives – primarily within existing range complexesand testing ranges along the east coast of the UnitedStates, the Gulf of Mexico, Navy pierside locations, porttransit channels and the lower Chesapeake Bay. The pro-posed action also includes activities such as sonar main-tenance and gunnery exercises conducted concurrentlywith ship transits and which may occur outside Navyrange complexes and testing ranges. The proposed actionincludes pierside sonar testing conducted as part of over-

haul, modernization, maintenance and repair activities atNavy piers, as well as new construction and overhaul atNavy-contracted shipbuilder locations.

The AFTT Draft EIS/OEIS updates the science andanalyses needed to continue critical Navy training and test-ing in the study area. The Draft EIS/OEIS combines mul-tiple previous studies into one, thereby incorporat-ing expanded areas, and new science, plat-forms, and activities including ship shocktesting on the east coast. Results from thesestudies show Navy activities continue tohave negligible affects on marine mam-mal and turtle populations, includingendangered species. Monitoring of Navyactivities over the past several years sup-ports these conclusions.

The Navy is accepting comments through-out the 60-day comment period, which started May11 and runs through July 10. All comments must be post-marked or received by July 10, to be considered in thefinal EIS/OEIS. Written comments may be submitted viathe project website at www.AFTTEIS.com or by mail to:

Naval Facilities Engineering Command AtlanticAttn: Code EV22 (AFTT EIS Project Managers)6506 Hampton Blvd.Norfolk, VA 23508-1278

Five open house public meetings will be held toinform the public about the Navy’s proposed action andto obtain comments on the Draft EIS/OEIS and the ade-quacy and accuracy of the analysis. The public meetingsare scheduled from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and will be conduct-ed as an open house information session. Navy represen-

tatives will be available to provide informationabout the proposed action and address ques-

tions related to the Draft EIS/OEIS. Publicmeetings will be held at the followinglocations:

May 30: Hotel Providence, 139Mathewson St., Providence, R.I.

June 5: Prime F. Osborn IIIConvention Center, 1000 Water St.,

Jacksonville.June 6: Hilton Garden Inn Panama City,

1101 N. Highway 231, Panama City.June 11: Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000

19th St., Virginia Beach, Va.June 12: Hampton Inn and Suites Swansboro, 215 Old

Hammock Rd., Swansboro, N.C.Copies of the Draft EIS/OEIS are available online or

at one of 28 information repositories near the Study Area.Details on information repository locations can be foundat www.AFTTEIS.com.

Atlantic fleet training and testing Draft EIS/OEISavailable for public review; Navy invites comment

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technicians risk their lives every day at the tip of the spear.All of the fallen warriors added to the wall in this year’sceremony received their training at the EOD school atEglin.

“Today we honor the eternal memory and ultimate sac-rifices of 18 fallen EOD technicians while recalling thebravery of all our courageous heroes. Their selfless acts ofvalor saved countless lives,” said Polanin. “Theirindomitable spirit will live on in the hearts of those whofollow them.”

The guest speaker for the ceremony, Air Force Chief of

Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz, delivered a special messageto the families of the fallen in attendance.

“Thank you for your selfless sacrifice,” Schwartz said.“You provided such deeply personal meaning to the serv-ice of your loved ones. We will forget neither their courageand self-sacrifice, nor the price that continues to be paid –that will always be paid – by those whom they left behind.Your loved ones’ commitment to making the world a saferplace inspires us all, and their sacrifice strengthens our last-ing commitment to that enduring ideal.”

During the ceremony, the Chief of Naval Operations,Adm. Jonathan Greenert, presented a flag flown over theEOD Memorial to each of the families of Navy EOD tech-

nicians whose names went up on the wall at the ceremony.“Their legacy is simple, it is sacrifice – they gave the

ultimate sacrifice for their country. It is also a lesson thatfreedom isn’t free,” said Greenert. “We will never forgetthe service and sacrifice of these warriors and their fami-lies. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”

The EOD Memorial was originally built by EODtechnicians in Indian Head, Md., the location of the firstEOD School. The memorial was relocated to theKauffman EOD Training Complex when the schoolmoved to its present location in 1999. The new memo-rial incorporates elements of the original in recognitionof its history.

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Museum Foundation.“They have the sights, the

sounds, the smells, the touches –it is all there,” he said.

The academy is authorized by,but not endorsed or financiallysupported by the United StatesNavy or other components of themilitary or DoD. It is funded byprivate investment through theNaval Aviation MuseumFoundation.

And although Ambition is nota real ship, all of the Navy tradi-tions have been observed.

“Traditionally, the third andmost important ceremony in thehistory of a ship is the formalcommissioning, which admitsher to the fleet,” Yarbrough said.“Although Ambition is not aship, all milestones have beensymbolized as if she were anaval vessel.”

The commissioning ceremonyentitles her to fly her commission-ing pennant and to be designatedan official training facility,Yarbrough said.

During the ceremony, thewatch was set, the pennant wasraised and the AXPs were orderedto man the ship to bring her life.Uniformed officers presentedflowers to the five sponsors –wives and widows of the originalacademy visionaries – KathyCoonan, Nancy Fetterman, RyFurlong, Charlie Hoewing andPhyllis Rasmussen.

The invocation was deliveredby Father Jack Gray, chaplain ofthe Catholic communities ofNaval Air Station Pensacola andCorry Station.

Making the Ambition a realityinvolved turning a 20-plus yearvision into a reality, Vice Adm.Hoewing said.

“That’s what it is all about,” hesaid. “That 20-plus year visionstarted out with guys like SkipFurlong and Bob Rasumssen.They were the first guys that sortof dreamed the dream of theNational Flight Academy.”

People such as the late ViceAdm. Jack Fetterman and the lateCapt. J.J. Coonan turned thatdream into a vision and thenturned it into a program, ViceAdm. Hoewing said.

“And today, the crew ofAmbition will bring it to life,” hesaid. “That’s pretty cool.”

At the commissioning,Hoewing also announced animportant partnership for thefuture. He said a cooperativeagreement with the University ofWest Florida will allow studentsand faculty to practice theirrespective fields in hospitality,curriculum development, market-ing, information technology andfinancial management.

Congressman Jeff Millervoiced his support of the project.

“As the member of Congressthat represents this facility and theAmbition, please know that I willdo what I can to spread the word

to all across this great land thatthis is where we need our youngpeople to come to get the skillsand to learn the things that theyneed to know to advance in life,”he said.

UWF President Dr. Judith A.Bense said there is no tellingwhere the Ambition will take thenext generation.

“We all remember where wewere when we heard Neil(Armstrong) say those famouswords: ‘One small step for man,one giant leap for mankind’,” shesaid. “I think today is a giant leap.Students who go through the pro-gram at the National FlightAcademy will go on to do suchthings as cure cancer, make achart of the surface of Mars anddevelop technologies that willrevolutionize human existence.They will solve the problems thatdon’t even exist today.”

University of Florida PresidentJ. Bernard Machen and Full SailUniversity Co-Chairman andCEO James W. Heavener alsospoke at the commissioning. Theacademy plans to distribute a$125,000 matching scholarshipfund totaling $250,000, whichwas made possible by theUniversity of Florida and FullSail University.

The highlight of the ceremonywas the speech by Kelly, a retiredNavy captain who flew four shut-tle missions including the finalflight of Endeavour in May 2011.With 6,000 flight hours, 375 air-

craft landings, 39 combat mis-sions and more than 50 days inspace, Kelly is one of the coun-try’s most experienced pilots. Hewas thrust into the national spot-light in January 2001 when hiswife, U.S. CongresswomanGabrielle Giffords, was shot dur-ing an attack in Arizona.

Like every naval aviator, Kellywent through flight training inPensacola and he has good mem-ories of his time here.

Kelly joked that it was great tobe in Pensacola, “where gravity isa nice reliable one ‘G’, where Ican breathe oxygen at will, andwhere, it would appear, most ofyou are not space aliens.”

He reminisced about his flighttraining 26 years ago – the yearthe movie “Top Gun” came out.

“I very quickly came to realizethat I was not Maverick,” he said.“You know I was not a particular-ly good pilot. And after about ayear, the Navy sent me off to landon a ship for the first time. Andwhen the Navy sends you to landon a ship for the first time, there isnobody crazy enough to go withyou. It is just you by yourself withthis empty back seat.

“You know I barely passed, butI stuck with it. You know I amcertainly a prime example ofsomeone who was able to over-come a lack of aptitude, withpractice, persistence and the driveto never give up,” he said.

He said what helped him washaving role models such as Gene

Cernan and Neil Armstrong.“Now, I am pretty excited

about this place,” he said. “It’slike being on a brand new nuclearaircraft carrier, and the kids thatcome through this door are goingto be motivated and excited aboutwhat they see here.

“I imagine you are going to seetens of thousands of kids gothrough here and maybe somepercentage of them will go intothose engineering and mathfields,” he said.

Kelly was excited that he wasgoing to leave a little piece of hisown history at the academy.

Last February, the academyauctioned off Kelly’s 2011Breitling Centennial of NavalAviation limited edition Airwolfwatch to help raise money foryouth scholarships. The auctionwinner donated the watch back tothe academy.

“That watch has taken 230orbits or so, spent 15 days inspace and traveled about 6.5 mil-lion miles and it will be on displayhere for every kid who comesthrough these doors,” he said.

He added that his wife, whocontinues to focus on her rehabil-itation, was not able to attend theceremony but she sent a message.

“Her message to all of you is:Study, work hard and be yourbest,” he said.

Following the ceremony, therewas a buzz of activity as guestsenjoyed a reception and tooktours of the facility.

3P A G EMay 18, 2012

GOSPORT COMMENTARYIn the healthcare battle, who is looking out for you?

By Emily BennerGosport Staff Writer

I’m no stranger to thewoes of healthcare andother life hassles that arenecessary.

Upon moving to theGulf Coast, I left a state-of-the-art medical facili-ty, and I can now saywith confidence that Itook advantage of itspatient-friendly systems.

Since moving hereand having to deal withhealthcare and insuranceworries and doctors vis-its (the list goes on), Iknow that those kind ofthings are almost neversimple. It seems thatcalls to pre-register foran appointment can leadto frantic calls to yourhealth care providerwondering about thecost and coverage ofthis-and-that procedure,and I think that hasbecome the norm.

It seems to me thatpoor office-relationswith patients, impatientadministrative assistantsand over-worked officenurses are being giventhe “nod” to continuetreating patients in thatsame way. Why?Because we allow it.

Well, good people ofPensacola, I’m a market-ing student and a publicrelations graduate. Iwant to make a state-

ment right here andnow: you do not have tostand for that.

Now, make no mis-take, I am not advisinganyone to ditch theirdoctor because theymade you wait 30-min-utes after your sched-uled appointment. Try tokeep in mind that hoursand staff are being cuteverywhere, and thestaff helping you arestrapped for time andstressed out. No, if youhave a doctor you like,then do not leave themunless forced.

My main qualm withhealthcare these days,lies with the individualoffices – specialties. Iget the feeling that somany of them feel “enti-tled” to the patients whosee them, that they don’tstop to think: “Hey,maybe I shouldn’t be sorude, this person’s insur-ance is paying my salaryafter all.”

Once you find a localgeneral practitioner, geta referral, make anappointment (and whoknows how many weeksthat will take), registerand sit in their waitingroom for 30-40 minutes,the real test begins. I’vecompiled a short list ofthings that I find aregood in meeting with anew doctor (as I havemy fair share of experi-

ence in this matter).1. How long did they

make you wait onceyou were taken back tothe exam room? Longwaits can be really frus-trating, whether you arein the waiting room, orback in the exam room.I will sometimeslet this

slide if anoffice ise x t r e m e l ybusy. It hap-pens; I can over-look it.

2. How wereyou greeted? If thisis a new doctor, theyshould take a minuteto get to know you.They see hundreds ofpatients, and it’simportant that youmake an impressionwith them so that theyremember you for yoursecond visit.

3. Did they remem-ber you/your case ifthis is a subsequentvisit?

4. How much timedid your actual doctorspend in the room? Ifthey just breeze in andout, that is an immediateturn-off for me. I want toknow that my doctor isreading and understand-ing my history, and ifthey aren’t making aneffort to do that, I’m

immediately concerned.5. Did they listen to

you? It goes withoutsaying that this is reallyimportant. You are attheir office for a reason,and they need to showyou some respect andlisten to your issues. I

mean really lis-ten. I can’t

s t a n dwhen a doctor

cuts me offand starts jab-

bering a plan atlightning speedbefore I feel that

they’ve fully under-stood my issue. Iknow that they are

busy and may not feelthey have time to lis-

ten, but this is a criticalproblem that I havefound. It is their job tolisten. As you are the

only person who lives inyour body, you must beits advocate. No one elsewill.

Now, I know thiswhole column seemslike a “healthcare bash-ing,” but I really justwant to emphasize thatyou do have the power,and unbelievably, theright, to demand goodservice.

Keep in mind thatthey are working foryou. They are providinga service that you pay

for, just like a mechanic.If you had to get an oilchange, and the garagestaff was rude to you,it’s likely that youwouldn’t go back. Thesame applies here. Andyou shouldn’t allowpoor service because itis a hassle to switch doc-tors.

Now, in defense ofheathcare offices every-where, I’ve also decidedto add a “how to be agood patient” list:

1. Don’t be r ude.Trust me, I know howfrustrating a long waitcan be. You have to getto work. You have topick up the kids. Thereare sick people coughingand hacking all aroundyou and all you canthink about is dousingyourself in hand sanitiz-er. I’ve been there. Ithink it is safe to say thatthe individuals workingat that office have beenthere too, and most ofthe time, they are doingeverything they can todo their jobs. Just bepatient.

2. Ask a lot of ques-tions. If you leave a doc-tor’s office not having aclue what just happened,you have made a hugeerror. When you are inthe appointment, ask asmany questions as youcan. Interrupt. Ask fordefinitions or drawings.

You have the right toknow those things, so ifyou are leaving anddon’t have a full under-standing, that is yourown fault.

3. Be “in the know.”With Google andWebMD all over theInternet, information isreadily available foralmost anyone. I’m notsaying to get yourselfspun up about a beesting, but you can’t bearmed with questions foryour doctor if you don’tunderstand why you arethere in the first place.

These are all impor-tant things that you, aspatients, should know oralready practice.

Nothing is more frus-trating than having tofind a new doctor. Youare used to being han-dled a certain way by thesame group of people. Itis my belief that yourexpectations should notchange when you movefrom one office to anoth-er. It is your health, and Idon’t think that dealingwith a consistentlygrouchy secretary, afrustratingly unknowl-edgable schedulingassistant or uncaringdoctor is worth it.

I believe that intoday’s world, the bestperson to be looking outfor your health, remainsto be, you.

May 18, 2012 GOSPORTP A G E 4 GOSPORT

Retired Vice Adm. Gerald Hoewing, Naval Aviation Museum Foundation presidentand chief executive officer, thanks visitors and participants following the “commis-sioning” of the “USS Ambition” May 11. Photo by Janet Thomas

Dedication ceremony for “USS Ambition” draws astronauts, officials,as children use math, science and computers to reach for the stars

A large crowd attended the event, with the front row of guests including Apollo astronauts GeneCernan and Neil Armstrong (second and third from left). Photo by Janet Thomas

During an active training scenario in the flight academyʼs Joint InformationCenter (JIC), students calculate mission parameters. Photo by Mike OʼConnor

A studentʼs view of the “glass cockpit” in one of the flight academyʼs manyaviation simulators. Photo by Mike OʼConnor

“Smart” plotting tables with interactive screensshare visual information. Photo by Mike OʼConnor

Sights and sounds onboard USS Ambition are mod-eled after those on ships. Photo by Janet Thomas

Flight academy “aviators” practice for a missionin the Gulf. Photo by Mike OʼConnor

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Local students “man the rails” during the cere-mony. Photo by Janet Thomas

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Astronaut Shepherd gets ‘wings of gold’Story, photosby Janet ThomasGosport Staff Writer

Space shuttle astronaut Bill Shepherdhas always been able to make friends inhigh places.

That skill was praised during a ceremo-ny last week at the National NavalAviation Museum to induct Shepherd asHonorary Naval Aviator No. 30.

“Bill Shepherd has enhanced our rela-tionship with Central America and ourrelationship with countries in that region,”said Vice Adm. Allen G. Myers, com-mander, Naval Air Forces. “Also, he hasenhanced our relationship with ourRussian partners in the space program.”

The Honorary Naval Aviator program,which was initiated in 1949, gives theChief of Naval Operations the ability tobestow honorary “wings of gold” on anindividual whose contributions to navalaviation are deemed “truly extraordinary.”

The designation is a rare honor, saidRear Adm. William F. Moran, director, AirWarfare (OpNav N98).

“The program has been around for 67years and in that time we have only desig-nated 29,” he said.

Shepherd, who was selected for theNASA astronaut corps in 1984, was thefirst Navy SEAL to cross over from beingan expert at sea, air and land missions toflying missions into space. He served ascommander of the first crew on theInternational Space Station in 1993.

Shepherd expressed his thanks to sever-al of the key people that helped himthroughout his career including Adm. EricOlson. He invited some of his astronautclassmates to tell “sea stories” about him.

“Shep and I both had the pleasure andthe duty to serve in Russia and to bringsome naval traditions over to the Russiansand into space,” said Kenneth D. Cameron,a retired Marine colonel. “TheInternational Space Station was inaugurat-

ed as a space ship and there is a ship’s bellon the space station, thanks to you, Shep.”

“The sea stories I have about Shep Ican’t tell here,” said Michael J. McCulley,a retired Navy captain.

Marsha Sue Ivins said it was a greatprivilege to help make Shepherd be legalin an airplane.

“Shep was without a doubt the best setof hands I have ever had the privilege offlying with and the only student who hasever flunked his check ride, not once, buttwice,” she said.

Shepherd said the gold wings have aspecial place in his heart – his father was anaval aviator who received his wings inPensacola 70 years ago and his grandfa-ther, who flew biplanes and bombers forthe Army in France in 1918, became a mil-itary aviator 94 years ago this month.

“So, I can’t think of any other award,any citation, that means more to me,”Shepherd said.

(Above) Neil Armstrong flashesa smile during the HonoraryNaval Aviator induction ceremo-ny May 11 at the National NavalAviation Museum. (Left) RetiredNavy Capt. Bill Shepherdreceives his wings of gold fromVice Adm. Allen G. Myers, com-mander, Naval Air Forces.

(From left) Retired Navy Capt. Bill Shepherd laughs at comments by former astro-naut Marsha Sue Ivins during the induction ceremony as Vice Adm. Allen G.Myers, commander, Naval Air Forces and Rear Adm. William F. Moran, direc-tor, Air Warfare (OpNav N98) stand by.

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GOSPORTSubmissions for Partyline should be e-mailed

to: janet.thomas.ctr@navy.mil.Submissions should include the organization’s

name, the event, what the event is for, who bene-fits from the event, time, date, location and apoint of contact.

Commissary hours for Memorial DayThe Pensacola Commissary will be open at 9 a.m.

and close at 5 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 28.Normal hours for the commissary will resume May29. For more information, call 452-6880.

Presentation on career managmentThe Fleet and Family Support Center is sponoring

a once-a-year lecture regarding career managementand civilian transition at NAS Pensacola. “MaketingYourself for a Second Career” will be presentedfrom 1 to 3:30 p.m. May 29 at the NASP NGISConference Facility, Bldg. 3249. The lecture is beingpresented by the Military Officers Association ofAmerica (MOAA). The lecture will be given byretired Air Force Col. Brian Anderson. For details,contact FFSC, Transition Assistance Program, Fleetand Family Support Center at 452-5990, ext. 3122.

Embry Riddle registration for summer termEmbry Riddle Aeronautical University is now reg-

istering for the summer term through May 28.Embry Riddle Aeronautical University’s Pensacolacampus offers certificate programs, associate andbachelor’s degree programs with various specializa-tions in professional aeronautics and technical man-agement and the master’s degree in of aeronauticalscience. For more information on this program or tolearn more about how to register, visitwww.embryriddle.edu/pensacola or call 458-1098.

Pensacola Roleplaying AssociationThe Pensacola Roleplaying Association is a free

organization dedicated to table-top role playinggames such as Dungeon and Dragons, Pathfinder,Star Wars, Shadowrun and more. There are current-ly more than 150 members and the group offers sev-eral types of gaming sessions for individuals of vary-ing interests. Sessions are scheduled several dayseach week to fit anyone’s schedule. Interested partic-ipants should note that all materials, books andminiatures are provided. For more information, call696-5414 or sign up at MeetUp.com and search forPensacola Roleplayers Association.

Navy League upcoming eventsThe Pensacola Council Navy League of the

United States will be hosting its annual OutstandingMilitary Enlisted Breakfast May 23 at 7:30 a.m. inthe Heritage Hall at Seville Quarter. The guestspeaker will be NASP CMDCM Michael Dollen.This event is being held to recognize outstandingenlisted personnel from E-1 through E-9 who aremembers of local commands. For more information or tomake a reservation call 436-8552.

Grand opening at Community Maritime ParkThe Community Maritime Park will be hosting a

grand opening June 9 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.  The ribboncutting will be held at noon, but there will also be localtalent and musicians playing all day, competitions, artsand crafts, food and a special performance by the CharlieDaniels Band at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call436-5670.

Pirates on the Gulf – Trolling for BootyThe Pirates of Lost Treasure will host its annual

fishing tournament, “Pirates on the Gulf – Trollingfor Booty,” Sept. 21-23 at Holiday Harbor Marina.Cash prizes up to $400 per fish will be awarded. ThePirates of Lost Treasure is a not-for-profit MardiGras social organization that raises money for localcommunity secret santa drawings which donate newtoys and clothing to needy children. For more infor-mation on the event, call 232-8737.

‘Trouble in Oz’ at PSC to benefit Pyramid ArtsPyramid Inc., a non-profit agency dedicated to

training through the arts for adults with intellectualand developmental disabilities, will be hosting“Trouble in Oz” June 8-9 at the Ashmore Auditoriumat Pensacola State College. At 5 p.m. each day therewill be an art show and a silent auction and at 7 p.m.the curtain will rise for the performance. This eventis free, but donations will be accepted for thePyramid Arts program. To sponsor the event or for tick-ets, call Cindy Coleman at 543-3341.

Women military careerists needed for studyA doctoral student is looking for women from all

branches of service, both enlisted and commissioned per-sonnel, and any and all duties and assignments, who arewilling to be interviewed as part of a dissertation study.Eligible participants must have been born between theyears 1940-1955. Interested participants should call PatGleich at (850) 981-2426.

PMOAA scholarship application now availableThe Pensacola Chapter of the Military Officers

Association of America will be awarding scholarshipgrants to children, stepchildren, spouses or grandchildrenof active-duty or retired military personnel (both officerand enlisted). To be eligible, applicants must be a resident,dependent of a resident, or grandchild of a resident ofEscambia, Santa Rosa or Baldwin, Ala., counties, musthave completed a minimum of one year at a college or uni-

versity with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (undergraduate) or3.5 (graduate) for the two preceding semesters as a full-time student.

Applications must be submitted no later than June 15and can be downloaded at www.pmoaa.org. For moreinformation or to request assistance, call retired Capt.James Frazier at 484-9162.

Pensacola Military Bass ClubPensacola Military Bass Club is now accepting applica-

tions for new members. Applicants can be active-duty,retired or honorably discharged veterans from all branch-es of the military or DoD civilians. Current membership islimited to boat owners. To apply or for more information,contact Larry Scott at 944-5305 or e-mail Bob Woods attighline@bellsouth.net.

Red Cross Teen Program accepting applicationsNavy Hospital Pensacola (NHP) will be hosting

the Red Cross Teen Program and is now acceptingapplications. This is a six-week program runningbetween June 18 and July 27 for teens ages 14-18years old and is designed to give students a betterunderstanding of the medical profession. Volunteersare required to have a letter of recommendation froma teacher. Applications can be picked up at NHP’sRed Cross office on the seventh floor. Applicationsmust be completed and returned by June 4. ContactPaul Dale, at 505-6090 or by e-mail atpaul.dale@med.navy.mil, for more information.

Junior Achievement of Northwest FloridaJunior Achievement of Northwest Florida is seek-

ing volunteers to work with youth from Escambiaand Santa Rosa counties. Highly motivated individ-uals will help inspire and prepare young people tosucceed in the global economy. Volunteers willdeliver curriculum while sharing personal experi-ences with students, ranging from kindergarten to12th grade, in a classroom setting. For more infor-mation, call 477-1420 or e-mail jaadminmgr@bell-south.net.

Enrollment for Little Flower Catholic SchoolLittle Flower Catholic School is now enrolling

new students for the 2012-2013 school year. Gradespre-kindergarten through eighth are offered andinclude media skills, technology, art, physical educa-tion, music and Spanish. Sports programs, pianoclasses and before and after school care are avail-able. School tours are available upon request. Formore information, visit www.pensacolalfs.org or call455-4851.

Veterans Upward Bound program at PSCIf you are a military veteran wanting to achieve

your dream of a college education, the VeteransUpward Bound program at Pensacola State College(PSC) can help. The program prepares eligible veter-ans for entry into college with free non-creditrefresher courses and helps veterans apply for finan-cial aid and scholarships. Classes are availablethroughout the year. For more information, visitwww.pensacolastate.edu/services/upward bound.aspor contact Keith Wise at 484-2068.

NEX Pensacola Mall beauty shopThe NEX Mall beauty shop is now open Monday-

Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.

To book an appointment or for more information,call 458-8804.

VA Gulf Coast is now on FacebookThe VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care system

can now be found on Facebook. VA clinicians cannotdiscuss specific health concerns of individual veter-ans on Facebook, but VA Gulf Coast officials fre-quently monitor the site and will provide helpfulinformation to veterans. Visitwww.facebook.com/VABiloxi.

Allied Forces SoccerThe Allied Forces soccer team that represents the

area’s military bases has openings for the PensacolaAdult Soccer League spring season as well as thesix-a-side team and friendly matches. Any competi-tive players are encouraged to join and recreationalplayers are welcome for the Allied Forces “Gold”team. For more information, visit the Allied ForcesSoccer Facebook page or contact David Toellner at382-5494 or e-mail kiwi_soccer@yahoo.com.

NMCRS volunteer opportunitiesThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)

has openings for the Client Service Assistants (CSA)and financial caseworkers at the NMCRS and finan-cial assistance facility.

Due to the nature of the work, volunteers for thesepositions will need to be computer literate. NMCRSalso has openings at its thrift shop for volunteerswith retail sales or customer service experience.NMCRS will provide training, mileage reimburse-ment and child care for volunteers.

For more information, call 452-2300.

USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LHD7) Shipmates The USS Iwo Jima (LPH2/LHD7) Shipmates

Organization will be holding a reunion at theCrowne Plaza Hotel, Tysons Corner, McLean, Va.,June 6-10. This reunion is open to all ship’s compa-ny and embarked Navy and Marine Corps personnelstationed onboard the USS Iwo Jima.

For more information, contact Robert McAnallyat (757) 723-0317.

SAPR recruiting victim advocatesThe Sexual Assault Prevention and Response

(SAPR) program is currently recruiting active-dutypersonnel to serve one week every other month as vic-tim advocates for NASP. If you are interested inbecoming a victim advocate or would like more infor-mation, contact Lillie Johnson at 452-5990 or by e-mail at lillie.johnson@navy.mil.

NAS Pensacola recyclingThe NAS Pensacola recycling program includes

plastic No. 1 and 2, all types of paper, lead acid car bat-teries, cardboard, all types of metal and rubber tires.Recycling can be dropped off at recycling centers orany drop off locations or picked up from office spaces.For more information, call 452-2028.

Volunteer with Escambia County Sheriff’s OfficeOpen to active-duty military, the Escambia County

Sheriff’s military augmentee program offers trainingand experience while volunteering time to the localcommunity. For more information call or text 384-8718.

USO looking for volunteersThe USO onboard NAS Pensacola is looking for

volunteers to help staff the facility, especially duringnights and weekends. The NASP USO facility servesmore than 250 military personnel per day and is staffedby 99 percent volunteers. Anyone who is interestedshould visit www.usovolunteer.org.

The United Warrior Survivor FoundationThe United Warrior Survivor Foundation is seeking

donations to make “comfort bags” for families whohave lost a loved one serving as special operationspersonnel. To make a donation visit www.uwsf.org.

Sea Scout unit welcoming new scouts and leadersThe Sea Scout unit onboard NASP is active and

eager to grow. The unit (Sea Scout Ship 609) meetsSunday afternoons for training and boating activities.Sea Scouts are part of Boy Scouts of America and areopen to males and females ages 14-20.

For more information call Mark Wenzel 452-9700,ext. 3119 or e-mail mark.wenzel@navy.mil.

New language learning study A Navy research project testing an innovative lan-

guage learning program called the Integrated Systemfor Language Education and Training (ISLET) hasbeen released.

The study is intended to deliver the equivalent of atleast three semesters of college-level French to at least200 participants. The cost of this study is free, andinterested Navy active-duty and reserve officers andenlisted service members may log in to NavyKnowledge Online and navigate to the CLREC(Center for Language, Regional Expertise andCulture) page.

For more information call Christopher Wise at 452-6736.

Retired Activities Office available for retireesThe Retired Activities Office (RAO), located in the

Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Bldg. 625,provides information about retiree benefits and servic-es as well as assistance to retirees and their survivors.

Assistance includes death reporting, filing formsrequired by the Defense Finance and AccountingService (DFAS) to obtain survivor benefits, referringretirees and their survivors to appropriate agencies forassistance and providing general retiree information.

The office’s regular hours are Monday throughFriday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For information and assistance,contact the RAO at 452-5990, ext. 3111, or by e-mailat retired.activities.nasp@mchsi.com.

DoD sponsors military membership to SittercityTo underscore the important role military families

play in the armed forces community, the Departmentof Defense has contracted with Sittercity to fund freememberships for all military families. Sittercity is oneof the nation’s largest websites for finding quality,local childcare providers. Military families can acti-vate their paid Sittercity membership by going towww.sittercity.com/dod.

Digital military newspaper libraryUniversity of Florida Libraries is developing a dig-

ital military newspaper library, a pilot project tohouse, organize and preserve contemporary and his-toric military newspapers, including Gosport, and tomake them freely accessible to the general public.

The project so far has 18 military newspapers alsoincluding Whiting Tower (NAS Whiting Field), EglinFlyer (Eglin Air Force Base) and Hurlburt Patriot(Hurlburt Field). To view the collection visitwww.uflib.ufl.edu/digital/dmnl.

NoticesSeeking Midway vets: The Gosport is

seeking veterans of the Battle of Midway tofeature in an upcoming issue on the historicnaval victory. If you, or someone you know,is a Midway survivor, contact Scott Hallfordat 452-4466.

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NETCʼsFORCM(SS)John Snyderretires;See page B2SpotlightGOSPORTLIFE

‘The 101Critical Daysof Summer’

Word Search ‘Summer reading’Contemporary Zen wisdom

1. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fanbelt and a leaky tire.2. Always remember you’re unique. Just like everyone else.3. Never test the depth of the water with both feet. 4. If you think nobody cares if you’re alive, try missing acouple of car payments. 5. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile intheir shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you’re a mileaway and you have their shoes. 6. If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving is not for you.7. If you lend someone $20 and never see that personagain, it was probably worth it. 8. If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.9. Some days you are the bug, some days you are the wind-shield.10. Good judgment comes from bad experience, and a lotof that comes from bad judgment.11. A closed mouth gathers no foot.12. Duct tape is like the Force. It has a light side a dark side,and it holds the universe together.13. Generally speaking, you aren’t learning much when yourlips are moving.

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The “101 Critical Days ofSummer” are the days betweenMemorial Day and Labor Day,when accidents among servicemembers statistically tend toincrease. After spiking in 2008,summer deaths decreased in2009 and 2010. Unfortunately,they crept up in 2011.

“After traffic mishaps, drown-ing is the biggest cause of off-duty fatalities. Alcohol is a com-mon factor,” said NASP SafetyManager Jonathan Winters. “Aspart of our critical days of sum-mer hazard awareness/preven-tion efforts we are pushing week-ly safety briefs. These are shortsimple power-point presenta-tions that address seasonal haz-ards.”

Here are some facts from theNaval Safety Center and theNASP safety office to be awareof as we head into summer sea-son.

While we locals believe noplace on Earth compares to thebeauty of Pensacola Beach’ssugar white sand and emeraldwaters, it can be deceptive. Ripcurrents are common along ourscalloped shoreline. Learn to rec-ognize the signs of rip currents. Ascalloped shoreline is an indica-tor of where the rip currents are.If you have any doubts about thewater, don’t go into water deeperthan your knees and keep a sharpeye on children.

Sailor and Marine drown-ings, FY07-FY11:

• 42 personnel drowned.

• 20 were E-3 and E-4.• 24 occurred from May

through August.Here are some facts to remem-

ber:• Alcohol and swimming do

not mix.• Do not dive head-first into

unknown waters; protect yourhead, neck and spine.

• If you are in trouble, call andwave for help – early.

• Swim parallel to shore whenswimming long distances.

• Report hazardous conditionsto lifeguards or other beach man-agement personnel. Listen totheir guidance and warnings;when they say “don’t go in thewater” and post warning flags,or whistle that you are too faraway from shore, listen up andcomply.

• Don’t dive into water whenyou aren’t sure how deep it is.

• Note that the water stillmight be too shallow – personnelhave injured their feet and anklesby jumping onto rocks in murkywater.

• Obey posted warnings andrules, including parking.

• Avoid the hottest part of longsummer days – mornings andafternoons are more pleasant andless crowded.

Water survival:• Be realistic about your abili-

ty.• Swim in areas where a life-

guard is on duty, and do what thelifeguard tells you.

• Always supervise children.

• Recognize water conditionsand depths.

Sunburn• Your day (or week) at the

beach will be much more fun ifyou don’t get sunburned.

• Especially if you are fair-skinned; apply plenty of a high-SPF sunscreen.

• Even if you are under anumbrella, reflected sun fromwater and sand will hit your skin.

Heat stress and heat-relatedinjuries:

There were 757 heat-related(class A – class D) mishapsreported, for Navy and Marinepersonnel in fiscal years 2007through 2011. These reportsreflect 77 different physicalactivities. The top five werephysical training (147), high-risktraining (111), unit training (63),jogging/running (49) and PRT(26).

Dehydration plus heat stressequals poor performance:

Working or exercising in hotweather makes you lose fluid,which can lead to dehydration.Dehydration contributes tofatigue and can make you moresusceptible to cramps, heat stressand heat stroke.

Factors that create heat stress:• Air temperature.• Thermal radiation.• Humidity.• Air flow.• Workload.Factors that make you prone

to heat stress:• Heavy workload (usually

combined with high humidityand/or hot environment/climate).

• Poor physical condition.• Illness.• Intoxication.Acclimatization:• For most people, repeated

exposure to heat stress cause aseries of physiologic adaptationscalled “acclimatization” (usuallywithin 2-4 weeks)

• Once acclimatized, the bodybecomes more efficient at copingwith heat stress conditions.

• An acclimatized person cantolerate a greater amount of heatstress before harmful effects ofheat stress are noticed.

Staying hydrated:• Drink plenty of non-alco-

holic fluids several hours prior toexercise and drink cool wateroften during physical activity.

• Don’t wait until you’rethirsty to drink water. Thirst is alate signal of severe fluid loss.

• Symptoms of dehydrationinclude muscle cramps,decreased blood pressure anddizziness.

• Even small degrees of dehy-dration will cause a decrease inperformance.

Know the signs of trouble:• Dizziness.• Lightheadedness or fainting.• Weakness.• Moist skin.• Mood changes such as irri-

tability or confusion.• Upset stomach or vomiting.Heat exhaustion is the body’s

response to loss of water and salt

from heavy sweating.• Dry, hot skin with no sweat-

ing.• Mental confusion or loss of

consciousness.• Seizures or convulsion.Heat stroke is the most serious

form of heat-related illness – itmeans the body can’t regulate itscore temperature. This is a seri-ous medical emergency.

Preventing heat stress:• Know the signs and symp-

toms of heat-related illness andmonitor yourself and thosearound you.

• Whenever possible, blockdirect sun or other heat sources.

• Go into an air conditionedspace to rest frequently whenparticipating in sports or workingoutside.

• Drink lots of water; aboutone cup every 15 minutes. Avoidalcohol, caffeinated drinks andheavy meals.

• Wear lightweight, light-col-ored and loose-fitting clothing.

Act fast for heat-related ill-ness.

• On-base, call 452-3333 or(offbase) 911 immediately whenyou recognize signs of heatstroke.

• While waiting for help,move the person to a cool, shad-ed area, loosen or remove heavyor tight clothing and fan or mistthe person with water.

• Avoid physically exertingyourself or exercising during thehottest hours of the day (11 a.m.to 3 p.m.)

From safetycenter.navy.miland NASP Safety Department

With rising summer-like temperatures and the carefree thoughtsof Memorial Day’s three-day weekend ahead of us (May 26-28),the NASP safety office wants to remind everyone to use cautionas we head into the “101 Critical Days of Summer.”

101F O C U S O N S U M M E R S A F E T Y :

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NETC force master chief retires with 28 yearsBy Ed BarkerNETC PAO

Naval Education andTraining Command’sForce Master ChiefFORCM(SS) John J.Snyder, retired from theNavy recently following adistinguished 28-yearcareer. The ceremony washeld at the National NavalAviation Museum.

Snyder began his careerwith recruit training andmachinist’s mate “A”School in Great Lakes, Ill.,followed by nuclearpropulsion training inOrlando and Idaho Falls,Ind.

His shore assignmentsincluded tours as a staffinstructor at NuclearPropulsion Training UnitIdaho Falls and Windsor,Conn., and on the staff ofCommander SubmarineSquadron Two in Groton,Conn.

At sea, Snyder served onthe USS AlexanderHamilton (SSBN 617),USS Archerfish (SSN678), USS Pittsburgh (SSN720) and USS Springfield(SSN 761). His most recentat-sea assignment was aschief of the boat onboardUSS Annapolis (SSN 760).

Snyder was selected forthe command master chief(CMC) program in 2004and graduated with aca-demic honors from theSenior Enlisted Academy.He served as the CMC for

the Submarine LearningCenter in Groton, and asCMC of the NavalPersonnel DevelopmentCommand / NETCLearning and DevelopmentDivision in Norfolk, Va.Snyder reported to NETCas force master chief inMarch 2009.

“As a submariner, youhave a limited perspectiveof the whole Navy; we’revery stove-piped,” saidSnyder. “As NETC forcemaster chief, I’ve acquireda much better appreciationfor how the Navy works asa whole and what it takesfor us to supply the fleetwith well-trained Sailors.”

Participating in the cere-mony was Capt. DonNeubert, commander,Submarine Force Atlanticdirector for Maintenanceand Material Readiness

(N4). Snyder was the chiefof the boat on USSAnnapolis (SSN 760) dur-ing Neubert’s tour as com-manding officer.

“I was honored to beasked to participate inMaster Chief Snyder’sretirement, to celebrate hissuperb career,” saidNeubert. “A great sub-mariner and master chief,he demonstrates the com-petence, confidence andcompassion that makes ourNavy so great. MasterChief Snyder is a terrificAmerican, a true shipmate,and a close friend, and Iwish him fair winds andfollowing seas and contin-ued success in all he pur-sues.”

Guest speaker for theceremony was Navy TotalForce / ManpowerPersonnel, Training and

Education Fleet MasterChief (SW/AW/SCW)Scott Benning.

“Force Snyder is a giv-ing and caring leader whounderstands that it is impor-tant to develop yourself sothat you can be instrumen-tal in developing others,”said Benning. “As NETCforce master chief, hiscommitment to excellencehas had a significant impactacross all ratings; ensuringour Navy’s success. Hislegacy of leadership willlive on for a long time.”

“NETC has an outstand-ing command and this jobhas been very gratifying; ithas provided me with theopportunity to impact andinfluence the vast majorityof the Navy,” addedSnyder. “The only commu-nities we don’t have adirect, tangible influenceon are medicine and specialwarfare.”

During the ceremony,Snyder was awarded theLegion of Merit for hisservice as NETC forcemaster chief and as a cap-stone to his career. Theaward citation noted thathis accomplishments werein large part responsible forNETC being ranked as oneof the world’s top 125 train-ing organizations byTraining Magazine, a firstfor the department ofdefense.

Snyder plans to remainin the Pensacola area fol-lowing retirement.

Naval Hospital Pensacola, March 1-16, 2012Camila Belle Gonzalez, was born to Ens. Ivan andCozette Gonzales, March 1.Alessandra Geselle Garza, was born to ABH1 Dionicioand Andrea Garza, March 1.Sofia Rose Nixon, was born to 2nd Lt. Jordan and JillNixon, March 2.Thomas Charles Webster, was born to 2nd Lt. Ryan andApril Webster, March 3.Jason Eugene Bailey II, was born to Sgt. Jason andSalome Bailey, March 6.Connor Joe Ruckman, was born to Sgt. Brian and MelissaRuckman, March 7.Jaedyn Michala Hall, was born to Michael Hall andJordan Florence, March 7.Brad Nathan Wilson Jr., was born to Pfc. Brad andKathryn Wilson, March 7.Megan Rose Tatge, was born to Capt. Evan and MelanieTatge, March 7.Katherine Ann Ewing, was born to Lt. Christopher and Lt.Linette Ewing, March 8.Lauren Simone Whitter, was born to Kenyetta Whitter,March 8.Aria Ann Robinson, was born to AN Shaphen and KaciRobinson, March 9.Caleb Matthew Roth, was born to Chad and CS3 JessicaRoth, March 10.Zooey Temperance Reed, was born to Daniel and AC3Ellen Reed, March 11.Braylon Charles Cebular, was born to Sgt. Drew andMelanie Cebular, March 12.Kaiden William Shepherd, was born to Lance Cpl.Christian and MASN Brooke Shepherd, March 14.Emmett Matthew Montoya, was born to Lt. Michael andLaurel Montoya, March 16.Logan Thomas Neeley, was born to Staff Sgt. Christianand Elisabeth Neeley, March 16.Kainsley Grace Clonan, was born to ABH2 Justin andSara Clonan, March 16.

BIRTHANNOUNCEMENTS

FORCM(SS) John Snyder, former force master chief ofNaval Education and Training Command passes throughsideboys at the conclusion of his retirement ceremony.

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Housing Early Application Tool (HEAT) aids PCS movesFrom Navy Region Southeast

NavAdmin 145/12 has announcedthe “Housing Early Application Tool”(HEAT).

HEAT provides the opportunity forall active-duty military personnel ortheir spouses to apply for housing atone or multiple locations before orafter receiving PCS orders.

Instructions on the use of and accessto the HEAT application can be foundby going to www.cnic.navy.mil/heatfrom any computer. HEAT meets allDoD Privacy Act requirements andensures protection for your privacy andpersonal information.

While this tool will allow Sailors toreceive housing information much ear-lier in the PCS process, it will not

affect their placement on the waitlist.Navy family housing customers,

Sailors and their families, have indi-cated through surveys and focusgroups that:

1. They would like a simpler, easierhousing application process,

2. They want to employ availabletechnology in the process vs. copyingand faxing information and;

3. They want the ability to apply ear-lier (prior to actual receipt of orders) inorder to have more time to explore and

learn about housing options at theirnext duty station. HEAT is designed toaddress each of these areas.

Housing customers will be able tosubmit applications online, at any time,to multiple installations, in order toreceive information about availablehousing and to begin the qualificationprocess for Navy or PPV housing.

The names and contact informationfor heat customers indicating an inter-est in PPV housing will be provided tothe PPV partners immediately uponpre-qualification.

The HEAT application will automat-ically check the defense eligibilityenrollment reporting system (DEERS)and the enterprise military housing(EMH) system to populate some of thehousing application data and aid in

pre-qualifying personnel.The schedule for Navy-wide roll-

out of heat is as follows: NavalDistrict Washington, Navy RegionMid-Atlantic and Navy RegionMidwest began May 1; Navy RegionSouthwest began May 8; NavyRegion Southeast began May 15;Navy Region EurAfSWA begins May22; Navy Region Hawaii begins May29; Navy Region Japan and Korea,and Singapore begins June 8; andJoint Region Marianas (Guam)begins June 15.

CNIC HQ points of contact: CarolCasto, N93 (Housing), (202) 433-3483;carol.casto@navy.mil; Christine A.Mahoney, N00P (public affairs, (202)685-0622, christine.mahoney@navy.mil.

May 18, 2012

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May LibertyActivities

The Liberty Programevents target young,unaccompanied active-duty military. Eventsare at the main LibertyCenter in the PortsideEntertainment Complexat NASP unless specif-ically stated to be atCorry Station. Foradditional information,call 452-2372 or visit www.naspensacola-mwr.com/sing sail/lib-erty.htm.

18Liberty — GoKart outing at 6p.m. Cost is $20for two hours.Includes unlimit-ed rides and minigolf.

19Liberty —Volunteer oppor-tunity at Habitatfor Humanity.Departs at 7 a.m.

20Liberty — Indoorrock climbing.Cost is $5 anddeparts at noon.

21Liberty — Kayakand paddleboarding. Cost is$10 and starts at5:15 p.m.

22Liberty — Cornhole tournamentat 6 p.m.

23Liberty — Boardgame night.Starts at 6 p.m.

24Liberty — Freemall and movieshuttle. Departsat 5:30 p.m.TICKETS 2D shows: Adults $3, children ages 6-11 $1.50, children younger than 6 free

3D shows: Adults $4, children ages 6-11 $2, children younger than 6 free

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MOVIESLockout (PG-13) 5, 7; The Lorax (3D) (PG) 6; Avatar (3D) (PG-13) 8; Cabin in the Woods (R) 9

The Hunger Games (PG-13) noon; Lorax (3D) (PG) 12:15, 2:30; Lockout (PG-13) 3, 5; Avatar(3D) (PG-13) 4:45, 8; Cabin in the Woods (R) 7, 9

The Lorax (3D) (PG) noon; The Hunger Games (PG-13) 12:30, 3:30; Avatar (3D) (PG-13) 2:15;Lockout (PG-13) 5:30; American Reunion (R) 7; Cabin in the Woods (R) 7:30

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NAS 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****Corry Station ProtestantSunday• 9 a.m. Adult BibleStudy (chapel confer-ence room)• 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. Bible Studyand dinner (fellowshiphall)Roman CatholicSunday• Noon MassTuesday• 11 a.m. Mass (smallchapel)Latter Day SaintsSunday• 10:30 a.m.**Whiting Field ChapelRoman CatholicFriday• 11-11:30 a.m. MassProtestantThursday Bible Study• 11:30 a.m.

*Naval AviationMemorial Chapel**All Faiths Chapel***J.B. McKameyCenter****Lady of LoretoChapel

From the Gulf CoastExploreum

Are you worried aboutentertaining your childduring breaks fromschool? Fear not – campsat the Exploreum inMobile, Ala., are full ofeducational fun. Kids ofall ages can enjoy some ofthe most educational, sci-ence-based camps that theGulf Coast has to offer.

From the arts and sportsto forensics and engineer-ing, there is something foreveryone.

This year featuresextended hours: all campsare from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m.

The featured camps areas follows:

All-Star Sports – June11-15: Calling all aspiringathletes: sports camp pro-vides children with theperfect opportunity toshow off their competitiveskills and take a closerlook at what goes into themaking of a great athlete.Register for this camp byMay 28.

Art Academy – June18-22: Do you have a bud-ding artist on your hands?Give your camper thechance to delve into theworld of the arts by attend-ing this fun-filled camp.Join the Exploreum toexplore the science behind

the various forms of thiscreative field. Perfor-mance, drama and paint-ing are only a few of thetopics that will be enjoyedby all age groups. Registerfor this camp by June 4.

Flight Academy byAirbus – June 25-29:Airbus camp is back thisyear by popular demand.If your child has everdreamt of stepping into thepilot’s seat and flying anaircraft, Airbus camp willhave some adventures instore for your camper.This one-of-a-kind adven-ture will explore the scien-tific principles of flight,

uncover the engineeringsecrets of modern flightcrafts and put your child inthe pilot’s seat during areal flying lesson. Registerfor this camp by June 11.

E n g i n e e r i n gChallenge Camp – July9-13: In this fun-filledweek, every day will be anew challenge. Give yourcompetitive camper achance to enhance his orher skills in teamwork(and tinkering) by build-ing air racers, rockets andmore. Each child will havethe opportunity to con-tribute a particular skill setwhile creating a new mas-

terpiece to test with peers.Register for this camp byJune 25.

Natural Wonders –July 16-20: Our planetdoes some pretty amazingthings. This camp exploressome of the most intrigu-ing phenomena the worldwe live in has to offer.Weather, volcanoes andother fascinating aspectsof the Earth’s environmentwill be explored. Registerfor this camp by July 2.

Cr ime SceneInvestigation – July 23-27: Does your childdream of solving myster-ies and crimes by choos-ing a career within lawenforcement? Then theforensics camp could bethe perfect fit. Camperswill learn the science offingerprinting, hair analy-sis and more as theyexplore this intriguingline of work. Register forthis camp by July 9.

Each camp will includean Exploreum CampCentral T-shirt and twosnacks each day. They donot provide lunch.Campers may bring theirown lunch or they maypurchase lunch at theExploreum Café.

For more informationon these camps, or tolearn about pricing, visitwww.exploreum.com/camps.

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Morale, Welfare and RecreationThe NASP Morale, Welfare and

Recreation (MWR) department has anumber of upcoming events and activ-ities that the whole family can partici-pate in. For more information, call452-8285.

• Summer Salute – Diamond Riowill be coming to NASP June 1 toheadline MWR’s Summer Salute con-cert. Diamond Rio will be joined byBrooke Woods and Jason Sturgeon.The gates to the event will open at4:30 p.m., and the show will begin at5:30 p.m. Tickets are free but need to

be reserved in advance at the ITToffice or the MWR Business Center.For more information, call 452-8285.

• Movie on the lawn – “Alvin andthe Chipmunks: Chipwrecked” will beplaying as the next feature movie onthe Portside lawn tomorrow, May 19.The movie starts at dusk and there willbe free popcorn. Cancellation due toweather will be posted on the MWRFacebook page (www.facebook.com/mrwpensacola) two hours prior to theshow. For more information, call452-2372.

• May Fitness Classes – Mom’sBoot Camp Getaway is scheduled for7:30-8:30 a.m. tomorrow, May 19, atthe Corry track. In case of rain, campwill move to the Family FitnessCenter on NASP Corry. Call 452-6004for information. A master spin class isscheduled for 8-10 a.m. tomorrow,May 19, at the Wellness Center aboardCorry Station. For information, call452-6802. Mission Nutrition is sched-uled for May 22 and 23 at the RadfordFitness Center. Call 452-9845 forinformation and to sign up.

• Fishing on Char lie Pier – Fishingon Charlie Pier will take place from6:30 a.m. to sunset each Saturday andSunday onboard NAS Pensacola.Donations are appreciated and gotoward NAS Pensacola commandsand affiliated organizations. For more information, call 452-6362,ext. 4008.

• Blood Dr ive – A blood drive isscheduled from 4-9 p.m. May 28 at thePortside complex. Participants will geta free T-shirt for donating. For moreinformation, call 452-2372.

Community OutreachThe NASP Community Outreach is seeking volun-

teers for a large number of opportunities in the area.These include:

• Regency Hospice of Northwest Florida –Volunteers are needed for terminal hospice patientsthroughout Escambia County. Active-duty or veteranvolunteers are also needed for “Hospice for Heroes.”Call Victoria Brown for more information at 585-3926.

• Tennis mentors needed – The Pensacola Parks andRecreation Department is seeking volunteers to helpyoung children learn to play tennis. Tutoring takes placeMonday-Thursday from 3-4 p.m. at the Fricker Centerlocated at 900 North F St. For more information, call380-5458.

• Goodwill Good Guides mentoring – TheGoodwill Good Guides mentoring program is seeking

volunteers for youth tutoring. For more information, callRobin King at 438-3699.

• New volunteer website – The “United We Serve”website is now working. It is a web resource that partic-ipants can use to identify volunteer opportunities in theirlocal areas. To look for volunteer opportunities today,visit www.serve.gov.

• Youth Works – The Children’s Home Society ofFlorida 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 NorthwestFlorida is an adult literacy program. Interested volun-teers should call 432-4347 for more information.

• Northwest Florida Blood Services – TheNorthwest Florida Blood Services is seeking volunteersto help in general drive preparation. For more informa-

tion, 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 craftsand more. They are located at 875 Royce St. and areopen from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. Formore information, call Sandy Holtry at 432-1475.

• Restoring the USS Alabama – Volunteers areneeded 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 GulfBreeze has an open invitation to all individuals interest-ed in interacting with the senior residents. Hours for thisactivity are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. any day of the week. CallSabrina Shelton at 934-1061 for more information.

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Gas pressurewasher 2200 TSI2.2 gal/minautomatic cooldown detergentsiphoning $145471-3498

Golf clubsCallaway irons,woods, cobradriver Cleveputter cart bag,others like new.637-1451 forinfo.

One year oldBedroom Suitewith SealyMattress. Paid$1600. Call 292-4531

Year OldDining RoomSet (6 chairs) wChina Closet.Paid $2200.Must see. 292-4531

2-pc oakentertainmentcenter, TVopening:35w/32.5h. Fewm i n o rscratches/missing glass door; stillin good shape.Paid $3,000+a s k i n g$700/OBO.Youpickup Call696-2098

Daylilies, multi-colored in bloom,2 gal pot$6.00,Hybridizer’s excess. WestPensacola 525-9565

Sectional withrecliner, sleeperand chase tancolor $400, Girlsarmoire White$100 call 607-6539

Bicycle for sale.New condition,large, $175. 477-5187

2005 ToyotaCorolla. VeryGood Cond.OCONUS PCS.Must Sell.$7000/OBO. CallJohn at 776-7561

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Wanted Installerfor Florida basedL a u n d r yE q u i p m e n tC o m p a n y .Commercial andIndustrial laundryequipment to beinstalled at hotels,nursing homes,p r i s o n s ,Laundromats &many otherc o m m e r c i a la p p l i c a t i o n s .Individual musthave a mechanicalbackground and bewilling to travelsome over nights. ACDL driver’slicense preferred.To reply, please e-mail your resumeto ken@clecco.com

FOR SALE.Recliner, brown,good condition, 6mths old, $125.Also have WingBack chair greenpattern very nice,$125. Call 494-9445 to see.

RV For Sale.W i n n e b a g oAspect 200526.5ft Immaculate36Kmi List $77KAsking $39K850-572-1182

For sale or rentconvenient toNAS 2br/2ba on 3acres, 2-cargarage RV shedw o r k s h o p$75,000 or$850/850. 251-981-2953 or 251-402-0590

Nice 3 bedroom2.5 bathtownhouse, carpet& vinyl floor,freshly paintedinside & out. Newroof & single cargarage. On LillianHwy close toCorry or NASP e n s a c o l aAssume mortgageof $34,000 with$12,000 downpayments around$470/month Call850-982-8865

Br ick homeBeulah area4bd/2ba 2100 sf, 2car garage,covered carportand patio, in-ground pool andlarge shed on 1acre. Renovatedin 2006, $155,000850-501-4287 or850-375-1120

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2010 PRIUSModel IV; VGcond. 49,271Kmiles. $23,450.New Tires.Maint Records.723-0561

2007 SCIONtC, 5 speed,loaded. Assumeloan atN F C U / y o u rbank for 10,300.Call Jesse at619-8268

2000 ChevyBlazer, whiteexterior grayfabric interior.101,245 milesvery wellm a i n t a i n e devery 3,000miles V6. Callfor viewing 516-9197. Price$5800

2008 KawasakiZX10R 2500mi.F u l l ycustom,stretched,lowered.neverlaid over.Ask$9000 obo 393-0357

2003 H.D. Ann.Edition. 1owner,garage kept.8400 mi. blackand silver megac h r o m e .$12,000/OBO.850-321-2471

2003 ColemanCheyenne popupcamper. Sleeps6, very goodc o n d i t i o n ,Contact Larry,453-4721

4bd/3ba 2200 sqfeet LR withfireplace andformal diningroom. Deck withabove groundpool and hot tuband shed inprivacy fencedb a c k y a r d .$ 1 2 0 0 / m ow / $ 1 2 0 0deposit. 292-4488.

For rent 3 BR 2full baths, 2 cargarage singlehome in Milton,FL 1850 sq ftarea. call 292-6387

House for rentnear I-10/PineForest Road. 3b e d / 1bath/fenced/garage $750/monthCall 706-566-4577

P e n s a c o l a -A w e s o m eM i l e s t o n eCottage! Near I-10 & shopping.3/2, 1100SF,Park/Greenbeltaccess, availMay 2012,$900/900, Call433-4651

Looking for ac o m f o r t a b l eplace, this maygo fast. ReadyMay 1, 2bd/1baduplex. 4825Saufley FieldRd. Easy ride toNAS. Allelectric, no HUD$600/$600.438-6129.

Ready to move?A f f o r d a b l e2bd/1ba, neardwntwn, milesfrom NAS &Corry, CentralH/A, screenporch, No HUD,Military clausehonored, 1841 WG o v e r n m e n t ,$600/$600 438-6129.

You’ll like this,ready now2bd/1ba, walk toBaptist hospital,close to interstateand downtown,20 min to NASand Corry, W/D,$600/$600 438-6129.

29 Sandalwood,c h a r m i n g2 B R / 1 B Acottage. Justminutes toN A S / C o r r yCH&A, tile, newcarpet, laundryroom, fencedback yard,storage shed$575/mo.+$575dep. 438-6129

3 B R / 2 B A ,Fenced Yd,Laundry Rm,Refrig, Carpet,C e n t r a lHeat/AC, $700,2705 GodwinLane, 725-6890

Rent 2/2mobile home 12mi fromWhiting. $525mo. 983-2904for info

F u r n i s h e dStudio apt inquiet GulfBreeze home.N o n - s m o k e r$ 2 5 0 / d e p o s i t$ 5 0 0 / m o n t hw/utilities 390-0155

Rent $725Avail 6/1Rambler MyrtleG r o v e ,3bdr /2ba ,1cargar, lg fenceyard, pets ok.Call 703-655-0777

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Roommate toshare large 2story home nearbase. $495/mo.u t i l i t i e sincluded.1 milefrom Corry. Formore info call206-3331

F S B OAffordable, new3/2, 8427 RoseAvenue, openporch, blinds,fenced $85,000456-6855 or982-5870

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1890SF newhome, 4/2, seead atpensacolamls.com, ad #418928,asking appraisedprice of 193k

3 b r / 1 b a t h ,fenced yd,Office/laundryrm, New Carpet,Near NAS,$52,5000, 4519Martha Ave 375-6890

F S B O3BR/2BA1275SF brick homeW/W carpetCentral air/heat$69,900 455-3426 Leavemessage.

3 bedr m-2.5bath.1900 sq.ft.Fenced yard, lotsof storage, fruittrees $139k1 0 1 1 7Peppertree Ct.456-8983/748-1167

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