Gosport - October 12, 2012

VISIT GOSPORT ONLINE: www.gosportpensacola.comVol. 76, No. 41 October 12, 2012

Published by 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, NAS Pensacola or Ballinger Publishing’s endorsement of products or services advertised.

Smoke testing of NASP sewer system to take place Oct. 15-23

From Joelle O'Daniel-LopezNavFac SE PWD

If you see smoke rising onboard NASPensacola next week, don’t panic.

NavFac SE work crews will be con-ducting “smoke tests” Oct. 15-23 toevaluate, find connections and check forbreaks or defects in the sanitary sewersystem on base.

The smoke testing machine doesn’t cre-ate a fire but a chemical smoke that is non-toxic, non-staining, has a low odor and iswhite or gray in color. The smoke is sentvia hoses through the sewer pipes andmay rise to the surface in areas wherethere are problems such as a broken drainpipe. Smoke may also be seen comingfrom manholes or holes in the ground. Itcreates no fire hazard.

Workers from AH EnvironmentalConsultants Inc./Brown and Caldwellwill be conducting the testing.

The smoke should not enter yourhome unless you have defective plumb-ing or dried-up drain traps. If smokedoes enter any building, notify DougChastang with NAS Pensacola PublicWorks at 452-3131, ext. 3100.

NavFac SE advises homeowners to

pour a gallon of water into each draintrap of floors, sinks, showers and tubsprior to the testing. If smoke enters yourhome, it is likely that sewer gases mayalso be entering your home or business.

In this first phase of testing, the west-ern boundary for the tests is DuncanRoad (minus Rescue Swimmer School);north boundary is Taylor Road toMurray Road; down Murray Road toinclude everything south of SaufleyStreet, including the row of facilitiesfrom NEX Aviation Plaza to NATTCGym. The southern boundary isPensacola Bay.

What is the benefit to the base ofperforming a smoke test?

Smoke testing is used to identify sec-tions of sewers that may exhibit inflowduring rainfall. Inflow sources are roofleaders, cellars, yard and area drains,foundation drains, abandoned buildingsewers, faulty connections, illegal con-nections and storm water drainage sys-tem cross connections. Smoke testingcan also detect structural damage andleaking joints in sewer pipes and over-flow points in sewer systems.

See Smoke test on page 2

Commander in chief thanks Sailors on Navy birthday ... WASHINGTON, D.C., (NNS) – “I send greetings to all those cele-brating the 237th birthday of the United States Navy. America’s growth from a string of 13 Colonies to a beacon of freedom and democracy wouldnot have been possible without the generations of patriots who stepped forward to defend our nation and the principles for which we stand. Themembers of the United States Navy are part of this unbroken chain of heroism, protecting and preserving our way of life since the earliest days ofour Union. Our Sailors have performed brilliantly in every mission given to them – from Coral Sea to Midway to Guadalcanal; from Iwo Jima to Inchon;

from the Mekong Delta and Desert Storm to Baghdad and Kabul. They continue to answer our nation’s call as a global force for good, safeguardingvast oceans, bringing justice to terrorists around the world, and providing assistance during times of humanitarian crisis. At sea, on land and in the air,

our brave men and women of the United States Navy, like all who wear the uniform of our country, represent what is best about America. We are forever indebted to theseselfless heroes. As president, I have no higher honor than serving as commander in chief, and on behalf of a grateful nation, I salute the United States Navy for 237 yearsof service. May God bless and protect you and your families, and may God bless the United States of America.” – President Barack Obama

Navy Birthday Two-Bell Ceremony ... In celebration of the U.S. Navy’s 237th birthday, there will be a two-bell ringing ceremony today, Oct. 12,8:30 a.m., at NAS Pensacola headquarters, Bldg. 1500. All commands are invited to attend.

From Commander, NavyInstallations CommandHousing Program Office

WASHINGTON, D.C., (NNS) – As many servicemembers and their families are aware, Navy HousingService Centers (HSC) are a resource to help them findon and off-base housing when they are moving to theirnext duty station.

HSCs offer issue resolution services to all Sailorsand their families, whether they live on-base, in priva-

tized military housing or out in the community. AllHSC services are provided free of charge.

In a recent blog by Vice Adm. Bill French,Commander, Navy Installations Command, he stated,“As a Navy leader – and someone who lives in Navyhousing – I am committed to ensuring service membersand their families have suitable, affordable and safehousing. Recent events pertaining to mold in Navy bar-racks, and government-owned and family privatizedhousing, indicate a need to more clearly communicateassistance available on all issues, but particularly when

pertaining to health or safety issues.“This is a personal issue for me. I am determined to

ensure we are providing the very best housing through-out the fleet – but I also need your help. If you help meby reporting your housing issues, we can help ensureyou maintain a house or barracks room that you canfeel proud to say is your home,” French added.

“The HSC is prepared to serve as the Sailor’s advo-cate when housing maintenance, health or safety issuesarise. For families living in family privatized housing,we can also assist as an independent facilitator to helpyou and your landlord communicate when there is anissue and assist with coming to a resolution on a dis-pute,” said Corky Vazquez, CNIC N93 HousingProgram manager.

“Our Housing Service Center staff has professionalrelationships with both the privatization partners andmany community landlords,” he said. “We want towork with service members and their families to assistthem in finding effective housing options whereverthey choose to live.”

Onboard NAS Pensacola, contact Family &Community Housing at Housing Service Center, 1581Duncan Road Bldg 735, Pensacola, FL 32508-5310.Their hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. DSN: 922-4412, fax: 922-3788, commercial: 452-4412, fax: 452-3788/4498, e-mail: [email protected].

Unaccompanied Personnel Housing (UPH) may be

See HSC on page 2

During a smoke test session held in 2010, Kory Steele, an environmental scientist withAH Environmental Consultants, checks a “smoke machine” at a drop inlet in the parkinglot of the Air Force’s Combat Systems Officer Training School, while Vinnie Passaro, alsoan environmental scientist, looks for connections and defects in the stormwater systemon base. Gosport file photo

Navy Housing Service Centers offeringfree issue resolution for service members

Corry barracks ʻtoppedout ̓... Steelworkers set thelast steel beam in place Sept.27 on the fourth floor of a166-room barracks that willeventually house 332 stu-dents on board CorryStation. Like the Navy’splankowner tradition, thismajor construction mile-stone, known as “toppingout,” is a construction indus-try custom, in which a white-painted beam is signed bythe construction crew beforebeing set in place. Photo byGary Nichols

From CNRSE

Below is some useful information for those resid-ing or planning to reside in public-private venture(PPV) housing, as pertains to the Resident EnergyConservation Program (RECP) and Housing EarlyApplication Tool (HEAT).

What is the reason for starting the RECP? OSDpolicy requires the transfer of responsibility for pay-ment of utilities from the PPV housing project to theresidents.

How will the RECP affect resident utility con-sumption? The RECP is expected to result in energyconservation at participating installations and ulti-mately across the Navy portfolio of PPV projects.

What happens to the RECP utility cost savings?About 85 percent of the savings will go back into thePPV project to fund reserve accounts for repairs andmodernization of homes and neighborhoods.

What utilities are included in the RECP pro-gram? Electricity and heating fuels like gas and oil.Water and sewer are excluded because they are notyet individually metered.

How does the RECP work? Consumption forresidents of like type homes (similar size and con-struction) is averaged and then a buffer is applied tocreate a normal usage band. Residents with bills over

the band pay extra, those under get a refund.Does the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)

include utilities? Yes, the BAH computationincludes the average cost of utilities (electricity, heatand water/sewer).

Are the Army, Air Force and Marines imple-menting similar programs? Yes.

For more information regarding RECP, please viewthe following website: http://www.cnic.navy.mil/cnrse/ FleetFamilyReadiness/ Housing Lodging/Familyand Unaccompanied Housing/ ContactHousing/ CNRSERECP/ index.htm.

Housing Early Application Tool (HEAT): NavyHousing has developed HEAT to assist service mem-bers (SVM) and their families in applying for housingNavywide. HEAT allows SVMs and their families to

apply for housing at one or more Navy Installationsonline before or after they receive their PermanentChange of Station (PCS) orders.

Who can use HEAT? Any active duty SVM or theirspouse moving onto a Navy installation. Also, DoD civil-ians transferring to overseas Navy installation.

Can unaccompanied SVMs and civilian person-nel entitled to military housing use HEAT? Yes.Unaccompanied SVMs and civilian personnel areencouraged to utilize HEAT to contact the HousingService Center (HSC) at any Navy installation.

Can SVMs/spouses apply to more than oneinstallation? Yes, you may submit HEAT applica-tions to as many installations as you like. You willbe contacted by, and receive information from, eachinstallation.

The Gosport nameplate pays homage to the100th anniversary of naval aviation in 2011: theCentennial of Naval Aviation, or CONA.

The image on the left side of the nameplatedepicts Eugene Ely taking off in a Curtiss push-er bi-plane from the USS Pennsylvania Jan.18, 1911.

While Ely had taken off from the USSBirmingham two months earlier after his planehad been loaded on the ship, the USSPennsylvania event was the first time a planelanded on and then took off from a U.S. war-ship.

The image on the right side is the Navy’smost modern fighter aircraft, the F-18 SuperHornet.

Established in 1921 as the Air StationNews, the name Gosport was adopted in1936. A gosport was a voice tube used by flightinstructors in the early days of naval aviation togive instructions and directions to their stu-dents. The name “Gosport” was derived fromGosport, England (originally God’s Port),where the voice tube was invented.

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P A G E GOSPORT2 October 12, 2012

From NEX

The Navy Exchange (NEX) Sherman Field MiniMart (Bldg.1932) will close for a full renovation(replace flooring, equipment and fixtures) Oct. 15-26, since there is not adequate space for projectphasing.

However, a NEX tent store will operate, 7 a.m.-4p.m., during this time for QOL requirements. Thegas pump is open 24/7 for credit card use.

NEX apologizes for this inconvenience butpromises the end result will be worth it. Rememberthat the Navy Lodge has a small store along with theLandmark Food Trailer behind Bldg. 3245 (VT 86/NEX barber).

By Ed BarkerNETC PAO

The Naval Education and TrainingCommand (NETC) announced Oct. 4the restoration of Tuition Assistance(TA) eligibility for clock hour-basedvocational and technical programs.

Announced in Naval AdministrativeMessage (NavAdmin) 305-12, individ-uals may receive funds for clock hourprograms provided the service membermeets all TA eligibility requirements,establishes an approved education planwith their local Navy College Office(NCO) and has received an electronicTA voucher.

“Clock hour programs provide voca-tional education opportunities that oftenenhance Sailors’ skills in technicalcareer fields on active duty and can ben-efit them when they eventually return tothe private sector,” said Dr. JonathanWoods, Voluntary Education specialiston the staff of the Deputy Chief ofNaval Operations (Manpower, Training& Education). “Proper planning, includ-ing determining TA eligibility, is the keyto successful execution of these educa-tion programs.”

Many schools offer non-college

degree programs in a variety ofcertificate and diploma pro-grams on a clock hour basisrather than through awardof semester or quarter hourcredits.

“The Navy uses objec-tive criteria established bythe Department of VeteransAffairs for approving programsoffered by non-college degreeschools for determining TA funding eli-gibility,” said Tom Smith, enlisted edu-cation coordinator for NETC. “Navyapproval also offers Sailors the option touse the GI Bill top-up program to covercosts that exceed the TA cap for a givenfiscal year.”

A list of VA-approved clock hourprograms can be found online athttp://inquiry.vba.va.gov/. In the centerof the screen, click on “Click here tosearch for approved programs” and thenclick on the appropriate state to findlocal programs. VA-approved clockhour programs are instructor-led, face-to-face programs in order to meet strictattendance and performance require-ments.

“Sailors are strongly encouraged topursue clock hour programs that pre-

pare them for Navy CredentialingOpportunities Online (COOL)

funded certification orlicensing examinations,”added Woods.“Certification and licenseeligibility for clock hour

programs can be researchedat www.cool.navy.mil.”Each Sailor may use TA to

fund only one vocational/technicalprogram that uses clock hours during acareer. Sailors are required to discusstheir educational goals with a NavyCollege counselor prior to enrolling inany program that is funded by TA. TAfunds 100 percent of tuition and author-ized fees, up to $250 per semester hour,or $166.67 per quarter hour, or $16.67per clock hour. TA is limited to 16semester hours, 24 quarter hours, or 240clock hours per fiscal year. Both creditand clock hours can be funded by TA,however the combined total cost for anindividual Sailor cannot exceed themaximum allowable annual TA cap of$4,500.

Completion requirements for clockhour programs funded by TA are thesame as other educational programs andrequire Sailors to reimburse the full cost

of the TA voucher for dropping or fail-ing a course.

Credit for military training throughthe American Council on MilitaryEducation, credit by examination andthe Navy College Program for AfloatCollege Education, all afford eligibleSailors the opportunity to earn a collegedegree.

“It’s crucial that Sailors work closelywith their Navy College Office or theVirtual Education Center to ensure theyknow how clock hour programs dove-tail into their educational goals,” addedSmith. “Bridging technical or voca-tional training with academic degreetracks can be challenging, so let theexperts help you. Historically, nearlyhalf of Sailors pursuing clock hourtraining have sought academicdegrees.”

Additional information on education-al programs, including clock hour pro-grams is available on the Navy Collegewebsite: www.navy college.navy.mil orthe Virtual Education Center at: (877)838-1659 (DSN) 492-4584.

For more information on the NavalEducation and Training Command, visitthe NETC website: https://www.netc.navy.mil.

TA eligibility restored for clock hour programs

NEX’s Sherman FieldMini Mart closed

for renovation Oct. 15-26

Some questions and answers about RECP, HEAT

Smoke test from page 1

What exactly is a smoke test?A two- or three-man crew places

a smoke blower over manholes anddirects smoke through the sewersystem. Anywhere the smoke exits,there is potential for stormwater toenter the sewer system.

How are the smoke test crewsrecognizable in the field?

All field personnel will carryidentification badges. Crew mem-bers operate from vehicles withcompany signage.

Do residents have to do any-thing to prepare their homes forsmoke testing?

Residents should pour a gallonof water into the drain traps offloors, sinks, showers and tubs toprevent sewer gases from enteringthe building and to prevent smokefrom entering the home. If harm-less smoke can enter through faultyplumbing, the potential exists fordangerous sewer gases to also enterthe home.

What if smoke comes out of aresident’s yard or driveway?

This could mean that there is adrain on the property that is con-nected to the house sewer lineinstead of the storm system. Itcould also mean that the lateral hasbreaks or cracks in the pipe that

drain runoff after it has entered intothe soil.

If there is smoke in the resi-dent’s yard, does that mean thecause of the leak needs to be dugup? In a worst-case scenario, yes,but there are many other solutions,such as disconnecting the drain orlining a portion of the house lateralwithout an excavation.

Does the resident need to behome when the smoke testing isperformed? Homeowners do notneed to be home and field crewswill not need to enter the residence.Field crews will record the testing,take photos and measure distancesso the defects can be relocated.

HSC from page 1

reached at DSN: 922-2755, commercial: 452-2755.Navy Family Housing’s Public-Private Venture part-

ner, Balfour Beatty Communities, owns and operates allfamily housing properties to include day-to-day opera-tion, management and maintenance. Access www.naspensacola homes.com for neighborhood, forms andmanagement contact information.

Service members and their families can contact NavyHousing and find information through our active socialmedia sites: Facebook – www.facebook. com /Navy

Housing, Twitter – www.twitter. com/Navy Housing, orYouTube – www. youtube.com/ NavyHousing.

HSC’s website offers plenty of resources for issueresolution services that may be required:www.cnic.navy.mil/housing. Customers can find a list-ing of HSCs contact information at www.cnic.navy.mil/housingquickreference.

For more information, visit www.navy.mil,www.facebook. com/usnavy, or www.twitter.com/usnavy.

For more news from Commander, Navy InstallationsCommand, visit www.navy. mil/local/cni/.

‘Spice:’ Another way to spell ‘disaster’

3P A G EOctober 12, 2012

GOSPORT COMMENTARY

By FORCM April BeldoNaval Education and TrainingCommand

Naval Education and TrainingCommand’s (NETC) ForceMaster Chief April Beldoreleased an editorial recently tothe NETC domain about the useof Spice and how it affects fleetreadiness.

The Navy is a “Global Forcefor Good” and our Sailorsembody its core values of honor,courage and commitment. Eachday, I’m energized when I seeSailors challenging themselves toreach their personal and profes-sional goals. Because of theirenthusiasm, I have no doubt thatthe outlook of our maritime forceshines bright as these individualsmotivated by dedication, serviceand sacrifice continue to perfecttheir talents across the fleet andaround the globe.

Yet for all of the positivethings going on in our Sailors’lives, our Navy is being plaguedby a sickness among our ranks.Each week, in all-too-familiarreports, we see detailed accountsof Sailors being caught, testingpositive and being separatedfrom the Navy for using synthet-ic marijuana or Spice. This threatto our Navy’s readiness is alsoknown as K2, Spice Gold, SpiceSilver, Spice Diamond, Genie,Yucatan Fire, Bliss, BlackMamba, Bombay Blue, FakeWeed, Zohai or Red Magic.Whatever it’s called, not in myNavy.

This synthetic drug presents areal and existing danger to auser’s mental and physical health,as well as their military careers.Being under the influence of thisdrug can adversely affect the per-formance of our shipmates on andoff duty. Some of the short-termeffects include auditory and visu-al hallucinations, painless headpressure, panic attacks, time dis-tortion and delirium. Psychoticsymptoms can last for days, evenmonths in some cases. Long-termeffects from this mind-alteringdrug can include permanent phys-

ical impairment, mental illness ordeath.

These products aren’tapproved for human consump-tion and there is no oversight ofthe manufacturing process.Similar to other drugs on thestreet, experts warn that you neverknow what mixture of chemicalscould be present in the drugs andusers are experimenting with thecombination of multiple productswhich can dramatically change orincrease its effects on a case-by-case basis. In San Diego, one ofour major fleet concentrationareas, multiple patients have beentreated at Naval Medical CenterSan Diego, Calif., for using Spice,some resulting in months of inpa-tient treatment for persistent psy-chotic symptoms. According tothe Drug Enforcement Agency,increased dosage, addiction anduse of synthetic marijuana has ledto a surge in emergency room vis-its and calls to poison control cen-ters. It saddens me that eventhough they know that the oddsare against them, some of ourSailors continue to gamble withtheir lives, playing Russianroulette with no possible way towin.

Regrettably, simple messagetraffic can’t portray the negativeimpact the use of this man-madedrug has on unit cohesion. Drugabuse puts lives and missions atrisk and undercuts unit readi-ness, morale and esprit de corps.On flight lines, onboard shipsand on bases around the world,we put our lives in the hands of

our shipmates. We trust that theSailor or Marine we are workingwith is focused and capable. Ifthey have used Spice, theirreadiness for duty and their pro-fessional judgment is in ques-tion.

I also can’t adequatelyexpress the drug’s impact interms of permanent personalconsequences including crimi-nal charges, discharge and long-term medical issues, not to men-tion the impact to the Sailor’sfamily. Those most painful andprivate elements often go untold.

The Navy’s implementationof synthetic drug testing is a nec-essary step in putting a halt toSailors and Marines using theseoutlawed and hazardous sub-stances. If unclear of the Navy’spolicy on drug abuse, it’sstraightforward and to thepoint – zero tolerance and ille-gal. Using Spice, or other trendydrugs and artificial compoundsby any member of our Navy andMarine Corps team is incompat-ible with the guidelines for per-formance, military disciplineand readiness characterized bytoday’s Sailors and Marines.

In 2011, close to 400 Sailorswere processed out of the Navybecause they chose to use thesedrugs.

As shipmates, we must allwatch out for each other andremind each other that abuserswill be caught, they will be sep-arated, lose benefits and will letdown the Navy team.

With that gloomy forecast

said, I want you to understandthat I’m only identifying a verysmall population of misguidedindividuals and that an over-whelming majority of ourSailors and Marines conductthemselves honorably.

There are also signs that weare winning the battle. TheNavy’s history of zero toleranceclearly shows dramatic gains inreducing illegal drug use. In1982, the first year of urinalysisscreening, the percent of posi-tive samples was 7.21 percent.For FY 2011, that number wasless than 1 percent, with a totalof 1,515 out of 1,184,160 sam-ples testing positive.

Here at Naval Education andTraining Command (NETC)headquarters and throughout ourdomain, we understand that fleetreadiness starts here and we gothe extra mile to make sure thatour students are equipped to suc-ceed in the fleet. Our instructorsand staff are charged with theirtraining, mentoring and setting apersonal example, and are com-mitted to good order and disci-pline. As a team, we take onchallenges by developing situa-tional awareness, coaching ourshipmates, taking advantage ofresources and providing positiveleadership. We also faithfullyhelp our shipmates navigatethrough rough seas, and go theextra mile to prevent a shipmatefrom making a bad decision thatcould ruin their lives. If you orsomeone you know needs help,all you have to do is ask.

Naval Education and TrainingCommand (NETC) ForceMaster Chief April Beldo talks toSailors at the Center forInformation Dominance Unit(CIDU) Monterey. Photo byMC1(SW/AW) Nathan L.Guimont

October 12, 2012 GOSPORTP A G E 4 GOSPORT

From www.whitehouse.gov

Every year, fires inand around homesnationwide put

thousands of Americans inharm’s way.

Fall fire safety: Use fireplaces,space heaters with appropriate caution

From Fire & EmergencyServices Gulf Coast

As the cooler weatherstarts settling in, it’s time tothink about the heatingsources we use, whetherit’s a furnace, fireplace,wood burning stove or aheater of any type. Thisarticle will cover actionsyou should take to protectyour home and familyfrom fires caused by defec-tive or improperly main-tained heating sources.

One of the first things todo is ensure you have asmoke detector in eachbedroom, one in the halloutside the bedrooms andone on each level of yourhome. Second, if you havea fossil fuel appliance(anything that uses naturalgas, LP gas, fuel oil,kerosene, wood or coal) orhave an attached garageyou should have a carbonmonoxide detector. Bothof these detectors can bepurchased relatively inex-pensively and they savelives.

Furnace safety• Have your furnace

inspected annually by alicensed service technicianto ensure it’s operatingproperly with no loosevent work.

• Do not store any flam-mable liquids near any

open flame.• Do not use your fur-

nace space or closet forstorage and always main-tain adequate clearances.

Fireplace / wood burn-ing stove safety

More than one-third ofAmericans use fireplaces,wood stoves and otherfuel-fired appliances asprimary heat sources intheir homes.Unfortunately, many peo-ple are unaware of the firerisks when heating withwood and solid fuels.

Keep fireplaces andwood stoves clean

• Have your chimney or

wood stove inspected andcleaned annually by a cer-tified or licensed techni-cian.

• Clear the area aroundthe hearth of debris, deco-rations and flammablematerials and always use ametal mesh screen withfireplaces. Leave glassdoors open while burninga fire.

• Install stovepipe ther-mometers to help monitorflue temperatures.

• Keep air inlets onwood stoves open, andnever restrict air supply tofireplaces. Never use flam-mable liquids to start a fire,use only seasoned hard-wood. Do not burn card-board boxes, trash ordebris in your fireplace orwood stove; don’t everleave a fire. Extinguish thefire before going to bed orleaving the house, soak hotashes in water and placethem in a metal containeroutside your home.

• Use fire-resistantmaterials on walls aroundwood stoves.

• Build small fires thatburn completely and pro-duce less smoke.

• If ever in doubt con-cerning your fireplace orstove, contact a licensedtechnician.

Protecting the outsideof your home

• Stack firewood out-doors at least 30 feet awayfrom your home.

• Keep the roof clear ofleaves, pine needles andother debris, cover thechimney with a meshscreen spark arrester andremove branches hangingabove the chimney, fluesor vents.

• Provide proper ventingsystems for all heatingequipment.

• Extend all vent pipesat least three feet above theroof.

Electrical spaceheaters

• Always maintain athree-foot clearancearound the heater.

• Never leave it on whenleaving the home or goingto sleep.

Fire reporting• Always have your

emergency number readilyavailable.

• In the event of a fire orother emergency, alwayscall the fire department orother emergency servicesfirst, never delay this call.

On behalf of Fire &Emergency Services GulfCoast F&ESGC, have awonderful fall season andbe fire safe; remember,“Have Two Ways Out.”Call F&ESGC’s fire pre-vention department withquestions at 452-2898.

NFPA offers tools, tips and resources for October’s Fire Prevention WeekFrom NFPA.org

The National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA) annualawareness campaign, FirePrevention Week, is running nowthrough Oct. 13.

The nonprofit fire safetyorganization is reminding thepublic to, “Have Two WaysOut,” the theme for this year’seffort which focuses on theimportance of having multipleescape routes in the event of afire.

“Less than 25 percent ofAmerican households havedeveloped and practiced a fireescape plan to be prepared in theevent of a real emergency,” saidLorraine Carli, NFPA vice presi-dent of communications.“Having a plan and knowingwhat to do can make the differ-ence between getting out safelyand quickly or not.”

The Fire Prevention Weekwebsite (www.fireprevention-week.org) is the central portal forinformation and resources to helppeople from fire chiefs and com-munity leaders running outreach

programs, to parents teachingtheir families basic home firesafety information.

The site includes fire safety tipsheets, fire statistics, a familysafety checklist, “Sparky the FireDog” activities for children andpublic service announcementvideos.

Visitors can also test theirknowledge of fire safety with thea Fire Prevention Week quiz, agreat resource to see how wellprepared families are for anemergency.

Quiz-takers can review theirresults and compare them withothers via Twitter and Facebook.

New for 2012, NFPAlaunched Sparky’s Wish List,designed to help fire departmentsconnect with their local commu-nities. Fire departments acrossthe country have registered for

public safety education materialsthey need in their communities.Individuals can then help theirlocal fire department prepare forFire Prevention Week by fulfill-ing the wishes.

NFPA offers these importantfire safety tips:

• Watch your cooking: Stay

in the kitchen when you are fry-ing, grilling or broiling food. Ifyou must leave, even for a shorttime, turn off the stove.

• Give space heaters space:Keep fixed and portable spaceheaters at least three feet fromanything that can burn. Turn offheaters when you leave the roomor go to sleep.

• Smoke outside: Ask smok-ers to smoke outside. Have stur-dy, deep ashtrays for smokers.

• Keep matches and lightersout of reach: Keep matches and

lighters up high, out of the reachof children, preferably in a cabi-net with a child lock.

• Inspect electrical cords:Replace cords that are cracked,damaged, have broken plugs orhave loose connections.

• Be careful when using can-dles: Keep candles at least one

foot from anything that can burn.Blow out candles when youleave the room or go to sleep.

• Have a home fire escapeplan: Make a home fire escapeplan and practice it at least twicea year.

• Install smoke alarms:Install smoke alarms on everylevel of your home, inside bed-rooms and outside sleeping areas.Interconnect smoke alarmsthroughout the home. When onesounds, they all sound.

• Test smoke alarms: Test

smoke alarms at least once amonth and replace conventionalbatteries once a year or when thealarm “chirps” to tell you the bat-tery is low. Replace any smokealarm that is more than 10 yearsold.

• Install sprinklers: If you arebuilding or remodeling yourhome, install residential firesprinklers. Sprinklers can containand may even extinguish a fire inless time than it would take thefire department to arrive.

About Fire PreventionWeek: NFPA has been the offi-cial sponsor of Fire PreventionWeek since 1922.

According to the NationalArchives and RecordsAdministration’s LibraryInformation Center, FirePrevention Week is the longestrunning public health and safetyobservance on record. The presi-dent of the United States hassigned a proclamation proclaim-ing a national observance duringthat week every year since 1925.Visit www.firepreventionweek.org for more safety infor-mation.

Always use spaceheaters with care, andnever leave one on whenleaving the home orgoing to sleep.

Fire Prevention Week, 2012Presidential proclamation

From the loss of a home to the tragic passing of aloved one, the devastation these disasters leave in theirwake is heartbreaking. During Fire Prevention Week,we resolve to protect ourselves, our families, and ourcommunities from fires, and we honor the courageousfirst responders who put their lives at risk to keep ussafe.

All of us can take meaningful steps to reduce the riskof fire in our homes. I encourage all Americans toinstall and maintain smoke alarms, test smoke alarmbatteries regularly, and follow safe practices in thekitchen and when using electrical appliances. Familiesshould also develop and practice a fire escape plan thatincludes at least two ways out of every room. To learnmore about these and other simple precautions againsthome fires, visit www.Ready.gov.

As we mark Fire Prevention Week by recommittingto preparedness, we also extend our thoughts andprayers to all those who have been affected by fires thisyear – including the brave first responders who foughtthem. Summoning courage in crisis and bringing disci-pline and professionalism to the job each and everyday, America’s firefighters are heroes in every sense.This week, we express our deepest gratitude for theirservice to our communities and our nation, and we paysolemn tribute to the men and women who gave theirlives to protect our own. Their sacrifice will never beforgotten, and in their memory, let us rededicate our-selves to preventing tragedy before it strikes.

Barack Obama,President of the United States of America

GOSPORT October 12, 2012 P A G E 5

Navy Energy Awareness Month

Energy conservationmessages from NASP PWD

From Ens. Meredith MartinEnergy Team ManagerNASP PWD

While October is officiallyEnergy Awareness Month, theNAS Pensacola Public WorksDepartment (PWD) energy teamworks year-round to encouragepersonnel to live and work with anenergy-efficient mindset.

In order to meet DoD and Navyenergy goals, we need to engrain aculture of conservation throughoutthe base and tenant commands.During October, we make a spe-cial effort to highlight the Navy’senergy goals, and encourage per-sonnel to help move us meet those

goals through their day-to-dayactivities.

The reality is that it takes a hugeamount of fuel, water and electric-ity to accomplish our missions.One way the PWD energy teamworks to improve the efficiency ofour buildings and equipment isthrough large-scale energy proj-ects, which minimize the amountof energy we must use every day.

However, the other half of theequation is reducing demand fromthe facility side. This is where basepersonnel can make a big differ-ence. We can dramatically cutenergy waste by turning off lights,keeping thermostats at moderatesettings, putting computers onstandby and eliminating personalappliances from workspaces. It’slike fixing a leaky faucet on a mas-sive scale. We are a very largeinstallation. If we can multiplythose small efforts by thousands ofpersonnel occupying millions ofsquare feet, the savings can behuge.

In the current economic climate,with significantly restricted budg-ets, it’s even more important tograb this low-hanging fruit – to dothe little things every day that savethe Navy both energy and money.All installation personnel are stew-ards of taxpayer dollars. It’s ourresponsibility to ensure we areusing the funding we do receive inan efficient manner, reducingwaste where we can, and encour-aging co-workers to do the same.

Natural gas fuelingstation unveiled in Pensacola

From Jim RobertsECUA PIO

The city of Pensacola, Pensacola Energy and theEmerald Coast Utilities Authority (ECUA) unveiledOct. 3 Pensacola’s first compressed natural gas (CNG)fueling station, located at 6722 Pine Forest Road.

The city and its natural gas utility, Pensacola Energy,partnered with ECUA to build the $1.8 million stationat ECUA’s sanitation facility, which will serve morethan 80 natural gas vehicles operated by the city, ECUAand Escambia County. Pensacola Energy is activelymarketing the station to corporate fleets, with plans toopen the station to the general public in the future.

“This station marks a new day for the city ofPensacola, Pensacola Energy and ECUA,” said MayorAshton Hayward. “In this era of budget constraints,those of us in government must continually look foropportunities to generate non-tax revenue and worktogether to improve our operations. These cleaner-burning natural gas vehicles will cost less to fuel andmaintain, leaving more dollars for vital city services. Iwant to thank the city council and ECUA board fortheir support of this initiative.”

Natural gas-powered vehicles have substantiallylower fuel and maintenance costs than vehicles usinggasoline or diesel fuel. While the national average for agallon of diesel fuel has topped $4, a diesel gallonequivalent of CNG at Pensacola’s fueling station is cur-rently priced at $2.05. CNG prices have remained rela-tively stable during recent years as gasoline and dieselprices have risen steadily.

ECUA Executive Director Steve Sorrell stated, “Bytransitioning to CNG in natural gas vehicles (NGVs),ECUA is projecting an annual maintenance cost sav-ings in excess of $350,000, and a savings of about$900,000 in annual fuel costs. And there are environ-mental benefits associated with the use of NGVs in thatthere are less greenhouse gas emissions than the diesel-powered vehicles they are replacing.”

In 2011, ECUA finalized a 10-year CNG agreementwith Pensacola Energy. As part of the agreement,ECUA will pay a monthly transportation charge as wellas an indexed price-per-diesel-gallon equivalent ofCNG fuel used by ECUA vehicles. Pensacola Energywill operate and maintain the station, which featuresfour “fast fill” hoses as well as 90 time-fill dispensers,which can be used to refuel vehicles overnight.

Gulf Power willhave a Chevy

Volt on displayat the NEXNavy EnergyAwarenessMonth eventOct. 16-18

From Sabrina WilliamsInstallation Energy ManagerNavFac SE PWD Pensacola

Energy is in everything.During October, Energy

Awareness Month, we putemphasis on energy awarenessand energy conservation.

Awareness is a major factor inconserving energy. Saving ener-gy is important both on and offthe installation. There are somany ways to save energy; littlethings such as shutting off someof the office lights after some ofthe staff have left for the day, forexample.

The energy-saving measuresindentified by our energy teaminclude: retro-commissioningvarious facilities, installing ener-gy management systems (directdigital control DC systems),night time temperature setbacks,boiler and chiller replacements,improving insulation, HVACupgrades, energy efficient light-ing systems and renewable ener-gy.

In observation of EnergyAwareness Month, NavFac/PWD NAS Pensacola’s energyconservation booth will be ondisplay Oct. 16 at the CorryNEX from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. andOct. 17-18 at NASP’s AviationPlaza from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Gulf Power will have a ChevyVolt on display at both venues.

Support Our Troops


Story, photo byLt. j.g. Tim MossoNASWF PAO

Naval Air StationWhiting Field celebratedNational HispanicAmerican HeritageMonth recently with ashowcase of culturallydistinctive food, musicand history.

The HispanicAmerican HeritageFestival, which wasorganized by the basediversity committee,attracted a broad spectrumof the air station commu-nity and exceeded allexpectations for turnoutand participation.

“We expected about200-300 for the twohours, and we exceededthat in one hour,” baseCommand Master ChiefRaphael Rosadoexclaimed.

Members of the diver-sity committee worked ata brisk tempo to handlethe influx of enthusiasticguests.

Lunchgoers tookadvantage of the occasionto please their palates withselections from among thedozens of hearty appetiz-ers, entrees and dessertsprepared by base volun-teers or purchased withdonations.

A ravenous chow linematerialized quickly fol-lowing the welcome andopening remarks byNASWF ExecutiveOfficer Cmdr. JonathanLewis. Wafting aromas offresh ceviche, arroz confrijoles, chickenempanadas, pork roastand black beans offeredenticing previews of thefeast in store.

From the dessert table,tres leches cake, Mexicanwedding cookies and flanbeckoned.

Rosado was pleased bythe sheer volume of thecontributions and thecross section of base

agencies that offered sup-port.

“We had contributionsfrom Morale, Welfare andRecreation, the chiefs’mess and many others,”he said.

Although the organiz-ers declared in advancethat the event would con-tinue until food supplieswere exhausted, plannershad allotted a conserva-tive two hours to give din-ers sufficient time. Thebroad participation ofbase military members,dependents, military civil-ians, and contract person-nel reduced an estimated$500 of food to crumbs inless than 50 minutes.

Diversity committeepresident AB2 DerrickWatkins worked with nineother members of thegroup to plan, organize,and execute the produc-tion. Preparations com-menced over a month inadvance and multiplefacets of HispanicAmerican Heritage wereemphasized.

“We only have 10 full-time members on thediversity committee, butmany more people helpedmake this happen,”Watkins noted.

The committee’s man-power was reinforced byan estimated 40 individu-als – both military andcivilian – who volun-teered to donate time,money, or both, to theproject.

In addition to themedcuisine, committee mem-bers designed and pre-pared a sound track, a his-torical overview ofHispanic American con-tributions, and traditional-ly themed children’sactivities.

AN NayshaSotogonzalez took thelead in assembling a back-ing track featuring selec-tions from familiarHispanic American actswhile introducing revelers

to artists from beyond thescope of most U.S. popcharts.

“I wanted to take careof all musical arrange-ments. I’m from PuertoRico, and I wanted tobring a piece of PuertoRico here today. I includ-ed mainstream songs by,for example, RickyMartin, but there’s alsowork from Puerto Ricangroups like Plena Libreand Grupo Mania.

“We also have VicenteFernandez of Mexico,among others, to giveadditional exposure to dif-ferent styles of Hispanicmusic. For extra back-ground, we prepared all ofthe booklets and informa-tion handouts,”Sotogonzalez explained.

The family friendly

atmosphere ensured that asizeable children’s contin-gent joined in the festivi-ties.

Diversity committeeplanners provided theyouths with a bounce-house, an assortment ofmeal options, and adessert surprise.

“Of course, for thekids, we have candy-filledpiñ atas, and they get tosmash them at the end,”Sotogonzalez enthused.

Attendees were offeredinsights into the historicalachievements of HispanicAmericans in general andHispanic Navy veterans inparticular.

Hispanic AmericanHeritage has been recog-nized with an officialnational observance onlysince 1968. However, vis-

itors to the festival werereminded that the com-munity’s contributions tothe nation and Navy dateto the earliest days of therepublic.

Pioneering HispanicAmerican Sailor DavidGlasgow Farragut experi-enced sea combat as a 12-year-old midshipman inthe War of 1812; later inlife, he rose to nationalprominence as the archi-tect of Civil War con-quests at New Orleans,La.; and Mobile Bay, Ala.

Diversity committeemembers highlighted thefact that since Farragut’sera, Hispanic Americanshave achieved flag rank,served as secretary of theNavy, and have featuredin every occupational spe-cialty within the naval

service – including theBlue Angels.

Rosado, himself anHispanic American Navyveteran of 29 years,believes that the growth ofHispanic personnel onNavy rosters parallels thecurrents of American his-tory.

“Like manyAmericans, Hispanicsrealize that the Navyoffers unique chances tohave a career, provide fortheir families, and servethe nation while openingmany new opportunities,”said Rosado. “When youlook at (former MasterChief Petty Officer of theNavy) Joe Campa, who isof Mexican descent, youcan see that the Navy is anopportunity to advanceand build a career.”

NASWF celebrates Hispanic American Heritage Month

Children scramble for candy in the aftermath of the piñata party at the NAS Whiting Field Hispanic AmericanHeritage Festival recently. Festival organizers provided several family friendly attractions including abounce-house, food to suit all age groups and the piñatas game. While only one youngster was able to landa telling blow, all youthful revelers enjoyed the spoils.

Support Our Military

PARTYLINE7P A G EOctober 12, 2012

GOSPORTBell ceremony to mark Navy’s birthday

In celebration of the U.S. Navy’s 237th birthday,there will be a two-bell ringing ceremony at 9 a.m.today, Oct. 12, at NAS Pensacola headquarters,Bldg. 1500. All commands are invited to attend.

Case lot sale scheduled at commissaryThe DeCA Pensacola commissary in the Navy

Shopping Mall, Bldg. 3961, 5800 West Highway 98,has scheduled a case lot sale outside the commissaryfrom 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Oct. 12, and 8 a.m.to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 13. Shoppers are encour-aged to stop by and check the deals.

For more information, call 452-6880.

Disc golf events scheduled for todayA Military Pro Am is scheduled for 2 p.m. today,

Oct. 12, at the Disc Golf Complex, Blue AngelNaval Recreation Area. The free event is open toactive duty, retirees and dependents. Eligible servicemembers can register at 1 p.m. at the complex. A freeprofessional clinic will be held at 5 p.m. at the DiscGolf Driving Range located adjacent the Blue AngelNaval Recreation Area pavilion.


Birthday ball being held at museumThe U.S. Navy 237th Birthday Ball is scheduled

for today, Oct. 12, at the National Museum of NavalAviation.

The evening will start with cocktails at 6 p.m. Asit-down dinner and ceremony will follow at 7 p.m.

The Navy Rock Band, Crescent City Krewe, fromNew Orleans, is scheduled to perform.

For details, go to http://naspensacola-mwr.com/current/nbb/navybirthday.htm.

Navy birthday celebration scheduledOfficials at the NEX Aviation Plaza, 250 Saufley

St., are planning an event from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.today, Oct. 12, to celebrate the 237th birthday of theUnited States Navy. The event will be held on thelawn outside Bldg. 607 onboard NAS Pensacola.

Activities will be complimentary and includegames, tastings, giveaways, refreshments, an educa-tion fair and an obstacle course. There also will be acar cruise.


Celebrate with the Greeks at festivalThe 53rd annual Pensacola Greek Festival offers

food, music and dancing on the grounds of theAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 1720 WestGarden St. Hours are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. today andtomorrow, Oct. 12 and 13, and noon to 6 p.m. Oct.14. Admission is free.

The Kostas Kastanis Band from Kentucky willperform. Visitors also can take 20-minute churchtours to get an overview of orthodox history andarchitecture. Byzantine hymns will be sung by choirmembers at the end of each tour.


PLT presenting ‘The Pillowman’Pensacola Little Theatre’s Studio 400 is present-

ing a modern psychological thriller, “ThePillowman.” The dark comedy is an R-rated produc-tion with disturbing themes, scenes and languagethat may offend. It is not suitable for children.

Pensacola Little Theatre is at 400 South JeffersonSt. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 12, 13, 18, 19 and20 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 14. Tickets are $10 for gen-eral admission and $17 for café seating.

For more information, visit PensacolaLittleTheatre.com or call 432-2042.

Sorority group presenting concertThe Pensacola Alumnae Chapter of the Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority is presenting a CentennialCelebration of Praise from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 14at Greater Union Baptist Church, 1300 NorthGuillemard St. Admission to the concert is free, butdonations will be accepted for Pensacola Habitat forHumanity. For more information, call 484-8562.

New bishop to greet guests at galaNewly ordained Bishop Gregory Parkes of the

Pensacola-Tallahassee Diocese is slated to open cer-emonies at the 30th annual Jewel of the Gulf Galatomorrow, Oct. 13, at New World Landing. Otherwelcoming guests will be members of the VinceWhibbs Sr. family.

The event is from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and featuresheavy hors d’oeuvres. The show band Figure Eightis scheduled to entertain. Tickets are $75.

For more information, call 436-8754, ext. 25, orgo to www.jewelofthegulfgala.com.

School schedules festival and run Redeemer Lutheran School, 333 Commerce St.,

will present its fall festival and 10K/5K Run tomor-row, Oct. 13. The race is scheduled to start at 8 a.m.at the school. Register online at www.active.com orat the school. The annual fall festival takes placeafter the race.


Artists to fill up center’s pumpkin patch The First City Art Center’s (formerly Belmont

Arts and Cultural Center) sixth annual GlassPumpkin Patch is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

tomorrow, Oct. 13, at 1060 North Guillemard St.,Bldg. A. A preview party is scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m.today, Oct. 12. Watch glass blowing demonstrationsand be the first to shop. Entry is $25 per person.

For more information, call 429-1222 or visitwww.FirstCityArt.org.

Purple Heart group meeting in Pace Members of the Military Order of the Purple

Heart, Chapter/Unit 566 will meet at 11 a.m. tomor-row, Oct. 13, at the West Milton Church of Christ,5300 Highway 90 West, Pace.

The ladies auxiliary will be making Purple Heartwreaths and beginning to decorate 43 Christmastrees for the Volunteers of America.

All Purple Heart recipients, spouses and descen-dants are welcome and encouraged to attend.

For more information, call Cmdr. Eustice Shiveror Judy Shiver at 994-3880.

Gallery presents nature-themed show The current featured artist show, “Collaborating

with Nature,” continues through Nov. 10 at BlueMorning Gallery, 21 Palafox Place.

The show features pottery by Tammy Casperson,metal garden art by Amy Hines and pastelnaturescapes and jewelry by Jan Kurtz.

A free reception is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to8:30 p.m. today, Oct. 12.


Guitarist to perform new composition Pensacola State College will present internation-

ally acclaimed composer and guitarist BenjaminVerdery in concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 13,at the Ashmore Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is$11 for adults; $9 for senior citizens, children andnon-PSC students; and $7 for senior club members,faculty and staff. PSC students can attend for freewith a current student I.D.

The performance will include several originalcompositions including the world premiere of“Penzacola Belongs To All,” which was commis-sioned by the Pensacola State College GuitarAssociation.

To order tickets, go to www.pensacolastate.edu/Lyceum, or call 484-1847.

Teams to compete in fire truck pull Ronald McDonald House Charities is holding its

annual Fire Truck Pull starting at 9 a.m. tomorrow,Oct. 13, at Seville Quarter. More than 40 teamscomprised of military, first responders, businesses,school groups and more will compete to pull a firetruck 50 feet in the least amount of time. Bringyour lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the compe-tition. The event also will feature vendor booths andfood.

For more information, contact Twana Bright at477-2273 or e-mail [email protected].

Celebration to feature German foodAmerican Legion Post No. 240, 8666 Gulf Beach

Highway, is presenting a Octoberfest celebrationstarting at noon tomorrow, Oct. 13.

The family friendly event will feature Germanfood and beverages as well as games, prizes and livemusic. For more information, call 455-6111.

PSC Senior Club meeting Oct. 16 The PSC Senior Club meeting is scheduled for

Oct. 16 at the Student Center, Bldg. 5, PensacolaState College, Main Campus. Social time will beginat 2 p.m. with light refreshments. The meeting willbegin at 2:30 p.m.

The club schedules various activities every week.Membership is open to any Florida resident 60 yearsand older. The dues are $10 per year. For moreinformation, call 471-1113.

Veterans Day luncheon scheduledThe Pensacola Chapter of the Military Officer

Association of America will hold its annual VeteransDay Luncheon Oct. 18 at Heritage Hall at SevilleQuarter. Social hour will be from 11 a.m. to noon.Lunch will be served at noon.

Guest speaker will Jerry Maygarden, formermajority leader in the Florida House ofRepresentatives.

Lunch costs $15. Reservations can be made atwww.PMOAA.org or by contacting Capt. Neal J.Schneider by e-mail at [email protected] or call 932-9242.

Camellia growers schedule meetingThe Pensacola Camellia Club will hold its regular

third-Tuesday of the month meeting Oct. 16 at theGarden Center, 1850 North Ninth Ave.

The meeting is free and open to the public. Socialtime begins at 6:30 p.m. and the program starts at 7p.m.

Skip Vogelsang will discuss air-layering to pro-duce new camellia plants.

For more information, 484-9183 or e-mail [email protected].

Coin collectors gathering at Sonny’sPensacola Numismatic Society will meet at 6:30

p.m. Oct. 18 at Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q, 630North Navy Blvd. Meetings feature a presentationon the hobby of coin collecting and a coin auction.There is no cost to attend unless having dinner. Formore information, call Dan Hayes at 206-3592.

NMCRS thrift store to be closedThe Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS)

Thrift Store will close Oct. 18 and will reopen at 9a.m. Oct. 23. For more information, call 452-2300.

Coast Guard to present haunted ship “Ghosts” will be haunting the decks of the Coast

Guard Cutter Cypress from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Oct.26-27 at Plaza de Luna Pier in downtown Pensacola.

The event supports MANNA Food Pantries andattendees are encouraged, but not required, to bringone can of nonperishable food to donate.

Nonprofit organization that wish to set up a boothby the ship, can contact ENS Nathan White or MKCJack Porter at 361-7246.

More information, call For more information, call441-6277 or go to http://cypresshauntedship.wordpress.com.

German squadron plans OktoberfestThe 2nd German Air Force Training Squadron

stationed at Naval Air Station Pensacola will hold itsannual Oktoberfest at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 19 at MustinBeach Club. Tickets cost $40.


Engineering group schedules breakfastThe Pensacola Chapter of the Society of American

Military Engineers (SAME) has scheduled aBusiness Opportunities Breakfast at LighthousePoint restaurant at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 19.

The event will feature speakers from NAVFACSoutheast, the Army Corps of Engineers MobileDistrict and the UWF Small Business DevelopmentCenter. All topics will focus on small business con-tracting and business opportunities with the federalgovernment.

The registration cost is $25 per person. For moreinformation, contact [email protected].

Seminar to focus on retired militaryThe 40th annual Gulf Coast Area Retired Military

Seminar, sponsored by NAS Pensacola Fleet andFamily Support Center, is scheduled for 9 a.m. tonoon Oct. 20 in the Schools Command, Bldg. 633.

Guest speakers will be Naval Hospital PensacolaCommander Capt. Maureen Padden. There will bepresentations from Defense Finance and Accountingand TRICARE, and representatives from theVeteran’s Administration, Social SecurityAdministration, Internal Revenue Service, NavalLegal Service Office, Retired Activities Office andVeterans Service Organizations will be present toaddress retiree issues and answer questions.

McGuire’s Irish Pipe Band will perform from8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

For more information, call Kevin Weinzimmer atthe Fleet and Family Support Center at 452-5990,ext. 3125.

Naval War College expert to speakThe Naval War College Foundation, in coopera-

tion with the Pensacola Navy League and Admiral’sClub, is presenting a lunch and conversation featur-ing Dr. Toshi Yoshihara, the John A. van BeurenChair of Asia Pacific Studies at the U.S. Naval WarCollege Nov. 8 at New World Landing, 649 SouthPalafox St. A reception will begin at 11 a.m. andlunch will be served at noon.

Cost is $17. To register online, go to http://regis-tration.nwcfoundation.org/pensacola-lunch. To reg-ister by mail, include names for all registrants and areturn address. Send checks to: The Naval WarCollege Foundation 686 Cushing Road, Newport,RI 02841-1213. Registration must be received byNov. 2. For more information or to register byphone, call Steve Stasiuk at (401) 848-8308.

Holiday plan includes group of students The Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council will

welcome six students from Bolivia and six studentsfrom Peru and two adults from those countries toPensacola for 11 days in November to participate inthe Youth Ambassadors Program, a specialexchange of the U.S. Department of State.

Students are scheduled to arrive Nov. 16, theFriday before Thanksgiving, and depart Nov 27.

The group is looking for families that are interest-ed in sharing their holiday traditions. For moreinformation, contact Executive Director Jena M.Gissendanner at 595-0817 or e-mail [email protected].

Submission guideYou can submit information for possible

publication in Partyline by sending an e-mail to [email protected].

Submissions must include the organiza-tion’s name and details about eventsincluding times, dates, locations and anycosts involved. Contact information also isrequired.

All submissions are subject to editing tocomply with established standards. Itemsshould be submitted at least one week inadvance. The deadline is noon Friday forthe next week’s publication.


BS E C T I O N

October 12, 2012

Navy training’stop senior civilianperformer receivesposthumous award;See page B2SpotlightGOSPORTLIFE

Color Me ‘Pink is for hope’

Gosling Games

Cancer is a disease in which cells in the body grow outof control. When cancer starts in the breast, it is calledbreast cancer. The breast is made up of three main parts:glands, ducts and connective tissue.

Sometimes breast cells become abnormal and growfaster than normal cells. These extra cells form a masscalled a tumor. Some tumors are “benign,” or not cancer-ous. Other tumors are “malignant,” meaning they are can-cerous and have the ability to spread to other parts of thebreast and body and disrupt normal functions in thoseareas.

Who gets breast cancer?All women are at risk for breast cancer. Men can also

get breast cancer, but this is rare. Not counting skin can-cer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in womenof all major racial and ethnic groups in the United States.Among Hispanic women, it is the most common cause ofdeath from cancer, and it is the second most commoncause of death from cancer among white, black, Asian or

Pacific Islander, andAmerican Indian orAlaska Nativewomen. In 2007(the most recentyear for whichstatistics areavai lable) ,2 0 2 , 9 6 4women wered i a g n o s e dwith breastcancer and40,598 womendied from the dis-ease. Althoughmore white womenget breast cancer, moreblack women die from it.

How can I prevent it?Scientists are studying how best to

prevent breast cancer. Ways to help lower yourrisk of getting breast cancer include:

• Stay physically active by getting regular exercise. • Maintain a healthy weight. • Avoid using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), or

find out the risks and benefits of HRT and if it is right foryou.

• Limit the amount of alcohol that you drink.What raises a woman’s chance of getting breast

cancer?Several factors may affect your risk of developing

breast cancer, including:• Getting older.• Not having children, or having your first childlater in life.• Starting your first menstrual period at an earlyage.• Beginning menopause at a late age.• Having a personal history of breast cancer or certain

benign breast diseases, such as atypical ductal hyperpla-sia.

• Having close family relatives (such as a mother, sis-ter, father, or daughter) who have had breast cancer.

• Having a genetic condition, such as certain mutationsin your BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.

• Having been treated with radiation therapy to thebreast or chest.

• Being overweight, particularly after menopause. • Using hormone replacement therapy for a long time.

• Using oral contraceptives.• Drinking alcohol. • Being physically inactive.What are the symptoms?When breast cancer starts out, it is too small to feel and

does not cause signs and symptoms. As it grows, howev-er, breast cancer can cause changes in how the breastlooks or feels. Symptoms may include:

• A new lump in the breast.• A lump that has changed.

• A change in the size or shape ofthe breast.

• Pain in the breast ornipple that does not go

away.• Flaky, red, or

swollen skin any-where on thebreast.

• A nipplethat is verytender or thatsuddenly turnsinward.

• Blood orany other type of

fluid coming fromthe nipple that is not

milk when nursing ababy.

If you have any of thesesymptoms, talk to a health care

professional. They may be caused bysomething other than cancer, but the only way to

know is to see a health care professional.What you should know about getting a mammo-

gram: Is there a test that can find breast cancer early?Mammograms are the best tests for finding breast can-

cer early. Mammograms are a series of X-ray pictures ofthe breast that allow doctors to look for early signs ofbreast cancer, sometimes up to three years before it can befelt. When breast cancer is found early, treatment is mosteffective, and many women go on to live long and healthylives.

When should I get a mammogram?Most women should have their first mammogram at

age 50 and then have another mammogram every twoyears until age 74. Talk to your health professional if youhave any symptoms or changes in your breast, or if breastcancer runs in your family. He or she may recommendthat you have mammograms before age 50 or more oftenthan usual.

What happens if my mammogram is abnormal?If your mammogram is abnormal or more tests are

required, do not panic. Many women need additionaltests, and most are not diagnosed with cancer. An abnor-mal mammogram does not always mean you have cancer.It does mean that you will need to have some additionalX-rays or other tests before your doctor can be sure. Othertests may include an ultrasound (picture taken of thebreast using sound waves) or a biopsy (removing tissuesamples to be looked at closely under a microscope).

October isBreast Cancer

Awareness Month

Breast CancerAwareness Month

activities atNaval Hospital Pensacola:

Naval Hospital Pensacola is urging all eligi-ble beneficiaries to participate in its walk-in “Happy Hour” mammogram screening.Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) is participating inBreast Cancer Awareness Month by offering walk-inmammogram screenings for all eligible beneficiariesenrolled in TRICARE prime. The “Happy Hour” mam-mogram screenings will take place Oct. 23 and 25from 4-6 p.m. at NHP’s radiology clinic. For moreinformation, call 505-6042 or 505-6719/6488.

NHP Breast Cancer Awareness Fairs: (withmobile mammography unit onsite at all locations):Oct. 2 at Whiting Field Fitness Center (8:30 a.m.-1p.m.).Oct. 15 at Corry Fitness Center (8 a.m.-noon).Oct. 19 at Radford Fitness Center (9 a.m.-1 p.m.).

“Pink Out Day” is Oct. 12: NHP personnel willwear pink to show support of breast cancer aware-ness.

Other Breast Cancer Awareness Month events• American Cancer Society’s “Making StridesAgainst Breast Cancer” walk Oct. 27. 7 a.m. regis-tration. Cordova Mall. For more, visit http://mak-ingstrides.acsevents.org.

• The Breast Cancer Awareness 5K starts at 7 a.m.Oct. 19. Meet at the Radford Gym aboard NASP. Amammogram van will be on site. For more informa-tion call MWR at 452-3806, ext. 3107.

• Pink Dress Run: Join the Portside Gym & FitnessCenter for the Pink Dress Run at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 25.Participants are encouraged to wear pink attire withathletic shoes for chip trail run. Distances areoptional per runner/walker/jogger – one, two orthree miles. For more information, contact Nicole orShiela at 452-7810.

From www.cdc.gov

Breast cancer and youwhat you need toknow.

InspirationQuotes to consider

If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percent-ages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When youthink about it, what other choice is there but to hope? Wehave two options, medically and emotionally: give up, orfight like hell. – Lance Armstrong

Cancer is a word, not a sentence. – John Diamond

Feed your faith and your fears will starve to death. – Unknown

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference. – Winston Churchill

Some days there won’t be a song in your heart. Sing any-way. – Emory Austin

The human spirit is stronger than anything that can hap-pen to it. – C.C. Scott

I don’t think of all the misery but of the beauty that stillremains. – Anne Frank

October 12, 2012SPOTLIGHTGOSPORT

B2P A G E

Program Analyst Mike Deklepassed away in July. His wife,Dennise Dekle, accepted aplaque and certificate for herhusband’s outstanding perform-ance from Rear Adm. DonQuinn, NETC’s commander.

During the ceremony Quinnreflected on Deckle’s life offaithful service and the impacthe had on Navy training.

“Mike will be sorely missedhere at NETC; his fingerprintsare all over many of the success-es we have enjoyed, from theASTD BEST Awards to ourTraining EffectivenessFeedback Program,” saidQuinn. “His close work withour stakeholders to evaluatehow NETC training is beingapplied by Sailors in their jobswill be felt throughout the fleetfor years to come.”

Dekle served as the trainingeffectiveness program analyst inthe planning and analysis

department at NETC headquar-ters.

When he was Senior Civilianof the Quarter for the fourthquarter of 2011, Dekle said,“Working at the headquarterscommand, you are surroundedby some of the top professionalsin their fields. It’s very satisfy-ing helping assess how ourgraduates do on the job, so wecan readjust what we do in thefuture to improve our training.”

Dekle’s supervisor, MicheleHarrison, Planning andDevelopment branch head, saidthat Dekle is terribly missed andthat a day doesn’t go by that hisfriends and co-workers don’tthink about the positive energyhe brought to the office.

“The loss of Mike has had adevastating effect on me andhis co-workers. He is dearlymissed,” she said. “Eventhough Mike had not beenwell, he set the bar for others to

emulate. He worked tirelesslywith fleet stakeholders togauge training’s contribution tograduates’ on-the-job perform-ance and appraise trainingeffectiveness. His astoundingleadership and team buildingskills created long-term rela-tionships with Fleet ForcesCommand and TypeCommanders (TYCOM) thatwill have far reaching effectson Navy training and improvethe efficiency of Sailorsthroughout the fleet. Mike’sachievements are indicative ofthe devotion, steadfastness, andprofessionalism with which heagain and again performed hiswork.”

During this period, Dekledeveloped a training effective-ness feedback program thatincludes and has the support ofNETC stakeholders and cus-tomers, including naval sur-face, air, submarine and cyberforces, in addition to the NavalExpeditionary CombatCommand.

Accolades of Dekle’s workfrom fleet customers show thecaliber of his work ethic.

“Mike Dekle’s character wasa key factor in our efforts tobuild a process across numer-ous commands to evaluateIndividual Training in compar-ison to fleet needs. He wasable to obtain feedback across

a large swath of graduates dis-persed throughout various geo-graphic locations in a fleet thatis always on the move,” saidJay Truitt, Analyst, FleetIndividual Training, U.S. FleetForces Command. “It was atrue pleasure to work with himon this project and I willalways think of this initiative asthe ‘Dekle process.’ ”

Dennise Dekle told the gath-ered audience that her husbandloved his work.

“I appreciate the heart thatNETC has shown us withMike’s passing,” she said.“There is a sense of belonginghere at NETC which comeswith being associated with amilitary organization andJoshua and I are glad to still bepart of the NETC family.”

Prior to joining the ranks ofcivil servants more than 10years ago, Dekle served onactive duty for 22 years as aNavy avionics technician.

This past spring when askedabout working at NETC, Deklesaid, “One of the things that Ienjoy most about working atNETC is that the work isalways dynamic; there isalways something new andinteresting as we face newchallenges and opportunities.”

For more news from NavalEducation and TrainingCommand, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet/.

Navy training’s top senior civilianperformer receives posthumous award

Rear Adm. Don Quinn, NETC’s commander, posthumouslyrecognized NETC’s 2011 Senior Civilian of the Year MikeDekle by presenting his wife, Dennise Dekle, with a plaque rec-ognizing his outstanding performance. Photo by Ed Barker

By Steve VanderwerffNETC PAO

During a well-attended ceremony,Naval Education and TrainingCommand (NETC) posthumouslyrecognized its 2011 Senior Civilianof the Year Oct. 2.

Pensacola,Your City,

YourMagazine

By Ens. Cynthia Nicholson NHP PAO

Naval Hospital Pensacola’s (NHP)Patient and Family Advisory Council(PFAC) focuses on patient and familycentered care, and is designed to pro-vide a venue for all of its customers –from active duty and dependents to ourTRICARE beneficiaries – to giveinput, and actually participate in theplanning of their healthcare.

The PFAC’s mission is to educatestaff regarding the concepts of patientand family centered care, and promotethe delivery of the highest standard ofcomprehensive and compassionatehealthcare. In order to meet the mis-sion requirements members will work

in partnership with health careproviders to:

• Strengthen communication andcollaboration among patients, fam-ilies, caregivers and staff;

• Promote patient andfamily advocacy andinvolvement; and

• Propose and partici-pate in developing patientcare programs, services andpolicies.

The PFAC is a 15-membercouncil, which meets on the fourthThursday of every month, serves as aformal mechanism to promote a patientand family centered care environment,maximize patient empowerment andadvocacy and ensure patient satisfaction

in a healing environment respectful ofthe military culture.

“Patient and Family Centered Care isa concept that identifies each

patient as the primary partici-pant in his or her own health-care and recognizes the vitalimportance of the family,”said PFAC Chairman,Cmdr. Dan Swisshelm,

who also serves as the offi-cer in charge of Naval Branch

Health Clinic, NAS Pensacola. Navy medicine’s core concept of

care is patient and family centered care.“Naval Hospital Pensacola recognizesour patients as active participants intheir healthcare and the PFAC demon-strates our commitment toward involv-

ing our patients and family into thatdecision-making process and our valuefor patient empowerment and patientadvocacy,” Swisshelm said.

Anyone interested in participatingcan obtain an application via the officer-in-charge at the NASP Branch HealthClinic (452-5250), or the head of cus-tomer relations office at NHP (505-6785).

Information about PFAC will bemade available via NHP’s Facebookpage, where you can also request infor-mation and ask questions about the pro-gram.

NHP’s Facebook page is found athttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Naval-H o s p i t a l - P e n s a c o l a /125746744135570.

GOSPORT October 12, 2012 P A G E B3

Naval hospital advisory council empowering customersto share ideas, participate in planning own healthcare

From Pensacola Interstate Faircommittee

The Pensacola Interstate Fair willfeature 11 days of rides, food, funand exhibits as well as a star-studdedline-up of music and an appearanceby a beloved children’s character.

“We hope that the communityjoins us at the fair for thrilling ridesand a great line-up of entertain-ment. We invite everyone to comefor the fun and leave with the mem-ories,” said Don Frenkel, fair gener-al manager.

Headline performers include theMorris Day & The Time. The pop-funk band founded by singer Princeis scheduled to perform Oct. 19.Another big attraction will be Red,a Grammy-nominated rock band,which will be on the stage Oct. 26.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer LittleRichard will be the star of the showOct. 27. Little Richard’s career hasencompassed recording, television,films, soundtracks and commer-cials. His hits include “Long TallSally,” “Lucille,” and “Good Golly,Miss Molly.”

A favorite with children,SpongeBob SquarePants will be atthe fair for two live meet-and-greetappearances from 4:30 p.m. to 6p.m. and 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Oct.22. The first 200 fans in line foreach appearance will receive a free

downloadable photo with the cele-brated character. Lines will close 30minutes before the end of eachshow, so get there early.

The price of general admission to

the fairgrounds is $11 for adults, $5for children ages 4 to 11, and freefor children younger than age 4. Youcan save money on special hand-stamp and admission days.

On Military Appreciation Day,Oct. 21, active-duty and retired mil-itary personnel and spouses withproper identification will be admit-ted for $5. The special offer does notinclude dependent children.

Advance sale “Build Your OwnFamily Fun Packs” are available atarea Walgreens stores. The dis-counted prices for fun packs is $9for adult admission, $4 for childadmission and $20 ride handstamps.

October 12, 2012

B4P A G E OFF DUTYGOSPORT

The NASP Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR)department has a number of upcoming events and activitiesthat the whole family can participate in. For more informa-tion, call 452-8285 or visit the MWR website: www.naspen-sacola-mwr.com.

• Sesame Street/USO Experience for MilitaryFamilies: Oct. 14 Naval Aviation School CommandTheater, Chambers Street, Bldg 633, NASP. There will betwo showings, one at 2 p.m. and the other at 4:30 p.m. Theshows are free and open to all authorized MWR patronsincluding active-duty and their families, retirees and theirfamilies and DoD civilians and their families. A limitedamount of tickets are available at Corry Station (ITT andCDC office) and NASP (CDC, Youth Center and MWRadministration office). For information, call 452-8285.

• Youth sports: Registration for Youth Flag Footballand Youth Cheerleading is open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.through Oct. 15 at the NAS Pensacola Youth Center, Bldg.3690. Flag football, $50; cheerleading, $75. For more infor-mation, call 452-2417.

• Breast cancer awareness events: The BreastCancer Awareness 5K starts at 7 a.m. Oct. 19. Meet at theRadford Gym aboard NASP. A mammogram van will be onsite. Patrons do not need an appointment or referral and theywill accept standard insurance, Medicare or Prime. NHP ishaving a walk-in “happy hour” from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 23and Oct. 25. Patrons do not need an appointment or a refer-ral. These people will have to be Tricare Prime beneficiariesonly. For more information call 452-3806, ext. 3107.

• Basketball tournament: The Portside Battle of theCourt "3-on-3" Basketball Tourney is schedule to start at 9a.m. Oct. 20. Only 20 teams can sign up with up to fourplayers per team. Free muscle shirts will be given out toeach team. Tournament will be held at the PortsideBasketball Court. For more information, contact SanWilliams at 452-7810.

• Pink Dress Run: Join the Portside Gym & FitnessCenter for the Pink Dress Run at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 25.Participants are encouraged to wear pink attire with athleticshoes for chip trail run. Distances are optional perrunner/walker/jogger – one, two or three miles. For moreinformation, contact Nicole or Shiela at 452-7810.

• MWR’s Annual Haunted Fall Festival: From 4 to9 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Blue Angel Naval Recreation Area, 2100Bronson Field Road. Costume contest will include six agecategories. The “competition” and haunted hay rides start at4:30 p.m. Ticketed events: ($1 for five tickets) include facepainting and carnival games. There also will be inflatablegames (bounce house, obstacle course, spider mountain,fast pitch, gyro). Food will be sold via tickets. Entry fee to thepark will be $5 per car load. For information, call 453-3798.

• NAS Pensacola Running Club: The club runsTuesdays at 6 a.m. and Thursday at 4:30 p.m. Rendezvousat the Radford Fitness Center, Bldg. 4143, onboard NASPensacola. Open to all hands and all levels: Run, trot, walk,stagger or crawl. For more information, [email protected] and [email protected] or call452-9845.

COST Regular: $3 adults, $1.50 children ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger3D shows: $5 adults, $3 children ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

At the movies“ParaNorman” (3D), PG, 4:45 p.m.; “ParaNorman” (2D), PG, 5 p.m.; “Premium Rush,(PG-13), 6:45 p.m.; “Hit and Run,” (R), 7 p.m.; “The Bourne Legacy,” PG-13, 9 p.m.;“Expendables 2,” R, 9:15 p.m.

“ParaNorman” (3D), PG, noon, 2:15 p.m.; “ParaNorman” (2D), PG, 2:15; “The OddLife of Timothy Green,” PG, 2:30 p.m.; “Premium Rush, (PG-13), 4:30 p.m.; “Hit andRun,” (R), 4:45 p.m.; “Total Recall,” PG-13, 6:30 p.m.; “Expendables 2,” R, 7 p.m.,9:15 p.m.; “The Bourne Legacy,” PG-13, 9 p.m.

“ParaNorman” (3D), PG, noon; “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” PG, 12:15 p.m.;“Premium Rush, (PG-13), 2:15 p.m.; “ParaNorman” (2D), PG, 2:30 p.m.; “The BourneLegacy,” PG-13, 4:30 p.m.; “Hit and Run,” (R), 4:45 p.m.; “Expendables 2,” R, 7 p.m.,7:15 p.m.; “The Campaign,” R, 7:15 p.m.

CLOSED

“ParaNorman” (3D), PG, 5 p.m.; “Hit and Run,” (R), 5:15 p.m.; “Total Recall,” PG-13,7 p.m.; “The Expendables 2,” R, 7:15 p.m.

“The Campaign,” R, 5 p.m.; “Premium Rush, (PG-13), 5:15 p.m.; “The BourneLegacy,” PG-13, 7 p.m.; “The Expendables 2,” R, 7:15 p.m.

“Premium Rush, (PG-13), 5 p.m.; “The Odd Life of Timothy Green,” PG, 5:15 p.m.;“The Bourne Legacy,” PG-13, 7 p.m.; “The Campaign,” R, 7:15 p.m.

FRIDAY

Fair brings top entertainment

Details• What: Pensacola InterstateFair.• When: Opens Oct. 18 andcontinues through Oct. 28. • Where: 6655 West MobileHighway. • For more information: 944-4500 or go to pensacolafair.com.

Little Richard is scheduled to perform Oct. 26 at The Pensacola InterstateFair. Photo from Wikimedia Commons

Details: 452-3522 orwww.naspensacola-mwr.com

Liberty program events target young, unaccompaniedactive-duty military. Regular events are scheduled at themain Liberty Center in the Portside EntertainmentComplex. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday throughThursday and holidays and 10:30 a.m. to midnightFriday and Saturday. Off-base trips leave from the NASPLiberty Center, but you must sign up in advance. Formore information, call 452-2372 or visit www.naspen-sacola-mwr.com/sing sail/liberty.htm.

Morale, Welfare and Recreation

Liberty activities

Start planning now for the annual Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show,which will take place onboard NASP

For more information on the show, bleacher, box and Flight Line Club seating and FAQs, visit www.naspairshow.com.

You don’t want to miss out on the Blue AngelsHomecoming Air Show. Admission to the 2012 air

show is free and guests are encouraged to bring theirown lawn chairs/seating. There also are reserved

seating options. You can purchase your tickets at theCorry Station ITT Office, Bldg. 3787. For more information, call the ITT Office at 452-6362.

Go to the air show website to learn about the militaryand civilian performers for this year’s show.

Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show 2012Blue Angels Homecoming Air Show 2012

Nov. 2, 3Nov. 2, 3

COMMANDLINES P A G EOctober 12, 2012 B5

GOSPORT

NASP Community Outreach is seekingvolunteers for opportunities including:

• Swim meet: Escambia High Schoolneeds 40 volunteers to help with regionalswim meets scheduled for Oct. 25 and Nov.2 at the UWF aquatic center. Volunteers willneed to be there at 8:30 a.m. Lunch provid-ed. For more information, contactCommunity Outreach at 452-2532.

• Adopt a school: Schools in need ofthis extra assistance are C.A. Weis, WestPensacola, Global Learning Academy, Holmand Montclair. If you would like to help, con-

tact the school or school liaison CarissaBergosh at [email protected].

• Sea Cadets: The U.S. Naval SeaCadet Corps, a small group (male andfemale) ages 11 to 18, are looking for adultvolunteers who are experienced in militarymatters. For more information, contact CTT2James Barrett at [email protected].

• ReStore: Habitat for Humanity is look-ing for volunteers that live in or close to theMilton to help rebuild the ReStore. This willinvolve heavy lifting, moving, cleaning,painting and dry wall work. There is no set

date, they can use help any day of the weekor weekend from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Theaddress is 6608 Elva St. in Milton. For moreinformation, contact Eric Olson at (850) 434-5456, ext. 141.

For more information on these or othersopportunities available, contact NASPCommunity Outreach at 452-2532, e-mailN A S P e n s a c o l a C o m m u n i t [email protected] or find informa-tion on Facebook at NAS PensacolaCommunity Outreach.

The following classes are offered at theFFSC, 151 Ellyson Ave., Bldg. 625, unlessotherwise noted:

• Parenting: Zero to Two Years ofAge: A class to help prepare for the arrivalof a new baby is offered quarterly. The nextclass is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Nov.16. To register, call 452-5990, ext. 3122. If

you have specific questions, call 452-5900,ext. 3143.

Peer to Peer Support Group: Talkthrough issues that occur when you experi-ence a traumatic (wartime) event.Discussing your problems with peers isproven to be more successful to your well-being than discussing it with others.

Because peers served in the military, youcan identify with each other. For servicemembers and veterans returning fromdeployment, this is an opportunity to cometogether and share experiences. Meetingsare from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the secondTuesday of each month. If you would like toattend, call 452-5990, ext. 3122.

NAS PensacolaProtestant• Communion service, 8a.m. Sunday.**• Worship service, 10:15a.m. Sunday.*• Contemporary service,6 p.m. Sunday.**• Women’s Bible study, 9a.m. Tuesday.***• Fellowship dinner,5:30 p.m. Wednesday. • Bible study, 6 p.m.Wednesday.*** Roman Catholic• Sacrament of Penance,3:45 p.m. Saturday.****• Mass, 4:30 p.m.Saturday.*• Mass, 8:30 a.m.Sunday.*• Mass, noon Mondayand Thursday.****Latter Day Saints• Service, 10:30 a.m.Sunday**

NASP CorryStation

Protestant• Adult Bible study, 9a.m. Sunday, chapel con-ference room.• Chapel choir, 9 a.m.Sunday, sanctuary.

• Worship service, 10a.m. Sunday.• Fellowship, 11:30 a.m.Sunday.• Praise and worship,7:30 p.m. Sunday.• Bible study and dinner,5:30 p.m. Thursday, fel-lowship hall.Roman Catholic• Mass, noon Sunday.• Mass, 11 a.m.Tuesday, small chapel.

Whiting FieldChapel

Roman Catholic• Mass, 11 a.m. to 11:30a.m. Friday.Protestant• Bible study, 11:30 a.m.Tuesday.• Weekly chapel service,11:30 a.m. Thursday.

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

For more information,call 452-2341.

Community Outreach

Worship scheduleCombined Federal Campaign

Did you know that manycommands/offices are planning events tosupport the Combined Federal Campaign(CFC)? Fun runs, pie tosses, burrito sales,

walking taco sales, chili cook-offs and 5kruns (and much more) are all in the works. Ifyou are interested in supporting your com-mand/office and raising money for CFC, visit

our timeline at www.escarosacfc.org to seewhat events are happening in your area. Formore information, contact your office CFCrepresentative or the CFC Office at 452-2029.

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Duke TruckingLLC owned by aretired SCPO andLDO/LT.We hault h r o u g h o u tCONUS. Can haulup to 16000lbs. 35'gooseneck trailer.www.duketrucking.com or 334-341-1670.

Yard & bike sale.1111 N. 57thAvenue 8 am – 2pm, Saturday, Oct.13. Lunchavailable.

I t a l i a nGreyhounds. AKCM/F, puppies andadults, $175 andup. Shots/healthcertificates. 981-0228

TWO CHAIRSFOR SALE. abouta year old, Arecliner - brownand a green wingback chair. Both ingood condition. Notears or worn spots.$125 each. Call494-9445 leavemessage.

TIRES WITHLOTS OF TREAD.205-55-16 10/32BEST OFFERCALL 850-497-9066

Dell computer.Comes w/flatscreen monitor.40G $175 and320G $225. Goodfor students. 457-2656.

5103 ChandelleAve. 492-2203. 3cushion sofa-$200; 5 piecesectional - $300;NordicTrak (Med-alist) $200

Garden & Lawnhand tools ($10-15); golf balls (20/$1); vintage radios& audio equip.($45-80); Lanaitable &6 chairs($300)

Briggs & StrattonPortable Generator,4000W. Like new,$300. 944-4485

Recliner. $75. Likenew. 478-9321.

L.G. Front-loadwasher. Excellentcondition. $350.Milton. 981-0228

Shark NavigatorCleaner vacuumwith petaccessories. $100.932-3467.

Haverty’s livingroom sofa, chair,o t t o m a n ,coffee/end table.Nearly new.$1,799. WhitingField. (501) 276-4386

Rifle, CVA BlackPowder, 50 caliber,muzzle loader,Optima Model,new in the box.$160. 712-1425

Lifetime collectionof fishing rods, alltop quality. Sticks,bate casters,spinners, trollers,standup, $10-$30.497-1167

C o m p o u n dhunting bow. Allaccessories andhard case. Ready tohunt. $100. 454-9486.

14” RCA TV $15.20” RCA TV $20.Both haveinput/output jacksand remotes. 455-3431.

Pontiac GrandPrix 2004 GT1.Only 39,000 miles.E x c e l l e n tcondition! Allpower, $6,200.Gulf Breeze. 932-7484

Ford ranger. Liftand big wheels.136k miles. Verynice condition. 3.0lflex fuel 5speed.Call 341-1905

2003 DodgeS t r a t u s . V 6 ,clean,automatic,dependable, runsgreat 141,000miles. $2,900 call516-4076

2005 Dodge Neon.Loaded, standardtransmission 106Kmiles. 33/38 mpg.$4,500. 418-5572.

Lincoln Navigator,2006 LimitedEdition, less than40,000 miles,$20K. Call 292-0501 after 3 pm.

2004 HondaShadow Aero 750.12,000 miles.Black and chrome.Windshield, sissybar. Adult-owned.Always garaged.Helmet and jacketincluded. $2,450.471-2670

2005 HD SoftailDlx for sale. Asking13K OBO. 5500miOrig owner.Excellent condition.Pics available onrequest. Bob 334-341-1670 [email protected]

Craftman lawntractor/mower 42”A u t o m a t i ct r a n s m i s s i o n .Canopy/ warranty.Excellent condition.$700 obo. 981-0228

BOAT FOR SALERobalo 2160 cuddycabin for sale. Newbimini top in 2011.200 HP MercuryMariner and trailer.Boat is a '94, runsfine, put on trailerafter storm scare.$9,999. Call Mike at723-9565.

TR 20X TritonBass Boat. Dualconsole plus $$$ intackle, reels ande q u i p m e n t .Tournament ready.E x c e l l e n tcondition, garagekept. 944-5895 or5 1 6 - 2 9 9 0 .Negotiable price.

2 jet skis on trailer.One runs. Must sell.Call for more info.Best offer. 341-1905

Near NAS/Correy.2BR/1BA. Newlyremodeled. Openfloor plan. Attachedgarage. Largefenced yard. Lawncare included. 8Kennington Dr.$695/montly. $500security deposit.712-5511

For sale, for rent:4/2. 2,000 sqft.Available Nov. 1.Home was built in2007. Off of NineMile Road.$ 1 , 3 5 0 / m o n t h .Deposit required.251-422-5378.

Pensacola-Nice3BR/ 1.5BA, CHAbrick home nearNAS & Corry ondead end street inLakewood area.$750/$700 Leasereq'd. 456-6026

3 bedroom housefor rent, close toNAS and CorryStation. Newerconstruction. Cozy,nice single familyhome. 944-8616

3/2 house for rent/$700/month. $700deposit. NearCorry. [email protected]

2/1 garage apt. inEast Hill. Suitablefor 1 person. Non-smoking, 1 petokay. $550/monthplus utilities.Security deposit:$550. 465-3983 or433-7885.

2BR/1 BathCottage Apt.Waterfront w/dock.Fenced front yard.5 minutes fromNAS front gate.$600/month. Allutilities included.First and lastmonth’s rent plusdeposit. No pets.No indoorsmoking. 457-3753

Pensacola Beachcondo. Gulf-sidew/pool. 2BR, 1 ½Bath, $950/monthutilities included,fully furnished, 6month lease. 934-3790 or 748-8747

3/1 CottageNavyPoint; hugegarage, water view;Khaki only; nopets. $850/month,(561) 603-9916

East Hill cottagefor rent. 1BR/ 1bathefficiency, fullyfurnished. Utilitiesand cable includedin rent. 2 blocksfrom Bayview Parkand 1 block frombayou. $700/ month(all inclusive). Call/text Terri at 516-8697

House for rent nearI-10/Pine ForestRoad. 3 bed/1 bath/fenced/ garage$725/ monthCall 706-566-4577

3 bedroom/2 ½ bathMilton/ Tanglewoodarea. 3,500 sqft.Home on the green.Security system,intercom, fireplace.$1,600/month plusdeposit. Long-termtenants preferred.626-1814 or 748-6409.

Heart of Pace.$128,000. 1,884sf3/2, office, hugemaster, fenced yard.Shown by appt. 994-1707

$154,000 3bd/2baupdated all brickhome. Must See.304 Twisted OakDrive Contact: 474-0330

Large brick houseand yard w/privacyfence in very nice,secluded, quietneighborhood. 3/2 2car garage. For saleand rent. Rent$1,000/month. Sale:$150,000. 944-0938

3BR 2.5Ba Newlyrenovated SFH.Near everything H1freeway, beaches,schools, parks &pool. Avail 7OCT

For sale: $38,000T o w n h o u s e3BR/2.5Ba, 1350sf., kitchen equipt,garage, new roof,must see inside—immaculate. 982-8865

Milton North 2lots, 3+ acres each,surveyed, utilities +water + hydrant in,pavedprovidenceacres.com

3 acres, 8105 Hwy.89, Milton.Beautiful homes inarea, $62,[email protected] or 994-0324

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B6P A G E October 12, 2012 GOSPORTTo place an ad go online at

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Homes For Sale.MLS 429279 3/2custom built in 2006.7010 CommunityDr., Pensacola FL,32526. $160,000.Interior sqft: 2,494.Lot size: 0.99 acres“enough room tobuild another house.”Walking distance toPine Foresthighschool, WFT e c h n i c a lhighschool, LongleafElementary School.For more informationand to schedule appt,

call listing agentStephanie Chavis at384-4441. Viewproperty online athttp://goo.gl/kdXZY

Waterfront condos.For sale or rent. 1/1owner-financed. 5minutes fromdowntown. 10minutes from NAS.982-9800 or 637-1555. Sale pricesstarting at $69,500,rentals starting at$550

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