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Vol. 52 No. 23 Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi October 25, 2012
FRIGHT NIGHT NMCB 133 Task Force Anchor
at the LAKE continues Afghanistan mission
Friday Night
6 - 9 p.m.
Free Fun for the Entire Family!
Park at the Fitness Center and take the Shuttle
Annual Salute to Military
draws enthusiastic crowd
CAMP KRUTKE, Afghanistan – Constructionman Electrician Elizabeth Leow, as-
sistant yard boss for Task Force Anchor material liaison office (MLO), guides a fork-
lift operator who is lowering a massive bundle of concertina wire during unloading
operations. Task Force Anchor, comprised of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
(NMCB) 133 personnel, is deployed to Afghanistan to provide engineering support
for theater coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Utilitiesman 3rd Class Drew Verbis/Re-
leased)
More than 1,000 military members, civic leaders and mem- Find out more about Task Force Anchor, page 4
bers of the Gulf Coast community gather at the Mississippi
Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, for the 34th annual Salute to the
Military to honor the U.S. Armed Forces Oct. 23. Secretary
of the Air Force Michael B. Donley was guest speaker for the
event and the Navy Ceremonial Band, New Orleans, provided NCBC Resident Utility Meeting
entertainment. Air Force Master Sgt. Nicole D. Dismute was
Balfour Beatty Communities will All housing residents are encour-
also awarded the Thomas V. Fredian Community Service
Award at the event. (U.S. Navy photos by Chief Mass Communi- host a Resident Utility Meeting aged to attend the meeting to learn
cation Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released) today from 4 - 5 p.m. at the more about the Navy’s RECP (Resi-
Visit NCBC Facebook for more photos from the Salute to the Military Training Hall, building 446. dent Energy Conservation Program.)

2. NCBC/20SRG
Commentary "A politician thinks of
the next election, a
statesman, of the next
Commanding Officer generation."
Capt. Rick Burgess
Public Affairs Officer
Rob Mims
Do common things, uncommonly well
By Senior Master Sgt.
~ James Freeman
Clarke~
Editor leaders should exhibit uncom-
Bonnie L. McGerr Rich Parsons
Mass Communication Specialist monly well, the same can be
MCC (SCW/SW/AW) 366 TRS/Det 6 Superintendent said for charisma.
Ryan G. Wilber NCTC Charisma is a leadership trait
Special Contributors
CM3 (SCW) Katchen Tofil In my years of service, I have that I feel is a complimentary
CECN Lucinda Moise found some common traits to to character. Merriam-Web-
22 NCR Commander be of great importance to me, ster’s Dictionary defines it as
Capt. Darius Banaji not only as a person, but as an “a personal magic of leader-
Public Affairs Officer
Vacant Airman and a leader. I will ship arousing special popular
share with you how character, loyalty or enthusiasm.” It can
25 NCR Commander charisma and commitment are also be described with words Installation Voting Assistance
Capt. Darius Banaji
Public Affairs Officer traits that we should embody. like allure, appeal, or “oomph.” Officer: Lt. Zach Guthrie,
MCC (SW/AW) Scott Boyle All of these common traits, if However, it’s not the descrip- 20th Seabee Readiness Group
NMCB ONE displayed uncommonly well, tive word that is important, (R41) 228-871-3423
Commanding Officer can increase the likelihood of rather the action that is taken or zachariah.guthrie@navy.mil
Cmdr. Chad M. Brooks
Public Affairs Officer successful leadership. by the individual.
Lt. Jonathon Charfauros “Character” is a trait that I An important thing to keep in Senior Master Sgt. Rich Parsons 12 days to go!
Mass Comm. Specialist
MC1 (AW/NAC) Aron Taylor feel can make or break a per- mind about charisma is that it
son, not to mention leadership has to be genuine and leader, to act a certain way. Fraud, Waste and
NMCB ELEVEN ability. Webster’s 1913 Dic- matched to your personality. Hopefully your beliefs are in
Commanding Officer Abuse Hotline: Due
Cmdr. Maria Aguayo tionary, defines character as If it is seen as shallow or fake, line with what most would to limited IG resources
Public Affairs Officer “the peculiar quality, or the then you will likely not achieve consider an uncommonly good
Lt.j.g. Brian Myers throughout the Southeast Re-
Mass Comm. Specialist sum of qualities, by which a the results that you are hoping character. The word enthusi- gion, all Fraud, Waste and
MC1(AW) Jonathan Carmichael person or a thing is distin- for, and will likely push people asm relates well with the com- Abuse hotline work will now be
NMCB SEVENTY FOUR guished from others . . .” On away. My advice is to be natu- mon leadership trait, charisma. handled by the Region. To re-
Commanding Officer one end of the character spec- ral in your ways, let folks get That brings me to the last buzz port Fraud, Waste and Abuse,
Cmdr. David McAlister to know you, and they will word that stood out from the
Public Affairs Officer trum there are qualities that contact the Region at: Toll
Lt.j.g. John Parizek one would want to follow or know when you are charged to definition - - responsibility. A Free 1-877-657-9851 Comm:
Mass Comm. Specialist emulate, and on the other do something even if it has true leader should take re-
MC2 Ryan Williams 904-542-4979 DSN 942-4979
there are qualities that would less “oomph” than others. Al- sponsibility for leading their FAX: 904- 542-5587, E-mail:
NMCB ONE THIRTY THREE not benefit anyone if they fol- though this might not seem people. As a leader, I guaran-
Commanding Officer CNRSE_HOTLINE@navy.mil.
Cmdr. Nicolas D. Yamodis lowed. If a person fails to ex- like a common trait for some, tee you that you will be held
Public Affairs Officer hibit the proper character it is important that you make responsible for those that you
MC1(SW/AW) Steven Myers
October 25, 2012
traits, it is unlikely that they your own “magic of leader- are charged to lead! See Something Wrong,
NCTC Gulfport will be an effective leader. ship.” Do this uncommonly I encourage you to be a
Commanding Officer There are some misguided well, and you can inspire oth- leader that does the common
Do Something Right!
Cmdr. Scott Anderson
Public Affairs Officer folks that might still follow this ers with your enthusiasm, and things, uncommonly well. Be NCIS has two new anonymous ways to
Lt. J. Johnson type of leader, but they soon in-turn receive an unexpected a leader with revered qualities report crimes or suspicious behavior with
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find out that they made a mis- loyalty. Equipped with an un- that will allow your character
take. commonly solid character and to speak volumes, without a texting tip lines.
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views of the U.S. Government, the DoD or the U.S. Navy
and does not imply endorsement thereof. The appear- ter is something that is devel- prepped to take on leadership Strive to be a leader that oth- 1. Text “NCIS” to the short code 274637
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Seabee Courier solicits news contributions from military through life, so too can their responsibility.” There are a There are many other quali- prehension.
and civilian sources, but the Public Affairs staff reserves character change, perhaps by few buzz words in the defini- ties and traits that I could
the right to edit and/or rewrite material selected for pub-
way of a solid mentoring rela- tion that stand out to me. I have focused on, but for me,
lication to conform with journalism standards. The dead-
line for material is close of business every Friday. Your tionship. So, strive to keep like belief because is ties back the leadership traits of charac-
comments are always welcome. The Seabee Courier of- your character on the “follow into the first trait: character. ter, charisma and commitment
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4902 Marvin Shields Blvd., Code 15, Gulfport, MS 39501. trum. While character is one of thing that is likely to cause a leaders should be able to do
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3. Buzz
on the
Street
Around
By CECN Lucinda Moise
NCBC Public Affairs
the
What do you want to
be when you grow up? Center
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Bat-
talion (NMCB) 74 participate in a game of basketball
for morning physical training at the Fitness Center on
board NCBC Gulfport Oct. 18. Daily physical activities,
such as basketball, are important for a Sailor in main-
taining a Navy culture of fitness. (U.S. Navy photo by Con-
struction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released)
“I want to be a photographer
and an English teacher.”
Anthony Williamsl
Youth Center
Hometown: Gulfport, Miss.
Child Development Center (CDC) employees Violet Brown,
left, and Alice Nelson, right, are presented with Outstand-
ing Achievement awards by Capt. Rick Burgess, com-
manding officer Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC)
at the CDC Oct. 18. Along with other employees at the CDC,
Brown and Nelson dedicate their time on a daily basis to as-
October 25, 2012
sist parents and their children who are enrolled at the Cen-
ter. During the presentation, the Skipper thanked the ladies
“A veterinarian. I love ani-
mals; my favorites are dogs for their dedication and hard work. (U.S. Navy photo courtesy
and horses.” of MWR/Released)
Helena Johnson
Youth Center
Hometown: Naples, Italy
Ricky Morgan, a motorcycle rider coach, teaches
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students attending a Sports Bike Riders Course the
importance of knowing their surroundings as they
practice riding their motorcycles across the grinder
on board NCBC Gulfport Oct. 19. The course teaches
needed skills for operating safely, stopping quickly
when needed and to ride defensively in an environ-
ment where they may not be easily seen. (U.S. Navy
“I want to be a Seabee like photo by Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Re-
my Dad.”
leased)
Mathew Parker
Youth Center
Hometown: Port Hueneme,
Calif. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Call the Domestic Violence hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE
3 or the Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate at 228-669-1774 for assistance.

4. NMCB 27 Seabees partner
with Preventive Medicine
Specialists in Guatemala
By Lt. Kevin Keenaghan dence in our safety and well-being.
NMCB 27 Public Affairs Their pro-activeness, professional-
Seabees with Naval Mobile Con- ism and expertise allowed us to
struction Battalion (NMCB) 27 de- focus on what we do best. They are
ployed Oct. 15 to the Regional a welcome addition to our team and
Peacekeeping Operations Training have positively impacted our mis-
Command - "CREOMPAZ") military sion."
base in Coban, Guatemala. Once the combined team was es-
The mission is part of a U.S. Naval tablished, the execution phase of
Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th the mission began. In late Septem-
Fleet-sponsored theater security co- ber, the two preventative medicine
operation mission that involves con- specialists departed from their
struction and renovation aboard the homes in California. Meanwhile, an
Guatemalan peacekeeping base in advance team from the Seabee de-
support of U.S. Southern Com- tachment began its journey from
mand's Global Peacekeeping Opera- the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay,
tions Initiative (GPOI). Cuba, toward Guatemala City where
The Seabees have construction ex- the two groups would eventually
Lt. j.g. Mike Manzano, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133 Task Force An- perience and capabilities; however, rendezvous before heading to CRE-
chor Material Liaison Office division officer, supervises the unloading of equipment by Lo- due to the small size of their OMPAZ to begin work. The remain-
gistic Specialist Seaman Rolando Balderramos, as he is operates a forklift in the Task Force planned detachment, internal med- der of the Seabee team joined the
Anchor MLO yard. Task Force Anchor, comprised of NMCB 133 personnel, is deployed to ical support was not readily avail- advanced group in Guatemala in
Afghanistan to provide engineering support for theater coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo able to meet their requirements at mid-October, sending their construc-
by Utilitiesman 3rd Class Drew Verbis/Released) this remote base. With their ability tion efforts into full swing.
Paul R. Yorio, Global Peace Opera-
Diversity is key component to to execute their assigned construc-
tion mission contingent on securing
appropriate medical support, the
tions Initiative (GPOI) Operations
Analyst at U.S. Southern Command,
discussed the benefits that will re-
success of Task Force Anchor Seabees turned to the Navy Envi-
ronmental and Preventative Medi-
cine Unit (NEPMU) 5 for assistance.
sult from the team's efforts.
"U.S. Southern Command GPOI of-
By UT3 Drew Verbis mixture of ratings,” said Chief worth hundreds of thousands of "When given the opportunity to fice is thankful for the 'can-do' atti-
Task Force Anchor Public Affairs Utilitiesman Laroy Brisco, the dollars. partner with our fellow shipmates to tude of the Seabees from NMCB 27
MLO leading chief petty officer. “In a region like Afghanistan, accomplish the Navy's mission, we in completing these much needed
Task Force Anchor, comprised
will," said Cmdr. Jason Spillman, of- projects," he said. "By funding this
“Here at MLO, we work with a there’s always a challenge to
October 25, 2012
of Naval Mobile Construction
ficer-in-charge of NEPMU 5. We initiative and through the efforts of
Battalion (NMCB) 133 personnel, unique dynamic of military, civil- provide materials to our projects
exist to support and take care of the Seabees, USSOUTHCOM will be
meets the demand for Seabee ians and foreign national per- on camp and located at forward
our warriors deployed. Where they able to improve the throughput ca-
capabilities to support ongoing sonnel, which only add to our operating bases,” said Johnson. pacity of peacekeepers from our
go, we go; anywhere, anytime!"
military operations in Afghan- figurative tool box.” “It’s not an easy task.” Central American Partners at CRE-
Two Sailors from NEPMU 5 volun-
istan by establishing solid supply MLO uses a variety of methods MLO has already processed teered to help support the Seabees OMPAZ."
lines. to acquire a staggering quantity nearly $1.2 million in construc- on extremely short notice. The Seabees in Guatemala are
The center of the effort resides of tools and materials required tion materials for five different "I was honored that I was chosen part of a larger group of Navy Re-
in the material liaison office to support the needs of coalition construction projects and outfit- to not only be a representative for servists from NMCB 27 based out of
(MLO)on board Camp Krutke, forces and at the same time ted those same projects with the my unit but to also be an ambassa- Chicopee, Mass., who were recalled
where pushing supply lines of maintain a working stock able to necessary tools to complete the dor for the United States Navy in to active duty in July and deployed
mission essential materials is as- support emergent missions. This mission, inventoried most of a Guatemala," said Hospital Corpsman throughout South and Central
signed to a small unit of experts includes using local vendors, ad- 5.8 acre yard housing more than 1st Class Karl Youngquist. "This is America in support of the Navy's
from a diverse spectrum of jacent supporting units like the $8 million in materials, and my first deployment where I'm not peacekeeping, multinational part-
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training. Marine Corps builder mainte- many additional chores since the carrying a weapon. It's a healthy nership, and humanitarian assis-
Builder 2nd Class Travis John- nance yard, and overseas ship- battalion's arrival in Afghanistan. change of pace to have a primary tance missions.
son, the MLO yard boss, said ments. There are language “You see us working around mission of improving the quality of NEMPU 5, located aboard Naval
each of the nine Seabees has barriers, deadlines, budgets, the yard through the day, non- life for our fellow men and women Base San Diego, Calif., has a mis-
multiple responsibilities each day contracts and physical acquisi- stop until after sunset," said Lt. in uniform in another country." sion "to man, train, equip and de-
to complete their tasking re- tion of materials which are nor- j.g. Mike Manzano, the MLO divi- Lt. j.g. Keith Ferreira, the OIC of ploy expert preventive medicine
quirements. mally picked up by the sion officer. "The next morning the Seabees in Guatemala, voiced teams to provide force health pro-
equipment operators on staff. we come in early with smiles on his gratitude for the NEPMU 5 sup- tection, population health products
“It would all but be impossible
At any one time, the depart- our faces. Every day is a new port. and environmental/disease threat
to complete missions as fast or
"Having both Petty Officer response assistance to our Navy
with such ease as we do, if we ment might be responsible for day and this crew truly embod-
Youngquist and Lt. Karmenid Med- and Marine Corps teams, opera-
didn't come from such culturally supplying multiple projects with ies the spirit and the legacy of
ina-Zayas as part of our detachment tional forces and homeland defense
diverse backgrounds, and such a thousands of pieces of materials the Seabees like no other.”
4 greatly improved morale and confi- agencies.”

5. NCBC Energy Fair shines light on
Navy’s Shore Energy Strategy
Civilian and military personnel with Naval Facilities Command (NAV- Energy Fair attendee, said she stopped to learn more about the elec-
FAC) Public Works Department (PWD) Gulfport hosted an Energy Fair tric vehicles on display and how she could save money on her utility
at the Navy Exchange (NEX) on board Naval Construction Battalion bill. Mike Mattina, a residential marketing specialist for Mississippi
Center (NCBC) Gulfport Oct. 17. The fair was held to provide infor- Power, said they set up the fair to promote energy awareness in ways
mation to the public about the Navy’s Shore Energy Strategy. Mis- that aren’t always seen in the military, and get the message of energy
sissippi Power partnered with PWD to educate attendees about ways efficiency out during Energy Awareness Month. (U.S. Navy photos by
to save money through the smart use of energy. Shisuko Lytal, an Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released)
October 25, 2012
Top 10 most costly items Top 5 Energy Tips
1. Set thermostats at 78 degrees
to operate in your home in the Summer and 68 degrees in
winter.
1. Range with oven: $1.46 per/hour at
2. Properly insulate attic, walls and
12 cents/killowatt hour (kWh)
floors.
2. Clothes dryer: 59 cents per/kWh
3. Water heater: 54 cents per/kWh 3. Use storm windows or double-
4. Bathtub: 54 cents per/kWh panned replacement windows.
5. Air conditioner, 3 ton: 43 cents per/kWh
Where do you spend your
energy dollars?
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6. Shower - 8 minutes: 36 cents per/kWh 4. Properly seal ductwork.
7. Toaster oven: 18 cents per/kWh 53% Heating & Cooling
8. Hair dryer: 17 cents per/kWh 19% Water Heating 5. Have heating and cooling sys-
9. Microwave: 17 cents per/kWh 9% Lighting tems professionally serviced once a
10. Dishwasher 14 cents per/kWh 20% Other year.
For helpful energy tips, calculators, tables and information visit:
http:www.energy.gov and http:www.mississippipower.com or Facebook NavalEnergy
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6. UCT 2 divers spend summer in
Pacific Missile Range waters
By EAC(SCW/DV) Blair best of both disciplines, rely- neuvering, day to day opera-
Mercado ing on their construction ca- tions were not affected. This
UCT 2 pabilities as Seabees and was a great example of envi-
Seabees from Underwater their competence as Divers ronmental stewardship by
Construction Team (UCT) 2, to accomplish missions that the US Navy, and the UCT 2
based at Naval Base Ventura no other unit in the Navy is Seabees were happy to re-
County in Port Hueneme, capable of performing. port that after seven weeks
spent two months this sum- For this task, UCT 2 Seabee of anticipation, all of the
mer performing stabilization, divers worked in depths from hatchling made it safely to
inspection and repairing 30 to 120 feet of seawater the ocean.
cable off the Coast of the off a Lighter Amphibious Re- Detachment Charlie worked
Hawaiian Islands. supply Craft (LARC). Three six days a week to take ad-
Construction Dive Detach- tons of cast iron pipe, de- vantage of the favorable
ment Charlie spent much of signed to fit around the ca- weather conditions, complet-
June and July repairing win- bles and protect them from ing more than 170 dives to- Builder 2nd Class Sonny Ramos, assigned to Underwater
ter damage at Pacific Missile the harsh sea state were in- taling more than 70 hours of Construction Team (UCT) 2, cleans a deep water buoy off
Range Facility, Barking stalled. They also dove to bottom time, ensuring the Niihau in the Hawaiian Islands. Based at Naval Base Ven-
Sands, and preparing the depths of 110 feet in the range would be ready for the tura County in Port Hueneme, UCT 2 recently spent two
range for this year’s Rim of open ocean to perform main- exercise. months performing stabilization, inspection and repair-
the Pacific (RIMPAC) exer- tenance on 10 practice mines “Our Seabee divers per- ing cable off the Coast of the Hawaiian Islands. (U.S. Navy
cise. Held in August, RIMPAC in a training mine field; with formed a variety of tasks photo by Builder 2nd Class Joshua Knolla/Released)
is the largest international a bottom depth as deep as from drilling stabilization
maritime exercise in the 450 feet, there was no room points, replacing zinc anodes Terrazas added, “This is the lows the unit to perform
world, involving 22 nations, for error. and placing hundreds of premier training range for the quality construction work in
42 ships, six submarines, In addition, two members pieces of split pipe to protect Pacific and the work we do the hazardous ocean environ-
more than 200 aircraft and of CDD Charlie , Builder 1st the sensitive acoustic range here contributes directly to- ment.”
25,000 personnel. Class(SCW/DV) Donny cables from the sea state,” wards Fleet readiness.” Fulfilling their mission of
PMRF is the world's largest Wedekind and Construction said Construction Electrician Lt. Sam Williams, a Naval supporting the Fleet and Ma-
instrumented multi-environ- Mechanic 2nd Class(SCW) 2nd Class (SCW/DV) Daniel
October 25, 2012
Air Systems Command Inte- rine forces in the PACOM
mental testing and training Ryan O’Toole, provided sup- Lehne. grated Project Team Lead AOR, Seabees from UCT 2
missile range capable of sup- port to the SPAWAR Marine “During the winter months, overseeing work on the were at PMRF on their first
porting surface, subsurface, Mammal Unit using LARC’s the rough wave action will range, agreed that UCT 2’s stop during a six month de-
air and space operations si- and small boats to recover move the cable across the work extended the life of the ployment across the Pacific
multaneously. It is the only practice rounds and targets sand, rock and coral, strip- range and save the Navy that will take them from
range in the world where for the exercise. ping off the protective cover- money. Kauai to Japan to the south
submarines, surface ships, Crossing the pristine Hawai- ing potentially destroying the “The alternatives would be Pacific and Naval Region
aircraft and space vehicles ian beaches on their way to cables,” he explained. “The decreased training capability Northwest. UCT 2 provides
can operate and be tracked work presented a unique work we do here saves the or a total range refurbish- responsive inshore and ocean
simultaneously. There are challenge. A mother sea tur- Navy hundreds of thousands ment, which could cost the underwater construction, in-
more than 1,100 square tle decided to lay her eggs on of dollars in maintenance Navy upwards of $50 million,” spection, repair and mainte-
miles of instrumented under- the beach next to the only costs compared to a civilian he said. “The UCT skill set is nance to ocean facilities for
water range and more than landing zone for the Det’s company and millions in re- unique because the unit has Navy, Marine Corps and Joint
equipment. Base environ- placement costs if the system
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42,000 square miles of con- expertise in both construction Forces engaged in military
trolled airspace. mentalists put up a safety were to go down.” and deep sea diving. This al- operations.
Seabee divers combine the barrier and with careful ma- Steel Worker 1st Class Nate
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7. Center volunteers join with coast to
support annual Veterans Stand Down
By CECN Lucinda L. Moise
NCBC Public Affairs
Veteran’s Affairs (VA) officials esti-
mate that nearly 500 veterans at-
tended the 7th annual Veteran’s
Stand Down held at the VA Gulf
Coast Veteran’s Health Care System
in Biloxi, Miss. Oct. 17.
More than 100 military and civilian
volunteers offered their services
and assistance to the veterans who
received flu shots, food, clothing
and other necessity items during
the event. Blue Cliff College was
among those that got involved.
“A couple of classmates arranged
a food drive. All together we col-
lected over 500 can goods and non-
perishable items, and our whole Volunteers from Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) and
class of 27 volunteered to come to Harrison County community came together to distribute food during
the Stand Down,” said Brittany the 7th annual Veteran’s Stand Down held at the VA Gulf Coast Vet-
Smith, a Blue Cliff student. erans Health Care System, Oct. 17. Over 100 organizations and vol-
According to Susan Turner, a unteers, both military and civilian, offered their services and assistance
Healthcare for the Homeless coordi- at this year’s event. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician Construc-
nator, the Seabee contribution this tionman Lucinda L. Moise/Released)
year was substantial. ner’s Mate 3rd Class Sean Rober- pecially to those we fought for our
“We were flooded with donations son, assigned to 20th Seabee country,” said Roberson.
A service member gives a veteran a soda during the 7th annual Veteran’s from the Seabees, so much that we Readiness Group (SRG), was one Turner also expressed the signifi-
Stand Down held at the VA Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, couldn’t give it all away today even such return volunteer at the stand cance of giving back.
Oct. 17. An estimated 500 veterans received flu shots, food, clothing and if we tried,” said Turner. down. “If we only served one [veteran]
other necessity items to get them through the cold winter. (U.S. Navy photo For many people, this was not “I have come for the last two here today it was worth it,” said
by Construction Electrician Constructionman Lucinda L. Moise/Released) their first year volunteering. Gun- years. Giving back is important, es- Turner.
Navy Wounded Warrior: A critical resourse for Sailors
October 25, 2012
By Commander, Naval Installations Command, Navy is among the most important resources available to November marks Warrior Care Month, a time to recog-
Wounded Warrior - Safe Harbor Program Staff Navy families. nize wounded warriors, as well as their caregivers, for
Illness or injury can strike at any time. When they do, their service, sacrifices, and achievements. This year’s
Early one morning in October 2007, Navy Boatswain’s NWW can clear away the clutter and allow service mem- theme, “Success through Transition,” highlights the
Mate 1st Class Jim Castaneda suffered a stroke during bers to focus on what’s most important – getting well. many ways wounded warriors and their families thrive
muster aboard USS Tortuga (LSD 46). The stroke was NWW tailors support to each wounded warrior’s recov- after illness and injury – on active duty, on the playing
entirely unexpected and, in a matter of moments, Cas- ery, rehabilitation and reintegration needs. It’s team of field, in the classroom, or on the job.
taneda’s life was forever changed. experts addresses pay and personnel issues, child and This month, Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the
Shortly after arriving at Naval Medical Center San youth care, transportation and housing needs, education U.S. Pacific Fleet, will host the first-ever Wounded War-
Diego for treatment, Castaneda was referred to Navy and training benefits, and much more. The program’s rior Pacific Trials at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and
Wounded Warrior (NWW) - Safe Harbor. goal is to return wounded warriors to duty, but when the University of Hawaii Nov. 12 – 17. More than 50 seri-
His NWW Non-medical Care Manager helped his family that’s not possible, it works collaboratively with federal ously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guards-
navigate the various non-medical issues – from securing agencies and partner organizations to ensure their suc- men from across the country – including Castaneda –
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various payments and entitlements, to providing advice cessful reintegration back into their communities. will compete for a place on the 2013 Warrior Games
on a home application, to accessing Veterans Affairs “NWW will address virtually any problem that surfaces Navy-Coast Guard team.
benefits – that threatened to distract from Castaneda’s during a wounded warrior’s recovery process,” said NWW encouraged Castaneda to get involved in adap-
recovery. NWW director Capt. Steve Hall. “NWW Non-medical tive athletics several years ago, and it has had a
“[NWW] is one of those programs that commands may Care Managers provides enrollees a shoulder to lean on, tremendously positive impact on his life.
have heard about but don’t know too much about,” said a helping hand, an ear to listen and encouraging words. “Everyone [competing in adaptive athletics] seems
Castaneda. “But once they know what it does and how They act as advocates when service members need one seven feet tall – larger than life. I feel like superman. I
it helps families and severely injured Sailors they will ap- most.” can do anything now,” said Castaneda.
preciate it.” NWW enrollment is not limited to service members Sailors and their families are urged to take time during
Indeed, only one-quarter of enlisted Sailors and less who have been wounded in combat operations or ship- Warrior Care Month to honor and support our wounded
than one-half of naval officers are aware of Commander board and training accidents. It also is available to those warriors. They can refer a service member to the pro-
Navy Installations Command’s Navy Wounded Warrior – affected by serious illness – like Castaneda – or liberty gram who has experienced serious illness or injury by
Safe Harbor program and the services it provides. Yet, it accidents. calling 855-NAVY WWP (628-9997). 7

8. ‘The Meat & Potatoes Navy announces
Master Chief and
of Life’
By Lisa Smith Molinari, Senior Chief Boards
Military Spouse Contributer From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs
The fiscal year 2014 (FY14) enlisted selection boards for active
Budget is the new black duty and Reserve master chief and senior chief petty officers were
announced in a Navy message Oct. 22.
According to NAVADMIN 313/12, the Reserve board will convene
my left ear that my roommate from ingly prefer SUVs, which project an March 25 and will consider eligible Reserve chiefs and senior chiefs
college made for me with a potato image of sporty spontaneity and an serving on active duty as full-time support (FTS) in the active/guard
and a sewing needle in our dorm adventuresome spirit. reserve and selected Reserve (SELRES) to include those serving on
room in 1985. While a minivan says, “I’m frugal, voluntary and involuntary recall and mobilization orders.
Frankly, I’m just a middle-aged eat meatloaf, wear comfortable cot- Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) personnel who are mobilized are
stay-at-home mom, but here’s the ton underwear, and drink home considered under the SELRES requirements for advancement.
thing: I’m cool now because I drive brewed coffee with powdered The active duty master chief board will convene April 15, and the
a minivan. creamer every morning while taking active duty senior chief board will convene May 13. Eligibility criteria
Not just any minivan, mind you – the kids to school,” an SUV and special rating/NEC specific requirements are listed in the
an old minivan that we bought screams, “Despite the fact that I NAVADMIN.
For decades, I tried to be cool. used. A minivan that started out only drive on suburban paved roads Eligibility maybe verified in November 2012 by education service
Despite numerous desperate at- white and shiny, but after 100,000 between The Gap, pee wee soccer officers and command designated personnel via the Navy Enlisted
tempts to wear fashionable clothes, miles and three military moves, now practice and the Starbucks drive- Advancement System (NEAS) website at
listen to hip music, take up trendy has the dull hue of stale bread, pit- thru, I am the type that might drop https://neasos.cnet.navy.mil.
hobbies and become more aloof, I ted with chips and tiny bubbles of everything, throw on a bikini and Candidates should review their official military personnel file
just couldn’t change who I was. Fi- rust. The once glimmering alloy some Ray Bans, and go kite surfing (OMPF) via BUPERS Online at www.bol.navy.mil to verify complete-
nally, in my 40s, I decided to accept wheels are beginning to corrode for the day.” ness. Documents not viewable through OMPF that candidates would
my unfashionable lot in life and give and peel. The formerly black However, recently, our struggling like the board to consider should be submitted with a letter to the
in to my nerdiness. bumper and trim is a hazy shade of economy has forced moms every- selection board president.
No sooner did I embrace my lack grey. where to change their habits and Candidates' letters to the board must be received at Navy Person-
of swag, when suddenly, without Despite regular Shop-Vacing and their images. Families are tightening nel Command not later than March 4, for the Reserve board, March
trying, I became the epitome of spritzing with Armor All, the interior budgets, clipping coupons, and pay- 25, for the active duty master chief board and April 22, for the ac-
chic. has also seen better days. There’s a ing cash. The mom who used to tive duty senior chief board.
No, I’m not whitening my teeth. I hole in the carpet, where my left look so stylish with her 11 mpg All correspondence should be on plain white paper, paper clipped
don’t play acoustic guitar on my foot rests during endless daily car Range Rover, overpriced coffee, and and submitted under cover letter to the president of the board in-
front porch swing. I’ve never run a pools to school, sports and music designer handbag, is SO last season cluding board number. The candidate's full name and social security
October 25, 2012
marathon, snow boarded, or surfed. lessons. The wire to the power slid- in today’s unfortunate economic cli- number must be included on all documents submitted. Do not use
I only wear a waterproof sports ing door snapped a couple years mate. staples, binders, folders or tabs when submitting correspondence.
watch so I don’t have to take it off ago. Two air fresheners can’t hide Nowadays, frugality is the latest Additional guidance and mailing addresses are listed in the NAVAD-
when I wash dishes. the lingering odor from years of fad. Today’s trendsetters shop at MIN. For more information visit the selection board section of the
I’ve never eaten Kobe beef and post-practice sweaty teens, count- discount stores, know which gro- NPC web site at http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-
I’m not well versed on Beaujolais less spilled drinks, and chicken ceries will double coupons, and npc/boards/Pages/default.aspx.
wines. I look ridiculous in a maxi nuggets lost between seats. drive cars with good gas mileage.
dress, and avoid chunky jewelry be- Why, you might be asking yourself, The hottest style is savvy spending, Operation Wedding Gown . . .
cause it catches on stuff. Although would driving a used minivan with and family budgets are all the rage. Brides Across America, Operation Wedding Gown, will
we have a big dog – which is kinda perpetually sticky cup holders and As for me, I bought my purse at salute our troops and honor our heroes this Novem-
cool – he’s sloppy and won’t go in fruit snacks stuck in the carpet TJ Maxx. We make our own pizza at ber while making dreams come true for military
the water above his elbows. make me cool? I know, it’s hard to home on Friday nights. We haven’t brides. As part of Brides Across America’s commit-
The last big concert I went to was believe, considering that minivans used our credit card in eight ment to support our troops and veterans, the non-
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Jimmy Buffet in 2000, but I was 8 have never been particularly cool. months. And I drive a minivan. profit organization will host their 6th annual bridal
months pregnant and worried about Quite the contrary, in fact. Until Try not to hate me because I’m so gown giveaway at salons nationwide. From coast to
second hand smoke. I have no tat- recently, a hip-happening trendy cool. coast, bridal salons are honoring veterans by giving
toos or trendy body piercings, un- mom wouldn’t be caught dead in a Get more wit and observations from Lisa at her away free wedding gowns as a thank you for their
less you count that second hole in minivan. Stylish moms overwhelm- blog, http://themeatandpotatoesoflife.com. service to this Country. Events are taking place Nov. 6 -24. To date, Brides
Across America has donated more than 8,000 wedding gown from promi-
nent designers. In order to qualify, brides or their fiancé must be serving in
Looking for a way to serve your community? Interested in a law enforcement the military; either currently deployed or deployed within the last five years
career? If so, consider volunteering your off duty time and become either a Gulfport to Iraq, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Libya, or Japan. Identification and deploy-
ment papers must be presented at the event to qualify. For military brides
Police Reserve Officer or a Reserve Community Service Technician. Call Lt. Phillip
who are interested in more information, please visit
Kincaid at 228-868-5900, ext. 6189 or email him at pkincaid@gulfport-ms.gov for
www.bridesacrossamerica.com on how to qualify. Brides must pre-register
additional information. for the event by logging on to Brides Across America’s website. 8

9. Focus on Education
CDC enjoys visit from very special visitors
Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer Naval Construction Battal- by playing with them and talking with them before sitting down to a
ion Center (NCBC) and Cmdr. James Meyer, executive officer NCBC, nice family-designed meal. During the meal, the topic of conversa-
caused a stir at the Child Development Center (CDC) Oct. 19 when they tion ranged from brussel sprouts to good manners with the children
took time out of their busy schedules to visit the children in each class- and staff. CDC employees sit down every day for conversation during
room at the center. Newly appointed CDC Director, Pamela Carlisle, meal time which allows the children to relate to each other by shar-
escorted the pair through a maze of adventure. While at the CDC the ing stories and ideas. (U.S. Navy photos courtesy of Morale, Welfare and
Skipper and XO gave individual attention to the infants and toddlers Recreation/Released)
October 25, 2012
Just in time for Halloween Civilian federal employees
Civilians . . . Are you think- other civilian course offer-
Ready Navy Kids are Ready for Zombie ing about retirement? ings by visiting:
The only CSRS and FERS re- https://www.cnic.navy.mil/g
Apocalypse . . . Enter the Zombie tirement planning courses ulfport/OperationsAndMan-
being offered at NCBC Gulf- agement/HumanResources-
Apocalypse Halloween Poster Contest port during Fiscal Year 13 Office/ServiceCenterTraining
will be offered in February /index.htm
Calling all kids and teens - Halloween is right around the cor- and are limited to 25 stu- or
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ner. With your parents' permission, create a 8.5 x 11 sized dents each. http://www.donhr.navy.mil/
poster showing how you would prepare for a zombie apoca- Find out information on and click on HR office -
lypse and submit to jeffrey.sanford@navy.mil. Remember, these courses, as well as southeast to find a course.
being ready involves being informed, making a plan, and
building a kit. Include these steps in your "Ready for Zombie
Apocalypse" poster. The top posters in the following age cat- NCBC School Liaison
egories (ages 5-9, ages 10-13, ages 14-18) will be featured
on the Ready Navy Kids page for all to see. All entries must Officer, Kevin Byrd is
be received by Oct. 30. The poster contest is open to all ex- located at: MWR, Building 352,
tended Navy family and friends ages 5-18. For more informa-
tion on being Ready Navy, visit www.ready.navy.mil/kids. 1706 Bainbridge Ave., NCBC, 228-871-2117
Ready Navy is a CNIC sponsored emergency preparedness, email: kevin.r.byrd@navy.mil
public awareness program serving the entire Navy Community. 9

10. New Orleans Hornets tickets only $5. Lunch needed. Monday - Friday, 6 - 7:30
are on sale. Call or stop by After-school program: a.m. and 2 - 5:30 p.m.
ITT for details.
Liberty Center:
So you say you’ve been to
them all? Not this haunted
house. Take a trip with the
Liberty Center to the Mortu-
ary Haunted House in new
Orleans; only $25, Satur-
day, 6 p.m.
Rock your best costume at
MWR Recreation the Liberty Center and win
Special Event Movie Theater: FREE a prize the Liberty Hal-
“Fright Night @ the Lake” every weekend. Grab some loween Party; FREE food,
Oct. 26, 6 – 9 p.m. Bring popcorn and sit back and Wednesday, 7 p.m.
the family for a night of enjoy the movie!
FREE Halloween fun! Find Friday, Movies CANX due Outdoor Recreation: Fall
your way through a to Fright Night at Seabee is here. What a great time
haunted maze and take a Lake. to get outside! Stop by and
hayride. Test your nerve in Saturday, “The Amazing check out our wide variety
the Fear Factor Stations. Spider-Man,” PG13, noon; of gear from tents to sports
Enjoy food, toys, a chil- “Brave,” PG, 2:30 p.m.; equipment.
dren’s costume contest and Abraham Lincoln Vampire October Specials: All
many more activities for all Hunter,” R, 4:30 p.m. camping gear (including
ages. For event details or to Sunday, “Snow White and A-Liners) is 10 percent off.
volunteer, call 228-871- the Huntsman," PG13, 2 Rent three sets of Paint-
4010. p.m.; “Rock of Ages,” PG13, ball equipment and get one
4:30 p.m. free. What a deal!
Fitness
Classes: "Spookie Information, Tickets and FREE Batting Cage: No
more tokens needed. Stop
ZUMBA" Come in your fa- Tours:
by and take a swing! Rent
For more information
vorite costume and enjoy We have your Mississippi
bats and helmets at no about MWR programs and
October 25, 2012
two hours of Zumba moves Surge tickets in stock! Stop
charge from Outdoor Recre-
with instructor Luana. Class in to get your game vouch-
ation during business hours.
opportunities, contact:
will be held at the CBC Fit- ers for only $11 each!
ness Center gymnasium; Vouchers are good for the Anchors & Eagles 228-871-4607
Oct. 29, 6 – 8 p.m. No Fee entire 2012-2013 season Food & Beverage Auto Hobby 228-871-2804
or sign up required! but do not include playoff Monday Night Football: Beehive 228-871-4682
Sports: Ready for a little games. Purchase your tick- Grab a buddy and head to Child Development 228-871-2323
healthy competition? Sign ets today! the “BeeHive” on Monday to Center
up for intramural basketball Disney Military Salute tick- catch all the action. Fitness Center 228-871-2668
from now until Nov. 5. The ets are in! The promotion The Grill: Open Monday- Information, Tickets & 228-871-2231
league will run Nov. 27 to has been extended. The Friday 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 Tours
Feb. 5. Game days are deeply discounted 4 Day p.m. Grab a tasty breakfast Liberty Center 228-871-4684
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Tuesdays and Thursdays. Park Hopper Ticket is the or lunch. Call ahead for Seabee Heritage Cen- 228-871-3619
Register at the Fitness Cen- way to go. New tickets are takeout and avoid the wait.
ter
ter front desk. valid from Oct. 1, – Sept. Anchors & Eagles: Open
Navy Outdoor Recre- 228-871-2127
30, 2013 and they are only Tuesday-Thursday 2 - 9 p.m.
ation
Services $153.25 each! Purchase up RV Park 228-871-5435
Auto Hobby: FREE Tire to six for your Disney get- Youth Activities
Explore the exciting world The Grill 228-871-2494
rotation and balancing dur- away. *Eligible patrons
of animals at the Hatties- Training Hall 228-871-4750
ing October, Tuesday - Fri- only (active duty, reservist,
burg Zoo on a field trip de- Youth Activities Cen- 228-871-2251
day 2 – 7 p.m. and retired military.)
signed for youth and teens; ter
Saturday Noon – 5 p.m. Love basketball? Watch
Call for reservations. the pros play in person. Saturday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Main Office 228-871-2538
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11. event. Please contact MCC Ryan SCHOOL SEEKS MENTORS - Long
NCBC Helping Hands Wilber at ryan.wilber@navy.mil if you
are interested in volunteering.
Beach Alternative School on Old Pass
Road in Long Beach is looking for
volunteer opportunities IRD/YOUTH BUILD - International
Relief & Development/Youthbuild is
mentors for three high school girls and
four high school boys. Mentor duties
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - Habi- – 9 p.m. under the Barksdale pavilion asking for 10 volunteers during Octo- will include providing direction on as-
tat for Humanity is in need of five to in Jones Park. Volunteers are needed ber to participate in the “Mental signments, increasing personal ac- would work with youth grade 4 - grade
10 volunteers with basic carpentry who are interested in setting up a Hal- Toughness” portion of a recruitment countability and other life skills. 8 in team-building exercises designed
skills for two weekends of work on a loween themed booth with a children’s for Cafe Climb. Cafe Climb is directed Please call Michelle Harrison at 228- to increase self confidence, self-disci-
housing project in Pass Christian. Vol- activity and working the booth during towards career development for youth 865-1956 for more information or to pline and self-respect. Program hours
unteers are needed Oct. 26, 27 and the event. Volunteers who are inter- ages 18 - 26 years old . Volunteers are volunteer. are M-F, 3:45 - 5:45 p.m. For more in-
Nov. 2, 3. Contact Leah at ested in creating a Halloween themed needed to help screen candidates. If WOOLMARKET ELEMENTARY formation, call Officer Tonya Laville at
lladner@bbcgrp.com or 228-326-5643. backdrop for children to take pictures you are interested, please contact Eliz- SCHOOL SEEKS MENTORS - Wool- 228-596-0281 or 228-868-5703.
TRUNK OR TREAT - Volunteers are in front of during the event are also abeth Elias at 228-223-3384 or eel- market Elementary School on John Lee COAST SALVATION ARMY NEEDS
needed for Truck or Treat at the Long needed. Contact Brittany Dyess at ias@ybgulfcoast.org. Road in Biloxi is looking for mentors VOLUNTEERS - Volunteers are need
Beach Town Green Oct. 27, 5 - 9 p.m. 228-868-5881 or bdyess@gulfport- ANNISTON ELEMENTARY FUN for their male students as they pre- for various projects throughout the
Volunteers are needed for traffic con- ms.gov if you or your group are inter- RUN - Anniston Elementary School pare for middle school. Please contact year. The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps
trol, set up and take down of tables ested in volunteering. needs volunteers Nov. 7, 7:30 a.m. - Shirley Hardman at 228-392-5640 for Community Center in Biloxi is always
and chairs and to ensure that the kids HONOR FLIGHT REUNION - The 2:30 p.m., to set up and take down more information or to volunteer. in need of assistance in the Athletic
are safe. Call Mag at 228-861-007 if Honor Flight is hosting a reunion at the event and also to run with the stu- GULFPORT POLICE ATHLETIC Department, Fitness Center, Arts and
you can help. Joppa Temple Nov. 3 for participants dents during the the Fun Run. Please LEAGUE - The Gulfport Police Athletic Music Department, Aquatic Center and
CITY OF GULFPORT – The City of of all four Honor Flights and is re- call Megan Straub at 228-896-6309 to League is looking for volunteers who marketing. Contact Shawna Tatge at
Gulfport will hold “Boo Bash,” it’s an- questing assistance cooking for the volunteer. are interested in assisting with the Shawna_Tatge@uss.salvationarmy.org
nual Halloween event, Oct. 27 from 6 event and transporting a grill to the LONG BEACH ALTERNATIVE Youth Aftercare Program. Volunteers for information.
Seabee Memorial Chapel Chapel Offerings
Looking for a church? Seabee Pantry.
The Seabee Memorial Chapel holds Praise and Worship
services every Sunday that might The Seabee Memorial Chapel is
suit your needs. Protestant Services looking for new members for the
include a Gospel Service at 8 a.m. Praise and Worship Team for the Di-
and Divine Worship Service at 11 vine Worship Service at 11 a.m.
a.m. Catholic Services include Sundays. If you can sing or play an
Catholic Mass at 9:30 a.m. There is instrument, you are invited to come
also Catholic Mass Tuesdays at share your gift.
11:15 a.m. Women’s Bible Study
Seabee Pantry Women’s Fall Bible Study is held
October 25, 2012
Seabee Pantry donations are always Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at the
welcome. Donation drop-off sites Seabee Memorial Chapel. The
are located at the Navy Exchange, Fall Bible Study is conducting a
Chapel, Commissary, Fleet and six-week study by Jennifer
Family Support Center and Armed Rothchild - Missing Pieces.”
Forces Retirement Home. Everyone Free child care is available.
affiliated with NCBC can use the Chapel: 228-871-2454
United States Marine Corps
Center Chaplains: 237th Marine Corps Ball
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Lt. Cmdr. Paul Smith, Protestant Chaplain When: Nov. 10, 2012, 6 p.m.
Place: Hollywood Casino, Bay St. Louis, Miss.
Lt. Yoon Choi, Protestant Chaplain
Price: $50 (per ticket)
For information concerning other faith groups,
call the chapel office at 228-871-2454 Uniform: Marines - Blue Dress “B” or Blue Dress “A”
Army - Army Blue (Bow Tie)
Services: Navy - Dinner Dress Blue Jacket or Dinner Dress Blue
Gospel Service: 8 a.m. Air Force - Mess Dress, Civilians - Black Tie
Sunday Catholic Mass: 9:30 a.m.
Weekday Mass: Tuesday, 11:15 a.m. See I&I First Sergeant, 1st Sgt. Coston, building 114 (NOSC) or
Divine Worship: Sunday, 11 a.m. call 228-871-3104
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