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1. www.cnic.navy.mil/gulfport
Vol. 52 No. 26 Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi November 15, 2012
NMCB 133 Task
Coast Veterans Parade Force Anchor
Construction Electrician
Constructionman Zachary
Zehner of Task Force
Anchor removes existing
bridge curbing during a
bridge repair mission in
northern Helmand Pro-
vince. (U.S. Navy photo by
U.S. Navy Lt. Kenneth Gar-
cia/Released)
See BRIDGE page 5
Seabees continue
Sandy relief efforts
Seabees from Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC) Gulfport and 20th Seabee
Readiness Group (SRG), all attached to Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC)
Gulfport, joined other military members, retired and active, along with members of
the Gulf Coast community for the 2012 Veteran's Day Parade held in Gulfport, Miss.
Nov. 10. The Gulfport parade was one of many activities held on the Coast during the
past week in honor of Veterans from all branches of the military service. (U.S. Navy photo
by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
For more coastal Veterans Day coverage see page 6 and NCBC Facebook
Month of the Military Family Celebration John Makely, NBC News/photoblog.nbcnews.com
Equipment Operator Constructionman Courtney McCormack,
Nov. 15, 3 - 5 p.m., Training Hall left, grabbed a shovel and started digging out the sand that had
washed up against the house as others in the group grabbed
All are welcome! the waterlogged debris to begin a 100 yard walk out of the
Featuring Budweiser Clydesdale Parade, Giveaways, Bounce Houses, neighborhood to a large trash pile. The Naval Mobile Con-
Free pizza/hotdogs and a movie struction Battalion (NMCB) 5 Seabees are one of four Seabee
units who are providing muscle to the cleanup effort in Breezy
Call 228-871-4010 for details
Point, N.Y., after Hurricane Sandy the area, Oct. 30.

2. mail explaining the amount reasons. The big ones are: you
they’re keeping and why. If your get PCS orders requiring you to
Navy Legal landlord doesn’t give the re-
quired notice, they must return
all of your deposit. If they do
move at least 35 miles away;
you receive orders requiring you
to move into government quar-
give you notice, you then have ters; you become eligible to live
By Lt. James Mosimann, JAGC Get everything in writing: list of defects, and provide a 15 days to dispute the claim. in government quarters and opt
RLSO SE Scenario: Lease says you must copy of the list to your landlord Each state has different land- to move into them; or you are
When entering into a residen- pay $40 a month for lawn serv- immediately. This will prove that lord/tenant rules. It is a good released from active duty after
tial lease, both landlords and ice. You tell the landlord that you are not responsible for pre- idea to be familiar with your having leased your place while
tenants alike hope that every- you do not want this service. existing conditions. Similarly, state’s rules. on active duty and it is at least
thing runs smoothly. While this The landlord tells you not to upon moving out, be present Military clause: 35 miles from your home of
is usually the case, sometimes worry about it because he/she during the final inspection and The Servicemembers Civil Re- record.
problems arise. The following will not charge you. “Just sign take pictures of the condition in lief Act (SCRA) is a federal law If you qualify, in order to termi-
are ways to protect yourself the lease and you’ll be good,” which you are leaving your that allows a service member to nate your lease, give your land-
when entering into a residential the landlord says. place. If the inspector does not terminate a lease before its expi- lord: written notice, including a
lease. What should you do? Before see any problems, make sure ration date, but only after pro- termination date that is at least
Read your lease before you signing anything, get the land- you get that in writing. viding written notice and a copy 30 days after the date you de-
sign: lord’s promise in writing and Security deposits: of PCS orders to the landlord. liver the notice to your landlord,
Always read your lease in its make sure it is incorporated into What does your lease say Even if there is not a military and a copy of your orders or a
entirety before signing. A lease the lease. about security deposits? Is the clause in your lease, you are still letter signed by your command-
may seem like a bunch of legal All promises/agreements pet deposit non-refundable? protected under the SCRA. ing officer. Once you do this,
jargon, but remember, you will should be in writing. If an Under what conditions could the Under the SCRA, the termina- your landlord must prorate any
be bound by its terms. Are you agreement is made in person or landlord retain the security de- tion date of your lease will be 30 rent you pay to the termination
required to have the carpet pro- over the phone after you sign posit? Once you have moved days after the next payment is date in your notice.
fessionally cleaned before mov- the lease, follow up with an e- out, the landlord is most likely due. For example, if you give Landlord-Tenant Law can be
ing out? Do you have to upkeep mail confirming the details of required to return the security written notice Feb. 15 and you confusing. Should an issue arise,
the lawn? Do you have to give the conversation. This is to deposit or provide an itemized pay rent on the first of each please visit your closest Region
notice when you move out? If avoid having to prove the exis- list of deductions for damages month, then your termination Legal Service Office Southeast
so, how much—14, 30, 60 days? tence of an oral agreement in within a certain period of time. date is no earlier than March 30. Legal Assistance Office.
What is the procedure for notify- court if a dispute arises. This requirement varies state- Some states have their own ver- This article is not intended to
ing your landlord about repairs? Conduct a thorough inspec- by-state. sions of the SCRA that give ser- substitute for the personal ad-
Taking an hour to review the tion: For example, in Florida a vicemembers additional vice of a licensed attorney. For
lease before signing could save Upon moving in, make sure landlord has 15 days to return a protections. legal assistance, make an ap-
you a lot of time—and money— you inspect your new place thor- deposit, or 30 days to give a In Florida for example, you can pointment with the Region Legal
in the future. oughly. Take pictures, make a tenant written notice by certified terminate a lease for a variety of Service Office, 228-871-2620.
Legal Appointments Nov. 16 - 18
Fleet and Family Support Center The Legal Assistance Office, located at the Fleet
November 15, 2012
Babysitting Training and Family Support Center (building 30), will
Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) is holding a Babysit- have Reserve JAGs on board Nov. 16 - 18. Five
JAG officers will be available to take legal assis-
ting class for youth ages 11 and older, Nov. 20 at 8:30 a.m.
tance appointments Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Please call FFSC at 228-871-3000 for more information or to Please note - appointments are necessary. To make
sign up for the class. an appointment, call 228-871-2620.
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or NCBC Gulfport of the products and The deadline for material is close of
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3. Buzz on
the Street
By CECN Lucinda Moise
Around
NCBC Public Affairs
What issues would you
like to see the President the
address?
Center
Two U.S. Marine Corps veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home
(AFRH), Paul Hoffer and John Morash, joined Marine Staff Sgt. Omar Be-
navides for a special meal honoring the Marine’s 237th Birthday at the
Colmer Dining Facility Nov. 9. Chief Builder Douglas Rathert conducted
the ceremony and Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer, Naval Con-
struction Battalion Center (NCBC) and commander, 20th Seabee Readi-
“Education. I have a 10
and 15 year old, so mak- ness Group (SRG), spoke of the heritage and honor that goes along with
ing sure they get the being a Marine. Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC) Gulfport
chance to go to college is students led the veterans in a rendition of the Marine Corps Hymn followed
a major concern of mine.” by a cake cutting. (U.S. Navy photos by Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen
John Swanier Tofil/Released)
Navy Lodge
Hometown: Pass Christian, Miss.
November 15, 2012
Construction Electrician 2nd Class Charis Depena, a student assigned to Naval Con-
struction Training Center (NCTC) Gulfport, CEC1 Advanced, practices a pole top res-
“I personally would like to know cue using a 175-pound dummy harnessed to an electrical pole outside the
more about Obamacare and how it Construction Electrician school house on board NCBC Gulfport Nov. 6. In order to
affects Navy Child and Youth Pro- successfully complete the exercise, a student must lower the rescued victim to the
grams employees.”
Jennifer Bush ground within five minutes of the time they touch the bottom of the pole. (U.S. Navy
Youth Center photo by Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released)
Hometown: Long Beach, Miss.
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Lori Nadeau, Seabee Heritage Center Gift Store manager, writes down a
“The current unemploy- list of new merchandise that will be coming soon to the gift store on board
ment rate. It needs to go NCBC Gulfport Nov 5. The store is located inside the Training Hall build-
down throughout the ing 466, and hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday
whole country.” and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The store is closed Sundays. (U.S. Navy
LS1(SW/AW) Wayne Hancock photo by Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released)
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3 Hometown: Plant City, Fla.

4. Improvement not perfection, key to success
during NCBC environmental exercise
By MCC(SCW/SW/AW) environment and the safety
Ryan G. Wilber of the city’s citizens.
NCBC Public Affairs “When you are talking about
a hazardous materials incident,
Emergency Operations per- everybody’s resources are
sonnel and First Responders going to be strained, so you
attached to Naval Construction have to work together. And,
Battalion Center (NCBC) in co- certainly the Seabee base is
operation with City of Gulfport a huge part of the city of Gulf-
Emergency Operations person- port, so it’s important to work
nel and First Responders, together as they come up,
worked together to execute a especially those things that
simulated diesel fuel spill exer- are low frequency, but high
cise on board NCBC Nov. 8. danger,” said Beyerstedt.
The exercise was designed to Planned exercises executed
test the base’s ability to con- under real-world conditions
tain a hazardous material are what make an organiza-
(HAZMAT) spill, secure the tion such as the Seabees able
area and protect the tenants, to appropriately and efficiently
and execute clean up opera- respond when faced with real
tions, while working in con- danger. Everyone involved
junction with Gulfport and learns their role better and is
Harrison County Hazmat and better able to perform their
Emergency Operations organi- duties in cooperation while
zations. Members of the Com- under stress.
mander, Navy Region “In a real-world situation we
Southeast (CNRSE) Regional will probably have to rely on
Training Team (RTT) were on each other, and today just Emergency Operations personnel
board NCBC Gulfport to evalu- tested the fact that we can and First Responders attached to
ate. work together and we work NCBC Gulfport in cooperation with
The exercise was initiated well together. If we were in a City of Gulfport Emergency Opera-
with a simulated 2,000 gallon real-world situation I would tions personnel and First Respon-
diesel spill near a drainage feel a lot more comfortable ders, worked together to execute a
November 15, 2012
ditch that empties into a now after running this exer- simulated diesel fuel exercise on
nearby creek. First responders’ cise,” said Lew Fountain, NCBC board NCBC, Nov. 8. The exercise
duties were to contain the spill Gulfport emergency manager. was designed to test the base’s
before it contaminated the RTT members said they were ability to contain the spill, secure
creek and to keep those in- impressed by the motivation the area and protect the tenants,
volved safe. According to and execute clean up operations
they saw on the scene, and
NCBC Gulfport Executive Offi- while working in conjunction with
the teamwork in the EOC.
cer, Cmdr. Gordie Meyer this Gulfport and Harrison County Haz-
During debrief, one team
mat and Emergency Operations or-
type of exercise tests multiple member said this was the best
ganizations. (U.S. Navy photos by
base entities ability to work to- drill he has been to. The exer-
Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen
gether. cise itself is not what is
Tofil/Released)
“The hazmat spill scenario al- graded; however, the base’s
lowed for coordinated effort ability to plan, execute and gram director and RTT member. get the information passed out where we can improve,”
amongst the security and fire self-evaluate is what the RTT is Meyer said he was also im- where it needed to,” said said Meyer.
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departments and allowed a lot looking for. pressed with the motivation of Meyer. “If we didn’t learn anything,
of individual people to play “We’re not actually assessing those on the scene and back RTT members and NCBC if we didn’t find some issues
into the exercise to really look the exercise execution. We’re at the EOC, and felt that over- leadership said that although that need to be fixed, then we
at our entire EOC [Emergency assessing the installation all the exercise was a success. they were pleased with the ex- failed in the process, because
Operations Center] capability,” training team’s ability to design “Overall I thought it went re- ecution of the exercise, perfect we’re not perfect. We need to
said Meyer. an exercise, execute it and ally well. Our responders were execution is not what makes keep bettering ourselves as we
Michael Beyerstedt, city of learn from it as an installation, very good at what they did. an exercise a success. Learn- move forward. We identified
Gulfport fire chief, said that so that we can hopefully bring They were very motivated and ing the command’s strengths some areas we can improve,
cooperation between the base these processes together and came together to solve the and weaknesses, and improv- so we need to take those les-
and community is especially improve our capability to re- problem. Our EOC worked well ing is the real measure of suc- sons learned and implement
important during an infrequent spond to a real-world disaster as a team, everyone focusing cess. our solutions to them. That is
event that could make a that is out there,” said Cmdr. on what needed to get done to “A success doesn’t mean that where we make the success in
4 significant impact on the Robin Higgs, CNRSE N7 pro- mitigate the circumstance and we’re perfect, but we found the exercise,” added Higgs.

5. Left: Builder 3rd Class Paul Theile and Builder 2nd Class Nicholas
Turner of Task Force Anchor carry timbers along the bridge dur-
ing their bridge repair mission in northern Helmand Province. Task
Force Anchor, comprised of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion
133 personnel, repaired the bridge to enhance commerce op-
portunities for the local Afghan population and security. Above:
Builder 3rd Class Ryan Moore of Task Force Anchor drills a hole
for bolt placement with a hand auger during bridge repair mis-
sion in northern Helmand Province. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Kenneth
Garcia/Released)
Task Force Anchor revive commerce with bridge repairs
By BU3 Sarah Sharples sonnel replaced the uneven and With the arrival of the helping the local (population),” time before they were scheduled
NMCB 133 Public Affairs treacherous decking with fresh Seabees, the local population she said. to return, the crew took the op-
Seabees from Naval Mobile wood that prepared it for in- became curious, and while the The detail’s officer-in-charge, portunity to assist with force
Construction Battalion (NMCB) creased traffic from a nearby vil- bridge was closed for much of Lt. Kenneth Garcia said he was protection upgrades and quality
133, Task Force Anchor, com- lage and local bazaar. each day, they expressed appre- impressed with the crew’s initia- of life enhancements to a
pleted repair of a heavy timber “The main purpose of the re- ciation for the repairs being tive and hard work. nearby forward operating base
bridge across the Helmand River pairs was to open up freedom of done. “We could not have finished it and ANA post to further en-
in Afghanistan’s Helmand movement for the Afghan Na- “There were people watching without the crew that we had. I hance their ability to patrol the
November 15, 2012
province during October. tional Army and local commerce us at all times,” said Builder 3rd would pick the same crew for region.
The 27 Seabees detailed to the freight,” said Chief Utilitiesman Class Skylar Brown. “It was cool any other project,” he said. NMCB 133 is deployed to
project, working in three teams Joseph Mathers, the detail’s sen- to interact with people from an- “Hopefully we have given the Afghanistan as Task Force An-
24 hours a day, repaired the ior enlisted leader. “Eventually other culture.” Afghan (people) a bridge that chor to provide engineering sup-
370-foot long bridge which was the hope is to revive the once Builder 3rd Class Autumn will last for years to come.” port to coalition forces, the
originally constructed in 1957. In bustling bazaar and help the Searcy agreed. “It was a good With the swift completion of Afghan military and the local
four days, the TF Anchor per- town economically.” feeling knowing that you’re the assigned task and additional population.
ranging from construction masonry and roofing to sheet metal crew leaders; project supervisors and their chain of command
NMCB 5 makes use fabrication, interior wiring and light framing. NMCBs can
schedule with the 31st SRG to use the facility and arrange use
the ability to evaluate their personnel identify their strengths
and weaknesses,” said Lis.
of materials for training. Lis added that he envisions battalions benefiting from the
of new tech trainer
By MC2(SCW) Ace Rheaume
“There are 12 different modules, so we can practice the basic
construction that we do on deployment,” said NMCB 5 Charlie
knowledge they can learn by utilizing the STT now and in the
future.
NMCB 5 Public Affairs Company Builder 1st Class Moses Silva. “The facility will benefit the battalion by being able to incor-
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Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion During each module of the STT, Seabees can learn different porate all aspects and skills need for the upcoming deploy-
(NMCB) 5 were the first battalion in the Naval Construction construction skills. These skills are then put in the service ment. Being able to utilize all aspects that will be used on
Force (NCF) to utilize the Seabee Tech Trainer (STT) at Naval members record. The modules are taught by subject matter deployment and evaluating its personnel. With the past 10
Base Ventura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme, Calif., in October experts (SME) within the battalion who are qualified in that plus years most of the Seabee construction has been focused
2012. specialty. on contingency construction vice building to code (which the
“The Seabee Tech Trainer was constructed to replace the “We decide which course of instruction we’re going to teach, Seabees take pride in), it will bring back skills like planning and
Seabee F-classes or Special Construction Battalion Training we develop a plan for it, we do classroom for about three to estimating and project, project supervision and management,
(SCBT) classes from Naval Construction Training Center four days and then we come out here and do the practical ap- utilizing their quality control and safety inspectors to make the
(NCTC),” said 31st Seabee Readiness Group (SRG) Seabee Tech plication,” said Charlie Company Builder 2nd Class John unit successful in their missions,” said Lis.
Trainer Manager Steelworker 1st Class Gerald Lis. Llewellyn. NMCB 5 is gaining useful knowledge through practice and
The STT is an area where battalions can instruct unit driven “I think it is good to give more responsibilities to the SMEs of construction while earning these skills with the STT. Skills
training (UDT) for skills they will utilize on future deployments. the Unit’s. NCTC is a great place to train, but unfortunately which will be put to good use during the battalion’s upcoming
5 Each area of the STT is specific for each training module the instructors there don’t deploy that unit. It also gives the deployment to Pacific Command (PACOM) early next year.

6. Mississippi Gulf Coast
Veterans Day Celebrations
November 15, 2012
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Veterans Day 2012 was celebrated with many activites honoring Veterans several community parades, serve as key participants in patriotic cere-
of all services. Active and retired service members were honored with pa- monies and volunteer at local schools. (U.S. Navy photos by Rob Mims, Bon-
rades and special programs throughout the Gulf Coast. Service members nie L. McGerr, Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber and Construction
stepped up to serve as guest speakers at numerous civic events, march in Electrician Constructionman Lucinda L. Moise/Released)
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7. NCBC FREEZE FRAME
FRAMES
Construction Electri-
cian 1st Class (SCW)
Daniel J. Shaver
20th SRG/R73/CCCT
By CM3(SCW) Katchen Tofil
NCBC Public Affairs
FF: What single experience during your ca- throughout your career? worth of a person is measured by how my life.
reer stands out the most and why? CE1: The biggest motivation through- well you do an undesirable job.
CE1: The single experience that stands out my career has always been my FF: Who was your most influential mentor
out in my career is my first deployment family. To be able to provide for them FF: What is your favorite thing about work- during your career, and why?
as a Seabee. I was 19 years old in a the best I can and to show them there ing with the Seabees? CE1: The most influential mentor I have
new country with a battalion of are occupations in this world that you CE1: My favorite part about being a had during my career is Master Chief
Seabees I had never met before from can enjoy while helping others at the Seabee is that my job is always chang- Garcia. While working for him at Camp
all around the United States. I made same time. ing and that I have to freedom to David, he taught me that work may be
many friends that deployment that I change things for the better. Since I slow at times, but there is always
still talk to this day. I also found out FF: What advice would you give to future have been in the Navy I have been an something to do. He also taught me
what a true work ethic was and that Seabees/Sailors? electrician, fire team leader, squad that there is always an answer to a
you can do so much more than what CE1: The advice that I would give to leader, platoon LPO, facilities manager, question; you just have to know where
you think you can. future Seabees is do your job and do it QC inspector and instructor. I think it to look and who to ask. He always has
well. It may not be your rate or some- would be extremely dull to do the same time to explain how something works
FF: What has been your biggest motivation thing that you want to do, but the true thing over and over for the rest of or to listen to what someone has to say.
November 15, 2012
Keesler to host EFMP Workshop Underwater Construction Team (UCT) ONE is
searching for highly motivated Seabees and CEC
Officers looking for a career and lifestyle change.
for families, care providers
From Exceptional Family established in 1985 in order to Breeze Event Center. The two-day
Member Program Liaison empower military parents, individ- workshop will be held from 9 a.m.
NCBC FFSC uals with disabilities, and service - 4 p.m. each day.
Did you know that one in 10 mil- providers with the knowledge, If you are a member of a mili-
itary children have special educa- skills, and resources to better ac- tary family with a child with spe-
tional or healthcare needs? Many cess services and to create a col- cial needs, an educator of children
of these children may need an In- laborative environment for family with special needs, or a profes-
dividualized Education Plan (IEP), and professional partnerships sional that works with families and
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or if the child is younger (birth to without regard to geographic loca- children with special needs, then
age three), an Individual Family tion. this training is for you!
Service Plan (IFSP). Often these STOMP will be on the Gulf Coast To register for this FREE work-
children may also need a 504, for a free two day workshop on shop or for more information,
which is an Accommodation Plan. Parent Rights and Responsibilities please contact the Fleet and Fam- Join an ELITE force and travel as a small, profes-
The Specialized Training of Mili- with regard to the Individuals with ily Support Center Exceptional sional team. Execute specialized construction, diving
tary Parents (STOMP) is an organ- Disabilities Act (IDEA). Topics also Family Member Program (EFMP)
and demolition skills with the latest and greatest
ization dedicated solely to covered include IEPs, 504s, TRI- Liaison at 228-871-3000.
addressing the needs of military CARE and Extended Care Health For more information about technology and equipment.
families who have family members Options, the DoD Education Activ- STOMP or to talk with one of their Contact UCT CCC/Diver recruiting team @ (757) 462-3988/4313
with special medical or educa- ity System and more. staff members, call 1-800-5-PAR- or Email YNC Aberle at christopher.aberle1@navy.mil; SW1
tional needs. It is a parent-di- The training will be at Keesler Air ENT or visit their website at Dohse at ryan.dohse@navy.mil or visit www.facebook.com/sea-
rected program that was Force Base Dec. 3 - 4, at the Bay www.stompproject.org. bee.diver for more information. 7

8. Tracking NMCB 74 Det Cambodia
REAM, Cambodia - Utilitiesman 2nd Class Brian Delar-
mente and Utilitiesman 3rd Class Jesse Pringle of Naval
Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 are engulfed in
a column of water during the air developing phase of
drilling a new 45 meter deep fresh water well in Cambo-
dia. Seabees from NMCB 74 deployed to Cambodia are as-
signed to Construction Civic Action Detail (DCAD)
Cambodia, which supports the national security strategy
by building lasting relationships with host nations and
paving the way for future partnerships. NMCB 74 is op-
erating forward deployed throughout the U.S. Pacific Com-
mand (PACOM) area of operations supporting Navy and
Joint Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman 1st Class
Michael Smaltz/Released)
Colmer Dining Facility
Thanksgiving Dinner
Seabees run fibers for success
By EO3 Kareshia McGriff
Nov. 22, 1 - 3:30 p.m. NMCB 133 Public Affairs
Seabees from Naval Mobile
Construction Battalion (NMCB)
133, Task Force Anchor, in-
stalled communication wires
November 15, 2012
between forward operating
bases in the Helmand Province
during October.
Soup Entree Unable to find a fiber optic
Corn Chowder Oven Roasted Turkey communications cable installer
Baked Ham that was qualified and avail-
Sides able in the Helmand province,
U.S. Forces – Afghanistan pro-
Corn Bread Dressing Salad
vided the Seabees deployed to
Mashed Potatoes Salad Bar Camp Dwyer the opportunity
Peas & Carrots Waldorf Salad to assist with the installation.
Marshmallow Boiled Shrimp Equipment Operator Con- Seabees from Task Force Anchor, comprised of Naval Mobile Con-
structionman Dain Wilson, a struction Battalion (NMCB) 133 personnel, convoy to their proj-
Sweet Potatoes w/Cocktail Sauce
crew member for the project, ect site in the desert of Afghanistan's Helmand Province. NMCB
Corn on the Cob
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said, "It's a great feeling to be 133 is deployed to Afghanistan in support of coalition forces with
Green Bean Casserole Desserts a part of something that you engineering support. (U.S. Navy photo by Equipment Operator 3rd
Assorted Hot Rolls Assorted Baked Pies know is going to make a big Class Sara Bills/Released)
Giblet & Turkey Cheese Cake difference."
Gravy Assorted Cakes More than 50 Seabees, in co- 1st Class Ronnie Smith, spoke impact for years to come," said
Cranberry Sauce ordination with their local Ma- about completing the project Smith.
Assorted Fruits
rine counterparts, conducted and the difference it will make. NMCB 133 is deployed to
Cherry Sauce Ice Cream Bar 24 hour operations, convoying "I am very proud of our team Afghanistan and the U.S. Cen-
Egg Nog to and from their command and the work that they've ac- tral Command area of opera-
post to the mobile project site complished. You get a real tions to assist coalition forces
Thanksgiving meal is open to all retirees, DoD and as the lines were laid. sense of pride when you com- and provide engineering sup-
civilians. Cost: $6.40, E1 - E4 (spouses and dependents); The project’s assistant officer plete a mission like this, know- port to the Afghan govern-
$7.50, E5 and above (spouses and dependents) in charge, Equipment Operator ing that we made a lasting ment. 8

9. Focus on Education
NEX rewards students
28th Street Elementary School partners
with A-OK program
By Kristine M. Sturkie reservists and military retirees enrolled
NEXCOM Public Affairs in first through 12th grade. Depend-
The NEX wants to help its customers ent children without an individual De-
finance their children’s college educa- pendent Identification Card must be
tion through its A-OK Student Reward accompanied by their sponsor to sub-
Program. All qualified students will mit their entry. Each student may
participate in a quarterly drawing for enter only once each grading period
monetary awards of $2,500, $1,500, and must re-enter with each qualifying
$1,000 or $500 for a total of $5,500 report card.
per quarter. The next drawing will be To enter the drawing, stop by any
held at the end of November. NEX with a current report card and
Any eligible full-time student that has have a NEX associate verify the mini-
a B-grade point average equivalent or mum grade average. Then fill out an
better, as determined by their school entry card and obtain an A-OK ID,
system, may enter the drawing. Eligi- which entitles the student to discount
ble students include dependent chil- coupons for NEX products and serv-
dren of active duty military members, ices.
Mississippi Governor’s School is accepting applications for
the 2013 session from 10th and 11th grade students enrolled in accredited Mis-
sissippi high schools. MGC will be held on the campus of Mississippi University
for Women, June 2-21. The theme for the session is Going Global. MGS is de-
Sailors and Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, 22nd Naval signed to provide academic, creative and leadership experiences for rising high
Construction Regiment (NCR) and 25th NCR inspired 28th Street Elementary School stu- school juniors and seniors who have demonstrated exceptional ability and
dents as they supported Career Day, Nov. 1. As part of the Department of the Navy’s Part- achievement in academics and community involvement and who show high intel-
nership in Education program units on board Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) lectual, creative and leadership potential. Electronic applications are available at
partner with the area schools to provide mentoring, tutoring, event participation and other muw.edu/govschool. Details: 662-241-6096 or govschool@muw.edu.
needed support. (Photo courtesy of MWR/Released)
November 15, 2012
Save the Home School Children’s
Christmas Choir
Date! Practice will be held at the
Seabee Memorial Chapel Nov.
The Military Child Education
19, 26; and Dec. 3 from 4 -
Coalition (MCEC) Professional 5:30 p.m. The choir will learn
Development Institute presents: several Christmas Carols and
“Living in the New Normal: take a field trip to the Armed
Helping Children Thrive in Good Forces Retirement Home
and Challenging Times,” Dec. 5, (AFRH). There are only 10
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. spots available for children, Center (NCBC) and 20th
Mississippi Coast Coliseum and ages 4 - 8. The choir is open Seabee Readiness Group
Convention Center to homeschooled children (SRG). To sign up, please
who’s parents are assigned to stop by the chapel or call 228-
Seabee Courier
No cost to participants
Naval Construction Battalion 871-2454.
Funded by OSD/DA. Must be in
attendance 95 percent in order
to receive institute credit and NCBC School Liaison
course materials.
For more information, contact Officer, Kevin Byrd is
Myriam Virella, 254-953-1923, located at: MWR, Building 352,
X 1119 or myriam.virella@Mili-
taryChild.org 1706 Bainbridge Ave., NCBC, 228-871-2117
Please visit www.Mili- email: kevin.r.byrd@navy.mil
taryChild.org and click the Up-
coming Training tab to register.
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10. Fitness ITT for pricing and info!
Do you like tennis or is bad- Saints vs. 49ers tickets are on
minton more your style? Sign sale now for just $52.25/ticket!
up for Lunchtime Intramural The first week of sales will be
Pickleball. Pickleball is a rac- open to Active Duty only. Dur-
quet sport which combines ele- ing the second week of sales
ments of badminton, tennis, tickets will be available for pur-
and table tennis. Head to the chase to all eligible MWR pa-
CBC Fitness Center and sign up trons (Active Duty, Reservists,
Nov. 16 - 30. The league starts Dependents, Retirees and DOD
Feb. 6 and the games will be employees) with proper ID.
held 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in Limit two tickets per Military
the Fitness Center gymnasium. ID card. Parking passes are close of business. FREE! helmets at no charge from options. Call ahead for takeout
For more information, call the $40 for inside the Superdome Liberty Center: Outdoor Recreation during and avoid the wait, 228-871-
Fitness Center. Parking Garage and are avail- Volunteer with the Liberty business hours. 2494.
able on a first come first serve Center! The Special Olympics Anchors and Eagles: Open
Recreation basis. (No refunds or ex- needs your support, Friday, Food & Beverage Tuesday - Thursday, 2 - 9 p.m.
Movie Theater: FREE every changes. Ticket prices are 5:30 p.m. Have fun and earn Monday Night Football:
weekend. Grab some popcorn subject to change without an LOA at the same time. Sign Grab a buddy and head to the Youth Activities
and sit back and enjoy the warning. ITT is not responsi- up now at the Liberty Center, “BeeHive” on Monday to catch Get ready to suit up for a Paint-
228-871-4684. all the action. ball Trip - available to ages 12
November 15, 2012
movie! ble for lost, stolen or laundered
Thursday, “Ice Age Continen- tickets and will not replace The Liberty Center’s Thanks- The Grill: Open Monday -Fri- and up and limited to 15 partici-
tal Drift,” PG, 5:30 p.m. them. Due to government giving Feast is coming soon, day 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Stop pants. Leaves Saturday at 8 a.m.
Friday, “The Watch,” R, 6:30 agency discounts, resale is pro- Nov. 22. Eat a turkey dinner so by and check out The grill’s and returns at 3 p.m. Only $10
p.m. hibited and not authorized.) good you will think Grandma new menu - full of mouth- and includes gear rental and
Saturday, “Ice Age Continen- We have your Mississippi made it. Play games during the watering breakfast and lunch paintballs.
tal Drift,” PG, noon; “Diary of a Surge tickets in stock! Stop in day and feast at 5 p.m.
Wimpy Kid Dog Days,” PG, to get your game vouchers for For more information about MWR
2:30 p.m.; “Savages,” R, only $11 each! Vouchers are Outdoor Recreation: programs and opportunities, contact:
5 p.m. good for the entire 2012-2013 Do you have holiday parties
scheduled this season? Out- Anchors & Eagles 228-871-4607
Sunday, “Ice Age Continental season but do not include play-
door Recreation offers all kind Auto Hobby 228-871-2804
Drift,” PG, 2 p.m.; “Dark Knight off games. Purchase your tick- Beehive 228-871-4682
ets today! of equipment for gatherings
Seabee Courier
Rising,” PG13, 4:30 p.m. Child Development Center 228-871-2323
Want to go shopping on Black from grills and cookers to chil- Fitness Center 228-871-2668
Information, Tickets and Friday but don’t want to deal dren’s bounce houses at very Information, Tickets & 228-871-2231
with the traffic? Well sit down affordable prices. Stop by or Travel
Travel:
call for more details. Liberty Center 228-871-4684
Your ITT Office now carries and buckle up because ITT,
Seabee Heritage Center 228-871-3619
select Hornets games!! Up- Liberty & NOR are driving to November Specials: 25 per-
Navy Outdoor Recreation 228-871-2127
coming games on sale are New the Gulfport Outlets and Cross- cent off Cajun cookers, tables, RV Park 228-871-5435
York Knicks, Nov. 20, Okla- roads Nov. 23! Departs at chairs and grills! The Grill 228-871-2494
homa City Thunder, Dec. 1, 6 a.m. from Liberty Center and FREE Batting Cage: No more Training Hall 228-871-4750
return approximately 10 a.m. tokens needed. Stop by and Youth Activities Center 228-871-2251
Memphis Grizzlies, Dec. 7 and
Sign up deadline is Nov. 21 at take a swing! Rent bats and Main Office 228-871-2538
Indiana Pacers, Dec. 22. Call
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11. NCBC Helping Hands volunteer opportunities See Something Wrong,
Do Something Right!
GOBBLEPALOOZA MUSIC & ART volunteer. right outside the Broad avenue gate. NCIS has two new anonymous ways to
report crimes or suspicious behavior
FEST - Forty volunteers are needed to WOOLMARKET ELEMENTARY The contact for this volunteer opportu-
with the use of discreet and secure on-
help out at the Third Annual Gob- SCHOOL SEEKS MENTORS - Wool- nity is Christina at 228-243-3421.
line or texting tip lines.
blepalooza Music & Art Fest in Gulf- market Elementary School on John Lee ARMED FORCES RETIREMENT
To report information by Cell text:
port, Nov. 17. If you would like to Road in Biloxi is looking for mentors HOME - If you are interested in volun-
1. Text “NCIS” to the short code 274637
assist, email Liz LeBleu at for their male students as they pre- teering at the AFRH, please contact
(CRIMES) from any cell or smart phone.
lizlebleu@drdiet.com or Steve Fitzger- pare for middle school. Please contact Chaplain Myers at brian.e.meyers@ 2. Receive a response, for example: “Your
ald at james.s.fitzgerald@navy.mil. Shirley Hardman at 228-392-5640 for navy.mil alias is: S2U5 Call 911 if urgent! If replies
LONG BEACH ALTERNATIVE more information or to volunteer. VOLUNTEER WITH USO - Volunteer- rade. There will be numerous activi-
put you at risk, text “STOP”
SCHOOL SEEKS MENTORS - Long COAST SALVATION ARMY NEEDS ing is both fun and rewarding. If you ties starting at the public library and 3. Begin dialogue
Beach Alternative School on Old Pass VOLUNTEERS - Volunteers are need are interested in volunteering or would ending with the kids parading to the To report information Online:
Road in Long Beach is looking for for various projects throughout the like more information, please visit Biloxi Town Green. The Biloxi Public 1. Go to www.NCIS.navy.mil, click on the
mentors for three high school girls and year. Contact Shawna Tatge at http://www.usovolunteer.org/. Volun- Library is requesting volunteers to help “Report a Crime” tab and select the icon
four high school boys. Mentor duties Shawna_Tatge@uss.salvationarmy.org teers are needed at both USO loca- the children make ornaments for the for “text and Web tip Hotline.”
will include providing direction on as- for information. tions - (NMPS 2nd Floor, NCBC and Christmas tree provided by Biloxi, as There is a reward of up to $1,000 for infor-
signments, increasing personal ac- DRIFTWOOD NURSING HOME - Gulfport Biloxi International Airport.) well as help with other activities and mation leading to a felony arrest or ap-
countability and other life skills. Want to make a difference in the life BILOXI PUBLIC LIBRARY - The games. Interested persons may con- prehension.
Please call Michelle Harrison at 228- of the elderly then volunteer this fall Biloxi Public Library is participating in tact Elizabeth Catalano at 228-436-
865-1956 for more information or to with Driftwood Nursing Home located the city of Biloxi Christmas on the Pa- 3095or l.catalano@harrison.lib.ms.us.
Seabee Memorial Chapel Chapel Offerings
Looking for a church? Please call the chapel for reservations as
The Seabee Memorial Chapel holds space is limited.
services every Sunday that might suit Praise and Worship
your needs. Protestant Services in- The Seabee Memorial Chapel is looking
clude a Gospel Service at 8 a.m. and for new members for the Praise and
Divine Worship Service at 11 a.m. Worship Team for the Divine Worship
Catholic Services include Catholic Service at 11 a.m. Sundays. If you can
Mass at 9:30 a.m. There is also sing or play an instrument, you are in-
Catholic Mass Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. vited to come share your gift.
Seabee Pantry Women’s Bible Study Women’s
The Seabee Pantry needs restocking. Fall Bible Study is held Wednes-
During the holidays, the need for food days at 11 a.m. at the Seabee Me-
November 15, 2012
donations is at its highest level. morial Chapel. The Fall Bible Study
Please donate as many canned goods is conducting a six-week study by
and other nonperishables as possible. Jennifer Rothchild - Missing
Donation drop-off sites are located at Pieces.” Free child care is available.
the Navy Exchange, Chapel, Commis- Thanksgiving Celebration
sary, Fleet and Family Support Center A Thanksgiving Celebration will take
and Armed Forces Retirement Home. place Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. at the
The Seabee Pantry is for anyone affili- Seabee Memorial Chapel. The celebra-
ated with NCBC. tion will include food, games, crafts,
Parents’ Morning Out jumpies and more!
The chapel will have certified care Angel Tree Program
providers available for parents or Sign up sheets are now available at
Center Chaplains: guardians caring for children of deployed the chapel for the annual Angel Tree
Seabee Courier
Lt. Cmdr. Paul Smith, Protestant Chaplain service members (1 - 5 years old), Nov. Program for children. Deadline for
14 and Nov. 28 from 8 - 11 a.m. This sign up is Dec. 12.
Lt. Yoon Choi, Protestant Chaplain service extends to IA families as well. Chapel: 228-871-2454
For information concerning other faith groups,
call the chapel office at 228-871-2454 Thanksgiving Celebration
Nov. 18, 11 a.m.
Services: Seabee Memorial Chapel
Featuring food, fun,
Gospel Service: 8 a.m. games, crafts,
Sunday Catholic Mass: 9:30 a.m. jumpies and more!
We all have something to
Weekday Mass: Tuesday, 11:15 a.m. be thankful for
Divine Worship: Sunday, 11 a.m. and we hope to see you there!
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12. Bring a covered dish to share at our the Fleet and Family Support Center, bers. Meetings are Tuesdays at 2:30 (NMCB) 62 was recommissioned in Gulf-
potluck dinner. Children are welcome. building 30, suite 103 or call 228-871- p.m. in the Fitness Center classroom. port in 1966, and decommissioned in
Email nmcb74fsg@yahoo.com or visit 2610 to find out how to become a Contact the Association’s Public Affairs 1989. To become a member, go to
our Facebook page at “NMCB74 Fear- part of the NMCRS volunteer team! Officer LS2 Matthew Wasson at http://nmcb62alumni.org or for links to
less FRG” for more information. Gamblers Anonymous matthew.t.wasson@navy.mil or Presi- Seabee historical sites.
Cent NMCB 133 FRG invites all friends and The Fleet and Family Support Center dent LS2 Earl Simpson at earl.simp- Seabee Veterans of America Is-
er family members to attend FRG meetings offers GA meetings every Thursday at 11 son@navy.mil for information. land X-1 Gulfport are seeking Active
Note the first Monday of the month at 6 p.m. a.m. GA is a fellowship of people who NCBC Multi-Cultural Diversity Com- Duty, Reserve, Retired or Seabees who
s at the Youth Center. Children are wel- share their experience, strength and mittee is seeking members. Meetings left the military after a short period of
come and baby sitting is provided. Please hope with each other. All meetings are are held the first and third Wednesday time. Island X-1 Gulfport meets the first
bring a dish to share. For more infor- confidential and facilitated by GA. Come of the month at 9 a.m., at the Seabee Thursday of each month at Anchors &
mation contact FRG President Jaime to a meeting or call Jim Soriano at 228- Memorial Chapel. Contact BU1 Jerma Eagles at 7 p.m. Contact Joe Scott (sec-
SUPPORT Royal at 317-730-4064 or send an email 871-3000 for information. Cloude at 228-871-2454 for details. retary) at 228-669-8335 or
Family Readiness Groups to NMCB133fsg@gmail.com. To receive TRAINING VFW Post 3937 Long Beach is open elevenoaks58@cableone.net or log onto
NMCB 1 FRG invites friends and fam- updates, log on to the FRG site at Naval Sea Cadets Monday - Thursday from Noon until 8 www.nsva.org for information.
ily members to attend FRG meetings http://www.wix.com/NMCB133 The Gulfport branch of the Naval Sea p.m., Friday and Saturday from Noon D.A.V. - Disabled American Veter-
the first Monday of every month at the FSG/133frg Cadets are recruiting youth ages 11 to until 10 p.m., Sunday from noon until 7 ans, Chapter 5 invites Veterans and fu-
Youth Activity Center, building 335. A Gulfport Officer’s Spouse Club 17 for Sea Cadets, a nation-wide or- p.m. The first Friday of the month is ture Veterans to monthly meetings held
potluck dinner is served at 6 p.m., fol- The Gulfport Officers’ Spouses’ Club is a ganization that help youth achieve per- Seafood Night, the remaining Fridays the 3rd Monday of each month at
lowed by a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Chil- social organization that has FUN while sonal success through nautical training. are Steak Night. Breakfast is served from 7 p.m. Call Service Officer, Silva Royer
dren are welcome and baby sitting is helping our community. We meet Meetings are the third Saturday of the 7 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays. VFW meet- at 228-324-1888 to find out more about
provided during deployment. Contact monthly and have special interest groups month from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., building ings are held the second Wednesday of our organization and all that is offered
FRG President Mary Belanger, e-mail for almost everyone! For more infor- 1, 2nd floor conference room. Contact the month at 7:30 p.m. New members to members.
nmcbonefrg@gmail.com. mation, email goscgulfport@yahoo.com. Lt.j.g. Bowling at 228-313-9035 or are always welcome. Contact Post Com- HERITAGE
NMCB 11 FRG For more information re- We hope to see YOU soon! coachcb@yahoo.com for information. mander Bill North at 228-863-8602 for The Seabee Gift Store is located in the
garding the NMCB 11 FRG, please visit NMCRS SOCIAL information. Seabee Heritage Center Training Hall,
the FRG and Ombudsman website at The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Soci- Miss. Gulf Coast First Class Associ- VFW Post 4526 Orange Grove is open building 446. Hours are Monday-Friday,
http://nmcb11.webs.com. ety Thrift Shop is located in building ation is seeking new members. Meet- daily from Noon to 10 p.m. and located 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from
NMCB 74 FRG All families of NMCB 74 29 on Snead Street. The Thrift Shop ings are every Wednesday at 3 p.m. at at 15206 Dedeaux Road, Orange Grove. 11a.m. to 3 p.m. The shop has a variety
are invited to the 74 FRG meeting the is staffed entirely by volunteers, and CBC’s Beehive, building 352. Call BU1 Meetings are the first Wednesday each of Seabee related memorabilia, books
third Monday of each month. Meetings child care and mileage are reim- Tony Boldrey 228-871-2577 for more month at 7 p.m. All are welcome and en- and DVD’s. Contact the museum at
are at the MWR Youth Activities Cen- bursed. Retail hours of operation are information or just come and join us at couraged to attend. Call 228-832-0017 www.seabeemuseumstore.org/-
ter, building 335, behind the Grinder Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a meeting. for more info. /shop/index.php or call the gift shop at
on NCBC. Socializing begins at 5:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers are always CBC/20SRG Second Class Petty Of- NMCB 62 Alumni Group 228-871-4779 for information on all that
p.m., and meetings begin at 6 p.m. welcome. Visit the NMCRS offices at ficers Association is seeking mem- Naval Mobile Construction Battalion is available for customers.
Gulfport Commissary Thanksgiving USO CENTER SUPPLY DRIVE
November 15, 2012
The USO will be collecting food donations through December
holiday schedule to use during the holidays as our young service members
spend long hours waiting at Gulfport Biloxi International Air-
port, where high food prices and the absence of meals on
NCBC Commissary will be open Monday, Nov. 19 (Thanksgiving week), flights create financial challenges and hunger. Monetary dona-
tions should be sent by Dec. 14. Monetary donations received
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 - 23.
after Dec. 14 will be applied to the 2013 effort. Checks or
Commissary operating hours are Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday: money orders can be sent to: USO Gulf Coast, 14035 Q Airport
Closed, Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday, Road, Gulfport, MS 39507. Checks should be made payable to
9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call “USO Gulf Coast” and food donations should be placed on the
memo line. Snacks that can be donated include: Variety pack
228-871-2039 for more information.
of chips (Doritos, Frito Lays are most popular), Planters mixed
peanuts, Chocolate and non-chocolate candy, Crackers, Cook-
Seabee Courier
ies (Famous Amos and Oreos are some of the most popular),
Cheese Nips, Gardettos, Pretzels, Snack Mixes, Breakfast
Snack Bars (Nature Valley and Quaker are the most popular),
Race Engines, Dirt Bikes, ATV’s, Cigarette Boats, Zodiacs Pop Tarts, Rice Crispy Treats, Honey Buns, Fruit snacks, and
Are you up to the challenge of hard work and repairing unique SOF equipment? 100 Calorie Packs. Please consider helping to make this holi-
day season special by donating items and/or your time. If you
Naval Special Warfare Development Group is seeking active duty have any questions, please contact usogulfcoast@uso.org.
Construction Mechanics and all other Seabee rates.
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