FACSFACJAX News Letter

1. April 2012 VOLUME 1 ISSUE 6
THE FACSFAC FAST FACTS
YOUR SOURCE OF INFORMATION ON WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW,
HOW YOU CAN ASK FOR MORE HELP, AND LEARNING TO FIND THE
INFORMATION TO FIT YOUR NEEDS.
Commanding Officer’s Corner
Team FACSFACJAX,
I have a lot of new faces in the command, which
means that I have a lot of new families too – Welcome to
FACSFACJAX. I truly aspire for this tour to be one of the
very best for your military spouse and for you!
Let me take a moment to say that with the
unseasonably warm weather we are all experiencing, I am
reminded that Hurricane Season is right around the corner
[1 June through 1 November]. It is never too early to
CDR Todd Abrahamson
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prepare you and your family for the potential of a Hurricane
Commanding Officer to hit the Jacksonville area. I highly recommend that you
set out some time and discuss your hurricane preparedness
Commanding Officer plan.
The command is doing great as we find ourselves in
the very busy season of supporting Carrier Strike Group
CDR Todd Abrahamson
. Training in my operational training area. No matter how
busy we are, I encourage all families to stop by and tour the
Executive Officer spaces and visit your significant others to see firsthand the
super job they do and more importantly where they do it -- I
will always have a coffee or water waiting for you.
CDR Shawn Petre
Warm Regards,
Command Senior Chief CO
ATCS(AW/NAC) Eric Elkin
FLEET AREA CONTROL AND SURVEILLANCE FACILITY
Command Ombudsman JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
Mrs. Emily May Brown
facsfacjaxombudsman@gmail.com Commanding Officer
FACSFAC Jacksonville
emily.brown@navy.mil Box 40, 118 Albermarle Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32212-0040
904-229-7539

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OMBUDSMAN CORNER
Ombudsman Program Overview
The Navy Family Ombudsman Program promotes healthy, self-reliant families.
Why the word Ombudsman? The word Ombudsman originated in Scandinavian countries and referred to safeguarding the
rights of citizens. Today the concept of the Ombudsman is widely utilized in the fields of government, business and
healthcare.
Navy Family Ombudsman Program
History
In 1970, Admiral E.R. Zumwalt, Jr. then Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), created the Navy Family Ombudsman Program to
improve communication between commands and the families of Sailors who served in them.
In 2006, Admiral Michael G. Mullen, CNO, re-emphasized the importance of the program and signed an updated
instruction, highlighting the requirement that all Navy families have access to a Navy Family Ombudsman.
Ombudsman Roles
The Ombudsman is a volunteer, appointed by the commanding officer, to serve as an information link between command
leadership and Navy families. Ombudsmen are trained to disseminate information both up and down the chain of
command, including official Department of the Navy and command information, command climate issues, local quality of
life (QOL) improvement opportunities, and “good deals” around the community.
They also provide resource referrals when needed. They are instrumental in resolving family issues before the issues
require extensive command attention. The command ombudsman program is shaped largely by the commanding officer‟s
perceived needs of his/her command. The command ombudsman is appointed by and works under the guidance of the
commanding officer who determines the priorities of the program, the roles and relationships of those involved in it, and
the type and level of support it will receive.
Ombudsman Program Advisory Group (OPAG)
The OPAG meets several times a year to discuss issues identified by Regional Ombudsman Advisory Board (ROAB) meetings
and to discuss policy, special projects and curriculum development for the Ombudsman Program.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED TO OR REQUESTED FROM YOUR OMBUDSMAN IS COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL. HOWEVER, ANY
ALLEGATION OF CHILD OR SPOUSAL ABUSE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, OR SUICIDAL THREATS ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED. THERE ARE RESOURCES
AVAILABLE TO YOU IF YOU ARE IN DANGER, AND I CAN PROVIDE THEM TO YOU SO THAT YOU CAN GET THE HELP YOU NEED WITH THE
CONFIDENTIALITY YOU DESERVE. PLEASE ASK ME IF YOU NEED MORE INFO.
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Fleet Area Control and Surveillance
Facility 35th Anniversary
The Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility Jacksonville (FACSFACJAX) celebrates its 35th
anniversary 1 April 2012.
Upon establishment of FACSFAC JAX, the mission assumed was initially assigned to Commander, Fleet
Air Jacksonville (COMFAIRJAX) until 30 June 1973. On 1 July 1973, upon disestablishment of COMFAIRJAX,
four members of COMFAIRJAX staff were transferred to the Naval Air Station Jacksonville for administrative
support and co-located with the Navy Ground Control Intercept Site (NGCI) to continue the mission as the
Jacksonville Operating Area Coordination Center (JOACC). This the first small step toward combining the
individual functions associated with scheduling and control of the Jacksonville Fleet Operating Areas.
Since 1973, the mission performed by JOACC steadily increased in scope and complexity. In July 1974,
the Chief of Naval Operations verified the operational requirement for the establishment of a Fleet Area Control
and Surveillance Facility (FACSFAC) at NAS Jacksonville and the JOACC and NGCI site were scheduled for
expansion into an interim FACSFAC. To fulfill this ever increasing need for coordinating military and civilian
use of the Jacksonville fleet areas, the Chief of Naval Operations directed in August 1976 that Fleet Area Control
and Surveillance Facility, Jacksonville be established as a separate command effective 1 April 1977.
Today FACSFACJAX is responsible for the scheduling and control of offshore fleet operating areas,
military special use airspace, land target and electronic warfare missions. FACSFACJAX is also the military
coordinator with the Federal Aviation Administration and other cognizant agencies for fleet users during
operations in the FACSFACJAX area of responsibility to assure safe and optimum use.
FACSFACJAX has been designated by Commander, United States Fleet Forces Command, to be the
southeast area coordinator and scheduler for Department of Defense/Navy offshore air and surface areas, and
overland for special use airspace and military training routes. Operationally, FACSFACJAX has three
components: SEALORD, which provides air traffic control services, BRISTOL, which provides surface unit
tracking and air intercept control (AIC) services, and SCHEDULES, which provides scheduling services for
special use airspace and targets in the Pinecastle Range Complex.
FACSFACJAX has responsibility for the operating areas (OPAREA) and warning areas from
Charleston, SC to Daytona Beach, FL and is a subordinate command of Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S.
Atlantic Fleet. FACSFACJAX is assigned additional duties by Commander, Navy Region Southeast.
FACSFACJAX is dedicated to being the finest service provider for our military and civilian users. In so
doing, we demand the highest degree of professionalism and integrity. Our mission success will only be met when
we follow four principles - DO FOCUS ON THE BASICS; DO THE RIGHT THING; DO RESPECT
YOURSELF/YOUR PEERS; AND DO ENJOY WHAT YOU DO.

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Summer Safety Tips
Leading Causes of Recreation Deaths and Injuries:
Drowning
Water Sports
Falls
Outdoor Recreation
Team and Contact Sports
The beginning of summer means it's time to play ball, go fishing, hike, camp, or just have a backyard
barbecue. Whatever your pleasure, apply risk management when planning those activities. Most of the
things that can hurt you or go wrong are easy to anticipate and avoid. A few smart decisions go a long
way toward maintaining our Navy and Marine Corps personnel readiness. We all know that our Force is
operating at a high tempo, and it can be tempting to let off steam with high-risk activities during down
time. Just remember, our forces are just as affected by an off-duty mishap as by one occurring at work.
Have fun, but be smart!
Play Hard But Play to Win:
Sports injuries often seem like an inevitable part of the game, but you can do some things to help
prevent them:
Make sure you have the proper skills and training before participating in any sport.
Use the proper protective gear for the particular sport you are playing. This will reduce the
chances of being injured.
Minimize the chance of muscle strain or other soft-tissue injury by warming up before starting.
Cool down later to loosen the body‟s muscles.
Apply sunscreen and wear a hat (where possible) to reduce the chance of sunburn.
If a person receives a soft-tissue injury , immediately treat with RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression,
Elevation).
Schedule frequent water breaks during practices and games and use misting sprays to keep the
body cool.
Say “Bug-Off” to Bugs
[Mosquitoes]
Mosquitoes deliver an itchy bite and can spread disease. They are most active at dawn and dusk.
Protect yourself by following these protective measures:
Use repellent with DEET. Read label before use and carefully follow directions. Take special care
when using repellents on children.

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Summer Safety Tips
Say “Bug-Off” to Bugs
[Mosquitoes cont.]
When going out, wear a long sleeve shirt, long pants and a hat.
One way to prevent mosquitoes from spawning is to control the elements that provide
breeding grounds for them: Fix leaky sprinklers and faucets.
Repair or replace screens.
Get rid of all standing water.
Change water in birdbaths, fountains, wading pools, and animal troughs at least once a
week.
Learn Water-Survival Skills
[In the Pool]
Always have a first-aid kit and emergency phone contacts handy. Adults should be
trained in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).
Always use approved personal floatation devices (life jackets).
Barriers can offer added protection against drowning. Power or manual covers will
completely cover a pool and block access to the water; however, be sure to drain any
standing water from the surface of the pool cover as a child can drown in very small
amounts of water.
Remove toys from in and around the pool when not in use. They can attract children to
the pool.
Never leave a child alone near water – at the pool, the beach or in the tub.
Enroll children over age three in swimming lessons taught by qualified instructors. But
keep in mind that lessons don't make your child "drown-proof."
Older children risk drowning when they overestimate their swimming ability or
underestimate the water depth.
Mind Those Sparks and Embers:
Attend professional fireworks displays.
If you decide to have a display, ensure fireworks are legal in your area. With the
current dry conditions in Florida expect local ordinance to prevent firework use.
Never try to relight fireworks that have not fully functioned or discharged.
Keep fireworks away from children.
Check the package for instructions on storage and use.
Keep a bucket of water in case of a malfunction or fire.
REMEMBER TO CONTACT THE USO OR ITT TO GET YOUR DISCOUNTED DISNEY, UNIVERSAL
STUDIOS AND OTHER TICKETS! HAVE A BLAST AND SAVE A TON WHILE SUPPORTING OUR USO AND
ITT OFFICES!
ITT: (904) 542-3318

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND JACKSONVILLE
Jacksonville Suns vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
Apr 27, 2012 May 4 – 6 2012
7:00 PM Roaming the Atlantic are just one of Amelia Island‟s tales that
Come watch your hometown Jacksonville Suns take on the come to life at this year‟s Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival,
Pensacola Blue Wahoos! Game time: 7:05 p.m. celebrating all things shrimp since 1964 – catching them, cooking
Call (904) 358-2846 for tickets! them, eating them and even drawing them. The Southeast Tourism
www.jaxsuns.com Society has named the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival a Top-20
event ten times. This year‟s line-up of fine arts and antiques,
An Evening of Taste With Chef Matthew Medure delicious food and lively entertainment is sure to live up to that
Apr 29, 2012 distinction.
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM www.visitjacksonville.com/events/view/isle-of-eight-flags-shrimp-
Matthew's Restaurant festival
Join Children's Home Society of Florida and Chef Matthew Medure
for a fabulous evening of fine wine, fantastic food and fun times.
Registration is $150. For more information, call 493-7739. Mother's Day Brunch
www.chsfl.org/buckner May 06, 2012
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
20th Annual World of Nations Celebration Cafe Nola at MOCA Jax
May 3-6, 2012 $25/adults, $8 children under 10
9:00 am Treat Mom to a special buffet brunch on her special day. Free
Have you ever wanted to visit a foreign country? We have your Mimosas for all Moms! Reservations strongly suggested.
passport ready! The City of Jacksonville and local multicultural (904) 366-6911, ext. 231 for reservations.
friends will bring the world to you with this fascinating cultural www.mocajacksonville.org/cafe/
destination that showcases the unique diversity of our planet, and
puts the wonderful sights, sounds, and tastes of different nations Mother's Day Tea Party
within your reach. So pack your bags and bring your family, friends May 13, 2012
and neighbors to Metropolitan Park for an exciting adventure 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
around the world! Doing Dishes
www.visitjacksonville.com/events/view/20th-annual-world-of- Doing Dishes is hosting a special Mother‟s Day Tea for Mothers and
nations-celebration their children. Each mother will paint a teapot and each child will
paint a tea cup and saucer. Cost is $55 for mother and one child,
St. Luke's Annual Spring Festival $10 for each additional child. Tea and snacks will be provided!
May 04, 2012 904.388.7088
5:00 PM www.doingdishes.com
St. Luke's Catholic Church
Free
St. Luke's Spring Festival has been a favorite of our community for
over 30 years. This year we are teaming up with St. Vincent's
Healthcare to provide the largest event in our history. Join us for a
weekend of good food, live entertainment, FIREWORKS and much
more!
www.stlukesfestival.org
REMEMBER TO CONTACT THE USO OR ITT TO GET YOUR DISCOUNTED DISNEY, UNIVERSAL
STUDIOS AND OTHER TICKETS! HAVE A BLAST AND SAVE A TON WHILE SUPPORTING OUR USO AND
ITT OFFICES!
ITT: (904) 542-3318

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WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND JACKSONVILLE
Verizon Wireless Kids 4 Kids Carnival
Lavilla School of the Arts Summercamp 2012
May 19, 2012
Jun 18, 2012
12:00 AM
7:00 AM
MaliVai Washington Youth Center
Lavilla School of the Arts
Free
This is an arts and academic camp that has regular hours of 9am -
It‟s that time of year again for the Verizon Wireless Kids 4 Kids
3pm and extended hours beginning at 7am and ending at 6pm. We
Carnival! The Carnival will take place Saturday, May 19th from
have programs in Visual Art, Cooking, History, Drama, Vocal,
10am-2pm at the MaliVai Washington Youth Center. This FREE
Sewing, Crafts, Comics, Film, Circus, Musical Theatre, Dance,
outdoor event is open to the public and has interactive activities
Computer Graphics and more. Programs are available for ages 4
for every age! Each year, hundreds of attendees come out and
through 17. We serve the Federal Summer Lunch Program for Free.
enjoy games, bounces houses & inflatables, contests, a live DJ,
www.duvalschools.org/lavilla/
mascots, arts & crafts, tennis clinics, prizes, special guest
appearances, give-a-ways and more!
Fireworks and Flipflops Sleepover
www.malwashington.com
Jun 22, 2012
7:00 PM
Jacksonville Jazz Festival
Doing Dishes
May 24, 2012
We're hosting another of our popular sleepovers! We'll paint, eat,
4:00 PM
watch a movie and spend the night right here in the studio! All our
Heart of Downtown
projects have a fun summer theme. Cost is $50 per child.
Free
www.doingdishes.com
The 2012 festival will continue the tradition of Jazz in Jacksonville
with a variety of jazz genres and featured activities in the heart of
Jacksonville Top to Bottom Walking Tour
downtown Jacksonville. Activities include the Jacksonville Jazz
Every Tuesday
Piano Competition, Art in the Heart Downtown Juried Art Show and
10:00 AM
Sale, Wine Down/Brew Town Tasting Experience, „Round Midnight
Explore Jacksonville from "Top to Bottom" on this entertaining
Jazz Jams, jazz brunches, exhibits and more.
walking tour. Professional tour guides take you along the river,
(904) 630-3690
through buildings, on a rooftop, and even inside the old bank
www.Jaxjazzfest.com
tunnels below the streets. We talk about the history, architecture,
and culture of the city along the way. Meet at the bottom of the
11th Annual Butterfly Festival
Jacksonville Landing escalators. Rated Excellent by Trip Advisor.
May 28, 2012
Distance walked about 1 mile. $15/p, children 5-12 years of age $5.
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Call 904-827-1845 to reserve. Departs every Tuesday
Tree Hill Nature Center – Amphitheater
www.visitjacksonville.com/events/view/jacksonville-top-to-
The 11th Annual Joseph A. Strasser Butterfly Festival at Tree Hill
bottom-walking-tour
will be April 28, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a 3:30 p.m. live
butterfly release (weather permitting). We will have vendors, food
& drinks, entertainment, crafts, live animal experiences, and so Jacksonville Landing Market
much more. 10:00 AM – 2:00PM
www.treehill.org Jacksonville Landing Market 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vendors set up
throughout The Landing selling locally-grown produce, baked
goods, plants, pottery, arts and crafts and more. Every Friday 10
a.m. – 2 p.m.
Jacksonville Suns vs. Jackson Generals www.visitjacksonville.com/events/view/jacksonville-landing-
Jun 07, 2012 market
7:30 PM
Come watch your hometown Jacksonville Suns take on the Jackson
Generals! Game time: 7:35 p.m.
Call (904) 358-2846 for tickets
www.jaxsuns.com

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Crafts for Summer,
and All Occasion
Summer Fun
Check list
Crafts
Ahh, the lazy days of summer.
Whether you are going to the beach
on vacation, or spending time
barbecuing with your friends, camping
() Make Lemonade () Go to a Library program
out in the wilderness or even taking () Giant Bubbles () Have a BBQ
the family on a picnic, it is a great time () Make Ice Cream () Play Baseball
of the year to enjoy the outdoors. But () Set up a tent outside () Make Chalk Paint
if you happen to be at home, collect
some craft supplies, get out on the () Have a picnic () Go to the Beach
patio in the fresh air and enjoy crafting () Play Hopscotch () Play on water slides
a fun project for yourself or even with () Make kool aid play dough () Make Jello Boats (Google)
the kids.
() Paint Rocks () Fly Kites
() Set up an obstacle course () Watch clouds
Check out these websites for
some creative ides. () Ride Bikes () Make popsicles
() Run through sprinklers () Make handprint sunflowers
1) www.craftideas.info () Play in a pool () Go to the Museum
() Watch a parade () Eat watermelon
2) www.crafts.kaboose.com () Blow some bubbles () Go to the Park
3) www.familyfun.go.com () Have an Ice Cream party () Walk along the waterfront
() Plant a Vegetable Garden () Paint the fence with water
4) www.dltk-holidays.com
() Watch fireworks () Make Mud Pies
5) www.freekidcrafts.com () Draw with chalk () Make milk carton boats
6) www.thelongthread.com () Throw a Frisbee () Color Scavenger hunt
() Build a Sandcastle () Make a pizza
7) www.4kraftykidz.com () Go to the Zoo () Write a story
8) www.preschoolexpress.com () Host a sleepover () Have a Pajama Day
() Build a Fort () Go to a movie
9) www.busybeekidscrafts.com
() Walk a dog () Make a scrapbook
10) www.easy-child-crafts.com () Help make dinner () Plant flowers
() Write and Mail a letter () Create Melted Crayon Art
() Go Fishing () Make Root beer Floats
() Make Smores () Make a T-Shirt

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JUST JOKING AROUND!
1.Q: What do you get if you cross a bee with a skunk? 2.Q: What does the bee Santa Claus say? 3.Q: What is
cleverer than a talking cat? 4. Q: What do you get if you cross a tiger with a kangaroo? 5. Q. How do we know
that insects are so clever?

10. THE FACSFAC FAST FACTS
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Tricare
www.nmcrs.org TRICARE is the health benefit for all seven uniformed services.
NMCRS is a private non-profit charitable organization providing South Region TRICARE Customer Service: (800) 444-5445
financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval
Services of the United States. United Concordia
(904) 542-3515 United Concordia covers basic dental care for the spouses and children
of active duty military members for a monthly premium.
American Red Cross (800) 866-8499
www.redcross.org
The Red Cross helps prepare communities for emergencies and keep Exceptional Family Member Plan
people safe every day thanks to caring people who support our work EFMP is a mandatory enrollment program that provides detailers
(904) 246-1395 information they need in order to assign families to duty stations that
can support their special needs.
Fleet and Family Support Center (904) 542-7348
www.ffs.navy.mil/ www.npc.navy.mil/channels
FFSC provides information and referral, education and training,
counseling and advocacy to facilitate personal self-sufficiency and Military One Source
command readiness for sailors and their families. Please refer to their Military One Source is a "one stop" place to go whenever service
SIGNAL publication for all offered classes. members or family members need assistance with any kind of problem.
Phone: (904) 542-2766 www.militaryonesource.com
Newsletter: https://www.nffsp.org (800) 342-9647
Moral Welfare and Recreation Navy Legal Service Center
www.mwr.navy.mil/ The Navy Legal Service Center provides quality legal services
The Navy Morale, Welfare and Recreation Division administers a varied regarding personal civil legal matters to eligible persons; and to educate
program of recreation, social and community support activities on U.S. eligible persons regarding their personal legal rights and
Navy facilities worldwide. responsibilities.
USO: (904) 542-3028 (904) 542-2133
MWR: (904) 542-3111
ITT: (904) 542-3318 Navy College
Armed Forces Vacation Club: www.afvclub.com The Navy College mission is to enable Sailors to obtain a college
Campsites: www.mwr.navy.mil/mwrprgms/cabin.htm degree while on active duty.
https://www.navycollege.navy.mil/about.htm
Chaplain (904) 542-2477
Chaplains are members of the clergy who provide moral support, lend Navy Knowledge online: https://wwwa.nko.navy.mil/portal/home
advice to individuals facing personal or emotional difficulties, and
THE FACSFAC KIDS Region Child Placement Programs: 1-866-628-9232
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provide spiritual assistance to people from all walks of life.
Child Care
(904) 542-3051/3052
Web site: www.naccrra.org/militaryprograms
Compass Child Development Center: (904) 542-5434
www.gocompass.org
COMPASS provides classes that help military spouses understand the Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System
Navy lifestyle better and get to know their Navy community and what it Database to coordinate military family recall during times of
has to offer. emergency.
www.navyfamily.navy.mil
877-414-5358
JOKE ANSWERS
1. A: AN ANIMAL THAT STINKS AND STINGS! 2. A: HO HUM HUM! 3. A: A SPELLING BEE!
4. A: A STRIPEY JUMPER! 5. A. BECAUSE THEY ALWAYS KNOW WHEN YOU’RE EATING OUTSIDE!
ITT Ticket Offices: Before hitting the area’s theme parks or planning your next vacation to Disney, check with your
local MWR Information, Tickets & Tours (ITT) Office for discounted tickets. ITT offices offer tickets to parks,
museums, movie theatres, concerts and central Florida theme parks to include Walt Disney World, Sea World and
Universal Studios. Military discounted rates are available to active duty, retirees, DoD civilians, reservists and
family members presenting a Military ID card!