Earlybird lab hours for Naval Hospital Pensacola ... Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) has announced new “earlybird” hours for the NHP lab. The laboratory at the hospital will now be open at 6 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays with a closing time of 6:30 p.m. The lab hours for all other days of the week are 7 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; and 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays. The lab will be closed Sundays and federal holidays. For more information, contact the laboratory at 505-6724.
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CNP visits NAS Pensacola Navy’s training command briefs Chief of Naval Personnel on its systematic approach to develop quality training Story, photo by Steve Vanderwerff NETC PAO
Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP), Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, visited Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) Jan. 11. After meeting with Rear Adm. Don Quinn, NETC’s commander, and NETC’s FORCM April Beldo, he was briefed by
Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, left, discusses with Rear Adm. Don Quinn, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) systematic approaches which ensure quality training.
Cmdr. Joseph Finn, NETC’s director of Learning and Development (N7), about the Human Performance Requirements Review (HPRR) process. Finn explained to Van Buskirk how NETC uses HPPR’s to review training so it meets current and future fleet requirements, and gives Sailors the opportunity to voice concerns regarding individual rate training, and the enlisted community’s health, by allowing direct access to community managers and system experts. Conducted on a regular basis, NETC’s learning centers have broad guidance to
tailor the process to meet unique enterprise requirements. After Finn’s detailed explanation of the process, Capt. Terry Burt, commanding officer of the Center for Naval Air Technical Training Center (CNATT), described their success in the process, which includes identifying training gaps, enabling communication, having a repeatable process, creating working solutions locally where possible, having HPRR process management pushed to the site level and the efficient allocation of resources to readiness. “I was glad to have the opportunity to discuss CNATT’S success with Vice Adm. Van Buskirk,” Burt said. “We’ve done a lot of work over the last two years to build this process across aviation and its really starting to pay off for us. It’s something the fleet needed and in these very tight times with resources it certainly gives us a focus on what’s the most important thing to fix and impact readiness.” Van Buskirk was pleased by CNATT’s success and how it has affected fleet readiness. “Quality training is crucial to fleet readiness, and Naval Education and Training Command’s Human Performance Requirements Review process is integral to the development and updating of that training,” said Van Buskirk. “During a HPRR, training commands work with fleet experts to complete a comprehensive review of existing training against validated fleet requirements, system and platform requirements and community or career management needs. Capt. Burt and his team across the CNATT operations have built a strong positive relationship with stakeholders in squadrons and across the fleet in support of this essential program. The results have included improvements in aircraft and weapon systems maintenance in platforms throughout the fleet.”
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Leadership Pensacola ʻjoins the Navyʼ ... AWR1 Joshua Frank, a Rescue Swimmer School instructor, greets members of the 2013 Leadership Pensacola (LEAP) class as if they were a new group of trainees at the Naval Aviation School Command (NASC), Bldg. 633, Jan. 10. The LEAP class spent the day learning about the military’s infrastructure, economic impact and relationship to the local community. Photo by Janet Thomas See story, 4A
Hours extended for flu vaccine From Jason Bortz NHP PAO
For those who have not had their annual flu vaccine, it’s not too late. Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) will have extended hours at its immunization clinic to allow all TRICARE Prime beneficiaries the opportunity to receive the influenza vaccine. The extended hours
for the clinic will be Jan. 22-23 from 5-7 p.m. The immunization clinic can also administer the vaccine to TRICARE Prime beneficiaries during normal business hours without an appointment, M o n d a y s through Fridays from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. While not 100 percent effective, a flu vaccine is the best way to prevent influenza. Individuals can
also minimize catching the flu by washing hands or using hand sanitizer frequently and keeping hands away from the face. Covering the mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing and sneezing, or coughing or sneezing into the upper sleeve or elbow and not the hands, can also help reduce the spread of diseases. For more information, contact the NHP Immunization Clinic at 505-6257.
Tax season kicks off; Navy VITA information From NASP VITA
Commanding General, Training Command visits MATSG-21 ... Marine Brigadier Gen. John W. Simmons was onboard NAS Pensacola Jan. 8-11 for a site visit of NASP and NASP Corry Station. The tour included focus groups and discussions with Marine personnel. (Above) Simmons holds a session on current events with Marine lieutenants in the MATSG-21 Headquarters. Photo by 2nd Lt. Joseph Daclan
It’s tax season. Many people have questions for the Navy’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program and VITA is happy to answer those questions. This year, clients are using self-service at all VITA sites. Although this may be new to some, it’s been in existence now for about five years and became mandatory starting in 2012 (tax year 2011). Some of you may
have noticed or experienced the change last year. The new program is expected to reduce staffing by 50 percent than full-service, traditional VITA. Why the change? The purpose of the Navy tax assistance program is to primarily assist junior enlisted personnel with their tax preparation. In the past, VITA has been able to offer one-onone tax preparation to
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Escambia County School District Career Academy Showcase Jan. 24 From Carissa Bergosh School Liaison Officer NAS Pensacola, Corry CDC
Interested in exploring a certain career or learning more about a field of study? The Escambia County School District will have its annual Career Academy Showcase for all middle and high school academy programs. The showcase will be held at Woodham Middle school Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. There will be information on and opportunities to apply for all programs in the school’s gym. Reminder: The deadline to apply for all Middle and High School Career Academy Programs is Feb. 15. For more information visit http:// career. escambia. k12. fl.us/ CareerAcademy/index.asp or call Carissa Bergosh, School Liaison Officer NASP at 293-0322. VITA from page 1
customers based on ample staff and support this service. Over the past several years, the number of volunteers has decreased and demand for full-service tax assistance has decreased, given the introduction of alternate, online tax assistance preparation. VITA understands the change in manner and scope of tax services provided under the new self-service model may create confusion and possible frustration for repeat Tax Assistance Center’s (TAC) customers who have come to expect full-service tax preparation. The VITA program has evolved over time to best meet mission requirements while addressing practical manning and budgetary realities. What is meant by “self-service?” The self-service program is centered on Tax Assistance Centers equipped with computer stations, where customers prepare their own tax returns with the assistance of a core group of volunteers. These volunteers act as “floor monitors” and assist up to four or five customers at
“This brief showed me that CNATT is living up to the NETC motto – Fleet Readiness Starts Here.” According to Quinn, Van Buskirk’s visit to NETC was important because it gave him a better understanding of the process in place to develop new training and identify training shortfalls. “The brief gave CNP a better understanding of the structured recurring process we use to encourage and capture fleet feedback,” he said. “That’s what the whole HPRR process is about. When people talk about training not being good enough, they should know that there are already communication paths in place for the fleet to weigh in and a lot of automatic triggers that cause us to revisit our training curricula.” Quinn also says that it’s important to get the word out to the fleet about HPPRs. “There’s a very rigorous process that’s available and easy to use. We expend a lot of time and effort to make sure people are aware and we’re also working hard to make it less labor intensive. We don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time someone identifies a training deficiency. We expect changes to occur, based on the rate of technological change in each warfare area,” Quinn said. For more news from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnet/.
adjacent computer terminals simultaneously. Customers prepare their own returns online. A primary goal of selfservice is to educate our customers so that they will understand and have the ability to complete their own tax returns. To promote that goal, all customers are required to use self-service, including retirees. Who are eligible for services? • Active-duty U.S. military members. • Retired members entitled to retired/retainer pay and or military disability/VA compensation with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $57,000 or less. • Dependent family members of the above. • Reserve U.S. military members on active-duty for 30 days or more. • Reserve U.S. military members on active duty for 29 days or less, in cases of emergency. • Reserve U.S. military members during pre-mobilization. • Reserve U.S. military members up to 30 days after demobilization.
Deputy surgeon general onboard NAS Pensacola ... Rear Adm. Michael Mittelman, deputy surgeon general of the Navy, uses his smartphone to scan a “QR” code Jan. 14 at the Naval Air Technical Training Center’s Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) with assistance from Lt. Cmdr. Michael Payne (right), officer in charge of the NBHC. The QR code takes users to an online customer satisfaction survey for the NBHC. Rear Adm. Mittelman was given a tour of the NBHCs in the Pensacola area by Capt. Maureen Padden (left), commanding officer, Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP). Photo courtesy NHP
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Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla.: A Bicentennial Defense Community Commanding Officer — Capt. Christopher W. Plummer Public Affairs Officer — Harry C. White The Gosport nameplate pays homage to the 100th anniversary of naval aviation in 2011: the Centennial of Naval Aviation, or CONA. The image on the left side of the nameplate depicts Eugene Ely taking off in a Curtiss pusher bi-plane from the USS Pennsylvania Jan. 18, 1911. While Ely had taken off from the USS Birmingham two months earlier after his plane had been loaded on the ship, the USS Pennsylvania event was the first time a plane landed on and then took off from a U.S. warship.
The image on the right side is the Navy’s most modern fighter aircraft, the F-18 Super Hornet. Established in 1921 as the Air Station News, the name Gosport was adopted in 1936. A gosport was a voice tube used by flight instructors in the early days of naval aviation to give instructions and directions to their students. The name “Gosport” was derived from Gosport, England (originally God’s Port), where the voice tube was invented. Gosport is an authorized newspaper published every Friday by Ballinger Publishing,
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JACC: free flu shots for veterans From JACC
Seasonal flu vaccine is available and free to all enrolled veterans at any of the Department of Veterans Affairs Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System facilities. Veterans seeking a flu shot should contact Joint Base Pearl Harbortheir Patient Aligned Hickam HN Abigail Care Team (PACT). Doromal administers a flu Veterans who have shot to GMCM William received the shot else- Lipsett. Photo by MCC where should let their Donald W. Randall PACT know. The hours at the VA’s Pensacola Joint Ambulatory Care Clinic (JACC) are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, call 912-2000 or 1 (866) 927-1420.
• 20/20/20 spouses/dependents receiving transitional compensation with an AGI of $57,000 or less. • Spouses, former spouses and children who are victims of abuse by members loosing the right to pay under 10 U.S.C. 1408(h) with AGI of $57,000 or less. • Dependents of members separated for dependent abuse consistent with 10 U.S.C. 1059 with an AGI of $57,000 or less. What program or software do I use? Military OneSource is the default program for all TACs because it offers the most support at no cost to the servicemember and there are no income limitations. This service is available for all active-duty, guard and reserve personnel and their families. Personnel are able to file their federal and up to five state returns using the H&R Block at Home tax software. For retirees and other eligible personnel, My Free Taxes, a United Way Sponsored program is the recommended Free File Alliance program. They have also partnered with H&R Block. When visitors log on to the MyFreeTaxes.com website and click on the icon to begin to do taxes, it will take them directly to H&R Block’s website. In short, H&R Block will be the software used at the TACs this year. Are there income restrictions/adjusted gross income limitations? For active-duty military personnel and reserve, there are no income restrictions or adjusted gross income limitations. However, retirees and former spouses whose AGI is more than $57,000, or who have self-employment income (Schedule C), capital gains and losses (Schedule D), rental and royalty income (Schedule E), farm income (Schedule F) and shareholder/partnership income or loss (Schedule K-1) will not be able to utilize the self-service program. They will be referred to a commercial tax preparation service, encouraged to use online software which may require a fee for using their service online, i.e. Turbo Tax, Tax Slayer, etc. or will be referred to a nonmilitary alternate full-service VITA program, such as AARP’s VITA Program or United Way’s VITA Program. What documents to bring? Military ID, all W-2s, 1098s, 1099s, child care provider’s identification number, bank routing number and account number, last year’s tax return. The Rhodes Building, 41 North Jefferson Street, Suite 402, Pensacola, FL 32504, in the interest of military and civilian personnel and their families aboard the Naval Air Station Pensacola, Saufley Field and Corry Station. Editorial and news material is compiled by the Public Affairs Office, 150 Hase Road, Ste.A, NAS Pensacola, FL 32508-1051. All news releases and related materials should be mailed to that address, e-mailed to scott.hallford@navy.mil. National news sources are American Forces Press Service (AFPS), Navy News Service (NNS), Air Force News Service (AFNS), News USA and North American Precis Syndicate (NAPS). Opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense, United States Navy, officials of the Naval Air Station Pensacola, or Ballinger Publishing. All advertising, including classified ads, is arranged through Ballinger Publishing. Minimum weekly circulation is 25,000. Everything advertised in this publication must be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to rank, rate, race, creed, color, national origin or sex of the purchaser, user or patron. A confirmed rejection of this policy of equal opportunities by an advertiser will result in the refusal of future advertising from that source.
Frequently asked questions for selfservice VITAs: “What if I’m physically unable to complete my taxes online?” Customers who are physically unable to complete their taxes online should call the VITA tax centers to find out service availability and/or alternate full-service VITA programs in the area, such as AARP’s VITA Program or United Way’s VITA Program. “What if a customer has difficulty using the self-service program?” As stated, self-service is mandatory at TACs in Pensacola and within the United States. If a customer has difficulty utilizing the self-service program, the TAC volunteer will assist that customer using the selfservice tax preparation program. Customers will not be given full-service VITA simply because they are having difficulties with self-service or refuse to have self-service. The policy is that the volunteer will continue to assist the customer utilizing the self-service program. This ensures that the customers learn the most about how to do their own taxes, and it encourages the next customer to also do the same. “What is a customer qualifies for tax assistance services, but does not qualify for Military OneSource (retiree) and has an AGI of $57,000 and cannot file free using programs through the United Way’s My Free Taxes website or IRS Free File Alliance?” The purpose of the Navy tax assistance program is to primarily assist junior enlisted personnel with their tax preparation. The Navy does not set income limits for programs operating under the IRS Free File Alliance. Individuals who do not qualify for Military OneSource and also do not qualify for the United Way’s MyFreeTaxes and other IRS Free File Alliances should seek alternative tax assistance, such as Tax Slayer, Turbo Tax, and other low-cost tax preparation software or should seek to use a nonmilitary VITA program in their area that may be able to assist him/her. All VITA sites will have a list of these programs in the area with telephone numbers, hours or operation, and physical addresses. Tax center phones are being installed at this time and phone numbers will soon be avilable; more information is available at this time by calling 4524488, ext. 3137.
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Dirty secrets of the modern housewife exposed By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Columnist
Every morning at about 9 a.m., a little ray of sunshine comes through the window of my kitchen and ruins my life. It taunts me, mocks me, and points a gleaming spotlight directly on my flaws, exposing them to the world. I am not sure if that beam of light is a random act of nature, or a call to action. All I know is that it shines right on what I thought was my relatively clean floor, clearly magnifying a shocking amount of dog hair, fuzz, crumbs and dirt. Each time this truth is revealed, I grimace and run to the laundry room to grab the broom, a mop and a dustpan. As the shaft of light moves around the room, I follow it, frantically extracting the newly discovered filth. Some days, I wonder if my reaction to this exposure is healthy. Do a few crumbs really matter in the whole scheme of things? Is there something wrong with me because I want my floor to be clean? Am I “anal-retentive?” Do I have OCD? Throughout the years, philosophies on the importance of cleanliness have run the gamut. The best-known adage, “cleanliness is next to godliness,” has biblical roots, and similar proverbs about the spiritual benefits of being physically clean are found in both the Talmud and the
About the columnist Lisa Smith Molinari, mother of three, has been a military spouse for 19 years (and running). Her humor column, “The Meat and Potatoes of Life,” appears weekly in newspapers and on Stripes Military Moms, a website associated with Stars and Stripes newspaper. She also writes columns for Military Spouse magazine and a blog at www.themeat andpotatoesoflife.com. Molinari and her family are currently stationed at Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Fla. Koran. Now that leprosy and the plague are no longer a worry, the maxims of modern society attach a negative stigma to cleanliness as if it were a dis-
ease itself. Refrigerator magnets tell us, “Immaculate homes are run by dull women.” Paperweights and coffee cups suggest, “An untidy desk is a sign of genius.” Sometime in the 1980s, use of the Freudian term “anal retentive” became trendy, showing up in “you might be” lists and Saturday Night Live skits making fun of people who thrive on order and control. Similarly, the psychological label “obsessive-compulsive disorder” has become a part of pop culture, as evidenced by the fact that it is the primary feature in current TV shows such as “Monk,” “Obsessed,” and “The OCD Project.” Today, one can’t wash one’s hands without being labeled a “germophobe.” One can’t dust the knick knacks for the risk of being branded dull and boring. One can’t reorganize the junk drawer without being called “anal-retentive” or “OCD.” But, do these popular terms really just provide the Me Generation with another excuse to be selfish by implying that cleanliness is a sign of dysfunction or lifelessness? During a bunco game last week, some fellow military wives and I chatted during a break in play. “I hate dusting,” I said, and a few others agreed.
“How about stubble in the sink, drives me crazy.” “But hair on the bathroom floor is the worst,” another wife offered, and we all gave approving nods. “Guys don’t even notice. There could be tumbleweeds of hair rolling around on the tile, and he will still stand there, obliviously rubbing his hairy rear end with a towel.” Shaking our heads, we all felt her pain. The banter went on, covering issues such as the dehydrated peas and carrots under the fridge, the dust on the fan blades, the unmentionable substances behind the toilet seat and gloppy hairballs in the drains. We all agreed that there is nothing more satisfying than putting the crevice tool on a Shop Vac and sucking it all up – the dust, the hair, the old candy wrappers under our teenage sons’ beds, and the peanuts between the couch cushions. None of us was ashamed or embarrassed to admit it – we like our houses to
be clean and tidy. Notwithstanding the negative stereotype good housekeeping has been assigned by pop culture, the fact remains that most people want to live in a tidy house. Despite modern society’s attempts to grant merit to tolerating mess, the virtues of cleanliness persist. That is the truth that is illuminated every day by that pesky little ray of sunlight that shines through my window. Call it godliness or OCD, as long as the sun continues to shine, I will run and get my broom.
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Chamber class reports for military day Navy’s training commander joins discussion with Pensacola leaders Ens. Alexander Perrien NETC Public Affairs
The commander of Naval Education Training Command (NETC) led a roundtable discussion among Navy and Pensacola leaders Jan. 10 about the economic and social impact the Navy has on the local area. Rear Adm. Don Quinn moderated the discussion, held inside the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, at the conclusion of Leadership Pensacola (LEAP) class of 2013’s military day. LEAP is a 10-month program organized by the Greater Pensacola Chamber. Classes consist of 50 local leaders who are immersed, through 11 seminars, into the economy, infrastructure and military that support the Pensacola area. Military Day is a one-day segment of the curriculum focused on developing an understanding of what takes place in the NAS Pensacola region. “We get an in-depth look behind the scenes of what makes the area’s economy tick, the support systems that are here, and the people that are running those systems,” said Gerold Hall, 2013 LEAP member and director of Business Development at Landrum Professional Employer Services. During the conversation, Quinn emphasized the volume of military students who attend training at commands in Pensacola, and the impact they have on the local economy. “Last year, we had 585,000 courses completed in the NETC domain. At any one point in time we have more than 6,500 students aboard NAS Pensacola and Corry Field combined,” he said. “Training is the foundation for our fleet’s success, and a great deal of that training happens right here in Pensacola.” Robert Bender, LEAP attendee and account advisor at Molton, Allen & Williams, said the panel was enlightening and that, more than ever, he values the need for the community to continually make improvements so that Sailors and other service members who come to the area will think about returning
HC3 Omar Hernandez, left, displays the many pieces of equipment worn during exercises with the Multi-place Helicopter Egress Training System to the members of the Leadership Pensacola (LEAP) class of 2013. LEAP is a 10-month program organized by the Greater Pensacola Chamber to immerse 50 local leaders in the many organizations that have active roles in the Pensacola economy. This visit was part of a day-long seminar aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola to increase communication between local military leaders and LEAP members. Photo by Ens. Alexander Perrien
About LEAP Leadership Pensacola was founded in 1982 with the first graduating class in 1983. The Greater Pensacola Chamber established the program with a goal of ensuring the community’s pool of talented leaders would be continually renewed. To date more than 1,200 people have completed the LEAP program and have acquired the skills, passion and connections to work effectively as community trustees. For more information on the LEAP program, visit http://pensacolachamber. com/about-the-chamber/ leap/.
after retirement or when they leave the armed services. “It’s great to see what goes on here at NAS Pensacola, and we are proud to see how Pensacola affects what goes on in the world. Hopefully we, as residents of Pensacola, show our support and thanks so that those who come through here feel welcome,” said Bender. While onboard NAS Pensacola, LEAP members took tours of the station’s facilities, discussed leadership, and visited several training centers to see first hand
Instructors including AWR1 Joshua Frank teamed up to conduct a special arrival inspection for the members of the 2013 Leadership Pensacola (LEAP) class at the Naval Aviation School Command (NASC), Bldg. 633, Jan. 10. Photo by Janet Thomas
how Sailors and Marines are taught to fit the needs of the fleet. Stops on the tour included the Rescue Swimmer School and a demonstration of the Multi-place Helicopter Egress Training System. “Today we showed them things that, as a normal everyday resident of Pensacola, they wouldn’t get to see,” said Capt. Chris Heaney, Naval Education and Training Command Security Assistance
Field Activity (NETSAFA) International Training Center’s (NITC) Officer in Charge and LEAP 2013 Military Day Chair. “Events like these strengthen the already close relationship between the local civilian leadership and the leadership of Naval Air Station Pensacola.” William Reynolds, city administrator for Pensacola, said the theme of the day was
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the mutual relationship between Pensacola and the Naval Air Station with an emphasis on communication. “These are young emerging leaders in Pensacola and the Pensacola area. Starting the communication for them, and keeping it going is exactly what it is all about,” he said. For more news from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www.navy. mil/local/cnet/.
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Military OneSource provides tax assistance service By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service
WA S H I N G T O N (NNS) – As tax season nears, Military OneSource and H&R Block have joined forces again to provide a free online tax preparation service for service members. During an interview with American Forces Press Service (AFPS) and the Pentagon Channel, Tony Jackson, a program analyst for the Military OneSource program office, detailed the services available for troops and their families. “Military OneSource is a gateway to a free tax preparation service, partnered with H&R Block,” he said. “We also have tax consultants who can provide assistance, whether it’s seeking and filling out tax forms or any other taxrelated information.” Jackson emphasized it is a safe and secure way for service members to prepare their taxes online. “Military OneSource and H&R block definitely meet industry standards for security for websites,” he said. “Also, encryption software (is used), and there’s also no selling of information, so service members and family members can be assured that their information is secure, and it stays within Military OneSource and
H&R Block.” Jackson noted that two services – basic and premium – are provided through H&R Block, with one notable difference. The basic service is free, he said, and the premium service would apply to taxpayers who must file Schedule C returns, generally to report gains or losses from business ownership. “When you (start) getting into premium, ... you’re going to incur some additional costs, where basic is free,” Jackson said. “But if you have Schedule C tax issues, that’s when you’d go to the premium. Again, the key point there is you do incur additional costs if you have to use the premium.” For those not sure which service they should use, Jackson encouraged them to use the Military OneSource website as a guide. The site lists answers to frequently asked questions, he added. “You can always contact Military OneSource at 1 (800) 342-9647,” Jackson said. “We’re open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so any questions you have, you can use the website or the call center at the (toll-free) number.” Jackson said both methods are effective in contacting Military OneSource tax consultants offering useful services for troops and their families.
MM3 Austin Taylor, right, a volunteer income tax assistance member, assists UT1 Doak Walker, assigned to Naval Weapons Station Charleston, in preparing his federal and state taxes. Volunteer income assistance members provide free tax advice, preparation, and assistance during the tax season to military members, Department of Defense civilians and their family members at Naval Weapons Station Charleston. Photo by MC1 Jennifer R. Hudson
“Not only do they provide forms and basic information relative to military-specific tax issues and questions, they are a gateway to get you to H&R Block,” he said. “If your tax situation warrants, they’ll get you to a volunteer income tax assistance clinic on your local military installation or larger command. It’s one-stop shopping.”
These tax consultants cannot prepare tax forms or direct people to do anything, Jackson said. Everything is on a recommended basis. All members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps are eligible to use the service, he said, including members of the National Guard and Reserve components, regardless of activation
status. Coast Guard reservists activated under Title 10 authority to serve with the Navy also are eligible, he added, and so are spouses and other family members enrolled in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. “Family members that have been designated to provide support to deployed service mem-
bers, medically discharged retirees and discharged service members (within) 180 days of their discharge date are eligible for Military OneSource services,” Jackson added. The key to these services is financial readiness, which is a Defense Department priority, Jackson said. “We understand that financial readiness is a readiness issue,” he said. “If you have a service (member) who’s concerned about their financial situation then that detracts from the mission.” Jackson also provided his personal testament to using the free tax preparation program, having served on active duty in the Marine Corps as a personnel officer for more than 20 years. He said his family still uses the service. “In fact, I have a daughter right now who is currently a military spouse, and she continues to use it as well,” he said. This program’s ultimate goal, Jackson said, is to ensure service members and their families know that Military OneSource is an option. “We hope it’s the first option ... for getting your taxes prepared or answering any questions or issues you have with taxes,” he said. “Just know that Military OneSource is there to help you.”
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Runway extension in place at NOLF Evergreen By Lt. j.g. Tim Mosso NASWF PAO
The Naval Air Station Whiting Field (NASWF) Public Works Department ended 2012 on a high note with the on-budget and ahead-of-schedule completion of a runway extension at Naval Outlying Landing Field (NOLF) Evergreen. The project, which involved extending the runway and peripheral clear zone, will allow the air station and sister command, Training Air Wing Five, to expand its naval aviation pilot training operations with the new T6B Texan II primary trainer. Navy pilot training operations at Evergreen, Ala., are facilitated by a lease agreement with the municipality. Student naval aviators in primary phase training use the airfield as a focal point for pattern practice, landing technique, and simulated emergency procedure practice. The elevated performance of the T-6 ushered changes to the facility in order to meet the wing’s target training tempo. “We added a 1,000-foot extension to the east-west runway and expanded the clear zone around the extension. Training in the
T-6 requires 4,000 feet of runway for tandem (student and instructor) operation and 5,000 feet for student solos,” NASWF Public Works Department head Lt. Cmdr. Jason Kranz explained. “The expanded runway also required us to expand the clear zones around the extension… this area covers approximately 23 acres,” he added. Through its contractor, Eagle Environmental Services Inc., public works enhanced runway 10/28 to meet the contract requirement almost a month ahead of the delivery deadline. Public Works Facilities Engineering and Acquisitions Director Lt. j.g. Cory McLaughlin described the execution of the project as a model of teamwork between the Navy, the town and the contractor. “For instance, (Eagle Environmental’s) contract completion date was the 20th of December, and we took beneficial occupancy of the extension on Nov. 26,” he noted “They have been a great partner through several projects. Previously, they had a service contract to inspect and clean our water towers, and they did a
The above image shows NOLF Evergreen before the contract completion, with a graphic representation of runway 10/28 with the extension added (the black rectangle). The additional 1,000 feet enables T-6 Texan II operations at the facility. Photo courtesy of NAS Whiting Field Community Liaison
great job while up against a hard deadline,” McLaughlin added. Eagle’s prior success in completing public works projects under time constraints was an important consideration in the case of the Evergreen expansion. Department personnel and their contract counterparts worked against a
looming deadline to complete the project. While Evergreen’s second runway, 01/19, was extended in 2008 under an initial appropriation, adjoining private lands required Navy purchase before work could commence. Protracted negotiations led to a sense of urgency among the base’s engi-
neering personnel. “It was the second portion of a MILCON project from fiscal year 2008, and MILCON funds must be expended within five years of the initial appropriation. We had to award the contract and obligate funds by fiscal year 2013,” Kranz related. Once arrangements
A view of the runway 10/28 extension following its completion. The 1,000-foot extension makes extra landing room available for T-6 operations.
were made, public works and Eagle proceeded at a brisk pace. The contract was awarded in May 2012 and the work was completed in time to permit TraWing-5 to benefit from expanded training opportunities in advance of the holiday slowdown. As a result of the Navy’s land purchase, the service and the town of Evergreen will take their collaborative stewardship of the airfield to greater lengths than ever. In addition to the expanded student presence at the field, the Navy will retain ownership of the runway extension, the adjacent clear zones and associated property purchased to facilitate the expansion. The town will retain ownership of its portions of the plant, and the Navy will continue to renew its lease there on a periodic basis. NASWF Public Works anticipates that the air station’s stewardship of Evergreen will encompass additional upgrades in the new year. “We’re probably going to do an overlay of the runways and replace existing asphalt to improve the surface quality,” Kranz said. While major modification work has concluded at Evergreen, the air station’s professional engineers are turning their attention to new challenges for 2013. The base’s training mission requires continuous modification of the physical plant, and expanded T6 operations will remain a primary motivating factor. Kranz noted that his department already is pursuing upgrade projects at several of the base’s outlying fields. “We recently awarded a contract to do clear-zone acquisition and clearing at NOLF Barin and NOLF Summerdale … all of this is T-6 driven.”
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Commissary to close early for holiday
Officials at the Pensacola NAS Commissary, 5800 West Highway 98, have announced holiday hours for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The store will open at 9 a.m. Jan. 21 and close early at 5 p.m. The store will return to normal hours Jan. 22. For more information, call 452-6880.
NMCRS announces holiday hours
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office at Naval Air Station Pensacola, 91 Radford Blvd., will close at noon today, Jan. 18. It will remain closed Jan. 21 for the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday and reopen at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 22. For more information, call 452-2300.
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Fleet and Family plans world fair
You can submit information for possible publication in Partyline by sending an e-mail to Janet.Thomas.ctr@navy.mil. Submissions must include the organization’s name and details about events including times, dates, locations and any costs involved. Contact information also is required. All submissions are subject to editing to comply with established standards. Items should be submitted at least one week in advance. The deadline is noon Friday for the next week’s publication.
Student art on exhibit at museum
Budget for Baby classes being offered
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is offering two Budget for Baby classes. The first class is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon tomorrow, Jan. 19, at Naval Air Station Whiting Field in the atrium building. The second class is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 24 at the NMCRS facility at NAS Pensacola, Bldg. 191. The classes will describe the financial implications of adding one or more new members to your family and will provide information about programs and local resources that might help you minimize new expenses. In addition you may be eligible to receive baby’s first seabag and a hand-knitted blanket. To make reservations, call 452-2300.
Training available for literacy tutors
You can train to be an adult literacy tutor with Learn to Read of Northwest Florida. A training workshop is scheduled for 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 19, at Town and Country Plaza, Plaza Building, 1720 West Fairfield Drive, fifth floor conference room. Learn to Read of Northwest Florida is a nonprofit program that offers free, one-on-one tutoring in reading and math for any adult 18 years and older. For more information, contact Susan Brak at 4324347 or go to learntoreadnwf@gmail.com.
Japanese new year sparks celebration
The Japan-America Society of Northwest Florida will usher in the “Year of the Snake” with its 20th annual Japanese New Year Celebration from noon to 4 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 19, at the Bayview Community Center, 2000 East Lloyd Street. Festivities will include performances by the Matsuriza taiko drummers, martial arts demonstrations, traditional Japanese dancing, music, food and other cultural displays. A silent auction and raffle will be held, and all ticketholders will be eligible for door prize drawings. Ticket are $8 for adults, $6 for students and Japan-America Society members and $20 for families. Admission is free for children ages 3 and younger. Tickets are available in advance at the UWF Japan House or can be purchased at the door. For more information, e-mail info@jasnwfl.org.
Studer for communty-based philanthropy, job creation and education; Carlos Espinoza for ball gowns and tuxedos for economically challenged students; Holly Shelton and retired Lt. Col. William F. Phillips for the Pearl Harbor initiative; and Maria Davis, honorary vice consul of Spain, for her work as co-chairman of the Celebrate Pensacola 450th Anniversary. Reservations were required in advance. For more information, contact Jackie Young at 438-4401.
Ever’man moves ahead with expansion
The expansion and renovation project at Ever’man Natural Foods takes another step forward with a groundbreaking ceremony for the store at 1 p.m. Jan. 25. Ever’man Natural Foods began as a not-for-profit community cooperative in 1973. Today, it has approximately 10,000 members. The groundbreaking signifies the start of transforming the current store at 315 West Garden Street into a full-service grocery store. The project will include creation of an outdoor green space and transformation of the vacant building just south of the store into an educational community center. The expansion and renovation will increase the retail area by 33 percent, allowing Ever’man to offer expanded fresh, local and specialty products. The new space will also allow for the addition of sustainable meats and seafood, as well as new cheese and dairy items, an expanded deli and more bulk items. For more information, go to http://www.ever man.org.
Dinner and dance scheduled for Jan. 26 American Legion Post No. 240, 8666 Gulf Beach Highway, is offering a night of dinner and dancing Jan. 26. A steak dinner will be served from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost is $11. The dance is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. The Mike Diamond Band will perform. Cost is $5. Both activities are open to the public. For more information, call 455-6111.
Gallery starts year off with new show
Escambia Christian School will present its 14th annual chili cook-off from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Escambia Christian School Gymnasium, 3311 West Moreno St. Soft drinks and desserts will be available at the all-you-can-eat event. Crackers and cornbread also will be provided. Advance tickets are $6 for adults and $2.50 for children. Tickets at the door are $7.50 for adults and $3.50 for children 10 and younger. For more information, call 433-8476.
The New Blues 2012 Member Show will continue at Blue Morning Gallery, 21 Palafox Place, through Feb. 2. The show highlights artists who have joined the gallery in the past year: Marsha Baumert, acrylic; Cathryn Deal, photography; Melinda Giron, oil; Susan Mayer, mixed media; Karyn Spirson, jewelry; and Holly Vaughn, jewelry. The reception also offers the opportunity to win door prizes, enjoy refreshments and be entertained by the Irish band Killarney. For information, call 429-9100.
Jazz Society presenting several events
Pep rally scheduled before Super Bowl
School serving chili at Jan. 25 event
The Jazz Society of Pensacola presents regular first-Monday Jazz Jam, second-Monday “Blue Monday” and third-Monday Jazz Gumbo events. • The next Jazz Gumbo will be Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Phineas Phoggs at Seville Quarter, 130 East Government Street, and will feature the Don Lewis Big Band. • The next Jazz Jam will be Feb. 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Unique Café , 51 Gulf Breeze Parkway (inside Quality Inn, just across the Three-Mile Bridge from Pensacola). • The highlight of the year is the Pensacola JazzFest, which is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. April 6 and 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. April 7 in Seville Square. This is the 30th anniversary of the JazzFest and an expanded program is being planned for April 1-7. JazzFest is a free festival that celebrates all types of jazz. National, regional and local performers will be featured, as well as area college and high school jazz bands. For more information, go to http://jazz pensacola.com/.
Awards banquet scheduled for Jan. 22
The Pensacola Chapter of Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge will present its annual awards banquet at 6 p.m. Jan. 22 at Heritage Hall at Seville Quarter, 130 East Government St. Cost is $25 per person. 2012 award winners include Quint and Rishy
NEX Aviation Plaza aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Bldg. 607, is planning a pre-Super Bowl pep rally from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 1. The event will feature performances by the University of West Florida cheerleading squad. Complimentary samples will be provided and games will be played. games. For more information, call 341-6681.
Ballet Pensacola planning shows
Ballet Pensacola has scheduled several performances. The season will include: • “Possible Symmetry” Feb. 14, 15 and 17. Tickets are $18. • “The Matrix” March 15, 16, 22 and 23. Tickets will go on sale Feb. 1 for $18 to $30. Ticket packages are available by calling Ballet Pensacola, 432-9546. For more information, visit www.balletpensacola.com.
Allied Forces Soccer team reloads
All soccer players are welcome to join Allied Forces Soccer for a new year of pick-up or league play. The group plays recreationally and competitively in adult leagues. There are two teams, 11-aside and 7-a-side. Pick-up games are played at various locations including NAS Pensacola. Due to the ongoing transition of military players, the teams are always looking for new players to join. For more information, contact Lt. Cmdr. David Toellner at 382-5494 or send an e-mail to kiwi_soc-
The Naval Air Station Pensacola Fleet and Family Support Center is presenting an Around the World in a Day Adventure Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 9 at the National Naval Aviation Museum. The event will focus on cultures of the world. Event sponsors will share knowledge, experiences and exhibits with DoD personnel and dependents who anticipate traveling abroad. A special station will be set up for Kids on the Move and Kids & Deployment. Admission is free. For more information, call Work and Family Life Specialist Pam Banks at 452-8453 or 452-4277. In recognition of National Youth Art Month and in partnership with the Escambia County School System, the Pensacola Museum of Art is presenting the 57th annual Youth Art Focus exhibition, which highlights work from students and educators in Escambia County schools. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for students and active-duty military and free for children younger than 5. Admission is free on Tuesdays. For more information, call 432-6247, or go to pensacolamuseumofart.org.
Plans being made for Kaps 4 Kids
Take a casual day and help the families of critically ill and injured children by signing up for Ronald McDonald House’s annual Kaps 4 Kids (K4K) fundraiser, which is scheduled for April 5. Kaps 4 Kids kicks off with informational meetings scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Jan. 22 and 11:30 a.m. Jan. 23 at Ronald McDonald House, 5200 Bayou Blvd. In Santa Rosa County, residents can attend a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 24 at Imogene Theatre in Milton. If you are planning to attend one of the meetings call 477-2273 or e-mail events@rmhc-nwfl.org. For more information, go to www.rmhc-nwfl.org.
Newcomer’s Club mixes games, lunch
The Newcomer’s Club of Greater Pensacola meets at 9 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at the Pensacola Yacht Club. The meeting features games and lunch for $14. The club is open to all women who have resided in Pensacola two years or less. Monthly activities include a book club, bridge, bunco, bowling and a chef’s night out. For more information, call Valerie Zubke at 530-3926 or e-mail vzubke@yahoo.com.
Take a ride in a sailplane in Beulah
Members of the Coastal Soaring Association are offering introductory sailplane flights for $75. Flights can be scheduled on Saturdays and Sundays at Coastal Airport, 6001 West Nine Mile Road in Beulah. Call Art deTonnancourt at 516-4076, or e-mail at artdetonnancourt1@cox.net. Anyone with an interest in gliders can join the association. For more information or to view a schedule go to http://coastalsoaring.org.
Legion plans Mardi Gras celebration
American Legion Post No. 240, 8666 Gulf Beach Highway, will be celebrating Mardi Gras from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Feb. 9. The event will include door prizes, live music and food. Cost is $15 per person. For more information, call 455-6111.
Retirees can get assistance at NAS office
The Retired Activities Office (RAO) at Naval Air Station Pensacola provides information about retiree benefits and services as well as assistance to retirees and survivors. Assistance includes death reporting, filing forms required by DFAS to obtain survivor benefits, referring retirees and survivors to appropriate agencies for assistance and providing general retiree information. The RAO is located in the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), Bldg. 625. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information and assistance, call 452-5622 or send an e-mail to retired.activities.nasp@mchsi.com.
‘Love is in the Air’ for local production
Panhandle Community Theatre is presenting “Love is in the Air,” two Mardi Gras/Valentine’s Day themed evenings of song, romance and food at 7 p.m. Feb. 8 and Feb. 9. The event will feature heavy hors d’oeurves, beverages and desserts. Members of the Gulf Coast Chorale will perform love songs. Dramatic readings of romantic favorites will include the balcony scene from “Romeo and Juliet,” Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s “How Do I Love Thee,” Lord Byron’s “She Walks in Beauty,” Rudyard Kipling’s “If,” Max Ehrmann’s “Desiderata” and other offerings. Cost is $30 per couple, $15 per single. Seating is limited. For reservations, call (850) 324-9279 or go to nerual@bellsouth.net. The theater is located at Storage Masters Center, 4646 Woodbine Road, in Pace, one mile off Highway 90. For more information, go to panhandlecommunitytheatre.com.
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Navy commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 21 By Ens. Amber Lynn Daniel Navy Office of Diversity and Inclusion Public Affairs
WA S H I N G T O N (NNS) – As announced by NavAdmin 001/13, the Navy will join the nation in observing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 21. Navy commands are encouraged to reflect on the recurring theme, “Remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off!” and increase their knowledge and awareness of Dr. King’s contributions to American history and civil rights by participating in military and community events. Dr. King was the chief spokesman for nonviolent activism during the civil rights movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law.
AN Ashley Henderson, assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71), writes notes of encouragement in books with first-grader Isabella Wyatt. Sailors assigned to the ship volunteered as mentors in the Volunteer Hampton Roads 2011 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Photo by MC2 Wilyanna Harper
Following in the footsteps of his father, King
entered the Christian ministry in February 1948 at
the age of 19. He was ordained at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta and in 1954, upon completion of graduate studies at Boston University, he accepted a call to serve at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Ala. While ministering there, King became an instrumental leader in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, made famous by the arrest of Rosa Parks. The boycott lasted over a year and led to the 1956 district court ruling that racial segregation on buses was unconstitutional. During the course of his lifetime, King was arrested 30 separate times for his participation in civil rights activities. Although King spent the majority of his life preaching on the issues of social justice, empowerment, love and peace, which won him the Nobel
Peace Prize in 1964, his attention and efforts also included fighting economic injustice. On April 4, 1968, King journeyed to Memphis, Tenn., to help lead sanitation workers in a protest against low wages and intolerable working conditions. While standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel, King was shot and ultimately died. In honor of King’s unfinished efforts, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day was established by President Ronald Reagan in 1983. The first observance was held Jan. 15, 1986, the anniversary of King’s birthday. In 1992, President George H.W. Bush proclaimed the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday would be observed every year on the third Monday of January. On Aug. 23, 1994 Congress passed the
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and Service Act, designating the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday as a day of national volunteer service. All commands are strongly encouraged to increase their knowledge and awareness of King’s contributions to American history and civil rights through participation in military and community events and volunteerism within their communities and worldwide. More information on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, including a search engine to find volunteer opportunities near you can be found online at http://www. mlkday. gov/ about/ serveon kingday.php. For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel – Office of Diversity and Inclusion, visit www.navy. mil/local/cnp-diversity/.
Martin Luther King’s dream of racial equality ‘I Have a Dream’ speech riveted crowd at 1963 march on Washington From http://iipdigital.usembassy.gov
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t was a march and a speech that the world cannot forget. Aug. 28, 1963, an estimated 250,000 people marched to the Lincoln Memorial in Washington where they heard Martin Luther King Jr. give a speech of unsurpassable eloquence. Known ever since from its “I Have a Dream” passages, the speech gave an impassioned voice to the demands of the U.S. civil rights movement in equal rights for all citizens, including those who were born black and brown. The speech, coming near the close of the then-largest demonstration in U.S. history, created a new spirit of hope across the land. It was one of those rare moments in history that changed a nation – paving the way for a transformation of American law and life. “It was a very peaceful day. A sea of white as well as black faces enveloped the (National) Mall,” recalled Dorothy Height, president emeritus of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). She was one of the march organizers and sat behind King on the platform. “I think it was a decisive moment not only in U.S. civil rights history, but also in American history. It resulted in a new determination to move toward equality, freedom and greater employment for people of color,” she added. Height – the author of a memoir, “Open
Wide the Freedom Gates” – said, “The real significance of the march, and the speech, was that it changed attitudes. Righteous indignation against racial discrimination became widespread after the march. It led to a time so full of promise and achievement, you could feel it.” Rep. John Lewis (a democrat from Georgia), the youngest speaker, at age 23 at the 1963 march, agreed. “Because of the march, because of the involvement of hundreds and thousands of ordinary citizens, we experienced what I like to call a nonviolent revolution under the rule of law – a revolution of values, a revolution of ideas.” The tangible manifestation of the change that Height and Lewis describe was quick in coming. Less than a year after the march, President Lyndon Johnson signed into law the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which banned discrimination in public
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facilities, such as hotels and restaurants, and also prohibited employment discrimination. The following year, the Voting Rights Act was enacted to ensure that African Americans had the right to vote in reality as well as on paper. In 1968, Congress passed the Fair Housing Act to remove discrimination in buying and renting of housing. This landmark legislation was complemented by new policies, such as affirmative action, designed to counter the legacy of discrimination and to promote African American advancement. The 1960s legislation is considered to be the crowning achievement of the civil rights movement. The Civil Rights Act swept away the more blatant forms of segregation and discrimination, banishing centuries-old indignities. The Voting Rights Act empowered millions of African Americans politically, leading to a surge of black officeholders. The new laws took effect immediately. More evolutionary was a change in attitudes. In a 1963 Newsweek poll, 74 percent of whites said racial integration was “moving too fast,” a viewpoint that seems shocking today when attitudes are very different. In a 2000 New York Times poll, more than 60 percent approved of interracial marriage. And 80 percent said they did
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not care whether their neighbors were white or black. If King were alive today, he likely would applaud the achievement of most of the aims of the 1963 march, while stressing that his dream still has not been fully realized, particularly as relates to equality of economic opportunity. It is a view also stressed by civil rights leaders, such as Height and Lewis. “We have made much of Dr. King’s dream come true,” said Lewis. But, he added, “we still have a distance to go.” Closing lingering economic and educational disparities among the races, however, is a much more complex task than ending legally sanctioned segregation and mandating voting rights. As for King, his dream at the march on Washington is now part of the political mainstream, his birthday a national holiday during which Americans honor his ideas and his memory. Political leaders from both major parties supported a memorial built in his honor in the nation’s capital alongside three giants of American history – Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Franklin Roosevelt. It is a measure perhaps of how much a nation can grow and change that King’s dream now is accepted as irrefutable truth by the overwhelming majority of Americans.
Jokes & Groaners Awful icy jokes Q: What did the big furry hat say to the warm woolly scarf? A: “You hang around while I go on ahead.” Q: What’s the difference between an iceberg and a clothes brush? A: One crushes boats and the other brushes coats. Q: What kind of coffee were they serving when the Titanic hit an iceberg? A: Sanka. Q: What do you call 50 penguins in the Arctic? A: Lost. Really lost. Penguins live in Antarctica. Q: Why is the slippery ice like music? A: If you don’t C sharp – you’ll B flat.
Just think ... Why doctors wear masks: Once a small child asked his father, “Father, why do doctors always have to wear masks in the operating room?” The father replied, “In case something goes wrong, no one will know who they are.”
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Naval Hospital Pensacola, Dec. 7-18, 2012 Gabriel Daniel Borjes, was born to Nestor and HA Jessica Borjes, Dec. 7. Amalia Mila Franks, was born to Aaron and Anna Franks, Dec. 7. Gabriella Carolyn Wetzel, was born to 2nd Lt. Paul and Melissa Wetzel, Dec. 10. Mercy Elizabeth Weathersbee, was born to CTT1 Scott and Laurie Weathersbee, Dec. 11. Camren Joshua Hillard, was born to CTT1 Raymond Jr. and Jasmine Hillard, Dec. 11. Riley Jane Turner, was born to ITSN Troy and Jamie Turner, Dec. 11. Ashley Wing-Yu Cheng, was born to Lt. Cmdr. Michael and Jennifer Cheng, Dec. 12. Gabriel John Dobbs, was born to HM3 Luke and Amanda Dobbs, Dec. 12. Caydence Inez Withers, was born to Quoctavius and HA Caydence Withers, Dec. 12. Lochlan Laurence Thompson, was born to Lt. Matthew and Catherine Thompson, Dec. 12. Kenzie Julianne Rampino, was born to AWR2 Vincent and Jennifer Rampino, Dec. 13. Christopher Jaedyn Kopec, was born to AS1 Christopher and Michelle Kopec, Dec. 13. Coraline Grace Robinson, was born to HN Jaquan and Nicole Robinson, Dec. 15. Kairi Ann Hibbard, was born to Cpl. Jeremiah Hibbard and Rachel Turner, Dec. 16. Kayla Jade Gaukel, was born to Christopher and CTNC Jessica Gaukel, Dec. 17. Leila Abigail Bissell, was born to 1st Lt. Justin and Ashley Bissell, Dec. 17. Mercedes Marie Bragg, was born to Timothy Bragg and Amanda Delware, Dec. 18.
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U.S. Naval Sea Cadets attend National Flight Academy training From U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps Independence Division
The Independence Division of the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets (USNSCC) drills out of NAS Pensacola. And one of the perks of being situated onboard NASP is having access to unique training opportunities that do not require long distance travel. When the National Flight Academy (NFA) publicized the availability of first-come, first-serve scholarships that would cover the entire cost of the threeday version of their training, it didnʼt take long for the Independence Division to secure spots for cadets who were within the age guidelines and had the availability to attend one of the three
weekends offered in October and November. The NFAʼs foundation offered the scholarships. Seven cadets took part in the training through the scholarship opportunity. Cadets Deleigha Gibson, Sir Wyrick, Thomas Ferrie, Zach Bergeron, Alejandra Dutton, Connor OʼBrien and Christian Petch boarded Ambition for the Friday night to Sunday morning training. The mission of the NFA is to promote STEM learning: science, technology, engineering and math. Through a state-ofthe-art facility where the students are put through aviation-based activities, the idea is to encourage youth to pursue a career that utilizes those disciplines. It certainly had that affect on all the cadets, referred to as
AXPʼs, or Ambition Experimental Pilots, while in training. Following the training, Sir Wyrick, who was named “Top AXP” during his training evolution, commented, “I might pursue it (air traffic control) as a career choice. I know that I will need a good mathematic structure, which the National Flight Academy has helped me with in STEM.” Several of the cadets indicated the training sparked their interest in STEM careers and they definitely want to attend the training again. The NFA and national USNSCC leadership are looking at developing a session for Sea Cadets that would become part of their annual advanced training opportunities. That opportunity would
be even more attractive for a Sea Cadet where exposure and use of STEM learnings would also fulfill annual advance training required for cadets to promote. Itʼs an opportunity that Independence Division cadets are happy to play the role of “test pilot.” The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is a nonprofit youth organization for males and females ages 11-17 years of age. The Independence Division drills out of NASP once a month. For more information about the US Naval Sea Cadets, visit www.seacadets.org or contact the unit’s executive officer at 637-1384. For more information about the National Flight Academy visit www. nationalflightacademy.co m.
Members of the Independence Division attend a National Flight Acedemy graduation ceremony as a unit. Three cadets, wearing their yellow Ambition squadron T-shirts, participated in the training and were part of the graduation class.
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Musical comedy hits serious note at Pensacola Little Theatre From Pensacola Little Theatre
The Pensacola Little Theatre’s Studio 400 series is entertaining audiences with its first full-length musical – “A New Brain” – a comic musical about making the most out of life in the face of tragedy. The story revolves around a neurotic, frustrated composer who is confronted with a terminal illness and finds comfort in the healing power of art. The show is William Finn’s autobiographical account of his own battle for life when he was afflicted with a seemingly terminal illness. The show kicked off last weekend and performances continue at 7:30 p.m. today, Jan. 18, and tomorrow, Jan. 19, and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 20. Tickets are $17 for cafe seating and $10 for general admission. Tickets are available at the box office
Details • What: Pensacola Little Theatre is celebrating its 77th season. The non-profit organization provides theatrical experience to children and adults through performances, volunteer opportunities, outreach programs and classes. • Where: Pensacola Little Theatre is inside the Pensacola Cultural Center, 400 South Jefferson St. • For more information: www.PensacolaLittleTheatre. com or 434-0257. from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, by phone at 432-2042, or online. Note that Studio 400 productions may
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contain adult language and situations. If musical comedy is not your thing, there are a couple of other upcoming Pensacola Little Theatre productions that you can pick from: • “The Philadelphia Story,” which was a classic movie starring Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn and Jimmy Stewart, will come to life on stage Jan. 25-27 and Jan. 31-Feb. 3. The story follows Tracy Lord, a socialite who is sure of her future one day before her marriage to a successful businessman. However, with the surprise arrival of ex-husband Dexter Haven and the tempting presence of tabloid reporter Mike Connor, Lord’s perfect vision of herself is shaken to the core. It will take a bottle of champagne and a compromising situation to crack her forbidding exterior and reveal an understanding heart. It is
comedy of manners that illustrates how sometimes getting what you want means you have to learn to let go. Tickets are $14-$30. Discounts are available for senior citizens, full-time students, military and groups of 10 or more. • “Short Attention Span Theatre” is Pensacola Little Theatre’s annual Valentine to patrons – an evening devoted to the crazy and comic twists of the modern relationship. The production features six quirky one-act plays that find the humor in romance and relationships. A special Valentine’s Day performance is scheduled for 8 p.m. Feb. 14. Enjoy delicious desserts and chocolate or French kiss martinis for $50 per couple or $25 per person. Seating for the Feb. 14 show is limited to cafe tables only. Other performance dates are Feb. 15-17 and Feb. 21-23.
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The Canadian CH-124 Sea King is an anti-submarine helicopter designed for shipboard use. The Canadian variant is based on the U.S. Navy’s SH-3 (or S-61). Photo from National Naval Aviation Museum
Expert to focus on helicopter’s history From the National Naval Aviation Museum
Anti-submarine helicopters are getting special attention during the next installment of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation’s Discovery Saturday series. Col. John Orr of the Canadian Royal Navy is presenting “History of the Sea King — The Development of the AntiSubmarine Helicopter” tomorrow, Jan. 19, in Hangar Bay One at the National Naval Aviation Museum, which features Marine One, a VH3A Sea King. Orr joined the Royal Canadian Navy in September 1963 and graduated in 1967 from the Royal Military College of Canada. He completed five operational tours on the Sea King helicopter culminat-
Details • What: Discovery Saturday, “History of the Sea King – The Development of the AntiSubmarine Helicopter.” • When: 10 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 19. • Where: National Naval Aviation Museum, Hangar Bay One. • Cost: Free, open to the public. • For more information: Go to www.NavalAviationMuseum. org or call 453-2389.
ing in command of 423 Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron from 1985-87. Orr has held staff appointments at National Defense Headquarters, Air Command Headquarters and Maritime Air Group Headquarters. Orr was Canadian Forces attaché
in Cairo (1990-93). He served as secretary to the chief of staff of headquarters, Allied Forces Central Europe (1993-96) before returning to Canada in 1996 as the deputy ommander, Maritime Air Group. He was appointed as the Maritime Air Component Commander (Atlantic) (1997-99). In July 1999, Orr was posted to the Middle East as chief of liaison with the multinational force and observers in the Sinai. He returned to Canada and retired in September 2000. He is currently a research fellow with the Centre for Foreign Policy Studies at Dalhousie University. For the past three years, Orr has researching a history of the Canadian Sea King for the golden anniversary of the aircraft which will be celebrated in Shearwater, Nova Scotia from July 31 to Aug. 1.
At the movies FRIDAY
“The Hobbit” (3D), PG-13, 5 p.m., 8:15 p.m.; “Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away” (2D), PG, 4:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m.; “The Hobbit” (2D), PG-13, 8:45 p.m.
SATURDAY
“Monsters Inc.” (3D), G, noon; “Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away” (3D), PG, 2:15 p.m.; “The Hobbit” (3D), PG-13, 4:30 p.m., 7:45 p.m.; “Playing for Keeps,” PG-13, 2:30 p.m.; “Red Dawn,” PG-13, 4:45 p.m.; “Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away” (2D), PG, 6:45 p.m.; “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2,” PG-13, 8:45 p.m.
SUNDAY
“Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away” (3D), PG, 12:30 p.m.; “The Hobbit” (3D), PG-13, 2:30 p.m.; 6 p.m.; “Monsters Inc.” (2D), G, noon; “Playing for Keeps,” PG-13, 2:15 p.m.; “Red Dawn,” PG-13, 4:45 p.m.; “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2,” PG-13, 7 p.m.
MONDAY
Martin Luther King Day: “Monsters Inc.” (3D), G, 2:30 p.m.; “Cirque Du Soleil: Worlds Away” (3D), PG, 4:30 p.m.; “The Hobbit” (3D), PG-13, 6:30 p.m.; “Playing for Keeps,” PG-13, 3 p.m.; “Red Dawn,” PG-13, 5:15 p.m.; “Killing Them Softly,” R, 7:15 p.m.
TUESDAY
“Red Dawn,” PG-13, 5 p.m.; “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2,” PG-13, 7 p.m.; “The Hobbit” (2D), PG-13, 6 p.m.
WEDNESDAY “The Hobbit” (3D), PG-13, 6 p.m.; “Playing for Keeps,” PG-13, 5 p.m.; “Red Dawn,” PG-
13, 7:15 p.m. THURSDAY COST
“Monsters, Inc.” (3D), G, 5 p.m.; “Hansel and Gretel Witch Hunters” (3D), R, 7:30 p.m. (free admission); “The Hobbit” (2D), PG-13, 6 p.m.
Regular: $3 adults, $1.50 children ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger 3D shows: $5 adults, $3 children ages 6-11, free for 5 and younger
Details: 452-3522 or www.naspensacola-mwr.com
Support Our Troops
The NASP Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) department has a number of upcoming events and activities that the whole family can participate in. For more information, call 452-8285 or visit the MWR website: www.naspensacola-mwr.com. • Captainʼs Cup: The 2013 Captain’s Cup season will kick off with darts and basketball, to be followed with 22 other events. Commands get points for every event they particpate in as well as for placements. All active-duty service members stationed at NASP, their spouses, contract and DoD personnel can compete on the teams. So start putting a game plan together for all the events. For more information, go to the Captain’s Cup web page at http://www.captainscup.org or call 452-4391. • Let the games begin: Blue Angel Recreation Center has everything you need to play paintball and disc golf. There are three paintball fields. Come alone and join a team or arrange to have private parties. Or enjoy a day on the wooded disc golf course. The greens fee is $2. For more information, call 453-4530. • Vet special: During January buy a one-year supply of heartworm preventative and save $3 on heartworm test (cats too). For more information, call 452-6882. • Space available: The NASP Youth Center offers before-school and after-school care from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is space available for children ages kindergarten to 12 years. Full time or drop in rates. Fees based on total family income. For more information, call 452-2417. • Pool closure: The MWR Indoor Pool aboard NAS Pensacola will be closed for repairs through Jan. 28. For more information, call 452-9429. • Runners welcome: The NAS Pensacola Runners Club invites all runners, walkers and joggers to run along with members of the group at 6 a.m. Tuesday and 4:30 p.m. Thursday. Meet at Radford Fitness Center. For more information, call 452-9845. • Child care options: If you enjoy taking care of children, the Child Development Home Care Program offers a way to earn extra income at home. The training is free and the staff offers continual assistance and guidance. They will help you maintain certification when you transfer to your next duty station. Patrons are vetted and reffered through the Child and Youth Programs. A new one-week training class begins Jan. 28. If you are interested in becoming a provider or learning about home care for you child, contact Susan Nadolny at 572-5026. • Wenzel Fit Camp Possible Mission: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through March 28. Your assignment if you choose to accept it ... Attend at least 16 of 24 sessions. You will earn prizes along the way. For more information, call 452-6198. • Sailing classes: Monthly sailing classes don’t begin until April, however, classes can be arranged at Bayou Grande Marina on NAS Pensacola any time for groups of six or more. Cost of the class includes the rental. Cost is $45 for beginners class. For more information, call 452-4152.
Liberty activities Liberty program events target young, unaccompanied active-duty military. Regular events are scheduled at the main Liberty Center in the Portside Entertainment Complex. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and holidays and 10:30 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Off-base trips leave from the NASP Liberty Center, but you must sign up in advance. For more information, call 452-2372 or visit www.naspensacolamwr.com/singsail/liberty. htm.
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Community Outreach NASP Community Outreach is seeking volunteers for opportunities including: • Sea Cadets: The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps, a small group of young people (male and female) ages 11 to 18, are looking for adult volunteers who are experienced in military matters. For more information, contact CTT2 James Barrett at James.d. barrett1@navy.mil. • Young Marines of Pensacola: A youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school. Adult staff members are not required to be Marines. For more informa-
Worship schedule tion, visit www.youngmarines.com. You can also contact Gunnery Sgt. Pete Belanger (retired) at ymopxo@gmail.com. • USO Northwest Florida: The USO is seeking volunteers that are committed to supporting America’s troops and their families. If you are interested, contact Faye White at 455-8280, option 4. • The USS Alabama: Preserve Navy heritage. USS Alabama Memorial in Mobile, Ala., is in need of volunteers to help chip paint, restore aircraft, clean displays, forecasting, polish torpedo tubes and other items and assist with general set up. For
more information, contact Owen Miller at (251) 767-1507. • Boys and Girls Club of Escambia County: Volunteers needed for mentoring program. It only requires one hour per week. If you are interested, contact Community Outreach for an application or call 452-3100, ext. 1241. Contact, 438-0996.
For more information, contact NASP Community Outreach at 452-2532, e-mail NASPensacolaCommunityOutreach @Facebook.com or find information on Facebook at NAS Pensacola Community Outreach.
Fleet and Family Support Center The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), 151 Ellyson Ave., Bldg. 625, is offering the following classes: • Parenting: Zero to 2 years of age: A class to help prepare for the arrival of a new baby is offered quarterly. Next class is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon March 13. To register, call 452-5990, ext. 3122. If you have specific questions, call 452-5900, ext. 3143. Peer to peer support group: Talk through issues that occur when you experience a traumatic (wartime) event. Discussing problems with peers is proven to be more successful to well-being than
discussing it with others. For service members and veterans, this is an opportunity to share experiences. Meetings are from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month. If you would like to attend, call 452-5990, ext. 3122. Anger control: Learn how to express your feelings without attacking the other person. Class includes two sessions. Classes are scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon March 13 and March 20 and 10 a.m. to noon May 7 and May 14. For details, call 452-5990. Stress management: Participants will learn tips and coping mechanisms to
managing stress. Classes are scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on first and third Thursday of each month. For details, call 452-5990. Dealing with difficult people: Tips on how to deal with difficult people. Class is scheduled for 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Jan. 25. For details, call 452-5990. How to file your VA claim: All active-duty service meembers and veterans are welcome. AMVETS representative will conduct the classes from 10 a.m. to noon the last Thursday of each month. Classes are free. Seating is limited. Bring pen and paper with you. To register, call 452-5609 or 452-5990.
Note: The Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel and the Lady of Loreto Chapel are closed for renovations. During renovations, Sunday services will be held at the auditorium at Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC), Bldg. 633. NAS Pensacola Protestant •Communion service, 8 a.m. Sunday, All Faiths Chapel. • Protestant Sunday School, 9 a.m. Sunday, J.B. McKamey Center. • Worship service, 10:15 a.m. Sunday, NASC auditorium. • Contemporary service, 6 p.m. Sunday, All Faiths Chapel. • Women's Bible study, 9 a.m. Tuesday, J.B. McKamey Center. • Fellowship dinner, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. • Bible study, 6 p.m. Wednesday, J.B. McKamey Center. Roman Catholic • Sacrament of Penance, 3:45 p.m. Saturday, All Faiths Chapel. • Mass, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, All Faiths Chapel. • Mass, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, NASC auditorium.
• Mass, noon Monday, Thursday, and Friday, All Faiths Chapel. Latter Day Saints • Service, 10:30 a.m. Sunday, All Faiths Chapel. NASP Corry Station Protestant • Adult Bible study, 9 a.m. Sunday, chapel conference room. • Chapel choir, 9 a.m. Sunday, sanctuary. • Worship service, 10 a.m. Sunday. • Fellowship, 11:30 a.m. Sunday. • Praise and worship, 7:30 p.m. Sunday. • Bible study and dinner, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, fellowship hall. Roman Catholic • Mass, noon Sunday. • Mass, 11 a.m. Tuesday, small chapel. Whiting Field Chapel Roman Catholic • Mass, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday. Protestant • Bible study, 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. • Weekly chapel service, 11:30 a.m. Thursday. For more information, call 452-2341.
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Military Marketplace ★ Motor ★ Merchandise ★ Employment ★ Real Estate ★ and more Motors Autos for sale 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas fourdoor sedan. Very good condition. $9,500 obo. 2920107
Real Estate Homes for rent
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2,445 sqft. 3/2 Announcements Articles for Sale house for rent or sale in Milton. 100 New 60" double sink Great location, cabinet with Donors near I-10, privacy fence, 2-car sinks & taps, Needed garage, kitchen Gas Save a life. $75. appliances. fireplace corner Make a $1,000/month rent or $174,000 sale walnut Difference unit price. 748-9369. $50. New donors cabinet,
Interior doors total of 8 24/28/30" with all hardware handles/hinges, $75. Mirror 58x37", $20. 501-5203
Compound hunting bow by Buck, pendulum sites, arrow rest, quiver, release and hard case. $75 for all. 4549486
can donate life saving plasma and receive $100 compensation in two donations. Talecris 3810 Barrancas Ave 850-456-0975 www.Grifolspl asma.com Walk-ins welcome Current picture ID, Social Security Number required
Rifle, 223 caliber, bull barrel, single shot. Also barrel insert to shoot 221 Remington fireball ammo. Deadly on deer and coyotes. $175. 497-1167
Purebred G e r m a n S h e p h e r d p u p p i e s available for good homes. Great protection & loving, loyal dogs. $850 adoption fee if pickup arranged this week. teresambarber@ gmail.com for pictures.
Walnut Kings Head Pub/Lodge dart cabinet set, self-healing board,12 steeltip darts & chalkboard all included, excellent addition to any pub/game room, never used, $70, 492-9178
Real Estate
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Waterfront condos. For sale Haul Off or rent. 1/1 ownerFree! financed. 5 Lawn Mowers, minutes from Appliances, downtown. 10 minutes from Scrap Metal NAS. 982-9800 or 850-944-2394 637-1555. Sale prices starting at 850-602-7337 $69,500, rentals starting at $575. Merchandise Quadplexes for rent, 2/1, $495. 1/1, $395. Tenant pays electric. 13261 Lillian Hwy just before the bridge. Call Gulf Coast Property Mgmt to set up appointment. 4650083
Articles for Sale 2 CHAIRS FOR SALE. A recliner - brown and a green wing back chair. Both in good condition. No tears or worn spots. $100 each. Call 494-9445.
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Merchandise
501-5203 Taylormade 2P irons, assorted woods, 1, 3, 5 & 7 & putter. Bag, T's and balls, $125. 292-7587 Dryer, Maytag, white, heavyduty, electric, works well guaranteed, $60 f i r m . clara0829@gma il.com, 2924691
Scuba divers, I have a JBL pull spear with new toggle point and separate 42” spear gun. $50 for both. 7121245
Support our Troops
GE refrigerator 26cf GE Profile white side by side. Excellent w o r k i n g condition, $400
Two cemetery plots for sale at Memory Park Cemetery, Milton Fl. One open/close and vault paid for. Asking $3,500 obo. 626-4710
Merchandise
Leather G-1 Navy flight jacket, original 1944 pattern, governmentissued, fur collar, new cuffs and waistband, no squadron patches, great soft condition, size 42. $200. Plywood ½ inch 497-9780 hurricane panels Sealy for 7 standard Used size windows, 1 q u e e n - s i z e double dining p i l l o w - t o p room 6’x6’ mattress, $100. window, 3 for Will accept 6’8”x9’ patio glass slider r e a s o n a b l e combo. $50. offers, 346-8021 497-9780 Boston terrier Rocker, $45. pups for sale. VCR, $25. Vet checked and Large sofa with shots. Males, lounge, $285. $350. Call Tony Large computer desk with hutch, at 316-0415.
12 gauge Benelli Nova pump shotgun w/28" barrel, 3 c h o k e s w/wrench. Used a couple times, in excellent condition, $445 f i r m . Portable play pen, bassinet, bshwckr69@gm changing stand, ail.com can also be used as a baby bed, $45. 492-9178 $200. 206-6436
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2 CHAIRS FOR SALE. A recliner - brown and a green wing back chair. Both in good condition. No tears or worn spots. $100 each. Call 4949445.
Motorcycles
1996 25 ft. Celebrity. Fishawk cuddy hardtop & tower. 2002 5.7 engine. Many extras. 455-4973, 5167962
$395 deposit. 7month lease minimum, honor military clause, 5 Ellis St. 2914591
porches. Near beaches: 5445 McGrits Blvd. P e r d i d o . $600/month plus deposit. 9410340
2005 Harley Davidson Softail Deluxe original owner, 5,400 mi. Stored indoors. Exceptional condition. $12K obo asking. Photos available Motor on request 334Autos for sale 341-1072.
1985 Porsche 928 S 32V DOHC 5-speed, V8. Metallic blue with black leather interior. Paint, interior, engine redone 2011. New windshield & battery. Show car. $12K obo. 450-0460 Trucks/Vans/ SUVs
1997 Honda Odyssey, clean, $2,900. 2066436
Bayliner full load for rent, $100 one day. Weekend for $150. Gasoline 2003 HD pickup on NAS. Heritage Softail 760-458-3276 Classic. 30k Pace miles, am/fm, 1998 beautiful bike. Arrow Vision $8,000 firm. motor home, kb7lak@yahoo.c mint condition. om 38 feet, lots of extras, call for Misc. Motor details. 360-7313171 2008 16 feet Real Estate Funfinder X-160 Camper. Like Homes for rent new, sleeps five, non-smoker, Unfurnished very clean, lots 2/1 duplex, 800', of extras. Asking 2 minutes to $9,500. 206- N A S , 9211 $395/month,
S t u d i o apartment close to NAS, private setting, utilities, cable and wifi. $550/month and $250 deposit. 267-2809 2/2 condo. Unit 1712. Fireplace, garage, new paint, new c a r p e t . $110,000. Villas on the Square. Behind Cordova Mall. 206-6436 2/2 remodeled Mobile home, central H/A, r e f r i g e r a t o r, fenced yards, c o v e r e d front/back
Real Estate
4/2 house convenient to N A S . $1,100/month. First & last month’s rent for deposit. Twostory. Two-car 2/2 home for garage. 450rent. 1,200 3292 square feet. Scenic Heights Price reduced, area, community won’t last long. pool, great Milton executive schools, close to home. Golfer’s mall. 1322 delight. 3/2 ½ Sunrunner Rd. plus bonus 698-3148 room/office. 3,500 sqft. 2/1 w/bonus Located on culroom, central de-sac in h e a t / a i r . Ta n g l e w o o d Wa s h e r / d r y e r E a s t . c o n n e c t i o n . $1,400/month Small tiled plus deposit. kitchen, screen 626-1814 porch, large Roommates shady backyard. Good area. Convenient to I- R o o m m a t e 110, 10 minutes wanted to share to NAS. 4/2 ½, 2 story $ 6 0 0 / m o n t h , home close to $600 deposit. N A S / C o r e y . 438-6129 $600 per month
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Homes for sale
Home for sale by owner. 9518 Lorikeet Ln Heron’s Forest. 3/2 custom home. $255,000. Call for appointment: 696-2113
Newer 4/3 home, nonsmoking males only, 15 minutes to base, wifi, big screen TV, u t i l i t i e s included, laundry, 3-month minimum stay, $375-$435. 2914591 Roommate to share 1,900 sqft. 2-story 4/2 1/2 home, close to NAS, Corey, Naval Hospital. $600/month includes utilities, cable, internet. Room is furnished. No pets/non-smoker. 549-6963
3/2, 2-car g a r a g e w/privacy fence. 15 minutes to Whiting Field. New carpet, paint 11/2012 and tile. http://listings.po int2.com/116364 2065/. 480-9809473 3/2, 1,275 sq ft brick home. W/W carpet, central air/heat. $65,000. 4553426, leave msg. $15,000, 2003 Mobile Home. 16x80, 3/2 in nice park. Two decks, large shed. Available 25 March. 5290297
First mortgage. B a l a n c e $18,500. 2066436 for details. Lots for sale LAND FOR SALE! 4 acres of undeveloped land in Milton n e a r Ta n g l e w o o d Golf Course. Contact if interested at maj.nelson15@y ahoo.com.
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