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Vol. 77, No. 51

NASP gate hours will be modified as follows during the holiday period: Commencing 6 p.m. today, Dec. 20, through 5 a.m. Jan. 6, 2014, the NASP west gate reduced hours will be 7 a.m.-6 p.m. NASP Corry Station gate seven will close beginning at 6 p.m. today, Dec. 20, through 5 a.m. Jan. 6, 2014. Both the NASP west gate and NASP Corry Station gate seven will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

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MCPON visits NAS Pensacola By Lt. Jonathan Bacon NATTC PAO

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens conducted an all-hands call for Sailors at Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP) Dec. 12. The visit was part of Stevens’ swing through the South, as he toured Navy commands and units in Mississippi, Louisiana and Florida. At the Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC) Aviation Rescue Swimmer School and Aircrew Candidate School, Stevens was given an overview of the programs and toured the training facilities. As a junior Sailor, Stevens was a student in Naval Air Technical Train-

Last issue of Gosport for the year By Scott Hallford Gosport Editor

Today’s issue of your homebase newspaper marks the last edition of the year. Per our contract with the printer, Ballinger Publishing, we print 50 issues annually (with one extra this year), so the December holiday period is a time the Gosport staff takes a break and regroups for the next year. The newspaper will return to distribution Jan. 10, 2014; any classified ads placed during the next two weeks will appear in that issue. We will continue to work hard to bring you one of the best newspapers in the Navy as we begin our 93nd year serving the Cradle of Naval Aviation. On behalf of NASP Commanding Officer, Capt. Keith Hoskins, the NASP Public Affairs staff and Ballinger Publishing, we wish you all very safe and happy holidays. For a complete list of holiday church services, see page B5.

ing Center’s (NATTC) Aviation Structural Mechanic Course, when NATTC was located in Millington, Tenn. As the 13th MCPON, Stevens returned to NATTC, now in Pensacola, to observe the training being delivered to the current generation of new Sailors. Comparing his visits today with the training he received 30 years ago, Stevens said, “I think our training is getting better NAS Pensacola Commanding Officer, Capt. Keith Hoskins (left), speaks with MCPON each year, and I could not Mike Stevens as they head into a briefing Dec. 17. Photo by Janet Thomas be more impressed with what I saw today at NASC the students and instruc- at an ‘A’-School, a ‘C’- NATTC and NASC barSchool, or at Recruit racks which house the stutors. and NATTC.” On the importance of Training Command, they dents attending training. Stevens observed firsthand NATTC’s aviation becoming an instructor, should take it. We have a The barracks facilities are ordnance, jet engine main- Stevens remarked, “If a responsibility to training just one example of the partnership between the air tenance, and aircraft struc- Sailor has the opportunity our reliefs.” Central stops on station and the tenant comtural repair training to become an instructor at facilities as he visited with a training command, either MCPON’s tour were the mands.

Following the barracks tour, Stevens attended a chief petty officers’ call where he fielded questions from the senior enlisted leadership of various local commands. With the chiefs, Stevens spoke about changes coming down the road which will affect the mess, and took questions on topics of interest, including: the commissaries, tuition assistance, and the timeliness of orders. He also encouraged the chiefs to take another look at his letter to the fleet titled “Zeroing in on Excellence.” After meeting with the chiefs, Stevens addressed Sailors from various Pensacola commands during an All Hands call in NATTC’s largest hangar. He fielded questions on a variety of topics including

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Pen Air FCU donates toys to Marines’ Toys for Tots Story, photo from Morgan Cole Pen Air FCU

Throughout November, Pen Air Federal Credit Union (FCU) held a branchwide toy drive collecting more than 300 toys to benefit the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. On Dec. 3, the toy donations were collected from the Pen Air FCU NAS Pensacola branch and Eastern Shore branch located in Spanish Fort, Ala., to be distributed to children throughout the community. “We thank Pen Air Federal Credit Union for supporting this year’s campaign, especially with the increase in requests from families,” said Marine Staff Sgt. Victor Molter. The Marine Corps spends countless hours coordinating

Pen Air FCU staff members and Marine Staff Sgt. Victor Molter collecting toy donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation at Pen Air FCU aboard NAS Pensacola Dec. 3.

drop box locations, conducting fundraisers, and spreading the word about the Toys for Tots Foundation. During the last few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of fami-

lies who have applied to receive toy donations through the foundation. For more information, contact Morgan Cole at 505-3200, ext. 4151, or colemo@penair.org.

Pen Air Federal Credit Union is dedicated to enhancing lives through exceptional service, strength and financial solutions. Visit penair.org/membership for more information.

‘Keep What You’ve Earned:’ designate a driver From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs

Blue Angels at Pensacola Christmas Parade ... Members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, greet fans, throw beads and share holiday greetings during the 2013 Pensacola Christmas Parade Dec. 14. Photo by MCC Russ Tafuri

MILLINGTON, Tenn. (NNS) – December has been designated as National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, announced Dorice Favorite, director, Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Office. “The month of December is one of the busiest on the nation’s roadways, and also one of the most dangerous, due to a high incidence of alcohol and drug-related traffic crashes,” said Favorite. “Ac-

cording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an average of 25 people die each day in drunk driving crashes during December.” That means approximately 775 people aren’t making it home for the December holidays. “Impaired driving crashes are one hundred percent preventable,” continued Favorite. “Everyone can practice responsible drinking and ‘Keep What They’ve Earned.’ It’s within everyone’s ability to make and keep to a plan, whether at a party, at the bar, or anywhere that will require you to travel home.”

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Blue Angels send off Snowball Express Story, photo by MC1 Eric Rowley Blue Angels Public Affairs

U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, welcomed 16 local families of fallen military heroes to the Pensacola Regional Airport before their flight to a Snowball Express event in Fort Worth, Texas, Dec. 12. Snowball Express is a charity organization for children of America’s fallen military heroes, and the team was honored to support this event, said Blue Angels Maintenance Officer Lt. Cmdr. Declan Hartney. Blue Angels team members signed autographs, posed for photos and spent time with the children in the Pensacola airport’s USO center before their flight to Fort Worth to join more than 1,700 other children and surviving spouses. “Snowball Express is a great organization be-

cause it helps the children of fallen service members by surrounding them with other kids and families who are all dealing with the loss of a loved one, while showing them a fun time,” said Hartney. American Airlines provides transportation annually for families across the world to attend the Snowball Express event, where children and surviving spouses meet for a weekend of enjoyment. The mission of the United States Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. The team is currently in winter training and will begin the 2014 air show season mid-March. Blue Angels Flight Surgeon Lt. Cmdr. Mark DeBuse signs an autograph For more information about the Blue Angels, for a child during the annual Snowball Express send-off event at the Penvisit www.BlueAngels.navy.mil. sacola Regional Airport USO.

Unwrap some new ‘tools’ this holiday season From http://navynavstress.com/

Lt. John Gibson is the Carrier Air Wing One chaplain stationed at Naval Air Station Oceana, Va. An active-duty chaplain since May 2012, he is originally from Northwest Florida and resides with his family in Virginia Beach, Va. As a wing chaplain, I can honestly say that I’m discovering new tools all of the time – literally. For example, unbeknownst to me until this past week, most military aircraft have small, metal “toolboxes” that are attached to the inside of the plane and are used for smaller aviation maintenance tasks. These small, convenient attachments go a long way toward helping maintenance

crews ensure that planes fly optimally with few or no problems, essentially protecting readiness. Similarly, we as human beings have “toolboxes.” Unlike the metal types with the socket wrenches and dozens of attachments inside, our tool boxes can be spiritual and personal in nature. And, like the toolboxes that accompany military planes, our personal toolboxes are designed to keep us optimally running against the strain and spiritual corrosion that life often brings. Simply stated, our toolboxes enable us to thrive. As the holidays approach, many service members are reminded that the season can be a stressful or lonely time for a myriad of reasons. With that in mind, try adding these tools to your tool-

box to strengthen your connections and bonds during the holiday season: 1. Surround yourself with people. This is particularly good advice if you are someone who enjoys, or is energized by, the company of others. A sense of community can warm even the coldest of moments. And maybe it sounds a little obvious, but it really isn’t a given just how little we tend to utilize the blessing of personal relationships. The military is the ideal context for putting this tool into practice, since we’re often surrounded by people in circumstances similar to our own. Reach out to others this holiday season and be willing to accept invitations when others reach out to you. 2. Continue holiday tradi-

tions to the best of your ability, or establish new ones. Most of us can probably recall special foods, activities or other traditions that were mainstays in our homes growing up. If so, try to keep those traditions going as best you can. Maybe have a family member send you some baked goods in the mail, or set aside a particular time to decorate a personal space while talking to your family via phone or Skype. Whatever your special activity may be, look for tools (creative, if necessary) to keep the tradition alive this year. 3. Put your faith into practice, and as you do so, look for ways to reach out and comfort others who may be struggling. Remember that the best way to alleviate your own struggles is to help others with theirs. Remember that

God is with you and already knows your heart and the loneliness you may be struggling with this year. Pray to Him and depend on Him this holiday season. And as you do so, look for ways to reach out to and comfort others who may be struggling as well. As I said, remember that the best way to alleviate your own struggles is to help others with theirs. This holiday season, remember to use the tools for resiliency that God has given you. We may not be able to use our tools for DIY projects around the house, but we can work on ourselves and, in turn, improve the lives of others. This holiday season, unwrap some new tools for resilience –and remember that life is the greatest gift of all. Live it fully.

one’s hand, no matter what the schedule said.” the upcoming Navy uniform changes, While wrapping up both the chief’s and quality of life initiatives, manning on new All-Hands call, Stevens detailed what he classes of ships, aid to the described as his most imPhilippines, pay and benportant career advice for efits. Sailors at all levels. NASP Command “I want you all to reMaster Chief Jeff Grosso member my ‘Foundations accompanied MCPON to Success,’ ” said during most of his tour. Stevens. “ ‘Work hard “I think the highlight every single day, stay out of MCPON Stevens’ of trouble, and be a good visit was talking to his and decent person.’ ” Sailors – 3,000 of them at For more information the Charles Taylor Meabout Naval Air Technimorial Hangar at NATTcal Training Center visit Center,” said Grosso. “He NASP CO Capt. Keith https://www. netc. navy. got to talk to all the chief Hoskins, left, greets MCPON mil/ centers/ cnatt/ petty officers here in the Mike Stevens Dec. 12. Photo nattc/Default.aspx. area; we had more than by Mike O’Connor For information about 280 there at the All Hands call. He would Naval Aviation Schools Command visit stop at any given time and shake some- http://www. netc. navy. mil/ nascweb/. NCO from page 1

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NASP Training Squadron VT-4 “Adopts a Family” at Christmas ... Lt. Nick Warack (left) and Lt. Sean Fitzgerald (right) of NASP’s Training Squadron 4 (VT-4) delivered toys and various gifts donated to the Salvation Army’s “Adopt-a-Family” program Dec. 11. Warack coordinated the squadron’s effort to adopt a family of three children, each of whom received a bicycle, clothes and various toys donated by VT-4. Photo courtesy of Salvation Army

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Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Fla.: A Bicentennial Defense Community Commanding Officer — Capt. Keith Hoskins 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,

If you decide to drink this holiday season, designate a driver that will not drink any alcohol that night. A designated driver will help you get home safely. Have a plan. Make the decision on who will be the designated driver before going out, and stick to the plan. Know how much you are going to drink in advance and stop when you reach your pre-planned limit. Be a good shipmate. “If you notice someone who is about to drive or ride with a driver who is impaired, take the driver’s keys and help them make other arrangements to get to where they are going safely,” concluded Favorite. “Simple planning in advance can bring everyone through December safely.” For more news from Chief of Naval Personnel, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnp/. 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.

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A real family always takes perfect Christmas photo By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Columnist

“C’mon everybody!” I bellowed from our living room, “Let’s get this over with!” “Kids!? Honey!” I yelled from behind my camera, which was precariously perched on top of an Anthony’s Seafood matchbook, two beer coasters, three National Geographic magazines, “Roget’s Thesaurus” and our coffee table; at the precise trajectory needed to capture a centered image of our family of five and the dog in front of the fireplace. Knowing that the tiniest slip of the hand (or the dog’s tail) might ruin my painstakingly calibrated line of sight, I was reluctant to abandon my post. But when no one responded to my wails, I marched off to find them. Twenty minutes later, I had managed to drag the resistant members of my family into the living room. My husband was miffed that I forced him to abandon a particularly riveting rerun of “House Hunters.” My son was annoyed that he had to pause “Dragon Warrior VII” just as he was about to master Ranger class. My daughter couldn’t fathom what was so important that she had to stop

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texting the cute boy from her chemistry class. My youngest was pouting about being torn away from her latest Snapchat creation. They were all sporting major attitudes, but it was now or never. “Listen! I don’t like this any more than you do, but our family and friends have come to expect a Molinari family photo Christmas card every year, so – Backs straight! Stomachs tight! And get happy, dammit!” My moping gaggle huddled together on the fireplace hearth, in shared irritation over being forced to pose for a family photo. “Leave a spot for me on the left, and get ready!” I ordered from behind my camera. I gingerly jabbed the camera’s timer button, careful not to knock the lens from its matchbook-coaster tripod, then leapt like an aging overweight gazelle, across our faux Oriental rug, and into my designated position. “Mom, the camera’s blinking.” “Honey, when do you want us to smile?” “Are you sure you pressed the button, Mom?” “I don’t know!” I screeched through my grinning clenched

About the columnist Lisa Smith Molinari, mother of three, has been a military spouse for 20 years (and running). She also writes columns for Military Spouse magazine and a blog at www.themeat andpotatoesoflife.com. She and her family are stationed at Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island. teeth, “Just keep smiling!” “But, isn’t it supposed to fl ...,” someone said as the camera flashed. It took two more takes before we realized that the camera flashed after a prescribed

series of slow and fast blinks. My son sneezed in the middle of take number four. The phone rang during take number five. I blinked in take number six. We all got the giggles in take number seven, when my husband belched up a pungent odor reminiscent of aged salami. We finally realized that we forgot to include the dog, and it took two takes, three pieces of cheese, and a tennis ball before he would agree to sit. Somewhere along the way, I inadvertently nudged the June 2009 issue of National Geographic, and it took me 20 minutes and three more ruined takes to get the family centered in the viewfinder again. On take number 13, we were so desperate to end our torturous holiday photo odyssey, we all agreed to cooperate to take one final, flawless shot. With my last ounce of patience, I tapped the button with catlike

precision, and pounced into position, tipping my jaw forward to hide my double chin. The children replaced their rebelliously fake grins with genuine sparkling smiles. My husband leaned behind me to hide his now sweat-stained armpit, and mustered a charming pose. The dog sat, in perfect obedience, his ears handsomely perked. Like the townspeople of Bethlehem, we looked for the bright light that would finally bring us salvation. “Why didn’t it flash?” my husband whispered. After another minute, our daughter extracted herself from our frozen pose, to check the camera. Peering at the digital display, she read aloud, “Change battery pack.” Realizing that a flawless family photo was never going to happen, we decided that one of the 12 takes w o u l d have to do, because reality is as perfect as a family gets.

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Navy training headquarters selects 2013 Sailor and Instructors of the Year Story, photosby Ed Barker NETC PAO

he Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) announced and recognized the training domain’s 2013 Sailor of the Year (SoY) and Instructors of the Year (IoY) Dec. 12 at a ceremony in the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola. Rear Adm. Don Quinn, commander, Naval Education and Training Command praised the SoY, four IoYs and the finalists in each category for their roles in shaping the Navy’s future force and for their contributions to the training and education mission. “The SoY and IoY honors are earned through hard work and dedication to perfecting their craft; they are preparing the next generation of Sailors and Marines,” said Quinn. “They have earned this distinction through the leadership they demonstrate even when no one is looking, and the mentoring of others, both junior and senior alike. Their selection was earned by

The 2013 NETC Instructor of the Year (junior/ midgrade/ senior/ officer) are: Junior – Marine Sgt. Martin Sanchez Jr., Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, Marine Unit, Cherry Point, N.C. Midgrade – ABF1 (AW/SW) Kendric Bryant, Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training, Pensacola. Senior – BUC(SCW) Eric Chamberlin, Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering, Port Hueneme, Calif. Officer – Lt. Daniel Arevalo, Center for Surface Combat Systems, Fleet AntiSubmarine Warfare Training Center, San Diego. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (AW/NAC) Mike D. Stevens visited several NETC commands onboard Naval Air

NETC commander Rear Adm. Don Quinn congratulates CTR1 James Lee, NETC SoY13.

He commented that it’s imperative for the Navy to send their best and brightest to instructor duty. “If a Sailor has the opportunity to become an instructor at a training command, either at an ‘A’-School, a ‘C’School, or at Recruit Training Command, they should take

FORCM Jon Port coordinates the SoY and IoY programs

Sgt. Martin Sanchez Jr.

showing the very best of our Navy and our nation. Their efforts guarantee the future success of our Navy.” The 2013 NETC Sailor of the Year is CTR1 (IDW/AW/SW) James Lee, from the Center for Information Dominance Learning Site in San Diego. Lee will go forward to compete as NETC’s representative in the Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education (MPTE) domain’s top Sailor competition.

Lt. Daniel Arevalo ABF1 Kendric Bryant

Station Pensacola (NASP) Dec. 12. During his visit to Naval Aviation Schools Command’s (NASC) Aviation Rescue Swimmer and Aircrew Candidate Schools, Stevens was given an overview of the programs and toured the training facilities.

BUC Eric Chamberlin

it. We have a responsibility to train our reliefs.” NETC Force Master Chief

for the NETC enterprise and the SoY/IoY week in Pensacola. “These are outstanding examples of the best and brightest the Navy has to offer,” said Port. “It’s important to identify and recognize our best Sailors and Instructors and their hard work, dedication, pride and professional-

ism. It’s those traits that result in these individuals rising above the rest, and the SoY and IoYs provide an excellent example for the NETC enterprise to emulate. They are representative of the exceptional talent we have in our training pipeline and are responsible for training our replacements in the fleet. I couldn’t be more honored to stand on the same stage with those chosen and recognize their efforts.” The NETC SoY and IoY programs recognize Sailors throughout the NETC domain who exhibit sustained superior performance, leadership, mentorship, knowledge and teaching of military history and heritage, self-improvement, command and community involvement and exemplary military bearing among other attributes. For more news from Naval Education and Training Command, visit www. navy. mil/ local/cnet/.

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NHP weekend clinic for active-duty Story, photo by MC1 James Stenberg NHP PAO

Active-duty service members in need of non-emergent health care can utilize the weekend clinic at Naval Hospital Pensacola (NHP) instead of using the emergency room. The clinic, located in the Family Medicine Clinic (Green Team hallway) at NHP, provides same day access on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m.-noon. Appointments are not needed and students can contact their duty driver for transportation to and from the clinic. “The purpose of the weekend clinic is to ensure that non emergent health care is accessible on the weekends for the active duty population in the local area,” said Cmdr. Amy Branstetter, associate director of HN James Tufaro prepares to check the temperature of a Sailor during a visit to Naval Hospital Pensacola. Branch Health Clinics, NHP. “It aims to decrease The hospital’s weekend clinic commonly sees symptoms ranging from overnight fevers to sore throats. emergency room use for primary care issues and provide consistent, same day access to quality medical to include radiology, pharmacy and laboratory work. week to see their primary care provider, that is always care for active-duty service members.” Common symptoms that are seen at the clinic include a benefit because their Medical Home Team knows The clinic provides primary care services and any overnight fever, cough and sore throat. them best,” said Branstetter. “However, if they need to ancillary services ordered during the course of the visit “If service members are able to wait until the work be seen on the weekend, the clinic is here for them.”

March 2014 E-4 – E-6 advancement exams announced By Katrina Gergely Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center Public Affairs

The March 2014 Navywide enlisted examinations for active-duty, full time support, and canvasser recruiter Sailors who are advancement eligible to the paygrades of E-4 – E-6 have been announced in Naval Administrative Message (NavAdmin) 312/13 released Dec. 11. Each Navy examination consists of 25 Professional Military Knowledge (PMK) and 150 job-specific technical questions. The examination dates are March 06, 2014 (E-6), March 13, 2014 (E-5), and March 20,

2014 (E-4). Examination results are posted on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System (NEAS) website. “The best way to prepare for an advancement examination is to know your job better than your peers,” said EMCM Eric Riddle, Command Master Chief of the Naval Education and Training Professional Development and Technology Center (NETPDTC). “When the rating subject matter experts (SMEs) develop your examination content, they are instructed to write questions that Sailors need to know in order to perform their jobs. With that in mind, I would strongly recommend Sailors study with the intent of increas-

ing job knowledge and not study solely for the exam.” During Advancement Examination Readiness Reviews (AERRs) held at NETPDTC, visiting E-7 and above fleet SMEs in each enlisted rating ensure all examination questions can be linked to references and publications. As rating SMEs

select questions for the examination, an examination bibliography is developed based on the source reference for the question. NAC updates bibliography information as fleet instructions and manuals change, and it is recommended that candidates check their bibliography a few times prior to the exam administration date. Study material for advancement examination preparation is available six months prior to the administration dates. To download the bibliographies for an upcoming exam, go to the Navy Advancement Center’s Web portal on NKO at: https:// www. nko. navy. mil/ group/ navy-advancement-center/ exam-bibli-

ographies. The NEAS website enables Education Services Officers (ESOs) to verify and correct the list of eligible candidates for their command, delete and forward examinations when necessary, and confirm examination ordering information. The NEAS Web address is https://neasos.cnet.navy.mil. For more information about the Navy Advancement Center and NEAS, visit https://www. facebook. com/pages/Navy-Advancement-Center. Additional information on the Naval Education and Training Command can be found on the NETC website: https://www. netc. navy. mil.

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New paraloft building opens By Ens. Lindsey Stevenson NASWF PAO

nstructors and student pilots alike smiled in anticipation when the new paraloft building onboard NAS Whiting Field (NASWF) opened recently after inspectors gave their final stamp of approval. provide a healthier and safer workplace with lower operating costs than non-LEED certified buildings. “The new paraloft The new paraloft facility houses equipment for students and instructor pilots in the FITU, VT-6, VT-3 and VT-2. greatly increases the pre- Photos by Ens. Emily Hegarty flight efficiencies by combining instructor and Wing Five Chief of Staff workforce, centralizing first new construction at is expected the new parstudent flight gear in one Cmdr. Eric Seib said. their support equipment.” NAS Whiting Field since aloft building will cut location,” Training Air “This consolidates the The project was the the South Field Tower gear issue times in half for students and instrucbroke ground in 2007. Located between the tors alike. The new paraloft also North Field hangar and the Training Squadron includes individual lockThree (VT-3) line shack, ers to further decrease the new paraloft building the amount of extra gear consolidates several T-6B pilots bring to store in gear storage and issue the T-6B, reducing the possibility of foreign obfunctions. “Location is what I ject debris (FOD) damlike about it most; it’s age. A companion operamuch more convenient,” said Ens. Daniel tions facility, which will Guernsey of Training merge instructor briefing Squadron Two (VT-2). spaces, aircraft issue, “It’s an extra five to ten and weather center into a minutes not wasted walk- single space, is planned ing all the way to the end to be built adjacent to the of that hangar which new paraloft structure. “All pilots are very could be used for training pleased with the new or brief time.” The nearly 13,000- building, with many fleet square-foot, single-story aviators, including some building houses areas for U.S. Air Force pilots, gear storage, inspection stating it is the best parbenches, parachute rig- aloft they have been in in ging tables, administra- their entire careers,” Individual lockers inside the facility provide separate storage spaces for each set of gear, with plenty of room tive spaces and more. It Cmdr. Seib said. between lockers for pilots to don their equipment. The $3.2 million contract awarded to Island Mechanical Contractors of Jacksonville is NASWF’s first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified building. LEED buildings conserve energy, water and other resources, and

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Commissary to be closed Dec. 25, Jan. 1

The Pensacola NAS Commissary, 5800 West Highway 98, has announced the following special holiday hours. The store is scheduled to close at 4 p.m. Dec. 24 and remain closed Dec. 25. It will reopen at 8 a.m. Dec. 26. Hours for New Year’s Eve are normal, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The commissary will be closed on New Year’s Day and will reopen at 8 a.m. Jan. 2. For more information, call 452-6880.

Reminder issued on weapons rules

Officials at NAS Pensacola have issued the following reminder regarding control and accountability of personal weapons. All military and civilian personnel onboard naval installations and Navyowned or leased on-base housing units and on-base Public Private Venture (PPV) homes that own or possess weapons are accountable for complying with all DoD, federal, state and local laws regarding the safe use, transport and storage of their weapons including the provisions requiring safeguards against access by a minor. Unless otherwise authorized by applicable law or regulation, excluding state-issued “carry-concealed” permits, personal firearms shall not be possessed, used, introduced, transported, or stored onboard Navy installations without first obtaining prior written approval of the NASP commanding officer. Reference CNRSEINST 3593.1A. For more information, contact the NASP Security Department Armory at 452-4488, ext. 3122 or ext. 3126.

Pets not allowed on all NASP beaches

Officials from the NASP Public Works Department are reminding pet owners that pets are only allowed on NAS Pensacola beaches from the seawall walking path westward to the Oak Grove Campground. Pets are not allowed west of the campground to Trout Point, including the Trout Point Nature Trail, the Lake Fredric area, Fuel Pier Beach and Magazine Point or NATTC beaches. Pets must be on a leash and waste must be removed and disposed of properly. Control your pet at all times and do not harass wildlife. Currently, the area between the seawall and Oak Grove Campground is the only area where pets are allowed on the beach on base. Be responsible to ensure this privilege continues. For more information, call PWD Natural Resources 452-3131, ext. 3008 and 3009.

Holiday gathering planned at park

Christmas lights and crafts for children are all part of a free event scheduled for 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 20-21 at Big Lagoon State Park near Perdido Key. The gathering, complete with a visit for Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, will be at the Governor’s Pavilion at the park. For more information, call the ranger station at 492-1595 or go to www.floridastateparks.org/ BigLagoon.

Trains to be on display in Milton

The West Florida Railroad Museum at 5003 Henry St. in Milton will be presenting A Lionel Christmas celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 20-21. The celebration will include displays that tell the history of the 100-year-old depot. Admission and parking are free, but donations will be accepted. For more information on the depot, the Model Railroad Club and the museum, send an e-mail to conductor@wfrm.org or visit www.WFRM.org.

Country artist to be in Gulf Shores

Guitarist-vocalist Frankie Ballard is scheduled to perform Dec. 21 at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill in Gulf Shores, Ala. For more information, go to www.tobykeithusa.com. Ballard’s new single “Helluva Life” is has been featured in the ABC hit drama “Nashville.” It is the first single from his upcoming album “Sunshine & Whiskey,” which will available Feb. 11. For more information, go to www.frankie ballard.com.

NEX patrons could receive gift cards

The Navy Exchange worldwide enterprise is offering patrons the opportunity to register to win $100 NEX gift cards during the Navy Blue Holiday. A total of 1,000 cards will be awarded randomly. The NEX Pensacola, 5600 Highway 98 West, will select a second group of recipients today, Dec. 20. For more information, call 458-8250.

Opera performers need housing

Would you like to house an up and coming opera star? Entering its 12th season, the Artists in Residence Program allows Pensacola Opera to deliver opera to thousands of people in our community each year. In residence for 16 weeks, the artists tour in schools,

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Exhibit features vintage war posters A patriotic exhibit is scheduled to be on display through Jan. 3 at the Pensacola Museum of Art (PMA). “The Design of War: World War I and World War II Posters and Flags (Selected Works from the Rowe Collection),” features original posters and flags and military artifacts such as letters from the troops, helmets, dog tags and United States war bonds. The exhibit, which opened Nov. 1, is from the collection of Dr. Patrick M. Rowe, an art history professor at Pensacola State College. It is being sponsored in part by Navy Federal

Credit Union, and active-duty and retired military members and their families will be admitted the museum for free during the run of the exhibition. The posters on display illustrate themes such as recruiting, fundraising drives, conservation of resources, defense, victory, and the preservation of freedom. The flags on display represent an important and educational component of the exhibition. To the citizens and soldiers taking part in the wars, the design of a flag communicated a message and commonly evoked an emotional patriotic

perform roles on stage, cover principal roles and sing for numerous organizations and outreach events throughout the season. Each artist will need access to a private bedroom and private bathroom, as well as kitchen and laundry use for the 16 weeks of their residency. The artists will arrive Jan. 2 and leave April 28. For more information, contact Amanda Cook by phone at 4336737 or by e-mail at amanda@pensacolaopera.com.

NMCRS announces holiday schedule

The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) office, 91 Radford Blvd., will close at noon Dec. 24 and reopen to assist the military community and their families at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 26. For the New Year holiday, the office will close at noon Dec. 31 and reopen at 8:30 a.m. Jan. 2. The thrift shop will close at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 20 and reopen at 9 a.m. Jan. 7. For more information, call 452-2300 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Registration open for lacrosse program

Registration is under way for the Pensacola Lacrosse Association for Youth (PLAY) 2014 season (January through May). The program is open to boys ages 8-15. You can register online at www.pensacolalacrosse.com or in person at the Vickery Center at Roger Scott Athletic Complex. Equipment and scholarships are available. Registration deadline is Jan. 15. Practice begins Jan. 13. For more information, contact ross@pensacola lacrosse.com.

feeling. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 432-6247 or go to pensacolamuseum.org.

Experts to address life after high school

A workshop titled “Life After High School: What Every Parent Needs to Know” is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to noon Jan. 17 at The University of West Florida Conference Center, Bldg. 22, 11000 University Parkway. The workshop, being offered by the Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resource System and the University of West Florida Student Disability Resource Center, offers information to help parents of students with disabilities but all parents are welcome to attend. Topics include determining what resources are available to assist a child make a successful transition to post-secondary training, college, or the world of work. Representatives from local agencies, colleges, universities, trade schools and various organizations will be available at the workshop. To register, call Tammy Kunze at 469-5545 or go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/LAHS.

New students can enroll as school

Little Flower Catholic School, 6495 Lillian Highway, is enrolling new students for the second half of the 2013-2014 school year. The school offers pre-k through grade eight education to include media skills, technology, art, physical education, music and Spanish. Sports programs, piano classes, hot lunches, and before- and after-school care also are available. To schedule a tour of the school, contact Principal Margaret McCullough by phone at 455-4851 or by e-mail at mmccullough@pensacolalfs.org. For more information, call 455-4851 or go to www.pensacolalfs.org.

Sea Cadet program available at NASP Gallery featuring work of members NAS Pensacola’s U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps (1318 years old) and U.S. Navy League Cadet Corps (1113 years old) are enrolling interested youths. The unit meets one weekend per month throughout the year. Cadets participate in civic activities and training events to develop a sense of pride, patriotism, courage, and self-reliance. The program is open to both military and non-military affiliated youths. Adult volunteers are also welcome. The unit is located in the old veterinary clinic (Bldg. 626A) behind the USO on NASP. Fee is $150 for initial enrollment. For more information, go to www.seacadets.org or contact Lt. j.g. Darrell Harp at harp_d@att.net or Luis Sepulveda at 458-1088.

Volunteers needed for tax program

AARP Tax Aide assists low and moderate income taxpayers, with a special emphasis on people age 60 and older, in filing their federal income tax returns. Services are free. The program is jointly sponsored by the IRS and the AARP Foundation with various libraries, senior centers and churches in the area providing use of their facilities. AARP Tax Aide is recruiting volunteers for the upcoming filing season. Volunteers will be offered a one week training course at the downtown Pensacola library from Jan. 6 through Jan. 10. Further information about the Tax Aide Program can be found at http://www.arp.org. To volunteer, go to the website and click the vonunteer link. For more information, contact Steve Takeuchi by phone at 994-8103 or by e-mail at srtake@bellsouth.net.

Newcomer’s Club offers games, lunch

Members of the Newcomer’s Club of Greater Pensacola gather at 9 a.m. Jan. 8 at the Pensacola Yacht Club for games and a luncheon/meeting. The cost is $14 and includes lunch. The club is open to all women who have resided in Pensacola two years or less. The monthly activities are planned. For more information, call Valerie Zubke at 5303926 or e-mail her at vzubke@yahoo.com. For more details about the club, go to www.pensacola newcomers.com.

The traditional “Holiday Wall” featuring gift suggestions of art by member artists priced at $100 or less will be up through Dec. 28 at Blue Morning Gallery, 21 Palafox Place. Beginning Dec. 29, the gallery will kicks off the new year with the traditional “New Blues Show” with works by artists who joined the gallery in 2013. Participating artists include Margaret Biggs, Adrienne Childers, CeCe Hines, Chip Spirson and Sherry Vickery, painters; James Emery, photographer; Ric Koressel and Tom Snyder, wood artists; and Trisha Macks, gourd artist. A public reception is scheduled for 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 10. For more information, call 429-9100 or go to www.bluemorninggallery.com.

Tickets on sale for PCARA comedy

“Remember When ... Back In The Good Ol’ Dayz!” is scheduled for Feb. 13-16 at Pensacola Little Theatre. The comedy is being presented by PCARA Productions. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at Lifeway Christian Music Store, 1654 Airport Blvd., No. 500; the Pensacola Little Theatre box office; or online at www.pcaraonline.com. For more information and group discounts, call Leroy Williams at 293-5345.

Wrestlers to be featured in Mobile

TNA Entertainment is bringing “Impact Wrestling” superstars to Mobile, Ala., Jan. 17. The action is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Mobile Civic Center, 401 Civic Center Drive. Tickets start at $15 and are available at the Mobile Civic Center ticket office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at (800) 745-3000. Bully Ray leads the list of wrestlers, which will also include Magnus, “The IT Factor” Bobby Roode, Olympic Gold Medalist Kurt Angle, Mr. Anderson and “The Cowboy” James Storm. The professional wrestling TV show airs in more than 120 countries worldwide. It is featured at 8 p.m. every Thursday on Spike TV. For more information, go to www.impact wrestling.com.

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December 20, 2013

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Visit from

St.Nicholas

’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her ’kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, With a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; “Now, Dasher! Now, Dancer! Now, Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! On Cupid! On, Donder and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! To the top of the wall! Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away, all!” As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, So up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes — how they twinkled! His dimples — how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow;

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, That shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night.” by

Clement Clarke Moore

First published anonymously in 1823, the poem “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” also known as “The Night Before Christmas,” helped create the modern-day conception of Santa Claus.

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Pensacola training command frocks new petty officers Story, photo by Lt. Jonathan Bacon NATTC PAO

ineteen Sailors at Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC) in Pensacola were frocked to the next higher petty officer rank during a ceremony Dec. 6. Frocking differs from promotion in that frocked Sailors have the authority and wear the uniform of their new rank, but do not receive the pay increase until their official promotion date. Sailors’ official promotion dates are based upon their performance on the advancement examination, and occur in three increments throughout the fiscal year. Frocking allows Sailors to wear the new rank and exercise the new authority they have earned while they wait for their official promotion date. The ceremony, in which 17 new first class petty officers, one second class petty officer and one third class petty officer were made, started with brief remarks by Capt. Alan Dean, NATTC’s commanding officer. Dean spoke to the Sailors, family members, friends and students in attendance, reminding them all of the importance of that moment. “I remember every one of

my promotions,” said Dean. “That is how important they were to me, and I hope this moment is as important to you.” The family, friends and shipmates of many of the frockees were present and attached the new silver devices to their Sailor’s shirt collars. Cmdr. Vic Bindi, NATTC’s executive officer, then read the citations providing each Sailor the authorization to wear the insignia and hold the title of their new ranks. Dean personally congratulated each Sailor and confirmed with them individually that they were ready to “willingly accept greater responsibility.” One of the NATTC instructors to be promoted was ABH1 Ashton Hemphill. She believes that being an instructor assisted in her advancement to first class petty officer. “I’ve learned a lot being an instructor here, and being at NATTC I’m privy to re-

Capt. Alan Dean, the commanding officer of Naval Air Technical Training Center (NATTC), addresses Sailors to be frocked to the next higher rate, as well as their shipmates, family and friends, during a frocking ceremony for 19 Sailors.

sources I just didn’t have in the fleet,” said Hemphill. “Having so much community knowledge here in my schoolhouse, and studying for the exam together with my fellow (new) first classes has helped us all put on first class together.” AT1 David Acton also attributed his promotion to first class petty officer to the Sailors around him. “I couldn’t have made it without the experience other Sailors have given me up to this point, both here at NATTC, and also back in the fleet.” For more than 70 years, NATTC has been delivering training and increasing readi-

ness within the Naval Aviation Enterprise. NATTC graduates approximately 15,000 Navy, Marine and international students annually. The majority of the student body is comprised of enlisted personnel attending “A” schools, where they gain the knowledge and skills required to perform in the fleet as technicians at the apprentice level. Advanced schools provide higher-level technical knowledge for senior petty officers, and specialty schools offer specific skills not particular to any one rating, such as airman apprentice training, maintenance, personal financial

management and shipboard aircraft firefighting. NATTC also conducts technical training for officers in aviation fuels, carrier air traffic control center operations, aircraft launch and recovery equipment, shipboard aircraft fire fighting and amphibious air traffic control center operations. For more information about Naval Air Technical Training Center, visit the NATTC website at: https:// www. netc. navy. mil/ centers/ cnatt/ nattc/ Default.aspx. For information about Naval Aviation Schools Command visit http:// www. netc. navy. mil/ nascweb.

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UWF president ships out to learn about Navy’s NUPOC Program Story, photo from the University of West Florida

University of West Florida (UWF) President Judy Bense recently joined a group of 10 educators from higher education institutions across the United States for a U.S. Navy nuclear educator orientation visit hosted by the Navy Recruiting Command in San Diego. During the two-day trip, Bense toured three commands: the USS Higgins (DDG-76), an Arleigh-Burke class destroyer; the Submarine Learning Center; and the USS Asheville (SSN758), a nuclear powered submarine. The visit was focused on informing educators about the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate Program, or NUPOC. The highly competitive program is an excellent option for students

who are interested in science or engineering to receive money for college, as well as military health care benefits, while studying to become a Navy nuclear officer after graduation. Once they graduate from the program, the students are commissioned and begin training to become a submarine officer, surface warfare officer, naval reactors engineer or naval nuclear power school instructor. Bense said she was interested in participating in the trip to broaden her understanding of the military and better relate to the needs of the 24 percent of UWF students who come from military backgrounds. “The military has its own culture and values, and coming from a highly militarized area of Northwest Florida, it is important that I am familiar with them,” she said. “These experiences have

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added to my understanding of the scope of the military. Additionally, UWF is always looking for innovative partnerships that further our student’s opportunities, especially in the STEM disciplines. This program does just that.” Bense credits Marc Churchwell, director of the UWF Military & Veterans Resource Center, for coordinating the trip and making her involvement possible. Churchwell also accompanied Bense on the trip and is planning to assist the Navy Recruiting Command in finding qualified students from Northwest Florida who would be a good fit for the NUPOC program through military career fairs and other methods. For more information about UWF’s support of military and veteran students, go to uwf.edu/militaryveterans.

While onboard the USS Higgins, University of West Florida President Judy Bense met Lt. j.g. Grace Cogar, a 2011 UWF graduate.

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Morale, Welfare and Recreation

About 50,000 people turned out for last year’s Pelican Drop in downtown Pensacola. Photo from www. pensacolapelicandrop.com

Counting down to the new year By Janet Thomas

Gosport Staff Writer

When the Christmas frenzy subsides, thoughts will turn to New Year’s Eve and Pensacola residents have several ways to celebrate: • Pelican watch: The Downtown Improvement Board (DIB) offers the Pelican Drop. The fun starts at 5 p.m. Dec. 31 with live music on three outdoor stages. The giant Pelican will be perched on a 100-foot platform at the intersection of Palafox and Government streets. Although the streets will be closed to traffic, restaurants and vendors will be serving up food. The children’s area will be expanded this year and will feature an early countdown at 8 p.m. with a “bubble stomp.” At midnight, the Pelican will descend amidst fireworks and confetti. For more information, go to www.pensacolapelicandrop.com.

• Special concert: You can join the Pensacola Symphony and Conductor Peter Rubardt for the annual “Celebrate the New Year!” concert at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at Pensacola Saenger Theatre, 118 South Palafox Place. The guest artist will be saxophonist Chris Vadala. Concertgoers will hear selections from George Gershwin, Franz Liszt, Glenn Miller, Dizzy Gillespie, Chuck Mangione, Cole Porter and more. For more information, call 4352533 or go to www.pensacolasymphony.com. • On the beach: Pensacola Beach has New Year’s covered with two events. Two fireworks displays are scheduled to ring in the new year – one at 8 p.m. at the Portofino Boardwalk and another one at midnight show at the end of the Gulf Pier. Then, a warm-spirited group will gather for the Polar Bear Plunge at 2 p.m. Jan. 1 at Paradise Bar & Grill, 21 Via de Luna

Drive. Heaping bowls of blackeyed peas will be served to those who run out to take a dip in Santa Rosa Sound. For more information, call 9321500 or go to www.Pensacola BeachChamber.com. • Take a dip: You can also celebrate the new year by jumping in the Gulf of Mexico at Flora-Bama Lounge, 17401 Perdido Key Drive. The famous nightspot sits on the Florida-Alabama line. Thousands of wild and wacky revelers show up every year for the Flora-Bama Polar Bear Dip, which is scheduled to take place at noon on New Year’s Day. The festivities start around 11 a.m. with live music. Dippers and other participants often dress in costumes for this special day. The Flora-Bama provides the traditional feast with black-eyed peas, cornbread, ham and more for those who take the plunge. For more information, call 492-0611 or go to www.florabama.com.

At the movies FRIDAY

“Thor: Dark World” (3D), PG-13, 6 p.m.; “Dallas Buyers Club,” R, 8:30 p.m.; “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” PG-13, 5 p.m., 8 p.m.

SATURDAY

“Free Birds” (2D), PG, noon; “Thor: Dark World” (3D), PG-13, 2 p.m.; “Delivery Man,” PG-13, 4:30 p.m.; “Dallas Buyers Club,” R, 7 p.m.; “Enders Game,” PG13, 1 p.m.; “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” PG-13, 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

SUNDAY

“Free Birds” (2D), PG, noon; “Last Vegas,” PG-13, 2 p.m.; “Thor: Dark World” (3D), PG-13, 4:30 p.m.; “Dallas Buyers Club,” R, 7 p.m.; “Enders Game,” PG-13, 1 p.m.; “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” PG-13, 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

MONDAY

“Delivery Man,” PG-13, 5 p.m.; “The Best Man Holiday,” R, 7:10 p.m.; “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” PG-13, 6 p.m.

TUESDAY

“Last Vegas,” PG-13, 5 p.m.; “Thor: Dark World” (3D), PG-13, 7:10 p.m.; “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” PG-13, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

Merry Christmas, admission free to all movies: “Free Birds” (2D), PG, 5 p.m.; “About Time,” R, 7 p.m.; “Enders Game,” PG-13, 5:10 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

THURSDAY

“Delivery Man,” PG-13, 5 p.m.; “Dallas Buyers Club,” R, 7:10 p.m.; “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire,” PG-13, 6 p.m.

COST 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. For more information, call 452-8285 or visit the MWR website: www.naspensacola-mwr.com. • Holiday hours: Several MWR facilities will have special hours for the holidays including the A.C. Read Golf Course and golf shop, The A.C. Read Oaks Restaurant, Liberty Center, Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) and Portside Complex. You will find a list of holiday hours at http://naspensacola-mwr.com/MWR2013HolidayHours.pdf. • Indoor pool closed: Naval Aviation Schools Command indoor pool, Bldg. 3828, is closed for or repairs. The target reopen date is Jan. 6. For more information, call 452-9429 or email naspaquatics@yahoo.com. • Youth Basketball Registration: Sign up through Dec. 31 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the NASP Youth Center, Bldg. 3690. $50 registration includes uniform jersey and trophy. Child must have turned 4 years old by Dec 1. League play runs January through March and is open to all active-duty, retired, DoD, contractors and reservists. Volunteer coaches and assistants also needed. For inforomation, call Brett Pelfrey at 452-2417. • Basketball Tournament: Jan. 13. 4:30 p.m. Portside basketball courts, NAS Pensacola. Each team can have three to five players. The first 20 teams will be accepted. For more information, call 452-7810 • Discount tickets: Stop by the Information, Tickets and Travel (ITT) office at the NEX Mall on Highway 98, to check out the discounts available on vacations and attractions. ITT is now offering the opportunity to join Carnival on the yearly Military Group Cruise. A $25 per person non-refundable deposit is due by Feb 3. For more information, call 452-6354. • New Year Resolution Incentive Program: Wenzel Fitness Center. Starting in January, get one ticket per class you attend. Tickets will be drawn at the end of February for MWR prizes. For more information, call 452-6198 • Florida National Trail Get Fit Challenge: Starts Jan. 2. Travel an 800-mile adventure odyssey across areas of Florida that few have the opportunity to see – from Big Cypress Swamp (south) to Fort Pickens (north). Each section is designated as hike, bike or row. Pick up memetos and get a keepsake at the end of the trail. For details on how to start, ask for information at the Corry Wellness Center, Bldg. 3712, or call 452-6802. • Indoor flea marked: Noon to 4 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Mustin Beach Club, Bldg. 325, on Radford Boulevard. Limited number of spaces available. Spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Open to all for selling and buying. For more information, call 452-4035. • Auto Skills Center: NASP Corry Station, Bldg. 1006. Do vehicle repairs yourself. The Auto Skills Center has the tools, the manuals (online), equipment, lifts and stalls, as well as knowledgeable staff that can assist you to do it yourself. Hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call 452-6542.

Liberty activities Liberty program events target young, unaccompanied active-duty military. New hours are 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Regular events are scheduled at the main Liberty Center in the Portside Entertainment Complex. You must sign up in advance for off-base trips. For more information, call 452-2372 or go to www.naspensacolamwr.com/singsail/liberty.htm.

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Help for victims of sexual assault in the DoD community is a call, click or text away. The SafeHelpline provides live crisis support and information by trained staff. Call (877) 995-5247; go to www.SafeHelpline.org; or text: 55-247 CONUS; (202) 470-5546 OCONUS (may be additional charges for OCONUS). The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program provides prevention, intervention and a 24/7/365 response. Active-duty and adult family member sexual assault victims have a choice of reporting options, unrestricted and restricted. Unrestricted reporting allows a victim to have an advocate, seek medical care, counseling, legal services and safety interventions. To access an unrestricted report, the victim can report to his/her chain-of-command, security/law enforcement, NCIS, SAPR Victim Advocate (VA), SARC, and his/her CO shall commence an investigation. Restricted reporting allows a confidential report, which does not trigger command nor law enforcement notification and the victim can have a SAPR VA, and seek medical care and/or counseling. To access restricted reporting, the victim can disclose his/her sexual assault only to the SARC, a current SAPR VA, a health care provider and/or a chaplain. To contact the NASP 24/7 VA, call 449-9231/2. To contact the SARC during working hours, call 452-5990, ext. 0; during and after working hours, call the SARC cell at 554-5606.

Fleet and Family Support Center The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC), 151 Ellyson Ave., Bldg. 625, is offering the following classes: • Stress management: Classes scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon on first and third Thursday of each month. For details, call 452-5990. • Personal Financial Management: Its your money, make it work for you. A series of classes will be offered throughout the year covering topics such as car buying, using credit cards, developing a budget and spending plan and how to build your savings to reach your financial goals. Seating is limited and reservations are required. To register or for more information, call 452-5609. • Welcoming new personnel: Everyone

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in the military has to transfer sooner or later. Commands should ensure 100 percent sponsor assignment. Sponsors can provide reliable information to incoming personnel and their families. Training is offered monthly. To register for the next training session, call 452-5609. • Suicide awareness and prevention: Suicide has become a growing problem in the military. This class will acquaint you with the facts on suicide in the military; explore myths, warning signs, risks factors, intervention techniques and what not to do when confronted with a potential suicide situation. This is General Military Training (GMT) facilitated by each command; however, if there is a special request, call 4529022 to schedule training.

Community Outreach NASP Community Outreach is seeking volunteers for opportunities including: • Special Olympics Basketball: 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturdays, Bayview Senior Center. Coaches are needed for the season. Teams will be 3x3 and 5x5. • Young Marines of Pensacola: A youth education and service program for boys and girls, ages 8 through completion of high school. The program promotes the mental, moral, and physical development of its members. It focuses on character building, leadership, and promotes a healthy, drugfree lifestyle. The Young Marines is the focal point for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Youth

Drug Demand Reduction efforts. Adult staff not required to be Marines. Contact retired Gunnery Sgt. Pete Belanger by phone at (251) 979-9522 or by e-mail at ymopxo@gmail.com. For information, go to www.YMOP2007.com. • Meals on Wheels: Council on Aging of West Florida, 875 Royce St., is seeking volunteers to deliver meals to homebound elderly citizens of Escambia County on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Contact Brenda Turner at 432-1475, ext. 410, or email RSVPCoordinator@ coawfla.org. For more information, contact NASP Community Outreach at 452-2532.

The Naval Aviation Memorial Chapel and the Lady of Loreto Chapel are closed for renovations. During renovations, Sunday services are being held at the auditorium at Naval Aviation Schools Command (NASC), Bldg. 633. Holiday services The scheduled for special holiday services will be as follows: • Catholic Mass, 4:30 p.m. Dec. 24 at NASP, noon Dec. 25 at NASP Corry Station, noon Dec. 31 at NASP Corry Station an noon Jan. 1 at NASP. • Protestant service, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 24 at NASP All Faiths Chapel. NAS Pensacola Protestant •Communion service, 8 a.m. Sunday, All Faiths Chapel. • Sunday School, all ages, 9 a.m. Sunday, Bldg. 634, back classrooms. • Worship service, 10:15 a.m. Sunday, NASC auditorium. • Chapel choir, 12:30 p.m. Sunday, All Faiths Chapel. • Contemporary service, 6 p.m. Sunday, All Faiths Chapel. • Women’s Bible study, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Bldg. 634, back classrooms. • Training Air Wing Six Bible Study, 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Griffith Hall Student Lounge, Second Deck. • Bible study (all welcome), 7 p.m. Tuesday, Bldg. 634, back classrooms.

• Bible study, 5 p.m. Wednesday, J.B. McKamey Center. Roman Catholic • Mass, 8:30 a.m. Sunday, NASC auditorium. • Mass, 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday in the All Faiths Chapel. Confessions scheduled 30 minutes before services. 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 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday. 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 information, call 452-2341.

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MANNA volunteers needed this holiday season! Volunteer drivers & loaders are needed to pick up and deliver donated food to and from our various partners in Escambia & Santa Rosa counties. Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift up to 50 lbs. If you are interested in this o p p o r t u n i t y, please call Manna Food Pantries at 850-432-2053.

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