07-09-2010 Navy Shoreline by Diggle Publishing Company

VOL. 11 NO. 9 July 9, 2010 - July 22, 2010

Color Guard participates in Patriot Tour Story and photos by Eric Sesit

Joint Base Charleston’s Navy Color Guard participated in the Nation of Patriot’s 2010 Patriot Tour, Friday, July 2. The Nation of Patriots is an organization whose mission is to provide financial support to families of wounded veterans who have sacrificed for all Americans and our country. They hope to raise $100,000 in 2010 and are passing an American flag through the lower 48 states during the 100 days of summer in honor of all of America’s Armed Forces, past, present and fallen and their families. The flag has been transported on the back of many motorcycles owned by HOGS (Harley Owners Groups) and began the tour May 28 in Oconomowoc, WI. From there it has been passed from one HOG chapter to the next, stopping in towns in Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and New England before making its way down the East Coast to Charleston. Escorted by South Carolina

Highway Patrol motorcycles, and approximately 60 HOG members, the group roared into Patriot’s Point, where it was met by the Navy Color Guard. After accepting the flag from HOG member Patrick Naulti, the Color Guard proceeded to the fantail of USS Yorktown, where they hoisted the flag, before lowering it to half mast in honor of Senator Robert Byrd (D-WV). During the brief ceremony, Medal of Honor recipient Major General James Livingston, USMC (Ret.) addressed the crowd. “Those of you who served our country, and those of you family members who supported us while we served, and those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, are woven into the very fabric of that flag,” Livingston said. At the conclusion of the ceremony, the Color Guard struck the colors and retraced their steps back to the pier. The flag was then passed back to the

HOG member and veteran Patrick Naulti passes the Patriot Tour flag to Joint Base Charleston’s Navy Color Guard. The flag was raised over USS Yorktown, July 2, before moving on to Savannah. The flag will finish its journey Sept. 4 back in Oconomowoc, WI.

HOG chapter as it was once again attached to the back of a Harley for

it’s 140 mile trip to Savannah. For more photos, see Page 14

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NAVCONBRIG Change of Command – See page 3

From Normandy to the Pacific – See page 8

Freedom Fest...July 4th family fun – See page 10

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July 9, 2010 - July 22, 2010

Naval Weapons Station Charleston

Mission To enable warfighter readiness by providing Installation management and Infrastructure support to all Low Country Warriors and their families.

Keeping Low Country Warriors On Course

Commanding Officer CDR Gary D. Martin Executive Officer CDR Charles M. Phillip Command Master Chief CMDCM (SW/SS) Billy Cady

About the Shoreline The Navy Charleston Shoreline is an authorized publication for members of the military services and their families. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. The editorial content and any supplement is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of NWS Charleston. The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, NWS Charleston or Diggle Publishing Company, of the products and services advertised. Everything advertised in the Navy Charleston Shoreline shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron.

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A long time ago, when I was stationed onboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), I came across a situation that I was not familiar with. It was a fairly technical issue, one that seemed insurmountable at the time, given our resources while underway. I called my Chief into my office to discuss the problem. After briefing him on the situation, I concluded by saying, “Well chief, we seem to have one pretty big problem here. I need your input on how to fix it.” The chief looked at me and smiled and said, “Sir, there are no problems in the Navy, just opportunities.” His response took me back a second. I had never looked at this particular problem, much less the Navy and life in general with that attitude. It is a lesson that I carry with me to this day. As we move forward with our plans to develop Joint Base Charleston, I’m finding that there are plenty of “opportunities” for us to take advantage of. The purpose of

combining these wonderful facilities into one entity is to save money and provide improved services to all our tenant commands, families and retirees in the community. Needless to say, the combination of ‘hotel’ services is a daunting one. How do you take two services, each with their own rich traditions and methods of operation, and seamlessly combine them into one organization that serves the needs of all our customers? These are the opportunities that we have been dealt. And everyday, our folks here at NWS Charleston, along with their counterparts at the Air Force Base, are tackling these opportunities head on. Of course there will be (and already are) growing pains along the way, but when it’s all said and done, those of you involved in this transition are laying the groundwork for future generations. This is our opportunity to create a new and improved base that will serve the needs of this community for a long time to come. I ask that each of you involved in the process keep forging the way ahead. We are less than three months away from the big day so there is light at the end of the tunnel. Of course there will be fine tuning and tweaking after the merger, but our goal is to keep the changes as transparent and unobtrusive as possible. One of the highlights later this year will be our first ever combined military ball, October 23. It promises to be a great time and we’re planning on an estimated 1,000 people attending. We are currently in fund-raising

mode for this event and the fundraising serves two goals. The primary purpose is to donate some of the proceeds to Camp Happy Days and the LowCountry Food Bank, two very worthwhile causes. The other purpose is to help defray the costs of the ball so that everyone who wants to attend can afford to do so. Fund raising takes time and most importantly people. Here is another opportunity hitting you in the face. Of course you should participate in volunteer efforts and fund raisers because helping others is simply the right thing to do. But, it is another way that you can break out and stand above your peers when it comes to evaluation time. Taking part and giving back to the community is just another way you, as an American Sailor, can help our country. A few hours a week volunteering, whether for our Military Ball, reading to school children or helping clean up a highway shows our neighbors that we care. It’s important. Finally, a huge Bravo Zulu to the folks at MWR who put on another wonderful Freedom Fest. If you had the opportunity to make it out to Marrington Plantation or up to Short Stay, I’m sure you had a great time thanks to the all their hard work. And once again, everyone did the right thing by not drinking and driving. We’re all back to work safely. Great job! Take Care, CDR Gary Martin

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NAVCONBRIG Charleston changes command By Edward Grant NCBC Public Affairs

Commander Daniel Spagone relinquished command of the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston to Commander Raymond R. Drake, June 24. The ceremony’s guest speaker, Captain John M. Esposito, Executive Assistant to the Commander Navy Personnel Command, awarded CDR Spagone the Meritorious Service Medal (5th award). Spagone is retiring from military service. CDR Drake is a native of Fishkill, NY, and graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, and was commissioned in May 1992. Following primary flight training at NAS Whiting Field, Florida and intermediate and advanced jet training at NAS Kingsville, Texas, he was winged as a naval aviator in March 1995. His assignments include VF-101D at NAS Miramar, Calif. and the “Tomcatters” of VF-31 deploying onboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70) and USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH and DESERT STRIKE. He attended the Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor course (TOPGUN) in Fallon, NV, after which he was assigned as a Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor to Strike Weapons and Tactics School, Atlantic.

He next reported to the “Red Rippers” of VF-11 as the Training Officer and Assistant Operations Officer deploying onboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. CDR Drake then reported to the “Jolly Rogers” of VF-103 as Maintenance Officer and Safety Officer where he deployed onboard USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67) in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. He was then assigned to U.S. Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM) as Chief of the Collaborative Information Environment Management Office. At USJFCOM, Drake completed a tour with Naval Special Warfare Command serving as a Fire Support Officer and Joint Terminal Air Controller for a Joint Special Operations Task Force in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM. CDR Drake is an Air Wing Strike Leader, Mission Commander and Forward Air Controller (Airborne) with more than 2,800 flight hours, 98 combat missions and 560 carrier arrested landings. His military awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal (3 Strike Flight), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal (2), Armed Forces Expeditionary

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Capt. John Esposito, (right) EA to the Commander Navy Personnel Command, jokes with CDR Drake (left) and CDR Spagone during a change of command ceremony held at the Brig June 24.

Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Navy Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (5), Navy Pistol Expert Medal, and Navy Rifle Sharpshooter Ribbon. He arrived as Executive Officer of NAVCONBRIG Charleston in February 2009. He and his family reside in Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Update EFM status before entering detailing window From Navy Personnel Command Public Affairs

There are currently 16,000 Navy families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), but some Sailors are not updating their packages before entering their detailing window. “Enrollment in the EFM program is mandatory for all family members with long-term medical, mental health or educational needs and is required immediately upon identification of a special need,” said CDRmdr. Cynthia Granby, EFMP branch head at Navy Personnel Command. “Before a detailer can release orders, an updated EFM status is needed. The sponsor is responsible for knowing his or her EFM update timeframe and for updating the file prior to negotiating for orders. Local coordinators at the nearest Military Treatment Facility can be contacted to confirm update status and timeframe.”

Family member status updates are required nine months prior to a Sailor’s Projected Rotation Date, every three years, or whenever the enrolled member’s need changes. Temporary enrollments (Category VI) must be updated within a year of assignment. The EFMP is required for authorized family members who possess a physical, emotional, developmental or educational disability, or a condition that requires special medical, mental health or education services and reside with or are in the custody of a Sailor. Enrollment ensures family members’ needs are identified so that Sailors are stationed where those needs can best be met. “The program is a benefit for Sailors and commands,” said Kathleen Wells, Navy EFMP manager. “It’s available to help alleviate hardships on family members by ensuring their special needs are considered in the detailing process.”

“EFMP remains flexible,” Granby said. “Once the sponsor enrolls and family needs are identified, he/she will have a good chance at obtaining a career enhancing assignment.” EFMP families are classed into one of six categories. For those families who have been designated categories IV and V, the Navy has a separate program, Navy EFMP Respite Care, which provides up to 40 hours of free in-home care for exceptional family members and their siblings. “Many family members enrolled in the program have complex needs that cannot be met using typical in-home care,” said Sharon Fatheree, Navy Child and Youth Programs, Outreach program manager for Fleet and Family Readiness. “The Navy EFMP Respite Care Program is provided through the Child and Youth Programs and was designed to offer parents in-home care

with specialized providers trained to meet the individual needs of the family member so parents can feel safe leaving children in in-home care to run errands, go to medical appointments or just get a change to reconnect with their spouse.” Currently Respite Care is offered at five locations: Jacksonville, Fla.; Bremerton, Wash.; San Diego; Norfolk, Va.; Naval District of Washington D.C.; and 50 independent locations in the continental U.S. Sailors interested in Respite Care can visit the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies website at www.naccrra.org/MilitaryPrograms/navy.php for more information. For more information about EFMP, visit their website at www.npc.navy.mil/CommandSupport/Ex ceptionalFamilyMember/ or call the NPC Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-866-827-5672.

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Online Academic Skills Program NAVADMIN 216/10 announces the Navy’s transition from the Academic Skills Program offered through the Navy College Learning Center (NCLC) and Academic Skills Instructor Led Program (ASIP) to the Online Academic Skills Course (OASC), which provides access to basic educational and academic skills required in order to retake the ASVAB. Neither NCLC nor ASIP will be available after Sept. 30, 2010. The self-paced OASC customized learning program evaluates an individual’s reading level, vocabulary, and math ability based upon a pre-test. Using the pre-test results, OASC designs specific lessons tailored to increase the individual’s proficiency in each of these academic areas. For Sailors who desire an abbreviated academic review, a shortened set of lessons are also available. Upon completion of OASC, Sailors requiring justification for retaking the ASVAB should contact the CCC. OASC is available now on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) via the NKO learning tab and on the Navy College website at https://www.navycollege.navy.mil under Navy college programs, academic skills link. Navigation to OASC is also possible at http://www.petersons.com/dantes/. Sailors can access the course from any internet-connected computer. In addition to active duty military members, OASC is available at no cost for members of the selected reserves, department of defense civilians and family members.

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2010 Military Ball needs your help Story and photo by MC1(SW/AW) Jennifer Hudson

Working hard under a hot sun selling sodas and water, bagging groceries and washing cars are just a few of the fundraising events going on locally as the Joint Base Charleston Military Ball organization raises money for this years event. This years’s ball is scheduled for October 23, and although the money will be used to help defray the costs, the main goal of the fundraising efforts is to raise money for Camp Happy Days and the Low Country Food Bank. “We definitely had a slow start this year, but we now have the ball rolling and we expect to reach our goal no matter what,” said NWS Charleston Command Master Chief (SW/SS) Billy Cady. “The Military Ball is going to be an exceptional event that is going to lay the groundwork for all future joint events.” The Military Ball organization is a combination of Navy and Air Force members who have been working diligently to raise funds for the event. “We are not too far behind and if we can get more people to volunteer with the fund raising, then this is going to be a great event!” said Erika Figueroa, NWS Charleston commanding officer’s secretary.

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From D-Day to the Pacific, a veteran of two fronts by 2nd Lt. Susan Carlson, 628th Public Affairs

If a young man of able body and stable worst storms in 30 years, Cayce said. Gen. with the invasion. mind was not in the service in the early Dwight Eisenhower, Supreme “We sat there for five days, loaded with 1940’s, he would be wise to join if he Commander of the Allied forces in troops and equipment,” Cayce recalls. wanted any say in his future career. Thus, Europe, debated whether or not to proceed “Finally, Ike made the decision to go.” knowing he would eventually be In the early morning hours of drafted, Reid Cayce decided to June 6, 1944, Cayce’s LST, along enlist in the U.S. Navy in January with 5,000 other United States and 1943. After only seven weeks of Allied ships, sailed across the boot camp, he was sent to the New English Channel toward Normandy, York Harbor and boarded Tank France. Landing Ship 375 bound for North “Our orders were to stay dark Africa. and keep quiet as we approached “I became a Sailor overnight on the French coastline,” he said. “The board an LST,” Cayce said. beach was shallow and the sea They spent 30 days crossing rough, making it necessary to the treacherous Atlantic, zig-zagunload using pontoons.” ging to avoid German U-boat While unloading troops and attacks. Upon their arrival in equipment, the LST’s crew had to Gibraltar, it was more training for avoid German shelling and aircraft all of the new Sailors. Aboard the fire. At one point, Cayce’s LST saw Photo by James M. Bowman new Higgins’s landing craft, vehi- Reid Case shares WWII stories and scrapbook pho- a German aircraft headed straight cle and personnel boats would be tos at his home in Summerville, June 15. Cayce par- for them. where Cayce would spend the next ticipated in the invasion of Normandy and later in “I can’t figure out how that plane six weeks, just off the coast of the Pacific. came through, we had so much proAlgeria. tection from British and American “We lived in tents and ate Air Forces, but it did and one of our beans three times-a-day,” Cayce gunners shot it down,” Cayce said about his time spent during remembers. “It went over the ship the advanced amphibious training. and landed up ahead. You could “For six weeks we practiced runsmell the gasoline from where it ning those things up on the went down.” beach.” After unloading 500 British From there, the new trainees troops with all their equipment, sailed to the coast of Sicily, near their ship returned across the chanGela, to aid in the first Allied nel with a load of wounded warmove into Europe. Cayce was riors. part of a crew of four men ferrying “We sailors were very fortunate Army Soldiers to and from the in that after unloading we could beaches. leave the beaches and return to “That was a pretty rough invahomeports for another load of sion, cause it was the first, and we troops, equipment and supplies,” he were all pretty green too,” he said. said. “I felt sorry for the troops as A few months later, Cayce and they were left to proceed after the his crew found themselves sailing enemy.” to England to prepare for the During their 20 trips across the largest amphibious operation in English Channel, the LST crew had history. to continuously maneuver in order In the interim, between the to avoid submarine attacks. Many Italian invasion and Normandy, he ships were sunk along with men, was transferred from the LCVP to equipment and supplies, said Cayce. the larger LST 344, and was proThe losses were unbelievable. moted to quartermaster third class. “There were rough seas, storms, During the days leading up to U-boats and the anxiety of not the invasion, the coastline of knowing what might happen,” he Photo courtey Reid Case Spain and France, all the way to Reid Case retired in 1983 as a Chief Quartermaster, said. “Thousands didn’t come home.” England, experienced one of the after serving 30 years in the Naval Reserve

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Reid Case enlisted in the Navy in 1943, and ended up participating in one of the greatest invasions of WWII.

Although the invasion of Normandy was complete, the war for Cayce was not. He was sent back to the United States to board a brand new LST on its way to the Pacific Theater of Operations. There he aided in the liberation of both the Philippines and Okinawa, Japan, surviving the suicide bombers and typhoons off the coast of Okinawa. When the Japanese finally surrendered, Cayce participated in the occupation of Japan. His LST 1101 steamed into Tokyo Bay to witness the surrender signed and accepted by Gen. Douglas McArthur on the battleship Missouri. After the war, Cayce returned to the south where he was honorably discharged January 31, 1946. Using the G.I. Bill, he attended college before moving back to Charleston, S.C., with his wife and child. Cayce joined the U.S. Naval Reserve and served for 30 years, retiring as a chief quartermaster in 1983. Today, at 87 years old, Cayce lives alone, caring for his house and doing his own yard work, both of which are immaculate. “When we got back from Europe, nobody ever talked about World War II, we just forgot it,” Cayce said with respect to his time spent overseas. “But now, everybody realizes, if you want to know about World War II ,you better talk to us now, cause we’ll soon be gone.”

July 9, 2010 - July 22, 2010

Navy Charleston Shoreline

Private swimming lessons

Our American Red Cross certified instructors at New Wave Aquatic Center are pleased to offer private swim lessons for all ages. Now smaller, more personal instructional classes for one, two or three students can be arranged by appointment. Thirty minute sessions are offered MondayFriday between 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. or 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. at a cost of $20 (one student), $30 (two students) and $35 (three students). Call Rose Wright at 764-7033 for more information.

New & improved climbing wall oppens at OAC

After several months of closure for renovations and replacement of the belay system, the climbing wall at the Outdoor Adventure Center is open and ready for your climbing enjoyment. Improvements to the belay system have made it possible for younger climbers to enjoy the wall. The minimum weight requirement has been lowered from 75 to 40 lbs. The climbing wall is available anytime during normal OAC operating hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., and Saturdays 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The cost for one hour of climb time is $4.00 or you may purchase a daily pass for $6.00. “Try climbs” are $2.00. On Tuesdays, active duty can climb for $2.00 an hour. Call 764-2120.

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Water fitness classes feature “Delta Bell” water fitness equipment and are designed for swimmers and non-swimmers alike. Classes are offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00 8:00 p.m. Morning classes are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m., beginning July 12. Classes are free to active duty military. For all others, the cost is $13 per (five-class) session or $20 per (10-class session). Call 764-7033 for more information.

One of our most popular group fitness classes is cycling, an aerobic exercise that takes place on a specially-designed stationary bicycle. Motivational music plays while the instructor leads the student through a simulated outdoor cycling workout. Classes are Tuesday & Thursday mornings from 5:30 - 6:30 a.m.; Monday, Wednesday & Fridays from 6:45 - 7:45 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Classes are free to active duty military. For all others, classes are $2.00 per session or you may purchase a punch card for $20 which is good for 12 classes. Call 764-4173 for more information.

Youth Summer Camp-final session

Each summer, the WPNSTA Youth Center programs miles of smiles for kids ages five to 12 years. Lucky participants take lessons in drama and music, learn about nature, go skating, bowling, swimming, attend movies, play sports, and lots more! Children must be in kindergarten to attend the camp. Camp Grinning Gator will begin its final four-week session on August 2. Camp hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The Youth Center has adopted several convenient payment plans which will fit almost everyone's needs. They accept VISA and MASTERCARD, and they can arrange weekly payments or installment payments if you prefer. Fees are based on family income. USDA sponsored meals are included. To register, or for more information, please call the WPNSTA Youth Center at 764-7809.

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Two-year-old Ethan McKee dances to music while waiting for the Freedom Fest 2010 fireworks display.

Photos and Story by MC1 (SW/AW) Jennifer R. Hudson “As Americans everywhere celebrate the Fourth in backyard barbecues and with fireworks that recall the red glare of the rockets and bombs during the Battle of Baltimore in September 1814, I’d ask you to remember the legacy that we have all inherited. Take pride in our nation’s 234 years of liberty.” Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus A celebration of fireworks, games, food and drinks, along with tons of laughter blanketed the grounds of Marrington Plantation July 2, during the annual Independence Day Celebration, Freedom Fest 2010. The park was decked out in colors of red, white and blue—as more than 800 patriots watched the impressive fireworks display in celebration of 234 years of independence of our nation. “We wanted to host an event that was geared toward military members and their families, one that was a safe clean fun environment for every one of all ages that could really enjoy them-

selves this Independence Day,” said Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Charleston Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center Special Events Coordinator, Amanda Young. Savory aromas captured the nose as vendors peddled their roasted corn, BBQ, boiled peanuts and cotton candy. Children had plenty to capture their attention with jousting tournaments, sumo wrestling, and carnival games and rock climbing. “I love it! Good clean family fun that is wonderful, and I think that the children are having a blast and that is what really matters,” said Linda Hascup from San Diego. As nightfall came, although some still played, others set up lawn chairs and blankets and turned their eyes skyward. The spectacular fireworks display had many cheering for more as the exciting spectacle continued for nearly an hour before the finale. “We wanted to do it up this year…celebrate with a bang!” said Young. Three-year-old Brice Terry enjoys his cotton candy with his family while waiting for the fireworks.

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Ty Ermeling, 12, and Thomas McMichael, 11, square off in a jousting event trying to best each other!

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Giving it her best!â&#x20AC;&#x2C6;Six-year-old Raegan Shriver throws a fast ball to dunk a chief during a fund raising event.

Rock climbing was one of the biggest attractions this year!

Without missing a beat, the fireworks display for Freedom Fest 2010 filled the sky bringing ooohs and ahhs from more than 800 people who celebrated their Fourth of July at Marrington Plantation.

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Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. all summer long. Admission is always free. The Summer movie program will run through August 11. Stop by the theater or the ITT office for a complete movie listing or call theater manager, Teresa Stuckey at (843) 764-4107.

Members of NNPTC Chief Petty Officer’s Association man the grill at the Freedom Fest Celebration held at Marrington Plantation, July 2. The members were selling hot dogs and hamburgers to raise money for the association.

Discount RiverDogs ticket vouchers Baseball season is here and it’s time for exciting minor league baseball action! The Charleston RiverDogs, the Class A South Atlantic League affiliate of the New York Yankees, offer discounted ticket vouchers at your ITT Office for only $4.50. These are upper level reserved seats, regularly priced at $7. Vouchers are good for most home games. Offer is good for military, DoD personnel and families. Call ITT at 764-2120 for more information. Youth soccer registration MWR Youth soccer registration is underway and runs through August 6 at the NWS Teen Center. Boys and girls (ages four - 14) are eligible. The cost is $40 for one child and $35 for each additional child. Registration includes soccer shorts and jersey. The season is scheduled to run from mid-September through November. Games are played at the Menriv Soccer Field, behind the WPNSTA Gymnasium. Parent Association for Youth Sports (PAYS) certification is required before registration. Dependents of Active Duty and retired military, DoD and retired DoD civilians and contractors are eligible. Call Youth Sports Coordinator, Robert Veronee at 764-4134 for more information. Free Summer movies at Cinema One Your kids can stay cool this summer while enjoying the best movies Hollywood has to offer! In addition to the regularly scheduled nighttime shows each weekend, Cinema One offers great family movies on

Teen Center offers teen Summer Camp Your teen will have a summer to remember when they participate in the WPNSTA Morning Hours Teen Camp. Participating teens must be 13 or older and eligible to attend the Naval Weapons Station Youth Programs. Three separate sessions are offered throughout the summer. The cost is $50.00 per week. Camp hours are 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. At noon the teens will sign out of camp and may attend the Teen Center’s Open Recreation program. There are no fees for Teen Open Recreation. Hours for Open Recreation are 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Field/Activity trips during Open Rec. may incur a cost for each participant. Please stop by or call the WPNSTA Teen Center at 764-2125 for more information.

July is ice cream month The WPNSTA Library recognizes National Ice Cream Month in July. As a special treat, Friday, July 23, the library will give away ice cream to patrons when they check-out books (while supplies last.) Water Safety Instructor training course Learn to teach others to swim with the Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course. Students must be 16 years of age and able to swim all of the competitive strokes, float, and tread water. This seven-day course begins July 10. Weeknight classes will be from 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. and Saturday classes from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call 764-7033 for more information. Parents’ night out Parents, drop your children (ages five 12) off at the pool on Wednesday, July 21 and we’ll entertain them with swimming, crafts and pool activities from 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. while you relax and just enjoy time to yourselves. Pre-registration is required. Admission is free. For details, call 7647033. Family fun night at the pool Bring the whole family to the New Wave Aquatic Center on Friday, July 16 & July 30 for an evening of swimming, pool games, free snacks and lots more! Family Fun Night at the pool is from 8:30 - 10:00 p.m. Admission is free. Call 764-7033 for more information.

Members of the New Wave Aquatic Center staff represented Naval Weapons Station Charleston at the 13th Annual S.C. Parks & Recreation State Lifeguard Competition held June 25 at the Mt. Pleasant Recreation center pool and at Folly Beach County Park. Pictured are NWS team members, Richard Johnston, Jordan Arim, Erin O’Briant and Andrew Perry.

Back-to-school scavenger hunt WPNSTA Library will host a Back-toSchool Scavenger Hunt on Friday, July 30 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Children ages four 14 are invited to participate. Participants will be given clues to help locate books within the library. When he or she finds the book, they will win a school supply! Children are then given additional clues to continue hunting until time is up. For more information, call the library at 764-7900.

July 9, 2010 - July 22, 2010

Swimming lessons at New Wave Aquatic Center MWR offers swimming lessons in both morning and evening sessions for all ages. Parent/Child Aquatics are offered for ages six months - three years and provides the child an introduction to the water with parent’s guidance. Pre-school Aquatics (Levels 1, 2 & 3) is for children, ages three - five years, and offers the child a first pool experience without the parent’s guidance while teaching basic skills that are the building blocks of swimming. Youth Aquatics are offered at various skill levels to ages six - 13 years, beginning with basics like learning to float and advancing to specific strokes. Adult swim classes are also available. For more details, stop by the New Wave Aquatic Center and pick up a Swim Class Schedule or call Rose Wright at 764-7033 for more information.

Lifeguard certification course The next session of the lifeguard certification course will be offered at the New Wave Aquatic Center from July 24 - 31. The course will consist of seven classes. Weeknight classes will be from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday classes from 10:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Candidates must be at least 15 years of age and able to swim freestyle and breaststroke for a minimum of 300 yards. Candidates must also complete a timed test requiring that they swim 20 yards submerged in deep water to recover and return a 10 pound to a starting point using legs only. Call Rose Wright at 764-7033 for more information. Lap swim at New Wave Aquatic Center Lunchtime lap swim is available Monday - Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the New Wave Aquatic Center. Morning lap swim will be available Monday - Friday from 5:30 - 8:00 a.m. beginning May 24.

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Home energy efficiency tips can save money Small steps do make a difference. Often, we don’t believe that one person can have much impact on total energy consumption. But in reality, when each of us makes our own contribution, no matter how little it may appear to be, the cumulative effect can become enormous. Home Efficiency is the fourth of four articles in a series designed to help each of us make a difference. The average American household consumes 11,000kWh of energy per year. If the household reduces energy by five percent (550kWh), that translates to 1,875.5 cubic feet of natural gas. If half of all American households made this reduction- 75 million households-140.7 billion cubic feet of natural gas can be saved. Individuals can make a difference. When each of our small contributions is added together the impact is amazing. Switch to compact fluorescent lights from incandescent bulbs whenever possible. CFLs are 3 to 4 times more efficient and last 10 times longer. Save electricity when cooking by using a kettle or covering a pan when boiling water. Plus turn off the burners and the oven several minutes before the cooking time is over. Both will shorten the amount of time the heating elements are on.

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Military spouse 101 Learn the military culture such as jargon, rates/ranks, Chain of Command, and core values. Understand the mobile lifestyle. The workshop is interactive and. . . itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun! Not only are the spouses getting great information, they are building new friendships that can last a lifetime. Come to Fleet and Family Support Center on Wednesday, July 21, 2010, from 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. at the Reagan Center, bldg. 777, and get your military checklist. Stick around for lunch before riding the bus for a NWS and Charleston tour. To register or for more information, call FFSC at 843-764-7480. Military life is full of wonderful experiences and peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;embrace the

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Partners at the Navy Housing Welcome Center You may ask yourself, Partners at the Navy Housing Welcome Center? Yes, housing is privatized, but privatization means partnership. Our PPV partner is Balfour Beatty Communities. Our goal at Naval Weapons Station Charleston is to provide a well-ordered community environment, typical of the American way of life. We strive to achieve this through our PPV partner by using their experience in the civilian and military housing communities, and our Navy Housing Department staff, located in Building 742, the Housing Welcome Center. You are encouraged to address any issues you may have concerning your housing unit and the housing community to our PPV partner, Balfour Beatty Communities at 797-5631. Residents are reminded that all maintenance requests should be reported to Balfour Beatty Communities Service Request Line at 797-3858 or through their website at www.nwscharlestonhomes.com. Our Navy Housing staff, a separate entity from the PPV partner, is still located at the Housing Welcome Center. Present and on site, they are available to assist you with any issue or concern you may feel has not been properly addressed and/or resolved by our PPV partner, or to voice concerns or suggestions. Mrs. Linda Miller, Navy Housing director, may be reached at 764-7218, x12. Also on staff are housing managers and housing referral assistants who are available to assist all residents concerning issues encountered in privatized housing or community housing. They are here and available to serve you, and can be reached by calling 764-7218.

Bachelor Housing Note Bachelor Housing welcomes our newest member to our team, SH1 Millard Jones. He comes to us from NRD Richmond, VA, where he was the Processing LPO of new applicants on their way to boot camp. All of his experience and expertise will play a vital role within Bachelor Housing Division. Welcome aboard and welcome to our team shipmate! As a reminder, all residents are responsible for reporting any trouble calls or maintenance issues to the front desk. We at Bachelor Housing cannot express enough for you to be proactive instead of reactive. This will ensure deficiencies are repaired promptly. Additionally, it is imperative that residents report any damages immediately to BH Staff. When a resident goes on leave, TAD, or is confined to the hospital, every effort will be made not to reassign the room. The resident should keep the front desk or building manager informed as to departure date, approximate duration of absence, and approximate date of return with orders or leave requests. Residents are required to check out of Bachelor Housing when deploying for more than 60 days.

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Overnight guests are authorized with the following stipulations: Must be a bonafide dependent of the resident. A copy of your page II (emergency data sheet) will be provided to confirm dependent status. Guest stay is limited to seven days. Request for exceptions to the above policy may be submitted to the Housing Director via the Bachelor Housing Director. Roommates must agree to overnight guests. If the roommate does not agree, the guest registration form will be denied. Complete guest information form, must have signed by roommate, and forward to BH Director three days prior to stay. Request forms are available at the front desk. All guests must check in at the front desk upon arrival. If the guests are under-aged and not on your page two, your guests will not be permitted on the premises. In accordance with WPNSTACHASNINST 11103.1A, all civilian guests must be over the age of 18 and no one under the age of 18 other than a dependent of a resident with prior approval granted by the command are authorized at any time. The legal drinking age for all residents is 21. All alcohol must be properly stowed away in your personal space to prevent the use of illegal drinking. The front desk is an initial point of contact for residents. All residents are encouraged to report all trouble calls to the front desk immediately so deficiencies can be repaired promptly. Safety and security is an all hands effort. All residents are encouraged to report the outage of any streetlights. Parking on the grass and unregistered vehicles are strictly prohibited on Naval Weapons Station Charleston. BH staff remains available to assist all residents 24 hours, seven days a week. If you have any questions, suggestions, or comments please don’t hesitate to contact the front desk or the Bachelor Housing Director, Bob Ladue, Bachelor Housing Manager, SHC (SW/AW) Anderson, or SH1 Jones, LPO at 7647646/4144.

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The survey is part of a performance assessment program. Balfour Beatty Communities ranks “extremely” satisfied and “very good” a passing grade on the survey and any score that is less than this is considered unacceptable. “We truly strive to exceed our resident’s expectations and hope that every resident enjoyed their home and the services that we provided,” explained John Armstrong, community manager for Balfour Beatty Communities. Once residents complete their surveys and seal them in the postage paid envelopes provided, they can simply bring it to the Balfour Beatty Communities Management Office and drop it in the authorized locked mailbox. Only CEL employees will open the returned envelopes. Survey results are completely confidential and anonymous. “The survey allows us to see where we are succeeding and where there is room for improvement,” said Armstrong, “it’s important for residents to fill them out honestly.” The survey deadline date is September 15, 2010.

Balfour Beatty Communities set to kick-off annual housing survey The Annual CEL Housing Survey is upon Naval Weapons Station Charleston once again. In a few weeks, family housing residents will be receiving the CEL Resident Satisfaction Housing Survey. By completing and mailing surveys in, residents will qualify for weekly drawings. The top prizes include a 32” flat screen TV, BBQ grill and gift cards. Residents that mail in the surveys by August 13, 2010, will also qualify for a special early bird drawing. Registration forms are attached to the CEL survey packet; please drop the registration form to our Community Management Office at 742 Fletcher Street.

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GEM LAWN CARE, CAFB/local area 367-5473 In-Home Child Care DSS Reg. 6:30 - 6:00 Meals & Snacks Drop-In's $4.00 hr. First hr. free during July. 5 mins from AFB call 843-552-5360 Yard work needed? Call Ron at 478-3960 Home Day Care 6wks-4yrs full/part time/wkends/eves/hol. off Ashley Phos. Rd. call 568-8609 / 364-4140 Charleston Auto Storage 843 767-0112 Short/Long Term Parking. Cars, boats, bikes, RVs and ATVs. Special Military Rates. Near AFB and Navy Base FREE WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT South Carolina law prohibits deductibles on Auto Glass! Mobile Service with a Lifetime Warranty. We will come to you usually within 24 hours. Mention this Ad Please call 803-413-6046 or 803-760-9798 www.TheWindshieldSpecialists.com

EMPLOYMENT Childcare needed for 2 children over 7yrs old. Needed Tue,Thurs, & occs. Sat (all evenings) Must have own trans. Jessica - 843-566-3776

2 BR/1.5 Bath Townhome in Goose Creek. $1000mo/ washer/dryer/fridge/screened porch. 2 yrs old. Call Belinda (843) 725-1030 Huge BedRoom w/ private bathroom for rent = $525 + Utilities. Not just a room – You get half of a house. Hollow Oaks - Baker Plantation. Between airport and Weapons Station. Great location. Mature Male or Female: quiet, no pets. 1,900 sq ft house with laundry facilities, full kitchen, screened porch. Large private bathroom has tub and separate shower. Next to KMart on Otranto. Available now. $300 deposit, 90 Day lease required.

3bd2bth home$1225/mo 2cargar frplce eat in upgraded ktchn HVAC carpets lawn maintned amenities w/pool Drchst 2 Sch 843-297-0989 Ladson 1278 Maryland Dr 3br 1ba w/fncd yard pets nego-fresh paint wood/laminate floors, mil discounts 795 month 843 442 5767 For Rent: 2Bd/2Bth; Park@Rivers Edge incl appliances, washer+dryer; Free move-in July! $750mo. Call to view (843)345-8122 Roomate wanted 4bed 2.5 bath in Goose Creek 20 mins from base all utilities included $500 a month. 4 details call Jeremy 843-325-7000 1100 sf w/ garage, 3 BR, 1 BA house, fenced yard, storage shed, $850/month. ckhinson@knology.net, 843-709-0884 Boeing Welcome-3 br. 1 ba. brick, lg. yard, applinces, new carpet & paint. conv. to AFB, mall. I-26. No pets. $ 725+dep. (843)767-0112 3 br 2.5 ba 1955 sq ft ,2 car gar, large master bed rm 1st flr, dorchester II, $1250 per mo call 843-814-4112

HOMES FOR SALE E-MAIL HOME SEARCH Automated daily e-mail system provides you details on all homes for sale in the MLS as they hit the market! www.CharlestonHomeSeeker.com Sponsored by Julie Mulligan of Carolina One Real Estate (843) 224-5747

1 br condo in West Ashley.Ready Now! $646.No Water Bill! Pet Friendly. Pool. 15-20 to Base & Downtown! 843-327-6452 4 Br, 2.5 Bath, lg Fam rm w/gas fp,eik,open floor plan, fresh paint & carpet, wood, tile, Rent $1495/Lease Option Call 843-814-8792. For Rent: 3BD/2Bath Townhouse in West Ashley, 1 car garage, community pool. Pets negotiable. $1100mo. 843-478-1125 Roommates wanted to share 3br/2.5ba in Ladson,10min from AFB/NWS.Master BR $600. Regular BR $450.Plus util.(843)270-8879 Tony

Village Green ~ $234,900 4160 Westerly Ln 3br, 2ba 2069 sf. Pet friendly yard MLS1011164, Harbourtowne RE Kathy Cooper 843-607-3511 $147,000 in the Park at Rivers Edge Great 3 bdrm, 2 ba home in gated community Hardwood and tile flooring, updated countertops. Community pool, tennis, playground. Healthy Realty, Beth (843) 566-6948 3 bdr 2 bth, 1650 Sq SFH, $159,900, N. Chas, 3 mi frm front gate. Open flr pln, fenced bck yd, LR vaulted ceiling & FP, AJ 843-696-3209

Market Ready Homes LLC Let our experts help you make your home stand out. Do you have an hour to let our professionals get your home market ready? Call or click today: 843-303-3495; www.mktreadyhomes.com Two acres of land, three bedroom mobile home cabin, List Price: 50,000. CPT Sam Gethers, (843) 214-6750,Email: gsampreach@aol.com Beautiful 4bd/2.5ba 2 story in Whitehall Sub. 2441 SQ FT. ADT security, 2 car garage, shed. $259,500 OBO. 850-543-3048 or 850-549-8447

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2006 Honda Accord EX 4dr Bronze 67k mi, leather, pwr everything, sunroof, runs great, new tires, 34 MPG, $12,000. 843-207-7379 2004 Honda Accord EX gray low mi.6-disc cd, alm, leather seats, sun/mn roof cruise ctrl, ac, 6cyl, 4dr, 10.5k obo 843-345-1208

MOTORCYCLES Yamaha Royle Star 1300 91 of 1500, 41091 MI, Nice tires. MM limited. Must Sell 6,900/ Bash Full Dress. Must sell OBO. 704-467-1661 2007 Honda Shadow Spirit 1100cc. 5,500 miles. Like new condition. Extended War, Silver & Chrome. Call:843-437-0118 2008 Harley Davidson Rocker C (Mint Cond) Only 1900 mls, garage kept, Vance/Hines pipes Asking for payoff of $13,500, 843-475-7778 04 HD 1200 sportstr custom/black/alarm, wndshld/bags/drag pipes/forward foot cntrls, garage kept/5K miles/$6K/843-324-1121

MISC ITEMS FOR SALE Washer dryer sets 275/375, stkr wahs/dryer 425, sofas and sofa sleepers 75/125, 40 dressers & chest drwrs 40/200, kitchen and dinette sets 50/200. 452-2229. A 6 Piece Cherry Bedroom Set w/matt & box. Never used. Can Del $350. 696-5212

A must see. Furnish your entire house: Bedroom set with mattress, Dining room set and living room set $1400 (includes military disc.) All new box/plastic with warranty. Call Todd @ 725-8563. Delivery available Recliners(2) Overstuffed, Dark Red Leather. 1 yr old. Exc Condition. Paid $1400, Sell for $400ea. obo 843-767-0060 Sofa and Loveseat. New in package Must Sell $350. Call 696-5712 Can Deliver. Large two-piece plastic dog house for dog up to 120 pounds. $35.00 firm. Call: 364-1973 anytime Queen P-top Matt. and Box Set NEW in Plastic. $125…Full also available. 696-5712 Can deliver Entertainment Center-multiple shelves. Takeaway--no deliver. Super condition. Call Phil-7639587 after 1 pm $ 200 firm. Black refrigerator works great just no longer needed. 500 obo. If interested please call. 7893615 ask for stephanie Washer and dryer set $400. Estate brand, working condition, 11months old. Contact Rebecca at 810-304-0858 Chain link fence dog kennel, 8 ft wide, 14 ft long, 6 ft tall, with a 30 inch wide gate, paid $225 will sale for $125, 843 276-3162 7-pc Dining set w/leaf extension. Excellent condition. Must sell. $700 obo. Call 843-724-9028 for appt.

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