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Supporting the Military, Veterans, and their Families across The Liberty Coast

On Base • In Town • Pro-Military

Fair winds and following seas!

C a p t a i n B r i a n We i s s , N A S J a c k s o n v i l l e

USS STARK (FFG 31) 31) MEMORIAL: MEMORIAL: Remembering the 37 and each other

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AS LADY LIBERTY TELLS THE STORIES of THE LIBERTY COAST

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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Pro-military Motorcycle Clubs The Liberty Coast: USS Stark (FFG 31) Transition Tips Liberty Favorites NAS Jacksonville’s 50th commander Community Favorites Financial Independence At Your Fingertips Resources Veteran Service Organization: HerSPACE Veteran Spotlight: William “Bill” Dudley RV Campground Directory Bravo Zulu Things To Do Cover Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Damian Berg Inset Photo: U.S. Navy News & Info

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ay is National Military Appreciation Month and there are as many ways to show your appreciation as there are members in the military and Veteran community.

One way that Liberty Life would like to show our respect for today’s Servicemembers is by offering them a new perspective on the possibilities for their future. Too often our men and women in uniform struggle financially, both while on active duty and afterward. This strife is entirely unnecessary and preventable. All that is needed is exposure to new ideas, and a bit of math.

Don’t worry, the math is simple. Playing with the numbers in different scenarios can even be quite invigorating. We hope you’ll feel that spark of excitement when you read the story on page ten.

Additionally, we are delighted to introduce a new way to enjoy Liberty Life.

Whether you are on the go and need a hands free experience, or just want to savor your content while you stay busy elsewhere, you can now listen to Lady Liberty tell the stories of The Liberty Coast in podcast fashion. You can find the play button for each story on LibertyLifeMedia.Com. Stop by, listen to a few stories and let us know what you think!

Alas, another page has turned at Liberty Life. We have recently had to bid farewell to a very important member of our team, who has, we are proud to report, taken advantage of certain opportunities in her life. As some of you know very well, Courtney Stringfellow has been a truly invaluable member of the Liberty Life editorial staff. Her keen eye has on innumerable occasions improved the quality of our content, her stories have been well-researched and inspiring, and she consistently kept us all informed about a wide range of events that were going on in the area.

We are very grateful to have had the experience of working with Courtney.

Though her insight and creativity will be missed, we are cheering her on as she takes this next step forward in personal growth.

Courtney, you’ll always have a home on The Liberty Coast!

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REMEMBERING THE 37 USS Stark (FFG 31) Memorial

By Joe Snowberger

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ay is National Military Appreciation Month and is filled with numerous designated days of commemoration and gratitude. Among these are Military Spouse Appreciation Day, Victory in Europe Day and U.S. Armed Forces Day. Also included is Memorial Day, nominated to honor and mourn the military personnel who have died in service to our nation.

For 34 years, May 17 has been an annual day of remembrance, lamentation and fellowship on The Liberty Coast, but not by national designation or formal edict. Former Shipmates and families of crew members of former Naval Station (NS) Mayport-based USS Stark (FFG 31) gather from all over the country to honor the 37 men who died in an attack on their ship.

In 1987, Stark, a then-five-year-old Perry Class guided missile frigate, was deployed to the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War assisting in keeping those important sea lanes open. The ship was struck by two Exocet anti-ship missiles fired from an Iraqi aircraft, killing 37 Sailors and wounding 21. The crew valiantly fought the fires, maintained power and was able to sail the ship back to port. Stark was repaired and returned to service until her decommissioning in 1999.

Since the attack, an annual memorial event has taken place on each anniversary, either on the ship when she was at sea or under the oaks at NS Mayport’s Memorial Park. Over the years as participation has grown, each of the NS Mayport commanding officers has supported the service and provided much appreciated help, such as the color guard, tents, chairs and even parking attendants.

Many who travel to stand at the marker for the 37 men who died are still processing the impacts of being a survivor. They make the journey to reunite with Shipmates from that long night. Each time former Stark crewmember Chris Hallet attends the remembrance ceremony and sees his Shipmates, “It’s like greeting a brother, a long lost brother,” he said. Hallet noted that all these years later there is still no closer bond than the one he has with the men who helped keep the ship from sinking as fires blazed all around.

The primary coordinator of this grassroots memorial service is the Naval Order, First Coast Commandery, an organization dedicated to the living history of our seagoing services.

“This year’s planning has been greatly impacted by the ongoing pandemic-related restrictions and we will have to move it off base” said Naval Order Companion, retired Navy captain, and former Stark commanding officer, Pete Wynkoop.

“While we can’t move the plaque with the 37 names of those lost, we will bring the ship’s bell and the stern plate,” Wynkoop added.

The 2021 Stark memorial will be held at ten o’clock the morning of May 17 at the Beaches Veterans Memorial Park, adjacent to American Legion Post 316 in Atlantic Beach.

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Transition Tips

HIRING: THE EASY BUTTON Tips for tailoring your resume

By Brian Bilski

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ow many times have you read a job posting and said to yourself “I’m the perfect candidate!” as you excitedly submit your application, never to hear back from the employer? This has happened to me more times than I care to admit. I felt like my application and resume went into some digital black hole, never to see daylight again.

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One of the primary reasons candidates do not hear back from employers is that their resume is not tailored to the requirements in the position description (PD) of the job posting. As a recruiter, this is the number one reason I do not forward a candidate’s resume to a hiring manager (HM) for review and a potential interview.

To best understand the importance of tailoring your resume, we first need to understand the relationship between a recruiter and the HM, as well as how job postings are created. (This is part one of two articles; in the next article I will dive deep into the PD and your resume.)

The hiring process starts when the HM identifies a need to be filled. The HM contacts the recruiter to discuss the job opening and provides in-depth details on the type of candidate he or she is looking for. Next, the HM creates the PD (based on the requirements shared with the recruiter) and submits it to the recruiter to post on the career site.

The recruiter then reviews the resumes of candidates and compares their skillsets and experience against the requirements listed in the PD. The best candidates are forwarded to the HM for review. The main takeaway is that the recruiter is sending only the resumes that MATCH the requirements in the PD. Think of the recruiter as a contractor in this scenario: DoD asks a contractor to build an aircraft that can go mach 2, but instead the contractor comes back with an aircraft that only goes mach 1. The contractor would be fired. The same is true for a recruiter; we must deliver to the HM only candidates that meet the specific requirements listed in the PD. We cannot attempt to decipher what a candidate might mean in their resume, nor make things up. If your resume is not tailored to the PD showing that you meet or exceed the requirements, then your information will not be forwarded to the HM. Bottom line, give recruiters the easy button. Submit a tailored resume and make it so clear that you meet the requirements that the recruiter is not only able to forward your resume, but can also advocate on your behalf to the HM for a follow-up interview.

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Backyard ceremony and drive-by parade salute outgoing commander

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rom his tree-shaded backyard overlooking the beautiful St. Johns River on a comfortable northeast Florida afternoon, Captain Brian Weiss relinquished command of Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville (Jax) to Captain Jeff Hill on April 9th.

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The traditionally sizable and formal change of command ceremony one would expect on the Navy’s largest air station was transformed to reflect the on-going COVID-19 era and associated safe practices. The pandemic-influenced modifications were not just limited to the much smaller, private ceremony, but included a non-conventional uniform and a trending way to honor someone during the pandemic.

In place of the classic, all white Navy full-dress uniforms—nicknamed chokers for their stiff and tightly clasped collars—Captains Weiss and Hill, as well as their boss and guest speaker, Rear Admiral Gary Mayes, Commander, Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE), wore their green, and clearly more comfortable, naval aviator flight suits.

Following the “business casual” backyard ceremony, vehicle horns, revved-up engine roars and loud cheers of admiration echoed throughout the on-base neighborhood as a surprise pandemic-style parade of vehicles driven by appreciative staff, friends and representatives of the many tenant commands serenaded Captain Weiss with a farewell salute.

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Weiss assumed duties as commander of NAS Jacksonville in October 2019, having served as the executive officer since April 2018. According to a Navy news release, he masterfully ensured the largest installation in the Navy Region Southeast, and third-largest in the Navy, delivered the most effective and efficient readiness from the shore by setting the highest standards of excellence in all areas of business enhancements, innovation, quality of life, quality of service and support. This is evident with the Navy’s recognition of NAS Jax as the top naval air station for the third consecutive year in 2021. Weiss will transfer to Navy Region Southeast until his retirement date.

Captain Hill is the most recent second-in-command at NAS Jax, having assumed the duties of executive officer in October 2019. Hill is a naval aviator and has flown MH-60R and SH-60B Seahawk helicopters throughout his career, including flying post-Hurricane Katrina rescue missions in New Orleans. He received his commission through Officer Candidate School at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida.

Hill holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Northern Colorado and a Master of Science degree in International Relations from Troy University.

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Publisher’s Note: Always gracious, compassionate, prepared and approachable, Captain Weiss has been another of a long and distinguished list of wonderful leaders and good people that The Liberty Coast has been blessed to have led one of the region’s bases. We wish him the time-honored Navy hail of “Fair Winds and Following Seas” in all of his future endeavors.

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There are innumerable resources that rather proficiently cover the how-to.

Instead, this article is about helping you to see that such a future is absolutely possible for you.

There is a growing community, both in society at large and in the military specifically, known as FIRE: Financial Independence Retire Early. Those in the FIRE community are generally in the ChooseFI (Choose Financial Independence) Network, where, according to its website, the focus is on “personal finance and intentional living, with the goal of helping you earn more, spend less, and enjoy the journey towards FI.” “You will explore your mindset, your habits, your decision-making processes, your own personal philosophy, your happiness, and your beliefs,” said David Baughier, founder of FIology. “These factors, at first glance, appear to have little to do with making money.”

Baughier implores his audience not to neglect these concepts, however, as they each play a crucial role in achieving financial independence.

In an article titled “The 10 Pillars of FI” on ChooseFI.org, writers Jonathan Mendonsa and Brad Barrett explain how a person with either an average or below-average salary can just as easily reach financial independence as those making six figures or more.

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hat would your life look like if you had financial freedom? More importantly, what would it feel like? If you think this question represents an exercise of mere fantasy, think again. If you practice financially responsible and wealth-building habits, achieving financial freedom becomes a question of when, not if.

Money can be a scary topic for many; to bring it up is taboo. This societal inhibition to speak freely about money is damaging to us, both individually and as a community.

Fortunately, April was Military Saves month, which presents the perfect opportunity to have an open conversation about something that touches the life (and livelihood) of every single person in the modern world. How then, can we use money as a tool for a fulfilling life, rather than a ball and chain that causes excessive negative stress?

First, let’s talk about Military Saves. According to the campaign’s website, Military Saves is “a participant in the Department of Defense Financial Readiness Network [that] seeks to motivate, support, and encourage the entire military community to save money, reduce debt, and build wealth.”

It is no secret that a person lacking negative financial stressors is more present at work and at home, more able to focus positive energy toward his or her job and family. This translates to more mission-ready organizations and healthier, happier families. There is no downside.

So what does financial freedom look like? It’s different for each person, in terms of real numbers, but the idea is the same: having the financial resources that allow you freedom of choice in your life. It means you can walk away from any position in life that doesn’t fulfill you and move into a position that does.

This may mean changing jobs, taking time off for family, traveling, or any number of other possibilities. Having financial freedom means you have a choice in what you do.

Too often, people aren’t able to exercise such freedom of choice because they are tied down by financial obligations, usually in the form of debt. The first step, then, is to obliterate debt.

In theory, this is very simple. In practice, it isn’t easy. It takes time and perseverance. It also frequently requires a shift in mindset. The way you think about money has a direct impact on your bank account.

This article isn’t about the how-to of attaining financial freedom, however.

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“[I]f you can save 50 percent of your income, your path to FI charts itself in 10 to 15 years. The math is pretty simple.”

What is the math? There is the four percent rule, which is a guideline for how much money retirees can safely pull out of their investment accounts each year and still have a growing pot of money. Then, to determine how much you will need in those investment accounts, multiply your annual expenses by 25. These are your expected expenses, which may or may not be different from your current expenses. But it’s a fun exercise, in any case, to just test a few theories.

Let’s try one now. Say your annual expenses are $60,000 (this includes everything: housing, transportation, recreation, etc.). Multiplying $60K by 25 results in $1.5 million. In this scenario, you would need to have $1.5 million in investment accounts to allow you to spend $60K each year from those accounts.

Let’s cut that scenario in half and say you expected instead to have only $30K of expenses each year. Multiplying $30K by 25 results in $750K: the amount you would need in investments to be able to withdraw four percent per year (four percent of $750K is $30K).

“Note that it’s not based on income, it’s based on spending, so for each $100 per month you can cut from your budget that is $30,000 less you need to save,” Mendonsa and Barrett said.

That is great news! It doesn’t matter what your income is...what matters is your expenses. Cut those, and your world of opportunity expands.

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In most cases, only one award will be given per student. If a student is eligible for multiple scholarships, the scholarship that is most beneficial to the student will be awarded. Scholarships will be distributed incrementally over the entire duration of the program. Scholarship eligibility requires continuous enrollment. Failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress may result in the probation and possible loss of scholarship. Termination from training may also result in the loss of a scholarship, which may increase your tuition obligation to TWS. Tuition charges will be based on the amount reflected on your Enrollment Agreement. See the reverse side of your Enrollment Agreement or the School Catalog for the school’s refund policy.

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Veterans Service Organizations HerSPACE:

An Emergency and Temporary Home for Women Veterans (and their Children)

By Joe Snowberger

photo credit: Nick Fewings, Unsplash

County Veterans Service Offices Connecting The Liberty Coast Veterans with their benefits Each of the seven counties on The Liberty Coast operate a Veteran Service Office. Staffed by certified and skilled experts, they do the important work of helping Veterans and their families apply for and access their earned benefits, among other services. Benefits include VA disability ratings, healthcare eligibility, GI Bill, education, vocational rehabilitation and employment programs. They also connect Veterans and their families with many other VA and community resources.

Please contact your county office in advance to confirm walk-in or appointment-based services.

Baker County Veterans Service Office Tony Esterling, Veterans Services Officer Located at 55 N. 3rd Street, A-6 Center Office, Macclenny, FL 32063, (904) 259-2516, CountyOffice.org (browse by office: Veterans Affairs Departments).

Bradford County Veterans Affairs Barbara Fischer, County Veterans Service Officer Located at 925 North Temple Avenue, Suite E Starke, FL 32091, (904) 966-6385, Barbara_Fischer@BradfordCountyFL.gov St. Marys Veterans Field Service Office (Camden County) Roger “Steve” Futch, Veteran Field Service Officer Located inside the St. Marys VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic in the Kings Bay Village Shopping Center. 2603 Osborne Road, St. Marys, GA 31588, (912) 510-3440, Roger.Futch@VS.State.GA.us, Veterans.Georgia.gov/Locations/St-Marys.

Clay County Office of Veterans Services Kimberley Glover, Veterans Services Officer Located in the Clay County Administrative Building at 477 Houston Street, 2nd Floor, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904) 269-6326, Kimberly.Glover@ClayCountyGov.com, ClayCountyGov.com/Departments/Veterans-Services.

Duval County Military Affairs and Veterans Department Rafael Santiago, Veterans Services Office Supervisor This large staff of specialized military and Veteran professionals are located in Jacksonville’s City Hall (St. James Building, Suite 175) in Downtown Jacksonville. Walk-ins welcome 8:00am-5:00pm, 117 West Duval St, Ste 175, Jacksonville, FL 32202, (904) 255-5550, VetsVCS@COJ.net.

Nassau County Veterans Services Bob Sullivan, Veterans Services Officer Located in Robert M. Foster Justice Center, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097, (904) 548-4670, BSullivan@NassauClerk.com, NassauClerk.com/Veterans-Service.

St.Johns County Veterans Service Office Joseph D. “Mac” McDermott (CVSO), County Senior Service Officer Located in the St. Johns County Health and Human Services Building with service by appointment. 200 San Sebastian View, Suite 1400 St. Augustine, FL 32084, (904) 209-6160, SJCFL.us/VeteransServices.

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In our very pro-military community where partnerships that support The Liberty Coast’s robust population of military, Veterans, and their families are very common, another collaboration has emerged to address a significant need.

The following is a press release from April 8 that details this exciting alliance.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 8, 2021 Contact: Dee Quaranta, President/CEO 904-534-4738 dquaranta@forwomenvets.org Northeast Florida Women Veterans to Launch HerSPACE, an Emergency and Temporary Housing Project for Female Veterans (and their Children) Northeast Florida Women Veterans announced the launch of “HerSPACE,” an emergency and temporary housing project for women veterans (and their children) who are experiencing homelessness. Open House/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled for April 15, 2020; at 10:00am. 1797 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL HerSPACE is being developed in partnership with St. Andrews Lutheran Church

By The Sea in Jacksonville Beach. The church is donating the use of “The Lighthouse,” a four-bedroom, 3,000 square foot home on Beach Boulevard.

Beginning this summer, the facility will temporarily house up to eight women veterans and their children while Northeast Florida Women Veterans helps them establish long-term housing solutions and a holistic approach to their wellbeing.

“We are excited about this new project. We can now provide immediate shelter to women veterans in need and it’s what we have been praying for” said Dee Quaranta, President/CEO, Northeast Florida Women Veterans.

Additionally, several local organizations are partnering with HerSPACE by donating items to provide all the comforts of home for its temporary residents, including: K9s For Warriors, Wounded Warrior Project, Nicholas J. Cutinha Vietnam Veterans of America (Chapter 1046), and Ms. Sal’s family.

“We’re proud to extend our support to HerSPACE, a vital initiative that embodies our own commitment to providing support for veterans who need it most,” said Rory Diamond, CEO, K9s For Warriors. “We admire Northeast Florida Women Veterans for establishing what will become a valuable resource in our community for women veterans and their children.”

“Wounded Warrior Project is honored to support Northeast Florida Women Veterans and the launch of HerSPACE,” said Lt. Gen. (Ret) Mike Linnington, CEO of Wounded Warrior Project. “We understand that the unique needs of women warriors require a full network of support and believe that this facility, alongside the other impactful programs offered through Northeast Florida Women Veterans, will further assist and empower homeless women veterans along their path to self-sufficiency.”

Northeast Florida Women Veterans has long envisioned a facility to assist homeless women veterans as part of its mission to be the voice of women veterans and to assist them in their transition to the civilian community. For more information about HerSPACE, Northeast Florida Women Veterans, or to donate to this effort, go to our website at: www.ForWomenVets.org.

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VETERAN SPOTLIGHT: William “Bill” Dudley: St. Johns County Veterans Community Commanding Officer

By Reuben Keith Green d

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That simple fact sums up his commitment to the Veteran community. He understands that many Veterans return with not only physical wounds, but those such as emotional or moral injury that, while not as visible, lead to problems that occasionally result in involvement with law enforcement. It is a victory anytime a Veteran can be helped back onto a sustainable path with mentorship, treatment and financial assistance through this innovative and compassionate endeavor. f The Liberty Coast had an official Veterans community commanding officer, it would likely be Bill Dudley.

The small town where he was born—Williamston, North Carolina—is less than four square miles nestled along the Roanoke River. Dudley had his sights set on bigger venues for adventure, however. He joined the Air Force in 1955 and was accepted to attend Officer Candidate School after completing basic training. Dudley spent ten years on active duty flying mostly heavy cargo aircraft, performing maintenance officer duties and deploying due to world crisis situations.

Upon retirement from military service as a Lieutenant Colonel, Dudley worked in mid-level and executive positions in the aerospace industry, both in the U.S. and abroad. With decades of accomplishment, travel, cultural exploration, and career success under his belt, Dudley began to focus on his real passion: volunteer service to Veterans.

Twenty years later, and because he chose to settle locally, Dudley’s leadership and innate compulsion for actionable service have left The Liberty Coast much enriched, particularly in our Veteran community. With the approaching 20th anniversary of the Veterans Council of St. Johns County, of which Dudley has been president for ten years, he reflected on council accomplishments and the impact of each. Three of these achievements include: funding a van for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), securing handicapped Veterans parking at county buildings and regular support to area youth through JROTC, Sea Cadets and the Young Marines.

An additional highlight is the long-anticipated fulfillment of a 10-year effort to establish a permanent community-based outpatient clinic in St. Johns County— The Leo C. Chase Jr. Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic—projected to open on June 22, 2021. The new clinic, named in honor of the county’s first soldier to die in the Vietnam War, will be large enough to serve the needs of the Veteran population.

The Veterans Council of St. Johns County works closely with county officials and other organizations and is widely regarded as the model for Veterans councils across the state.

Furthermore, the Council has produced many Veteran awareness and celebration events, educational documentaries and panel presentations. They also provide cash and other assistance to Veterans in need, such as car repair payments, home repairs (including roof replacements), utilities and other necessities.

One of Dudley’s many proud accomplishments is his instrumental work in helping to establish a Veterans Treatment Court for St. Johns County. The court was activated in January 2017, with Judge Howard McGillin presiding from the bench. Veterans participating in this program likely don’t know that it took four years of dedication and tireless effort for Dudley and Judge McGillin to bring to fruition, and that it is largely underwritten by the Veterans Council of St. Johns County.

“I haven’t missed one court session since the court was stood up in 2017,” said Dudley.

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“You’re not always going to be twenty years old. You will not always stay young and healthy,” said Dudley when asked to advise young Veterans. “You need to think about aging, and we all need help and medical assistance as we get older.”

Dudley recommends that both young Veterans and retirees register with the Veterans Administration (VA) and learn about the benefits and services available to them.

I shared with him my own reluctance to engage with the VA upon my retirement, and he told me that was a very common story. Then he shared with me something that I didn’t know: funding for the local VA facility is based upon the number of enrolled Veterans in the area. That means that for every Veteran or retiree that enrolls, the potential for funding increases.

He says that Veterans should keep that in mind. When I asked him for any further advice, Dudley said “Continue serving. Don’t stop serving. Help your battle buddy.”

As you can see, Dudley has lived a life of service and walks what he talks.

Dudley has been married to his wife Nancy for 59 years. Their son Troy and his wife Jan live nearby with their sons, Ethan and Avery.

Bill Dudley has likely helped more Veterans than all the people that lived in the river town of Williamston when he left and raised his right hand to take his first oath of enlistment. I’d say he has kept that oath, and many more, for a lifetime.

You can learn a great deal about the mission and programs of the Veterans Council of St. Johns County at VeteransCouncilSJC.org.

Publisher’s note: Bill Dudley’s advocacy also impacts many outside St. Johns County. That list, as well as the number of national, state and community leaders that regularly seek his experience and service are simply too numerous to list in this one story.

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DIRECTORY: RV Campgrounds

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Start with The Liberty Coast

Baker County Island Oaks RV Resort: 9664 Nursery Rd Blvd, Glen St Mary, FL 32040. (904) 420-7822 Islandoaksrvresort.com.

James E. Johnson Memorial RV Park: 5629 FL-16, Starke, FL 32091. 904-682-3104.

Ocean Pond Campground: Osceola National Forest, County Road 250A, Sanderson, FL 32087. 386-752-2577, 850-523-8500. Fs.usda. gov/recarea/osceola/recreation/camping-cabins/ recarea/?recid=75104&actid=29.

St. Mary’s Cove: 1909 Steel Bridge Rd, MacClenny, Florida 32063, 904-259-9980. Stmaryscove.com.

Camden County Country Oaks RV Park & Campground: St. Mary’s Road, Kingsland, GA 31548. (912) 7296212. Countryoaksrv.com.

Crooked River State Park: 6222 Charlie Smith Senior Hwy., St. Marys, GA 31558. 912-882-5256. Reservations: 800-864-7275. Gastateparks.org/CrookedRiver.

Clay County Camp Blanding: Ave A, Starke, FL 32091, (904) 682-3104. Militarycampgrounds.us/florida/campblanding-rv-park.

Clay Fair RV Park: 2493 State Road 16 W, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. 904-284-1615.

Claycountyfair.org.

Magnolia Hill: 1517 Ball Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043. (904) 529-8058.Claycountygov.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/ FacilityDirectory/206/351.

Keystone Heights RV Resort: 1177 SE Keystone Ave., Keystone Heights FL 32656. 352-6454330. Keystoneheightsrv.com.

Whiteys Fish Camp: 2032 County Rd 220, Fleming Park, FL 32003. 904-269-4198. Whiteysfishcamp.com.

Duval County Camp Blanding Recreation Sites: Camp Blanding Recreational Department, 5629 SR 16 West, BLDG #1530, Starke, FL 32091. (904) 682-3104. MilitaryCampgrounds.us/florida/camp-blanding-rv-park.

Flamingo Lake RV Resort: 3640 Newcomb Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218. (800) 782-4323. FlamingoLake.Com. Fleetwood RV Park: 5001 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207. (904) 737-4733. FleetwoodRVPark.com.

Hanna Park Campground: 2999 Wonderwood Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32227. (904) 249-4700. Coj. net/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation-and-community-programming/kathryn-abbey-hanna-park.aspx.

Huguenot Memorial Park Campground: 10980 Heckscher Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32226. 904-2554255. Coj.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/ recreation-and-community-programming/huguenot-memorial-park--main.aspx.

MWR RV Park: Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL. MWR RV Park, Bldg 1, Box 14, Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, FL 32212. (904) 542-5898. Militarycampgrounds.us/florida/jacksonville-rv-park.

Jacksonville Equestrian Center: RV Park.

13611 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL. 904-2554250. Jaxequestriancenter.com/rv-form/.

Little Talbot State Park: 12157 Heckscher Drive., Jacksonville FL 32226. 904-251-2320. Floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/little-talbot-islandstate-park.

Pecan Park RV Resort: 650 Pecan Park Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32218. (904) 751-6770. pecanparkrvresort.com Riverfront RV Park & Marina: 8364 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226. (904) 251-3191.

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Sunny Oaks RV Park: 8654 New Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32219, (904) 619-6118, Sunnyoakscommunityrv.com.

Nassau County Amelia River Campground: Fort Clinch State Park, 2601 Atlantic Ave.Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. 904-277-7274. Floridastateparks.org/ fortclinch/.

Atlantic Beach Campground: Fort Clinch State Park 2601 Atlantic Ave.,Fernandina Beach, FL 32034. 904-277-7274.Floridastateparks.org/ fortclinch/.

Bow & Arrow Campground 850430 US-17, Yulee, FL 32097. (904) 225-5577. Bowandarrowcampground.com.

Cary Campground: Cary State Forest, 7465 Pavilion Rd., Bryceville, FL 32009. 904-266-8398.

Fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/Cary-State-Forest.

Fort Clinch State Park: 2601 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach FL 32034. 904-277-7274.

FloridaStateParks.Org/Fortclinch.

Horne Lake RV Park: 77219 Hance Parkway, Yulee, Florida, 32097. (904) 225-2080. Hornelakervresort.com Kelly’s Countryside RV Park: 36065 Kellys Ln, Callahan, FL 32011. (904) 845-4252, KellysCountrysideRVPark.Com. Lofton Creek Campground: 463516 E State Rd 200, Yulee, FL 32097. (904) 225-1990. loftoncreekcampground.com St Mary’s River Fish Camp: 29506 Scotts Landing Rd., Hilliard, FL 32046. 904-982-7788.

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St. John’s County Anastasia State Park Florida State Park: 300 Anastasia Park Rd., St. Augustine, FL 32080.

904-461-2033. Reservations: 800-326-3521.

Floridastateparks.org/anastasia.

Compass RV Park:1505 St Rd. 207, St Augustine, FL 32086 . (904) 824-3574. compassrvresort.com North Beach Camp Resort: 4125 Coastal Hwy (SR A1A), St Augustine, FL 32084. (800) 5428316. Northbeachcamp.com.

Stagecoach RV Park: 2711 County Road 208, St. Augustine FL 32092. 877-824-2319, Stagecoachrv.net.

St Johns RV Park: 2493 State Road 207, St. Augustine, Florida 32086. 904-824-9840, Stjohnsrvpark.com.

St Augustine Beach KOA Kampground Resort: 525 West Pope Road, St Augustine, FL 32080 (800) 562-4022.

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B

ravo Zulu (BZ) is a naval signal meaning “well done” with regards to one’s performance, operations or action. For decades, it was conveyed between ships at sea by hoisting the “Bravo” and “Zulu” signal flags together or by flashing the letters “B” and “Z” with a signal light.

Liberty Life shares the following Bravo Zulus from across The Liberty Coast.

Well done to: Blount Island Command:

Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter for 3rd Qtr FY 22: Maintenance Management Specialist Sergeant Destiny Guedes

Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville:

- Boatswain’s Mate First Class Michael Kennedy assumed command of U.S. Coast Guard Aids To Navigation Team, Ponce de Leon Inlet and relieved Chief Boatswain’s Mate Courtney Lund, who was lauded for two awesome years of solid leadership - 2020 Enlisted Person of the Year: Machinery Technician Second Class Timothy Bible - U.S. Coast Guard Commendation Medal awardee: Chief Gunner’s Mate Antonides - Marine Science Technician Third Class Matthew Woods for graduating first in class at Air Force Leadership Academy - Ombudsman Mrs. Lisa Kline, recipient of Certificate of Appreciation

Naval Station (NS) Mayport:

Commander, Navy Region Southeast Emergency Medical Services Provider of the Year, 2019: Firefighter and Paramedic Steven Ames with Mayport Fire Rescue Team. This was a COVID delayed recognition.

U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command & U.S. 4th Fleet: Newly promoted Chief Yeoman Elijah Ford

Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville: - Blue Jacket of the Quarter: Aviation Boatswains Mate Airman (AW/SW) Makynna Hoskin - Navy Civilian Firefighter of the Year: Adam Moriarity with First Coast Fire & Emergency Services - Navy EMS Provider of the Year: Brittany Pellerin with First Coast Fire & Emergency Services - Commander, Navy Region Southeast Fire Instructor of the Year: Assistant Chief John Ogletree with First Coast Fire & Emergency Services Fleet Support Unit Five (FSU-5):

Commander Judson Mclevey assumed command of NAS Jax-based FSU-5 and relieved Commander Gregory Guidry, who was praised for his leadership as the 10th officer in charge

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 40:

Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic Sailor of the Year (Shore): Naval Aircrewmen Tactical Helicopter First Class Chad Matthews

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 60:

Hospital Corpsman First Class Aaron Pruneda for rendering first aid to a gunshot victim

125th Fighter Wing:

125th Communications Flight’s Major Paul Martin for achieving a perfect physical assessment score of 100

Patrol Squadron (VP) 30, The “Pro’s Nest”:

2020 Commander Theodore G. Ellyson Production Excellence awardee

Veterans & Civilians:

- Naval Helicopter Association Lifetime Achievement awardee: World War II Veteran and Retired U.S. Navy pilot Robbie Roberts, on his 107th birthday - Jean Ribault Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution National Headquarters, Lifetime Distinguished Service Medal awardee: Ms. Joyce Schellhorn, Greater Jacksonville Florida Area USO Director - Anne (Brenneis) Garcia received the Living Legend Award from the Women in Military Service for America (WIMSA)

Submit your Bravo Zulus to be considered for publication to LibertyLifeMedia.Com/Submit-BZ. Send your service branch’s word/phrase for “well done” to Publisher@LibertyLifeMedia.Com.

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November 30. Top prize is $100. Open daily, 6222 Charlie Smith Senior Highway, St. Marys, GA, free.

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CUMMER MUSEUM GARDENS FRIDAY NIGHT PICNIC Wind down and decompress while enjoying the historic Cummer Gardens.

Guests will enjoy al fresco dining with a picnic.

Pull up a chair or bring your own blanket. Menu available online. Fridays, 5-9 p.m., 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, register at CummerMuseum.org, (904) 356-6857, $25 Tote for 1, or $40 Tote for 2 (prices include admission).

CIRCUS OMNIUM Virtual big top production, inclusive, diverse, multi-sensory circus experience featuring extraordinary multi-abled performers including international pole champion Jason Span, former N.A.S. JAX and Navy Hospital Corpsman.

7 p.m., every Wednesday to Saturday, April 28-May 8, with 10 a.m. Sat & Sun shows, donation and free options, OmniumCircus.org/Tickets.

FREE TAX FILING FOR VETERANS City of Jacksonville’s Military Affairs and Veterans Department with the IRS and United Way. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays, 117 West Duval Street, Suite 175, Jacksonville.

To make reservations and learn what to bring, call (904) 255-5551.

WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA BICYCLE PUB CRAWL In support of Jacksonville National Cemetery; breakfast and lunch served. Stops include VFW 3270, Gingers, Margaritaville, 904 House, Moose Lodge. Drawings and decorated bike prizes.

Registration 10 a.m., start 11 a.m., Saturday, May 1, American Legion Post 129, 1151 4th Street South, IS A FRANCHISE BUSINESS RIGHT FOR YOU? Jax Beach, $10 per bicycle.

Join Jacksonville Veterans Chamber of Commerce CINCO DE MAYPORT PARTY TACO ‘bout a as Heidi Simos from The Entrepreneur’s Source PARTY! Join us for a fun night of dippin’ chippin’ hosts this webinar on owning a franchise business. and margarita sippin’, games, basket of cheer, cake 12–1:30 p.m., Friday, April 30, register in advance, walk, and a great meal. Wear your sombrero, donate search “Jacksonville Veterans Chamber of a cake for the cake walk. 5 p.m., Saturday, May 1, Commerce” on Facebook, free.

American Legion Post 316, 1127 Atlantic Blvd, VETERANS COUNCIL OF ST. JOHNS COUNTY Monthly meeting. Speaker Donald Earl, United Way of Northeast Florida, on helping Veterans.

7 p.m., Thursday, May 27, County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, VeteransCouncilSJC.org, free.

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Atlantic Beach, $8.

2ND ANNUAL CHARITY SPIKEBALL TOURNAMENT Benefiting Groundwork Jacksonville. 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, May 8, 6th Ave North, Jax Beach, register at SpikeBallTournament.EventBrite.com, $30 per person.

CONSTITUTION CRASH COURSE Presented HALLOWEEN IN MAY Sport your costumes for by Frankie Anderson. Meet & greet, thrift shop, some spooky fun with candy bags, contests, games, light dinner, fast-paced class and discussion with crafts, tricks AND treats! Reservations required, sign materials. Table discounts. 5-9 p.m. Saturday, May 15, Salem Centre, 7235 Bonneval Rd, Jacksonville up at Tickets and Travel at The Beacon. 5-7 p.m., 904.373.8817, WeCanBeHeroesFoundation.Org, $35.

Saturday, May 22, NS Mayport, Ocean Breeze Center, 243 Baltimore St, $5 per child ages 3-12 ORANGE PARK FARMERS AND ART and $10 for ages 13 and up.

MARKET Voted Best farmers market in Clay county! Holiday and seasonal variations. Join us NAVAL STATION MAYPORT READING PROGRAM Earn all the points and prizes you can. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sundays, May 2 and May 16, Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Ave, Orange Park, Readers of all levels, pre-readers through adults.

Parking is available all around and the Winn Dixie Register at NavyMWRMayport.com/Read. parking lot, OrangeParkMarket.Com, free.

NAVY GOLD STAR FAMILY GOLF APPRECIATION DAYS Celebrate Armed Forces FERNANDINA BEACH FARMERS MARKET is a true farmers market located in the historic Week in honor of our fallen military members. district of Fernandina Beach, open, rain or shine.

Play 18 holes with a cart for $20. 7 a.m.-sunset, Thursdays, May 13 & 27. Schedule your tee time at Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., N. 7th Street, NavyMWRJacksonville.com/Golf, (904) 542-3095. in the historic district of Fernandina Beach, free.

STORY BOOK WALK THROUGH PATRIOTS GROVE Follow the path at Patriots’ Grove and read the story “Mae Among the Stars” on pages posted on the trail. Nighttime readings are welcome, but don’t forget your flashlight! Noon, May 3-31, Bldg. 614 Gillis St., NavyMWRJacksonville.com, free.

POOCH PICTURES AT KINGS BAY Big or small, furry or bald, all dogs are invited to our dog park to have a ball and take a photo at the Pooch Pic Photo Station! 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, May 1-2, Bark & Recreation Dog Park, Nathaniel Greene & Oak Ridge, N.S.B. Kings Bay, Dog Park registration required at Tickets & Travel beforehand 20 | LibertyLifeMedia.Com | APRIL 28, 2021 VOL. 1 / ISSUE 15

HILDERVAT—ULTIMATE VIKING WARRIOR CHALLENGE The ultimate in obstacle course racing with over 15 obstacles spread over 3 miles.

Obstacles include A-frame cargo net, quarter-pipe warp wall, multi-rig, rope climb, the Tyrolean Cross, and many others. Awards and cash prizes for top finishers. 8 a.m-3 p.m., Saturday, May 22 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sunday, May 23, Seawalk Pavilion, 75 1st Street N, Jacksonville Beach, register at Hildervat.com, fees start at $80.

BRUSH WITH NATURE PLEIN AIR EVENT Visitors enjoy the gardens while many of the region’s finest Plein Air artists set up their easels to capture the essence of the Arboretum’s beautiful settings and paint their favorite scenes. Includes food trucks, live music, children’s activities and art.

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, May 15-16, Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, (904) 318-4342, JacksonvilleArboretum.org.

Kids and Family KIDS BOWL FREE Registered kids can bowl two free games every day all summer. Age limit and lane times vary by location. Shoe rental not included.

Discounted family passes are also available.

Participating lanes include: St. Augustine’s Anastasia Bowling Lanes, 3245 A1A S, St Augustine, Daily, Open to Close, May 11 thru September 30, 904-471-3565.

Palatka’s Putnam Lanes, 3834 Reid St, Palatka, Daily, Open to Close, May 11 thru September 30, 386-325-8795.

Jacksonville’s Batt Family Fun Center, 1838 Cassat Ave, Jacksonville, Mondays thru Thursdays, 10am to 9pm; Fridays-Saturdays, 10am to 6pm; Sundays, 11am to 9pm, May 15 thru October 15, 904-389-2360.

WILD WONDERS AT DUTTON ISLAND A kids nature program presented by Mike Rossi, an experienced local educator. “Animal Adventures!” is an interactive program that uses story, humor and music to teach children and adults about the wonders of the animal kingdom. Hold animals, be part of the show.

11 a.m., Saturday, May 8 & 22, 1600 Dutton Island Road, Atlantic Beach, free.

FERNANDINA BEACH ARTS MARKET features local arts & crafts by talented artisans from the community and is located adjacent to the farmers market. A variety of vendors will be on YOUTHQUAKE LIVE (YQL) 2021-2022 CAST hand, selling their handmade goods from 9 a.m.

APPLICATIONS Aspiring cast members must be 8th to 1 p.m., Saturday, May 8 and May 22, on N. 7th through 12th graders during the upcoming school year, Street, in the historic district of Fernandina Beach, free. and at least 13 years old by August 1st of the upcoming CROOKED RIVER AMATEUR PHOTO year. To join the cast, you must complete the YQL Cast CONTEST Promotes awareness of the intrinsic Experience, including an application, cast placement values of the coastal treasures. All photos must by interview and audition, and cast retreat. Cast be taken inside Crooked River State Park. members are available for drama, tech, dance, and Submit entries as an attached digital file to worship teams. Deadline is May 10 for paper FriendsOfCrookedRiver@Gmail.com by applications and May 22 for digital applications,

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News & Info TRICARE offers podcast series: “Get to Know TRICARE” From TRICARE Communications: Are you a fan of podcasts? If so, grab your favorite headphones and get ready to listen to “Get to Know TRICARE.” It’s a new podcast from TRICARE to help you learn the ins and outs of your TRICARE benefit. You’ll hear from experts at the Defense Health Agency who offer insight into the TRICARE program. This includes details about health plans, dental care, pharmacy, and more.

Local Veteran bikes across America Local Army Veteran Dave Parramore pedaled his bike across America to raise support for Veterans impacted by COVID-19, raising more than $30,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project.

Parramore started his 3,000 mile journey in Ocean Beach San Diego, CA March 1 and stepped off his bike April 13 in St. Augustine Beach.

photo credit: @teamdustoff

U.S.S. Philipine Sea (CG-58) ends 10-month deployment

“Get to Know TRICARE” is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and DVIDS. Keep an eye on the TRICARE Facebook or Twitter channels for the latest news.

Naval Station Mayport opens a new 1,355-vehicle parking garage Being one of the nation’s two homeports for the Navy’s ever-growing fleet of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) means sustained growth of the number of ships and Sailors coming to Naval Station Mayport.

A new $17 million dollar parking garage recently opened to accommodate the many folks assigned to and supporting the LCS Squadron. The five-story facility is located on Baltimore Street, behind the base fitness center.

The Navy has 35 littoral combat ships delivered or on contract, with approximately half of them scheduled to be homeported at Mayport.

‘The Wall’ Will Send You a Rubbing of a Vietnam Veteran’s Name The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall (VVMF) is etched with the names of 58,318 Servicemembers whose deaths were a result of the war. Visitors often use paper and charcoal to make a rubbing of the etching of their loved ones’ name on The Wall’s surface.

Photo Credit: Vietnam Memorial Wall Memorial Fund Story credit: blake.stilwell@military.com.

Veterans and their families unable to travel to The Wall can request from the VVMF website that a volunteer obtain a rubbing of their loved ones’ name.The request needs to include the first, middle and last name, as well as the panel number, row, and whether it is on the east or west side.

Names on The Wall are not listed alphabetically, but the location of each name can be found on ViewTheWall.com or the Vietnam Memorial app. Requests can be fulfilled within 90 days and are free of charge.

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Photo Credit: Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Anderson W Branch

The “War Dogs” of the guided-missile cruiser U.S.S. Philippine Sea (CG 58) and the embarked “Vipers” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 48 returned to Naval Station Mayport from a nearly ten month deployment.

Philippine Sea was operating in areas that included the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba and Arabian Gulf. Part of the mission was to strengthen bonds with partner nations by participating in joint exercises.

Black Knight Veterans Ticket Program provides free tickets to Jacksonville Symphony Thanks to the generous support of Black Knight, 300 free tickets for Veterans and active-duty Servicemembers are available throughout the remainder of the 2020/21 Jacksonville Symphony season.

“Black Knight is proud to help the Jacksonville Symphony honor our nation’s Veterans and Gold Star families,” said Anthony Jabbour, Black Knight chief executive officer.

Early reservations are encouraged and will be first come, first served for the limited number of tickets available for each performance. Ticket seekers should visit the Symphony Box Office, call the Box Office at 904.354.5547, or email at boxoffice@jaxsymphony.org.

Documentation and ID of U.S. military active duty or Veteran status can either be physically presented at the Symphony Box Office, scanned to boxoffice@ jaxsymphony.org, or faxed to 904.354.9238. Once the ID has been presented or sent, it will not need to be presented again.

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