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ALWAYS ONWARD A MEMBER OF STARFLEET INTERNATIONAL
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HEPHAESTUS is the Greek name for the Roman god of the forge, Vulcan. Birmingham has the world’s largest iron statue, that of the Roman god, Vulcan. We named our STARFLEET chapter the Hephaestus to give us ties to our city and to Star Trek, which has had its own Vulcan since 1966. Hephaestus forged armor and weapons for the gods. We create our own “armor and weapons” here, in our newsletter, so it is called The Anvil.
Reviews
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Cover: Trelene and Q
Star Trek News & More
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Ship’s Log
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STARFLEET Marine Corps
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Inside This Issue
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Do You Know this Alien…
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Recommendations
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Hunt for the Icon
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Captain’s Top 10
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Name the Romulan Answers
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Away Team and Activity Schedule
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Discussion Forums Schedule
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STARFLEET Renewal Reminders
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Area Conventions & Exhibits
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USS Hephaestus Command Structure
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Doctor Who Reporter
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The Anvil, Issue 315 is the monthly newsletter of the USS Hephaestus, NCC-2004, of STARFLEET, The International Star Trek Fan Association. All terms and phrases from Star Trek are owned by Paramount Pictures Corporation, a division of Paramount Communications and all rights are reserved.
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From the Ready Room Greetings from your Captain, We are coming to the end of the year with many successful socials and events. We have added several new members and brought in several Star Trek fans. I’m hoping we continue on this successful path. We need to look at what events we want to do next year. We are already involved with R2 Summit and Hoover Library Sci-Fi/Fantasy Festival. We also have a chance to work with Magic City Con. We also have two opportunities a month at Kingdom Comic to promote the ship and STARFLEET: a new discussion group on the 2nd Thursday that will be on Science Fiction Movies and TV Programs and our regular Exploring Trek on the fourth Thursday. Let me know how you want to help in these events and will have a great year.
As always, Live Long and Prosper and see you around the ship, Fleet Captain MarkAdam Miller cohephaestus@bellsouth.net, www.facebook.com/groups/Hephaestus2004/
XO Briefing Greetings, Hope everyone had a safe Halloween holiday. The month of November is the month that we give thanks for friends and family. Star Trek: Discovery has gotten better with each episode. I am ready for Season 2 in January, are you? I don’t know about you, but I’m going to need a vacation after the holidays. This month starts the holiday shopping season and it’s going to be hectic. I would like to see more activites as a group. Let’s start planning trips to the zoo (in the spring) or to the movies.
If you need me, I’ll be with Section 31, Lt. Commander Phillip Mangina, phillip3056@charter.netv
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The Omnipotent By Fleet Captain MarkAdam Miller Star Trek has run in to several omnipotent beings throughout the course of the series. They range from non- threatening to pranksters to dangerous. Most of these beings have powers that defy rational scientific understanding and take on a magical aspect. Star Trek explains this as an evolution step that humans will one day attain.
but was able to be defeated because his power was from a machine and not internal like that of the Organians. There are several other omnipotent races that are only seen briefly: the Thasian in TOS: Charlie X (S1E7) who gave Charlie his powers; the Metrons in TOS: Arena (S1E19) who interfere like the Organians in the struggle between the Federation and the Gorns; and Gorgon from TOS: And the Children Shall Lead (S3E5) who is only powerful if people are afraid of something. The focus of these episodes is not on them but on something else going on in the episode. They appear in only one or two scenes. We do not get to know them well. Except for Gorgon they are mostly peaceful beings that interfere only if we interfere in their lives.
The first omnipotent being that the show explores is Genreal Trelene (played William Campell) in TOS: The Squire of Gothos (S01E18). Trelene is found to have magical abilities that can create most anything. The problem is that what Trelene creates has no taste or smell. He can only recreate the image of something and not the actual item. This leads the crew to believe that he may not be omnipotent. At the end of the episode it is found that Trelene is a child of omnipotent beings and is just learning how to use his powers. Thanks to his parents, the crew is saved from Trelene’s rough playing.
The best know Omnipotent Being is Q (played by John de Lancie - JdL) from Star Trek: The Next Generation. He shows up eight time in TNG, once in DS9 and 3 times in Voyager. He mostly is a nuisance but can be dangerous. On several occasions people were harmed or killed by his games (TNG: Encounter at Farpoint, TNG: Q Who, TNG: All Good Things… , DS9: Q-Less, VOY: Death Wish, and VOY: Q2). Q not only refers to the person (JdL) but also his species. Several people show up as other Q’s (Corbin Bernsen, Gerrit Graham, Suzie Plakson, Harve Presnell, Lorna Raver and Keegan de Lancie). Most of them are trying to rein in Q (JdL) from his games and we only see them in small parts. Keegan de Lancie is the only one we get to know as he is Q Junior. Q (JdL) is trying to teach Q Junior responsibility witth the help of Captain Janeway. Q Junior is like the Trelene character in not knowing how to restrain his powers that could harm lesser beings. Q beings for the most part are not looking to interact with humans. Q (JdL) on the other hand is bored and trying to have fun at the expense of the human race.
The next time we run into an Omnipotent Being is in TOS: Errand of Mercy (S01E27). It is not till the very end of the show that we find out that the people of Organian are actually energy beings. They stop a war between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. The Orgainians use their powers to make the weapons systems of both the Federation and the Klingons to hot to touch so that they could not use them. The Organians are very peaceful and are not a danger until we cause trouble on their planet, then they will intervene like a parent to stop the horsing around. Another Omnipotnet Being is Apollo from the episode of TOS: Who Mourns for Adonais? (S2E4). This being has been to Earth and was one of the gods of Greek Myths. He is looking to be worshipped by the Enterprise crew. The crew learn that Apollo’s power is created by advanced machinery. Once they destroy the machinery then Apollo is no longer powerful and joins the other “gods” to become one with the cosmos. Apollo was dangerous if crossed USS Hephaestus
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The last group is the Prophets (wormhole aliens) from Deep Space Nine. These beings mainly only interact with the Bajoran people through orbs know as Tears of the Prophets. The Prophets seem to live outside of time. When they are first introduced, Sisko has to explain linear time to them (DS9: Emissary, E01S01). The Prophets don’t seem dangerous but help Sisko and the Bajorans several times throughout the series when they are asked by Sisko. They also fight a battle at the end with the Pah-Wraiths. The Pah-Wraiths were Prophets exiled from the wormhole to the fire caves on Bajor. We never see the Prophets’ full power as they are stopped by Sisko or Kia Winn before they can use it. The Prophets look
out for Bajor as they may be the future of Bojor when it evolves beyond linear time. Omnipotent people in Star Trek are used mostly to show what we can evolve into from our present form. The theory is we will at some time leave the physical form to become energy. Most beings that have done that are not concerned with the physical until they become bored with their reality and come to play games with the physical realm. When that happens there are only two ways to survive. One, get the omnipotent being to understand where they came from or Two, hope that one of his species shows up to stop him.
Exploring Trek At the October meeting we discussed the new series Star Trek: Discovery. This was a lively discussion with feelings on the series ranging from loving it to hating it. We discussed the characters, and the similarities and the differences to other Star Trek series. The hits and misses of the show seem to come out even. We have to see if it will stand the test of time like Star Trek: TOS The dinner for exploring was set for Thursday, November 16, 2017 at 6:30 PM. We will meet at the Arby’s in Vestavia. Next year we will start having two discussion meetings. Exploring Trek on the 4th Thursday of the month and new Beyond Sci-Fi on the 2nd Thursday of the month. If you would like to facilitate one of these meetings let me know what you would like to discuss and when would be the best time for you to do it. Looking forward to Phillip Mangina’s take on vessels of Starfleet. Start thinking about what topics you want to explore next year as well.
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Reviews Television Star Trek: Discovery – Review by Fleet Captain MarkAdam Miller Okay I am caught up on Star Trek Discovery. The show does have some merit and is good. It has a good sci-fi feel. The story seems to be solid. I am interested in continuing to find out what happens. Kudos to Rainn Wilson channeling Roger C. Carmel. I first heard his voice because I was working while watching ST: DIS and wondered how they got Roger since he is dead. I looked up and saw that it was Rainn Wilson. Blown away. But, there are problems. BIGGEST PROBLEM: Dialogue. There is too much mumbling by the actors. I have to have closed caption on so that I can understand what they are saying. Several of the actors need to get elocution lessons especially Captain Phillipa Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh). I cannot understand anything she says. Luckily, she is only in the first couple of episodes. Also, it is nice to use Klingon language but come on folks, either make the subtitles stay on long enough to read or have them speak English. The best thing would be to give us the choice of choosing if we want to hear Klingon or not. Small Problems: The drive used on the Discovery is like spice used in the Dune series by Frank Herbert. Interesting concept but couldn’t they come up with a better warp drive theory? Robots???? What is with all the robots? When did Starfleet start to use robots and then get rid of them? James Frain as Sarek needs work. He is to emotional. Time Frame – If this is before Kirk then it doesn’t work. They are doing things that were not even yet used till Kirk. (i.e. Intership transporting was first used in the TOS: Day of the Dove). I could see this as something around the time of ST: The Motion Picture or maybe 20 years before Picard but as before Kirk – not happening. The only thing that might explain some of the problems is the timeline was changed by Picard in ST: First Contact. That is the only way to make it work. Discovery works more for set up for Star Trek (2009) Cuss words – Please. That was not needed. This is the 24th century I think we would have out grown that. Rating: AAAAa
As I learn more and more what it is to be Human, I am more and more convinced that I would never make a good one. I don't have what it takes… without my powers I'm frightened of everything. I'm a coward… and I'm miserable. And I can't go on this way. – Q [talking to Picard in his ready room], TNG: Deja Q USS Hephaestus
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Star Trek News & More Discovery Renewed for A Second Season CBS has announced that Star Trek: Discovery is renewed for a second season. Marc DeBevoise, President and Chief Operating Officer has said, “In just six episodes, STAR TREK: DISCOVERY has driven subscriber growth, critical acclaim and huge global fan interest for the first premium version of this great franchise. This series has a remarkable creative team and cast who have demonstrated their ability to carry on the ‘Star Trek’ legacy. We are extremely proud of what they’ve accomplished and are thrilled to be bringing fans a second season of this tremendous series.” Discovery’s first chapter will end on November 12th with the second chapter beginning in January. The second chapter will be 6 episodes compared to the 9 episodes for the first chapter. This seems uneven but if you consider the first 2 episodes at the beginning as a prologue then the first chapter would be 7 episodes long which would even things out. Nothing has been said about what the second season will entail. Hopefully CBS will be able to give the second season a better start than the delays that plagued this first season. (www.treknews.net)
Doctor Who News – By Ensign Matt Boyd Hello Whovians! Two of our favorite worlds have merged, in a way, Doctor Who and Star Trek. The script for the 2017 Doctor Who Christmas Special has been (most likely) sold at auction to raise money for William Shatner’s charity Hollywood Charity Horse Show. The Charity helps a number of different charities that help people in need. Online bidding was allowed in the silent auction, it was held on October 15th. If you are a fan of animation like me, you may like this Doctor Who story. The story Shada that was written by Douglas Adams (Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy) was going to be the seventh season finale (1980), but it would be not be so. The script was complete and ready. The producer Graham Williams was on his way out and a new producer John Nathan was on his way in and there was a strike at the BBC in 1979. Though most of the episodes were filmed not all the voice work was recorded. There was a video release in 1992 and a rerelease on DVD in 2013. Shada is getting the animation treatment. The production team of Doctor Who has taken the filmed bits and added the missing bits with animation. The new version will be available as a digital download on Friday Nov 24th and on DVD Monday Dec 4th. The story is also available in book form wherever books are sold. Here is a link to order Shada on DVD. It is Amazon UK so I am not sure it will be available in the US. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Doctor-Who-Complete-Eighth-Blu-ray/ The cast for the new season of Doctor Who has been revealed. When Jodie Whittaker gets the keys to the TARDIS she will be joined by three regulars. Pictured left to right: Mandip Gill (Yasmin), Bradley Walsh (Graham), Jodie Whitaker (The Doctor), and Tosin Cole (Ryan). Doctor Who has won the award for LGBTQ inclusiveness. Accepting the award was Pearl Mackie who played the character Bill Potts (who is a lesbian), that got the show nominated for the award. This is the second character in the LGBTQ community, the first was Captain Jack Harkness played by John Barrowmen since the return of the series in 2005. USS Hephaestus
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NASA News – Cupola: The Downward Facing Shroud of Turin – By Curtis Salors (passenger) Cupola is the observatory module of the International Space Station. The name Cupola is a use of the Italian word "cupola", which means "dome". At concept and design it was generically termed "windowed workstation" and was to provide a panoramic view to astronauts aboard the ISS. In terms of design, the Cupola has seven windows and its exterior appearance is sometimes compared to the exterior of the cockpit of Star Wars' Millennium Falcon. The functionality of Cupola is many-fold. With controls that operate the space stations robotic arm, it is perhaps, most famous for its facilitation of spacewalks. It's also a place where resident astronauts find reprieve from the, largely, windowless Station. Here they can come and take in the amazing view and contemplate. In addition, Cupola is the go-to workstation for receiving and connecting space-station apparatus and supplies sent from Earth. The Module is nadir-facing according to NASA. Simplified, this basically means that the Cupola is on the Earth-facing side of the Station and is mounted underneath it. This allows astronauts a beautiful view of Earth: and, since the International Space Station is in low Earth orbit, the stunning view is a close-up of the face of Earth, or the naked eye's view of the actual geographical outlay of the blue planet. Cupola was originally a project of NASA. After several budget cuts, NASA being low on cash, decided to barter. Other organizations and governments could take over and fund the project in exchange for shuttle launch services and NASA services aboard the Station. Subsequently, the project's manufacturing was contracted out to various groups. Finally, a barter agreement landed the project with the European Space Agency under the manufacturing arm of Thales Alenia Space in Turin, Italy. The Cupola, when finished, would "allow the astronauts to see and work through seven windows" and would become paramount in space-station photography. Perhaps surprisingly, this many-windowed module is covered in a shroud of window-shutters that make it look almost tank-like. Seven separate shutters, one for each window, are to protect the windows from micrometeoroids and random space debris. These shutters can be opened individually only from the inside via high-tech knobs. It is this covering that ultimately preserves the view. Lined with hanging high tech cameras and lenses, the interior walls of the Cupola suggest that the module brings something very special into focus. Presently connected to Node 3, also called Tranquility, the Cupola was partly conceptualized by human factors specialist Frances Mount and Charles Wheelwright among others. The design requirements and the name were first written together into the Man-Systems Architectural Control Document by Gary Kitmacher. http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Human_Spaceflight/International_Space_Station/Cupola, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupola_(ISS_module), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millennium_Falcon, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tranquility_(ISS_module), https://web.archive.org/web/20100726075315/http://www.thalesaleniaspace-issmodules.com/cupola, http://www.esa.int/Our_Activities/Human_Spaceflight/International_Space_Station/Nightpod
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Anton Yelchin honored with Statue Anton Yelchin was given honor with a statue at the Hollywood’s Garden of Legends. Sculptor Nick Marra and FX artist Greg Nicotero created it. Those in attendance were Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg and J.J. Abrams. Yelchin was killed in June 2016 when his SUV rolled down his driveway pinning him to his mailbox. He was 27. (www.treknews.net)
The Orville gets a Second Season Not only has Discovery been given a second season, Fox has given a second season to Seth MacFarlane’s The Orville. Fox is very pleased with The Orville whose premiere reached 14 million viewers across various platforms. The Orville is Fox’s most watched and highest rate series launch since Empire which debuted in 2015. The Orville also in the top three dramas of the fall season. The success of The Orville may be in part to its homage to Star Trek. Fans of Star Trek can see this in the creative team that Mr. MacFarlane has put together including Brannon Braga, David A. Goodman, Jonathan Frakes, Robert Duncan McNeill and James L. Conway. Looking forward to more missions with the crew of The Orville. (www.trekmovie.com) (Did I miss a news item or news item that might be of interest to your fellow crew members? Then write it up and send it to cohephaestus@bellsouth.net)
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Ship’s Log October 14, 2017 – Social
Captain’s Log
The Social was cancelled due to illness.
October 1-8, 2017 – Disney World
Attendance: 0 People
The Second Officer and the Captain went to Disney World to celebrate their 25th Anniversary. We also met up with Andree Dee of the Tiberius. This gave us a chance to interact with someone from another ship outside of normal STARFLEET events.
October 21, 2017 – Poker The monthly poker game was held at the Potts. It was a good game lasting about two hours. Mike Burtyk was the winner. Attendance: 7 people October 26, 2017 - Exploring Trek We discussed the new series Star Trek: Discovery. We also discussed The Orville as an alternative to the pay-to-view Star Trek: Discovery. Attendance: 9 people
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STARFLEET Marine Corps 26 October 2017
To: Forcecom SFMC From: LGEN Neil Yawn Subject: Resignation.
Sir, Effective 1 December 2017, I here with resign as OIC of the 1st BN of the 2nd BDE and OIC of the 654th MSG. I have been in command positions including the following: •
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I have served SFI & SFMC for over 20 years. I feel that it is time for some of the younger members step up and take command. Both the DOIC 1 BN, BDR Jane Childers & DOIC 654th MSG, 1st Lt James Davis have agreed to assume command. I have had a lot of health issues and personal issues that are interfering with my ability to command. Also, it is just time to step down. Jane and James have the ability to become great leader in our Fleet. Let’s give them the chance.
Rodney Neil Yawn OIC 1 BN of 2 BDE & OIC 654th MSG The654msg@aol.com 205-601-2469
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November: Q, omnipotent beings December: Bajorans (Feel free to send me an article on any of these topics. Your fellow crew members would love to know your thoughts on these.)
Recommendations By Fleet Captain MarkAdam Miller New Books
Search for Spock by Robb Pearlman
Star Trek: The Book of Lists By Chip Carter
ST: TNG The Mirror Broken By Scott Tipton & David Tipton
Hunt for the Icon Did you find the Five cloaked Romulan Birds of Prey “ ”? If you did, then you might want to get your eyes checked because you can’t see them if they are cloaked. Five Turkeys are hidden in this issue. If you find them and send me their locations, I will give credit in the December issue. Send your answers to cohephaestus@bellsouth.net.
I would have cherished you, cared for you. I would have loved you as a father loves his children. Did I ask so much? – Apollo, TOS: Who Mourns for Adonais? USS Hephaestus
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Captain’s Top 10 Top Ten Things over looked at Disney World
1. The UnDISCOVERed Future World Tour (EPCOT) 2. Disney’s The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour (Magic Kingdom) 3. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (Magic Kingdom) 4. Backstage Tales (Animal Kingdom) 5. Back Stage Magic (Magic Kingdom/EPCOT) 6. Mickey’s PhilharMagic (Magic Kingdom) 7. Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor more than once (Magic Kingdom) 8. Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress (Magic Kingdom) 9. Disney Phineas and Ferb: Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure (EPCOT) 10. Walt Disney Presents (Disney’s Hollywood Studios) These are some adventures we have been on at Disney. Some people don’t know about them or overlook them because they are more interested in the rides.
Name the Romulan Answers Ba'el (Jennifer Gatti), TNG: Birthright, Part II Kimara Cretak (Adrienne Barbeau), DS9: Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges Tomalak (Andreas Katsulas) TNG: The Enemy; The Defector; Future Imperfect; All Good Things… Varel (Susanna Thompson) TNG: The Next Phase Pardek (Malachi Throne) TNG: Unification I; Unification II
Kimara Cretak (Megan Cole), DS9: Image in the Sand; Shadows and Symbols N'Vek (Scott MacDonald) TNG: Face of the Enemy Telek R'Mor (Vaughn Armstrong) VOY: Eye of the Needle Orum (Ivar Brogger) VOY: Unity Romulan Commander (Mark Lenard) TOS: Balance of Terror
If you have suggestions for new challenges or questions, then send them to cohephaestus@bellsouth.net Answer to Do you know this alien? (pg. 10) Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), Avatar
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Area Conventions & Exhibits For additional Cons please check out www.southernfan.com/calendar.htm
January January 13-14, 2018 – BrickFair, Birmingham, AL https://www.brickfair.com/ Come see MOC (My Own Creation) Lego creations. Find interesting and hard to find Lego models. Also find fan-created memorabilia.
Local Attractions (Only events relative to Star Trek are shown, Check the websites for more information) Alabama Theater – Birmingham, AL - www.alabamatheatre.com Birmingham Zoo – Birmingham, AL - www.birminghamzoo.com December 8-10,15-23, 26-31; 5PM – 9PM – ZooLight Safari Presented by Wells Fargo Watch as the Zoo comes alive for 18 nights of holiday-centric fun at ZooLight Safari presented by Wells Fargo! Be amazed by over one million lights, listen to holiday music and delight in festive snowfalls every night! Enjoy a ride on the Ship Candy Cane Ride*, go for a spin on the Jingle Bell Carousel*, experience the thrill of the over 100-foot Yuletide Slide*, ride the Santa Rollers* and so much more. Take in the beauty of a decorated tree reaching nearly 30 feet tall in Trails of Africa as you dance and boogie to special entertainment each night! New this year – enjoy a nightly (through December 23) performance plus meet and greets and photos with the Singing Santa! Adult beverages will be available for purchase on Friday and Saturday nights. Enjoy a glass of beer or wine for a fun date-night at the Zoo! *Requires ride ticket or wristband. Members: FREE Admission; Non-members: $10 Admission; Unlimited attraction wristband: $10 (does not include admission); Ride tickets: $3.50 McWane Center – Birmingham, AL - www.mcwane.org/ November 18- January 7 – Holidays At McWane Back for its 10th year in a row, the Magic of Model Trains returns to spread some holiday cheer and amaze guests. Discover trains of every shape and size inside this popular exhibit. Every set in the exhibit is designed to scale with the size of the trains. The meticulous detail of the scenery includes covered bridges, downtown storefronts and, of course, several train stations that will keep your family entertained for hours!
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December 9 & 10; 2:00- 4:00 PM – Polar Express P.J. Party Join us for a journey beyond your imagination aboard the Polar Express! Slip on your PJs and visit with Santa over a cup of hot cocoa and cookies. Then it’s time to “believe” as you experience Polar Express on the IMAX Dome. A special keepsake will be given to all children 12 and under who wear their pajamas. Advance reservations are required. Call (205) 714-8414 - $20 | $5 discount for members December 9&16; 8:30-9:30 - Jingle Bell Breakfast Bring your little elves for a Merry Morning at McWane! Head to the North Pole where you will enjoy a hot holiday breakfast, make festive crafts, and have a very special visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! When breakfast is over, take a ride down the slide and head to the IMAX Dome for a private showing of Santa vs. the Snowman. Ticket includes same day admission. Make your reservation today for this family favorite holiday event. Advance reservations are required. Call (205) 714-8414 - $30 Adults (13+) | $25 Child (2-12) | Members Receive $5 Off Southern Museum of Flight – Birmingham, AL - www.southernmuseumofflight.org/ U.S. Space and Rocket Center – Huntsville, AL - www.rocketcenter.com /
For all your Star Trek Needs
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USS HEPHAESTUS COMMAND STRUCTURE Command Staff
Marines
MarkAdam Miller, Fleet Captain – Commanding Officer Phillip Mangina, Lt Cmdr – 1st Officer Brenda A. Miller, Captain – 2nd Officer
Neil Yawn, Lt General, SFMC, OIC James Davis, Capt, SFMC (Reserves), DOIC Roy Green, Brigadier, SFMC (Reserves)
Executive Committee
Medical
Sue Ellen Mohney, Captain Denby Potts, Rear Admiral Danny Potts, Admiral
Neil Yawn, Lt General, SFMC Andrew Boyd, Ensign 1st Class
Redshirts and Civilians Navigation
Pat Hicks, Fleet Captain Mark Lindsay, Captain Dean Brown, Cmdr Pamela Lindsay, Cmdr Nicole Bentley, Lt JG Donald Arnold, Ensign 1st Class Renda Carr, Ensign Brenda Tiner, Crewman 3rd Class Kendra Baxter, Crewman Timothy Carr, Crewman Michelle L. Lindsay, Crewman Trey Petty, Ensign Matthew Potts, Crewman Haley Youngblood, Crewman Karen Burtyk, Civilian Krista Boyd, Civilian Anya Davis, Civilian Carly Strickland, Civilian
Pete Mohney, Admiral
Sciences Roy Green, Fleet Captain – Archaeology and Anthropology
Computer Sciences Danny Potts, Admiral
Engineering MarkAdam Miller, Fleet Captain Brenda A. Miller, Captain Flo Hurst, Cmdr
Operations Sue Ellen Mohney, Captain – Chief of Ops, Counselor Brenda A. Miller, Captain – Ship Admin Assistant Lynnette Youngblood Yawn, Lt – Ships Galley Officer Kris Bishop, Crewman – Linguistics
Ambassadors Mike Burtyk, Civilian Shirley Burton, Lt Cmdr (Retired)
Communications
Cadet Training
Brenda A. Miller, Captain Matthew Boyd, Ensign 1st Class James Davis, Lt Dennis Lathem, Crewman Curtis Salors, Civilian Lewis, Stockham, Crewman
Katrina Mohney, Crewman Apprentice Tara Mohney, Cadet 1st Class Athena Youngblood, Cadet 1st Class Kimberly Davis, Cadet in Training
Retired Security
Dennis Evans, Fleet Captain Pat Simmons, Lt Cmdr
Roy Green, Fleet Captain – Chief of Security Intelligence Sandra Hosley, Lt USS Hephaestus
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For More Information Contact: Fleet Captain MarkAdam Miller 1204 Southwind Dr. Helena, Al 35080 cohephaestus@bellsouth.net
Lt Cmdr. Phillip Mangina 3056 Fox Trail Fultondale, AL 35068 phillip3056@charter.net