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Welcome 4 Mission and Vision 5 History 6 Newcomer Information 7 Arrival 7 Check-in 7 Housing 9 Facilities and Services at NAS Corpus Christi 12 NAS Corpus Christi Morale, Welfare and Recreation 19 Commands at NAS Corpus Christi 26 Local area 36 NAS Corpus Christi Quick Reference Telephone Directory 45 Map of NAS Corpus Christi 46 Map of NAS City of Corpus Christi 48

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Welcome History Newcomer Information Relocation Sponsor Assistance Check-in Housing Off-Duty Education Facilities and Services Shopping Tenant Commands NAS Kingsville Morale, Welfare and Recreation Child and Youth services Club Facilities Local Area NAS Kingsville Quick Reference Telephone Directory Map of NAS Kingsville

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elcome to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and beautiful Southeast Texas! We know relocating to a new home is a very stressful time for you and your family, and with that in mind we have compiled this information to help you get comfortably settled in your new duty station.

The communities surrounding the base offer a hospitable environment that allows for an easy transition into your new home. They also provide an abundant source of recreational activities as well as offering a more leisurely lifestyle for those who want it.

We hope you will find this guide useful in familiarizing yourself with the facilities on base, the local area and the various commands at NAS Corpus Christi and NAS Kingsville.

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MISSION AND VISION

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he mission of Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas, is to provide the best possible service and facilities to our customers with pride. Our function is to maintain and operate facilities, and provide service and material, to support operations of aviation facilities and units of the Naval Air Training Command and other tenant activities and units.

We will complete our mission through clear and concise communication and continual pursuit of improvement. We will optimize the use of our diverse workforce and air station resources to support tenant commands, and regional goals and objectives.

Our overall command assignment is pilot training. The Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA), headquartered

here, oversees the training operation throughout the Southeast Region, from Texas to Florida. Under CNATRA's command are five training air wings, 16 training squadrons, more than 14,000 Navy and civilian personnel, the Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Naval Aviation Schools Command and the National Museum of Naval Aviation. Established in August 1971, the Naval Air Training Command moved to its present headquarters in July 1972.

Training Air Wing Four (TW-4) was established in March 1972. It is comprised of four individual units: Training Squadrons Twenty-seven (VT-27), Twenty-eight (VT-28),Thirty-one (VT31) and Thirty-five (VT-35). VT-27 and VT-28 are two of five primary training squadrons (the other three are located

NAS CORPUS CHRISTI WAS COMMISSIONED BY ITS FIRST SKIPPER, CAPTAIN ALVA BERNHARD, ON MARCH 12, 1941. THE FIRST FLIGHT TRAINING STARTED ON MAY 5, 1941. FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H.W. BUSH WAS THE YOUNGEST PILOT TO GRADUATE -- GRADUATING IN JUNE 1943 AND COMMISSIONED JUST THREE DAYS BEFORE HIS 19TH BIRTHDAY.

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at Whiting Field in Milton, Fla.). They fly the T-6B Texan II, a single-engine turbo-prop, two-seat, basic training aircraft. VT-31 and VT-35 provide advanced multi-engine training in the T-44A King Air. VT-31 is also responsible for intermediate phase flight training for future E-2C Hawkeye and C-2A Greyhound pilots. VT-35 was established as a Joint Advanced Multi-engine Training Squadron in October 1999. The historic establishment was the first time that a Navy squadron was formed under the command of a United States Air Force officer. Until 2013, when Air Force student pilot training ended in TW-4, command of the squadron alternated annually between the Air Force and Navy.

Other aircraft aboard the Naval Air Station include Army helicopters that are re-worked and tested, as well as the P-3 Orion, flown by US Customs and Border Protection.

The largest tenant command at NAS Corpus Christi is the Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD). CCAD occupies

nearly 140 acres leased from the station and is the largest industrial employer in South Texas. Established in 1961 as a relatively small maintenance facility for fixed-wing aircraft, CCAD has evolved into the Army's largest helicopter repair, overhaul and maintenance center.

Other major tenants at NAS Corpus Christi include the United States Marine Aviation Training Support Group; and the United States Customs and Border Protection Service. In all, there are more than 40 tenant commands and activities located on board the station.

training station and that it be located on Corpus Christi Bay. NAS Corpus Christi was commissioned by its first skipper, Captain Alva Bernhard, on March 12, 1941. The first flight training started on May 5, 1941. Former President George H.W. Bush was the youngest pilot to graduate -- graduating in June 1943 and commissioned just three days before his 19th birthday.

In 1941, 800 instructors provided training for more than 300 cadets a month. The training rate nearly dou-

bled after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

By the end of World War II, more than 35,000 Naval aviators had earned their wings here. Corpus Christi was the only primary, basic and advanced training facility in existence in the United States.

At one time it was the largest pilot training facility in the world.

Today, the training program is much longer, approximately 18 months, due to the increased complexity of today’s aircraft. Currently, Training Air Wing FOUR produces approximately 600 newly qualified aviators each year.

HISTORY The official step leading to the construction of the Naval Air Station was initiated by the 75th Congress in 1938.

A board found that a lack of training facilities capable of meeting an emergency demand for pilots constituted a grave situation. They recommended the establishment of a second air

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re-planning is essential for newcomers moving to the Corpus Christi area, whether for a permanent change of station, or student assignment to the Training Wing.

Military families are encouraged to contact the Housing Welcome Center at (361) 961-3336 or DSN 861-3336 as soon as orders are received. The Housing staff will help you locate suitable and affordable housing in the local area.

Temporary quarters can be arranged by contacting either the Navy Lodge or the Combined Bachelor Housing Office which also arranges permanent onbase quarters for single military personnel. Reservations can be made at the Navy Lodge by calling (800) NAVY_INN; or (361) 939-663. The Combined Bachelor Housing office can be reached at (361) 961-2380, or DSN 861-2380.

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Newcomers are also encouraged to contact their local Personal Property office as soon as possible after receiving orders to arrange for shipment of household goods Once shipment dates are known, newcomers should contact the Personal Property office NAS Corpus Christi to arrange storage or delivery of household goods.

All new personnel should hear from a gaining command sponsor shortly after receiving orders. If not, contact your gaining unit and ask for your sponsor’s name and phone number. Your gaining command should also provide you a mailing address where letters can be forwarded until a permanent address can be established.

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CHECK-IN

The Naval Air Station is located on the south side of Corpus Christi Bay, just before the causeway that crosses over to Padre Island. Drivers should follow Texas Highway 358/South Padre Island Drive to the NAS Drive exit (clearly marked with NAS-CCAD exit signs). The Main Gate is located one mile from the causeway bridge and is open 24 hours a day. (Ocean Drive provides a beautiful coastline ride from Corpus Christi to the base’s North Gate, but that gate is only open weekdays from 5 a.m. until 8:30 a.m., and 1:30 p.pm to 5 p.m.)

Limousine and taxi transportation, as well as city bus service, is available from the Corpus Christi International Airport to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.

Upon arriving on station, all Navy personnel assigned to the base (including student aviators) must sign in with the NAS Officer-of-the-Day office. This office is located in Building 2 and is manned 24 hours per day. All newcomers should then report to their joining command on the first work day after arrival to receive in-processing instructions.

DIRECTIONS From the Corpus Christi Airport: Go towards the Airport Exit on International Boulevard Turn right on service road Take the TX-44 ramp; merge on on TX-44 Take the TX-358 exit; merge on TX-358 Take the SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DR/ SPID exit (Look for NASCC-CCAD sign) Continue on South Padre Island Drive/ SPID approximately 15 miles Exit on NAS Drive; continue on NAS Dr to NASCC South Gate entrance

From Portland: On US 181 travel toward Corpus Christi Merge into IH 37 Follow the IH 37 signs until you see signs for NAS-CCAD/286 Continue on South Padre Island Drive/ SPID approximately 15 miles Exit on NAS Drive; continue on NAS Dr to NASCC South Gate entrance

From San Antonio: On IH 37 merge onto TX-58 Take the South Padre Island Drive/ SPID exit (Look for NASCC-CCAD sign) Continue on South Padre Island Drive/ SPID approximately 15 miles Exit on NAS Drive; continue on NAS Dr to NASCC South Gate entrance 10 | MILITARY RELOCATION GUIDE

Auto Registration and Vehicle Information

Everyone driving privately-owned automobiles aboard the station should proceed to the Security Department Pass and Tag Office, Building 1794 (adjacent to South Gate), to register their vehicle within five days after reporting aboard. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license, current automobile registration, and automobile liability insurance to file for registration.

Vehicles must also have an annual state inspection, if the state where the car is registered requires it. All vehicles manufactured after 1967 must

be equipped with seat belts. Persons may register their vehicles from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Vehicle Registration Office.

Base Driving Privileges

Operating a private motor vehicle aboard the station is a privilege extended by the Commanding Officer and is not a right. Every driver operating a vehicle on station must observe all traffic regulations. Seat belt use is mandatory at all times while operating vehicles aboard the station. Speed limits are enforced by radar, and DWI laws are enforced.

Motorcyclists must attend the Department of Defense motorcycle safety course before being issued an on-base decal. Persons operating a vehicle that belongs to someone else must have written, notarized permission from the owner stating the operator may use the vehicle.

Pass and Tag

In addition to providing vehicle registration, the Pass and Tag Office, Building 1794, furnishes identification for civilian

NEWCOMER INFORMATION employees. Identification cards for both military personnel and their family members are issued by the Personnel Support Activity Detachment, Building 1730.

Everyone living on base must register all firearms with the Security Police Investigative Division. Boats, campers, and bicycles must be registered with the Pass and Tag office. All pets must have an annual rabies vaccination and be registered with the base Vet Clinic.

HOUSING Navy Lodge 9604 Ocean Drive Phone: (361) 939-6630 or 1-800-NAVY-INN The new Navy Lodge, overlooking Corpus Christi Bay, provides temporary quarters at NAS Corpus Christi for military personnel and their dependents, reservists, Department of Defense employees, and retired military personnel.

With 52 units, each suite includes air conditioning, kitchenette, private bath, and family accommodations. It’s within easy walking distance to the Consolidated Club, a fishing pier, marina, Navy Exchange and commissary.

Reservations are accepted for all eligible personnel on an as-received basis. Once a reservation is made, it is confirmed and you cannot be bumped.

Military personnel being assigned to a South Texas base on Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, or on Tem­porary Duty, can make reservations at any time.

Other eligible personnel can made res­ ervations either 60 days or 30 days in advance of arrival, depending on status.

Public Private Venture Homes

The Navy Lodge at NAS Corpus Christi

With the exception of the two Flag Officer housing units, all family housing at NAS Corpus Christi was privatized as part of the Navy’s South Texas Public Private Venture Project in February 2002.

There are now 262 on-base units for pay grades E-1 through 0-6. Included are 157 newly constructed two, three,

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HOUSING AT NAS CORPUS CHRISTI IS LOCATED IN THREE ON-BASE NEIGHBORHOODS­ COASTAL CAY, SAFE HARBOR, AND LAGUNA SHORES. THERE ARE 136 TWO-BEDROOM, 70 THREE-BEDROOM, AND 51 FOURBEDROOM UNITS WITHIN THOSE AREAS.

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and four bedroom units as part of the project, and 100 pre-existing two-bedroom units and 5 Senior Officer Quarters which were transferred to the partnership. Two of the Senior Officer Quarters are vacant, pend­ing a decision to renovate. With the excep­tion of the Senior Officer Quarters and a small number of units designated for Field Grade (0 -4/0 -5) officers, all Public Pri­vate Venture units are mixed grade hous­ing.

Housing at NAS Corpus Christi is located in three on-base neighborhoods­ Coastal Cay, Safe Harbor, and Laguna Shores. There are 136 two-bedroom, 70 three-bedroom, and 51 four-bedroom units within those areas. Floor plans in the Coastal Cay and Safe Harbor neigh­ borhoods range from 1,488 square feet for two-bedroom townhouses to 1,798 square feet for four-bedroom single family homes. The 100 Laguna Shores

units are two-bed­room floor plans ranging from 950 to 980 square feet.

Pets are allowed in all homes with certain restrictions and deposits.

Unit amenities include frost-free refriger­ator w/ icemaker, range, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave oven, washer/dryer connections, ceiling fans, and mini-blinds. (Note for Laguna Shores units-no micro­wave oven provided; not all refrigerators have icemakers.) Flooring types includes ceramic tile, vinyl, and carpet. Units have central air/ heating systems and are pre­wired for telephone and cable. Handicap units are available. A large Community Center, located in Building 3600, is avail­able for use by residents-reservations must be made through the Leasing Office.

Military residents of PPV Housing also have use of nearby base facilities includ­ing the swimming pool, gym and

NEWCOMER INFORMATION fitness centers, bowling alley, Navy Exchange and Commissary, ball fields and playgrounds.

Eligible service members with families who reside in on-base PPV Housing pay rent based on the Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) which covers rent and utilities. BAH will later be adjusted by the PPV partner to include an “average” utility allowance. Resi­dents will then become responsible for payment of their actual utility costs.

The day-to-day management, main­tenance, and operations of South Texas Military Family (PPV) Housing are the responsibility of the PPV Property Management/Owner Manager.

Residents should contact the private management office when they have any maintenance requests or issues/ concerns regarding their occupancy in on-base housing.

Eligibility/Application Process

The Navy Welcome Center maintains a referral list of military personnel wanting to live in on-base PPV Housing. Active-duty military with families have top priority, followed by active-duty reserve personnel with families. If excess housing exists, other categories of personnel will be eligible.

Basic eligibility for housing for active-duty personnel with families is defined as those service members with accompanying dependents. Accompanying dependents are considered to be those dependents that may be expected to reside with the sponsor for nine consecutive months or more each year. Dependents must also meet the definitions of dependents as identified in the DoD Financial Management Regulation, Vol. 7a. Questions regarding eligibility of dependents, with regards to housing, can be forwarded to the staff at the Navy Housing Welcome Center.

Applications for Housing consists of; (1) DD1746—Application for Assignment to Housing which has been completed and signed by the active-duty

member; (2) a copy of the active-duty member’s original orders; and (3) Certification of Dependent document (examples of dependent certification documents include NAVPERS 1070/603 Record of Emergency Data/ Dependency Application (Page 2); a NAVCOMPT 3072 Dependency Action Status; or a DD1172 Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card (DEERS Enrollment).

Applications may be made at any time after receipt of PCS orders and up to 30 days after reporting to new permanent duty station Control date will normally be date of detachment from last PCS. Advance application will not affect the control date of application. To obtain entry on the list, applicants must confirm their application by contacting the Navy Housing office on their detaching date or no later than 30 days after reporting to the new Personnel Detachment.

If on-base Public Private Venture Housing is not available upon arrival, the service member and the accompanying family may request referral assistance for off-base community housing and remain on the waiting list for on-base housing. Provided that certain criteria is met, the applicant may be authorized a local move at government expense

from private sector housing to on-base PPV housing. For details on eligibility, please contact the local Navy Housing Welcome Center Office.

Applications for on-base PPV housing may be submitted in person at the Navy Housing Welcome Center office (Building 3600), by fax to 361961-3629, or by mail to: Commanding Officer, Attn: Housing; 11001 Ave. D, Suite 101(Code 184), Corpus Christi, TX 78419-5021. E-mail application packages are also welcomed—contact the Navy Housing Welcome Center office for the appropriate e-mail address to forward documents.

Personal Property (Household Goods) Bldg. 10 3rd Floor Phone: (361) 961-3742 Email: corpuschristippty@navy.mil Storage and delivered household good is arranged by the Personal Property Shipping Office located in Bldg. 10 on Ocean Drive, directly across from Hangar 42. Persons moving to South Texas are encouraged to contact this office by email or phone as soon as possible after arriving in the area to check the status on inbound household goods shipment. Office hours are from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Institutes of Higher Learning

Commissary

Bldg.337 Phone: (361) 961-2544 The commissary is open for full service shopping from: (Closed) Sunday & Monday Tues & Wed 10am-6pm Thursday 10am-7pm Friday 10am-6pm Sat 9am-4pm Special “Early Bird” Shopping, limited to 15 items or less, is available from 7am to 10am, Tues through Fri.

Credit Union

Bldg.1260 Phone: (361) 986-4500 The Navy army Community Credit Union offers financial services to active duty military, their dependent and Federal employees. Banking hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Coastline Community College Located in Building 1731, Room 202, Coastline Community College is a Navy College Distance Learning Partnership program member offering rate related associates degrees. CCC awards credit for up to 40 semester hours of military train­ing. All programs are online. CCC also has programs which provide textbooks and reduced tuition for military spouses. For more information, call (361) 230-5007.

Del Mar College This school offers options in academic, business, occupational, professional

and personal development for students focused on improving their future. As a major source of educational opportunities in South Texas, Del Mar serves some 10,000 credit and 15,000 noncredit students each year.

Del Mar College develops new programs to meet the South Texas workforce demands and makes its programs more accessible to its student population through distance­learning technology and more flexible class schedule options. Del Mar College has pro­vided affordable quality education for more than 65 years, touching the lives of more than half-a-million South Texas students.

The College is located on two cam­ puses—the East Campus at Baldwin and Ayers, and the West Campus at Airport and Old Brownsville Road. For more information, contact Del Mar College, 101 Baldwin, Corpus Christi, Texas, 784043897, (361) 698-1200 or (800) 652-3357, and on the Website at www.delmar.edu.

ECPI College of Technology Located in Building 1731, Room 217, this school offers certification programs such as CompTia A+/Network +, MCSE/ MCSA, CCNA, Fiber Optic Installer and Designer, as well as online degree pro­ grams. ECPI is a Navy College Distance Learning Partnership program member offering rate-related degrees in the infor­mation technology field. For more information, call (361) 937-6382.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University This school has been located on NAS Corpus Christi since 1978 and offers Associate, Bachelor and Masters degree pro­grams as part of the Navy College Off-Duty Education program. The undergraduate degrees offered are Professional Aeronau­ tics, 14 | MILITARY RELOCATION GUIDE

NEWCOMER INFORMATION Management of Technical Operations, Aircraft Maintenance, and Aviation Maintenance Management.

Undergradu­ate minors are available in safety and logis­tics. A Master of Science degree is available in Management, and the Master of Aero­nautical Science program is available with specializations in Operations, Safety and Management.

Embry-Riddle awards college credit for military schools and experience in accor­dance with the American Council on Edu­cation recommendations. Credit for other accredited colleges and College Level Examination (CLEP) are also accepted. For more information call the

Embry-Rid­dle office at (361) 937-4951 or visit their office on the second floor of Building 1731.

Saint Leo University Located in Building 1731, Room 208, Saint Leo University also awards college credit for military schools and experience in accordance with the American Council of Education Guidelines. Degrees offered are: AA/BA: Management; BA: Management/Human Resources/

Technology, Management; BS: Computer Information Systems. Saint Leo is currently celebrating its 35th year of providing education services at military installations. For more members arriving or departing will benefit information, call (361) 937-1452.

Texas A&M University Situated on a coastal island, A&M­ Corpus Christi's modern campus serves more than 6,000 students. The University

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CORPUS CHRISTI is a member of The Texas A&M Univer­sity System. It is a comprehensive urban university that focuses on the higher edu­ cation needs of South Texas and the state; and on county and urban issues, with spe­cial emphasis on Allied Health, Applied Technology, Arts and Humanities, Busi­ness Administration, Environmental Studies and Teacher Education. Formerly Corpus Christi State University, it opened in September 1973.

The University currently offers a vari­ety of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including selected doctoral and professional degrees. The University also provides continuing education and outreach programs that serve the needs of area businesses, professionals and the general population.

The campus itself is an island-site of 240 acres located at the southern tip of the city on Corpus Christi Bay. Surrounded by the waters of Corpus Christi and the Oso Bay, the campus is approximately two miles from NAS Corpus Christi. Texas A&M is fully accredited by the Southern Associa­tion of Colleges and Schools. For further information, contact Texas A&M-Cor­pus Christi, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412, (361) 825-5700 or (800) 4TAMUCC.

THE CAMPUS ITSELF IS AN ISLAND-SITE OF 240 ACRES LOCATED AT THE SOUTHERN TIP OF THE CITY ON CORPUS CHRISTI BAY. SURROUNDED BY THE WATERS OF CORPUS CHRISTI AND THE OSO BAY, THE CAMPUS IS APPROXIMATELY TWO MILES FROM NAS CORPUS CHRISTI. 16 | MILITARY RELOCATION GUIDE

NEWCOMER INFORMATION Fleet & Family Support Center

Building: H 100 Phone: (361) 961-2372 Fleet & Family Support Center exist to provide services that facilitate personal and family readiness and adaptation to life in the Navy. Its primary mission is to assist commands reach operational readiness superior performance, member retention and a reasonable quality-of-life for Navy personnel and their families. All active duty personnel and family members arriving or departing will benefit from a visit to the Center. Operating hours are Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Some of the more widely utilized and familiar programs/services are: Counseling—Individual and marriage counseling is provided by fully creden­ tialed and licensed counselors.

Counseling is provided on a short-term basis, usually eight sessions or fewer.

Education & Training (E&T)—The goal of E&T is to prevent problems and to enrich personal and family life, en-

abling people to thrive in the Navy and achieve satisfying lives. This is accomplished through workshops, programs, briefings, and general military training given to active duty personnel and their families for the purpose of prevention and enrichment.

Family Advocacy Program (FAP)—­ FAP is a multidisciplinary approach to the prevention and resolution of family mal­treatment.

Personal Financial Management Pro­gram—Members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps are required to be financially responsible. This program pro­ vides comprehensive financial education, training, and counseling. From advice on leasing or buying a home or car, to budget­ing and debt management, to questions about insurance, savings, investments, or retirement, the Command Financial Spe­cialist is the one to see.

Sexual Assault Victim Program­— Sexual Assault is the most under-reported crime in our society and in the military. The Department of Defense be-

lieves its first priority is for victims to be protected, treated with dignity and respect, and to receive the medical treatment, care and counseling they deserve.

Under DoD's Confidentiality Policy, sexual assault vic­tims are offered either restricted or unre­ stricted reporting options. For additional information on the new reporting options or to report a sexual assault, please contact the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, at (361) 961-1670/3722.

Transition, Goals, Plans, Success (TGPS)—This program is open to all mil­itary personnel who are either retiring or separating (under honorable conditions). Services offered to military personnel are available to spouses as well. This program is designed to make the transition into civilian life a much smoother and less stressful process.

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"Wounded Warriors" cycle on Ocean Drive en route to the Base.

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Among the services offered through semi­nars, workshops, and one-on-one counseling is information on all aspects of new career development including how to write resumes, survive job interviews, conduct a planned job search, and other job related information. In addition, provides vital information on vet­eran's benefits and entitlements, educational benefits, and help available from community­based resources.

Military personnel and their spouses are encouraged to begin their respective transi­tion process 180 days prior to their scheduled separation or retirement date. Plans should be made at this time to attend a scheduled seminar prior to leaving active duty. Seminars are transition springboards that should pro­vide sufficient information and guidance to assist the service member in making intelli­gent and meaningful decisions prior to enter­ing the civilian world.

Family Employment Readiness Pro­ gram (FERP)—is a new term to describe the Spouse Employment Assistance Pro­gram. It is designed to ease the significant problems some spouses may have in find­ing employment. Typical activities include counseling and job search, resume writing, Federal Resume preparations, career tran­sitions, interviewing and career planning, and referrals to potential employers.

Ombudsman Support—This program provides training, support, and informa­tion and referral programs that contribute to the effectiveness of the Navy Family Ombudsman Program and personal well­being of ombudsmen.

Included are basic, advanced, and ongoing training. Support is provided via the Ombudsman Program Coordinator and other staff who can serve as consultants to discuss interventions and approaches with family issues.

Sponsor Training - A self-training program accessible on the Internet. This training will introduce you to the Navy Sponsor Program. It is designed to help

facilitate the relocation of Navy servicemembers and their families. The primary goal is to ease difficulty and reduce the apprehensions normally associated with a Permanent Charge of Station move.

Base Indoctrination - Provides an indoctrination program which familiarizes personnel reporting aboard with the mission, organization, regulations, opportunities, facilities, and services at Naval Air Station, Corpus Christi, Texas and the surrounding community.

Legal Assistance Bldg. 3 Phone: (361) 961-3531 Regional Legal Service Office SE, Branch Office Corpus Christi, provides a variety of legal services for eligible active duty personnel and their dependents and, as resources permit, eligible retired personnel and their dependents, who live in South Texas.

Services include, but are not limited to, preparation of wills, powers of attorney, landlord tenant law, notary work and legal advice on domestic relations issues. Call (361) 961-3531 for an appointment.

Office Hours are:

Mon-Thur 8-4 Friday 8-12 Medical Support (Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi) 10651 E Street, Bldg. H-100, Phone: (361) 961-6000 Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi (NHCCC) is a multifaceted patient centered ambulatory care facility dedicated to providing first-rate care to persons entitled to healthcare according to Department of Defense (DOD) eligibility criteria. NHCC consists of the core facility located in Corpus Christi, Texas and two Naval Branch Health Clinics, located in Kingsville and Forth Worth, Texas.

Primary Care is the largest focus, with illness intervention requiring hospitalization provided through external resource sharing agreements.

NEWCOMER INFORMATION THE HEALTH CLINIC’S MISSION IS TO BE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN GLOBAL FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION. OUR VISION IS JOINT MEDICAL READINESS AND HIGH QUALITY ECONOMICAL HEALTHCARE.

Beneficiaries in our system have a Primary Care Manager as a central point of outpatient services including: Family Practice, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Pediatrics, Preventive and Occupational Health, Aviation Medicine, Physical Therapy, Wellness Services, Mental Health, Optometry, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Radiology and Immunizations. Specialty clinics include: General Surgery, orthopedics, and Podiatry.

In addition to its Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation, the Corpus Christi facility has a Behavioral Health Care Accreditation for our Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program (SARP).

The College of American Pathologies certifies the laboratories. All accreditation standards have been met.

On February 17, 2005, Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi successfully completed a weeklong combined survey and inspection by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organi-

zations (JCAHO) and the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Inspector General.

The Corpus Christi facility is comprised of 367 personnel that include 39 officers, 169 enlisted, 91 civil service, 37 contractors, and 21 reservists. The health clinic is an active participant in the TRICARE program, and there are more than 18, 000 enrolled TRICARE Prime beneficiaries who account for 120, 000 annual encounters.

The health clinic’s mission is to be recognized leader in global force health protection. Our vision is joint medical readiness and high quality economical healthcare.

Navy Exchange Bldg. 1744 Phone: (361) 961-2166 The Navy Exchange is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.mp. Eligible patrons can shop for a variety of

items ranging from clothing, household products and jewelry to garden products, seasonal items, and much more.

A Navy Exhange Uniform Shop is located near the Navy Exchange and operates the same hours. A complete mail order service is available for hardto-find uniform items. For assistance, call (361) 961-3105, extension 28.

A Barber Shop and Beauty Shop are also located in Building 1744 and are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday; and from noon to 4 p.m.

Sunday. Services for both shops are available to military personnel and their dependents. For appointments, call the barbershop at (361) 961-7032 and the beauty shop at (361) 961-7981.

The Citco Service Station is located at the NEX Mini Mart, Building 1290, and is open seven days a week. Gas sales, a quick mart and Budget Truck Rental are available at the station. To reach the NAVAL AIR STATION CORPUS CHRISTI | 19

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CORPUS CHRISTI low costs - including uniforms; Baby's First Sea Bag (Budgeting for Baby).

Financial counseling is available at no cost to military families and their dependents. Hours of assistance are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

After-hours emer­gencies may call, tollfree, (877) 272-7337.

The society needs and wants volunteers from both the enlisted and officer commu­nities. Reimbursement for childcare and mileage are available for volunteers. Your help is welcomed and appreciated.

service station, call (361) 937-7237. A barbeque kiosk known as the Amigo’s Café is also located at this site with a popular drive through facility there and to-go orders at (361) 937-7231.

An Optical Shop is available in the basement of Hospital Building 100. It is open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call (361) 961-3187.

Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society Bldg. 100, Deck 5 Phone: (361) 961-3482 The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Corpus Christi office provides assistance to Navy and Marine Corps active duty, retirees and their dependents. Financial assistance is available for food, shelter, util­ities, medical expenses, emergency travel, necessary "road safe" car repairs, and dental expenses for dependents (including some 20 | MILITARY RELOCATION GUIDE

orthodontics), funeral expenses, and other unforeseen emergencies.

Also available: Visiting Nurse Service offering house calls and instruction to moth­ers with newborns, retirees and widows/ widowers; Combat Casualty Visiting Nurses provide long-term case management, health and resource information, and emotional support to the families of service members affected by the war; Debit Cards for use during evacuation resulting from natural disasters; Thrift Shop offering gently used items at

Personnel Support Activities Bldg. 1730 The Navy Personnel Support Activ­ ity Detachment (PSD), Corpus Christi, is responsible for providing consolidated pay, personnel, travel and transportation services for active duty, reserve and retired personnel and their families located throughout south and central Texas. The Human Relations Office, located on the second floor, provides personnel services for Navy civil service employees. General customer service hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Monday, Tues­day, Thursday, and Friday.

Support is pro­vided from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday.

ID cards can be issued for eligible Navy personnel and dependents in room 108 of Building 1730 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; and from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., on Wednes­day. ID cards are issued to new Army Depot employees in Building 1727. For more information, call (361) 961-2728.

THE NAVY PERSONNEL SUPPORT ACTIV­ITY DETACHMENT (PSD), CORPUS CHRISTI, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING CONSOLIDATED PAY, PERSONNEL, TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVE AND RETIRED PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES LOCATED THROUGHOUT SOUTH AND CENTRAL TEXAS.

NEWCOMER INFORMATION Religious Ministries Bldg. 100, Deck 4 Phone: (361) 961-3751 The Chaplain Department provides con­fidential pastoral counseling and a full range of on-base religious services and activities to enhance the spiritual readiness and quality of life for military and family members: If these services do not meet your needs, information is available in the Religious Ministries department for hundreds of opportunities to worship in a church, temple, synagogue or mosque of your choice located in the Corpus Christi area.

Restaurants The new Corpus Christi All-Hands Club offers daily lunch specials with an elegant atmosphere and wide selection of menu items. Located near Building 90, the consoli­dated club is open to all base employees and their guest for breakfast from 7 a.m., lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Wednesday through Friday sand­wiches are served in the bar till 10 p.m. Friday dinner is served from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The Club will open for catered events Monday through Saturday for 50 or

DAILY MINISTRY

9a.m Sunday (Bldg 332) 9 a.m. Sunday (Bldg 117)

Catholic Sunday Mass Protestant Religious Education

10 a.m. Sunday (Bldg 333) 10 a.m. Sunday (Bldg 117) 1130 Monday-Friday (Bldg 332) 12 p.m. Wednesday (Bldg 117) 12 p.m. Wednesday (Bldg 333) 9:30 a.m. Thursday (Bldg 117) 6 p.m. Friday(Family Homes)

Catholic Religious Education Protestant Divine Worship Catholic Mass Men's Christian Fellowship Group Catholic Women's Bible Study Protestant Women's Bible Study Protestant Family Discipleship Groups

MONTHLY HAPPENINGS

12:15 p.m. First Tuesday (Bldg333) 5:30 p.m. Second Sunday(Bldg 117) 6:30 p.m. Bi-weekly (Bldg 117)

Welcome Aboard Fellowship Lunch (all station newcomers are invited) Family Movie Night including fellowship dinner Protestant High School Youth Group

(Bldg 333) (Bldg 333) (Bldg 117)

Catholic High School Youth Group Catholic Women's Ministries Protestant Women of the Chapel

Marriage Enrichment Retreat Sweetheart Banquet Vacation Bible School Family Camping Football Fellowship

Couples' Night Out Marriage Preparation Classes Outreach to Homeless Women’s Retreat Holiday Meal Baskets

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OCCASIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

more guest. Call (361) 961-2541 for more information.

The Flight Deck offers great food, fun and sports games for all ages. The Flight Deck is located in Building 149. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to

7 p.m. Call (361) 961-2249 to place your order for Dine In or Carry Out. Other eating establishments on Naval Air Station Corpus Christi include the Subway located in Lighthouse Lanes Bowling Center, the Golf Course Snack Bar, and other fast food options.

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NAS CORPUS CHRISTI MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION The mission of NAS Corpus Christi's Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) pro­gram is to provide quality varied programs of wholesome and constructive recreation/ leisure activities.

Eligible individuals include active duty military, reservists, retired mili­tary, DoD civilians, and dependents in each category. Contractors working on base are also eligible, however their dependents are not.

For Current MWR Events, visit Corpus Christi MWR on Facebook at www. face­book.com/MWRCorpusChristi.

NAF Human Resources Bldg. 39 Phone: (361) 961-3187 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Closed.

Applications for employment at MWR and Combined Bachelors Quarters are accepted Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hiring for full-time and flex positions. (Off duty military may be employed, but require an approved chit from the department head). Vacancy announcements are published on the bulletin board in Building 39. Numerous positions have continuous vacancy openings, so you may apply anytime.

Wings Auditorium Bldg.100 Phone: (361) 961-2267 A 1,556 seat auditorium may be reserved for official training, safety stand down, and many other official functions by calling (361) 961-2267.

Food & Beverage Division Bay Club Bldg. 90 Phone: (361) 961-2541

Office Hours: Call (361) 961-2267 to schedule for Official Functions.

Bar Hours: Monday through Thursday Closed; Friday (Winging Nights Only); Closed Saturday, Sunday & Holidays.

The Bar at the Bay Club is open on Wing­ing Friday nights. The Bay Club is available for Official Functions upon request. For additional information, please call the MWR Administration Office at (361) 961-2267.

The Flight Deck Bldg.149 Phone: (361) 961-2249 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Closed Satur­day, Sunday & Holidays The Flight Deck serves pizza, panini sandwiches, pasta, breakfast sandwiches, bagels, muffins, Starbucks Coffee and more. Enjoy your meal inside or on the Fantail Patio. For more information, call (361) 961-2249.

Gulf Winds Golf Course Snack Bar Bldg.1272 Phone: (361) 961-3360 Hours of Operation: Monday through Sunday open 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visit the Gulf Winds Golf Course Snack Bar for breakfast and lunch. Open 7 days a week serving favorites like: breakfast taquitos, omelets, hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese, philly steak,

A Child Development group of children known as the "Sandpipers" sing to various groups including the Security Department to show their appreciation for their service.

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NEWCOMER INFORMATION BLT's, french fries, onion rings and more.

Call (361) 961- 3360 to see what our daily lunch special is, or to place a phone order for pickup.

Library Coffee Shop Bldg. 1872 (Located inside the Library & Resource Center) Phone: (361) 961-0368 Located inside the Library & Resource Center, this shop features Starbucks Coffee. Breakfast sandwiches and grab and go lunch sandwiches are also available. For more information, call (361) 961-0368.

Subway Bldg. 1707 (Located inside the Lighthouse Lanes Bowling Center) Phone: (361) 939-9544 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday

open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit the Subway located in the Bowl­ing Center for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Call Subway at (361) 9399544 to place an order to be picked up or eaten there.

Child & Youth Programs Child Development Center Bldg. 1782 Phone: (361) 961-1165 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday open 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday Closed The Child Development Program is nationally accredited by National Asso­ ciation for the Education of Young Chil­ dren (NAEYC) and helps parents meet their childcare needs by providing full­ time care (drop-in care is provided on a space available basis), where children

are encouraged to develop physically, intel­lectually, emotionally and socially in a safe, loving environment. The Center accepts children from age six weeks to five years (if not eligible for school).

The Center provides quality care with a trained and experienced staff Monday through Friday. For further information please call (361) 961-1165.

Child Development Home Program Bldg. 1782 Phone: (361) 961-1166 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday open 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday Closed Child Development Home Program is also available for families who need an alternative child care program or cannot be facilitated in the Child Development Center. Anyone interested in caring for children in their own homes may apply

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CORPUS CHRISTI Club. Its mission is to enable all young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

The Youth Pro­gram offers a wide variety of programs and activities, and field trips for ages 5-18. For more information call (361) 961-2355 or visit facebook.com / NAScorpusya.

The facility is equipped with a fully func­tional gym, game room, teen center, and playgrounds. The game room includes big screen TV's, ping pong table, foosball, and Video Games.

to become a CDH provider. Training includes CPR, first aid, record keeping, and training in child development. Call the Child Development Home Program Direc­tor at (361) 961-1166 for more information about the program.

School Liaison Officer Bldg. 39 Phone: (361) 961-2625 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday Closed The School Liaison Officer's primary function is to serve as a conduit between parents, educators and the command so that military-connected children expe­rience a seamless transition during the transfer between schools. They facilitate communication between the military family and the Command staff on mat­ters relating to regional public and private schools as well as home schools and alter­native modes of education such as charter schools, online education, and indepen­dent study. The School Liaison Officer serves as an advocate for the military child at all levels of the K-12 24 | MILITARY RELOCATION GUIDE

School Age Care The School Age Care Program also offers before school, after school, full day camps, and summer camps throughout the year. Fees for these programs are determined by total family income.

Programs are offered for ages 5-13.

School Age Care provides snacks, arts and crafts, games and sports, field trips, swimming, and volunteer programs.

education process. The School Liaison Officer coordinates services for military children and their parents with internal organizations includ­ing but not limited to all Fleet and Family Support Programs (FFSP), Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Child and Youth Program (CYP) activities. They also serve as a subject matter expert in education-related issues such as Military Impacted Schools, Department of Educa­tion, Colleges and Vocational schools and financial aid institutions.

Recreation Division­ - Sports, Fitness and Aquatics

Youth Program Bldg. 1756 Phone: (361) 961-2355 School Age Care: Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 a.m.; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Sunday & Holidays Closed Open Recreation: Saturday open 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Ages 10-17 must register to participate) Teen Center (Ages 13-18): Monday through Friday open 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat­urday open 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday & Hol­idays Closed Youth Activities is affiliated with the Boys & Girls Club of America and 4-H

Aquatics Program Bayside Pool (May—September) Phone: (361) 961-3260 Fitness Express (September—May) Phone: (361) 961-3164 NAS Corpus Christi has a recreational waterfront pool. Bayside Pool is a terrific family pool, which is near the RV Park on Ocean Drive. Bayside Pool has a 138 ft slide with three loops. This main pool ranges in depth from 2 ft to 10 ft. A swim test is required before any children under the age of 10 can ride the slide. The baby pool ranges in depth from 1/ 2 ft to 2 ft. Bayside Pool is open

Youth Sports Program Sports league programs are offered to ages 4-18 with a nominal registration fee. Leagues include soccer (Fall), basket­ball (Winter), and T-Ball/ Coach Pitch (Spring). Instructional sports classes are offered throughout the year.

NEWCOMER INFORMATION Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swim les­ sons, open swimming and pool parties are all offered.

Lap swimming is available at the City of Corpus Christi's Natatorium or Collier Pool at no cost for active duty military.

MWR will cover the cost. You must register at the Fit­ness Express in building 103 to receive the no cost lap swimming.

Active Duty patrons not registered at the Fitness Express will not be able to lap swim for free. For more infor­mation on this program, please call the Fit­ness Express at (361) 961-3164.

E-Street Gym Bldg. 102 Phone: (361) 961-2401 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday open 12

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p.m. to 5 p.m.; Holiday Hours open 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. The E-Street Gym offers Captain's Cup sports, intramural sports, and sports equipment for issue. For information about joining a league, participating in a tourna­ment, reserving a field or court, call (361) 961-2401. The E-Street Gym is located in Building 102, at the corner of Lexington and E Street.

The gymnasium includes a basketball/volleyball court, boxing room, aerobic room, and locker room with showers. A newly renovated racquetball court is also available for play. Outdoor fields and courts are available for football, soccer, and basketball. There is also an outdoor track. Sports are scheduled throughout the year.

Fitness Express Bldg. 103 Phone: (361) 961-3164 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Fitness Express offers an extensive array of equipment and classes to give you a fantastic workout.

Strength, flex­ ibility, muscular endurance, cardiovascu­ lar endurance and body composition can be improved with the help of our friendly, professional staff. Services included at our facility are: fitness assessments, personal training, and group class instruction.

Group Class Instruction—Pilates, group cycling /step, floor aerobics, etc.

Weight Training Equipment—Free weights, plate loaded and variable weight equipment

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Cardiovascular Equipment—Treadmills, stationary bikes, stairs climbers, step mills, elliptical orbiters, rowers and functional pulley systems. Please bring earphones to tune in a television channel on your personal cardio equipment screen.

Locker Room-—Showers, steam room and sauna.

Group exercise formats change con­ stantly to reflect the interests of our mem­bers. For an updated monthly schedule, please call (361) 961-3164.

Recreation Division Auto Skills Center Bldg. 1713 Phone: (361) 961-3470 Hours of Operation: Monday & Tuesday Closed; Wednesday through Friday open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday open 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Hol­iday Hours open 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Closed Christmas, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving &4th of July The Auto Skills Center is a do-ityourself automotive repair program where you, the customer, can make

repairs on your vehi­cle. The Auto Skills Center provides tools, lift and has mechanics on staff to assist with repairs or questions. The Auto Skills Center offers the capability to provide the following services: mounting and balanc­ing tires, air conditioning repair, Texas vehicle inspections, resurfacing rotors, coolant flush, and computer diagnostics. All Data (Computer Repair Manuals) up to 2008 are available.

Used Vehicle Lot Phone: (361) 961-3470 Patrons wanting to sell their personally owned vehicles, trailers, campers, or boats may place them on the MWR Used Vehi­cle Lot located on Lexington Boulevard, next to the Armed Forces Reserve Center. Patrons must come by the Auto Skills center in Building 1713 to fill out forms prior to placing the vehicle in the lot. A fee will be assessed for each item parked in the lot. Forms must be updated on a monthly basis and are required on vehicles at all times. Questions may be directed to the Auto Skills Center at (361) 961-3470.

NEWCOMER INFORMATION Gulf Winds Golf Course Bldg. 1272 Phone: (361) 961-3250 Winter Hours (November I-March 30): Monday through Sunday should read 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Holiday Hours open 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Closed Christmas Day Summer Hours (April I-October 31): Monday through Sunday open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Holiday Hours open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The course is a challenging 6,410 yard (from the tips) 18 hole, par 71 course located just inside the South Gate of the installation. The facility includes a driv­ ing range, practice chipping and putting greens, and a pro-shop offering a full line of golf accessories and club repair services. The pro-shop can special order golf equip­ment at substantial savings over local mer­ chants. The clubhouse includes ladies and men's locker rooms with showers. Locker rental is on space available basis.

Annual Match and Medal Play Champi­ onships, as well as monthly GWGA tourna­ments are held and are open to all eligible patrons. Just call the pro-shop for informa­tion on how to arrange a golf tournament for your command or organization. The Gulf Winds Snack Bar is open for breakfast and lunch every day of the week. Call them at (361) 961-3360 to see what the daily lunch special is, or to order by phone.

Information, Tickets, and Tours (ITT) Bldg. 1785 Phone: (361) 961-3961 Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday open 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Closed Sunday & Holidays The ITT Office, located next to the Post Office in the NEX parking lot, serves as your one-stop location for all recreational and travel needs. Tickets can be purchased for area theme parks, concerts, special events and attractions.

ITT can also help you with all your travel planning (airline tickets, cruises, vaca-

ANNUAL MATCH AND MEDAL PLAY CHAMPI­ONSHIPS, AS WELL AS MONTHLY GWGA TOURNA­MENTS ARE HELD AND ARE OPEN TO ALL ELIGIBLE PATRONS.

tion packages, and much more). Come in today to plan your perfect vacation.

Needing a notary pubic or to fax, print, and photocopy? ITT also provides your business services needs. Call (361) 9613961 for more information and for the tickets that are available.

Liberty Center Single Sailor Program Bldg. 1281 Phone: (361) 961-3768 Hours of Operation: Monday through Sunday open I p.m. to 10 p.m.; Holiday Hours open 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Liberty Program (Life is Better Every­ where Recreation Takes You) is dedi­ cated to developing and improving social skills and to meeting the leisure needs of single Sailors and geographical bachelors between the ages of 18 and 25. The pro­gram includes events, services, and activi­ ties designed to enhance social skills and promote programs that teach positive use of free time. The program is designed for single Sailors.

The Liberty Program hosts numerous events throughout the year at the lowest cost possible. An off-base trip that the Liberty program hosts includes transporta­ tion and accommodations, like for tubing trips to the Guadalupe River. The Liberty Program provides other numerous events such as camping, snow skiing, pool parties, sporting events, and holiday parties.

The Liberty Center is located on Ocean Blvd in the Navy Gateway Inns and Suites. The Liberty Center provides a variety of activities free of charge.

Such activi­ties include: a whisper room, pool tables, wide screen TV's, X-Box Elite 360, Play Station 3's, Wii Game system, assorted board games, foosball, table tennis, snack machines, internet availability, and free coffee. An outside pavilion comes equipped with one covered area, picnic tables, and BBQ pit. For additional infor­mation, please call (361) 961-3768.

Library & Resource Center Bldg. 1872 Phone: (361) 961-3574 Hours of Operation are: Monday, Wednesday & Friday open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday & Thursday open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday open 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Closed Holidays The Library & Resource Center pro­ vides materials for life-long learning and leisure time in many formats. Books are available to children, young adults, and adults in fiction and nonfiction form as well as newspapers, periodicals, eBooks, language learning materials, audio NAVAL AIR STATION CORPUS CHRISTI | 27

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books, music CDs, and the latest blockbuster DVDs. Internet is provided by Go Wi-Fi and patrons can access it via our desktop computers or through our Wi-Fi services. Printing is also available for a fee. We also offer a weekly storytime on Thursdays to elementary aged children where we read stories, sing songs, design crafts, and make new friends. The Summer Reading Program is provided during the summer months to encourage children to work on their reading skills and continue reading over the school holiday. Call the library at (361) 961-3574, for more information about materials and services offered.

Lighthouse Lanes Bowling Center Bldg.1707 Phone: (361) 961-3805 Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday open 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday open 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Holiday Hours open 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Lighthouse Lanes Bowling Center offers affordable bowling prices. Located on E-Street, it offers 12 lanes with electronic scoring, year-round leagues, a pro shop and party pricing. To find out about leagues and events, call (361) 961-3805.

Outdoor Recreation Adventure Center (ORAC)/ Marina Bldg. 1757 Phone: (361) 961-1239 Winter Hours (October I - March 30): Monday through Thursday open 9 a.m. to S p.m.; Friday through Sunday open 6 a.m. to S p.m.; Holiday Hours open 6 a.m. to S p.m.; Closed Christmas Day, New Year's Day & Thanksgiving.

Summer Hours (April I - September 30): Monday through Thursday open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday through Sunday open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Holiday Hours open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. The Outdoor Recreation Adventure Center provides one-stop shopping for the outdoor enthusiast:

camping and fishing equipment rentals, fishing, windsurfing and sailboat rentals, adventure trips and activities... and the latest outdoor recre­ation information. ORAC also organizes fishing contests, regattas, and safe boating courses. Live and dead bait is available.

Other services provided by ORAC include: NASCC RV Park - Included are RV campsites with picnic tables, water, elec­tric and sewer. Tent sites include picnic tables, water, and a group shelter. Laun­dry facilities and showers are available. To reserve a camping site, call ORAC at 961-1293.

Boat Storage - Includes 61 covered boat slips with lifts, SI uncovered slips and a refueling station with ethanol free gas. We have a variety of slips from 16' up to 32" that range from 3000 lbs. to 16000 lbs. lift capacity. We also have a 64 enclosed boat sheds and 130 dry storage spots in our dry storage compound.

NEWCOMER INFORMATION

Fishing Piers - We have 2 fishing piers. The fishing piers are lighted and have fish cleaning stations.

Sunfish Beach - Located on Corpus Christi Bay north of the Bay Club, Sunfish Beach is available for station-wide day use and private beach parties (pavilions).

Volunteer Programs - The Outdoor Recreation Adventure Connection offers a Volunteer Instructor Program (VIP) aimed at teaching recreation skills to per­sons interested in increasing their knowl­edge about the great outdoors! If

you are interested in passing your skills along to others and being compensated for your time, please call ORAC at (361) 961-1293. A list of recreational activities is available at the ORAC.

Pets Veterinary Treatment Facility Bldg. H-110 Phone: (361) 961-3952 Animal care for active duty personnel, dependents and retired military personnel is provided at the Corpus Christi

CCAD fishermen show off their catch during a Sports Day competition.

Veteri­ nary Treatment Facility by one Veterinary Corps Officer, one Veterinary Corps Animal Care Specialist, and one civilian animal care assistant. They also provide support to NAS Kingsville. While care for privately owned animals is very important, it is sub­ject to availability and mission requirements. Animal care provided at the Corpus Christi Veterinary Treatment Facility is not available for civilians, reservists that are not on active duty, or reservist retired.

The staff performs preventive care and minor sick call for your pets; including

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annual vaccines for dogs and cats, vaccina­tions for puppies and kittens, laboratory services and overseas health certificates. Heartworm prevention, flea and tick pre­ ventatives, dental supplies and nutritional supplements are sold as well.

No products will be dispensed without a medical exam performed at the Corpus Christi VTF within 12 months.

The Veterinary Office is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., pets are seen by appointment only. The Veterinary Office is also open one Saturday during each month from 9 am until noon. For appointments or any other information, call (361) 961-3952.

MWR Facilities with Free WiFi All Hands Club Lounge and Ballroom The Flight Deck Liberty Center Library & Resource Center Lighthouse Lanes Bowling Center NASCC RV Park

MWR Guest Card Program MWR Guest Card Program Phone: (361) 961-3961 Do you know of a friend, neighbor, or rela­tive wanting to come on Naval Air Station Corpus Christi to use our outstanding Gulf Winds Golf Course,

Outdoor Recreation/ Marina, NASCC RV Park and enjoy dining at our food establishments? Now with the MWR Guest Card Program they can.

Eligibility: Any individuals who meet a criminal history check and background require­ ments. Minors 16 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult MWR Guest Card holder at all times.

Costs: The MWR Guest Card costs $20.00 per year; $10.00 for children 16 years of age and under and is valid for one year from the date of issuance.

How to apply: Visit the Pass & Tag office during the hours of operation Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (excluding holidays) to fill out an application, or print one from www.cnic.navy.mil/ CorpusChristi under “Fleet and Family Readiness—Things to do.” Turn the application into the Pass & Tag Office, the building on the right just inside the main gate of NASCC. Once your criminal background has been verified as clear, ITT will contact you (usually within 5 working days) to set-up an appointment to come into the ITT office, building 1785 to pay for your membership, receive your picture ID card and your MWR Guest Card vehicle

decal that will allow you access into NASCC to visit the eligible facilities. MWR Guest Card and the MWR Guest Card vehicle decal will be valid for a period of one year. If you have further questions, regarding the MWR Guest Card Program, please call (361) 961-3961.

MWR PHONE NUMBERS MWR Administration/ Resource Management Division MWR Administration Office (Bldg 39)

(361) 961-2267

MWR Accounting Office (Bldg 39)

(361) 961-3144

MWR Information Technology (Bldg 39)

(361) 961-3149

MWR Marketing Office (Bldg 39)

(361) 961-2268

NAP Human Resources Office (Bldg 39)

(361) 961-3187

Food and Beverage Division All Hands Club (Bldg. 1238)

(361) 961-2541

The Flight Deck (Bldg. 149)

(361) 961- 2249

Gulf Winds Snack Bar (Bldg.

1272)

(361) 961-3360

Library Coffee Shop (Bldg. 1872)

(361) 961-0368

Child and Youth Programs Child Development Center (Bldg.

1782)

(361) 961-1165

Child Development Home Program (Bldg.1782)

(361) 961-1166

Youth & Teen Center (Bldg 1756)

(361) 961-2355

School Liaison (Bldg 1782)

(361) 961-2625

Recreation Division - Sports, Fitness & Aquatics E-Street Gym (Bldg. 102)

(361) 961-2401

Fitness Express (Bldg. 103)

(361) 961-3164

Bayside Pool

(361) 961-3260

Recreation Division

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Auto Skills Center (Bldg. 4008)

(361) 961-3470

Car Resale Lot

(361) 961-3470

Gulf Winds Golf Course (Bldg 1272)

(361) 961-3250

Information, Tickets & Tours (ITT) (Bldg.1785)

(361) 961-3961

Liberty Center (Bldg. 1281)

(361) 961-3768

Library & Resource Center (Bldg.

1872)

(361) 961-3574

Lighthouse Lanes Bowling Center (Bldg. 1707)

(361) 961-3805

ORAC (Marina) & NASCC RV Park (Bldg. 1757)

(361) 961-1293

NEWCOMER INFORMATION

COMMANDS AT NAS CORPUS CHRISTI Chief of Naval Air Training

Naval aviation has evolved dynamically sine 1910 when Eugene Ely made the first successful takeoff in an aircraft from a Navy vessel. Today, Naval Air Training Command’s squadrons log more than 400, 000 flights hours annually in seven types of training aircraft comprising more than 750 airplanes.

Each year, more than 1, 800 pilots and naval flight officers pin on their “Wings of Gold.”

The responsibility for training all prospective Navy pilots, naval flight officers and enlisted aircrew members falls on the shoulders of the Chief of Naval Training, whose headquarters, Naval Air Training Command, is located at NAS Corpus Christi.

In addition, the Naval Air Training Command provides training for aircrew members from the Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, as well as several foreign countries through the Foreign Military Sales program.

The command is composed of five Training Air Wings located on five Naval Air Stations in Florida, Mississippi and Texas. The five wings are home to 16 training squadrons. In addition, joint training is conducted with the Air Force on bases in Texas, Oklahoma and Georgia. It also manages that Naval Aviation Schools Command, the Blue Angels, and the National Museum of the Naval Aviation.

Two of the Training Air Wings are located in South Texas: (1) Training Air Wing Four which is located at NAS Corpus Christi and is responsible for provid-

ing basic flight training for Navy, Marine, Air Force and Coast Guard aviators in single engine aircraft and intermediate and advanced flight training in multi-engine aircraft; and (2) Training Air Wing Two, at NAS Kingsville, which provides undergraduate jet pilot training.

Training Air Wing Four

Training Air Wing Four has been training the world’s premiere Navy pilots for more than 30 years. Located at Corpus Christi, it enjoys an ideal environment for raining... warm year round weather with lots of wide-open space.

Established in March, 1972, it is composed of four dying squadrons with a combined strength of 800 officers and enlisted personnel and more than 180 aircraft and simulators.

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en (VT-27), Twenty-Eight (VT-28), Thirty-One (VT-31), and Thirty-Five (VT-35). Training Air Wing Four also has a Reserve Component composed of squadron augment units (SAU) assigned to each squadron.

Student aviators receive basic flight training in VT-27 and VT-28 flying T-34C “Turbo Mentor” aircraft or T-6B Texans. VT-31 and VT-35 provide intermediate and advanced flight training using multi-engine aircraft, the T-44A/C “Pegasus” and the TC-12 “Huron,” respectively.

Training Squadron Twenty-Seven

Training Squadron Twenty-Seven was initially established on July 11, 1951, as Advanced Training Unit-B at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. The command moved to Naval Air Station Kingsville in 1952 and again to Naval Air Station, New Iberia, Louisiana in 1960. It was there the squadron was redesignated as VT-27.

In July 1964, the “Boomers” returned to Naval Air Station Corpus Christi where they continue to be an important member of the community.

In 1973, the squadron began a transition to the role of primary training squadron with the arrival, on Aug. 1, of the first “T-28” Trojan. By Oct. 1, 1973, the last TS-2A had departed, signifying the end of the advanced training role and the completion of the first “T-34C” Mentor aircraft. Since March 1984, when the last T-28 ever used for naval flight training departed, the T-34C has been the mainstay of the Navy and Marine Corps primary flight training.

The “Boomers” average more than 11,000 training missions a year, and more than 70 sorties per training day.

Since taking delivery of the T-34C, its safety record sets the standard for excellence in Navy Air Training Command.

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important mission—by producing Navy and Marine Corps pilots of the highest quality for our nation’s defense.

Training Squadron Twenty-Eight

Training Squadron Twenty-Eight was commissioned on May 1, 1960 under the leadership of Commanding Officer, Com­mander O.T. Knight. Prior to that, it operated as Advanced Training Unit 611. The primary mission of VT-28 was advanced multi-engine flight training for Student Naval Aviators (SNA's). More than 6,000 Naval Aviators have been trained by VT-28 before assign­ ment to fixed wing, multi-engine squadrons.

This curriculum has evolved over the years in response to the changing need to the Navy and advances in aviation technology.

VT-28 quickly established a standard of excellence which has continued unabated for 35 years. With 44 instructors, 48 TS-2F "Tracker" aircraft, 400 enlisted personnel and an average on board student count of 125, VT-28 set new training, safety, and cost efficiency records in its first 10 months of opera-

tion. During the 1960's, as the demand for fixed wing maritime pilots increased, so did the scope and responsibil­ity of the squadron, By the mid-'60s, the flight syllabus, aug­ mented by simultaneous ground training, had expanded to include Familiarization, Basic and Radio Instrument Navigation, Cross County, Night Familiarization and Carrier Qualification. The TS-2F "Tracker" proved itself a most reliable and stable train­ing platform during periods of changes in the syllabus and increased requirements. In 1969 alone, nearly 300 Naval Aviators were designated and 40,000 aircraft hours flown

by VT-28. The squadron carrier qualified or "CQ'd" thousands of Student Naval Avia­tors in the "Tracker" until its retirement in 1979 when it was replaced by the T-44A on March 1st of that year.

The squadron continued to train Advanced Maritime Student Naval Aviators in the T-44A aircraft until 1990, when CNATRA directed the squadron to change its mission and become the first Instructor Training Squadron.

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Air Wing Four as well as Instructor Standardization, Functional Check Flights, and course curriculum oversight in both the T-34C and the T-44A aircraft.

On April 1, 1993, VT-28's mission changed once again; this time to provide Primary/Intermediate Maritime and Heli­copter instruction to Student Naval Avia­tors while flying the T-34C. In the first months as CNATRA's fifth Primary Squad­ron, VT-28 continued to set the

standard for training excellence, flying more than 20,230 mishap free flight hours and graduating more than 200 primary students and more than 100 intermediate students.

With the mission change, a new squadron patch was designed. The new patch depicts the silhouette of a Texas Ranger mounted on a rearing horse. Flying over the Ranger is an aircraft leaving a patriotic contrail. This

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patch symbolizes the proud tradition of VT-28's nickname and radio call sign, "Ranger," as well as the pride the squadron possesses for its new mission and its country.

T-34C "Turbo Mentor"

The primary aircraft flown by both Squadron Twenty-Seven and Squadron Twenty-Eight is the T-34C "Turbo Mentor." Developed in 1950’s as primary trainer for both the United States Navy and Air Force, the T-34 is used to instruct student pilots in basic flying skills. The original aircraft was designated as the T-34B and was used from 1955 to 1976. In 1978, the turbo-prop version of the T-34 entered service with the Navy.

Built by Beechcraft Inc., the T-34C "Turbo Mentor" utilizes a turbo-prop engine manu­factured by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft of Canada (Model PT6A-25) large turbo-prop engine combined with a light airframe to produce flying qualities similar to, but safer than, those of military jet aircraft. The T-34 is an unpressurized, two-place tandem cockpit aircraft. It is used as the primary stage train­ing aircraft for all Navy, Marine, and Coast Guard pilots as well as pilots from numerous other foreign countries.

NEWCOMER INFORMATION Training Squadron Thirty-One

Training Squadron Thirty-One began training Student Naval Aviators in February 1958 as Advanced Training Unit 601. The unit, assigned to NAS Corpus Christi, flew the Beechcraft SNB multi-engine aircraft as an instrument and navigation trainer.

Commissioned as VT-31 on 1 May 1960, the squadron's scope of training was expanded and a new aircraft, the P2V"Nep­tune," replaced the aging SNB's. In January 1961, VT-31 continued its expansion when the first PSM "Marlin" was accepted for the advanced training syllabus.

In 1963, another reorganization of advanced training found VT-31 transitioning to the TS-2A "Tracker," an aircraft the squadron would use for the next 15 years. The "Stoof," as it was

called, was used in all facets of advanced multi-engine training which included carrier qualifications for naval aviators.

VT-3I's transition to the BeechcraftT-44A began in spring of 1977, and on Feb. 8, 1979, the last TS-2A departed the squadron. In addition to the T-44A aircraft, students also receive instruction in fully computerized synthetic trainers. These devices are able to simulate virtually any instrument flying condition and allow students to fly numer­ ous instrument approaches. The trainer can be "frozen" during any phase of the flight to discuss mistakes or replay a portion of an instrument approach.

In 1996, VT-3I's aircraft fleet began to grow. The established and successful USAF joint training program resulted in VT-31 being tasked to train all Air Force C-130 students. With the number of

students almost doubling, the need for more aircraft became apparent. Since the T-44A is no longer in production, the UC-12B was chosen to support the current fleet of T-44A aircraft. The UC12B designation was changed to TC-12B and its primary mission was changed from cargo to training student Military Aviators.

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IN ITS FIRST THREE YEARS OF EXISTENCE, THE COMMAND REACHED THE PINNACLE OF THE NAVAL AIR TRAINING CORNMAN RECOGNITION: VT-35 WAS NAMED CALENDAR YEAR 2000 RECIPI­ENT OF THE CNATRA AWARD FOR TRAINING EXCELLENCE AS WELL AS THE 2000 RECIPIENT OF THE VADM GOLDTHWAITE AWARD FOR TRAIN­ING EXCELLENCE. VT-31's sister squadron, VT-35 was commissioned in October of 1999 to fly the TC-12B aircraft. VT-3I's command size was reduced by approximately one third and the aircraft fleet returned to solely the T-44A. VT-31 is one of four aviation training squadrons attached to Training Air Wing Four and is one of two advanced multi­ engine training squadrons in the Navy.

The squadron has historically trained students from the Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force and foreign students in all phases of advanced multi-engine flight procedures to include Aircraft Familiarization, Radio Instruments, Airways Navigation, Visual Navigation and Formation flying. After receiving their "Wings of Gold" or "Silver," the newly designated Military Aviators will head to their particular aircraft, usu­ally a P-3C Orion (Navy), C-130 Hercules (Marine, Coast Guard and Air Force) or HU25 Falcon (Coast Guard).

VT-31 carries a staff composed of approxi­mately 69 officers and 19 enlisted. The squad­ron utilizes Beechcraft contract maintenance which employs a totally civilian maintenance force. The squadron's primary mission con­tinues to be training the finest Military Avia­ tors in the world.

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T-44A "Pegasus"

The primary aircraft flown by Air Train­ ing Squadron Thirty-One is the T-44 "Pega­sus." The T-44A is the military version of the popular Beechcraft King Air 90 and is equipped with a full range of avionics equip­ment for instrument conditions including a weather radar and RNAV. Students, as well as instructors, appreciate the fully pressur­ ized and air-conditioned cabin which pro­vides an ideal learning environment.

The aircraft is used for advanced turboprop aircraft training and for intermediate E2/ C2 (carrier based turboprop radar aircraft) train­ing. It’s equipped with de-icing and anti-icing systems augmented by instrumentation and navigation equipment which allows flight under instrument and icing conditions.

The interior included a seating arrangement for an instructor pilot (right seat), a student pilot (left seat), and a second student. Two additional passenger seats are included. A distinguishing feature of the aircraft is the avionics fault insertion capabilities afforded the instructor pilot from the right-seat arm rest and the second student/observer audio control panel that allows the second student to monitor all radio communications. The T-44A is powered

by two 550 haft horse-powerPT6A34B turboprop engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney.

Training Squadron Thirty-Five

Training Squadron Thirty-Five (VT35) is one of two advanced multi-engine training squadrons in the Navy. Student military avia­tors selected to fly the C-130 (USAF) and P-3 (USN) aircraft, report to VT-35 for training focused on asymmetrical thrust and instru­ ment flight, and are awarded their pilot wings upon graduation. The squadron also provides fixed wing multi-engine transition training to U. S. Navy test pilot candidates from the helicopter community.

The squadron flies nearly 14,000 hours annually, with more than 43,000 landings and nearly 6,500 student flight training events. It is the only advanced joint leader­ship (USN and USAF) flight training squad­ron in the military.

Training Squadron-35 was established Oct. 29, 1999, under the leadership of an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel-the first time that a Navy command was established under the leadership of a US Air Force com­manding officer.

In its first three years of existence, the command reached the pinnacle of the Naval Air Training Cornman recog-

NEWCOMER INFORMATION nition: VT-35 was named Calendar Year 2000 recipi­ent of the CNATRA award for Training Excellence as well as the 2000 recipient of the VADM Goldthwaite Award for Train­ ing Excellence. The squadron exceeded all expectations in its first two years of exis­tence, increasing pilot production by 20 per­cent for two consecutive years. In addition, VT-35 received the 2001 CNO Aviation Safety Award.

Training Squadron-35 consists of 12 Navy instructor pilots, 12 Air Force instructor pilots, one Marine Corps instructor pilot, three Air Force enlisted personnel, and two Government Service civilians. The squad­ron's administrative tasks are performed under contract by six civilian employees of SysTeam Corporation. Maintenance of the squadron's TC-12B "Hurons" is performed by 52 maintenance personnel under contract

by Raytheon Aerospace Corporation.

The "Stingray Spirit" is evident in the squadron's proud sponsorship of the Pilot for a Day program. The "Stingrays" initi­ated this program in September 2001, which helps youngsters who are afflicted with catastrophic illnesses and are patients at Driscoll Children's Hospital.

The pro­gram provides these youngsters with an opportunity to spend the day visiting many of the Naval Air Station squadrons and facilities, experiencing a day in the life of a military aviator. For its outstanding com­munity support, VT35's Pilot for a Day program received the 2002 CNO Project Good Neighbor Community Service Flag­ship Award.

VT-35 is the squadron of choice for those who are anticipating orders to the Naval Air Training Command. The "Stinging Sting­rays" of VT-35 are committed to training the "World's Premier Military Aviators" while making significant contributions to the Naval Training Command and the local community.

TC-12 "Huron"

Primary aircraft flown by Training Squad­ ron Thirty-Five is the TC-12

"Huron," a twin engine trainer powered by two 850 shaft horsepower PT6A-41 turboprop engines manufactured by Pratt and Whiney. This engine is a reverse flow, free turbine type, employing a three stage axial and a single stage centrifugal compressor assembled as an integral unit.

Primary control instruments are the Atti­ tude Indicator and the Horizontal Situational Indicator. Basic airspeed indicators, altim­eters, and vertical speed indicators surround the ADI and HSI. The communications group is comprised of an interphone system connected to a VHF and a UHF radio. The navigation suite is made up of 2 VOR's, an ADF, and a TACA.

Fleet Readiness Center Site Corpus Christi

Fleet Readiness Center Site Corpus Christi provides flight line support and assistance for HM-15 and their aircraft.

It provides repair, manufacture, test and check of aircraft components, associated support equipment and related Airborne Mine Countermeasure equipment. Its mis­ sion emphasizes a clear focus on the sup­ported activity's mission. It's dedicated to quality repairs and the fastest component turn around time possible.

Fleet Readiness Center is not only dedi­cated to the success of HM-15, but also we recognize the need for "giving back to the community." On-going community projects include Corpus Christi Food Bank volunteering, Habitat for Humanity, Adopt-a-School, and Operation Paintbrush Programs, coaching sports teams for youth, road side cleanup projects, and others.

Command consists of the core facility located in Corpus Christi, Texas, two Branch Health Clinics (BHCs), located in Kingsville and Fort Worth, Texas, the Navy and Marine Corps Fleet Liaison at Brooke Army Medi­cal Center (BAMC) in San Antonio, and NHCCC Detachment San Antonio. Pri­mary Care is the largest focus, with illness intervention requiring hospitalization pro­vided through our TRICARE managed care support contractor partner, Humana Military Healthcare Services.

At NHCCC Healthcare professionals partner with patients through ongoing Medical Home Port Team (MHPT) com­ munication and collaboration.

MHPT is a new model of patient and fam­ ily-centered care that emphasizes team-based, comprehensive care designed to fully meet the complete primary care health and well­ness needs of each patient. The model under­scores the provider/patient relationship and leverages other members of the primary care team to actively participate in patient care.

To make the most of the MHPT patient/ provider partnership, staying in

Naval Health Clinic

Naval Hospital Corpus Christi (NHCC) is a multifaceted patient centered ambula­tory care facility dedicated to providing first-rate care to persons entitled to health care according to Department of Defense (DOD) eligibility criteria. The

The Air Traffic Control tower looks over aircraft on the flight line.

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touch from any Internet connection is easy and secure. For non-urgent needs, patients may begin communicating securely with their MHPT and possibly save themselves an office visit by simply signing up for Relay Health at: www.relayhealth.com. The Com­ mand also posts regular updates on Face­book: www.facebook.com/nhccc.

NHCCC healthcare offers a wide range of services including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Aviation Medicine, Dental, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Radiology*, Wellness Services, Physical Therapy, Mental Health, Optometry*, Immunizations, Audi­ ology*, Substance Abuse and Rehabilitation Program, Preventive Medicine, Occupa­tional Health and Industrial Hygiene. (* Resource Sharing Agreement with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).

In addition to Ambulatory Health Care services, the core facility has a Behavioral Health Care Substance Abuse Rehabilita­ tion Program (SARP). Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi maintains Joint Commission Ambulatory Health Care, Behavioral Health Care, College of American Pathologists, Food and Drug Administration, and Ameri­can College of Radiology accreditation.

The Command is an active participant in the TRICARE program, and there are over 12,654 TRICARE Prime beneficiaries enrolled at the core facility and branch clinics. On a typical day at the core facility, there are 234 medical visits, 30 dental visits, 836 pharmacy prescriptions filled, 21 radiology exams and 314 laboratory tests.

For New Staff

Congratulations on joining Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi (NH CCC).

This facil­ity is dedicated to ensuring that you have a productive and enjoyable tour in South Texas. The health care system directly sup­ports the aviation training and mine warfare communities as well as a significant Army and Coast 38 | MILITARY RELOCATION GUIDE

The first OH-58D Kiowa Warrior sent back to the fight by Corpus Christi Army Depot is rolled-out during a ceremony in the depot's Hangar 44.

Guard presence at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.

Customers come from varied back­ grounds and present wonderful challenges. The facility has been a successful partner in TRICARE since November 1995. As the sole naval presence in Region Six, it has a unique opportunity to partner with sister services to make TRICARE effective and efficient. Please be sure to visit the TRI­CARE Center here at the command soon after you report on board.

The Command is centrally located on NAS Corpus Christi; and, as the tallest building, serves as a significant landmark. The staff is active socially and is involved in many activities. There are many fine beaches, parks and recreational activities within a short distance.

You will find NH CCC, NAS Corpus Christi and the city of Corpus Christi delightful places to work, play and live.

Reporting Aboard

Military personnel upon arrival should report to the Front Desk and have the Petty Officer of the Watch or the Chief of the Day stamp/endorse your orders. Then, proceed to Manpower on the second deck to start the check-in process. If you report to the health clinic after 2000 you will be required to report back the next day to have them stamp

Appropriate safety gear is used while working on an aircraft.

your orders. You will then be required to report to Manpower at 0800 to start checking-in. The check-in process is a 3-day process that your assigned spon­ sor will assist you with. You will need your Service record, medical record, and dental record with you.

Civil service personnel should report to the Human Resource Office (HRO) on the second deck of the health clinic.

Be sure to also report to the Manpower office to start your check-in.

Fleet and Family Support Center

The Fleet and Family Support Center is located on the 5th floor of the Naval Health Clinic.

NEWCOMER INFORMATION The Navy realizes that there is a direct relationship between a member's ability to successfully accomplish a mission and the quality of life which his or her family experi­ ences. Therefore, the Fleet and Family Sup­port Center stands ready to assist you in any way possible to promote a positive family environment.

To help with your adjustment, the Relo­cation Assistance Program is designed to provide a support system of information and services upon your arrival. We offer a myriad of services, including loan closet items while you are waiting the arrival of your household goods, spouse employment assistance, family counseling, and information and referrals to help you with any and all of your needs.

If you have not already done so, we encourage you to visit your nearest Fleet and Family Support Center and request a copy of the Standard Installation Topic Exchange Service (SITES) booklet for NAS Corpus Christi.

It will provide you with the most current information for NAS Corpus Christi and the surrounding communities.

This organization is located at the NAS Health Clinic, 4th deck, and can be reached at DSN: 861-3722.

Military Spouse Preference

Military spouse preference is preference in employment for civilian positions and assistance in locating employment oppor­tunities with the Department of Defense (DoD) in the same commuting area of the sponsor's duty

station. "Preference" is pri­ority in the selection process for military spouses when they are being considered along with others. It applies only when the spouse is among the best-qualified candi­dates and is prior or currently civil service. "Preference" does not mean that positions are created or made available especially for spouses, or that spouses, have any special appointing authority or a guarantee that a job will be available.

Spouse preference is applied in several dif­ferent ways, depending on how a position is being filled, its location, and whether you have "status" (meaning civil service status). "Status" applicants include current career/ career-conditional employees, reinstatement eligible, and prior overseas family member appointables.

If you are the spouse of an active duty Armed Forces member, you are entitled, upon PCS relocation to the sponsor's duty station, to spouse employment preference.

Virtually all DoD civilian positions at GS-15 (and equivalent) and below, worldwide, with certain exceptions, including intelligence-related positions and manda­tory mobility positions.

Note—Preference also applies to non­-appropriated funds (NAP) positions (e.g., jobs in clubs, messes, recreational facilities, etc.) at UA08 and below. This fact sheet does not provide information about pro­cedures for NAP employment.

Interested spouses should contact NAP activities (Bldg. 39) or call (361) 961-3187 directly for specific information.

Preference applies up to 30 days prior to sponsor's reporting date to the new duty station and throughout the tour at that duty station. In foreign areas, spouses don't receive preference until they actually arrive at the overseas location. Activities are not required to grant preference if you are within six months of the next PCS move.

Generally, spouses with preference must be selected ahead of non-spouses when both are being considered. However, because of the many options in the filling of positions, exceptions can sometimes apply. As exam­ples, selections of displaced employees, overseas returnees, certain internal employ­ees and hiring in some special programs may take precedence over military spouses. Also, preference does not apply when it would result in displacement of a current employee or when positions are filled below the full performance level (except for posi­tions formerly covered by the PACE).

Any Civilian Personnel Office can provide you information about specific vacancy, pro­ cedures for applying for positions, preference procedures, and the like. Ask to speak with the Military Spouse Preference Coordinator or Priority Place Program Coordinator.

The Fleet and Family Support Center at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi can provide you assistance with development of job search skills, referrals for employment and similar matters. For more information, call (361) 961-2372 or come by the 5th floor of the Health Clinic between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:00 pm.

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Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD)

Corpus Christi Army Depot (CCAD) is the largest tenant organization on Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC) with more than 158 acres, 60 buildings and 2.3 million sq. Feet of industrial space. With a workforce of more that 6000 civilian employees and contractors and an annual impact of more than $2.5 billion, CCAD is the largest industrial employer and economic engine for the South Texas region. Offering virtually year round ideal weather for flight testing, CCAD is the Department of Defense’s primary facility for joint services of rotary wing and component repair.

CCAD ensures aviation readiness through overhaul, repair, modification, recapitalization, retrofitting, testing and modernization of helicopters, engines and components or rotary-wing aircraft of all services, including world-wide onsite field maintenance teams, analytical crash investigations and chemical material process facilities. CCAD serves as a depot training base for active duty Army, National Guard, Reserve and foreign military personnel.

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hawk, AH-64 Apache; CH-47 Chinook; USAF HH-60 Pavehawk, and the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior. Additionally, with more unmanned aerial systems (UAS’s) used by the military, the depot is taking on new challenges with the UAS Shadow, setting the stage for additional platforms that are changing the face of combat.

In the early 1940s, the area which is now the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station was developed to train Navy aviators to fly seaplane and carrier-based aircraft.

They operated an aircraft overhaul and repair facility here until June 30, 1959, when the operation was shut down, putting 3, 000 people out of work.

The facility sat idle for nearly two years until the Army took possession of the large hangars and other buildings located on a 15-acre tract. The Army Aeronautical Depot Maintenance Center began rehiring some of the trained civilian employees. When it opened its doors, maintenance center was tasked with helicopter repair and maintenance for three engines and four airframes.

The first UH-1 Iroquois (Huey) helicopter was overhauled in 1962 and by 1968 the facility was in full operation, providing repair and overhaul services to approximately 400 helicopters.

In August 1964, the USS Albermale, a Navy seaplane tendership was con-

verted at Charleston Naval Shipyard and in December 1965, re-commissioned by the Army as the Army’s first floating helicopter maintenance facility as the USNS Corpus Christi Bay. It operated in Southeast Asian waters during the Vietnam War and was manned by Army Aeronautical Depot Maintenance Center personnel.

The ship was deactivated in 1975. The ship bell from the USS Albermale was presented to the depot and is displayed at the main entrance to Corpus Christi Army Depot Headquarters. In 1974, the facility’s name was changed to the Corpus Christi Army Depot, and it employed more than 4, 500 civilian employees to serve the growing Army inventory of helicopters.

Fleet Logistics Center

The Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville Detachment NAS Corpus Christi is located in Building 10, on Ocean Drive.

The detachment provides logistics support for NAS Corpus Christi and its tenant activities. The Procurement Division is responsible for purchasing open market goods and services for Navy customers throughout the state of Texas.

Marine Aviation Training Support Group Twenty-Two

Marine Aviation Training Support Group Twenty-Two is a shore activity responsible for providing administration support for Marine Corps personnel within its area of responsibility. Under the operational control of the Marine Corps Training Command, it coordinates it administrative mission through the use of Marine liaisons at NAS Kingsville, Texas; Vance AFB, Okla; and NASA, Houston. To reach the Training Support Group office, call (361) 961-3484.

Marine Corps Reserve Training Center

The Marine Corps Reserve Training Center at NAS Corpus Christi is the

NEWCOMER INFORMATION home of Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Marines, 4th Marine Division. The unit is a Marine infantry company with two of its platoons located in Harlingen, Texas.

Members of the unit have deployed in the past five years, twice to serve in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The company drills one weekend a month for training, and the inspector-instructor staff provides administrative support such as humanitarian transfers, discharges and assistance with military identification cards for active duty and retired Marines and their dependents. Members of the unit also provide casualty assistance when needed. For further information about the training center, call (361) 961-3235.

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi, located in Hangar 41, is responsible for search and rescue in an area extending from the Colorado River to the Mexican border, making it the southernmost, major unit in the Eighth Coast Guard District. The unit, as it exists today, was formed in 1978 after combining assets and personnel from Group and Air Station Corpus Christi into one command. In 2005, the Group, Air Sta­ tion, and Marine Safety Office combined to form Sector Corpus Christi.

Today, there are five cutters, six aircraft, 20 small boats and more than

450 men and women who are under the Sector command located aboard Naval Air Station Corpus Christi. Outlying units include three small boat stations, five cutters, two LORAN sta­tions, two Coast Guard Auxiliary divisions and three Aids to Navigation Teams.

In addition to search and rescue, the unit is responsible for marine safety and envi­ ronmental protection, law enforcement, and maintaining aids to navigation.

Boat crews and air crews are ready 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to respond, within 30 minutes, to calls for assistance. The unit's small boats are deployed for an average annual total of7,800 hours. Its five cutters log more than 5,200 at-sea hours per year, and Air Station crews fly an aver­age of 5,176 hours per year. Coast Guard Auxiliary units also augment active duty units with 4,000 boat hours and 600 air­craft hours annually, performing various Coast Guard missions.

Members of the military community and general public are invited to tour the Coast Guard facilities by contacting its public affairs office at (361) 939-6227.

Customs and Border Protection-National Air Security Operational Center

Flying five P-3 Orion Command and Control aircraft and five Surveillance and Intercept aircraft out of NAS Cor-

pus Christi, CBP NASOC is responsible for detecting, identifying and tracking aircraft used to smuggle drugs into the United States. It also provides the Department of Homeland Security aerial protection for critical national infrastructures, and helps protect the President and Vice President when they are airborne.

Its area of responsibility includes the entire Western Hemisphere with P-3 aircraft routinely operating from regions of Alaska and Canada, south through the continental United States to the equatorial and Andean ridge latitudes.

The aircraft have been re­positioned as far south as Paraguay, as far west as Hawaii, and as far east as Europe.

With a staff of only 129 people, this orga­ nization has been responsible for making a considerable dent in the drug traffick­ing trade. Since June 1987, Surveillance Branch-West has been responsible for the seizure of cocaine with an estimated wholesale value of well more than $4.8 bil­lion at current market value.

Customs and Border Protection counter­drug air and marine detection, surveillance and intelligence operations have resulted in the arrest of 888 individuals suspected of involvement in smuggling activities; and the seizure of200 aircraft, 213 vehicles, 126 ves­sels, and one million pounds of marijuana and 555,000 pounds of cocaine.

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WELCOME TO

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CORPUS CHRISTI IS A CITY WHERE PEOPLE ENJOY A DIVERSITY OF EMPLOYMENT IN AREAS LIKE THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING, PROFESSIONAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES, TOURISM, AND IN GOVERN­ MENT JOBS AS WELL AS MANY OTHER FIELDS.

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LOCAL AREA Corpus Christi

With a population of more than 380,000 people, Corpus Christi is a bustling city filled with modern conveniences such as shopping centers; art galleries; ballet; symphony; and playhouse; two major col­leges and a minor league baseball team. It is a city where people enjoy a diversity of employment in areas like the oil and gas industry, manufacturing, professional and business services, tourism, and in govern­ ment jobs as well as many other fields.

But the heart of Corpus Christi and the surrounding communities is still what can be taken from the land and the sea, with fish­ ing villages to the north along the Coastal Bend and ranch land to the south. These include fields filled with cotton and grains and ranges where cattle are abundant.

This is home to the largest working ranch in the United States, the King Ranch. Cov­ ering 825,000 acres, the ranch is larger than the state of New Jersey. Established in 1853, Captain Richard King and his ranch hands had to battle marauding Indians and bandits to maintain this land. After his death, his widow Henrietta, donated land for the town site of Kingsville, and helped bring a railroad to the new city. This city and railroad helped support her enormous King Ranch. Today, tours are still given through portions of the ranch. But now, Navy planes pass overhead, and the Naval Air Station at Kingsville has taken over as the city's major employer.

In addition to wide open spaces above ranch lands, Navy planes pass over tidal marshes and estuaries, over the Intra­coastal Waterway, and Padre Island to the Gulf of Mexico. The land is rich in wildlife and sea life. Padre Island

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National Sea­shore, encompassing more than 130,000 acres, is the longest remaining undevel­oped stretch of barrier island in the world. The island is one of only a handful of places in the world where the endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles nest.

All along this coastline, the skies are alive with thousands of migratory birds. More than 115,000 acres of land has been set aside at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge as a breeding ground for migratory birds and other wildlife.

Today, it is the winter­ing grounds for the world's largest wild flock of endangered whooping cranes; as well as egrets, herons and roseate spoonbills.

But it is salt water game fish that draw most sport fishermen to this coastal region. The bays, estuaries and coastline provide excellent speckled trout and redfish fishing year-round. Red snapper and amberjack are also taken yearNAVAL AIR STATION CORPUS CHRISTI | 43

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round offshore. King mackerel, cobia, and billfish then show up every summer and fall. But with salt water fishing, you never know what is about to strike. And there is always a place to fish in South Texas; whether from a boat, the surf, pier, or wading.

A drive along the coastline of Corpus Christi Bay leaves one understanding why area residents and tourists alike love the sea. The drive can be completed in three hours, but it is best to allow a full day to enjoy the many attractions.

Ocean Drive, a 7-mile scenic waterfront road, begins at NAS Corpus Christi and passes stately homes, parks, and walk­ing paths down to Corpus Christi marina where acres of sleek sailing ships, private yachts, and deep sea fishing boats are moored. Sightseeing boats, water sport rentals, and seafood restaurants abound.

US Highway 181 then passes over Harbor Bridge, the second tallest bridge in Texas, which enables deep-sea freighters to pass into the Port of Corpus Christi...the 5th largest deep-water port in the United States. Just across the bridge are Corpus Christi's public beaches, the Texas State Aquarium, and the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. Both the aquarium and aircraft carrier exhibits are open daily. The aquarium fea­tures Dolphin Bay, over 250 species of fish, and exhibits on salt and back bay marshes. Minutes away, the 16-deck aircraft carrier Lexington is open for the public to explore vintage aircraft and WWII era exhibits, tour the flight deck, bridge, captain's quar­ters and a flight simulator, and see a movie on Navy flight training.

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Following further along the north shore of Corpus Christi Bay, you'll pass through the fishing villages of Portland, Ingleside, and Aransas Pass, considered by many to be the fishing capital of the world. State Road 361 then turns toward the barrier islands and you pass miles of estuaries, islands of salt grasses surrounded by canals of water that rise and ebb with the flow of the tides, which are a breeding ground for Gulf sea life.

The Texas Aquarium is a popular site for servicemembers, their families and tourists from around the world.

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The road temporarily ends where your car is loaded aboard a ferry boat for a five minute free trip to Port Aransas. (In peak tourist season, the wait can be up to an hour, so enjoy the view and pack a lunch or snacks for kids). Port Aransas, a small fishing village, is experiencing a building boom, with many new vacation homes, retirement communities, and high rise condominiums under construction.

Now on the north tip of the barrier island, State Road 361 travels south along Mustang Island, named for the wild horses brought there by the Spanish in the 1800s. Today, it is home for Mustang Island State Park, which offers camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking on five miles of open beach.

One more small bridge, and you're back on Padre Island. A right turn, cross the causeway bridge, and you have returned to Corpus Christi Naval Air Station.

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But if the sea is still calling, turn left and travel a few miles to the Padre Island National Seashore. Take your shoes off, and sink your toes into the sand. Listen to the surf, and solitude, as the sun sets over this South Texas outdoor paradise.

Things to Do in Corpus Christi Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History 1900 North Chaparral Street Corpus Christi, TX 78402 Phone: (361) 826-4667 www.ccmuseum.com Featuring History, Archeology, and Nat­ ural History Exhibits, the Corpus Christi Museum offers hours of fun for everyone in the family. Take a journey back in time on a tour of the replica of Columbus's ship, Pinta. Discover alligators, snakes, and turtles in our live animal exhibits. Explore guns and gold from the oldest scientifically excavated shipwreck in the Western Hemi­sphere.

With all this and so much more, you never know what you'll find around the corner.

South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center 8545 South Staples Street Corpus Christi, TX 78413 Phone: (361) 852-2100 www.stxbot.org One of the Coastal Bend's major visitor destinations and leading nature

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tourism facilities, the 180-acre South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center showcases nine uniquely-designed floral exhibits and gardens, including the acclaimed Orchid House and Plumeria Garden--plus the Bro­meliad Conservatory and Butterfly House.

South Texas Institute for the Arts - Art Museum of South Texas 1902 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78402 Phone: (361) 825-3500 www.stia.org In 1997 the Art Museum of South Texas, Creative Arts Center, and Center for Hispanic Arts came together to form the South Texas Institute for the Arts (STIA). This organization continues the Art Museum's affiliation with Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. As a result of this merger, art outreach capabilities were increased tremendously and almost 50 years of arts programming experience was brought together.

Texas State Aquarium 2710 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78402 Phone: (361) 881-1200 www.texasstateaquarium.org The Texas State Aquarium is a private, not-for-profit organization that receives no city, state or federal funding for its operations. The Aquarium relies on general admissions, memberships, retail sales, event rentals and the generous support from donors to maintain its operations.

Texas Surf Museum 309 North Water Street Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Phone: (361) 888-7873 www.texassurfmuseum.com This museum is housed in a 3, 000 square-foot building and boasts hun-

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dreds of pieced of surfing memorabilia.

These include several surfboards.

USS Lexington 2914 North Shoreline Boulevard Corpus Christi, TX 78403 Phone: (361) 888-4873 www.usslexington.com In January of 1992, the USS Lexington arrived at Naval Station Ingleside and became a permanent Texas resident. In June of that year, the United States Navy officially signed over the ship to city officials and she was towed to her final berth on North Beach. The USS Lexington was opened to the public in October of 1992 and in November was dedicated in a formal ceremony attended by representatives of the City State and Federal governments, as well as former crew members and members of numerous veterans organizations.

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adventure needs. Located between the dunes of Mustang Island and the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, its lovely shoreline is a great place to wander among the seashells, frolic in the waves, soak in the sun, relax in the breezes. Just next door, the rest of Mustang Island offers a number of nature related places, which provide fabulous opportunities for birding, kayaking, fishing, surfing and swimming. With a laid back attitude unique to this area, the intimate community of Port Aransas has many boutiques, shops and galleries, cafes, exceptional restaurants. There is also ample lodging in the area, ranging from cozy cottages, conventional motel rooms, and RV parks to high rise condos and upscale private homes.

Port Aransas is located on the northern tip of Mustang Island. Take your choice of two ways to access the island.

From Corpus Christi, the island is linked by the JFK Causeway, which climbs high above the Laguna Madre making a direct line to SH 361 and Port A. Alternately, you can take the 'scenic route.'

The free ferry system brings visitors to the island across the Corpus Christi

Ship Channel via car ferries, which operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Delightfully often, bottlenose dolphins accompany the ferries back and forth. Seagulls and pelicans are frequent flyers along the short trip too! The beaches of Mustang Island are incred­ ibly unique. There are eighteen miles of uninterrupted public shoreline which is open to those on foot or in a vehicle. The shoreline includes: the Horace Caldwell

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Pier, open 24/7, which extends from the beach into the Gulf of Mexico; certified lifeguards to watch over the crowds in designated areas during peak season; and outdoor showers and bathrooms.

Pets are welcome, but they must remain leashed at all times.

Things to Do in Port Aransas Lighthouse Lakes Trail The Lighthouse Lakes Trails are located in an area called North Harbor Island, just west of Port Aransas and north of the Highway 361 Causeway.

There are a series of three individual, but interconnected, trails that can be accessed by launching from the north side of the causeway and by following a series of trail markers. Fish­ing in these areas can be excellent, as is bird watch-

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ing and just general paddling around.

Your ability to access some of these areas is dependent upon tidal level, so it is a good idea to check before you go. Higher tides make for much easier access. Also, these trails can be pretty tough pad­dling in winds greater than 20 mph. Much of the bottom is easily waded, but there are numerous oyster reefs in the area, so sturdy shoes are a must.

You must cross a deep shipping channel to access the trails, but the channel is not excessively wide and you can cross it in less than five minutes with moderate paddling.

Mustang Island State Park Located just South of Port Aransas on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico, this area covers more than 3,900 acres and has a 5-mile beachfront for visitors to

enjoy. The land was acquired from private owners in 1972 and opened to the public in 1979.

Fisherman's Wharf 900 Tarpon Street Port Aransas, TX 78373 At Fisherman's Wharf, our deep sea fishing schedule is based on the seasonal migrations and availability of various spe­cies of fish in the Gulf of Mexico. We offer half and full day drift fishing trips aboard the Wharf Cat for king mackerel, ling, dolphin, bonito, shark, etc., from mid­May through Labor Day. Year round, the Scat Cat, equipped with "electric tackle" makes 12 hour and special extended trips to far offshore banks (coral and rock for­mations) for red snapper, grouper, amber jack and other highly prized bottom fish. Bait, tackle, rods and

NEWCOMER INFORMATION reels are included and no fishing license is required on deep sea fishing charters. The Wharf Cat and Scat Cat offer a full concession on board serv­ing hot and cold foods, snacks and bever­ages served by friendly, helpful crews. Both "Cats" are comfortable, smooth riding catamarans for deep sea fishing at its finest.

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute 750 Channel View Drive Port Aransas, TX 78373 Phone: (361) 749-6729 Interest in Marine Science is promoted by the Visitor Center where self guided tours and educational movies are among the attractions offered. Seven aquaria dis­play typical Texas coastal habitats and the organisms that live in them, including Spartina, black mangrove marsh, oyster reef, open bay bottom, rock jetty and off­shore artificial reefs. Other displays in the main building highlight current and past research projects and feature

representa­tive specimens or photographs of local plants and animals.

Over 40,000 visitors have tour the facility annually.

Padre Island Padre Island is the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world and the largest stretch of undeveloped ocean beach in Padre Island National Seashore separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Laguna Madre, one of the few hypersaline lagoons in the world. The park protects 70 miles of coastline, dunes, prairies, and wind tidal flats team­ing with life. It is a safe nesting ground for the Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle and a haven for 380 bird species. It also has a rich his­tory, including the Spanish shipwrecks of 1954.

The park is open 24 hours a day 365 days a week and can be reached by travel­ing east on Highway 358 across the JFK Causeway. The park offers several areas for camping, fishing, swimming, hiking and

NAS CORPUS CHRISTI QUICK REFERENCE TELEPHONE DIRECTORY (DSN: 861 + Extension)

Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi

(361) 961-2688

Auto Hobby Shop

(361) 961-3470

Transition Assistance Program

(361) 961-2372

Family Advocacy Program

(361) 961-2372

Veterinary Services

(361) 961-3952

E-Street Gym

(361) 961-2401

Fitness Express gym

(361) 961-3164

Victim Advocate Services (SAPR)

(361) 438-7778

ID/CAC Card Processing

(361) 961-3848

Navy College Learning Center

(361) 961-3236

Travel Office

(361) 961-3208

Command Career Counselor

(361) 961-3611

Library & Resource Center

(361) 961-3574

School Liaison Officer

(361) 961-2625

Navy-Army Community Credit Union

(361) 986-4500

The Flight Deck

(361) 961-2249

Gulf Winds Golf Course

(361) 961-3250

Chaplain and Religious Services

(361) 533-1394

Navy Exchange

(361) 961-2639

NAF Human Resources

(361) 961-3441

Legal Services/JAG

(361) 961-3765

Commissary

(361) 961-2545

Child Development Center

(361) 961-1165

Youth Programs Center

(361) 961-2355

Child and Youth Services

(361) 961-2355

Housing Welcome Center

(361) 961-3336

Information, Tickets & Tours

(361) 961-3961

Household Goods

(361) 961-3726

Catalina Club

(361) 961-1155

Navy Gateway Inns and Suites

(877) 628-9233

Navy Federal Credit Union ATM

(888) 842-6328

Dental Clinic

(361) 961-3838

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society

(361) 961-3482

Relocation Assistance Program

(361) 961-2372

Family Center

(361) 961-2372

Health Benefits Advisor

(361) 961-2810

Personnel Support Office

(361) 961-2372

EFMP - Family Support

(361) 961-2372

Deployment/Mobilization

(361) 961-2372

Family Employment Assistance

(361) 961-2372

Personal Financial Management Services

(361) 961-2372

EFMP-Enrollment

(361) 961-6084

Information and Referral Services

(361) 961-2372

Uniform Shop

(361) 961-1000

MWR -Outdoor Rec Center

(361) 961-1293

Barber Shop and Beauty Salon

(361) 961-0309

Women, Infants, and Children

(361) 826-1390

Navy Federal Credit Union

(888) 842-6328

Citizenship and Immigration Services

(361) 888-3358

New Parent Support Program

(361) 961-1024

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hunting. More Information about Padre Island National Seashore can be found at www.nps.gov/pais.

Portland Portland is a city of over 10 square miles located in San Patricio County just north of Corpus Christi. With a current population of approximately 17,000, Portland is home to a diversified workforce serving Coastal Bend industries and businesses. The city is accessible by two major highways, U.S. Highway 181 and Texas Highway 35. Portland is positioned as the gateway into Corpus

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Christi and other points south. Portland's location on two bays still pro­ vides excellent fishing, boating, sailing, swimming, and kite surfing.

Indian Point Park and Sunset Lake Park is the pier and wade-fisherman's first choice for a premiere fishing experience. Bird watching, nature study, children's play area, as well as food and drinks are available. Some of the best wade fishing and bird watching can be found at Portland's Indian Point Wetlands and Sunset Lake nature trails.

Portland is a great place to live, with safe upscale neighborhoods, award-winning schools and excellent city services.

Rockport The City of Rockport, located 30 miles northeast of Corpus Christi on Texas Highway 35, is the County Seat of Aran­ sas County. Rockport was incorporated by a Special Act of the Legislature of Texas Charter granted on May 29, 1871.

Sur­rounded on three sides by the waters of Aransas, Copano and Port bays, the sheer variety of outdoor activities are what makes Rockport appeal to the many tour­ists as well as local citizens.

The fishing village of Rockport has been a favorite coastal hideaway for wealthy Texans since the 1800s. Rock-

NEWCOMER INFORMATION port is located along the Texas Tropical Trail and is a noteworthy stop along the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail.

Other points of interest such as Texas Maritime Museum, Fulton Mansion, Rockport Center for the Arts, Connie Hagar Wildlife Sanctuary and the TX Dot Demonstration Gardens and Wetlands Ponds draw tourists and “Winter Texans” alike to Rockport.

Rockport is a popular tourist destination because of its beach, ski basin, and the sport fishing available there.

There are also various historic sites such as the Fulton Mansion and a Heritage district. The historical downtown area

offers a great shopping environment with its friendly attitude. Key Allegro Marina is also a popular attraction, especially during The Rockport Offshore Challenge. Goose Island State Park, 321.4 acres, is located north of Rockport in Aransas Country. The area is also the home of “The Big Tree”, named State Champion Coastal Live Oak (Quercus virginiana) in 1969. It is thought to be one of the largest in the nation including the Redwoods on the nation’s west coast. Estimated to be over 1000 years old, the “Big Tree” has a circumference of 35 feet, is 44 feet in height and has a crown spread of 90 feet.

San Antonio San Antonio is located 143 miles north of Corpus Christi. The city is the seventh largest city in the United States, and the second largest city in Texas. San Antonio features several tourist destinations including the Alamo, SeaWorld San Antonio, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, San Antonio Zoo, Botanical Gardens HemisFair Park, Natural Bridge Caverns, Riverwalk, as well as numerous natural parks and museums.

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ADMINISTRATION 10 39 Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Administration 40 1794 Security (Pass & Tag) LODGING 9 1281 Navy Gateway Inn and Suites (NGIS) 3 99 Navy Lodge 2 Shields Park RV Park 30 Paradise Cover RV Park RESTAURANTS & CATERING 4 90 Bay Club 23 1707 Subway 14 149 Flight Deck 38 1272 Gulf Winds Golf Course Snack Bar CHILD & YOUTH PROGRAMS 29 1756 Youth Center 33 1782 Child Development (CDC) RECREATION & SERVICES 5 1872 Library & Resource Center 6 1281 Liberty Center 11 1785 Information, Tickets & Tours (ITT) 13 H100 Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) 21 1707 Lighthouse Lanes Bowling Center 41 Auto Skills Center 39 1272 Gulf Winds Golf Course 36 1757 Outdoor Recreeation 37 Marina FITNESS, AQUATICS & SPORTS 1 Bayside Pool 18 103 Fitness Express 22 102 E-Street Gym 24,26 Ball Field 35 Oasis Pool OTHER 7 3 Legal 8 3 USO 12 1731 Navy College Office 15 1260 Credit Union 17 1785 Post Office 19 1744 Navy Exchange 20 337 Navy Commissary 25 117 Catholic Chapel 27 332 Protestant Chapel 28 H100 Hospital 32 H110 Vet Clinic 34 3600 Housing Office

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elcome to Naval Air Station Kingsville! This facility is the U.S. Navy’s premier location for jet/strike aviation training. Located in the heart of Texas ranch land just east of Kingsville, Texas, the command’s primary mission is to train tactical jet/strike pilots for the Navy and Marine Corps.

NAS Kingsville is home to Training Air Wing TWO, which commands two training squadrons: Training Squadrons Twenty-One (VT-31), and Training Squadron Twenty-Two (VT-22), which fly the T-45 “Goshawk.’ Approximately 150 aviation students report each year to Kingsville for undergraduate jet/strike pilot training.

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aval Air Station Kingsville is the U.S. Navy’s premier location for jet/strike aviation training. Located in the heart of Texas ranch land just east of Kingsville, Texas, the command’s primary mission is to train tactical jet/strike pilots for the Navy and Marine Corps.

NAS Kingsville is home to Training Air Wing TWO, which Commands two training squadrons: Training Squadron Twenty-One (VT-21), and Training Squadron Twenty-Two (VT-22), which fly the T-45 “Goshawk.” Approximately 150 aviation students report each year to Kingsville for undergraduate jet/ strike pilot training.

As part of a national network of Naval Air Auxiliary Stations, Kingsville was established in 1942 during the herculean efforts to train fighter pilots for combat missions during World War II. NAS Kingsville was commissioned on July 4, 1942 - an Independence Day that was carried out in the context of a national emergency that would affect every aspect of military and civilian life.

Many structures and facilities aboard the air station were intended to be temporary and were constructed under extremely tight deadlines. Some were replaced or expanded during the 1950’s Cold War era, and others were replaced in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s with increased military appropriations. Only one of the original buildings remains today, Quarters ‘A’, used as senior officer quarters. The home serves as a living

legacy to the air station’s contribution to World War II and the Korean conflict.

NAS Kingsville became an all-jet training base in 1960 with three training squadrons: VT-21, VT-22 and VT-23.

The facility was upgraded to an autonomous Naval Air Station in1968. With the onset of the Vietnam War, the base increased both its flying activity and training schedule. By 1986, with aircraft technological innovations, squadrons VT-21 and VT-22 were providing advanced jet/strike training in the TA-4 “Skyhawk,” while VT-23 was providing basic jet training in the T2-C “Buckeye.”

Both training courses included carrier operations.

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Wing ONE at NAS Meridian, Miss., and Training Air Wing TWO at NAS Kingsville were the first two training air wings designated. Training Air Wing TWO was established on Aug. 1, 1971.

In 1992, the T45-A “Goshawk” aircraft was introduced as the sole training aircraft flown at Kingsville.

Approximately 1,900 people are now stationed at NAS Kingsville: 450 military members, an average of 150 student aviators and 975 civilian and contract employees. There are also about 250 U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the base.

NAS Kingsville property includes more than 18,000 acres of land at four locations in South Texas. The main station (NAS Kingsville) consists of nearly 4,000 acres including four 8,000-ft.

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million sq. ft. of building space. Navy Auxiliary Landing Field (NALF) Orange Grove consists of 1,379 acres and two 8,000-ft. Runways while McMullen Target Range near Freer, Texas, consist of

two target sites on 4,000 acres of Navy property. NAS Kingsville’s Escondido Ranch, located adjacent to the McMullen Target Range, consists of more than 6,500 acres.

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RELOCATION Navy families moving to Kingsville are encouraged to contact the Housing Service Center as soon as orders are received. Service Center personnel will assist you in locating suitable and affordable housing in the local area. The Service Center will also email “Welcome Aboard” information to you if you provide them your email address. The Service Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and can be reached by calling (361) 516-6498 or DSN 876-6498, or e-mailing: kingsville@housing.navy.mil.

Temporary quarters can be arranged by contacting the Bachelor Housing Office at (361) 516-6428 or DSN 876-6591. The combined officer and enlisted billeting office is open from 5 a.m. until 9 p.m. daily. An answering machine is available after duty hours.

PREPLANNING IS ESSENTIAL FOR NEWCOMERS MOVING TO THE KINGSVILLE AREA. ALL NEW MILITARY PERSONNEL SHOULD HEAR FROM A GAINING-COMMAND SPONSOR SHORTLY AFTER RECEIVING ORDERS. IF NOT, CONTACT YOUR GAINING COMMAND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AND ASK FOR YOUR SPONSOR'S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER. gaining-command sponsor shortly after receiving orders. If not, contact your gaining command Administrative Office and ask for your sponsor's name and phone number. Your gaining command should also provide you with a mailing address where mail can be forwarded until a permanent address can be established.

Inform your sponsor of your planned arrival times so that reservations may be made for berthing in advance. Questions pertaining to check-in requirements can be addressed to the NAS Kingsville Admin Office by calling (361) 516-6288 or 516-6476 during normal work hours Monday through Friday.

After hours, call (361) 774-5749.

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Newcomers are also encouraged to contact the NAS Corpus Christi Personal Property Office as soon as possible after receiving orders to arrange shipment of household goods. Once shipment dates are known, contact the Personal Property Office to arrange storage or delivery of household goods.

SPONSOR ASSISTANCE Preplanning is essential for newcomers moving to the Kingsville area. All new military personnel should hear from a

Newly reporting personnel are encouraged to check in before 4 p.m. at their prospective command headquarters building. Enlisted personnel reporting to the NAS Kingsville command should report to Building 2740, located on McCain Street. When arriving after duty hours, contact the NAS Kingsville Command Duty Officer (CDO) by calling (361) 438-6938. Personnel reporting to Training Air Wing TWO should report to the Student Control Office, Building 2741.

Personnel are encouraged to check in before 9 p.m. when the billeting office closes. When arriving after normal duty hours, the NAS Kingsville Command Duty Officer (CDO) can stamp your orders. Notify the appropriate duty officer in advance that you will be arriving after normal working hours by calling (361) 438-6938. Once you arrive, ask the NAS Security Police Office (361- 516-6217) to notify the duty officer. The NAS Security

Police Office is open 24-hours a day.

Note: No Personnel Support Activity is available at NAS Kingsville. This service is provided at NAS Corpus Christi.

If you are arriving by POV, you will need to show the gate guard your military ID and orders upon entering the base. Be sure to have your driver's license, a copy of cur¬rent vehicle insurance and current vehicle registration papers.

Vehicle Registration / Pass & Tag Office

Phone: (361) 516-6555 All newly reporting personnel must register their privately-owned vehicle with the Pass and Tag Office (361516-6555) within 30 days of checking aboard. Required documents include: (1) current driver's license; (2) military, dependent, or civilian employee ID card; (3) current state vehicle registration; (4) proof of current insurance; and (5) current motor vehicle inspection sticker (if required by the state where the vehicle is registered).

Motorcycles, mopeds and motor scooters require all of the above documentation and proof of Motorcycle Safety Course completion. Safety gear requirements for motorcycle riders on base include a helmet with eye protection, hard-soled shoes with heels, long¬-sleeved shirts or jackets, longlegged trousers, full-fingered gloves, and an orange or yellow vest with reflective strips front and back.

Vehicle decals are issued from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Temporary passes are available from the Security Dispatch office outside of these hours.

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ID Cards/DEERS Enrollment Pass & ID Phone: (361) 516-6555 DEERS Phone: (361) 516-4728 The Pass and Tag Office at NAS Kingsville is located inside the Security Building. Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The DEERS Office, for Identification Cards for military personnel and their dependents, civilian employees, retirees, and Reservists living in the Kingsville area, is also located inside the Security Building. Military and dependent IDs, DEERS enrollment, and civilian ID services are provided from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Firearms Registration

Firearms that fall into any of the following categories must be registered with the Security Department: Firearms to be stored at the station armory.

Firearms to be utilized for hunting on station, Escondido Ranch, or at NALF Orange Grove.

Firearms to be used at the station's small arms firing range.

Note: Firearms cannot be transported aboard the station without written approval from the Commanding Officer.

See NASKINGSINST 8800.1 series.

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HOUSING On-Base Bachelor Housing Phone: (361) 516-6635 / DSN 876-6635 Reservations for on-base Bachelor Enlisted Quarters and Bachelor Officer Quarters can be made through the Combined Bachelor Housing Office. This office can be contacted 24 hours a day Monday through Friday and 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends and holidays. An answering machine is available afterduty hours.

Bachelor Enlisted Quarters has accommodations for up to 98 enlisted men and women. Building 3740 is air-conditioned and contains a variety of beverage and snack food vending machines in the lounge areas.

Public Private Venture (PPV) Housing

Hawk's Landing 2101 E. Trant Road Kingsville, TX Phone: (361) 592-8181 One of the very first military installations to a test program to obtain quality housing through private contract, NAS Kingsville opened its first public private venture (PPV) housing site in 1997. Hawk's Landing features 102 units, Including 26 two-bedroom units

and 76 three-bedroom units ranging from 1,030-to 1,207-square feet. Hawk's Landing is located about LS miles from the base.

On-site features include a community center, swimming pool, tot-lots, basketball and volleyball courts, soccer and ball fields, and the leasing office.

Unit amenities include dishwashers, carpeting, extra closets, updated floor plans and other features of contemporary quality housing at affordable prices. Pets are permitted with certain restrictions and fees/ deposits.

Hunter's Cove 3400 S. Brahma Boulevard Kingsville, TX Phone: (361) 592-8100 Kingsville opened a second PPV property, Hunter's Cove, on Oct. 26, 2001.

Located at 3400 S. Brahma Boulevard in Kingsville, Hunter 's Cove is conveniently located approximately three miles from the entrance to the air station.

Hunter's Cove is a gated townhouse community located between Highway 77 and Brahma Blvd. The complex consists of 150 units. There are 56

NEWCOMER INFORMATION three-bedroom units with 1,447-square feet and 28 four-bedroom units with 1,477-square feet. Additionally there are 10 handicapped three- and four¬ bedroom units ranging from 1,274-square feet to 1,480-square feet.

On site features include a leasing office, community center, swimming pool, basketball and volleyball courts, and soccer and ball fields. Unit amenities include carpeting, dishwashers, free basic cable, back patios, and updated floor plans, providing affordable and suitable housing for military members and their families. Pets are permitted with certain restrictions and fees/ deposits.

Lease Information

Service members and their families residing in PPV complexes are responsible for certain utility expenses. Rent

at Hawk's Landing is reviewed annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and rental increases go into effect when leases expire or when a change of rent has been warranted.

Hunters Cove rental costs are based on BAH and set at a market rent rate.

Should a military family decide to opt for a Civilian Lease instead of a Military Lease there are separate requirements.

The Housing Service Center can assist you with this decision of which type of lease to hold.

Initial leases are for six, nine or 12 months. Residents who do not renew their lease upon expiration are placed on a month-to-month lease with an increase in their monthly rental amount at Hawk's Landing, while Hunter's Cove will convert to a month-to¬-month lease until a new lease is signed. A "Mil-

itary Clause" is honored with a 30-day written notice to vacate. If orders are not in hand, a 30-day written "notice to vacate" is still required and a copy of orders must be provided once they are received.

The Housing Service Center maintains non-discriminatory listings for the local Public Private Venture (PPV) units, along with community rentals and sales

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at their office located in Building 2740, Room 112. Most of the community housing is available in Kingsville, Bishop, Ricardo and Riviera. Utility deposits may be charged for electricity, water, refuse collection, and gas. Bring a copy of your last utility bill to provide to the utility company to facilitate services.

The Housing Service Center can email you information about Kingsville and the surrounding areas upon request. You may also visit the command web site (http:// www.cn ic.navy.mil / kingsville for information about the air station and surrounding areas.

The day-to-day management, maintenance and operations of the PPV complexes are the responsibility of the Property Management/ Owner Manager. Residents should contact the manager when there are concerns or issues regarding occupancy at either location.

Maintenance work requests must be submitted in writing to the management office. However, if there is an issue which does not get proper attention you should bring it to the attention of the Housing Service Center.

Eligibility

The Housing Service Center maintains a referral list of military personnel

wanting to live in PPV housing. Active-duty military with families have top priority. If PPV housing cannot be filled by active¬ duty families, other categories of personnel including military bachelors and civilian employees then become eligible.

Applications for housing consist of: (1) DD1746 Application for Assignment to Housing (completed and signed by the active-duty member); (2) copy of the active-duty member's original orders; and (3) Certification of Dependents documentation (examples of dependent certification documents include NAVPERS 1070/603 Record of Emergency Data/ Dependency Application (Page 2), a NAVCOMPT 3072 Dependency Action Status, or a DD1172 Application for Uniformed Services Identification Card [DEERS Enrollment].

Applications may be made at any time after receipt of PCS orders and up to 30 days after reporting to new permanent duty station. Control dates will normally be the date of detachment from your last PCS. Applicants must confirm their application by contacting the Housing Service Center on their detaching date or no later than 30 days after reporting to their new duty station.

Applications may be faxed to (361) 516- 6988 or DSN 876-6988, e-mailed to kngv¬ housing@navy.mil, or mailed to: Housing Service Center 554 McCain Street Suite 114, Kingsville, TX 78363.

Personal Property (Household Goods) Phone: (361) 516-6289 Household goods shipments (pack outs, storage and deliveries) are arranged by the Personal Property Shipping Office (PPSO) located at NAS Corpus Christi. A representative of that office is available at NAS Kingsville every Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Inquiries can be made other times by contacting the Corpus Christi office at (361) 961-3742 or 961-3729 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

OFF-DUTY EDUCATION Texas A&M University- Kingsville Phone: (361) 595-2111 www.tamuk.edu Texas A&M University-Kingsville began in 1925 as South Texas Teachers College. Through preservation of its original buildings, the campus offers a unique blend of architectural significant structures and modern classrooms.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville is the oldest continuously operating public institution of higher learning in South Texas. The school was chartered as the South Texas Normal School in 1917; however, the opening of the school was delayed due to World War I. Founded in 1925 as South Texas State Teachers College, The university’s name changed

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rience. Texas A&M Kingsville's bilingual education program, offering degrees at the master's and doctoral levels, was the first of its kind in the country and continues to be one of the strongest.

Undergraduates in nearly all disciplines have an opportunity to participate in research projects.

in 1929 to Texas College of Arts and Industries signaled the broadening of its mission. A 1967 name change to Texas A&I University marked another transition. The university became a member of the Texas A&M University System in 1989 and changed its name to Texas A&M University-Kingsville in1993.

The University has been continuously accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 1928.

Texas A&M University-Kingsville has a highly diverse student body with about 8,000 students pursuing degrees from eight academic colleges.

Programs

Texas A&M-Kingsville has 56 undergraduate degree programs, 61 master's programs and six doctoral degree programs in the Colleges of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Human Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Education and Human Performance, Engineering, and Graduate Studies. The university features the region's only programs in engineering, social sciences and agriculture. With state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, the university's 545-acres teaching farm gives agriculture students hands-on farming and ranching expe-

Coastal Bend College Phone: (866) 262-1615; Web: www.coastalbend.edu Coast Bend College students in Kingsville can complete academic courses that make up a university-transfer core curriculum, and workforce education certificates and degree programs in accounting, child development, computer information technology, cosmetology, general office management, law enforcement, office automation technology, and vocational nursing. Continuing education classes and workshops are also offered.

If you choose to enroll at Coastal Bend College, you’ll find modern computerized facilities that are second to none. Classes are small in size, and you’ll

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find free tutoring through CBC’s unique Learning Assistance Center where special seminars are held to stimulate your study skills, and reinforce what you have learned in the classroom. That’s possible with the computer-assisted instructional center staffed with tutors who work one-on-one with students.

FACILITIES & SERVICES Air Operations Department Phone: (361) 516-6125 / DSN: 876-6125 The Air Operations Department manages the airfield and provides services to support operations of activity, tenant, and transit¬ing aircraft; provides fire fighting functions, both structural and fire and rescue; provides air traffic control; operates the air terminal; schedules administrative and pro-

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ficiency flights; repairs and maintains station ground electronics equipment; stores, maintains, and issues assigned ordnance and munitions; and operates firing and aerial target ranges, bombing ranges, and Navy Auxiliary Landing Field (NALF) Orange Grove.

The Air Operations Department is comprised of five divisions: Air Traffic Control, Ground Electronics, Field Support, NALF Orange Grove, and the McMullen Target Range located in Freer, Texas. Air Ops also includes the command BASH program and Community Planning.

The Air Operations Department supported 244,439 Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations during 2011. Air Ops also managed all operations and field functions for the 2012 "Wings Over South Texas" Air Show, hosting more

than 100,000 visitors over the threeday period Air Traffic Control - The NAS Kingsville Air Traffic Control Division handles the day-to-day aircraft operations at NAS Kingsville and Navy Auxiliary Landing Field Orange Grove. The department consists of 70 active-duty Navy air traffic controllers (ACs) and four contract personnel. In 2011, the ATC staff handled 149,812 flight operations.

Control Tower - The NAS Kingsville control tower issues clearances and information to aircraft and vehicular traffic on runways, taxiways, and other designated areas of the airfield in addition to aircraft operating in the assigned airspace. Airborne traffic controlled by the tower includes visual flight rules (VFR) and instrument flight rules (IFR) traffic released to local control jurisdic-

NEWCOMER INFORMATION tion. Manual (non-radar) approach control services can also be provided from the control tower.

Radar - The function of the Radar Branch is to provide radar air traffic control services to both IFR and VFR air traffic within the command's assigned airspace.

Approach Control Radar - An $11.3 National Air Space Modification project was completed in 2010 for the Approach Control Radar facility. The project upgraded NAS Kingsville's Air Traffic Control (ATC) capabilities from analog to digital and transformed the command's ATC facilities to the most-modern in the Navy.

Flight Planning - The Flight Planning Branch of ATC provides for flight planning, receiving and processing inbound and outbound flight information, and

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providing for planning, receiving and processing flight plans.

Field Support - The Field Support Division handles all transient aircraft movement on the airfield, maintains the command's arresting gear, and provides aircraft support for visiting aircraft on and around the Air Operations tarmac.

During the past year, Field Support Division supported the Training Air Wing TWO training mission by conducting excellent/safe turnarounds for 56 transient aircraft; responding to 16 short field arrest¬ments; and pumping 14,496 gallons of fuel.

Ground Electronics - The NAS Kingsville Ground Electronics Division is responsible for preventive maintenance of all ATC and Radar equipment at NAS Kingsville, NALF Orange Grove, and the McMullen Target Range. They also provide maintenance on the command TACAN and Precision Approach Radar, and command radios and communication systems.

Ground Electronics is also responsible for installation and upkeep of transmitter and receiver sites, certifying and maintaining NAS Kingsville and NALF Orange Grove's runway lighting systems, and providing PA system support for ceremonies and special events.

NALF Orange Grove - Navy Auxiliary Landing Field (NALF) Orange Grove is located in Jim Wells County about 40 miles northwest of NAS Kingsville. The site serves as an additional training site for Training Air Wing TWO, as an extension of usable air space. The field

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consists of two 8,000-ft runways, a parking apron, air traffic control tower and radar facility, a crash, fire, and rescue station, and a fully instrumental aircraft refueling station.

NALF Orange Grove supported the Training Air Wing TWO training mission in 2011 by completing 32,428 military operations and 17 civilian operations.

Additional accomplishments include the addition of a $5.6M Lighting Project; the construction of an Emergency Generator Building; the installation of new lighting and taxiway lights to the secondary ramp - which added 12 new parking spaces for aircraft during night operations; and the installation of a new airfield lighting control system - allowing all airfield lighting to be controlled from a single source.

Branch Health Clinic Phone: (361) 516-6313 / DSN: 876-6313 Branch Health Clinic Kingsville provides outpatient medical care to active

duty military personnel, military retirees, and their family members. Primary Care offers the largest concentration of care, with illness intervention requiring hospitalization provided through external resource sharing agreements.

Beneficiaries in the system have a Primary Care Manager as a central point of care delivery. The healthcare system offers a wide range of outpatient services including: Primary Care, Military Medicine, Flight Medicine, Occupational Health Services, Optometry Specialty Services from Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi, Health Promotion and Wellness, Ancillary Services, Manage Care, Health Benefits Advisor, and UM/ Risk Management.

The Clinic has 52 staff members including six officers, 33 enlisted, nine civil service, one contractor, and three Reservists, and is an active participant in the TRICARE program, with more than 2,200 enrolled TRICARE Prime beneficiaries who account for over 13,000 annual visits.

NEWCOMER INFORMATION Command Religious Ministries, Command Chaplain Phone: (361) 592-6331 Duty Chaplain: (361) 438-6979 The mission of the Command Religious Ministries Program is to meet the spiritual, family and moral needs of all Sailors, Marines, and civilian personnel at NAS Kingsville. Religious services are conducted every Sunday at McFall Memorial Chapel, a beautiful and historic building erected in 1942. The church was named after Chaplain William McFall, one of the first station chaplains, who died in action on Dec. 12, 1943, while serving in the South Pacific.

Protestant services are held beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, while Catholic Services begin at 12:30 p.m.

McFall Chapel is available for weddings, funerals and other appropriate

Navy Federal Credit Union Phone: (888) 842-6328 NAS Kingsville is home to a full-service Navy Federal Credit Union Branch Office, located across from the NAS Kingsville headquarters building. The branch is open 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and has ATM facilities.

events. Use of the Chapel must be approved by the Chaplain staff. The Chaplain's office also provides confidential counseling. The Chaplain's office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Fleet & Family Support Center Phone: (361) 516-6333 The Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) offers a number of programs to help military personnel and their families while assigned to NAS Kingsville. These programs include job fairs, courses on personal finance, transition assistance, relocation services, and individual counseling. The Navy Marine Corps Relief Office is located in the same

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building. Hours of operation are Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Relocation Assistance Program

Are you getting ready to relocate to a new duty station? Did you know the Relocation Assistance Program can help you in a variety of ways? FFSC has a number of ways to assist you. Worldwide Welcome Aboard packages for different U.S. and overseas military installations are available for a one-week checkout while you are waiting for your own Welcome Aboard package to arrive.

FFSC also has a variety of videos for different military installations available for a one-week checkout. Not all military installations are available, but they may just have the one you're looking for.

Other resources available include: Loaner Kits - These kits, which include dishes, pans, cutlery and other kitchen items, are provided to help you during household goods pack-outs or while you're waiting for your household goods to arrive. Additionally, the Loan Closet includes a limited supply of coffee pots, toasters, can openers, irons & ironing boards, and some infant furniture and car seats. Most of these items are available for a 30-day loan period, unless otherwise specified.

Language Tapes - FFSC has language tapes for families PCSing toJapan and Italy. For families coming to NAS Kingsville, FFSC has Spanish I and Spanish II language tapes available to help you familiarize yourself with the Spanish language (which can be helpful with employment in this area or when you visit Mexico). If English is not your first language, English Language tapes are available to help you practice.

SITE Packets - FFSC has a number of current electronic Welcome Aboard packages for U.S. and overseas military installations (USN, USAF, USA, USMC).

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ucation and employment resources, availability of medical and dental services/facilities, housing information, "Need to Know" information - especially for overseas locations, availability and type of support services for active-duty and family members, survival tips (such as reporting procedures, travel planning, billet¬ing, etc.) and much, much more. Each packet takes about 15-20 minutes to print, so please call in advance to request your packet.

If you would like to request your SITE packet in advance, please call the Fleet and Family Support Center at (361) 5166333 or DSN 876-6333. All Relocation Assistance is available on a walk-in basis. Stop by, visit and take advantage of these available resources.

Counseling Service

Counseling provides opportunities for change and the formats include short¬ term, individual, marital, family and group modalities. Issues addressed include situational problems in living; depression/grief after a loss; troubled relationships; financial difficulties;

occupational concerns; family issues; marriage preparation; and marriage enrichment.

Counseling may be offered through educational programs such as stress management, parenting, marriage enrichment or self-esteem workshops.

FFSC counselors are licensed and credentialed professionals such as counselors, social workers, psychologists, and marriage and family therapists.

The Fleet and Family Support Center also coordinates the command Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program (SAPR), and the Sexual Assault Victim Intervention Program (SAVI).

Victim advocates are standing by to as-

NEWCOMER INFORMATION sist you 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you need to talk with someone, don't hesitate, call (877) 995-5247.

Legal Assistance Phone: NAS Kingsville (361) 516-6426 / NAS Corpus Christi (361) 961-3531 Legal assistance for NAS Kingsville military personnel, dependents and retirees is provided Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the NAS Kingsville Legal Office, located in Building 2740, on the third floor. If you have an issue that may require the assistance of a lawyer, please call the NAS Kingsville Legal Office prior to your visit.

Services provided at NAS Kingsville include, but are not limited to: powers of attorney, notary work, landlord-tenant law, and legal advice on domestic relations issues. Prepara-

tion of wills requires an appointment with a lawyer at NAS Corpus Christi (located at Building 3). Please stop by the NAS Kingsville Legal Office to pick up an information packet that you will need to fill out and take with you, and at that time. The Kingsville office can schedule that appointment for you.

Appointments for the NAS Corpus Christi office can be made by calling that office from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday. This service is also available to eligible retired military personnel and their dependents, as resources permit.

Personnel Support Activity NAS Corpus Christi, Bldg. 1730 Phone: (361) 961-3848 No Personnel Support Activity is available at NAS Kingsville. All military pay records and travel arrangements

are made through the Personnel Support Activity Detachment at NAS Kingsville Security Police office in Building 4728 can provide military and civilian ID cards.

Military members needing person-

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nel support should first coordinate their requirements through their Administrative Office before contracting NAS Corpus Christi. PSA is located in Building 1730 at NAS Corpus Christi and can be reached by calling (361) 961-3848.

Hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

SHOPPING Defense Commissary Agency Phone: (361) 516-6241 The Commissary opens at 10 a.m.

Tuesday to Saturday. It closes at 5 p.m. on Saturday at 6 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday and at 7 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. The commissary is closed Sunday, Monday and holidays.

Navy Exchange Phone: (361) 516-6241 The Navy Exchange and gas station are open Monday through Saturday, but are closed Sunday and holidays. The gas station opens at 7 a.m. daily while the Exchange opens at 10 a.m. Both facilities close at 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and 4 p.m. on Saturdays. A uniform shop is located in the main store and has the same hours of operation.

Eligible patrons can shop for a variety of items ranging from clothing, household products and jewelry, to garden products, seasonal items and much more. A barber shop is also available 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.

The barber shop can be reached at (361) 516-6447.

The Navy Exchange shopping center also includes a Subway restaurant, which is open 7am-7pm Mon-Thur and 7am-5pm on Friday. Phone: (361) 5928900.

TENANT COMMANDS Training Air Wing Two

Phone: (361) 516-6306 / DSN: 876-6306 www.cnatra.navy.mil/tw2 Each year, approximately 150 student naval aviators report to Training Air Wing TWO for Jet/Strike Training.

These students report to one of two training squadrons: Training Squadron Twenty-One (VT-21) or Training Squadron Twenty-Two (VT-22). The Training Air Wing is responsible for providing the fleet with newly winged Navy and Marine Corps aviators. The Air Wing also consists of approximately 75 instructor pilots, and 105 T-45 “Goshawk” aircraft.

Students undergo a rigorous training syllabus in the T-45 “Goshawk” on the way to earning their “Wings of Gold.”

Curriculum Students report to Training Air Wing TWO at NAS Kingsville from primary flight training at NAS Corpus Christi, Texas or NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Fla. Upon arrival, they begin 10-to-12 months of training at NAS Kingsville.

The Training Air Wing TWO Ground Training Department provides classroom instruction, computer-based instruction, and flight simulation in instruction and operational flight trainers.

L-3 Communications contract maintenance and support departments provide the Navy with maintenance and upkeep of the aircraft, and support for the aircrew’s flight gear. Fidelity Technologies, Inc., provides support for all of the ground and simulator instruction.

Strike Instructor Training School, also a part of Training Air Wing TWO, prepares winged fleet aviators to become flight instructors in the T-45.

Training begins in the Ground Training

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THE T-45 STRIKE FLIGHT CURRICULUM IS COMPRISED OF 16 FLIGHT STAGES. DURING THESE 16 STAGES STUDENTS WILL FLY APPROXIMATELY 156 HOURS. THIS INCLUDES NEARLY 47 HOURS OF SOLO FLIGHT TIME. department of Training Wing TWO and consists of three weeks of classroom instruction. Students attend classes on subjects that include engineering (T45), aerodynamics, meteorology, flight rules and regulations, and instrument navigation. During this ground school training, students also begin simulator events that teach students the capabilities and systems in the T-45 Goshawk and how to deal with malfunctions of those systems.

The T-45 Strike Flight Curriculum is comprised of 16 flight stages. During these 16 stages students will fly approximately 156 hours. This includes nearly 47 hours of solo flight time. Students will also fly approximately 96 hours in aircraft simulators before they complete the syllabus.

The first eight stages of training are designed to introduce the students naval aviator to jet aircraft and provide a

basis for future stages. They include instrumental training, jet familiarization flights, formation flights, night familiarization flights, and land based carrier qualifications.

During these stages the students are qualified to fly solo in the T-45 in all weather conditions. They also learn to fly in two-and-four-plane formation flights, and land the T-45 the same way they would on an aircraft at sea.

The later stages of training introduce the student to the strike community with Operational Navigation in which the students learn to plan and fly low level flight routes. They also fly weapons, guns, and air combat maneuvers, which introduces the students to different offensive weapons and tactics.

In weapons, the students drop 25 lb. practice bombs at a target range near Kingsville. And practice gunnery and air combat maneuvers with other aircraft.

A camera mounted in the cockpit that records the encounters. These stages prepare the students for the tactical jets that they will be flying when they leave Kingsville for the fleet.

The syllabus culminates in the second Carrier Qualification Stage when the students travel to an active aircraft carrier at sea to complete their Carrier Qualification and make their first carrier landings. Students must carrier-qualify by completing 14 landings and 10 arrested landings aboard an aircraft carrier at sea before they can complete jet/strike training.

Once students successfully complete the jet/strike syllabus, they are designated as Naval Aviators and presented their coveted “Wings of Gold.” At that time they will be selected for one of two fleet pipelines: the intermediate and advanced E2-C (Hawk-eye)/C2-A (Greyhound) pipeline, or the advanced NAVAL AIR STATION KINGSVILLE | 77

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strike pipeline, flying the EA-6B Prowler, EA-18G Growler, F/A-18 C/D Hornet, or the F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet. Upon selection, they move on to Fleet Replacement Squadrons where they will learn their fleet aircraft.

Boeing T-45 "Goshawk"

The Boeing, T-45 "Goshawk", flown at NAS Kingsville, is a tandem-seat, carrier capable, jet trainer used to train Navy and Marine Corps pilots. A Navy version of the British Aerospace 'Hawk' aircraft, it is used for intermediate and advanced portions of the Navy/ Marine Corps pilot training program for jet carrier aviation and tactical strike missions.

The T-45 replaced the T-2 ‘Buckeye’ trainer and the TA-4 ‘Skyhawk’ trainer with an integrated training system that includes the aircraft, operations and instrument fighter simulators, academics, and training integration system.

Training Squadron Twenty One (VT-21) "The Fighting Redhawks"

Phone: (361) 516-6440 / DSN: 876-6440 www.cnatra.navy.mil/tw2/vt2l/ Originally commissioned as ATU202 in April 1951, VT-21 began training students in the F-6F "Hellcats." May 1954 was the first time students were trained in a combat aircraft, the F9F 'Panther.' The 'Panthers' were replaced in January 1958 by another Grumman cat, the swept-wing F-9F8 'Cougar.'

The squadron was re-designated VT-21 on May 21, 1960. Within the next year, the squadron flew 15,216 consecutive accident-free hours, and was the first advanced jet training squadron to accomplish this feat. In 1970, after 12

years of service, the 'Cougar' was replaced by the Douglas TA-4J 'Skyhawk.'

VT-21 set a record for advanced jet training squadrons in 1972. The instructors and students ofVT-21 logged a total of 60,850 accident-free hours. That same year, the squadron was presented with a Meritorious Unit Commendation.

A long list of awards attests to the squad¬ron's outstanding safety record over the years. The Admiral John H. Towers Flight Safety Award was presented to VT-21 in 1968. All 19 jet and propeller squadrons that were part of the Naval Training Command competed for this award. In 1972, the squadron was presented with its 17th ACES (Alertness, Competence, Effectiveness and Safety) Award. This award was presented by the Chief of Naval Air Training for distinguished performance in aviation safety.

The Chief of Naval Operations Aviation Safety Award has been presented

BOEING T-45 "GOSHAWK" GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS CONTRACTOR: Boeing Company PROPULSION: Rolls Royce F405-RR-401 turbofan engine with 5,527 pounds thrust WINGSPAN: 30 feet 10 inches (9.39 meters) LENGTH: 39 feet 4 inches (11.98 meters) HEIGHT: 13 feet 6 inches (4.11 meters) WEIGHT: Take-off maximum gross, 13,500 pounds (6,075 kg) empty 9,394pounds (4,261 kg) SPEED: 645 miles per hour CEILING: 42,500 feet RANGE: 700 nautical miles (805 statute miles) ARMAMENT: None CREW: Two (instructor pilot, student pilot)

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NEWCOMER INFORMATION to VT-21 on numerous occasions. This prestigious award is given annually to the squadron with the best safety record in its class. VT-21 won it in 1962, 1965, 1971, 1974, 1976, 1979 1988, 1990, 1996, 1998, and l999. For l982 and 1984, VT-21 was awarded the CNATRA. Training Effectiveness Award for the Best Advanced Training Squadron.

In 1976, 1985, and 1996, the squadron was awarded the Vice Admiral Robert Goldwaite Award, singling out VT-21 as number one of the 20 training squadrons in CNATRA. VT-21 was the first squadron to transition to the T-45 Total System (TS) Strike Flight Training Curriculum. This transition from the Douglas TA-4J "Skyhawk" to the T-45 "Goshawk" began February 1992, with the first students training in January 1993.

Training Squadron Twenty Two (VT-22) "The Golden Eagles"

Phone: (361) 516-4084 / DSN: 876-4084 www.cnatra.navy.mil/tw2/vt22/ VT-22 was first formed on June 13, 1949, at Naval Auxiliary Air Station, Corpus Christi, to furnish jet transitional training for newly-designated naval aviators. Designated Advanced Training Unit SIX (ATU6), it received its first aircraft, a T V-I, in July of that year. ATU-6 was the first unit in the training command to instruct in jet aircraft.

After only two months, the unit transferred to NAS Whiting Field, Milton, Fla., and was re-designated Jet Transi-

tional Training Unit ONE (J'ITU-1). The squadron's m1ss10n was extended to include training of fleet pilots. During this period, the unit transitioned the U.S. Navy's Flight Demonstration Squadron, the "Blue Angels", to jet aircraft.

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On Aug. 20, 1951, J'ITU-l moved to NAS Kingsville and was re-designated Advanced Training Unit THREE (ATU-3).

Late in 1952, ATU-3 becameATU-200.

The squadron's mission consisted of training newly designated aviators in familiarization, formation tactics, instruments and navigation. ATU-200 was re-designated ATU-212, and with the new name came the mission of all-weather flight training.

In February 1958, ATU-212 began replacing its TV aircraft with the F9F-8 and F9F-8T "Cougar." The syllabus was also expanded to include ordnance delivery and carrier qualification. In May 1960, ATU-212 was redesignated VT-22.

In September 1970, VT-22 transitioned to the TA-4J "Skyhawk," a two¬ seat version of the attack bomber employed by the Navy and Marine Corps in Viet-

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nam. The squadron transitioned to the T-45 "Goshawk" in 1994.

Chief of Naval Air Training Aviation Maintenance Contracts Support

Phone: (361) 516-6301 www.cnatra.navy.mil The Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) Detachment for Maintenance/ Contracts is responsible for performing surveillance of Naval Air Training Command aviation maintenance contracts.

It monitors contracts for the T-45 "Goshawk" aircraft. The 'Goshawk' and related ground training devices are the means by which Training Wing TWO, with Training Squadrons VT-21 and VT22, provide jet/strike training to student naval aviators at NAS Kingsville.

Currently, L-3 Vertex has the contract to provide aircraft maintenance on the T-45 and Rolls-Royce has the F405 power-by¬-the-hour engine contract.

Although the contractors have their own quality control inspectors, the CNATRA Maintenance Detachment's mission is to ensure strict compliance.

This is accomplished through a series of process audits, which are conducted

by CNATRA personnel who have the appropriate training.

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Fleet Logistics Center Jacksonville NAS Kingsville Detachment

Phone: (361) 516-6221 www.navsup.navy.mil/navsup/ourteam/navsupgls/navsupflcj NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville Detachment NAS Kingsville's mission is to provide logistics support to NAS Kingsville, Training Air Wing TWO and other tenant commands. Comprised of aircraft refueling, liquid and aviator breathing oxygen (ABO), and liquid and gaseous nitrogen, the FLC Detachment supports flight operations for TW-2 and its T-45 jet trainer aircraft and transient flights.

Other functions include operating Retail Supply warehousing operations; providing receipt, stowage and issue of flight gear; packaging, shipping and receiving of Depot- level repairable for the contracted aviation maintenance and Ground Electronic maintenance shops; and providing general material support. The retail supply contract employees at this site also provide support for invoice certification and items being shipped to the local Defense Reutilization Material Organization (DRMO) on

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board NAS Corpus Christi. FLC Det NAS Kingsville also handles postal operations for the installation.

Through Naval Supply Systems Command transformation initiatives, NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville has evolved from a local storefront operation with several remote regional sites to a unified single-point pro¬vider of supply chain and logistics products and services for aIl Navy activities throughout the Southeast Region, from Texas to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

FLC Jacksonville manages a combined budget of $115 million and a workforce of approximately 1,100 personnel at 24 sites, delivering combat capability through logistics, at the right level and the right cost.

Public Works Department (Navy Facilities Command Southeast)

Phone: (361) 516-6464 portal.navfac.navy.mil The NAS Kingsville Public Works (PW) team consists of 70 employees, including four military officers, two active-duty enlisted personnel, and 64 civil service

and contractor personnel. The team works together to support the mission of providing public works services to NAS Kingsville, Navy Auxiliary Landing Field (NALF) Orange Grove, McMullen Target Site and Escondido Ranch.

The Public Works Department also provides in-house and contract support to the air station and is responsible for facility planning, design, construction, maintenance, environmental, hazardous waste management, energy conservation, utilities systems plant operations, transportation, recycling, and self-help coordination.

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Kingsville Station Sector

Phone: (361) 592-3284 The Kingsville Sector of the U.S. Border Patrol is a major tenant command on board the air station. With nearly 250 agents assigned to the command, the Kingsville Sector plays an important role in manning the Sarita Checkpoint.

In addition to performing checkpoint duties, agents perform highway interdiction operations, brush crew details, train checks, and ATV operations.

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U.S. Army Reserve F Company, 7-158TH Aviation Regiment MEDEVAC

Phone: (361) 516-4291 NAS Kingsville is home to F Company, 7-15th Aviation Regiment, which is organized under 7th Battalion 158th Aviation Regiment, out of Fort Hood, Texas. The "Saints"' mission is to provide aeromedical evacuation (MEDEVAC) to

support division level units. F Company is comprised of four forward support medical teams (FSMT). Each FSMT supports brigade-size units. In a theater of operation, the "Saints"' primary mission is the expedient clearing of casualties off the battlefield. Aeromedical evacuation plays a critical role in maintaining our nation's fighting force.

The first two helicopters assigned to the "Saints" arrived as NAS Kingsville in June 2011.

U.S. Army Reserve 370TH Transportation Company (PLS)

Phone: (316) 516-8630 NAS Kingsville is also home to the U.S. Army Reserve 370th Transportation Company (PLS) Detachment 1, with company headquarters located in Brownsville, Texas. The Kingsville detachment is an Army platoon-size unit with approximately 50 Soldiers as-

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signed. There are three full-time Army Reserve staff members (Active Guard Reserves or AGRs) with offices located in the new Armed Forces Reserve Center aboard the air station.

Contract Employees

Phone: L-3 Vertex (361) 516-8305 / Rolls-Royce (361) 516-4450 / Fidelity Technologies (361) 516-6536 There are three major contract employers on the Naval Air Station. L-3 Communications/L-3 Vertex is the largest civilian contractor with more than 400 employees. L-3 holds the maintenance contract for the T-45 and Training Air Wing TWO. The second largest contract employer is Fidelity Technologies, with just over 60 employees, which handles simulator training for the Chief of Naval Air Training. RollsRoyce handles engine maintenance and testing for the T-45.

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NAS KINGSVILLE MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION Morale, Welfare and Recreation Department Phone: (361) 516-6386 The mission of NAS Kingsville’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program is to provide quality, varied programs of wholesome and constructive recreation/leisure activities for Navy personnel and their family members.

These programs contribute to the mental, physical, social and educational enrichment of the participants. The MWR Department takes great pride in providing outstanding facilities, programs and activities in addition to exceptional food and beverage service.

MWR’s goal is to meet or exceed customer expectations at every level of service.

Auto Skills Center Phone: (361) 516-6248 Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 pm, and close Monday, Sunday and Holidays.

The Auto Skills Center provides a friendly, safe and economical place to perform all types of repairs on your vehicle. There are tools and equipment available for everything from normal maintenance to major overhauls. Personnel use the Center to repair many things including cars, trucks, boats, home appliances, and lawn mowers.

The Auto Skills Center has a great assortment of hand and power tools, in metric and SAE, as well as specialty tools. There are four bays with overhead lifts, and two bays with short rise body lifts. These are rented on an hourly basis, with most hand tools included. There are 12 additional enclosed bays without lifts for rent, available for storage and repair and all having compressed air and electricity.

These are available on a day, week or monthly basis and include free use of most hand tools.

Diagnostic computers are available to assist you in diagnosing your vehicle.

Additionally, a complete All-Data repair library is available on DVD for all years makes and models. The Texas State Inspection Station, located here, is open to everyone on base during regular business hours, Tuesday and Friday.

There is also a tire repair facility with the newest style tire mounting machine and spin balancing machine. Brake repairs are a snap with the Center’s brake washing machine, and there is a drum and disk brake lathe on site. The welding bay has an AC/DC arc welder, a MIG and TIG machine, and an oxy/acetylene cutting torch, as well as a metal cutting saw.

Bowling Center & Snack Bar Order Line: (361) 516-6506 / 516-6196 Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., weekends and holidays.

The Bowling Center has eight lanes with electronic scoring, year-round bowling leagues, locker rental, tournaments, game area, big screen TV, and a limited pro-shop. The lanes are made of synthetic surfaces guaranteed to withstand the South Texas humidity as well as resist denting and scratching. To further enhance your experience, new seating and a state-of-the-art scoring system were recently installed. The Bowling Center is available for birthdays, unit or private parties.

The Bowling Center’s snack bar serves breakfast and lunch specials Monday through Friday. The menu consists of meals and snacks available for take-out or dine-in. For your convenience, call ahead and place your order.

Construction of a new, 12-lane bowling center should be completed in mid-2014. The new facility will be located adjacent to the Captain’s Club and Santiago Fitness Center.

CarWash Located next to the Auto Skills Center, the car wash is open 24/7. The car wash is a self-service operation with two wash bays and a vacuum bay.

Normal high-pressure washing as well as a foaming brush, tire/engine cleaner and wax are available. This facility is open to all base personnel with a current price of SO cents for more than three minutes.

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Cook's Landing Recreation Center Phone: (361) 516-6449 Hours of Operation: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays.

The Recreation Center has pool tables, PS2, X Box 360, Game Cube, foosball, ping pong, air hockey, computers, large screen HD TV, Direct TV, and more than 600 movies in stock. View your favorite movie or watch programming from Direct TV while relaxing on a comfortable leather sofa, chair or adult-sized bean bags. Each month the Recreation Center receives new movies before the video stores. This facility is open to everyone on board NAS Kingsville.

Escondido Ranch Freer, TX Phone: (830) 373-4419 www.navyescondidoranch.com Prime South Texas acreage for hunting, horseback riding, fishing, camping and wildlife watching await you at Escondido Ranch, which is located 90 miles from NAS Kingsville, outside of Freer, Texas. Its lodge can accommodate up to 70 people and has a lounge area equipped with a pool table, large-screen television and electronic dart game. Escondido Ranch is a great get-away with a variety of things to do. Other amenities include a cook¬ house, camp sites, and RV hook-ups.

Hunting on the 6,800-acre ranch is permitted by reservation only. Active-duty service members can make reservations five weeks in advance; retirees and Reservists three weeks in advance, and DoD civilians two weeks in advance.

Lodge -Escondido Ranch has a 17room lodge with several options for your stay. There are rooms that have bunk beds that sleep 4, family rooms that sleep 4, or a separate cottage that sleeps 8 with a kitchen, bathroom and porch.

Newly-renovated restrooms, shower facilities and flooring throughout the public areas as well as a large ice machine will add to your overall experience. Each room is furnished with beds, a refrigerator and an air conditioner/ neater. Adjacent to the lodge is a cookhouse with barbecue pits, electric stove and grill.

Escondido Ranch is available for group activities such as parties, seminars, reunions and trail rides. Advance notice is required for scheduling such events, so please contact the Ranch at least 60 days prior to the event.

Camping - Twelve RV sites are available with electric, water and sewage hook-ups. Bring your RV or tent and enjoy the outdoors.

Hunting - The Ranch offers yearround hunting. To find out what game is in season, call theTexas Parks andWildlife Office regarding hunting in McMullen County at 1-800- 792-1112.

Aggressive conservation programs have increased the abundance of wildlife on the Ranch. Over 75 different types of birds can be seen. Hog, javelina, bird and deer hunting are very popular.

Deer hunting is conducted on a drawing basis, and begins with archery in October and rifle from November to January.

Call the Ranch for more information on the drawing process. Hog hunts are conducted monthly, February through August, around the full moon and are very successful. These hunts are overnight events.

Fishing - Fish the Nueces River! All anglers are required to comply with Texas State Fishing Regulations.

You don't have to be a hunter or fisherman to enjoy the Ranch. There are many other opportunities to enjoy the outdoors: camping, archery, hiking, fishing, relaxing, wildlife photography, bird watching, animal watching or watching a sunset without obstruction or interference.

MS3 Ronchester Santiago Fitness Center Phone: (361) 516-6171 / 516-6172 Hours of Operation: S a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weekends and holidays.

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ties. The Nautilus/ Cardiovascular and Free Weight work-out rooms have the newest technology as well as the traditional equipment. Other indoor facilities include a basketball court, four racquetball courts, locker rooms, saunas and hot tubs. Numerous outdoor facilities include a heated pool, a football/all-pur¬pose field and a ¼-mile synthetic track.

The athletic program includes a variety of activities such as football, racquetball, basketball, bowling, volleyball, tennis and s0ftball. Captain's Cup tournaments are held throughout the year.

newspapers and magazines. Books are updated through a contract leasing program. Video cassettes, audio tapes, books on tape, copier, fax machine, a microfiche reader and more are available for patron use. There is also a paperback book exchange program.

In addition, there are nine computers for; use. They are connected to the internet with printers, an NMCI connection, numerous word-processing, spreadsheet and educational software programs, and instructional CDs. Special events are held throughout the year for both children and adults.

Information, Tickets & Travel (Irr) Phone: (361) 516-6449 Located inside the Outdoor Recreation Buildings, the Outdoor Recreation Building, the Information, Tickets & Travel office is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Closed for lunch from 1 to 2 p.m.) ITT provides information and discount tickets to base personnel to a host of area attractions.

ITT also sponsors monthly bus trips to various festivals, sports events, shopping centers, and concerts throughout South Texas.

The ITT office sells discount tickets for attractions such as Schlitterbahn, SeaWorld and Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, and the Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington and the new Hurricane Alley Waterpark in Corpus Christi. ITT also has discount ticket packages for Disney World, Universal Studios, Blue Man's Group and Medieval Times and more!

Feel Free to call or stop by the ITT office and the staff will assist you with your travel. Tickets may be purchased at the ITT office by phone or in person.

Outdoor Recreation Phone: (361) 516-6191 Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

Outdoor Recreation is the place to go for your camping, fishing, picnicking and hunting needs. There is a wide variety of equipment ready to rent for your recreational requirements. For those who enjoy water sports, Outdoor Recreation has motor boats, kayaks, and canoes equipped with life preservers, paddles and car carriers for trailers. For

Library Phone: (361) 516-6271 Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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campers, Outdoor Recreation has trailers, camp stoves, lanterns, water jugs, tents, cots and sleeping bags.

Outdoor Recreation also manages the hunting and fishing programs on base and is the sole provider for station fishing and programs on base and is the sole provider for station fishing and hunting permits. It manages two fresh-water ponds stocked with blue channel catfish and has complete fishing supplies including rods and reels, bait buckets and tackle. The base hunting program includes dove, quail, and turkey when in season. Outdoor Recreation provides complete information on hunting and fishing both on station and in the region.

Station picnic facilities are also maintained through this activity. Each pavilion has restroom facilities, playground equipment, BBQ pits and shade areas. There are no fees for picnic facility use: however, reservations must be made in advance.

Enjoy Outdoor entertaining, BBQ or grilling? Rental equipment includes tables, chairs, ice chests and two 7ftBBQ pits on trailers, one of which is a smoker. Also available are utility trailers for moving furniture, vehicle trailers, gasoline generators, garden tillers ang augers.

Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park Phone: (361) 516-6191 Located behind Outdoor Recreation is a 13-slot RV park. All 13-slots have 10x10 concrete slabs with individual shelters and picnic tables. Five of the 13-slots have water, electricity and sewer with the remaining eight having only water and electricity. There is a free on-site dump station available for use. The RV Park also has showers, bathrooms and a coin-operated laundry with large-capacity machines. The RV Park is open 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. Reservations may be made in person or by phone with a credit card and there are daily, weekly or monthly rates.

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KINGSVILLE civilians, and contractors on board NAS Kingsville. Full-time and part-time care is available to meet the varying needs of our parents and children.

Sellers Street Storage Compound Phone: (361) 516-6449 Affordable vehicle, RV, trailer and boat storage is available on a secure lot that allows for one day or full year storage.

CLUB FACILITIES

Veterinarian Phone: (361) 961-3952 The Army Veterinarian visits NAS Kingsville monthly. Appointments are made by calling the Corpus Christi Army Veterinary at (361) 961-3952. Veterinarian services are available to active-duty and retired military personnel.

CHILD & YOUTH SERVICES Child Development Center (CDC) Phone: (361) 516-6570 Hours of Operation: 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed weekends and holidays.

The Child Development Center provides outstanding care for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Its primary goal is to ensure that children in our care are offered every opportunity to flourish in a safe and caring atmosphere that offers an abundance of learning activities.

The CDC provides an environment that nurtures and challenges the growth and development of each child.

Developmentally appropriate activities and experiences are offered to meet the needs of each child. All meals and snacks are prepared in accordance with USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program guidelines. The CDC has been accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) for eight years.

Child Development Homes (CDH) Phone: (361) 516-6718.

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flexible and care is excellent. Providers undergo an extensive background check, orientation training, and home inspections prior to authorization by the Commanding Officer. Homes are monitored on a regular basis and training is ongoing to ensure program quality. Each provider is enrolled in the Child and Adult Care Food Program to ensure children receive nutritious meals. Homes are equipped with state of the art materials and equipment.

School Aged Care (SAC) Phone: (361) 516-6718 Hours of Operation: After School Care is from 2:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.; Summer Camp Hours are from 6:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

A variety of activities is offered for children ages kindergarten through 12 years of the state-of-the-art sound system enabling you to age. After School Care is a key part of listening to any TV in the house. A 150" pro¬ the program.

Children are picked-up at area schools and brought back to the SAC Center for snacks, homework assistance and playtime. Holiday Camps are available during school closing. SAC supports and encourages military and DoD children to participate in community youth events.

Families eligible to participate in the program are military dependents, DoD

Captain's Club Hours of Operation: 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday. Also open on weekends for scheduled events.

The Captain's ballroom is a versatile facility for hosting events ranging command events to weddings, seminars, reunions and community gatherings.

The ballroom can also be reserved for private events on weekends such as weddings, parties and socials. Its premier turn-key operation makes it possible to have an elegant event without the hassle of booking decorators, DJ's, caterers and planners.

K-BAR: Located inside The Captain's Club in the No-Fly Zone, the K-BAR has something for everyone. For sports fans, there are flat screen televisions with a state-of-the-art sound system enabling you to listen to any TV in the house. A 150” projection screen makes you feel like you're in the action. If you like to dance, there is a huge dance floor, special effects lighting and a great assortment of music and videos.

Shoemaker Pavilion: This facility is available for special events such as weddings. Meetings, birthdays, etc.

There are two rooms that can accommodate approximately 75 guests, with restroom facilities and a large covered patio. For more details please call The Captain’s Club at 516-6413 The Line Shack Building 3743 Phone: (361) 516-6888.

Hours of Operation: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday The Line Shack snack bar is located close to the squadrons for ease and convenience.

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LOCAL AREA Kingsville & Kleberg County

The City of Kingsville, located just west of the Gulf of Mexico in an area called "The Wild Horse Desert" by early settlers, is the birthplace of the American ranching industry. Kingsville is named for Captain Richard E. King, founder of the legendary King Ranch, which borders the city on three sides. The city was established on July4, 1904.

In 1853, Captain King purchased land that was once part of the Rincon de Santa Gertrudis Spanish Land Grant and changed the South Texas coastal plains forever. He fenced and cleared the land, fought off raiding Indians, and even moved an entire village from Mexico to the area. The residents of that village became some of Texas' first cowboys, and today, those "Kinenos" can still be

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seen on the streets of downtown Kingsville. King's wife Henrietta continued the Ranch after his death. But toward the end of her life she began donating land to help the city grow. Her legacy lives on today in the churches, college and schools her countless land donations made possible.

Today, the King Ranch remains a working ranch, boasting over 60,000 cattle and 300 quarter horses and offers fabulous opportunities for nature lovers and birders. Visitors to South Texas can spend a day on the Ranch and see a variety of tropical and migratory birds, white tailed deer and javelinas. Group tours and packages, tailored specifically for each group, are also available.

Birdwatchers find a haven in Kingsville and the surrounding area. Over 450 species have been sighted on the more than one million acres of habitat comprised of shoreline, brush and arid

desert. This diverse habitat and Kingsville's location within the two greatest migratory flyways in the United States make it a prime destination for yearround birding opportunities.

Attractions in Kingsville, in addition to the King Ranch, include the John Connor Museum at Texas A&M-Kingsville and the King Ranch Museum. Together, they tell the story of Kingsville's colourful past, rich in history and cultural diversity. Historical downtown is reminiscent of America's old main streets, lined with specialty gift shops, a craft market, and of course, the King Ranch Saddle Shop.

Kingsville

Kingsville is the county seat of Kleberg County, Texas. The population was 26,213 at the 2010 census, with 8,943 households, and 6,134 families residing in the city. The population density was

NEWCOMER INFORMATION St. Gertrude Catholic School, Epiphany Episcopal School (PK-GS) and Presbyterian Pan American School.

1904 Train Museum

Situated in Historic Downtown Kingsville and, of course, next to the train tracks on Kleberg Avenue is one of Kingsville's special treasures. Contained inside are jewels of Kingsville's history.

Although small by larger cities standards, the 1904 Train Museum is a step back in time when rail travel and shipping were the safest and quickest ways to move people, cattle or goods. Visitors will discover artefacts dating back to the early 1900's through the 1960's when rail travel no longer held the sparkle and excitement it had enjoyed for so many years, and goods and people were now moved by 4-wheeled trucks and automobiles. The little Depot closed in 1980, but was remodelled and re-opened as a museum in June 2005.

Bishop 1,848.8 people per square mile. There were 10,427 housing units at an average density of753.8 per square mile.

The city's public schools are operated by the Kingsville Independent School District and Santa Gertrudis Independent School District. High schools (grades 9-12) include Henrietta M. King High School and Academy High School. Middle schools (grades 7-8) include Memorial Middle School and Santa Gertrudis.

There are also two intermediate schools (grades S-6), Gillett Intermediate School and Santa Gertrudis. Elementary schools (grades 2-4) include Perez Elementary School, Kleberg Elementary School and Santa Gertrudis Elementary School.

Primary schools (grades PK-1) include Harrel Primary School, Harvey Primary School, Lamar Primary School, and Santa Gertrudis. Alternative schools include K.E.Y.S. Academy and LASER School. Private schools include

Bishop is located just eight miles northeast of the air station, located on U.S. Highway 77 and Farm-to-Market Road 70, about 30 miles southwest of Corpus Christi in Nueces County.

The city of Bishop was a planned town from its beginning. In 1910, F.Z. Bishop, an insurance agent turned promoter, acquired 2,300 acres of land in South Texas along the railroad line and laid out a model community surrounded by farm tracts. Bishop laid out zoned business, industrial and residential districts, and built a water and power system. In just two years, the town grew to a population of 1,200.

Bishop closed his operation as World War I started. He had sold more than 80,000 acres of land and established a prospering community.

The City of Bishop is served by the Bishop Consolidated Independent School District, which has five schools: Bishop High (Grades 9-12); Luehrs Junior High (Grades 7-8); Bish-

op Elementary (Grades 4-6); Petronila Elementary (Grades PK-5); and Bishop Primary (Grades PK-3). Bishop High School opened in the fall of 2010.

NAS KINGSVILLE Quick Reference Telephone Numbers Commercial: (361) 516 + Extension; DSN: 876 + Extension) SAPR DoD Safe Help Hotline: 1-877-995-5274 NASK Victim Advocate: 361-533-0454 Coastal Bend 361-947-3140 Operator Directory Assistance (361) 516-6333 Billeting Office (361) 516-6321 American Red Cross Auto Skills Center Barber Shop (NEX) Beauty Shop Branch Hospital Clinic Central Michigan University Chapel (Bldg. 1716) Child Development Center Commissary Dental Clinic BOD Safe Helpline - Sexual Assault Escondido Ranch Federal Credit Unions Fleet and Family Support Center Gymnasium/Fitness Center Legal Services Military OneSource NMCI Helpdesk Navy Exchange Outdoor Recreation Pass & Tag Office Personal Property Office Public Affairs Office Security Spinz Restaurant Stars and Strikes Bowling Center Tricare Information Tricare Nurse Advice Line (NAL) Temporary Lodging/Billeting The Information Tickets & Tours Transition Assistance Program USAA Auto Insurance USAA Banking & ATMs USAA PCS/Development Guides Youth Activities

877-272-7337 361-516-6248 361-516-6447 361-516-6447 361-516-6313 800-950-1144 361-516-6331 361-516-6176 361-516-4241 361-516-6332 877-995-5247 830-373-4419 888-842-6328 361-516-6333 361-516-6171 361-516-6426 800-342-9647 866-843-6624 361-516-6361 361-516-6191 361-516-6555 361-516-6289 361-516-6375 361-516-6217 361-516-6196 361-516-6196 800-444-5445 800-874-2273 361-516-6321 361-516-6449 361-516-6333 800-531-8772 800-531-8722 877-233-7569 361-516-6718

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Ricardo

Ricardo, on U.S. Highway 77 South, seven miles south of Kingsville in Kleberg County, began as a railroad siding on the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway. In 1908, Robert Kleberg, Sr., manager of the King Ranch, asked the railroad to build a depot at the site. The station was given the name Richard, which was later changed to the Spanish form, Ricardo. The land around Ricardo, part of 63,000 acres put up for sale by the King Ranch when the railroad was built, was all sold by 1917.

As settlers moved to the area, an independent school district was formed.

In 1913, a schoolhouse was erected, and two teachers were employed. As the years passed and the population grew, the school expanded. Electricity came to the community in 1941, reducing

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labor by the use of machinery. In time, dairying became unprofitable, and the cows were sold. In addition, the poultry industry and vegetable growing ceased to be important. Since the late 1980's cotton has been the principal crop around Ricardo. As of 2010, the population of Ricardo was 1,048.

Ricardo has an elementary / junior high school. The school's mascot is a Yellow Jacket. Since there is no high school, students in grades 9-12 attend either Kaufer High School in Riviera or H.M. King High School in Kingsville.

Riviera

Riviera is an unincorporated community in Kleberg County, located about 11 miles south of Kingsville on U.S. Highway 77. Riviera was founded in 1906 by Theodore Fredrick Koch, a land

promoter, who purchased land from the King Ranch to sell to land seekers.

Koch built a town site along the St. Louis, Brownsville, and Mexico Railway and named it Riviera after the French Riviera.

Riviera is served by Riviera Independent School District, which consists of three schools: Riviera-Kaufer High School (9-12), De La Paz Middle School (6-8), and Nanny Elementary School (PK-5).

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