Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi April 4, 2013 Vol. 53 No. 14 www.cnic.navy.mil/gulfport An Easter tradition An Easter tradition Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) was busy with Easter activities through- out the holiday weekend. Military families were treated to three Easter-related cel- ebrations sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC) and the Seabee Memorial Chapel. Families came out to Seabee Lake March 29, for BBC’s Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza, and to the athletic fields, March 29, for MWR’s annual Easter egg hunt. Members of the Seabee Memorial Chapel congregation enjoyed an Easter egg hunt after services Easter Sunday. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released) For more photos, see page 6 and NCBC Facebook + +++++++ +++++ + + + + + + + +++++++++ + + + + + + + ++ + ++ + + Blood Drive April 4 Chapel 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Liberty Center 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. All blood types needed! visit www.redcrossblood.org and use SEABEE or SEABEELIBERTY as sponsor code + Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert released a video message to the fleet re- cently about the passage of a De- fense appropriations bill and what that means for the fleet. In the video, the Navy's top ad- miral discussed the bill that the President signed last week putting legislation into effect that will re- store Defense Department funds through September. What was projected to be a $9 billion shortfall in the Navy's oper- ations accounts will be halved ac- cording to Greenert. He explained in the video that the Bill will take care of four and a half billion dol- lar shortfall in operations and that the Navy will have to adjust. He also stated, that sequestration, the reduction of spending in all accounts, remains in place. "We're going to move ahead in a very deliberate fashion and decide what's important and fund those most important things," said Greenert. "Money will be distrib- uted to the fleet and important operations can get underway." Among those priorities Greenert said that the Navy's bills will be paid, deployed operations will re- main funded and some restoration and modernization projects will return. "So what does this mean to you? For our Sailors, this means your pay will be stable as it has been, CNO explains what budget changes mean for you See CNO page 9 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert gives a video message to the fleet about the passage of another Continu- ing Resolution and what that means for the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released) By Chief of Naval Operations Public Affairs
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An Easter traditionAn Easter tradition
Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) was busy with Easter activities through-out the holiday weekend. Military families were treated to three Easter-related cel-ebrations sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Balfour BeattyCommunities (BBC) and the Seabee Memorial Chapel. Families came out to SeabeeLake March 29, for BBC’s Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza, and to the athletic fields,March 29, for MWR’s annual Easter egg hunt. Members of the Seabee Memorial Chapelcongregation enjoyed an Easter egg hunt after services Easter Sunday. (U.S. Navy photoby Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
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Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)Adm. Jonathan Greenert releaseda video message to the fleet re-cently about the passage of a De-fense appropriations bill and whatthat means for the fleet. In the video, the Navy's top ad-
miral discussed the bill that thePresident signed last week puttinglegislation into effect that will re-store Defense Department fundsthrough September. What was projected to be a $9
billion shortfall in the Navy's oper-ations accounts will be halved ac-cording to Greenert. He explainedin the video that the Bill will takecare of four and a half billion dol-lar shortfall in operations and thatthe Navy will have to adjust. Healso stated, that sequestration,the reduction of spending in allaccounts, remains in place. "We're going to move ahead in a
very deliberate fashion and decidewhat's important and fund thosemost important things," saidGreenert. "Money will be distrib-
uted to the fleet and importantoperations can get underway."Among those priorities Greenert
said that the Navy's bills will bepaid, deployed operations will re-main funded and some restorationand modernization projects willreturn. "So what does this mean to you?
For our Sailors, this means yourpay will be stable as it has been,
CNO explains whatbudget changesmean for you
See CNO page 9
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)Adm. Jonathan Greenert gives avideo message to the fleet aboutthe passage of another Continu-ing Resolution and what thatmeans for the fleet. (U.S. Navy photoby Mass Communication Specialist 1stClass Peter D. Lawlor/Released)
By Chief of Naval OperationsPublic Affairs
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Rob MimsEditor
Bonnie L. McGerrMass Comm. Specialist
MCC(SCW/SW/AW) Ryan G. Wilber
Special ContributorsCM3(SCW) Katchen Tofil
CECN(SCW) Lucinda Moise
The Seabee Courier is aweekly authorized on-linepublication for members ofthe military services and theirfamilies. Content does notnecessarily reflect the officialviews of the U.S. Govern-ment, the DoD or the U.S.Navy and does not imply en-dorsement thereof. The ap-pearance of advertising in thisnewspaper, including insertsor supplements, does notconstitute endorsement bythe U. S. Government, DoD,the Navy or NCBC Gulfport ofthe products and services ad-vertised. All content in thisnewspaper shall be madeavailable for purchase, use orpatronage without regard torace, color, religion, gender,national origin, age, maritalstatus, physical handicap, po-litical affiliation or any othernon-merit factor of the pur-chaser, user or patron. If aviolation or rejection of thisequal opportunity policy byan advertiser is confirmed,the publisher shall refuse toprint advertising from thatsource until the violation iscorrected. The Seabee Couriersolicits news contributionsfrom military and civiliansources, but the Public Affairsstaff reserves the right to editand/or rewrite material se-lected for publication to con-form with journalismstandards. The deadline formaterial is close of businessevery Friday. Your commentsare always welcome. TheSeabee Courier office is inBuilding 1, Room 205. Themailing address is 4902 Mar-vin Shields Blvd., Code 15,Gulfport, MS 39501. Phone:228-871-3662., Email:[email protected]
Spring into action as a Ready Navy family
For many, spring brings a resur-gence of energy and activity withthe milder temperatures. It is a perfect time to practice your
family emergency plan and to re-evaluate and restock your emer-gency supply kit for the changingseason. Although winter storms arebecoming a fading memory, it is im-portant to remember that weatherand other hazards can be unpre-dictable. So spring into action as aReady Navy Family and be ready forany hazard. Be and Stay Informed: Learn
about hazards that are common inspring months and most likely tohappen in your area. The ReadyNavy website "Be and Stay In-formed" tabs offer specific instruc-tions, information, and resourcesyou may need to know regardingfloods, tornadoes, man-made haz-ards, and emergency actions. Learnwhat you should know if you needto evacuate or take shelter in yourhome.Make a Plan: As a family, make
and refine your emergency plan sothat everyone in the family under-stands what to do, where to go, andwhat to take in the event of anyemergency. Practice your plan byconducting a drill where all family
members must gather at your desig-nated meeting place, exiting by vari-ous doors. Your emergency planshould also include how your familywill communicate with each other,particularly if normal communicationmethods, such as phone lines or celltowers, are out. Road conditionsand other hazards can limit ease ofmovement. Have a contact personoutside the area who each memberof the family can notify that they aresafe, if separated. Place a call toyour designated contact person tobe sure he or she is willing to servein that role. The Ready Navy web-site provides printable forms andcontact cards to guide you in yourplanning.Build a Kit: The best way to pre-
pare for the unexpected is to haveon hand one or more emergencykits that include enough water andnon-perishable supplies for everyfamily member to survive at leastthree days. Keep a kit prepared athome, and consider having kits inyour car, at work, and a portableversion in your home ready to takewith you. These kits will enable youand your family to respond to anyemergency more effectively. Make agame of kit building with your chil-dren. One idea is to have your chil-dren go on a scavenger hunt to findand gather necessary suppliesaround your house. Make note of
items you are missing and shop to-gether at your local installation com-missary and NEX to complete yourkit. History shows that children whoare involved and informed withemergency planning are better ableto react safely in an emergency.
For information about Ready Navyand tips, forms, and guidance to beprepared for and stay informedabout all hazards, visitwww.ready.navy.mil. Ready Navy isa CNIC-sponsored emergency pre-paredness program.
From Commander NavyInstallations CommandPublic Affairs
An emergency kit is an effective way to prepare for unexpectedevents. Having the entire family prepare the kit will help children bet-ter cope with emergencies and ensures everyone knows the emer-gency kit contents. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication SpecialistMonique K. Hilley/Released)
Sailors who have hit a weightloss plateau, or can't drop theweight despite having a physi-cally active lifestyle, may benefitfrom a talk with their local dieti-cian, officials said March 28. "There are three main reasons
why increasing exercise and ac-tivity may lead to weightplateau or increased weightgain. Being more aware willhelp you identify and adjust ac-cordingly," said Lt. Cmdr. Jen-nifer Wallinger, registereddietitian, Navy Nutrition, NavyPhysical Readiness Program. "Itis important to balance the nu-trients that you put in your bodywith what you burn off in activ-ity, whether that is normal dailyactivity or exercise."One reason is that adding ac-
tivity increases hunger. "Make sure the food you eat
will fill you up by choosing nu-trient dense foods containingprotein, fiber and healthy fatsinstead of calorie dense foods[including] high fat and highsugar items with few nutrients,"continued Wallinger.Another reason is choosing the
wrong foods. "The body is designed not to
starve. If you do not chooselower calorie, filling food, youwill naturally compensate forthe extra calories burned fromdaily activity and exercise," saidWallinger. "Try filling up on veg-etables before or as part of yourmeal." Lastly, exercising can provide a
false sense of entitlement. "People may think, 'I worked
out, so I can have or deservethat burger, cheesecake, na-chos' . . . whatever," saidWallinger. Activity helps you burn calo-
ries, but only if you do not eatall of those calories back.
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Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battal-ion (NMCB) 11 conduct command level physical trainingon Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfportin the early morning, March 22. NMCB 11 is a Seabee bat-talion specializing in contingency construction, disasterresponse, and humanitarian assistance. (U.S. Navy photoby Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class JonathanCarmichael/Released)
Chief Steelworker (SCW/EXW/AW/FPJ) Christen All-good was commissioned a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO)2 during a ceremony held at the Training Hall on boardNaval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC), April 1.CWOs are technical specialists who perform with theknowledge and skills of a specific occupational field at alevel beyond what is normally expected of a Master ChiefPetty Officer. Allgood was one of two selected for CWOduring fiscal year 2013 in the Naval Construction Force.(U.S. Navy photos by Chief Mass Communication Specialist RyanG. Wilber/Released)
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Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Christopher Stamps, NCBC Gulfport Master-at-Arms (MAA) Office, leading petty officer, and Steelworker Construction-man Cassandra Null, assigned to the MAA Office, raise an Air Force two-starflag in preparation for a distinguished visitor on board NCBC Gulfport,March 29. Traditionally, each military installation flies a flag from theirheadquarters flagpole of the appropriate color for service and stars forrank when receiving officers O-7 and above. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Com-munication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
Navy resourcesavailable forSailors tryingto trim fatFrom Navy Pesonnel CommandPublic Affairs
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As Earth Day is April 22 BUZZ on the Street asks:
“What can we do to conserve energy on board NCBC?”
“Shortening the workweek.”
EA3(SCW) Sam PolingNMCB 11Hometown: Sparta, Mich.
“Car pooling. It savesgas and money.”
Rhea KiuluulHometown: Guam
“Automatic shut offson things like comput-ers.”
Jessica WatkinsMWRHometown: Lima, Ohio
“Turn off power to unoccupied buildingson base and convertheavy vehicles into hy-brid or bio diesel.”
“Invest in more solarpanels and maybe evenwind turbines forsmaller facilities.”
Brian WebbAssistant Fire Chief NCBC Fire DepartmentHometown: Baton Rouge, La.
“Turning off lightswhen no one is usingthem.”
CMCA Brandon ThomasNMCB 133Hometown: Ocala, Fla.
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Military families turned out March 29, for the Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC)
Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza and March 30, for the Morale, Welfare and
Recreation (MWR), Easter Egg Hunt. BBC’s afternoon of fun at Seabee Lake fea-
tured egg hunts, pony rides, a petting zoo, crawfish boil and a DJ to play
music for the crowd. Guests were also asked to join in and help celebrate Sparky
the Fire Dog’s 62nd birthday. Patrons at MWR ’s morning event enjoyed mul-
tiple egg hunts, children’s games, a climbing wall, bounce house and free
food and drinks. The day was capped off by special guest appearances by the
Easter Bunny and McGruff the Crime Dog.(U.S. Navy photos by Chief Mass Com-
munication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
Easter is twice the fun with MWR & BBC special events
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FF: What single experience during your ca-reer stands out the most and why?CS1: The day I graduated from bootcamp. I think it was the first time Ihad ever seen my mother cry overbeing proud of me.
FF: What has been your biggest motivationthroughout your career?CS1: The fact that one day I wouldlike to make it so my mother wouldnever have to work or at least not
work as hard as she does right now.She is honestly the reason that I workso hard to make it and be successfulin everything that I do.
FF: What advice would you give to futureSailors?CS1: Stay focused. Do not let the joyof finally being free from your familieswatching eye make you do things thatwould go against your character.Never or at least try to keep them
proud to say that you are a U.S. NavySailor.
FF: What is your favorite thing about work-ing with the Seabees?CS1: I am probably one of the onlyfleet rate personnel that can honestlysay that I love my Seabees. The mem-bers I worked with in NMCB 7 weresome of the greatest people I haveever met in my life. They taught me somuch and for that I am very grateful.
FF: Who was your most influential mentorduring your career, and why? CS1: My greatest mentor would have to be CSCS(SW/SCW) VirgilioFiguerus was at the time my CSC inNMCB 7. That man pushed me harderthan I have ever been pushed in mylife because he had so much faith inme. To this day I believe he will al-ways be my greatest motivator. If andwhen I retire, he has to be my guestspeaker.
Culinary Specialist 1st Class (SCW)
Shameka Danell Hooker
NCBC Gulfport
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NCBCFRAMES
By CM3(SCW) Katchen TofilNCBC Public Affairs
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Family and friends welcomedhome more than 180 Seabeesassigned to Naval Mobile Con-struction Battalion (NMCB) 133,Delayed Body, at the TrainingHall on board NCBC Gulfport asthey returned from deployment,April 1. For more than sixmonths The Runnin’ Roos havebeen operating forward de-ployed to the U.S. Central Com-mand area of responsibility(AOR) in support of construc-tion operations throughoutAfghanistan. NMCB 133 is re-turning home as the last activeduty Seabee battalion to deployto Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photoby Chief Mass Communication Spe-cialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
Home at last . . . NMCB 133 returns
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Patiya Cherry, a housekeeperfor Navy Gateway Inns andSuites (NGIS) Gulfport, Miss.,was announced as the 2012Housekeeper of the Year dur-ing a Commander, Navy Instal-lations Command (CNIC) NavyLodging Program AppreciationDay Ceremony held at theRhodes Hall Conference Roomon board Naval ConstructionBattalion Center (NCBC) Gulf-port, March 27.The CNIC Navy Lodging Pro-
gram recognizes installations,lodging operations and individ-ual accomplishments by pre-senting the Adm. Elmo R.Zumwalt Five, Four and ThreeStar Accreditation Awards, andthe Manager, Supervisor, Asso-ciate and Housekeeper of theYear awards.In addition to Housekeeper
of the Year, a world-wide com-petition, Cherry was alsonamed NGIS Gulfport’s Em-ployee of the Quarter, 1stquarter and Employee of theYear. Simone Tomlin, NGISGulfport general manager, saidit was her industriousness,hard work and pleasant atti-tude that put her over the top
among 34 employees.“She always goes above and
beyond the call of her positionby acting as an outstandingexample to her peers. Shesets the bar high and moti-vates others to follow. On nu-merous occasions, Patiya hasvolunteered to perform addi-tional duties when we wereshort-staffed. She has actedas a common area cleaner andas Housekeeping Lead, whenneeded. Without her dedica-tion and “can do” attitude, ouroperation would not functionas required,” said Tomlin in heraward write-up.Cherry, a native of Moss
Point, Miss., has been commut-ing 45 minutes to work in thehospitality service on theSeabee base for the past threeyears. She said she does it be-cause she simply enjoys thework.“I love the environment. I
love the job. It’s worth thedrive,” said Cherry. “I likemeeting new people, and mak-ing them happy and smile.When they come into a cleanroom it makes their day. And,it makes my day to make theirday.”
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NMCB 5 Jungle Warfare Training
OKINAWA, Japan - Equipment Operator 2nd Class Kendrell Dale fast-ropes out of anMV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron (VMM) 265, duringa Jungle Leaders Course. Kendrell is assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battal-ion (NMCB) 5, which enrolled six Seabees in the Marine Jungle Leaders Course at theJungle Warfare Training Center. The course is designed to teach small unit leadersall aspects of small unit jungle operations and general survival skills for the jungle.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
Patiya Cherry, a housekeeper for Navy Gateway Inns and Suites(NGIS) Gulfport, Miss. and Commander, Navy Installations Com-mand (CNIC) Navy Lodging Program 2012 Housekeeper of theYear, makes her rounds preparing rooms after guest check-outs,April 1. The CNIC Navy Lodging Program recognizes installa-tions, lodging operations and individual accomplishments by pre-senting the Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt Five, Four and Three StarAccreditation Awards, and the Manager, Supervisor, Associate andHousekeeper of the Year awards. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Com-munication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
By MCC(SCW/SW/AW)Ryan G. WilberNCBC Public Affairs
See AWARD page 11
NGIS Gulfport employee isHousekeeper of the Year
One 81st Medical Group nurse will soon join an elite medicalstaff when he becomes a member of the White House clinic.Capt. Kyle Perry, a critical care nurse in the 81st Inpatient Op-
erations Squadron intensive care unit, was notified of his selec-tion for the post in February and reports there in October for thethree-year assignment."I didn't hear anything for three months, then I received an
email telling me I had been selected for an interview," Perrysaid. "I went to Washington for a two-day interview process inearly February. Once completed, the entire staff (of 40-45 physi-cians, physician assistants, nurses and medical technicians)votes and the next day the applicants were called to let themknow whether they'd been chosen."Three other nurses were competing for the three Air Force po-
sitions.He added, "To say the least, I was pretty surprised that I got
the job. When I left for the interview, I wasn't at all certain Iwould be selected. Everyone was very friendly and I'm excitedabout working with them. The entire staff is outstanding andthey've been working together for some time. They truly rely onone another."The staff is led by the president's physician, a Navy captain,
and is comprised of medics from the Army, Navy and Air Force.The medical unit cares for the president, his family, the White
House staff and visitors and the job requires two to three weeksof travel each month. The clinic is located on the grounds adja-cent to the White House and five to six staff members providecare in the clinic.Perry said. "When the president travels, the clinic staff goes in
advance to establish emergency medical services."Before leaving Keesler, Perry will attend flight nurse training at
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and survival school atFairchild AFB, Wash. He anticipates further training after he be-gins his new duties. 8
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I’m about to make a highly in-flammatory, clearly sexist, cer-tainly offensive generalization.Readers will undoubtedly gaspat my insensitivity, and offer amyriad of anecdotal evidence tothe contrary. But deep down in the recesses
of our hearts and minds, in thespaces not corrupted by con-trived societal notions of“equality” and “fairness,” we allsecretly know these words tobe true: Men are total wimpswhen they get sick. Several years after getting
married, I began to notice a re-curring behavioral pattern everytime my husband caught a cold.Unnecessary sniffling, dramaticcoughing, flamboyant sneezing– each occurrence followed bya moan, groan or whimper,along with a pitiable declarationsuch as “I don’t feel so good.”My husband’s pathetic actions
while sick did not appear to benatural and spontaneous, butseemed intended to garner themaximum amount of attention(also known as “milking it”).Additionally, when he got sick,my husband would never simplyapproach me directly and say, “Honey, I think I’m coming
down with something, andwould appreciate you makingme some chicken soup while I
take it easy for the next coupledays.” Instead, my husband would
put on a dramatic display inhopes of indirectly compellingus all to run and get him ablankie and a fudgesicle. “Why would my otherwise re-
sponsible, straightforward, mas-culine military husband resortto such childish passive aggres-sive tactics?” I wondered.At first, I thought his germ-in-
duced plea for attention mighthave something to do with himhaving grown up in a big family.One of five siblings, my hus-band was flanked by thesmartest kid and the funniestkid in the family, so he had todo whatever he could to get hisparent’s attention. Occurrences which might oth-
erwise seem unfortunate to achild were savored in my hus-band’s large family. For exam-ple, normally a kid would hategoing with their mother to getorthopedic shoes, a tonsillec-tomy, allergy testing, andspeech therapy; however, thesewere precious moments in myhusband’s childhood when momshowed him special attentionand bought him ice cream. My “big family” theory seemed
to explain my husband’s theatri-cal reaction to the commoncold, but then I started talkingto other wives. Apparently, myhusband isn’t the only one --every man on the planet ex-hibits pathetic, overly dramatic,attention seeking behaviorswhen ill. Ironically, just as otherwise
strong husbands become grov-eling weaklings when strickenwith the sniffles, their otherwisenurturing wives universally rolltheir eyes and find it impossible
to muster sympathy. We wives feel guilt and won-
der why we find our husbands’childish ploys for attention sopatently unattractive. We wishour natural nurturing instinctswould kick in, but instead ofmaking soup, we find ourselvesmuttering insensitive remarksunder our breath such as, “Heshould get an Oscar for thatsneeze” or “Building thegroundwork for another after-noon nap, are we?” or “Grow apair, would ya?”But perhaps all this irony and
marital discourse during illnessserves a higher purpose. Con-sider this: if sick males werebabied by their female compan-ions, the males might find it soenjoyable, there would be noreason to get back to the workof hunting, gathering, and mat-ing to keep the tribe strong. So, nature has built in an au-
tomatic trigger -- men who getsick become so pathetic, theirwomen find them repulsive andcannot produce sympathy. Thismotivates the men to recoverquickly so that they will becomeattractive to women again andcan thereby resume their maingoal in life: mating. So when my husband recently
came down with a case of bron-chitis, I decided that it was mywifely duty to be repulsed, toshow no sympathy and to rollmy eyes as much as humanlypossible. It wasn’t easy to com-pletely ignore my husband’schildish pleas for attention, but,I figured, it’s the least I coulddo.
Get more wit and observationsfrom Lisa at her blog, http://the-meatandpotatoesof- life.com.
By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse Contributer
Revival of the fittest: Marriage and the common cold
Capt. Kyle Perry, 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron, re-views a patient’s chart at the Intensive Care Unit nurses’station March 6, at the Keesler Medical Center. Perry wasselected to be part of the White House clinic and reportsin October for a three-year assignment. (U.S. Air Force photoby Steve Pivnick/Rekeased)
Keesler medic to servein White House clinicBy Steve Pivnick81st Medical Group Public Affairs
During April’s Month of the MilitaryChild, the Defense Department rec-ognizes the support provided by andsacrifices made by military children,said Barbara Thompson, director ofDOD’s office of family policy/childrenand youth.Since 1983, DOD has recognized
military children for the support theyprovide to their families. There arenow 1.8 million children in the mili-tary system, Thompson said.“Military children, youth and teens
are an integral part of their militaryparent because they stand by them,they’re proud of them, they recog-nize their sacrifices and they take onadditional responsibilities to meetthe needs of their families,” shesaid.Military children also receive na-
tional-level recognition, Thompsonsaid. Following a presidential studydirective in January 2011, she said,the cabinet secretaries signed a let-ter of support from their depart-ments to military communities.
Based on that directive, DOD haspartnered with the Department ofAgriculture and Health and HumanServices to increase the availability
of high-quality child care off the in-stallation, she said, adding that 66percent of military families live offbase.
Thompson said she hopes civiliancommunities will also reach out tomilitary children.“Our military children are embed-
ded in their school systems andtheir neighborhoods,” she said.Military installations will celebratethe Month of the Military Child withactivities such as parades, facepainting, carnivals and other eventsthat children enjoy, Thompson said.Activities information, she said, willbe available through base newspa-pers, youth centers, child develop-ment center and family supportcenters.Even though the number of chil-
dren with a deployed parent has de-creased because of the U.S.military’s drawdown in Afghanistan,military families continue to face de-ployments, humanitarian missionsand training, Thompson said.Regardless of the mission, military
families are separated during timesof holidays and children’s birthdays,she said.“That’s why we recognize that chil-
our manpower accounts havebeen stable throughout this tur-moil," said Greenert. "We're goingto get our family readiness pro-grams and MWR programs backon track where they need to be.PCS will remain stable throughoutall this, so moves should continueapace."Despite other branches reducing
access to tuition assistance,Greenert stated that he will fightto keep education benefits forSailors intact."Tuition assistance is still at 100
percent, and I'm working to keepit at that level," said Greenert."That's where I think we need tobe."Greenert thanked the Navy civil-
ian workforce for their patienceduring the turmoil of the last cou-ple of months. "Remember we're ateam here and we can't function
without your dedication," saidGreenert."As you may know our furloughs
are being reduced from 22 to 14days," said Greenert. "The Secre-tary of the Navy and I are workingwith the Department of Defensestaff to keep that as low as possi-ble."Greenert stressed that with a
balanced approach to spending,careful planning and the dedica-tion of all hands, the Navy will beable to successfully navigate thesetumultuous fiscal times. "I want you to remember to
focus on Warfighting First, Oper-ate Forward and Be Ready," saidGreenert. "Thank you for your pa-tience, thank you for your profes-sionalism, thank you for yourservice."Greenert’s video can viewed at inits entirety on his blog:http://cno.navylive.dodlive.mil/
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Coastline CommunityCollege to hold earlysummer registrationCoastline Community Collegewill hold early registration fortheir summer term (June 18- Aug. 11) from April 9 - May28. For additional informa-tion, contact Dr. David Dryein the Navy College Officer,building 60, room 239 or at228-871-3439/2785 or at thewebsite,http://military.coastline.edu
Month of the Military Child salutes childrenfor contributions, sacrifices and supportBy Terri Moon CronkAmerican Forces Presss Service
Children at the Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) ChildDevelopment Center (CDC) use their imagainations to expressthemselves during an indoor art session on a rainy April morning.The CDC has several special activities planned to celebrate theMonth of the Military Child, including a picnic with parents anda cardboard ship building project. (U.S. Navy photo by ConstructionMechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released)
CDC Fitness Intramural sportsmakes working out fun. Thisseason, sign up for softball orthree on three lunchtime basket-ball. Get a group together andmotivate each other to push thatwork out a little further withsome healthy competition. Signup today at the Fitness Center.Call 228-822-5109 for details. Want an alternative work out?
Try swimming laps. Swimming isexcellent for cardio and toning.Come before work or on lunch.The pool is open Monday – Fri-day, 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Ifyou or the little ones don’t knowhow to swim, don’t worry. TheFitness Center offers swimminglessons, too. Summer is right around the
corner. Are you ready for thebeach? The CDC Fitness Centerhas everything you need to helplose pounds, tone up targetareas or just plain feel better.The Center has top of the linecardio and strength trainingequipment and plenty of it - soyou don’t have to stand aroundwaiting for machines. There arealso racquetball and basketballcourts, softball and soccer fields,and a running track. Equipmentis available for rental at the frontdesk. And don’t forget to finalizethat healthy routine with a relax-ing visit to the sauna.
On a budget? No worries - youcan still afford to get away withITT’s military discounted pricesthat aren’t available anywhereelse – not even online. Design afun-filled, high quality customtrip for you and your crew.Whether you have a day or aweek, there is fun around thecorner at the local breweries,beaches and hotels. Mobile, NewOrleans and Pensacola are onlya short distance away. Stop bytoday to design your worry freeadventure. Visit Disney World or enjoy an
exciting Disney Cruise wheredreams come true! Stop by ITTbeside the NEX and receive aFREE child’s Disney growth chartthe last Wednesday of everymonth. Active Duty, Reservist, National
Guard, USCG and Retirees arenow eligible for a complimentaryUniversal 3 Day Park-to-Parkticket and Blue Man GroupTicket at children’s price! All de-pendents and DOD personnelare eligible for discounted Uni-versal 2 Day, with Third DayFree tickets! Call 228-871-2231for more information!
The Liberty program offersmultiple recreation opportunities
for the single sailor or unaccom-panied active duty personnel ofNCBC Gulfport. This FREE facilityhas Wi-Fi, pool tables, individualTVs with headphones that playcable or movies, a big screenwith recliners, computers and afully equipped video game room.Liberty also provides FREE shut-tles to shopping and diningareas and an exciting monthlycalendar of trips offered at dis-counted rates. Call or visit NCBCLiberty on Facebook for hours ofoperation and additional details.Search NCBC Liberty. Getaway with friends and
enjoy the ambiance of the bigscreen. Take the Liberty Center’sFREE shuttle to Cinemark The-ater this Friday at 6 p.m.Sign up for Paintball with the
Liberty Center on Sunday. Get agroup together for an afternoonof fun starting at 1 p.m. andonly costing $10 per person;supplies included!
You can be sure to find thebest prices around at NOR. Stopby and pick up a price list for allof your spring outdoor plansfrom boats and camping gear toparty favorites like bouncehouses. NOR’s pricing can’t bebeat. NOR is open Monday, 8a.m. – 1 p.m., Thursday and Fri-day 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Satur-day 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Don’t sit around in your roombored when you could be havingfun with friends at the Beehive.Sit back and enjoy the flatscreens, play a little pool, andjust have fun! With an excellentbeverage selection, you are sureto find your preference. Call228-871-4009 for info.Don’t let a busy work week
ruin your eating habits. The Grillhas healthy food options on themenu. Just look for the apple!Need a menu for your office orwant to place a delivery order,call 228-871- 2494. The Grill isopen Monday - Friday from 6:30a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and offerslunch delivery 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Got a morning meeting sched-
uled? Why not meet over break-fast at The Grill. The Grill isopen as early as 6:30 a.m. andoffers a variety of tasty options
from French toast plates tobreakfast burritos or traditionaleggs and bacon. The Grill is lo-cated at the corner of Colby and7th Street.Anchors & Eagles: Great serv-
ice and good times are what youcan expect at Anchors & Eagles.Open Tuesday - Thursday 2 - 9p.m. and designated for Chiefsand Officers. Stop by and shakeoff the day with comrades.
Be a part of something impor-tant and sign up to for the Youth
& Teen Desoto National ForestCleanup Trip with the Youth Ac-tivities Center this Saturday from8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost is only $4and includes lunch.On Tuesday join the YAC for
Smart Moves: Learn to Be StressFree! The program is completelyFREE and runs from 5:30 – 8:30p.m.If you haven’t taken the oppor-
tunity to check out the YAC’s Be-fore and After School ProgramPower Hour, then you are miss-ing out. Stop by Monday from 2– 5:30 p.m. and see for yourself.
FREE MovieProgram at theTraining Hall: Take a load off.Sit back andwatch the big
screen all by yourself for some alonetime, or make it a family night and
bring the whole crew! Stop by theSnack Bar on your way in to get thatbuttered movie popcorn and thoseother goodies that help you get lostin the moment. Forget what wasplaying? No worries - put the moviehotline in your phone, 228-871-3299and call anytime!
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DISABLED COUPLE NEEDS HELP - Adisabled Gulfport couple is looking forvolunteers to repair their fencing and doother minor projects. If you can help,please all Edward Austin at 228-596-8565.RESTORE COASTAL ALABAMA PART-NERSHIP - RCAP is looking for 100 -1,000 volunteers to create four reefs atPelican Point in Fairhope, Ala. Once con-structed, the reefs will protect the adja-cent shoreline and enhance habitat forfish, shellfish and birds, providing oppor-tunities for fishing, bird watching andsightseeing from land, kayak or boat.Volunteers will meet April 6 at 8 a.m., atPelican Point, Baldwin County, Alabama,near the mouth of Weeks Bay, 10299County Road 1, Fairhope, Ala. Sign upfor this opportunity at www.100-1000.org or call Kandice O'Grady at 251-990-6002 for info.. 2013 ZOMBIE RUN- Ten volunteers are
needed for the 2013 Zombie Run April 6,10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Harrison CountyFairgrounds. Proceeds raised during therace will help cover the cost of surgeryfor 15 children in need of cleft lip andpalate repairs. Although there is a lot offun and play throughout the race/obsta-cle course, the benefits are life [email protected], orstop by the Orange Grove Navy FederalCredit Union branch located in the Cross-roads Shopping Plaza to sign up. GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLESCHOOL - GCMS, 1310 42nd Ave, Gulf-port is asking for 10 proctor/hall moni-tors April 10, from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.Contact Erwin Gilliam, Guidance Coun-selor, 228-870-1020.FLORENCE GARDENS 5K RUN - Flo-Volunteers are needed for the FlorenceGardens 5K Run April 13, 4 p.m. All pro-ceeds will benefit Make a Wish. Twelve
volunteers are needed to assist withparking, registration, water stations andother key components of the race. Flo-rence Gardens is located at 12321Preservation Drive Gulfport. If you areinterested in volunteering, please contactVicki Parkhill, 228-539-5039, ext. 6 or email www.flo-rencegarden.com.SMOKIN’ THE SOUND AND SMOKIN’THE LAKE - Smokin’ the Sound andSmokin’ the Sound, April 26 - 28, andSmokin’ the Lake, May 4 - 5, are return-ing to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Raceorganizers are asking for volunteers tosell and attach wrist bands to eventspectators, director spectators to viewingareas and perform other volunteer serv-ices. Volunteers will be provided with ameal. If you are interested in volunteer-ing, please contact Chief Ryan Wilber [email protected] or stop by theNCBC Public Affairs Office, building 1,
room 205, no later than April 10 to signup. PASS CHRISTIAN BOYS & GIRLSCLUB SOFTBALL BENEFIT- Four vol-unteers are needed to serve as umpiresat the “Bases Loaded for Boys and GirlsClub Adult Co-ed Softball TournamentMay 4. The tournament will be held atKlondyke Road Fields, Long Beach.Teams are also welcome - fee is $150 perteam. If you are interested in volunteer-ing or entering a team, please contactLeah Ladner, Balfour Beatty Communi-ties, 228-863-0424 [email protected] BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICThas requested proctors for the May Statetests. Contact Christ Spinks, AssistantSuperintendent, at 228-864-1146 for in-formation.ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY - Or-ange Grove Elementary, 11391 Old High-way 49, Gulfport is in need of six
volunteers May 1, to serve as test proc-tors and 35 volunteers, May 14, 15 and16 to serve as proctors. Volunteers areasked to report to the school by 7:30a.m. Please contact Stephanie Schep-ens, 228-365-0204 for more information. COAST SALVATION ARMY NEEDSVOLUNTEERS - Volunteers are need forvarious projects throughout the year.Contact Shawna Tatge for info,[email protected] USO GULF COAST - Get involved withUSO Gulf Coast. Thanks to dedicatedvolunteers, our USO Gulf Coast Centersoperate to provide a place to unwind, toconnect to families back home or what-ever else is needed to ease the burden.Even if you are not able to volunteer ona regular basis, our local USO Gulf CoastCenters often have programs and eventsthat need your support. Interested in be-coming a USO volunteer? Visit usovolun-teer.org.
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Lt. Yoon Choi, Protestant ChaplainFor information concerning other faith groups,
Looking for a church?The Seabee Memorial Chapel holds services every Sunday that might suityour needs. Protestant Services include a Gospel Service at 8 a.m. andDivine Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Catholic Services include CatholicMass at 9:30 a.m. There is also Catholic Mass Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.Seabee PantryThe Seabee Pantry needs restocking. During the holidays, the need forfood donations is at its highest level. Please donate as many canned goodsand other nonperishables as possible. Donation drop-off sites are locatedat the Navy Exchange, Chapel, Commissary, Fleet and Family Support Cen-ter and Armed Forces Retirement Home. The Seabee Pantry is for anyone affiliated with NCBC.Praise and WorshipThe Seabee Memorial Chapel is looking for new members for the Praise andWorship Team for the Divine Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. If youcan sing or play an instrument, you are invited to come share your gift.Women’s Bible Study Women’s Bible Study is held Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at the SeabeeMemorial Chapel. Free child care is available. For more information onall offerings that are available, contact the chapel at 228-871-2454.
Chapel Offerings
Cherry said she was “caughtoff track” when announced thewinner, but was happy to beacknowledged by her supervi-sors.“I was honored and excited.
I am happy to be recognized.It just makes me want to workharder,” said Cherry.Vice Adm. William French,
commander, Navy InstallationsCommand, took time to delivera special message via video tothe Appreciation Day awardwinners, along with all who
work for NGIS worldwide.“As a frequent visitor to Navy
Gateway Inns and Suites, Icouldn’t be happier with thetype of quality service that youprovide. … I know now thatwherever I go worldwide I willget a quality night’s stay as aresult of your efforts. Congrat-ulations on a great day. I wishI could be there with all ofyou, but all the winners oughtto be very proud of standingout in a great crowd of folkswho are very professional, de-livering quality service everyday,” said French.
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SUPPORTFamily Readiness Groups NMCB 1 FRG invites friends and family mem-bers to attend FRG meetings the first Monday ofevery month at the Youth Activity Center, build-ing 335. A potluck dinner is served at 6 p.m., fol-lowed by a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Children arewelcome and babysitting is provided during de-ployment. Contact FRG President Mary Belanger,e-mail [email protected]. NMCB 11 FRG For more information regardingthe NMCB 11 FRG, please visitwww.facebook.com/nmcb11frg or email us [email protected] 74 FRG All families of NMCB 74 are in-vited to the 74 FRG meeting the third Monday ofeach month. Meetings are at the MWR Youth Ac-tivities Center, building 335, behind the Grinderon NCBC. Socializing begins at 5:30 p.m., andmeetings begin at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish toshare at our potluck dinner. Children are wel-come. Email [email protected] or visit ourFacebook page at “NMCB74 Fearless FRG” formore information.NMCB 133 FRG invites all friends and familymembers to attend FRG meetings the first Mon-day of the month at 6 p.m. at the Youth Center.Children are welcome and babysitting is pro-
vided. Please bring a dish to share. For more in-formation contact FRG President Jaime Royal at317-730-4064 or email [email protected] on to the FRG site,http://www.wix.com/NMCB133 FSG/133frg. FOCUSFamilies OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS),provides resiliency training to service membersand their families by teaching practical skills tohelp meet the challenges of military life, includ-ing how to communicate & solve problems effec-tively and to successfully set goals together.Confidential and free with family-friendly hours,contact FOCUS today! Call 228- 822-5736 oremail [email protected] Officer’s Spouse ClubThe Gulfport Officers’ Spouses’ Club is a socialorganization that has FUN while helping ourcommunity. We meet monthly and have specialinterest groups for almost everyone! For moreinformation, email [email protected]. Wehope to see YOU soon! Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc. The NavyWives Clubs of America, Inc. is interested inreestablishing a club in the local area. If you areinterested in joining an organization that pro-motes the health and welfare of any enlistedmember of the Navy, Marine Corps or CoastGuard, please contact Darlene Carpenter at 228-342-2271 or Tina O’Shields, 228-357-0513. Visitwww.navywivesclubs-ofamerica.org for more in-formation on NWCA. NMCRS The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society ThriftShop is located in building 29 on Snead Street.The Thrift Shop is staffed entirely by volunteers,and child care and mileage are reimbursed. Re-tail hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesdayand Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers are al-ways welcome. Visit the NMCRS offices at theFleet and Family Support Center, building 30,
suite 103 or call 228-871-2610 to find out howto become a part of the NMCRS volunteer team!Gamblers AnonymousThe Fleet and Family Support Center offers GAmeetings every Thursday at 11 a.m. GA is a fellowship of people who share their experience,strength and hope with each other. All meetingsare confidential and facilitated by GA. Come to a meeting or call Jim Soriano at 228-871-3000 fordetails.TRAINING Naval Sea Cadets The Gulfport branch of theNaval Sea Cadets are recruiting youth ages 11 to17 for Sea Cadets, a nation-wide organizationthat help youth achieve personal successthrough nautical training. Meetings are the thirdSaturday of the month from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.,building 1, 2nd floor conference room. ContactLt.j.g. Bowling at 228-313-9035 [email protected] for details.SOCIAL Miss. Gulf Coast First Class Association isalways looking for new members. Meetings areevery Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., at the FitnessCenter classroom. For more information, contactAssociation president, CE1 Daniel Shaver, 228-871-2145. NCBC Multi-Cultural Diversity Committee isseeking members. Meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m., at the Seabee Memorial Chapel. Contact BU1 Jerma Cloude, 228-871-2454 for details. VFW Post 3937 Long Beach is open Monday -Thursday from noon until 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from Noon until 10 p.m., Sunday fromnoon until 7 p.m. The first Friday of the month is Seafood Night, the remaining Fridays areSteak Night. Breakfast is served from 7 to 10a.m. on Saturdays. VFW meetings are held thesecond Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.New members are always welcome. Contact Post
Commander Bill North at 228-863-8602 for info. VFW Post 4526 Orange Grove is open dailyfrom Noon to 10 p.m. and located at 15206Dedeaux Road, Orange Grove. Meetings are thefirst Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. All arewelcome and encouraged to attend. Call 228-832-0017 for more info. NMCB 62 Alumni GroupNaval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 62was recommissioned in Gulfport in 1966, and de-commissioned in 1989. To become a member, goto http://nmcb62alumni.org or for links toSeabee historical sites. Seabee Veterans ofAmerica Island X-1 Gulfport are seeking ActiveDuty, Reserve, Retired or Seabees who left themilitary after a short period of time. Island X-1Gulfport meets the first Thursday of each monthat Anchors & Eagles at 7 p.m. Contact Joe Scott(secretary) at 228-669-8335 [email protected] or log ontowww.nsva.org for information. D.A.V. - Disabled American Veterans,Chapter 5 invites Veterans and future Veteransto monthly meetings held the 3rd Monday ofeach month at 7 p.m. Call Service Officer, SilvaRoyer at 228-324-1888 to find out more aboutour organization. HERITAGE The Seabee Gift Store is located in theSeabee Heritage Center Training Hall, building446. Hours are Monday -Friday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m., and Saturdays from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Theshop has a variety of Seabee related memora-bilia, books and DVD’s. Contact the museum atwww.seabeemuseumstore.org or call the giftshop at 228-871-4779 for information on all thatis available.
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Armed Forces MC 2013 Navy-Marine Corps Relief FundPoker Run . . . A poker run to benefit the Navy Marine CorpsRelief Society(NMCRS) is scheduled for April 20 at the AFMCClubhouse, 11007 Wolf River Road, Gulfport. Registration is at10 a.m., first bike out at 11 a.m. and last bike in at 4 p.m. Formore information, contact call 228-229-2816.
Sailors can track their food in-take to ensure they are main-taining a calorie deficit topromote their weight manage-ment goals. SuperTracker is available at
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/supertracker-tools/super-tracker.html. While many may think con-
suming fewer calories is the keyto weight loss, that method canbackfire. According to Wallinger,a very low-calorie diet will ulti-mately slow your metabolismand weight loss and will encour-age rapid weight regain when
higher calorie consumption is re-sumed. The calories individualsneed to lose or gain weightvaries based on factors such asweight, age and activity level. "There is a lot of information
out there, some good and somebad," said Wallinger. "Speakingwith a dietician can help Sailorsidentify and navigate the bestmethod for their needs."Sailors may learn more about
healthy eating, nutrition andhow to locate a dietician at theNavy Nutrition web site at http://www.public.navy.mil/bu-pers-npc/support/navynutri-tion/Pages/default2.aspx.
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Spring SouthernRegion Military and
Civilian Job Fair
Biloxi Civic Center, 950 W. Howard Ave., Biloxi
April 9, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For additional information or help with your resume,call 228-388-7997 or 888-844-3577.
No admission fee - meet employ-ers with job opportunities in manydifferent fields
Dress as you would for an interview and bring a resume
Fraud, Wasteand AbuseHotline:Due to limited IG re-sources throughout theSoutheast Region, allFraud, Waste and Abusehotline work will now behandled by the Region.To report Fraud, Wasteand Abuse, contact theRegion at: Toll Free 1-877-657-9851 Comm:904-542-4979 DSN 942-4979 FAX: 904- 542-5587, E-mail:[email protected].
Please make child care arrange-ments before the job fair
