On September 14, the words "I hereby commission Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Eleven" were spo- ken for the third time in U.S. Naval history. The first gen- eration Eleven, known as the 11th NCB, served proudly in the Pacific during World War II from 1942-1945. Ironically, the second genera- tion Eleven, which served in the Pacific including several tours in Vietnam from 1953- 1969, was commissioned exactly 54 years ago on September 14, 1953 in Port Hueneme, Calif. Today, the need for critical Seabee skills to support efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as Theater Security Cooperation Plans in the Horn of Africa and the Pacific have helped pave the way for the re-com- missioning of NMCB 11. "There were a lot of eyes on us up to the commissioning," explained Lieutenant William "Ross" Pitcairn. Pitcairn was the first CEC officer to report to the pre- commissioned NMCB Eleven in March when he took the lead in coordinating the planning efforts for the com- missioning ceremony. "Getting everything ready for the 14th of September was a challenge," said Pitcairn. "We were limited on everything and we had so many people who were new, weren't familiar with the base or any procedures for commissioning and on top of that, everybody was getting the logistics and structure of the battalion set up." "Eleven has a lot of history and we are the first battalion to be commissioned in 20 Home of the Atlantic Fleet Seabees Gulfport, Mississippi September 27, 2007 Vol. 44 No. 17 inside this edition Runners came from up and down the Gulf Coast to take part in the 12th Annual Volkslauf Mud Run onboard CBC Gulfport Sept. 15. See page 6 Capt. Jeffrey Borowy receives the command flag from Rear Adm. Richard Cellon during the 25th Naval Construction Regiment re- commissioning Sept. 14. See page 4 http://www.cnic.navy.mil/gulfport Newest battalion recommissions Photo by MC1 (SW) Terry Spain Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 (NMCB 11), Command Master Chief, Master Chief Construction Mechanic (SCW) Thane Halsey, salutes First Naval Construction Division, Rear Adm. Richard Cellon (left) and Commanding Officer of NMCB 11, Cmdr. Stephen Revelas (right) during the commissioning ceremony of NMCB 11. The ceremony was held at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Miss, Sept. 14. NMCB 11 had been decommissioned since Dec. 20, 1969. See Eleven page 14 By MC2 Erick S. Holmes NMCB 11 Public Affairs
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On September 14, thewords "I hereby commissionNaval Mobile ConstructionBattalion Eleven" were spo-ken for the third time in U.S.Naval history. The first gen-eration Eleven, known as the11th NCB, served proudly inthe Pacific during WorldWar II from 1942-1945.Ironically, the second genera-tion Eleven, which served inthe Pacific including severaltours in Vietnam from 1953-1969, was commissionedexactly 54 years ago onSeptember 14, 1953 in PortHueneme, Calif.
Today, the need for criticalSeabee skills to supportefforts in Iraq andAfghanistan as well asTheater Security CooperationPlans in the Horn of Africaand the Pacific have helpedpave the way for the re-com-missioning of NMCB 11.
"There were a lot of eyes onus up to the commissioning,"explained LieutenantWilliam "Ross" Pitcairn.Pitcairn was the first CECofficer to report to the pre-commissioned NMCB Elevenin March when he took thelead in coordinating theplanning efforts for the com-
missioning ceremony."Getting everything readyfor the 14th of Septemberwas a challenge," saidPitcairn. "We were limitedon everything and we had so
many people who were new,weren't familiar with thebase or any procedures forcommissioning and on top ofthat, everybody was gettingthe logistics and structure of
the battalion set up." "Eleven has a lot of history
and we are the first battalionto be commissioned in 20
Home of the Atlantic Fleet Seabees Gulfport, Mississippi September 27, 2007Vol. 44 No. 17
inside this edition
Runners came from up and down theGulf Coast to take part in the 12thAnnual Volkslauf Mud Run onboardCBC Gulfport Sept. 15.
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Capt. Jeffrey Borowy receives thecommand flag from Rear Adm.Richard Cellon during the 25thNaval Construction Regiment re-commissioning Sept. 14.
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Photo by MC1 (SW) Terry SpainNaval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 (NMCB 11), Command Master Chief, MasterChief Construction Mechanic (SCW) Thane Halsey, salutes First Naval ConstructionDivision, Rear Adm. Richard Cellon (left) and Commanding Officer of NMCB 11,Cmdr. Stephen Revelas (right) during the commissioning ceremony of NMCB 11. Theceremony was held at Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Miss, Sept. 14.NMCB 11 had been decommissioned since Dec. 20, 1969.
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By MC2 Erick S. HolmesNMCB 11 Public Affairs
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Rear Adm. Mark S. Boensel,Commander, Navy RegionSoutheast, presented 12 LeanSix Sigma (LSS) Green Beltswith LSS ceremonial coins atthe Sept 12 Executive SteeringCommittee (ESC) in recognitionof the accomplishments theyhave made on their projects.
"It is important to awardaccomplishments in LSS," saidBoensel. "Lean Six Sigma is avital, Navy-wide methodologythat will improve our overallservice to the warfighterthroughout the SoutheastRegion."
The quarterly ESC at NavalStation Mayport provided anopportunity for about 60 seniorleaders region-wide to enhancetheir LSS knowledge and recog-nize LSS accomplishments insupport of continuing opera-tions. Part of this ESC wasdedicated to "a day of Lean SixSigma." This provided valuableadditional training for theinstallation Commanding
Officers and Program Directors,many of whom are LSSChampions.
Participants intensively stud-ied the concept of "High ImpactCore Value Streams" during themorning portion of the meet-ing. Using the value streammodel enables the installationto better quantify tasks crucialto supporting its mission. HighImpact Core Value Streams are"cross-functional," meaning thatthey apply across all depart-ments.
"It is vital that each installa-tion understand what its HighImpact Core Value Streamsare," said Jim Rountree, CNRSERegional Business Manager."Not only to improve efficientservice to the warfighter bydefining where future GreenBelt projects are needed, butalso to generate performanceplans under NSPS."
Some of SE Region core valuestreams include ProvideAirfield Operations, AirfieldMaintenance, Port Operations,and Ship Support. Improvedproductivity in these areas
translates into better servicesrendered to the warfighter,especially important since thenation has been at war for sixyears.
The ESC participants not onlystudied the High Impact CoreValue Stream approach, theyconducted some practice exer-cises to improve their skills in
identifying and defining HighImpact Core Value Streams.Participants separated intogroups by common functionand brainstormed the valuestreams for their particulargroup. The groups then evalu-ated the importance of each
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The Seabee Courier is an authorized publication for members of the militaryservices and their families. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the officialviews of the U.S. Government, the DoD or the U.S. Navy and do not implyendorsement thereof. The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, includ-ing inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U. S.Government, DoD, the Navy, NCBC Gulfport or The McClatchy Company ofthe products and services advertised. All content in this newspaper shall bemade available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, reli-gion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, politicalaffiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a vio-lation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed,the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the viola-tion is corrected. The Seabee Courier is published 22 weeks a year by TheMcClatchy Company, a private firm in no way connected with the DoD, underan exclusive contract with the U. S. Navy. The Seabee Courier solicits news con-tributions from military and civilian sources, but the Public Affairs staffreserves the right to edit and/or rewrite material selected for publication to con-form with journalism standards. The deadline for material is close of businessWednesday the week prior to publication. Your comments are always welcome.
The Seabee Courier office is in Building 60, Room 250. The mailing addressis 4902 Marvin Shields Blvd., Code 15, Gulfport, MS 39501. Phone: 228 871-3662, Fax: 228 871-2389. Email: [email protected].
NCBC/20SRGCommanding Officer
Capt. Van DobsonPublic Affairs Officer
Jean RemleyEditor
Bonnie L. McGerrMass Comm. SpecialistMC1 (SW) Terry SpainMCSN Brian McCarthy
22 NCR CommanderCapt. Robert A. McLean III
Public Affairs OfficerMCC(SCW) Jeffrey J. Pierce
MCSA Chrystal Booth
NMCB ONECommanding Officer Cmdr. Dean A. Tufts
Public Affairs Officer Chaplain (Lt.) Sharon Wheaton
Mass. Comm. SpecialistsMC2 Chad Runge
MC2 Demetrius KennonMC2 Ja'lon Rhinehart
NMCB ELEVENCmdr. Steven K. RevelasMass Comm. Specialist
MC2 Erick S. Holmes
NMCB SEVENTY FOURCommanding Officer
Cmdr. Craig S. PratherPublic Affairs Officer
Lt.j.g. Gregg Hazlett Mass Comm. Specialist MC2 Gregory N. Juday
MC3 John Hulle
25 NCR CommanderCapt. Jeffrey T. BorowyMass Comm. SpecialistMCSN Jeffrey Militzer
NMCB SEVENCommanding Officer
Cmdr. John J. AdametzPublic Affairs Officer
Lt. Martie JohnsonMass Comm. Specialists
MC2 Michael B. Lavender MC2 Paul D. Williams
NMCB ONE THIRTY THREECommanding Officer
Cmdr. Paul J. OdenthalPublic Affairs Officer
Lt.j.g. Ingrid RivieraMass Comm. Specialists
MC1 Nicholas LingoMC3 Jessica A. McIver
NCTC GulfportCommanding OfficerCmdr. Darius Banaji
Public Affairs OfficerBU1(SCW) James LePage
Command Action LineBecause of limited IG resources throughout the Southeast Region, all Fraud, Waste and Abuse hotline work will
now be handled by the Region. To report Fraud, Waste and Abuse, contact the Region at:Toll Free 1-877-657-9851 Comm: (904) 542-4979 DSN 942-4979 FAX: (904) 542-5587
Sailor's CreedI am a United States Sailor,I will support and defend the Constitution of the UnitedStates of America and I will obey the orders of thoseappointed over me,I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those whohave gone before me to defend freedom and democracyaround the world,I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team withHonor, Courage and Commitment,I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
Photo by MC3 Bonnie WilliamsRear Adm. Mark S. Boensel, far right, recognized theaccomplishments of personnel throughout NavyRegion Southeast. Lean Six Sigma Green Belts whowere presented with a LSS ceremonial coin includedCBC Gulfport Information Technology Specialist KimNeely (second from right).
Commander Southeast Region applaudsLean Six Sigma accomplishmentsProvided by CNRSEPublic Affairs
See Applaud page 19
Traffic Court date changesdue to October holiday
Due to the upcoming Columbus Day holiday, the datefor NCBC Traffic Court date has been changed fromOctober 9 to October 10.
Traffic Court is located in building T2-117 at the cornerof 7th and Holtman Ave, just east of the Fire Station.
More information can be obtained by calling the TrafficCourt Clerk at 871-3501.
value stream to determinewhich ones were most impor-tant.
In the afternoon, the focus wason the Green Belts. Participantsconducted a "Toll Gate Review,"part of a series of reviews thatChampions conduct with GreenBelts during the course of theirprojects. The Green Belts pre-sented their projects (such aslocal hiring at Naval StationGuantanamo Bay, Cuba, andcell phone replacement/pro-curement) and received valu-able feedback from theChampions and other partici-pants of the ESC. This createdan invaluable synergy.
Last but not least, the GreenBelts were recognized for alltheir hard work by receiving acoin from Boensel, bringing to aclose a stimulating and produc-tive day of learning, discussionand diligent work on the mis-sion-critical High Impact CoreValue Streams for individualcommands. The ESC concludedwith the confidence that, byfocusing on High Impact CoreValue Streams, services provid-ed to warfighters across allCNRSE installations would bemore closely aligned with theend users' mission objectives.
Snacks/Drinks, Information and Referral, United Through Reading ProgramComputers (4), with web cams, Internet Access, Email Access, Yahoo, Hotmail, X-Box
ty across the battlefield andhelps keep us on the samepage."
Being the first to train with thenew vehicles, "The First andThe Finest" not only preparedthemselves for success in theirupcoming deployment, butlong into the future. Gainingthe hands on experience withthe new systems provides awealth of knowledge that serv-ice members will be able to mixwith their own experiences topass on to others, further edu-cating themselves and ensuringthe success of others.
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Much-needed relief is on theway as Naval ConstructionBattalion Center (CBC)Gulfport housing will grow by212 units over the next two anda half years.
Some units will be available asearly as late spring 2008, with
the remaining units becomingavailable in phases until March
2010. Although constructionbegan this May, the units beingbuilt will be done in phases atthree locations on base:Magnolia Court, Seabee Lake,and Sylvester Drive.
Magnolia Court will be com-pleted first, in 2008, but beforework can begin on the remain-ing units at Seabee Lake, a thor-ough review must be complet-
ed for compliance with stateand federal regulations pertain-
ing to wetlands. Under thepractice of wetlands mitigationbanking (WMB), the govern-ment establishes or preserveswetland areas around the coun-try. Replacement of wetlands ismeasured on an acre-for-acrebasis, with no net loss of wet-lands.
"It is important that we ensurecompliance with the 'no netloss' policy on wetlands," saidLt. j.g. David Frye, assistantoperations officer for theOfficer in Charge ofConstruction--Katrina.
The contractor, Debcon, Inc.,has submitted all of the appro-priate application paperworkand notification to impact wet-lands to the MississippiDepartment of EnvironmentalQuality (MSDEC), MississippiDepartment of MarineResources (MSDMR), and theU.S. Army Corps of Engineers(USACE). The MSDEC andMSDMR had no public com-ments, and the state organiza-
tions are currently approvingthe request. The timeline forpublic comment with theUSACE is still open, but nocomments have been receivedto date.
Once approved by USACE,Debcon will 'buy' approximate-ly eight acres of wetlands fromthe WMB in order to build onCBC's wetlands. "With space ascarce commodity on our grow-ing base, these environmentalsafeguards are not only neces-sary to meet our mission, butare just as important to pre-serve our country's naturalresources and habitats," saidPublic Works DepartmentGulfport EnvironmentalSpecialist Ted Ingram.
The Magnolia Court area willinclude 84 units. Elevation anddrainage improvements werewell underway prior to the startof construction in earlySeptember 2007. Currently, sitework, building layout, andunderground utility placement
are underway. "This work poses the biggest
traffic disruption to familiescurrently living on base," saidFrye. "Fortunately, these unitsare projected to be the firstcompleted and will lead touninhibited traffic flowthroughout the housing area."
Included in the project arecommon areas comprised ofbasketball courts, walking/biketrail, play lots, and picnic areas.
Because the project is still inthe design phase, the finalappearance of the homes hasnot been determined. "The gov-ernment and the contractorhave collaborated duringConcept Design Workshops toensure the new units follow acertain Gulf Coast design,"claimed NAVFAC SoutheastProject Manager Terry Artip.
The $64.7 million contract wasawarded April 6, 2007 toDebcon, a small business basedin Ashland, Ky.
An artistic rendering of a new family housing unitplanned for CBC Gulfport.
New CBC base housing undergoing environmental checkBy Sue BrinkNAFAC Southeast Public Affairs Officer
Have you noticed an orange-vested man checking out vari-ous construction sites onboardCBC Gulfport? He doesn'tappear to be looking at theactual building, but insteadfocuses on the barriers aroundthe site. This guy has also beenseen driving around the baselooking at those ugly blackfences (silt fence) that surroundthe disturbed dirt on thenumerous jobs site on the base.
Or maybe you've seen himwalking the fence line lookingin the drainage ditch. He mayhave even been in your workarea looking at a spill (hopenot).
Jerry Laster is his name, andhe is the Base EnvironmentalStorm Water Inspector. His jobis to make sure that everyone isusing BMP which is anacronym for Best ManagementPractice. BMP's are the mosteffective, economical, and prac-tical way of reducing or pre-
venting polluted runoff. BMP'scan range from education toprotection from erosion.
Best Management Practicesfor homeowners include notdumping petroleum productssuch as motor oil and lawn careproducts in the ditches; main-taining a clean, debris-free yardand stabilizing the soil inflower beds and vegetable gar-dens with an application ofmulch.
Construction sites shouldhave runoff controls and also
be established with an adequateamount of sediment traps andbarriers. These are just a few Best
Management Practicesdesigned to protect our envi-ronment. If you see Jerryaround the Center you can besure that he is watching out forthe storm water needs of thebase and he will gladly answerBMP questions. To contactEnvironmental, call (228) 871-2373/2720.
Have you seen him? Environmental employee works to keep Center "green"
Photo by Bonnie McGerrJerry Laster has been looking out forCBC's environment since April, 2007.
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The 25th NavalConstruction Regiment(NCR) was recommis-sioned Sept. 14, becom-ing an active unit of theU.S. Navy, fully pre-pared to take on theresponsibilities as such.
The 25th NCR, whilenew to today's Navy, isnot actually a new unit.During World War II,the original 25th NCR,commissioned inPlymouth, England, onApril 1, 1944, was a cru-cial element of theAllied D-Day invasionand the eastward cam-paign that ultimatelyresulted in victory overNazi Germany.
During the Normandylanding of OperationOverlord, engineers andconstructionmen of the25th NCR demonstratedaggressive ingenuityand courage as theycleared bunkers, elimi-nated hazards, andmoved vital equipmenton shore. By Novemberof that year, among along list of accomplish-ments, the 25th NCRmoved more than athird of Allied equip-ment and soldiers toOmaha and Utah beach-es. They constructedtent "cities," where morethan 16,000 personnelwere fed and housed,and constructed andmaintained critical fuelinstallations at the beachheads as well.
The newly recommis-sioned 25th NCR ismore than up to thechallenge of fighting anew war in the modern
era. Its leaders appreci-ate how today's chal-lenges differ from thosefaced by their predeces-sors.
In his remarks duringthe ceremony, Capt.Jeffrey T. Borowy, com-modore, 25th NCR,quoted former PresidentJohn Kennedy, "let theword go forth from thistime and place, to friendand foe alike, that thetorch has been passed toa new generation ofAmericans," he said.
"I certainly don't wantto focus on living up tothe original 25th's 'leg-endary' status. If we dowhat we are supposedto do to support oursubordinate units, andget them the tools neces-sary to complete theirmission, then I think wewould be as successfulas the original OverlordRegiment," Borowy said.
Borowy described avision for assessing thefuture success of theregiment.
"Most likely, there willnever be an operationon such a scale as D-Day, but if the 25th canlook back at themselvesyears from now, back atwhat the 25th NCR'ssubordinate units havedone, whether it be the
global war on terrorism,Operation IraqiFreedom, EnduringFreedom, or making thepeople of some nationsomewhere have a bet-ter life and a betterunderstanding of theUnited States, then the
25th NCR would havedone its job," he said.
"The 25th NCR areas ofresponsibility areNorthern Commandand Southern
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'Overlord' Regiment is re-commissionedBy MCSN Jeffrey R. Militzer25th NCR Public Affairs
Photo by MC3 Jessica McIverPSSN Matthew J. Christian, PSSA Josue L. Almaguerortega, and PSSN Anthony D.Brawley receive the first plank owner certificates for being the first of many per-sonnel to join the Twenty-Fifth Naval Construction Regiment.
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"Practice Your EscapePlan" - That's the theme forFire Prevention Week 2007.In Accordance to NationalFire Protection Association(NFPA) Research, themajority of Americanshave a fire escape plan;however, most have neverpracticed it.
From October 7-13 firedepartment and safetyadvocates will be remind-ing people across the U.S.and Canada that it's notenough just to have a plan--they've got practice it too.
Sound the alarm on yourhome smoke detector--it'stime for the GREATAMERICAN FIRE DRILL!During Fire Prevention
Week 2007, NFPA isencouraging kids and fam-ilies all across the UnitedStates to practice theirHome Fire Escape Plan.Just how big will the GreatAmerican Fire Drill be?With your help we're hop-ing to have the world's
biggest fire drill. So LetsGet Started!
Pick a Date-any time inOctober.
Make Your Plan.Sound Your Smoke
Detector Alarm.Practicing your escape
plan can be lots of fun –
but don't forget that this isserious business!
Only one out of fourAmericans has plannedand practiced their homefire escape plan. With theGreat American Fire Drillwe can change that num-ber for good!
NCBC Gulfport base fam-ily housing residents maypick up a copy of "How toPlan and Conduct a FireDrill in the Home" at theNCBC Fire Station, build-ing 321.
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You are invited to theCombined Federal Campaign
(CFC) Kick Off Friday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.
NEX Courtyard
Fire Prevention Week begins October 7Provided by CBC Fire Department
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Center ChaplainsCmdr. John Lyle, Catholic Chaplain
For more information concerning otherfaith groups, call the chapel office at:
871-2454
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society(NMCRS) Thrift Shop is located at thefar north end of McKinney Ave,Building 16. The Thrift Shop is staffed
entirely by volunteers. The retail hoursof operation are Monday - Thursday, 11a.m. - 1 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
New volunteers are always welcome.
Visit the Navy-Marine Corps ReliefSociety offices at the Fleet and FamilySupport Center, Building 30, Suite 103,or call (228) 871-2610 to obtain informa-tion about becoming a part of theNMCRS volunteer team! Childcare andmileage are reimbursed.
Mississippi Gulf Coast First ClassAssociation
MGCFCA is seeking new mem-bers. Meetings are everyWednesday at 2 p.m at CBC'sBeehive, Building 352. Call BU1Reyes or CE1 Johnson at 871-2145for more information.
VFW Post 3937VFW Post 3937 Long Beach is openevery Friday from 6 - 8 p.m. for aseafood, steak, or pork chop dinner.Weekend breakfasts are served from 7 -10 a.m. on Saturday and from 9 - noonon Sunday. VFW meetings are held the2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30p.m. New members are always wel-come. Point of contact for more infor-mation is Post Commander, LewFountain at 228 863-8602.
Retired Activities OfficeThe Retired Activities Office (RAO) is
located in the Fleet and Family SupportCenter and staffed entirely by volun-teers for the retired military communi-ty. RAO volunteers act as a liaison toguide the customer through all aspectsof the above programs. RAO's servicesare free and intended to assist the cus-tomer to obtain their entitled rights,benefits, and privileges as a retiree,dependent, or survivor of a military
service member. The hours of opera-tion are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m.to noon. Call for an appointment at871-3000 ext. 35 or just drop in.Newcomers and volunteers are wel-come.
COMPASSCOMPASS is a team of trained sea-
soned military spouses mentoringother Navy spouses. Classes are inti-mate and informative.
The 12 hour, 3-day course is offeredthe last week of the month (Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday)from 9am-1pm at the Chapel Fellowship HallCBC Gulfport.
The course AND child care areFREE! Please R.S.V.P. 228-871-3000ext. 7444 Ask for COMPASS!
CBC Photo LabCustomers are reminded that
appointments are needed for pass-port and studio photos at the CBCPhoto Lab. Customers should call(228) 871-3664/3663 to make anappointment. The CBC Photo Labis located in building 60, room 250.Photo Lab hours are Monday –Friday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Keesler AFB Craft Fair RegistrationThe Arts and Crafts Center at
Keesler AFB is accepting registrationfor the Fall Festival on Sat., Oct. 27.The annual craft fair is combinedwith Fall Festival activities for per-sonnel authorized to use the basefacilities. Crafters who would like toset up a booth may call (228) 377-2821for an application.
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Disaster ProtocolNavy Emergency Disaster protocol requires that personnel muster with their com-mand and complete the NFAAS needs assessment. Information required whenmustering with the command: Name, rank, unit, department, UIC, evac address,phone number, email and number of family members. NFAAS website:https://www.NavyFamily.Navy.mil; NCBC Gulfport Fleet and Family SupportCenter: (228) 871-3000; Navy Emergency Coordination Center: 1-877-414-5358
Gulfport." Wood visited his father who is a
colonel in the Army. It was thelast weekend they had to see eachother before his dad wasdeployed to Afghanistan.
"It's a breath of fresh air fromthe stringent environment and tosee old faces, and it is veryaffordable."
Michele Shaffer, the RecreationDivision Head for MWR, said theenvironment here at home is notdull either. Activities here
include ping-pong and pool tour-naments, along with horseshoe,dart, and video game competi-tions.
Thus, the Liberty program isdiverse and is always open tosuggestions on trips and activi-ties. "I want people to give usideas -- we need feedback," saidDawson. "There are many possi-bilities with this program."
For more information on theLiberty program and upcomingevents call 871-3410 or stop bytheir office located in Stinger'sRecreation Center in Bldg. 342.
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The Liberty Program is availablefor single Sailors who want tospend quality liberty time awayfrom Seabee routine. The pro-gram allows Sailors to experiencethe depth of the culture and land-scape around their duty station.They'll get a chance to see the bestlocal tourist attractions such asNew Orleans jazz bands, GulfCoast aquariums, and IMAX the-atres.
The Liberty Program is only apart of Navy Morale, Welfare andRecreation, also known as MWR,which is in charge of the recre-ational activities for the NavalConstruction Battalion Centerhere.
Dana Dawson, LibertyCoordinator, wants to get theword out that these trips are notonly exciting but inexpensive.
MWR has taken Sailors to placeslike Panama City Florida, andthere is still an Orlando trip fromOctober five to eight. There,Sailors can visit Disney World,Sea World, Universal Studios andIsland of Adventure.
The trip to Panama City wasonly $35 and included transporta-tion lodging. However, for alltrips, Sailors must reserve a seatone week before the actual depar-ture date.
Dawson planned canoeing andcharter trips in September thataccommodated six people each.
"Basically, they're adults, and wetreat them like adults," saidDawson. They receive an orienta-tion at an early muster whereDawson distributes cards withcontact information small enoughto fit in a wallet.
In July, Sailors took a trip toAtlanta, Georgia where theychoose between baseball androller coasters. Sailors eitherwent to Six Flags Over Georgiatheme park or an Atlanta Bravesbaseball game. Some also visitedAtlanta's downtown area whileothers saw their families.
BUCA Jordan Wood got to go toAtlanta two times for a low price."The program helps with morale.We need to blow off steam andthere's not a whole lot to do in
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CommunitCommunit y Calendar Sep 27 - Oct 20y Calendar Sep 27 - Oct 20SUN M T W TH F SAT
14 15 16 Salute to theMil. 6p.m. , Coast ColiseumGuest Spkr.,Sec. of Navy
17 LunchtimeBible Study,Bldg 1 Conf.Rm., 11:30
18 All KhakiSocial, 3 p.m.A&E
19 CFC Kickoff,NEX Courtyard10 a.m.
20 MWRFamily Trip toNatchez, Miss.-Great Hot AirBalloon Race
Why did youbecome aSeabee?
"I became a Seabee to gainknowledge in the constructionfield, and to go to college."
UTCN Eric Deweerd20TH SRG
"I became a Seabee because I liketo stay on land, and I love thetraining that the Seabee's offer."
CECN Nicholas FogleNMCB 11
"I joined the Seabees to supportthe global war on terrorism andmy country."
CECA Jesse Haisch NMCB 11
"I joined the Seabees because Ilove the construction and I loveto help out others."
BU2Curtis BaileyCBC Gulfport
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Seabee Community NotesSeabee Community NotesCBC Base Phone Guide
The 2007 CBC/Mississippi Gulf Coastphone guides are available for pick up.To obtain your copies, contact EllenWoods at X2214/2215 with the requestednumber of copies. After placing yourorder, you may pick up your guides atWarehouse 320.Remember to place your order first - asguides are pulled on an as-needed basis.
NMCB 1 FRG We would like to invite all friends and
family of NMCB 1 Seabees to join us onthe first Thursday of every month.Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. at the CBCChapel in Fellowship Hall, but we will beserving a pot luck dinner before eachmeeting at 6 p.m. Bring the kids, babysit-ting is available and free.
The NMCB 1 Family Readiness Groupoffers fun activities including movies, pic-nics, bonfires, holiday parties and lotsmore for the whole family. During home-port and during the deployment we areavailable to help support all of our NMCB1 families and friends. If you have anyquestions please call the FRG President,Jennifer Crumley at (228) 864-7137 oremail her at [email protected] orcall Ombudsmen Kathy Thomas at 392-8464, email [email protected]; JenBrown at (228) 223-8251, [email protected]; or KimRedding at 234-2169 or email her [email protected]. We hope to
see you there.NMCB 1 FRG also has a new website
that will keep you up to date on whatis happening within our military fami-ly. The new website is http://hub.cin-chouse.com/nmcb1seabees.
NMCB 133 FRGWe would like to invite all friends
and family members of NMCB 133 tojoin us on the first Wednesday of everymonth at 6:00 p.m. in the base chapel.We also do many activities such as hol-iday parties, fun trips, movie outingsand more. During homeport we sharein each others excitement and duringdeployments we lean on each other forsupport. We offer battalion informa-tion and welcome those with children,those without, wives, husbands andother loved ones.
NMCB 7 FRGCome joint our growing family. Weare here to promote and grow socialrelationships and encourage interactionof spouses and family members duringoften trying and difficult times duringthe deployment of our NMCB 7 menand women. We have lots of fundrais-ers and activities planned for the wholefamily. There are games and crafts forthe kids and speakers on different top-ics for the adults. We also have draw-downs for door prizes and refresh-ments each month. We meet the 3rdWednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
with a potluck dinner at the start.Come and get together with us andmeet your fellow family members. Formore information on NMCB 7's FamilyReadiness Group, contact KathleenWhisenhunt, FRG president [email protected]. You canalso check [email protected] andhttp://hub.cinchouse.com/nmcb7fsg/for more information.
NMCB 74 FRGThe NMCB 74 Family Readiness
Group welcomes friends and familiesof NMCB 74 personnel. We encourageand promote friendly and sympatheticrelationships among our family mem-bers.
We have a new Careline number forbattalion updates, it is 1-866-531-1101(toll free), or 871-3650 (local).
Family Readiness Group meetingsare held every third Monday of themonth at the CBC Chapel inFellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. Free baby-sitting and activities for the childrenare provided. For information contactFRG President, Helen Walker at (228)586-0114; or Secretary, Robyn Baca at(228) 539-9059. The FRG Advisor isSusan Prather, (228) 392-5945.
See Community page 19
Liberty program offersfun, affordable recreationBy MCSA Chrystal M. Booth22 NCR Public Affairs
See Liberty page 17
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Assistant Fire ChiefMark Henson, ofNaval ConstructionBattalion Center FireStation 1, reads the"Fireman's Prayer"Sept. 11 as he andother firemen paytheir respects to allfirefighters that losttheir lives during theterrorist attacks onSept 11, 2001.
Chaplain Daniel L.Curtis leads NMCB7 Seabees in CampShields Okinawa in a moment ofsilence before acommemorativerun that will honorAmericanPOW/MIA. Friday,Sept. 21 is NationalPrisoner ofWar/Missing inAction RecognitionDay.
Photo by MC1(SW Terry Spain
Photo by MC2 Paul Williams
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage MonthSeptember 15 - October 15
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Seabees from the NavalConstruction Battalion Centerhere have been helping reno-vate Long Beach's hurricane-ravaged library.
They started at the end ofAugust, and in a shortamount of time they havemade the children's librarylook close to what it was likebefore the storm—fullyshelved with books, decorat-ed with colorful carpets andcushions, and filled with pic-tures said Renee Rayburn, thechildren's librarian at theLong Beach Public Library.
"They put a lot of things inplace here," said Rayburn.They constructed the shelvesand undertook the carrying ofcountless books along withdonated pieces of shelvingout of FEMA trailers and stor-age.
"The shelving was like a
puzzle," said Candi Husley, alibrarian for Long BeachPublic Library, "Two librariesdonated pieces of the shelv-ing." Once they put the puz-zle together, they built desks,filing cabinets, cut wood toadd and subtract from exist-ing structures and hung pic-tures on walls.
"They did an excellent, won-derful job, and it took ingenu-ity to do it," said Husley.Another thing that impressedthe two librarians was thatthe Seabees cleaned up afterthemselves.
"A couple of weeks ago, onefemale Seabee scrapped thestorage floor, which was theonly one that wasn't replacedby FEMA," said Husley.
Now a new batch of Seabeesfrom Naval MobileConstruction Battalion(NMCB) 133 volunteered toshelve non-fiction books inthe adult non-fiction sectionlocated on the second floor of
the library in the center of thebuilding.
According to UT2 (SCW)Matt Martin from NMCB 133,his crew volunteered at theLong Beach Public Librarydespite recently returning from
Anger Management, Tuesdays10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Babysitting Class for Ages 11and Up, Oct. 9, 12 – 4 p.m.
Combat Adjustment Program,
Every Wednesday, 4 – 5:30 p.m.Command Financial Specialist
Training, Oct. 22-26, 8 a.m. –3:30 p.m. daily
DVIP (Domestic ViolenceIntervention Program),Tuesdays, call Ellen to sign upin advance at 871-3000
Family Advocacy ProgramCommand Leadership
Training, Oct. 29, 8 a.m. – 3:20p.m.
Evaluating Your DatingRelationships, For Teens 14 &Up, Oct. 25, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
years, that added to all thestress," Pitcairn continuedexplaining. "But [the com-missioning staff] hungtogether and everything fellinto place."
In the end, the commis-sioning ceremony was agreat success and the manyspecial guests made every-thing worth the stress. Theguests included about 150members from the MCB-11Association, veterans whoserved with NMCB 11Eleven in previous cam-paigns, as well as CM3Marvin G. Shields' wife,Joan, and daughter, Barbara.Marvin Shields served withNMCB Eleven during theVietnam War. The combi-nation of past and present
reflected Eleven's motto,"Constructing the Future,Remembering the Past."
"When I graduated [OfficerCandidate School]," Pitcairnsaid, "it was a normal cere-mony. NMCB Eleven'scommissioning was some-thing to be proud of, espe-cially with the reaction fromthe MCB-11 Association."
As the men and women ofNMCB 11 marched the com-mand in review at the endof the ceremony, every vet-eran stood up to applaud,cheer and call out their oldcompanies. "That was myfavorite part of the day,"said SteelworkerConstructionmanApprentice MatthewPavlinich. "The vets yellingand cheering, you don't getto see that every day. That's
real pride.""We hope that pride stays
with the new battalion,"said Joe Mecca, who servedas a Builder 3rd Class withNMCB 11 in Vietnam. "Wewere always proud of ourwork, our friendship andthe history that followed us.That's what we see in thenew guys and gals."
With the commissioning ofEleven, active duty battal-ions will eventually transi-tion to a 6-month deploy-ment and 12-month home-port cycle allowing moretime to train and more timeto spend with families.NMCB 11 begins a thirteen-month homeport trainingcycle in October beforedeploying to the Pacific nextyear.
From Eleven page 1
Command, whichmeans North Americaand South America,"said Command MasterChief (SCW) Sean Libby."The 25th NCR will alsotake command of itssubordinate units,which include NavalMobile ConstructionBattalion (NMCB) 7,NMCB 133,Construction BattalionMaintenance Unit 202,and UnderwaterConstruction Team 1,"said Libby.
"The 25th NCR isgoing to assist in thewar effort by focusingon the softer side of con-struction, such as build-ing schools, hospitals,wells, and other public-use buildings, in orderto influence the peopleof Iraq in a positiveway," Libby continued."By helping these peopleout now, and lettingthem know that theUnited States is here tohelp, they will not feelso inclined as to assistterrorists, and evenbecome an ally to the
United States.""I am truly envious of
the incredible opportu-nities and future contri-butions that the 25thNCR team will make toour Navy and the newchapters that you allwill write in Seabee his-tory," Rear Adm. WayneG. Shear, Jr.,Commander, NavalFacilities EngineeringCommand, said. "Therewill be challenges, but Iknow that as one teamthere is literally no limitto what you can accom-plish."
From 25NCR page 4
Photo by MCSN Brian McCarthy Navy Lodge housekeepers help themselves to acomplimentary breakfast onboard NavalConstruction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport,Sept 13, as part of National Housekeeping Week.The staff also baked bed-shaped cakes as part of acake decorating contest. National HousekeepingWeek honors the efforts made by housekeepersthroughout the year.
Navy Lodge HousekeepersSaluted for Outstanding Service
CBC Fleet and Family Support Center October classesPlease call Fleet and FamilySupport Center at 871-3000 topre-register. Class schedule issubject to change.
Seabees help renovate libraryMCSA Chrystal Booth22NCR Public Affairs
Photo by MCSA Chrystal BoothUT2 (SCW) Matt Martin fromNMCB 133 moves boxes of booksinto the adult non-fiction sectionof the Long Beach Public Library.
See Library page 13
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The Convoy Security Elements(CSE) attached to Naval MobileConstruction Battalion (NMCB)1 recently conducted a week-long training exercise fromAug. 11-18 with the JointEngineer Rapid ResponseVehicle (JERRV), at NavalConstruction Battalion Center,Gulfport.
Also referred to as the MineResistant Ambush Protected(MRAP) vehicles, or Cougars,NMCB 1 Seabees are the first toundergo training with theJERRVs, in homeport. TheJERRVs provide enhanced com-munication, personnel protec-tion, and cross-military oper-ability on today's battlefield.
"With the combination ofclassroom instruction, hands-ontraining and application, wewere able to familiarize our-selves with the new vehicle andthe systems inside," saidStorekeeper 1st Class DamienBurke, CSE team member.
This training, provided in acontrolled environment, gavethe Seabees an opportunity todevelop proficiency with theequipment prior to use ondeployment in a contingency.The lessons learned will allow"The First and The Finest" to hitthe ground running and direct-ly affect their future success.
"This training allowed us tobecome more comfortable withthe equipment we will be usingto complete our missions," saidBurke.
Featuring subject matterexperts from the HarrisCorporation, the training wasaimed to provide NMCB 1 per-sonnel with all the tools neces-sary to ensure mission success.
"Representing the HarrisCorporation, we were here toprovide expert trainers for thecrews and those who will beleading the training once we are
gone," said Bob Esselborn,Navy account manager forHarris Corporation. "We want-ed to provide an orientation tothe new systems, intercom sys-tems, driving and handling ofthe vehicle, and give a basicunderstanding and confidencein handling these systems intheater."
Equipped with state-of-the-artcommunications systems, theJERRVs provide vastlyimproved communicationsinside and outside of the vehi-cle. The ability to communicateacross the entire team greatlyimproves the team's ability toaccomplish their mission
"Generally you would haveabout two or three differentcommunication systems withinthe vehicle to handle 'comms'across the team," said Burke."With these new systems, theease of 'comms' is outstanding.For example, instead of havingto yell at my gunner, I nowhave the opportunity to talk tohim directly via internal com-munications assets as if he weresitting right next to me."
The Seabees also receivedtraining on the interoperability
of the new vehicles and theirsystems. Able to communicateacross the Department ofDefense, the new vehicles allowthe Seabees the opportunity to
stay in the forefront of the fight."These vehicles allow for com-
munication within all thebranches of service, as well as'comms' with our coalition part-
ners," said Esselborn. "Thisgreatly enhances interoperabili-
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NMCB 1 conducts real-time training with new equipmentBy MC2 Ja'lon RhinehartNMCB 1 Public Affairs
See JERRV page 19
Photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan DozaA joint explosive ordnance rapid response vehicle is shown at Balad Air Base inIraq. The vehicle is a 45,000-pound vehicle that allows explosive ordnance disposalteams to safely travel to and from an incident site and allows them to work insidethe vehicle during a call.
deployment. "We're reorganiz-ing the books by the Dewey-decimal system to get the Long
Beach library up and opera-tional after Hurricane Katrina."
Twenty-five Seabees carriedboxes up a flight of stairs in a
short period of time said MR1(SCW) James Heard. "We'reexcited to do it especially forthe children."
From Library page 9
Photo by MC2 Michael B. LavenderU.S. Army Private First Class Felipe Ortiz and U.S. Army SpecialistClinton Taylor stand by with EACN Brian Smith as EACN ThachNguyen shovels in soil around a post at the Material Liaison Officeproject site Sept. 5, 2007 on Camp Shields, Okinawa. The soldierscame to Camp Shields to conduct hands-on training with Seabeesassigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) Seven.
Seabee Engineering Aidsstrengthen inter-service ties
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The Office of PersonnelManagement has postedthe Federal EmployeesHealth Benefits (FEHB)premiums for 2008 ontheir web site athttp://www.opm.gov/insure/health/08rates/index.asp<http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/08rates/index.asp> .
The Federal BenefitsOpen Season for changesto FEHB, FederalEmployees Dental andVision Insurance Program(FEDVIP) and FederalFlexible Spending AccountProgram (FSAFEDS) willbe November 12 throughDecember 10, 2007.Additional informationabout the open season willbe posted on theDepartment of NavyCivilian BenefitsInformation Center athttps://www.civilianben-efits.hroc.navy.mil/<https://www.civilian-benefits.hroc.navy.mil/>as soon as it is available.
Employees with ques-tions about benefitsshould call The BenefitsLine at 1-888-320-2917 andselect menu option #4 tospeak with a CustomerService Representative(CSR). CSRs are availablefrom 7:30 a.m. until 7:30p.m. (Eastern Time).Monday through Friday,except on federal holidays.
The TTY number is (866)328-9889.11
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NCBC Gulfport's new website is now available! The website has a wealth of information that focuseson events and services of interest to military members, family members, retirees, and civilians. Newitems and enhancements are added daily so be sure and visit the site at: www.cnic.navy.mil/gulfport.
People planning a vaca-tion or PCS outside of theU.S. are encouraged tovisit the clinic, located inthe Allergy Clinic in themedical center's basement(nearest the EmergencyDepartment entrance), atleast one month beforedeparture.
The 81st MedicalOperations SquadronTravel Medicine Clinicprovides the most currenttravel health informationand will determine pre-cisely the immunizationsand/or prophylactic med-ications travelers require
based on their destina-tions, planned activities,length of trip, health histo-ry, travel conditions andrisks.
With pediatric and adultinfectious diseases servicesavailable, coordinatedappointments for entirefamilies may bearranged—ample advancenotice is appreciated.Travel Medicine Clinic isusually held Thursdaymornings, but alternateappointment times will beconsidered. Patients areasked to bring their immu-nization records.
Anyone with questions ortravel needs may call 376-3550.
Keesler Medical Center'sTravel Medicine Clinicoffers needed services Provided by 81st MedicalPublic Affairs, KAFB
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The Office of PersonnelManagement has postedthe Federal EmployeesHealth Benefits (FEHB)premiums for 2008 ontheir web site athttp://www.opm.gov/insure/health/08rates/index.asp<http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/08rates/index.asp> .
The Federal BenefitsOpen Season for changesto FEHB, FederalEmployees Dental andVision Insurance Program(FEDVIP) and FederalFlexible Spending AccountProgram (FSAFEDS) willbe November 12 throughDecember 10, 2007.Additional informationabout the open season willbe posted on theDepartment of NavyCivilian BenefitsInformation Center athttps://www.civilianben-efits.hroc.navy.mil/<https://www.civilian-benefits.hroc.navy.mil/>as soon as it is available.
Employees with ques-tions about benefitsshould call The BenefitsLine at 1-888-320-2917 andselect menu option #4 tospeak with a CustomerService Representative(CSR). CSRs are availablefrom 7:30 a.m. until 7:30p.m. (Eastern Time).Monday through Friday,except on federal holidays.
The TTY number is (866)328-9889.11
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New FederalEmployeeHealth Benefitpremium infonow available Provided by CNRSEHuman Resources
NCBC Gulfport's new website is now available! The website has a wealth of information that focuseson events and services of interest to military members, family members, retirees, and civilians. Newitems and enhancements are added daily so be sure and visit the site at: www.cnic.navy.mil/gulfport.
People planning a vaca-tion or PCS outside of theU.S. are encouraged tovisit the clinic, located inthe Allergy Clinic in themedical center's basement(nearest the EmergencyDepartment entrance), atleast one month beforedeparture.
The 81st MedicalOperations SquadronTravel Medicine Clinicprovides the most currenttravel health informationand will determine pre-cisely the immunizationsand/or prophylactic med-ications travelers require
based on their destina-tions, planned activities,length of trip, health histo-ry, travel conditions andrisks.
With pediatric and adultinfectious diseases servicesavailable, coordinatedappointments for entirefamilies may bearranged—ample advancenotice is appreciated.Travel Medicine Clinic isusually held Thursdaymornings, but alternateappointment times will beconsidered. Patients areasked to bring their immu-nization records.
Anyone with questions ortravel needs may call 376-3550.
Keesler Medical Center'sTravel Medicine Clinicoffers needed services Provided by 81st MedicalPublic Affairs, KAFB
usetopdf27Sep.qxd 9/25/2007 13:00 Page 11
The Convoy Security Elements(CSE) attached to Naval MobileConstruction Battalion (NMCB)1 recently conducted a week-long training exercise fromAug. 11-18 with the JointEngineer Rapid ResponseVehicle (JERRV), at NavalConstruction Battalion Center,Gulfport.
Also referred to as the MineResistant Ambush Protected(MRAP) vehicles, or Cougars,NMCB 1 Seabees are the first toundergo training with theJERRVs, in homeport. TheJERRVs provide enhanced com-munication, personnel protec-tion, and cross-military oper-ability on today's battlefield.
"With the combination ofclassroom instruction, hands-ontraining and application, wewere able to familiarize our-selves with the new vehicle andthe systems inside," saidStorekeeper 1st Class DamienBurke, CSE team member.
This training, provided in acontrolled environment, gavethe Seabees an opportunity todevelop proficiency with theequipment prior to use ondeployment in a contingency.The lessons learned will allow"The First and The Finest" to hitthe ground running and direct-ly affect their future success.
"This training allowed us tobecome more comfortable withthe equipment we will be usingto complete our missions," saidBurke.
Featuring subject matterexperts from the HarrisCorporation, the training wasaimed to provide NMCB 1 per-sonnel with all the tools neces-sary to ensure mission success.
"Representing the HarrisCorporation, we were here toprovide expert trainers for thecrews and those who will beleading the training once we are
gone," said Bob Esselborn,Navy account manager forHarris Corporation. "We want-ed to provide an orientation tothe new systems, intercom sys-tems, driving and handling ofthe vehicle, and give a basicunderstanding and confidencein handling these systems intheater."
Equipped with state-of-the-artcommunications systems, theJERRVs provide vastlyimproved communicationsinside and outside of the vehi-cle. The ability to communicateacross the entire team greatlyimproves the team's ability toaccomplish their mission
"Generally you would haveabout two or three differentcommunication systems withinthe vehicle to handle 'comms'across the team," said Burke."With these new systems, theease of 'comms' is outstanding.For example, instead of havingto yell at my gunner, I nowhave the opportunity to talk tohim directly via internal com-munications assets as if he weresitting right next to me."
The Seabees also receivedtraining on the interoperability
of the new vehicles and theirsystems. Able to communicateacross the Department ofDefense, the new vehicles allowthe Seabees the opportunity to
stay in the forefront of the fight."These vehicles allow for com-
munication within all thebranches of service, as well as'comms' with our coalition part-
ners," said Esselborn. "Thisgreatly enhances interoperabili-
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NMCB 1 conducts real-time training with new equipmentBy MC2 Ja'lon RhinehartNMCB 1 Public Affairs
See JERRV page 23
Photo by Airman 1st Class Nathan DozaA joint explosive ordnance rapid response vehicle is shown at Balad Air Base inIraq. The vehicle is a 45,000-pound vehicle that allows explosive ordnance disposalteams to safely travel to and from an incident site and allows them to work insidethe vehicle during a call.
deployment. "We're reorganiz-ing the books by the Dewey-decimal system to get the Long
Beach library up and opera-tional after Hurricane Katrina."
Twenty-five Seabees carriedboxes up a flight of stairs in a
short period of time said MR1(SCW) James Heard. "We'reexcited to do it especially forthe children."
From Library page 8
Photo by MC2 Michael B. LavenderU.S. Army Private First Class Felipe Ortiz and U.S. Army SpecialistClinton Taylor stand by with EACN Brian Smith as EACN ThachNguyen shovels in soil around a post at the Material Liaison Officeproject site Sept. 5, 2007 on Camp Shields, Okinawa. The soldierscame to Camp Shields to conduct hands-on training with Seabeesassigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) Seven.
Seabee Engineering Aidsstrengthen inter-service ties
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Seabees from the NavalConstruction Battalion Centerhere have been helping reno-vate Long Beach's hurricane-ravaged library.
They started at the end ofAugust, and in a shortamount of time they havemade the children's librarylook close to what it was likebefore the storm—fullyshelved with books, decorat-ed with colorful carpets andcushions, and filled with pic-tures said Renee Rayburn, thechildren's librarian at theLong Beach Public Library.
"They put a lot of things inplace here," said Rayburn.They constructed the shelvesand undertook the carrying ofcountless books along withdonated pieces of shelvingout of FEMA trailers and stor-age.
"The shelving was like a
puzzle," said Candi Husley, alibrarian for Long BeachPublic Library, "Two librariesdonated pieces of the shelv-ing." Once they put the puz-zle together, they built desks,filing cabinets, cut wood toadd and subtract from exist-ing structures and hung pic-tures on walls.
"They did an excellent, won-derful job, and it took ingenu-ity to do it," said Husley.Another thing that impressedthe two librarians was thatthe Seabees cleaned up afterthemselves.
"A couple of weeks ago, onefemale Seabee scrapped thestorage floor, which was theonly one that wasn't replacedby FEMA," said Husley.
Now a new batch of Seabeesfrom Naval MobileConstruction Battalion(NMCB) 133 volunteered toshelve non-fiction books inthe adult non-fiction sectionlocated on the second floor of
the library in the center of thebuilding.
According to UT2 (SCW)Matt Martin from NMCB 133,his crew volunteered at theLong Beach Public Librarydespite recently returning from
Anger Management, Tuesdays10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Babysitting Class for Ages 11and Up, Oct. 9, 12 – 4 p.m.
Combat Adjustment Program,
Every Wednesday, 4 – 5:30 p.m.Command Financial Specialist
Training, Oct. 22-26, 8 a.m. –3:30 p.m. daily
DVIP (Domestic ViolenceIntervention Program),Tuesdays, call Ellen to sign upin advance at 871-3000
Family Advocacy ProgramCommand Leadership
Training, Oct. 29, 8 a.m. – 3:20p.m.
Evaluating Your DatingRelationships, For Teens 14 &Up, Oct. 25, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
years, that added to all thestress," Pitcairn continuedexplaining. "But [the com-missioning staff] hungtogether and everything fellinto place."
In the end, the commis-sioning ceremony was agreat success and the manyspecial guests made every-thing worth the stress. Theguests included about 150members from the MCB-11Association, veterans whoserved with NMCB 11Eleven in previous cam-paigns, as well as CM3Marvin G. Shields' wife,Joan, and daughter, Barbara.Marvin Shields served withNMCB Eleven during theVietnam War. The combi-nation of past and present
reflected Eleven's motto,"Constructing the Future,Remembering the Past."
"When I graduated [OfficerCandidate School]," Pitcairnsaid, "it was a normal cere-mony. NMCB Eleven'scommissioning was some-thing to be proud of, espe-cially with the reaction fromthe MCB-11 Association."
As the men and women ofNMCB 11 marched the com-mand in review at the endof the ceremony, every vet-eran stood up to applaud,cheer and call out their oldcompanies. "That was myfavorite part of the day,"said SteelworkerConstructionmanApprentice MatthewPavlinich. "The vets yellingand cheering, you don't getto see that every day. That's
real pride.""We hope that pride stays
with the new battalion,"said Joe Mecca, who servedas a Builder 3rd Class withNMCB 11 in Vietnam. "Wewere always proud of ourwork, our friendship andthe history that followed us.That's what we see in thenew guys and gals."
With the commissioning ofEleven, active duty battal-ions will eventually transi-tion to a 6-month deploy-ment and 12-month home-port cycle allowing moretime to train and more timeto spend with families.NMCB 11 begins a thirteen-month homeport trainingcycle in October beforedeploying to the Pacific nextyear.
From Eleven page 1
Command, whichmeans North Americaand South America,"said Command MasterChief (SCW) Sean Libby."The 25th NCR will alsotake command of itssubordinate units,which include NavalMobile ConstructionBattalion (NMCB) 7,NMCB 133,Construction BattalionMaintenance Unit 202,and UnderwaterConstruction Team 1,"said Libby.
"The 25th NCR isgoing to assist in thewar effort by focusingon the softer side of con-struction, such as build-ing schools, hospitals,wells, and other public-use buildings, in orderto influence the peopleof Iraq in a positiveway," Libby continued."By helping these peopleout now, and lettingthem know that theUnited States is here tohelp, they will not feelso inclined as to assistterrorists, and evenbecome an ally to the
United States.""I am truly envious of
the incredible opportu-nities and future contri-butions that the 25thNCR team will make toour Navy and the newchapters that you allwill write in Seabee his-tory," Rear Adm. WayneG. Shear, Jr.,Commander, NavalFacilities EngineeringCommand, said. "Therewill be challenges, but Iknow that as one teamthere is literally no limitto what you can accom-plish."
From 25NCR page 4
Photo by MCSN Brian McCarthy Navy Lodge housekeepers help themselves to acomplimentary breakfast onboard NavalConstruction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport,Sept 13, as part of National Housekeeping Week.The staff also baked bed-shaped cakes as part of acake decorating contest. National HousekeepingWeek honors the efforts made by housekeepersthroughout the year.
Navy Lodge HousekeepersSaluted for Outstanding Service
CBC Fleet and Family Support Center October classesPlease call Fleet and FamilySupport Center at 871-3000 topre-register. Class schedule issubject to change.
Seabees help renovate libraryMCSA Chrystal Booth22NCR Public Affairs
Photo by MCSA Chrystal BoothUT2 (SCW) Matt Martin fromNMCB 133 moves boxes of booksinto the adult non-fiction sectionof the Long Beach Public Library.
See Library page 15
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MWR is here to support the soldiers and their families. Wehave over 15 departments designed to promote morale, wel-
fare and recreation onboard CBC Gulfport.
Recreation Food and BeverageAuto Hobby Shop Bldg 397 871-2804 Anchors & EaglesChild Development Bldg 31 871-2323 Bldg 303 871-4268Golf Course Bldg 418 871-2494 Bee Hive LoungeGymnasium Bldg 361 871-2668 Bldg 352 871-4268Intermural Sports Bldg 361 871-2353 The GrillLiberty Program Bldg 342 T1 871-2739 Bldg 418 871-2494Outdoor Rental Bldg 397 871-2804Park Reservations Bldg 397 871-2804 Info HotlinesPool Bldg 338 871-2768 4MWR 871-4697Stingers II Bldg 342 T2 871-2739 Movie HotlineR.V. Park 871-5435 871-2468ITT Bldg 352 871-2126Youth Center Bldg 335 871-2251 AdministrationFirst for Fun, Bldg 352 871-2126 Bldg 352 871-2538
The CZee CyberZone cybercafé will be coming inOctober to the Beehive Lounge. Look for more
information in the coming weeks atwww.cnic.navy.mil/gulfport under the
Recreation/MWR tab.
SEAWOLVESSEAWOLVESHOCKEY!HOCKEY!
Nov. 16 @ theNov. 16 @ theCoast ColiseumCoast Coliseum(sign up NLT(sign up NLT
Oct. 26 at theOct. 26 at theITT Office,ITT Office,Bldg. 352 orBldg. 352 orcall 228 871-call 228 871-
$8.50 without.$8.50 without.Departing at 5:15Departing at 5:15behind main MWRbehind main MWR
buildingbuilding
The Grill at Pine BayouBreakfast served 7 – 10:30 a.m.,
Lunch 10:30 – Until Open 7 Days a Week
Phone orders: 871-2494
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The Liberty Program is availablefor single Sailors who want tospend quality liberty time awayfrom Seabee routine. The pro-gram allows Sailors to experiencethe depth of the culture and land-scape around their duty station.They'll get a chance to see the bestlocal tourist attractions such asNew Orleans jazz bands, GulfCoast aquariums, and IMAX the-atres.
The Liberty Program is only apart of Navy Morale, Welfare andRecreation, also known as MWR,which is in charge of the recre-ational activities for the NavalConstruction Battalion Centerhere.
Dana Dawson, LibertyCoordinator, wants to get theword out that these trips are notonly exciting but inexpensive.
MWR has taken Sailors to placeslike Panama City Florida, andthere is still an Orlando trip fromOctober five to eight. There,Sailors can visit Disney World,Sea World, Universal Studios andIsland of Adventure.
The trip to Panama City wasonly $35 and included transporta-tion lodging. However, for alltrips, Sailors must reserve a seatone week before the actual depar-ture date.
Dawson planned canoeing andcharter trips in September thataccommodated six people each.
"Basically, they're adults, and wetreat them like adults," saidDawson. They receive an orienta-tion at an early muster whereDawson distributes cards withcontact information small enoughto fit in a wallet.
In July, Sailors took a trip toAtlanta, Georgia where theychoose between baseball androller coasters. Sailors eitherwent to Six Flags Over Georgiatheme park or an Atlanta Bravesbaseball game. Some also visitedAtlanta's downtown area whileothers saw their families.
BUCA Jordan Wood got to go toAtlanta two times for a low price."The program helps with morale.We need to blow off steam andthere's not a whole lot to do in
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CommunitCommunit y Calendar Sep 27 - Oct 20y Calendar Sep 27 - Oct 20SUN M T W TH F SAT
14 15 16 Salute to theMil. 6p.m. , Coast ColiseumGuest Spkr.,Sec. of Navy
17 LunchtimeBible Study,Bldg 1 Conf.Rm., 11:30
18 All KhakiSocial, 3 p.m.A&E
19 CFC Kickoff,NEX Courtyard10 a.m.
20 MWRFamily Trip toNatchez, Miss.-Great Hot AirBalloon Race
Why did youbecome aSeabee?
"I became a Seabee to gainknowledge in the constructionfield, and to go to college."
UTCN Eric Deweerd20TH SRG
"I became a Seabee because I liketo stay on land, and I love thetraining that the Seabee's offer."
CECN Nicholas FogleNMCB 11
"I joined the Seabees to supportthe global war on terrorism andmy country."
CECA Jesse Haisch NMCB 11
"I joined the Seabees because Ilove the construction and I loveto help out others."
BU2Curtis BaileyCBC Gulfport
Buzzon theStreet
Seabee Community NotesSeabee Community NotesCBC Base Phone Guide
The 2007 CBC/Mississippi Gulf Coastphone guides are available for pick up.To obtain your copies, contact EllenWoods at X2214/2215 with the requestednumber of copies. After placing yourorder, you may pick up your guides atWarehouse 320.Remember to place your order first - asguides are pulled on an as-needed basis.
NMCB 1 FRG We would like to invite all friends and
family of NMCB 1 Seabees to join us onthe first Thursday of every month.Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. at the CBCChapel in Fellowship Hall, but we will beserving a pot luck dinner before eachmeeting at 6 p.m. Bring the kids, babysit-ting is available and free.
The NMCB 1 Family Readiness Groupoffers fun activities including movies, pic-nics, bonfires, holiday parties and lotsmore for the whole family. During home-port and during the deployment we areavailable to help support all of our NMCB1 families and friends. If you have anyquestions please call the FRG President,Jennifer Crumley at (228) 864-7137 oremail her at [email protected] orcall Ombudsmen Kathy Thomas at 392-8464, email [email protected]; JenBrown at (228) 223-8251, [email protected]; or KimRedding at 234-2169 or email her [email protected]. We hope to
see you there.NMCB 1 FRG also has a new website
that will keep you up to date on whatis happening within our military fami-ly. The new website is http://hub.cin-chouse.com/nmcb1seabees.
NMCB 133 FRGWe would like to invite all friends
and family members of NMCB 133 tojoin us on the first Wednesday of everymonth at 6:00 p.m. in the base chapel.We also do many activities such as hol-iday parties, fun trips, movie outingsand more. During homeport we sharein each others excitement and duringdeployments we lean on each other forsupport. We offer battalion informa-tion and welcome those with children,those without, wives, husbands andother loved ones.
NMCB 7 FRGCome joint our growing family. Weare here to promote and grow socialrelationships and encourage interactionof spouses and family members duringoften trying and difficult times duringthe deployment of our NMCB 7 menand women. We have lots of fundrais-ers and activities planned for the wholefamily. There are games and crafts forthe kids and speakers on different top-ics for the adults. We also have draw-downs for door prizes and refresh-ments each month. We meet the 3rdWednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.
with a potluck dinner at the start.Come and get together with us andmeet your fellow family members. Formore information on NMCB 7's FamilyReadiness Group, contact KathleenWhisenhunt, FRG president [email protected]. You canalso check [email protected] andhttp://hub.cinchouse.com/nmcb7fsg/for more information.
NMCB 74 FRGThe NMCB 74 Family Readiness
Group welcomes friends and familiesof NMCB 74 personnel. We encourageand promote friendly and sympatheticrelationships among our family mem-bers.
We have a new Careline number forbattalion updates, it is 1-866-531-1101(toll free), or 871-3650 (local).
Family Readiness Group meetingsare held every third Monday of themonth at the CBC Chapel inFellowship Hall at 6:30 p.m. Free baby-sitting and activities for the childrenare provided. For information contactFRG President, Helen Walker at (228)586-0114; or Secretary, Robyn Baca at(228) 539-9059. The FRG Advisor isSusan Prather, (228) 392-5945.
See Community page 19
Liberty program offersfun, affordable recreationBy MCSA Chrystal M. Booth22 NCR Public Affairs
See Liberty page 19
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Assistant Fire ChiefMark Henson, ofNaval ConstructionBattalion Center FireStation 1, reads the"Fireman's Prayer"Sept. 11 as he andother firemen paytheir respects to allfirefighters that losttheir lives during theterrorist attacks onSept 11, 2001.
Chaplain Daniel L.Curtis leads NMCB7 Seabees in CampShields Okinawa in a moment ofsilence before acommemorativerun that will honorAmericanPOW/MIA. Friday,Sept. 21 is NationalPrisoner ofWar/Missing inAction RecognitionDay.
Photo by MC1(SW Terry Spain
Photo by MC2 Paul Williams
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage MonthSeptember 15 - October 15
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Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society(NMCRS) Thrift Shop is located at thefar north end of McKinney Ave,Building 16. The Thrift Shop is staffed
entirely by volunteers. The retail hoursof operation are Monday - Thursday, 11a.m. - 1 p.m. and Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
New volunteers are always welcome.
Visit the Navy-Marine Corps ReliefSociety offices at the Fleet and FamilySupport Center, Building 30, Suite 103,or call (228) 871-2610 to obtain informa-tion about becoming a part of theNMCRS volunteer team! Childcare andmileage are reimbursed.
Mississippi Gulf Coast First ClassAssociation
MGCFCA is seeking new mem-bers. Meetings are everyWednesday at 2 p.m at CBC'sBeehive, Building 352. Call BU1Reyes or CE1 Johnson at 871-2145for more information.
VFW Post 3937VFW Post 3937 Long Beach is openevery Friday from 6 - 8 p.m. for aseafood, steak, or pork chop dinner.Weekend breakfasts are served from 7 -10 a.m. on Saturday and from 9 - noonon Sunday. VFW meetings are held the2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:30p.m. New members are always wel-come. Point of contact for more infor-mation is Post Commander, LewFountain at 228 863-8602.
Retired Activities OfficeThe Retired Activities Office (RAO) is
located in the Fleet and Family SupportCenter and staffed entirely by volun-teers for the retired military communi-ty. RAO volunteers act as a liaison toguide the customer through all aspectsof the above programs. RAO's servicesare free and intended to assist the cus-tomer to obtain their entitled rights,benefits, and privileges as a retiree,dependent, or survivor of a military
service member. The hours of opera-tion are Monday – Friday from 9 a.m.to noon. Call for an appointment at871-3000 ext. 35 or just drop in.Newcomers and volunteers are wel-come.
COMPASSCOMPASS is a team of trained sea-
soned military spouses mentoringother Navy spouses. Classes are inti-mate and informative.
The 12 hour, 3-day course is offeredthe last week of the month (Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday)from 9am-1pm at the Chapel Fellowship HallCBC Gulfport.
The course AND child care areFREE! Please R.S.V.P. 228-871-3000ext. 7444 Ask for COMPASS!
CBC Photo LabCustomers are reminded that
appointments are needed for pass-port and studio photos at the CBCPhoto Lab. Customers should call(228) 871-3664/3663 to make anappointment. The CBC Photo Labis located in building 60, room 250.Photo Lab hours are Monday –Friday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Keesler AFB Craft Fair RegistrationThe Arts and Crafts Center at
Keesler AFB is accepting registrationfor the Fall Festival on Sat., Oct. 27.The annual craft fair is combinedwith Fall Festival activities for per-sonnel authorized to use the basefacilities. Crafters who would like toset up a booth may call (228) 377-2821for an application.
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Disaster ProtocolNavy Emergency Disaster protocol requires that personnel muster with their com-mand and complete the NFAAS needs assessment. Information required whenmustering with the command: Name, rank, unit, department, UIC, evac address,phone number, email and number of family members. NFAAS website:https://www.NavyFamily.Navy.mil; NCBC Gulfport Fleet and Family SupportCenter: (228) 871-3000; Navy Emergency Coordination Center: 1-877-414-5358
Gulfport." Wood visited his father who is a
colonel in the Army. It was thelast weekend they had to see eachother before his dad wasdeployed to Afghanistan.
"It's a breath of fresh air fromthe stringent environment and tosee old faces, and it is veryaffordable."
Michele Shaffer, the RecreationDivision Head for MWR, said theenvironment here at home is notdull either. Activities here
include ping-pong and pool tour-naments, along with horseshoe,dart, and video game competi-tions.
Thus, the Liberty program isdiverse and is always open tosuggestions on trips and activi-ties. "I want people to give usideas -- we need feedback," saidDawson. "There are many possi-bilities with this program."
For more information on theLiberty program and upcomingevents call 871-3410 or stop bytheir office located in Stinger'sRecreation Center in Bldg. 342.
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"Practice Your EscapePlan" - That's the theme forFire Prevention Week 2007.In Accordance to NationalFire Protection Association(NFPA) Research, themajority of Americanshave a fire escape plan;however, most have neverpracticed it.
From October 7-13 firedepartment and safetyadvocates will be remind-ing people across the U.S.and Canada that it's notenough just to have a plan--they've got practice it too.
Sound the alarm on yourhome smoke detector--it'stime for the GREATAMERICAN FIRE DRILL!During Fire Prevention
Week 2007, NFPA isencouraging kids and fam-ilies all across the UnitedStates to practice theirHome Fire Escape Plan.Just how big will the GreatAmerican Fire Drill be?With your help we're hop-ing to have the world's
biggest fire drill. So LetsGet Started!
Pick a Date-any time inOctober.
Make Your Plan.Sound Your Smoke
Detector Alarm.Practicing your escape
plan can be lots of fun –
but don't forget that this isserious business!
Only one out of fourAmericans has plannedand practiced their homefire escape plan. With theGreat American Fire Drillwe can change that num-ber for good!
NCBC Gulfport base fam-ily housing residents maypick up a copy of "How toPlan and Conduct a FireDrill in the Home" at theNCBC Fire Station, build-ing 321.
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You are invited to theCombined Federal Campaign
(CFC) Kick Off Friday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.
NEX Courtyard
Fire Prevention Week begins October 7Provided by CBC Fire Department
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Center ChaplainsCmdr. John Lyle, Catholic Chaplain
For more information concerning otherfaith groups, call the chapel office at:
871-2454
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Rear Adm. Mark S. Boensel,Commander, Navy RegionSoutheast, presented 12 LeanSix Sigma (LSS) Green Beltswith LSS ceremonial coins atthe Sept 12 Executive SteeringCommittee (ESC) in recognitionof the accomplishments theyhave made on their projects.
"It is important to awardaccomplishments in LSS," saidBoensel. "Lean Six Sigma is avital, Navy-wide methodologythat will improve our overallservice to the warfighterthroughout the SoutheastRegion."
The quarterly ESC at NavalStation Mayport provided anopportunity for about 60 seniorleaders region-wide to enhancetheir LSS knowledge and recog-nize LSS accomplishments insupport of continuing opera-tions. Part of this ESC wasdedicated to "a day of Lean SixSigma." This provided valuableadditional training for theinstallation Commanding
Officers and Program Directors,many of whom are LSSChampions.
Participants intensively stud-ied the concept of "High ImpactCore Value Streams" during themorning portion of the meet-ing. Using the value streammodel enables the installationto better quantify tasks crucialto supporting its mission. HighImpact Core Value Streams are"cross-functional," meaning thatthey apply across all depart-ments.
"It is vital that each installa-tion understand what its HighImpact Core Value Streamsare," said Jim Rountree, CNRSERegional Business Manager."Not only to improve efficientservice to the warfighter bydefining where future GreenBelt projects are needed, butalso to generate performanceplans under NSPS."
Some of SE Region core valuestreams include ProvideAirfield Operations, AirfieldMaintenance, Port Operations,and Ship Support. Improvedproductivity in these areas
translates into better servicesrendered to the warfighter,especially important since thenation has been at war for sixyears.
The ESC participants not onlystudied the High Impact CoreValue Stream approach, theyconducted some practice exer-cises to improve their skills in
identifying and defining HighImpact Core Value Streams.Participants separated intogroups by common functionand brainstormed the valuestreams for their particulargroup. The groups then evalu-ated the importance of each
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The Seabee Courier is an authorized publication for members of the militaryservices and their families. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the officialviews of the U.S. Government, the DoD or the U.S. Navy and do not implyendorsement thereof. The appearance of advertising in this newspaper, includ-ing inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the U. S.Government, DoD, the Navy, NCBC Gulfport or The McClatchy Company ofthe products and services advertised. All content in this newspaper shall bemade available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, reli-gion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, politicalaffiliation or any other non-merit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a vio-lation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed,the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the viola-tion is corrected. The Seabee Courier is published 22 weeks a year by TheMcClatchy Company, a private firm in no way connected with the DoD, underan exclusive contract with the U. S. Navy. The Seabee Courier solicits news con-tributions from military and civilian sources, but the Public Affairs staffreserves the right to edit and/or rewrite material selected for publication to con-form with journalism standards. The deadline for material is close of businessWednesday the week prior to publication. Your comments are always welcome.
The Seabee Courier office is in Building 60, Room 250. The mailing addressis 4902 Marvin Shields Blvd., Code 15, Gulfport, MS 39501. Phone: 228 871-3662, Fax: 228 871-2389. Email: [email protected].
NCBC/20SRGCommanding Officer
Capt. Van DobsonPublic Affairs Officer
Jean RemleyEditor
Bonnie L. McGerrMass Comm. SpecialistMC1 (SW) Terry SpainMCSN Brian McCarthy
22 NCR CommanderCapt. Robert A. McLean III
Public Affairs OfficerMCC(SCW) Jeffrey J. Pierce
MCSA Chrystal Booth
NMCB ONECommanding Officer Cmdr. Dean A. Tufts
Public Affairs Officer Chaplain (Lt.) Sharon Wheaton
Mass. Comm. SpecialistsMC2 Chad Runge
MC2 Demetrius KennonMC2 Ja'lon Rhinehart
NMCB ELEVENCmdr. Steven K. RevelasMass Comm. Specialist
MC2 Erick S. Holmes
NMCB SEVENTY FOURCommanding Officer
Cmdr. Craig S. PratherPublic Affairs Officer
Lt.j.g. Gregg Hazlett Mass Comm. Specialist MC2 Gregory N. Juday
MC3 John Hulle
25 NCR CommanderCapt. Jeffrey T. BorowyMass Comm. SpecialistMCSN Jeffrey Militzer
NMCB SEVENCommanding Officer
Cmdr. John J. AdametzPublic Affairs Officer
Lt. Martie JohnsonMass Comm. Specialists
MC2 Michael B. Lavender MC2 Paul D. Williams
NMCB ONE THIRTY THREECommanding Officer
Cmdr. Paul J. OdenthalPublic Affairs Officer
Lt.j.g. Ingrid RivieraMass Comm. Specialists
MC1 Nicholas LingoMC3 Jessica A. McIver
NCTC GulfportCommanding OfficerCmdr. Darius Banaji
Public Affairs OfficerBU1(SCW) James LePage
Command Action LineBecause of limited IG resources throughout the Southeast Region, all Fraud, Waste and Abuse hotline work will
now be handled by the Region. To report Fraud, Waste and Abuse, contact the Region at:Toll Free 1-877-657-9851 Comm: (904) 542-4979 DSN 942-4979 FAX: (904) 542-5587
Sailor's CreedI am a United States Sailor,I will support and defend the Constitution of the UnitedStates of America and I will obey the orders of thoseappointed over me,I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those whohave gone before me to defend freedom and democracyaround the world,I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team withHonor, Courage and Commitment,I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.
Photo by MC3 Bonnie WilliamsRear Adm. Mark S. Boensel, far right, recognized theaccomplishments of personnel throughout NavyRegion Southeast. Lean Six Sigma Green Belts whowere presented with a LSS ceremonial coin includedCBC Gulfport Information Technology Specialist KimNeely (second from right).
Commander Southeast Region applaudsLean Six Sigma accomplishmentsProvided by CNRSEPublic Affairs
See Applaud page23
Traffic Court date changesdue to October holiday
Due to the upcoming Columbus Day holiday, the datefor NCBC Traffic Court date has been changed fromOctober 9 to October 10.
Traffic Court is located in building T2-117 at the cornerof 7th and Holtman Ave, just east of the Fire Station.
More information can be obtained by calling the TrafficCourt Clerk at 871-3501.
value stream to determinewhich ones were most impor-tant.
In the afternoon, the focus wason the Green Belts. Participantsconducted a "Toll Gate Review,"part of a series of reviews thatChampions conduct with GreenBelts during the course of theirprojects. The Green Belts pre-sented their projects (such aslocal hiring at Naval StationGuantanamo Bay, Cuba, andcell phone replacement/pro-curement) and received valu-able feedback from theChampions and other partici-pants of the ESC. This createdan invaluable synergy.
Last but not least, the GreenBelts were recognized for alltheir hard work by receiving acoin from Boensel, bringing to aclose a stimulating and produc-tive day of learning, discussionand diligent work on the mis-sion-critical High Impact CoreValue Streams for individualcommands. The ESC concludedwith the confidence that, byfocusing on High Impact CoreValue Streams, services provid-ed to warfighters across allCNRSE installations would bemore closely aligned with theend users' mission objectives.
Snacks/Drinks, Information and Referral, United Through Reading ProgramComputers (4), with web cams, Internet Access, Email Access, Yahoo, Hotmail, X-Box
ty across the battlefield andhelps keep us on the samepage."
Being the first to train with thenew vehicles, "The First andThe Finest" not only preparedthemselves for success in theirupcoming deployment, butlong into the future. Gainingthe hands on experience withthe new systems provides awealth of knowledge that serv-ice members will be able to mixwith their own experiences topass on to others, further edu-cating themselves and ensuringthe success of others.
