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CNO explains what
budget changes
mean for you
By Chief of Naval Operations
Public Affairs
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 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
legislation into effect that will re- Adm. Jonathan Greenert gives a
store Defense Department funds video message to the fleet about
the passage of another Continu-
through September.
ing Resolution and what that
What was projected to be a $9
means for the fleet. (U.S. Navy photo
billion shortfall in the Navy's oper- by Mass Communication Specialist 1st
ations accounts will be halved ac- Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released)
cording to Greenert. He explained
Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) was busy with Easter activities through- in the video that the Bill will take uted to the fleet and important
out the holiday weekend. Military families were treated to three Easter-related cel- care of four and a half billion dol- operations can get underway."
ebrations sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR), Balfour Beatty lar shortfall in operations and that Among those priorities Greenert
Communities (BBC) and the Seabee Memorial Chapel. Families came out to Seabee the Navy will have to adjust. He said that the Navy's bills will be
Lake March 29, for BBC’s Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza, and to the athletic fields, also stated, that sequestration, paid, deployed operations will re-
March 29, for MWR’s annual Easter egg hunt. Members of the Seabee Memorial Chapel the reduction of spending in all main funded and some restoration
congregation enjoyed an Easter egg hunt after services Easter Sunday. (U.S. Navy photo accounts, remains in place. and modernization projects will
by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released) "We're going to move ahead in a return.
very deliberate fashion and decide "So what does this mean to you?
For more photos, see page 6 and NCBC Facebook what's important and fund those For our Sailors, this means your
most important things," said pay will be stable as it has been,
Greenert. "Money will be distrib- See CNO page 9

2. Spring into action as a Ready Navy family
From Commander Navy members must gather at your desig-
NCBC Installations Command nated meeting place, exiting by vari-
Commanding Officer Public Affairs ous doors. Your emergency plan
Capt. Rick Burgess For many, spring brings a resur- should also include how your family
Public Affairs Officer gence of energy and activity with will communicate with each other,
Rob Mims the milder temperatures. particularly if normal communication
Editor It is a perfect time to practice your methods, such as phone lines or cell
Bonnie L. McGerr family emergency plan and to re- towers, are out. Road conditions
Mass Comm. Specialist evaluate and restock your emer- and other hazards can limit ease of
MCC(SCW/SW/AW)
gency supply kit for the changing movement. Have a contact person
Ryan G. Wilber
season. Although winter storms are outside the area who each member
Special Contributors
becoming a fading memory, it is im- of the family can notify that they are
CM3(SCW) Katchen Tofil
portant to remember that weather safe, if separated. Place a call to
CECN(SCW) Lucinda Moise
and other hazards can be unpre- your designated contact person to
The Seabee Courier is a dictable. So spring into action as a be sure he or she is willing to serve
weekly authorized on-line Ready Navy Family and be ready for in that role. The Ready Navy web-
publication for members of any hazard. site provides printable forms and
the military services and their Be and Stay Informed: Learn contact cards to guide you in your
families. Content does not about hazards that are common in planning.
necessarily reflect the official spring months and most likely to Build a Kit: The best way to pre-
views of the U.S. Govern- happen in your area. The Ready pare for the unexpected is to have
ment, the DoD or the U.S. Navy website "Be and Stay In- on hand one or more emergency
Navy and does not imply en- formed" tabs offer specific instruc- kits that include enough water and
dorsement thereof. The ap- tions, information, and resources non-perishable supplies for every
pearance of advertising in this you may need to know regarding family member to survive at least An emergency kit is an effective way to prepare for unexpected
newspaper, including inserts floods, tornadoes, man-made haz- three days. Keep a kit prepared at events. Having the entire family prepare the kit will help children bet-
or supplements, does not ards, and emergency actions. Learn home, and consider having kits in ter cope with emergencies and ensures everyone knows the emer-
constitute endorsement by what you should know if you need your car, at work, and a portable gency kit contents. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist
the U. S. Government, DoD, to evacuate or take shelter in your version in your home ready to take Monique K. Hilley/Released)
the Navy or NCBC Gulfport of home. with you. These kits will enable you
Make a Plan: As a family, make and your family to respond to any items you are missing and shop to- For information about Ready Navy
the products and services ad-
and refine your emergency plan so emergency more effectively. Make a gether at your local installation com- and tips, forms, and guidance to be
vertised. All content in this
that everyone in the family under- game of kit building with your chil- missary and NEX to complete your prepared for and stay informed
newspaper shall be made
stands what to do, where to go, and dren. One idea is to have your chil- kit. History shows that children who about all hazards, visit
available for purchase, use or
what to take in the event of any dren go on a scavenger hunt to find are involved and informed with www.ready.navy.mil. Ready Navy is
patronage without regard to
emergency. Practice your plan by and gather necessary supplies emergency planning are better able a CNIC-sponsored emergency pre-
race, color, religion, gender,
conducting a drill where all family around your house. Make note of to react safely in an emergency. paredness program.
national origin, age, marital
status, physical handicap, po-
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non-merit factor of the pur-
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3. Navy resources
available for Around
Sailors trying the
to trim fat
From Navy Pesonnel Command
Public Affairs
Center
Sailors who have hit a weight
loss plateau, or can't drop the
weight despite having a physi-
cally active lifestyle, may benefit Chief Steelworker (SCW/EXW/AW/FPJ) Christen All-
from a talk with their local dieti- good was commissioned a Chief Warrant Officer (CWO)
cian, officials said March 28. 2 during a ceremony held at the Training Hall on board
"There are three main reasons Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC), April 1.
why increasing exercise and ac- CWOs are technical specialists who perform with the
tivity may lead to weight knowledge and skills of a specific occupational field at a
plateau or increased weight level beyond what is normally expected of a Master Chief
gain. Being more aware will Petty Officer. Allgood was one of two selected for CWO
help you identify and adjust ac- during fiscal year 2013 in the Naval Construction Force.
cordingly," said Lt. Cmdr. Jen- (U.S. Navy photos by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan
nifer Wallinger, registered G. Wilber/Released)
dietitian, Navy Nutrition, Navy
Physical Readiness Program. "It
is important to balance the nu-
trients that you put in your body
with what you burn off in activ-
ity, whether that is normal daily
activity or exercise."
One reason is that adding ac-
tivity increases hunger.
"Make sure the food you eat Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Christopher Stamps, NCBC Gulfport Master-
will fill you up by choosing nu- at-Arms (MAA) Office, leading petty officer, and Steelworker Construction-
trient dense foods containing man Cassandra Null, assigned to the MAA Office, raise an Air Force two-star
protein, fiber and healthy fats flag in preparation for a distinguished visitor on board NCBC Gulfport,
instead of calorie dense foods March 29. Traditionally, each military installation flies a flag from their
[including] high fat and high headquarters flagpole of the appropriate color for service and stars for
sugar items with few nutrients," rank when receiving officers O-7 and above. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Com-
April 4, 2013
continued Wallinger. munication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
Another reason is choosing the
wrong foods.
"The body is designed not to
starve. If you do not choose
lower calorie, filling food, you
will naturally compensate for
the extra calories burned from
daily activity and exercise," said
Wallinger. "Try filling up on veg-
etables before or as part of your
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meal."
Lastly, exercising can provide a
false sense of entitlement.
"People may think, 'I worked
out, so I can have or deserve
Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battal-
that burger, cheesecake, na-
ion (NMCB) 11 conduct command level physical training
chos' . . . whatever," said
on Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport
Wallinger.
in the early morning, March 22. NMCB 11 is a Seabee bat-
Activity helps you burn calo-
talion specializing in contingency construction, disaster
ries, but only if you do not eat
response, and humanitarian assistance. (U.S. Navy photo
all of those calories back.
by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan
See TRIM page 12 Carmichael/Released)
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4. As Earth Day is April 22
BUZZ on the Street asks:
“What can we do to conserve
energy on board NCBC?”
“Shortening the work “Car pooling. It saves “Automatic shut offs “Turn off power to
week.” gas and money.” on things like comput- unoccupied buildings
ers.” on base and convert
EA3(SCW) Sam Poling Rhea Kiuluul heavy vehicles into hy-
NMCB 11 Hometown: Guam Jessica Watkins brid or bio diesel.”
Hometown: Sparta, Mich. MWR
Hometown: Lima, Ohio Demetrius Baldwin
Fire Inspector, NCBC
Fire Department
Hometown: Gulfport, Miss.
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“Limit water usage, es- “Turn off anything that “Invest in more solar “Turning off lights
pecially when it comes uses energy when it panels and maybe even when no one is using
to showers.” isn’t being utilized.” wind turbines for them.”
smaller facilities.”
CM3(SCW) Calvin BUCR Caitlynn Crow CMCA Brandon Thomas
Bookwalter NMCB 133 Brian Webb NMCB 133
NMCB 1 Hometown: Georgetown, Assistant Fire Chief Hometown: Ocala, Fla.
Hometown: Millstown, Pa. Texas NCBC Fire Department
Hometown: Baton Rouge, La.
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5. Easter is twice the fun with MWR & BBC special events
April 4, 2013
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Military families turned out March 29, for the Balfour Beatty Communities (BBC) the Fire Dog’s 62nd birthday. Patrons at MWR ’s morning event enjoyed mul-
Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza and March 30, for the Morale, Welfare and tiple egg hunts, children’s games, a climbing wall, bounce house and free
Recreation (MWR), Easter Egg Hunt. BBC’s afternoon of fun at Seabee Lake fea- food and drinks. The day was capped off by special guest appearances by the
tured egg hunts, pony rides, a petting zoo, crawfish boil and a DJ to play Easter Bunny and McGruff the Crime Dog.(U.S. Navy photos by Chief Mass Com-
music for the crowd. Guests were also asked to join in and help celebrate Sparky munication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
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6. Underwater Construction
Home at last . . . NMCB 133 returns Team (UCT) ONE
Family and friends welcomed
home more than 180 Seabees UCT 1 is searching for highly motivated Seabees and
assigned to Naval Mobile Con- CEC officers looking for a career and lifestyle change.
struction Battalion (NMCB) 133,
Delayed Body, at the Training Join an ELITE force
Hall on board NCBC Gulfport as and travel as a small,
they returned from deployment,
April 1. For more than six
professional team. Ex-
months The Runnin’ Roos have ecute specialized con-
been operating forward de- struction, diving and
ployed to the U.S. Central Com- demolition skills with
mand area of responsibility
(AOR) in support of construc-
the latest and greatest
tion operations throughout technology and equip-
Afghanistan. NMCB 133 is re- ment.
turning home as the last active
duty Seabee battalion to deploy Contact UCT CCC/Diver recruiting team at
to Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo 757-462-3988/4313 or Email YNC Aberle at
by Chief Mass Communication Spe- christopher.aberle1@navy.mil; SW1 Dohse
cialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
at ryan.dohse@navy.mil or visit
For more return photos see NCBC Facebook www.facebook.com/seabee.diver for more information.
NCBC FREEZE FRAME
FRAMES
Culinary Specialist 1st Class (SCW)
Shameka Danell Hooker
NCBC Gulfport
April 4, 2013
Warehouse Supervisor
By CM3(SCW) Katchen Tofil
NCBC Public Affairs
FF: What single experience during your ca- work as hard as she does right now. proud to say that you are a U.S. Navy FF: Who was your most influential mentor
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reer stands out the most and why? She is honestly the reason that I work Sailor. during your career, and why?
CS1: The day I graduated from boot so hard to make it and be successful CS1: My greatest mentor would
camp. I think it was the first time I in everything that I do. FF: What is your favorite thing about work- have to be CSCS(SW/SCW) Virgilio
had ever seen my mother cry over ing with the Seabees? Figuerus was at the time my CSC in
being proud of me. FF: What advice would you give to future CS1: I am probably one of the only NMCB 7. That man pushed me harder
Sailors? fleet rate personnel that can honestly than I have ever been pushed in my
FF: What has been your biggest motivation CS1: Stay focused. Do not let the joy say that I love my Seabees. The mem- life because he had so much faith in
throughout your career? of finally being free from your families bers I worked with in NMCB 7 were me. To this day I believe he will al-
CS1: The fact that one day I would watching eye make you do things that some of the greatest people I have ways be my greatest motivator. If and
like to make it so my mother would would go against your character. ever met in my life. They taught me so when I retire, he has to be my guest
never have to work or at least not Never or at least try to keep them much and for that I am very grateful. speaker.
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7. NMCB 5 Jungle Warfare Training
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 the
Year, 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 Star
Accreditation Awards, and the Manager, Supervisor, Associate and
Housekeeper of the Year awards. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Com-
munication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
NGIS Gulfport employee is
Housekeeper of the Year
By MCC(SCW/SW/AW) among 34 employees.
Ryan G. Wilber “She always goes above and
NCBC Public Affairs beyond the call of her position
Patiya Cherry, a housekeeper by acting as an outstanding
for Navy Gateway Inns and example to her peers. She
Suites (NGIS) Gulfport, Miss., sets the bar high and moti-
was announced as the 2012 vates others to follow. On nu-
Housekeeper of the Year dur- merous occasions, Patiya has
ing a Commander, Navy Instal- volunteered to perform addi-
lations Command (CNIC) Navy tional duties when we were
Lodging Program Appreciation short-staffed. She has acted
April 4, 2013
Day Ceremony held at the as a common area cleaner and
Rhodes Hall Conference Room as Housekeeping Lead, when
on board Naval Construction needed. Without her dedica-
Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulf- tion and “can do” attitude, our
port, March 27. operation would not function
The CNIC Navy Lodging Pro- as required,” said Tomlin in her
gram recognizes installations, award write-up.
lodging operations and individ- Cherry, a native of Moss
ual accomplishments by pre- Point, Miss., has been commut-
senting the Adm. Elmo R. ing 45 minutes to work in the
Zumwalt Five, Four and Three hospitality service on the
Star Accreditation Awards, and Seabee base for the past three
years. She said she does it be-
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the Manager, Supervisor, Asso-
ciate and Housekeeper of the cause she simply enjoys the
Year awards. work.
In addition to Housekeeper “I love the environment. I
of the Year, a world-wide com- love the job. It’s worth the
OKINAWA, Japan - Equipment Operator 2nd Class Kendrell Dale fast-ropes out of an petition, Cherry was also drive,” said Cherry. “I like
MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron (VMM) 265, during named NGIS Gulfport’s Em- meeting new people, and mak-
a Jungle Leaders Course. Kendrell is assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battal- ployee of the Quarter, 1st ing them happy and smile.
ion (NMCB) 5, which enrolled six Seabees in the Marine Jungle Leaders Course at the quarter and Employee of the When they come into a clean
Jungle Warfare Training Center. The course is designed to teach small unit leaders Year. Simone Tomlin, NGIS room it makes their day. And,
all aspects of small unit jungle operations and general survival skills for the jungle. Gulfport general manager, said it makes my day to make their
it was her industriousness, day.”
(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John P. Curtis/Released)
hard work and pleasant atti-
tude that put her over the top See AWARD page 11
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8. ‘The Meat & Potatoes
of Life’
By Lisa Smith Molinari
Military Spouse Contributer
Revival of the fittest:
Marriage and the common cold
take it easy for the next couple to muster sympathy.
days.” We wives feel guilt and won-
Instead, my husband would der why we find our husbands’ Capt. Kyle Perry, 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron, re-
put on a dramatic display in childish ploys for attention so views a patient’s chart at the Intensive Care Unit nurses’
hopes of indirectly compelling patently unattractive. We wish station March 6, at the Keesler Medical Center. Perry was
us all to run and get him a our natural nurturing instincts selected to be part of the White House clinic and reports
blankie and a fudgesicle. would kick in, but instead of in October for a three-year assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo
“Why would my otherwise re- making soup, we find ourselves by Steve Pivnick/Rekeased)
sponsible, straightforward, mas- muttering insensitive remarks
culine military husband resort under our breath such as, “He
to such childish passive aggres-
sive tactics?” I wondered.
should get an Oscar for that
sneeze” or “Building the
Keesler medic to serve
At first, I thought his germ-in- groundwork for another after-
I’m about to make a highly in-
flammatory, clearly sexist, cer-
duced plea for attention might
have something to do with him
noon nap, are we?” or “Grow a
pair, would ya?”
in White House clinic
tainly offensive generalization. having grown up in a big family. But perhaps all this irony and By Steve Pivnick
Readers will undoubtedly gasp One of five siblings, my hus- marital discourse during illness 81st Medical Group Public Affairs
at my insensitivity, and offer a band was flanked by the serves a higher purpose. Con- One 81st Medical Group nurse will soon join an elite medical
myriad of anecdotal evidence to smartest kid and the funniest sider this: if sick males were staff when he becomes a member of the White House clinic.
the contrary. kid in the family, so he had to babied by their female compan- Capt. Kyle Perry, a critical care nurse in the 81st Inpatient Op-
But deep down in the recesses do whatever he could to get his ions, the males might find it so erations Squadron intensive care unit, was notified of his selec-
of our hearts and minds, in the parent’s attention. enjoyable, there would be no tion for the post in February and reports there in October for the
spaces not corrupted by con- Occurrences which might oth- reason to get back to the work three-year assignment.
trived societal notions of erwise seem unfortunate to a of hunting, gathering, and mat- "I didn't hear anything for three months, then I received an
“equality” and “fairness,” we all child were savored in my hus- ing to keep the tribe strong. email telling me I had been selected for an interview," Perry
secretly know these words to band’s large family. For exam- So, nature has built in an au- said. "I went to Washington for a two-day interview process in
be true: Men are total wimps ple, normally a kid would hate tomatic trigger -- men who get
April 4, 2013
early February. Once completed, the entire staff (of 40-45 physi-
when they get sick. going with their mother to get sick become so pathetic, their cians, physician assistants, nurses and medical technicians)
Several years after getting orthopedic shoes, a tonsillec- women find them repulsive and votes and the next day the applicants were called to let them
married, I began to notice a re- tomy, allergy testing, and cannot produce sympathy. This know whether they'd been chosen."
curring behavioral pattern every speech therapy; however, these motivates the men to recover Three other nurses were competing for the three Air Force po-
time my husband caught a cold. were precious moments in my quickly so that they will become sitions.
Unnecessary sniffling, dramatic husband’s childhood when mom attractive to women again and He added, "To say the least, I was pretty surprised that I got
coughing, flamboyant sneezing showed him special attention can thereby resume their main the job. When I left for the interview, I wasn't at all certain I
– each occurrence followed by and bought him ice cream. goal in life: mating. would be selected. Everyone was very friendly and I'm excited
a moan, groan or whimper, My “big family” theory seemed So when my husband recently about working with them. The entire staff is outstanding and
along with a pitiable declaration to explain my husband’s theatri- came down with a case of bron- they've been working together for some time. They truly rely on
such as “I don’t feel so good.” cal reaction to the common chitis, I decided that it was my
one another."
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My husband’s pathetic actions cold, but then I started talking wifely duty to be repulsed, to
The staff is led by the president's physician, a Navy captain,
while sick did not appear to be to other wives. Apparently, my show no sympathy and to roll
and is comprised of medics from the Army, Navy and Air Force.
natural and spontaneous, but husband isn’t the only one -- my eyes as much as humanly
The medical unit cares for the president, his family, the White
seemed intended to garner the every man on the planet ex- possible. It wasn’t easy to com-
House staff and visitors and the job requires two to three weeks
maximum amount of attention hibits pathetic, overly dramatic, pletely ignore my husband’s
of travel each month. The clinic is located on the grounds adja-
(also known as “milking it”). attention seeking behaviors childish pleas for attention, but,
cent to the White House and five to six staff members provide
Additionally, when he got sick, when ill. I figured, it’s the least I could
my husband would never simply care in the clinic.
Ironically, just as otherwise do.
approach me directly and say, Perry said. "When the president travels, the clinic staff goes in
strong husbands become grov-
“Honey, I think I’m coming advance to establish emergency medical services."
eling weaklings when stricken
down with something, and Get more wit and observations Before leaving Keesler, Perry will attend flight nurse training at
with the sniffles, their otherwise
would appreciate you making from Lisa at her blog, http://the- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and survival school at
nurturing wives universally roll
me some chicken soup while I meatandpotatoesof- life.com. Fairchild AFB, Wash. He anticipates further training after he be-
their eyes and find it impossible
gins his new duties. 8

9. Focus on Education
Month of the Military Child salutes children Coastline Community
College to hold early
for contributions, sacrifices and support
By Terri Moon Cronk Thompson said she hopes civilian
summer registration
American Forces Presss Service communities will also reach out to Coastline Community College
During April’s Month of the Military military children. will hold early registration for
Child, the Defense Department rec- “Our military children are embed- their summer term (June 18
ognizes the support provided by and ded in their school systems and - Aug. 11) from April 9 - May
sacrifices made by military children, their neighborhoods,” she said. 28. For additional informa-
said Barbara Thompson, director of Military installations will celebrate tion, contact Dr. David Drye
DOD’s office of family policy/children the Month of the Military Child with in the Navy College Officer,
and youth. activities such as parades, face building 60, room 239 or at
Since 1983, DOD has recognized painting, carnivals and other events 228-871-3439/2785 or at the
military children for the support they that children enjoy, Thompson said. website,
provide to their families. There are Activities information, she said, will http://military.coastline.edu
now 1.8 million children in the mili- be available through base newspa-
tary system, Thompson said. pers, youth centers, child develop-
“Military children, youth and teens ment center and family support
NCBC School
are an integral part of their military centers.
parent because they stand by them, Even though the number of chil- Liaison Officer,
they’re proud of them, they recog- Children at the Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Child dren with a deployed parent has de-
nize their sacrifices and they take on creased because of the U.S. Kevin Byrd is lo-
Development Center (CDC) use their imagainations to express
additional responsibilities to meet themselves during an indoor art session on a rainy April morning. military’s drawdown in Afghanistan, cated at MWR,
the needs of their families,” she The CDC has several special activities planned to celebrate the military families continue to face de-
said. ployments, humanitarian missions Building 352, 1706
Month of the Military Child, including a picnic with parents and
Military children also receive na- a cardboard ship building project. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction and training, Thompson said. Bainbridge Ave.,
tional-level recognition, Thompson Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released) Regardless of the mission, military
said. Following a presidential study families are separated during times NCBC, 228-871-
directive in January 2011, she said, Based on that directive, DOD has of high-quality child care off the in- of holidays and children’s birthdays,
the cabinet secretaries signed a let- she said.
2117 or email:
partnered with the Department of stallation, she said, adding that 66
ter of support from their depart- Agriculture and Health and Human percent of military families live off “That’s why we recognize that chil- kevin.r.byrd@navy.mil
ments to military communities. Services to increase the availability base. dren serve, too,” Thompson said.
From CNO page 1 without your dedication," said
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our manpower accounts have Greenert.
been stable throughout this tur- "As you may know our furloughs
moil," said Greenert. "We're going are being reduced from 22 to 14
to get our family readiness pro- days," said Greenert. "The Secre-
grams and MWR programs back tary of the Navy and I are working
on track where they need to be. with the Department of Defense
PCS will remain stable throughout staff to keep that as low as possi-
all this, so moves should continue ble."
apace." Greenert stressed that with a
Despite other branches reducing balanced approach to spending,
access to tuition assistance, careful planning and the dedica-
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Greenert stated that he will fight tion of all hands, the Navy will be
to keep education benefits for able to successfully navigate these
Sailors intact. tumultuous fiscal times.
"Tuition assistance is still at 100 "I want you to remember to
percent, and I'm working to keep focus on Warfighting First, Oper-
it at that level," said Greenert. ate Forward and Be Ready," said
"That's where I think we need to Greenert. "Thank you for your pa-
be." tience, thank you for your profes-
Greenert thanked the Navy civil- sionalism, thank you for your
ian workforce for their patience service."
during the turmoil of the last cou- Greenert’s video can viewed at in
ple of months. "Remember we're a its entirety on his blog:
team here and we can't function http://cno.navylive.dodlive.mil/ 9

10. for the single sailor or unaccom-
panied active duty personnel of
NCBC Gulfport. This FREE facility
has Wi-Fi, pool tables, individual
TVs with headphones that play
cable or movies, a big screen
with recliners, computers and a
fully equipped video game room.
Liberty also provides FREE shut-
tles to shopping and dining
areas and an exciting monthly
calendar of trips offered at dis-
counted rates. Call or visit NCBC
Liberty on Facebook for hours of
FREE Movie bring the whole crew! Stop by the operation and additional details.
Program at the Snack Bar on your way in to get that Search NCBC Liberty.
Training Hall: buttered movie popcorn and those Getaway with friends and
Take a load off. other goodies that help you get lost
enjoy the ambiance of the big
Sit back and in the moment. Forget what was
screen. Take the Liberty Center’s
watch the big playing? No worries - put the movie
screen all by yourself for some alone hotline in your phone, 228-871-3299 FREE shuttle to Cinemark The-
time, or make it a family night and and call anytime! ater this Friday at 6 p.m.
Sign up for Paintball with the
Friday, “The Hobbit: An Unex- “Parental Guidance,” PG, 1 p.m.; Liberty Center on Sunday. Get a
pected Journey,” PG13, 6:30 p.m. “Zero Dark Thirty,” R, 3:30 p.m. group together for an afternoon
Saturday, “Cirque Du Soleil: Sunday, “The Hobbit: An unex- of fun starting at 1 p.m. and
World’s Away,” PG, 11 a.m.; pected Journey,” PG13, 2 p.m.
only costing $10 per person;
supplies included!
Fitness Information, Tickets
CDC Fitness Intramural sports and Travel Navy Outdoor Rec
makes working out fun. This On a budget? No worries - you You can be sure to find the
season, sign up for softball or can still afford to get away with best prices around at NOR. Stop
three on three lunchtime basket- ITT’s military discounted prices by and pick up a price list for all
ball. Get a group together and that aren’t available anywhere of your spring outdoor plans from French toast plates to & Teen Desoto National Forest
motivate each other to push that else – not even online. Design a from boats and camping gear to breakfast burritos or traditional Cleanup Trip with the Youth Ac-
work out a little further with fun-filled, high quality custom party favorites like bounce eggs and bacon. The Grill is lo- tivities Center this Saturday from
some healthy competition. Sign trip for you and your crew. houses. NOR’s pricing can’t be cated at the corner of Colby and 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost is only $4
up today at the Fitness Center. Whether you have a day or a beat. NOR is open Monday, 8 7th Street. and includes lunch.
Call 228-822-5109 for details. week, there is fun around the a.m. – 1 p.m., Thursday and Fri- Anchors & Eagles: Great serv- On Tuesday join the YAC for
Want an alternative work out? corner at the local breweries, day 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Satur- ice and good times are what you Smart Moves: Learn to Be Stress
Try swimming laps. Swimming is beaches and hotels. Mobile, New day 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. can expect at Anchors & Eagles. Free! The program is completely
excellent for cardio and toning. Orleans and Pensacola are only Open Tuesday - Thursday 2 - 9 FREE and runs from 5:30 – 8:30
Food and Beverage p.m. and designated for Chiefs p.m.
April 4, 2013
Come before work or on lunch. a short distance away. Stop by
The pool is open Monday – Fri- today to design your worry free Don’t sit around in your room and Officers. Stop by and shake If you haven’t taken the oppor-
day, 5:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. If adventure. bored when you could be having off the day with comrades. tunity to check out the YAC’s Be-
you or the little ones don’t know Visit Disney World or enjoy an fun with friends at the Beehive. fore and After School Program
how to swim, don’t worry. The exciting Disney Cruise where
Youth Activities Power Hour, then you are miss-
Sit back and enjoy the flat
Fitness Center offers swimming dreams come true! Stop by ITT screens, play a little pool, and Be a part of something impor- ing out. Stop by Monday from 2
lessons, too. beside the NEX and receive a just have fun! With an excellent tant and sign up to for the Youth – 5:30 p.m. and see for yourself.
Summer is right around the FREE child’s Disney growth chart beverage selection, you are sure
corner. Are you ready for the the last Wednesday of every to find your preference. Call
beach? The CDC Fitness Center month. 228-871-4009 for info. MWR Program contact information
has everything you need to help Active Duty, Reservist, National Don’t let a busy work week
lose pounds, tone up target Guard, USCG and Retirees are ruin your eating habits. The Grill Anchors & Eagles 228-871-4607
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areas or just plain feel better. now eligible for a complimentary has healthy food options on the Auto Skills Center 228-871-2804
The Center has top of the line Universal 3 Day Park-to-Park menu. Just look for the apple! Beehive All Hands Club 228-871-4009
cardio and strength training ticket and Blue Man Group Need a menu for your office or Child Development Center 228-871-2323
equipment and plenty of it - so Ticket at children’s price! All de- want to place a delivery order, Fitness Center 228-871-2668
Information, Tickets & 228-871-2231
you don’t have to stand around pendents and DOD personnel call 228-871- 2494. The Grill is
Travel
waiting for machines. There are are eligible for discounted Uni- open Monday - Friday from 6:30 Liberty Center 228-871-4684
also racquetball and basketball versal 2 Day, with Third Day a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and offers Seabee Heritage Center 228-871-3619
courts, softball and soccer fields, Free tickets! Call 228-871-2231 lunch delivery 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Navy Outdoor Recreation 228-871-2127
and a running track. Equipment for more information! Got a morning meeting sched- Shields RV Park 228-871-5435
is available for rental at the front uled? Why not meet over break- The Grill 228-871-2494
Liberty Center
desk. And don’t forget to finalize fast at The Grill. The Grill is Training Hall 228-871-4750
that healthy routine with a relax- The Liberty program offers open as early as 6:30 a.m. and Youth Activities Center 228-871-2251
ing visit to the sauna. multiple recreation opportunities offers a variety of tasty options Main Office 228-871-2538 10

11. NCBC Helping Hands volunteer opportunities
DISABLED COUPLE NEEDS HELP - A needed for the 2013 Zombie Run April 6, volunteers are needed to assist with room 205, no later than April 10 to sign volunteers May 1, to serve as test proc-
disabled Gulfport couple is looking for 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Harrison County parking, registration, water stations and up. tors and 35 volunteers, May 14, 15 and
volunteers to repair their fencing and do Fairgrounds. Proceeds raised during the other key components of the race. Flo- PASS CHRISTIAN BOYS & GIRLS 16 to serve as proctors. Volunteers are
other minor projects. If you can help, race will help cover the cost of surgery rence Gardens is located at 12321 CLUB SOFTBALL BENEFIT- Four vol- asked to report to the school by 7:30
please all Edward Austin at 228-596- for 15 children in need of cleft lip and Preservation Drive Gulfport. If you are unteers are needed to serve as umpires a.m. Please contact Stephanie Schep-
8565. palate repairs. Although there is a lot of interested in volunteering, please contact at the “Bases Loaded for Boys and Girls ens, 228-365-0204 for more information.
RESTORE COASTAL ALABAMA PART- fun and play throughout the race/obsta- Vicki Parkhill, Club Adult Co-ed Softball Tournament COAST SALVATION ARMY NEEDS
NERSHIP - RCAP is looking for 100 - cle course, the benefits are life changing. 228-539-5039, ext. 6 or email www.flo- May 4. The tournament will be held at VOLUNTEERS - Volunteers are need for
1,000 volunteers to create four reefs at Contact rencegarden.com. Klondyke Road Fields, Long Beach. various projects throughout the year.
Pelican Point in Fairhope, Ala. Once con- kirsty_cullumber@navyfederal.org, or SMOKIN’ THE SOUND AND SMOKIN’ Teams are also welcome - fee is $150 per Contact Shawna Tatge for info,
structed, the reefs will protect the adja- stop by the Orange Grove Navy Federal THE LAKE - Smokin’ the Sound and team. If you are interested in volunteer- Shawna_Tatge@uss.salvationarmy.org
cent shoreline and enhance habitat for Credit Union branch located in the Cross- Smokin’ the Sound, April 26 - 28, and ing or entering a team, please contact USO GULF COAST - Get involved with
fish, shellfish and birds, providing oppor- roads Shopping Plaza to sign up. Smokin’ the Lake, May 4 - 5, are return- Leah Ladner, Balfour Beatty Communi- USO Gulf Coast. Thanks to dedicated
tunities for fishing, bird watching and GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLE ing to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Race ties, 228-863-0424 or volunteers, our USO Gulf Coast Centers
sightseeing from land, kayak or boat. SCHOOL - GCMS, 1310 42nd Ave, Gulf- organizers are asking for volunteers to lladner@bbcgrp.com operate to provide a place to unwind, to
Volunteers will meet April 6 at 8 a.m., at port is asking for 10 proctor/hall moni- sell and attach wrist bands to event LONG BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT connect to families back home or what-
Pelican Point, Baldwin County, Alabama, tors April 10, from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. spectators, director spectators to viewing has requested proctors for the May State ever else is needed to ease the burden.
near the mouth of Weeks Bay, 10299 Contact Erwin Gilliam, Guidance Coun- areas and perform other volunteer serv- tests. Contact Christ Spinks, Assistant Even if you are not able to volunteer on
County Road 1, Fairhope, Ala. Sign up selor, 228-870-1020. ices. Volunteers will be provided with a Superintendent, at 228-864-1146 for in- a regular basis, our local USO Gulf Coast
for this opportunity at www.100- FLORENCE GARDENS 5K RUN - Flo- meal. If you are interested in volunteer- formation. Centers often have programs and events
1000.org or call Kandice O'Grady at 251- Volunteers are needed for the Florence ing, please contact Chief Ryan Wilber at ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY - Or- that need your support. Interested in be-
990-6002 for info.. Gardens 5K Run April 13, 4 p.m. All pro- ryan.wilber@navy.mil or stop by the ange Grove Elementary, 11391 Old High- coming a USO volunteer? Visit usovolun-
2013 ZOMBIE RUN- Ten volunteers are ceeds will benefit Make a Wish. Twelve NCBC Public Affairs Office, building 1, way 49, Gulfport is in need of six teer.org.
Seabee Memorial Chapel Chapel Offerings
Looking for a church?
The Seabee Memorial Chapel holds services every Sunday that might suit
your needs. Protestant Services include a Gospel Service at 8 a.m. and
Divine Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Catholic Services include Catholic
Mass at 9:30 a.m. There is also Catholic Mass Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.
Seabee Pantry
The Seabee Pantry needs restocking. During the holidays, the need for
food donations is at its highest level. Please donate as many canned goods
and other nonperishables as possible. Donation drop-off sites are located
at 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.
April 4, 2013
Praise and Worship
The Seabee Memorial Chapel is looking for new members for the Praise and
Worship Team for the Divine Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. If you
can 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 Seabee
Memorial Chapel. Free child care is available. For more information on
all offerings that are available, contact the chapel at 228-871-2454.
From AWARD page 7 work for NGIS worldwide.
Center Chaplains: “As a frequent visitor to Navy
Seabee Courier
Cherry said she was “caught Gateway Inns and Suites, I
Lt. Cmdr. Paul Smith, Protestant Chaplain off track” when announced the couldn’t be happier with the
Lt. Yoon Choi, Protestant Chaplain winner, but was happy to be type of quality service that you
acknowledged by her supervi- provide. … I know now that
For information concerning other faith groups, sors. wherever I go worldwide I will
call the chapel office at 228-871-2454 “I was honored and excited. get a quality night’s stay as a
I am happy to be recognized. result of your efforts. Congrat-
Services: It just makes me want to work ulations on a great day. I wish
harder,” said Cherry. I could be there with all of
Gospel Service: 8 a.m. Vice Adm. William French, you, but all the winners ought
Sunday Catholic Mass: 9:30 a.m. commander, Navy Installations to be very proud of standing
Command, took time to deliver out in a great crowd of folks
Weekday Mass: Tuesday, 11:15 a.m. a special message via video to who are very professional, de-
Divine Worship: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. the Appreciation Day award livering quality service every
winners, along with all who day,” said French. 11

12. vided. Please bring a dish to share. For more in- suite 103 or call 228-871-2610 to find out how Commander Bill North at 228-863-8602 for info.
formation contact FRG President Jaime Royal at to become a part of the NMCRS volunteer team! VFW Post 4526 Orange Grove is open daily
317-730-4064 or email NMCB133fsg@gmail.com. Gamblers Anonymous from Noon to 10 p.m. and located at 15206
Log on to the FRG site, The Fleet and Family Support Center offers GA Dedeaux Road, Orange Grove. Meetings are the
CENT http://www.wix.com/NMCB133 FSG/133frg. meetings every Thursday at 11 a.m. GA is a first Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. All are
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FOCUS fellowship of people who share their experience, welcome and encouraged to attend. Call 228-
Families OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS), strength and hope with each other. All meetings 832-0017 for more info.
ES provides resiliency training to service members
and their families by teaching practical skills to
are confidential and facilitated by GA. Come to a
meeting or call Jim Soriano at 228-871-3000 for
NMCB 62 Alumni Group
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 62
help meet the challenges of military life, includ- details. was recommissioned in Gulfport in 1966, and de-
ing how to communicate & solve problems effec- TRAINING commissioned in 1989. To become a member, go
tively and to successfully set goals together. Naval Sea Cadets The Gulfport branch of the to http://nmcb62alumni.org or for links to
Confidential and free with family-friendly hours, Naval Sea Cadets are recruiting youth ages 11 to Seabee historical sites. Seabee Veterans of
SUPPORT contact FOCUS today! Call 228- 822-5736 or 17 for Sea Cadets, a nation-wide organization America Island X-1 Gulfport are seeking Active
Family Readiness Groups email Gulfport@focusproject.org that help youth achieve personal success Duty, Reserve, Retired or Seabees who left the
NMCB 1 FRG invites friends and family mem- Gulfport Officer’s Spouse Club through nautical training. Meetings are the third military after a short period of time. Island X-1
bers to attend FRG meetings the first Monday of The Gulfport Officers’ Spouses’ Club is a social Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., Gulfport meets the first Thursday of each month
every month at the Youth Activity Center, build- organization that has FUN while helping our building 1, 2nd floor conference room. Contact at Anchors & Eagles at 7 p.m. Contact Joe Scott
ing 335. A potluck dinner is served at 6 p.m., fol- community. We meet monthly and have special Lt.j.g. Bowling at 228-313-9035 or (secretary) at 228-669-8335 or
lowed by a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Children are interest groups for almost everyone! For more coachcb@yahoo.com for details. elevenoaks58@cableone.net or log onto
welcome and babysitting is provided during de- information, email goscgulfport@yahoo.com. We SOCIAL www.nsva.org for information.
ployment. Contact FRG President Mary Belanger, hope to see YOU soon! Miss. Gulf Coast First Class Association is D.A.V. - Disabled American Veterans,
e-mail nmcbonefrg@gmail.com. Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc. The Navy always looking for new members. Meetings are Chapter 5 invites Veterans and future Veterans
NMCB 11 FRG For more information regarding Wives Clubs of America, Inc. is interested in every Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., at the Fitness to monthly meetings held the 3rd Monday of
the NMCB 11 FRG, please visit reestablishing a club in the local area. If you are Center classroom. For more information, contact each month at 7 p.m. Call Service Officer, Silva
www.facebook.com/nmcb11frg or email us at interested in joining an organization that pro- Association president, CE1 Daniel Shaver, 228- Royer at 228-324-1888 to find out more about
nmcb11frg@gmail.com. motes the health and welfare of any enlisted 871-2145. our organization.
NMCB 74 FRG All families of NMCB 74 are in- member of the Navy, Marine Corps or Coast NCBC Multi-Cultural Diversity Committee is HERITAGE
vited to the 74 FRG meeting the third Monday of Guard, please contact Darlene Carpenter at 228- seeking members. Meetings are held the first The Seabee Gift Store is located in the
each month. Meetings are at the MWR Youth Ac- 342-2271 or Tina O’Shields, 228-357-0513. Visit and third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m., Seabee Heritage Center Training Hall, building
tivities Center, building 335, behind the Grinder www.navywivesclubs-ofamerica.org for more in- at the Seabee Memorial Chapel. Contact 446. Hours are Monday -Friday, 10 a.m. to 4
on NCBC. Socializing begins at 5:30 p.m., and formation on NWCA. BU1 Jerma Cloude, 228-871-2454 for details. p.m., and Saturdays from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. The
meetings begin at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish to NMCRS VFW Post 3937 Long Beach is open Monday - shop has a variety of Seabee related memora-
share at our potluck dinner. Children are wel- The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Thrift Thursday from noon until 8 p.m., Friday and bilia, books and DVD’s. Contact the museum at
come. Email nmcb74fsg@yahoo.com or visit our Shop is located in building 29 on Snead Street. Saturday from Noon until 10 p.m., Sunday from www.seabeemuseumstore.org or call the gift
Facebook page at “NMCB74 Fearless FRG” for The Thrift Shop is staffed entirely by volunteers, noon until 7 p.m. The first Friday of the month shop at 228-871-4779 for information on all that
more information. and child care and mileage are reimbursed. Re- is Seafood Night, the remaining Fridays are is available.
NMCB 133 FRG invites all friends and family tail hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesday Steak Night. Breakfast is served from 7 to 10
members to attend FRG meetings the first Mon- and Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers are al- a.m. on Saturdays. VFW meetings are held the
day of the month at 6 p.m. at the Youth Center. ways welcome. Visit the NMCRS offices at the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. To publicize your organization, send information
Children are welcome and babysitting is pro- Fleet and Family Support Center, building 30, New members are always welcome. Contact Post to seabeecourier@navy.mil
From TRIM page 3 higher calorie consumption is re-
Fraud, Waste
April 4, 2013
Sailors can track their food in-
take to ensure they are main-
taining a calorie deficit to
sumed. The calories individuals
need to lose or gain weight
varies based on factors such as
Spring Southern and Abuse
Hotline:
promote their weight manage-
ment goals.
SuperTracker is available at
weight, age and activity level.
"There is a lot of information
out there, some good and some
Region Military and Due to limited IG re-
sources throughout the
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
supertracker-tools/super-
tracker.html.
bad," said Wallinger. "Speaking
with a dietician can help Sailors
identify and navigate the best
Civilian Job Fair Southeast Region, all
Fraud, Waste and Abuse
While many may think con- method for their needs." April 9, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. hotline work will now be
Seabee Courier
suming fewer calories is the key Sailors may learn more about
to weight loss, that method can healthy eating, nutrition and Biloxi Civic Center, 950 W. Howard Ave., Biloxi handled by the Region.
backfire. According to Wallinger, how to locate a dietician at the
Navy Nutrition web site at Dress as you would for an To report Fraud, Waste
a very low-calorie diet will ulti-
mately slow your metabolism http://www.public.navy.mil/bu- interview and bring a resume For a list of and Abuse, contact the
and weight loss and will encour- pers-npc/support/navynutri- No admission fee - meet employ- registered Region at: Toll Free 1-
age rapid weight regain when tion/Pages/default2.aspx. ers with job opportunities in many employers, visit
different fields jobfairs.ms.gov 877-657-9851 Comm:
Armed Forces MC 2013 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Fund
Please make child care arrange-
904-542-4979 DSN 942-
Poker Run . . . A poker run to benefit the Navy Marine Corps
ments before the job fair 4979 FAX: 904- 542-
Relief Society(NMCRS) is scheduled for April 20 at the AFMC
Clubhouse, 11007 Wolf River Road, Gulfport. Registration is at For additional information or help with your resume, 5587, E-mail:
10 a.m., first bike out at 11 a.m. and last bike in at 4 p.m. For call 228-388-7997 or 888-844-3577. CNRSE_HOTLINE@navy.mil.
more information, contact call 228-229-2816. 12