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CPRW-11 Sailor Saves a Life

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Brazilian Town Honors Fallen WWII Sailors

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VP-5 Continues Work at Philippine School

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Vice President and First Daughter Visit NAS Jax

Photos by HM3 Scott P. BurtonVice President Mike Pence and First Daughter Ivanka Trump visited Naval Air Station Jacksonville, July 26. The distinguished visitors took time to greet and take photos with Sailors and special guests before heading to Operation New Hope in Jacksonville which provides job skills training to those with criminal history looking to change their lives. They also planned to tour a local electric company to discuss workforce expansion.

CPRW-11 Sailor Helps Save Life of Injured MotoristBy Lt. Weston HendersonCPRW-11 Public Affairs Officer

A Sailor attached to Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11 was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for helping save the life of a severely injured motor-scooter rider who was hit by a vehicle June 22. LS2 Josh Brown was driving on Roosevelt Boulevard in Jack-sonville when he witnessed a vehicle run a red light at a crowded intersection. The vehicle struck a civilian riding a moped, seriously injuring the motorist. Brown, along with LSSA Bryleen Banks of Patrol Squadron 10, and an unknown civilian immediately jumped into action to help the fallen motorist. The team quickly applied a tourniquet to the injured motorist who was bleeding heavily from leg injuries. They immediately called 911, began directing traffic, and controlled the scene until emergen-cy responders arrived. Brown and the other rescuers’ heroic actions helped saved the victim’s life before he was transported to a nearby trauma center for further care.

Courtesy photoLS2 Josh Brown, of Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) 11, is presented the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal by Capt. Craig Mattingly, commander, CPRW-11, for his efforts to aid an injured motorist.

Photo by Toiete Jackson Photo by Shaquira Kennedy

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Commanding OfficerCapt. Michael Connor

Executive OfficerCapt. Brian Weiss

Command Master Chief

CMDCM(AW/SW) Dylan Inger

Public Affairs Officer Kaylee LaRocque

Public Affairs SpecialistJulie M. Lucas

EditorMC2(SW/IW) Nick A. Grim

Staff WritersAO2 Haley BallardHM3 Scott Burton

The F/A-18 E Super Hornet used in the filming of “Top Gun: Maverick” is preparing to undergo stripping, priming and paint maintenance at Fleet Readiness Center Southeast before heading to Cecil Field for further maintenance.

By Lt.j.g. Reed ArceVP-5 Public Affairs

The “Mad Foxes” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5, previously detached at Clark Air Base, Philippines, spent their off-duty time helping children in need during a community relations project at a local elementary school June 26. The Sapang Bato School, teaches over 1,500 students and only employs 49 teachers. Many of the young students there can’t afford supplies or new clothes. This prompted many members of the squadron to pool their money together and raise approximately 55,000 Philippine pesos, equating to roughly $1,090 dollars. The squadron used this money to purchase products such as school supplies, non-perishable foods, hygiene products, shoes, and recreational equipment for the children. On the morning of June 26, the Mad Foxes and Mobile Tactical Operations Center delivered the supplies to the school. The donation came at a crucial time due to the upcoming rainy season, during which supplies are usually limited and many children have difficulty walking the long distances to school every morning. “Volunteering with these children was an eye-opening experience, and I am so satisfied with our team for what we accomplished here,” said Lt. j.g. Gabriel Merla, one of the event coordinators. “I hope this effort will set a precedence for future

detachments to gratefully give back to the local community and help provide these kids with a bright future.” Upon arrival, the team learned that three of the students had birthdays that week, so they had three separate birthday cakes made to celebrate. The teachers set aside many of the donated supplies and let each student try on a new pair of brightly colored sandals to take home with them in addition to many boxes of coloring supplies for each classroom. “It was a really fun experience to be able to interact with the boys and girls at the school,” said Petty Officer Third Class Adam Mcintire “I was especially happy with how quickly our team came together and rallied behind the idea of helping to support the hard-working staff and local children.” A standard day at the school typically lasts from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a 30-minutes lunch break in the middle of the day. Some of the children walk upwards of 30 minutes from the local mountains to reach the school every morning. The Mad Foxes, who are based out of Jacksonville, Florida, are currently deployed to Kadena Air Force Base in Okinawa, Japan. Throughout the deployment, they will be conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance, and theater outreach operations within 7th Fleet area of operations.

Photos by Lt. Michael RaffelsA Sailor assigned to Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 plants flowers on the grounds of the Sapang Bato School in the Philippines, June 26. Sailors assigned to VP-5 and the Mobile Tactical Operations Center volunteered at the school throughout their time deployed to Clark Air Base.

Sailors assigned to VP-5 and the Mobile Tactical Operations Center gather with students of the Sapang Bato School in the Philippines, June 26. The Sailors had previously volunteered at the school during their time deployed at Clark Air Base. Sailors assigned to VP-5 greet students of the Sapang Bato

School in the Philippines, June 26.

VP-5 Provides Lasting Impact at Filipino School

‘Mad Foxes’ on Deployment

The Patrol Squadron 5 “Mad Foxes” team recently conducted a landing gear

manual extension inspection as part of a scheduled

maintenance inspection while deployed to Kadena Air Force

Base, Japan. Photos courtesy of VP-5

Nearly 120 Sailors from 28 different commands were recognized at the luncheon at River Cove Catering and Conference Center on Naval Air Station Jacksonville, July 18.

Naval Air Station Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Michael Connor, left, gathers with Sailors of the Quarter from Patrol Squadron 16 and members of the command team at the River Cove Catering and Conference Center, July 18

Naval Air Station Jacksonville Command Master Chief Dylan Inger gives his remarks at the Sailor of the Quarter luncheon, July 18. The event recognized outstanding Sailors from FY19 second and third quarters.

QM1 Andrew Masino of Navy Operational Support Center Jax, receives a door prize from Naval Air Station Jacksonville Command Master Chief Dylan Inger at the Sailor of the Quarter lunch, July 18.

Photos and Story by Julie M. LucasNAS Jax Deputy Public Affairs Officer

Sailors from Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS Jax) and tenant commands were recognized during a Sailor of the Quarter luncheon July 18 at the River Cove Catering and Conference Center. Nearly 120 Sailors of the Quarter from FY19 second and third quarters attended the event with their leadership. Following a presentation of colors and MU2 Holden Moyer performing the national anthem, NAS Jax Command Master Chief Dylan Inger welcomed the group and served as guest speaker. “You all achieved something in my 28 years that I never did, which is to be a Sailor of the Quarter,” Inger said. “Don’t let this be the pinnacle of your career, rather a springboard to bigger and better things for you.” Inger’s topic was how to become a master chief. Some of the points included working a full day’s work for a full day’s pay and small measures such as showing up on time and being squared away. Inger closed with a leadership quote. “Make it happen – some people make things happen, some watch things happen and others wonder what happened. Which one are you?” Each Sailor was presented a certificate, along with a gift card from VyStar Credit Union and a discount coupon from the Navy Exchange. Most Sailors were very humbled by the recognition. “What this meant to me was that hard work, determination and perseverance will be recognized,” said LS1 Adam Peterson of Command, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11. “My advice to those who would like to be Sailor of the Quarter is to stay positive, motivated and ready to achieve.”

Sailors Recognized During Luncheon

Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 22CM3 (SCW) James M. Loachridge

Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit JacksonvilleAWO1 Amanda HernandezSgt. Daultin Q. Love

Commander, Navy Region SoutheastAEC (SEL) (AW/SW) Christopher A. Sterling

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 11AWO1(NAC/AW) Jaron A. ButlerET2 (IW/SW/AW) Jacob P. SchlehuberIT3 (IW) Shaquanhia OcasioLS1(AW/SW) Adam S. PetersonLS2 (SW) Hailey M. WestphalLSSN Kaitlin R. JohnsonOS1 (AW/SW) Zackery R. DouglasAWO2 (NAC/AW) Roland S. MaganisET3 (IW) Andrew R. CosgroveAWO1 (NAC/AW) Jessica J. JoslinAWO2 (NAC/AW) Jonathan A. GrimaldoYN3 Rossana D. Sanchez FloresLSSN Alexander I. BallejoCoastal Riverine Squadron 10YN1 (AW) Laura E SaboBM1 (EXW) Jorge L. Ortiz

Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facility OS1 (SW) Stuart CaswellAC3 Brittany MitchellFleet Readiness Center SoutheastAD1(AW) Ramon F. VargasAT2(AW) Sabrina N. Hughes - Sea SOQAE2(AW) Shane D. George - Shore SOQAT3 David M. Ault - Sea JSOQAD3(AW) Dustin T. Beck - Shore JSOQAEAN(AW) Adam J. Bechler - Sea BJOQLSSA Edna L. Powe - Shore BJOQAS1(AW/SW) Donterrious J. Walker – SSOQAT2(AW) Ian P. Friswold - Sea SOQAS2(AW) Travis J. Shelhammer - Shore SOQAD3(AW) Kaylynn M. Giron - Sea JSOQAT3(AW) Aaron J. Lafollette - Shore JSOQATAA(AW) Zavier V. McBride - Sea BJOQADAA Daniel T. McKee - Shore BJOQ

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 60AM2 (AW) Joseph A. GonzalezYN3 (AW) Michael MosqueraAD3 (AW) Nichole DuncanAZ1 (AW/SW) Ralph Jeudy

Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 70AD1 (AW) John Robert BaldwinAT2 (AW) Thomas J. AndersonAT3 (AW) Avery PilkingtonAD2 (AW) Gonzalo MartinezNC1 (AW/SW) Alejandrina AlonzoAO3 (AW) James Fisher

Naval Air Station JacksonvilleABH2 (AW) Stefern L JonesEN1 (SW/AW) Mariska T. ReyIT1(IW/SW) Andrew G. CaplingerABH2(AW/SW) Dakota J. ThompsonYN3(SW) Kiaron D. CrittendenCSSA Aria M. Robinson

Naval Hospital JacksonvilleHM1 (SW/AW) Sheena MurrayHM2 (FMF) Joshua LazenbyHM3 Gonzalez, EzequielHM1 (SW/AW/IW) Alicia FryeJSOQ HM2 Trevor BradyHM3 (SW) Bridget Rubac

Naval Reserve Intelligence Area SoutheastIT2 (IW/EXW/AW) Sierra B. GarciaYN1 (IW/SW/AW) Tyler N. DollarYN2 (IW/AW) Teresa Mitchell

Fleet Logistics Center JacksonvilleABF3 (AW/SW) Travis Isaacs

Navy Munition CommandAO1(AW) Trevor S. ThomsonAO2(AW) Taylor C. McQuinnAO3(AW) Christabel J. RobinsonGM1(SW) Ryan P. StewartGM2(SW) Patrick R. Layton

Navy Band SoutheastMU1 (SW/IW) Cassy HamiltonMU2 Holden W. Moyer

Naval Computer and Telecommunications Master Station Atlantic, Detachment JacksonvilleIT1(IW/SW/AW) Daniel R. MirabalET2(SW/IW) Hiawatha C. Fryer

Navy Operational Support Center JacksonvilleQM1(SW/AW) Andrew MasinoAT2 Pietro LuchiYNSN Caleb CostaBM1(SW) Naomie JacksonPS3 Ruth Figueroa

Navy Region Southeast Reserve Component CommandHM1 TessyMae WilliamsHM2 Lukman KamaraYN1 (SW/AW/IDW) Linda ChumpitazYN2 Ranisha Jackson

Surface Rescue Swimmer School JacksonvilleAWR2(NAC/AW/SW) Kurt T. Webber

Transient Personnel Unit/Pre-Trial Confinement Facility JacksonvilleABF1 (AW/SW/IW) Deasmen Cobb IC2 (SW/AW/IW) Maeamor Roma ETR1 (SS) Mario Canas ABE2 (AW) Casey Ivie

Patrol Squadron 10AWO1(NAC/AW) Micheal MacDonald

Patrol Squadron 16SSOQ – AZ1(AW/SW) Charles HubbardBJOQ – AWO2(NAC/AW) Christopher D. SellarsJSOQ – AO3(AW) Desi E. WashingtonSSOQ – AWO1(NAC/AW/EXW) Dennis P. HuntBJOQ – AZ2(AW/SW) Alexis K. BlandingJSOQ – AD3(AW) Douglas W. Seidensticker

Patrol Squadron 26BJOQ: AMEAN(AW) Michael P. Beasley

JSOQ: IS3(AW) Azariah E. ParedesSSOQ: AWO1(NAC/AW) Jonathan R. StacyBJOQ: AN(AW) Emily L. HillJSOQ: IS3(AW) Bridget N. PoteetSOQ: AWO2(NAC/AW) Steven M. CondeSSOQ: AWO1(NAC/AW) Francis J. Enriquez

Patrol Squadron 30AWF1 (NAC/AW) Alex M. Pahl (detachment to Greece)AWO2(NAC/AW) Isaac L. DavilaAO3(AW) Alberto SanchezAEAN Holden T. KingreyAWF1 (NAC/AW) Adam KemmererAWO2(NAC/AW) Makala HerreraAE3 Timothy IffrigAN Damarquis Chapel

Patrol Squadron 45SOQ: AWO1(AW/NAC) Robert P. Pillars Jr.BJOQ: AD3 (AW) Stewart M. BakerAE1 (AW/SW) Nancy VankurenJSOQ: AWO2(AW/NAC) Brandon L. BrownBJOQ: AM3(AW) Joshua B. Khirfan

Patrol Squadron 62AT1(AW/SW) Anthony D. WestAE2(AW) Rodricius N. LeePR3(AW) Bennett R. PowellAWO2(NAC/AW) Jacob J. BriggsAMEAN Justice D. Chappell

Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19IT3(IW) Kayla N. Riendeau AWO2(NAC/AW) Clinton A. HorneAWO1(NAC/AW) Carlos M. AlvaresIS3 Tiara J. VincentYN2 Bruce W. NorciseAWO1 (NAC/AW) Ryan S. GrayWeapon SchoolYN2 (AW/SW) Reginald K. Cross Jr.AWO1 (NAC/AW) Solomon R. Morse

On Deployment: Patrol Squadron 5 AWO1 (NAC/AW) Matthew P. Pradon AO2 (AW) Colton Dull AZ3 (AW) Haeleigh J. Webb AN Thomas Crothers Patrol Squadron 8 AT1 (AW) Shaun M. Stephens AWO2 (NAC/AW) Benjamin M. Gardner AO3 (AW) Angelica R. Pelayo ITSN (AW) Madalyn R. Davis MC1 (NAC/SW) Jerome D. Johnson AZ2 (AW) Gizelle C. Rhymer AO3 (AW) Andrea L. Dineen AOAN (AW) Thomas W. Jerden Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 74 AM1 (AW) Brad N. Hill YN2 (AW/SW) Donica Harris AO3 Paul N. Jones LS1 (AW) Tyisha Thomas AWR2 Kevin Cote PS3 Anaciya Adams

Sailors of the Quarter

Culinary Specialist Seaman Aria Robinson is a culinarian at the Flight Line Café at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Robinson is a native of Buffalo, New York and this is her first duty station. Robinson’s favorite place she has ever visited is New Orleans, Louisiana and would like to travel to Europe next. Her favorite food is tacos and her favorite TV show is Grey’s Anatomy. A bucket list item for Robinson is go skydiving. Outside of work she enjoys swimming and likes to relax and watch Netflix. The most rewarding thing she gets from the Navy is the ability to travel and meet new people. Her goals are to become a Recruit Division Commander, become an officer, and retire with the United States Navy.

Information Systems Technician 1st Class Andrew Caplinger is the assistant security manager at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Caplinger is a Jacksonville, Florida native and has previously served aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). He joined the Navy more than seven years ago. As assistant security manager, he initiates background checks for active duty service members, gov-ernment employees, and contractors. Caplinger has several items on his bucket list, mostly he would like to travel to New York City and the Grand Canyon. In his free time, Caplinger enjoys playing with his dog, swimming, and spending time with his family and friends.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate-Handler 2nd Class Dakota Thompson is an Air Ops Division transient line crew leader at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. Thompson is an Inglis, Florida native. As the transient line crew leader, he is responsible for directing and taxing aircraft around the flight line. Thompson’s favorite bucket list item is to visit Scotland. In his free time he likes to watch WWII in Color on TV, spending time with his family, going to the gym and taking trips to Savannah, Georgia. Thompson’s favorite place he has visited is the island of Crete, Greece and the next place he would like to visit is Spain. His favorite food is Shepard’s pie. Thompson’s most rewarding part of the Navy is the sense of pride of being in the military. His goal is to retire with 20 years in the Navy Reserves.

Yeoman 3rd Class Kiaron Crittenden is an Executive Department, Administrative Division retirement separation administration clerk at Naval Air Station Jacksonville. She is a Shreveport, Louisiana native and her favorite place she has ever visited is Thailand. As a retirement separations administration clerk, she processes military members that are retiring from the Navy. Her favorite food are French fries and her favorite TV show is Power. A bucket list item for Crittenden is to go sky diving. She says one day she would like to work for NCIS and she would like to travel to would be Brazil. Outside of work she enjoys spending quality time with her son, and relaxing watching movies. The most rewarding benefit she gets from the Navy is personal growth and experiences. Her goal is to retire with 20 years in the Navy, earn a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, and to make rank.

NAS Jax Sailors of the QuarterSenior Sailor of the Quarter

IT1 Andrew Caplinger

Sailor of the QuarterABH2 Dakota Thompson

Blue Jacket of the QuarterCSSN Aria Robinson

Junior Sailor the QuarterYN3 Kiaron Crittenden

The plaque paid tribute to the townspeople of Riachuelo, Brazil for their efforts in locating and burying the remains of 10 fallen Sailors during WWII. The plaque also includes the names of the fallen Sailors.

By Keith DesboisDeCA Public Affairs Specialist

Commissary shoppers worldwide can easily share their opinions more often as the Defense Commissary Agency rolls out “ForeSee,” a customer experience survey tool. On July 21, ForeSee replaced the SurveyMonkey receipt survey at all commissaries. This followed a month-long test that began with a soft roll out at the Fort Lee, Virginia, and Fort Meade, Maryland, stores, and ended with 35 stores implementing the survey. Through ForeSee, DeCA will access more frequent customer feedback and promptly identify areas to improve the shopping experience, said Robert Bianchi, DOD special assistant for commissary operations. “ForeSee is a robust survey tool that’s used by NEXCOM and many other commercial

retailers to gain real time customer feedback,” said Bianchi, who is also CEO of the Navy Exchange. “DeCA is committed to delivering a premiere customer experience in every store and this is a powerful tool to help us do that.”Customers can access the purchaser receipt survey using the link, https://mydeca.me/receipt, printed at the bottom of the receipt. They have seven days from their purchase date to log on and complete it. The advantages of using the new survey platform include real-time viewing of survey results and the delivery of automated reports that will help the agency identify key drivers of customer satisfaction, said Mary Michael, chief of the agency’s business analytics team. “Foresee converts our customers’ ‘voice’ into actionable insights to improve customer satisfaction,” Michael said. Karl Crosson, the agency’s statistician, said,

“Another benefit is that it allows us to compare the performance between commissaries and the commercial grocers that use ForeSee.” The new customer experience purchaser survey is the first of a trio of patron feedback instruments the agency will use. In the future, the ForeSee platform is expected to also roll out targeted surveys on social media as well as commissaries.com. “Instead of snapping a chalk line once a year, as we do with our annual Commissary Customer Service Survey, we’re going to be able to get feedback on a daily basis and the store managers will be able to act on it,” Bianchi said. “We’ll be able to see it. It will be useable data. I am excited about that because that will allow us to transform more quickly while adapting to feedback that we're getting from our customers.”

New DeCA Survey Provides More Feedback

By Lt. j.g. Thomas ArmisteadVP-45 Public Affairs Officer

Villagers of Riachuelo, a small town in northeast Brazil, gathered to commemorate the 75th anniversary of a plane crash that killed 10 U.S. Navy Sailors from Patrol Squadron (VP) 45, May 10. The ceremony unveiled a memorial plaque honoring the fallen Sailors and the people of Riachuelo who helped recover and care for the remains of those lost. The plaque reads: “A tribute from the people of Riachuelo to the crew of the amphibious Catalina aircraft of the United States Navy Aerial Squadron VP-45, killed on May 10, 1944 as a result of an air accident near Riachuelo during World War II

and buried in the cemetery of this municipality by the initiative of the citizens of Riachuelo and later transferred to Rock Island County National Cemetery, in Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.” Only two weeks after arriving for duty at Belem, Brazil in May 1944, VP-45 lost its commanding officer, Lt. Cmdr. Calder Atkinson and his entire crew, in addition to two Navy Supply Corps officers on an administrative flight from Val de Cais Field to Recife, Brazil. The purpose of the flight was for Atkinson to personally report to Commander, Fleet Air Wing 16 to obtain needed material for the squadron. During the ceremony, Consul General John Barrett, who had been invited by the mayor of Riachuelo, talked about U.S. and Brazil’s close ties. “The United States and Brazil share a robust

partnership founded on four important pillars: economic partnership, mutual security, and democratic ideals and values,” said Barrett. “The same values of shared humanity and generosity that the people of this area demonstrated when they came to the aid of a fallen U.S. aircraft in 1944.” Barrett also announced an essay contest, in collaboration with the Riachuelo Municipal Secretariat of Education, for local middle and high school students on the theme of the ceremony and the area’s rich WWII history. Members of the U.S. Consulate in the Brazilian city of Recife will return in August to present awards to the winners. Among the awards will be command ball caps and squadron patches as a token of gratitude to the town.

Brazilian Village Honors Fallen WWII Sailors

Courtesy photosChildren from Riachuelo, Brazil gather around a plaque laid in honor of the 75th anniversary of a plane crash that killed 10 U.S. Navy Sailors attached to Patrol Squadron 45 near their town in 1944.

By Matthew PerryDeCA Public Affairs

Commissary patrons can be on the lookout for “Back-to-School” sales and sweepstakes along with sidewalk sales beginning in August with a focus on healthy meals and snacks. “It’s hard to believe that many of our families are getting ready to go back to school,” said Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tomeka O’Neal, the Defense Commissary Agency’s senior enlisted advisor. “When it comes to food for school lunches and snacks, the commissary is your first stop for significant savings. And while you’re there check out the exchange for low prices on school supplies,” she added. Throughout August, the agency’s industry partners – vendors, suppliers and brokers – are collaborating with commissaries to offer discounts beyond everyday savings. Check the end of the aisle for themed items with extra low pricing. Customers should check with their store managers to verify when they will be offering the following sales events: • Sidewalk sales. The majority of commissaries worldwide will kick off DeCA’s Sidewalk Sales event starting in August and continuing through September. Weather permitting, commissaries will have one event – a two- or three-day outdoor sidewalk weekend sale (a maximum of four days) offering extra savings including special deals on some case- and club-pack items. Several commissaries will partner with exchanges for certain promotions linked to this event. Patrons are encouraged to check their store’s web page for sale dates and hours and more details. In addition to the case lot formats like those found in commercial club stores, commissary sidewalk events also offer additional “mix and match” packages of similar items in bulk-size cases. This event runs until Sept. 30. • Freedom’s Choice purified water sale. Commissaries will be offering extra savings on Freedom’s Choice purified water in the first Deal of the Week for August. Promotion runs from Aug. 1 to 4. • “Back to School Bonanza – Text-to-Win.” Enter for your chance to win a $25 commissary or

exchange gift card from MyMilitarySavings.com. Shoppers can only enter the sweepstakes in-store. Look for in-store displays for details on how to enter. Promotion runs from Aug. 1 to Sept. 8. • Kellogg’s, Keebler, HomeBase – Buy 3/Get 1 Free. Buy any three participating Kellogg’s/Keebler items and get a free commissary brand HomeBase item via a coupon offer valued up to $2.50. Choose from Kellogg’s Special K Cereals, Pringles Grab and Go, Pringles Wavy, Townhouse Crackers, Mother’s Cookies, Famous Amos Cookies, Eggo Pancakes and Eggo Toaster Sticks products. This promotion ends Aug. 4. • AXE and Unilever “Back To School” DeCA Only Sweepstakes. Enter the Back-to-School Sweepstakes for a chance to win the Ultimate Electronics Grand Prize Package or one of more than 90 other prizes. Prizes include laptops, tablets, portable music players and gift cards. Visit www.operationintouch.com and enter to win. Promotion runs through Sept. 15. • Commissary beef and pork summer savings. The commissary continues to cut huge deals for grill masters through Sept. 1. Check with your meat department to learn more about these sizzling offers: Whole Sub Primal Beef Sold at Cost – customers can save 14 percent to 26 percent on sub primal beef. Cut upon request for free Healthy Alternative Power Buy Box – Save 29% percent on 20 pounds of select cuts of lean beef and pork. Economy Power Buy Box – Save 31 percent on 15 pounds of select cuts of beef and pork. Summer Tailgate Power Buy Box – Save 37 percent on 20 pounds of select cuts of beef and pork. Unilever “Kick Off To Savings.” Unilever is launching their first “Kick Off to Savings” event featuring high-value coupons for Hellmann’s/

Best Foods, Lipton, Knorr, Breyers, Klondike and Popsicle. Unilever will also award $500 to 40 deserving families to help them pay down their Military Star Card balance. This promotion runs from Aug. 5-18. • General Mills’ “Back to School with Box Tops for Education.” General Mills school fundraising program is back in commissaries worldwide. Each product box top collected is worth 10 cents, and many General Mills items will have double box top value during the month. Patrons will see high-value coupons, in-store product demonstrations and decorative mass displays. This promotion runs from Aug. 5 to Sept. 8. • Kellogg’s and “Feeding the Reading” Program. Kellogg’s is offering savings on leading back to school brand favorites and free books with qualifying purchases. Visit the Kellogg’s Family Rewards website for details on the free book give away. Promotion runs from Aug. 5 to Sept. 8. • Kraft Heinz “Back to School and Labor Day Free Groceries” program. Enter for a chance to win one of eight commissary gift cards (six stateside/two overseas) valued at $2,500. Visit the Kraft Heinz website for official rules on how to enter. Promotion starts Aug. 19 and runs through Sept. 22. • Coleson’s Catch. Save up to 45% on Coleson’s Seafood products during the 20th anniversary of Coleson’s “Big Catch” promotion. • Free summer BBQ contest. Procter & Gamble is offering military communities a chance to win the grand prize of a family barbecue for the entire military community. Everything offered at this event is free to all military families. Each barbecue will have a host celebrity chef, entertainment, catered food and drinks, games and prizes. Additionally, there will be samples, coupons and recipe cards of some of the name brand products at the event. Check your commissary for program details.

'Back-to-School' Savings Take Center Stage in August at NEX and Commissaries

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Community RecreationCall 542-3227DIY Crafts: Stitch & GabAug. 13, 7 – 9 p.m. at Dewey’sOpen to ages 18 & older. Tickets are $10 per person and available at Community Recreation in Bldg. 622 or online through myFFR. Limited spots! Food & beverages available for purchase. No outside food or beverage.Back to School CelebrationAug. 2, 5 – 8 p.m. at Dewey’sChildren are invited to go through Superhero Boot Camp as they gear up for the new school year! Families can also meet & greet some of their all-time favorite superheros. Food & drinks will be available for purchase.Murder Mystery MasqueradeAug. 24, 6 – 9 p.m. at Dewey’sYou are cordially invited to solve the crime and unmask the killer. Tickets are $20 per person, including dinner and the show. A cash bar will be available. Eveningwear, ball gowns, Venetian masks, suits and tuxedos are welcome. Purchase tickets at the Tickets & Travel Office or Community Recreation in Bldg. 622.

River Cove Catering & Conference Center Call 542-3041Did you know you can book weddings, luncheons, retirements, birthday parties, conferences and more at the River Cove Catering & Conference Center?

Dewey’sCall 542-3900Karaoke Night: Friday, Aug. 16, 7 – 11 p.m. (ages 18 & older after 9 p.m.)Mondays and Thursdays: Free Texas Hold’em Tournaments at 7 p.m.Bingo: Great cash payouts, even better jackpots! Lunch and evening sessions available. Call (904) 542-8449 for current promotions and times.

Freedom Lanes Bowling CenterCall 542-349380 Days of SummerMay 31 – Sept. 1Win prizes all summer long when you visit NAS Freedom Lanes. The more games you bowl the more chances you have to win big! Youth 17 & under can bowl two free games each day over the summer through the KIDS BOWL FREE program.Command Functions: Looking for

a great command function? Why not a bowling event? Fun for all! Call to set up an event for commands, families, spouses groups & more! Monday: $7 All you can bowl, 4–6 p.m.Wednesday: $8.95 All you can bowl, 4 – 10 p.m.Thursdays: Active Duty Appreciation Day! Games are $1 each for Active Duty & their guests, 11 am - 3 pm. Reservations accepted.Thursday Nights: $10 All you can bowl, 6 - 10 pm, includes bowling & shoe rental. Food & beverage specials available. Chances to win prizes just by participating!Friday: $10 Extreme Bowling, 10 p.m. – midnight. Shoes included.Saturday: Extreme Bowling, call for current pricing & times. *Please note, the specials do not include shoes unless stated otherwise*

Fitness, Sports & AquaticsCall 542-2930Swim lessons now available! Call the Base Gym for more information.Indoor Pool and Outdoor PoolVisit www.navymwrjacksonville.com for the current hours of operation. Group and private tennis lessons are now available.Call the base gym for pricing information.Patrons can select from a variety of massage types, including Swiss, Deep Tissue/Sport, as well as other spa services, such as facial & body treatments. For a complete list of services, visit the base gym or fitness center.

The Liberty Recreation CenterTrips & events are for all E1-E6 single or unaccompanied active duty members & reservists only. Call 542-1335 for information.July 27: Group Paddle July 28: Jax Humane Society July 31: Grand Slam JaxAug 2: Mall and a MovieAug 3: Monster JamAug 4: St. Augustine Outlet Mall Aug 8: Blazin’ Wing ChallengeAug 9: MOSH: Expedition Dinosaur Aug 10: Beach Trip! Aug 11 : Tillie Fowler Hike Aug 17: St. Augustine Ghost tour! Aug 23: Edge Rock Gym

Aug 24: Rainbow Springs Aug 29: Liberty Pool Party Aug 31: Alligator Farm

NAS Jax Golf ClubGolf Course: 542-3249 Mulligan’s Restaurant: 542-2936Early Birdies SpecialJune 1 – Aug. 12The Golf Course & Mulligan’s will open at 6:15 am! Beat the summer heat & sign up for a tee time as early as 6:30 am. Schedule yours today!Appreciation DaysAug. 8 & 22 for all Military members & DoD employees. Play 18-holes with cart for $20.Swing It & Wing It Special: Play 18 holes with a cart and enjoy 10 wings and two draft beverages for only $30 after 1 p.m. daily.Daily Twilight Special: Play 18-holes with cart for only $20 after 3 p.m. Monday - Friday.Monday & Tuesday: Play 18-holes for $20. Cart & green fees included. Not applicable on holidays.

Mulberry Cove MarinaCall 542-3260Fridays: Free kayak & canoe rental all day for Active Duty members & guests only. Private Sailing Lessons: One on one instruction available at $20/hour by appointment only. Minimum 2-hour session.Stand Up Paddleboard Lessons: Open to all first-timers by appointment only. Free & taught by a World Paddleboard Association Certified Instructor.

Auto Skills CenterCall 542-3681The center has 22 work bays, wheel balancing, tool checkout, paint booth and weldingASE certified mechanic onsite.

Youth Activities CenterCall 778-9772Before & After School CareOpen to children 5-12 yearsRegister today!

Family Fitness CenterCall 771-8469The Family Fitness Center is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Bring your children! Children 5 and older are welcome to workout with you. Group classes are available from 10 – 10:30 a.m.

Jax Navy Flying Club Call 542-8509Learn to fly at NAS JaxCall for introduction flightAdditional ratings are available including instrument, complex and commercialFind more info online at jaxnfc.net

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Community Recreation Tickets & Travel OfficeCall 542-3318, Email directly at nasjaxtickets@navy.milJacksonville Jaguars Sections 147 & 148: $101.25.Gator Football – Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville Sept.21 – Oct. 5: $54. Nov. 9: $35. Nov. 30: $82.Monster Jam Triple Threat – Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, Aug. 3-4: $22.50, $25.Guns N Roses – Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, Oct. 1: $171Sesame Street Live Let’s Party! – Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, Oct. 26-27: $19.50, $25.Ariana Grande – Veteran’s Memorial Arena, Dec. 1: $115.25 - $149.

Current Ticket Promotions Include the Following:Adventure Landing Dry pass: $22. Adventure Landing Waterpark: $20.50. Combo (dry pass and waterpark): $32.50.Alhambra Dinner Show: Prices range $40 - $50.Autobahn Indoor Speedway: (28% Savings) $25 Gift Card - $20. $50 Gift Card - $40.Biltmore Estates Ashville, NC: Adult - $54, Youth - $29.Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary: $8.50 - $13.50.Daytona Lagoon Waterpark: Wet or Dry Pass

$20.00 each.Disney World Orlando Armed Forces 2019 Salute 4-Day ticket with hopper option - $236.50; 4-Day Hopper ticket with water park fun & more - $285.25. 5-Day ticket with hopper option - $252.00; 5-Day Hopper ticket with water park fun & more - $300.75. Tickets valid Jan. 1, 2019 and expire Dec. 19, 2019. Only Active and Retired U.S. Military Personnel (including Active or Retired members of the National Guard, Reservists, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service (PHS), and the Commissioned Corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) “or” their spouses are authorized to purchase Military Promotional tickets. - (6) Promotional Maximum purchase per service member, including member- If service member has an annual pass or multi-day ticket they can purchase (5) Promotional Maximum and Must enter with party.Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp: $5 Active Duty and Family, $8 Retired/Veterans/DoD and Family.Jacksonville Symphony: $31.Jacksonville Zoo, General admission & admission w/unlimited train rides: $12.50 - $21.50.Six Flags White Water: $43.Spanish Military Hospital Museum: $5 - $7.50.St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zipline: $37, Park admission $9.50 - $15.

St. Augustine Aquarium: Adult $8. Child Admission - $5. Snorkel Adventure (Includes Admission) $32.St. Augustine Old Town Trolley: $7.50 - $21.25 BOGO.St. Augustine Oldest Store Museum: $5 - $8.St. Augustine Pirates Museum: $3 - $8.St. Augustine Potters Wax Museum: $5.75 - $8.St. Augustine Sight Seeing Train: $5.50 - $12.Universal Orlando Military Special Redeemable through 12/31/19 (Not available at the gate! Maximum of 6 tickets per valid military ID) Ticket Option #1: 2-Park, 4-Day Park to Park Ticket, Adult $200, Child $196 (Redeemable through 12/31/19, ticket expires on this date). Valid for 4 days of admission to Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure. Ticket Option #2: 3-Park, 4-Day Park to Park Ticket, Adult $240, Child $235.75 (Redeemable through 12/31/19, ticket expires on this date). Valid for 4 days of admission to Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal’s Volcano Bay Water park. Visit the Ticket Office for further details.Velocity Air Sports Jacksonville: 1 Hr. (socks included): $15.50. 2 Hr (socks included) $26.Wild Adventures (Valdosta, Ga.): Gold Pass – $89. 1 Day: $36. 2 Day: $42 (must be used consecutively).World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum: $14.75.

By MC1 Jerome JohnsonVP-8 Public Affairs

A P-8A Poseidon aircraft from the “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 recently participated in Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Readiness and Evaluation Measurement (SHAREM) 199, a coordinated anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise off the southern coast of Guam, July 5-10. A P-8A from VP-5 and USS Milius (DDG 69) also participated in the exercise, which was designed to simulate the escalating hostilities between friendly and opposing forces in the surface and subsurface environments. The six-day long exercise provided Surface Warfare and Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) communities the opportunity to utilize their respective ASW equipment in order to practice and refine their coordinated submarine hunting tactical proficiency. P-8A’s from VP-5 and VP-8 were able to successfully locate and pass subsurface contact to each other and to surface assets, all while continuously maintaining the ability to conduct subsurface attacks. This exercise afforded the ability of the crews in the air and on the

surface to demonstrate and promote operational excellence and Navy lethality. Each day involved a preplanned scenario requiring USS Milius and a MPRA asset to search, localize, track, and conduct simulated attacks on an opposing force submarine. A series of mini simulated wars were executed during the last day of the exercise. “We aren’t often afforded these opportunities to work with other ASW platforms beside other

P-8s, so this week has been such a valuable experience for our crew,” said Lt. Danielle Tatchio, VP-8 tactical coordinator. The Fighting Tigers, based out of Jacksonville, Florida, are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

VP-5 Participates in ASW Exercise

Photo by Lt. Danielle TatchioThe “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare operations with USS Milius (DDG 69), during Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Readiness and Evaluation Measurement (SHAREM) 199.

NAS Jax Sports and StandingsIndoor Volleyball League Meeting - July 31

The league is open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians, DoD contractors, military dependent spouses assigned to a command at NAS Jacksonville and retirees. The games are played Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunchtime. The meeting will be held at the base gym in the second floor classroom outside the women’s locker room at 11:30 a.m. Commands having their athletic officer or designated representative attend the meeting will receive five captain’s cup points. All interested personnel should attend the meeting to discuss rules and to get the required paperwork to join the league.

Intramural Fall Softball League Meeting - Aug. 14 The league is open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians, DoD contractors, military dependent spouses assigned to a command at NAS Jacksonville and retirees. The meeting will be held at the base gym in the second floor classroom outside the women’s locker room at noon. The games are played in the evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Commands having their athletic officer or designated representative attend the meeting will receive five captain’s cup points. All interested personnel should attend the meeting to discuss rules and to get the required paperwork to join the league.

Women’s Softball Fall League Meeting - Aug. 14 The league is open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians, DoD contractors, military dependents at NAS Jacksonville and etirees. The meeting will be held at the base gym in the second floor classroom outside the women’s locker room at 12:30 p.m. The games are played in the evenings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All interested personnel should attend the meeting to discuss rules and to get the required paperwork to join the league.

Bowling Fall League Meeting - Aug. 21 The league is open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians, DoD contractors, dependent spouses assigned to a command at NAS Jacksonville and retirees. The games are played at lunchtime on Fridays. The meeting will be held at the base gym conference room upstairs outside the women’s locker room at 11:30 a.m. Commands having their athletic officer or designated representative attend the meeting will receive five captain’s cup points. All interested personnel should attend the meeting to discuss rules and to get the required paperwork to join the league.

7-on-7 Flag Football League Meeting - Aug. 21 The league is open to active duty, selective reservists, DoD civilians, DoD contractors, dependent spouses assigned to a command at NAS Jacksonville and retirees. The games are played in the evenings. The meeting will be held at the base gym in the conference room upstairs outside the women’s locker room at noon. Commands having their athletic officer or designated representative attend the meeting will receive five captain’s cup points. All interested personnel should attend the meeting to discuss rules and to get the required paperwork to join the league.

For more information,call Bill Bonser at 542-2930/3239 or e-mail bill.bonser@navy.mil

Visit the MWR website at www.cnic.navy.mil or www.facebook.com nasjaxmwr

WayballFinal Standings

TEAM WINS LOSSESTPU/PCF 4 0NAVFAC Green 3 1NAVFAC Red 3 1RCC Jax 0 4NOSC Bad Intentions 0 4

Badminton Singles StandingsPLAYER WINS LOSSES

GRIMES 6 0BROWN 5 0VAZQUEZ 4 0NEUDIGATE 1 0GOSWAMI 4 1BONSER 2 2TENCHAVEZ 2 2CANAS 1 1WATTS 2 3AMPOSTA 2 4MILLER 2 4OSWALD 1 5MELENDEZRIOS 0 2HARTONG 0 3ZENDRON 0 5

Basketball Standings

TEAM WINS LOSSESVP-16 6 0VP-62 5 0NAVHOSP 4 0HSM-70 Spartans 4 1NAVY RESERVE 2 2FRCSE Kobe Wan Kenobi 2 3VP-30 2 3CBJTC/JFHQ 1 2FRCSE Gold Jets 1 3VP-30 Last Minutemen 1 4VP-30 Semi-Pros 0 5

Greybeard Basketball Standings

TEAMS WINS LOSSESFRCSE Warriors 4 2VP-62 4 2CNATTU 3 2NRSE RCC/VR-62 2 1NAVHOSP Shoot Like 2 2VP-30 2 2CRS-10 2 3NAVFAC Gold 2 3NAVFAC Red 1 5

Golf StandingsTEAMS WINS LOSSES TIEGEMD 3 0VP-30 Dirty Thirty 3 0VP-62 Tweet Tweet 2 0 1FACSFAC 2 1NMC Weapons of 2 1RCC Jax 1 1FRCSE 600 1 2FRCSE Riggas 0 2 1HSM-70 0 3TPU/PCF 0 3

Team Navy Jax Looking for Cyclists

Team Navy Jax is open to all military, civilian and family members from Naval Air Station Jacksonville and tenant commands who enjoy cycling. The team participates in several cycling events throughout the year including the Bike MS: PGA Tour Cycle to the Shore in November. Team Navy Jax is sponsored by VyStar Credit Union which provides uniforms. For more information about the team, please call Miriam Gallet at (904) 635-1654.