Naval Mobile Construction Battal-ion (NMCB) 11 was selected asthe recipient of the Rear AdmiralEugene J. Peltier Award for fiscalyear 2012, Jan. 31.The announcement came in a

message from Commander, NavalFacilities Engineering CommandRear Adm. Katherine L. Gregory. Units selected for this prestigious

award are recognized leaders inthe Naval Construction Force insafety, overall performance, readi-ness, construction accomplish-ments, equipment management,logistics programs, retention, andtraining. NMCB 11 completed an eight-

month United States Central Com-mand deployment in Afghanistan

during 2012 in which the battalionset the stage for the surge draw-down of U.S. and coalition forcesand eventual transfer of missionto the Afghan forces.The Peltier award is named for a

legendary and distinguished CivilEngineer Corps and Seabeeleader. Commissioned into theNavy in 1940, Peltier was ap-pointed Chief of the Bureau ofYards and Docks, and Chief ofCivil Engineers of the Navy in1957 where he served until 1962.Peltier died Feb. 13, 2004 at theage of 93 and was interred in Ar-lington National Cemetery in Ar-lington, Va.NMCB 11 is a Seabee battalion

specializing in contingency con-struction, disaster response, andhumanitarian assistance.

Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi February 15, 2013Vol. 53 No. 07

www.cnic.navy.mil/gulfport

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11render a salute to Cmdr. Lore Aguay, commanding officer of NMCB 11,to begin an awards presentation ceremony on the grinder at NavalConstruction Battalion Center, Gulfport. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Com-munications Specialist Jonathan Carmichael/Released)

NMCB 11 announced asPeltier Award recipientsBy MC1 Jonathan CarmichaelNMCB 11 Public Affairs

The Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport Gospel Choir performs a musical selec-tion for military members and civilians attached to NCBC Gulfport during a special program cele-brating Black History Month at the Training Hall, Feb. 14. The program was sponsored by theNCBC Diversity Committee and featured guest speaker, Ruth Williams Johnson, whose theme was“Made, Not Broken by History.” (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)

Celebrating Black History

NCBC Gulfport to participate in Citadel Shield Due to Exercise Citadel Shield 2013, the Pass Roadgate will be closed Feb. 20, from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m.Use 28th Street or Broad Ave. gates to enter or exitthe base. In addition, Pass and ID, Balfour Beattyand the Housing Office will suspend all operationsduring that time. Broad Ave. gate will be closedFeb. 25, from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Use 28th Streetand Pass Road gates to enter and exit the base. In

addition, buildings 1, 114, 119, 120 and PSD, willsuspend all operations during that time. We apolo-gize for any inconvenience this exercise may cause.Your patience and understanding is greatly appreci-ated. This annual training exercise will be con-ducted on naval bases and installations throughoutthe continental United States. For more informationabout Exercise Citadel Shield 2013, contact NCBCPublic Affairs, 228-871-2699.

From NCBC Public Affairs

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Being a parent myself, Iknow how stressful it can beto ensure that your childrenwill be taken care of, be it foran hour or for the length of adeployment. We want what isbest for them. As parents, weneed to understand all legalmeans available to ensure thatour children are cared for inour absence; this will in turnprevent legal complicationsand our children gettingcaught in the crossfire.Some of these legal means

include: Family Care Plans, InLoco Parentis Powers of Attor-ney, Guardianship, and Adop-tion. FAMILY CARE PLANSSingle parent service mem-

bers, dual-military coupleswith dependants, or thosewho have a legal custodyarrangement with a non-spouse are required to have aFamily Care Plan per OP-NAVINST 1740.4D andDODINST 1342.19. A familycare plan includes formNAVPERS 1740/6 signed byboth the service member(s)and the party, who is to carefor the child(ren).Family Care Plans are not

legal documents. The personnamed to care for the childrencannot enroll the children inschool, make medical deci-sions, and if a custody dispute

arose, in a court of law. This isonly an administrative tool themilitary uses to ensure thatservice members have all theirducks in a row in order tomaintain worldwide assignabil-ity. It is a military requirementthat can be changed at yourelection, but it has no legal ef-fect. IN LOCO PARENTIS POWER

OF ATTORNEYA Power of Attorney (POA) is

a legal document authorizingsomeone else to do somethingthat previously only you wereable to do; however, there isno legal obligation for anythird party (school, hospital,etc.) to accept it. If a thirdparty does accept it, the docu-ment assures them that theywill not be sued.An in loco parentis POA can

be used to authorize someoneelse to make decisions for thebenefit of your children. ThesePOAs expire after a specifiedperiod of time. They are prac-tical because they are fairlyeasy and quick to create. Mostlegal offices can draft one upon a walk-in basis. If you needsomeone to be able to makedecisions for the benefit ofyour children for you for ashort period of time, an InLoco Parentis POA may be theway to go. These types of POAs cannot

be used to enroll a child inDEERS . Also, some schools

may not accept it; for this rea-son, it would be wise to firstdetermine whether the schoolhas its own forms/POA theywould like you to fill out. ; GUARDIANSHIPIf you need someone to take

care of your child for a year ormore, you should seriouslyconsider guardianship. Aguardian is a court-appointedindividual, who accepts re-sponsibility for the care of achild. Obtaining a guardiandoes not cut off the biologicalparent’s rights. A guardian-ship requires court interven-tion which means that apetition needs to be filed atfamily court. Some jurisdic-tions allow pro se (without anattorney)filings, but it is al-ways encouraged to hire onein order to ensure theguardianship is done correctly. After the petition is filed, a

court investigator may inter-view the petitioner, the child,and the biological parents tomake a recommendation.After giving an opportunity forall parties to speak, and con-sidering the best interest’s ofthe child, the court will grantor deny the request. Normally,all parties are consenting, butguardianship can also beawarded in cases of abandon-ment or neglect. While the bi-ological parents are still legallyresponsible for financially sup-porting their children, often

the guardian shoulders this re-sponsibility. The guardian canexpect court oversight untilthe guardianship expires,when the child turns 18, orwhen the judge says it’s nolonger necessary. Third partiesare more likely to accept proofof guardianship over an InLoco Parentis POA.ADOPTIONAdoption requires termina-

tion of the biological parent’srights. This is also court or-dered, so it requires sometime and money. Unlike a guardianship, it lasts

forever. The child is treatedas if they were biological. Allparental rights or responsibili-ties are transferred to theadopting parent. Again, if youare thinking of adoption, youshould utilize an attorney toensure everything goes cor-rectly.As parents, we need to be

educated on these issues sothat we can make the best de-cisions for our children. Please visit

http://www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services/rlso/rlso_southeast.htm for more information.

This article is not intended tosubstitute for the personal ad-vice of a licensed attorney.Contact the Naval Construc-tion Battalion Center (NCBC)legal office at 228-871-2620for an appointment.

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Navy Legal

The Seabee Courier is a weekly authorized on-line pub-lication for members of the military services and theirfamilies. Content does not necessarily reflect the officialviews of the U.S. Government, the DoD or the U.S. Navyand does not imply endorsement thereof. The appearanceof advertising in this newspaper, including inserts or sup-plements, does not constitute endorsement by the U. S.Government, DoD, the Navy or NCBC Gulfport of theproducts and services advertised. All content in thisnewspaper shall be made available for purchase, use orpatronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender,national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, po-litical affiliation or any other non-merit factor of the pur-chaser, user or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equalopportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the pub-lisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source untilthe violation is corrected. The Seabee Courier solicits newscontributions from military and civilian sources, but the Pub-lic Affairs staff reserves the right to edit and/or rewrite ma-terial selected for publication to conform with journalismstandards. The deadline for material is close of businessevery Friday. Your comments are always welcome. TheSeabee Courier office is in Building 1, Room 205. Themailing address is 4902 Marvin Shields Blvd., Code 15,Gulfport, MS 39501. Phone: 228-871-3662., Email:seabeecourier@navy.mil

NCBC/20SRGCommanding Officer

Capt. Rick BurgessPublic Affairs Officer

Rob MimsEditor

Bonnie L. McGerrMass Comm. Specialist

MCC (SCW/SW/AW) Ryan G. Wilber

Special ContributorsCM3 (SCW) Katchen Tofil

CECN Lucinda Moise

22 NCRCommander

Capt. Darius BanajiPublic Affairs Officer

Vacant

25 NCRCommander

Capt. Darius BanajiPublic Affairs Officer

MCC (SW/AW) Scott Boyle

NMCB ONECommanding Officer Cmdr. Chad M. BrooksPublic Affairs Officer

Lt. Brian GatesMass Comm. Specialist

MC1 (AW/NAC) Aron TaylorSpecial Contributor

CE1(SCW) Joshua Thonnissen

NMCB ELEVENCommanding OfficerCmdr. Maria Aguayo

Public Affairs OfficerLt.j.g. Brian Myers

Mass Comm. SpecialistMC1(AW) Jonathan Carmichael

NMCB SEVENTY FOURCommanding Officer Cmdr. David McAlisterPublic Affairs Officer

Lt.j.g. John Parizek Mass Comm. Specialist

MC2 Ryan Williams

NMCB ONE THIRTY THREECommanding Officer

Cmdr. Nicolas D. YamodisPublic Affairs Officer

MC1(SW/AW) Steven Myers

NCTC GULFPORTCommanding OfficerCmdr. Scott Anderson

Public Affairs OfficerLt. J. Johnson

Caring for kids; from familycare plans to adoptionsBy Lt. James D. Carson, JAGCRLSO SE

Fraud, Waste andAbuse Hotline: Due tolimited IG resources throughout theSoutheast Region, all Fraud, Wasteand Abuse hotline work will now behandled by the Region. To reportFraud, Waste and Abuse, contactthe Region at: Toll Free 1-877-657-9851, Comm: 904-542-4979, DSN942-4979, FAX: 904- 542-5587,E-mail: CNRSE_HOTLINE@navy.mil.

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“I run, play basketballand do anything thatkeeps me moving.”

UTCN (SCW) Latina Billings

NMCB 74

Hometown: Chesapeake, Va.

“I run or jog.”

CM2 (SCW) Scott Klausner

NCBC

Hometown: Ft. Collins, Colo.

“I do the Insanity workout.”

“What do you do tostay fit?”

UT1 (SCW) Luis Deleon

NMCB 15

Hometown: Sioux City, Iowa

By CECN Lucinda MoiseNCBC Public Affairs

Aroundthe

Pierre Bass, a security guard for Naval Construction BattalionCenter (NCBC) Gulfport, Security Department, checks theidentification of Builder Constructionman Bianca Manzanero,assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74,at the 28th Street Gate on board NCBC, Feb. 6. There is a 100percent identification check at each gate for all personnelrequesting entrance to the base. (U.S. Navy photo ConstructionElectrician Constructionman Lucinda L. Moise/Released)

Students learn how to change a diaper during a Babysit-ting Class held at the Fleet and Family Support Centeron board the Seabee Center, Feb. 11. The class, foryouth ages 11 and up, teaches safe supervision of chil-dren. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Electrician Construc-tionman Lucinda L. Moise/Released)

Center

Buzz on

the Street

Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Jamal Saleem,assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB)11, Headquarters Company, and Glen Kiss, an instructorfor 20th SRG, R-76, stand up and troubleshoot a Ruggedi-zed Deployable Satellite (RDSAT) during a Command PostExercise (CPX) on board Naval Construction BattalionCenter (NCBC), Feb. 12. An RDSAT is a broadband reach-back satellite used by a forward deployed unit to establishcommunications where none exist. (U.S. Navy photo by ChiefMass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)

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Construction is underway for anew, state-of-the-art NavalBranch Health Clinic (NBHC) onboard Naval Construction Battal-ion Center (NCBC) Gulfport.Work began on the $20 million,

30,000 square foot, two-storyfacility in fall 2012, and will re-place the existing clinic, origi-nally built in 1969. Work isscheduled for completion latesummer or early fall 2014. Inaddition to a 152 percent in-crease in size, the new clinic willalso include 216 parking spaces.Also included in the structuraldesign is the potential for a fu-ture drive through pharmacy.Lt. Cmdr. Joe Mastrangelo,

NBHC Gulfport officer-in-charge,said the new clinic will not offernew services, but will make ob-taining the existing servicesmore efficient by consolidatingall medical services offered onthe base under one roof.“There really is no difference

from what we are currently of-fering. What it does is consoli-date the services that we haveall over the base now, includingbehavioral health, mentalhealth, FOCUS, battalion medicalassets and physical therapy,”said Mastrangelo. “It right sizesto modern technology and mod-ern equipment … and also im-

proves the patient flow and ad-jacencies.”Mastrangelo said consolidating

services will not only benefit pa-tients, but the staff andproviders serving them.“It [consolidation] makes pa-

tient care much more efficient.It’s a one-stop shop for folks, soit facilitates a smoother flow forthe patient, and for the staff intreating the patients,” said Mas-trangelo.According to Lt. Paul Benoit,

health facilities planning andproject officer for Naval MedicalMedicine East Detachment Gulf-coast, Miss., the project is apartnership between many engi-neering entities working to-gether to bring a modernmedical facility to the people ofGulfport.“The partnering efforts with

Satterfield & Pontikes Construc-tion, Inc., SmithGroup, URS Cor-poration, Naval Facilities(NAVFAC) Southeast (SE) PublicWorks Department (PWD) Gulf-port, NAVFAC SE, and NAVFACHeadquarters Medical FacilitiesDesign Office (MFDO) have pro-vided a stable environment thatis aimed at providing an ontime, on budget, state of the artmedical facility that will providequality/mission essential medicalservice to active duty personnel,active duty families, and the mil-itary retirement community foryears to come,” said Benoit.

In addition to updated spacesand equipment, the project hasbeen designed to meet designedto Leadership in Energy and En-vironmental Design (LEED) 3.0Silver standards, and complywith the Energy Policy Act of2005. According to Benoit, As-pects of construction to certify itLEED Silver include: a sustain-able site during construction,water efficiency, energy and at-mosphere, materials and re-

sources, indoor environmentalquality, innovation and designprocesses and regional prioritycredits, which include stormwater design, thermal comfortand on-site renewable energy.Mastrangelo said he feels a

new clinic is long overdue atGulfport and that he and hisstaff are happy to get a new fa-cility, but also hopes that peopleclose to the clinic will consider itfor their healthcare needs.

“We are all very excited to getinto a new clinic, a new homefor the Gulfport Branch HealthClinic Team. Our staff is growinghere, and it will allow us to bemore efficient in the way thatwe do business here,” said Mas-trangelo. “I hope that people forwhatever reason in the past hadbeen enrolled to Keesler that arecloser to the clinic here wouldconsider giving us the opportu-nity to provide the care.”

New Health Clinic on the way for NCBC

Illustrated is a rendering of final design of new Naval Branch Health Clinic (NBHC) cur-rently under construction on board Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport.Construction is due to be complete fall 2014. (Illustration courtesy of Naval Facilities (NAVFAC)Southeast (SE) Public Works Department (PWD) Gulfport/Released)

By MCC(SCW/SW/AW)Ryan G. WilberNCBC Public Affairs

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CAMP KRUTKE, Afghanistan -Task Force Anchor Seabeesfrom Naval Mobile Construc-tion Battalion (NMCB) 133 con-tinue preparations for theSpring physical fitness assess-ment (PFA) by staying inshape. Devoting time for exercise

before or after the work dayas well as an option duringlunch, the Seabees participatein Camp Leatherneck Morale,Welfare and Recreation activi-ties and command based func-tions.Echo Company’s Wolf Pack is

a group of Seabees who runup to 10 miles, three times aweek at 4:30 a.m. The pack isled by Master Chief Construc-tionman Clinton George whoclaims there’s nothing betterthan an early morning run tostart the day off and that run-ning is one of the best activi-ties most people can do toimprove their physical health.Another group workout tak-

ing place on the Seabee campis a challenging CrossFit led byChief Equipment OperatorChris Brown, the battalion'sPFA coordinator. CrossFit is a fun, difficult,

and electrifying hardcore work-out which combines a wide va-riety of functional movementsinto a timed or scored work-out. These workouts includesprinting, flipping tires, weightlifting, box jumping, air squatsand many more. “It makes you feel good to

do something that is so exten-

sive and overwhelming andthen look back at it and say, Ijust did that,” said Brown. “Ifeel that we as Seabees shouldbe actively engaged in stayingphysically fit.”Chief Utilitiesman Laroy

Brisco heads the Insanityworkout aboard Camp Krutke. Insanity is a 60-day strenu-

ous, stamina training exercisewhich works all parts of thebody through core strengthsas well as intense cardio train-ing with longer, higher-inten-sity intervals and relativelyshort rests.

“I want to make Seabeesuse the drawstring in their PTgear,” said Brisco, who startedthe workout program to keepthe command in shape. “Thisis what I do.” In addition to these sched-

uled activities, NMCB 133Seabees also take part insporting activities such as vol-leyball tournaments, footballwith fellow Marines, basketballand even dodgeball. NMCB 133 is currently de-

ployed to the Fifth Fleet areaof responsibility in support ofengineering operations forcoalition forces, the AfghanNational Army and the localpopulation.

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NMCB 133 ‘Roos continues culture ofphysical readinessBy UTCN Angelean FloydNMCB 133 Public Affairs

Race Engines, Dirt Bikes, ATV’s, Cigarette Boats, Zodiacs

Are you up to the challenge of hard work and repairing uniqueSOF equipment?

Naval Special Warfare Development Group is seekingactive duty Construction Mechanics and all other Seabeerates.

- Motivated/Volunteer - Pass Navy PFA - E4 - E6- No NJP - No bankruptcy- Obtain Secret/TOP Secret clearance

Email us at !DEVGRURecruiting@vb.socom.mil or contact your detailer to request additional information.

Planned Power Outage . . . A tentativeelectrical outage is scheduled for Feb. 18, 8:30a.m. - 1:30 p.m., in buildings 142, 163, 295, 313,367, Appleway Court and trailers. Buildings 295 and27 will be on generator power. Thank you for your patienceduring this process. Please contact 228-871-2244 or 228-871-2666 for more information.

Students from the SureStart program at W.T. Samp-son Elementary School inNaval Station GuantanamoBay, Cuba were able to per-form at their first outsidemusic concert, Feb. 7 thanksto a stage constructed anddonated by Seabees fromNaval Mobile ConstructionBattalion (NMCB) 27.The stage project was part

of the vision of Wanda Robin-son-Caton, a Sure Startteacher, and some dedicatedparents to construct a musiccenter for the children. "The students like playing

the class instruments, but itcan become very loud insidethe classroom," explainedRobinson-Caton.

Robinson-Caton communi-cated her ideas to theSeabees on base, who weremore than willing to helpmake the vision a reality. The Seabees refined the

stage specifications within aday, and completed its con-struction, Feb. 1.The stage itself has already

been used by visiting musi-cians and will be used as partof a school wide Science,Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM) Fair,during which the Sure Startstudents have been assignedthe topic of "sound." It willcontinue to be used by visit-ing musicians, guest readers,for concerts, as well as beingincorporated into lessonplans."The stage has made the

students more willing to per-form. It's a special area so itmakes them feel specialwhen they use it," saidRobinson-Caton. She ex-plained that the studentswould be able to see the en-gineering design plan inprocess and understand itbetter through hands-on ac-tivities.The Seabees at NAVSTA

GTMO are part of a largergroup of Navy Reservistsfrom NMCB 27 based out ofChicopee, Mass., who wererecalled to active duty in Julyand deployed throughoutSouth and Central America insupport of U.S. Naval ForcesSouthern Command/U.S. 4thFleet multinational partner-ship and humanitarian assis-tance missions. 6

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Seabees attached to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 27 and Sure Start students theW.T. Sampson Elementary School demonstrate a newly constructed music stage aboard Naval Sta-tion Guantanamo Bay (NAVSTA GTMO), Cuba. The Seabees constructed the stage at the requestof Wanda Robinson-Caton for use by the students and visiting musicians. The Seabees fromNMCB 27 are forward deployed throughout South and Central America in support of U.S. Naval ForcesSouthern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet multinational partnership and humanitarian assistance missions.(U.S. Navy photo by Mrs. Wanda Robinson-Caton/Released)

4th Fleet Seabees make it possible forstudents to perform in GuantanamoBy Lt.j.g. Keith FerreiraNMCB 27 Public Affairs

A recent policy change allows Sailors with a PTS "Intends toSeparate" status to participate in the upcoming March 2013 ex-amination. Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 023/13, released

Feb. 8, provides updated guidance for the Cycle 219/March2013 Navy-wide enlisted examinations for Active Duty, ActiveReserve, Full Time Support and Canvasser Recruiter advance-ment.For the September 2012 advancement cycle 216, Active Duty

Sailors who had an "Intends to Separate" Perform to Serve(PTS) status were ineligible for the Navy-wide advancement ex-amination. NAVADMIN 023/13 explains that changes in reten-tion behavior, and the Navy's shifting posture from downsizingto stabilizing, have enabled candidates in a PTS "Intends toSeparate" status to be eligible for advancement.Sailors who have received final PTS denial (Denied Final - Ac-

tive) on their December PTS application remain ineligible to par-ticipate in the March examination.Another important change announced in NAVADMIN 023/13

concerns security clearance requirements for advancement. Afavorable investigation adjudication issued by the Department ofthe Navy Central Adjudication Facility (DONCAF) remains as arequirement. However, the updated policy now allows a Sailorto take the advancement exam with an interim clearance issuedby the unit commanding officer while awaiting formal adjudica-tion from DONCAF. That interim clearance must be granted priorto the first day of the month of the regularly scheduled exami-nation date."The intent of this change is to minimize adverse impact to ad-

vancement opportunity for those Sailors who have properly ap-plied for a security clearance and are awaiting a finaldetermination," said Enlisted Plans and Policy Branch HeadCmdr. Renee Squier. "However, every effort should be taken bythe command and the individual to receive final determinationson all Sailors requiring a security clearance as soon as possible."For certain ratings listed in the Cycle 219 NAVADMIN 342/12,

as well as Sailors in the Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance(CTM) rating and all nuclear and submarine ratings who do notmeet security clearance requirements, remain ineligible for ad-vancement and should not participate in an advancement exam-ination.For additional information on PTS eligibility requirements visit:

http://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/career/careercounsel-ing/Pages/FleetRIDE-PTS.aspx. For additional information re-garding security clearance requirements visit: http://www.public.navy.mil/BUPERS-NPC/CAREER/ENLISTEDCA-REERADMIN/Pages/Advancement.aspx.

Advancement exam eligibility requirementsare updated for Sailors By Thomas Updike Naval Education and Training Professional Development andTechnology Center Public Affairs

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NMCB 15 prepares forupcoming deployment

Cmdr. Anthony Spinler, commanding officer of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion(NMCB) 15, brief Sailors on scenarios in preparation for their final evaluation prob-lem, which is used to test the skills of a battalion prior to deployment. NMCB 15 iscurrently mobilized in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and is an expeditionaryelement of U.S. Naval Forces that act as combat engineers and support various unitsworldwide through national force readiness, humanitarian assistance, and buildingand maintaining infrastructure. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd ClassDaniel Garas//Released)

Recycling Saves! Recycling Saves! Recycling Pays!Recycling Pays!It’s all about the green!

Did you Know . . . The Recycling Center supports all Naval Construction Battal-ion Center (NCBC) commands and recycles many differentmaterials!

~ Tires can be recycled at the MWR Auto Hobby Shop duringnormal working hours. ~ Fluorescent bulbs - to recycle fluorescent bulbs, mark thedate the bulbs were removed from service on the bulbs in in-delible ink or permanent marker and turn in to the RecyclingCenter, building 275/276 during normal working hours~ Batteries - to recycle batteries, mark the date removedfrom service in indelible ink or permanent marker and turn into the Recycling Center, building 276 during normal workinghours~ Wood - Place in dumpster on pad, building 425, west of theRecycling Center~ Cardboard - Place in marked collection devices throughoutNCBC or bring to the container outside building 275 any time~ Scrap metal - Drop off at Recycling Center at any time orplace in dumpster located east of building 275 any time.~ Appliances - taken by appointment only, after they are cer-tified refrigerant free~ Toner cartridges - all are accepted, preferably in originalbox or in plastic bag, in building 275 during normal workinghours~ Any color paper - free of contaminants should be placed indesignated containers for weekly collection. ~ Cans and plastic bottles - rinse and place in designatedcontainers for weekly collection.

Questions on recycling? Call 228-871-4031/3336 or 228-871-3001.

Moving? Mailing packages? Need a box? Visit the Recycling Center, located in buildings275/276, behind building 200 off of McKinney Avebetween the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., andget all the boxes you need for FREE!

The Thrift Shop on NCBC is requestingany ball gown donations you may have available. Weare currently in the process of planning the SeabeeBall fashion show and could use any gown donations.The day after the fashion show, the gowns will beavailable for purchase. We will update the actual day of theshow as soon as we lock in reserving the space. Please bringany in as soon as possible! The Thrift Shop is in Building 29 andis open Tues/Wed/Fri from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please contact thestore at (228) 871-2070 or the NMCRS office at (228) 871-2610if you need to set up alternative drop off times for any dona-tions. Thank you from your NMCRS volunteers.

NCIS has two new anonymous ways to report crimes or suspicious behavior with the use of discreet and secure online or texting tip lines.

To report information by Cell text:1. Text “NCIS” to the short code 274637 (CRIMES) from any cell or smartphone.2. Receive a response, for example: “Your alias is: S2U5 Call 911 ifurgent! If replies put you at risk, text “STOP”3. Begin dialogueTo report information Online:1. Go to www.NCIS.navy.mil, click on the “Report a Crime” tab and selectthe icon for “text and Web tip Hotline.”There is a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to a felony ar-rest or apprehension.

See Something Wrong, Do Something Right!Looking for away to serveyour community?Interested in alaw enforcement career? If so, considervolunteering your off dutytime and become a Gulfport Police ReserveOfficer or a Reserve Com-munity Service Technician.Call Lt. Phillip Kincaid at228-868-5900, ext. 6189or email him at pkin-caid@gulfport-ms.gov foradditional information.

Changes to how the Navyprocesses awards makes iteasier for Sailors to confirmtheir personal decorations andmedals are reflected in theirOfficial Military Personnel File(OMPF), officials said Jan. 29.NAVADMIN 016/13 outlines

the steps Sailors should taketo verify their awards are ac-curately reflected in the NavyDepartment Awards Web Serv-ice (NDAWS) and their OMPF.All personal awards, Navy andMarine Corps AchievementMedal and higher, should beshowing in a service member'srecord."In the past, award citations

or certificates received directlyfrom the member for theOMPF were not accepted,since they were required to bemailed from the command au-thorized to enter the award

into NDAWS," said Jim Giger,head of Records ManagementPolicy Branch (PERS-313),Navy Personnel Command(NPC). "Sailors will now beable to send in copies of theirown award citations or certifi-cates for their OMPF if theaward is accurately reflected inNDAWS."Before a Sailor requests a

missing award citation or cer-tificate be added to theirOMPF, they should verify theaward is recorded in NDAWSby visiting the U.S. NavyAwards website athttps://awards.navy.mil andlaunching the "PersonalAwards Query." If a Sailor's award is

recorded in NDAWS, but miss-ing in their OMPF, they shouldmail a legible, clean copy ofthe signed award citation, orcertificate in the case of Navyand Marine Corps Commenda-tion and Achievement Medals,

with the service member's fullsocial security number printedin the upper right hand corner,to PERS-313 at:

Navy Personnel CommandPERS-3135720 Integrity DriveMillington, TN 38055-3130

According to Giger, if aSailor's award is not reflectedin the NDAWS database, thecitation will not be accepted byNPC for entry into the servicemember's OMPF. To resolvethis conflict, a Sailor must con-tact their command's NDAWScoordinator, since only NDAWScoordinators can enter ap-proved awards into theNDAWS database. The NDAWS coordinator will

need an original copy of theaward citation/certificate and,if available, a copy of the or-ders from the service or jointapproval authorities. Once andaward is entered and reflectedin the database, the NDAWS

coordinator will then submitthe award citation or certifi-cate to NPC for entry into theservice member's OMPF.Awarding authorities must

submit a completed OPNAVForm 1650/3 and award cita-tions or certificates to theirNDAWS coordinator for entryinto NDAWS. A list of NDAWScoordinators is available on theU.S. Navy Awards website."It is important that only au-

thorized personal awards arereflected in both NDAWS andin a service member's OMPF,"said Giger. "And ensuring onlythose award citations or certifi-cates that are accurately re-flecting in NDAWS are includedin the OMPF will increase theintegrity of both NDAWS andthe OMPF." Per NAVADMIN 016/13,

Sailors submitting a selectionboard package with an awardcitation or certificate not al-ready in their OMPF, but

recorded in NDAWS, will auto-matically have the awardadded to their OMPF. ThoseSailors can expect to see theaward citation added to theirOMPF four to six weeks afterthe selection board has ad-journed, said Giger.Sailors can access their OMPF

anytime online for the mostup-to-date service record in-formation by visiting BUPERSOnline (BOL) athttps://www.bol.navy.mil. For more information, read

NAVADMIN 016/13, visit theNDAWS Web Page on the NPCwebsite at http://www.public-.navy.mil/bupers-npc/car-eer/recordsmanagement/pages/awddecormedal.aspxor callthe NPC Customer ServiceCenter at 1-866-U-ASK-NPC or1-866-827-5672.

Connecting with your MedicalHome Team at Gulfport is be-coming easier every day. NavyMedicine now provides a serv-ice called RelayHealth. Thisservice provides sponsors andtheir dependents the opportu-nity to submit questions andrequests using an on-line serv-ice that is available anytimeand anywhere there is an in-ternet connection. This serviceis for those non-urgent needsor simple questions.

Online services include: theability to securely email yourprovider with questions re-garding your health, requestan appointment, email aboutlab results, or request a med-ication refill. Feedback fromthe clinic will be provided viarelay health providing guid-ance to your question or re-quest. In addition, you cansetup a patient profile for eachmember of your family withpertinent medical information. Registration is easy and con-

venient via this internet link:

http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/pcola/Medical_Home/Pages/default.aspxEven though the RelayHealth

service may not replace thepersonalized service of ascheduled appointment, it isanother way we are working toprovide excellent customerservice. For those scheduledneeds we still offer our ap-pointment line number 228-871-4033.

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VITA - VolunteerIncome Tax AssistanceThe VITA office is open to help with your tax

preparation. VITA is located in building 60,

room 265. Appointments for self-service tax

preparation are being offered Tuesdays,

Wednesdays and Fridays, and appointments

for full-service for certain circumstances are

being offered Mondays and Thursdays. VITA

is open Mondays – Thursdays, 9 a.m. - 2:30

p.m., and Fridays, 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. For

general questions or to make an appointment

call 228-822-5131.

Health Watch: RelayHealth: For those times when asimple answer is all you needBy Lt. Cmdr. Matthew LoeNBHC Gulfport

Ensure your awards are in your service recordBy MC2 Andrea PerezNavy Personnel CommandPublic Affairs

Watch out for pedestrians . . . Remember, they have theright of way! Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit onboard NCBC is 25 m.p.h.

The Scholarships for MilitaryChildren Program awards $1,500scholarships to students frommilitary families. Eligibility re-quirements, application formsand other information about thescholarships can be found atwww.militaryscholar.org. Thisyear’s applicants must submit anessay and applications must beturned in to a commissary byclose of business Feb. 22. Thescholarship program is adminis-tered by Fisher House Founda-tion, a nonprofit organizationthat provides assistance to serv-ice members and their families.

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NCBC School Liaison Officer, Kevin Byrd is located at: MWR,Building 352,

1706 Bainbridge Ave., NCBC, 228-871-2117 email: kevin.r.byrd@navy.mil

Focus on Education Focus on Education Motivational speaker, author entertains Youth Center kids

Trevor Romain, a children’s motivational speaker visited childrenfrom the Youth Activities Center (YAC) Jan. 29 to speak with thechildren about bullying, schoolwork, coping with deployments,nutrition and teamwork. In addition to his stop on the SeabeeCenter, Romain spoke with more than 2,000 children at six ele-mentary schools, and Keesler Air Force base during the GulfCoast tour. The visits were organized by Military School LiaisonOfficers Kevin Byrd and Gerry Cross, Families OverComing UnderStress (FOCUS,) and MWR. (Photo above by U.S. Navy photo byConstructionman Electrician Lucinda L. Moise/Released; Photo, right cour-tesy of comfortcrew.org/Released)

Balfour Beatty CommunitiesFoundation is now acceptingscholarship applications fromhigh school and undergraduatestudents of military familiesthat reside within our housingfor the 2013 - 2014 academicyear. To apply for these schol-arships visit BBCommunities-Foundation.org. Applicationsmust be received by April 15,2013.

Scholarships for Military Children

NCBC Base wide

Housing Yard Sale

Feb. 16

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Housing residents are asked to

place sale items in their front yards

18th Annual Training TechnologyInformation Systems Expo

Absolute software, Accu-Tech, AFCEA Gulf Coast Chapter,AFL, CXTEC, EDA Marketing, Fiber Instruments Sales, Gen-

erla dynamics C4 Systems, HP, Jupiter Systems, Maxcell, NewHorizons CLC, NIDA Corporation, Orioncase and more!

Attendance is free and open to all

Pre-register today athttp://FDAEXPO.COM/REGISTER.PHP?id=117

For more information, contact FDAE 1-877-332-3976

Feb. 21, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.IP Casino Resort, Ballroom C

850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi

BBC FoundationScholarship News

FitnessTake care of your heart Feb. 16,

10 a.m. - noon with a heart pump-ing Valentine’s Zumbathon. Get onthe floor and learn some new dancemoves with this exciting opportu-nity. To the left . . . to the right . . .this class is so much fun and enter-tainment that you won’t even real-ize you had a full body workoutuntil it’s all over. What better way tocelebrate the heart! Call MichaelMclauglin for details at 228-822-5108. After a good work out, what better

gift to the one you care about thana massage! All massages offeredthrough the CBC Fitness Center forthe month of February are $5 off.Surprise the one you love withsomething healthier and more re-warding than sweets! Call Julie at228-297-5601 for rates and toschedule an appointment today!Doing the same old work out can

get boring. Make it fun and add inthat healthy competition thatpushes you just a little bit further.The CBC Fitness Center offers greatintramural sports opportunities. Tryracquetball for some one on one ac-tion or show off your volleyballskills. Intramural sports vary sea-sonally and have a limited time forsign up. Call today for details 228-822-5109.

RecreationFREE Movie Program at the

Training Hall: Take a load off. Sitback and watch the big screen allby yourself for some alone time,or make it a family night andbring the whole crew! Stop by theSnack Bar on your way in to getthat buttered movie popcorn andthose other goodies that help youget lost in the moment. Forget

what was playing? No worries -put the movie hotline in yourphone, 228-871-3299 and callanytime! Friday, “Sinister,” R, 6:30 p.m.Saturday, “Ratatouille,” G, 11

a.m.; “Pitch Perfect,” PG13, 1:45p.m.; “Fun Size,” PG13, 4 p.m.;“ParaNormal Activity 4,” R, 6 p.m.

Sunday, “Hotel Transylvania,”PG, 2 p.m.; “Chasing Mavericks,”PG, 4:15 p.m.

Information, Tickets andTravel:

Design your own vacation at ITT!Stop by now and learn how you candesign a trip for a group and let ITThandle the arrangements. There’s aworld of possibilities and spring isjust around the corner. Everyoneneeds a getaway every now andthen! Call 228-871-2231 today fordetails.ITT has your Harlem Globetrot-

ters tickets at military discount!Take the kids to enjoy a show fullof trick shots, jumps and dunksfor just $24.45 for a regular seatticket. Stop into ITT to purchaseyours today! Call ITT for more in-formation!

Active Duty, Reservist, NationalGuard, USCG and Retirees arenow eligible for a complimentaryUniversal 3 Day Park-to-Park ticketand Blue Man Group Ticket at chil-dren’s price! All dependents andDOD personnel are eligible for dis-counted Universal 2 Day, with 3rdDay Free tickets! Call for info.

Liberty Center: Catch the action on the ice Fri-

day evening when the MississippiSurge take on the HuntsvilleHavoc. These next door hockey ri-vals will prove to be a great match

up. Tickets are only $6. The shut-tle departs the Liberty Center at 6p.m.Give volunteering your best “can

do” effort by signing up to volun-teer with Habitat for Humanitythis Saturday. The shuttle departsat 7 a.m. promptly. Take a trip and observe some of

our countries most heroic photosand artifacts at the World War IIMuseum in New Orleans on Sun-day. The FREE shuttle departs Lib-erty at 10 a.m.

Navy Outdoor Recreation: NOR has a deal on everything

you need for the party this Febru-ary with its party equipment pack-age! For only $28, rent a canopy,120 quart cooler, table, six metalchairs and a party machine ofyour choice – popcorn, cottoncandy, snow cone or a bubble ma-chine. Call NOR today for details,228-871-2127.

Food & BeverageThe Beehive is now open every

day of the week! Watch the gameon one of our seven flat screens,play a little pool, and enjoy goodtimes with friends! With an excel-lent beverage selection, you aresure to find your preference. Callfor details 228-871-4009.Don’t want to get out in the cold

for lunch? Let The Grill bring it toyou. The Grill offers lunch deliveryMonday – Friday from 11 a.m. – 1p.m. Call 228-871-2494 to placeyour order. Fight that early morn-ing chill by getting a hot break-fast. The Grill is open as early as6:30 a.m. Take your pick fromFrench toast plates to breakfastburritos or traditional eggs andbacon. The Grill is located at the

corner of Colby and 7th Street.Anchors & Eagles: Great service

and good times are what you canexpect at Anchors & Eagles. OpenTuesday - Thursday 2 - 9 p.m. forchiefs and officers. Stop by andshake off the day with comrades.

Youth ActivitiesTake a trip to see the USS Ala-

bama with the Youth Activities Cen-ter this Saturday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.Learn all about this memorable ves-

sel for only $6, but seats are limitedso sign up today. The Youth Center will be closed

Monday for President’s Day.Show your pet how much you love

them on Wednesday by making ahomemade pet toy that will defi-nitely become his or her favorite.“Love Your Pet Day” is FREE andfrom 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the YAC.

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228-871-4684228-871-3619228-871-2127228-871-5435228-871-2494228-871-4750228-871-2251228-871-2538

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GREAT DAY OF SOCCER - Great Dayof Soccer needs you! Great Day of Soc-cer is looking for 25 volunteers Feb. 16,8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the County Farm Soc-cer Fields off of County Farm Road inHarrison County (north of Gulfport/LongBeach.) Volunteers will be involved injudging about 400-500 kids, ages 4 - 18in four events. Volunteers will receivetraining and lunch and all necessarysupplies will be provided. For more in-formation or to sign up, contact JeffBruni, 228-861-6175 or jeffbruni@bell-south.net or jbruni@gulfport-ms.gov.RIDE2RECOVERY GULF COASTCHALLENGE - R2R will be traveling on

the Gulf Coast, from New Orleans to Tal-lahassee March 4 - 8 with over 200Wounded Warriors participating. March4 in Mobile, Ala., the USO Gulf Coast willbe hosting a Casino Night from 6 - 10p.m. and needs 20 volunteers to assistwith this event and to volunteer as ama-teur dealers (no experience necessary.)For more info please contact usogulf-coast@uso.org LONG BEACH ALTERNATIVESCHOOL SEEKS MENTORS - LongBeach Alternative School on Old PassRoad in Long Beach is looking for men-tors for three high school girls and fourhigh school boys. Mentor duties will in-

clude providing direction on assign-ments, increasing personal accountabil-ity and other life skills. Please callMichelle Harrison at 228-865-1956 if youare interested.WOOLMARKET ELEMENTARYSCHOOL SEEKS MENTORS - Wool-market Elementary School on John LeeRoad in Biloxi is looking for mentors fortheir male students as they prepare formiddle school. Please contact ShirleyHardman at 228-392-5640 for more in-formation or to volunteer.COAST SALVATION ARMY NEEDSVOLUNTEERS - Volunteers are needfor various projects throughout the year.

Contact Shawna Tatge for info,Shawna_Tatge@uss.salvationarmy.org VOLUNTEER WITH USO - Volunteer-ing is both fun and rewarding. If youare interested in volunteering or wouldlike more information, please visithttp://www.usovolunteer.org/. Volun-teers are needed at both USO locations- (NMPS 2nd Floor, NCBC and GulfportBiloxi International Airport.)PROFESSIONAL GOLF ASSOCIA-TION NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - Volun-teers are needed for the ProfessionalGolf Association (PGA) Champions Tourfeaturing top golfers - Fred Couples,Tom Lehman, Mark Calcavecchia, Nick

Price, & Bernhard Langer March 18 - 24at the Fallen Oak Golf Club, 24400 High-way 15, Saucier. Volunteer will receive ashirt, hat or visor, a credential for theweek, meals during shift, six good-any-day tickets, a free round of golf atGrand Bear and admission to a volun-teer party at Hard Rock, Biloxi. For de-tails, contact Stephanie Griffis,228-896-6365.DRIFTWOOD NURSING HOME -Want to make a difference in the life ofthe elderly then volunteer with Drift-wood Nursing Home located right out-side the Broad Avenue gate. ContactChristina to volunteer, 228-243-3421.

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Center Chaplains: Lt. Cmdr. Paul Smith, Protestant Chaplain

Lt. Yoon Choi, Protestant ChaplainFor information concerning other faith groups,

call the chapel office at 228-871-2454

Services:Gospel Service: 8 a.m.

Sunday Catholic Mass: 9:30 a.m.Weekday Mass: Tuesday, 11:15 a.m.Divine Worship: Sunday, 10:30 a.m.

Seabee Memorial ChapelSeabee Memorial Chapel

NCBC Helping Hands volunteer opportunitiesNCBC Helping Hands volunteer opportunities

Looking for a church?The Seabee Memorial Chapel holds services every Sunday that might suityour needs. Protestant Services include a Gospel Service at 8 a.m. andDivine Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Catholic Services include CatholicMass at 9:30 a.m. There is also Catholic Mass Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.Seabee PantryThe Seabee Pantry needs restocking. During the holidays, the need forfood donations is at its highest level. Please donate as many canned goodsand other nonperishables as possible. Donation drop-off sites are locatedat the Navy Exchange, Chapel, Commissary, Fleet and Family Support Cen-ter and Armed Forces Retirement Home. The Seabee Pantry is for anyone affiliated with NCBC.Praise and WorshipThe Seabee Memorial Chapel is looking for new members for the Praise andWorship Team for the Divine Worship Service at 10:30 a.m. Sundays. If youcan sing or play an instrument, you are invited to come share your gift.Women’s Bible Study Women’s Bible Study is held Wednesdays at 11 a.m. at the SeabeeMemorial Chapel. Free child care is available. For more information onall offerings that are available, contact the chapel at 228-871-2454.

Chapel Offerings

FREE Services:Fax - Send/Receive:228-575-5225CopiesSnacks/Drinks

United Through ReadingProgramComputers with web camsInternet and Email Access X-Box

GULF COAST USOGULF COAST USO901 CBC 3rd St., Building 114

228-575-5224

Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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SUPPORTFamily Readiness Groups NMCB 1 FRG invites friends and family mem-bers to attend FRG meetings the first Monday ofevery month at the Youth Activity Center, build-ing 335. A potluck dinner is served at 6 p.m., fol-lowed by a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Children arewelcome and babysitting is provided during de-ployment. Contact FRG President Mary Belanger,e-mail nmcbonefrg@gmail.com. NMCB 11 FRG For more information regardingthe NMCB 11 FRG, please visit the FRG and Om-budsman website at http://nmcb11.webs.com.NMCB 74 FRG All families of NMCB 74 are in-vited to the 74 FRG meeting the third Monday ofeach month. Meetings are at the MWR Youth Ac-tivities Center, building 335, behind the Grinderon NCBC. Socializing begins at 5:30 p.m., andmeetings begin at 6 p.m. Bring a covered dish toshare at our potluck dinner. Children are wel-come. Email nmcb74fsg@yahoo.com or visit ourFacebook page at “NMCB74 Fearless FRG” formore information.NMCB 133 FRG invites all friends and family

members to attend FRG meetings the first Mon-day of the month at 6 p.m. at the Youth Center.Children are welcome and babysitting is pro-vided. Please bring a dish to share. For more in-formation contact FRG President Jaime Royal at317-730-4064 or email NMCB133fsg@gmail.com.Log on to the FRG site,http://www.wix.com/NMCB133 FSG/133frg. Gulfport Officer’s Spouse ClubThe Gulfport Officers’ Spouses’ Club is a socialorganization that has FUN while helping ourcommunity. We meet monthly and have specialinterest groups for almost everyone! For moreinformation, email goscgulfport@yahoo.com. Wehope to see YOU soon! Navy Wives Clubs of America, Inc. The NavyWives Clubs of America, Inc. is interested inreestablishing a club in the local area and will behosting a meeting for new member Feb. 16. Ifyou are interested in joining an organization thatpromotes the health and welfare of any enlistedmember of the Navy, Marine Corps or CoastGuard, please contact Darlene Carpenter at 228-3422271 or Tina O’Shields, 228-357-0513. Visitwww.navywivesclubs-ofamerica.org for moreinfo on NWCA. NMCRS The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society ThriftShop is located in building 29 on Snead Street.The Thrift Shop is staffed entirely by volunteers,and child care and mileage are reimbursed. Re-tail hours of operation are Tuesday, Wednesdayand Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers are al-ways welcome. Visit the NMCRS offices at theFleet and Family Support Center, building 30,suite 103 or call 228-871-2610 to find out howto become a part of the NMCRS volunteer team!Gamblers AnonymousThe Fleet and Family Support Center offers GA

meetings every Thursday at 11 a.m. GA is a fellowship of people who share their experience,strength and hope with each other. All meetingsare confidential and facilitated by GA. Come to a meeting or call Jim Soriano at 228-871-3000 fordetails.TRAINING Naval Sea Cadets The Gulfport branch of theNaval Sea Cadets are recruiting youth ages 11 to17 for Sea Cadets, a nation-wide organizationthat help youth achieve personal successthrough nautical training. Meetings are the thirdSaturday of the month from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.,building 1, 2nd floor conference room. ContactLt.j.g. Bowling at 228-313-9035 orcoachcb@yahoo.com for details.SOCIAL Miss. Gulf Coast First Class Association isalways looking for new members. Meetings areevery Wednesday at 2:30 p.m., at the FitnessCenter classroom. For more information, contactAssociation president, CE1 Daniel Shaver, 228-871-2145. NCBC Multi-Cultural Diversity Committee isseeking members. Meetings are held the first and third Wednesday of the month at 9 a.m., at the Seabee Memorial Chapel. Contact BU1 Jerma Cloude, 228-871-2454 for details. VFW Post 3937 Long Beach is open Monday -Thursday from noon until 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from Noon until 10 p.m., Sunday fromnoon until 7 p.m. The first Friday of the month is Seafood Night, the remaining Fridays areSteak Night. Breakfast is served from 7 to 10a.m. on Saturdays. VFW meetings are held thesecond Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.New members are always welcome. Contact PostCommander Bill North at 228-863-8602 for infor-mation.

VFW Post 4526 Orange Grove is open dailyfrom Noon to 10 p.m. and located at 15206Dedeaux Road, Orange Grove. Meetings are thefirst Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. All arewelcome and encouraged to attend. Call 228-832-0017 for more info. NMCB 62 Alumni GroupNaval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 62was recommissioned in Gulfport in 1966, and de-commissioned in 1989. To become a member, goto http://nmcb62alumni.org or for links toSeabee historical sites. Seabee Veterans ofAmerica Island X-1 Gulfport are seeking ActiveDuty, Reserve, Retired or Seabees who left themilitary after a short period of time. Island X-1Gulfport meets the first Thursday of each monthat Anchors & Eagles at 7 p.m. Contact Joe Scott(secretary) at 228-669-8335 orelevenoaks58@cableone.net or log ontowww.nsva.org for information. D.A.V. - Disabled American Veterans,Chapter 5 invites Veterans and future Veteransto monthly meetings held the 3rd Monday ofeach month at 7 p.m. Call Service Officer, Silva Royer at 228-324-1888 to find out more about our organization and all that is offered to members. HERITAGE The Seabee Gift Store is located in theSeabee Heritage Center Training Hall, building446. Hours are Monday -Friday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m., and Saturdays from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. Theshop has a variety of Seabee related memora-bilia, books and DVD’s. Contact the museum atwww.seabeemuseumstore.org or call the giftshop at 228-871-4779 for information on all thatis available.

To publicize your organization, send informa-tion to seabeecourier@navy.mil

CENTERNOTES

Pass Road:24 hours,

7 days a week

Broad Avenue: 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.Monday - Friday

and9 a.m. - 5 p.m.,

Saturday, Sundayand

Holidays

28th Street: 5 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Monday - Friday and 5 - 7 p.m., Outbound

Only

NCBC Gate Hours

LADD . . . Leaders Against Drunk DrivingLADD is a program sponsored by theNCBC/20th First Class Association. The mis-sion of LADD is to prevent drunk driving onboard NCBC Gulfport by providing rides forany service member who needs assistancegetting home after an outing that involves alcohol.

~ LADD is strictly confidential. NOREPRISAL!

~ LADD will take individual home only, nostops.

~ Volunteers who stand the watch are oncall 24/7.It is always important to have a plan in placewhen going out in town, but if your plans fallthrough, please call LADD and we will pickyou up! 100 percent confidential, zero reprisal!

Call 228-239-9007

President’s Dayis

Feb. 18

The NCBC Com-missary will beclosed Feb. 18

andFeb. 19

Normal hours ofoperation will

resumeFeb. 20

NCBC Security Reminder . . . To prevent both personaland governmental property theft, NCBC Security would liketo remind you to remember to secure vehicles, personalcompartments, work spaces, compounds, and buildings.Don’t be a target!