Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi November 15, 2012Vol. 52 No. 26

www.cnic.navy.mil/gulfport

Seabees from Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC) Gulfport and 20th SeabeeReadiness Group (SRG), all attached to Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC)Gulfport, joined other military members, retired and active, along with members ofthe Gulf Coast community for the 2012 Veteran's Day Parade held in Gulfport, Miss.Nov. 10. The Gulfport parade was one of many activities held on the Coast during thepast week in honor of Veterans from all branches of the military service. (U.S. Navy photoby Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)

Seabees continue Sandy relief efforts

For more coastal Veterans Day coverage see page 6 and NCBC Facebook

Coast Veterans Parade

John Makely, NBC News/photoblog.nbcnews.com

Equipment Operator Constructionman Courtney McCormack,left, grabbed a shovel and started digging out the sand that hadwashed up against the house as others in the group grabbedthe waterlogged debris to begin a 100 yard walk out of theneighborhood to a large trash pile. The Naval Mobile Con-struction Battalion (NMCB) 5 Seabees are one of four Seabeeunits who are providing muscle to the cleanup effort in BreezyPoint, N.Y., after Hurricane Sandy the area, Oct. 30.

Month of the Military Family CelebrationNov. 15, 3 - 5 p.m., Training Hall

All are welcome! Featuring Budweiser Clydesdale Parade, Giveaways, Bounce Houses,

Free pizza/hotdogs and a movie

Call 228-871-4010 for details

NMCB 133 TaskForce AnchorConstruction ElectricianConstructionman ZacharyZehner of Task Force Anchor removes existingbridge curbing during abridge repair mission innorthern Helmand Pro-vince. (U.S. Navy photo byU.S. Navy Lt. Kenneth Gar-cia/Released)

See BRIDGE page 5

When entering into a residen-tial lease, both landlords andtenants alike hope that every-thing runs smoothly. While thisis usually the case, sometimesproblems arise. The followingare ways to protect yourselfwhen entering into a residentiallease.

Read your lease before yousign:Always read your lease in its

entirety before signing. A leasemay seem like a bunch of legaljargon, but remember, you willbe bound by its terms. Are yourequired to have the carpet pro-fessionally cleaned before mov-ing out? Do you have to upkeepthe lawn? Do you have to givenotice when you move out? Ifso, how much—14, 30, 60 days?What is the procedure for notify-ing your landlord about repairs? Taking an hour to review the

lease before signing could saveyou a lot of time—and money—in the future.

Get everything in writing:Scenario: Lease says you must

pay $40 a month for lawn serv-ice. You tell the landlord thatyou do not want this service.The landlord tells you not toworry about it because he/shewill not charge you. “Just signthe lease and you’ll be good,”the landlord says.What should you do? Before

signing anything, get the land-lord’s promise in writing andmake sure it is incorporated intothe lease. All promises/agreements

should be in writing. If anagreement is made in person orover the phone after you signthe lease, follow up with an e-mail confirming the details ofthe conversation. This is toavoid having to prove the exis-tence of an oral agreement incourt if a dispute arises.

Conduct a thorough inspec-tion: Upon moving in, make sure

you inspect your new place thor-oughly. Take pictures, make a

list of defects, and provide acopy of the list to your landlordimmediately. This will prove thatyou are not responsible for pre-existing conditions. Similarly,upon moving out, be presentduring the final inspection andtake pictures of the condition inwhich you are leaving yourplace. If the inspector does notsee any problems, make sureyou get that in writing.

Security deposits:What does your lease say

about security deposits? Is thepet deposit non-refundable?Under what conditions could thelandlord retain the security de-posit? Once you have movedout, the landlord is most likelyrequired to return the securitydeposit or provide an itemizedlist of deductions for damageswithin a certain period of time.This requirement varies state-by-state. For example, in Florida a

landlord has 15 days to return adeposit, or 30 days to give atenant written notice by certified

mail explaining the amountthey’re keeping and why. If yourlandlord doesn’t give the re-quired notice, they must returnall of your deposit. If they dogive you notice, you then have15 days to dispute the claim.Each state has different land-lord/tenant rules. It is a goodidea to be familiar with yourstate’s rules.

Military clause:The Servicemembers Civil Re-

lief Act (SCRA) is a federal lawthat allows a service member toterminate a lease before its expi-ration date, but only after pro-viding written notice and a copyof PCS orders to the landlord.Even if there is not a militaryclause in your lease, you are stillprotected under the SCRA. Under the SCRA, the termina-

tion date of your lease will be 30days after the next payment isdue. For example, if you givewritten notice Feb. 15 and youpay rent on the first of eachmonth, then your terminationdate is no earlier than March 30.Some states have their own ver-sions of the SCRA that give ser-vicemembers additionalprotections.In Florida for example, you can

terminate a lease for a variety of

reasons. The big ones are: youget PCS orders requiring you tomove at least 35 miles away;you receive orders requiring youto move into government quar-ters; you become eligible to livein government quarters and optto move into them; or you arereleased from active duty afterhaving leased your place whileon active duty and it is at least35 miles from your home of record. If you qualify, in order to termi-

nate your lease, give your land-lord: written notice, including atermination date that is at least30 days after the date you de-liver the notice to your landlord,and a copy of your orders or aletter signed by your command-ing officer. Once you do this,your landlord must prorate anyrent you pay to the terminationdate in your notice.Landlord-Tenant Law can be

confusing. Should an issue arise,please visit your closest RegionLegal Service Office SoutheastLegal Assistance Office.This article is not intended to

substitute for the personal ad-vice of a licensed attorney. Forlegal assistance, make an ap-pointment with the Region LegalService Office, 228-871-2620.

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Navy Legal

Legal Appointments Nov. 16 - 18The Legal Assistance Office, located at the Fleetand Family Support Center (building 30), willhave Reserve JAGs on board Nov. 16 - 18. FiveJAG officers will be available to take legal assis-tance appointments Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Please note - appointments are necessary. To make an appointment, call 228-871-2620.

The Seabee Courier is a weekly author-ized on-line publication for members ofthe military services and their families.Content does not necessarily reflect theofficial views of the U.S. Government,the DoD or the U.S. Navy and does notimply endorsement thereof. The ap-pearance of advertising in this newspa-per, including inserts or supplements,does not constitute endorsement bythe U. S. Government, DoD, the Navyor NCBC Gulfport of the products andservices advertised. All content in thisnewspaper shall be made available forpurchase, use or patronage without re-gard to race, color, religion, gender, na-tional origin, age, marital status,physical handicap, political affiliation orany other non-merit factor of the pur-

chaser, user or patron. If a violation orrejection of this equal opportunity pol-icy by an advertiser is confirmed, thepublisher shall refuse to print advertis-ing from that source until the violationis corrected. The Seabee Courier solic-its news contributions from military andcivilian sources, but the Public Affairsstaff reserves the right to edit and/orrewrite material selected for publicationto conform with journalism standards. The deadline for material is close ofbusiness every Friday. Your commentsare always welcome. The SeabeeCourier office is in Building 1, Room205. The mailing address is 4902 Mar-vin Shields Blvd., Code 15, Gulfport, MS39501. Phone: 228-871-3662., E-mail: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

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Capt. Darius BanajiPublic Affairs Officer

Vacant

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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

By Lt. James Mosimann, JAGCRLSO SE

Fleet and Family Support CenterBabysitting TrainingFleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) is holding a Babysit-ting class for youth ages 11 and older, Nov. 20 at 8:30 a.m.Please call FFSC at 228-871-3000 for more information or tosign up for the class.

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Construction Electrician 2nd Class Charis Depena, a student assigned to Naval Con-struction Training Center (NCTC) Gulfport, CEC1 Advanced, practices a pole top res-cue using a 175-pound dummy harnessed to an electrical pole outside theConstruction Electrician school house on board NCBC Gulfport Nov. 6. In order tosuccessfully complete the exercise, a student must lower the rescued victim to theground within five minutes of the time they touch the bottom of the pole. (U.S. Navyphoto by Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released)

“Education. I have a 10and 15 year old, so mak-ing sure they get thechance to go to college isa major concern of mine.”

John Swanier

Navy Lodge

Hometown: Pass Christian, Miss.

“I personally would like to knowmore about Obamacare and how itaffects Navy Child and Youth Pro-grams employees.”

Jennifer Bush

Youth Center

Hometown: Long Beach, Miss.

“The current unemploy-ment rate. It needs to godown throughout thewhole country.”

What issues would youlike to see the Presidentaddress?

LS1(SW/AW) Wayne Hancock

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Hometown: Plant City, Fla.

By CECN Lucinda MoiseNCBC Public Affairs

Two U.S. Marine Corps veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home(AFRH), Paul Hoffer and John Morash, joined Marine Staff Sgt. Omar Be-navides for a special meal honoring the Marine’s 237th Birthday at theColmer Dining Facility Nov. 9. Chief Builder Douglas Rathert conductedthe ceremony and Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer, Naval Con-struction Battalion Center (NCBC) and commander, 20th Seabee Readi-ness Group (SRG), spoke of the heritage and honor that goes along withbeing a Marine. Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC) Gulfportstudents led the veterans in a rendition of the Marine Corps Hymn followedby a cake cutting. (U.S. Navy photos by Construction Mechanic 3rd Class KatchenTofil/Released)

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Lori Nadeau, Seabee Heritage Center Gift Store manager, writes down alist of new merchandise that will be coming soon to the gift store on boardNCBC Gulfport Nov 5. The store is located inside the Training Hall build-ing 466, and hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Fridayand 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday. The store is closed Sundays. (U.S. Navyphoto by Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released)

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Improvement not perfection, key to successduring NCBC environmental exercise

Emergency Operations per-sonnel and First Respondersattached to Naval ConstructionBattalion Center (NCBC) in co-operation with City of GulfportEmergency Operations person-nel and First Responders,worked together to execute asimulated diesel fuel spill exer-cise on board NCBC Nov. 8.The exercise was designed to

test the base’s ability to con-tain a hazardous material(HAZMAT) spill, secure thearea and protect the tenants,and execute clean up opera-tions, while working in con-junction with Gulfport andHarrison County Hazmat andEmergency Operations organi-zations. Members of the Com-mander, Navy RegionSoutheast (CNRSE) RegionalTraining Team (RTT) were onboard NCBC Gulfport to evalu-ate.The exercise was initiated

with a simulated 2,000 gallondiesel spill near a drainageditch that empties into anearby creek. First responders’duties were to contain the spillbefore it contaminated thecreek and to keep those in-volved safe. According toNCBC Gulfport Executive Offi-cer, Cmdr. Gordie Meyer thistype of exercise tests multiplebase entities ability to work to-gether.“The hazmat spill scenario al-

lowed for coordinated effortamongst the security and firedepartments and allowed a lotof individual people to playinto the exercise to really lookat our entire EOC [EmergencyOperations Center] capability,”said Meyer.Michael Beyerstedt, city of

Gulfport fire chief, said that cooperation between the baseand community is especiallyimportant during an infrequentevent that could make a significant impact on the

environment and the safety of the city’s citizens. “When you are talking about

a hazardous materials incident,everybody’s resources aregoing to be strained, so youhave to work together. And,certainly the Seabee base is a huge part of the city of Gulf-port, so it’s important to worktogether as they come up, especially those things that are low frequency, but highdanger,” said Beyerstedt.Planned exercises executed

under real-world conditions are what make an organiza-tion such as the Seabees ableto appropriately and efficientlyrespond when faced with realdanger. Everyone involvedlearns their role better and isbetter able to perform theirduties in cooperation whileunder stress. “In a real-world situation we

will probably have to rely oneach other, and today justtested the fact that we canwork together and we workwell together. If we were in areal-world situation I wouldfeel a lot more comfortablenow after running this exer-cise,” said Lew Fountain, NCBCGulfport emergency manager.RTT members said they were

impressed by the motivationthey saw on the scene, andthe teamwork in the EOC. During debrief, one teammember said this was the bestdrill he has been to. The exer-cise itself is not what isgraded; however, the base’sability to plan, execute andself-evaluate is what the RTT islooking for.“We’re not actually assessing

the exercise execution. We’reassessing the installation training team’s ability to designan exercise, execute it andlearn from it as an installation,so that we can hopefully bringthese processes together andimprove our capability to re-spond to a real-world disasterthat is out there,” said Cmdr. Robin Higgs, CNRSE N7 pro-

gram director and RTT member.Meyer said he was also im-

pressed with the motivation ofthose on the scene and backat the EOC, and felt that over-all the exercise was a success.“Overall I thought it went re-

ally well. Our responders werevery good at what they did.They were very motivated andcame together to solve theproblem. Our EOC worked wellas a team, everyone focusingon what needed to get done tomitigate the circumstance and

get the information passedwhere it needed to,” saidMeyer.RTT members and NCBC

leadership said that althoughthey were pleased with the ex-ecution of the exercise, perfectexecution is not what makesan exercise a success. Learn-ing the command’s strengthsand weaknesses, and improv-ing is the real measure of suc-cess.“A success doesn’t mean that

we’re perfect, but we found

out where we can improve,”said Meyer. “If we didn’t learn anything,

if we didn’t find some issuesthat need to be fixed, then wefailed in the process, becausewe’re not perfect. We need tokeep bettering ourselves as wemove forward. We identifiedsome areas we can improve,so we need to take those les-sons learned and implementour solutions to them. That iswhere we make the success inthe exercise,” added Higgs.

Emergency Operations personneland First Responders attached toNCBC Gulfport in cooperation withCity of Gulfport Emergency Opera-tions personnel and First Respon-ders, worked together to execute asimulated diesel fuel exercise onboard NCBC, Nov. 8. The exercisewas designed to test the base’sability to contain the spill, securethe area and protect the tenants,and execute clean up operationswhile working in conjunction withGulfport and Harrison County Haz-mat and Emergency Operations or-ganizations. (U.S. Navy photos byConstruction Mechanic 3rd Class KatchenTofil/Released)

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

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion(NMCB) 5 were the first battalion in the Naval ConstructionForce (NCF) to utilize the Seabee Tech Trainer (STT) at NavalBase Ventura County (NBVC) Port Hueneme, Calif., in October2012.

“The Seabee Tech Trainer was constructed to replace theSeabee F-classes or Special Construction Battalion Training(SCBT) classes from Naval Construction Training Center(NCTC),” said 31st Seabee Readiness Group (SRG) Seabee TechTrainer Manager Steelworker 1st Class Gerald Lis.The STT is an area where battalions can instruct unit driven

training (UDT) for skills they will utilize on future deployments.Each area of the STT is specific for each training module

ranging from construction masonry and roofing to sheet metalfabrication, interior wiring and light framing. NMCBs canschedule with the 31st SRG to use the facility and arrange useof materials for training.“There are 12 different modules, so we can practice the basic

construction that we do on deployment,” said NMCB 5 CharlieCompany Builder 1st Class Moses Silva.During each module of the STT, Seabees can learn different

construction skills. These skills are then put in the servicemembers record. The modules are taught by subject matterexperts (SME) within the battalion who are qualified in thatspecialty.“We decide which course of instruction we’re going to teach,

we develop a plan for it, we do classroom for about three tofour days and then we come out here and do the practical ap-plication,” said Charlie Company Builder 2nd Class JohnLlewellyn.“I think it is good to give more responsibilities to the SMEs of

the Unit’s. NCTC is a great place to train, but unfortunatelythe instructors there don’t deploy that unit. It also gives the

crew leaders; project supervisors and their chain of commandthe ability to evaluate their personnel identify their strengthsand weaknesses,” said Lis.Lis added that he envisions battalions benefiting from the

knowledge they can learn by utilizing the STT now and in thefuture.“The facility will benefit the battalion by being able to incor-

porate all aspects and skills need for the upcoming deploy-ment. Being able to utilize all aspects that will be used ondeployment and evaluating its personnel. With the past 10plus years most of the Seabee construction has been focusedon contingency construction vice building to code (which theSeabees take pride in), it will bring back skills like planning andestimating and project, project supervision and management,utilizing their quality control and safety inspectors to make theunit successful in their missions,” said Lis.NMCB 5 is gaining useful knowledge through practice and

construction while earning these skills with the STT. Skillswhich will be put to good use during the battalion’s upcomingdeployment to Pacific Command (PACOM) early next year.

Seabees from Naval MobileConstruction Battalion (NMCB)133, Task Force Anchor, com-pleted repair of a heavy timberbridge across the Helmand Riverin Afghanistan’s Helmandprovince during October.The 27 Seabees detailed to the

project, working in three teams24 hours a day, repaired the370-foot long bridge which wasoriginally constructed in 1957. Infour days, the TF Anchor per-

sonnel replaced the uneven andtreacherous decking with freshwood that prepared it for in-creased traffic from a nearby vil-lage and local bazaar.“The main purpose of the re-

pairs was to open up freedom ofmovement for the Afghan Na-tional Army and local commercefreight,” said Chief UtilitiesmanJoseph Mathers, the detail’s sen-ior enlisted leader. “Eventuallythe hope is to revive the oncebustling bazaar and help thetown economically.”

With the arrival of theSeabees, the local populationbecame curious, and while thebridge was closed for much ofeach day, they expressed appre-ciation for the repairs beingdone. “There were people watching

us at all times,” said Builder 3rdClass Skylar Brown. “It was coolto interact with people from an-other culture.”Builder 3rd Class Autumn

Searcy agreed. “It was a goodfeeling knowing that you’re

helping the local (population),”she said. The detail’s officer-in-charge,

Lt. Kenneth Garcia said he wasimpressed with the crew’s initia-tive and hard work. “We could not have finished it

without the crew that we had. Iwould pick the same crew forany other project,” he said.“Hopefully we have given theAfghan (people) a bridge thatwill last for years to come.” With the swift completion of

the assigned task and additional

time before they were scheduledto return, the crew took the op-portunity to assist with forceprotection upgrades and qualityof life enhancements to anearby forward operating baseand ANA post to further en-hance their ability to patrol theregion.NMCB 133 is deployed to

Afghanistan as Task Force An-chor to provide engineering sup-port to coalition forces, theAfghan military and the localpopulation.

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Task Force Anchor revive commerce with bridge repairsBy BU3 Sarah SharplesNMCB 133 Public Affairs

Left: Builder 3rd Class Paul Theile and Builder 2nd Class NicholasTurner of Task Force Anchor carry timbers along the bridge dur-ing their bridge repair mission in northern Helmand Province. TaskForce Anchor, comprised of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion133 personnel, repaired the bridge to enhance commerce op-portunities for the local Afghan population and security. Above:Builder 3rd Class Ryan Moore of Task Force Anchor drills a holefor bolt placement with a hand auger during bridge repair mis-sion in northern Helmand Province. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. KennethGarcia/Released)

NMCB 5 makes useof new tech trainerBy MC2(SCW) Ace RheaumeNMCB 5 Public Affairs

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Mississippi Gulf Coast Mississippi Gulf Coast Veterans Day CelebrationsVeterans Day Celebrations

Veterans Day 2012 was celebrated with many activites honoring Veteransof all services. Active and retired service members were honored with pa-rades and special programs throughout the Gulf Coast. Service membersstepped up to serve as guest speakers at numerous civic events, march in

several community parades, serve as key participants in patriotic cere-monies and volunteer at local schools. (U.S. Navy photos by Rob Mims, Bon-nie L. McGerr, Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber and ConstructionElectrician Constructionman Lucinda L. Moise/Released)

Did you know that one in 10 mil-itary children have special educa-tional or healthcare needs? Manyof these children may need an In-dividualized Education Plan (IEP),or if the child is younger (birth toage three), an Individual FamilyService Plan (IFSP). Often thesechildren may also need a 504,which is an Accommodation Plan. The Specialized Training of Mili-

tary Parents (STOMP) is an organ-ization dedicated solely toaddressing the needs of militaryfamilies who have family memberswith special medical or educa-tional needs. It is a parent-di-rected program that was

established in 1985 in order toempower military parents, individ-uals with disabilities, and serviceproviders with the knowledge,skills, and resources to better ac-cess services and to create a col-laborative environment for familyand professional partnershipswithout regard to geographic loca-tion. STOMP will be on the Gulf Coast

for a free two day workshop onParent Rights and Responsibilitieswith regard to the Individuals withDisabilities Act (IDEA). Topics alsocovered include IEPs, 504s, TRI-CARE and Extended Care HealthOptions, the DoD Education Activ-ity System and more. The training will be at Keesler Air

Force Base Dec. 3 - 4, at the Bay

Breeze Event Center. The two-dayworkshop will be held from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. each day.If you are a member of a mili-

tary family with a child with spe-cial needs, an educator of childrenwith special needs, or a profes-sional that works with families andchildren with special needs, thenthis training is for you! To register for this FREE work-

shop or for more information,please contact the Fleet and Fam-ily Support Center ExceptionalFamily Member Program (EFMP)Liaison at 228-871-3000.For more information about

STOMP or to talk with one of theirstaff members, call 1-800-5-PAR-ENT or visit their website atwww.stompproject.org. 7

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FF: What single experience during your ca-reer stands out the most and why?CE1: The single experience that standsout in my career is my first deploymentas a Seabee. I was 19 years old in anew country with a battalion ofSeabees I had never met before fromall around the United States. I mademany friends that deployment that Istill talk to this day. I also found outwhat a true work ethic was and thatyou can do so much more than whatyou think you can.

FF: What has been your biggest motivation

throughout your career?CE1: The biggest motivation through-out my career has always been myfamily. To be able to provide for themthe best I can and to show them thereare occupations in this world that youcan enjoy while helping others at thesame time.

FF: What advice would you give to futureSeabees/Sailors?CE1: The advice that I would give tofuture Seabees is do your job and do itwell. It may not be your rate or some-thing that you want to do, but the true

worth of a person is measured by howwell you do an undesirable job.

FF: What is your favorite thing about work-ing with the Seabees?CE1: My favorite part about being aSeabee is that my job is always chang-ing and that I have to freedom tochange things for the better. Since Ihave been in the Navy I have been anelectrician, fire team leader, squadleader, platoon LPO, facilities manager,QC inspector and instructor. I think itwould be extremely dull to do the samething over and over for the rest of

my life.

FF: Who was your most influential mentorduring your career, and why? CE1: The most influential mentor I havehad during my career is Master ChiefGarcia. While working for him at CampDavid, he taught me that work may beslow at times, but there is alwayssomething to do. He also taught methat there is always an answer to aquestion; you just have to know whereto look and who to ask. He always hastime to explain how something worksor to listen to what someone has to say.

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Keesler to host EFMP Workshopfor families, care providers From Exceptional FamilyMember Program LiaisonNCBC FFSC

Underwater Construction Team (UCT) ONE issearching for highly motivated Seabees and CEC Officers looking for a career and lifestyle change.

Join an ELITE force and travel as a small, profes-sional team. Execute specialized construction, divingand demolition skills with the latest and greatesttechnology and equipment. Contact UCT CCC/Diver recruiting team @ (757) 462-3988/4313or Email YNC Aberle at christopher.aberle1@navy.mil; SW1Dohse at ryan.dohse@navy.mil or visit www.facebook.com/sea-bee.diver for more information.

Seabees from Naval MobileConstruction Battalion (NMCB)133, Task Force Anchor, in-stalled communication wiresbetween forward operatingbases in the Helmand Provinceduring October.Unable to find a fiber optic

communications cable installerthat was qualified and avail-able in the Helmand province,U.S. Forces – Afghanistan pro-vided the Seabees deployed toCamp Dwyer the opportunityto assist with the installation.Equipment Operator Con-

structionman Dain Wilson, acrew member for the project,said, "It's a great feeling to bea part of something that youknow is going to make a bigdifference."More than 50 Seabees, in co-

ordination with their local Ma-rine counterparts, conducted24 hour operations, convoyingto and from their commandpost to the mobile project siteas the lines were laid.The project’s assistant officer

in charge, Equipment Operator

1st Class Ronnie Smith, spokeabout completing the projectand the difference it will make."I am very proud of our team

and the work that they've ac-complished. You get a realsense of pride when you com-plete a mission like this, know-ing that we made a lasting

impact for years to come," saidSmith. NMCB 133 is deployed to

Afghanistan and the U.S. Cen-tral Command area of opera-tions to assist coalition forcesand provide engineering sup-port to the Afghan govern-ment.

Colmer Dining FacilityThanksgiving Dinner

Nov. 22, 1 - 3:30 p.m.

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Soup Corn Chowder

SidesCorn Bread Dressing

Mashed PotatoesPeas & CarrotsMarshmallowSweet PotatoesCorn on the Cob

Green Bean CasseroleAssorted Hot Rolls

Giblet & TurkeyGravy

Cranberry SauceCherry Sauce

Entree Oven Roasted Turkey

Baked Ham

Salad Salad Bar

Waldorf SaladBoiled Shrimp

w/Cocktail Sauce

DessertsAssorted Baked Pies

Cheese CakeAssorted CakesAssorted FruitsIce Cream Bar

Egg Nog

Tracking NMCB 74 Det Cambodia

REAM, Cambodia - Utilitiesman 2nd Class Brian Delar-mente and Utilitiesman 3rd Class Jesse Pringle of NavalMobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 are engulfed ina column of water during the air developing phase ofdrilling a new 45 meter deep fresh water well in Cambo-dia. Seabees from NMCB 74 deployed to Cambodia are as-signed to Construction Civic Action Detail (DCAD)Cambodia, which supports the national security strategyby building lasting relationships with host nations andpaving the way for future partnerships. NMCB 74 is op-erating forward deployed throughout the U.S. Pacific Com-mand (PACOM) area of operations supporting Navy andJoint Forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Hospital Corpsman 1st ClassMichael Smaltz/Released)

Seabees run fibers for successBy EO3 Kareshia McGriffNMCB 133 Public Affairs

Seabees from Task Force Anchor, comprised of Naval Mobile Con-struction Battalion (NMCB) 133 personnel, convoy to their proj-ect site in the desert of Afghanistan's Helmand Province. NMCB133 is deployed to Afghanistan in support of coalition forces withengineering support. (U.S. Navy photo by Equipment Operator 3rdClass Sara Bills/Released)

Thanksgiving meal is open to all retirees, DoD andcivilians. Cost: $6.40, E1 - E4 (spouses and dependents);

$7.50, E5 and above (spouses and dependents)

The NEX wants to help its customersfinance their children’s college educa-tion through its A-OK Student RewardProgram. All qualified students willparticipate in a quarterly drawing formonetary awards of $2,500, $1,500,$1,000 or $500 for a total of $5,500per quarter. The next drawing will beheld at the end of November.Any eligible full-time student that has

a B-grade point average equivalent orbetter, as determined by their schoolsystem, may enter the drawing. Eligi-ble students include dependent chil-dren of active duty military members,

reservists and military retirees enrolledin first through 12th grade. Depend-ent children without an individual De-pendent Identification Card must beaccompanied by their sponsor to sub-mit their entry. Each student mayenter only once each grading periodand must re-enter with each qualifyingreport card. To enter the drawing, stop by any

NEX with a current report card andhave a NEX associate verify the mini-mum grade average. Then fill out anentry card and obtain an A-OK ID,which entitles the student to discountcoupons for NEX products and serv-ices.

Home School Children’sChristmas ChoirPractice will be held at theSeabee Memorial Chapel Nov.19, 26; and Dec. 3 from 4 -5:30 p.m. The choir will learnseveral Christmas Carols andtake a field trip to the ArmedForces Retirement Home(AFRH). There are only 10spots available for children,ages 4 - 8. The choir is opento homeschooled childrenwho’s parents are assigned toNaval Construction Battalion

Center (NCBC) and 20thSeabee Readiness Group(SRG). To sign up, pleasestop by the chapel or call 228-871-2454.

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Focus on Education Focus on Education

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

Save theDate!

The Military Child EducationCoalition (MCEC) Professional

Development Institute presents:“Living in the New Normal:

Helping Children Thrive in Goodand Challenging Times,” Dec. 5,

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Mississippi Coast Coliseum and

Convention CenterNo cost to participants

Funded by OSD/DA. Must be inattendance 95 percent in orderto receive institute credit and

course materials.For more information, contact

Myriam Virella, 254-953-1923, X 1119 or myriam.virella@Mili-

taryChild.orgPlease visit www.Mili-

taryChild.org and click the Up-coming Training tab to register.

Mississippi Governor’s School is accepting applications forthe 2013 session from 10th and 11th grade students enrolled in accredited Mis-sissippi high schools. MGC will be held on the campus of Mississippi Universityfor Women, June 2-21. The theme for the session is Going Global. MGS is de-signed to provide academic, creative and leadership experiences for rising highschool juniors and seniors who have demonstrated exceptional ability andachievement in academics and community involvement and who show high intel-lectual, creative and leadership potential. Electronic applications are available atmuw.edu/govschool. Details: 662-241-6096 or govschool@muw.edu.

NEX rewards studentswith A-OK programBy Kristine M. SturkieNEXCOM Public Affairs

28th Street Elementary School partners

Sailors and Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, 22nd NavalConstruction Regiment (NCR) and 25th NCR inspired 28th Street Elementary School stu-dents as they supported Career Day, Nov. 1. As part of the Department of the Navy’s Part-nership in Education program units on board Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC)partner with the area schools to provide mentoring, tutoring, event participation and otherneeded support. (Photo courtesy of MWR/Released)

FitnessDo you like tennis or is bad-

minton more your style? Signup for Lunchtime IntramuralPickleball. Pickleball is a rac-quet sport which combines ele-ments of badminton, tennis,and table tennis. Head to theCBC Fitness Center and sign upNov. 16 - 30. The league startsFeb. 6 and the games will beheld 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. inthe Fitness Center gymnasium.For more information, call theFitness Center.

RecreationMovie Theater: FREE every

weekend. Grab some popcornand sit back and enjoy themovie! Thursday, “Ice Age Continen-tal Drift,” PG, 5:30 p.m.Friday, “The Watch,” R, 6:30p.m.Saturday, “Ice Age Continen-tal Drift,” PG, noon; “Diary of aWimpy Kid Dog Days,” PG,2:30 p.m.; “Savages,” R, 5 p.m.Sunday, “Ice Age ContinentalDrift,” PG, 2 p.m.; “Dark KnightRising,” PG13, 4:30 p.m.

Information, Tickets andTravel:Your ITT Office now carries

select Hornets games!! Up-coming games on sale are NewYork Knicks, Nov. 20, Okla-homa City Thunder, Dec. 1,Memphis Grizzlies, Dec. 7 andIndiana Pacers, Dec. 22. Call

ITT for pricing and info! Saints vs. 49ers tickets are on

sale now for just $52.25/ticket!The first week of sales will beopen to Active Duty only. Dur-ing the second week of salestickets will be available for pur-chase to all eligible MWR pa-trons (Active Duty, Reservists,Dependents, Retirees and DODemployees) with proper ID.Limit two tickets per MilitaryID card. Parking passes are$40 for inside the SuperdomeParking Garage and are avail-able on a first come first servebasis. (No refunds or ex-changes. Ticket prices aresubject to change withoutwarning. ITT is not responsi-ble for lost, stolen or launderedtickets and will not replacethem. Due to governmentagency discounts, resale is pro-hibited and not authorized.)We have your Mississippi

Surge tickets in stock! Stop into get your game vouchers foronly $11 each! Vouchers aregood for the entire 2012-2013season but do not include play-off games. Purchase your tick-ets today!Want to go shopping on Black

Friday but don’t want to dealwith the traffic? Well sit downand buckle up because ITT,Liberty & NOR are driving tothe Gulfport Outlets and Cross-roads Nov. 23! Departs at6 a.m. from Liberty Center andreturn approximately 10 a.m.Sign up deadline is Nov. 21 at

close of business. FREE!Liberty Center: Volunteer with the Liberty

Center! The Special Olympicsneeds your support, Friday,5:30 p.m. Have fun and earnan LOA at the same time. Signup now at the Liberty Center,228-871-4684. The Liberty Center’s Thanks-giving Feast is coming soon,Nov. 22. Eat a turkey dinner sogood you will think Grandmamade it. Play games during theday and feast at 5 p.m.

Outdoor Recreation: Do you have holiday parties

scheduled this season? Out-door Recreation offers all kindof equipment for gatheringsfrom grills and cookers to chil-dren’s bounce houses at veryaffordable prices. Stop by orcall for more details.November Specials: 25 per-

cent off Cajun cookers, tables,chairs and grills!FREE Batting Cage: No more

tokens needed. Stop by andtake a swing! Rent bats and

helmets at no charge fromOutdoor Recreation duringbusiness hours.

Food & Beverage Monday Night Football:

Grab a buddy and head to the“BeeHive” on Monday to catchall the action. The Grill: Open Monday -Fri-

day 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Stopby and check out The grill’snew menu - full of mouth- watering breakfast and lunch

options. Call ahead for takeoutand avoid the wait, 228-871-2494.Anchors and Eagles: Open

Tuesday - Thursday, 2 - 9 p.m.

Youth ActivitiesGet ready to suit up for a Paint-

ball Trip - available to ages 12and up and limited to 15 partici-pants. Leaves Saturday at 8 a.m.and returns at 3 p.m. Only $10and includes gear rental andpaintballs.

Anchors & EaglesAuto HobbyBeehiveChild Development CenterFitness CenterInformation, Tickets & TravelLiberty CenterSeabee Heritage CenterNavy Outdoor Recreation RV ParkThe GrillTraining HallYouth Activities Center

Main Office

228-871-4607228-871-2804228-871-4682228-871-2323228-871-2668228-871-2231

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

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For more information about MWR For more information about MWR programs and opportunities, contact:programs and opportunities, contact:

Thanksgiving Celebration

GOBBLEPALOOZA MUSIC & ARTFEST - Forty volunteers are needed tohelp out at the Third Annual Gob-blepalooza Music & Art Fest in Gulf-port, Nov. 17. If you would like toassist, email Liz LeBleu atlizlebleu@drdiet.com or Steve Fitzger-ald at james.s.fitzgerald@navy.mil.LONG BEACH ALTERNATIVESCHOOL SEEKS MENTORS - LongBeach Alternative School on Old PassRoad in Long Beach is looking formentors for three high school girls andfour high school boys. Mentor dutieswill include providing direction on as-signments, increasing personal ac-countability and other life skills.Please call Michelle Harrison at 228-865-1956 for more information or to

volunteer.WOOLMARKET ELEMENTARYSCHOOL SEEKS MENTORS - Wool-market Elementary School on John LeeRoad in Biloxi is looking for mentorsfor their male students as they pre-pare for middle school. Please contactShirley Hardman at 228-392-5640 formore information or to volunteer.COAST SALVATION ARMY NEEDSVOLUNTEERS - Volunteers are needfor various projects throughout theyear. Contact Shawna Tatge atShawna_Tatge@uss.salvationarmy.orgfor information.DRIFTWOOD NURSING HOME -Want to make a difference in the lifeof the elderly then volunteer this fallwith Driftwood Nursing Home located

right outside the Broad avenue gate.The contact for this volunteer opportu-nity is Christina at 228-243-3421.ARMED FORCES RETIREMENTHOME - If you are interested in volun-teering at the AFRH, please contactChaplain Myers at brian.e.meyers@navy.milVOLUNTEER 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 loca-tions - (NMPS 2nd Floor, NCBC andGulfport Biloxi International Airport.)BILOXI PUBLIC LIBRARY - TheBiloxi Public Library is participating inthe city of Biloxi Christmas on the Pa-

rade. There will be numerous activi-ties starting at the public library andending with the kids parading to theBiloxi Town Green. The Biloxi PublicLibrary is requesting volunteers to helpthe children make ornaments for theChristmas tree provided by Biloxi, aswell as help with other activities andgames. Interested persons may con-tact Elizabeth Catalano at 228-436-3095or l.catalano@harrison.lib.ms.us.

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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, 11 a.m.

Seabee Memorial ChapelSeabee Memorial Chapel

NCBC Helping Hands volunteer opportunitiesNCBC Helping Hands volunteer opportunities

Looking for a church?The Seabee Memorial Chapel holdsservices every Sunday that might suityour needs. Protestant Services in-clude a Gospel Service at 8 a.m. andDivine Worship Service at 11 a.m.Catholic Services include CatholicMass at 9:30 a.m. There is alsoCatholic Mass Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.Seabee PantryThe Seabee Pantry needs restocking.During the holidays, the need for fooddonations is at its highest level.Please donate as many canned goodsand other nonperishables as possible.Donation drop-off sites are located atthe Navy Exchange, Chapel, Commis-sary, Fleet and Family Support Centerand Armed Forces Retirement Home.The Seabee Pantry is for anyone affili-ated with NCBC.Parents’ Morning OutThe chapel will have certified careproviders available for parents orguardians caring for children of deployedservice members (1 - 5 years old), Nov.14 and Nov. 28 from 8 - 11 a.m. Thisservice extends to IA families as well.

Please call the chapel for reservations asspace is limited. Praise and WorshipThe Seabee Memorial Chapel is lookingfor new members for the Praise andWorship Team for the Divine WorshipService at 11 a.m. Sundays. If you cansing or play an instrument, you are in-vited to come share your gift.Women’s Bible Study Women’sFall Bible Study is held Wednes-days at 11 a.m. at the Seabee Me-morial Chapel. The Fall Bible Studyis conducting a six-week study byJennifer Rothchild - MissingPieces.” Free child care is available. Thanksgiving CelebrationA Thanksgiving Celebration will takeplace Nov. 18 at 11 a.m. at theSeabee Memorial Chapel. The celebra-tion will include food, games, crafts,jumpies and more! Angel Tree Program Sign up sheets are now available atthe chapel for the annual Angel TreeProgram for children. Deadline forsign up is Dec. 12.Chapel: 228-871-2454

Chapel Offerings

NCIS has two new anonymous ways toreport crimes or suspicious behaviorwith the use of discreet and secure on-line or texting tip lines.To report information by Cell text:1. Text “NCIS” to the short code 274637(CRIMES) from any cell or smart phone.2. Receive a response, for example: “Youralias is: S2U5 Call 911 if urgent! If repliesput 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 select the iconfor “text and Web tip Hotline.”There is a reward of up to $1,000 for infor-mation leading to a felony arrest or ap-prehension.

See Something Wrong,Do Something Right!

Nov. 18, 11 a.m. Seabee Memorial Chapel

Featuring food, fun, games, crafts,

jumpies and more!We all have something to

be thankful for and we hope to see you there!

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SUPPORTFamily Readiness Groups NMCB 1 FRG invites friends and fam-ily members to attend FRG meetingsthe first Monday of every month at theYouth Activity Center, building 335. Apotluck dinner is served at 6 p.m., fol-lowed by a meeting at 6:30 p.m. Chil-dren are welcome and baby sitting isprovided during deployment. ContactFRG President Mary Belanger, e-mailnmcbonefrg@gmail.com. NMCB 11 FRG For more information re-garding the NMCB 11 FRG, please visitthe FRG and Ombudsman website athttp://nmcb11.webs.com.NMCB 74 FRG All families of NMCB 74are invited to the 74 FRG meeting thethird Monday of each month. Meetingsare at the MWR Youth Activities Cen-ter, building 335, behind the Grinderon NCBC. Socializing begins at 5:30p.m., and meetings begin at 6 p.m.

Bring a covered dish to share at ourpotluck dinner. Children are welcome.Email nmcb74fsg@yahoo.com or visitour Facebook page at “NMCB74 Fear-less FRG” for more information.NMCB 133 FRG invites all friends andfamily members to attend FRG meetingsthe first Monday of the month at 6 p.m.at the Youth Center. Children are wel-come and baby sitting is provided. Pleasebring a dish to share. For more infor-mation contact FRG President JaimeRoyal at 317-730-4064 or send an emailto NMCB133fsg@gmail.com. To receiveupdates, log on to the FRG site athttp://www.wix.com/NMCB133FSG/133frgGulfport Officer’s Spouse Club The Gulfport Officers’ Spouses’ Club is asocial organization that has FUN whilehelping our community. We meetmonthly and have special interest groupsfor almost everyone! For more infor-mation, email goscgulfport@yahoo.com.We hope to see YOU soon! NMCRS The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Soci-ety Thrift Shop is located in building29 on Snead Street. The Thrift Shopis staffed entirely by volunteers, andchild care and mileage are reim-bursed. Retail hours of operation areTuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers are alwayswelcome. Visit the NMCRS offices at

the Fleet and Family Support Center,building 30, suite 103 or call 228-871-2610 to find out how to become apart of the NMCRS volunteer team! Gamblers Anonymous The Fleet and Family Support Centeroffers GA meetings every Thursday at 11a.m. GA is a fellowship of people whoshare their experience, strength andhope with each other. All meetings areconfidential and facilitated by GA. Cometo a meeting or call Jim Soriano at 228-871-3000 for information. TRAININGNaval Sea CadetsThe Gulfport branch of the Naval SeaCadets are recruiting youth ages 11 to17 for Sea Cadets, a nation-wide or-ganization that help youth achieve per-sonal success through nautical training.Meetings are the third Saturday of themonth from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m., building1, 2nd floor conference room. ContactLt.j.g. Bowling at 228-313-9035 orcoachcb@yahoo.com for information.SOCIALMiss. Gulf Coast First Class Associ-ation is seeking new members. Meet-ings are every Wednesday at 3 p.m. atCBC’s Beehive, building 352. Call BU1Tony Boldrey 228-871-2577 for moreinformation or just come and join us ata meeting. CBC/20SRG Second Class Petty Of-ficers Association is seeking mem-

bers. Meetings are Tuesdays at 2:30p.m. in the Fitness Center classroom.Contact the Association’s Public AffairsOfficer LS2 Matthew Wasson atmatthew.t.wasson@navy.mil or Presi-dent LS2 Earl Simpson at earl.simp-son@navy.mil for information. NCBC Multi-Cultural Diversity Com-mittee is seeking members. Meetingsare held the first and third Wednesdayof the month at 9 a.m., at the SeabeeMemorial Chapel. Contact BU1 JermaCloude at 228-871-2454 for details.VFW Post 3937 Long Beach is openMonday - Thursday from Noon until 8p.m., Friday and Saturday from Noonuntil 10 p.m., Sunday from noon until 7p.m. The first Friday of the month isSeafood Night, the remaining Fridaysare Steak Night. Breakfast is served from7 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays. VFW meet-ings are held the second Wednesday ofthe month at 7:30 p.m. New membersare always welcome. Contact Post Com-mander Bill North at 228-863-8602 forinformation. VFW Post 4526 Orange Grove is opendaily from Noon to 10 p.m. and locatedat 15206 Dedeaux Road, Orange Grove.Meetings are the first Wednesday eachmonth at 7 p.m. All are welcome and en-couraged to attend. Call 228-832-0017for more info. NMCB 62 Alumni Group Naval Mobile Construction Battalion

(NMCB) 62 was recommissioned in Gulf-port in 1966, and decommissioned in1989. To become a member, go tohttp://nmcb62alumni.org or for links toSeabee historical sites. Seabee Veterans of America Is-land X-1 Gulfport are seeking ActiveDuty, Reserve, Retired or Seabees wholeft the military after a short period oftime. Island X-1 Gulfport meets the firstThursday of each month at Anchors &Eagles at 7 p.m. Contact Joe Scott (sec-retary) at 228-669-8335 orelevenoaks58@cableone.net or log ontowww.nsva.org for information. D.A.V. - Disabled American Veter-ans, Chapter 5 invites Veterans and fu-ture Veterans to monthly meetings heldthe 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Call Service Officer, Silva Royerat 228-324-1888 to find out more aboutour organization and all that is offeredto members.HERITAGEThe Seabee Gift Store is located in theSeabee Heritage Center Training Hall,building 446. Hours are Monday-Friday,10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturdays from11a.m. to 3 p.m. The shop has a varietyof Seabee related memorabilia, booksand DVD’s. Contact the museum atwww.seabeemuseumstore.org/-/shop/index.php or call the gift shop at228-871-4779 for information on all thatis available for customers.

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Fraud, Waste and Abuse Hotline InformationDue to limited IG resources throughout the Southeast Region, allFraud, Waste and Abuse hotline work will now be handled by the Re-gion. To report Fraud, Waste and Abuse, contact the Region at: TollFree 1-877-657-9851 Comm: 904-542-4979 DSN 942-4979 FAX:904- 542-5587, E-mail: CNRSE_HOTLINE@navy.mil.

Race Engines, Dirt Bikes, ATV’s, Cigarette Boats, ZodiacsAre you up to the challenge of hard work and repairing unique SOF equipment?

Naval Special Warfare Development Group is seeking active duty Construction Mechanics and all other Seabee rates.

- 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 additionalinformation.

Gulfport Commissary Thanksgiving holiday schedule

NCBC Commissary will be open Monday, Nov. 19 (Thanksgiving week), 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 22 - 23. Commissary operating hours are Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday:Closed, Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Wednesday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call228-871-2039 for more information.

USO CENTER SUPPLY DRIVE The USO will be collecting food donations through Decemberto use during the holidays as our young service membersspend long hours waiting at Gulfport Biloxi International Air-port, where high food prices and the absence of meals onflights create financial challenges and hunger. Monetary dona-tions should be sent by Dec. 14. Monetary donations receivedafter Dec. 14 will be applied to the 2013 effort. Checks ormoney orders can be sent to: USO Gulf Coast, 14035 Q AirportRoad, Gulfport, MS 39507. Checks should be made payable to“USO Gulf Coast” and food donations should be placed on thememo line. Snacks that can be donated include: Variety packof chips (Doritos, Frito Lays are most popular), Planters mixedpeanuts, Chocolate and non-chocolate candy, Crackers, Cook-ies (Famous Amos and Oreos are some of the most popular),Cheese Nips, Gardettos, Pretzels, Snack Mixes, BreakfastSnack Bars (Nature Valley and Quaker are the most popular),Pop Tarts, Rice Crispy Treats, Honey Buns, Fruit snacks, and100 Calorie Packs. Please consider helping to make this holi-day season special by donating items and/or your time. If youhave any questions, please contact usogulfcoast@uso.org.