Military members from the Navy, Ma-rine Corps, Air Force and Army joined theAtlantic Fleet Seabees of Gulfport, Miss.for the 71st annual Seabee Ball at theMississippi Coast Coliseum, March 23.The ball was a grand celebration of the

71st birthday of the U.S. Navy Seabees,146th birthday of the Naval Civil Engi-neer Corps and the 171st anniversary ofthe Naval Facilities Engineering Com-mand.

Guest speaker for the evening, Adm.William Gortney, commander, U.S. FleetForces Command, expressed his appre-ciation for being invited to speak to theroom of both active duty and long sinceretired Seabees, civilians and spouses.“It’s truly my honor to preside over the

71st Seabee Birthday ceremony, and it’s

a fantastic room full of Seabees, pastand present, some just returning fromdeployment . . . 133, others comingback from a training exercise in thefield,” said Gortney.

The theme for the 2013 Ball was “re-membering the past, building the fu-ture.”

“We honor your birth, and that of theCivil Engineer Corps, and commemo-rate the anniversary of the founding ofthe Naval Facilities Engineering Com-mand. We reflect on your heritage, yourhistory; we remember your past. Bydoing so we help form the present andthe blueprints we must draw to buildyour future,” said Gortney. With the With the decommissioning of one East

Coast Seabee battalion and a regiment,along with the closing of Camp Moreell

Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi March 28, 2013Vol. 53 No. 13

www.cnic.navy.mil/gulfport

Adm. William Gortney, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command (left),cuts the Seabee Ball birthday cake with Capt. Rick Burgess, com-manding officer, Naval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport,(center left) and other distinguished guests, along with the youngestand oldest Seabees in attendance during the Seabee Ball at the Mis-sissippi Coast Convention Center in Biloxi, Miss. (U.S. Navy photo by MassCommunication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Williams/Released)

Seabees celebratehistory at 71st BallBy MCC(SCW/SW/AW) Ryan G. WilberNCBC Public Affairs

See CELEBRATE page 4

Family and friends welcomed home more than 280 Seabees assigned to Naval Mo-bile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, Main Body, at the Training Hall on boardNCBC Gulfport as they returned from deployment, March 21. For more than sixmonths The Runnin’ Roos have been operating forward deployed to the U.S. Cen-tral Command area of responsibility (AOR) in support of construction operationsthroughout Afghanistan. NMCB 133 is returning home as the last active duty Seabeebattalion to deploy to Afghanistan. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Mechanic 3rd ClassKatchen Tofil/Released)

NMCB 133 homecoming

See page 7 and NCBC Facebook for more return photos

Legal: Trusts vs Custodial Accounts

There is a concept in the lawthat allows one to transfer theirproperty to another individual inorder for it to be managed tobenefit a third-party. This isknown as a "trust." In such anarrangement the propertyowner, often called the“grantor,” transfers their prop-erty to someone else, generallyreferred to as a “trustee,” withone purpose in mind - for thetrustee to manage the propertythey were given to benefit athird party. This third party isthe “beneficiary.” Often,grantors are parents, trusteesare trusted family members orfinancial professionals, and thebeneficiaries are the grantor’schildren. Such arrangementscan be crafted in order toachieve different goals.

One such goal may be to pro-vide a non-citizen spouse withthe unlimited marital deductionset forth in the Internal RevenueCode. For federal estate taxpurposes, married people whoare citizens of the United Statesmay transfer an unlimitedamount of wealth between eachother without paying federal giftor estate tax. If, however, onespouse is not a U.S. citizen thenthe ability to transfer wealthduring their life or at death isseverely limited. If one makesuse of a qualified domestic trustthey can obtain the same taxbenefit otherwise available iftheir spouse was a U.S. citizen.Another goal of a trust may be

to make a gift to a family mem-ber who receives some sort ofmeans-tested public benefitwithout the gift jeopardizingtheir ability to continue to qual-ify for that benefit. These may

consist of any means-testedbenefit, e.g. food stamps, andMedicaid. Since the beneficiaryreceiving such benefits onlyqualifies to do so if they meetvery modest income and assetlimits, their benefits will be lostif they inherit even a smallamount of wealth. In such aninstance a special needs trustmay be useful. Instead of theinheritance going directly to thebeneficiary it will fund a specialneeds trust and to be used tosupplement their care. Thus,the beneficiary retains the publicbenefits and the inheritanceserves to improve their standardof living.These are two somewhat so-

phisticated examples of the useof trusts. Most often people usetrusts to more effectively man-age money intended for their

--WASHINGTON, March 21-- Pentagon officials have put

off sending furlough noticesto civilian employees untilthey've had a chance to ana-lyze how pending legislationthat would fund the federalgovernment for the rest ofthe fiscal year will affect theDefense Department.Officials now estimate that

furlough notices will go out onor about April 5, Navy Cmdr.Leslie Hull-Ryde, a Pentagonspokeswoman, said."The legislation could have

some impact on the overallnumber of furlough days, butno decisions have beenreached, especially since thelegislation hasn't been signedinto law," Hull-Ryde said."The number of furlough daysat this point remains at 22."Pentagon Press Secretary

George Little said the delaymakes sense. "We believe thedelay is a responsible step totake in order to assure ourcivilian employees that we donot take lightly the prospectof furloughs and the resultingdecrease in employee pay,"he said.

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NCBCCommanding 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(SCW) Lucinda Moise

The Seabee Courier is aweekly authorized on-linepublication for members ofthe military services and theirfamilies. Content does notnecessarily reflect the officialviews of the U.S. Govern-ment, the DoD or the U.S.Navy and does not imply en-dorsement thereof. The ap-pearance of advertising in thisnewspaper, including insertsor supplements, does notconstitute endorsement bythe U. S. Government, DoD,the Navy or NCBC Gulfport ofthe products and services ad-vertised. All content in thisnewspaper shall be madeavailable for purchase, use orpatronage without regard torace, color, religion, gender,national origin, age, maritalstatus, physical handicap, po-litical affiliation or any othernon-merit factor of the pur-chaser, user or patron. If aviolation or rejection of thisequal opportunity policy byan advertiser is confirmed,the publisher shall refuse toprint advertising from thatsource until the violation iscorrected. The Seabee Couriersolicits news contributionsfrom military and civiliansources, but the Public Affairsstaff reserves the right to editand/or rewrite material se-lected for publication to con-form with journalismstandards. The deadline formaterial is close of businessevery Friday. Your commentsare always welcome. TheSeabee Courier office is inBuilding 1, Room 205. Themailing address is 4902 Mar-vin Shields Blvd., Code 15,Gulfport, MS 39501. Phone:228-871-3662., Email:seabeecourier@navy.mil

Pentagondelays furlough notificationBy American Forces PressService

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See TRUSTS page 12

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“I miss having fun with himplaying Pokemon and foot-ball.”Javyn Albert

Hometown: Gulfport, Miss.

“Having date nights.”Megan Winkel

Hometown: Clarksville,

Tenn.

“I miss her all aroundpresence.”

“What do you missmost about your deployed Seabee?”

Anthony Brown

Hometown: Albany, Ga.

By CECN(SCW) Lucinda MoiseNCBC Public Affairs

Aroundthe

Capt. Rick Burgess, commanding officer, NCBC andJulie Herring, general manager, Navy Exchange (NEX)Gulfport, cut the ribbon for the grand opening of thenew wireless advocates at the NEX on board NCBC,March 20. The new wireless advocates are a thirdparty dealer for AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Boostmobile, and are on hand to take care of all wirelessneeds for base personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Con-struction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released) The appearance of commercial vendors does not constitute endorsement by the De-partment of Defense, the Department of the Navy nor Naval Construction Battalion Cen-ter, Gulfport

Paula Ingram, Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC)Gulfport educator, and Marie Chasse, Naval Construc-tion Battalion Center (NCBC) personnel security man-ager, instructs an “Adjusting to the Economy and aFurlough” class coordinated by FFSC on board NCBC,March 20. The class was designed to help employeeswith security clearances, finances, and emotional andmental adjustments, while making the transition to lesspay as a result of being furloughed. (U.S. Navy photo byConstruction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released)

Center

Buzz on

the Street

Pfc. Cyntara Hill, 169th Engineering Battalion Charlie Company, cutsfelt paper for a roofing project in Builder “A” School on board NCBC,March 21. Laying felt paper for roofing is one of the many tradestaught to the students of Naval Construction Training Center (NCTC)while attending Builder “A” School. (U.S. Navy photo by Construction Me-chanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released)

Blood DriveApril 4

Chapel 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.Liberty Center

12:30 - 4:30 p.m.visit

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in Kuwait, the primary hub forSeabee deployments to and fromIraq and Afghanistan, the Seabeeshave experienced much changeover the past year. But, even in themidst of change, Seabees are stillproud of their heritage and saythey would not have chosen any-thing different.

“I hope everyone enjoyed them-selves tonight, honoring our pastand looking forward to the future.I have never regretted my choiceto become an equipment operatorand a Seabee,” said Senior ChiefEquipment Operator Karen Clough,2013 Seabee Ball mistress of cere-monies.

After dinner, the guest speaker’sremarks and a number of doorprizes, dancing was the order ofbusiness for many.

Following the Navy Band, NewOrleans’ several musical selections,Red Room aRRAngement, a popcover variety band based out ofthe Mississippi Gulf Coast regiontook the stage. For many, theafter-ceremony entertainment isthe highlight of the evening.

“It’s great to get dressed up andcelebrate our great Seabee history,but the night wouldn’t be the samewithout entertainment and danc-ing,” said Builder 1st Class Lou Tay-lor, assigned to Naval MobileConstruction Battalion (NMCB) 1,who was accompanied by his

wife Jackie.Along with the one percent of

Americans who have volunteeredto serve in the country’s militaryare those who must make sacri-fices for freedom serving right be-side them, military families.Gortney took time to recognizetheir place in the military. “Time and time again our families

are there for us, and in the case ofReserve Sailors our employers andcoworkers are there for us too,shouldering the burden that weleave behind. They make up theextended Navy family, who has acommon understanding of thechallenges that our way of lifebrings,” said Gortney.

Seabees have long been known

for being the first into a hostilearea and living in austere condi-tions, doing what many cannot orwill not, preparing a place for thoseabout to go into harm’s way. Theadmiral recognized that fact in hisremarks.“From where others flee, you go,

you build and fight. You along withthe rest of our Navy operatearound the globe each and everyday, 24-hours a day, 365-days ayear. You’re always ready to de-fend our national security whileproviding assistance to those inneed. You bring with you determi-nation, and are recognized by andfor your expertise, your reliability,quality of work and your Can Dospirit,” said Gortney.4

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From CELEBRATE page 1

Seabee Ball2013

“Remembering the past,building the future.”

Clockwise top left: (1) Adm. William Gortney, commander, U.S. FleetForces Command, (right), Awards the Presidential Unit Commendationto Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 Commanding Offi-cer Cmdr. David McAlister, NMCB 74 Command Master Chief Lisa Halland Construction Mechanic 1st Class Kevin Stinson, NMCB 74 Sailor ofthe Year, during the Seabee Ball at the Mississippi Coast Convention Cen-ter in Biloxi. (2) A Sailor assigned to the Prisoners of War, Missing inAction (P.O.W./M.I.A) Detail stands at the ready during the P.O.W./M.I.A. ceremony during the Seabee Ball. (3) Naval Construction Bat-talion Center (NCBC) Commanding Officer, Capt. Rick Burgess makes

opening remarks to guests at the Seabee Ball. (4) Adm. William Gort-ney presents Construction Electrician Constructionman Joshua L.Detrick with a Navy Achievement Medal at the Seabee Ball. (5) Guestsat the Ball were entertained by Navy Band New Orleans, a DJ and areaband Red Room aRRAngement . (6) Sailors assigned to the Ceremo-nial Guard Detail, present Colors during opening ceremonies. The ballwas a grand celebration of the 71st birthday of the U.S. Navy Seabees,146th birthday of the Naval Civil Engineer Corps, and the 71st an-niversary of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. (U.S. Navy pho-tos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Williams/Released)

Fraud, Wasteand Abuse Hot-line: Due to limited IG re-sources throughout theSoutheast Region, all Fraud,Waste and Abuse hotline workwill now be handled by the Re-gion. To report Fraud, Wasteand Abuse, contact the Regionat: Toll Free 1-877-657-9851Comm: 904-542-4979 DSN942-4979 FAX: 904- 542-5587, E-mail: CNRSE_HOT-LINE@navy.mil.

The PWD GulfportTrouble Desk

is moving to the Regional Call

CenterMove Date: April 1

Regional Call CenterPhone Number: 1-855-462-8322

~ Call Center Operational24/7

~ All Routine and Emer-gency Service Calls will be

called into the RCC~ Only Building Managersand Authorized Callers canplace Routine Service Calls

(Anyone can call in anEmergency)

Questions? Contact PWD Re-quirements or your FacilityManagement Specialists(FMS): PWD Gulfport, 228-871-4270/4288;Alan Walker,228-822-5129; Rick Ricker,228-871-3983; Stephen Mur-ray 228-871-2192

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Sailors attached to Naval Construction Bat-talion Center (NCBC) Gulfport attend a“Save A Life Tour” presentation, whichtravels around the U.S. educating peopleabout the dangers of driving drunk, at theTraining Hall, March 22. According to theKramer Entertainment website, the tour, anational high impact alcohol awarenessprogram, brings a shocking approach toalcohol awareness through a tragic video,personal stories of lost loved ones and asimulator that gives participants a com-pletely realistic, sober perspective on theeffects of driving while intoxicated. (U.S.Navy photos by Construction Mechanic 3rd ClassKatchen Tofil/Released)

NCBC welcomes Save a Life TourNCBC welcomes Save a Life Tour

Builder 1st Class (SCW)Nicholas R. Mileham, assignedto Naval Mobile ConstructionBattalion (NMCB) 11, wasawarded the Steelworker 2ndClass Robert D. StethemAward during a ceremony inCrystal City, Va., March 9.One recipient is chosen each

year for the award which rec-ognizes outstanding individualmoral courage in support ofthe traditions of the Seabeeswhile in the course of actualoperations. Mileham, a native of Oak-

field, N.Y., was selected for theaward based on his excep-tional meritorious service inconnection with combat opera-tions against the enemy whileserving as a member of theConstruction ManagementTraining Team (CMTT), the first

of its kind, for NMCB11 fromFebruary to August 2012 dur-ing a U.S. Central Command(CENTCOM) deployment inAfghanistan.“Winning the award has been

kind of humbling,” said Mile-ham. “It makes a person won-der how they would haveacted in the same situation asSW2 Robert Stethem foundhimself in.”As a CMTT member, Mileham

trained 22 Civil Affairs Marines,local Afghan contractors andcrews, and a Quality ControlInspector with the Governmentof the Islamic Republic ofAfghanistan (GIRoA) in con-struction methods and man-agement of six infrastructureprojects valued at over $1.6million.He also led over 19 foot pa-

trols and served as vehiclecommander and team naviga-tor on 72 mobile convoys to

assess remote constructionsites.Among the projects Mileham

was instrumental in successfulcompletion of were twoschools, a sports complex, ahealth clinic, a bridge connect-ing two small villages, and theNawa District Agriculture Train-ing Center.After the Taliban destroyed

two schools in the Nawa Dis-trict, Mileham was a key playerin surveying this as well as thereplacement of a U.S. militarybridge, both considered to befuture stabilization and quick-impact projects for local con-struction.Mileham also assisted in the

quality assurance of the Nawa– Lash, a critical road connect-ing the Nawa district to LashKar Gah district. Mileham’s actions in the days

following a suicide bomber at-

Naval Facilities Engineering Command Commander and Chief of CivilEngineers, Rear Adm. Kate Gregory, right, and retired Rear Adm. Ben-jamin Montoya, left, present Builder 1st Class Nicholas R. Mileham,assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, the2012 Steelworker 2nd Class Robert D. Stethem award for his out-standing achievements during the year. The Stethem award recog-nizes outstanding individual moral courage in support of Seabeetraditions while conducting actual operations. (U.S. Navy photo byMass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chris Thien / Released)

Navy’s annual Stethem Award goes to NMCB 11 Seabee

See AWARD page 9

By MC1(AW) JonathanCarmichael NMCB 11 Public Affairs

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Reserve Seabees build Gulf Coast community relationsReserve Seabees assigned to

Naval Mobile Construction Bat-talion (NMCB) 15, volunteeredfor a community relations(COMREL) event at the FeedMy Sheep program March 21,2013. Sailors cleared brush and de-

bris, and removed waste fromthe charity’s property line in anattempt to prevent drug-useand prostitution in-and-aroundthe shelter and beautify theproperty.“Trash, tires, debris, all of

this stuff has all been piling upand it’s become a safety haz-ard,” said Builder 2nd ClassNicholas Holland. “Especiallyfor people who are trying torecover from addiction.”Holland is one of 11 volun-

teers from NMCB 15 to comeand support the local charity.“We came out here to donatesome time and helping handsto help out the community.”Feed My Sheep is a faith-

based program dedicated toproviding meals to the home-

less and needy of the Gulfport.Since opening its doors 29years ago, the group hasserved over 460,000 meals.Christina Lipke, Office Man-

ager for Feed My Sheep, saidthat having the sailor’s help toclear out this trash is ex-tremely beneficial to their mis-sion and the community. “Many of the homeless have

problems with alcohol, drugsand prostitution,” said Lipke.“This will help keep them fromhaving a hiding spot to do thatsort of activity.”“She’s wanted to clean this

out for the last couple ofyears, but she just didn’t havethe manpower,” said NMCB15’s Chaplain Lt. Greg Trujillo. “It’s a safety hazard along

with a health issue,” Trujilloadded. “We’re cleaning it up tohelp the community.”NMCB 15 is a reserve battal-

ion headquartered out of Bel-ton, Miss., and was mobilizedin support of Operation Endur-ing Freedom. The unit arrivedin Gulfport at the end of No-vember and has been volun-

teering to help local charitiesever since. Volunteers fromthe battalion have helped torearrange food warehousesand help sanitize kitchens anddistribution points. Trujillo said that the charity

contacted him about threemonths ago, asking him if theunit could help. Trujillo saidhe could and he’s brought vol-unteers with him each time. “Whenever they come out,

it’s wonderful,” said Lipke.“People see these sailors outhere and it makes them wantto help us too. “Construction Electrician 3rd

Class Gary Chin was amongthe volunteers. As he pulled a tire from a

clump of trees he said, “I’vedone volunteer work for breastcancer, but nothing like thisbefore.”Chin is volunteering to help

for the third time since his unithas mobilized here. “I feel pretty good and I

want to give back to the peo-ple,” said Chin. “I think it’s been great that

so many people are willing tovolunteer their time off rightbefore we deploy to come andhelp the community,” said Hol-

land. “It’s definitely a benefitall the way around.”For more news from NMCB

15, visit www.navy.mil

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Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB)15, volunteer to help a local soup kitchen as they clear brush andtrash from their property. The thick brush allows the homeless ahiding spot to abuse drugs and alcohol. NMCB 15 is currently de-ployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and is an ex-peditionary element of U.S. Naval Forces that act as combatengineers and support various units worldwide through nationalforce readiness, humanitarian assistance, and building and main-taining infrastructure. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Spe-cialist 2nd Class Daniel Garas/Released)

By MC2 Daniel GarasNMCB 15 Public Affairs

Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion(NMCB) 27 sharpen their carpentry skills at the TechTrainer Site on board NCBC Gulfport, March 22. NMCB 27,the “Cold Weather Battalion,” was established in July,1968 and is headquartered out of Chicopee, Mass. TheTech Trainer site is an area where Seabees can practicetheir construction skills and gain knowledge and experi-ence through on the job training. (U.S. Navy photos by Con-struction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released)

NMCB 27 Seabees improve their skills

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Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133 dis-embark an aircraft and board busses en route to reunions on boardNaval Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Gulfport. Family andfriends welcomed home more than 280 Seabees assigned to NMCB133, Main Body, at the Training Hall on board NCBC Gulfport as theyreturned from deployment, March 21. For more than six months the

Runnin’ Roos have been operating forward deployed to the U.S. Cen-tral Command area of responsibility (AOR) in support of constructionoperations throughout Afghanistan. Another reunion is scheduledsoon for NMCB 133's delayed party. It is only fitting that the Roos, whowere the first active duty Seabee battalion into Afghanistan, will bethe last active duty battalion out of Afghanistan.

U.S. Navy photos courtesy ofChief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber,

Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Carmichael, Construction Mechanic 3rd ClassKatchen Tofil and Construction Electrician Construction-

man Lucinda Moise/Released

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No matter how much we ham-mer the religious significance ofEaster into our children’s littleheads, their minds default toone thing this time of year: thecandy.Sure, they put on flouncy

dresses and stiff ties, kneel an-gelically in prayer and pose forpictures on the church steps.But secretly, every kid is pa-tiently awaiting the main event:the Easter Egg Hunt. Once re-leased from the confines of thechurch, kids all over the worldrun like crazed prison escapeesacross lawns, through apart-ments and between houses, vi-ciously knocking each otherover in search of sugary confec-tions packed into brightly col-ored plastic eggs.Back in the 70s when I grew

up, the objects of our huntwere slightly different. Some-how, the Easter Bunny brokeinto our house every year,found the hard-boiled eggs thatwe dyed and scattered themaround our yard. After church, my brother and I

would burst from the family sta-tion wagon and race throughthe yard in search of the eggsand our baskets. Usually, theeggs, which had apparentlybeen hidden for more than anhour, were smeared from thedewy grass, and the drippyfood coloring often got on the

white gloves I wore with mycrocheted Easter dress eachyear. My older brother didn’t partic-

ularly like hard-boiled eggs, butthe competitive nature of thehunt sent him on a wild ram-page. He often whizzed pastme, swooping in to grab hisprize. I didn’t mind much, be-cause I knew that the EasterBunny had my back. I knewthere was candy somewhereespecially for me. Sure enough,I would eventually find it – anEaster basket behind a shrub orunder a sawhorse in thegarage, with my name on it,packed with sweet treats.

My brother and I also alwayshad one filled egg or a choco-late bunny in the center of ourbaskets – surrounded by whatseemed like an eternal supplyof Brach’s jellybeans, marsh-mallow “Peeps,” and tiny foil-covered Hershey chocolateeggs nestled in the strands ofplastic grass. For the most part,my parents allowed us freereign to dive into the spoils ofour hunt, provided we ate theobligatory slice of ham and plopof scalloped potatoes at supper. Back then, however, I exhib-

ited some early hoarding ten-dencies, and was known tosquirrel away the basket in myroom for safekeeping. I wouldration slices of my filled egg foras long as I could, until it even-tually became a hardened, crys-tallized lump that I had tothrow away. In retrospect, Iwish I had stuffed my facewhile I could, because later,during my chunky years, theEaster Bunny inexplicablybrought me sugarless gum andpacks of raisins. Today, however, the Easter

Bunny has more options. The

fruit and nut-filled eggs of thepast have been replaced by anendless array of individuallywrapped chocolate confections,all miniaturized to fit into abright plastic egg that won’truin one’s Easter dress.Gone are the days when pur-

ple jellybeans reigned superior– those candy dinosaurs havebeen edged out by tiny one-inch square miniature candybars in every brand: Snickers,Milky Ways, Reese’s, Whoppers,Baby Ruths, M&Ms, Kit Kats,Butterfingers, Hershey Bars,Peppermint Patties, Twizzlers,Starburst, and Skittles, to namea few. All these relative newcomers

have replaced old beloveds likeMallow Cups, Zagnuts, GoldMine Gum Sacks, Necco Wafers,Good-N-Plenty, Sugar Daddies,Razzles, Chuckles, CircusPeanuts, Chick-o-Sticks, BostonBaked Beans, Charleston Chewsand Bubblegum Cigarettes.Even though the packaging isdifferent, the sentiment is stillthe same: Kids want candy onEaster and lots of it.One might conclude that

candy is the evil vice that hassucked the meaning out of theholiday. But I like to think thatthe tiny tasty confections arejust our children’s rewards fordonning itchy dresses and suits,sitting on hard wooden pews,and choking down rubbery hamand soggy green beans. Andbesides, watching the joy ontheir faces during an Easter egghunt is really God’s gift to us onEaster, and He doesn’t mind usindulging in that sweetness onebit.

Get more wit and observationsfrom Lisa at her blog, http://the-meatandpotatoesof- life.com.

‘The Meat & Potatoes ‘The Meat & Potatoes of Life’of Life’

By Lisa Smith Molinari By Lisa Smith Molinari Military Spouse ContributerMilitary Spouse Contributer

For the love of candy

Completing the Physical

Activity Risk Factor

(PARFQ) process

To complete your PARFQ: 1. Google Bupers Online “BOL,” and click on the first link.2. Log into BOL (Bupers Online)3. Click on “PRIMS”4. Click on “Member”5. Click the expand arrow icon to the left of your personal infor-mation6. Click “PARFQ”7. Click “Add PARFQ”8. Select the appropriate PRT cycle, fill out the date, and an-swer the questions truthfully9. Click “Save PARFQ”

To print your PARFQ:1. Start from “Member” screen (detailed in steps 1 - 4 above)2. Click on the “Member Reporting” icon to the left of your per-sonal information3. Scroll over “Filled NAVPERS 6110/3 (PARFQ)”4. Click on the appropriate PRT cycle from the pop up list5. Click on “Print this report” icon to the left of “Parameters”6. Click “Export” when pop up appears to export file to PDF for-mat7. Click “Open” to open file8. Print the PDF file of your completed PARFQIf you answered YES to any of the PARFQ questions:

Your PARFQ will need to be signed off by a medical provider forclearance to participate in the PRT and/or you may require aseparate form to waive participation. The number of waivedPRTs allowed before a service member must be considered for amedical board is two waivers given in a three year period, orthree in a four year period. If a PRT waiver is required you mustprint off and bring the appropriate form to your medical ap-pointment for completion. Again, if you have ANY yes answersyou MUST book a medical appointment for clearance.

To print waiver form:1. Start at “Member Reporting” screen (detailed in steps 1-2above)2. Click on “Filled NAVPERS 6110/4”3. Print the report using steps 5 - 6 abovePlease note: the PARFQ form WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED if filled

out by hand – it must be completed and saved electronically be-fore printing. Once you have completed the necessary stepsabove, turn the forms in to your CFL. Congratulations! You nolonger have to worry about recurring PARFQ reminders or hitlists . . . until the next PRT cycle that is!

With Physical ReadinessTraining (PRT) season justaround the corner, many ofyou may have been receivinga plethora of reminders fromyour chiefs and Command Fit-ness Leaders (CFLs) to com-plete and turn in your PARFQforms. Of course you’ve prob-

ably been preoccupied withpreparing to max out your PRTscores, so finding time to navi-gate the PARFQ site may pres-ent difficulty for some. Tomake the process easier,below is a step-by-step guideto walk you through thePARFQ process and help stopthose email reminders fromclogging up your inbox.

By HM3 William LoweryNBHC Gulfport

The Naval Academy SummerSTEM Program is offered torising 8th -11th graders. Students must demonstrate

superior academic perform-ance to include GPA, classstanding, and/or strong PSAT,SAT or ACT results. Selection is based in large

part on ensuring geographicrepresentation along withoverall accomplishments in andout of the classroom. Engineering is all about creat-

ing, building and makingthings better! So what does ittake to be an engineer? If youlike math and science, you areoff to a great start. If youenjoy discovering new things,solving problems and learning

how things work - even better!Creativity, persistence and thedesire to make the world abetter place are also importantqualities. Becoming an engi-neer requires hard work and agood education. Our summerprogram will be a great start toyour career in science and en-gineering. Applications close April 15

and all applicants will be noti-fied of their status by May 1.All students selected to par-

ticipate will be required to pro-vide a nominal fee ofapproximately $200 which willinclude room and board,meals, as well as a variety ofmaterials. Plan on bringingextra cash for snacks and sou-venirs. Each student is responsible

for arranging transportation toand from the Naval Academy.Those flying commercial airshould make arrangements toarrive at Baltimore-WashingtonInternational airport (BWI) be-tween 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. onDay 1 of the program, and de-part after 3 p.m. on the lastday of the program. Buses and midshipmen es-

corts will be on hand to getyou to and from the Academyand BWI.

To learn more about the pro-gram, visit:http://www.usna.edu/Admis-sions/stem.htm

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tack and multiple ImprovisedExplosive Devise strikes in theNawa District, built trust withthe civilian population and en-hanced security and overallhealth and well-being of thelocal people when he partici-pated in six security shurasand assisted in the trainingand installation of two opera-tional solar powered reverseosmosis water purification andpower generators for the localhealth clinic.

When he completed his workin the Nawa District Milehaminstructed 120 members of theAfghan National Army’s (ANA)Engineering Kandak, the firstof its kind, in constructionsafety, quality control, toolsand their uses, framing andsecurity fencing. He also men-tored them in managing theirmanpower, material, equip-ment and tools.The assistance Mileham pro-

vided to the ANA was done asa member in the multinationaltraining team on Camp Black

Horse in Kabul, Afghanistanduring a time of high tensionsbetween locals, ANA trainees,and multinational militarytrainers, and he greatly im-pacted current and future Kan-dak’s ability to completeexpeditionary construction andsurvivability projects in a com-bat environment.“Looking back at the CMTT

mission and the ANA trainingmissions from deployment, Ihope the impact that I madewas a lasting one,” reflectedMileham.

“Teaching the people ofAfghanistan, and the ANA tobe self-sufficient hopefully im-proved their quality of life atleast a little, and I hope train-ing the contractors and theQuality Control Inspectorhelped build trust between thepeople of Afghanistan and thelegitimate GIRoA government,”Mileham concluded.Mileham has made six de-

ployments to date in his 11-year Navy career: two toOkinawa, Japan, two to Iraq,Detail San Diego, and

Afghanistan. Before being as-signed to NMCB 11 Milehamwas a member of NMCB 133,and Navy Recruiting DistrictPittsburgh.The award is named after

Steelworker 2nd Class RobertD. Stethem who was killed byterrorists on board TWA flight847 while returning from anunderwater construction teamproject in Greece in 1985.Stethem was posthumouslyawarded the bronze star medaland advanced to Steelworker2nd Class.

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Opportunity for studentsto attend STEM Camp atU.S. Naval AcademyFrom Kevin ByrdNCBC School Liaison Officer

NCBC School Liaison Officer Kevin Byrd is located at MWR Building 3521706 Bainbridge Ave. NCBC, 228-871-2117

or email: kevin.r.byrd@navy.mil

March 2 Success . . . March 2Success is a free tool designed to help stu-dents on the ACT, SAT, ASVAB, test prep,and college admissions. The website isfound at http://march2success.com/.This isa great resource for our high school stu-dents.

Volunteer opportunities at area schoolsGULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLESCHOOL is asking for 10 proctorsApril 10, from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m. Ifyou can help, please contact ErwinGilliam, 228-870-1020.HARRISON CENTRAL ELE-MENTARY is asking for 15 - 20volunteers to supervise and man-age field day activities being per-formed by approximately 610students, ages 5 - 9 years old April19, 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch, waterand Gatorade will be provided.Contact James. L. Smith, Jlsmith@harrison.k12.ms.us or228-832-2701.

ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARYis in need of six volunteers May 1,to serve as test proctors and 35volunteers, May 14, 15 and 16 toserve as proctors. Volunteers areasked to report to the school by7:30 a.m. If you are interested,please contact Stephanie Schep-ens, 228-365-0204 for more infor-mation. LONG BEACH SCHOOL DIS-TRICT has requested proctors forthe May State tests. Please contactChrist Spinks, Assistant Superin-tendent, at 228-864-1146 for moreinformation.

NCIS has two new anonymous ways to reportcrimes or suspicious behavior with the use of dis-creet 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 smart phone.

2. Receive a response, for example:“Your alias is: S2U5 Call 911 if urgent!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 aCrime” tab and select the icon for “text and Web tipHotline.”

See Something Wrong, Do Something Right!

There is a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to a felonyarrest or apprehension

Easter Egg Hunt Extravaganza for Base Housing Residents

March 29, Noon - 3 p.m., Seabee Lake Bring your family out to Seabee Lake for anEaster Egg Hunt Extravaganza! Don’t forget

to bring a basket for eggs! The Extravaganza features pony rides, boiled crawfish, hot dogs,

thousands of Easter Eggs, prizes, Live DJ.

CDC Fitness Intramural sportsmakes working out fun. This sea-son, sign up for softball or three onthree lunchtime basketball. Get agroup together and motivate eachother to push that work out a littlefurther with some healthy competi-tion. Sign up today at the FitnessCenter. Call 228-822-5109 for info.Want an alternative work out? Try

swimming laps. Swimming is excel-lent for cardio and toning. Comebefore work or on lunch. The poolis open Monday – Friday, 5:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. If you or the little onesdon’t know how to swim, don’tworry. The Fitness Center offersswimming lessons, too. Summer is right around the cor-

ner. Are you ready for the beach?The CDC Fitness Center has every-thing you need to help lose pounds,tone up target areas or just plainfeel better. The Center has top ofthe line cardio and strength trainingequipment and plenty of it - so youdon’t have to stand around waitingfor machines. There are also rac-quetball and basketball courts, soft-ball and soccer fields, and arunning track. Equipment is avail-able for rental at the front desk.And don’t forget to finalize thathealthy routine with a relaxing visitto the sauna.

On a budget? No worries - youcan still afford to get away withITT’s military discounted prices that

aren’t available anywhere else – noteven online. Design a fun-filled,high quality custom trip for you andyour crew. Whether you have a dayor a week, there is fun around thecorner at the local breweries,beaches and hotels. Mobile, NewOrleans and Pensacola are only ashort distance away. Stop by todayto design your worry free adven-ture. Visit Disney World or enjoy an ex-

citing Disney Cruise where dreamscome true! Stop by ITT beside theNEX and receive a FREE child’s Dis-ney growth chart the last Wednes-day of every month. Active Duty, Reservist, National

Guard, USCG and Retirees are noweligible for a complimentary Univer-sal 3 Day Park-to-Park ticket andBlue Man Group Ticket at children’sprice! All dependents and DODpersonnel are eligible for dis-counted Universal 2 Day, with ThirdDay Free tickets!

Getting ready for a Spring BreakGetaway? Get up to 60 percent offlodging rates for military and DODpersonnel at more than 450 hotels,resorts, condominium resorts, vaca-tion homes, log cabin rentals andBed & Breakfast Inns throughoutthe US. Available at ITT throughthe Military Ticket Voucher pro-gram!

The Liberty program offers multi-ple recreation opportunities for thesingle sailor or unaccompanied ac-tive duty personnel of NCBC Gulf-

port. This FREE facility has Wi-Fi,pool tables, individual TVs withheadphones that play cable ormovies, a big screen with recliners,computers and a fully equippedvideo game room. Liberty also pro-vides FREE shuttles to shoppingand dining areas and an excitingmonthly calendar of trips offered atdiscounted rates. Call or visit NCBCLiberty on Facebook for hours ofoperation and additional details.Search NCBC Liberty.

You can be sure to find the bestprices around at NOR. Stop by andpick up a price list for all of yourspring outdoor plans from boatsand camping gear to party favoriteslike bounce houses. NOR’s pricingcan’t be beat. NOR is open Monday,8 a.m. – 1 p.m., Thursday and Fri-day 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. and Saturday7 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Don’t sit around in your roombored when you could be havingfun with friends at the Beehive. Sitback and enjoy the flat screens,play a little pool, and just have fun!With an excellent beverage selec-tion, you are sure to find your pref-erence. Call 228-871-4009 for info.Don’t let a busy work week ruin

your eating habits. The Grill hashealthy food options on the menu.Just look for the apple! Need amenu for your office or want toplace a delivery order, call 228-871-2494. The Grill is open Monday -Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

and offers lunch delivery 11 a.m. -1 p.m. Got a morning meeting sched-

uled? Why not meet over breakfastat The Grill. The Grill is open asearly as 6:30 a.m. and offers a vari-ety of tasty options from Frenchtoast plates to breakfast burritos ortraditional eggs and bacon. TheGrill is located at the corner ofColby and 7th Street.Anchors & Eagles: Great service

and good times are what you canexpect at Anchors & Eagles. OpenTuesday - Thursday 2 - 9 p.m. anddesignated for Chiefs and Officers.Stop by and shake off the day withcomrades.

Make Friday night an Easter cele-bration with the Youth and TeenEaster Egg Hunt Extravaganza! OneEaster egg hunt will be held foryouth 5 (enrolled in kindergarten)through 12 years of age. Anotherhunt will be held separately forTeen Center participants. Cost is

only $2 per person. Sign up todaybefore space runs out. Childrenmust be registered prior to theevent to participate. Drop off is at 6p.m. and pick up is 9 p.m., sharp. Bring on spring with the YAC.

Come over Saturday from 10 a.m. –3 p.m. for the Spring Fling FieldDay; includes moon bounces andmore. Enjoy the excitement for only$4 per person. Seats are limited socall today! Become an ALL-STAR! Sign up

today until March 29 for Iddy BiddyT-Ball. Children must be age 3 orolder by April 1 to be eligible. Theprogram is open to youth ages 3 -4.A $35 fee includes uniform, partici-pation award and end of seasonbanquet expenses. Call J.J. Atkin-son, Youth Programs Supervisor,228-871-2251 for info. If you haven’t taken the opportu-

nity to check out the YAC’s Beforeand After School Program PowerHour, then you are missing out.Stop by Monday from 2 – 5:30 p.m.and check out all of the fun.

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Anchors & EaglesAuto Skills CenterBeehive All Hands ClubChild Development CenterFitness CenterInformation, Tickets & TravelLiberty CenterSeabee Heritage CenterNavy Outdoor Recreation Shields RV ParkThe GrillTraining HallYouth Activities CenterMain Office

228-871-4607228-871-2804228-871-4009228-871-2323228-871-2668228-871-2231

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

Friday, “Rise of the Guardians,”

PG, 6 p.m.

Saturday, “Life of Pi,” PG, 11

a.m.; “Lincoln,” PG13, 1:45 p.m.;

“Cloud Atlas,” R, 4:45 p.m.

Sunday, “Twighlight: Breaking

Dawn Part 2,” PG13, 2 p.m; “Sky-

fall, PG13, 4:45 p.m.

FREE MovieProgram at theTraining Hall: Take a load off.Sit back andwatch the big

screen all by yourself for some alonetime, or make it a family night and

bring the whole crew! Stop by theSnack Bar on your way in to get thatbuttered movie popcorn and thoseother goodies that help you get lostin the moment. Forget what wasplaying? No worries - put the moviehotline in your phone, 228-871-3299and call anytime!

MWR Program contact information MWR Program contact information

Fitness

Information, Tickets and Travel

Liberty Center

Food and Beverage

Youth Activities

Navy Outdoor Rec

DISABLED COUPLE NEEDS HELP - Adisabled Gulfport couple is looking for vol-unteers to repair their fencing and doother minor projects. If you are interestedin helping, call Edward Austin at 228-596-8565.ART IN THE PASS - Approximately25 volunteers are needed for Art in thePass April 5 - 7 at the War Memorial Park.Art in the Pass is a not-for-profit organi-zation; made possible through the hardwork and dedication of volunteers. Vol-unteers are asked to work two hour shifts.Work includes setting up booths, carryingsound equipment, setting uptables/chairs/displays, park maintenance,handing out program pamphlets, work-ing with food vendors, and selling ticketsfor water and other beverages. Volunteersare needed April 5 from 11 a.m. - 4:30p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sun-day, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Contact Ernestine

Allison, 228-216-5741 for details.RESTORE COASTAL ALABAMA PART-NERSHIP - RCAP is looking for 100 -1,000 volunteers to create four reefs atPelican Point in Fairhope, Ala. Once con-structed, the reefs will protect the adjacentshoreline and enhance habitat for fish,shellfish and birds, providing opportunitiesfor fishing, bird watching and sightseeingfrom land, kayak or boat. Volunteers willmeet April 6 at 8 a.m., at Pelican Point,Baldwin County, Alabama, near the mouthof Weeks Bay, 10299 County Road 1,Fairhope, Ala. Sign up for this opportunityat www.100-1000.org. Contact KandiceO'Grady, Alabama Coastal Foundation at251-990-6002 for additional information. 2013 ZOMBIE RUN- Ten volunteers areneeded for the 2013 Zombie Run April 6,10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Harrison CountyFairgrounds. Proceeds raised during the

race will help cover the cost of surgery for15 children in need of cleft lip and palaterepairs. Although there is a lot of fun andplay throughout the race/obstacle course,the benefits are life changing. Contactkirsty_cullumber@navyfederal.org, or stopby the Orange Grove Navy Federal CreditUnion branch located in the CrossroadsShopping Plaza to sign up. GULFPORT CENTRAL MIDDLESCHOOL - GCMS, 1310 42nd Ave, Gulf-port is asking for 10 proctor/hall moni-tors April 10, from 7:30 - 11:30 a.m.Contact Erwin Gilliam, Guidance Coun-selor, 228-870-1020.SMOKIN’ THE SOUND AND SMOKIN’THE LAKE - Smokin’ the Sound andSmokin’ the Sound, April 26 - 28, andSmokin’ the Lake, May 4 - 5, are return-ing to the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Race or-ganizers are asking for volunteers to sell

and attach wrist bands to event spectators,director spectators to viewing areas andperform other volunteer services. Vol-unteers will be provided with a meal. Ifyou are interested in volunteering, pleasecontact Chief Ryan Wilber atryan.wilber@navy.mil or stop by the NCBCPublic Affairs Office, building 1, room 205,no later than March 30 to sign up for ashift. LONG BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT hasrequested proctors for the May State tests.Contact Christ Spinks, Assistant Superin-tendent, at 228-864-1146 for more infor-mation.ORANGE GROVE ELEMENTARY - Or-ange Grove Elementary, 11391 Old High-way 49, Gulfport is in need of sixvolunteers May 1, to serve as test proctorsand 35 volunteers, May 14, 15 and 16 toserve as proctors. Volunteers are asked to

report to the school by 7:30 a.m. If you areinterested, please contact StephanieSchepens, 228-365-0204 for more infor-mation. COAST SALVATION ARMY NEEDSVOLUNTEERS - Volunteers are need forvarious projects throughout the year. Con-tact Shawna Tatge for info,Shawna_Tatge@uss.salvationarmy.org USO GULF COAST - Get involved withUSO Gulf Coast. Thanks to dedicated vol-unteers, our USO Gulf Coast Centers op-erate to provide a place to unwind, toconnect to families back home or whateverelse is needed to ease the burden. Evenif you are not able to volunteer on a reg-ular basis, our local USO Gulf Coast Cen-ters often have programs and events thatneed your support. Interested in becom-ing a USO volunteer? Visit usovolun-teer.org.

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Lt. Cmdr. Paul Smith, Protestant ChaplainLt. Yoon Choi, Protestant Chaplain

For 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.

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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 visitwww.facebook.com/nmcb11frg or email us atnmcb11frg@gmail.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 familymembers 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. FOCUSFamilies OverComing Under Stress (FOCUS),provides resiliency training to service membersand their families by teaching practical skills tohelp meet the challenges of military life, includ-ing how to communicate & solve problems effec-tively and to successfully set goals together.Confidential and free with family-friendly hours,contact FOCUS today! Call 228- 822-5736 oremail Gulfport@focusproject.orgGulfport 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. If you areinterested in joining an organization that pro-motes the health and welfare of any enlistedmember of the Navy, Marine Corps or CoastGuard, please contact Darlene Carpenter at 228-342-2271 or Tina O’Shields, 228-357-0513. Visitwww.navywivesclubs-ofamerica.org for more in-formation 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 GAmeetings 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 Post

Commander Bill North at 228-863-8602 for info. 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, SilvaRoyer at 228-324-1888 to find out more aboutour organization. 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 informationto seabeecourier@navy.mil

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children. In these cases, thegrantor chooses the age whenthe child will receive their inheri-tance. Prior to that age, theproperty is held by the trusteeand used for the child's health,education, maintenance, andsupport. Also, the inheritanceneed not be paid out all at once.Depending on the case, it mightbe appropriate for the child toreceive one-third of their inheri-tance at age twenty-one, an-other portion at age 25, and theremainder at age 30.Alternatively, one may wish to

establish a significantly less for-mal arrangement. Known as acustodial account, this too canserve as a tool for managementof a child's inheritance. Thereare substantially fewer reportingrequirements and the necessityfor action by a local court is

much less. That is the goodnews. The bad news is that acustodial account often cannotbe maintained after the benefi-ciary's 21 birthday. Further-more, the lack of formality andreporting requirements is a dou-ble-edged sword. Only wherethe custodian of such an ac-count is abundantly trustworthyand known for keeping excellentrecords would this be appropri-ate.The process for determining

which of these may be desirablein your specific case starts withmaking an appointment to con-sult with a legal assistance at-torney. If it is appropriate to doso, we can make sure your lastwill and testament contains oneor more of these arrangements.This does not, however, includea revocable living trust giventhat legal assistance offices do

not prepare revocable livingtrusts. If you wish to delay achild's receipt of their inheri-tance past age twenty-one,have a non-citizen spouse, orwant to make a gift to someonewith special needs, do not pro-crastinate! Meeting to discussthese matters is only the firststep; your legal assistance attor-ney is going to need time after-wards in order to properlyprepare the required docu-ments.Please visit

http://www.jag.navy.mil/legal_services/rlso/rlso_southeast.htmfor more information.This article is not intended tosubstitute for the personal ad-vice of a licensed attorney.Contact the Naval ConstructionBattalion Center (NCBC) legaloffice by calling 228-871-2620for an appointment.

From TRUSTS page 2Gas prices got you down?If you live in the Slidell area, but work onNCBC, a 10-person van pool is beingformed. The hours and details are nego-tiable and will be decided upon by membersof the pool. Interested parties are asked tocontact pam.fairbanks@navy.mil.

FREE!

Veteran Resource Workshop

For veterans, current military service members and their families

D’Iberville Civic Center, 10395 Auto Mall ParkwayApril 8, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Registration is required to attendContact: Kenya Miniardkminiard@hfhmgc.org228-678-9100, X1009

“What services are in the community and “What services are in the community and how can I access them?” how can I access them?”

Get the answer to this question and more from local Get the answer to this question and more from local veteran service and community organizations.veteran service and community organizations.

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