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Vol. 48 • Issue 29 www.cnic.navy.mil/kingsbay kingsbayperiscope.jacksonville.com Thursday, August 1, 2013
TRF’s apprentices earn craftsman title
43 graduate from from a pool of approximately training designed to produce
600 applicants annually. highly skilled, technically profi-
4-year program
The graduates started their cient, journey-level craftsmen.
including college journey “TRF has
when they been at the
“This is an
were hired forefront
By MC1 James Kimber
in 2009 organization that, of mainte-
Submarine Group Ten Public Affairs
and have nance and
on a daily basis,
Trident Refit Facility Kings complet- mission
has global
Bay graduated 43 apprentices ed more readiness
July 25 at Naval Submarine Base than 7,200 impact ...” of the na-
Kings Bay. hours of tion’s stra-
Rear Adm. Joseph Tofalo
The TRF Apprenticeship Pro- college tegic and
Commander, Submarine Group 10
gram places some of the most academic for ward
highly skilled and intelligent courses, deployed
new hires through a technically courtesy c o m b a t
and academically challenging of the program’s partnership submarine assets,” said Rear Ad- Navy photo by MC1 James Kimber
four-year training environment. with Altamaha Technical Col- miral Joseph Tofalo, Command- Rear Adm. Joseph Tofalo, commander, Submarine Group 10, address-
The apprentices are selected lege; specific trade theory train- es the Trident Refit Facility Apprenticeship Program Graduating
through an interview process ing courses; and on-the-job See TRF, Page 5 Class of 2013 July 25 at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay.
NMCRS
drive’s a
success
NSB Kings Bay
contributes $111,500
to help Sailors, Marines
By Amanda Cooper
Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society
Naval Submarine Base Kings
Bay wrapped up its annual Na-
vy-Marine Corps Relief Society
fund drive, July 12.
During the month-long cam-
paign, all commands on base
help to raise money in different
ways by contributing to events
that included a golf tournament
and a stroller strut.
DoD Photo By Glenn Fawcett
The NMCRS set a fund-raising
Two Korean War veterans pose with the U.S. wreath at the Korean War Memorial to mark the 60th anniversary of the suspension
goal of $110,000 for the relief of
of the 1950-1953 Korean War on July 27.
active duty Sailors and Marines
War in Korea remembered on board Kings Bay.
By the end of the drive, thanks
to the efforts of the many com-
mands participating, the total
funds collected were more than
U.S., U.N. sacrifices mean Ron Miller, 8th Army historian, said are still held between the two Koreas. $111,500.
language differences complicated nego- The Korean War armistice has never
One-hundred percent of the
freedom for 50 million today
tiations as discussions were translated into been followed by a peace treaty, and the
profits raised will go to the assis-
English, Korean and two Koreas tech-
tance given to Sailors, Marines,
Chinese. nically are still at
By Walter T. Ham IV “(South Korea) is a retirees and their families. The
The armistice war. Miller said
8th Army relief society has been provid-
agreement created prosperous, productive North Korea has
ing this type of assistance for
American and South Korean officials the Demilitarized and responsible violated the armi- 109 years.
and veterans commemorated the 60th Zone — 155 miles member of the global stice thousands of “During my 28-year career,
anniversary of the Korean War armistice long by 2.5 miles times. I’ve seen the Navy-Marine
agreement in the United States and South wide — that serves community ...” More than 450 Corps Relief Society help many
Korea last week. as a buffer zone and Lt. Cmdr. Daniel McShane South Korean and Sailors,” said NSB Kings Bay’s
Signed on July 27, 1953, the ceasefire de facto border be- United Nations Command 100 American Command Master Chief Randy
agreement brought the brutal three-year tween totalitarian troops have been Huckaba. “By contributing ev-
conflict to an end. North Korea and killed in the line ery year, all of us get the chance
The negotiations took place during 158 democratic South of duty during to give back to a program that
meetings over two years and 17 days while Korea. North Korean provocations since 1953. helps our own in times of crisis.”
fighting continued to rage across the Ko- The armistice also established the truce Thanks to the help of many
rean Peninsula. village of Panmunjom, where negotiations See Korea, Page 6
See Drive, Page 5
Kings Bay in SE Region drill
Hurricane disaster weeks following the landfall of a said Rear Adm. John C. Scorby
hurricane. Jr., commander, Navy Region
response tested
Phase I, conducted on May Southeast. “Our ability to bring
in Phase II test 30, involved more than 30 Fleet together multiple organizations
and Family Support Center rep- and people to work as a cohe-
By MC1 Greg Johnson resentatives from NAS Jackson- sive unit is crucial to our recov-
Navy Region Southeast Public Affairs ville, Naval Station Mayport and ery efforts in this kind of scenar-
Naval Submarine Base Kings io, and I think training like this
The commander, Navy Region Bay, as well as installation and has a huge impact on our ability
Southeast Family Readiness training officers and emergency to respond when the real thing
Program hosted phase II of an management personnel from all does happen.”
Emergency Family Assistance three bases. The EFAC exercise is essential-
Center exercise on board Naval Phase II incorporated a vari- ly a continuation of the region’s
Air Station Jacksonville July 17. ety of additional base organiza- HURREX 2013, which tested the
The training was the second tions, such as the Navy-Marine region’s hurricane prepared-
installment of a three-phase ex- Corps Relief Society, Navy Legal ness through a scenario involv-
ercise designed Service Office, Navy Gateway ing multiple, simulated storms
Check us out Online! to test the re- Inns and Suites, base housing that made landfall near installa-
gion’s ability to and many others. tions throughout the Southeast
establish and “This training is vital because Region. Navy photo by MC1 Greg Johnson
sustain EFAC it’s not a matter of if one of our While HURREX focused on Rear Adm. John C. Scorby Jr., commander, Navy Region Southeast,
operations in installations will be affected by a makes opening remarks at phase II of the region’s Family Readiness
kingsbayperiscope.com the days and hurricane, it’s a matter of when,” See Drill, Page 2 Program Emergency Family Assistance Center Exercise 2013.
2 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 1, 2013
Local news and views
Naval Submarine Base, Kings Bay, Ga.
Now hear this! Staff mentors high school students
By Yan Kennon degrees.
Stimson Gate closed Aug. 2 to 5
Naval Hospital Jacksonville Public Affairs Naval Hospital Jax “I have always been interested in
The Stimson Gate onboard Naval Subma- Senior Writer medicine, and my goal is to work in
rine Base Kings Bay will be closed from 6:30 the field of neurology,” said Rory Pe-
p.m., Friday, Aug. 2 until 5 a.m., Monday, Aug. Students from Darnell-Cookman disaster and humanitarian care terson, a Darnell-Cookman junior.
5. The Franklin Gate will remain open for all Middle/High School of the Medi- around the world.” “My passion was further excited
vehicle traffic including commercial vehicles. cal Arts participated in a week-long The students received real-world when I was allowed to job-shadow
training course at Naval Hospital experience in patient care areas- one of the neuroradiologists, who
Backpack Blessing here Aug. 11 Jacksonville, July 15 to 19, as part of from the operating room and emer- shared his knowledge and exper-
the hospital’s Science, Service, Med- gency department to pharmacy and tise with me. This experience has
The Blessing of the Backpacks will be at 4:30
icine and Mentoring program. physical/occupational therapy. brought my dream of becoming a
p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11 at the Naval Submarine
Ten students participated in the “It was absolutely fun to have the physician one step closer to reality.”
Base Kings Bay Chapel. It’s about blessing
intense five-day outreach program opportunity to simulate stabiliz- Developed in 2004 by the Uni-
all students, their backpacks, teachers, ad-
that included panel discussions, ing broken bones through external formed Services University of the
ministration, the new school year and giving
hands-on medical applications, fixation, and immobilizing bones Health Sciences, the S2M2 program
thanks for our kids and blessing their journey
workshops, job shadowing and en- through internal fixation,” said Tif- is designed to grow the next genera-
of learning this new school year. Bring your
gagement with NH Jacksonville cli- fany Hoeckelberg, a Darnell-Cook- tion of health care professionals by
backpack and join in this exciting ministry and
nicians (physicians, surgeons, nurs- man junior. “My goal is to apply for nurturing high school students’ com-
fellowship opportunity. Following the Bless-
es, physician assistants, pharmacists the Naval Academy next year, and mitment to science and medicine.
ing you and your family are invited to stay for
and psychologists). pursue a career as a Navy orthope- NH Jacksonville’s priority since its
a cookout.
“Your selection to our S2M2 pro- dic surgeon.” founding in 1941 is to heal the na-
gram speaks to your commitment The goal of NH Jacksonville’s tion’s heroes and their families. The
Red Cross blood drive Aug. 7
and passion for the medical profes- S2M2 program is to encourage, nur- command is comprised of the Na-
The American Red Cross will have a Naval sion,” said Capt. Gayle Shaffer, NH ture, and enhance high school stu- vy’s fourth largest hospital and five
Submarine Base Kings Bay base-wide blood Jacksonville commanding officer dents’ commitment to science and branch health clinics across Florida
drive, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7 at during opening remarks to the stu- medicine in a welcoming and intel- and Georgia. Of its patient popula-
the Conference Center’s Magnolia Room. For dents. “Being a part of medicine lectually stimulating environment. tion-about 163,000 active and re-
the second straight year, the Red Cross is ex- can be one of the most rewarding The S2M2 partnership with Darnell- tired Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Air-
periencing low blood and platelet donation things you can ever achieve in your Cookman complements the school’s men, National Guardsmen and their
levels. The trend is significant enough that the lifetime. And if you choose military focus on equipping high-performing families-more than 57,000 are en-
Red Cross is issuing an emergency request for medicine, you’ll have the added op- students with the skills and experi- rolled with a primary care manager
donors. For details, contact Daniel Hines at portunity of providing battlefield, ences to pursue advanced medical at one of its facilities.
[phone] or visit redcrossblood.org.
Resident housing survey ends Aug. 9
AFAMC has wash, poker run
The Armed Forces of America Motorcycle club
Georgia Chapter will have a car and bike wash,
plus its 15th annual 41 for Freedom Poker Run From Balfour Beatty Communities survey before Aug. 9, also will qual-
to benefit the Navy-Mainre Corps Relief Soci- ify for a special Early Bird Drawing.
Balfour Beatty Survey
ety. The wash is noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 3 at 980 e. Residents are invited to give feed- “At Balfour Beatty Communities,
King Ave., Kingsland. The poker run is Sat., Aug. back on Balfour Beatty Communi- we strive to exceed our residents’
17, starting with registration at 4 p.m. at the USS ties operations through its CEL Resi- clude, but are not limited to, resi- expectations and hope that every
Bancroft Memorial. Cost is $10 per hand. For dent Satisfaction Housing Survey. dent experiences regarding leasing, resident enjoys their experience liv-
more information on either, call [phone]. The annual survey is an important housing and maintenance. ing with us,” added Cartagena.
part of Balfour Beatyy’s continuous “The CEL Resident Satisfaction Surveys should be returned to the

Red Cross seeking volunteers improvement program that analyzes Survey allows us to see where we are authorized locked mailbox at the
operational performance to ensure excelling operationally and where Balfour Beatty Communities Man-
The American Red Cross has reopened its
consistent delivery of quality servic- there is room for improvement,” agement Office in the postage paid
office onboard Naval Submarine Base Kings
es in all of its communities. said Tony Cartagena, community envelopes provided. Survey infor-
Bay, on the first floor of the Flucky Hall at 1063
Visit the Balfour Beatty Commu- manager for BBC. “We encourage all mation is completely confidential
USS Tennessee Ave. Office hours are 10 a.m.
nity Management Office at 1083 USS residents to fill out the survey hon- and anonymous and only CEL em-
to 2 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Anyone
Andrew Jackson Blvd. to pick one up estly so that we may better assist in ployees will have access to the re-
interested in volunteering or learning more
or call the office at [phone] the future.” turned surveys.
about Red Cross services can call Susan Van
and one will be delivered to your Residents that submit a completed The deadline for submitting com-
Dyke at [phone] or Kathie Perkins at
residence. survey by Aug. 31, will be entered to pleted surveys is Aug. 31.
[phone].
Topics covered in the survey in- win a prize. Residents that hand in a
Base lost & found has found items
There is lost and abandoned property, such Drill ter, clothes or some other physical
as watches, rings and cell phones, at Naval “... our recovery need, which makes it important to
Submarine Base Kings Bay Navy Security. If conduct this kind of exercise in or-
efforts need to be
you have any information reference to any der to be better prepared for recov-
items, contact Detective Michael Palmer, From Page 1 flexible and our ery efforts when a real-world sce-
Monday through Friday, at [phone] or nario occurs.
services have to
by e-mail, [email protected]. pre-landfall preparations, the EFAC “The nature of an emergency or
be adjusted ...”
exercise was designed to focus on crisis event is that of unpredictabili-
Commissary closed Mon.-Tue. the recovery phase of disaster re- Carol Lucious ty,” she said. “However, even though
Due to the Department of Defense man- sponse. CNRSE Family Readiness things will inevitably happen that
In this scenario, NS Mayport we don’t necessarily expect, we still
dated furlough of civil service employees, the
and NSB Kings Bay residents were need to have a plan in place so that
Kings Bay Commissary will be closed Mon-
evacuated prior to landfall and each go in and see what those needs are. our people are confident in them-
days and Tuesdays throughout the duration
base suffered extensive flooding as We will then call them back and get selves, confident in their leadership
of the furlough. The Commissary will return to
the simulated storm passed. After- them the appropriate resources,” and confident in the plan.”
regular hours of operations when the furlough
ward, FFSC personnel from all three she said. Lucius said training like this is
ends. If you have questions, call 573-3133.
participating bases worked with Although NFAAS is one of the pri- essential for preparing emergency
emergency management, training mary methods for EFAC personnel management and FFSC personnel
Security issues sticker reminder personnel and other installation de- to assess needs after a disaster, it is for an actual event, but it is equally
It is the policy of Naval Submarine Base partments to establish an EFAC on not the only one. as important for family members
Kings Bay that no motor vehicle with any stick- board NAS Jacksonville. People also can come directly and dependents to know what to do
er, decal, emblem or other device containing “Phase II of this exercise had a to the EFAC for assistance, Lucius in the event of an emergency.
profane or lewd words or pictures, describing lot more moving pieces due to the added. “They really need to know about
sexual acts or excretory functions on parts of fact that we brought in a variety of “Circumstances can change very NFAAS. They need to know that it is
the human body, be allowed on base. additional agencies to participate,” quickly in the days and weeks fol- essential for them to have their per-
said Carol Lucius, CNRSE Family lowing a hurricane, so our recovery sonal contact information updated
CASA has fund-raiser Aug. 3 Readiness Program work and family efforts need to be flexible and our in NFAAS so that when a disaster
life coordinator. “To incorporate all services have to be adjusted accord- strikes, they can be contacted and
Camden Cages will have a fund-raiser for
these different people into this ex- ingly,” Lucius said. “It’s important for they know how to contact somebody
Court Appointed Special Advocates for Chil-
ercise is invaluable because we will us to identify exactly who we need for help,” she said.
dren 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4 at the batting
be working together in the event of a to have in the EFAC based on what While phase II of the exercise in-
cage complex on Gross Road by Howard Pee-
real disaster and establishing roles, peoples’ needs are. The EFAC is not cluded about 30 more participants
ples Park. CASA’s goal is to provide a trained
responsibilities and relationships is staffed with only FFSC personnel, than phase I, phase III of the exer-
advocate for all Camden County children who
crucial.” but there are a lot of other organi- cise will expand even further and
are or will become entangled in the juvenile
After a real disaster, the EFAC zations involved, such as chaplains, will include a number of civilian
justice and foster care systems because they
would function as a hub for FFSC medical, legal, housing and a long agencies and organizations, includ-
are victims of abuse, neglect or abandonment.
case workers and emergency re- list of others. Part of this exercise is ing the Federal Emergency Manage-
One-hundred percent of the proceeds will be
sponse personnel to provide a wide to establish a clearer picture of what ment Agency, Salvation Army and
donated to CASA to support the children of
range of support services for af- resources we are likely to need in the others.
Camden County. For more information, see
fected family members. According EFAC at different times in the recov- Sailors, dependents and govern-
www.camdencountycasa.org.
to Lucius, much of that support is ery process.” ment civilians can log into NFAAS at
managed through the Navy Family After an actual hurricane, EFAC https://navyfamily.navy.mil where
St. Mary’s market on Saturdays
Accountability and Assessment Sys- personnel would also coordinate they can update their contact infor-
Visit the St. Marys community market at the tem. with a number of civilian agencies mation, report their status or submit
waterfront pavilion in downtown St. Marys, “After a disaster, people can go and local officials in order to get a needs assessment.
from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., every Saturday. into the ‘Needs Assessment’ por- people the help they need. For more information about hur-
tion of NFAAS and specify what they Lucius said most people who ricane readiness or NFAAC, contact
need, then our case managers can seek help are in need of food, shel- your local FFSC.
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Sea Cadet
Master-
at-Arms
training at NSB
Cadet Madigan Gilligan holds a punch bag while Kiana
Cowpers strikes with a clenched fist.
Navy hotos by
MC3 Ashley Hedrick
Above, Kings Bay Police Capt. Kyle Rust
instructs Sea Cadets at the Fitness Center
during Master-at-Arms training, July 22.
Cadets practice attacking with their elbows.
Above, Christopher Vazquez practices his
strikes. Below, James Flowers prepares to
punch a bag held by Jackson Weyhe.
Above, from
left, Jackson
Weyhe,
James
Flowers
and Colton
Buguay prac-
tice striking.
Left, Weyhe
holds a bag
while Buguay
strikes with
his elbow.
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TRF
From Page 1
er, Submarine Group Ten
and guest speaker at the
event. “This is an organiza-
tion that, on a daily basis,
has global impact, from
the SSBNs that help make
up our nation’s strategic
deterrent, to the SSGNs de-
ployed to European Com-
mand, African Command Navy photo by MC1 James Kimber
and Central Command, The Trident Refit Facility Apprenticeship Program Graduating Class of 2013. TRF graduated 43 apprentices after the students successfully
and whose ability to re- completed the four-year technical training program sponsored through a partnership with Altamaha Technical College.
main deployed for up to 15
months would not be pos- cepts, trigonometry, mi- some of the coolest struc- eligible,” said Capt. Larry largest employer in South- port for incremental
sible without the mainte- crocomputing, industrial tures the military has to Hill, TRF Kings Bay Com- east Georgia and is contin- overhaul and repair of
nance capability projected safety procedures, draft- offer. There are so many manding Officer. “So we uously looking to expand. Trident submarines and
to Diego Garcia halfway ing fundamentals, CADD people who will never have to replace that base “We are in the process for depot level overhaul
around the world from fundamentals, industrial even get to see a subma- of knowledge as expert of hiring approximately of equipment in the Tri-
little ol’ St. Marys, Georgia.” mechanics and physics. rine, but we know how craftsmen and technicians 60 new employees,” said dent Planned Equipment
TRF’s apprenticeship “It’s amazing what we’ve to find our way through a take their place. A lot of our Hill. “In December, we Replacement Program.
program was founded in accomplished over the submarine and how to get first line supervisors were planning on forming a TRF provides routine ser-
1990 and has graduated 162 last four years,” said Jessi- back out again.” apprentices themselves new team of apprentices vices normally required
craftsmen since 1992 with ca Braddock, TRF Appren- A consistent flow of ap- six to ten years ago and in to take over the same po- by ships alongside and
an additional 122 active ap- ticeship Program 2013 prenticeships to craftsmen six to ten years, these ap- sitions these graduates performs emergency and
prentices still in the pipeline. valedictorian. “Despite is necessary to maintain prentices will move up to filled four years ago to ac- emergent voyage repairs
The training is intense the roller coaster we’ve the technical knowledge first line supervisors.” count for our retirement to other submarine units
and requires a high-ap- been on, we have it so baseline at TRF. TRF, a team of more expectations.” and other such functions
titude in several courses good here [at TRF]. We get “About a third of the than 1,700 civilian and The TRF mission is to and tasks as directed by
including algebraic con- to work in, on and around workforce is retirement military personnel, is the provide industrial sup- higher authority.
Terrorism
Self defense
The Marine Corps Security Force Battalion held a Women’s Self Defense
Class Wednesday, July 24, with both active duty personnel and family awareness
members participating. The class was taught by Naval Submarine Base
Kings Bay Police Capt. Kyle Rust.
Photos by India Winslow
still vital
By Cpl. Liz Gleason
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
Over the past 12 years, the
threats of terrorist attacks have
become an unfortunate reality
for the U.S.
While to some it may just be a
fleeting fear or thought, for Ma-
rines it’s an ever-present threat.
From the day they raise their
right hand and take the oath of
enlistment, aspiring Marines
solemnly swear to support and
defend the Constitution of the
United States against all ene-
mies, foreign and domestic.
Recruits of Company K, 3rd
Recruit Training Battalion, re-
cently received a class on terror-
ism awareness aboard Marine
Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
“I joined the Marine Corps be-
cause I was raised to be proud of
our country and to want to give
back,” said Recruit Zachary Ja-
novich, Platoon 3222, Co. K, 3rd
RTBn. “When I earn the title Ma-
rine, my job will be to defend our
country with my life.”
Terrorism awareness starts in
Drive
recruit training, where recruits
receive a class that defines ter-
rorism. The class also teaches
From Page 1 them about the different types of
terrorists, threat conditions, how
Sailors and event organizers, to react to terrorist attacks and
the campaign was a success. how to protect themselves from
“It’s wonderful that so many terrorists.
from Subase commands have “This is one of the most im-
Smith Chafin
given to the Navy-Marine Corps portant classes they will take
Relief Society,” NSB Kings Bay first with a total of 226 percent of during recruit training because
Commanding Officer Capt. its command goal. MM2 Phillip everything they learn in it will
Harvey Guffey said. “The Soci- Wellons took on the task of lead- help them protect and safeguard
ety, and especially the volun- ing his command’s fund drive. themselves and their families
teers at our local office, provide Squadron 16 came in second against enemy threats,” said Staff
a tremendous service to our with a total of 225 percent of Sgt. Thomas Gerberding, drill
shipmates and family members, its command goal. YN1 Brian instructor, Plt. 3227, Co. K, 3rd
and it’s nice to see base person- Smith and STS1 Shawn Chafin RTBn.
nel support those efforts.” took on the task of leading the Terrorism is the calculated use
After all donations were tal- fund drive for their command. of violence or threat of unlawful
lied, two commands were given Smith, Chafin and Wel- Photos courtesy of NMCRS violence to instill fear; intended
the honor of top percentage lons were presented with cer- Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Commanding Officer Capt. to coerce or to intimidate gov-
earned. tificates of congratulations by Harvey Guffey presents a certificate of appreciation to MM2 ernments or societies in the pur-
The Blue Crew of the USS the NMCRS Director, Charon Phillip Wellons of the USS Georgia (SSGN 729) Blue Crew for suit of goals that are generally
Georgia (SSGN 729) came in Whiteman and Capt. Guffey. his participation in the NMCRS fund drive. political, religious, or ideologi-
cal, according to the Department
of Defense.
POW/MIA search work a never ending job Throughout the class, the in-
structor shared stories of current,
past, foreign and domestic ter-
rorist attacks and illustrated the
By Claudette Roulo his last letter home to his mom, he wrote, importance of situational aware-
American Forces Press Service ‘If I am killed, no one will ever recover my ness at all times. 
body, because I don’t want anyone to risk Being aware doesn’t only ap-
No matter what it takes, no matter how their life for this worthless piece of clay,’” ply to time of war or duty, ter-
long it takes, the nation must continue to Winfield said. rorist threats do not discrimi-
fulfill its sacred pledge to account for its In December 1970, Green’s patrol in Laos nate and can happen at any time
missing warriors, the deputy assistant sec- was engaged by an enemy force, and he was and place. An essential part of
retary of defense for prisoner of war and killed during the firefight. protecting oneself is to remain
missing personnel affairs said July 23. “Because of the intensity of that firefight, unpredictable, according to Ger-
“We honor the sacrifices of our missing his team had to leave his remains behind,” berding.
and the sacrifices of their families,” W. Mon- Winfield said. “Like thousands before him, Some of the points empha-
tague “Q” Winfield told attendees at the Vet- Sergeant Green answered the call to duty. sized most during the class were
erans of Foreign Wars national convention Like thousands before him, Sergeant Green how to help protect oneself from
in Louisville, Ky. DoD photo by Sgt. 1st Class Adelita C. Mead was a humble soldier. Like thousands be- terrorist threats. 
Winfield, also the director of the Defense Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command fore him, Sergeant Green laid down his life The top five methods include
POW/Missing Personnel Office, leads the investigation team members conduct a for his brothers in arms. Like thousands be- maintain a low profile, protect
national effort to achieve the fullest possi- metal sweep in a rice paddy in Buena fore him, Sergeant Green paid the price for your automobile, be unpredict-
ble accounting of the more than 83,000 war- Vista, Philippines Feb. 18, searching for our freedom with his life. able and remain vigilant.
riors lost while serving the United States. He approximately 90 individuals who are “Sergeant Green may have felt that he was Similar to many of his peers,
also is responsible for limiting the loss and unaccounted for from World War II. a worthless piece of clay, but to us, he was Recruit Daniel Holzem, Plt. 3222,
capture of Americans serving abroad in cur- and is an American hero, deserving our na- Co. K, 3rd RTBn., seldom thought
rent operations. allow us to increase our bilateral relation- tion’s highest priority and enduring effort,” about terrorist threats.
In the last year, Winfield said, the Joint ship with our Russian counterparts as we Winfield continued. “He is not forgotten.” However, the classes and train-
Prisoners of War, Missing in Action Ac- seek to get more access to their archives.” A widow once told him that people don’t ing he’s received while on the
counting Command has accounted for 64 One of the most important aspects of his appreciate a funeral until there isn’t one, Depot have given him a different
missing warriors — seven from World War job is meeting with family members of miss- Winfield said. perspective and realization that
II, 40 from the Korean War and 17 from the ing service members, Winfield said. One of “The men and women of the accounting threats are out there and very
Vietnam War. those family members recently showed him community are dedicated [and] committed real.
Additionally, the White House recently a letter written from Vietnam in late 1970 by to doing everything humanly possible to ac- For many recruits like Holzem,
approved the charter for a joint U.S.-Russia Army Sgt. George C. Green Jr., a radio op- count for America’s heroes — those who are this may have been their first ex-
commission. “This is a wonderful, wonder- erator in the 5th Special Forces Group. still missing. We believe in that mission,” he posure to terrorism awareness
ful advancement,” he said, “because it will “In the last paragraph of what was to be said. however, it won’t be their last.
6 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 1, 2013
DoD photo DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett
As against “the Shores of Tripoli” in the Marines Hymn, Leathernecks use scaling A Marine uses a flame thrower to burn out enemy position on Wolmi Island, gate-
ladders to storm ashore at Inchon, Sept. 15, 1950. way to Inchon, during the Korean War.
Korea Armistice Commission, assistance and even takes “In the midst of being Korea,” Lee added. “Espe- armistice was signed.
said UNCMAC continues the risk of sacrificing one- under attack by the North cially, more than 300,000 “The U.S. military con-
to fulfill its mission of ar- self for you,” Lee wrote in to the point where the United States soldiers par- tinues to have its presence
mistice implementation. a message to 8th Army country was on the verge ticipated in the war.” in the Republic of Korea
From Page 1 As one of the few U.S. leaders. “This is how the of crumbling down, forces Lee said the U.S. mili- to deter the aggression of
military officers who Korean people during the of 350,000 men from 16 tary continues to serve North Korea and guard the
As a part of the South maintain contact with the Korean War in 1950 came nations led by the United with South Korean forces liberty and democracy we
Korea-United States al- North Korean military, to recognize who their States joined in the war on the Korean Peninsula enjoy in the Republic of
liance, 28,500 American McShane works out of an friends were.” in aid of the Republic of almost 60 years after the Korea,” Lee wrote.
troops serve in South Ko- office just 27 feet south of
rea to provide security on the border.
the Korean Peninsula and “This anniversary is
stability in Northeast Asia. very important,” said Mc- Navy College information
Arriving in 1950, 8th Shane, a naval aviator
Army commanded all from Charlotte, N.C. “The
United Nations Command commemorations of the
ground forces as the only armistice anniversary can
U.S. field army in the Ko- be seen as a clear signal
rean War. Eighth Army has that the sending nations of
served in Korea since the the United Nations Com-
armistice was signed. mand are still dedicated to
Miller credits the armi- upholding the agreements
stice with South Korea’s that we made 60 years ago
success today. to preclude hostilities and
“The Korean War ar- maintain peace on the Ko-
mistice agreement has rean Peninsula.”
successfully suspended Lt. Col. Lee Seok-jae,
full-scale hostilities on the who commands the Yong-
peninsula for 60 years,” san Garrison-based Re-
said Miller, a native of public of Korea Army Sup-
Odessa, Texas. “As a re- port Group and the 3,400
sult, the Republic of Korea Korean Augmentation to
has developed into a full- the U.S. Army troops who
fledged, modern democ- support 8th Army, ex-
racy. It is a prosperous, pressed his gratitude for
productive and respon- the U.S. military’s contri-
sible member of the global bution to security in Korea.
community.” “A true friend can be
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Daniel defined when you face a
McShane, the joint duty difficult situation and the
officer for the United Na- friend does not just ignore
tions Command Military the situation, but comes in
Obama speaks on Korea
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
While the Korean War ended just about where it start-
ed, “that war was no tie,” President Barack Obama said
July 27. “Korea was a victory.”
The president spoke at the commemoration of the
60th anniversary of the armistice ending the Korean
War.
He said the 60-year remove from the war makes it clear
that the war, which claimed more than 36,000 American
lives, was a victory for freedom.
“For generations to come, when history recalls how
free nations banded together in a long Cold War and
how we won that war, let it be said that Korea was the
first battle, where freedom held its ground and free peo-
ples refused to yield,” the president said.
The president spoke of the legacy of the war and its
veterans. “Korea taught us the perils when we fail to pre-
pare,” he said.
“Today, as we end a decade of war and reorient our
forces for the future, as we make hard choices at home,
our allies and adversaries must know the United States
will maintain the strongest military the world has ever
known, bar none, always,” he said. “That is what we do.”
While President Harry S. Truman integrated the mili-
tary in 1948, it wasn’t until the pressure of war in Korea
that integration actually occurred.
“Korea taught us that as a people we are stronger
when we stand as one,” Obama said.
THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 1, 2013 7
Wreck
injures
seven
From U.S. Fleet Forces Public
Affairs
Four Sailors from USS
Bataan (LHD 5) and three Navy photo by MC2 Corbin J. Shea
civilian instructors from Sailors from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge
the Center for Security (LHD 3) pull Information Systems Technician 2nd
Forces were injured July Class Domenick Dibenedetto into a rigid-hull inflat-
DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett
22 aboard a rigid hull in- able boat (RHIB) during a search and rescue exercise.
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks at the Veterans of Foreign War National
flatable boat when it col-
Convention at the Louisville International Convention Center in Louisville, Ky., July 22.
lided with USNS Big Horn were transported by am- All injuries are consid-
(T-AO 198) during a small bulance to Sentara Virgin- ered non-life threatening.
Hagel seeks vets’ input
boat training exercise near ia Beach General Hospital. All next-of-kin have been
Thimble Shoals Channel, One Sailor was treated at notified.
off the coast of Hampton Joint Expeditionary Base A safety investigation
Roads, Va. Little Creek, Va. into the incident has been
By Donna Miles Hagel pointed out that veterans of past The exercise was being Two of the Sailors have initiated.
American Forces Press Service wars depended on their elected rep- conducted in support of been released from the Big Horn is underway
resentatives to ask the right questions the Amphibious Ready hospital. conducting training op-
Opening his address July 22 to the Vet- and establish the proper policies before Group/Marine Expedi- One Sailor remains in erations.
erans of Foreign Wars national conven- sending them into conflict. “You all have tionary Unit Visit, Board, the hospital for obser- ARG/MEU Boat Crew
tion with a tribute to Korean War vet- fought and put your lives on the line for Search and Seizure Boat vation. The status of the Course covers small boat
erans, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel this country,” he said. “You did so with Crew Course. three civilians is not avail- operations and tactics for
called on the nation’s 22 million veterans the expectation that you would be given Six injured personnel able at this time. small boat crewmembers.
to become partners in helping the De- the equipment, training and support you
fense Department work through “historic needed to succeed.”
transition and change.” The secretary noted that many of the
Every major conflict in U.S. history has veterans, particularly those of the Korean
been followed by a period of “realign- War, have seen firsthand the human toll
ment and redefinition,” with “enormous of sending a hollow force to war.
ramifications and consequences for our “Not one American should ever be or-
entire defense enterprise,” the secretary dered into battle without our leaders being
noted at the convention, being held in as sure as they can be that their decision is
Louisville, Ky. worthy of the sacrifices that will be made by
As the Defense Department undergoes our sons and our daughters,” he said.
the latest realignments and reshapes The secretary began his address lead-
the military for the future, Hagel called ing a thunderous applause for veterans
on veterans “who helped build our mili- of the Korean War whose service led to
tary into the strongest, most capable and the armistice agreement signed 60 years
most respected on Earth” to help ensure ago this week. Hagel noted that he will
it remains that way. join President Barack Obama and Veter-
“All of us at the Pentagon, and across ans Affairs Secretary Eric K. Shinseki for a
this administration, value your perspec- July 27 ceremony at the Korean War Vet-
tive and devotion to our military men erans Memorial here to commemorate
and women,” he told the group. “We will the formal signing of the armistice on July
need your help and partnership as we 27, 1953. The armistice agreement ended
manage through a period of historic tran- the fighting in a three-year conflict be-
sition and change. tween North Korea and China and South
“As I look out across this audience, I see Korea and United Nations forces led by
thousands of veterans whose lives have the United States.
been committed to helping our service “The upcoming observance is a chance
members, their families and our veterans for the country to fully express its pro-
succeed, and to ensuring this country hon- found gratitude for your service and sacri-
ors their legacy with policies that are wor- fice,” Hagel told the veterans. “The Korean
thy of their sacrifices,” Hagel continued. “All War veterans here today, and all across the
of you, and the roughly 22 million veterans country, should know that your fellow citi-
across this nation, have an important role zens are proud of what you accomplished,
to play in the debate over our country’s fu- and what your generation has contributed
ture national security priorities.” to our security and prosperity.”
8 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 1, 2013
THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 1, 2013 9

Up eriscope
with Bill Wesselhoff

Look for our sidewalk
What have you been trending lately?
interviewer and tell him
what you think about our
question of the week.
I
don’t have whatever it is you need to Twitter, but the social networking site Twitter. It shows the current find out more about. I saw “Star Trek movie” was trend-
I do look at Web sites that tell me what’s trending. most popular and talked-about topics on Twitter. The ing the other day, and I had to find out more about that.
The Ubran Dictionary defines trending as “A list rankings are in real time and are changed respectively.” It looks pretty good and comes out this month. Here’s
pane found on the right-hand side on the homepage of So trending is what’s hot, what people are looking at to what others have been trending lately.
Rico A. Clark MC1 James Kimber ET2 Ryan Long Leah Suzor Kaleb Heninger Ansley Childree
Network engineer Submarine Group 10 USS Tennessee Gold Family member MWR Fitness Center MWR Fitness Center
Tampa, Fla. Portland, Ore. Boca Raton, Fla. Woodbine Fitzgerald Valdosta
“D Mo Brass. We’re “Dr. Jobe and “The Zimmerman case “George Harrison. “I’ve just been work- “Kate Middleton just
always trending. Check #mylittleblackhawk.” seems to be one of That’s what it’s ing. That’s all I’ve been had her baby, and
out dmobrass.com.” the bigger topics all about.” doing.” I’m a fan.”
of discussion.”
Mercury saved city in 1812
By William H. Thiesen, Ph.D. lated to tariff enforcement were assigned
Atlantic Area Historian, United States Coast to the revenue cutters, including enforc-
Guard. ing quarantine restrictions, charting and
surveying the American coastline, sup-
Before the War of 1812, revenue vessels plying lighthouses and marking naviga-
enforced trade laws, interdicted smug- ble channels.
gling, facilitated the operation of light- Revenue cutters and boats also de-
houses and performed rescue opera- terred smuggling, which was rampant in
tions. the border areas in the early years of the
During the war, the revenue cutters ce- republic.
mented many of the combat and home- Rescuing mariners in distress on the
land security missions performed today high seas fell unofficially to the cutters
by the Coast Guard, including port and since they patrolled U.S. waters regularly
coastal security, convoy and escort duty, and witnessed a large number of sink-
shallow-water combat operations and ings, strandings and disasters at sea.
intelligence gathering. Wartime missions
Leading up to the war At the start of the war, revenue cutters
In the years leading up to the War of served as the U.S. military’s “tip of the
1812, United States revenue cutters sup- spear” with the conflict’s first captures.
ported a variety of missions. Law enforce- On June 25, 1812, just a week after the
ment and maritime safety comprised the declaration of war, the cutter Thomas Jeffer-
revenue cutter’s original missions dating son captured the British schooner Patriot, The Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum photo
to the 1790 establishment of the fleet. A historical marker honoring revenue cutter Mercury is unveiled July 12 near New
Prior to hostilities, new missions unre- See Mercury, Page 13 Bern, N.C. on Ocracoke Inlet.
10 THE PERISCOPE, NSB KINGS BAY, Thursday, August 1, 2013
Morale, Welfare and Recreation happenings
Child care signup going
The NSB Kings Bay Youth
Center is taking registration
Just for kids
for Before and After School
Care. Cost is based on to-
tal family income. You must Register now through Aug. 1.
supply most recent LES/pay There must be a minimum of
stub for sponsor and spouse 25 youths to have this event.
or student letter of enroll- Call [phone].
ment, birth certificate of chil- ■ Free movies for kids —
dren must be available for June’s free movies for kids
confirmation of age. Single/ are Saturdays and Sundays at
Dual military must provide 1 p.m. with Pirates: Band of
dependent care form at time Misfits Aug. 3 and 4, Escape
of registration, IAs must pro- from Planet Earth Aug. 10
vide orders. Transportation is and 11, The Croods Aug. 17
provided for Mary Lee Clark, and 18, Finding Nemo Aug.
Sugar Mill, Crooked River 24, Dolphin Tale Aug. 25,
and Matilda Harris districts. Band Slam Aug. 31. Youths
A parent may choose to pro- under 18 years of age must be
vide transportation if their accompanied by a parent or
child does not attend these adult. Snacks and beverages
Photo by MC2 Cory Rose
schools. Navy Child & Youth are available for purchase. If
The Back To School Bash events are scheduled for Aug. 3 at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay’s Fitness
Programs welcomes children 15 minutes after the sched-
Center Pool Complex.
of all abilities. For more in- uled start time no one comes
formation, call Youth Center in to watch the movie, the
Back to School Bash Aug. 3
at [phone] area will be available for open
■ Lights Out Lock-In at viewing. For the latest infor-
Rack-N-Roll Lanes — This mation on what’s playing, call
is a night you don’t want [phone].
Are you new to the area? Pro- Officer at [phone]. for any age. Star Island is in cen- your child to miss out on. ■ Officials are needed
moted to a new school? Return- ■ Information, Tickets and tral Orlando, just a few minutes From 11:30 p.m. until 7:30 — The upcoming Youth
ing to last year’s school? Come Travel — From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. from all Orlando attractions. a.m. Aug. 3 and 4, youth ages Sports Soccer Season runs
out and enjoy this year’s Back Aug. 2, ITT will be welcoming Talk to a Star Island represen- 8 to 12, can bowl all night September through October
to School Bash with food, mu- Wonderworks and Star Island tative on how you can save big long. There will be karaoke and if you are 14 years or
sic, games, activities and prize Resort of Orlando for its quar- on this fantastic resort getaway. music, music videos, unlim- older and interested in earn-
drawings at the Fitness Center terly vendor Enjoy refresh- ited snacks, soda and water, ing a little extra money,
Pool Complex Saturday, Aug. 3. spotlight. A ments, bounce breakfast provided in the you are needed, certified
Times vary for grades. Elemen- Wonderworks houses and morning, plus 15 free game or uncertified. A training
Liberty call
tary Extravaganza is noon to 2 representative enter to win a tokens. Chances to win date is to be announced.
p.m., Saturday Aug. 3, Middle will be on hand fabulous two- more tokens and free game Basic knowledge of sports is
School Mania 6:30 to 8 p.m., Sat- to discuss the night stay in passes throughout the event. required. For more informa-
urday, Aug. 3 and High School different military value ticket a one-bedroom deluxe suite Pre-registration cost is $35 tion, contact Youth Sports at
Hype is 8:30 to 10 p.m., Satur- options. From laser tag to a magic at Star Island and four tickets and $40 on the day of event. [phone].
day, Aug. 3. For more informa- dinner show, Wonderworks is to an all-day extravaganza at
tion, contact the School Liaison an all-day attraction full of fun Wonderworks. For more infor-
mation stop by ITT or call (912)
573-1157. ing a free ice cream social 2:30 to ■ Tae Kwon Do — It’s at the
MWR Sports ■ August Dive-In Movie — 4 p.m. Aug. 2. Fitness Complex Tuesdays and
Saturday, Aug. 17, the pool will Next, Trident Lakes Golf Club Thursdays, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. for
Wallyball League Summer Basketball League open with free admission at 7 is bringing back low prices for 7 year olds and under, 6:15 to
Team W L T Final standings p.m., the feature Despicable Me golf Aug. 2 and Aug. 9. Eighteen 7:15 p.m. for 8 to 12 and 7:15 to
1t, Reapers 2 0 0 Team W L T (PG). Bring your own floata- holes and a cart are $20 for all au- 8:30 p.m. 13 to adult. For more
1t, OSIMA 2 0 0 1, Shoot First 10 1 0
1t, Ballz-2-The-Wall 2 0 0 2, Subase Sandmen 4 6 1 tion devices and lawn chairs. thorized patrons. information, call [phone].
4t, Crushers 1 1 0 3, TRF 6 3 1 For more information about the Let’s not forget every day is ■ Domino’s — Like Kings
4t, Medical 1 1 0 4, Wyo. Cowboys 2 5 4 0 movie, call [phone] or free day at the Big EZ. Kids mov- Bay Domino’s on Facebook to
6t, Spiked Punch 0 2 0 5, NSSC 7 2 1 the pool at [phone]. ies are every day at 1 p.m., with receive special “code phrases,”
6t, Murica 0 2 0 6, NFPU Titans 5 3 1
6t, Security 0 2 0 7, Wyo. Cowboys 5 4 0 ■ MWR Kings Bay is heating all other movies available for daily specials, upcoming events
8, Port Ops 4 5 0 up with some free and practi- 18 years and up the rest of the and corporate promotions.
7vs7 Outdoor Soccer League 9, USS Georgia 3 7 0 cally free things to do. time the Big EZ is open. There [phone]. www.facebook.
10, TTF 2 8 0
Team W L T 11, NRMD 0 9 0 At Rack-N-Roll Lanes all games free billiard tables, shuffleboard, com/kingsbaydominos.
1, Danger Zone 11 0 0
2, TTF S.O.T. 7 2 3 Summer Basketball League are only $1 from 1 to 5 p.m. every foosball, ping pong and more ■ Game on — Rack-N-Roll
3t, KB United 5 4 3 Championship game: Shoot First Friday through Aug. 9, with regu- every day for patrons 18 years Lanes gaming room has skeeball,
3t, MFPU 6 5 3 59, Subase Sandmen 47. lar price for shoe rental. old and older, at the Big EZ. For basketball and more. Save tickets
5, Ball Busters 5 8 2 MVP: HM3 Woody Georges 17
points, 2 steals, 3 rebounds, 4 assists Magnolia’s, formerly the Kings more details about these offers, for prizes. For more information,
6, Slow Attack 3 7 1
7, Off Guys 1 12 0 Bay Conference Center, is hav- contact [phone]. call [phone].
Fleet & Family Support Center workshops
Parenting classes information on and referral for your health depending on how
offered on Mondays to base and community pro- you manage that stress. This work-
Are you frustrated with your grams for victims and ensuring shop is slated for 1 to 4 p.m., Aug.
children? Would you like sug- the mandated collection and 15. Pre-registration is required.
gestions on how to stop temper maintenance of sexual assault Call 573-4512 for details.
tantrums or how to get your teen data per OPNAVINST 1752.1B.
to complete chores without ask- Individuals attending the train- Military Resumes
ing them 14 times? We believe ing are appointed by their com-
3-part series will help
parents are the experts on their mand and will represent the
This three-part series of one-
children. But, children don’t command in all sexual assault
hour sessions walks participants
come with a manual! So, some- cases. This training is 8 a.m. to
through the practical and cre-
times you need help to figure 4 p.m. Aug. 5 to 9. Registration
ative aspects of applying military
out what to do with them. Meet is required by calling 573-4512.
experience to build a successful
with the parenting class from 9
document for a post-military job
to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays, Aug. New Moms and Dads search. Participants should bring
5, 12, 19 and 26. Enrollment in
Support Group to meet a copy of his or her Verification
this six-week class is ongoing.
A New Mom’s and Dad’s Sup- of Military Experience and
Attendees must complete all six
port Group meets every Tuesday Training, at least three evalua-
weeks in order to receive a cer-
at the Fleet and Family Support tions and information on any
tificate. A minimum of six par-
Center throughout the month. licenses or certifications held.
ticipants is needed in order for
These workshops are scheduled Optional documents are award
a new class to start. Registration
for 10 a.m. to noon, Aug. 6, 13, 20 letters and transcripts. This
required at 573-4512.
and 27. This workshop is an op- workshop is, 11 a.m. to noon,
portunity to share experiences, Aug. 15, 22 and 29. Registration is
Expectant Family meet and gain support from oth- required. For more information,
ers, and exchange new ideas. To call 573-4513.
Workshop coming
register, call 573-4512.
Expectant families receive
Job search workshop
training on second Wednesday
of every other month to ease Fleet and Family offers scheduled for Aug. 16
the adjustment to a newborn classes on site A job search workshop will be
baby. Information is provided FFSC will take most of its reg- 1 to 3 p.m., Aug. 16. It provides
about WIC, Navy Marine Corps ular workshops on the road if a an overview of local and national
Relief Society and other benefits is required, and childcare is not Veterans Affairs rep unit can furnish a conference employment trends and recom-
and services available, along available. For more information visits Kings Bay room or classroom and guaran- mends strategies to expand your
with answers to your questions. call 573-4512. A Department of Veterans tee a minimum of five partici- job search network. Open to
Frequent breaks offered for the Affairs representative for Kings pants. Additionally, person- active duty, retired, reserve and
comfort of expectant moms. The Conflect Resolution Bay is in the office from 8:30 nel will tailor presentations to separating military and family
next class is 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays, cover a unit’s General Military members of relocating civil ser-
skills taught in class
Aug. 8. Registration is required. Wednesdays and Thursdays. Training requirements when vice personnel. Registration is
Unmanaged conflict has
Call 573-4512. Appointments are required. those requirements deal with required, call 573-4513.
caused many hardships in the
Service members wishing to par- human resources and social is-
workplace and at home. It can
Pre-marital workshop cause people to suffer, missions ticipate in the Benefits Delivery sues. Counselors also can create Transition GPS
at Discharge program should be a presentation in response to a
offered Aug. 7 to fail and families to separate. class upcoming
within 60 to 180 days of discharge unit’s area of special concerns.
FFSC is offering a workshop Conflict is inevitable. This work- Transition GPS is a seminar
or retirement and be available Personnel are available to par-
for pre-marital counseling for shop helps people manage con- for those separating, retiring or
for an exam by the VA. To set up ticipate within areas of expertise
couples that are contemplating flict by examining their attitudes contemplating leaving the mili-
an appointment, call Katherine in the indoctrination of newly
marriage. The workshop is de- and behaviors when faced with tary. The five day seminar pro-
Fernandez at 573-4506. assigned personnel and family
signed to address couples inter- conflicting situations, practic- vides information on benefits,
members of active duty person-
ested in enriching their future ing skills that prevent conflict job search skills, employment
through improved communi- from escalating and working SAPR advocate initial nel. resources, resume writing, inter-
cation, problem-solving skills, with others to solve problems, training classes set viewing and other skills. Spouses
financial planning and realistic allowing people to grow, mis- The command Sexual Assault Stress management are encouraged to attend.
expectations of marriage. The sions to succeed and families Prevention and Response point covered at workshop Separation Transition GPS is 7:30
class is designed to meet all clin- to strengthen. This class is 10 to of contact is responsible for Events, schedules, daily pres- a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 12 to 16. You
ical counseling requirements. 11 a.m.,Aug. 7. Registration is coordinating mandated, annu- sure and many other items can must be registered by Command
The workshop is scheduled for required. For more information al awareness training, main- cause undo stress in your life. Career Counselor. For more infor-
1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 7. Registration call 573-4513. taining and providing current Stress may or may not be good mation, call 573-4513.