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Photos by Kaylee LaRocque

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Photos by Kaylee LaRocque
“Tridents” of Helicopter Squadron Three (HS-3), who aided in the capture and transport of 16 suspected pirates in the Gulf of Aden back in February, returned home to NAS Jacksonville April 16 after a deployment on board USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71).

Sailors of the Quarter honored at luncheon

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sailors of the Quarter honored at luncheon
than 325 Sailors, family members and shipmates gathered for a special Sailor of the Quarter (SOQ) celebration April 14 at the NAS Jax Officers’ Club. “Today, we recognize Sailors for the fourth quarter of 2008 and the first quarter of 2009,” said emcee and NAS Jacksonville Command Master Chief CMDCM(SW/SS) Jeff Hudson.

NAS Jax Navy Exchange rolls out new Navy Working Uniform

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NAS Jax Navy Exchange rolls out new Navy Working Uniform
During the event, NEX employees gathered as NAS Jax Commanding Officer Capt. Jack Scorby Jr. praised their hard work and dedication to the Sailors here. “I just want to take a moment and thank you all for the fantastic work you’ve done in putting this all together.

Having a home birth or in a hospital?

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Having a home birth or in a hospital?
finished reading “Extreme Birth,” by Andrew Goldman, in a recent issue of New York magazine. My third boy, Lindell (2) – who was a normal delivery –is playing with toy cars on the floor. According to the article’s star, home-birth midwife Cara Muhlhahn, Lindell’s birth would probably be described as “clinical, detached and unnatural.

Looking back to 1946 . . .

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Looking back to 1946 . . .
Men from NAS Jacksonville’s Overhaul and Repair Department toss aluminium, steel, copper and other scrap metal into the salvage yard..

Jacksonville Roar to join April 30 blood drive

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jacksonville Roar Cheerleaders will be on hand to thank donors at the Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) blood drive April 30 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Jax on Yorktown Avenue.

HEY, MONEYCHIC!

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HEY, MONEYCHIC!
If a service member serves for 36 or more months, he/she is eligible for the full benefit package. Pretty good deal right. As far as transferring to your spouse or child, there are some requirements that need to be met. You must have served at least six years and agree to serve at least another four years to transfer your entitlements.

The Players offers deal for military

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Players is offering a special deal for military personnel that will also benefit the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society. Practice Rounds, May 4-6.

NOSC hosts family day

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NOSC hosts family day
Naval Operational Support Center (NOSC) Jacksonville hosted a family preparedness day for Reservists and their families April 19 at the pavilion near the Navy Gateway Inn Suites at NAS Jacksonville. “The purpose of this event is to get information out to our Reservists and their families,” said SKC(SW) Antonio Rivera of NOSC.

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Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Seaman to Admiral

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Seaman to Admiral
Naval Hospital Jacksonville enlisted hospital corpsmen are putting their Navy adventure on the fast track through the Seaman to Admiral (STA– 21) program. STA-21 was initiated in the 1960s by the first Chief of Naval Operations (Adm. Mike Boorda) to have started out in the enlisted ranks.

CHAPEL CENTER CALENDAR

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NAS Jacksonville Chapel Center Corner of Birmingham Avenue Mustin Road 904- 542-3051.

New range ready for action

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

New range ready for action
Red Cross Junior Summer Volunteer Program at Naval Hospital Jacksonville is accepting applications. If your teenager is dependable, willing to accept responsibility and has a desire to help within the community and meets the requirements, then the Junior Volunteer Summer Program may be right for them.

Time to change your TRICARE4U password

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

who haven’t logged on to their TRICARE4U account recently should not worry if they are prompted to change their password the next time they visit the site. The requirement to change passwords is due to recent system upgrade and all registered TRICARE4U users – beneficiaries, providers and government users – will receive the automatic prompt.

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Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

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Comfort is focus of naval hospital IAs

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Comfort is focus of naval hospital IAs
Naval Hospital Jacksonville I n d i v i d u a l Augmentees (IAs) deployed from Naval Station Norfolk, Va.

UNIFORMS: NWU shop now open

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

UNIFORMS: NWU shop now open
sured, all they have to do is walk in, pick out their items and check out. There is also a team of associates standing by to assist with measurements if needed and help Sailors find their items. “It’s really organized and efficient. I’ve bought everything I need in one stop.

Basic debt collection: the process and protections

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

debt issues are affecting many Americans and the military is no exception. So it’s important to know the basics of debt collection, the laws which regulate the collection industry and the consequences of failure to pay lawful debts.

Naval Hospital Jax Civilians of the Year

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Naval Hospital Jax Civilians of the Year
val Hospital Jacksonville Commanding Officer Capt. Bruce Gillingham recognized three outstanding staff members March 27 for exemplary leadership resulting in their selection as the 2008 Civilians of the Year and Contractor of the Year representing the hospital and its seven Navy Branch Health Clinics (NBHC).

SOQ LUNCH: Top Sailors recognized

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SOQ LUNCH: Top Sailors recognized
develop career objectives and the plans to achieve them.” Hudson added that higher education plays a larger role in developing top Sailors. “There was a time when officers were a product of education and enlisted were a product of experience.” he continued.

NAS Jacksonville Freedom Lanes Bowling Center

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

St. Augustine Fishing Charters •Jetties 5 hrs - $325 •Near shore 4 hrs - $375 •Near shore 6 hrs - $475 •Near shore 8 hrs - $575 •Offshore/bottom 10 hrs - $700 •Offshore/trolling/bottom - $750 Accommodates four anglers; equipped with electronics, tackle fishing licenses.

DEBT: Beware of the consequences

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

cannot attempt to collect on the debt until it is validated to you in writing. The FCRA requires that any disputed debt must also be reported by the creditor on the consumer’s credit report.

STANDINGS

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Intramural Spring Volleyball As of April 17 Team Wins Losses.

ISLAND REALTY INC

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ISLAND REALTY INC
www.island-realty.info.

ORANGE PARK

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

ORANGE PARK
randrade@watsonrealtycorp.com.

Westside

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Westside
www.anthonycmarotta.com.

Princeton Square Apartments

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Princeton Square Apartments
princetonsquare.cncapartments.com.