Mayport Mirror

NS Mayport Lights Up

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NS Mayport Lights Up
Naval Station Mayport Commanding Officer, Capt. Aaron Bowman joined representatives from the base’s Bachelor Quarters (BQ) and Public Works in lighting up Earth Day with energy-efficient light bulbs.

Base Shuttle Gets New Route May 4

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Base Shuttle Gets New Route May 4
Naval Station Mayport’s scheduled shuttle service will be taking a new route effective May 4. The shuttle operation and stops have been tweaked as part of a Lean Six Sigma project.

NEX Rewards For Good Grades

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NEX Rewards For Good Grades
The Navy Exchange wants to help its customers pay for their children’s college education through its A-OK Student Reward Program. Four times per school year, four students will be the recipients of a $5,000, $3,000 $2,000 or $1,000 U.S. savings bond, denominations at maturity.

NH Jacksonville Hosts Health Fair

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NH Jacksonville Hosts Health Fair
Naval Hospital Jacksonville will be hosting a health fair on Friday, May 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Navy Exchange courtyard. Hospital staff will be on hand to provide information on a variety of heath-related topics including health benefits, Pharmacy services, health promotion and wellness.

Military Monitoring Swine Flu Outbreak

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Military Monitoring Swine Flu Outbreak
monitoring the swine flu situation closely, with its primary focus on protecting the military population, a senior Pentagon official said April 27. As the Department of Health and Human Services leads the U.S. effort, the military is posturing itself to respond if required, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman told reporters.

2 THE MIRROR,

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

2 THE MIRROR,
On the lighter side…. a very upset wife visited the family psychiatrist and said to him, “Doctor, you’ve got to help my husband. He’s having delusions and thinks he’s an elevator.” “Oh …you just send him in to see me. I’ll straighten him out,” said the psychiatrist.

Home front

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Home front
Capt Richard Phillips from the hands of Somali pirates gives Navy families an opportunity to take a renewed pride in our United States Navy. I watched with great interest as cable news anchors chronicled the actions of the Navy ships in the area, speculating on proposed action.

Sweet Land Of Liberty

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sweet Land Of Liberty
the economy is weak, certain extra curricular activities seem to fall by the wayside. One of those activities is travel. With gas prices as high as they are, it’s often no longer affordable or even feasible to take a vacation. But, that doesn’t have to be the case.

Foreclosure Prevention Web Site Launched

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Foreclosure Prevention Web Site Launched
Jacksonville City Council member Kevin Hyde joined representatives of the city’s Housing and Neighborhoods Department today to officially launch the Stay Home: Jacksonville Foreclosure Prevention Web site at the “Passport to Fair Housing” Awareness Symposium.

Coast Guard MCPON Talks At Navy League

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Coast Guard MCPON Talks At Navy League
-Photo courtesy of Mayport Council fo Navy League.

Naval Station Mayport

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Naval Station Mayport
Cmdr. Mike Watson.................................................................................................. Executive Officer CMDCM Deborah Davidson .......................................................................... Command Master Chief Naval Station Mayport Editorial Staff.

USS Philippine Sea Performs MEDEVAC

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

USS Philippine Sea Performs MEDEVAC
Philippine Sea’s mission received quite the interruption when Commander, Second Fleet contacted her with a search and rescue mission, the second in just six months.

Groves Sailors Visit Children’s Hospital In Jax

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Groves Sailors Visit Children’s Hospital In Jax
Six Sailors from USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) set out for Wolfson Children’s Hospital on April 21 eager to donate a truckload of toys, ball caps and ship memorabilia to the hospital’s residents. The volunteers organized and prepared for this community relations event in close cooperation with the Navy’s Caps for Kids program.

Resurfacing Project Starts On A1A

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Resurfacing Project Starts On A1A
Work started April to resurface 3.5 miles of S.R. A1A from S.R. 101 (Mayport Road) to Broad Street near the ferry landing area. The $2.5 million construction project should be finished this fall. The contract specifies 180 days to complete the work and allows extra time for weather delays and unforeseen field conditions.

Bus Route

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Bus Route
Bus Route they receive COMRATS. Also, possible waste of fuel and time exists on the shuttle routes.” According to project coordinator Cmdr. Mike Russo, the base collected data throughout a 30-day period in which ridership, as well as shuttle stop usage, were counted.

UNITAS Ships Set Sail For 50th Exercise

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

UNITAS Ships Set Sail For 50th Exercise
Ships from 11 nations got underway April 23 for UNITAS Gold, the 50th iteration of the longest-running multinational maritime exercise. Maritime forces from Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Mexico, Peru, the United States and Uruguay left Mayport, Fla.

NWR Happenings

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NWR Happenings
5 p.m. at Foc’sle CPO Club. Drink specials available plus all-you-can-drink soft drinks for only $1. Weekly social hour is reserved for active and retired Chief Petty Officers and their guests. 270-5432 May 1: Deadline for Emergency First Responder and Rescue Diver Classes.

Liberty Call

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Liberty Call
The following activities target single or unaccompanied Sailors. For more information, call 270-7788/89 or stop by Planet Mayport Single Sailor Center and pick up the monthly activity calendar with a complete listing of all upcoming Liberty events. May 1: Comedy Zone Trip.

Kid Zone

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Kid Zone
Junior Counselor Program.) Weekly camp sessions are available for ages 13-14 from June 8-August 21. Sessions are limited to 12 teens per week. Cost is $60 per week. Sign up begins at 9 a.m. at the Youth Activities Center. 270-5680 May 8: Summer Outdoor.

The Fitness P.O.W. is Cardio: Arc Trainer; Strength: Cable Flyes/Flyes; Stretch: Hamstrings

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The Fitness P.O.W. is Cardio: Arc Trainer; Strength: Cable Flyes/Flyes; Stretch: Hamstrings
The Fitness P.O.W. is Cardio: Arc Trainer; Strength: Cable Flyes/Flyes; Stretch: Hamstrings.

Phoenix Express Kicks Off With Robert G. Bradley

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Phoenix Express Kicks Off With Robert G. Bradley
overall U.S. Africa Command and Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe ñ Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa - Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet theater security cooperation (TSC) strategy to enhance regional stability in the region through increased interoperability and cooperation among regional allies from the United States, Africa, and Europe.

PNLOs Visit USS Carney

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

PNLOs Visit USS Carney
–Photo by MC2 Alan Gragg.

RGB Marks Visit To Algeria To Strengthen Partnership

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

RGB Marks Visit To Algeria To Strengthen Partnership
(FFG 49) arrived in Algiers April 17 for a Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) mission to strengthen the maritime partnership between the U.S. and Algeria. The visit included a luncheon aboard the ship attended by various Algerian officials to include Brigadier General Mohammed Guelmami, Commander of the Central Naval Region.

THE MIRROR,

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

THE MIRROR,
HSL-48 Detachment Two returned to Naval Station Mayport on April 3 after deploying with the USS Underwood (FFG-36) and U.S. Coast Guard Law Enformcement Detachement 101 in support of Counter Illicit Trafficking (CIT) Operations in the 4 th Fleet Area of Focus (AOF).

Above and below,children hold signs...

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Above and below,children hold signs...
Above and below,children hold signs welcoming home their crewmembers from a six-month deployment .

10 THE MIRROR,

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

10 THE MIRROR,
Hall (FFG-32) recently completed a busy two weeks which included a Unit Level Training Readiness Assessment for Certification (ULTRA-C) as well as a Commander, Second Fleet Force Protection Exercise that tested the crew’s reaction to a number of scenarios they may face in an overseas deployment.

Reaching Out

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Reaching Out
The following are just a sample of volunteer opportunities available through NS Mayport and Volunteer Jacksonville. For more information, call NS Mayport volunteer coordinator CS1 Hopkins at 237-5808 or 270-5373 or Dianne Parker at 542-5380 or you can immediately sign-up online for opportunities using www.

-Photos courtesy of USS Gettysburg

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

-Photos courtesy of USS Gettysburg
task group joined Combined Task Force (CTF) 151 this week and began conducting operations alongside other Coalition naval forces off the coast of Somalia. Commanded by Navy Col. Bernard Miranda, the Singaporean task group includes the Landing Ship Tank (LST), RSS Persistence (209), and joins other naval forces from the U.

THE MIRROR,

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

THE MIRROR,
screen writer and Navy Veteran Antwone Fisher spoke out about his experiences as a victim of child abuse to a crowd of Sailors, social workers and law enforcement officials aboard Naval Station Mayport April 16. Fleet and Family Service Center (FFSC) invited Fisher as guest speaker in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.

May 1, 9-11 a.m., Car Buying Tips,

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

May 1, 9-11 a.m., Car Buying Tips,
The following classes and activities are offered by the Fleet and Family Support Center (FFSC) and are free of charge. Pre-registration is required and childcare is not available. For more information about the classes or to register call 270-6600, ext.

Calendar

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Calendar
Branch 290 is hosting “Pizza/ Calzone” dinners from 5-8 p.m., at the Branch Home at 390 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach. A donation of $5 to $8 is requested for each dinner, and depends on what is ordered. Carry out orders are accepted. The public is always invited to dinner.

Navy News

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Navy News
Everyone is concerned about the economy. Most of us have seen our assets shrink and are trying to be thrifty. Unfortunately, natural and manmade disasters don’t wait for good times. Keeping yourself and your family ready for emergencies is as important as ever.

Navy Sponsors Whale Behavioral Response Study By Bob Freeman

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Navy Sponsors Whale Behavioral Response Study By Bob Freeman
on the behavioral response of toothed whales to various sounds in the ocean has provided fresh insights into these little-understood mammals. Of particular interest to the Navy is the whales’ reaction to the sound of mid-frequency active sonar, an issue that has stirred some controversy and resulted in five lawsuits against Navy training practices.

Mirror Classified

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mirror Classified
Mirror Classified .

PLACE YOUR MILITARY CLASSIFIED AD

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

PLACE YOUR MILITARY CLASSIFIED AD
PLACE YOUR MILITARY CLASSIFIED AD .

CLASSIFIED INDEX

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CLASSIFIED INDEX
CLASSIFIED INDEX .

Announcements

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Announcements
Announcements .

Arlington

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Arlington
Arlington .

Beaches

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Beaches
Beaches .

North Jacksonville

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

North Jacksonville
North Jacksonville .

Westside

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Westside
Westside .

Condominiums

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Condominiums
Condominiums .

Manufactured Homes

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Manufactured Homes
Manufactured Homes .

Lots for Sale

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Lots for Sale
Lots for Sale .

Georgia Real Estate

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Georgia Real Estate
Georgia Real Estate .

Miscellaneous

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous .

Commercial Real Estate

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate .

Appartments Furnished

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Appartments Furnished
Appartments Furnished .

Apartments Unfurnished

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Apartments Unfurnished
Apartments Unfurnished .

Condos for Rent

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Condos for Rent
Condos for Rent .

Houses Unfurnished

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Houses Unfurnished
Houses Unfurnished .

Houses Unfurnished

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Houses Unfurnished
Houses Unfurnished .

Manufactured Homes

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Manufactured Homes
Manufactured Homes .

Roommates

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Roommates
Roommates .

Commercial Real Estate

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate .

Business Financial

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Business Financial
Business Financial .

Business Opportunities

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Business Opportunities
Business Opportunities .

Education Training

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Education Training
Education Training .

Schools

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Schools
Schools .

Schools

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Schools
Schools .

Employment

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Employment
Employment .

Healthcare

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Healthcare
Healthcare .

Retail

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Retail
Retail .

Sales

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sales
Sales .

Telemarketing

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Telemarketing
Telemarketing .

Child Care

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Child Care
Child Care .

Lawn Service/Landscaping

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Lawn Service/Landscaping
Lawn Service/Landscaping .

Moving/Storage

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Moving/Storage
Moving/Storage .

A/C, Heating,Fuel

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A/C, Heating,Fuel
A/C, Heating,Fuel .

Collectibles

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Collectibles
Collectibles .

Garage Slae

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Garage Slae
Garage Slae .

Miscellaneous Merchandise

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Miscellaneous Merchandise
Miscellaneous Merchandise .

Sporting Goods

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Sporting Goods
Sporting Goods .

Pets Animals

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Pets Animals
Pets Animals .

Transportation

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Transportation
Transportation .

Boats

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Boats
Boats .

Automobiles

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Automobiles
Automobiles .

Frank Griffin Motors

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Frank Griffin Motors
Frank Griffin Motors .

Automobiles

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Automobiles
Automobiles .

Mercedes Benz mercedessop.com

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mercedes Benz mercedessop.com
Mercedes Benz mercedessop.com.

Truck's/Trailers

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Truck's/Trailers
Truck's/Trailers .

Vans/Buses

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Vans/Buses
Vans/Buses .

Commercial Vechiles

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Commercial Vechiles
Commercial Vechiles .

Autos/Trucks

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Autos/Trucks
Autos/Trucks .

Philip Needed a Plan

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Philip Needed a Plan
Philip Needed a Plan .

Princeton Square Appartments

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Princeton Square Appartments
Princeton Square Appartments .

Mirror

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mirror
Mirror .

Jax AirNews

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Jax AirNews
Jax AirNews .

BMW

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BMW
BMW .

BUICK

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

BUICK
BUICK .

CADILLAC

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CADILLAC
CADILLAC .

CHEVROLET

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CHEVROLET
CHEVROLET .

CHRYSLER

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

CHRYSLER
CHRYSLER www.carusocjd.com.

Dodge

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Dodge
Dodge www.carusocjd.com.

FORD www.garberautomail.com

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

FORD www.garberautomail.com
FORD www.garberautomail.com.

Gmc Trucks

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Gmc Trucks
Gmc Trucks www.garberautomail.com.

HONDA

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HONDA
HONDA .

HYUNDAI

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

HYUNDAI
HYUNDAI .

INFINITI

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

INFINITI
INFINITI .

JEEP

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

JEEP
JEEP www.carusocjd.com.

LEXUS

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

LEXUS
LEXUS www.lexusoforangepark.com.

LINCOLN MERCURY

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

LINCOLN MERCURY
LINCOLN MERCURY .

NISSAN

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

NISSAN
NISSAN .

MERCEDES BENZ

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

MERCEDES BENZ
MERCEDES BENZ .

MINI

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

MINI
MINI .

MAZDA

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

MAZDA
MAZDA .

PONTIAC

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

PONTIAC
PONTIAC www.garberautomail.com.

PORSCHE

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

PORSCHE
PORSCHE .

SATURN

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SATURN
SATURN .

SUBARU

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

SUBARU
SUBARU .

TOYOTA

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TOYOTA
TOYOTA .

VOLKSWAGEN

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

VOLKSWAGEN
VOLKSWAGEN .

VOLVO

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

VOLVO
VOLVO .

LEASING

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

LEASING
LEASING .

PRE-OWNED VECHILES

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

PRE-OWNED VECHILES
PRE-OWNED VECHILES www.beachblvdautomotive.com.

TO LIST YOUR DEALERSHIP

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TO LIST YOUR DEALERSHIP
TO LIST YOUR DEALERSHIP .

Before you buy, shop these local...

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Before you buy, shop these local...
Before you buy, shop these local dealership first! .

Multinational Commanders Weigh In On UNITAS

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Multinational Commanders Weigh In On UNITAS
The members of the Command and Control center for UNITAS Gold are working together aboard the flagship, Mesa Verde, to run the 50th iteration of UNITAS, an exercise designed to train the participating forces in a variety of maritime scenarios, with...

TO SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUSNIESS

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 04:00:00 GMT

TO SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUSNIESS
TO SPOTLIGHT YOUR BUSNIESS .