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Vol. 53 No. 04 Naval Construction Battalion Center, Gulfport, Mississippi January 24, 2013
Sunshine and smiles Obama takes oath of office
recognizing military contributions
for return of NMCB 74 By Donna Miles
American Forces Press Service
President Barack Obama took
the ceremonial oath of office
for his second term as the
44th U.S. president and com-
mander in chief on the steps
of the U.S. Capitol today, hon-
oring the men and women in
uniform who have preserved
America’s freedoms through-
out its history.
More than 5,000 military
members – some participating
in the Inaugural Parade, others
playing musical accompani-
ment, firing artillery rounds President Barack Obama takes the oath of office from Supreme
into the sky or providing be- Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., right, in a public
hind-the-scenes support – ceremony at the U.S. Capitol before thousands of people in
were among more than a half Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013. Roberts administered the
million people who gathered oath in an official ceremony at the White House, Jan. 20,
on the National Mall to watch 2013. (White House photo by Sonya N. Hebert/Released)
Obama and Vice President Joe
Biden enter their second term. do us harm.” friends as well as adversaries
Recognizing the drawdown of Obama expressed hope for a to help lay conditions for long-
forces in Afghanistan and the more peaceful future, noting term peace.
ramping down of more than a that Americans understand “We will show the courage to
decade of conflict, Obama of- that “enduring security and try and resolve our differences
fered high praise during his in- lasting peace do not require with other nations peacefully –
augural address for U.S. perpetual war.” not because we are naive
service members, their contri- Americans are “heirs to those about the dangers we face,
butions and sacrifices. who won the peace and not but because engagement can
“Our brave men and women in just the war, who turned more durably lift suspicion and
Family and friends were on hand to welcome home more uniform, tempered by the sworn enemies into the surest fear,” he said.
than 120 Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction flames of battle, are un- of friends,” the president said. Meanwhile, “America will re-
Battalion (NMCB) 74, Delayed Party, Flight 2, at the Train- matched in skill and courage,” “And we must carry those les- main the anchor of strong al-
ing Hall on board NCBC Gulfport as they returned from de- he said. “Our citizens, seared sons into this time as well.” liances in every corner of the
ployment, Jan. 20. NMCB 74, Deployed Party, Flight 1 by the memory of those we The president affirmed the globe,” he said. “We will renew
returned Jan. 18 (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Construction Battalion have lost, know too well the nation’s resolve to defend its those institutions that extend
Center Public Affairs/Released) price that is paid for liberty. people and uphold its values our capacity to manage crisis
More homecoming photos, page 6 of the Courier and NCBC The knowledge of their sacri- through both the “strength of
Facebook fice will keep us forever vigi- arms and rule of law” – and
with an arm extended to its See OATH page 4
lant against those who would

2. Navy Legal NCBC Security
Reminder
NCBC/20SRG By Lt. Courtney Gordon- ment or court order. If a spouse ber gets an allowance for depend- To prevent
Commanding Officer claims non-support, but there is a ent support, the service member
Capt. Rick Burgess
Tennant, JAGC
Public Affairs Officer RLSO SE written agreement between the two should use it for support. If an Air- both
Rob Mims parties, that agreement is valid and man receives BAH (or basic al-
Editor One of the unique things about the personal and
will govern. The MILPERSMAN is lowance for housing) at the higher
Bonnie L. McGerr
Mass Comm. Specialist military is that unlike the private NOT an entitlement or a punitive with dependents rate but doesn’t governmental
MCC (SCW/SW/AW) sector, commands can be contacted order, so commands cannot directly support his/ her dependents, that
Ryan G. Wilber by spouses, ex-spouses and ex-part- punish NAVY service members (i.e. BAH may be reduced to the without property theft, NCBC Secu-
Special Contributors
CM3 (SCW) Katchen Tofil ners who claim that the service Captain’s Mast) for disregarding the dependents rate for the months of rity would like to remind
CECN Lucinda Moise member is not providing (any or MILPERSMAN standards. That does- non-support. Commanders have to
enough) financial support. n’t mean that commands can’t take authority to consider disciplinary or you to remember to secure
22 NCR
Commander Alimony vs. Child support? indirect measures such as denying administrative action.
Financial support to a (former) vehicles, personal com-
Capt. Darius Banaji reenlistment. Once support be- When can support be waived?
Public Affairs Officer spouse is called alimony or spousal comes a court order, commanding Sometimes, the Navy and the partments, work spaces,
Vacant
support while support for the chil- officers can punish a service mem- Coast Guard allow the service mem-
25 NCR dren is child support. If a person is ber for failing to follow the court ber to contact DFAS if the spouse compounds, and buildings.
Commander ordered by a court to pay alimony, order or the amount can be gar- has deserted the service member
Capt. Darius Banaji
the individual paying the alimony nished directly from the service without cause, physically abused the
Don’t be a target!
Public Affairs Officer
MCC (SW/AW) Scott Boyle may deduct that from their income members wages by DFAS. service member, or committed adul-
taxes and the person who receives Army guidance is found in Army tery. The Army allows spousal sup-
NMCB ONE
Commanding Officer
the alimony must declare it on Regulation 608-99: port to be waived when the
his/her taxes. Alimony is not an Fraud, Waste and
Cmdr. Chad M. Brooks http://www.apd.army.mil/pdffiles/r6 spouse’s income is greater than the
Public Affairs Officer automatic entitlement. Judges will Abuse Hotline: Due
08_99.pdf soldier, if the soldier has been sub-
Lt. Brian Gates
consider many factors such as the In contrast to the Navy, the Army stantially abused by the spouse, the to limited IG resources
Mass Comm. Specialist
MC1 (AW/NAC) Aron Taylor length of the marriage, the age and Regulation is punitive. This means spouse is in jail, or the soldier pro- throughout the Southeast Re-
Special Contributor health of the spouse, education, that in the absence of an agreement vided support for 18 months. The gion, all Fraud, Waste and
CE1(SCW) Joshua Thonnissen Abuse hotline work will now be
previous salaries and earning poten- or a court order, the Army Battalion Marine Corps allows waiver when
NMCB ELEVEN tial when they decide if that spouse commander can order the service the spouse’s income is greater than handled by the Region. To re-
Commanding Officer needs alimony, how much and for member to pay a specific amount the Marine’s, the Marine has been port Fraud, Waste and Abuse,
Cmdr. Maria Aguayo
Public Affairs Officer
how long. Child support, on the based on the formula located in AR abused by the spouse, the Marine contact the Region at: Toll
Lt.j.g. Brian Myers other hand, is never tax deductible 608-99. If the service member fails provided support for 12 months, or Free 1-877-657-9851 Comm:
Mass Comm. Specialist no matter how high the payment. to pay, then the battalion com- the Marine is already providing reg- 904-542-4979 DSN 942-4979
MC1(AW) Jonathan Carmichael
NMCB SEVENTY FOUR
For the service member (or any- mander can take him/her to an Arti- ular support such as rent or car pay- FAX: 904- 542-5587, E-mail:
Commanding Officer one else about to go through a di- cle 15. ments, medical bills, etc. If granted, CNRSE_HOTLINE@navy.mil.
Cmdr. David McAlister vorce), it is VITAL to leave a paper Marine guidance: MCO P5800.16A spousal support may be waived, but
Public Affairs Officer
Lt.j.g. John Parizek
trail to document support. Why? Be- or the Marine Corps Legal Admin not child support. Although in some
Mass Comm. Specialist cause divorces and custody battles Manual Chapter 15: http://www.- branches, the absence of a court
MC2 Ryan Williams get ugly, and (bitter) soon-to-be- donsapro.navy.mil/PolicyandIn- order a spouse’s misbehavior (i.e. See Something Wrong,
exes may lie to receive more sup-
January 24, 2013
NMCB ONE THIRTY THREE sturctions/MCO%20P5800.16A%20 adultery, abuse, abandonment, or
Commanding Officer port. One day, the parties may be CH%201-5.pdf incarceration) may excuse the serv- Do Something Right!
Cmdr. Nicolas D. Yamodis very agreeable, but the next day Like the Army, if there is no agree- ice member from paying spousal NCIS has two new anonymous
Public Affairs Officer things can be very different. It is
MC1(SW/AW) Steven Myers ment between the parties or a court support, child support can never be ways to report crimes or suspi-
better to get an agreement in writ- order, the Marine’s commanding offi- excused. cious behavior with the use of
NCTC GULFPORT ing (i.e. email) so that it doesn’t be- cer can order the Marine to provide If there is a court order directing discreet and secure online or
Commanding Officer come one person’s word against
Cmdr. Scott Anderson support. The order is punitive, and support payments, garnishment can texting tip lines.
Public Affairs Officer another’s. Instead of giving the Marines who refuse to provide sup- take several weeks or even months. To report information by Cell
Lt. J. Johnson soon-to-be-ex cash, it is best to give port are subject to punishment To prevent arrearages (i.e. a penalty text:
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3. Buzz on Around
the Street
By CECN Lucinda Moise
NCBC Public Affairs
the
“Who do you think will
win the play offs and go
to the Super Bowl?”
Center
Hair Stylist Stephanie Budd (left) trims the hair of Hospital
Corpsman 3rd Class Pamela Adjibodou, currently processing
through Navy Mobilization Processing Site (NMPS) Gulfport in
preparation for an Individual Augmentation tour, while Barber
Jenny Trochesset cuts the hair of Staff Sgt. Marvin Perez, as-
signed to 4th Assault Amphibious Battalion (AAB), at the Navy
“The Falcons are going to Exchange Beauty/Barber Shop on board NCBC Gulfport, Jan 15.
win . . . Atlanta all the Budd recently joined the NEX Beauty/Barber shop team as a
way.” new hair stylist for the beauty shop. NEX Beauty/Barber Shop
UTCN Amber Woodard hours are Mondays through Fridays 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Saturdays
NMCB 74 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (U.S. Navy photo
Hometown: Stone Mountain,
by Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Katchen Tofil/Released)
Ga.
Construction Electrician 2nd Class David Freitas, assigned to
Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, pumps gas for a
patron of the Navy Exchange (NEX) Mini Mart on board NCBC Gulf-
port, while Construction Electrician 2nd Class Jennifer Hall (left),
assigned to NMCB 11, and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Cynthia
Hassell, assigned to NMCB 133, advertise for more customers. Vol-
January 24, 2013
unteers will be at the NEX Mini Mart until 3 p.m. pumping gas and
“The Patriots. I don’t washing windows for donations. All donations will go toward
want them to win but I this year’s Gulf Coast Seabee Ball. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Com-
think they will.” munication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
BUCN Don Garvais
20TH SRG
Hometown: Woodstock, Ill.
Angelique Honeycutt, a nursing student at William Carey University,
presents an Effects of Sugar class at the Fleet and Family Support Cen-
Seabee Courier
ter (FFSC) on board NCBC Gulfport, Jan. 16. The class was designed
to educate people on the effects of sugar on the body at the cellular
level, as well as its effects on mental functioning, mood and the
possibility of greater susceptibility to disease. Honeycutt said that in
a time of New Year’s resolutions and new beginnings she hoped
“I really wish the 49er’s were that education concerning the effects of elevated amounts of sugar
in it, but since they’re not - in the body would help people keep their commitments to themselves
I’ll go with the Falcons.” and make wise choices that become lifestyle changes. For more in-
HM1 Tammy (SW/AW) formation on classes and services available through the NCBC FFSC
Madison call 228-871-3000. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist
NCBC Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
Hometown: Fremont, Mo.
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4. From OATH page 1 peace in our time requires the
constant advance of those
abroad, for no one has a principles that our common
greater stake in a peaceful creed describes: tolerance
Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Marvin Whit- world than its most powerful and opportunity; human dig-
ing, assigned to Naval Construc- nation.” nity and justice.”
tion Battalion Center (NCBC), The United States will sup- Obama urged the nation to
speaks during the Martin Luther port democracy around the put partisanship aside and
King Day program held at the world, “because our interests come together to support their
Seabee Memorial Chapel on and our conscience compel us universal ideals. “With com-
board NCBC, Jan. 16. The pro- to act on behalf of those who mon effort and common pur-
gram is held each year to cele- long for freedom,” Obama pose, with passion and
brate the life and legacy of Dr. said. “And we must be a dedication, let us answer the
King. (U.S. Navy photo by Construc- source of hope to the poor, the call of history, and carry into
tion Electrician Constructionman Lu- sick, the marginalized, the vic- an uncertain future that pre-
cinda L. Moise/Released) tims of prejudice – not out of cious light of freedom,” he
mere charity, but because said.
Diversity Committee program
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honors Martin Luther King Jr.
By CECN Lucinda L. Moise
NCBC Public Affairs
Wives of Faith
Naval Construction Battalion
Center (NCBC) Diversity Com-
mittee presented a Martin
Luther King Jr. Day program at
Tour of Duty
Seabee Memorial Chapel fol-
lowed by a cake cutting cere-
mony at the Colmer Dining
LIVE in Gulfport
facility on board NCBC, Jan. 16.
The annual program and cere-
Jan. 26
mony was a celebration of the
life and legacy of King.
Seabee Memorial Chapel
Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Marvin
Whiting was guest speaker at A Morning
the program, and music was
performed by Janice Thibo- Retreat
Capt. Rick Burgess, right, commanding officer Naval Construction
January 24, 2013
deaux.
Battalion Center (NCBC)/commander 20th Seabee Readiness with
King was the first African
American leader of nonviolent
Command (SRG) and members of the NCBC Diversity Committee military
cut the ceremonial cake honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the
demonstrations, whom organ-
Colmer Dining Facility following the program at the Seabee Me-
wife &
ized boycotts such as the 1955 author
morial Chapel on board NCBC, Jan. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by Con-
Montgomery Bus Boycott, which
led to the abolishment of segre-
struction Electrician Constructionman Lucinda L. Moise/Released) Sara Horn
gation on buses. In the 11 year to continue educate others on Expeditionary Combat School
period between 1957 and his his dream. (ECS) was among those in at-
death in 1968, King traveled “We wanted to honor Martin tendance.
Worship
over six million miles and spoke Luther King, and also educate “I really liked the program. It led by
more than 2,500 times. King people about him and enlighten motivated me into becoming Andrew
was also named Time magazine them on how to do their part in more active in the community
Macker
Seabee Courier
Man of the Year in 1963 and in continuing to make his dream a like Martin Luther King was and
1964 was awarded the Nobel reality,” said Chaplain Lt. Yoon making a difference,” said Ban-
Peace Prize for his nonviolent Choi, assigned to NCBC. nerman. A donation of $10 includes lunch, or a
resistance to racial prejudice in Those who attended the Martin Editor’s Note: Biographical ma-
America. Luther King Day program terial for this article compiled from donation of $15 with childcare (children
The Diversity Committee or- seemed to enjoy it. Equipment https:www.nobelprize.org/nobel_p up to age 10.)
ganizes the program each year Operator Constructionman Sha- rizes_peace/laureates/1964/king_ Contact Claire Jones at 228-214-3557
to not only honor King but davika Bannerman, assigned to bio.html
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5. SEAC Sgt. Maj. Battaglia visits NCBC
By MCC (SCW/AW/SW) leaders and organizations on NCBC Training Hall, speaking
Ryan G. Wilber applicable issues affecting the about Chairman JCS Gen. Mar-
NCBC Public Affairs total enlisted force. tin Dempsey’s top priorities,
During a special breakfast bridging the basics and Total
Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan with Sailors, Soldiers, Airman Force Fitness.
Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advi- and Marines at the Colmer The Chairman’s top priorities
sor (SEAC) to Chairman of the Dining Facility, Battaglia dis- are to achieve national objec-
Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and cussed decisions made in tives in the current conflicts,
senior non-commissioned offi- Washington, D.C. based in develop Joint Force 2020,
cer in the U.S. Armed Forces, part on his advice, and his renew the U.S. commitment to
was a distinguished visitor on qualification as an enlisted the profession of arms and
board NCBC Gulfport as part of member to do so. keeping faith with military
his several visits to military “Some of those decisions up families. Battaglia described
bases and facilities along the there directly impact you, and military families as the heart
Gulf Coast, Jan. 16. I just want you to know that and soul of the armed forces,
According to the JCS website, we have your best interest at and emphasized the use of the
as SEAC Battaglia serves as heart. And, why? Because, I’ve Oath of Enlistment when mak-
the principal military advisor to walked a mile in your boots, so ing a personal recommitment Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor
the Chairman and the Secre- I think I come with the credi- to the military profession. to Chairman (SEAC) of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and senior non-
tary of Defense on all matters bility that what’s in my best in- “What do I use to renew my commissioned officer in the U.S. Armed Forces, addresses Sailors,
involving joint and combined terest is in your best interest commitment to the profession? Soldiers, Airman and Marines attached to NCBC Gulfport during
total force integration, utiliza- and visa versa,” said Battaglia. I use the oath of enlistment. an all-hands call held at the Base Theater on Board NCBC Gulf-
tion, health of the force and After breakfast, an office call I’m so passionate about the port, Jan. 16. Battaglia was a was a distinguished visitor on
joint development for enlisted and base tour, Battaglia held oath of enlistment that I think board NCBC Gulfport Jan. 16 as part of his several visits to mili-
personnel. The SEAC also an all-hands call to a standing- that every service member in tary bases and facilities along the Gulf Coast. (U.S. Navy photo by
serves as a spokesperson to room only audience at the the entire military should know Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released)
the enlistment oath by heart,
(pronounced TuFF), was to build mental TuFFness; you
on demand,” said Battaglia.
Battaglia’s last topic. TFF con- want to build physical TuFF-
The Sgt. Maj. also spoke
sists of eight categories: psy- ness, nutritional TuFFness. You
about what he calls “bridging
chological, behavioral, build up that resiliency in your
the basics” to bridge the
spiritual, social, physical, med- body and your mind, so that
younger generation of service
ical and dental, nutritional and when you do hit adversity ei-
members’ talents with the
environmental, and is ap- ther it’s avoidable, because
older generation’s experience
proached holistically, such that you’re sort of mentally tough
to successfully operate in a
each part is interconnected and strict in whatever that
modern military, and described
with the others. Battaglia en- challenge may be, or you’re
January 24, 2013
the often-used phrase “back to
couraged each person to make able to move through that
the basics” as an incomplete
a TFF self-assessment and challenge or barricade more
idea.
identify the areas that require easily, because you’re resilient
It’s an old basic [combined]
attention. in that area.”
with technology and innova-
“We all hit adversity, all hit Before departing Battaglia
Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor tion and bridging, and not just
challenge and everybody answered impromptu ques-
to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and senior non-commis- using one or the other. That is
processes it in different ways, tions from the audience, and
sioned officer in the U.S. Armed Forces, addresses Sailors, Soldiers, the concept and thought be-
said Battaglia. “You want to presented several deserving
Airmen and Marines at the Colmer Dining Facility on board Naval hind bridging the basics,”
build TuFFness in each one of military members with his per-
Construction Battalion Center (NCBC) Jan. 16. (U.S. Navy photo by said Battaglia.
those domains . . . You want sonal coin.
Chief Mass Communication Specialist Ryan G. Wilber/Released) Total Force Fitness or TFF
TOPS IN BLUE coming to MCB1/MCB9 Reunion Balfour Beatty Communities
Seabee Courier
News . . . All Seabees are
Mississippi Gulf Coast welcome to attend the Mardi Paws Parade
TOPS IN BLUE, the Air Force's premier entertainment group, mcb1mcb9 yearly reunion BBC Mardi Paws Parade Bring
will hold a one night performance Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Mis- your K9 companion to the
which is held in a different
sissippi Coast Coliseum! The show is free to attend and open Dog Park located by Seabee
to the public. No tickets necessary, free parking! Doors open state each year. This year’s
Lake Jan. 26, 10 a.m. - noon
at 6:15 p.m. This year's cast includes Keesler's own: Senior reunion will be held Aug. 21 -
for a Mardi Paws Parade! If
Airman Emmanuel Maldonado Rosario from the 81st Dental 25 in Rhode Island. For more you don't have a K9 compan-
Squadron. For more information on Tops in Blue, please call information, please contact ion, come out to view! The
228-377-2509 or visit the following websites: reunion president Peter Dowd Humane Society of South
http://www.keesler81fss.us/images/TIB.pdf or Mississippi will be onsite with
mcbn1reunion@verizon.net
http://www.topsinblue.com. adoptable animals.
5 or 781-837-0393.

6. Final flights return deployed Seabees
of NMCB 74 to families, friends
January 24, 2013
Seabee Courier
Family and friends of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 74 to Delayed Party, Flight 2, Jan. 20. NMCB 74 has been operating for-
were had a busy weekend at the Training Hall on board Naval Con- ward deployed throughout the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) area of
struction Battalion Center (NCBC), as they welcomed home more than operations, supporting Navy and Joint forces. (U.S. Navy photos by Con-
160 Seabees assigned to NMCB 74 Delayed Party, Flight 1 when they struction Electrician Constructionman Lucinda L. Moise, Chief Mass Communication
returned from deployment, Jan. 18 and another 120 Seabees assigned Specialist Ryan G. Wilber and Felisa A. Wilber/Released)
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7. NMCB 133
Task Force Anchor
Left: Builder Constructionman Phillip Schwenk, right, and Builder 3rd Class Leatherneck. NMCB 133 is currently deployed to Afghanistan in support of
Brian Gilliam of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 133, Task engineering operations for coalition forces, the Afghan National Army and
January 24, 2013
Force Anchor, install an interior door at a project site aboard Camp Leath- the local population.
erneck. NMCB 133 is currently deployed to Afghanistan in support of en- Right: Builder 3rd Class Shane Hicks of Naval Mobile Construction Battal-
gineering operations for coalition forces, the Afghan National Army and the ion (NMCB) 133, Task Force Anchor, installs interior sheeting at a project
local population. site aboard Camp Leatherneck. NMCB 133 is currently deployed to
Middle: Steelworker 3rd Class Nakia Williams of Naval Mobile Construction Afghanistan in support of engineering operations for coalition forces, the
Battalion (NMCB) 133, Task Force Anchor, discusses blueprint instructions Afghan National Army and the local population. (U.S. Navy photos by Mass Com-
with Builder Constructionman Anastasia Green at a project site aboard Camp munication Specialist 1st Class Steven Myers/Released)
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8. ‘The Meat & Potatoes Mississippi Gulf Coast 2013
Mardi Gras Parades
of Life’ January 26
Ocean Springs – The Ocean
Springs Elks Mardi Gras Parade
Ocean Springs Carnival Associa-
tion Night Parade begins at 7
p.m. on Front Beach and travels
will begin at 1 p.m. on Front to Porter Avenue to Washington
Beach and disbands at the Ocean to Government.
By Lisa Smith Molinari Springs Upper Elementary. February 9
Military Spouse Contributer Biloxi – The Second Liners Mardi Pascagoula – The Jackson
Gras Club Parade rolls at 1 p.m. County Carnival Association
at Nichols Elementary School and Mardi Gras Parade begins at 1
ends at D.C. Bush Park on Esters p.m. and starts at Pascagoula
Winter Wondering cident in the winter of 1977 only To add insult to injury, during
Boulevard.
January 27
Lizana – The 10th annual Lizana
Mardi Gras Parade begins at 1
Street and Ingalls Avenue, then
to Market Street and continues
north to Jackson Avenue, then
south back to Ingalls Avenue.
p.m., with the route starting at Gulfport – The 43rd annual
strengthened my positive associ- my lengthy hospital stay, the his- Lizana Elementary School, trav- Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras Day
ation with snow. toric 1977 blizzard blew into eling to Cable Bridge Road, then Parade will roll at 2 p.m. and
I was in the fifth grade, and it town. Schools were cancelled for north to Moran Road before fin- start at 19th Street, travel to
was the last night of our winter over two weeks, and I was stuck ishing back at Lizana Elementary. Highway 49, past Hancock Bank
February 2 and through downtown Gulfport.
break from school, and also my in a hospital bed watching Don Bay St. Louis - Krewe of Kids Pa- Diamondhead – The Krewe of Di-
father’s poker night. While the Ho and eating Jell-O. rade, 11 a.m. amondhead Mardi Gras Parade is
men played cards in our base- One might think that the experi- Gautier – The 24th annual Gau- scheduled for noon, beginning at
ment rec room, my brother and I ence would have caused me to tier Men’s Club Mardi Gras Pa- the Diamondhead Community
rade will roll at 7 p.m. at Center and winding its way to
listened to radio reports of a bliz- associate snow with pain; how- Mississippi Gulf Coast Commu- the country club.
zard, and hoped for school clo- ever, the pain of my broken leg nity College, traveling along U.S. February 10
sures. paled in comparison to the envy I 90 and looping to the college. D’Iberville – the 25th annual
Fueled by bravado (and a few had for my peers who spent two Vancleave – The 23rd annual North Bay Association Mardi Gras
Mystic Krewe of Pine Island Parade will roll at 1:30 p.m. on
I love snowy white winters, but beers), my father and his buddies glorious weeks out of school, Mardi Gras Parade will roll along LeMoyne Avenue in St. Martin
ever since the Navy moved us to decided it would be a good idea sucking on icicles, throwing Johns Bayou Road in Vancleave and travel west to Central Av-
Florida, the only flakes we see to take our 12-man wooden to- snowballs and drinking hot at 1:30 p.m. enue.
are floating in milk-filled cereal boggan out for a run down the chocolate. Pascagoula – The 5th annual Pass Christian – The 83rd annual
Krewe of Little Rascals Children’s Pass Christian Mardi Gras Parade
bowls. So, I sit on my sunny hill behind our house. My brother So now, like Pavlov’s dog, when Mardi Gras Parade will roll at 1 will get under way at noon at the
screened porch in January, sur- and I couldn’t believe our luck, winter rolls around, I begin to p.m. in Pascagoula at the Down- corner of Davis Avenue and Sec-
rounded by green grass, ocean and eagerly followed. drool. town Plaza. ond Street, proceeding to Scenic
breezes and palm trees, and I With my legs crisscrossed under Sometimes the Navy sends us Moss Point – The Moss Point Drive before turning west to
Mardi Gras Parade, will roll Henderson Avenue. From there,
dream of snow. the toboggan’s wooden curl, I sat somewhere that fulfills my nos- through the downtown area be- the route goes north to St. Louis,
I know, I know, that’s nuts. in the front, four men and my talgic longings, like our last tour ginning at 1 p.m. east to Church Street, south to
Crazy. Certifiable. But I can’t help brother behind me. Visibility was in snowy Stuttgart, Germany. Pass Christian – The 18th annual Second Street and east on Sec-
Timber Ridge Women’s Mardi ond Street to Davis Avenue.
January 24, 2013
it. Something was imprinted in nil due to the blizzard and dark I must admit, there was a
Gras Parade will roll at 2 p.m. in February 11
my psyche many years ago, night, but there was a wide path downside. Bundled up like the the Timber Ridge subdivision in Biloxi – The 15th annual Biloxi
something that makes me associ- between the houses for our ride. Michelin Man, I would trudge Pass Christian. Children’s Mardi Gras Walking
ate winter with snow, and snow With the weight of the men, we four flights down our military Gulfport – The 23rd annual Or- Parade will begin at 11 a.m. on
with pleasure. took off like a bullet, and I pulled stairwell housing to our minivan, ange Grove Carnival Association the Biloxi Town Green on Beach
Mardi Gras Parade begins at 2 Boulevard.
As a child growing up in Penn- the ties of my parka hood tight to hazy with salt residue and laden p.m. at the Harrison Central 9th Wiggins - Stone County Mardi
sylvania, my heart filled with an- keep the snow from hitting my with blackened hunks of snow grade school, north to Dedeaux Gras Parade will begin at 6 p.m.
ticipation at the first snow. To us, face. behind each wheel. Despite Road, west to Highway 49 to on Park Ave and ends on South
snow, especially in copious About halfway down the hill – spraying de-icing compound into Ashley Drive. 3rd Street.
Long Beach – The 42nd annual February 12
amounts, meant FUN. Snowballs, WHAM! The rest came in flashes: the locks, the doors would often Carnival Association of Long Bay St. Louis – The 6th annual
sled riding, hot chocolate, and my father’s friend looking down be frozen solid, requiring me to Beach Mardi Gras Parade will roll Krewe of Diamonds Mardi Gras
one of the most joyous occasions wearing one of my hats, some- climb in from the trunk. at 6 p.m. through downtown Parade will roll at 1 p.m. through
in a child’s life – SNOW DAYS! one saying “I think it’s broken,” But now, even with the memo- Long Beach. downtown Bay St. Louis. The
Pass Christian – The 5th annual route travels down Main Street,
I can recall falling off my flying riding in the back of a truck, ries of crusted, frozen, gritty car Krewe of Legacy Mardi Gras Pa- turns on to 2nd Street, then on
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red plastic sled in a puff of white being carried on the toboggan doors still freshly juxtaposed rade is set for noon. The route to Union Street and continuing to
on the hill behind our house, and into the hospital, three layers of against this balmy pastel Florida starts and ends at Neco’s Market Blaize Avenue in front of the his-
laying a minute or two, to make pants being cut off, wanting my winter, I can’t help but long for Place at the intersection of Vi- toric Depot.
dalia and Cable Bridge Road, Biloxi – The Gulf Coast Carnival
sure I was still in one piece and mom and dad. snow. Big fluffy, white hunks near I-10 exit 24. Association Mardi Gras Parade
to listen to the silence – how the I had broken my femur. Appar- dropping from tree branches. February 3 will roll at 1 p.m. through down-
snow absorbs noise and brings a ently, our toboggan had drifted Delicate crystalline flakes drifting Waveland – The 46th annual town Biloxi.
soft quietness to the air. Packed off course, running into a white slowly from the sky. Cold to the Krewe of Nereids Mardi Gras Pa- Biloxi – The Krewe of Neptune
rade will roll at 1 p.m. at Mardi Gras Parade caps off the
and padded in protective layers, I flagpole in our neighbor’s yard. I touch. Warm to my heart. Drinkwater and U.S. 90 in Bay carnival season when it rolls at 3
felt swaddled like a baby, watch- spent the next two and a half St. Louis, rolls west, ending at p.m. through downtown Biloxi.
ing my breath ascend over me months in a hospital bed, with a Get more wit and observations Auderder Street and U.S. 90 in Gulfport – The 43rd annual
into the air. It was pure joy. weight hanging off the end of my from Lisa at her blog, http://the- Waveland. Krewe of Gemini Mardi Gras
February 8 Night Parade will begin at 5:30
Ironically, a serious sledding ac- foot. meatandpotatoesof- life.com. Ocean Springs - 5th Annual p.m. in downtown Gulfport.
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9. Focus on Education
William Carey reps visit NCBC
Kerry Cameron, assistant director of stu- bers and non-traditional students, such
dent marketing and admissions for as 10-week trimester courses with class
William Carey University (WCU) dis- convening dates four times throughout
cusses the Night, Saturday Nursing pro- the year and the Night, Saturday Nursing
gram currently being offered through Program, as well as scholarships that
the university with Utilitiesman Con- military members and their spouses may
structionman Amber Woodard, assigned be eligible for through the university.
to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion For more information on what WCU has
(NMCB) 74, Bravo Company, at the Navy to offer, contact Cameron at 228-702-
College Office on board NCBC Gulfport, 1815, or kcameron@-wcarey.edu and
Jan. 16. The Night, Saturday Nursing Pro- visit the university website at
gram allows a student to attend class at www.mcarey.edu. For more information
night during the week and complete their on the many education opportunities and
clinicals on Saturdays. Representatives services offered through the Navy Col-
from WCU were at the Navy College Of- lege Office call 228- 871-2785. (U.S. Navy
fice to discuss programs being offered photo by Chief Mass Communication Spe-
that can meet the needs of military mem- cialist Ryan G. Wilber/Re leased)
Parents - Are you
part of the Team?
From Harrison County School
District:
http://www.harrison.k12.ms.us
Studies show that kids learn best
when the school and parents work as
a team.
January 24, 2013
Answer yes or no to see if you and
the school are acting as teammates:
___1. Have you met your child’s
teacher? Do you plan to attend par-
ent-teacher conferences.
___2. Does your family have a regular
time and place for doing homework?
___3. Does your child enjoy learning
activities outside of school, such as
music, sports and reading?
___4. Do you support the school in its
efforts to teach your child to be re-
sponsible and respectful?
___5. Do you talk to your child about
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the importance of education and of
working hard in school?
How did you do? Each yes answer
means you’re building a strong part-
nership with your child’s school, which
will help your child excel. For each no
answer, try that idea from the quiz.
NCBC School Liaison Officer
Kevin Byrd is located at
MWR building 352, 1706 Bain-
bridge Ave., 228-871-2117 or
email kevin.r.byrd@navy.mil
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10. of the stadium in person. Book your Day-
tona International Speedway package
today! Prices range from $160 - $450 per
person and include Daytona 500 ticket,
round trip transportation on a Coach bus
complete with video and restroom, and a
two night hotel stay at the Comfort Inn
Maingate Hotel Kissimmee. A 50 percent
down payment is required, with total
amount due by Feb. 8. Sprint Fanzone tick-
ets are available upon request for an addi-
tional fee. Call ITT, 228-871-2231 for
Fitness additional details.
Feeling frustrated from a hard day on the
job? Well get it all out on the court with Liberty Center:
some racquetball. Make it intense or just FREE ticket and shuttle to the annual Sen-
get a good work out in. Sign up for Intra- ior Bowl at Mobile’s Ladd-Peebles Stadium
mural Racquetball Jan. 22 - Feb. 5 at the this Saturday! Don’t miss the chance to wit-
CBC Fitness Center. Call for details 228- ness the country’s best senior collegiate
871-2668. football players and top NFL draft prospects
Do you need people around to motive you in action. The shuttle departs from the Lib-
to work out? Then, make time for a group erty Center at noon.
fitness class. The CBC Fitness Center offers Climb your way to the top at Slidell Rocks
courses as early as 8 a.m. and as late as 6 indoor rock climbing gym this Sunday. This
p.m. Get your heart pumping with some exhilarating trip is only $13, and the shuttle
strength/cardio, Zumba or cycling. You can departs from the Liberty Center at noon.
also try out the new low impact aerobics Show off your skills whether you’re a pool
course or center yourself with yoga. For the shark or pool guppy on Wednesday evening
class schedule, visit us on Facebook at at Liberty’s Pool Tournament. There will be
NCBC Gulfport MWR or stop by the Fitness a FREE prize awarded for 1st place! The
Center today! tournament begins at 7 p.m.
Recreation Navy Outdoor Recreation:
FREE Movie Program at the Training Hall: Toughen up . . . don’t let the cold
Take a load off. Sit back and watch the big weather keep you indoors! NOR has lots of
screen all by yourself for some alone time, fun equipment that will make you forget all
or make it a family night and bring the about that chill in the air.
whole crew! Stop by the Snack Bar on your Shhhhhhh . . . I smell a doe . . . no a
way in to get that buttered movie popcorn hog! Sorry Elmer Fudd, this hunt doesn’t
and those other goodies that help you get include rabbits. Put on your camouflage
lost in the moment. Forget what was play- and sign up today for a NOR hunting trip Grill offers lunch delivery Monday – Friday shake off the day with comrades.
ing? No worries - put the movie hotline in package. Packages include transportation,
January 24, 2013
from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 228-871-2494
your phone, 228-871-3299 and call any- lodging and meals and your choice of doe
time!
to place your order. Fight that early morn- Youth Activities
or hog hunting or both. This opportunity is ing chill by getting a hot breakfast. The Girls, you deserve a night of pampering!
Friday, “Here Comes the Boom,” PG, scheduled for Jan. 25 – 27 and pricing Grill is open as early as 6:30 a.m. Take Girl’s Only Beauty Salon Night, Thursday
6:30 p.m. starts as low as $1,000. Plus, the ranch your pick from French toast plates to 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., FREE.
Saturday, “Wall-E,” G, noon; “Franken- does the dirty work and retrieves and breakfast burritos or traditional eggs and Blast off to a day full of fun at Infinity
weenie,” PG, 2:30 p.m., “Looper, R, 5 p.m. cleans your kills for you. Be sure to bring bacon. The Grill is located at the corner of Space Center. Join us for an exciting ad-
Sunday, “Hotel Transylvania,” PG, 2 an ice chest so you can take the meat Colby and 7th Street. venture in space, Saturday 10 a.m. –
p.m.; “Dredd” R, 4:30 p.m. home to the family. Call NOR for details Anchors & Eagles: Great service and good 5 p.m. Only $6, and lunch is needed.
and to put down a deposit today, 228-871- times are what you can expect at Anchors Lights! Camera! Action! Image Makers Pho-
Information, Tickets and 2127. & Eagles. Open Tuesday -Thursday 2 - 9 tography Night, Wednesday from 5:30 –
Travel: FREE Batting Cage: No more tokens p.m. for chiefs and officers. Stop by and 8:30 p.m. FREE.
Active Duty, Reservist, National Guard, needed. Stop by and take a swing! Rent
USCG and Retirees are now eligible for a bats and helmets at no charge from NOR. Anchors & Eagles 228-871-4607
For more
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complimentary Universal 3 Day Park-to-Park Auto Hobby 228-871-2804
ticket and Blue Man Group Ticket at chil- Food & Beverage Beehive 228-871-4009
dren’s price! All dependents and DOD per- Get your game on at The Beehive on Child Development Center 228-871-2323
sonnel are eligible for discounted Universal Super Bowl Sunday! Join us Feb. 3 from MWR Fitness Center 228-871-2668
2 Day, with 3rd Day Free tickets! Call ITT 4:30 – 10:30 p.m. for free snacks each Information, Tickets & 228-871-2231
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ITT has your Harlem Globetrotters tickets Beehive is now open every day of the program Liberty Center 228-871-4684
at military discount! Take the kids to enjoy week! Watch the game on one of seven Seabee Heritage Center 228-871-3619
a show full of trick shots, jumps and dunks flat screens, play a little pool, and enjoy Navy Outdoor Recreation 228-871-2127
good times with friends! With an excellent
for just $24.45 for a regular seat ticket.
beverage selection, you are sure to find
information RV Park 228-871-5435
Stop into ITT to purchase yours today! Call The Grill 228-871-2494
for more information. your preference. Details: 228-871-4009. Training Hall 228-871-4750
Don’t blink . . . or this offer will race by Don’t want to get out in the cold for Youth Activities Center 228-871-2251
lunch? Let The Grill bring it to you. The contact: Main Office 228-871-2538 10
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