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MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION D es e r t R o u n d u p Desert Roundup NAS Fallon Conducts Basic NADAP August 2008 Volume 4 No. 8 THIS ISSUE CONTENTS MWR Desk 2 Whine or Dine 3 NSAWC 6 FRC West Fallon 8 SFWPD Desert Outlaws 11 FFSC 15 Skipper Says 2 MWR News 9 NAS Fallon – Master-at-Arms First Class (MA1) Kyle J. Stewart was promoted on 8 July 2008 at Security Headquarters aboard NAS Fallon under the Combat Meritorious Advancement Program (CMAP). CMAP provides commanders the opportunity to advance junior enlisted Sailors who display uncommon valor and extraordinary leadership while engaged in, or in direct support of, combat operations. During an Individual Augmentation tour in Iraq, Stewart, a military police dog handler, saw combat first hand. “While I was there on one of my missions we did take small arms fire,” said Stewart, the K-9 Assistant Leading Petty Officer of Security Department. “Also my dog Damien and I found a homemade explosive factory that housed all the ingredients for homemade explosives.” e following actions are examples of situations that may warrant consideration under this program: · Sailors actively participating in ground action or operations against an armed opponent. · Sailors actively involved in offensive or defensive engagements against hostile seaborne watercraſt (e.g., members directly involved in visit, board, search and seizure operations as part of a boarding party or defense of an offshore oil facility). · Active ordnance clearing, removal, or render-safe operations. · Active involvement in anti- terrorism/force protection missions where armed engagement with an opposing force occurs. Nominations must be submitted within one year of the meritorious action or performance in combat. Meritorious action from the previous year is eligible. To get the promotion you have to submit a package through the chain of command to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), or you can submit the package through the Master Chief that is in charge of all naval personnel in Iraq, according to Stewart. “What I did is I submitted the package up to the CNO when I got back to Fallon and it got approved that way.” Stewart started his naval career at the U.S. Naval Recruit Training Command Great Lakes located at Chicago. en his next stops were to Yokosuka Japan, Military Working Dog School in San Antonio Texas, Command Naval Region Southwest Deployable K-9 Unit in San Diego California before coming to Fallon. MA1 Stewart has been in the Navy for a total of seven years and has been deployed to Iraq for six month tours twice. NAS Fallon Sailor gets Rare Combat Promotion Story and photo by Mass Communications Specialist, 2nd Class, Steven A. Rinkel, NAS Fallon Public Affairs Chaplain’s Corner 3 MA1 Kyle Stewart (right) is presented with his certificate of promotion by Captain Michael Glaser, Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Fallon. Petty Officer Stewart was advanced Tuesday under the Combat Meritorious Advancement Program following two tours in Iraq. Master-at-Arms Second Class Petty Officer Jeremy T. Fuller, Yeoman ird Class Petty Officer Brian A. Rathell and Corporal Adrian J. Simonson were awarded scholarships from the Carson City Navy League, while Hospital Corpsman Second Class Petty Officer Renee Garnett was recognized for her selection as Sailor of the Year during a banquet on July 18, 2008. Rear Admiral Len Hering, the two- star flag officer in charge of Navy Region Southwest, was the guest speaker at the Carson City Navy League and helped present the honors to the awardees. Navy League councils support active duty military personnel through “adoption” of ships, installations, and units; commissioning ceremonies; award programs; and other recognition programs. During his address to the Navy League, Hering said, “ese scholarships that you are presenting them are allowing them to fulfill some of their aspirations. 92% of all individuals that come into the Navy today join for the Montgomery G. I. Bill.” e Navy League works closely with the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and the US-flag Merchant Marine through a network of 265 councils in the U.S. and around the world. e Navy League has more than 65,000 active members. e Navy League supports America’s young people through its youth programs, including sponsorship of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Navy League Scholarship Program. Individual councils are also involved in promoting youth- oriented activities in their communities such as Navy and Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) units along with other recognized youth programs. Local councils and National headquarters provide over $200,000 in scholarships and awards every year. “Were pushing these kids to make sure that they understand that higher education is a principal part of who and what we are, and that we want you to get your degree,” said Hering of Sailors today. “We want you to go through that first four year enlistment and finish with an associate’s degree. We believe that’s our promise.” Petty Officer Fuller (NAS Fallon) received the Capt. W.R. Alcorn Scholarship, Petty Officer Rathell (Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center) received the Mr. Donald L. Campbell Scholarship, Corporal Simonson (Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center) received the “Jake” Jacobsen Scholarship and Petty Officer Garnett received the Sailor of the Year award for the DeWert Branch Medical Clinic at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center. Sailors Recognized at Carson City Navy League Story by Mass Communications Specialist, 2nd Class, Steven A. Rinkel, NAS Fallon Public Affairs

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Page 1: Desert Roundup

MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION

Desert RoundupDesert Roundup

By MC2 (AW/SW) Steven A. Rinkel, NAS Fallon Public Affairs

NAS Fallon – Speeders on board Naval Air Station Fallon may need to watch out. NAS Fallon conducted a basic radar certi�cation class that was not only for the base’s security department personnel but for local law enforcement agencies as well.

“We have two of our active duty personnel that went through the class who are now capable of being instructors, that way we can keep up on our new people reporting aboard to become patrol supervisors,” said Master at Arms 1st Class (SW) Matthew C. Schmelzer, the Leading Petty Of�cer of Naval Air Station Security Forces Training Department. “Now our guys can

can host other classes and offer that training so we won’t have to rely on Nevada Highway Patrol, or any other outside agencies to keep our guys quali�ed.”

Law enforcement agencies from Lyon County Sheriff’s Department and the Nevada Highway Patrol were also present to receive the training.

The Instruction Course consisted of two days of instruction to the student instructors. “The next three days are completed by the student instructors, where they actually teach a basic radar school to students seeking basic radar certi�cation. And part of the instructor certi�cation is I oversee their teaching and provide feedback guidance,”

said Sergeant Bryan Jorgensen, from the Nevada Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Division.

The Basic Radar Course is designed to familiarize students with the history and theory of radar and its application to law enforcement, mathematical applications relating to radar operation (including time – distance calculations), outside in�uences to radar operation and learning tools for students to estimate speed and distance. The course also covered the legal aspects of operating radar including case law and legal requirements for of�cers and organizations as well as licensing requirements for the radar guns.

“It is very important that we get our Sailor’s taught in these subjects,” said Master at Arms 3rd Class (AW) Eric C. Buelow the Patrol Supervisor for Delta Section. “This is a great tool that we as security

NAS Fallon Conducts Basic Radar Certification Training

and police on base need to have. It helps reduce traf�c, speeding and overall safety for people traveling on the base.”

Ships Serviceman Master Chief (SW/AW) Ronulfo Roxas, the NADAP Senior Enlisted Advisor plays a video for Sailors who attended the “Myths and Truths” brief about drugs, alcohol and urinalysis. NAS Fallon’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Summit was held on March 17th 2008.Photo by: Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Steven A. Rinkel

Graduates of the Basic Radar class and the Radar Instructor class:

Jorgensen Nevada Highway Patrol, Deputy Daniel Lynch Lyon County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Larry Miller Lyon County Sheriff’s Office and Trooper Larry Madden Nevada Highway Patrol

Technician 2nd Class Jonathan Burnett Reno Navy Reserve Unit Photo by: Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Steven A. Rinkel

Micah Kiletico, the Officer in Charge of the Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit

Kiletico pins on his new rank during the ceremony at the CBMU headquarters on board Naval Air Station Fallon. Photo by: Mass Communications Specialist Steven A. Rinkel

NADAPStaff EducatesSailorsBy MC2 (AW/SW) Steven A. Rinkel NAS Fallon Public Affairs

NAS Fallon – The Navy’s training on alcohol and drug abuse continues when the Navy Alcohol Drug Abuse Program (NADAP) staff came to Fallon to educate Sailors.

“This is a unique opportunity for Fallon,” said Fire Controlman Chief (SW) Grant Cau�eld, NAS Fallon’s Command Drug and Alcohol Program Advisor. “These kinds of presentations are reserved exclusively for the big metro areas where they can hit huge amounts of Sailors at one time, and the fact that NADAP took the time to think about NAS Fallon and come out here is really just a great opportunity for us to get some of the bene�ts that bigger places get all the time.”

The briefs, held at the base theater, on “Myths and Truths” of alcohol, drugs and

below personnel, while the “Best Practices” brief was for all leadership positions.

“I thought it was pretty interesting counseling your troops in regards to drug abuse and drinking and driving while their on leave,” said Culinary Specialist Chief (SW/AW) Jeffrey Dickerson, the Morale Welfare and Recreation Leading Chief Petty Of�cer. “Having them sign chits saying that they are aware of the things they will do on leave. Drinking and driving is not one, and drug abuse is zero tolerance in the Navy.

And they will adhere to those.”The Navy maintains that

alcohol and drug dependency are preventable and treatable and has developed a realistic and practical programto prevent drug and alcohol abuse. This program operates throughout the Navy on a world wide basis and is known as NADAP. It provides a wide range of services to military personnel and their families through

counseling and assistant centers, alcohol rehabilitation centers and navy drug rehabilitation centers.

“NADAP is responsible for making the policies for the Navy in regards to substance abuse prevention,” said Ships Serviceman Master Chief (SW/AW) Ronulfo Roxas, the

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August 2008 Volume 4 No. 8

THISISSUE

CONTENTSMWR Desk 2Whine or Dine 3NSAWC 6FRC West Fallon 8SFWPD Desert Outlaws 11FFSC 15

Skipper Says

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NAS Fallon – Master-at-Arms First Class (MA1) Kyle J. Stewart was promoted on 8 July 2008 at Security Headquarters aboard NAS Fallon under the Combat Meritorious Advancement Program (CMAP). CMAP provides commanders the opportunity to advance junior enlisted Sailors who display uncommon valor and extraordinary leadership while engaged in, or in direct support of, combat operations. During an Individual Augmentation tour in Iraq, Stewart, a military police dog handler, saw combat � rst hand. “While I was there on one of my missions we did take small arms � re,” said Stewart, the K-9 Assistant Leading Petty O� cer of Security Department. “Also my dog Damien and I found a homemade explosive factory that housed all the ingredients for homemade explosives.” � e following actions are examples of situations that may warrant consideration under this program:

· Sailors actively participating in ground action or operations against an armed opponent.

· Sailors actively involved in o� ensive or defensive engagements against hostile seaborne watercra� (e.g., members directly involved in visit, board, search and seizure operations as part of a boarding party or defense of an o� shore oil facility).

· Active ordnance clearing, removal, or render-safe operations.

· Active involvement in anti-terrorism/force protection missions where armed engagement with an opposing force occurs.

Nominations must be submitted within one year of the meritorious action or performance in combat. Meritorious action from the previous year is eligible.

To get the promotion you have to submit a package through the chain of command to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), or you can submit the package through the Master Chief that is in charge of all naval personnel in Iraq, according to Stewart. “What I did is I submitted the package up to the CNO when I got back to Fallon and it got approved that way.” Stewart started his naval career at the U.S. Naval Recruit Training Command Great Lakes located at Chicago. � en his next stops were to Yokosuka Japan, Military Working Dog School in San Antonio Texas, Command Naval Region Southwest Deployable K-9 Unit in San Diego California before coming to Fallon. MA1 Stewart has been in the Navy for a total of seven years and has been deployed to Iraq for six month tours twice.

NAS Fallon Sailor gets Rare Combat PromotionStory and photo by Mass Communications Specialist, 2nd Class, Steven A. Rinkel, NAS Fallon Public A� airs

Chaplain’s Corner

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MA1 Kyle Stewart (right) is presented with his certi� cate of promotion by Captain Michael Glaser, Commanding O� cer of Naval Air Station Fallon. Petty

O� cer Stewart was advanced Tuesday under the Combat Meritorious Advancement Program following two tours in Iraq.

Master-at-Arms Second Class Petty O� cer Jeremy T. Fuller, Yeoman � ird Class Petty O� cer Brian A. Rathell and Corporal Adrian J. Simonson were awarded scholarships from the Carson City Navy League, while Hospital Corpsman Second Class Petty O� cer Renee Garnett was recognized for her selection as Sailor of the Year during a banquet on July 18, 2008.

Rear Admiral Len Hering, the two-star � ag o� cer in charge of Navy Region Southwest, was the guest speaker at the Carson City Navy League and helped present the honors to the awardees.

Navy League councils support active duty military personnel through “adoption” of ships, installations, and units; commissioning ceremonies; award programs; and other recognition programs.

During his address to the Navy League, Hering said, “� ese scholarships that you are presenting them are allowing them to ful� ll some of their aspirations. 92% of all individuals that come into the Navy today join for the Montgomery G. I. Bill.”

� e Navy League works closely with the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and

the US-� ag Merchant Marine through a network of 265 councils in the U.S. and around the world. � e Navy League has more than 65,000 active members.

� e Navy League supports America’s young people through its youth programs, including sponsorship of the US Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Navy League Scholarship Program. Individual councils are also involved in promoting youth-oriented activities in their communities such as Navy and Marine Corps Junior Reserve O� cer Training Corps ( JROTC) units along

with other recognized youth programs. Local councils and National headquarters provide over $200,000 in scholarships and awards every year.

“Were pushing these kids to make sure that they understand that higher education is a principal part of who and what we are, and that we want you to get your degree,” said Hering of Sailors today. “We want you to go through that � rst four year enlistment and � nish with an associate’s degree. We believe that’s our promise.”

Petty O� cer Fuller (NAS Fallon) received the Capt. W.R. Alcorn Scholarship, Petty O� cer Rathell (Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center) received the Mr. Donald L. Campbell Scholarship, Corporal Simonson (Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center) received the “Jake” Jacobsen Scholarship and Petty O� cer Garnett received the Sailor of the Year award for the DeWert Branch Medical Clinic at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center.

Sailors Recognized at Carson City Navy LeagueStory by Mass Communications Specialist, 2nd Class, Steven A. Rinkel, NAS Fallon Public A� airs

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Happy August to everyone and welcome aboard CVW-9. As I write this I’m hoping that the high temperatures in July don’t carry over to August. � ere’s way too much to do and see in August and if we could please have the temps just around 85 I’d be most grateful.

August is a busy month and here’s a few events taking place right in our own backyard.

#1. � e Oasis Stampede (Donkey, Mule Show & Country Fair August 1-3 at the Churchill County Fairgrounds

#2. Rattlesnake Raceway August 2 Bomber Challenge August 23rd Mud Bogs (One of my favorites) August 30th Kids Rides August 31st Demolition Derby

#3. Top Gun Raceway August 15th Test N Tune & Grudge Racing August 16th ET Race #10 & Pro Quick #16

August 29th Big Bucks 2008 & test N Tune

#4. NMXD Arenacross Triple Crown Finale August 8th & 9th at the Churchill County Fairgrounds

#5. Overland Hotel’s 8th Annual Chili Cook-o� on August 16th

#6. August 29th – September 1st is the Lions Club Junior Rodeo at the Churchill County Fairgrounds

#7 � is is a can’t miss have to go event… � e “Hearts O’Gold Cantaloupe Festival August 29th through September 1st at the Churchill County Fairgrounds. � ere are always tons of stu� going on, great food, melon margaritas, contests, kids activities and much much more.

#8. And we also can’t forget the Fallon Lions Club Labor Day Parade down Maine Street on September 1st.

So there you have it, quite a few events and activities that you need to get out and enjoy. Too o� en we hear the “� ere’s never anything to do” so the next time you hear that you can show them the information above. For more information please go to http://www.fallontourism.com/

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Change is one of those things that are a constant in life and although most of us do not like change for the most part, there have been a number of recent changes that have happened in the Navy that we are need to know about. � e recently passed updated GI Bill presents a new host of bene� ts for every active duty military member. � e Department of Defense is still in the process of sorting out how to implement all of the

aspects of this bill, but if you want the latest information on what you qualify for, please stop the NAS Fallon Navy Campus. As I have mentioned before the Navy is extremely concerned with the number of motorcycle accidents that our sailors are involved in. One of the ways that the Navy is attempting to solve this problem is by tightening the training requirements for being allowed to operate motorcycles on Navy installations. Even if you

have already had a motorcycle training course, the Navy is now requiring you to update your training every three years. If you have any questions about the new requirements and whether or not you are still quali� ed to operate a motorcycle on the base, please contact the NAS Fallon Safety department. Finally, the Navy has recently changed the rules on how many days of leave you can carry over from one � scal year to the next

increasing the number of days from 60 to 90. � is change was originally not supposed to go into e� ect until 1 October 2009 but the implementation date was moved up to 1 October this year. � is means that at the end of September, this year, if you have more than 60 days of leave on the books but less than 90 days, you will not lose any leave. If you have additional questions about this change, please talk to your Admin Department or the NAS Fallon CSD.

MWR Desk

You just can’t help but fall in love with the Silver State during the winter. If you love the outdoors, Fallon is a feast for the eyes come December. Snow starts appearing on the Stillwater Mountains as your eyes gaze east. To the south you can clearly see mountains � � y to seventy miles away with white-capped majesty. Muted browns give way to brilliant whites, the air is cold and crisp, and if you’re really lucky, you see deer graze on the valley � oor. It’s a season and views you can’t grow tired of. But with summer comes wild� re season. Smoke and haze � ll the air and the views that inspire us fade into a murky background. � is season has been so bad that on occasion we have kept the children indoors because of the quality of the air. Later in the day, it’s usually safer, but it makes me long for the grand views. Especially in the wee morning hours, if I didn’t know the way towards the base, the trip could be a bit unnerving. � e haze and the smoke make everything look unfamiliar in the darkness. � e seasons of our lives can o� en re� ect the seasons of the Silver State. � ere will be times when life and love seem so clear, so beautiful, and so crisp. Everything is wrapped in brilliance and � nery, and you know how your world should be. You can peer down your life and you know how the journey goes, and you are thrilled by the prospects. You eagerly look around the next corner for the wonders that come into your life.

But then there are the other times when everything seems to be in the fog or haze. Your world is clouded and grey. � e forecast is gloomy; the outlook is guarded and grim. What once seemed so certain and familiar is tentative and elusive. You have an idea where you’re supposed to go, but nothing looks or feels the same. I suspect one of the reasons for guides for people travelling through the Great West in the olden days was precisely for the times when the view was hazy, grey, and unfamiliar. When the weather is clear and the view is pristine, almost anyone can get to the destination from their starting point. A guide is needed for those times in life when it’s not so clear or certain. Faith can be that help in uncertain times. It leads us through the illnesses, the cancer that comes into our lives or the lives of those we love. It helps us when we feel discouraged or depressed, and is there for us when the friendship has faded away or when a love has run its course. When God said that He would never leave or forsake us, it was a promise that He would be there for us for the entire journey of life. � e Psalmist David was so con� dent that he could count on God’s presence even when he walked through the valley of the shadow of death. � rough the haze, he could see God guiding him to green pastures and still waters. May God grant you the faith that takes you through the haze of life until you can see the mountain majesty.

Chaplain Michael BigelowThrough the Haze

Have a Great & Safe Month!

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� is CSP newsletter is an authorized publication for members of the military services. Contents of the CSP Roundup are not necessarily the o� cial views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. � e appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, NAS Fallon, or the publisher, of the products or services advertised. Published monthly by Sierra Nevada Media Group, a private � rm in no way connected with the Department of Defense, the U.S. Navy, under exclusive written agreement with NAS Fallon. Correspondence with the Publisher may be addressed to 5055 Metric Way, Carson City, NV 89706. News Submission: � e editorial content is edited by the MWR Department, NAS Fallon. Submissions in the form of news and feature stories and photographs are encouraged; these must include the author’s name, rate, rank and unit for military, and position and department for civilian personnel. All submissions must include duty phone number for information veri� cation. News and feature copy may be edited for adherence to appropriate news style and are subject to editing due to space limitations. Submit articles by e-mail to [email protected]. Submit hard copies or 3.5” disks in person at the MWR Business O� ce. Deadline for all submissions is the 15th of every month. For information on paid advertisement contact the Lahontan Valley News at 775-423-6041.

MWR Sta� : Capt. Michael Glaser, Commanding O� cer • Cmdr. Doug Russell, Executive O� cer • John Stadler MWR Site Director • Dee Haberthur, Editor

� e CSP Roundup • NAS Fallon MWR O� ce Bldg. 308 • NAS Fallon, NV 89496

If you’ve lived in Fallon for longer than a few months you know it’s always a big deal whenever a new restaurant opens up. I’m happy to say that our newest dining out source “� e Slanted Porch” is open for business. Located at 310 S. Taylor Street they are fast becoming one of the best places to go for lunch. � ey o� er a wide variety of sandwiches, salads, soup and an amazing half pound angus burger along with a full bar. While currently open for lunch and on site catering I’m also hearing that as they progress thewy could be expanding their hours and menu. � e sandwiches are impressive with 20 di� erent selections. I’ve tried the Michelangelo (roast beef, turkey, ham, swiss cheese, lettuce,

tomato, onion and homemade poppy seed vinaigrette and I couldn’t have been happier. I also sampled friends Angus Burger which was quite tasty and Carson River (white albacore tuna salad, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo) which were also quality sandwiches. � e menu may read much like typical deli fare but it’s de� nitely a cut above with reasonable prices. For the little guys and the young at heart they also o� er the “Homer” which is a peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwich along with chicken tenders. I always judge the quality of a restaurant by

whether or not I’ll go back and although there’s a few places I will forever avoid the Slanted Porch is de� nitely not one of them. I look forward to seeing them grow and in the mean time enjoy what they o� er. For more information you can call them at 423-4489 or email them at [email protected]

Whine or Dine… You just can’t help but fall in love with the Silver State during the winter. If you love the outdoors, Fallon is a feast for the eyes come December. Snow starts appearing on the Stillwater Mountains as your eyes gaze east. To the south you can clearly see mountains � � y to seventy miles away with white-capped majesty. Muted browns give way to brilliant whites, the air is cold and crisp, and if you’re really lucky, you see deer graze on the valley � oor. It’s a season and views you can’t grow tired of. But with summer comes wild� re season. Smoke and haze � ll the air and the views that inspire us fade into a murky background. � is season has been so bad that on occasion we have kept the children indoors because of the quality of the air. Later in the day, it’s usually safer, but it makes me long for the grand views. Especially in the wee morning hours, if I didn’t know the way towards the base, the trip could be a bit unnerving. � e haze and the smoke make everything look unfamiliar in the darkness. � e seasons of our lives can o� en re� ect the seasons of the Silver State. � ere will be times when life and love seem so clear, so beautiful, and so crisp. Everything is wrapped in brilliance and � nery, and you know how your world should be. You can peer down your life and you know how the journey goes, and you are thrilled by the prospects. You eagerly look around the next corner for the wonders that come into your life.

But then there are the other times when everything seems to be in the fog or haze. Your world is clouded and grey. � e forecast is gloomy; the outlook is guarded and grim. What once seemed so certain and familiar is tentative and elusive. You have an idea where you’re supposed to go, but nothing looks or feels the same. I suspect one of the reasons for guides for people travelling through the Great West in the olden days was precisely for the times when the view was hazy, grey, and unfamiliar. When the weather is clear and the view is pristine, almost anyone can get to the destination from their starting point. A guide is needed for those times in life when it’s not so clear or certain. Faith can be that help in uncertain times. It leads us through the illnesses, the cancer that comes into our lives or the lives of those we love. It helps us when we feel discouraged or depressed, and is there for us when the friendship has faded away or when a love has run its course. When God said that He would never leave or forsake us, it was a promise that He would be there for us for the entire journey of life. � e Psalmist David was so con� dent that he could count on God’s presence even when he walked through the valley of the shadow of death. � rough the haze, he could see God guiding him to green pastures and still waters. May God grant you the faith that takes you through the haze of life until you can see the mountain majesty.

Chaplain Michael BigelowThrough the Haze

Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) is providing an opportunity for Sailors, family members and military retirees to help shape the future of its Fleet and Family Readiness (F&FR) programs by participating in the 2008 F&FR Customer Satisfaction Survey, July 7 through Aug. 7. � e survey will permit customers of Fleet and Family Readiness programs to voice their opinions on a variety of topics. F&FR programs being surveyed include Child and Youth Programs, Fleet and Family Support Programs, Morale, Welfare and Recreation (Liberty, Fitness, ITT, Movie � eaters, Library/Resource Centers) and Navy Gateway Inns and Suites. � e survey will be available online beginning July 7 at www.c� group.net/� r. � e assessments were developed in consultation with Claes Fornell International, an independent research � rm. � e results will provide Navy leadership with information that will be used to enhance current programs and improve Navy quality of life. “� is is an outstanding opportunity for our Sailors and their families to make a di� erence in Navy-wide quality of life programs,” said John B. Baker, director, Fleet and Family Readiness programs, CNIC. “� e results of the assessments will be used by Navy leadership to improve programs and services that support the � eet, � ghter and family.” For more information, contact Nancy Walker, Regional Marketing Manager at (619) 556-7033.

Sailors and Families Invited to Participate in Fleet and Family Readiness Program Survey

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Indoor Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2791 Silver State Club . . . . . . . 2625 Sage & Sand Club . . . . 2482 Planet X Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 2445 Sage Brush Bowl . . . . . . 2451 Hot Stuff Pizza . . . . . . . . . . 2454 MWR LPO Office . . . . . . 2869 MWR Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2550 Fleet and Family Services Center . . . . . . . . 3333 Child Development Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 423-5808 Child Development Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423-0220 Housing Office . . . . . . . . . . 2809

Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2813

Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2274

Commissary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3428

Navy Exchange . . . . . . . . . 2818

Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428-0100

Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2811

Drug and Alcohol Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3738

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society . . . . . . . . . . . 2739

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Pay for 3 m onths of locker tim e and get a

m onth FREE! Exp. June 31, 2007

No change given - No substitutions

Silver State Luncheons

Buy One Lunch &Get the Second for HalfPrice!

Not valid for Mongolian BBQ. Second meal must = or > ub value. Exp. June 31, 2007

No change given - No substitutions

Poney Express Rentals

Rent a TravelTrailer & W e’llThrow In2 Sleeping Bags

FREE! Exp. June 31, 2007

No change given - No substitutions

Desert M oon Theater

Buy One Large Popcorn Get aFREE Large

Soda! Exp. June 31, 2007

No change given - No substitutions

Planet X

Buy One Burger

& Get a FREELarge Soda!

Exp. June 31, 2007 No change given - No substitutions

Bow ling CenterBow lon Tuesdays

Between1400-1600

& Get One FREELarge Soda!

Exp. June 31, 2007 No change given - No substitutions

Caroline M assage

10% OFFforFirst 10 PeopleW ho Bring In This

Coupon! Exp. June 31, 2007

No change given - No substitutions

May 31, 2008 May 31, 2008 Non-transferrable January 31, 2008

May 31, 2008 May 31, 2008 May 31, 2008 May 31, 2008

May 31, 2008

Pony

MWR News

NADAP Senior Enlisted Advisor. “If you compare our alcohol related incidents from 1996 to 2007 there is about a 32% decrease, and about a 62% decrease in drug abuse be-cause of the NADAP program and policies.” NADAP holds these summits on a monthly basis on different bases and provides the Command-ing Officers, Executive Officers, Command Master Chiefs, senior

enlisted personnel, junior officers and also junior enlisted personnel about the Navy’s policy in regards to substance abuse prevention. “The Sailors enjoy the informa-tion because they can use it as a tool so when they go out to the bar or go on liberty they have all the information they need to make a sound decision,” said Roxas. From fiscal years 2005 thru 2007 the Navy discharged 11,000 Sailors because of drugs or alcohol. The cost to separate one Sailor and train their replacement can be as much as $150,000 so over one bil-lion dollars was used the last three years for this process alone, said Roxas.

Cont’d From CoverNADAPStaff Educates....

Pay for 3 MWR Runs(5K or 10K)

Get the 4th FREE!Name:

Exp. Aug 31, 2008 Exp. Aug 31, 2008 • Non-transferrable Exp. Aug 31, 2008

Exp. Aug 31, 2008 Exp. Aug 31, 2008 Exp. Aug 31, 2008 Exp. Aug 31, 2008

Summer Savings!

Special Olympics11 June through 11 July NAS Fallon mishap data

3 validated and reportable mishaps or illnesses

1. An employee bent over to pick up a mat and fell injuring her face.2. An employee injured his le� shoulder while conducting handcu� training. 3. An employee lacerated his � nger while constructing a wooden deck.

June tra� c stats:

Total 1408s issued 25Violations 41Warnings 16Moving violations 24Non-moving violations 17Seat belt 04DUI 00TA, non-injury 02 TA, injury 00Cell phone 08

Seat belt survey (Main and South gates)

1531 total cars3057 total passengers2293 passengers 16 and over; 116 found to be non-compliant 764 passengers under 16; 0 non-compliant

1. Goggles On at all times. Never remove your goggles until all markers are saved, all barrel blocking devices are on and you are clear of the playing � led. NEVER PLAY PAINBALL WITHOUT GOGGLES!2. Always keep your barrel blocking device on/in your barrel until you are ready to use your marker.3. Safety ON! Do not switch your marker’s safety o� until you are on the playing � eld and ready to play.4. � e � rst two thing you do when you are out and before leaving the playing � led are: • Safety ON • Barrel Blocking Device on/in.5. NO BLIND FIRING! If you can’t look down the barrel at your target …don’t touch the trigger.6. Check your equipment before you leave to play. If something doesn’t work as it should, � x it.7. Remember both CO2 and High Pressure Air (HPA) is just that … HIGH PRESSURE. It can be dangerous. Check your valves and tanks for damage and cracks.8. Check to make sure your tank is screwed all the way into the tank and your marks line up.9. Make sure when you are unscrewing your tank from your marker that the valve is unscrewing from the marker and NOT the valve unscrewing from the tank. 10. Safe your marker before cleaning. Ensure there is no gas in the marker and the barrel is removed.11. Marker velocity should be set to less then 300 FPS.

Paint Ball Safety Rules

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desert roundup MWR Activities AUGUST 2008 • 5DESERT ROUNDUP MAY 2008 • 5

MEAN GENES & EDDIE PEPPERS: Location Bldg 426-2449CAG Hours of Operation:

Monday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

SFARP Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri – 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED

Non CAG Hours of Operation:Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday CLOSED

DID YOU KNOW?•Mean Genes has a $2 kid’s meal

•Mean Gene’s/Eddie Peppers has weekly specials

SAGE & SAND CPO CLUB: Location Bldg 382. Phone Number 426-2483

CAG Hours of Operation: Monday – Wednesday 4:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.

Thursday & Friday 3:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED

(Can be opened by request)Non CAG Hours of Operation:

Monday – Wednesday 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday 3:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

(Close According To Patronage)

DID YOU KNOW?•You can book your upcoming retirement, party, wedding our any

occasion special celebration at the Sage & Sand CPO Club

•Sage & Sand CPO Club may be opened on weekends by request just call ext 2841.

PLANET X BAR: Location Bldg 323. Phone Number 426-4000CAG Hours of Operation:Mon. Tues, Wed Thurs & Sun 6pm-12amFri & Sat 6pm-1am

SFARP Hours of Operation:Bar - Monday – Friday 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Close According To Patronage)Saturday & Sunday – CLOSED NON CAG Hours: Planet X Bar Closed (Can be opened by request.)

Located in Building 393 (next to the Auto Hobby Shop) has all of your camping needs covered.

You can rent coolers, tents, campers, and all the essentials to go camping and enjoy the sites in beautiful Northern Nevada. We also have fishing gear,

log splitters, boats and of the ski, snowboard equipment that you could possibly need.

Stop by today and see what is available for you and your family to rent or give us a call at 775-426-2598.

MWR Pony Express Outfitters

DID YOU KNOW?

• If you enjoy a great game of pool, Planet X bar has four pool tables and you can play for Free. In the game room there are a great variety of arcade games at a cost but all the pool tables are free from open to close.

• Planet X Bar has an Advisory Board? If you are an E1-E6 and would like to join please call ext 4000.

• You can book Planet X for re-enlistment parties, squadron parties or for any special occasion.

Activities

Silver State Club EventsMay 2008

1120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-85541120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-85541120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-8554

Restaurant & Sports Bar S a n d w i n d s

Opens at 11:00 Daily

MusicFriday & Saturday

SPORTS BAR

Pool Tables, Video Games, Dart Board, Progressive Slots

5 Large Screen TVsNFL Sunday Ticket

RESTAURANT HOURS:

MONDAY - SATURDAY

11:00am - 8:30pm

SUNDAY SPORTS BAR BREAKFAST

9:30am - NOON 00

00

24

15

23

May 7, 2008 CINCO DE MAYOMEXICAN BUFFETOpen to all hands1100-1300 $7.95 per person

May 11, 2008ALL HANDS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH$17.95 per person$7.95 Children 6-12 Children 5 and Under Free 1000-1300

May 21, 2008 ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFETOpen to all hands1100-1300 $7.95 per person

May 30, 2008CLUB CLOSED DUE TO GRAD NIGHT

DESERT ROUNDUP MAY 2008 • 5

MEAN GENES & EDDIE PEPPERS: Location Bldg 426-2449CAG Hours of Operation:

Monday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

SFARP Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri – 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED

Non CAG Hours of Operation:Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday CLOSED

DID YOU KNOW?•Mean Genes has a $2 kid’s meal

•Mean Gene’s/Eddie Peppers has weekly specials

SAGE & SAND CPO CLUB: Location Bldg 382. Phone Number 426-2483

CAG Hours of Operation: Monday – Wednesday 4:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.

Thursday & Friday 3:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED

(Can be opened by request)Non CAG Hours of Operation:

Monday – Wednesday 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday 3:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

(Close According To Patronage)

DID YOU KNOW?•You can book your upcoming retirement, party, wedding our any

occasion special celebration at the Sage & Sand CPO Club

•Sage & Sand CPO Club may be opened on weekends by request just call ext 2841.

PLANET X BAR: Location Bldg 323. Phone Number 426-4000CAG Hours of Operation:Mon. Tues, Wed Thurs & Sun 6pm-12amFri & Sat 6pm-1am

SFARP Hours of Operation:Bar - Monday – Friday 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Close According To Patronage)Saturday & Sunday – CLOSED NON CAG Hours: Planet X Bar Closed (Can be opened by request.)

Located in Building 393 (next to the Auto Hobby Shop) has all of your camping needs covered.

You can rent coolers, tents, campers, and all the essentials to go camping and enjoy the sites in beautiful Northern Nevada. We also have fishing gear,

log splitters, boats and of the ski, snowboard equipment that you could possibly need.

Stop by today and see what is available for you and your family to rent or give us a call at 775-426-2598.

MWR Pony Express Outfitters

DID YOU KNOW?

• If you enjoy a great game of pool, Planet X bar has four pool tables and you can play for Free. In the game room there are a great variety of arcade games at a cost but all the pool tables are free from open to close.

• Planet X Bar has an Advisory Board? If you are an E1-E6 and would like to join please call ext 4000.

• You can book Planet X for re-enlistment parties, squadron parties or for any special occasion.

Activities

Silver State Club EventsMay 2008

1120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-85541120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-85541120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-8554

Restaurant & Sports Bar S a n d w i n d s

Opens at 11:00 Daily

MusicFriday & Saturday

SPORTS BAR

Pool Tables, Video Games, Dart Board, Progressive Slots

5 Large Screen TVsNFL Sunday Ticket

RESTAURANT HOURS:

MONDAY - SATURDAY

11:00am - 8:30pm

SUNDAY SPORTS BAR BREAKFAST

9:30am - NOON 00

00

24

15

23

May 7, 2008 CINCO DE MAYOMEXICAN BUFFETOpen to all hands1100-1300 $7.95 per person

May 11, 2008ALL HANDS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH$17.95 per person$7.95 Children 6-12 Children 5 and Under Free 1000-1300

May 21, 2008 ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFETOpen to all hands1100-1300 $7.95 per person

May 30, 2008CLUB CLOSED DUE TO GRAD NIGHT

DESERT ROUNDUP MAY 2008 • 5

MEAN GENES & EDDIE PEPPERS: Location Bldg 426-2449CAG Hours of Operation:

Monday – Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

SFARP Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri – 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED

Non CAG Hours of Operation:Monday – Friday 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday CLOSED

DID YOU KNOW?•Mean Genes has a $2 kid’s meal

•Mean Gene’s/Eddie Peppers has weekly specials

SAGE & SAND CPO CLUB: Location Bldg 382. Phone Number 426-2483

CAG Hours of Operation: Monday – Wednesday 4:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.

Thursday & Friday 3:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.Saturday & Sunday - CLOSED

(Can be opened by request)Non CAG Hours of Operation:

Monday – Wednesday 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday 3:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

(Close According To Patronage)

DID YOU KNOW?•You can book your upcoming retirement, party, wedding our any

occasion special celebration at the Sage & Sand CPO Club

•Sage & Sand CPO Club may be opened on weekends by request just call ext 2841.

PLANET X BAR: Location Bldg 323. Phone Number 426-4000CAG Hours of Operation:Mon. Tues, Wed Thurs & Sun 6pm-12amFri & Sat 6pm-1am

SFARP Hours of Operation:Bar - Monday – Friday 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Close According To Patronage)Saturday & Sunday – CLOSED NON CAG Hours: Planet X Bar Closed (Can be opened by request.)

Located in Building 393 (next to the Auto Hobby Shop) has all of your camping needs covered.

You can rent coolers, tents, campers, and all the essentials to go camping and enjoy the sites in beautiful Northern Nevada. We also have fishing gear,

log splitters, boats and of the ski, snowboard equipment that you could possibly need.

Stop by today and see what is available for you and your family to rent or give us a call at 775-426-2598.

MWR Pony Express Outfitters

DID YOU KNOW?

• If you enjoy a great game of pool, Planet X bar has four pool tables and you can play for Free. In the game room there are a great variety of arcade games at a cost but all the pool tables are free from open to close.

• Planet X Bar has an Advisory Board? If you are an E1-E6 and would like to join please call ext 4000.

• You can book Planet X for re-enlistment parties, squadron parties or for any special occasion.

Activities

Silver State Club EventsMay 2008

1120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-85541120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-85541120 TAYLOR PLACE • 423-8554

Restaurant & Sports Bar S a n d w i n d s

Opens at 11:00 Daily

MusicFriday & Saturday

SPORTS BAR

Pool Tables, Video Games, Dart Board, Progressive Slots

5 Large Screen TVsNFL Sunday Ticket

RESTAURANT HOURS:

MONDAY - SATURDAY

11:00am - 8:30pm

SUNDAY SPORTS BAR BREAKFAST

9:30am - NOON 00

00

24

15

23

May 7, 2008 CINCO DE MAYOMEXICAN BUFFETOpen to all hands1100-1300 $7.95 per person

May 11, 2008ALL HANDS MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH$17.95 per person$7.95 Children 6-12 Children 5 and Under Free 1000-1300

May 21, 2008 ITALIAN LUNCH BUFFETOpen to all hands1100-1300 $7.95 per person

May 30, 2008CLUB CLOSED DUE TO GRAD NIGHT

Silver State Club Events • August 2008August 6 • Build your own Burger Lunch

Open to All Hands • $7.95 per person • 1100-1300

August 13 • Fish & Chips Lunch Bu� et Open to All Hands • $7.95 per person • 1100-1300

August 19 • Turkey & Ham Lunch Bu� et Open to All Hands • $7.95 per person • 1100-1300

August 27 • Mongolian BBQ Lunch Open to All Hands • $0.60 per ounce • 1100-1300

August 28 • Mongolian Dinner Open to All Hands • $0.60 per ounce • 1700-2000

KARAOKE TUESDAYSPLANET X KAROAKE NIGHT� is is fund you won’t want to miss! Join us at Planet X for Karaoke. Serenade the audience with tunes from the Beatles to Sinatra to Alanis Morrisette, and to the ever-popular karaoke staple, “I Will Survive,” by Gloria Gaynor. Sing your favorite songs for the crowd from 2000-2400 while you enjoy great food & beverage specials.

WEDNESDAY LIBERTY CENTER GAME NIGHT AT PLANET XJoin the Liberty Center at Planet X for “GAME NIGHT” and win great prizes. � is is game fun you will want to be a part of ! Texas Hold Em!, Poker, Dominoes, Darts and Pool Tournaments a di� erent game every � ursday beginning at 1900. Don’t miss out!

*IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY! – Come in and see if your birth date is randomly pulled and win great prizes! Ask the bartender!

Paint Ball Safety Rules

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6 • AUGUST 2008 NSAWC desert roundup

Commander Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center RADM Mark Emerson presents the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Lieutenant Ryan Mapeso for professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as EP-3 weapons and tactics instructor and assistant director for the electronic reconnaissance weapons school from August 2006 to July 2008.

It was a relaxing way to end the work week for Sailors assigned to the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) as they joined family members June 27 for a command-sponsored picnic at Sorenson Park. Parents and children both took advantage of the entertainment and food provided by the command’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) committee. While the adults visited with friends and met new friends, the kids were having the time of their lives with games such as the ‘bounce house,’ jousting and go karts. With plenty of food to go around, people mingled about, taking time to meet other NSAWC families, or spending time with their children on the playground.

� e MWR committee provided their cooking skills by grilling tri-tip and corn. Snow cones, baked beans, soda, water and juice were also available free of charge to all family and friends of the center. “I want to extend my thanks to our MWR picnic committee for a job well done,” said NSAWC Command Master Chief Neal Johnson. “� e food was excellent and fun was had by all. I look forward to the next one.” said Command Master Chief Neal Johnson.

It took eight MWR committee meetings to plan and organize this event. � e committee includes AM1 Paul Harrah, command MWR president, AW1 Kevin Freeland, IS1(AW/SW) Carrie Sayers, YN3 Brian Rathell, AZ1 Eric Teed, IS3 Jacob Wille, AO2 Valdo Lozano, IS2 Je� rey Welter, AOAN Garland Cross, ET2 William Mensch, and HM2 (AW) Brinda Vanvolkenburg. In addition to games and food, there was also information distributed regarding disaster preparedness. To kick o� Operation Prepare Training, free � rst aid kits were given to � ve lucky ra� e winners. � e intention of the giveaway was to help Sailors and their families better prepare in case of an emergency, and to help them start thinking about what items should be contained in their emergency prepardness kits.

Sailors Enjoy Command Picnic

“I was really happy with the turn-out of personnel and the sta� working the

event did a great job.”

Commander Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center RADM Mark Emerson presents the Junior Sailor of the Quarter award to Hospital Corpsman Second Class (Aviation Warfare) Brinda Vanvolkenburg for outstanding performance of duty while assigned to the Medical Department at Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center from April 2008 to June 2008.

Commander Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center RADM Mark Emerson presents the Blue Jacket of the Quarter award to Intelligence Specialist � ird Class Jacob Wille for outstanding performance of duty while assigned as the Strike Cell Supervisor at Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center from April 2008 to June 2008.

Commander Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center RADM Mark Emerson presents the Meritorious Civilian of the Quarter award to Jim Tarner for outstanding performance of duty while assigned to Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center.

Commander Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center RADM Mark Emerson presents the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Stacy Haruguchi for professional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as the U.S. Air Force Liaison in June 2008 at Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center.

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6 • AUGUST 2008 NSAWC desert roundup desert roundup Desert Moon Theater AUGUST 2008 • 7

WALL-E

Cast: Je� Garlin Benjamin Burtt Kim Kopf Fred Willard Sigourney Weaver

Rated: GRuntime: 98 minSynopsis: What if mankind had to leave Earth, and somebody forgot to turn the last robot o� ? Wall-E, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for, as he adventures across the galaxy chasing his dream.

WANTED

Cast: James McAvoy Morgan Freeman Angelina Jolie Common Kristen HagerRated: R for strong bloody violence throughout, pervasive language and some sexualityGenre: Action/Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction/Fantasy, � riller, Crime/Gangster and AdaptationRuntime: 110 minSynopsis: 25-year-old Wes was the most disa� ected, cube-dwelling drone the planet had ever known. His boss chewed him out hourly, his girlfriend ignored him routinely and his life plodded on interminably. Everyone was certain this disengaged slacker would amount to nothing. � ere was little else for Wes to do but wile away the days and die in his slow, clock-punching rut. Until he met a woman named Fox.

GET SMART

Cast: Steve Carell, Anne Hathaway, Dwayne Johnson, Alan Arkin, Terrence Stamp

Rated: PG13 for some rude humor, action violence and language.Genre: Comedy, � riller and AdaptationRuntime: 111 minSynopsis: Maxwell Smart is on a mission to thwart the latest plot for world domination by the evil crime syndicate known as KAOS.

Desert Moon � eater Recording 426-2552 or www.mwrtoday.com Call 426-2580 for more information.

Sailors Enjoy Command Picnic

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8 • AUGUST 2008 FRC West Fallon desert roundup

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MUSIC FRIDAY & SATURDAY

POOL TABLES • DART BOARDPROGRESSIVE SLOTS

6 BIG SCREEN TV’SNFL SUNDAY TICKET

RESTAURANT OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 11AM�9:00PM

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Information,Tickets & Tours . . . . . . . . . . . 2275 or 2865 Sports World Gymnasium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2949 Oasis Fitness Center . . . . . . . . . 2251 or 2252 Go Kart Track . . . . . . . . . . . . 2437 Theater Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2552 Theater Office . . . . . . . . . . . 2580 Pony Express Outdoor Recreation . . 2598 Auto Hobby Shop . . . . . 2575 Top Fun Youth and Teen Center . . . . . . . . 3777

Indoor Pool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2791 Silver State Club . . . . . . . 2625 Sage & Sand Club . . . . 2482 Planet X Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 2445 Sage Brush Bowl . . . . . . 2451 Hot Stuff Pizza . . . . . . . . . . 2454 MWR LPO Office . . . . . . 2869 MWR Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2550 Fleet and Family Services Center . . . . . . . . 3333 Child Development Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 423-5808 Child Development Homes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 423-0220 Housing Office . . . . . . . . . . 2809

Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2813

Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2274

Commissary . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3428

Navy Exchange . . . . . . . . . 2818

Medical . . . . . . . . . . . . . 428-0100

Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2811

Drug and Alcohol Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3738

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society . . . . . . . . . . . 2739

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Buy a Donut; Get a FREESm allCoffee

or Tea Exp. June 31, 2007

No change given - No substitutions

Gym

Pay for 3 m onths of locker tim e and get a

m onth FREE! Exp. June 31, 2007

No change given - No substitutions

Silver State Luncheons

Buy One Lunch &Get the Second for HalfPrice!

Not valid for Mongolian BBQ. Second meal must = or > ub value. Exp. June 31, 2007

No change given - No substitutions

Poney Express Rentals

Rent a TravelTrailer & W e’llThrow In2 Sleeping Bags

FREE! Exp. June 31, 2007

No change given - No substitutions

Desert M oon Theater

Buy One Large Popcorn Get aFREE Large

Soda! Exp. June 31, 2007

No change given - No substitutions

Planet X

Buy One Burger

& Get a FREELarge Soda!

Exp. June 31, 2007 No change given - No substitutions

Bow ling CenterBow lon Tuesdays

Between1400-1600

& Get One FREELarge Soda!

Exp. June 31, 2007 No change given - No substitutions

Caroline M assage

10% OFFforFirst 10 PeopleW ho Bring In This

Coupon! Exp. June 31, 2007

No change given - No substitutions

May 31, 2008 May 31, 2008 Non-transferrable January 31, 2008

May 31, 2008 May 31, 2008 May 31, 2008 May 31, 2008

May 31, 2008

Pony

MWR News

NADAP Senior Enlisted Advisor. “If you compare our alcohol related incidents from 1996 to 2007 there is about a 32% decrease, and about a 62% decrease in drug abuse be-cause of the NADAP program and policies.” NADAP holds these summits on a monthly basis on different bases and provides the Command-ing Officers, Executive Officers, Command Master Chiefs, senior

enlisted personnel, junior officers and also junior enlisted personnel about the Navy’s policy in regards to substance abuse prevention. “The Sailors enjoy the informa-tion because they can use it as a tool so when they go out to the bar or go on liberty they have all the information they need to make a sound decision,” said Roxas. From fiscal years 2005 thru 2007 the Navy discharged 11,000 Sailors because of drugs or alcohol. The cost to separate one Sailor and train their replacement can be as much as $150,000 so over one bil-lion dollars was used the last three years for this process alone, said Roxas.

Cont’d From CoverNADAPStaff Educates....

Pay for 3 MWR Runs(5K or 10K)

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On Friday, June 27, 2008, FRC West Site Fallon had a Command picnic at Oats Park in Fallon. Service members and Department of Defense (DoD) Civilian employees were encouraged to bring their family and friends to this event. Food was catered by Susie’s BBQ. � ere were several

activities in which personnel participated from dunk tank to geocaching. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called “geocaches” or “caches”) anywhere in the world. � ere were seven containers placed for the day in the park courtesy of CDR John S. Visosky (O� cer in Charge) in which AT2(AW) Riggins found them all. Awards were also presented to our outstanding performers within the Command; Senior Sailor of the Quarter, Sailor of the Quarter, and Junior Sailor of the Quarter 2008. Awards were awarded to AM1(AW) Killian, MR2(SW) Stacy, and AZ3 Tillman respectively.

Mr. Lawrence Curran was awarded the Civilian of the Quarter for � ird Quarter 2008, Fiscal Year 2008. AM1(AW) Bacolo, AMAN Lease, and Mr. Russell Montoya were awarded a Letter of Appreciation from the Navy League for their assistance on a TA-4J cockpit project. Additionally, Miss Carol Brani� from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University presented some gi� s to the awardees for the outstanding performance as well, including a $100 book gi� certi� cate.

FRC West Site Command Picnic

Mr. Lawrence Curran is receiving the Civilian of the Quarter for � ird Quarter 2008, Fiscal Year 2008

MR2(SW) Stacy is receiving the Sailor of the Quarter for Second

Quarter 2008

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8 • AUGUST 2008 FRC West Fallon desert roundup desert roundup MWR News AUGUST 2008 • 9

Top: NSAWC takes � rst place in Captains Cup Golf. Pictured are Ernesto Liligan (highest score of the season), Jason Morgan, and William Mensch

Bottom: Sean VanBuren represents Ops, runners up in Captains Cup Golf

captain’s cup golfA

CTIVITIES

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Join NAS Fallon MWR for…

COMMUNITY SKATE NIGHTAll authorized MWR patrons and family members only may attend

Meet at Uncle Bruce’s Skateway 50 • 125 Grand AvenueThursday, August 28 • 5:30pm to 8:00pm

SKATE SESSION AND RENTALS ARE FREE!Show your ID at the door • Bus ride available for Single Sailors at the Liberty Center

The snack bar will be open for your convenience. They sell everything from pizza and hot dogs to candy and soda.

For more information, call Liberty at 426-2836/2275.

SFWPD Fallon concludes SFTI Class 03-08

YN2(SW) Joshua A. Sando, SFWPD Fallon Public A� airs O� cer

� e end of June at Strike Fighter Wing Paci� c Detachment (SFWPD) Fallon closed out the latest eight week long Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Class (SFTI). SFTI Class 03-08, conducted by Naval Strike Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) and supported by SFWPD Fallon safely conducted 478 � ight hours while expending 54.62 tons of ordnance and providing advanced tactical training for 8 aircrew. A total of 419 sorties were completed for a 96.77 percent sortie completion rate and SFWPD Fallon’s Maintenance O� cer, LT Andrew L. Rutherford stated, he was extremely proud of the signi� cant amount of hard work and e� orts expended by all of the Sailor’s at SFWPD Fallon under his cognizance and the conclusion of every SFTI class marks an achievement that all Sailors involved can be proud of.

NSAWC actively manages and maintains each SFTI Class as part of the Navy’s Air Combat Training Continuum, but all maintenance support for student aircra� from around the � eet, primary F/A-18A-F Hornets is conducted by SFWPD Fallon. Outstanding support was provided to SFWPD Fallon from various Navy and Marine Corp squadrons from around the country. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) ONE FIVE FOUR and VFA ONE FOUR SEVEN from Lemoore, California; VFA ONE THREE ONE, VFA ONE FOUR THREE, and VFA EIGHT THREE from Oceania, Virginia; Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron ONE ZERO ONE from San Diego, California; and Sailor’s assigned to SFWPD El Centro all signi� cantly contributed to ensuring SFTI Class 03-08 was completed successfully.

Story and photos by Casey Bain, JFIIT, USJFCOM

Navy Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) with support from Air Force surveillance and electronic warfare aircra� and an Army Patriot battalion are working closely together to defeat a three-dimensional irregular warfare threat over the snow-capped mountains in the northern Nevada desert to help prepare units for the rigors of combat as they conduct the largest joint integrated training event (ITE) here in years, according to o� cials at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center (NSAWC). “Air Wing Fallon (AWF) provides our forces with a realistic and dynamic training opportunity that replicates the way we � ght in theater,” said Rear Adm. Mark Emerson, Commander, NSAWC. “We provide end-to-end training for the forces that train here. � is current exercise is a culmination of almost six-years of planning, coordination, and hard work. We believe it provides a unique joint training environment for the entire carrier air wing including joint terminal attack controllers, Special Operations Forces, Air Force command and control and electronic warfare aircra� , and an

Army Patriot battalion so they can learn how to work together here exactly like they will in combat.” � is AWF ITE incorporates a variety of missions that test the participants’ abilities to work together as a well-synchronized joint war� ghting team. Mission types include air warfare, joint suppression of enemy air defenses, joint close air support, theater air and missile defense, and combat search and rescue. “� e training event here at Fallon provides a great opportunity to conduct superb joint training,” said Army Maj. Gen. Howard Bromberg, commanding general, U.S. Army Air Defense Artillery Center at Ft. Bliss, Texas. “Seldom have we been presented with the opportunity to train as part of this type of joint integrated team with live air and command and control assets.” Helping to support this joint integrated training environment is U.S. Joint Forces Command’s (USJFCOM) Joint War� ghting Center ( JWFC) and the Joint Fires Integration and Interoperability Team ( JFIIT). “AWF is a great example of how an existing traditional service-level training program can be enhanced to conduct robust training that integrates other participants and services not normally found in a carrier air wing rotation,” said Michelle Lewis, JWFC program coordinator for AWF ITE. “� e real and distinct value of this ITE will be the synergy in training value created by enabling CVW-8, Army Patriot and other joint forces to train together in an increasingly complex and demanding environment that will maximize joint training and lessons learned

that units can leverage today and in future rotations.” NSAWC provides a comprehensive training environment that incorporates 11,000 square miles of training ranges, a supersonic air corridor, and an instrumentation capability that can electronically track, record and play back every training mission. “� is venue is ripe with opportunity to exercise and stress the joint � res aspect of our mission,” said Army Lt. Col. Nick Bernhardt, commander, 2-1 Air Defense Artillery from Ft. Hood, Texas. “� is environment provides us with an incredible opportunity to train with all our equipment that we need to be pro� cient with to support the joint � ght. We can train on every major task within our mission essential task list here – something that we can’t do back at home station. � e ability to receive truth-based, joint focused a� er action reviews are priceless to our leaders and soldiers. Everything we do here is war� ghter focused and that helps to prepare our entire team for the challenges that lie ahead.”

Air Wing Fallon kicks off Joint Exercise

An Army Air Defense Artillery Patriot missile launcher � om 2-1 ADA protects the NAS-Fallon air� eld as a Navy F/A-18 Hornet � om CVW-8 patrols above during AWF ITE.

A Navy F/A-18 Hornet � om Carrier Air Wing Eight conducts joint close air support

training as part of AWF ITE.

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SFWPD Fallon concludes SFTI Class 03-08

YN2(SW) Joshua A. Sando, SFWPD Fallon Public A� airs O� cer

� e end of June at Strike Fighter Wing Paci� c Detachment (SFWPD) Fallon closed out the latest eight week long Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor Class (SFTI). SFTI Class 03-08, conducted by Naval Strike Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) and supported by SFWPD Fallon safely conducted 478 � ight hours while expending 54.62 tons of ordnance and providing advanced tactical training for 8 aircrew. A total of 419 sorties were completed for a 96.77 percent sortie completion rate and SFWPD Fallon’s Maintenance O� cer, LT Andrew L. Rutherford stated, he was extremely proud of the signi� cant amount of hard work and e� orts expended by all of the Sailor’s at SFWPD Fallon under his cognizance and the conclusion of every SFTI class marks an achievement that all Sailors involved can be proud of.

NSAWC actively manages and maintains each SFTI Class as part of the Navy’s Air Combat Training Continuum, but all maintenance support for student aircra� from around the � eet, primary F/A-18A-F Hornets is conducted by SFWPD Fallon. Outstanding support was provided to SFWPD Fallon from various Navy and Marine Corp squadrons from around the country. Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) ONE FIVE FOUR and VFA ONE FOUR SEVEN from Lemoore, California; VFA ONE THREE ONE, VFA ONE FOUR THREE, and VFA EIGHT THREE from Oceania, Virginia; Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron ONE ZERO ONE from San Diego, California; and Sailor’s assigned to SFWPD El Centro all signi� cantly contributed to ensuring SFTI Class 03-08 was completed successfully.

AOC(AW/SW) Deitrick at bat during the SFWPD Fallon Picnic

So� ball Game.

SFWPD Fallon Sailor’s enjoying the 2008 Command Picnic.

ADAN Martinez being presented his F/A-18A-F Plane Captain Quali� cation.

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� e earth is covered with water, yet only one percent is available for drinking. Unfortunately, many of us take this small percentage for granted. � e average adult needs only 2-1/2 quarts of water per day to maintain health, but in the United States, we each use 125 to 150 gallons per day for cooking, washing, fl ushing, and watering. � at’s over 40 percent more water than we need to accomplish these tasks. Our wasteful habits not only deplete clean water reserves faster than we can replenish them, but they pollute many waterways, rendering them unfi t for human consumption. � ey also stress aging drinking water and sewage treatment facilities beyond their capacities. In each of the past few years, wastewater treatment systems dumped an estimated 2.3 trillion gallons of inadequately treated sewage into U.S. coastal waters, destroying beaches, fi sheries, and other marine life. We waste water both by practicing bad habits, like leaving the water running when we brush our teeth, and by using antiquated equipment not built with water conservation in mind. Bad habits can be diffi cult to change, but new ones can save thousands of gallons of water per year per person. Installing new water-saving equipment and small devices also can save signifi cant amounts of water per household without requiring us to change our daily routines. Many devices are inexpensive, available in local hardware stores, and easy to install. � ey can save energy (and energy bills) too! By following a few simple steps, a typical family of four can save an astounding 50,000 to 100,000 gallons of water per year. What are we waiting for? Here are 21 water conservation measures for everybody:

FOR EVERY ROOM IN THE HOUSE

• Repair leaky faucets, indoors and out. One leaky faucet can use up to 4,000 gallons of water per month.• Install faucet aerators. � ese inexpensive devices can reduce water use up to 60 percent, while maintaining a strong fl ow.

IN THE KITCHEN • When cooking, save 10 to 15 gallons of water per meal by peeling and cleaning vegetables in a large bowl of water instead of under a running tap.• When hand washing dishes, save 15 gallons of water by soaking dirty dishes in the basin, then rinsing them off .• Run full-load dishwashers to save 15 gallons per load, and hot water costs, too.• When buying a new dishwasher, select one with a “light-wash” option. Newer models use 20 percent less water than older ones.

IN THE BATHROOM

• Take short showers instead of baths. Showers use an average of 5 to 7 gallons per minute, three times less than the water used to take a bath.• Install a low-fl ow showerhead. � is will cut water use in the shower to just 3 gallons per minute and still provide a invigorating fl ow.

• Turn off the water to brush teeth, shave, and soap up in the shower. Filling the sink to shave uses only 1 gallon, while letting the water run can use up to 10 gallons per shave. Turning off the water when you brush your teeth can save 4 gallons of water each time.• Repair leaky toilets to save more than 50 gallons of water per day. Add 12 drops of food coloring into the tank. If color appears in the bowl one hour later, the unit is leaking. • Install a toilet displacement device to save thousands of gallons of water per year or 5 to 7 gallons per fl ush. Place one to three weighted plastic jugs into the tank, making sure the jugs don’t interfere with the fl ushing mechanism or a suitable fl ow. Or instead of jugs, use toilet dams that hold back a reservoir of water during each fl ush, saving 1 to 2 gallons. Don’t use bricks because they can chip and foul the fl ushing mechanism.• When buying a new toilet, select a low-fl ush model that uses less than 1-1/2 gallons of water to fl ush, saving over 7,000 gallons per year per person.• Use 100% of your bar soap by doing the following: When you get down to that little sliver that you can no longer use simply wet a new bar of soap and stick the leftover piece to it. � e next time you use it the sliver will be solidly affi xed.

ON WASH DAY

• When purchasing a new washing machine, buy a water-saving model that can be adjusted to load-size and has a “suds-saving” option. New models use 40 percent less water than older models.• For old and new machines, run full loads only.

TAKING WATER CONSERVATION OUTDOORS

• Mow your lawn with water retention in mind. Set mower blades on a high setting (2 to 3 inch grass length as opposed to golf-course short) to provide natural ground shade and promote water retention by the soil.• Water lawn and garden in the morning when evaporation is lowest.• Water no more than 1 inch per week, applied slowly to prevent runoff . Place several empty cans around the yard when watering to determine how long it will take to water 1 inch.• Collect rainwater for water plants using a barrel covered screen.• Plant indigenous species suited to your area and save as much as 54 percent the water used to care for outdoor plants. Ask your local nursery for plant and grass species that require less water.• When washing your car, turn off the hose between rinses to save up to 150 gallons per washing.• Sweep down decks and driveways instead of hosing them down.

From an EPA articleEdited by Cecil Cook, NAS Fallon Solid Waste Coordinator

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� ird Party Collections was established in 1989 under Public Law 101-510 (US Code 1085). � e law requires military hospitals to bill private insurance companies for the cost of care received by all patients except active duty. When a patient has other health insurance (OHI) from a private company, the government bills the cost of any medical treatment (inpatient, outpatient, pharmacy, laboratory and radiology) to the insurance company. � ere is no requirement that dependents carry private health insurance; however with budget cuts, base closures, the war and redistribution of funds in general, certain medical services may be reduced or eliminated at military treatment facilities. � e monies the TPC program collects from OHI assists in purchasing equipment and services that may not otherwise be available. For patients with OHI there are no out of pocket costs. In fact every claim fi led by the military treatment facility on behalf of the insured, helps the insured meet their annual individual/family deductible. Historically, health insurance premiums go up every year, even if the insured actually doesn’t use the coverage.

Please bring your health insurance cards with you each time you visit a military t r e a t m e n t facility. Public Law 101-510 T i t l e 10 USC, Sec 1 0 9 5 r e q u i r e s that you

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fi ve years or both under Public law 18 USC 1001.

All non-active duty patients seen at military treatment facilities are required to complete the form at least

annually and will be asked at every clinic visit to confi rm the other health insurance information on fi le.

Stephanie Beasley, Uniform Business Offi ce Manager for Naval Hospital Lemoore can be reached at: (559) 998-4982

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San Diego Chargers vs. RaidersSunday

September 28, 20081:05 p.m. Kick Off

$88 per ticket$15 per person for bus ride

Bus will depart NAS at 0600 and return at approximately 2300

We only have 30 tickets so time is of the essence! Please sign up before the tickets are gone.

A $40 deposit is required per ticket at time of sign-up.

Call 426-2275/2865 for more information.All sales are final. Since tickets are a one-of-a-kind item and not replaceable, there are no refunds, exchanges or

cancellations.

� e earth is covered with water, yet only one percent is available for drinking. Unfortunately, many of us take this small percentage for granted. � e average adult needs only 2-1/2 quarts of water per day to maintain health, but in the United States, we each use 125 to 150 gallons per day for cooking, washing, fl ushing, and watering. � at’s over 40 percent more water than we need to accomplish these tasks. Our wasteful habits not only deplete clean water reserves faster than we can replenish them, but they pollute many waterways, rendering them unfi t for human consumption. � ey also stress aging drinking water and sewage treatment facilities beyond their capacities. In each of the past few years, wastewater treatment systems dumped an estimated 2.3 trillion gallons of inadequately treated sewage into U.S. coastal waters, destroying beaches, fi sheries, and other marine life. We waste water both by practicing bad habits, like leaving the water running when we brush our teeth, and by using antiquated equipment not built with water conservation in mind. Bad habits can be diffi cult to change, but new ones can save thousands of gallons of water per year per person. Installing new water-saving equipment and small devices also can save signifi cant amounts of water per household without requiring us to change our daily routines. Many devices are inexpensive, available in local hardware stores, and easy to install. � ey can save energy (and energy bills) too! By following a few simple steps, a typical family of four can save an astounding 50,000 to 100,000 gallons of water per year. What are we waiting for? Here are 21 water conservation measures for everybody:

FOR EVERY ROOM IN THE HOUSE

• Repair leaky faucets, indoors and out. One leaky faucet can use up to 4,000 gallons of water per month.• Install faucet aerators. � ese inexpensive devices can reduce water use up to 60 percent, while maintaining a strong fl ow.

IN THE KITCHEN • When cooking, save 10 to 15 gallons of water per meal by peeling and cleaning vegetables in a large bowl of water instead of under a running tap.• When hand washing dishes, save 15 gallons of water by soaking dirty dishes in the basin, then rinsing them off .• Run full-load dishwashers to save 15 gallons per load, and hot water costs, too.• When buying a new dishwasher, select one with a “light-wash” option. Newer models use 20 percent less water than older ones.

IN THE BATHROOM

• Take short showers instead of baths. Showers use an average of 5 to 7 gallons per minute, three times less than the water used to take a bath.• Install a low-fl ow showerhead. � is will cut water use in the shower to just 3 gallons per minute and still provide a invigorating fl ow.

• Turn off the water to brush teeth, shave, and soap up in the shower. Filling the sink to shave uses only 1 gallon, while letting the water run can use up to 10 gallons per shave. Turning off the water when you brush your teeth can save 4 gallons of water each time.• Repair leaky toilets to save more than 50 gallons of water per day. Add 12 drops of food coloring into the tank. If color appears in the bowl one hour later, the unit is leaking. • Install a toilet displacement device to save thousands of gallons of water per year or 5 to 7 gallons per fl ush. Place one to three weighted plastic jugs into the tank, making sure the jugs don’t interfere with the fl ushing mechanism or a suitable fl ow. Or instead of jugs, use toilet dams that hold back a reservoir of water during each fl ush, saving 1 to 2 gallons. Don’t use bricks because they can chip and foul the fl ushing mechanism.• When buying a new toilet, select a low-fl ush model that uses less than 1-1/2 gallons of water to fl ush, saving over 7,000 gallons per year per person.• Use 100% of your bar soap by doing the following: When you get down to that little sliver that you can no longer use simply wet a new bar of soap and stick the leftover piece to it. � e next time you use it the sliver will be solidly affi xed.

ON WASH DAY

• When purchasing a new washing machine, buy a water-saving model that can be adjusted to load-size and has a “suds-saving” option. New models use 40 percent less water than older models.• For old and new machines, run full loads only.

TAKING WATER CONSERVATION OUTDOORS

• Mow your lawn with water retention in mind. Set mower blades on a high setting (2 to 3 inch grass length as opposed to golf-course short) to provide natural ground shade and promote water retention by the soil.• Water lawn and garden in the morning when evaporation is lowest.• Water no more than 1 inch per week, applied slowly to prevent runoff . Place several empty cans around the yard when watering to determine how long it will take to water 1 inch.• Collect rainwater for water plants using a barrel covered screen.• Plant indigenous species suited to your area and save as much as 54 percent the water used to care for outdoor plants. Ask your local nursery for plant and grass species that require less water.• When washing your car, turn off the hose between rinses to save up to 150 gallons per washing.• Sweep down decks and driveways instead of hosing them down.

From an EPA articleEdited by Cecil Cook, NAS Fallon Solid Waste Coordinator

� ird Party Collections was established in 1989 under Public Law 101-510 (US Code 1085). � e law requires military hospitals to bill private insurance companies for the cost of care received by all patients except active duty. When a patient has other health insurance (OHI) from a private company, the government bills the cost of any medical treatment (inpatient, outpatient, pharmacy, laboratory and radiology) to the insurance company. � ere is no requirement that dependents carry private health insurance; however with budget cuts, base closures, the war and redistribution of funds in general, certain medical services may be reduced or eliminated at military treatment facilities. � e monies the TPC program collects from OHI assists in purchasing equipment and services that may not otherwise be available. For patients with OHI there are no out of pocket costs. In fact every claim fi led by the military treatment facility on behalf of the insured, helps the insured meet their annual individual/family deductible. Historically, health insurance premiums go up every year, even if the insured actually doesn’t use the coverage.

Please bring your health insurance cards with you each time you visit a military t r e a t m e n t facility. Public Law 101-510 T i t l e 10 USC, Sec 1 0 9 5 r e q u i r e s that you

divulge

O H I information when you

are seen at any military

t r e a t m e n t facility. Failure

to comply is punishable

with a fi ne or imprisonment for

fi ve years or both under Public law 18 USC 1001.

All non-active duty patients seen at military treatment facilities are required to complete the form at least

annually and will be asked at every clinic visit to confi rm the other health insurance information on fi le.

Stephanie Beasley, Uniform Business Offi ce Manager for Naval Hospital Lemoore can be reached at: (559) 998-4982

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Step up to the microphone and join us at Planet X for Tuesday Night Karaoke on July 15th, 22nd & 29th

from 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. If you sing in the shower or are a wanna be rock star come and sing for thecrowd. Pick what you want to sing from a large variety of music. You can choose country, classic rock,

disco and much more…Whatever you want to sing TJ’S DJ’s have it! ENJOY GREAT SPECIALS AND A GREAT TIME!!!!

San Diego Chargers vs. RaidersSunday

September 28, 20081:05 p.m. Kick Off

$88 per ticket$15 per person for bus ride

Bus will depart NAS at 0600 and return at approximately 2300

We only have 30 tickets so time is of the essence! Please sign up before the tickets are gone.

A $40 deposit is required per ticket at time of sign-up.

Call 426-2275/2865 for more information.All sales are final. Since tickets are a one-of-a-kind item and not replaceable, there are no refunds, exchanges or

cancellations.

August 19th & 26th

August 19th & 26th

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General DentistryGeorge Henderson, DDS • Quincy Gibbs, DDS

Jim Smerdon, DMD

OrthodontistRick Parigini, DDS, MSD

EndodontistRodney Gray, DDS, MS

New Patients Welcome • Radiation Digital X-RaysOne Visit / Computer-Designed Crowns

Laser Dentistry • Intraoral Pictures • Dental ImplantsCourteous, Warm & Friendly Services

Most Insurance Accepted including United Concordia

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NADAP Senior Enlisted Advisor. “If you compare our alcohol related incidents from 1996 to 2007 there is about a 32% decrease, and about a 62% decrease in drug abuse be-cause of the NADAP program and policies.” NADAP holds these summits on a monthly basis on different bases and provides the Command-ing Officers, Executive Officers, Command Master Chiefs, senior

enlisted personnel, junior officers and also junior enlisted personnel about the Navy’s policy in regards to substance abuse prevention. “The Sailors enjoy the informa-tion because they can use it as a tool so when they go out to the bar or go on liberty they have all the information they need to make a sound decision,” said Roxas. From fiscal years 2005 thru 2007 the Navy discharged 11,000 Sailors because of drugs or alcohol. The cost to separate one Sailor and train their replacement can be as much as $150,000 so over one bil-lion dollars was used the last three years for this process alone, said Roxas.

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Be AwareWelcome Rene!

� e Fleet and Family Support Center would like to introduce out newest sta� member, Rene Martinez, who is our new Domestic Violence Advocate (DVA) and Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC).

Rene has just moved to Fallon with her two young daughters from Washington. She has lived in Alaska, Washington and brie� y in California. With a BA is Human Services and a variety of work experience in domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy, Rene is a very quali� ed addition to our sta� . Rene says, “Fallon is very similar to the area in WA where I lived previously…small town in the dry desert. Everyone has been so helpful. I am really excited about this new opportunity!”

If you receive suspicious e-mails i.e. asking for money, personal information, notifi cation of being a prize winner, etc…you should fi le a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. � e Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is an alliance between the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). IC3’s mission is to address crime committed over the internet. For victims of Internet crime, IC3 provides a convenient and easy way to alert authorities of a suspected violation.

For law enforcement and regulatory agencies, IC3 off ers a central repository for complaints related to Internet crime, uses the information to quantify patterns, and provides timely statistical data of current trends. IC3 provides a central point for Internet crime victims to report and to alert an apropriate agency on-line. It collects, reviews, and refers Internet crime complaints to law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction to aid in preventive and investigative eff ords. It also identifi es current crime trends over the Internet. In addition, IC3 provides an

analytical repository for Internet crime complaints. It analyzes and refers all fraudulent activity identifi ed on the Internet to the appropriate local, state, or federal law enforcement authority. It aids in the development of law enforcement training to address identifi ed Internet crime problems. It serves as the catalyst that allows law enforcement and regulatory agencies to network and share data, and it potentially reduces the amount of economic loss by Internet crime throughout the United States. Again, if you have a question or concern about Internet crime and/or the potential of Internet crime, visit the IC3 Web site at www.ic3.gov.

Welcome Paul to MWR Paul Orong is the new NAS Fallon MWR Sports World Gym Intramural Sports Coordinator and he comes to us with a world of experience. Paul has been coaching in Fallon for the last 15 years and is a real sports fanatic. Paul is also an incredible motivator and an inspiration to all he comes in contact with. One of his greatest “claims to fame” right now is having the pleasure of coaching our 2008 Olympic triple Jump hopeful,

Aarik Wilson who graduated from CCHS in 2001. Paul has also has participated in Olympic tryouts (OK, it was a few years ago)! Paul is planning on taking the Intramural Sports program to the next level by introducing new sports activities, di� erent types of runs, o� ering more to the families and just generally “really being involved”. So, stop by the gym and say “Hi” to Paul and welcome him to the NAS family.

August FFSC Classes/Workshops

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Be Aware If you receive suspicious e-mails i.e. asking for money, personal information, notifi cation of being a prize winner, etc…you should fi le a complaint with the Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov. � e Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is an alliance between the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). IC3’s mission is to address crime committed over the internet. For victims of Internet crime, IC3 provides a convenient and easy way to alert authorities of a suspected violation.

For law enforcement and regulatory agencies, IC3 off ers a central repository for complaints related to Internet crime, uses the information to quantify patterns, and provides timely statistical data of current trends. IC3 provides a central point for Internet crime victims to report and to alert an apropriate agency on-line. It collects, reviews, and refers Internet crime complaints to law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction to aid in preventive and investigative eff ords. It also identifi es current crime trends over the Internet. In addition, IC3 provides an

analytical repository for Internet crime complaints. It analyzes and refers all fraudulent activity identifi ed on the Internet to the appropriate local, state, or federal law enforcement authority. It aids in the development of law enforcement training to address identifi ed Internet crime problems. It serves as the catalyst that allows law enforcement and regulatory agencies to network and share data, and it potentially reduces the amount of economic loss by Internet crime throughout the United States. Again, if you have a question or concern about Internet crime and/or the potential of Internet crime, visit the IC3 Web site at www.ic3.gov.

Welcome Paul to MWR

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August FFSC Classes/WorkshopsCome and learn new skills, new ways of dealing and much, much more!

Moms & Newborns Get-together: Meet with other new moms and their babies. Talk about the many challenges you are facing: lack of sleep, diaper disasters, laundry overload, etc. � is class will meet on 5 & 19 Aug at the Neighborhood Center, from 10-1100

Reading With Your Toddler: � e � rst tip for sharing books with toddlers is to have fun together. If they are engaged and enjoying themselves, they are learning. Join us while we introduce the love of books and reading to increase language and literacy skills.� is class will meet on 13 & 27 Aug at the Neighborhood Center, from 10-1100

Story Time with Your Preschooler: Books bring fun and wonder. � ey help children learn about the world and themselves. Bring your preschooler for an exciting time of reading and related hands-on activities. � is class will meet on 6 & 20 Aug at Neighborhood Center from 10-1100.

Money and Divorce: � is 50 min. class is designed to guide you through he � nancial challenges of divorce. Discussed topics include talking about money issues in constructive ways, how to manage resources e� ectively through budgeting and cash-� ow, marital real-estate issues, the stocks, bonds and mutual fund division, how to plan for retirement, and hot to work through the tax issue of divorce. � is class will meet on: 4 Aug from 13-1400 at FFSC Training room11 Aug from 09-1100 at Liberty Center18 Aug from 15-1600 at CDC25 Aug from 15-1600 at Neighborhood Center

Anger Management: Angry behavior is o� en a disturbing and sometimes harmful factor in people’s lives. In this four week class you will learn skills to better control your anger at work, with family members, friends, and people you encounter in you everyday life. Participants will learn how anger responses begin, what keeps them alive, and how to reduce or prevent occurrence. � is class meets each � ursday from 10 to 1130 in the FFSC Conference room, Bldg. 309.

Stress Management: Stress is a normal part of life but when it becomes excessive or too long lasting, it can cause damage to physical health and emotional well-being. In this one hour class, participants will learn the causes of stress, when it is useful and when it’s harmful. � ey will learn skills to limit or prevent stress. Good self-care and relaxation techniques will be taught. � is class will meet on 6 & 20 Aug from 13-1400 in the FFSC Conference room.

Parenting of Teens: Raising teenagers came be a challenge to parents and care-givers. In this one-hour class, participants will learn some proven techniques to communicate with your teen, encourage responsible behavior, and to apply consequences to misbehavior. � is class will meet13 Aug from 13-1400 at the FFSC Neighborhood Center.

Parenting Children: Parents of children between the ages of 5 and 12 yrs of age, o� en struggle to get their children to behave. In this one hour class, parents and care-givers will learn proven techniques to encourage appropriate behavior and to reduce or eliminate the occurrence misbehavior from their children. � is class will be on 27 Aug from 13-1400 at the Neighborhood Center, 1019 Arizona Court in base housing.

Basic Budgeting: If you would like to manage your money more e� ectively, this practical workshop is for you. Learn what to include in a budget, how to avoid overspending and how to save money. � e Navy’s Financial Planning Worksheet will serve as the cornerstone for this course. Aug 27 1130-1245

Winning Resumes: Learn how to write e� ective resumes and cover letters. In this highly competitive world the resume becomes an even more important tool to let an employer know you are the right candidate for the job. On-line resumes and applications will be addressed. Please bring an existing resume or work history to the class. AUG 13 1130-1245

Both classes will be held in the Building 309 (FFSC) Training Room.

To sign-up or for more information please call 426-3333, or email us and give us suggestions of classes you would like to see given at � [email protected]

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