Gosport - November 30, 2018

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Last day for Wreaths Across America, Trees for Troops ...

On Dec. 15, thousands of wreaths will be placed at Barrancas National Cemetery. Join the Kiwanis Club of Big Lagoon in sponsoring a wreath to be placed in honor or in the memory of a veteran or loved one. The wreath order deadline is today, Nov. 30, to insure on-time delivery and freshness of the wreaths. To order a wreath go to https://www.barrancaswreaths.com. Today is also the last day for active-duty military to pick up their vouchers for Trees For Troops; go to the MWR Admin Office, Bldg. 4143, by 4 p.m. For more information call 452-3806.

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November 30, 2018

IWTC Corry Station represents NASP at Inaugural Inter-Service Alpha Warrior Battle By IT1 Benjamin Wooldridge

When it comes to fitness competitions between the branches of service, the Navy always aims to win. In one such event named the Alpha Warrior Final Battle, CTT1 Mikala Hawkins showed the other branches what competition and determination really are at Retama Park in Selma, Texas, Nov. 17. Hawkins, a native of Saint Louis, Miss., and an instructor for Cryptologic Technician (Technical) “C” school at Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) NAS Pensacola Corry Station, was asked to compete in the first ever inter-service competition with Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors just one week before it began. “I was just at the gym for my normal workout and one of the staff members approached me and said that I would be a great fit for this and asked if they could sign me up,” Hawkins said. “I gave them my information and one week later I was on my way.” She arrived in Texas to meet the rest of her six-person team and to get a preliminary look at the course, Nov. 16.

The inter-service battle combined 15 obstacles and fitness machines to challenge the teams in various ways. These obstacles tested their abilities in areas such as climbing, gymnastic rings, weightlifting, running, jumping and pull-ups. Each service member ran the course individually with the winning service determined by the total team time. “The course was just crazy,” Hawkins said. “You do the obstacles individually and that’s easy and then you put it all together and you’re running it, your heart is racing and you got adrenaline going it’s just like everything is super invigorating. It really tests not only your physical ability but your mental ability– like how strong you are mentally as well. I think that was the most exciting part.” As exciting of a picture Hawkins painted, there was a complication during the timed events. Toward the middle of the course, she injured her ankle on an obstacle, but with the help of another service member, she See Warrior on page 2

CTT1 Mikala Hawkins, an instructor for Cryptologic Technician (Technical) “C” school at Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station, competes in the Inter-Service Alpha Warrior Battle at Retama Park in Selma, Texas, Nov. 17. The battle combined 15 obstacles and fitness machines, testing abilities in areas such as climbing, gymnastic rings, weightlifting, running, jumping and pull-ups. U.S. Navy photo

NETC staff helps CEODD with Hurricane Michael impacts From Naval Education and Training Command Public Affairs

Rear Adm. Kyle Cozad, commander of Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), commended the efforts of NETC staff during an all-hands call Nov. 19 for the assistance they provided

to NETC’s subordinate commands impacted by Hurricane Michael. “I couldn’t be more proud of how they answered the call to help our shipmates and their families in their time of need,” Cozad said. “This wasn’t an effort to gain personal recognition. Their willingness to volunteer represents

what we stand for as a Navy family. We are one Navy team, and this demonstrates a commitment to our people. This demonstrates a willingness to do everything we can to help our military and civilian employees and their families through difficult times. And in the end, these efforts help ensure our people are best positioned both at home and at work to focus again on the mission of

developing and training Sailors.” Five NETC employees traveled to Center for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Diving (CEODD) at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Panama City Nov. 6 to 9 to assist with administrative requirements service members and Navy civilians faced as a result of the hurricane. See NETC on page 2

NASP service members participating in annual Combined Federal Campaign From Naval Air Station Pensacola Public Affairs

Sailors from Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station and Soldiers from Delta Company, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion pose for a photo at Southern Oaks Care Center. The service members joined more than 25 military veterans living at the facility for a Veterans Day observance. U.S. Navy photo

NASP Corry Station honors local veterans From Center for Information Warfare Training

Sailors and soldiers from NAS Pensacola Corry Station participated in a rescheduled Veterans Day celebration at Southern Oaks Care Center, Nov. 15. Staff and students from Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station and Delta Company, 344th Military Intelligence Battalion joined more than 25 veterans currently residing at the center in a ceremony recognizing their military service.

In the opening remarks, retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) 5 Adolfo DeMontalvo mentioned the 100th anniversary of World War I Armistice Day, which was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to include all veterans from other conflicts around the world. During the celebration, service members delivered certificates of appreciation and served cake to veterans in attendance. They also visited those who were unable to leave their rooms to See Veterans on page 2

With the annual Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) scheduled to end Dec. 15, Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola service members and civilian employees are encouraged to continue donations through their departmental or command CFC representative. “One word comes to mind during the holiday season: gratitude,” OS1 Carl Sowden, the NAS Pensacola CFC co-

ordinator said. “Each year, we celebrate what we are most grateful for, from our loved ones to the opportunities we have to serve, protect and better our nation. A way to celebrate the good in life and to pay it forward is through donating to the CFC.” The CFC is an annual workplace charity campaign, with nearly 200 CFC campaigns organized at federal worksites throughout the country and See CFC on page 2

Holiday Celebration Planned for Veterans Memorial Park Dec. 15 at 3:30 p.m. .... A special ceremony is planned in observance of the holidays at Veterans Memorial Park in Pensacola beginning at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 15. Major Gen. Richard Secord, the former deputy assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, will be the guest speaker and will share his thoughts about military service during the holidays. Christmas music will be featured as well as the a capella singers caroling from First Baptist Church. A Christmas tree will be placed at the apex of The Wall South and the lighting of the tree will take place just after sunset. Wreaths Across America will lay wreaths at the base of the Wall South. Families are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to spread out on the grass while enjoying the music and festivities. Participants at the event will be able to order bricks for the Walk of Honor. The Walk of Honor is a project designed to allow family and friends to place bricks at Veterans Memorial Park with custom messages to honor the service and sacrifice of our military personnel and veterans. For more information, go to https://veteransmemorialparkpensacola.com.

Published by Ballinger Publishing, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of the Navy. Opinions contained herein are not official expressions of the Department of the Navy nor do the advertisements constitute Department of the Navy, NAS Pensacola or Ballinger Publishing’s endorsement of products or services advertised.


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