4 JAX AIR NEWS, NASJACKSONVILLE, Thursday, March 13, 2008 Boeing Company Navy to hold multi-mission maritime aircraft public hearings Shredding documents Photos by QM2 Nicole Beatty Southland Recycling and Shredding Services employees Enrique Rosado (left) and Kevin Lloyd shred documents from NAS Jacksonville at the Navy Exchange park- ing lot March 5. The event was coordinated by Fleet and Family Support Center Financial Counselor Rufus Bundridge. "This is the closeout to Military Saves Week. This is to remind people how important shredding documents with any personal infor- mation is. Shredding personal documents is one of the best ways to stop identity theft," said Bundrige. From Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command The Department of the Navy has pre- pared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) to assess the potential environmental consequences of the introduction of the P-8A Multi-Mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) to the U.S. Navy fleet. The DEIS reviewed and assessed six bas- ing options developed out of the need to replace the retiring P-3C aircraft with the P- 8A MMA at existing maritime patrol home bases. The Navy evaluated a range of alterna- tives based upon the number of squadrons to be based at each site, placement of the fleet replacement squadron (FRS) and the number of main operating bases. The DEIS evaluated potential environ- mental consequences to resources such as air quality, archeological/cultural resources, coastal considerations, noise, socioeconom- ics, threatened and endangered species, traf- fic, water quality and wetlands/floodplains. The Navy will host a public hearing April 9 at the Howard Johnson Inn, ('l.iy Duval Room, 150 Park Avenue, Orange Park, to provide information about the DEIS and to obtain public comment on the document. The public hearing will be preceded by an open information session to allow interested individuals to review information presented in the DEIS. Navy representatives will be available during the information session to provide clarification as necessary related to the DEIS. The information session will occur from 4:30-6:30 p.m., followed by the formal pub- lic hearing from 7- 9 p.m. Those wishing to speak at the public hearing should arrive early to sign up. Speakers will be heard on a first come first served basis. There are five ways for interested mem- bers of the public to comment on the DEIS: 1) Fill out a comment sheet and drop it in the comment box at one of the below meet- ings. 2) Provide verbal comments as part of the hearing and the stenographer will record statement. 3) Submit comments through the mail by sending to: Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic Attn: MMA PM 6506 Hampton Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23508-1278 4) Visit the project Web site at www. MMAEIS.com for further information or to provide written comments. 5) Provide written comments via Fax at (757) 322-4894. All comments must be postmarked (if mailed) or received no later than April 25 in order to be considered in the final Environmental Impact Statement. The DEIS has been distributed to various federal, state, and local agencies, as well as other interested individuals and organiza- tions. In addition, copies of the DEIS have been distributed to the Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional Branch Jacksonville Public Library located at 6887 103rd Street, Jacksonville. Volunteer Sailors from The Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit Jacksonville unload a truckload of shredable documents from Personnel Support Activity Detachment Jacksonville. 'Topcats' disestablishment ceremony set By Staff The VS-31 "Topcats" are flying into the sunset after 66 years of faithful service. Ceremonies will begin March 27 at Hangar 116, NAS Jacksonville For information, go to: http://www.vs31.navy.mil. I , Dance Like the Stars with our Introductory Special 3 Private Lessons Hours: M-F Ipm-0Opm SSat & Sun by Appointment Dance Elite Dance Club 201- St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville ( 4388-9952 Also 2177-21 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park. Fl 32073 904-276-1515 349055 (W:URNEETI 'YOHR IV) ITIS * Tuesday Military Appreciation Day $.50 wings $1 drafts all day with military i.d. * Happy Hour daily from 3-6pm and 9-close WE SUPPORT OUR MILITARY! PRESENT THIS COUPON FOR I : TI,,A , l Ir, ,I I ,I 20% OFF MERCHANDISE, H-D PARTS & ACCESSORIES. Offer expires 4/30/2008. Excludes labor, bikes, trailers, insurance, wreck repairs, and Thunder Mountain/Aftermarket accessories. In-stock merchandise only. Cannot be used in combination with any other sale or offer. Does not apply to previous purchases. One per customer. L-- -------- ------------ --------- J 1125