Ombudsman Greeting Tiger Families, Thope you all had a wonderful time at the Easter Party with the rest of the Tiger Family. It was great getting to see so many of you. This month I would like to take this opportunity to highlight a great resource offered here at NAS JAX: Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR). NAS Jax MWR operates the auto skills center; bowling alley; marina; fitness center; flying club; golf course; Information, Ticket and Travel (ITT) office; outdoor recreation; parks and pienies; and skeet range. Many of the activities and events are free or are available at a low-cost! The Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Administrative oO Street between Yorktown and Saratoga Avenues. ices are located in Building 1 on Langley They can also be reached by phone at 904-542-3111. They do an outstanding job of updating their Facebook page with the latest events and activities, so everyone can always be informed. To connect with them on Facebook, just search for “NAS Jacksonville MWR”. I would like to take the opportunity to say “farewell” and “thank you” for allowing me to serve the Tiger Families as an Ombudsman. It has been a pleasure getting to know so many of you, and I promise you are all in good hands with the new Ombudsmen, Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. Eason, I wish you all the best Best Regards, indy fficer Spouses Club Hello from the VP-8 Officer pouses’ Club! We hope everyone had a great March and enjoyed the warmer weather! This month, the OSC will be hosting a farewell party for Kelley Adametz on Friday, April 24 at 7pm at Pottery Works on Baymeadows Road. Com join us for pottery painting, food and fun! ‘The OSC is also looking for nominations for board positions. If you're interested in learning more about being a member of the board, you can send us an email at vp8osc@yahoo.com. You can also like us on Facebook “VP-8 Officer Spouses Club” where we'll share more details about the board and upcoming events. Have a great April! Brooke Rodriguez OSC President vp80sc@yahoo.com Connect with us on Facebook: “VP-8 Officer ‘Spouses’ Club”‘The Fighting Tigers Poros net VP-8 Events Apr. 3 - Tiger Day Apr. 6 - Tiger Day May 4-8 - PRT May 22 - VP-8 Change of Command NAS JAX Events ***Visit the NAS Jacksonville MWR Facebook page for additional details*** Apr. 1 - Easter Egg Hunt @ 7 PM Apr. 3 - Zumba Party for the 10th Annual Navy Run @ 11 AM Apr. 10 - 10th Annual Captain Chuck Cornett Navy Run @ 8 AM Apr. 11 - Month of the Military Child Carnival @ 11 AM Apr. 28 - R.A.D Physical Defense Course for women @ 6:30 PM June 8 - Youth Summer Camp @ 6 AM JAX Air News Follow “Fighting Tiger” media releases via the NAS Jacksonville newspaper at the following link: http://jaxairnews,jacksonville.com/ Facebook Facebook allows the squadron to ask questions, share thoughts, and support each other as a family. Please follow us on Facebook to view photos, stories, and current events. Fi ollow us on Facebook at: ;www.facebook.com/pages/Patn juadron- EIGHT-VP-8'335)Peo craries acd After performing VPS firs offical P8 light, the crew poses fora ‘Skipper congratulates AT3 Menezes forbeing selected as Tiger ofthe ‘Photo on Mat:2, Month on Mar 5. _AWO2 Miller observes AWO2 Weber while he performs preflight Line Shack personnel study for qualifications on Mat: 8, procedures on the Pon Mat: 18FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT _ pacszscions ‘The Fleet and Family Support Center isa valuable resource forall Navy families. They offera muttitude of counseling opportunities and workshops. Please review their upcoming events listed below; and be sure to ‘Like’ their Facebook page to stay up to date. (wwwfacebookcom/NASJAXFFSO) Call (904) 542-5745 to register for the listed workshops! Money, Debt & Credit Management Couples Communication Call (904) 542-5745 to register Available upon request, 2hour workshop Power 2 Change Women's Support Group Active Parenting of Teens Meets every Wednesday fiom 930am-Iam alll (904) 542-5745 to register Expectant Families Power to Change Women's Support Group Call (904) 42-5745 to register Meets every Wednesday from 9:30am - 11am PATROL SQUADRON EIGHT OMBUDSMAN Local Area Support Nicole Briggs & Stefanie Eason Tri-Care Help Line (800) 444-5445 (904) 463-3579 Fleet FamilyService = — (904) 542-2766 Email - vp8ombuisman@yahoo.com Naval HospitalJAXAppt (904) 542-4677 Tiger Support Group (TSG) American Red Cross (8771 272-7337 ‘REQUESTING VOLUNTEERS FOR THESE ‘NAS JAK Chanel (904) 542-3051 ‘MISSION CRITICAL POSITIONS. Tegal Assistance (904) 542-2565 Poison Information Center (800) 222-1222