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enabling successful aircrew execution of major cam-paign operations.

“By combining VP and VQ expertise in one school-house, we will increase intra-community coordina-tion and cooperation for a more effective MPR force. Courses include aircraft mission and weapons sys-tems and weapons delivery, as well as war fighting tac-tics, techniques and proce-

dures,” explained Art. Moran told the stand-

ing-room-only audience of junior and senior person-nel, “We brought MPRF Reunion from Washington D.C. down to NAS Jackson-ville because we want more junior officers to focus on the future. Our transforma-tion from the venerable P-3 Orion to the new, much more capable P-8 Poseidon is long overdue. The beau-ty of this weapons school is that our trainers will be

in the fleet when the P-8 arrives. It will be this cadre of Level 500 instructors at every position that will quickly bring that aircraft to life,” said Moran.

What other factors make this the right time for MPRWS?

“Navy leadership i s strengthening our pres-ence in the maritime arena because, today, there are more than 186 submarines from different nations patrol l ing the world ’s

oceans,” said Moran.“Many of them are poten-

tial adversaries and this school will help us pre-pare for that by sharpen-ing our maritime situation-al awareness. In the next three years, we want young lieutenants coming through the P-8 pipeline to employ the latest war fighting tac-tics to their missions,” he concluded.

PPV HOUSING: Projectbeing done in phases

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the NAS Jacksonville PPV is demolishing 300 obsolete units, building 264 new units and renovating 26 other homes in the family housing area.

The first phase of the PPV project is nearing completion and the second phase is slated to begin in late summer.

“This is wonderful. I’m so excited, and it’s a great feel-ing to be part of a project that helps Sailors enjoy a better lifestyle. We at Balfour Beatty are pumped up about this project and ready to get started on the next phase,” said Heintz.

PhotobyMCSNAdamThomasBalfourBeattyDevelopmentManagerKentRamsaywelcomes the firstNavy family tomove intoanewPPVtownhomeatNavalAirStationJacksonville.

MPRWS: Changes being made now to aid transition from P-3 Orion to P-8 Poseidon

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Yes, it’s that time again — the deadline for filing your 2008 tax return is April 15.

Never delay filing your tax return because you owe money to the government. If you do, then you will just owe that much more. Did you know there are pen-alties for late filing your tax return?

If you file more than 60 days late, the penalty can be as much as $135 or 100 percent of the tax owed.

Then there may be a late filing penalty. It is assessed based upon the balance owed at a rate of 5 percent per month late, but not more than 25 percent.

Then there is the penalty for late payment of taxes — from one-half of one percent of your unpaid tax for each month or part of a month that the tax is unpaid.

The most important questions is, “What if I am unable to obtain my documents and

I am unable to file my return.” You should file Form 4868 (Extension to File), which

can be found at www.irs.gov, and estimate the balance owed and send that it prior to April 15.

“What if I am on a ship and unable to file my return.” You should still file the extension, just in case. When you are at sea or out of the country, there is an exten-sion of two months. If you have been in the combat zone, there is an extension of 180 days after leaving the zone.

We suggest that if it appears that you will not be able to file your return on time, you should file for the automatic extension of six months by using Form 4868. You should review your information and, if it appears that you will owe taxes when you file, you should send in the estimated balance with your extension.

When you file your tax return and it shows a balance due, you should file Form 9465 (Payment Agreement) so that you can start paying on the tax bill and reduce your penalties and interest. Never put off filing your return because you owe. It will cost you more in the long run.

The NAS Jacksonville VITA Tax Center is free to active duty military, dependents, retirees and any other personnel with valid military ID cards. The cen-ter will be open an additional hour on April 13 and 14 and two additional hours on April 15. Call 542-8039 for more info.

ASK THE TAXMAN

Out in town, need a ride? Club 2000 can help

NAS Jacksonville has a program called Club 2000. Anyone who is impaired and in a bar, club, lounge, or private residence within St. Johns,

Baker, Nassau, Clay or Duval counties can call the NAS Jacksonville OOD office at 542-2338. You will be pro-vided a taxi ride, paid for by the station, to your home within the same five counties.

Anyone (including civilians) in an on-base facility can have the club bartender assist in contacting the OOD.

Club 2000 cards with this phone number can be obtained from MWR in Building 1.