COMMAND INFORMATION: Menu Welcome Phone # Mission Exchange Facts Vets info MWR Emergency USS Bancroft History Other military publications:		Thursday, May 10, 2007 Restrictions placed on water usage The weather this time of the year is normally very humid with substantial rainfall. However, the weather cycle this year has produced parched and dry conditions, which has put many cities and towns on alert for preventing fires and conserving valuable water resources. [ More ] Marine family expecting four new members The old saying goes "You, and me and baby make three." For a Marine and his wife at NSB Kings Bay, to make that rhyme true they must multiply by four. Comics report for duty aboard Kings Bay Hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and anecdotes lit up the night at Kings Bay Clubs May 3 during the annual Comics on Duty Tour. Four comedians traveled to Kings Bay to help Sailors, Marines, visitors, and government contractors enjoy some humor. Kings Bay Seabee returns from Iraq Individual Augmentee is quickly becoming a familiar term with not only Soldiers and Marines but also with Sailors. Navy officials estimate there are more than 10,000 Sailors in IA duty assignments all over the world and nearly half the 4,300 Sailors serving in Iraq are IAs. Although many IAs are performing duty on the front lines, which is not defined in their rate manual. One Sailor at Kings Bay accepted an IA assignment to get back to the job he is trained for , to provide health and comfort and boost morale for those fighting the war on terrorism. Local firefighters battle wildfires The continuing dry weather and additional strong winds are expected to inflame the major fires that have been burning in Georgia since a power line was struck by a falling tree more than three weeks ago. The largest fire in Georgia's history, known as the Sweat Farm Road Fire for its starting point, followed by the Big Turnaround Fire together have been responsible for the destruction of more than 100,000 acres of timber and vegetation, dozens of homes and the evacuation of more than 100 people.  Click here to see the entire content of the Kings Bay Periscope print edition with more stories, photos and advertisements.		Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, GA USS Georgia Commemorative Special Section Click Here for Archive of Print Publication CONTACT US RATE CARD Classified Fleet Market Application

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